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FORTUNE -- It was 1995, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was addressing the crowd at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "Speaking of feisty, some smartass who arranged the tables put our table right next to Ticketmaster's table over here," he said, pointing and grinning as the audience erupted in laughter. "So I predict a food fight by the end of the evening."
Several months prior, Vedder's band had gone head-to-head with the 37-year-old ticketing company, demanding (and receiving) an antitrust probe under the argument that Ticketmaster controlled too much of the business. The ticket prices were too high, Pearl Jam argued, and Ticketmaster made too many unreasonable demands around the exclusivity of its services. It was, they argued, a monopoly.
After a year of investigation, the U.S. Justice Department dropped its inquiry. Then-U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno said the department "found that there were new enterprises coming into the arena" and that the ticketing business was sufficiently competitive. Ticketmaster and Pearl Jam lived to fight another day.
Almost two decades later, Ticketmaster (LYV) controls more than 80% of primary ticketing at major venues. (U.S. peer StubHub, which is owned by eBay (EBAY), dominates the "secondary" ticketing market.) Prices are steeper than ever, and pre-sale practices are increasingly convoluted: this fall, for example, it was reported that just 7% of tickets for a Justin Bieber concert in Tennessee were made available on the primary market, with the rest reserved for fan clubs, credit card member promotions, and resellers. Fans, predictably, were enraged. (Ticketmaster did not respond to requests for comment.)
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The rise of the Internet has democratized many industries since the '90s, but event ticketing remains surprisingly resistant. That may not be the case for much longer. Smaller companies, empowered by the low barrier for entry on the Internet, are focusing on the giants' weakest areas. With time, a David may topple Goliath.
"Ticketmaster doesn't understand the social web," says Andrew Dreskin, founder of primary ticket seller Ticketfly. "If we can harness the fans as ticket promoters, then we win." Dreskin, credited with selling the first ticket online in the '90s, sold his company TicketWeb to Ticketmaster for $35 million in 2000. But the Internet has since evolved, and Dreskin founded his new company in 2008 to leverage the mobile, social, and big data influences that are reshaping the way we interact online.
Ticketfly, which has exclusive sales rights to the venues that partner with it, differentiates itself with its lower fees and social capabilities. The goal: woo venues and promoters away from Ticketmaster. To date, it has stolen some 100 clients, including the Preakness Stakes, The Roxy on L.A.'s Sunset Strip, and New York venues such as the Bell House and Brooklyn Bowl.
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Many buyers feel Ticketmaster and StubHub have become bloated and complacent. "If I were running ship at these companies, one urgent task would be to address the image, remind people there's a human element," says Brett Goldberg, founder of TickPick. "Both have probably become a little bit faceless to the general population."
Given their largeness, it may not matter. Ticketmaster brought in $1.37 billion in revenue in 2012. StubHub does not share revenue, but has 1,300 employees and 8 million daily visitors; it is widely considered to be larger than Ticketmaster, even though it sells in the secondary market.
Andrew Group, a graduate student in New York, is often tasked with reselling his family's season tickets to the Yankees. He considers StubHub to be "the king of the game," he says. "It has a track record of reliability. One thing I've noticed with a lot of other sites that makes me wary of using them is that their websites just look shady." When he wants to buy tickets, he uses Ticketmaster. Sure, "the fees suck" for both, he says -- but they are a small price to pay for confidence in the transaction and a large audience. "As a seller, you need to put your tickets on the place that has the most eyeballs. With StubHub, you know they're going to sell."
Challengers know they can't win against the incumbents on scale, so they are learning to offer more than tickets to thrive. Ticketfly markets itself as not just a ticketing site but a tech engine that powers all parts of a venue's web presence. Fanbase, the company's customer relations management tool for promoters, shows a listing of every individual that has purchased a ticket to a venue or band, offering details such as whether the person shared their purchase on social media, whether they resold their ticket, and even what time they showed up for the concert. The granularity allows venues "to identify and reward mavens," Dreskin says. FanFueled, another primary marketplace, offers "return on influence" by doling out cash and rewards to customers who use social media to promote an event.
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TickPick seeks to differentiate itself from StubHub with lower fees (10% for seller, vs. StubHub's 15% for seller and 10% for buyer) and the ability to bid different prices on different seats at the same time, technology for which it has filed a patent. "You're the seller, and you list a ticket for sale on StubHub at $100," Goldberg says. "But I'm the buyer, and I'm thinking, 'I'd pay $80,' but there's no way for you to hear me." You can also set an expiration date for an open bid.
For some upstarts, the big ticketing companies are treated as more friend than foe. Jack Groetzinger's free ticket index SeatGeek is like a Kayak or Priceline for tickets, scouring a number of partner sources -- from StubHub to lesser-known secondary sellers like Razorgator -- for all available tickets to a given event. Each partner kicks a small fee to SeatGeek for the referral.
Are any of these companies making a dent in the incumbents' market share? Yes, but not a large one. Ticketfly, which has raised $37 million in funding and has 105 employees, will do $250 million in sales for 2013. Its mobile sales are up 100% since January 2012, and its percent of sales from mobile devices is double that of Ticketmaster: 20% to 10. As for TickPick, the upstart has grown 1,000% in the past year, but it clears less than $1 million each month in transactions and sold only 5,000 tickets in October. To compare, SeatGeek manages $6 million per month and sold 52,000 tickets in October.
Some believe that the fragmentation of the market suggests consolidation down the road. "I see a potential big merging of the primary and secondary sites," Goldberg says. "A lot of the general public already sees Ticketmaster and StubHub as the same -- they don't know the difference. That's a big problem right there."
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He has a point. Ticketmaster already does some reselling through scalper site TicketsNow, which it bought for $265 million in 2008; it also owns "ticket exchanges" for the NBA, NFL, and NHL. And yet the company's biggest rival is not any of the companies mentioned, but rather AEG. That company, which owns the Staples Center, has traditionally provided white label technology used by other sites but plans to grow a consumer-facing business with Fair AXS, an advance-purchase lottery system. And still there are more: Tickets.com, another big primary, is owned by MLB Advanced Media.
