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When we spoke to Tomb Raider developers from Crystal Dynamics before watching the E3 demo, they told us that - quietly - there were some elements of the demo that they thought might cause a little drama. The conversation hinted that - perhaps - Crystal Dynamics was testing the waters a little, seeing how far certain elements could be explored, and finding out what gamers wanted to see more of.
As it turns out, gamers were more than happy to respond, giving Crystal Dynamics all the drama it may have hoped for, over the alleged "attempted rape" scene included in the demo. Before everything exploded, we spent a little time with Senior Art Director Brian Horton, who explained the Californian studio isn't shying away from a "pretty charged topic" (and, while the game is full of confronting situations, they're not all quite to that extreme).
Brian and his team are remarkably proud of Tomb Raider and the new (old?) Lara Croft (who we now know is portrayed by British actress Camilla Luddington). She's becoming more human, less of the puzzle-solving, tiger-slaying automaton who starred in the earlier games in the series.
...and, like Lara, Crystal Dynamics are human. The developers have taken on a huge responsibility, working with a character - an icon - as powerful as the Tomb Raider herself. As humans, they're bound to mis-step. The E3 demo was not a mis-step. It was a powerful, gorgeous, well-presented chunk of video game that left me wanting more and truly appreciating some of the mechanic changes that Crystal Dynamics has implemented.
Executive Producer Ron Rosenberg's now infamous interview with Kotaku, on the other hand, possibly wasn't the most sure-footed move for the company. But it recovered, with studio head Darrell Gallagher quickly making a public statement on the matter, with his colleagues also explaining that they would reconsider their approach to certain scenes, topics and gameplay themes.
The game itself (remember, it is all about the game) is beautiful. The young Lara Croft is full of emotion; she actually apologises to her first kill, a deer she shot in order to gather food. She's scared, she's angry, and she's determined.
Tomb Raider has always been controversial. It's the first title on everybody's lips when it comes to "misrepresentation of women" in video games, and Crystal Dynamics always had a difficult road ahead, making Ms Croft a more believable human while not making her an unbelievable hero. After what we saw at E3, after hearing Brian's passion for the game, and after seeing the way the studio reacted to public outcry, it feels like she's in safe hands.
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Utah is rushing headlong into electronic voting danger
If the election of 2000 taught us anything, regardless of our feeling about the outcome, it was that elections are precarious things, run on unreliable systems using technologies and procedures that left us shaking our heads. Many people believe that any computerized system must be better. Computers have fundamentally changed other parts of our lives, so why not voting? Unfortunately, purely electronic voting systems introduce serious problems that threaten the integrity of our elections. The State of Utah has $20 million to spend on developing or purchasing new voting systems. The state's elections office recently issued a request for proposals for voting equipment. We, along with over a dozen local computer science professors and voting experts, sent a response citing significant problems in the proposals request (http://www.utahcountvotes.org /response.pdf). In particular, the request contains few specific requirements, which invites vendors to push unproven and insecure products. The state seems to be rushing into a momentous decision with potentially disastrous consequences. Many people assume that fully computerized systems must work better than those with mechanical parts. Ironically, it turns out that all-electronic machines are among the most error-prone. Study after study, from MIT, Caltech and elsewhere, have shown that only punch cards consistently generate more voter errors. And what is the easiest to use? Paper. Old-fashioned paper ballots, marked with an "X" and counted by hand, and optically scanned paper ballots counted by machine, cause the fewest voter errors. Researchers don't know the reasons for these results, but they emphasize the folly of rushing into expensive new systems. What about voters who are blind, disabled, or speak an uncommon language? Proponents of all-electronic voting claim their systems are required for such voters, but computer attachments to non-electronic systems have been shown to work just as well. So, fully electronic systems don't make voting easier. Much worse, they provide no means to independently audit their results, so there is no way to be sure that they correctly recorded your vote. We must simply accept that "the computer is always right" no matter how unlikely the reported result, or how crucial. You want a recount? Sorry! Proponents of paperless electronic voting systems refer to these situations as rare "doomsday scenarios," but other states have already experienced them. Problems as simple as a computer bug or configuration mistake can cause vote recording errors - no vast conspiracy required. The only known way to ensure independent auditability is to add what's called a "voter-verifiable paper ballot," or VVPB. In some systems, the voter generates the VVPB by filling out a ballot, which is then run through an optical scanner. In others, voters use an electronic interface to vote and the VVPB is printed. In all cases, the VVPB lets voters verify that their vote is correctly recorded and provides a way to perform a full recount should problems arise. Paperless voting proponents cite the added expense of printers and caution that mechanical printers may frequently break. Inexpensive, reliable printers are used everywhere in our daily lives. We all insist on a receipt at the grocery store or the bank. So why shouldn't we expect the same from our voting systems? Some people believe that simply recording the vote on two different devices in the voting machine creates an audit trail, but computer scientists know that is not true. It's too easy for the computer program, no matter how thoroughly tested, to record the same mistake in two places. Another objection to VVPBs is potential confusion about whether the electronic or paper version is the official ballot. Most of us believe that each machine's electronic tallies should provide only preliminary results, with official counts from the paper ballots. In any case, the "problem" is solved with election rules and procedures. The consensus of computer and security experts is overwhelming: In a poll of members of the ACM, the premier organization for computing professionals, over 95 percent of the respondents felt that voting systems should provide a recountable physical record, e.g., paper. On the other side of the issue, by contrast, the same few national "experts" testify over and over again. We applaud the state's goal of improving our voting systems. However, the result must really be an improvement. Voting equipment, costs, standards, laws, judicial rulings, and public opinion are all changing fast. Delaying the acquisition by just a single year would definitely reduce the state's risks and likely its costs. Most important, the state must convince its citizens that any new voting system is at least as secure and trustworthy as the financial systems we use daily. Any other course is simply reckless.
