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News Wrap: At Least 30 Killed in Blasts Across Iraq
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HARI SREENIVASAN: Bombers struck today across central and northern Iraq, killing at least 30 people. The bombs went off in Baghdad and the cities of Kirkuk, Samarra, Baquba, Dibis and Taji. Mortar fire hit two other cities. The rapid-fire explosions unfolded over an hour and 15 minutes, wounding nearly 100 people. Half of the bombs hit security forces and government officials. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai denounced photos showing U.S. soldiers posing with the corpses of insurgents. They were published in yesterday's Los Angeles Times. Karzai called the images disgusting. He said they underscore the need for foreign forces to speed their withdrawal.
India successfully launched a new ballistic missile today capable of reaching Beijing and other cities in China, its longtime antagonist. The missile was test-fired from Wheeler Island off the Indian east coast. It has a range of 3,100 miles and is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The U.S. had condemned last week's missile test by North Korea.
But White House spokesman Jay Carney had a more measured response today.
JAY CARNEY, White House press secretary: I would simply point out, because comparisons have been made to the DPRK and its actions, that India's record stands in stark contrast to that of North Korea, which has been subject to numerous sanctions, as you know, by the United Nations Security Council.
HARI SREENIVASAN: Chinese officials declined to discuss the Indian test.
Republicans in the U.S. House pushed through a $46 billion tax cut today billed as a job creator for small business. The one-year measure would mean a 20 percent tax deduction for companies with fewer than 500 workers. That's almost 99 percent of all U.S. employers. Democrats, including Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, said it was too broad and too generous.
REP. STENY HOYER, D-M.D.: This is a fiscally totally irresponsible piece of legislation, and you know it, and I know you know it. And America ought to know you know it. Ladies and gentlemen, what this bill does is blows a $46 billion hole in the deficit this year alone.
HARI SREENIVASAN: Republicans argued that Democrats know tax cuts would help, but they're pushing tax hikes anyway.
Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois:
REP. AARON SCHOCK, R-Ill.: They know what we know and they know the truth, and that is raising taxes will hurt the economy. Raising taxes is not what you do when you want to put people back to work. It's bad policy. If ever there were a starker contrast between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party's vision on how to get the economy going, it's what's happening today in Washington, D.C.
HARI SREENIVASAN: The House bill is expected to die in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Wall Street lost ground today after reports that home sales and factory activity are slowing. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 68 points to close at 12,964. The Nasdaq fell nearly 24 points to close at 3,007.
Those are some of the day's major stories.

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The emerging GCC pharmaceutical market is undergoing a sea change with governments implementing reforms, simplifying regulations and upgrading and expanding healthcare infrastructure to compete with the global pharmaceuticals market. Favourable regulatory policies have attracted foreign participants to the market, intensifying competition among top multinationals and a few local companies.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (pharma.frost.com), Strategic Analysis of GCC Pharmaceutical Market Overview and Outlook, finds that the market earned revenues of USD 5.6 billion in 2010 and estimates this to reach USD 10.8 billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0 per cent. The Pharma Practice at Frost & Sullivan, a Global Growth Partnership Company, is pleased to host an Analyst Briefing (Webinar) on this research service on Thursday, 12th July, 2012 at 12.00 pm. UAE time/ GMT +4.
As imports account for 80 per cent of the GCC pharmaceuticals market, these efforts on part of the governments are vital to enhance local production. Domestic producers focus mainly on the manufacture of generic drugs, but given their high prices, end users tend to lean towards branded drugs.
According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) estimate, drugs in the GCC are priced 13 times higher than the international standard. There is no standardisation in their prices due to the small size of the market and increasing privatisation of the sector.
"The private pharmaceuticals sector in the region favours branded pharmaceuticals and thus, patented drugs dominate the market with around 95.0 per cent share," said Frost & Sullivan Pharma Research Analyst. "While this bodes well for the multinational companies, local manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep pace with the demand for branded drugs."
Governments of GCC countries need to introduce measures to boost domestic manufacturing by engaging with multinational pharmaceutical companies and other stake holders. Their strategies could include offering incentives to new local manufacturers to compete in the growing market while existing participants could be encouraged to introduce improved technologies to survive in the multinational-dominated market.
"GCC governments are trying to reduce their dependence on imports by also entering into joint ventures and licensing deals with multinational pharmaceutical companies," noted Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst. "These initiatives, coupled with the rising incidence of lifestyle diseases in the GCC, are expected to considerably improve the growth rate of the regions pharmaceutical market."
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The commercial coatings group of PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has announced it will be exhibiting at the 25th annual National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) National Convention and Trade Show in South Carolina at the Charleston Area Convention Center, Feb. 20-22. The NATM represents manufacturers across the country that produce light- and medium-duty trailers for towing behind vehicles. The organization is dedicated to improving trailer safety and performance.
The PPG display in booth 222 will present the commercial coatings group's theme,Weve Got You Covered, with proven technologies, total color solutions and best-in-class service that support the trailer industry. The display will introduce an interactive exhibit and an innovative, customized visitor experience.
PPG has had a long association with the NATM, and we are excited to be involved in this important show, said Paul Catanzarite, PPG commercial OEM and national accounts manager. We have always worked closely with the NATM and its members. This event gives us a great opportunity to meet with those members, understand their evolving manufacturing requirements and acquaint them with our advanced coating products and proactive service. We have a lot to offer this year, and we believe show visitors will like what they see at our booth.
PPG has been an NATM member since 1999 and a convention sponsor since 2003. PPG and NATM co-sponsor the annual Green Manufacturing Award, which recognizes the best manufacturing innovation or solution developed by an NATM member that positively affects the environment. The 2013 award winner will be announced at the show.
