text: Bulls Predict Repeat Performance for Crop Prices in 2013 November 28, 2012 11:00 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Ed Clark Top Producer Business and Issues Editor Email In the first of our three-party series, bullish marketers discuss the forces that they think will keep prices high in 2013 The nation's top crop analysts are spread across the marketing map, from extremely bullish to extremely bearish, when it comes to corn and soybean prices. Opinions vary on how producers should protect themselves from market fluctuation, although many suggest using put and call options as an insurance policy on both ends of the price spectrum. In the first our three-part series, let's look at what the bulls have to say. This faction generally believes that grain stocks will remain tight next year and that should keep prices high. If that's what you believe, then holding on to your crop for a while makes sense. Click below to read the other installments in this series. Moderates: Prepare for Upside Profits and Downside Risks Bears Expect Rising Grain Stocks to Depress 2013 Prices Tale of Two Markets Jeff Beal Gulke Group Grains will be a tale of two markets. This year's historic drought resulted in extremely tight 2012/13 corn and bean stocks, which should provide underlying support as we move into the new year. A subpar soybean harvest earlier this year left South Americans with fewer exports. Support for soybeans should last into the first quarter, when—barring a major South American weather event—a record crop will hit export markets. Corn has the tightest stocks-to-use ratio since 1995/96, which likely means big swings in cash and basis markets as end users scramble to get physical commodities. This could last until we are confident of trend-line production for next year's corn crop or more evidence of demand destruction surfaces. Old crop corn and soybeans will see extreme volatility in the months ahead. For those who are willing to hold their crop for basis gains, hedging futures and waiting for the tight stock basis situation to play out will offer decent profit potential. For the 2013 crop, the market continues to offer profit opportunities. Take advantage of them. If you prefer to maintain some marketing flexibility, use futures and options instead of the cash market. For those who do not want to deal with the Chicago Board of Trade, cash prices are still an attractive option for next year's crop.Bill Biedermann Deja Vu All Over Again Mike Florez Florez Trading Next year looks like déjà vu. World grain stocks are very low, which will prevent low prices. Larger moves are often caused by funds moving in and out of markets. This fall we saw a paring down of hedge fund positions, causing prices to sink, but this is temporary. I expect prices to bottom out soon and test alltime highs in corn, wheat and soybeans. Outside influences are potentially more bullish in 2013. World governments are printing money to spur economic growth. When growth happens, look out. You will see too much money chasing too few goods. Be cautious on new crop sales; take a wait-and-see attitude. On a scale of 1-10, put me down as a 10. I'm so bullish I am growing horns! Demand Will Be Key Brian Grete Pro Farmer I'm long-term bullish. Domestic supplies will be tight through the 2012/13 marketing year. The key will be demand. The greatest threat is the global economy. Another year of macro-economic uncertainty could keep prices from reflecting fundamentals. The possible surprise event for 2013 is weather. After this year's historic drought, soil moisture is limited. With El Niño showing signs of fading, soil moisture possibly won't be replenished for 2013. Also, a fading El Niño might not allow South American bean production to be as large as anticipated. Weather could be an even more surprising event next year than it was this year. Because of macroeconomic concerns, it's imperative to take advantage of strong price rallies with aggressive sales. But if El Niño doesn't develop, be prepared to keep some supplies unpriced for a summer price rally and/or open upside price potential with call options. Bullish--Within Limits Dustin Johnson EHedger I am bullish on corn, but the upside might be limited due to slowing demand. Spreads are not providing enough incentive to store, given strong fall basis. Scale up orders in the cash market to clean up sales before yearend. For producers wanting upside potential, look to March calls to take us through January reports. I don't see USDA's ethanol demand estimate of 4.5 billion bushels changing without sharp energy price rallies. World carryouts are at the tightest stocks-to-use level since 1974, and I expect strong price support. Soybean production has increased from USDA's September estimate, but demand has kept pace. China's appetite for U.S. soybeans has been unprecedented. Any further supply increases will likely be offset by higher export demand. We are counting on South America to replenish world supply, and prices will be sensitive to weather forecasts. Strong cash basis and frontmonth premiums indicate it's time to sell cash beans now and re-own with calls in March through May. Crop Prices Could Hit New Highs Sue Martin Ag and Investment Services Corn and soybeans hold potential for new highs in 2013. We've done little to ration corn supplies for pork and poultry. Beef production holds, as animals have been fed to heavier weights to adjust for a tighter supply of feeder calves. World supplies are tight, with Argentina's corn production down from last year while Brazil's will increase, and China's will probably stay the same. The kicker for corn is that world wheat stocks are becoming tight as well. World stocks were lowered by 4.7 mmt, down from 25.17 mmt in 2011. World bean stocks have increased in anticipation of a big South American crop, although U.S. carryout is still tight. Brazil looks to expand, but its infrastructure will have problems handling the crop, aiding U.S. exports. Forecasts for China's economic growth indicates a slowing to 6.5% to 7.7%. The biggest issue for Chinese leaders will be keeping unrest at bay. Fighting food inflation will be a concern in many countries. This comes at a time of adverse global weather and strong food demand. The unknown for 2013 is weather in the Midwest. The CRB Index (a commodity price index) has a potential head-and-shoulders formation taking shape on the charts. If this continues, extremely