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DICK POUND, International Olympic Committee member and former world anti-doping chief, says the men's road race could be suspended from the Olympics if it is revealed to be rotten to the core.
If men's road cycling was as toxic as history suggests, the former IOC vice-president argues that other Olympic sports are at risk of becoming infected.
Clarifying earlier comments that sparked outrage among riders in other disciplines, Pound said he did not believe all cyclists should suffer due to the lifetime ban of Lance Armstrong. But if it is proved doping culture in the men's road ranks was the norm, and that cycling's world governing body somehow shut its eyes to the problem, Pound said that should bring serious consequences.
"If it turns out that a majority of the riders, and a majority of the teams are doping, and if there is any collusion on the part of the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), then there's a problem that is serious enough," Pound told CNN.
"If you're a president of the International Olympic Committee you say, 'Hold it, we have a real problem that could spread to the entire Games and all of the sports in it. Cycling, you have become an embarrassment'.
"And in the range of ways of dealing with that … is that you say to the sport 'why don't you take a rest until you get cleaned up?'
"If you found that the problem was limited to the men's road race, then you could suspend that discipline until it got sorted out. It was not a call to expel cycling, that's a fairly drastic remedy, but it's one that I think you have to put in the menu of possible responses."
When Pound first raised the matter of suspending cycling from the Olympics last week, an IOC spokesman diplomatically termed the observation "premature".
Meanwhile, embattled UCI president Pat McQuaid has declared that Lance Armstrong's confessional to Oprah Winfrey proved there was "no collusion or conspiracy" between the ex-rider and cycling's international federation.


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Hillary Clinton has built a record of fighting for our veterans to ensure our country fulfills its obligations to those who have served and sacrificed for the nation. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hillary Clinton has been a champion for the very best treatment of our troops, veterans, and their families – while they are serving and when they return – since long before America learned about the abuses at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
As First Lady, she helped call attention to Gulf War Syndrome. As a Senator and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hillary has seen the incredible courage of our troops and has been a relentless advocate for veterans and for the men and women currently serving in our military. Hillary has cosponsored legislation which passed Congress that expanded the Family Medical Leave Act to cover families of wounded warriors. She fought, along with Senator Lindsay Graham, to expand access to military health care benefits to all Guard and Reserve members. She cosponsored the Military Death Benefit Improvement Act to raise the military survivor benefit from $12,000 to $100,000. And she authored legislation to ensure that when a single parent service member makes the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nation, the service member's minor child or children and their guardian have access to needed military death and survivor benefits.
Hillary also cosponsored the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act, which provides increased funding for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder and calls for a joint electronic health record for the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Continuing the Fight as President
When Hillary is President, she will make sure that every member of our armed forces will receive a fair shot at the American Dream when their service is over. She will ensure that every veteran in America will have health care. She will work so that every veteran receives the benefits they have earned and the assistance they need – right from the start. And she will make sure no soldier ever loses a bonus because he or she has been injured in service. As President, Hillary will:
Enact a GI Bill of Rights for the Twenty-first Century. Hillary will enact a GI Bill of Rights for the 21st century that will offer service members, veterans and their families with expanded education, housing and entrepreneurial benefits. Her plan will fund undergraduate education for service members, as well as education for specialized trade or technical training, and certification and licensing programs. She will expand the VA Home Loan Guaranty program to allow veterans to use low-interest, no-fee loans to purchase, build or improve a home valued up to $625,000. She will establish a Veterans Microloan Program to provide veterans with no-collateral, low-interest microloans of up to $100,000 for entrepreneurial ventures.
Provide Affordable and Quality Health Care for All Veterans. As President, Hillary will ensure that all of the 1.8 million uninsured veterans in this country have access to quality, affordable health care. She will restore the Clinton-era policy that opened the VA's excellent and cost-effective health care system to all veterans who seek to enroll. She will make a long-term commitment to the VA system to ensure it is adequately funded and has the capacity to avoid backlogs and to handle greater enrollments. And she will provide coverage through the American Health Choices Plan to all veterans who choose not to use the VA system.
Ensure All Veterans Receive the Benefits They Have Earned and the Assistance They Need -- Right from the Start. As President, Hillary will commit to getting a fair, accurate, and timely decision for every veteran filing a disability claim. She will increase the number of qualified VA evaluators to reduce the backlog of claims. She will provide fast-track training for new claims specialists and expand the Benefits at Discharge Program to smooth the transition from service to discharge for all those who serve our country.
Extend Hiring Preferences to Veterans-friendly Contractors. Today, there are between 7.2 and 7.6 million federal contractors, 2 million more than there were five years ago. The privatization of government by the Bush administration has meant veterans are losing job opportunities, because contractors do not necessarily have the same hiring policies as the federal government. Hillary will restore and expand job opportunities for veterans by working to establish a system through which federal contractors afford veterans hiring preference comparable to the federal government preferences.
Expand the Helmets to Hardhats Program. Hillary will increase funding for the Helmets to Hardhats program. This program links veterans with local job opportunities in the construction and trade industries by offering apprenticeship programs that teach veterans through on-the-job training supplemented by classroom instruction.
Give Veterans Additional Opportunities to Serve. Hillary will make vouchers worth up to $10,000 available to returning veterans who want to serve in AmeriCorps and select not-for-profit organizations. These organizations would provide at least $5,000 to supplement the voucher. This system will help veterans create normal routines and reenter their communities while doing meaningful work serving their country. Hillary will make this subsidy available to as many as 20,000 veterans a year.
Reduce Homelessness among Veterans. In 2006, nearly 200,000 veterans were homeless on any given night. Hillary will establish a pilot program on homelessness prevention for veterans that will provide subsidies, eviction prevention, and one-time assistance for veterans who fall behind on their rent. She will also expand rental assistance for veterans by calling on Congress to fund an additional 20,000 housing choice vouchers exclusively for homeless veterans.
Expand Veterans Homeownership. Hillary will make homeownership more affordable for veterans. Veterans will receive a 50% discount on foreclosed properties in the government's inventory, which currently stands at 35,000 homes. And she will eliminate the upfront fees on VA mortgages for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who take out VA loans within two years of leaving active duty.
When Hillary is President, she will summon the resources to give our veterans the health care, benefits and support they deserve. Our troops and veterans have served America, and it is time that America served them back.

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#24 Cowlneck Sweater
Cables take on an Impressionistic quality when softened by mohair. In this case, Liguori uses Kollàge Yarns' "Whimsy" for her soft lilac tunic, balancing a generously cushy cowl neck with wide ribbed sleeves.