Phillip J. Windley is an associate professor of computer science at Brigham Young University and the former state chief information officer under Gov. Mike Leavitt. Jay Lepreau is a research professor of computer science at the University of Utah.
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The Gamblers fell behind 3-1 midway through the first period and were topped 5-4 in a shootout against the Muskegon Lumberjacks at the Resch Center on Saturday in front of a crowd of 3,177.
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Joe Johnson Hit Big Shots, But All Nets Deserve Credit For Gutsy Win Over Bucks
Moke Hamilton, SNYNets.com
NEW YORK — When it's all said and done, the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night 113-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks will go down in history as another game winning shot for Joe Johnson.
Afterward, when asked if he's beginning to expect those shots to go in, Deron Williams smiled, collected his thoughts, and simply said "You get used to it, you definitely get used to it."
But what many may not remember about Tuesday's exciting overtime thriller is that each and every Net played their part.
In the end, the Nets were able to overcome 34 points from Brandon Jennings and win a game that they'd seemed to have lost many times over. Yes, Johnson made the huge shots down the stretch, but the Nets probably wouldn't have been in the game if not for Deron Williams and his solid play. Williams was on a playing time restriction heading into Tuesday's game, but managed to muster the courage to play 45 mostly solid minutes in an overtime game.
He scored 19 points, grabbed three rebounds and dished out nine assists.
In the first half, Brook Lopez looked every bit like the game's only All-Star, scoring a game-high 13 first half points. Through three quarters, though, Lopez managed to shoot just 6-of-13 and looked a step slow. So P.J. Carlesimo called on Andray Blatche. Blatche played the entire fourth quarter for the Nets and earned the opportunity to finish the game. In the fourth quarter, Blatche—who scored 10 points—just about equaled the scoring output of Jennings and Monta Ellis combined (11).
Gerald Wallace played his normal game. After the Bucks captured a late lead and seemed to be running away with the game, he took the challenge of battling for rebounds against the Bucks front line, and though he shot just 3-of-10 from the field, Wallace chipped in a tidy six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a blocked shot.
The Nets bench, which has gone MIA for segments of the season, outscored the Bucks bench, 44-15. Along with Blatche, C.J. Watson was the game's other reserve who scored in double-figures. He chipped in 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting.
And obviously, none of these statistics would mean a thing if the Nets walked away with another loss. But that's why the team has Joe Johnson. Johnson, though he's yielding his lowest scoring output since he was a member of the Phoenix Suns, has been every bit the closer the Nets thought they were getting. Amazingly, he has hit 8-of-9 shots he has taken within the final 30 seconds of a game in which the Nets trailed by three points or less.
"Amazing" is certainly the correct adjective to describe that. Three of those shots came in Tuesday night's game, though only two of them counted. After connecting on the game's overtime forcing 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Johnson got another opportunity with 11.9 seconds left and the game tied in overtime.
Jennings missed a go-ahead layup and Wallace grabbed the rebound. Johnson ended up with the ball and Carlesimo immediately called a timeout.
Johnson, from the hashmark, threw up a 35-footer that found nothing but Net, only the shot didn't count.
On the ensuing possession, after Luc Richard Mbah a Moute—one of the NBA's premier perimeter defenders—used the Bucks foul to give on him, Johnson was left with just 5.2 seconds to create his own look and win the game for the Nets.
In the end, he came through, again.
Mbah a Moute, like everyone else, has gotten used to seeing Johnson come through in the clutch. "Joe Johnson is a phenomenal player," he said. "This is not the first time he has made shots like this."
That's true. In this season alone, it was his eighth.
Afterward, Gerald Wallace joked about being on the receiving end of some of Johnson's game winners, and he made light of it before getting serious, again. "The biggest thing that a lot of people don't understand about Joe is that you can't rattle him," he said. "You can't get him out of his game. He's gonna get the shot he wants."
Williams turned in a great performance, all things considered. Lopez set the tone early, Blatche spelled him late, Watson scored off the bench, Joe was cool and Wallace crashed.
Moving forward, this is exactly the type of victory that can galvanize a team and help it make a late season push to win its division. The Nets, even if Carlesimo wouldn't say that winning 50 games is still the goal for this team, will have that opportunity.
It started on Tuesday night and will continue when the Nets wrap up their three games in four nights stretch on Friday. They will battle the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee on Wednesday night in the second night of the home-and-home back-to-back before hosting the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Interestingly enough, with the victory, the Nets snapped a 13 game losing streak to the Bucks. Regardless of what happens on Wednesday night, they will enter Friday night's contest against the Rockets with a similar losing streak. The Nets have lost 12 in a row to the Rockets.
They've ended one double-digit game losing streak to an opponent already, and now, the Nets hope to have similar luck against the Rockets on Friday.
They'll need another strong team performance to do so.
"I think this was a team game," Wallace said after the Nets defeated the Bucks. "Everybody did what they were supposed to do and everybody contributed to this win. We got the stops when we needed them, we got the rebounds when we needed them and we forced the turnovers when we needed them."
He paused for a second and then finished his thought. "And Joe made the shots when we needed them."
Usually, lightning doesn't strike the same place twice. On Tuesday night, Joe Johnson proved otherwise. Now, after battling the Bucks one more time, when Jeremy Lin and James Harden come to town on Friday, Carlesimo's team will hope to replicate Johnson's redundancy.