At the end of the day, "fans want to get in to see the bands they love," StubHub brand director Michael Lattig acknowledges. "Whether that's through a primary or secondary, I think at this point they're comfortable either way." Which means "there's definitely the potential" for consolidation -- making it all the more crucial for the smaller companies to attract customers before the larger companies wise up to their innovations and copy them. (Or buy them, as StubHub did in 2011 when it acquired events-listing site Zvents.) And there's always the risk of homegrown innovation from the larger company, as StubHub hopes to demonstrate with its ShowDrift mobile app, which scans a person's music library to notify them when favorite acts come to town.
"We're always watching to see what the competition is doing," Lattig says. After all, no one wants to throw second in a food fight.
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AUSTIN – Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo defended his department Friday after Texas Civil Rights Project questioned its handling of mental health calls days after a deadly officer-involved shooting.
Relatives of 54-year-old Herbert Babelay called 911 Tuesday after they said he was threatening himself and others.
"The call on Tuesday was not a mental health call. It was a public safety threat call where the absolute safety of our residents was at risk," Acevedo said to journalists during a news conference.
Babelay was reportedly loading a weapon which Acevedo said he later pointed at officers.
Earlier this week, Jim Harrington with the Texas Civil Rights Project sent the Austin City Council a letter asking them to find the funding for an independent review of APD's policies regarding mental health crises.
"When you have officers show up in uniform and sirens and using the regular, police, stop and all that kind of stuff, it causes confrontation," Harrington said. "For a city this size, you should have a mental health officer on duty all the time. There is no doubt about it and I can't imagine why you can't get anybody to a scene in half an hour."
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YAKIMA, Wash.-- The Boise Hawks righted the ship on Friday night, ending a two game losing streak with an 11-3 win over the Yakima Bears.
The Hawks (9-6) pitching staff was dominant on the night, holding the Bears to just 3 runs on 6 hits. On the flip side, the Hawks piled up 12 hits in the win. Ben Klafczynski led the way for the Hawks, batting 3-4 with 4 RBI's and a HR.
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Every spring the rumors start to spread. "Team X is interested in Kentucky coach John Calipari and he might finally be ready to return to the NBA." Usually "Team X" is the New York Knickerbockers. And that's the case this spring as well.
But just as the rumors begin every spring, Calipari — like clockwork — shoots them down each April, May and June. He's done so again, yesterday telling The New York Daily News that the Knicks should stick with the interim coach they have in place now:
"Mike Woodson is a dear friend of mine and he is doing an unbelieveable job and he has gotten Carmelo (Anthony) to be the Carmelo he needs to be to win. And I got the best job in basketball, in my opinion. You don't need to make decisions financially, which I did the last time when I went to the Nets. Fifteen million back in 1996, when you're a kid, is like $30 million now. At Kentucky, you can win championships. And you have a stage that really helps the young people."
So will that be the last of the Calipari-to-the-NBA talk? Nope. That's about as likely as the NCAA looking the other way when the slightest question is raised about Cal or one of his signees.
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Austin's Hala Ballouz named new president of TREIA board of directors
February 19th, 2014
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association, the state's only all renewables trade association, announced that Hala Ballouz will be the group's new president. The announcement followed the association's first quarter board of directors meeting.
A brighter idea for college dorms
December 4th, 2013
Lighting innovations have taken the world by storm over the past few years, moving us from the incandescent bulb of Edison's day, to LED lights that use 10 percent of the energy. This efficiency gain is helping colleges brighten up for less, and also creating safer, more pleasant dorm rooms, hallways and byways. Read about how North Carolina State University is lighting the way forward.
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Neighborhood redefined: A photo tour of the EcoVillage at Ithaca
October 29th, 2013
The EcoVillage at Ithaca is a showcase of sustainable living that demonstrates how humans can live more lightly on the land, clustering buildings together at the heart of a mass of native plantings, vegetable gardens and wildlife-friendly woods and pastures. Our photo tour captures the flavor of this grand experiment in low-carbon living, though we only scratched the surface of this green community marvel in upstate New York.
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Binghamton U building earns a platinum green building rating
October 1st, 2013
Campuses continue to show it can be done. The latest to take home a top LEED rating? Binghamton University's Science and Engineering building.
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How one Texas community garden grew food and wisdom
September 27th, 2013
Many cities struggle to maintain one community garden. The small city of Coppell has two, and they're thriving. But while the gardens have produced tons of produce for a local food pantry over the past 15 years, it is about so much more than plants.
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Clarkson U opens an all-local food grill, reducing 'food miles' and raising yumminess
September 12th, 2013
Little did they know, when the students of Clarkson University pushed to have a more sustainable campus, they'd be learning to love goat cheese. Even Executive Chef Kyle Mayette admits goat cheese is an acquired taste. But it is a vital component of a delectable chicken sandwich that's winning over hearts, minds and palates at Clarkson's new all-local food grill.
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Environmental experts will converge on Austin for SXSW Eco, Oct. 7-9
September 3rd, 2013
SXSW Eco will host its third annual conference Oct. 7-9, which is expected to draw more than 3,000 attendees to see speakers on green power, energy efficiency, urban gardens, sustainable design, climate change mitigation, bike trails, mass transit, organic agriculture and nature conservation, to name a fraction of what will be featured at this green showcase at the Austin Convention Center. The public is invited to attend.
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And the Top 10 'Cool Schools' for 2013 are….
August 14th, 2013
Sierra magazine has released its Cool Schools rankings for 2013, revealing that the nation's campuses are a hotbed of sustainable ideas that are helping cool the planet and set the pace for a new generation ready to confront climate change. We take a look at the Top 10….
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Kermit goes green
August 1st, 2013
It's not easy being green if you're Kermit, Texas, a small town so far off the beaten track you can't even see it from Midland. But that hasn't stopped the tiny municipality from jumping to become the Permian Basin's leader in banning plastic bags.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nebraska's top defensive playmaker put to rest any lingering notion that he'd enter the NFL draft after the Gator Bowl.