high prices could develop. For now, I would be patient in making cash sales. The market saw a typical harvest correction. The best is yet to come. Winter Rally Ahead? Mike North First Capitol Ag Harvest pressure has brought value to buyers. This will likely not last long. With tight balance sheets, corn and soybeans are poised for a winter rally. The watch point for soybeans will be South American weather and its impact on the record acreage being planted. If weather remains dry, higher prices will likely develop as we approach planting season and soybeans battle for acreage. If weather hints at large production, soybeans will forfeit ground easily to corn. Corn prices will be at the mercy of weather as well. The U.S. must produce an average to above-average crop in order to bring world supplies back to a more manageable level. In a world of just-in-time inventories, any reduction in production and/or stocks will make the case for strong prices for multiple years. Another dry growing season will cause prices to be well supported, while the contrary will allow prices to soften once safely through pollination. Next year has the potential to be the most volatile in history. While we can not deny the bullish market slant, global economies cast a long shadow and will provide resistance to upside market potential. Unforeseen events can change the entire picture overnight. Therefore, producers should evaluate making small sales on next year's production and use put options to defend current opportunities. Watch for Game Changers Bob Utterback Utterback Marketing Services Three primary game changers are in the mix: the potential global economic slowdown, political reaction to global deflation and any unexpected yield reduction event. All three events happened in 2012. We could see continued European economic weakness in the first part of 2013, which could pull down China's economy, as well as ours. One would think the ag commodity supply/demand report would have been bearish, but two things happened: governments are working to keep food prices low and drought hit the U.S. The market will keep prices strong enough to encourage stocks rebuilding, but not high enough to kill demand. Prices are still posting some of the highest levels seen at this time of year. The problem is that deferred contracts (corn below $7 and $13.50 soybeans) seem low when compared with the current flat price potential of new highs if a South American or U.S. weather event develops. Be an aggressive scale-up seller of 2013 (September corn contract above $6.95 and November 2013 soybeans at $13.85 or better) via a deep-in-the money put at the maximum cash flow. Then focus on selling lead-month deepout-of-the-money puts to help pay for the time, value and operational costs of the expensive puts. If we experience another weather event, cash flow exposure should be capped and producers have the opportunity to gain in the net selling price if prices rally. On the other hand, if crops get planted, are stored "too" long after harvest and prices drop sharply, a floor is in place and there is little or no need to panic about what to do with unpriced 2013 grain put in the bins next fall close to the cost of production.Doug Werling Final production numbers are in flux and market volatility is on the rise. Make plans to join us at the Top Producer Seminar, Jan. 30–Feb. 1 in Chicago, Ill., to gain insight and tips from many of the market analysts featured in this story. This material includes analysis by company employees. By accepting it, you agree that you are an experienced user of the futures markets, capable of making independent trading decisions, and agree that you are not, and will not, rely solely on this communication in making trading decisions. 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NEW ORLEANS (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says his biggest regret about the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal is that he can't get everyone to recognize bounties need to be eliminated from the game.
Goodell said he hasn't been able to make the point clearly enough with the players' union and others that the league will not tolerate pay for hard hits.
He said the league, coaches, executives and players all share the responsibility for eliminating bounties from football.
He vowed to be ``incredibly relentless'' about pushing the point moving forward.

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Casa de Maryland legal director Enid Gonzalez offers instructions to applicants. Hundreds lined up outside of Casa de Maryland in East Baltimore to get assistance in filling out applications to take advantage of the Dream Act, which the children of illegal immigrants hope will make college and work opportunities possible. Volunteers were on hand to help with the outreach program, which will be held in Baltimore on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Nuclear power in submarines
The driving force behind the Royal Navy's submarines is the pressurised water reactor (PWR).
Pressurised Water Reactor
In simple terms, this is a collection of fissile uranium fuel elements which provide huge amounts of energy to power the vessel (a ton of fissionable material releases the energy equivalent of 2.5 million tons of coal.
The entire process takes place inside a heavy shielded reactor compartment that completely protects the crew from radiation.
The PWR system is based on primary and secondary circuits. Water coolant travels around the primarily circuit, through the reactor pressure vessel (where it is heated by the nuclear fuel elements) and on through the tubes in a stream generator. A high pressure is maintained in the primary circuit to prevent the coolant from boiling.
In a steam generator, the heat from the primary coolant is used to convert the water outside the tubes into steam, which is used to drive the main turbine engines.
From there a system of clutches, gearing and propulsion transmits the power into movement of the submarine. Steam is also used to drive the turbo-generators that supply the submarine with electricity.
In a number of the elements, (such as the uranium used in the fuel plates of a nuclear reactor), the nucleus of the atom is just stable. If a neutron is fired at a uranium atom, the uranium nucleus absorbs the neutron and becomes unstable. The atom splits and releases a great deal of energy, which is used to generate steam to power the turbines.