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Whoever, not being connected with the letter-carrier branch of the Postal Service, wears the uniform or badge which may be prescribed by the Postal Service to be worn by letter carriers, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to an actor or actress in a theatrical, television, or motion-picture production who wears the uniform or badge of the letter-carrier branch of the Postal Service while portraying a member of that service.
Source(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 785; Pub. L. 90–413, July 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 91–375, § 6(j)(35),Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 780; Pub. L. 101–647, title XII, § 1210(a),Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4832; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(B),Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2146.)
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Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 310 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 187,35 Stat. 1124).
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1994—Pub. L. 103–322substituted "fined under this title" for "fined not more than $100" in first par.
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Flavored with Parmesan and garlic and studded with raisins, scrumptious Sicilian meatballs turn vegetable soup into a tempting meal. If the soup waits, the pasta may absorb much of the liquid; just add water or more stock.
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup small pasta shells or other small macaroni
In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the Parmesan, raisins, breadcrumbs, egg, half of the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery and the remaining garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, rosemary and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the pasta to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the meatballs and simmer gently until the meatballs and pasta are done, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional Parmesan.
Tip: WINE RECOMMENDATION: This robust potion calls for a similarly rustic southern red. Look for Corvo, a smooth and satisfying wine from the well-known firm Duca di Salaparuta.
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The worst economy in a generation blighted many domestic and international businesses in 2009. The American auto industry experienced the bankruptcies of GM and Chrysler, as well as an increased interest in electric cars and gas-electric hybrids. In other sectors companies slashed inventories, costs, and personnel in the hopes of keeping afloat until the economy revived.
Some observers felt that 2009 would mark the end of the American era of automobile manufacturing, as the year saw the bankruptcies of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, both of which essentially became wards of the federal government (by the end of the year, the U.S. government was expected to have poured $50 billion into GM and more than $12 billion into Chrysler, along with billions more to support suppliers and lenders connected to the auto industry). The CEOs of the Big Three automakers—GM, Ford, and Chrysler—had appeared before Congress in November 2008 to ask for $25 billion, hoping that the cash infusion would help them weather the developing economic downturn, but in the first few months of 2009, car sales collapsed. In January automakers sold 656,976 cars and light trucks in the U.S., the lowest total since December 1981, and for the first time in history, auto sales in the U.S. were lower than in China, where 790,000 cars were sold in the same period. In August U.S. Pres. Barack Obama announced that $2.4 billion of his economic stimulus package had been awarded to some 48 automakers or parts manufacturers in an effort to increase production of electric vehicles. (See Special Report.)
GM's performance in 2007 and 2008 marked the worst-ever years in the company's 100-year history, and the fate of what had been until recently the world's largest automaker seemed unavoidable once GM posted an astonishing $30.9 billion loss for 2008. In late March 2009 the Obama administration's auto task force imposed strict measures on GM in exchange for continued federal aid, including the resignation of GM CEO Rick Wagoner and a comprehensive restructuring plan. GM entered Chapter 11 protection on June 1; it emerged about a month later with a new board and the U.S. government holding a roughly 60% stake in the company. Substantial stakes were also held by the Canadian government (12%) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) retiree trust fund (17.5%).
The reorganized GM announced plans to shed more than $79 billion in debt, reduce its dealer network by 40%, shutter 14 factories, and cut at least 21,000 jobs. Under its new CEO, Frederick ("Fritz") Henderson, GM centred its operations on four brands—Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC. GM dropped Pontiac (to be phased out by 2010), Hummer (sold to China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co.), Saturn (which was to have been sold to Penske Automotive Group until the deal collapsed in September), and Saab (a last-minute offer from Dutch automaker Spyker Cars NV was pending at year's end). In November GM pulled out of a deal to sell a majority stake in its European operations Opel and Vauxhall. GM faced more tumult when Henderson abruptly resigned on December 1 and Chairman Ed Whitacre stepped in as interim CEO.
The auto task force nearly voted to let Chrysler collapse by not providing additional financing. President Obama reportedly decided that the loss of as many as 300,000 jobs would be too much for the already-ailing U.S. economy, however, so Chrysler entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 30. It emerged after 42 days, infused with $6.6 billion in exit financing, to enter into an alliance with Italy's Fiat SpA. (A challenge to this plan by some of Chrysler's creditors was defeated in federal court.) Under the agreement, Fiat would hold a 20% stake in the new Chrysler Group LLC, with an option to increase its stake to 35% and eventually to a majority of 51% after taxpayers were fully repaid. (The UAW's VEBA health care trust owned a 55% stake in the new company, while the U.S. government owned 8%.)
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne took over as the new head of Chrysler on June 10. The revamped Chrysler continued to be hit by grim sales declines, however—its September U.S. sales were down 42% year-on-year, and its former 11.1% market share had been reduced to 8.4% by year's end. Meanwhile, Fiat posted a 62% drop in quarterly trading profit in the third quarter of 2009, and contrary to earlier statements, officials spoke of possible write-downs due to its partnership with Chrysler.
Ford Motor Co., which only a few years earlier had been considered to be in weaker shape than GM, managed to avoid bankruptcy and government bailouts. Ford increased its overall market share, mainly at its Big Three rivals' expense, and by September Ford's market share in Europe exceeded 10.1%—the company's best performance since September 2001. Boosted by the federal government's cash-for-clunkers plan (in which the government gave consumers up to $4,500 toward trade-ins of older cars for new, fuel-efficient models), Ford added 10,000 vehicles to its third-quarter production schedule. By year's end new-vehicle sales had improved slightly, and Ford had boosted its U.S. market share to 16.1% for the year. Ford, which had been targeting a return to profitability by 2011, surprised analysts with a profit of $834 million in the first half of the year and a $1.8 billion profit for the first nine months.