Defensive end Randy Gregory said Friday he'd return for his junior year after recording 17 tackles for loss and 9 � sacks and earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore. Most of the front seven returns for 2014, making it perhaps coach Bo Pelini's best front since 2009 or 2010.
"I'm so past that," Gregory said of considering the draft. "I'm ready to come back. We got a lot of guys coming back. A lot of talent coming back. I want to be part of that."
Listed at 6-foot-6, 255 pounds but likely playing at a much lower weight after a full season, Gregory said he wants to physically and mentally develop his game before leaving for the NFL. As for his weight, Gregory said he's ready for a full offseason in the Husker weight training program.
"I always feel like I'm little bit faster when I'm lighter, but I'm not as explosive," Gregory said. "I don't know how you want it. Do you want to be fast? Do you want to be explosive? Just gotta find that (happy) medium. Find the right weight I can play at. We'll do that in the offseason."
Pelini said Gregory "has only scratched the surface of what he's going to be."
"Being able to go through an offseason program, the ceiling's high for that young man," Pelini said. "He's a good football player. He's only going to get better with time."
It's official: Martinez won't play
Senior quarterback Taylor Martinez has played his last game as a Husker.
Pelini ruled out Martinez for Wednesday's Gator Bowl against Georgia — the record-holding quarterback was in street clothes watching Friday's practice from the sideline.
The two-month-long break between games apparently wasn't enough time for Martinez's injured toes to heal. He hasn't suited up since NU's 34-23 loss at Minnesota on Oct. 26.
"It's a shame," Pelini said. "But he's not where he needs to be, to be able to go out there and play the way he wants to play."
Other ailing Huskers have recovered lately, though.
Pelini said the offensive line is the "healthiest we've been in a while." Seniors Jeremiah Sirles, Brent Qvale and Cole Pensick all were banged up and had to miss game action late in the year. Junior Jake Cotton, too.
But they're much improved now. Same goes for offensive guard Mike Moudy, who's back after missing the final three games of the regular season with a shoulder injury. Pelini indicated that senior Andrew Rodriguez could play some at guard if Moudy can't go Wednesday.
Gurley means business
Given that Georgia running back Todd Gurley ran for 125 yards and a touchdown in last year's Capital One Bowl against Nebraska, the Huskers are naturally aware of what the 6-foot-1, 232-pounder can do, even if Gurley's been limited by injuries for much of the year.
But NU is also wary of how Georgia might use Gurley in the passing game. The Huskers expect the Bulldogs' pro-style offense to run screen plays for Gurley, who caught 30 passes for 344 yards and five touchdowns in nine games of action.
"They like to use him in the screen game," NU safety Corey Cooper said. "That's a big part of what they do. I'm sure they're going to come to it with a young quarterback, so we have to be aware."
Junior Hutson Mason is starting his second career game at Georgia in the wake of four-year starter Aaron Murray's knee injury suffered at the end of the Bulldogs' 11th game of the year. While Mason has been in the system for years — and coaches have expressed confidence in his skill set — a heavy dose of Gurley seems a likely option for Georgia coach Mark Richt.
Can Gurley handle it? He missed three games and parts of others with an ankle injury. Though his return from that injury bordered on spectacular — amassing 187 total yards and two touchdowns in a 23-20 win over Florida — Richt said Gurley is still not entirely healthy. Still not the guy who romped 75 yards on a toss play at Clemson to open his sophomore season.
"He's not where he was the first time he galloped down that field at Clemson," Richt said. "You remember that look? I don't think he's there. I don't think he's 100 percent. But he's playing. He's doing good."
Nebraska is using freshman running back Adam Taylor, who's redshirting this year, to emulate Gurley in practice. Taylor lacks Gurley's heft, but at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, he's roughly the same size, and defensive players said he's offered a good look to the first-team defense.
"He's given us a real good look," NU defensive tackle Vincent Valentine said. "He's a big, powerful back. He brings his legs through every time and lowers his shoulder and finishes runs. And I feel like he's a good comparison to Gurley, who we're going to see."
Said linebacker Michael Rose: "I think (Taylor is) really going to do some great things here at Nebraska. Runs hard. Deceptively elusive."
And cornerback Josh Mitchell: "Usually when (Taylor) runs my way, I move."
Nebraska has faced a variety of power backs this season with varying degrees of success. In Big Ten play, five backs rushed for more than 100 yards against the Huskers. Valentine said good tackling is key to slowing a bigger ball carrier.
"At the point of attack, you have to bring it even harder," Valentine said. "He's not going to go down like a smaller back. So get in to his legs, wrap him up, make sure you get him to the ground. Even if you can't get him to the ground, hold him up."
NU hopes to bring heat on Mason
The Huskers don't have a perfect scout team match for Mason, the 6-foot-3, 202-pound pro-style quarterback. For NU, both Johnny Stanton and Tyson Broekemeier took snaps with the scout team.
Mason hasn't played much behind Murray, but Mitchell said he was impressed by what he saw in Georgia's 41-34 double-overtime win over Georgia Tech.
"He has a really good arm," Mitchell said. "And he's athletic, too. I don't think people give him credit for that. He can get out of the pocket. He can create for himself. And he throws the ball with pretty good timing, for not working with those receivers a whole lot on gamedays."
Cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste said Mason had a few bouts of "panic" against Georgia Tech — Richt conceded as much Friday in Georgia's camp — but threw the ball well. Jean-Baptiste said he hopes to force Mason into errors.
Gregory said Nebraska must put pressure on Mason right away.
"We gotta get to him and let him know: It's not going to be an easy day," Gregory said. "It'd make the game a lot easier for us."
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Kevin Maurice, a true freshman defensive tackle, worked at end in practice, the first time he's ever done so, likely in the absence of Avery Moss, who is back home in Arizona dealing with a personal issue. Maurice, an Orlando native, said he'd have nine family members at the game. ... Sophomore Charles Jackson, who moved to safety this past offseason, practiced mostly at cornerback during Friday's session. ... Nebraska's players fully expect to wear down their grass practice field at the University of North Florida. They joked about it a bit Friday. Divots and dirt patches were already visible after the practice ended. They have three more left. Said Valentine: "It brings me back to high school days." The University of North Florida has a stadium next to NU's practice field, but it's for track.