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Vegan 2 Go has an interesting concept- they are a counter service restaurant, but they are also a meals kitchen. A place where you pay a set price and you pick up weekly meals that have been prepared for you. In this case $95 will buy you 3 main dishes, 4 sides, soup and dessert. I have heard of these meal kitchens before, but never one that was 100% Vegan.
We stopped in to just grab a quick meal. It's a tiny store tucked on the end of three store building just off the main interstate through town. If you blink, you may miss it. The menu consists of salads like the Mango Avocado Salad, sandwiches like the Philly Sub and pizzas like the Hawaiian Pizza with Vegan ham. There are also rice and noodle dishes.
I ordered the Noodle Combo #1 which had rice noodles, a spring roll, a summer roll and a sesame BBQ skewer. The rice noodles were excellent.
The Summer Roll had lettuce, pears, carrots, tofu, Vegan ham and crispy potatoes wrapped in rice paper. Very tasty. The Spring Roll had tofu, jicama, carrots, cabbage, mung beans and mushrooms. Also tasty, but not as good as the Summer Roll.
I really liked the Sesame BBQ skewer which was soy protein, lemongrass, sesame seeds and BBQ sauce. I am normally not a big fan of fake meat but these were really good too. They were juicy and slightly spicy.
Chad ordered the Quinoa Salad which was quinoa mixed with cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes and chickpeas tossed with lemon juice and parsley. He enjoyed it but it wasn't his favorite. It would have been better as a side dish as opposed to a main entree. He was more into my rice noodles.
Though the place is very tiny with only two tables to eat at, I gather most of the business is from takeout orders. There was a steady stream of customers taking their food to go. Maybe hence the name Vegan 2 GO? One thing Chad pointed out was the fact that there weren't a lot of Vegetable dishes on the menu. Most all the dishes were made with some type of Vegan meat and fake meat isn't really our thing.
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Pentagon: Budget crisis could hurt war effort
WASHINGTON — The war effort in Afghanistan eventually would be harmed by across-the-board budget cuts, even as the Obama administration intends to shield the military's combat mission from the reductions, the Pentagon's No. 2 official said Friday.
"There will be second-order effects on the war," Ashton Carter, deputy Defense secretary, said in an interview in his office with a small group of reporters. Deferred maintenance on weapons and other equipment, for example,would erode the combat fitness of military units deploying to Afghanistan, he said.
The United States has about 66,000 troops in Afghanistan, with an undetermined number of withdrawals expected this year and in 2014.
The administration holds out hope that Congress will come up with a deficit-cutting mechanism to replace the across-the-board spending cuts due to take effect March 1.
Carter, though, suggested that hopes are not high.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, repeatedly have warned that the threatened Defense cuts — amounting to about $50 billion this budget year — would hurt national security. Carter said he fears that the message has not been heard widely enough in Congress and across the country.
If the cuts take effect in March, hundreds of thousands of Pentagon civilian employees would face furloughs and reduced paychecks by April, said Carter. They would lose one day of work per week for the remainder of the budget year, which ends in September.
"This is painful to us," Carter said.
The Pentagon has about 800,000 civilian employees; they have not yet been officially notified of furloughs. Carter said the furloughs would save $5 billion. No military positions would be cut.
Carter said the Pentagon 4is eliminating all 46,000 of its temporary civilian workers in anticipation of budget cuts.
Carter said he will remain on the job as deputy defense secretary. He had been mentioned by the White House as a possible choice for energy secretary.


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I think we already know that Spider-Man is joining the FF (aka the Future Foundation), but what we didn't know was how involved the wall crawler would be in the series. We'll find out how long he lasts in FF when the Sinister Six begin to plot away in Amazing Spider-Man #658 and #659.
"Spidey and the FF are really what Marvel is all about. And with both books firing on all cylinders right now, I couldn't be happier to see their worlds overlap more" says Marvel Senior Editor, Stephen Wacker. "All of this is building up to some big moments for Spidey as his work with the FF comes at a pretty crucial time in his life. It's going to be a dramatic summer for Spidey… to say the least."
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by JAVIER PULIDO
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Written by DAN SLOTT
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Both Spider-Man issues arrive in April.
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I like Spidey's new design, but every time I see that costume, I think of Spidey infected by Mr. Negative or something.
It's great to see the two fan favorite series getting together, but did they really need all this hubbub and killing Johnny Storm to do it?
Love it. I'm all about it. I'd be very happy to see Spidey join the FF permanently. It makes much more sense than the Avengers ever did.
I agree with Scott, Spidey tried to join in his first comic! He definitely shares a personality and humour with the FF which I've always felt was a poor fit for the Avengers. We all know that he's in the Avengers because he's popular with the READING PUBLIC but that makes no sense in the Marvel Universe. It's the same with Batman – how can he be a scary mythical vigilante legend in Gotham and a standard cape and tights superhero in the Justice League everywhere else?
"how can he be a scary mythical vigilante legend in Gotham and a standard cape and tights superhero in the Justice League everywhere else?" Actually, the way both Bruce Wayne and now Dick Grayson have been written with the JLA he continued to be a "scary mythical vigilante" in the JLA. In fact, it is the fact that Batman's not a "super" hero but a "legend" that made him the ad-hoc leader that so many JLA teams differed to over the years. Dick Grayson has had such an experience as the field leader of other superpowered team-mates that even being the "Semi-Dark Knight" makes him a leader.
But I agree completely that Peter Parker fits better in the FF than the Avengers. It would be nice to see Parker have a "real" family and I'm interested especially to see the dynamic between Spiderman and The Thing as well as Spiderman and Reed Richards. Peter Parkers' long history in academics and science would also make for an interesting pairing with Richards. Somebody around there's got to be as smart as Reed Richards, Tony Stark and Hank Pym.
And, by the way, I like the white/black costume and I love that second panel with the Richards, Ben and Spiderman. Let's hope that this isn't just a "six issues to get your interest and he's out" deal.


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several years and many holidays had passed and no engagment! I always expected it and it still never happened. Finally one day my FH said hey I have to go to a store to pick up a gun I had redone. When he came out of the store he put the trigger guard on my ring finger (he had a 1600.00 kimber painted for me) and said will you marry me I LAUGHED!!! yea I laughed only because my darlin is just that he is as country as all get out but I never expected a gun as my ring 🙂 to be quiet honest I think I like the gun better than the ring but he did also have a ring!


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Small businesses need accounting software just like everybody else. But these organizations usually don't need expensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems with huge collections of extra features and functionality. If you're like most small businesses, you're new to the accounting software scene – so we've put together a quick list to help you find the product that best suits you.
We decided to profile five systems that are designed – and priced – to meet the needs of small businesses: Sage Simply Accounting, NetSuite Financials, Sage Peachtree, CMS Professional 2011, and of course QuickBooks.
A Comparison of Functionality
All these accounting systems offer core accounting functionality, including a general ledger with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). Some include additional functions such as project accounting, fund accounting, inventory management, and others. Below is a side-by-side comparison.
|Project Accounting
|Fund Accounting
|Inventory Management
|Billing & Invoicing
|Work Order Management
|Budgeting & Forecasting
|Fixed Asset Accounting
|Corporate Compliance
|Financial Reporting
|Performance Management
|Expense Reporting
|Payroll Management
|Human Resources
Sage Simply Accounting, available in five versions, is currently being used by over 500,000 organizations. 10,000 consultant partners help users get the most out of it. The five versions available, in order of lightest to most extensive functionality, are First Step, Pro, Premium, Enterprise, and Accountants' Edition. Pricing starts at $69.99 per user for First Step, increasing with each heavier version. All versions support both English and Spanish languages.
Used by over 10,000 organizations, NetSuite Financials is a web-based ERP system. Its capabilities include accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and built-in dashboards. The system is completely cloud-based; it can be accessed over the web with a browser or mobile device. NetSuite's cloud architecture reduces IT costs and allows for automatic upgrades. The lower upfront cost of cloud-based solutions in general is an asset to small businesses, which usually have lower budgets.
Do you use NetSuite? Write a review »
Sage provides accounting solutions to over 3.2 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. Peachtree is their small business product, available in five versions (First, Pro, Complete, Premium, and Quantum), which vary by the number of users and extent of functionality. The Premium offering contains specialized functionality for construction, distribution, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations. Peachtree First and Pro support one user, while Complete and Premium can support up to five. The Quantum offering supports between five and forty users.
CMS Professional 2011 is the latest accounting release from Cougar Mountain. It is comprised of integrated modules for business, fund, and point of sale accounting and emphasizes dashboards as a key component. Cougar Dtails, A Sales Dashboard, is a visual display that shows the status of overall sales within your business, pulling data from the Point of Sale and/or Order Entry, Inventory and Accounts Receivable modules. It is organized into tabs, including the Sales Summary tab, the Sales by Product tab, and the Sales by Customer tab.
Do you use CMS Professional 2011? Write a review »
Intuit has been providing financial and tax software since 1983. QuickBooks is perhaps the most well-known name in small business accounting software. QuickBooks is available in five versions – Online, Pro, Mac, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions. QuickBooks Online is available for $12.95 per month after a trial period. Mac and Pro start at $229.95, Premier starts at $399.95, and Enterprise Solutions runs at $600 per user. QuickBooks supports specialized functionality for several vertical industries, including contractors, manufacturing and wholesale companies, nonprofits, professional services, and retail companies.
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A VISUAL arts project exploring the relationship between Salisbury Plain and the legacy of WW1 is touring Wiltshire.
Cicatrix features work from artists Henny Burnett, Prudence Maltby and Susan Francis, a collaboration that interprets notions of mapping, scarring, and the creation of memorials. Salisbury Plain, and its development during and after the war, is used as a basis for the artists' memorial work.
"Standing on the edge of a great plain, three artists have come together to share a journey, an exploration of the 'landscape' they inhabit. In this exhibition it is the theme that reaches out to visitors, binding past and future, ourselves and others, in shared reflection amidst the ambiguous legacies of human conflict," said Professor Ewan Clayton, Professor of Art and Design at the University of Sunderland.
The tour begins at The Atrium, Trowbridge, between July 15 and August 25, visits The Young Gallery, Salisbury, between August 30 and October 18, and ends in The Museum & Art Gallery, Swindon, in 2016. Cicatrix offers audience participation and panel discussions by arrangement.
For more information go to cicatrix.co.uk.