PPG's commercial coatings group offers a full range of coating technologies for the commercial transportation and light industrial markets, including polyurethanes, alkyds, epoxies, polyurea, waterborne, pretreatment chemicals and powder coatings. PPG's commercial coatings products are marketed under names such as DELFLEET® Evolution, DELFLEET ESSENTIAL®, Commercial Performance Coatings and AMERCOAT® brands. To learn more about PPG's commercial coatings products, visit booth 222 at the NATM show, call 800-647-6050 or visit ppgcommercialcoatings.com/.
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A neat weather phenomenon unfolded yesterday as a potent line of thunderstorms (the same squall line that officially reached derecho criteria over the Ohio Valley) pushed off the Jersey Shore.
What's known as a "meteotsunami" (similar to a seiche) may have impacted the south coastal waters of Long Island and New England.
Meteotsunamis are not unheard of, they show up on tide charts every few years on the East Coast when the right weather factors come together.
In this case, the large, powerful squall line moving offshore – and its associated strong wind field and small pressure drop – was enough to cause the undulations/waves necessary for the phenomenon.
Below are 4 RADAR screen shots from Thursday morning through early afternoon, followed by a series of Tide Charts. Note the small "hiccup" in the bell curve that occured yesterday afternoon as the strong mesoscale convective system passed south of New England.
Tide charts from waters in Eastern New England (Boston, for example) don't show the same feature as those waters were protected from the event. Likewise, waters inside of Long Island Sound didn't register the "tsunami" nearly as much.
Credit to USGS staff and video from a Falmouth town official documenting this!!


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Molly's Cabin Sits Off-the-Grid
I find this off-the-grid cabin in Northern Ontario to be quite interesting. It's a 1,000 square foot retreat that practically hovers out on the water. Molly's Cabin is located a few hours north of Toronto in a place called Pointe au Baril. Outfitted out with a bedroom, living room, library nook, kitchen, dining room, and small loft, the L-shaped floor plan intermixes the interior and exterior. Can you imagine how serene it would be to chill and fish and sleep in a place that sits gingerly on the edge of the water like this?


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Bismarck High handles Dickinson
When the Dickinson High volleyball team is playing with energy, it can compete with any team in the state.
Dickinson saw a tale of two teams again — one with energy and one without — as Bismarck High took a four-set 25-23, 25-27, 25-15, 25-18 win on Tuesday.
"It's kind of been our typical for on the season," Dickinson head coach Jay Schobinger said. "In the first two sets, we were right there with Bismarck. We lost the first one, but won the second one. We just kind of lost the momentum, fire and enthusiasm we need to play with the good teams."
Keely Hutchens led the Midgets with 12 kills, while Sierra Rohr added nine and Marissa Schroeder supplied six. Schroeder posted two blocks. Madison Schobinger dished out 25 assists and 17 digs. Mackee Hoffmann had 15 digs.
The Midgets competed in the opening two sets, but the Demons handled the third and fourth with ease.
"Bismarck picked it up and kind of took it to us in the third set, but in the fourth set we battled better," Jay Schobinger said.
Dickinson and Bismarck meet again in the first round of the West Region Tournament beginning next Thursday in Jamestown.
"The big key for us is going to maintain the intensity level for a complete match," Jay Schobinger said. "We know when we maintain that intensity level we can compete with them. It's a matter of maintain that high level of intensity for a whole match."
Bismarck 25 25 25 25 — 3
Dickinson 23 27 15 18 — 1
Kills: D, Keely Hutchens 12, Sierra Rohr 9, Marissa Schroeder 6.
Blocks: D, Schroeder 2.
Aces: D, Mariah Jorda 4.
Digs: D, Madison Schobinger 17, Mackee Hoffmann 15.
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In January 2004, Thomas Weber, DaimlerChrysler's board member responsible for research and technology, gave a long list of reasons why he dislikes hybrids: they cost a lot more, they are much heavier, the batteries don't last, and they won't retain resale value. Weber concluded, "Looking at the big picture, we believe an advanced diesel technology is a better solution."
"Proponents should not oversell diesel technology as a silver bullet," said David Friedman, research director for the Union of Concerned Scientists' Clean Vehicles Program. "They still can't match the pollution performance of today's cleanest gasoline cars."
What a Difference a Year Makes
On December 13, 2004, DaimlerChrsyler and GM announced they would team up to build hybrid systems that will help both companies develop fuel-efficient vehicles faster and more cheaply. As BusinessWeek reported, "Fact is, GM and Daimler have little choice: Hybrids are fast becoming America's fuel-saver of choice, and the longer these two wait, the further behind technology leader Toyota Motor Corp. they risk falling." In the story, Brett Smith, analyst at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, Mich., commented "Neither company was sold on hybrids two years ago, but they've realized there's a market."
In March 2005, Zetsche was still fending off questions about how late DaimlerChrysler was to begin hybrid development and about the quality of hybrids coming out of the G.M. partnership. He quipped, "As my wife often says, if you know you're going to arrive a bit late to the dinner party, be sure you bring the best wine." To Zetsche, the good wine is the two-mode hybrid system being developed in the G.M partnership.
In September 2005, Thomas Weber had apparently still not received his invitation to the party. He said "In the United States, we believe that diesels will pass the 10 percent threshold before hybrids do."
Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Corporation, and Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of the Chrysler Group, begin the struggle to catch up with the Japanese on hybrid cars.
Fast-forward to 2007 and you'll find Chrysler ready to part ways with Daimler. Somewhere in that confusion, the company has announced plans to release its first hybrids: gas-electric versions of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango—both using a 5.7 liter Hemi V8 engine. The decision to mate the two-mode hybrid system with those monster SUVs speaks volumes about Chrysler's attitudes and understanding of the hybrid market.
