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(AUGUSTA, GA) -- Bubba Watson put on the second green jacket of his career on Sunday after he finished 8-under-280 for a three-shot victory at Augusta National. Watson, who won back in 2012, held off Jonas Blixt and Jordan Spieth, who both finished 5-under, for another magical ceremony at Augusta.
Watson becomes the 17th golfer to have at least two Masters championships and the ninth to own two green jackets.
Adam Scott finished 1-over-289 in his quest to become the fourth person to win back-to-back titles.
Tiger Woods was the last person to do it (2001 & 2002) which put him in the same company as Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo.
After leading on the first day of the tournament, Bill Haas finished 2-over-290.
Rory McIlroy finished even and was 3-under-288 and will have to wait another year for a chance at his first green jacket.
This was the first time since 1994 that both Woods and Phil Mickelson were not on the course on the final day.
Mickelson failed to make the cut and Woods pulled out of the tournament after having back surgery.
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MADISON, Wis. --The Badgers posted their second win over a ranked opponent this season, knocking off No. 54 Denver, 4-1, Sunday at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
In doubles action, the Badgers made some changes in the lineup, pairing sophomore Alexander Kokorev with freshman John Zordani at No. 2 doubles and sophomore Oskar Wikberg and freshman Elliott Sprecher at No. 3 doubles.
The changes worked.
Wikberg and Sprecher claimed the Badgers first victory of the day, defeating Fabio Biasion and Alex Clinkenbeard, with a final score of 8-4.
Senior Petr Satral and sophomore Jakhongir Jalalov battled back from a deficit but weren't able to defeat Alex Gasson and Yannik James, falling 8-3.
In a back and forth battle that ended up being the determiner of the doubles point, Kokorev and Zordani defeated Henry Craig and Diogo Rocha, by a final score of 8-6.
Head Coach Greg Van Emburgh was pleased with the improvements his team made Sunday.
"We did a great job at No. 2 and No. 3 at taking care of business and getting that doubles point," Van Emburgh said. "We had talked before the match about how important it was, and it really made the difference today in the outcome of the match."
In singles action, Zordani opened up strong dominating Eric Marbach with a final score of 6-1, 6-1.
"Zordani has done a great job," Van Emburgh said. "He was focused and determined in the doubles, playing at a two-spot with a new partner and he just really took that momentum into the singles. He got on top of his opponent and really never looked back."
Satral gained some momentum in his second set but wasn't able to hang on, falling 6-0, 6-3 to Diogo Rocha at No. 3 singles.
Wikberg upset No. 83 Henry Craig pulling away in the second set with a final score of 7-5, 6-2.
"Obviously it's really tough because he was a good player," Wikberg said. "I think I prepared well and I just felt like I was the better player and that allowed me to come out on top."
"Wikberg is one of those guys that's just such a tough out," Van Emburgh said. "His opponent, Craig is ranked. He was down 3-0 in the first set, but you can never count him out. He showed how determined he is to win tennis matches and how much heart he puts into the game."
Sprecher sealed the victory for UW, claiming his match against Yannik James, with a final decision of 6-2, 6-3.
"Sprecher's opponent was a great player," Van Emburgh added. "They had 25 to 30 ball rallies and Elliott just really stepped up. I'm just so proud of him and how tough he has become in such a short amount of time.
"I think this was a great example of what we've been talking about at practices and prior to the matches about being very competitive, very tough and as strong mentally as we possibly can be. They're really starting to show me what they're made of."
The Badgers will return to action Wednesday to host Marquette at 6 p.m. (CT) at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
Doubles1). Craig/Rocha (DU) def. Satral/Jalalov (WIS) 8-32). Kokorev/Zordani (WIS) def. Gasson/James (DU) 8-63). Wikberg/Sprecher (WIS) def. Biasion/Clinkenbeard (DU) 8-4
Order of Finish: (3, 1, 2)Singles1). Oskar Wikberg (WIS) def. Henry Craig (DU) 7-5, 6-22). Alexander Kokorev (WIS) v. Alex Gasson (DU) 6-7, 2-4 unfinished3). Diogo Rocha (DU) def. Petr Satral (WIS) 6-0, 6-34). Jakhongir Jalalov (WIS) v. Alex Clinkenbeard (DU) 6-4, 3-5 unfinished5). Elliott Sprecher (WIS) def. Yannik James (DU) 6-2, 6-36). John Zordani (WIS) def. Eric Marbach (DU) 6-1, 6-1Order of Finish: (6, 3, 1, 5)
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I think it's a bit ludicrous that people accuse Keiko of being a "god-awful, horrible bitch" while failing to cite even one specific instance in which she behaved in that manner. O'Brien, of course, was a Saint.
"Think about when the 2 of them are discussing about how they always eat what she wants to eat so she agrees to try his favorite foods. She complains the whole time he describes Irish cuisine then is discusted when it is laid before her and she barely tries it. I understand if she is vegan or something, but she was very disrespectful of something he enjoyed. "
There's one I gave yesterday. Or how about after Miles got her a trip to explore a region on Bajor for like 3 months and then she says she is going back for a few more weeks. She doesn't get his feelings about it, just tells him she's going. When he gets upset because he misses his wife and she just tells him she's going without getting his feelings, she tells him another guy on the expedition said he would over-react. Oh yeah, Keiko, Miles is going to like you and a dude you work with talking about how unreasonable your husband is.
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CANON CITY — Nursing students were prepping for one of the toughest tests of their college careers Thursday, making use of a study room in the newly remodeled library at Pueblo Community College's Fremont Campus.
Outside the closed door, boisterous college officials and supporters were celebrating the completion of a $200,000 remodeling project. Students Chantelle Abeyta and Nicole Coates were grateful for the new quiet of the study room and its handy dry erase board which they had crammed with pharmacology facts.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Children of U.S. service members around the world will be honored throughout April for their contributions to their families' well-being and sacrifices on behalf of the nation, a Defense Department official said.
Each April, Americans pause to recognize the nation's 1.8 million military children during the Month of the Military Child.
"It's really important to recognize that military children also serve,†Barbara Thompson, director of military community and family policy, children and youth, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service.
It's also important, Thompson said, to take time to let military children "know how proud we are as Americans that they … are supporting mom or dad in uniform, who is making great sacrifices for this country.â€
While frequent moves and school transitions can be challenging, Thompson said she believes the most challenging endeavor a military child has to endure is a parental separation due to deployment.
"While we've made great strides with technology and Skype … it's not the same as having your mom or dad at your baseball game or high school graduation or one of your birthday parties,†she said.
These separations can have a "serious impact†on military families' well-being, Thompson noted, particularly on the children. Younger children may experience separation and attachment issues, while older children may engage in risky behaviors, she explained.
Thompson noted a specific concern for children from Guard and Reserve families. These children, living in every community around the nation, may be lacking nearby support. A military child may be the only student in a school with a deployed parent, she said, and the school oftentimes isn't even aware.