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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston points during the North Carolina State at Florida State University football game at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Saturday, October 26, 2013. FSU won the game 49-17. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / October 31, 2013)
As the season begins to wind down, the remaining games left on the schedule of the top five teams in the Bowl Championship Series polls will help determine their postseason fate. Here is a quick look at those teams and what they have left to face:
The Buzz: For the first two weeks of the BCS rankings, there has been little question that Alabama is the team to beat atop the the rankings. After a bye week, the Crimson Tide had a much-anticipated showdown with LSU, then a game against Mississippi State, a nonconference battle with Chattanooga and then an Iron Bowl matchup with Auburn that could actually mean something. If 'Bama survives, it heads to Atlanta for another SEC Championship against a team to be determined.
Strength of schedule: 41
Remaining games: LSU (30); Mississippi State (58); Chattanooga (203); Auburn (51).
SOS of remaining games: 86
The Buzz: Oregon and Florida State continue their game of one-upsmanship for the second spot in the BCS poll. The Ducks have a bye week before heading to Palo Alto to take on Stanford in a Thursday night showdown that could decide the Pac-12 North. Games against Utah and Arizona will help in the long-run as will a showdown with Oregon State. If Oregon defeats Stanford and Oregon State, they will play in the Pac-12 Championship against a TBD.
Strength of schedule: 54
Remaining games: Stanford (9); Utah (4); Arizona (55); Oregon State (60).
SOS of remaining games: 32
The Buzz: Florida State has a tougher path if it plans on a trip to Pasadena and a spot in the national championship game. While Saturday's primetime showdown with undefeated Miami will go far in pushing the 'Noles back into the second spot in the BCS, the rest of FSU's schedule won't help in the coming weeks. The rivalry game against Florida will help only if the Gators can salvage the rest of their season. A win over Wake and Syracuse opens the door for a spot in the ACC title game against an opponent to be named later.
Strength of schedule: 68
Remaining games: Miami (82); Wake Forest (85); Syracuse (38); Idaho (49); Florida (14).
SOS of remaining games: 54
The Buzz: Baylor landed at the fifth spot in the most recent BCS polls, but that could change over the next couple of weeks. The Bears have been impressive, but against sub-par competition. That changes next week against Oklahoma. A win over the Sooners and Baylor jumps quickly onto everybody's radar. Follow that up with games against Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas and we could be see one of the best top three finishes in recent memory.
Strength of schedule: 96
Remaining games: Oklahoma (44); Texas Tech (79); Oklahoma State (52); TCU (10); Texas (13).
SOS of remaining games: 40
The Buzz: Poor Ohio State. The Buckeyes have won 20 straight games, but can't catch a break when it comes to the BCS. Urban Meyer's bunch is doing its part, but the Big Ten is really down this season and that's hurt Ohio State's chances. Its remaining four games may look bad on paper, but surprisingly three of the four opponents rank in the top 35 in strength of schedule. Surprisingly, it's Michigan that's hurting the cause. If the Wolverines can pull off a strong finish and wind up ranked high on Nov. 30 that can only help the Buckeye's cause. A strong finish would also put Ohio State into the Big Ten Championship against a team to be determined.
Strength of schedule: 69
Remaining games: Purdue (20); Illinois (34); Indiana (33); Michigan (84).
SOS of remaining games: 43
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The predecessor of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion, the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment (CMR) was organized in December 1914 under the command of Lieutenant- Colonel C.L. Bott. Its authorization was published in General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. The regiment was mobilized at Willows Camp, Victoria and recruited from 30th B.C. Horse (Vernon) and Victoria Squadron of Horse.
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The woman in our countries...
If she doesn't get married.. she is a spinster
If she does get married.. Is she pregnant or not yet?
If she has a girl.. hopefully the next one is a boy
If she has a boy.. try your best and get him a brother
If she gets him a brother.. she is a rabbit
If she gets divorced.. something is wrong with her
If she gets widowed.. she is a bad fortune
If she gets married again.. she is shameful
If she doesn't.. something is definitely up
And if she dies.. good riddance!
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Good to see more criticism about islam, sometimes i think people focus too little on it, it is a religion far more dangerous then christianity
Thanks for posting that Emy. Women like me here in the US need to be made aware of the treachery and horrific living conditions of the women around the world.
I agree that mainstream Islam is far worse than all but the most ridiculous versions of Christianity extant today.
The reason for the lack of emphasis here is that most people on this forum don't live in places where islam is in their faces. I do hope though that we NEVER forget it's out there.


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Most philosophical explorations of responsibility discuss the topic solely in terms of metaphysics and the "free will" problem. By contrast, these essays by leading philosophers view responsibility from a variety of perspectives—metaphysics, ethics, action theory, and the philosophy of law. After a broad, framing introduction by the volume's editors, the contributors consider such subjects as responsibility as it relates to the "free will" problem; the relation between responsibility and knowledge or ignorance; the relation between causal and moral responsibility; the difference, if any, between responsibility for actions and responsibility for omissions; the metaphysical requirements for making sense of "collective" responsibility; and the relation between moral and legal responsibility.
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Rejected again by Judge Brody. She also ruled against the players' motion for class action status....Patrick Sullivan 04-16-2014 03:49 PM
Harbs and hypocrisy are good friends. Don't look for him to take a stand on this. Baalke & York may...Patrick Sullivan 04-16-2014 08:04 AM
After Jim Harbaugh gave his "Above Reproach" speech about the Seahawks and their Adderall issues,...SpartaChris 04-15-2014 02:23 PM
Thankfully my water logged keyboard still seems to work or I'd be asking you for a replacement.edave 04-14-2014 10:38 PM
I also won't be surprised when it is later revealed that somehow, someway Pete Carrol was...Hoser 04-14-2014 05:31 PM
For the record...Aldon Smith could be the second coming of Osama Bin Laden and so long as he makes...Hoser 04-14-2014 05:21 PM
No doubt...that's why I keep calling him a knucklehead. In fact I started a thread dedicated to...Hoser 04-14-2014 03:21 PM
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Very few centers ever get noticed. To his credit, Saturday has managed to rise above the anonymity which is the fate of his brethren.