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Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs is best known for her Temperance Brennan books, which inspired the television series Bones, but these days she's writing for a new generation of budding scientists. If you haven't already, meet Tory Brennan, the great niece of Tempe and the 14-year-old star of the Virals series. After Tory and her friends are infected with a mutated form of canine parvovirus, they develop heightened senses and wolf-quick reflexes. Together, the super-powered Virals solve murder mysteries, hunt for lost treasure, and try to get back in time for their curfew.
In their third and latest outing, Code, the Virals take up geocaching, only to fall in with the enigmatic "Gamemaster." Suddenly what was just a treasure hunt becomes a race against the clock — literally. We spoke to Reichs about her new book, a potential movie, and creative differences with her son (who co-authors the Virals series).
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What made you want to get into YA?
KATHY REICHS: Well, we have a lot of kids who come to my readings for Temperance Brennan books, kids that watch the show Bones. We thought they might enjoy seeing kids use forensic science and we thought the bridge over that the main character is Temperance Brennan's 14-year-old great niece would be something that would appeal to younger readers.
How does writing for kids compare to writing for adults?
The stories are just as complex. What's different is that the voice is younger. Kids don't talk like craggy old homicide detectives. Their social concerns are younger. They're interested in things that are very different than something a 40- or 50-year-old might be interested in. So we knew that had to be different, the language had to be different. I write these with my son. It was actually his idea — the whole series was his idea. So he's very good at that, at knowing social media and the things that kids are into and the new jargon for kids. [Laughs] I'm good at plotting and the science, and he's good at those kinds of things. The authenticity of the voice, a lot of that is attributable to him.
I wouldn't expect anything less from you, but I especially appreciate the scientific detail. Even though this series is for kids, you don't skimp on the specifics.
We put a lot of time into researching the explanation of what happens to them, the alteration in the DNA. We researched parvovirus and all the other clues that solve the stories. Like my adult books, they're mysteries that are science-driven.
Was that challenging?
It's always difficult because readers, whether they're young adults or middle-aged, are quite demanding. They read it because they want to try to help solve the puzzle. So you better be good at doing that. It's fair to throw in red herrings and false leads, but you better tie every single one of those off and they better make sense. You better not rely on coincidence. You better have logical, sensical leads that link from clue to clue. That's always challenging.
Yet, as important as the mystery is, Tory also has regular teen issues to deal with as well, like being a debutante.
Exactly. Like the adult books and the show, we wanted to have humor in these books as well. We tried to put that in, juxtaposing these radically different things. While she's pursuing this murder mystery, she's dealing with these superpowers that they don't understand, she's dealing with her father's bimbo girlfriend, and having to make her debut — which is very far from her personality.
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May 16, 2013 BY John Kim
So we've seen a few of the Air Jordan #XX8DaysofFlight hit eBay already, with lucky winners looking to flip their fortunes into some good green. Can't really blame 'em, considering the value of each Retro can't really be determined except for the fact that the one-of-one status should garner some high bids, but Franaldo Hanna (@throwuponyaself), who was the recipient of the Air Jordan XIII, is hoping his auction goes for a high price because he's donating all of the proceeds directly to charity (specifically, St. Jude's Children's Hospital). The shoes itself are up for display at Sneakerology in East Hampton in Long Island, NY if you're in the area and want to lay your eyes on true one-of-ones! This is about the best example of "pay it forward" we've seen in recent sneaker news, so check out the gallery of the Air Jordan XIII #XX8DaysofFlight below and get in on the charity auction right now from native2skills on eBay.
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A US man robbed a bank wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with "I Have Issues." Very helpful dude. If all others with issues provided this bit of information, we would not be as 'weirded out' by their actions.
Let's examine arguments supporting this uniform.
- A US man stole a woman's dog and her flat screen TV on their first date.
- A German man wanted for fraud stopped by a police station in Austria just to check that they had "nothing on him." Turns out they did. He was arrested.
- A US man raped a 2-year-old and filmed the act using a cell phone camera.
- A US man killed his girlfriend then sent text messages to her family members stating, "She's dead. I have the last laugh."
- A Polish thief swallowed the items he'd stolen before police could pick him up. He swallowed six watches, a fork, a spoon, cigarette lighters and other objects.
- The US government has approved the powdered alcohol brand 'Palcohol'.
- A US man suffocated his young, crying son because this parent wanted to play video games and watch TV undisturbed.
- A US man didn't want to pay a 22-cent tax on a two-liter bottle of soda at a convenience store. He pulled out a submachine gun to make his point.
- South Korean plastic surgeons are now handing out 'plastic surgery certificates' to overseas patients since some look so different after plastic surgery that they have difficulty reentering their homelands. The certificates, developed to help convince immigration officials, include the patient's passport number, the duration of stay, the name and location of the hospital and the hospital's official seal.
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When I use the recommend script to start BSW, I also get the 'Too small initial heap' error message that was reported in an earlier post. If I start BSW without the '-Xmx8192' in the script, it opens fine. I'll play with it a while, now that I've gotten it to run, and give it a final rating later.
It took me several days to figure out how to get this software to work. Once I knew how, it was really, really simple. This is what I had to do: 1. Get rid of any OpenJDK that your Linux distro may come with (I was using CentOS 6.2) 2. Install Oracle's JDK for Java 7. This article describes how for my CentOS: http d.stavrovski.net/blog/post/how-to-install-and-setup-oracle-java-jdk-in-centos-6 (sorry, but URLs are prohibited here, so plead add the colon and double slashes after http). 3. Go to the Java webstart page of BookScanWizard and download the small file for your platform (either 32 or 64 bit). 4. From a terminal window type: javaws ~/Downloads/bsw64.php (this is my downloaded file from step 3). And voila, the application happily starts up. I'd really like my diybookscanner to be better integrated into something like BSW. Can anyone give me some advise on how to go about and get a version of BSW building & running from say eclipse (or any other Java IDE). I'm still struggling here too. Ultimately I'm dreaming of porting it all to my Mac and get a native OSX application that operates the cameras, gives direct feedback as you shoot the pages and produces the finished PDF (possibly even OCRs it as well). Any gel is much appreciated.