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Virus is basically a whole new game created by James Cresswell (Phobus), being made within the ZDoom engine (although it still requires the Doom2 IWAD to run). Currently on the Episode 1 "Shareware Release", Virus is both a finished product and a WIP. The aim of the game is to fly through the maps (either with or without a friend), destroying all opposition and getting to the end - much the same as Doom, just flying, and in a totally different world. The maps are quite small, but fairly non-linear, with plenty of secrets and goodies to find. They are also made with speed running in mind, and have UV "fly through" runs as PAR times (15 seconds for MAP01, for instance). Two of the maps (MAP06 and MAP07) were made by Guest Mappers Mik57 and hnsolo77 respectively.
- 10 playable maps, 1 ending map and a skip map
- "Whole new game" style
- New player class, new weapons, new monsters, new music (from vgmusic.com), new sounds (sourced from Marine Assault and Zen Dynamics)
- Background text file in zip
- High use of ZDoom features
- Small-medium maps packed with action, secrets and color
Suitable for single play and 2 player co-op.
More info can be found on Phobus' webpage for Virus, linked below.


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Focus on policies that help families choose the right school for their children's unique needs, write Robin Lake and Sivan Tuchman.
UW President's video highlights CRPE research
UW President's video highlights CRPE research
University of Washington President Michael K. Young advances his vision of the University's future as part of his annual address to the campus and community. The "Tomorrow's University Today" video series features CRPE Director Robin Lake on how CRPE is working to address key 21st century challenges in K-12 education. You can watch the video here.
"Tomorrow's University Today" is an effort to broaden and deepen the University's impact on societal issues in three key areas:
- Leading change in public higher education
- Turning the UW inside out to apply expertise to K–12 education, environmental sustainability, and health care
- Driving our economic future
CRPE is proud to be featured as "some of the great work already under way in these critical areas" at the UW, helping to propel ideas out into the community to create positive change.


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2013 MLB Predictions: AL Central
In earlier segments of my 2013 Major League Baseball Preview, I previewed the American League East and the National League East.
In this segment, I'm going to look at the American League Central.
Miguel Cabrera
1)—DETROIT TIGERS—Detroit won the division last year, with 88 wins, and look to be the class of the division again this year. They have the best pitcher in the division, in Justin Verlander, and the best hitter, in Miguel Cabrera. Those two players, by the way, have won the last two AL MVP Awards, and there are a lot of quality parts around them.
Besides Cabrera, who won the Triple Crown, and the AL MVP last year. the Tigers boast the likes of Prince Fielder, Torii Hunter, Victor Martinez, and Austin Jackson in their line-up. That's the kind of line-up that makes their own starting pitcher smile. They'll certainly score their share of runs, and will probably be even better than they were a year ago at the plate.
The pitching cupboard isn't bare behind Verlander, either. Doug Fister, Max Scherzer, and Anibal Sanchez form a formidable trio, complimenting the 2011 AL Cy Young and MVP.
Gone from the bullpen is last year's closer, Jose Valverde, and Detroit is hoping that Bruce Rondon can step into that role this season.
The Tigers acquired Hunter as a free agent, and really added another piece, in Martinez, who missed all of 2012. So, this team should eclipse last year's 88 win total, and not only win the division, but should be a legit contender for the world title.
Asdrubal Cabrera
2)—CLEVELAND INDIANS—I love what Cleveland did in the offseason, hiring Terry Francona as their manager, and signing the likes of pitcher Brett Myers, infielder Mark Reynolds, and outfielders Michael Bourn, Nick Swisher, and Drew Stubbs.
Offensively, with Bourn and Asdrubal Cabrera hitting 1-2, with Jason Kipnis, Swisher, Carlos Santana, and Reynolds behind them, Cleveland's line-up will be much-improved.
While the offense will be solid, I have a major concern about the Indians' starting rotation. Ubaldo Jimenez and Justin Masterson were very disappointing last season, and just simply have to be better this year. Maybe Trevor Bauer can help significantly.
The additions of Bourn and Stubbs made an already good defensive team even that much stronger. That would help any pitching staff.
If the Indians get better pitching, which I expect, they can improve by as many as 12-18 games over last season's 68-game win total, and finish second in the AL Central.
Billy Butler
3)—KANSAS CITY ROYALS—I'd be cautiously optimistic, if I were a fan of Kansas City. They won 72 games last year, and there are a lot of reasons to expect more in 2013.
The Royals added a legit ace in the offseason, acquiring James Shields, along with Wade Davis and Ervin Santana.
If Greg Holland can close, and Aaron Crowe can develop into a quality set-up guy, this pitching staff can be really good.
Offensively, I think Eric Hosmer will bounce back with a good season, and Billy Butler will continue to be one of the most underrated hitters in the game, but other than him, nobody else should be expected to hit over 20 homers. Lack of pop, will cost them some runs.
Even with the Royals trading Will Meyers, they still have one of the top minor league systems, with such highly-touted prospects as pitchers Kyle Zimmer and Yordano Ventura, and outfielders Bubba Starling and Jorge Bonifacio.
The Royals are interesting. If they get some offensive production, they may be able to contend. I'd just be cautious, as we've been waiting for them to break out for a few years now, and it has yet to happen.
Kansas City has improved, enough for me to call them a .500 team. Right now though, I can't go higher than that.
Paul Konerko
4)—CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Chicago won 85 games last year, and if not for a late season collapse would have made the playoffs. I'm looking for them to take a step back this year, however.
There are too many holes in the line-up, even if Alex Rios and Adam Dunn repeat their 2012 seasons, which is certainly no guarantee. I also think the loss of A.J. Pierzynski will hurt more than they think.
Chris Sale is a star, but the rest of the pitching staff is questionable, at best, with Jake Peavy, John Danks, and Gavin Floyd following him. All three have the ability to get hitters out, but all three also come with injury and/or inconsistency concerns.
I look for the White Sox to decline by about ten games from their 85 wins from last year.
Hang on though, White Sox fans, as talented prospects such as outfielder Courtney Hawkins and Trayce Thompson, infielder Carlos Sanchez, and pitchers Erik Johnson and Scott Snodgress will be appearing in Chicago in the near future.
Joe Mauer
5)—MINNESOTA TWINS—I really like the future of Minnesota. They're building a strong system, headlined by outfield prospect Byron Buxton, who I thought was the best player in the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft, along with third baseman Miguel Sano, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia, and pitcher Alex Meyer. That being said, don't expect much from them this year.
Outside of Joe Mauer, Josh Willingham, and Justin Morneau, the Twins don't have a lot to offer, offensively.
In terms of pitching, there just isn't much there, either, with Vance Worley, Kevin Correia, and Mike Pelfrey spearheading the rotation.
Again, the Twins looks good over the long haul. Over the short haul, not so much.
Look for Minnesota to come close to reaching the 66 wins that they totaled a year ago.
Next up: The National League Central


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Reuters has an interesting piece on critics of the Obama administration's Christmas Eve plan to extend unlimited credit lines to Fannie and Freddie. Critics, including Dennis Kucinich, the Ohio Democrat who is perhaps the most liberal member of the House, called the move a "backdoor Tarp".
With no limit on the credit line, Fannie and Freddie would be free to buy toxic assets from banks, clearing their books and leaving US taxpayers with the bill, critics argue. Read more


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Fred W. "Wes" Sommerfeld, 78, Forest Lake, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. He was a native of Minot, ND.
A private funeral service took place.
He is survived by his children, Toni (Tom) Haas, Tim (Susan) Sommerfeld, Tom (Jen) Sommerfeld and Tom (Sara) LaBelle; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; other family members and friends.
Cards and memorials may be sent to the family in care of Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.