I seem to remember that at one point with the Colts he threatened to retire. That caused quite a panic, IIRC, and brought his name to prominence. I wonder how much that incident has to do with his current high profile?
Hey, I thought it was great. Why not? The pro bowl is the only venue where something like that can happen, and it was a cool touch.
I also have no problem that he was on the team. While the pro bowl, or any all-star game, should mostly be used to reward players for a good current season, I also think there's room for a lifetime achievement position. Perhaps each of the all-star games could utilize one honorary spot per team (or more for baseball/football due to expanded rosters) to honor some of the game's greats. If they wanted, they could even set up that spot similarly to how baseball now has a vote for the final player to be added.
I think the other sports may have done this in the past, although certainly not on a yearly basis. In baseball, guys like Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripkin Jr. were always voted in, even when they were no longer playing at an all-star level. But those are 2 examples of guys who should be featured in that game, no matter their performance.


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Great Carpathian Traverse
On Foot Across Eastern Europe
Trip Details at-a-Glance
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|15 days
|Krakow, Poland
|Lviv, Ukraine
|14 nights in simple hotels and inns
|All meals included except 2 dinners
|Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Adventures
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A mix of moderate walks and hikes, some steep sections, 1-4 hours a day
- Krakow, one of the most beautifully preserved medieval cities in Europe
- The granite peaks of the High Tatras, straddling Poland and Slovakia
- Bucolic villages, ancient beech forests, famed Tokay vineyards of Hungary
- Northern Romania's remarkable Maramures region, with its authentic folkloric culture
- Charming Lviv, the Ukraine's cultural heart
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Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine are the gems of this amazing five-country hiking adventure, a step back in time into Old World Europe as we discover beech forests where eagles soar and untouched villages that are virtual open-air museums. We hike trails on both the Polish and Slovak flanks of the High Tatras, walk the pilgrim path to Slovakia's vast Spissky Hrad castle, and discover northern Romania's Maramures region, with its ancient folkloric heritage. Our cultural encounters are as fascinating as our hikes, as we meet shepherds, woodcarvers, weavers, winemakers, and people of many ethnic backgrounds—Hutsuls, Slovaks, Rusyns—each with distinctive cultural traditions. Simple hotels and inns provide our accommodations, and along the way we'll sample the best local cuisines and wines, from delicious Ukrainian-style borscht to the fine Tokay vintages of Hungary.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-4
Krakow, Poland / Beskid Niski Mountains
From medieval Krakow, seat of the Polish kings for three centuries, we head out to the forests of the Beskid Niski Mountains, hiking to tranquil villages including Banica, where we visit a private home and hear the story of the Lemko ethnic group, who found their way here after being displaced by the upheavals of two world wars.
Days 5-9
Bardejov, Slovakia / Levoca / Tokay, Hungary / Maramures, Romania
Hiking right across the border into Slovakia, we explore the fortified Slovak town of Bardejov, with its Jewish quarter and fine 18th century synagogue, and hike to the towering ruins of Spissky Castle. In Hungary's Tokay region, we sip wines in cellars dating to the 15th century, then head to northern Romania's unique Maramures region, where woodcarving is a way of life and traditional dress is worn every day.
Days 10-15
Sapanta / Maramuresh, Ukraine / Roztoka / Lviv
After a visit to Sapanta village's "Merry Cemetery," where each grave is marked by charming folk art and an original humorous poem, we explore the open-air ethnographic museum at Maramuresh, then head into Ukraine to hike in the Nelipyno Mountains and to the 17th century village of Roztoka. Our journey ends in Lviv, where we explore the atmospheric Old Town. Depart on Day 15 or join our Kiev Extension.
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What the Trip is Like
The trip is Level 3, Moderate. We hike from 2 to 7 miles on most days over rolling hills, with occasional steep trails. Distances are not long, but you should be in good shape and wear good hiking boots. Hiking poles are recommended. You need to carry only a daypack for your camera, water bottle, rain jacket, etc. A vehicle transfers our luggage between overnight accommodations. On some days, we enjoy picnic lunches prepared by the Trip Leader with local produce, wine, breads, and cheeses. On "town" days, we have lunch at local cafes. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm.
Although rooms are not always of uniform or international size, our leaders always try their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole. Single rooms can be requested but are not always available, due to the limited space in the hotels. If you require a single room, please make the request as early as possible.
Departures & Leaders
Jun 8-22, 2014
Trip Cost
Prices are for 2014
$5595 (12-15 members)
$5995 (9-11 members)
$6395 (6-8 members)
Single supplement: $790
Forced single supplement: $590
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Trip Cost Includes:
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations as noted
- All meals included except 2 dinners
- Entrance fees for museums and sites
- All land transportation, transfers as noted
Trip Cost Does Not Include:International airfare, transfers for independent arrival or departure, any meals not specified after each itinerary day, wine at dinner (except at welcome and farewell dinners), airport departure taxes, optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff, additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors; pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas; and other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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Hotel Wit Stwosz
Day 1 (1 night), Krakow, Poland
This lovely hotel is very conveniently located just two blocks from the main square in Krakow's Old Town, within easy walking distance of all the ...
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Hotel Sabala
Day 2 (1 night), Zakopane, Poland
The Sabala is a historic hotel in the heart of the bustling mountain town of Zakopane, with comfortable guest rooms opening to balconies with town ...
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Hotel Sorea Hrebienok
Day 3 (1 night), Stary Smokovec, Slovakia
We arrive by cable car at this lodging, built during the Communist era as a sanitorium for trade unionists. It is now a comfortable mountain lodge ...
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Hotel Stela
Days 4 to 5 (2 nights), Levoca, Slovakia
The gracious Stela is situated in historic Levoca's main square close to St. Jacob's Church. The hotel's original structure dates ...