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The Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center hosted their first showcase of arts and academics at OUZ Zane State this afternoon.
Gifted students from Coshocton City, Zanesville City Schools as well as East and West Muskingum, Franklin, and Maysville Local displayed their "written educational plan end-of-the-year projects".
"If they were identified in a specific academic area such as math or reading then they are encouraged to take that talent and combine that with an area of interest. Any area of interest that they'd like to learn more about," said Nancy Conaway, Gifted Coordinator of MVESC. "You'll see some passions here that some kids are very interested in."
The showcase gave students the opportunity to share their artistic and academic talents with the community, family members, and friends. Gifted visual and performing students were also able to display their talents.
"I love it, because the kids like I said have a chance to shine. and I've taught gifted for 26 years and I love to see these kids have an opportunity to show what they can do," said Conaway. "This is the very first time we've brought all the districts together. And i think it's very exciting. And I hope we have a great turn out."
Project topics were chosen at the beginning of the school year. Students did not receive a grade or extra credit, but chose to participate because of their love for learning.


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Signed RHP Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract with a spring training NRI. [12/5]
Remember when Tomo Ohka was a going concern? I know, it started coming apart around the same time that he became one of the last targets of Frank Robinson's ire, which got him dealt to Milwaukee for Junior Spivey, and he rounded out an adequate 2005 season at the back end of the Brewers rotation, finishing with 29 starts, 180
Acquired C-R Gerald Laird from the Rangers for RHPs Guillermo Moscoso and Carlos Melo. [12/8]
As I note in the Rangers' segment, Laird's not really a good everyday catcher-by definition, people who can't hit right-handed pitching aren't-but he has his virtues as a good receiver who inhibits the running game relatively well. I don't see him as someone who should legitimately box out Dusty Ryan for a job this next season as much as he makes for a solid veteran to partner up with the prospect in a job-sharing arrangement. I know, the Tigers sort of had that already in Brandon Inge, but if Inge is still stuck in a Mike Ivie-style pout over donning the tools of ignorance, then it might make more sense to see if anyone would deal for Inge to play third for them-assuming anybody wants any part of Inge's $12.9 million salary over the next two seasons, a big if-and then move Carlos Guillen back to the hot corner before they take moving Guillen to left any further than they already have. Despite last season's heightened expectations, the Tigers' lineup generated a merely mediocre .264 Equivalent Average as a unit, and they're already looking at losing ground offensively at third, catcher, and short relative to what they employed last season. While they're going to be a better defensive team whether they go get Adam Everett or settle for Ramon Santiago at short, and should also enjoy Laird's fielding if not his hitting, I'd still rather have Guillen's bat at third and make space for Marcus Thames and Matt Joyce.
All of which is the long way around to saying I don't see the decision to get Laird as really mattering all that much. Although a good backstop, he's not really that valuable, he's about to get more expensive, and they're already stuck with turkey deals with Inge, Gary Sheffield, and Dontrelle Willis. If the Tigers wanted to mount a challenge for the division title in 2009, Laird doesn't really hurt, but he also doesn't really help them all that much. Finding a guy who can catch and hurt the occasional lefty just isn't that difficult, and it certainly doesn't have to cost you $4 or $5 million over two years (or more) through arbitration. While surrendering a pair of worthwhile low-level arms was probably affordable, it can just as easily bite them on their collective striped tails. If the Tigers have priorities as they try to get back to contending, this shouldn't be seen as really addressing any of them.
Signed RHP Jason Childers to a minor league contract; re-signed LHP Jeremy Cummings and 1B/OF-L Chris Richard to minor league contracts with spring training NRIs. [12/5]
Dealt C-R Gerald Laird to the Tigers for RHPs Guillermo Moscoso and Carlos Melo. [12/8]
You might be asking yourself, two years of a start-worthy catcher, in this market, and that's it? Keep in mind that Laird's going to be arbitration-eligible both seasons, and that'll run his employers perhaps as much as $4-5 million over that time. Even so, if you're a Rangers fan who harbored high expectations for what Laird might bring you, this has to be a bit of a disappointment. It's important to remember that, outside of his big year in 2006, he hasn't really hit all that much, nor should he be expected to-his career mark against right-handed pitching, .240/.293/.355 in almost a thousand PA against them really tells you he isn't an everyday player. So, not only was Laird very much a movable item in the process of becoming a needless expense, it's also important to ratchet down the expectations of what he might fetch in return. (In other words, no Ed Hearn-for-David Cone-level heists.) Even so, getting an old A-ball pitcher didn't necessarily add talent worth grabbing, and it didn't create space on the roster. If this was intended to be a favor for Laird, it's nice for him on that level, but the package is a bet on the organization's scouting acumen, one it'll take a while to really evaluate.
Moscoso's a stick-thin Venezuelan who'd been knocking around the lower rungs of the Tigers' system for three years, handicapped in no small part by shoulder woes that led to a labrum repair in 2005. This year's brief bit of work between High-A Lakeland and Double-A Erie was colored by statements that the shoulder's fine and he's throwing low-90s heat, and the signature stat being hung on him is 112 strikeouts in 86
As for Melo, as a 17-year-old in the Dominican Summer League, he struck out 61 in 49 IP, while also throwing six wild pitches and hitting five batters-not bad, given that the team hit 83 in 619
The real question is whether dealing Laird crimps Jon Daniels' style in fielding offers for any of his other catchers, but if anything, I think it puts the pressure on the shoppers. Given that there's some concern that Max Ramirez might not be a catcher years into the future, you might see the team's situation as more a matter of having two catchers-the double mouthful of Taylor Teagarden and Jarrod Saltalamacchia-and a very interesting bat that happens to catch a bit. There's no reason for the Rangers to deal one if they don't get the right kind of offer, but it will be interesting to see if Daniels signs a veteran catch-and-throw type to a NRI deal in the next couple of weeks, because that might be the prerequisite for making a deal of either Teagarden or Salty, as it could mean that they've lined up a reserve for the one of the two they decide to keep.