Fission reaction creating energy to produce steam
However when this 'fission' happens not only is the energy produced, radiation and additional neutrons are also produced and the uranium atom changes into a variety of new elements or 'fission products'.
The extra neutrons produced help continue the reaction and in time sufficient neutrons are produced which enable the reactor to become 'critical'. The chain reaction is then in a self-sustaining state.
The nuclear fission process needs to be controlled to prevent overheating. Control rods are inserted into the reactor core, more neutrons are absorbed. The fission reaction can be controlled as fewer neutrons hit the uranium atoms.
When the control rods are withdrawn, a greater number of neutrons build up within the core increasing the chain reaction and the heat produced.
Reactor shutdown
The submarines reactor is shut down when the vessel is in harbour. Before the reactor is shut down, electricity from the shore is required to power the submarine's mechanical and electrical systems such as pumps and back up systems.
Although the reactor is shut down, fission products will still continue to decay and these produce heat. A shore cooling system is therefore required until the reactor has cooled down. There are also a number of backup systems to cool the reactor down.


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Toddler's smile 'could light up the world'
Declan Leo Cooney was "a blessing, funny, happy and joyful, with a smile that could light up the world," reads his obituary.
Declan, 23 months old, died Friday, June 6, from injuries he sustained after being hit by a car in his driveway on Mill Road. An SUV, according to New Canaan police, was attempting to back out of the driveway.
The obituary, prepared by Celentano Funeral Home, continues to describe the toddler as someone who "loved his trains and cars, and playing outside with his brother and sisters. He loved music and dancing, and he loved hockey, but most of all, he loved his family."
Declan, who would have turned 2 on June 19, was the son of Josh and Jude Cooney, according to the obituary posted on the funeral home's website. He is also survived by three sisters -- Lydon, Keira and Niamh Cooney -- and a brother, Teddy Cooney.
"He took delight in their baseball, soccer and lacrosse games; their family dinners; their warm and loving community of friends; all his many cousins, aunts and uncles; and great aunts and uncles," the obituary states. "He was generous with his hugs, and always seemed to know when someone needed one."
A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 40 Maple St.
The investigation into the accident continues, according to Police Chief Leon Krolikowski, who added that the identity of the driver and other details would not be released until the inquiry is complete.
"Identifying the driver at this time would serve no purpose other than to continue to traumatize the family," he said in an email Monday.
"We want the family to be given the respect they so dearly need so they can start the healing process.
"The New Canaan community should understand the sensitivity of our investigation as we all cope with this heartbreaking event," he said. "Once our investigation is closed, we will consider releasing more details."
Police responded to 233 Mill Road around 4 p.m. June 6, when it was reported that a young boy was hit by a car on a shared driveway, according to scanner reports. The child was reportedly unresponsive and CPR was administered. An ambulance was seen leaving the driveway at around 4:15 p.m.
Krolikowski said the child was treated at the scene and transported to Norwalk Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The chief said he was not sure how many families share the driveway, but a number of people may be questioned in the coming days.
"We will conduct a very comprehensive investigation and interview everyone we need to," he wrote.
In a statement one day after the incident, First Selectman Robert Mallozzi offered his condolences and said the town is prepared to help the family.
"I speak for our entire town when I express that we are all devastated by the tragic loss this family has experienced; our collective hearts go out to this family," he wrote. "I know that New Canaan's churches, families, friends and institutions will be on hand to assist in any manner possible to comfort and help during this time of need and beyond."
Mallozzi also thanked the team who responded to the scene Friday.
"I also want to acknowledge our first responders, who, while prepared to react to any number of emergencies, could never be in a position to be fully prepared for the scene they encountered and assisted on yesterday," Mallozzi said in the statement. "I know they did all in their capacity to help and our community stands with them to offer any help and support necessary."
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MADRID (MarketWatch)—While Russian troops amassed on the Crimean border, investors dumped the Russian ruble and stocks, following a weekend of tensions over Ukraine.
The selling — including an 11% plunge in the local market index — was such that the Russian central bank decided to "temporarily" hike interest rates to 7% from 5.5% on Monday, though the policy move hasn't turned the tide.
"The decision is aimed at preventing the emergency of risks to inflation and financial stability associated with the recently observed increased levels of volatility in the financial markets," the Central Bank of the Russian Federation said in a translated statement on its website.
The ruble had been slowly sinking against the dollar over the last few months, but the move accelerated on Monday after a weekend of escalating tensions. Western leaders threatened sanctions on Sunday and Ukraine's leaders called the Russian troops that have massed in Crimea a "declaration of war."
The ruble USDRUB, +0.0393% sank more than 1.8% against the dollar, to uncharted territory, and also 1.8% against the European single currency EURRUB, +0.1199% . Read: Dollar drops to more than 2-month lows vs. yen
Other currencies, such as the Hungarian forint USDHUF, -0.01% and Polish zloty USDPLN, -0.0186% declined as well, losing 0.5% and 1% against the dollar.