The chaos in American auto manufacturing enabled Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. to claim the title from GM of the world's largest automaker in late 2008, but the global recession wreaked havoc on Toyota's sales as well. The company in May 2009 posted its first annual loss in 59 years and said that it was also likely to post a loss in its fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. Toyota's vehicle sales declined for much of the year (in September alone, sales fell 13%). Sales of Toyota's popular gas-electric hybrid Prius line remained strong in 2009 compared with Toyota's Lexus (down 30% as of September) and Scion (down 51% in the first eight months of 2009).
Other Asian automakers, while struggling for sales in the collapsed North America market, found some balance in the burgeoning Indian, Chinese, and Pacific Rim markets. Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co. was expected to post a first-half 2009 operating profit driven mainly by sales in China and Japan, where the governments had introduced tax cuts and subsidies to increase domestic sales. South Korean automakers also prospered; both Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. reported that profits rose to record highs during the third quarter. They cited the weakness of the South Korean currency as well as government incentives to purchase energy-efficient vehicles.
Many European carmakers faced the same formula—declines in Europe and North America countered by gains in Asia. Sweden's AB Volvo announced a third-quarter net loss of $423 million, due to a sharp drop in sales in Europe and the U.S. (heavy-duty-truck sales were expected to fall up to 40% in the U.S. from 2008 levels), but the company reported that demand was stabilizing, particularly in Asia. Volkswagen AG's third-quarter earnings were driven by the company's strong sales in China and improved demand in Germany, which was boosted by an equivalent to the U.S. cash-for-clunkers program. In a strange twist of fate, after Porsche had spent a year battling to purchase a majority stake in Volkswagen (it had a 35% share in 2008), it could not raise enough funds, owing to the decline in car sales and a tightening of the credit markets. In turn, Volkswagen in December completed the purchase of a 49.9% stake in Porsche for some €3.9 billion (about $5.8 billion).
In October China announced that its annual production had exceeded 10 million cars for the first time in history and was expected to top 12 million by year's end. By the summer, when Chinese domestic car sales were up 48% year-on-year, many industry analysts said that China was on pace to become the world's largest car market. Ford especially made a push in late 2009 to boost its presence by introducing the Figo, a low-cost car to be built in India and sold to other Asian-Pacific markets.
While much of the automobile sector was in tatters, the American airline industry, which had been battered for much of the previous decade, appeared to stabilize in the second half of 2009. Although the International Air Transport Association predicted that its members would lose $9 billion in 2009—and the five largest U.S.-based airlines all posted losses in the second quarter—none of the airlines went under or required federal bailouts. One boon for the airline industry was the decline in jet fuel costs for much of the year.
Southwest Airlines Co. and United Airlines' parent UAL Corp. reported narrower losses in the third quarter than in late 2008. Southwest, which lost $16 million in third-quarter 2009, compared with $120 million in third-quarter 2008, increased its ridership by lowering its fares, which reduced passenger revenue yield by 12% in the period. Delta Air Lines Inc. and US Airways Group Inc. also posted losses in the third quarter. AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines, registered a third-quarter loss of $359 million, compared with a profit of $31 million in third-quarter 2008, but the company showed signs of reducing costs and improving productivity; it showed a record-high load factor (the percentage of available seats filled) of 83.9% as of September 30. The low-cost, smaller-volume JetBlue Airways Corp. returned to profitability in late 2009.
International airlines also faced declining ridership and the subsequent need to reduce flights, costs, and staff. Those in the strongest position were low-cost leaders such as Ireland's budget airline Ryanair, which aggressively pursued a strategy of reducing fares while increasing customer charges, such as fees for checked baggage and charges to customers of roughly $64 to check in at the airport rather than by using Ryanair's Web site. Ryanair was rebuffed in its attempt to purchase Irish rival Aer Lingus, in which it owned a 29% stake.
Meanwhile, Aer Lingus expected to lay off up to 17% of its staff and to impose salary cuts and caps on much of the remainder. British Airways PLC posted its first pretax loss in 22 years, while Air France–KLM's revenue fell by 21%. Germany's Deutsche Lufthansa AG slumped by 19% in the quarter ended June 30, though its purchase of the ailing Austrian Airlines was approved by the EU in August. Japan Airlines Corp., which lost more than $1 billion in its fiscal quarter ended June 30, said that it would cut 6,800 employees; it also continued in joint-venture talks with both Delta and American. India's low-cost Jet Airways, which in 2003 had controlled nearly half of India's domestic market, saw its market share fall to 25%, and by mid-2009 it was posting losses and cutting staff.
The two largest global aircraft manufacturers had a difficult year, plagued with what seemed to be endless delays in their next-generation aircraft and a great decline in orders. As of Sept. 30, 2009, total orders booked by Airbus and rival Boeing Co. were only 203, compared with the 1,360 orders that the two had booked in the first nine months of 2008.
The 787 Dreamliner, intended to serve as Boeing's next generation of aircraft, was supposed to have entered service in May 2008. Instead it had faced two years of production delays. The aircraft finally made its inaugural test flight on December 15. Company analysts said that Boeing's decision to outsource much of the Dreamliner's manufacturing to save costs had contributed to the bottlenecks in production. Delays in its overhauled 747 program, the 747-8, forced Boeing to record a $1 billion charge and delay the revamped jet's first flight until early 2010 (a year behind schedule). The 747-8, which was first announced in 2005, was scheduled to start deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2010. Boeing posted a $1.6 billion loss in third-quarter 2009, compared with a $695 million profit in the same quarter in 2008. Airbus's next-generation A380s were also two years behind schedule, and Airbus sold only 2 of them in 2009 (it had hoped for at least 10 sales). Despite escalating costs and canceled sales, the Airbus A400M military transport made its long-delayed first test flight on December 11.