Signed C-R David Ross to a two-year, $3 million contract. [12/5]
I've always liked Ross because he feeds that taste for backup backstops of the Mark Parent type handily enough, but it's important to remember how much Ross's rep as a slugger was a product of his association with the Reds and his profiting from getting to bop in the Gap. A little more than a third of his career PA have been in Cincinnati, where he's belted 27 of his career 60 homers, and slugged .523. Everywhere else, he's slugged .396. He's not the best defensive backstop any more, but he's not a butcher, does a reasonable job against the running game, and at the plate, beyond that occasional tater, he can bunt and will take the occasional walk. I wonder how well he'll hit getting only infrequent at-bats behind Brian McCann, given his long stroke, but that doesn't change the underlying skill set, it just makes it more difficult for him to show it to good effect. Obviously, this is a bonanza for him, and it's great to see him get this kind of security. It's also nice for the Braves that they've got a known quantity behind McCann who bats from the opposite side of the plate, but if Atlanta has financial limitations to worry about this winter, this seems like an odd way to spend it. However, as with the decision to trade for Javier Vazquez, the decision to sign Ross is telling, insofar as it reflects that the Braves still take themselves and their chances quite seriously.
Signed UT-S Matt Kata to a minor league contract with a spring training NRI. [12/5]
Signed LHP Daniel Haigwood to a minor league contract with a spring training NRI; outrighted C-R Raul Chavez and RHP Jason Davis to Indianapolis (Triple-A). [12/5]
You may remember Haigwood as the other guy sent to Philadelphia in the deal that put Jim Thome on Chicago's South Side, as he was packaged with Aaron Rowand and Gio Gonzalez. (To his credit, Kenny Williams filched Gonzalez back along with Gavin Floyd a year later by sending Chief Garcia to Philly.) You may also remember that Haigwood was sent to Texas seven months later for power lefty Fabio Castro (a Rule 5 pick in danger of being crowded out), then he was flipped to the Red Sox the next spring, at which point he started having leg and groin problems. So he's been something of a roster hot potato, but left alone in the Eastern League last season, he did decent work as a utility pitcher for Portland, and he might wind up having some sort of value as a situational lefty (having held them to .182/.305/.299 last year), although command remains an issue. Basically, this is how a low-end prospect becomes a journeyman, but he might have the kind of ability that lets Neal Huntington feel comfortable offering John Grabow around.
My own curiosity about such things aside, the real news item here is the Pirates clearing away two spots on the 40-man. While you can wishcast that into something that might pre-figure a deal that adds another team's talent already on their 40-man, a few too many years' worth of Jack Wilson rumors have me thinking the more likely avenue for filling these two spots will be the Rule 5 draft later this week. Certainly, while Chavez might catch on as somebody's backup catcher, and while Davis' fastball still might engender some sort of interest somewhere, both of these guys are NRI types who shouldn't be on anyone's 40-man this time of year.
Christina Kahrl is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Re: Ohka
Dec 08, 2008 12:26 PM
Quite right and shame on me, the affiliation shuffle always takes a few months to really stick with me. Now that Buffalo's the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, and the Indians have moved their affiliation to Columbus, I suppose there's a chance that Ohka might get to knock around the old Kahrl family stomping grounds in central Ohio. If he's cooling his jets and has nothing else to do, of course.
Dec 08, 2008 13:01 PM
As far as Laird is concerned it doesn't quite matter if The Tigers dealt for Russell Martin, if their pitching doesn't improve they're not going to contend anyway. Dombrowski and Co. likely know this and understand that going after top-flite players for C and SS (with higher salaries) isn't the smartest move for now. Laird isn't a great catcher but if he can block enough curveballs so that Verlander starts throwing them adequately while Ryan gets more than 44 ABs at the MLB level, he'll be pretty much exactly what The Tigers wanted. Maybe he isn't a bargain but I fail to see who would've been. Other options The Tigers were looking at would've cost more financially (Zaun, Varitek) or prospectally (Montero). Even so he's cheap enough where The Tigers still have enough cash to spend on some relievers, possibly even Wood. So no, this deal isn't going to win the division but it was never supposed to. The only thing that's going to make this team competitive is getting their pitching back on track. That still remains the priority whether or not Laird or some other guy is in Motown.
Dec 08, 2008 13:30 PM
It's probably a reflection of how little I think of Laird, but a one-year deal for Henry Blanco (or one plus option) would have achieved most of the benefits Laird does while costing less than the arbitration-driven pay raise Laird's going to get. Blanco's an even better receiver and thrower, he's dangerous against the odd lefty, and he even gives you multilingualism, which would be handy if Ryan doesn't speak Spanish.
Dec 08, 2008 14:27 PM
After the Cubs declined their option on Henry Blanco, I hoped that the White Sox would sign him to back up A.J. Pierzynski.
Dec 08, 2008 15:33 PM
Justice, good thinking, especially since--as you note--Blanco would make for a nice deterrent against running ballclubs, so his receiving skills *and* his limits as a hitter would dovetail rather nicely with AJP's pluses and minuses. Because some of this was the intent when Williams went out and added Toby Hall back in the day, I wouldn't put it past the GM to be thinking in these terms as far as who he selects to caddy for AJP.