Reuters reported the Russian Central Bank reportedly spent $10 billion trying to prop up its currency on Monday, but analysts say markets will probably keep going after the currency while the crisis simmers.
Kit Juckes, currency strategist with Societe Generale, said Monday in a note that the ruble, the zloty, the forint as well as the Turkish lira USDTRY, +0.0347% will keep suffering. That's because while a diplomatic solution will be sought, it will take time, he said.
Chris Weafer, senior partner at Macro-Advisory Ltd., said in a note Sunday that the ruble has been sliding along with the trend in other major emerging-market currencies since last summer because of the Federal Reserve's tapering actions. Ukraine events have helped pull the ruble down nearly 10% against the dollar and the euro since the start of the year.
But he sees a limit to selling. "Most of this fall is sentiment driven rather than economically justified and has already overshot on the downside. Of course it can fall further with sentiment and momentum but beware the whiplash effect as oil holds steady and the country's balance sheet remains strong," said Weafer.
Russian stocks also were hammered Monday. The blue-chip MICEX index XX:MICEXINDEXCF plunged 11% on Monday and is down 14% so far this year.
For investors, Monday's slide could draw comparisons with the Russian financial crisis of 2008-2009, which saw $1 trillion wiped off the value of Russian stocks at its onset in late 2008.
But analysts also see differences. The 2008 collapse in the ruble as well as Russian debt and equity markets amid capital flight had "everything to do with the fact that the price of oil was collapsing from $150 per barrel in early summer to less than $40 per barrel barely six months later," said Weafer.
Here's why he says investors won't see a repeat of 2008:
1) Brent UK:LCOJ4 is holding close to $110 a barrel (up 2% for Monday to $111.37 a barrel amid the tensions). "The oil price has held steady, at approximately $108 p/bbl, for the past three years so that, today and unlike in 2008/09, Russia has a strong balance sheet and favorable budget execution," said Weafer.
2) Debt in Russia is better structured and hedged than it was in 2008, when Russian corporations held a huge load of foreign-currency debt.
3) The Russian RTX index of 50 stocks hit an all-time high above 2,500 in May 2008 after Dmitry Medvedev became president, said Weafer. The rally behind that move sucked in a lot of investors. This time, investors haven't been flooding the Russian market with cash.
More stories from MarketWatch:
The red flags the West ignored about Putin's Russia
Ukraine crisis is rocking stocks and other markets around the globe
Five things investors need to know about Ukraine crisis


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Deadlines spur action in the NFL.
Free agent Brett Keisel spent the offseason on the Pittsburgh Steelers' back burner as the organization poured resources into Cam Thomas and rookie Stephon Tuitt at defensive end.
It took the Arizona Cardinals reaching out to Keisel on Tuesday to bring the two sides together again.
The Steelers reached an agreement on a new contract with the 12-year veteran, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team announced Keisel signed a two-year deal Wednesday.
The Arizona Republic reported earlier in the day that Keisel was reluctant to leave his family in Pennsylvania for a season in the desert. The Cardinals did make an offer, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but Keisel turned them down.
Now 36 years old, Keisel is ticketed for a backup role behind Thomas and Tuitt after starting 42 games over the past three seasons.
The reunion with Keisel caps off a busy day in which the Steelers also doled out a lucrative five-year extension for right tackle Marcus Gilbert.
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The latest "Around the League Podcast" recaps all of the action from the second week of the preseason.


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The Chamber
Welcome to the Loveland Chamber of Commerce
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce, "Your Driving Force for Business," is in constant motion and poised to meet the needs of the fast growing Northern Colorado region. (Click here for a map and directions to the Chamber.)
- MISSION: The Loveland Chamber of Commerce mission is to promote business and community prosperity.
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We value a healthy and productive economic community, a high quality of life, sustainable business practices, as well as fairness and efficiency in community decision-making.
We provide high-value opportunities and activities for our investors by helping them build their business, strengthen relationships, market their business, and develop as community leaders. We also educate our investors on new business and marketing strategies, and serve as their voice in legislative affairs.
Our staff and Board of Directors are committed to helping you grow your business and maintain Loveland as a great place to live and do business.
The chamber is the vehicle through which businesses, professionals and individuals can work together for the common good of the community. We are here to provide you with a road map to success. We are "Your Driving Force for Business!"
We welcome you and are here to assist you, so…
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The daily parking fee at Los Rios Community College District campuses is increasing Tuesday, July 1, 2014, from $1 to $2 per day, the first student and general parking fee increases since 1997.
Since the District last increased parking fees 17 years ago, the number of parking stalls and District land dedicated to parking has increased dramatically, including the construction of three parking structures – at American River College, Cosumnes River College and Sacramento City College – in the past decade.
Student fees associated with parking are restricted and can be spent only on parking-related services. These fees have been used to maintain existing parking and to cover personnel costs related to monitoring parking areas to help ensure the safety of our college communities.
Other student parking fees will be increasing in January and June 2015. More information about those fees will be provided later in the year.