"School districts are key partners,†Thompson said. "That's where 92 percent of our school-age kids are located. They need to know they have military children in their schools.â€
To combat a sense of isolation, officials have posted information online to educate teachers, school administrators and parents on supporting military children.
On installations, child development centers, youth programs and the New Parent Support Program are geared for providing "safe havens†for military kids, Thompson said.
The department already has made strides by partnering with other agencies and organizations, she said. DOD works closely with Zero to Three's Coming Together Around Military Families initiative, and with Sesame Street's military support programs such as Talk, Listen, Connect and Military Families Near and Far.
Officials have partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and 4-H to increase the programs and resources for school-age military children, Thompson added.
The DOD also has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System to reach out to military children in communities, she said, noting 70 percent of military kids live off of installations.
While they're making progress, DOD officials can't tackle these issues alone, Thompson said. It will take the efforts of an entire nation — from individuals and communities to government agencies and private companies — to accomplish this goal, she added.
Every American can help to support military families, she said, and no effort is too small. A neighbor can help a parent with a deployed spouse by pitching in with a carpool, driving children to an extracurricular activity, or mowing a military families' lawn.
Schools can set aside special days to honor military kids' contributions, and communities can sponsor a play or picnic, or simply find the military families in their midst to thank them, Thompson said.
She suggested people visit the White House's Joining Forces website to find service opportunities that support military families in their neighborhoods.
Taking care of military parents has a positive and direct impact on their kids, Thompson noted.
"It's important to care for the stay-at-home parent with a deployed spouse,†she said. "They're the first responders for these children. If the stay-at-home parent isn't being nurtured, it's very hard for him or her to nurture those children.â€
While military life can be challenging for children, it also offers tremendous opportunities for growth, Thompson said.
"We know that it's challenging to move every two to three years and uproot and make new friends and adjust to a new environment and a new community,†she acknowledged. "But those are also opportunities for growth and resilience, to learn very quickly how to make friends and adapt and be flexible.â€
Thompson said she's spoken to military children now in college who reflect back to their experiences with a different perspective.
"While challenging in the moment, it really prepared them for being away from home, for forging new relationships and seeking new interests,†she said.
Thompson encouraged people to take time this month to honor military children for their sacrifices, whether it's with an event or words of gratitude.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The William and Mary men's tennis team welcomes Old Dominion in its regular season finale on Saturday, April 13, at the Millie West Tennis Facility. Both the Tribe men and women will square off with the Monarchs in simultaneous matches beginning at 2 p.m. The match with ODU will also mark Senior Day as the Green and Gold honor its senior class of Anton Andersson, Adrian Vodislav and Jamie Whiteford following doubles competition.
With just three sports remaining, the Optima Health Challenge, a running score of all the direct competitions between W&M and ODU, is hitting the home stretch. The all-sports score is tied a 45 with 10 points available in each of the men's and women's tennis matches on Saturday. The Tribe will host Griffin's Kids Club Day starting at 1 p.m. at the Millie West Tennis Facility prior to the match.
Scouting the Tribe
W&M rides a hot streak into its final regular season contest against Old Dominion. The Green and Gold won its fourth straight match, downing Richmond, 6-1, on Wednesday afternoon. Overall the Tribe is 11-13 on the year, including a perfect 3-0 mark in CAA play. Against the Spiders, senior Anton Andersson and sophomore Aaron Chaffee rallied for a 9-7 win at the No. 1 position to clinch the doubles point for the fourth straight contest. In singles action, junior John Banks clinched the win with his fifth straight victory and 19th overall, while senior Adrian Vodislav pushed his win streak to four matches. Junior Ben Hoogland and freshman Scott Haung each won for the third straight match at the No. 3 and No. 6 positions. Junior Ben Guthrie picked up his 10th win of the season in three sets at the No. 2 post to round out the win over UR. Banks leads the Tribe in singles victories with 19 on the year, including a 13-9 ledger in dual-match play. Andersson and Chaffee are 9-7 in doubles action, including eight wins at the No. 1 slot.
Scouting Old Dominion
Old Dominion enters its regular season finale at 13-6 overall and 2-1 in CAA play, following a 6-1 setback at No. 55 UNCW on Thursday. Prior to its match in Wilmington, ODU closed out its home slate with wins over Delaware, 6-1, and James Madison, 4-3. In total, the Tribe and Monarchs have 10 common opponents (Georgia Tech, Norfolk State, Richmond, UMBC, Radford, Navy, UTSA, Delaware and JMU). ODU is 9-1 against the group, while the Tribe is 8-2 with the lone difference coming as a result of the Monarchs win over UTSA compared to the Tribe's narrow 4-3 loss to the Road Runners. ODU is currently ranked No. 68 nationally in the ITA poll released on Tuesday, and they have been rated as high as No. 54 this season. Carlos Lopez Villa, who was ranked as high as No. 120 nationally in singles, has been dominant at the top singles position for ODU. He owns a 17-1 ledger during the spring, including a straight sets win over No. 54-ranked Rafael Aita of UNCW in ODU's last outing. Lopez Villa combines with Can Cetinel to comprise the No. 88-ranked doubles team in the country. The duo is 13-4 at the No. 1 spot this season and was ranked as high as No. 23 this spring.
Highlighting the Tribe Seniors
He earned First-Team All-CAA honors in 2011 after being named the CAA Player of the Week on two occasions. Andersson owns 38 career singles wins, playing toward the top of the Tribe lineup, while also amassing 62 career doubles wins, including 14 this season. A Third-Team All-CAA choice in doubles as a freshman, he earned CAA Doubles Team of the Week honors twice this season along with Aaron Chaffee, posting a 9-7 pairs mark. On two occasions during his career, he was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete Award winner.
He was named CAA Player of the Week on April 2 after clinching the Tribe's victories over James Madison and Delaware on March 30. Vodislav tallied 46 career singles wins and 27 career doubles wins. This season, he has posted 11 victories in singles competition and 12 in doubles action. He excels in the classroom as well, being named an ITA Scholar-Athlete Award winner on two occasions during his Green and Gold career.
He battled injuries throughout his W&M career, but is a two-time First-Team All-CAA selection in singles and a two-time all-league doubles choice. Whiteford spent parts of the last two seasons among the national rankings, including finishing last season at No. 83. He was selected to the NCAA Singles Championship in 2012 and competed in the 2011 NCAA Doubles Championship. Whiteford, who owns 52 career singles wins and 55 career doubles wins, won the 2011 ITA Atlantic Region Singles Championship and was the 2010 CAA Rookie of the Year.
News and Notes
- Old Dominion leads the all-time series with the Tribe at 29-23. W&M won six straight in the series prior to last season when the Monarchs downed the Green and Gold, 4-3, in Norfolk.
- The Tribe-Monarch matchup will have 10 points up for grabs in the Optima Health Challenge, a running score of all the direct competitions between W&M and ODU. For the second consecutive year, the Tribe and Monarchs have partnered with title sponsor, Optima Health, for the Challenge. A champion will be named at the end of the 2012-13 athletic season and receive the Optima Health Trophy. The current standings are tied at 45 apiece with 10 points available in each of the three remaining sports (men's tennis, women's tennis and baseball).