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3 Doors Down, Seether, Stone Sour headline 98 Rockfest at St. Pete Times Forum
Is anyone else excited about the upcoming Avalanche Tour? Because we're having a hard time getting up for it.
Seriously -- nothing against Stone Sour (above, featuring Slipknot's Corey Taylor), Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Halestorm or Art of Dying. But we've said it before and we've said it again: The world doesn't need another blowout hard-rock tour. Between the Warped Tour, the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, Bamboozle Roadshow, Ozzfest, the Carnival of Madness Tour, the AP Tour and countless others, is another hard rock tour what we all need?
Whatever: We're not here to player-hate. We're here to player-participate. And the good news is, the Tampa stop of this year's Avalanche Tour will double as this year's 98 Rockfest -- and it'll add two more big names to the bill: 3 Doors Down and Seether.
This newest, hardest, most metalriffic tour is coming to the St. Pete Times Forum on April 2, according to 98 Rock's official website. According to Ticketmaster, tickets will go onsale Jan. 28 for $30 to $128. Click here to purchase.
We remain convinced that the world doesn't need another traveling hard rock festival. But for one day, at least, we'll allow this one in Tampa Bay.
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Students who change schools during the year do less well on tests and are more likely to be discipline problems, according to an analysis of data for public school students in Louisiana. The study showed that students who switched schools more frequently had the lowest test scores and the highest suspension rates.
In an article published in the Journal of Educational Research (January/February 2006) Necati Engec of South Carolina State says "poverty alone does not cause school failure or individual failure". Student and family mobility plays a role in poor performance, he says, recommending that educators intervene by informing parents of the negative effects of moving and by making "timely and informed judgments about services for mobile students."
In his study of 728,000 Louisiana schoolchildren during the 1998-1999 school year, Engec examined performance scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) achievement test and suspension rates for mobile and non mobile students.
He found that performance on tests decreased as the number of moves increased. Over 7% of students moved within the school year in this study Mobility rates within the school year were highest in grades K 2.
Students who moved only once performed significantly better than those who moved twice. As the number of moves increased, performance decreased.
Suspensions from school followed a similar pattern. The in-school suspension rate (14.7%) was highest for students who enrolled in schools four or more times during the school year and lowest (7.3%) for students who did not change schools. The number of out of school suspensions also grew significantly the more a student changed schools, ranging from 9.5% for students who changed schools once to 23% for students who moved more than four times.
Year-to-year moves
As well as moves within the school year, Engec also analyzed the effect of moves from year to year. A total of 88,756 or 12.7% of children in the study made "optional" moves from one school to another at the end of a grade. These children also had lower scores on the ITBS than non mobile children (60.96 vs. 75.18).
Engec even found a depressed effect on scores from CCobligatory moves when children had to change schools to move up to the next grade level. Children who changed schools to move up to the next grade averaged scores of 72.30 vs. 75.18 for non mobile students. CcSpecifically, the unit school (K 12) that restricts mobility appears to have a positive relationship with student academic performanc " he writes.
The February 2006 issue of Educational Leadership also focuses on the harmful effects of "excessive mobility", citing a 1994 General Accounting Office study reporting that by the end of third grade one of six children in the United States had attended three or more schools.
Chester Hartman, director of research at the Poverty & Race Research Action Council, Washington, D.C, highlights several models to help excessively mobile students. Among them: Moffett Elementary School in Los Angeles, which has created "on atmosphere and culture sensitive to the needs of transferring students." The school provided extra help and attention to these students by connecting them with counselors, involving parents, assessing special needs, and assigning a "student ambassador" to help them negotiate the first weeks of school.
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Put project produces a brochure, "If you move . . ," which cautions parents about the dangers of changing schools and suggests alternatives. In Chicago, children can complete the school year without transfer, although bus service may not be provided, and high school students can continue to attend their original school until they graduate.
For children of migrant workers, the federal Migrant Education program provides an electronic interstate record transfer system, national distance learning programs, and a laptop computer project that helps secondary school migrant students to take advantage of online mentoring.
Hartman stresses another side effect of excessive mobility. "Excessive student mobility harms stable students as well by slowing down the pace of the curriculum and creating emotional disturbances stemming from the sudden disappearance of classmates and friends." Hart man cites a California study showing average test scores for stable students were significantly lower in high schools with high mobility rates.
"Relationship Between Mobility and Student Pefortnance and Behavior" The Jounal of Educational Research Volume 99, Number 3, Januay/Februay 2006 Pp. 167-178 and "Students on the Move" Educational Leadership Volume 63 Number 5 February 2006 pp. 20-24.
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On January 1, 1999, British pork producers entered the scenario that's currently keeping many American producers up at night — a ban on gestation crates. Producers in the United Kingdom (UK) had to make huge investments — equivalent to $4,086 per sow space for indoor housing or about $410 per sow space outdoors — that their competitors in the rest of the European Union could put off for well over a decade. Scrutinized by the public, pressured by regulations and squeezed by a series of crippling economic disasters, nearly 40 percent of the nation's operations left the pig business within two years of the ban.
Fifteen years later, the British pork industry soldiers on. Word from the front lines is that the gestation crate ban has been tough, but not as bad as feared. As stated, the UK has a total ban on gestation crates. The European Union's (EU) partial ban on gestation crates took force in January 2013: It allows the use of crates for four weeks after insemination. Lessons learned from the British experience (and the EU's partial ban) may help U.S. producers weather impending bans stateside.
Productivity Sags
There's little question that loose housing, the group pens that accommodate Britain's crate-free gestating sows, lowered productivity in the UK.
Ian Smith, managing director of Bedfordia Farms in East Anglia, England's leading hog-producing region, houses gestating sows in groups of 25 on deep bedded straw. He says the farrowing rate of his operation's 1,100 sows averages 80 to 85 percent, down from above 90 percent in confinement systems.
"We probably lost 10 percent of the farrowing rate," Smith figures. Given the opportunity to re-design the UK's system, Smith says he'd prefer to use the model being adopted by the rest of the European Union, which allows the use of gestation crates for the first four weeks.
"Once she's in-pig, that animal is much more robust to mix in with other sows," he notes. Protecting that vital first few weeks of pregnancy can significantly improve farrowing rates, Smith says.
The data appears to bear out Smith's suspicions. According to InterPIG data collected from the UK, United States, Brazil and many European countries, the UK average number of piglets weaned per sow per year in 2012 was 24.0 for indoor loose-housing operations. The average was 21.6 among outdoor producers, who represent about 40 percent of the country's breeding operations. Sweden, which has a total ban of gestation crates like the UK, weaned an average of 23.8 pigs per sow in 2012. The U.S. overall average that year was 24.9, although the top 10 percent of U.S. herds achieved 29.6 in 2012.
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Mick Sloyan, director of BPEX, England's pig checkoff program, points out that the soft numbers reflect more than just the difference in gestation housing. The crate ban coincided with an outbreak of classic swine fever, followed by a pork-price meltdown and a year-long bout with foot-and-mouth disease, he notes. The result: a massive drop in investment in pork operations, including genetics and other productivity-boosting technologies. It also explains some of the other factors that drove so many producers out of the pork industry, he says.
By contrast, Sloyan points out that Denmark, which he estimates had about 60 to 65 percent of its gestating sows in loose housing by 2012, enjoyed an average of 29.6 piglets weaned per sow that year.
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British producers are gaining ground, Sloyan says.
"We've learned how to manage sows in loose-housing systems," he explains. "You have to go back to all your stockmanship lessons. You've got to manage the animal more than the system, recalibrate your eye to manage the animal and look at group dynamics."
Smith agrees. "A lot of the skills are really trying to identify early, and through behavior, the sows that are returning to heat," he says. "Within a group of 20 to 25, it's much more difficult to see one who's off-color or not doing too well.
"Handling as well is more difficult when you have to separate sows," Smith adds. "You want to be very calm and quiet. You learn to do your pregnancy testing at a time when the sows are quiet and laying down."
Selecting well-tempered sows becomes more important when workers have to move among two dozen animals, he points out.
Temperament can also impact the inevitable fighting that occurs as a group of sows sorts out its hierarchy.
"There's some hierarchy sorted out — a bit of argy-bargy goes on — and that takes energy," Smith notes. "Some sows fare well and others not as well. Some of the sows have pink scratches down their sides, but it's very superficial."
Bedfordia Farms' electronic sow feeding system dispenses one of five feed rates to individual sows, triggered by each animal's ear tag. The system plays an integral role in ensuring that low-ranking pigs aren't denied adequate amounts of feed by the animals at the top of the pecking order. It also allows Smith's crew to put condition back onto thinner pigs entering the loose-housing system from the farrowing barns.
Tough Market
Increased production costs and lower productivity put a tight squeeze on British producers' margins, Sloyan notes. Competition ramped up immediately. After all, free trade among members of the European Union, which includes the UK, makes importing Danish or German pork into England as easy as sending meat from Ohio or Indiana to a buyer in Chicago.
British supermarkets promised to support the nation's pork industry as it shouldered the extra costs of loose housing production, but the buyers' backing didn't last long, says Sloyan.
"It didn't take much," he notes. "Our support more or less evaporated."
Ceaseless industry lobbying and consumer demand have earned British indoor pork producers a six-percent premium for the past five years. In today's market, says Sloyan, the extra six percent in price "is just about enough" to cover the added expense of producing pork without gestation crates. "But very few are making big margins out there," he notes.
"We've been able to hold on to a premium, but we did it at a cost," Sloyan warns. "In 1998, Britain was about 80 percent self-sufficient in pork. By 2012, we were 48 percent self-sufficient. We've got a long way to go."
Advice to American Producers
While the states that have passed initiatives on gestation crates are not major pork-producing states, the pressure from activist groups will likely continue. Sloyan and Smith recommend watching European producers carefully for tips on maintaining productivity in loose-housing systems.
"I would urge American hog farmers to monitor what's going on with top producers like the Danes," Sloyan says. "If anybody's going to learn how to do it, it's them. Keep up with international contacts, because there's a lot to be learned from Europe."
"The important issue, really, is to get prepared," Smith adds. "Be aware of what is likely to come, and don't leave your planning to the last minute. And keep your people informed. The more people on the farm who understand what is likely to happen, the better your outcome is likely to be."
In all, the shift to loose-housing hasn't been an easy road. But with the stereotypical stiff upper lip, Britain's leading producers have weathered the storm, and are holding their own as the rest of Europe starts to face similar challenges and level the playing field a bit. Sloyan predicts American producers will do the same.
"It might knock your productivity a little bit," he acknowledges. "But it's not going to destroy you if you're good. If you have an inherently productive industry, then you can find a way to make this work. It's a challenge."
Editor's Note: Steve Werblow is a freelancer who writes for a number of agricultural publications in the United States. He presently lives in Scotland and provided PorkNetwork with this first-hand, exclusive report.
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That's a touchy subject, Ian Smith of Bedfordia Farms admits. "Undoubtedly it's kinder on the eye, from a human perspective, looking at a group of sows in a straw yard," he says. "I suppose one could reflect on the importance of individual sow space to the sow when she has a choice. In Europe, I've seen housing where sows have free access to the feeders, then can go back out. Not many sit in the communal area. Many sit in the crate area, even though they have a choice not to."
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Jeannette time capsule unearths the past, offers hope for future
Old newspaper articles, VHS tapes and a letter to the Elliot Company were just a few of the years-old items recovered from the city of Jeannette's time capsule this fall as part of the city's 125th anniversary celebration.
"Everything that was in it was as intact as it was the day it was put in the ground," said Mayor Robert Carter.
Jeannette resident Frank Christofano and his family members, who buried the time capsule in 1962 and removed and buried it again in 1988, removed this year's time capsule as well.
"We thought it would only be fitting for them to do it for the 125th," Carter said.
Christofano said participating in the event is a tradition for his family.
Carter said about 50 people attended the event in front of city hall, including himself, members of council and state Rep. George Dunbar. The Jeannette Community Band, which was formed in 1988 for Jeannette's centennial celebration, performed songs of various genres for the crowd.
Other items found inside the time capsule, made by the Elliott Company, include letters addressed to various individuals, glassware, a bottle from Gazzosa bottling company, a pamphlet from Monsour Medical Center and memorabilia from the centennial celebration, according to Jeannette Historical Society secretary Margie Hudson.
The items will be on display at the Jeannette Historical Society for at least a month, Hudson said.
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"I think (the time capsule) is important because whenever it's dug up, some of the people that left letters are gone," Hudson said.
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Michael Aikins is the new executive director of Glacier View Lodge and The Views, as appointed by the Glacier View Lodge Society.
Aikins is an experienced administrator of long-term care facilities and brings a wealth of expertise with a focus on delivering outstanding care to residents and their families, the society says. Throughout his career, Aikins has demonstrated his commitment to working in a collaborative manner with staff, residents and families.
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Small Area Estimation: a Practitioner's Appraisal
Demands of regional statistics combined with pressure to reduce costs and response burden have lead to great interest in Small Area Estimation. Both researchers and practitioners take part in a largely very successful development that still is moving rapidly. However, the National Statistical Institutes in Europe have been rather hesitant to implement SAE, partly because of the different tradition of SAE in terms of statistical inference. NSIs are obliged to as far as possible publish officials statistics that are based on estimators with negligible bias. Fear of model misspecification has been a hindrance to wide application of SAE. Use of a model is now seen as a quality issue. Communication of methods and the resulting quality of statistics is an issue that NSIs have recently given specific attention to.
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Lucius S. Hart, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sands M. Hart, was born in Racine, December 11, 1879. He pursued his education in the public schools, passing through consecutive grades to the high school, and his early business training was received in the woolen mill owned and operated by the family. In 1900, with his younger brother, Harold H. Hart, he made a bicycle tour through Europe, visiting many points of modern and historic interest and touring the country in a most thorough manner. Soon after his return from Europe he went to California for the benefit of his health and while out hunting was accidentally shot on the 18th of February, 1902, his death resulting immediately. His remains were brought back to Racine and were interred in the Mound cemetery. His death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for he was a young man of exemplary qualities and sterling worth. In the work of the Baptist church he was very active and was numbered among its most loyal members. He conducted a Baptist mission in Racine. His life was exemplification of high and honorable principles and his memory, enshrined in the hearts of all, remains as a blessed benediction to those who knew him.
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The only thing worse than the proposed name for Augusta's new university is the way it was named – and the style of "leadership" that's been used to force it on this community.
That leadership style – a black cloud of fear and intimidation – has descended on both institutions set to be consolidated: Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University.
It's bad enough that the mega-clunker "Georgia Regents University" was chosen as the name for the consolidated university by President Ricardo Azziz and the Georgia Board of Regents.
It's worse yet that neither Azziz nor the regents will budge an inch on the name – despite the fact that Augusta is in full rebellion against it.
Worse still is the fact that most close observers don't believe Dr. Azziz a whit when he says he didn't have anything to do with pushing the Georgia Regents name. Evidence to the contrary is flowing in.
But perhaps the saddest part of this complete disregard for the community is the arrogant, heavy-handed way it's been carried out. There is such a climate of fear and intimidation in both universities right now that employees are deathly afraid of expressing their opinions for fear of being fired.
One senior official at one of the schools was so fearful of Dr. Azziz's regime that this person took care to contact The Chronicle on a personal cell phone – rather than risk detection on a school phone.
That doesn't even sound like America, much less Augusta.
All the more reason to admire those who have stood up against this process publicly, including many brave souls at a rally Monday at ASU.
A camera crew from Azziz's administration was said to have recorded it all.
"People are definitely afraid of him," one school employee told us Monday. "We shouldn't be in fear of voicing our opinion."
"You are correct; employees will be fired if they speak out," an anonymous reader said in our Rants & Raves column Tuesday.
Even Augusta State student senators were warned in a pre-rally e-mail that the name change is a done deal and not to second-guess it publicly.
All these attempts at suppression and submission for a name that Dr. Azziz claims to not feel passionate about?
That prompts the question: Who does feel passionately about it? And do they feel more strongly than the Augusta community, which has railed against Georgia Regents University from the start? And why do their opinions count for so much more than this community's?
It's all very odd.
But, even as the Augusta community fights to get the name changed, this brouhaha has revealed a larger problem: a regime that seems incapable of admitting a mistake; is unwilling to listen to anyone; is disingenuous at best in admitting its role in things; and is willing to rule through fear and intimidation.
Even if the consolidated university's name and leader remain, the administration has lost the trust, confidence, respect and support of a hefty swath of this community – most importantly the faculty, students, alumni and donors.
A leader simply must have the good will and support of the people and community he serves.
Perhaps Dr. Azziz feels he does not need Augusta; conventional wisdom says the relative newcomer was always going to be a short-timer here anyway. But the ill will and rock-bottom morale he will have left will be a devastating legacy indeed. The lives and careers of some very dear people who care deeply about these schools, as well as the fierce loyalty of their alumni, are being stepped on with the most callous disregard you can imagine.
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Air boat captain Javier Lescano, 46, of Bonita Springs, allegedly passed within a couple feet of another captain of a competing airboat, then turned around and rammed into the other captain's boat, reports the Naples Daily News.
Both airboats were filled with passengers at the time — and a few passengers managed to tape the brawl.
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His speech came at the end of a conference buoyed by last week's Brent East by-election victory and the party's best poll ratings for 14 years, just two points behind the Tories on 28 percent.
He told his party's annual conference in Brighton that the Labour government was "shop soiled" and the Lib Dems were the party of the future.
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All the Lib Dems have proved this week is that they have moved from weak Left to loony Left. Red Kennedy isn't an alternative to Tony Blair - he's his echo. The Lib Dems want drugs legalised, higher taxes, weaker asylum rules, fewer burglars in prison and an end to our national currency. How can anyone take them seriously? Andy Stephenson, UK
I wonder where we would be if Mr Kennedy and his party had to make decisions about the safety and security of our country.
Would they wait for a "smoking gun" to show up in London or Edinburgh before they took note and some action?
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Charles Kennedy and his party are the ultimate bandwagon politicians. He says consult and persuade - what this actually means is consult and follow what is ever the vote winner whether it is good for the country or not. God help us if they ever get into power. If Mr. Kennedy was our present PM we still would not have found any WMD but would still have the worst WMD in place, Saddam Hussein. Chris, England
If Kennedy is so anti-war, why did he change his mind when it started? And why is he not speaking at the anti-war rally on Saturday like he did at the one in February? Is it because this one will be smaller? Is it because the Lib Dems are a popularist party? Lucy, Chester, UK
A referendum on abolishing the monarchy? YES! More liberal drug laws? YES! Higher taxes for middle-income earners? NO NO NO NO NO! Charles Kennedy as PM? NO NO NO NO NO!
It's not a case, as Mikki Betz says, of "whether the Lib Dems can actually deliver" but whether the electorate can. If people could be bothered to act and vote for a party with both strong liberal and co-operative values then we may just end up with a government that listens to the UK population. Richard Mourant, United Kingdom
I have not followed the Lib Dem's policies closely enough to comment on whether they are a credible alternative or not but they do seem to be a party who are more upfront and honest than the others. However, whatever their successes in subsequent elections may be I do not believe that Charles Kennedy is Prime Minister material as I think he lacks real presence. If the Lib Dems want to be considered as a real alternative to Labour then they need a leader with a little more style. Sara Dawson, UK
How can Charles Kennedy claim to be in opposition to Labour and keep a straight face? I live in Scotland and we wouldn't have a Labour government here if it wasn't for the Liberals keeping them in power. I bet they'd do the same in Westminster if they had the chance too.
Charles Kennedy is the only party leader who is touch with the people. His down to Earth attitude is refreshing and long over due.
My only concern with the Liberals is their pro EU issue.
Liberal revivals come and Liberal revivals go! But they never succeed. Rosa Pammer, UK
It is utter nonsense for activists of the other political parties (of which I am one) to criticise the Lib Dems as "trying to be all things to all men". Charles Kennedy understands that distinctions between left and right wing principals are virtually irrelevant in modern society; common sense and the desire to do what is right are far more important. Richard, UK
The only thing I can say is that they are suffering from delusions of grandeur. Kennedy puffs his chest out and talks about populist ideals when the actual policies he espouses would do tremendous damage to the country. The Lib Dems are to the left of the Labour Party, just as most of the modern world is leaving those outdated high-tax and high-spend policies behind. Brace Stevens, Isle of Man
Finally a party who are taking notice of what the majority of the country are concerned about. The Conservatives are dead, long live the Liberals. Dominic Elliott Smith, UK
They've just won Brent East - WOW. If CK thinks his party is seen as credible he can think again. The Liberals are nothing more than a protest vote to the British people. They don't stand for anything, and they send out mixed messages on all issues. Leon, UK
Funny how a few swing votes makes politicians listen to the common people. Why has it taken so long for someone to answer back to the Government? Roll on the next general election.
Whilst Kennedy and the Lib Dems may well have cynically hitched themselves to the anti-war banner and so achieved a small measure of electoral success they cannot continue to try to pretend to be all things to all men.
Sooner or later if they wish to govern this country then they will have to stop pretending to be both right and left wing at the same time and come up with some actual policies. Then we can see if they are electable to government or not. Matt, UK
I am impressed with the speech but it is always a question of whether the Lib Dems can actually deliver. I am prepared to give them a chance as the alternatives are not an option, at all! Let's give them a chance....things can only get better! Or, so I hope.
Mikki Betz,
A strong third political party can only be good for British democracy. Dan, UK
I think Charles Kennedy has hit the nail right on the head. The Liberal Democrats ARE the only credible major opposition to the Labour Party.
The sooner Tony Blair realises that he is fighting a losing battle, the better. David, Scotland, UK