Dec 08, 2008 18:11 PM
Point taken. But Blanco is 37, recently plagued by injuries (if I'm not mistaken) and likely would have cost about as much as Laird. Again, I'm not trying to say that Gerald is a great catcher but he seems to be exactly the kind of catcher The Tigers wanted. And judging by the review of what they gave up, his limited capacity was not gained for all that much.
Dec 08, 2008 20:34 PM
This is a blantant try to get the Yankees to solve their CF problem- they should trade for Curtis Granderson. Without gutting their club, the Yanks have enough to interest the Tigers- out of Matsui, Damon, Gardner, Nady, Kennedy, Bruney, Aceves, none of whom are essential to the Yankees' future- to turn the Tigers a good deal more competitive. And to solve a problem for the Yankees for at least four years.
Dec 08, 2008 18:11 PM
Blatent try?? None of these position player options make any sense. Granderson is a young player who is above average and could become more. Most of the options you present are not old, limited in either an offensive or defensive sense, and are mildly expensive at best:
Dec 08, 2008 18:57 PM
Per no less an authority than manager Manny Acta, the Nats' most pressing need evidently is for a veteran catcher who can try yet again to euchre Jesus Flores out of a job.
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Effects Of Anesthesia On An Aneurysm
My father in law has an aneurysm about 5 centimeter in his groin area. He is worried about the effects of anesthesia, memory loss, etc. Is this a big concern -- he is 76 years old? He also, had MRSA, a blood infection. This occurred the last time he had surgery. It was treated and has not come back, but he is concerned about this reoccurring. If it comes back, will it be worse that the doctors won`t be able to fight it with antibotics? Just wondering how much of this is harmful fenought to stop him from taking care of the aneurysm?
The correct spelling is aneurysm, which is an abnormal enlargement of an artery. Aneurysms can burst. The larger they get the bigger the risk of bursting. An aneurysm of the aorta that is larger than 6 cm in diameter is considered to be at high risk of bursting but aneurysms of smaller size can burst also. An aortic aneurysm that bursts is often fatal even if treated quickly (this is a real surgical emergency).
Against the risk of a burst aneurysm you must consider the risks of the procedure, which relate to the risk both of the surgery and of the anesthesia. The surgical risks should be discussed with your surgeon. There are different risks based on the type of surgery (placing a stent is now an option instead of an "open" operation) and the experience and skill of the surgical team. Infection after vascular surgery should be uncommon but can happen.
MRSA is a resistant staph germ which is particularly difficult to treat should infection occur, and can be deadly. Some hospitals will screen people, particularly those who have previously had MRSA, for the presence of this germ, which is often carried in the nasal passages. If still present MRSA can be eliminated through antibiotics applied to the nose, and antiseptic body washes before surgery. Prevention is better than cure.
The risk of memory loss is difficult to assess. Aortic aneurysm is a big surgery usually done in elderly patients who seem to be at risk for this complication. However we do not have any objective way to determine those who are at particular risk, or ways to prevent memory loss from occurring.
For a full discussion of the risks that apply to your father-in-law he should see his surgeon and also his anesthesiologist to help make a decision. Go with him to help him understand all the information you will be given. Make notes and ask for written handouts.
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Winter activities such as skiing, ice-skating, sledding, and tubing aren't just great calorie burners, they're exhilarating. "The speed and fresh air give you a sense of elation that you just don't get with many other workouts," says Robyn McKay, PhD, a positive psychology researcher at Arizona State University. (Check out which winter sports burn the most calories.)
2. Belt out "Santa Baby"
Singing is linked to stress reduction. Even better, join a choir. One study revealed that on average, choral singers rate their satisfaction with life higher than the general public does—even when the actual problems the singers face are more substantial than those of the rest of us.
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Even the expectation of watching a favorite comedy ups mood-boosting endorphins by 27%, shows research.
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Instead of requesting jewelry, ask your husband to take you dancing. People are happier when they have life experiences instead of receiving material items, experts say.
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People feel better and perkier when they see a bouquet first thing in the morning, and the energy boost lasts throughout the day, reports Harvard researcher Nancy Etcoff, PhD.
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A recent study shows that people who were asked to perform a different kind act every day—small courtesies such as helping a neighbor shovel her walk—reported a marked increase in happiness after 10 days. Whether you do it with money or time, giving is good for you. "Helping others increases your own level of gratefulness and positive emotions," says Sheela Raja, PhD, a psychologist and stress researcher at the University of Illinois.
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When couples were more affectionate for a month, researchers saw a dip in their stress hormones and blood pressure and an increase in a hormone thought to calm and counter stress.
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Being in the great outdoors reduces stress, improves mood, and boosts happiness, reports Eeva Karjalainen, PhD, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute. It may also strengthen your immune system by increasing the number and activity of cancer-destroying cells. For a feel-good feeling to the season, be sure to "treecycle."
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The same brain chemicals that make sex so pleasurable rise sharply when you're window-shopping. (No wonder Sex and the City had such a winning formula!) To avoid overspending, peek through the glass when stores are closed or you've left your wallet at home.
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A foam roller, that is. This hot fitness tool also has a more pleasurable use: use foam roller exercises to massage tight glutes, deltoids, triceps, and hamstrings. "It's the next-best thing to a professional massage," says fitness expert Michele Stanten.
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Sleeping 7½ hours a night for 3 straight nights guarantees you'll get through at least five full sleep cycles a night, garnering the full benefits of stage-4 sleep (the most nourishing and restful)—and bolstering your immunity.
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The daily pick-me-up you'll get from it will be more satisfying than clothes or accessories, which you'll only wear every once in a while, finds new research.