- Saturday's W&M-ODU doubleheader will also mark Griffin's Kids Club Day at Tennis. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Millie West Tennis Facility and is open to children ages 12 and under. It will include free snacks, games and prizes for kids.
- With the 4-3 victory over James Madison, W&M head coach Peter Daub won his 500th career match. The 20th-year Tribe headman owns a career mark of 502-371 with 291 of those wins coming at W&M. Included his in tenure with the Tribe are 10 seasons of 16 or more victories and three CAA Coach of the Year awards. Click HERE to view the TribeAthletics.com video tribute to Coach Daub's 500th career wins.
- W&M will host the 2013 CAA Tennis Championships at the Millie West Tennis Facility, April 19-21. It marks the fifth time that W&M has hosted the men's championship and the eighth time it welcomes the women's event. The quarterfinals will be on Friday, April 19, with the semifinals to follow on Saturday, April 20, and the championship on Sunday, April 21. The top two seeds will receive an opening round bye on the men's side, while the No. 1 seed in the women's tournament earns a bye into the semifinals.


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2014 World Cup: Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah dismisses resignation talk
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Kwesi Appiah has reiterated his desire to stay on as Ghana coach, defiantly insisting he has no intention to quit.
The country's washed-out campaign has come under the microscope after the team exited the tournament in the group phase.
The future of the under-fire trainer has come under the spotlight with growing calls for his dismissal.
Critics have argued that he lacks the command over the star-studded Black stars players and do not have the technical and tactical eye to challenge his colleagues at the top level.
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A Sandusky man indicted on two drug felonies received a new trial date Thursday.
Jack A. Abel, 28, will go to trial April 23 in Huron County Common Pleas Court. He is charged with one count each of trafficking in marijuana and trafficking in ecstasy in connection with respective incidents on June 20 and 28, 2011. The Norwalk Police Department investigated the case.
Abel recently hired Reese Wineman to defend him. A Huron County grand jury secretly indicted Abel in late January.
The defendant, who was arraigned earlier, wasn't in court Thursday because of a scheduling conflict with his job, but the court waived his right to appear at the hearing.


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Toddler was struck against door jamb, warrant says
ANDERSON - The warrant for Joshua Byron Babb's arrest says that he struck a 23-month-old child against a door jamb, which led to the toddler's death Tuesday.
Babb, 29, of Belton, has been charged with homicide by child abuse and is in jail for three months for failure to pay unrelated child support. A judge said Wednesday that Babb's next court appearance would be June 17.
According to the warrant, Babb struck Christopher Jayden Agnew against a door jamb, shook the child and squeezed him, resulting in the child's death. An autopsy has shown that Jayden's death was a homicide, according to a coroner.
Babb and his girlfriend, Mamie Shirley Strickland, were watching Jayden in Strickland's apartment, which is in the same Honea Path complex where Jayden's mother lives.
They told authorities that Jayden fell while trying to climb out of a crib or a playpen, according to police statements. That story did not match the evidence, according to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore and Honea Path Police Chief David King.
Jayden was taken from Strickland's apartment at 10 p.m. Monday. The child was injured between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., according to the warrant. Jayden died at Greenville Memorial Hospital in surgery about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Members of Babb's family have said, in interviews with the Independent Mail and during a bond hearing Wednesday, that they do not believe he was the one who committed the crime and that police should investigate Strickland and Jayden's mother.
King issued a statement Thursday morning that said his department is continuing the investigation.
"The arrest of Josh Babb did not end it," King said. "We understand that both sides have questions concerning the death and the arrest. Some of the questions asked by family, friends, public and the media can't be answered due to the investigation. A lot of the questions floating around will be answered during the court phase of this tragic death."
He also said that additional arrests could be possible, if warranted by evidence.
King said later Thursday that Babb is the only person who has been arrested in relation to Jayden's death.
Babb's family members said Wednesday that police had told them that they did not know where Jayden's mother and Strickland were and attempts by the Independent Mail to contact the women have been unsuccessful. King has declined to comment about that and other statements by the family and residents of the Shamrock Apartments complex.
South Carolina Department of Social Services officials did not respond Thursday to a request for information about whether the department had any previous or current investigation into the people surrounding Jayden's death.
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Watch: Promos for NBC's new fall shows
NBC is presenting its new fall lineup to local affiliates at the upfront meetings in New York today.
Below are some of the new shows they will be promoting, most of them reworking of familiar formulas.
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Paris is by far the gay capital of France, boasting the most gay establishments of any other city in the country, even though the gay magazine TÊTU crowned Montpellier as the most gay-friendly French city. A host of the 2018 Gay Games, Paris is a city that offers a diverse and dense gay life.
Gay life in Paris is concentrated in the Marais. Although the neighbourhood is undergoing profound changes, it remains the epicentre of the Parisian gay community. Spanning the 3rd and 4th districts of Paris, the Marais is found between the rue de Rivoli and Michel Le Comte on one side, and rue du Renard and rue Vieille du Temple on the other. Nearby metro stations include Hôtel de Ville, Rambuteau and Saint Paul, with rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie and rue des Archives serving as axes.
Paris major gay bars like Raidd, Cox, Open, and Spyce, as well as gay restaurants such as Who's, Tata Burger, or Marronniers, can also be found in the neighbourhood. You can also do your shopping in the numerous Parisian gay boutiques like les Dessous d'Apollon, or visit the gay bookstore, les Mots à la Bouche or take a peek at the sex shops like IEM or MisterB. Other gay places are concentrated in Les Halles district (rue des Lombards) and in the Rue de Montporgueil area.
For fans of gay parties, you have the choice between clubs like the Gibus (Scream, Matinée, Beyond…), pop music parties such as Crazyvores or Doctor Love, or the trendy hipsters party Club Sandwich.
Paris is also one of the European cities with the most gay saunas and sex clubs. You can even tempt your chances outdoors in the city's parks like the Bois de Vincennes, the Buttes-Chaumont or in the Tuileries Gardens.
Every year, Paris hosts the largest gay pride festival in France, with hundreds of thousands of participants in the Pride march. The city also hosts the annual Tournoi International de Paris, as well as the LGBT Film Festival Chéries- Chéris.
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All good things must come to an end. For New York Yankees fans, the day they hoped would never come has happened. After 20 years, New York Yankee captain Derek Jeter has announced that the upcoming 2014 baseball season will be his last.
MLB.com reports that Jeter, 39, posted on Wednesday, Feb. 12, on his official Facebook page, that the 2014 season will be his last as a professional player.
Jeter's retirement comes on the heels of former Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera's retirement after the 2013 season. The 2014 season will mark Jeter's 20th season as a New York Yankee and, during this span, Jeter has won five World Series, five Silver Sluggers, five Gold Gloves, and achieved 13 All-Star team selections.
According to ESPN, Yankees president Randy Levine said that Jeter called the Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner on Wednesday morning to notify him about his retirement and asked Steinbrenner to not let anyone else know about his plans for retirement.