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Welcome to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network's Resource Center
All videos and books are available to members of ODVN and Ohio residents. These items can be borrowed at no cost from the ODVN library for up to two weeks. Material requests can be made via telephone, email, online, or by visiting our office. Most requests are filled within five to ten business days; however, popular videos and materials may have waiting lists. Please note that all borrowers are limited to four videos per request and the materials must be returned by insured mail within two weeks from the borrowing date. Please review our clearinghouse borrowing policy below for clarification on the process.
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- All items in the ODVN clearinghouse resource library may be borrowed by either visiting the ODVN office, via our website or via the telephone at 800-934-9840.
- Library resources may be borrowed for free by any resident of Ohio or any paid member of Ohio Domestic Violence Network. Shipping costs will be billed to out-of-state borrowers.
- If an item you are interested in borrowing is not available you may request to be added to a waiting list. You will be contacted when the item/items become available for you to borrow.
- ODVN library materials may be loaned out for a period of two weeks; an extension may be requested.
- To request an extension you must call the ODVN office at (614)781-9651. As long as the items you are holding are not on a waiting list, you may keep the items for an additional two weeks. If you fail to call ODVN to request an extension then you may be charged overdue fees.
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ONTARIO – The Ontario/ Chaffey Community Show Band will honor the upcoming Black History Month with its first concert of the year on Monday.
"A Tribute to Black History in Music" will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Gardiner Spring Auditorium at Chaffey High School, 1245 N. Euclid Ave.
The free concert features the musicians of the Ontario/Chaffey Community Show Band under the direction of R. Jack Mercer and associate conductor and arranger Gabe Petrocelli.
A special array of artists who will perform on the program include the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir under the direction of Music Minister Leon McCrary, soloist Ebony McCrary, and Show Band family member Jim Bonner.
In addition, the Show Band will have a special guest artist, Ron Ellington Shy. He will perform during the second half of the program in "Bringing Back the Fifties." That show also features Ronnie Cano on drums and will be accompanied by the Show Band.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, established in Ontario more than 90 years ago, has a number of special ministries, one of which is the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir.
McCrary, born in the San Fernando Valley into a musical family, performed in the boys' choirs. He had the opportunity to sing with the likes of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Chaka Kahn, The Letterman, Andrea and Sandra Crouch, Jessica Simpson, Jon B, Ringo Starr, Donnie MacClurkin, The Popcorn kids, All Gods Children, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Billy Preston, and Phillip Bailey.
McCrary now serves as minister of music at Mt. Zion.
Ebony McCrary has lived in the Inland Empire since 1990. She has been a member of Mt. Zion for 11 years where she met her husband, Leon.
Bonner has been a professional singer since the age of 12. His group "The Bonner Family" produced several successful country music albums in 80s. Bonner has been performing with Show Band for the past several decades. He is working on a CD of original songs written for him by Petrocelli.
Taber Shy, Ron's 21-year-old son, has already sung in such groups as the Vibrations and Coasters, led by original guitarist Adolph Jacobs. He has written many original songs.
Cano is the drummer for the Ron Ellington Shy Show. He has performed with many famous artists that include Larry Dunn and Roland Batista from "Earth, Wind, and Fire," and Quinn Harris from "Tavares."
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Every year around this time I preach the same sermon.
We are one month into hurricane season and thankfully there has been nothing sighted in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. But the last thing we need to do is become complacent. Now is the time to get ready for hurricane season by doing all of those things that the National Weather Service deems important. Now is the time to get those trees cut down or trimmed.
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As you can see, in my top 10 list you can find a few apps to stay updated with nutritious news (Pocket, Feedly, twitter) and some apps for educational purpose (Lumosity, Duolingo, TED, Kindle).
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Ban.jo is now available in Italian. Last days I had the opportunity to exchange some emails with Chris Seth, EVP for Banjo about the state of his app and the world of social, local and mobile web. Here are a few questions and his answers. Enjoy.
Everyone knows that the future is social, local and mobile. What's Your point of view about it and why we should pay attention to Ban.jo?
The future is indeed social, local and mobile. We are social animals – we talk with our friends and operate in a series of networks. We are mobile because we are continually travelling, to places near and far. And we are local because the things that are immediately around us have a direct impact on our lives. So the future is all about location as this provides perspective and relevance for everything that we do, especially when it comes to social media. Knowing where the people, places and things that are important to us are can make our lives better and more rewarding.
Why should you pay attention to Banjo? Banjo is a technology company, at the intersection of mobile search and social discovery, that has developed the most powerful and sophisticated location based technology available today.
Banjo's technology organizes and personalizes real time geo-spatial indexing of the social graph from more than 400 million people every day. Since launch we have reached over 3 million registered users who are leveraging our unique technology to make sense of all the location data in their lives, ensuring they can always be in touch and never have to miss out on the important things in their life, whether they are around the corner or around the world.
Specifically, we are the only social discovery company addressing the THERE as well as the HERE in location based services.
Our version of the HERE in location offers a better experience for consumers becase we have connected the social graph (Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Instagram and Linkedin so far), thus adding relevance, accuracy and many more opportunities to connect. Banjo also manages the frequency of notifications so its users are not overwhelmed, and respects the privacy settings for all the social networks it supports.