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Sound — 9
I play everything, and this guitar can do it all. I use a 30W Marshall, a Duncan Crybaby, a Brian May sig pedal, and a Boss Metal Zone 2. I started with Hendrix, moved into jazz and metal, and I'm managing quite well with neo-classical metal on it. I've swapped out the SD 59s for some active EMG Blackouts, both for the better sound and to get rid of the sound of neighbourhood weed-whackers, lawn mowers, and radio coming through my amp when using the bridge pup.
Overall Impression — 9
If this were stolen, and if I could find it again, I would buy it, because Yamaha guitars tend to drop in resale value. However, like most of Yamaha's best guitars, they get pulled from the market very fast. My favourite feature is just the way it feels when holding it... Kind of like a sense of power knowing I could knock someone's brains out with it... Both physically and musically. Overall I give this a 9, mostly because I know there are better guitars out there (like my Strat). At the time of writing this review, I've played for 12 years, I also own two Yamaha and Fender classicals, an Epiphone Jazz, a rare Emperador custom acoustic electric, and my own custom stratocaster.
Reliability & Durability — 10
Aside from that one incident, this guitar feels very solid, the neck appears fairly thin, however I do not feel like I'm going to break it, this gives the fretplay an awesome feel. The strap buttons are very sturdy too, so it really depends on the strap, I use a strap lock on the less sturdy lower strap button just as a precaution on all my guitars. I have performed live with this without any worries or complications. The finish is like a coat of tough glass, I accidentally smashed it with the metal part of my crybaby, and it barely made a ding, I have trouble finding it.
Action, Fit & Finish — 8
The only problem I encountered was after about a month of playing, when I noticed the telltale signs of a cold solder. I took it in to the store and they fixed it. No problems since then. The hardware feels very durable, heavy duty is how I'd describe it, though it's a pain to remove the knobs as they're the kind with a tiny screw holding them in place, and that's after removing a tightly fitted rubber grip. I think quality control could be better.
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I love this thing. It has a black quilted maple solid Les Paul body and an African mahogany neck. The electronics include a 3-way switch, 3 vol/tone control pots - very smooth operation, and Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions (passive). Everything down to the knobs are a heavy-duty chrome. I bought it because I was going for the ESP eclipse, but upon hearing this guitar, I realized it was better and cost significantly less than the two eclipse I had been considering. It came with a fitted black/charcoal hardshell case.