In Jeter's Facebook post, he thanked the Steinbrenner family, along with the Yankees organization, and his family, friends, and fans. Additionally, Jeter wrote on his Facebook post that he has accomplished everything he ever wanted in his professional career. Jeter wrote, "I have achieved almost every personal and professional goal I have set."
Here's to you Captain, you had a marvelous career and will be remembered as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game of baseball!
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Since scientists figured out how to make graphene five years ago, they have been trying to get it to exhibit this effect with only marginal success. According to Bolotin, the Columbia group figured out that interference from the surface the graphene was sitting on was the problem. So they applied semiconductor lithography techniques to suspend ultraclean graphene sheets between microscopic posts above the surface of semiconductor chips. When they cooled this configuration down within six degrees of absolute zero and applied a magnetic field, the graphene generated a robust quantum Hall effect as predicted by theory.
The best way to understand this counterintuitive effect is to think of the electrons in graphene as a forming a (very thin) sea of charge. When the magnetic field is applied, it generates whirlpools in the electron fluid. Because electrons carry a negative charge, these vortices have a positive charge. They form with fractional charges such as one-third, one-half and two-thirds that of an electron. These positive charge carriers are attracted to and attach to the conduction electrons, creating quasi-particles with fractional charges.
Understanding the electrical properties of graphene is important because, unlike the other materials used by the electronics industry, it remains stable and conductive down to the molecular scale. As a result, when the current silicon technology reaches it's a fundamental miniaturization limit in coming years, graphene could very well take its place.
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EPA developed the Endocrine Disruptor Priority Setting Database (EDPSD) version 2 as an automated tool to assist in the evaluation of the large universe of chemicals for Tier 1 screening. EDPSD v2 was developed to be consistent with the priority setting approach set forth in the December 1998 Federal Register Notice [PDF file, 28pp., 228KB, About PDF], below is a description of the architecture of EDPSDv2.
The diagram of the EDPSD v2.1 Architecture [PDF file, 1pp., 24KB, About PDF] illustrates the structure of the database used for the endocrine disruptor compartment-based priority setting for selecting chemicals for Tier 1 Screening. It shows how the organization begins with categories of information. The categories are exposure-related information, effects-related information, combined exposure and effects-related information and specially targeted priorities (e.g. mixtures).
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These days Kelly Osbourne shines in the spotlight of her own accord. Kelly and her professional dance partner took third place in the 2009 season of Dancing With the Stars, and since 2010 she's served as a panelist and presenter on E!'s Fashion Police. The 28-year-old appeared on the July cover of Cosmopolitan, sporting lavender hair, a broad smile, and a barrage of polka dots in several different iterations.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Raiders have been slow to ease rookie running back Taiwan Jones into the mix the first four games. He has touched the ball only a handful of times on offense and had little impact so far.
However, Darren McFadden (groin) and Michael Bush (ankle) are banged up a bit, so it's conceivable that Jones will get more playing time this Sunday and, perhaps, the rest of the season. McFadden strained his groin two games ago, but he played Sunday against the Patriots.
He was on and off the field and, obviously, not at full strength. Bush got hurt during the game, and it's uncertain how much, if any, he will be able to play this Sunday against the Houston Texans. The Raiders are very high on Jones because of his blazing speed, sharp cuts and ability to break off long runs every time he touches the ball.
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In this essay, the author gives an overview of some entrenched problems infecting religion and politics in the contemporary Middle East. His chief concerns include the plight and status of historic Christian communities, the treatment of minorities, violence and oppression sanctioned by corrupt regimes and totalitarian religious ideologies, the incohence of strategies towards Israel-Palestine, and the damaging failure of many Western policies and prescriptions. But while being tough-minded about the complex and interrelated factors which entrench these problems, Politics, Religion and the Middle East is also hopeful. The seeds of change are also to be found amidst confusion and terror. Popular movements to challenge top-down political rule and concerted efforts by faith communities to educate their peoples to accept and respect the other, rather than kill or ostracise, are both vital, he says. Above all, the true diversity of the Middle East region needs to be acknowledged, celebrated and protected by law.
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In the face of sweeping public spending cuts and a UK government economic strategy which targets the poor to pay for a crisis produced by the wealthy, a group of Christians in public life (activists, ministers and theologians) have issued this statement calling for Christian unity with others in the movement to resist the cuts in public and welfare provision. It urges the churches to be wary about being co-opted into the Big Society initiative - which it calls 'a big lie' in economic terms. The document articulates a radical theological critique of government policies and the social and economic order they seek to maintain. It is rooted in an alternative vision based on strong Christian roots and wide solidarities, arguing for a Common Wealth that expresses the central dynamics of the Gospel message. The statement is also a call to form a network of discernment, resistance and creativity in the generation of fresh approaches to the shared life of people and planet.
The way Christians dispute and decide among themselves can be confusing for insiders and outsiders alike. The relative value, importance and emphasis on the Bible, tradition, reason and experience is often not perceived with any clarity, and terms like 'liberal', 'literalist' and 'traditionalist' are thrown around in the religious and secular media in a fairly cavalier fashion – often more to win arguments than shed light. In this essay, Savitri Hensman explores, through three straightforward examples, the actual way human beings appeal to text, to history, to rational thought and to their personal apprehensions. She demonstrates that trying to behave as if they were wholly independent is unfeasible as well as undesirable. Hensman also shows that the valid interpretation and application of Scripture in the life and ethics of the Christian community requires a willingness to listen and learn widely, and a shared commitment to a Gospel of loving transformation realised in the flesh, not in texts and arguments alone.
Fear or Freedom?: Why a Warring Church Must Change by Simon Barrow (Ed)
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"Lending money to those who won't pay it back and at the same time not lending to who will pay it back is what brought on the housing problem. Now Obama is demanding that we keep on doing the same old thing. You can look for a disaster."
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Sister_Ruby_Two 2 years, 5 months ago
And that's the time-honored definition of "insanity". Welcome to O'Bama's second term or is "reign" more appropriate? Yes, I think it is.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 5 months ago
It was good old-fashioned greed. Seemingly everyone who had a pulse was getting approved for a mortgage that they truly couldn't afford. Banks were greedy but many of those buying a home were irresponsible as well.
chinaberry25 2 years, 5 months ago
Banks could have put a stop to this. A lot of these folks are clueless to how to pay for a home. The bankers were on the phone calling folks to come refinance and and upped the value of a home which would have never held under a true appraisal. Now they are upside down on mortgages. You refinance, but you do not get money from your equity. This is not all Obamas fault, I can't stand the man, but it goes further back to Bush and Clinton too.
waltspecht 2 years, 5 months ago
The Bankers need the fees and ability to dump the loss off on the Government. Otherwise they might not be able to afford those $70,000 cars and trucks their children and grandchildren are driving. They will con us once again by inaction on our part and bury us further. Does this President really have America in his heart? Or the demise of America?
fcarroll 2 years, 5 months ago
The demise.