But the THERE is really far more significant for the future of location based services because so much of what is dynamic in our lives involves some degree of travel and distance. In addition, our social needs are greater in the THERE, when we find ourselves away from the usual relationships such as our close family & friends. Activity further away from us is harder to personalize and predict but ultimately more significant for the end user.
The sheer scale of data in the THERE dwarfs the HERE, so it's a bigger technical challenge, especially when trying to do this in real time, as everything changes all the time so pre computing relationships, events, where people are, doesn't really work. This is a huge technical problem to solve but solving it offers a significant reward.
So addressing the THERE delivers a far more complete consumer experience that we believe will forever change the way we discover and connect with people, places and things around the world. Banjo is the only company that is doing this today.
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AUSTIN — The House is girding to take on a potential political lightning rod: allowing immigrants in the country illegally to obtain specialized driving permits.
A Dallas Democrat has teamed up with two powerful Republicans to craft a compromise version of a bill that would give undocumented immigrants the ability to drive legally in Texas and obtain insurance — only after they submit to a criminal background check, fingerprints and prove state residency.
The proposal is being sold by supporters as anything other than a tool to expand the rights of people residing in Texas illegally. They caution that new a form of driving permit would be granted, not an actual driver license.
Rather, they are pitching it as a law enforcement measure to fix an unintended consequence of a law passed last session that requires people to prove their citizenship to renew a driver license.
That 2011 measure has left undocumented immigrants who drove legally in Texas for decades unable to renew their licenses or buy insurance, a problem that has caused major headaches for law enforcement officials across the state.
"It's good for law enforcement. It's good for security," said Rep. Roberto Alonzo, who authored the measure, House Bill 3206. "We have already gone past the immigration debate and now we're into the law enforcement debate."
Major business groups across the state, including the Texas Association of Business and the Greater Houston Partnership, are backing the bill. So are a variety of local law enforcement departments, though the Bexar County's Sherriff Office shied away from offering support for the bill Tuesday.
"On the surface, this bill may have appear to have merit, but there could be unintended consequences," a statement from the Sheriff's Office read. "Therefore, it is premature to take a position on this bill."
The proposal's fate now rests squarely on its branding effort: Can supporters convince enough Republicans the bill has nothing to do with immigration and everything to do with ensuring drivers on Texas' roads are carrying insurance?
"It's a matter of framing it the right way," said Jose Menendez, D-San Antonio, who's a coauthor of the bill. "Whatever their legal status is in the country, this doesn't change that. It doesn't make them legal. It just says they can buy insurance."
Last week, the measure breezed out of committee, with former House Speaker Tom Craddick, R-Midland, the lone dissenting vote. It could hit the House floor next week.
Supporters still need to muster more votes to secure its passage out of the House. And with legislative deadlines quickly approaching, the jockeying for votes is well under way.
On Monday, Alonzo turned in a list to the House clerk with new names pledging support for the bill. He said he has secured votes from 55 Democrats and three Republicans, leaving him 18 shy of being able to send the bill to the Senate.
Some Republicans remain staunchly opposed to the bill. Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, said that, although supporters have made some convincing arguments, he still sees the proposal as "primarily an immigration situation."
"The whole premise that the state of Texas is going to provide to people who are not even here lawfully a state-issued permit for what is really a privilege is contrary to ... how we've traditionally done things here in Texas," he said.
Backers are acutely aware of the volatile optics the bill presents for their colleagues. Voting in favor of anything related to undocumented immigrants — even if the proposal is cast as a tool to help police — could electrify the far-right. That is why they want to remove the topic of immigration from the debate.
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His bill this session started out the same way, but was amended to focus on specially designed driving permit certificates after working with two influential Republicans.
Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, the Senate's top budget writer, and Rep. Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, chairman of the House State Affairs Committee, helped craft the compromise.
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Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors
When cancer strikes, you may start thinking about health insurance in a new light. Chances are you will use your health insurance more than ever before. You also may have more problems with insurance than ever before. Don't be alarmed or discouraged, but do be aware.
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Employers are not required to offer health benefits at all, or to all employees. If you are offered group health coverage, you have rights under federal and state law. These include:
Nondiscrimination. Your eligibility for coverage under a group health plan cannot depend on how healthy you are now or have been in the past. This means you can't be refused health benefits under an employer's health plan simply because you are a cancer survivor.
Coverage for pre-existing conditions. Sometimes group health plans will temporarily not cover a health condition that you already have when you join. This is called a pre-existing condition exclusion period, or pre-ex. In most cases, group health plans can't impose a pre-ex longer than 12 months. Some states require an even shorter length of pre-ex. Also, when a group plan has a pre-ex, it has to give you credit for past health coverage you had recently.
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurance companies must offer open enrollment periods when all applicants must be accepted, no matter what their health is. This part of the ACA also prohibits insurance companies from using a person's health status to set insurance premiums.