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A collection of 34 rare tracks (26 previously unissued) from Johnny Horton, Billy Barton and Wanda Wayne, dating from before their classic recordings.Here are a number of unrealeased recordings by Johnny Horton and Billy Barton which possibly pre-date all of their commercial releases.The material features solo recordings by Johnny and Billy as well as three duets by them and, as a bonus, Billy's wife Wanda is also heard on the last three titles.Johnny is best known for his million-selling hits such as 'The Battle of New Orleans', 'North to Alaska' and 'I'm Comin' Home'.Although he had numerous releases on U.S. labels such as Abbott and King, Billy Barton never achieved the same commercial success as Johnny Horton - he was better known as a songwriter.Jim Reeves was just one of the artists who recorded his material.
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text: After hearing from Apple, Google, and others last month, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) today introduced The Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011, a new bill that would require companies to take better care of user location information on mobile devices: The Senator "concluded that our laws do too little to protect information on our mobile devices" and noted that "this legislation would give people the right to know what geolocation data is being collected about them and ensure they give their consent before itâs shared with others.â Just a few weeks ago, Senator Franken sent a letter to Apple and Google, requesting that both companies require app developers to have "clear and understandable privacy policies". It would appear that Apple is already in compliance with sections 1 through 3, and presumably sections 4 and 5 are fairly easy to implement. iOS apps are already required to ask users for permission to use their location data and iOS devices display an icon in the top bar to indicate when location data is being used. Repeated attempts by MacRumors to obtain the full text of the bill through Senator Franken's office were unsuccessful, though a one-page summary [PDF] is available. This isn't the first time Congress has attempted to regular location information on mobile devices. A similar bill was introduced in 2001 by then-Senator John Edwards (D-NC). In fact, the bill had an identical title, The Location Privacy Protection Act of 2001. That bill would have ordered the FCC to require providers of location-based services to: The Edwards bill died in committee. Article Link: Sen. Franken Introduces Bill To Keep Your Location Safe