Petroleum and Natural Gas
Energy producers, after years of record profits due to high oil and natural gas prices, endured a year marked by extreme price volatility not seen since the energy crisis of the late 1970s and by, in many cases, reduced earnings. Oil fell from $145 a barrel in summer 2008 to $33 a barrel in December 2008, once the global recession was in full force, and then soared again to above $80 a barrel in late October 2009 before slipping below $80 at year's end. The price spikes occurred even though energy demand was low and inventories high, which suggested that they were driven more by market fears of inflation and the reduced prospect of new oil discoveries. ExxonMobil, the world's largest private-sector oil company, was expected to report a 63% drop in profit to $4.94 billion in the third quarter, and Britain's BP PLC posted a 53% decline in profit in second-quarter 2009 alone.
Producers faced challenges on a number of fronts. Royal Dutch Shell PLC's angry shareholders shot down the company's executive-compensation plan in May. ExxonMobil offered to buy a $4 billion stake in a Ghana oil field, its largest such investment in a decade and one of the biggest new discoveries of the decade, only to face potential rival bids by China National Offshore Oil Corp., Total, and BP. In August 2009 Brazil's government announced that its national oil company, Petrobras, would control all future development of Brazil's deep-sea oil fields found in 2007 and considered one of the biggest new oil discoveries in recent years. Venezuela bypassed American and Western European firms for its new development, instead signing a $16 billion investment deal with China for oil exploration in the Orinoco River region and reaching a similar $20 billion agreement with Russia.
Chinese energy firms went on a buying binge in 2009. Cnooc Ltd., China's biggest oil and gas producer, and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), the largest state-owned oil firm, proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Repsol YPF's stake in the Argentine YPF unit. This purchase followed the $7.2 billion acquisition in June of Switzerland's Addax Petroleum by the Chinese chemical and oil company Sinopec and CNPC's joint $3.3 billion purchase (with KazMunaiGas) of a Kazakh oil producer in April.
By mid-October 2009 gold had risen to more than $1,000 per ounce. In early December it topped $1,200 per ounce, though it had dropped to about $1,095 by year's end. Analysts speculated that gold's inflated prices reflected market wariness of increased government spending and its implications for long-term inflation (for example, 130 metric tons of gold were purchased in the first quarter of 2009, 50% higher than the decade's average quarterly volume). According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, speculative investors in mid-October betting on long-term gold price increases outnumbered short-term speculators by 10 to 1, compared with a 4–1 ratio in late 2008. Silver was up 44% to $17 per troy ounce as of mid-October 2009, and the price of front-month copper had more than doubled, to $2.5290 a pound, in July from December 2008, reflecting investor belief that two of the major price drivers for copper—U.S. housing and Chinese industry—were on the rebound.
Aluminum prices, by contrast, slumped in 2009, with prices down 45% year-on-year as of July 2009. Alcoa Inc., which posted a $454 million loss in the second quarter and had idled 20% of its production by April 2009, reported a third-quarter profit of $77 million (down 71% year-on-year) and indicated that most of its major markets, including automobile makers, were showing signs of stabilizing. Alcoa finished a $750 million construction project on a products factory in Russia and also procured Switzerland-based Noble Corp.'s intellectual property rights on welded-aluminum products.
Steelmakers across the globe contended with bloated inventories, slackened demand, and in some cases heavy losses. European steelmaker inventories were much higher in early 2009 than their American or Chinese counterparts as orders collapsed from automakers and the construction industry (which made up 75% of European steel consumption). ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, posted a $792 million loss in the second quarter but anticipated that the worst of the economic turmoil was over. As in other sectors, demand was recovering faster in India, Russia, China, Brazil, and Eastern Europe than in the U.S. and Western Europe. ArcelorMittal's mills in India were operating at full capacity by mid-year 2009, while only three of its nine American blast furnaces were operating as of July 30. Nippon Steel Corp., ArcelorMittal's biggest rival, also posted net losses in first-half 2009, citing increased raw material costs and flattening demand.
BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's largest mining company, settled iron-ore price negotiations with more than half of its steel industry customers; many customers agreed to rates 33% below 2008 prices, and others agreed on quarterly price negotiations. The more flexible contracts would enable BHP and other miners, such as Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd., to respond quickly to spikes in demand and would allow steelmakers to cut costs during low-demand periods. BHP failed to break through with Chinese steelmaker clients, who were seeking a 50% discount.
China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co. bought many of Australia's Oz Minerals Ltd.'s assets, while Sinosteel Corp. purchased iron-ore miner Midwest Corp. in a hostile bid. Aluminum Corp. of China's proposed purchase of an 18% stake in Rio Tinto fell apart in June, however, when the Anglo-Australian company walked away from the $19.5 billion proposal, in part owing to shareholder and governmental disapproval. Rio Tinto, still burdened by debt from its 2007 purchase of Alcan, suffered a 65% decline in first-half profit.