RedEric 2 years, 5 months ago
A few years ago I heard an idiot politician state that the reason peple were on welfare was that they didn't feel like they were part of America and if they had a house they would more likely finally feel they were part of working America. Well, it didn't work the first time. Also it was a way for mortgage companies to make a lot of money with no danger of loss. When you open the door for greed CEO's will jump through with both feet.
Cartman 2 years, 5 months ago
One day historians will look back and consider this as only one of several reasons explaining the implosion and ultimate demise of America.
gladileftalbany 2 years, 5 months ago
Demise?? Implosion? No wonder Awwlbinny is the most negative city in the USA. Listen to yourselves....Unemployment is its lowest in years,housing market is slowly coming back and the Dow topped 15,000 for the first time ever. What are all you "pubs" complaining about.? Isn't this what you want? Unfortunately you folks' sowega issues are only an issue in sowega and not the rest of the country.
Sister_Ruby_Two 2 years, 5 months ago
$17 Trillion in debt and nobody is willing to do a bloody thing to change.
gladileftalbany 2 years, 5 months ago
...and why are you so worried about it? Nobody is willing to change it? I disagree. What are YOU doing to change it?Besides complaining on here about it and voting a straight repub ticket just because "it's what you've always done"?
VSU 2 years, 5 months ago
"What are all you "pubs" complaining about.?" What is there not to complain about is the better question?
"Unemployment is its lowest in years" Yeah, fewer people applied for unemployment and a few minimum wage jobs opened up.
"housing market is slowly coming back" Houses are still going up for sale with no prospected buyers in sight, some houses have been on the market for 4 years and still no buyers.
Keep wearing your rose colored glasses and keep drinking the kool-aid if you like.
gladileftalbany 2 years, 5 months ago
Of course complaining always makes the situation better,sheesh...In my life positive thinking always seems to help so maybe that's a good start. Sure is better than complaining. Take a hint....
Yeah unemployment IS its lowest in years. Numbers don't lie. Look at the positive,not the negative.
Oh yes,houses are being built and bought in desirable parts of the country. Just because Awlbinny is stuck in 1935 and no one wants to live there doesn't mean there is growth going on in other areas of the country. No rose colored glasses, I see it everyday... clear as a bluebird Montana sky.
BTW- I am a sub-contractor with 60+ employees on the Bakken Oil Shale in NoDak. If you don't know what that is you should read up on it. It's just the largest oil reserve in North America and maybe the world and the good 'ol US owns about 75% of it which means we will be energy independent on oil of all things! Isn't that something else you pubs have been complaining about??
Sister_Ruby_Two 2 years, 5 months ago
But you're glad you left Albany. That speaks volumes. Meanwhile we see the fallout from the Great Society each and every day. As for you, if you're in the One Percent and are trying to bring up more petro-chemicals for use in the world, Obama hates you twice.
VSU 2 years, 5 months ago
And remember, we are glad you left Albany as well.
bigbob 2 years, 5 months ago
If you want a perfect example of giving money to people who have no means to pay look at DOCO Credit Union, their parking lot is full of repo vehicles at all times. How do these people get loans in the first place, I think we all know the awnser to that.
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"Due to the extreme fluctuating market conditions for 2008, as well as current market conditions, gold and silver demand is unprecedented and the demand for platinum is unusually high," the U.S. Mint said in a memorandum released to its authorized purchasers.
The Mint added that it's halting the production and sales of several gold and platinum coins while putting a few other coins under allocation sales. The move, announced late Monday, follows a halt on sales of two other coins in September and August.
In times of economic and market turmoil, investors turn to gold as the ultimate tangible asset. Some gold dealers have reported unprecedented demand for coins and bars as the financial crisis around the world has intensified worries about a global slowdown.
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While the bulk of the 160,000-ton above-ground gold stock (about 5.1 billion ounces) is used in jewelry and the electronics industry, about 16% is held by investors for pure investment purposes, according to the World Gold Council. The gold investment market, however, is dominated by big institutions, which trade with one another directly in large orders through the opaque over-the-counter markets.
Gold is also traded through futures contracts in New York, Tokyo and a few other places. Futures trading, however, requires quite a bit of capital. One futures contract on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, for example, represents 100 ounces of gold, or about $88,000 in current prices.
Gold coins provide an easier channel for retail investors, who can buy coins through dealers online, much like buying a book at Amazon.com. Since the South African Krugerrand became available in 1967, bullion coins have become increasingly popular among retail investors.
"Because of what's happened in the past and what I believe is happening now [the financial crisis], it is imperative you own some gold, some real gold, gold you can bite down on, gold that clanks," said Dan Ferris, writer for DailyWealth, an investment newsletter.
The U.S. fabricated 22-karat American Eagle coins in 1986. The Mint introduced the American Buffalo gold coin, the first 24-karat gold coin in the U.S., in 2006. Twenty-four karat represents a gold purity of 0.9999.
Mint halts coins
The U.S. Mint said on Sept. 25 that it was temporarily suspending sales of American Buffalo gold 1-ounce bullion coins. "Demand has exceeded supply" for the coin and inventories "have been depleted," the Mint said in a memo sent in September.
Before the Mint suspended sales of the Buffalo coin, it had sold 164,000 of the coins this year, up 54% from the same period a year ago, according to Michael White, a spokesman at the Mint.
The Mint had to temporarily suspend sales of the 1-ounce American Eagle gold coins on Aug. 15. It then announced about a week later that sales of the Eagle coins would resume under an allocation program to designated dealers.
In late Monday's memo, the Mint said the 1-ounce Eagle and Buffalo coins will remain on allocation. But once the remaining inventory of the Buffalo is depleted, no more coins will be produced this year.
The Mint also announced that the inventories of the 1/2-ounce and 1/4-ounce Eagle have been depleted last week and no more coins will be produced this year.


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Charles Wright
Today and Yesterday
June 12, 2014
Charles Wright is the new U.S. Poet Laureate
Drift Away
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At work in the upper field, hay tops little buddhas,Calming the meadow and all its attendant tributaries,Porcupine, Basin Creek and God's blue hand like a skillet lidPressing us down to infinity—We t
June 23, 2011
Gasoline smell on my hands, perfume From the generator's toothless mouth, Opening swallow from the green hose, Sweet odor from the actual world. There's an old Buddhist saying I think I read one time: Before Enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After Enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. The ducks, who neither carry nor chop, Understand this, as I never will, Their little feet propelling them, under the water, Serene and stabilized, from the far side of the pond Back to the marsh grasses and cattails. I watch them every night they're there. Serenita
October, Mon Amour
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The first dead leaves lie like sea urchins browned on the asphalt drive. It's got to be October, Slayer of living things, refrigerator of memory. Next to the wilted lettuce, next to the Simone Weil, Our lives are shoved in, barely visible, but still unspoiled. Our history is the history of the City of God. What's-to-Come is anybody's guess. Whatever has given you comfort, Whatever has rested you, Whatever untwisted your heart is what you will leave beh


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the quality of graphics on that is stunning and considering it came out in 2005 it is older than GRAW and also the action areas on resident evil 4 are much larger and there are much more enemies and things to look out for unlike the ps2 version of GRAW wich is pretty much the opposite.
another great game is 2004's killzone
with its amazing realism and yet again a massive area of combat
the characters on the game were so realistic i was blown away by that too these are both games were a gun and tactics are needed and they are both older than GRAW and still they deliver better graphics and realism so does anyone agree that they sholudve tried a little harder. i would quite happily allow such a thing to be delayed (only for xbox and ps2 though) so they could make it live up to the standards of two years before hand i wouldnt be bothered, my computer could play the game fine anyway
what about you?