COBRA continuation coverage. A federal law known as COBRA lets you and your family stay covered under your group health plan when you leave your job or in other cases. Depending on your case, you, your dependents, or both can remain in the group plan for up to 36 months. When you take COBRA coverage, you have to pay the entire premium. This includes the portion the employer used to pay on your behalf.
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The rights you have when buying individual health insurance depend on where you live. State laws vary. Talk with your state insurance commissioner for more information. Or you can get a free consumer guide describing your rights in each state. These are published by Georgetown University and available online.
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Sometimes you can get health insurance from the government instead of from a private employer or insurance company. Some public programs are described below.
Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. You qualify if you are 65 or older and eligible for Social Security benefits, disabled (regardless of age) and collecting Social Security benefits for 2 years, or on kidney dialysis (regardless of age).
Medicare is divided into parts. Part A covers care you get in a hospital or other facilities. For most people who qualify for Medicare, there is no premium for Part A. You will have to pay a deductible for each hospital stay. Also, for longer stays in a hospital or nursing home, you will have to pay coinsurance. Part B of Medicare covers doctor charges, lab fees, and other outpatient care. You pay a monthly premium for Part B. There is also a deductible for covered services and coinsurance. Part C is a combination of Parts A and B provided by private insurers. These private insurance companies must be approved by Medicare, and must provide all hospital and medical benefits covered by Medicare. These private insurers are called Medicare Advantage. They charge a monthly fee, and some include the Part D prescription medicine coverage. Part C is not available everywhere. Part D is optional. It helps pay for prescription medicines. If you join, you pay a monthly premium, which varies by plan, and a yearly deductible. You will also pay a part of the cost of your prescriptions, including a copayment or coinsurance. Costs vary based on which drug plan you choose.
Many people buy private supplemental insurance to pay for costs Medicare does not cover. This coverage is sometimes called Medigap. Some people join private managed care plans that offer Medicare services (Medicare Advantage Plans). Some private managed care plans offer other services like prescription medicines.
Medicare coverage can be very confusing. This is especially true for Parts C and D options. It is best to talk with an independent expert before buying a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medigap insurance. Visit the Medicare website for information on how to select an insurance package that fits your needs.
Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid is a shared federal-state government program that provides health insurance for low-income people and families. There are specific federal rules that states must meet to get federal funds. Each state has the right to develop its own Medicaid program.
In most states, in addition to having very low income, you must be a child, a parent, an elderly adult, or a disabled person to qualify for Medicaid. Some states do cover low-income adults who aren't elderly, disabled, or parents.
In addition, your state may have a children's health insurance program (sometimes called CHIP) that offers free or subsidized coverage for low-income children. CHIP is part of Medicaid in some states and a separate program in others. Children generally can qualify if their family income is twice as high as the federal poverty level. In some states, children with family incomes as high as 3 to 4 times the poverty level can be covered under Medicaid or CHIP.
You can find state-specific Medicaid and CHIP information by clicking on the States Profiles link.
Other public coverage
Some states offer other help for people who can't afford health insurance. In addition to Medicaid, a few states have other coverage that you can buy at discounted premiums if you have low income. Some states have high-risk pools, where you might be able to buy coverage if a private insurer turns you down. And in some of these states, subsidized premiums are available if you have low income.
Using your health coverage
When you need to use your health insurance, keep these things in mind:
Check your policy to see what rules you must follow. You may need to get permission (a referral) to see a specialist. You might be restricted to a network of doctors or hospital. Going out of network might mean you pay more or your claim is denied. You might need to submit the claim within a certain number of days after the service in order for it to be paid.
Keep good records. This includes copies of all bills and correspondence. Ask for names, addresses, and phone numbers of people you talk to, and note the dates of your conversations.
If a claim is denied, appeal it—again and again if you have to. Ask your doctor to help make your case. Keep records of all your correspondence. And be aware of any time deadlines that might apply. Sometimes you can only appeal a denial within a certain number of days after the decision. In a growing number of states, if you are in a state-regulated plan, you also can appeal to an outside panel of experts. These panels overturn denials about half of the time.
Privacy of your medical information. Some states have laws protecting the privacy of your medical information. These laws vary a great deal. Some laws guarantee you the right to see your medical records, obtain copies, and correct errors. Some prohibit insurers, doctors, hospitals, and others from disclosing information about you to others.
Affordable Care Act enrollment. The ACA has an open enrollment period each year. If you miss that, you may qualify for a special enrollment period. Find out more about ACA insurance here.
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How exquisite! The thing we can say when we are going to a villa in the sea side is those words. Here, the villa in Mykonos is so amazing that we can enjoy it for spending our holiday. We can get the great holiday here. Beside going to enjoy the scenery of the sea and beach there, we can also take the rest in that villa. The views there are very great. If we want to enjoy the great pool, there are the swimming pool facing the sea vies. The other great views are that there are sculpture in the pool and some white sandy as the thing to make the pool natural. If we only want to look the pool views, we can enjoy it from the resort facing the pool and sea sore. So, we will not regret if being in that place.