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Looking forward to a trip can boost your mood for as long as 16 weeks prior to the departure date, finds Dutch research.
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Yes, even if you're usually a Lady Gaga fan. After three 28-minute sessions of listening to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, people felt more peaceful, more relaxed, and less stressed than those who tuned in to other music; they also felt higher levels of awe, wonder, and mystery.
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Simply spending time with a favorite friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, which can lower feelings of anxiety and stress, finds a University of Michigan study.
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When researchers mapped the moods created by certain fragrances, they found the scent of this sweet, juicy fruit more likely to boost joy. Not only will a whiff of one help keep you happy, the vitamin C, calcium, and potassium in it will help keep you healthy too. (Also load up on these 10 other eats proven to boost happiness.)
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Political Islam and Islamism in Russia
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Islam has become firmly established as an important factor of Russia's daily life. Mass migrations, both internal and especially those from Central Asian states, are quickly changing the ethnic and confessional face of major Russian cities, increasing the share of the Muslim population. The terrorist threat that Russia has been fighting for more than two decades is primarily perceived by the Russian population as linked with violent Islamist radicalism. The activism of political groupings which position themselves as Islamic, is growing. On the one hand, all this leads to the rise of xenophobic and Islamophobic attitudes in certain quarters of the Russian society. On the other hand, the Russian authorities which are now trying to appeal to traditionalist "conservative" values and Russia's historic multi-confessionalism, and politically rely on the loyalty of the elites of the North Caucasus, have to constantly manoeuvre in search of a sustainable balance. The Finnish Institute of International Affairs is organising a seminar that will analyse these developments and attempt to better understand the challenges that political Islam and Islamism represent for Russia today.
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The seminar's purpose was to analyse the developments in Russia concerning the rise of political Islam and Islamism. Dr Arkady Moshes discussed in his opening statement the relatively common myth of an "eternal Russia", a country that somehow always remains the same. According to Dr Moshes, this myth is an illusion and Russia is changing all the time. One of the most significant changes that have occurred during the last 25 years is the shifting role of Islam in Russia, Dr Moshes argued.
The keynote speaker of the seminar Dr Alexei Malashenko brought up the Sochi Olympics. He argued that there is a common misconception when discussing the terror threat to the games. People fear that the Chechen Islamist militant Doku Umarov and his followers might attack the Olympics, but according to Dr Malashenko, the threat posed by these groups is minimal and the actual danger lies elsewhere. If Russia wanted to capture Mr Umarov, they would be able to do so in a heartbeat, Dr Malashenko argued. Groups coming to Sochi from the North Caucasus area can be prevented access by the Russian authorities, he said.
According to Dr Malashenko the actual threat to the Olympics is posed by individual terrorists, amateurs by the likes of the Tsarnaev brothers who attacked the Boston Marathon last year, ethnic Russians who have converted to Islam and might have travelled to Sochi already a year ago, and Islamist warriors who have fought in the Syrian civil war. If one or more of the aforementioned groups try to realise their plans, it could end up being a real problem for the safety of the Olympics, Dr Malashenko assessed.
Although North Caucasus is not the biggest threat to the Olympics, it is one of the most important issues concerning the role of Islam in Russia, Dr Malashenko said. He argued that there is a process of "shariatisation" going on in the Republics of Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia and Kabardino-Balkaria. The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the power vacuum that followed have strengthened this process, and currently the area can already be called a "domestic abroad" inside the Russian Federation, Dr Malashenko said. This process can also go beyond North Caucasus, since recent developments in the republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan show that these previously peaceful areas with major Muslim populations also seem to be turning more restless.
In addition to the situation in North Caucasus, the other main development in the rising role of Islam in Russia is the immigration from the former Soviet republics in Central Asia. According to Dr Malashenko, the immigrants' self-understanding has changed significantly in the previous years. A decade or even 5 years ago the immigrants merely came to Russia to work in Moscow, St. Petersburg or the big cities in the Urals and Siberia. Nowadays the immigrants are more and more conscious of their Muslim identity. There are already 4 million immigrants in Russia from the Central Asian states and Azerbaijan, Dr Malashenko noted, and they are adopting Muslim habits more and more.
All this adds up to the birth of a major Muslim community in Russia. Even in remote cities in Siberia such as Norilsk, the share of Muslims in the population can reach numbers as high as 20 percent, Dr Malashenko said. According to him, this is not a problem in its own right, but the intensifying Islamisation of Russian cities poses significant issues for the Russian local and central authorities to deal with. Some members of the Muslim communities in Russian cities might have insurrectionary thoughts, Dr Malashenko said. According to him, there is no revolution under way, but the fact that there are people who openly discuss establishing Caliphates in Russia speaks for itself.
Russia will not become an Islamic country, but the role played by Muslims will increase substantially, Dr Malashenko said. He also reminded that there are already 1.5 to 2 million Muslims living in Moscow, which makes it one of the biggest Muslim cities in Europe. The problem is that there are only 5 mosques for this massive amount of Muslims because of the construction limitations by the Russian authorities. This has led to the birth of unofficial underground mosques, Dr Malashenko noted. The authorities have no control over these places, and they are exactly where radical ideas often emerge. Thus, it would greatly improve the situation if the authorities were to lift the ban on constructing new mosques. A large share of the future development depends on how intelligently the Russian authorities deal with the situation.
In her comment to Dr Malashenko's keynote, Dr Kaarina Aitamurto said that the terminology is very difficult and unestablished when discussing Islamism and radicalism in Russia. She pointed out that radicalism is often used as a synonym for militant thoughts, although these are often two very different things. All Salafist groups are also not automatically militants, she argued.