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Thin noodles look best in this sesame-flavoured stir-fry. Look for fine noodles, nested vermicelli, or capellini in the Asian foods or pasta section of your supermarket.
- 3 ounces dried fine noodles
- For the Sauce:
- 5 ounces chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried chilies
1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 10 ounces broccoli florets
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the noodles and boil, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or till just tender, stirring occasionally. (Or, cook according to package directions.) Drain.
In a small bowl, combine the stock, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and crushed dried chilies. Set aside.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat the cooking and sesame oils over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or till crisp-tender. Stir the sauce and add to the pan along with the cooked noodles. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve.
Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved.
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nutrition information per serving
108 calories; 5g total fat; 13mg cholesterol; 109mg sodium; 13g carbohydrates; 2g fiber; 4g protein
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The Remarkable Business of Memphis International Airport
April 12, 2007
This article first appeared in the Spring 2007 edition of CCH Issues in Aviation Law and Policy. For more information contact CCH Incorporated, 1-800-449-6435.
From Regional Economic Engine to America's Aerotropolis
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is one of the most successful and well-respected airports in the world. It is faithful to its self-proclaimed vision "To be recognized as a world-class aviation center." Memphis International is unique in that it is a dual hub serving as both a passenger connecting hub and a cargo super-hub. It is distinguished also for its leadership in such areas as
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority is a structure that enables the airport to invest, grow, and prosper without the threat of politics that plagues so many airports. At the same time, its structure is such that it can never drift away from the overall goals of the community as a whole. As such, it has become pro action, pro growth, pro service, and pro customer, all under the umbrella of pro Memphis.
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) is governed by a seven- member Board of Commissioners, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Of the seven, two must be nominees of the Mayor of Shelby County. All are confirmed by the Memphis City Council for seven-year terms. Members are qualified leaders in the fields of aviation, engineering, law,
In addition to creating a professional board through its membership structure, operating as an Authority has also proven to be a source of stability for the airport. The original chairman of the Authority, Ned Cook, served for the first 12 years. The second chairman of the Authority, Jim McGehee, served for 15 years. I have had the privilege of serving as the chairman for 10 years now. During this 37-year period, there have been only three presidents, including Larry Cox, who has served the airport with distinction for more than 34 years, the last 22 as president and CEO. In addition, over the last 37 years, only some 25 individuals have served on the seven-member board of commissioners. This continuity within a body of highly qualified professionals has created a consistent air of serious business.
Leadership has led the way to dramatic results in the last 37 years. Memphis International today is the economic engine for the region, generating some $21 billion in annual economic impact—exceeding the economic impacts of heavyweights like Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport. It has been the catalyst for investment and has functioned as a transportation juggernaut, spawning warehouse, distribution, and logistics companies that have led to Memphis' designation as America's Distribution Center and its airport as the World Leader in cargo for 15 years. On top of that, Memphis has more air service per capita than most any other city in America, serving as one of three passenger hubs operated by Northwest Airlines in the United States.
Memphis' successful structure, business approach to airport management, and overall leadership has not gone unnoticed. Our management team's leadership has received many accolades, and both staff and board members have received industry awards throughout the airport's history. And, in the most sincere form of flattery, our peer cities and others much larger than us, such as Detroit, have studied the Memphis airport authority model as a "best practice."
Who are the partners who share in the success of Memphis International? The answer is all of the stakeholders; and they are many. They include FedEx, Northwest, the Tennessee Air National Guard, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Our partners also include the City of Memphis, the County of Shelby, and the State of Tennessee.
Our Future
As with any successful business, one of the keys to success is "focus" and "keeping things simple." While future challenges are complex, that does not mean solutions also must be complex. I have recently had the privilege of publishing a book (Simple Solutions—Harness the Power of Passion and Simplicity to Get Results, John Wiley & Sons, 2007) with my good friend and colleague Tom Schmitt, president and CEO of FedEx Global Supply Chain Services and SVP of FedEx Solutions. In the book, we discuss how discipline and simplicity can be applied to businesses as complex as FedEx and Memphis International Airport. Indeed, the lessons each of us have learned during our careers can be applied effectively to the volatile world of international aviation in the future.
The Economic Engine
The total impact of the airport is represented not just in financial data, but in jobs. According to the study, 166,000 jobs are generated by the airport, representing 27 percent—more than one in four jobs in the Memphis metro area.
The airport's largest impact comes from cargo operations and the distribution and logistics industry that has formed around the airport. In 2006, Memphis was the world's busiest cargo airport for the 15th consecutive year. This distinction is even more impressive when you consider the rankings of the top ten.
1. Memphis
Total Cargo: loaded and unloaded freight and mail in metric tons. Airports Council International, Geneva, Switzerland, 2006
Some 3.69 million tons of cargo were handled at Memphis International in 2006. Cargo operations at the airport had a total economic impact of more than $19.5 billion in output (the production of goods and services) and some 155,872 jobs were supported by cargo operations (2004 data per survey).
A disproportionate percentage of the cargo impact is from the FedEx WorldHub facilities in Memphis. FedEx's influence on Memphis is nothing short of profound. FedEx alone employs some 30,000 people in Memphis. Moreover, each day investment in distribution and logistics by FedEx and others expands across the city, making the airport more vital to a growing number of companies and industries. The next wave of growth, already beginning in laboratories across the city's medical research and treatment operations, is biotech and bioscience distribution leadership. Many drugs and treatments, especially those dependent on an individual's unique genetics, benefit from the overnight, and climate- controlled distribution operations made possible because of Memphis International.
On the leisure and business travel side, the direct and indirect impact of passenger operations at MEM, led by the Northwest Airlines hub, is nearly $1.2 billion annually. Nearly 9,500 jobs are directly tied to passenger operations at MEM. A total of 5,193,060 total boardings and deplanings took place at MEM during 2004. Using FAA estimates for average domestic and international trip lengths, a total of 4.8 billion domestic passenger miles and more than 481.0 million international passenger miles were attributed to Memphis International.
The significance of the Northwest Airlines passenger hub cannot be measured in numbers alone. For example, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the international leader in pediatric cancer research and treatment. The ability of doctors and patients from throughout the world to reach these Memphis facilities is highly dependent on the Memphis hub.