In April the American steel industry filed an antidumping suit against China, alleging that Chinese steelmakers had unfairly dumped tubular and pipe steel imports into the domestic market in 2008. Steelmakers, including U.S. Steel Corp., Nucor Corp., and AK Steel Holding Corp., and the United Steelworkers union called on the Obama administration to push for tougher enforcement of trade laws and even to impose extra tariffs against primarily Chinese imports. At the same time, the Chinese government attempted to consolidate its steel industry, which accounted for about 38% of global production but was fragmented into hundreds of small companies. When China attempted to privatize Linzhou Iron and Steel Co., 3,000 steelworkers protested; the government eventually scrapped its plan.


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West Herr, a leading dealer for used cars in Buffalo and much more, would like to inform their customers about a special sales event going on right now. The Biggest Sales Event of the Year is happening at West Herr, now through April 30th, offering over one thousand used vehicles at tremendous pricing. All of these are being priced to sell and vehicles of all types, brands, and models are available for great pricing! Let's look at some of the brands and models that car buyers can purchase during the Biggest Sales Event of the Year.
One brand to look at for Buffalo used cars fans is Subaru. The 2007 Subaru Outback and 2009 Forester are available for amazing prices. For car shoppers in the market for a vehicle big enough for the entire family, Proctor Subaru currently has several options in stock, including a 2009 Subaru Forester and a pre-owned 2007 Subaru Outback.
The 2009 Subaru Forester offers car buyers a vehicle that is compact in structure yet maintains the necessary interior space that families need. The 2009 Forester, available at West Herr, offers car buyers AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3 compatibility, power windows, cruise control, power moonroof, all-weather package, power steering, and much more. The Forester is also noted for its attention to safety as it offers some of the best safety features for a used vehicle. It offers traction control, ABS brakes, front and side impact airbags, and other great features.
The second vehicle for car buyers to consider is the 2007 Subaru Outback. The Outback has long been a standard bearer for the Subaru brand and the 2007 vehicle carries on the great foundation that was built before it. The 2007 Outback offers tremendous interior features, including power door locks, remote keyless entry, illuminated entry, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, front and rear cup holders, and more.
Nissan is also a great brand to consider when purchasing a vehicle during the Biggest Sales Event of the Year. The 2008 Nissan Rogue, available for Buffalo used cars fans, is a quality vehicle that car buyers will love for its versatility and high quality design. It offers a boat load of features and options which are rarely seen on a vehicle in its model year. The entertainment features on this vehicle are extensive and also quite impressive. The 2008 Nissan Rogue features AM/FM radio, CD player, four high quality speakers, an auxiliary audio input jack, and much more.
The 2008 Rogue also features high quality convenience and luxury that is unmatched in its field and will impress any car buyer. Some of the convenience features on the 2008 Nissan Rogue include a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, immobilizer key system, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, illuminated entry, cruise control, rear window defroster, and two 12 Volt power outlets.
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- The award-winning series of live operas, Met Opera Live in HD continues at Cinema De Lux. Accompanied by a thrilling score, Verdi's vivid characters grapple with life and love, betrayal and death. Director David Alden's dreamlike setting provides a compelling backdrop for this dramatic story of jealousy and vengeance. Marcelo lvarez stars as the conflicted king; Sondra Radvanovsky is Amelia, the object of his secret passion; and Dmitri Hvorostovsky is her suspicious husband. Kathleen Kim is the page Oscar, and mezzosoprano powerhouses Dolora Zajick and Stephanie Blythe take turns singing the fortuneteller Ulrica. Fabio Luisi conducts.
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While this was a retrospective study (maybe those who signed up for the patient portal were more likely to use the ED anyway), let me illustrate how this would work in a very real-world sort of way:
Sample patient email sent through "MyHealthManager":
"Dear doctor,Physician response:
I've been getting that weird feeling/pain/numbness in my left arm/upper body again. I know it's almost 6, but can I make a visit with you tomorrow morning to get this checked out?"
"Dear patient,
While this is something we have discussed many times in the past - and it's probably your rotator cuff, you have now permanently documented in your medical record vague yet concerning symptoms. If you were to have a heart attack tonight, I would be screwed. For that reason, you must go to the emergency room... now. Even if you go to our after hours clinic, you'll probably be sent to the ED anyway because they don't know you like I do. Just save yourself the time, and head straight to the ED."
This needs to be studied more, but I suspect that when there's a digital paper trail left by a patient with symptoms that could be construed as signs of badness - say an MI or brain bleed - more CYA medicine will be practiced. With a patient portal, it's now much easier for patients to inject all sorts of symptoms into the permanent record. And when the physician loses the ability to appropriately filter and edit the history, as they do with a progress note, it's hard not to be ultraconservative with the recommendations.
|Just FYI, if you are over 40 and the words "chest" and "pain" appear anywhere
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This picture taken with a fisheye lens shows shows red wine bottles... News PhotoAlcohol,Bottle,Control,Downtown District,Finance,Fish-Eye Lens,Government,Horizontal,Red,Shopping,Showing,Stockholm,Store,Sweden,WinePhotographer JONATHAN NACKSTRANDCollection: AFP 2013 AFPTO GO WITH AFP STORY BY ANNA-KARIN LAMPOU This picture taken with a fisheye lens shows shows red wine bottles displayed in one of the government controlled Systembolaget liquor stores in downtown Stockholm on December 19, 2013. Systembolaget is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5 percent (by volume) alcohol. According to Systembolaget, it has a nationwide retail network of 422 stores and over 500 agents serving smaller communities. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images)


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A press release should be timely, informative, and well written. A press release should generate media attention for your story, not tell the whole story, so it's important to keep it brief. The format of a press release is similar to an inverted pyramid. The first paragraph should contain the main ideas of the story, and subsequent paragraphs should elaborate further with additional information. Think of the first paragraph as a brief summary of the news you wish to present in the release.