According to Dr Aitamurto, Russian authorities have acted ignorantly when facing the rising role of Islam in the country. Although some authorities seem to have a good understanding of the issue, most of the authorities don't handle the situation well. The raids on mosques have fuelled prejudice among the ethnic Russians and also increased the radicalisation of Muslims. This all leads up to a vicious circle that is very hard to turn around, Dr Aitamurto argued.
There was a vivid discussion during the questions and answers section of the seminar. Below, some of the questions and answers are summarised.
Question: Does the ignorance of Russian authorities towards their own country have a role in the rising role of Islam in Russia?
Dr Malashenko: Yes, that influences the development. In Dagestan, for example, a number of problems have been able to arise because the Russian central authorities simply don't care what happens in the region. This kind of ignorance derives from the Soviet tradition of not caring about every corner of the country, epitomised in the conflict between the Azerbaijanis and Armenians in the 1980s.
Question: How does the weakening of Russia's economic growth influence the labour migration? Will the migrants continue to live in Russia even if the growth stalls and the number of jobs becomes more limited?
Dr Malashenko: Even if Russia's economy begins to decline, the people that have arrived from Central Asia will find their place in the society. There are not a lot of them that wish to go back to Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan, for example. They might visit their home countries more often if the job market stalls in Russia, but it's unlikely that they would move back permanently.
Question: What is the role of Tatars and Tatarstan in the growing role of Islam in Russia?
Dr Aitamurto: Russian history is to a large extent a history of the rivalry between Islam and Christianity. But in certain cases, there are good examples of coexistence, and Tatarstan is one of the best examples. The thought of Tatarstan as a prime illustration of multiculturalism is an important part of the Tatars' "national narrative", and thus they don't want to give up on coexistence so easily. The Tatar communities outside Tatarstan are an encouraging example as well. For instance, in St. Petersburg the central mosque has been one of the landmarks of the city centre already for over a hundred years.
Question: Could Islamism become a force in Russian party politics? How would it transform into a political party?
Dr Malashenko: I think the Muslims in Russia don't have the courage to establish a political party. It has been attempted before, but a Muslim party has never been successful in Russia. In Dagestan or elsewhere in the North Caucasus area an Islamic party could poll around 15 percent of the vote, but this is primarily an issue that concerns life outside party politics. I think it is more likely that we see a rise of a new charismatic nationalist leader from outside the traditional political circles in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and that could cause major changes in Russian politics.


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They say that taxes are one of the two inevitable facts of life, but at least we can take a brief break from sales tax this weekend.
Yes, the state's annual sales tax holiday is back and, from Friday to Sunday, families can save money on most clothing, footwear and school supplies priced less than $100.
Plus, we understand that a lot of local stores will be offering consumers extra discounts and incentives and that should make an ideal shopping weekend even better.
The sales tax holiday weekend in Texas has been an annual event since 1999, and shoppers are expected to save an estimated $78.9 million in state and local sales taxes statewide during the three-day event this year.
The timing couldn't be better because the back-to-school season is an expensive proposition for many local residents. Outfitting just one child for school takes quite a bankroll, and if you have more than one youngster, you really feel the pain at the cash register.
But by shopping this weekend, local consumers can expect to save about $8 for every $100 they spend, according to the state comptroller's office. And the savings are available to everyone — even if you don't need to buy school supplies, you can save on many footwear and clothing items priced less than $100.
There are exceptions, of course, but you can check out lists of qualifying items at our website, www.dentonrc.com or the comptroller's website at www.TexasTaxHoliday.org. Our website also lists some of those specials we mentioned that are being offered by local merchants.
Retailers large and small are promoting store savings.
"We're excited about it," said Matt Ludemann, manager of Golden Triangle Mall in Denton. "It's always a great weekend to be included in the back-to-school season, and we anticipate strong traffic and strong sales."
Some shopping centers in the area, like Rayzor Ranch Town Center, have posted deals online that include discounts beyond the tax-free items, and hours will be extended throughout the weekend at Lewisville's Vista Ridge Mall, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
At Small Fry Children's Clothing, owner Nancy Cole told us that she's been letting customers put clothes on hold before purchasing this weekend, and the store will offer special clearances.
"It's always clearance at this time, but then they get to save the tax, so it seems like that's quite an incentive for quite a few people," Cole said. "Of course, they're going first for school supplies, but we always get a nice amount for the tax-free weekend."
We encourage local consumers to take advantage of the sales tax-free shopping this weekend, and we recommend that they patronize local businesses.
It pays to shop locally, even on a weekend when you don't have to pay sales tax, because hometown merchants have an investment in the area just like you do — you can count on them to take care of you and your family throughout the year.


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Google has announced some awesome improvements to its Android-based Google TV service. The service has been out for around two years now, and while it hasn't quite taken off the way Google may have hoped, it is slowly gaining traction, and nice updates like this should attract more people to it. The new update adds voice search and a rebrand of the movies & TV shows section now called "PrimeTime."
Voice Search allows you to find whatever you want to watch by simply speaking. You can start a YouTube video, open an app, do a Google search and do pretty much anything. It definitely should make using Google TV quicker and easier, which is what the service is all about. It can even use context to figure out what you are looking for. For example, Google suggests saying "hot to tie a tie." This will cause it to automatically search YouTube for instructional videos on the matter.
Google also rebranded its guide feature. The name has been changed to PrimeTime, but it's more than just a name change. Google has improved the functionality and made it easier to find the programing you are looking for. You can use it to flip through the best stuff on live TV, access your favorite channels, see TV shows you recently watched.
Google also improved the way Google TV functions with YouTube. As we reported, you can now use your Android smartphone as a sort of remote for controlling YouTube videos on your TV. All in all, this update makes it easier to get access to the wide range of content available on Google TV. Between the voice search, improvements to PrimeTime, and easier access to YouTube through smartphones, Google is taking Google TV to a higher level.


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