Why is the airport's economic impact—particularly distribution and cargo, but passenger traffic as well—so important to Memphis and the region? To answer this question is to answer a key measure of success for any airport—are you meeting your community's primary needs? In Memphis' case, yes! The needs of Memphis lie in two primary areas—distribution and logistics, and tourism.
Memphis' roots, going back to the city's founding in May of 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson, were as a trading post dependant upon distribution excellence. At first, Memphis depended upon the Mississippi River. With the advent of rail, Memphis became the rail distribution capital of the mid-south region. As the Interstate and U.S. highway systems grew, Memphis became a leader in surface transportation. And, today Memphis is the world leader in air cargo. Continuing Memphis' leadership in distribution and logistics is a critical component of the city's identity for its entire 188 years and part of the sacred trust that Memphis International must protect.
On the flip side is the city's heritage in music and entertainment. The birthplace of Rock 'n Roll (50th anniversary celebrated from July 2004 to July 2005) and the Home of the Blues (50th anniversary of Soul celebrated in 2007) depends heavily on tourism. Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, is itself a tourist phenomenon, attracting fans from around the world, second only to the White House as the most visited house in the country. More than 13.3 percent of the visitors to the Memphis area arrive at Memphis International. It is estimated that those visitors spent more than $400 million on lodging, food and beverage, and retail in 2004. Continuing Memphis' leadership in tourism in support of its music heritage is another part of the sacred trust that Memphis International must protect.
On the issue of reflecting our community and its music and cultural heritage, one need only look at the passenger terminal improvements unveiled at Memphis International in late 2005. In December of that year, Memphis International Airport displayed the results of approximately $25 million in improvements. Such well known Memphis food and entertainment names as Interstate Bar-B-Q, Back Yard Burgers, Lenny's, Corky's, Grisanti's Bol a Pasta, Folk's Folly, Huey's, The
For many passengers connecting on Northwest, Memphis International Airport is their introduction to Memphis, perhaps even their only experience with the city. For that reason, an environment was created throughout the airport to provide travelers a real flavor of Memphis. From the food they eat, to the stores they shop, to the artwork on the walls, our goal was to entice them to want more of the one-of-a-kind Memphis experience. The center of the busiest concourse— concourse B—was transformed into a soaring music-themed rotunda, surrounded by shops and restaurants. This area of concourse B is the most traveled section of the airport and gives departing, originating, and transferring passengers a real feel for Memphis.
A Culture of Collaboration
My views on this subject are shaped not only as a partner at the national labor and employment law firm of Ford & Harrison, they reflect my 24-year experience on the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and other successful civic projects in which I have held positions of leadership.
These experiences have demonstrated that a business model built on key leadership principles, including principles of collaboration, can produce results that meet or exceed expectations for most any organization.
Consider several notable examples of leadership as it relates to Memphis International Airport.
In 2002, the challenge was to reconstruct Runway 18R-36L and to do so without taking any of the four existing runways out of service. The solution arrived at was to strengthen the adjoining taxiway to 18R-36L and use it as a runway during reconstruction. The timetable for reconstruction was set at nine months, an unprecedented short time for airfield construction. And, it all happened just as planned—in fact, better than planned.
A great measure of that success is owed to the quality and creativity of FAA, FedEx Express, and NWA personnel, who formed a coalition with airport staff to coordinate the planning, design, and construction effort. This partnership used a combination of experience, breakthrough thinking, time-tested processes, and proven management methods to set the stage for delivery of a near-flawless project. Indeed, the project was completed 38 days ahead of its ambitious nine-month time schedule and significantly under budget—a shining example of execution.
Another example of collaboration took place in late 2004 when local headlines heralded "A Multi-Million Dollar Land Exchange" that some would say is the most significant development in the last two decades at Memphis International Airport. FedEx was landlocked on the airfield, cramping its ability for future expansion. In yet another example of breakthrough thinking, the "great land swap" took place, enabling FedEx to acquire 103 additional acres in the middle of its super-hub complex on the airfield from the Tennessee Air National Guard. Meanwhile, the Guard acquired 118 acres across the airfield to build a state-of- the-art greenfield facility to accomplish its new mission—the C-5 Aircraft. This new Guard facility will be the Nation's first that is 100 percent compliant with the post 9/11 anti-terrorism force protection plan of the U.S. Department of Defense. This land swap clearly was a win-win for all!
How did this come about? Just as with the reconstruction of Runway 18R-36L, it was because of our culture of collaborative relationships with airlines, tenants, government agencies, and other airport stakeholders.
It also includes a collaborative process that links inclusion of minority and women-owned business participation to key business objectives. One of the guiding principles on which we make our business decisions at Memphis International states that we will, "continue to be recognized as an industry leader in business diversity development."
Our core belief is that the principle of minority participation is not merely a social issue; it is not merely a legal standard; it is not merely a moral imperative. It is something much more than that. Minority participation is just smart business. At Memphis International, we have demonstrated time and time again that, not only are diversity and business excellence individually important, they are actually highly synergistic. The synergy created by dedicating yourself, your organization, your project to being the best it can be, and being diversity-focused, is a powerful combination.
The Aerotropolis
In July, 2006, Fast Company magazine featured an article titled "Rise of the Aerotropolis." As defined by Dr. John Kasarda of the University of North Carolina, who is recognized as the definitive expert on the concept, an aerotropolis is a community that grows or even is created with an airport as its economic engine.
Speaking at the chairman's annual luncheon of the Memphis Regional Chamber last November, Dr. Kasarda outlined the global challenges and competition that airports face in creating an infrastructure to support the new economy.
Consider one of the largest projects underway in the world—Dubai World Central. This visionary airport city within a city will be twice the size of Hong Kong when completed. Promotional literature produced by the Dubai government talks about a community that will exceed the air cargo and passenger capacity of any existing community in the world, with a residential and workforce population of 750,000.
Leaders of this and other projects, such as the airport for the Huadu District of Guangzhou, China, openly proclaim goals to emulate what has happened in Memphis with Memphis International, and to go well beyond.
Dr. Kasarda challenged the leadership of Memphis to not rest on past success, but, instead, to set new goals and new priorities that can compete with this new wave of airport community.
Yes, the economic impact of Memphis International is remarkable. And, yes, 15 years of world air cargo leadership is to be commended. Yet, we must today be prepared to compete—not with other cities and world capitals—but with other Global Supply Chains. Our competitive edge lies in effectively developing our emerging aerotropolis, which is unique, according to Dr. Kasarda, as the only such entity in America today.
The aerotropolis will expand the reach of Memphis International Airport from beyond the fence line to 25, or even 60 miles. It will anchor our quadra-mobile assets of air, rail, port, and highways. No other community in America is so well-positioned to accomplish this. For example, Memphis is one of only two cities to have all five of the Class 1 railroads; the fifth largest inland port; and crisscrossing Interstate highway systems, soon to include I-69 (the NAFTA Highway).
But, it is not just about the numbers. We also must strive to ensure that, as we build our aerotropolis, we make our community aesthetically pleasing. We need to invest in community and business development that will ensure that the experience of traveling from the airport to the central and suburban business districts, and from the airport to residential and entertainment districts, reflects the quality of the community and makes a positive impression.