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New Science Center chair hopes to draw more girls to STEM
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, women hold fewer than 25 percent of STEM jobs. As the new chairman of the board for Arizona Science Center, Barbara Lockwood hopes to change that statistic, by inspiring young women and girls with her leadership. When asked how she plans to inspire Arizona young women and girls… Read More →
AZ Big Media honors Most Influential Women
They are the best business minds in Arizona. They are innovators, trailblazers and leaders of men. They are Az Business magazine's Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2014, as selected by the editorial team at Az Business magazine and a panel of industry experts. The Most Influential Women were honored Thursday at a reception… Read More →
Arizona Science Center unearths ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian artifacts will be on view in Phoenix when Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science opens at Arizona Science Center on May 31. Lost Egypt is an immersive quest for knowledge that reveals how archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Through hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts… Read More →
YWCA Honors Valley Women at Tribute to Leadership
The YWCA of Maricopa County has announced its Tribute to Leadership Honorees who will be honored at the 20th Anniversary Tribute to Leadership Gala on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at The Ritz Carlton in Phoenix, Arizona. The Tribute to Leadership Gala is a special evening set aside to recognize the outstanding individuals who have given… Read More →
Science Center CEO will lead international organization
Arizona Science Center president and CEO Chevy Humphrey has been elected board chair of the executive committee for the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). ASTC is an international organization that represents science centers and museums in 45 different countries. The 600-member organization serves to advance public understanding of and engagement with science among diverse audiences.… Read More →
AZ Science Center welcomes new EVP
Arizona Science Center announced the expansion of its team to include Dean Briere, executive vice president, programs and operations. In his new role, Briere oversees all programs and operations at Arizona Science Center, in addition to leading special projects. Briere will oversee the guest experience team, Irene P. Flinn IMAX theater, school and family programming,… Read More →
Women to watch in healthcare, energy, aerospace and technology
Here are some of the the Arizona innnovators who Az Business magazine thinks will be making waves in healthcare, energy, aerospace and technology in 2013: Ruth Carter Owner, Carter Law Firm carterlawaz.com Her background: After graduating from ASU Law School in 2011, she opened her own law firm in January 2012 and focused her practice… Read More →
SciTech Festival Spotlights Arizona As Growing Power In Science, Technology
Techno party: SciTech Festival will put spotlight on Arizona as a growing power in science and technology Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says there is no better way to launch the state's second century than by creating future leaders in industries that Brewer sees as crucial for the state's economic vitality. "Arizona is an emerging world… Read More →


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Apex Magazine regularly puts out a podcast that features short science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. Below are my reviews more of the podcasts. You can find all their podcasts HERE. Podcast #11 was narrated by Windy Bowlsby, Lolly Foy, Tim Wick. Windy also narrated #12,13, and 15. Chikodili Emelumadu narrated #14. Apex Magazine is currently doing a Subscription Drive through April 17, 2017 and they have plenty of interesting bookish things up for grabs – autographed books, postcards, the entire Apex Magazine ever, even knitted hats. Yes. I bought a signed copy of The Buried Life by Carrie Patel and it's already here! Knitted. Podcasts 1-5 are reviewed over HERE. Podcasts 6-10 are reviewed over HERE.
Podcast #11: Not Smart, Not Clever by E. Saxey
This was a clever little piece, being about 30 minutes long. Four university students spend a lot of time and effort on faking their essays instead of writing them. There's some neat cyberpunkish tech too. The main character, Lynn, tells most of the story. Barb freaks out often, scared she'll get caught. Zack, Lynn's nerdy boyfriend, is a nice addition to the mix. A few sound effects were mixed in though I wasn't sure about this particular one – was it to indicate chatting over a phone or was there suppose to be rain in the background? The mixed narration (3 narrators) was smoothly done. I felt they were all in the same room during the recording.
Podcast # 12: Soul of Soup Bones by Crystal Lynn Hilbert
Wow! Just simply wow! This was a fascinating and elegantly written short story about necromancers. It made me hungry. Yep. That's right. I wanted to be cooking right alongside the two main characters. I love how the story wound me up just as Adrienne was winding herself up. She's so frustrated that she cant find the key to the spell. She put a lot of effort into finding the bones of that necromancer and still no answers were forthcoming. At least until later in the story. But I will leave that for you to discover. The narration was very good on this production. I think the narrator also enjoyed the tale. ~20 minutes long.
Podcast #13: The Food in the Basement by Laura Davy
This is a deliciously creepy story about a vampire and the human he feeds on. I love the way the vampire is described in this story. Kaden is something otherworldly when he's feeding. It was a good ending too. I'm all for the chinchilla having a good home. The narration was excellent. ~16 minutes long.
Podcast #14: Juniper and Gentian by Erik Amundsen
This was a complex bit of science fiction. I liked it but I think I would have appreciated it more if I had eyeball read it, or perhaps I should listen to it twice to catch all the nuances. Gentian (Gen) is a spaceship, I think, and is sentient to a point; or, rather, she is sentient in a way that we can barely comprehend. Anyways, there's lots of beautiful prose and imagery in this little tale. The narration was also good even though I don't think English was the first language of the narrator. Her voice lent an foreignness to Gentian which definitely added to the story. ~18 minutes long.
Podcast #15: Economies of Force by Seth Dickinson
~37 minutes long. It's an interesting piece. In a world where everyone's tendencies, words, and mannerisms are monitored by a much removed automated system, there are those that strive to break out of the normal mode and be individuals. However, this often results in catastrophe for those individuals and small groups. Even so, there are a few brave souls that document the drone raids and the random executions. This is a food for thought story. The narration was also quite good for this tale.