A press release should provide a reporter with the facts; describe who, what, when, where, and how. Here are some additional ideas to keep in mind when writing a press release:
- Don't advertise – If your release has a promotional rather than factual angle, it will most likely be turned down by your media contact.
- Create an "attention-getting" headline – You should convey immediately why your news is important.
- Write for your audience – Clearly indicate to the editor why your news is important to his/her readers. You should include noteworthy quotes, background information, and illustrate the value of this information.
- The release should have your city (in capital letters) and date starting the first sentence.
- Your release should follow Associated Press writing style. Most libraries or bookstores offer an AP writing guide.
- Include quotes in your release. Be sure to get permission from the individuals quoted prior to putting them in your release.
- Include a boilerplate – Write a brief summary about your camp's services, and goals to emphasize your credibility – mention your years in business, contact information, etc.
Formatting suggestions:
- 8 1/2- by 11-inch paper.
- Use at least one-inch margins.
- Use "###" or "-30-" to indicate the end of the release.
- Use bold typeface for headlines.
- Capitalize the first letter of every word in the headline with the exception of articles (i.e., "a", "an," "and," or "the") or prepositions (i.e., "of," "to," or "from"). Note that this combination of upper and lower case words makes the headline easier to read.
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2013 was a groundbreaking market for the Long Island City multi-family market. New developments attracted much of the press, but behind the scenes, private transactions volume grew while prices increased significantly.
Long Island City Development
2013 saw multiple deliveries of new multi-family properties and 2014 looks to be similar.
Two thousand new units are projected to hit the market this year with over 25 percent of them coming in just one building – the 585-unit 4610 Center Boulevard, located on the waterfront near the Pepsi sign. Buildings like Center, Linc and others are spurring so much demand that the community is experiencing a shortage of doormen. At the same time, recent land sales on the waterfront indicate that more development is coming in beyond 2014, further building demand for Long Island City.
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Long Island City also saw growing multi-family sales velocity in smaller walk-up buildings.
The last two quarters of 2013 represented a 40 percent increase in sales from the same period in 2012 – seven transactions against the previous year's five. Prices trended up as well, with the average cost per square foot going up 62 percent from $173 to $280.
With the new development, occupancies are remaining high through all classes of building in Long Island City. Furthermore, since only 10 percent of the units currently being built are available for sale, condo conversion remains a highly viable long-term exit strategy in the Long Island City market. If you'd like to learn more about owning for the near- and long-term or would like to take advantage of the strong market for sellers, please contact us.


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Find your VO2 Max with our fitness calculator.
The Rockport walking test is the easiest way for you to determine your cardio fitness level. All you need is a stopwatch and a flat surface that is one mile long. Just enter your results in the calculator and look up your score in the chart below.
How much difference does it make to have a good score? Improving your VO2 Max score by just 3.5 points can reduce your risk of premature death by 13%. You would have to lose nearly 3 inches from your waist for a similar health benefit! (1)
Note: This test is most accurate for non-athletes and people who are unable to jog. If you are athletic and fit, the Cooper Test is the best measurement of your fitness.
Directions for the Rockport Walking Test
1) Walk as quickly as possible for one mile. It's important to maintain asteady pace for best results.
2) Enter your time in minutes and seconds into the calculator above.
3) Take your pulse immediately after completing the mile. (If you don't take your pulse often, practice before you take the Rockport walking test. With your palm facing up, place your fingers gently over the thumb side of your wrist and feel for your pulse.)
4) Once you have your pulse, count for 10 seconds. Multiply this number by 6 and enter it into the calculator also.
5) Look up your results and find out which physical activities are best for your fitness level on the charts below.
Ladies' fitness test charts
(Figures shown are VO2 Max scores)
Ladies in their 40s with a VO2 Max lower than 24.5 (Poor) had a 39% higher risk of contracting diabetes than their more fit peers (2).
For young ladies ages 13-29, see the chart below for your fitness rating. Find your score from the calculator, then look just to the right on the chart to see your VO2. For a more exact VO2 rating, multiply your score from the calculator by 0.78.*
Men's fitness test charts
(Figures shown are VO2 Max scores)
Men rated in the highest 1/3 of fitness (just below Excellent or better) have a 39% lower risk of heart disease and stroke than their peers in the lowest 1/3 (just above Poor or worse). (3)
Premature deaths among obese men could be reduced by 44% just by improving fitness above the poor category (4).
For young men ages 13-29, see the chart below for your fitness rating. Find your score from the calculator, then look just to the right on the chart to see your VO2. For a more exact VO2 rating, multiply your score from the calculator by 0.83.*
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The charts below help you pick workouts and physical activities that match your ability level. Find your fitness level (VO2 Max score) on the left, and then you'll see a Metabolic Equivalent rating for moderate, vigorous, and hard workouts. Next, look at the bottom half of the chart, which shows activities that have just the right exercise intensity for you. Choose from even more workouts and physical activities here.
*Note: the reason you need an additional calculation for young people on this test is that the Rockport walking test was originally designed for ages 30+. When researchers tried the test on college students, the results came out consistently too high. (5)
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Best Practice for the Care of Patients with Tuberculosis; A guide for Low Income Countries (UNION)
The International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (TBCTA)
Developed by the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the ISTC describe a widely accepted level of care that all practitioners, public and private, should seek to achieve in managing patients who have, or are suspected of having, tuberculosis. The Standards are intended to facilitate the effective engagement of all care providers in delivering high-quality care for patients of all ages.