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Hotel Palota
Day 6 (1 night), Lillafured, Hungary
This 18th century castle-style health retreat is tucked between forested hills and a picturesque lake. Guest rooms are modern and comfortable, and ...
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Hotel Korona
Days 7 to 8 (2 nights), Eger, Hungary
Located in a quiet area near Eger's historic Baroque city center, the Korona offers comfortable, modern rooms and a historic wine cellar ...
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Hotel Turist Suior
Day 9 (1 night), Suior, Romania
This hotel is a complex of four chalet-style wooden buildings plus an on-site restaurant that serves traditional Maramures cuisine. Guest rooms are ...
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Hotel Gradina Morii
Days 10 to 11 (2 nights), Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania
With a park-like setting, the picturesque Hotel Marmatia features modern rooms in a quiet environment. Built during World War II as accommodation ...
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Hotel Bukovel
Day 12 (1 night), Bukovel, Ukraine
The Hotel Bukovel, built in 2004, is in the heart of the Ukraine's top ski resort and offers modern facilities including a sauna and spa.
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Hotel Opera
Days 13 to 14 (2 nights), Lviv, Ukraine
Just across the street from the Lviv Opera House, this hotel enjoys a central location in the Old Town and offers a blend of the modern and ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Our Trip Leaders
Here are the Trip Leaders scheduled for this journey (please note that leader assignments are subject to change).
Gianluca Canalicchio was born and raised in Rome, where his parents moved in 1960 from Umbria, when they left their life of hard work on their farm in search of new opportunities. He has a degree in accounting, speaks four languages (Italian, Spanish, French, and English), and loves dancing, ...
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Alex Nagy was born and raised in Brasov, in the heart of legendary Transylvania, close to Romania's highest mountains, the Fagaras. At an early age, he was fascinated by the magnificent image of these peaks, snow-capped from November to May, and his first love was skiing. He has worked in mountain ...
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A U.S. Navy ship has rescued the crew of an Iranian fishing vessel from pirates. The Iranians had apparently been held for weeks. The U.S. ship, part of the USS Stennis carrier battle group, took some 15 pirates prisoner. The Stennis is the same ship that Iran threatened just a few days ago as it transited out of the Persian Gulf. Robert Siegel talks to NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman for the latest.
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Career HighsBars - 9.925 vs. Maryland (3/1/13)Beam - 9.925 at Alabama (2/15/13)
2013: Competed on bars and beam in all 14 meets...Scored a 9.875 on bars and earned a first place title on beam with a 9.825 vs. Kentucky...Placed first against Georgia with a 9.875...Scored a 9.85 on bars and beam against Missouri...Placed first on beam with a 9.875 vs. Arkansas...Earned a 9.925 on beam, a career high, vs. Alabama and placed first...Earned a 9.90 on bars and a first-place title on beam with a 9.875...Against Maryland, earned first on bars with a 9.925, a career high, and first on beam with a 9.90 for the fourth straight time this season...Earned a first-place title with a 9.875 on bars...Placed first on bars with a 9.80 at Pittsburg...Earned a 9.875 at the SEC championship...Scored a 9.85 on bars and beam at the regional championship
2012: Competed bars and beam in every meet this season, averaging a 9.727 in bars and 9.740 in beam ... Scored a career-high 9.875 on bars against Florida ... Scored a career-high 9.825 on beam against BYU ... Competed in SEC Championships scoring a 9.775 on bars and a 9.750 on beam ... Competed in NCAA Regionals scoring a 9.775 on bars and a 9.800 on beam.
Prior to Auburn: Attended Montrose Area Senior High School in Brackney, Penn. ... Trained at Southern Tier Gymnastics Academy ... Three-time Pennsylvania All-Around champion ... Three-time regional All-Around champion ... three-time regional uneven bars champion ... three-time regional beam champion ... 2010 Uneven bars silver medalist at Junior Olympic Nationals ... Scored a 9.9 on bars at 2011 NYS championships.
Personal: Born in Binghamton, N.Y. ... Daughter of Josh and Tammy Patton and Steve Walker ... Has five siblings (Steven, Ashley, Tori, Cameron and Jenna) ... Majoring in Physical education.
Miscellaneous: I chose Auburn because of: the atmosphere, campus, team, coaches, community - basically everything ... People would be surprised to know that: I have a large family ... If I could compete in another sport at Auburn it would be: swimming or volleyball ... Prized possession: Pictures that I have saved ... Favorite food: Tacos ... Biggest fear: Paralysis ... Dream job: Own a bakery ... What motivates me: The will to succeed ... Most memorable sports moment: Winning regionals in 2009 ... Favorite movie: A Walk to Remember ... Favorite TV Show: House, M.D. ... Favorite magazine: USA Gymnastics ... Career highlight: Silver medal on bars at Junior Olympic Nationals ... I can't live without my: occasional chocolate chip cookie J ... First memory of Auburn: Picnic on the lawn at Samford Hall ... Biggest influence on my gymnastics career: Mom and Coach Daile Van Patten.


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WaPo: The right call on the NSA by Eugene Robinson:
WaPo: Officials' defenses of NSA phone program may be unraveling By Greg Miller and Ellen Nakashima:
A private security guard at a near campus community of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington was not a state actor when he stopped the defendant for DUI on the community property and then he called the police. He was not induced by the police to make such stops. State v. Weaver, 2013 N.C. App. LEXIS 1317 (December 17, 2013).
The trial court credited the officer that defendant's girlfriend consented to the search. Defendant was there and didn't object. State v. Cook, 2013-Ohio-5449, 2013 Ohio App. LEXIS 5696 (1st Dist. December 13, 2013).*
2255 petitioner's IAC claim was really just an effort to relitigate his denied motion to suppress rearguing the police were lying. Denied. Davis v. United States, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 177410 (M.D. Fla. December 18, 2013).*
The affidavit for search warrant said that sales of drugs occurred "at 115 Emory Street" not in, and the trial court correctly refused to assume nexus that it meant "in" because it could have been on the porch, in the yard, cars driving by. "Without more facts within the affidavit to tie Mr. Nightwine to the residence at 115 Emory Street, evidence of repeated sales by Mr. Nightwine cannot justify the search of the residence. The affidavit fails to establish a sufficient nexus between the criminal activity and the place to be searched. Accordingly, we conclude that the trial court did not err in granting the defendants' motion to suppress." State v. Nightwine, 2013 Tenn. Crim. App. LEXIS 1100 (December 17, 2013).