That kind of infrastructure investment will also require an investment of breakthrough ideas that effectively move the airport from being viewed as merely a transportation hub, to being viewed as one of the major assets that together create an integrated aerotropolis community. That is a goal much easier to accomplish with a clean slate—a luxury we don't have in Memphis or in virtually
It will take vision and sound business approaches under the guidance of well- organized leadership. It will take a firm understanding of the economic impact that must be harnessed and how that impact relates to the economic whole of the community. It will take collaboration between all stakeholders with a vested interest in the airport's success and the community's growth. It will take a dedication to principles that say no part of the community demographics can be left out.
Fortunately, Memphis International Airport has demonstrated consistently that it can meet and exceed expectations. That is what brought us to where it is today, and what will carry us into the future of aerotropolis.
Three Lessons from Memphis International
Lesson #1: An airport authority is the best business model for airports. In keeping with any successful business model, focus on your assets and never lose sight of them.
Lesson #2: Collaboration is an essential leadership quality for any successful airport operation. Think "one big team" and provide the leadership to make it a winning team.
Lesson #3: While incrementalism can lead to continuous improvement, only breakthrough thinking leads to remarkable results. Think big.
As we look ahead with confidence in our future and the continuing contributions from Memphis International Airport, we are ever mindful of the remarks given at the opening of the World Runway at Memphis International. Then-U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney D. Slater proclaimed, "Aviation in the first half of the 21st century will be as important to the country as the interstate highway system has been in the second half of the 20th century. . . . There is no place in America that understands that more at its core than Memphis."
Arnold Perl is a partner with the national labor and employment law firm Ford & Harrison. He is well known in Memphis for his tireless community service. He serves as Chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, and the New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, which received acclaim for the construction of the FedExForum. In addition, he is the Chairman for the Memphis Regional Chamber's Regional Logistics Council for 2006-2007.
Perl is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers, and in both Business Tennessee Magazine's Top 100 of "Tennessee's Most Powerful People" and Memphis Magazine's Top 100 Influential Leaders. He received, in 2006, the Diversity Memphis "Humanitarian of the Year" award. Perl is co-author of business book Simple Solutions, with Tom Schmitt from FedEx.


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MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick Review & Swatches
I'm totally in love with MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick! I feel like I need a back of both the MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick and Lipglass as these colors are just lovely. They are cooler reds but I feel utterly comfortable in both.
Did you grab either?
Perhaps both?
MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick is what MAC calls a blue red with a frost finish…they say the same about the Lipglass shade but I'm so NOT getting the blue based or the frost. For me this feels and looks all sorts of metallic! It's a really beautiful red with a hint of both warmer and cooler undertones depending on your skin tone. On me I think it looks a bit warmer which could be why I don't feel like like a clown in it versus MAC Riri Woo that I love but do.
The color is quite pigmented and a single swipe is completely opaque. MAC calls it a frost finish but for me it looks a bit metallic almost especially with MAC Viva Rihanna Lipglass or a clear gloss on top!
MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick worn with MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipglass on top
The color is dramatic, beautiful, and should work across a wide range of skin tones. It's just a color that adapts nicely to a range of skin tones.
This one gains a Muse Approval! Just like the Lipglass it's a winning shade!
Loves it!
Anyone try it?
It's available now at MAC stores and counters.
This post contains a PR sample/affiliate link.
Read my full disclosure statement here.
2/11/14 19:18 Fancie:
I love this on you! I bought the lipstick last week and I still haven't tried it yet lol. I need to break it out!
2/11/14 20:20 Phyrra:
I love the packaging. Stunning.
2/11/14 21:33 Nadia:
You look stunning with this lipstick? Will you be wearing it for Valentine's day Muse?
2/11/14 22:18 Hoang:
I love this shade too! It is one of the very few reds that I can pull off.
2/11/14 22:24 Ruth:
be still my red lippie lovin' heart! that is too good to pass up!
2/11/14 22:33 melissa:
I haven't swatched these because I thoughtthey would turn pink on me but it's so different on you. Very pretty look for you btw. I see what you mean about the metallic finish. I might check it out the next time i'm at a counter. I'm curious now. I know the marketing for viva glam tries to make all the shades seem "universal" but really some of the past ones have not been.
2/12/14 9:05 Molly:
That is a GORGEOUS color on you!
2/12/14 15:53 Majick:
I'm so glad you did a pic of this! I usually can wear the same shades that you do and I really LOVE the Viva Glam line. I always feel like I'm getting product for free. I think I will treat myself to these for my b-day next week. YEA! THanks Muse!
3/12/14 7:44 Bag Lady:
Rihanna's Viva Glam is a very pretty collection!


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Gregory Orfalea now is working on a book about Father Junipero Serra and his work with California Indians. "I tend to treat intersections of culture," he said.
Gregory Orfalea critiques the writings of student Chris Cabrera, left.
"We have to make up a lot of time lost in this country: history we have not taught our young, and the uncritical political alignments we've made," said Gregory Orfalea, who teaches writing at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
Gregory Orfalea's latest book, "Angeleno Days: An Arab American Writer on Family, Place, and Politics," was a finalist in the PEN USA literary awards for creative nonfiction.
Gregory Orfalea, center, also has written two history books, "The Arab Americans: A History" and "Messengers of the Lost Battalion," about his father's battalion that fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.


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Toxic Brooklyn >>>———> Green Brooklyn, Green City.
Half of my heart is in Brooklyn. But one of the country's most vibrant places is also its most toxic. Still very few people know that Exxon Mobil oil refineries on the Newtown Creek (which separates Brooklyn and Queens) began leaking in the 1940's and 1950's, leading to the country's largest oil spill. Ever. It was estimated at originally being three times larger than the Exxon Valdez spill. Check out our recent post/video, courtesy VICE magazine, on Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and how little its residents know about local toxicity. The Center for the Urban Environment actually puts on educational boat tours along the creek, in addition to sponsoring Green Brooklyn…Green City.
The event, always free and open to the public, is not one to miss and the weather in Brooklyn tomorrow looks like it will be a balmy 73 degrees, which will be perfect as the event includes the outdoor area of the hall and downtown promenade. It's being held from 11:30 to 5:00 so you can check out any of the workshops that are happening all day, or just stop by one of SBNYC's member organization's booths outside during your lunch break. I used to work at the Center and am proud of my former colleagues for putting on such a fun, informative and free event for the public. Click here for the full list of exhibitors and workshops and see some quick details below.
The Center joins forces with Greenmarket and over 75 exhibitors for its 4th Annual Green Brooklyn…Green City fair and symposium.
Drop in for hands-on workshops and presentations on practical ways to lead a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
Giveaway bags to all workshop attendees
Where: Brooklyn Borough Hall | 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn
When: Thursday 9/18 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
How: Train: Take N/R/2/3/4/5 to Court Street/Borough Hall or A/C/F to Jay Street Borough Hall.
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