The TB Guidelines is available in the six following languages :
ENG version
TB GUIDELINES for Nurses in the Care and Control of Tuberculosis and Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis, 2nd Edition
FRA version
DIRECTIVES RELATIVES À LA TUBERCULOSE à l'intention des infirmières chargées du traitement et du contrôle de la tuberculose et de la tuberculose multirésistante, seconde édition
SPA version
DIRECTRICES SOBRE LA TUBERCULOSIS para las enfermeras de cuidadosy lucha contra la tuberculosisy la tuberculosis multirresistente, 2ª Edición
POR version
LINHAS DE ORIENTAÇÃO para enfermeiros no cuidado e controlo da tuberculose e da tuberculose multirresistente, 2ª Edição
RUS version
Руководящие принципы TБ контроля Для медсестер в системе противотуберкулезного контроля и ухода за больными туберкулезом и туберкулезом с множественной лекарственной устойчивостью, второе издание
However, hard copies of the TB Guidelines currently exist only in english, french, spanish and portuguese.
Five Nurses Win the Newly Launched ICN/Lilly Award for Work in Tuberculosis and Multi–drug Resistant TB.
Eleven Nurses Win the 2nd ICN/Lilly Award for Work in Tuberculosis and Multi–drug Resistant TB
On the occasion of World TB Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, conferred special awards to nurses working on the ground in fighting the scourge of tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant TB. The 2008 award recipients come from six TB affected countries: Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, the Russian Federation, South Africa and Swaziland.
Eleven Nurses win the 3rd ICN/Lilly Award for Work in Tuberculosis and Multi-drug Resistant TB
On the occasion of World TB Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, conferred special awards to the following nurses who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the fight against the scourge of tuberculosis (TB) in their countries.
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Sundarbans National Park: the 17th site supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in part of the Ganges Delta (India), southwest of Calcutta and north of the Bay of Bengal, Sundarbans National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The site is known to be one of the last remaining habitats of tigers. The Sundarbans, covering some 10,000 sq. km. of land and water, is part of the world's largest delta, formed by sediments deposits by three major rivers, the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, that converge on the Bengal Basin. This is the site of the world's largest region of mangrove forests, and the only one inhabited by tigers. The sea mammals that frequent the Sundarbans tidal waters include the Ganges dolphin, the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin and the finless porpoise. The region also has a wealth of bird life including black-necked storks. Finally, this park is also an important habitat for a huge variety of reptiles, such as the estuarine crocodile. Jaeger-LeCoultre invites you to view the photo reports and videos on the Sundarbans National Park from March 12, 2010 on the websites of The New York Times and International Herald Tribune. At any time you can learn about the marine sites supported under the Tides of Time partnership. Listen to the interviews with Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and watch these videos on jaegerlecoultreclub, Jaeger-LeCoultre's Official You Tube channel. Through its global "Making Time More Beautiful" project, Jaeger-LeCoultre is committed to supporting various local and international causes linked to sustainable development. With this in mind, Jaeger-LeCoultre has entered into a three-year partnership with the UNESCO's World Heritage Centre and with the International Herald Tribune in order to provide support for various endangered sites. The first year of the partnership has seen the implementation of some ambitious projects: eight sites have already been supported and public awareness has been heightened with regard to the threats facing these regions. Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to announce its second "Tides of Time" online auction in support of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites that will run from March 18 to 24 2010. All proceeds from the auction will go to Sundarbans National Park in India. Bid in the auction. This second year is already proving to be even more informative with the addition of eight new sites including: • Sian Ka'an (Mexico) • Everglades National Park (United States) • Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles) • Venice (Italy) • The Wadden Sea (Germany/Netherlands) • Valdes Peninsula (Argentina) • Shiretoko (Japan) Extended coverage of the event is now on-line in LeClub. Click here to join LeClub.
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Can Hepatitis be transmitted from 'homebrew' steroids? These are produced via turning the testosterone powder into oil etc. Benzyl alcohol is sometimes used.
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Never heard of this but will simply say that viral hepatitis needs exposure to blood. However, there is drug induced hepatitis, and any drug can do that, although some are more likely than others.
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- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Best Variety with 9 mos. old partridge pullet
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old buff. Champion Cockerel Bantam- 7 mos. old black, Gr. Champion
Breeding Pen - 7 mos. old splash trio, Just for fun we entered our little
white call duck and he took Grand Champion Duck.
IL/MO BANTAM CLUB November 1, 2008
Best of Breed & Res. Best of Breed - 7 mos. white pullets
Champion Bantam Duck
Past Shows: 2007: Ch Cockerel Bantam Class,Shelby County Fair, 6
month old white, Ch Pullet Bantam Class, Shelby County Fair, 5 month
old black,Res. Ch Pullet Bantam Class,Shelby County Fair 5 month old
white; Central IL Bantam Club:Res. Ch. Featherleg & BB - Jr. Div. White
pullet; IL/MO Bantam Club/Highland IL, white pullet, BV/Res. Best of
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Gr. Champ.Featherleg Jr. Div.
Res. Champ. Jr. Show
Res. Champ. Featherleg Open
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Overall Grand Champion Bird of Show - We were THRILLED!
(But also tired since we were up since 4 a.m.! )
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Bridget took Gr. Champ. Pullet
|2008 Shelby Co. Fair Champ. Cockerel
|2008 Shelby Co. Fair Gr. Champ
Breeding Pen - Splash Trio
from Gr. Champ. Breeding Pen
BB/Res. AOCCL
|11/15/13 OH Nationals
Best of Breed and Champ. Featherleg
Best of Breed
|2008 Shelby Co. Fair
Res. Champ. Pullet