Officers walked up to defendant's car to see if he knew anything about a shots fired call they were sent on, and they saw furtive movement down to the floorboard as they approached. They smelled burnt marijuana. "In sum, the Court is satisfied that the officers' stop and approach towards Defendant's car were initiated as a consensual encounter that later became non-consensual by virtue of what the officers saw and smelled." United States v. Winston, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 177299 (S.D. Mich. December 18, 2013).*
Trial court's crediting defendant's testimony that there was no basis for a traffic stop means it gets affirmed on appeal. State v. Liebling, 2013-Ohio-5491, 2013 Ohio App. LEXIS 5726 (9th Dist. December 16, 2013).*
"Invs. Concepcion and Dodaro merely parked alongside Mr. Alexander's car, walked to each side of the car, and asked Messrs. Frails and Alexander routine questions about their presence in the neighborhood. It is undisputed that the time between parking the patrol car and approaching Mr. Alexander's car was very brief, the suspects had their windows down, the investigators did not draw their weapons, did not ask for identification, and did not give any directions to Mr. Alexander or Mr. Frails during the initial part of the encounter. [¶] Police action such as this is insufficient to establish a Fourth Amendment seizure." United States v. Alexander, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 176920 (S.D. Ga. October 18, 2013).*
Defendant was stopped without reasonable suspicion: United States v. Garner, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 175962 (D. Nev. October 22, 2013)*:
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"If it was easy, everybody would be doing it. It isn't, and they don't."
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—Shemaya, in the Thalmud
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application to individual cases, and will from time to time produce imperfect
results, especially if one's attention is confined to the particular case at
bar. Some criminals do go free because of the necessity of keeping
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and enforcing a Bill of Rights. This country is built on the assumption that
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—Williams v. Nix, 700 F. 2d 1164, 1173 (8th Cir. 1983) (Richard Sheppard Arnold, J.), rev'd Nix v. Williams, 467 US. 431 (1984).
"The criminal goes free, if he must, but it is the law that sets him free. Nothing
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or worse, its disregard of the charter of its own existence."
—Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643, 659 (1961).
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—United States v. Rabinowitz, 339 U.S. 56, 69 (1950) (Frankfurter, J., dissenting)
"The course of true law pertaining to searches and seizures, as enunciated
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—Chapman v. United States, 365 U.S. 610, 618 (1961) (Frankfurter, J., concurring).
"A search is a search, even if it happens to disclose nothing but the
bottom of a turntable."
—Arizona v. Hicks, 480 U.S. 321, 325 (1987)
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an area accessible to the public, may be constitutionally protected."
—Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 351 (1967)
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of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding."
—United States v. Olmstead, 277 U.S. 438, 479 (1925) (Brandeis, J., dissenting)
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—United States v. $124,570, 873 F.2d 1240, 1246 (9th Cir. 1989)
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Ed has been instrumental in responsive housing design since 1985, having been a partner with two national architectural firms in the past, he opened "ed binkley design, llc" in July of 2009. He has a strong focus on an affordable, green, systems approach to housing, which coincides with his development of "the shelter series", a collection of small rapidly built homes that incorporate sustainable principles. Ed's experience also includes work with national and international green housing programs and the design of several demonstration homes that highlight sustainable design principals. He is a frequent speaker at symposiums, contributing editor to national publications and has been featured on a variety of HGTV and radio programs presenting his green building philosophies. Ed has a strong belief that green design starts with a responsible program and client…and the end result is only as successful as that collaboration is strong.
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Woman learns emotional healing is necessary for lasting physical transformationFARGO - It took a few attempts for Angela Skaff to summon the courage to send a text message to her former employer in January. "I wasn't sure if I could make it on my own anymore at that point, and I didn't know who else to reach out to," the 29-year-old West Fargo woman says.
By: Meredith Holt, INFORUM
FARGO - It took a few attempts for Angela Skaff to summon the courage to send a text message to her former employer in January.
"I wasn't sure if I could make it on my own anymore at that point, and I didn't know who else to reach out to," the 29-year-old West Fargo woman says.
Back in 2009, Angela worked for Mariah Prussia at her Fargo fitness studio as a personal trainer for a few months.
She worked hard to get there, shedding over half her body weight, working out and studying exercise science at North Dakota State University.
But in the years since, she returned to overeating as a coping mechanism to deal with things like job instability, homelessness and abusive relationships.
"Because it's something I grew up with, it's very comforting, and it's something I can go back to. It helps me 'shut off,' " she says.
Mariah, who owns Xtreme Measures, was surprised to learn that Angela regained all the weight she'd lost.
"When she told me, it kind of took me aback. Then we got into a more in-depth conversation about why, what's been going on in however many years. A lot more things started coming out," she says.
Beneath the weight
In her adulthood, Angela's lowest weight was 193 pounds, her highest 480.
She's lost about 20 pounds since she reconnected with Mariah, but the weight is only part of her journey.
This time, Angela's addressing the issues behind her drastic loss and gain.
"The first time I lost the weight, it was truly just about getting small. I didn't bother to touch on the issues that had caused the addictions and habits I formed," she says.
Despite having the knowledge she needed to keep it off, living in poverty, not caring enough to take care of herself and shutting down provided the window for the weight to creep back on.
"Regaining the weight had slowly begun in 2009, but in 2010 through 2012, it just flooded back, and everything I had worked so hard for crumbled right before my eyes," she says.
The remnants of Angela's past continue to haunt her, but she believes everything happens for a reason.
"It has been a hell of a ride so far, and yet I can truly say if I would not have gone through everything I have, I would not be the person I am going to be," she says.
Mariah, who teaches a kickboxing class Angela takes, says the physical aspect doesn't matter if you don't address the emotional.