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The Mother Monster ditches her outlandish outfit and her high-platform shoes to go totally naked, being explored by a number of tiny hunks.
The first look at the commercial ad for Lady GaGa's Fame scent has been uncovered. The Mother Monster bares all lying on her side with shirtless tiny men climbing and crawling over her naked body. Some of them are strategically placed to cover her private parts. She wears a black mask and holds her perfume on one of her hands.
The ad for the "First Ever Black Eau de Parfum" was taken by Steven Klein. "I won't lie I'm a bit nervous. its been a while since i've shared some work with you. But i'm so proud of Steven+I, we really did not sleep!" the pop singer tweeted before uploading the image.
She partnered with Coty Beauty. Its president Renato Semerari commented on their partnership, "She has her own ideas and very often they're very interesting and challenging...really, she's not the one who says, 'It's OK, let's move on and turn the page.' She's always thinking, 'Can we do more?' "
The perfume is presented in black liquid and will be released next month. Talking about the name of the scent that happened to be the title of her studio album, GaGa told WWD, "Fame is an illusion - if you really want it, anyone can have it."


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Meet the recipients of the USGBC 2015 Leadership Awards, part II
In this second installment spotlighting the recipients of USGBC's 2015 Leadership Awards, we meet Dr. Neil Murphy of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at the State University of New York; Romilly Madew, CEO of Green Building Council Australia; and Colgate-Palmolive Company. Recipients were recognized at the annual USGBC Leadership Awards Luncheon, part of the 2015 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C., on November 19.
Check out USGBC's short videos about the recipients and their efforts to take action in building a more sustainable world:
Teaching green by being green [video]
Dr. Cornelius Murphy, Senior Fellow for Environmental and Sustainable Systems, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Dr. Neil Murphy is a Senior Fellow for Environmental and Sustainable Systems and previously President of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) at the State University of New York. ESF has a long history of focusing on natural resource management and environmental science, and was ranked by the Princeton Review among the top 10 "Impact Schools." As one of the leading institutions in the sustainability movement, ESF's LEED Platinum Gateway Center demonstrates to the community that that the school can "walk the talk," and it sets new expectations for what a high-performance building is all about. In Dr. Murphy's mind, it also offers a unique experiential learning environment for students, feeding into the passion they have for what can be achieved while simultaneously giving them a sense of accomplishment.
Living a lasting legacy [video]
Romilly Madew, Chief Executive, Green Building Council Australia
As CEO of Green Building Council Australia (GBCA), Romilly Madew directs a $9 million organization committed to rating, educating and advocating for green building in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. GBCA was established in 2002 to develop sustainable property and drive the adoption of green building practices through market-based solutions. It emerged from the implementation of green initiatives in the 2000 Sydney Olympics—many of which were picked up from USGBC. Today, GBCA has an active leadership role in the Asia Pacific network, sharing the strength of their relationships with green building councils to help others grow quickly. Madew's vision for GBCA is about market transformation and pushing the industry above current building codes. For her, green buildings and sustainable communities are crucial to mitigating climate change, and she believes that through strategic collaboration, green building organizations worldwide are creating a lasting legacy.
Leading by example through a global commitment to LEED [video]
Colgate-Palmolive Company
As part of their commitment to climate and the environment, Colgate-Palmolive seeks to reduce greenhouse gases, energy intensity, landfill waste and water consumption in their operations. LEED plays a big role in addressing those goals. As a longtime industry partner, Colgate-Palmolive has worked with USGBC to help develop a version of LEED that works for industrial facilities. Following the success of their first LEED-certified manufacturing facility, the company has pledged to build every subsequent factory, technology center, warehouse and office building to LEED standards. These buildings not only set an example for other firms to follow, but more importantly, embed knowledge in the company's local labor force about the possibilities of what green buildings can do. Colgate-Palmolive was awarded the Ray Anderson Radical Industrialism Award, which recognizes standout efforts to integrate sustainability into company culture within the manufacturing sector.


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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College women's volleyball team dropped a tough three-set match to non-conference opponent St. Edward's for game one in the Hilltopper-Rattler Classic, and in the late game, despite junior outside hitter Stephanie Sheehan (Smithtown, N.Y.) posting 10 kills and six digs, the Warriors were swept by Adams St 3-0.
The Basics
Game 1 Score: St. Edward's 3, Merrimack 0
Game 2 Score: Adams State 3, Merrimack 0
Records: Merrimack (0-2) | St. Edward (1-0) | Adams St. (1-1)
Location: Recreation and Convocation Center | Austin, Texas
How It Happened
Game 1: Sheehan and Jennifer Cain (Melrose, Mass.) led the offense for Warriors with nine kills apiece.Jocelyn McLain (Fort Collins, Colo.) and Corinne Gosselin (Lawrence, Mass.) recorded four and three kills, respectively. Madison Burke (San Jose, Calif.) chimed in with 11 digs, while Tara Stuhr (Huntington Beach, Calif.) recorded her first double-double of the season with 22 assists and 11 digs.
In the first set, Merrimack rallied for their first lead of the match at 3-2 until St. Edwards took control of the game and defeated the Warriors 25-11. Merrimack put pressure on St. Edwards in the second set, but the Hilltopper's prevailed 25-22. For the third set, St. Edwards managed a quick third to end the set, 25-18, and match 3-0.
Game 2: Outside hitter Sheehan collected a team-high 10 kills. McLain and Cain both contributed seven kills a piece. Stuhr added 29 assisted to her season total with three digs and a block. Burke collected season-high 21 digs.
The Warriors battled in the first, but Adams St. won a tough fought first set 25-18. Both teams traded points as the Warriors looked poised to claim a set of their own up to 9-8. Adams St. rallied back and proved to be too much for the Warriors as they take set two 25-21. Adams St. took control of set three and closed out the final set 25-19.
A Closer Look
Game 1:
- Stuhr and Burke contributed 22 out of the 41 digs collected by Warriors
- St. Edwards had a kill percentage of .267
- Stuhr had her first double-double of the season with 22 assists and 11 digs
Game 2:
- Sheehan collected a team-high 11 kills and collected 10 points
- Burke tallied a season-high 29 assists
- McLain and Cain contribtued seven points
Up Next
The Warriors will be back in action at Recreation and Convocation Center for a doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 7, against Western New Mexico and Minn.-Crookton. Games are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern Time, respectively.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack College Athletics, visit MerrimackAthletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter and on Facebook.


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