"When you have financial stress, when you have emotional stress, when you have physical stress, it's like a roller-coaster ride, and your weight loss is going to be like a roller-coaster ride because the thing is, if you don't love yourself, you're never going to be able to maintain, and it sucks," she says.
Now that she's bound and determined to take control of her health and her life, Angela has lots of goals, ambitions and dreams.
"We made a list, and I was like, 'Oh my God, girl, I'm getting carpal tunnel here, slow down,' " Mariah says.
Together, they've been working on tying her goals – including a return to personal training – with emotions to help make them stick.
"I struggle because I have a hard time focusing, so my goals are all over, and I have emotions to all of them in different ways," Angela says. "It's been really easy for me to get distracted and not deal with any of them."
Although she's not progressing as quickly as she'd like, Angela knows she's more likely to succeed long term if she takes her time.
"I know everybody wants to see this instant, rapid weight loss, but when you burn it and lose it fast, you're usually not going to maintain it. Slow and steady wins the race," Mariah says.
Strength through faith
Throughout the process, Angela's faith has helped her find the strength to overcome her fears.
It's helped her break free from her addictions – food, exercise, alcohol and back to food again.
"At the end of the day, sadly, those who choose food will make it clear to the outside world what their issue is versus other addictions that can be hidden in different forms," she says.
She's been sober for almost four years now, and this year she's conquering the next hurdle, her weight.
"This time, it's about enjoying the journey and not saying, 'My life will start when I am 'X' number of pounds,' " she says. "My life is now, and there will be ups and downs, but I am learning to live day by day."
Angela believes if she can heal on the inside, she can work toward the "total package" she envisions for herself.
"In this time, I have developed a relationship with God, and only until you're ready can he heal, love and provide," she says. "I have had such a hard time letting him in, but slowly, the walls have cracked."
She sees sharing her story as a piece of the "sozo puzzle." Sozo is a Greek word meaning salvation – physically, emotionally and spiritually.
"For me, it's all about getting my life together as a whole for the rest of it," she says.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Meredith Holt at (701) 241-5590


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The proposed changes are under consideration this month in the lawmaking National Assembly. A dozen foreign lawyers wrote to the assembly Oct. 24 saying the changes could prohibit their local employees from drafting contracts, making it very hard for them to do business here.
If the law passes, "it would mean that anybody investing or doing business in Vietnam would have to rely on a much smaller group of law firms, none of which have international networks or presence," Frederick Burke, a partner at the Ho Chi Minh City office of the American law firm Baker & McKenzie, said Friday.
The Australian and European chambers of commerce in Vietnam wrote to the government earlier this month to support the foreign firms. Preben Hjortlund, the European chamber's chairman, said the proposed changes to Vietnam's 2006 law on lawyers would have "dire consequences" for foreign investors seeking legal services in the country.
In a Nov. 1 letter to Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang, Hjortlund and his legal committee said the changes were a "negative interpretation" of Vietnam's commitments under the World Trade Organization, which it joined in 2007.
Ngo Thanh Tung, whose Ho Chi Minh City-based company Vilaf is among the 18 Vietnamese law firms that in September proposed the changes to the Ministry of Justice, said the foreign lawyers were being "overly sensitive."
"There was no 'ganging' scheme against foreign law firms," Tung said by email. "Vietnam's WTO commitments for legal services as well as the current regulation on operation of international law firms in Vietnam are already far more liberal than most, if not all, other Asian countries."
Communist Vietnam's economy—once a darling of foreign investors—has tumbled in recent months as the government faces mounting criticism over a troubled banking sector. On Wednesday, a National Assembly deputy made a rare public call for Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to resign.
The Ministry of Justice declined to say Friday how many of Vietnam's 7,300 registered lawyers work for foreign companies.


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Here's a look at the new movies opening nationwide Friday, October 5th:
* Taken 2 -- Liam Neeson is back as the man with the "very particular set of skills," retired CIA operative Bryan Mills. This time, he and his ex-wife are kidnapped by a crime lord seeking revenge for Mills' killings in the first movie. Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen also star. Rated PG-13.
* Frankenweenie - Tim Burtons animated film revolves around a boy who brings his dog back to life. His scientific achievement ends up bringing chaos to his town. The voice cast for the film, which is screening in 3D, includes Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan and Catherine O'Hara. Rated PG.
And expanding into wide release:
* Pitch Perfect - Anna Kendrick is a college student who, after arriving at her new school, reluctantly joins a diverse singing group thats involved in a music competition. Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and Rebel Wilson also star. Rated PG-13.
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Ideal for day hikes, the CAMELBAK® adult Cloud Walker™ hydration pack holds 70 ounces of liquid and your extra layers, food, trail maps, and compass. The large main compartment includes compression straps to maintain a low profile, and side pockets keep essentials close by. The Air Director™ back panel and mesh-lined shoulder harness help keep cool breezes flowing.
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- Antidote™ Reservoir: Low-profile Quick Link™ System with a 1/4-turn easy open/close cap, lightweight fill port, dryer arms, center baffling, patented Big Bite™ Valve, HydroGuard™ technology, PureFlow™ tube, and an easy-to-clean wide-mouth opening
- Air Director™ back panel
- Diamond mesh shoulder harness
- Slider™ sternum strap
- Hike essentials organizer pocket
- Compression straps
- Side pockets
- Fabric: 70-denier Diamond Clarus and 420-denier nylon with durable water-repellent treatment and 1000-millimeter polyurethane coating
- Dimensions: H 19 inches x W 9.5 inches x D 8 inches
- Torso Length: 17.5 inches
- Weight: 1.23 lbs
- Hydration Capacity: 70 ounces (2 liters)
- Total Capacity: 1098 cubic inches
- Manufacturer's lifetime warranty


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This is all fallout from our failed expedition in Libya. Hillary´s effort to force Algeria to invade and clean up our mess seems to have failed.
The entire country is over run with violent murderers. Now Hollande notices???
I seem to remember the Frogs benign very critical of ´Bushes Wars´. They also should have thought before they imported hundreds of thousands of Islamic loons into their country.
The Frenchys sent troops to Viet Nam too and who got dragged in as they left?