To look some place after having hard works, we can choose the best place to relax ourselves. One of the is going to the Villa. Here, we can for example go to the villa in Mykonos. That's a small place in Greek. There, the villa faces the sea sore views. Those can be the great scenery to look. That Exquisite villa include some rooms. The bedrooms and bathroom maybe can be the first place to look after arriving at that place. We can enjoy the comfortable honeymoon or other bedroom there. The nuance of the bedroom is in white and brown color. There is nets in headboard. Or if you will choose other bedroom, there is also a black flower pattern bedroom. I'm sure that we will be so comfort at that place. For the bathroom, The bathroom is so stunning that have some shower and the comfortable place to be in the bathroom. Read more »


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Panelists during a portion of the Ag Energy Symposium recently in Washington agreed that renewable biomass from domestic farms and forests could provide a number of opportunities for energy and fuel to American consumers. The question is how to best take advantage of the readily available biomass and make it a tangible commodity for energy.
"We are always looking for opportunities to become more diverse in our farming operations," NCGA President Bart Schott said. "Using biomass such as corn stover to produce cellulosic ethanol could be an important step in creating the next generation of biofuels. We are pleased to have leading industry representatives share innovative ideas and techniques to help us reach that goal even faster."
John Hickman with John Deere and Company explained the forward-thinking ideas of his company to use pre-existing equipment systems, such as combines, and add attachments or minor modifications to collect biomass instead of inventing new machinery. "There is no one solution for biomass collection," Hickman said. "But enabling agronomic sustainability is very important to Deere."
Hickman also mentioned several factors that Deere considers when inventing modifications for machinery to harvest crop residue including soil erosion, management of plant nutrients and environmental degradation. A representative of DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol provided another perspective on the issue of commercializing feedstocks and the potential for corn stover. With increasing corn yields to feed and fuel the world's ever-growing population, we will also see an increase in corn stover, Kyle Althoff said. "The potential for cellulosic ethanol to partner with corn ethanol plants on corn stover is there, but we don't see it replacing corn ethanol."
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We simply couldn't stop there. We had to give out a few other awards to a handful of tables that simply could not go unrecognized.
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A bike race and beach trip in a converted armored truck? You'd have to be a total dunce to say no to that. When Sacha invited me along on the Speedvagen team getaway, my very first instinct was to wonder exactly why. I jest, sort of. I mean, I help out a bit here and there as I can with engineery and CAD type stuff, and I'm on the blog (obviously), so I feel like part of the workshop team, but this was a trip for the gold bike team; the race team; the team team. Gift horses and mouths, though, so what I said back was just plain old "yes."
Anyway, so as not to confuse, this was all back in the distant past; a time of dry ground, clear skies, and ambient temps that I can't bear to type out now, what with the mercury perpetually hovering in the 40′s and 50′s that we'll see until next summer. The trip was planned in September, to be executed in October, leaving the Friday before Starcrossed, bound for a beach house in Manzanita, then Marymoor in Seattle, and back home to Portland. In Manzanita, there were plans for an easy afternoon bike ride – an opportunity to shake out everybody's new equipment and work a little warmth into the legs, interspersed with some photo taking (it is the year 2000-and-internet after all, so photos are a must, right?) – then dinner, then a beach party. In Seattle, there was just one item on the docket; race the piss out of some fast, steel bikes. Those there are the kind of simple, foolproof plans that every vacation should be so lucky to be constructed upon. I was most excited.
When that Friday morning rolled around, I showed up at the workshop with just two light bags and a bit of a nervous stomach on account of the new folks I'd be meeting. I of course know Tina and all the folks who run the show at Vanilla, and I'd spent a little time at races with Curtes, but I'd only briefly crossed paths with Laura, and Daisuke was a complete stranger to me, with a name I was fairly confident I would mess up. Put emphasis on the "dice" and go really easy on the "u", right? Would it be super weird since these people were a team, and I wasn't part of it? Would I regret my decision to tag along?
Of course not. These are all extremely friendly people. I worry too much.
One thing that worked in my nerve's favor that morning was the fact that the armored truck still had to be built (more or less), and I had to swap out some brakes and cables, so it was an excellent time to step away and observe from a little distance. What I saw was – huge surprise – a group of good friends doing this-that-and-the-other-thing, surrounded by bikes. It was a scene that seemed so obvious and familiar, but thinking back on it later, it was pretty killer. You'd think that every team of bike racers getting together to prepare for their sporting adventures would have just such a dynamic, but I know it's not the truth. It's not a given that a bike team is a happy place. You see it in other teams all the time, when they maybe get a little too big, or have too many members that don't know the other members; when the idea of the "team" really seems more like just increasing the numerical odds of a good placing, or getting good prices on matching bikes. Those teams exist aplenty, so looking back, it was really awesome watching the Speedvagen racers genuinely enjoy their situation.
Now that I'm done getting all mushy, I'd like to talk about the armored truck that the SV team was putting the finishing touches on. First off, it's cool. Like, objectively cool. I have, since its birth, talked to a few folks who didn't get it; didn't understand the point of the thing. Those people, it's no coincidence, weren't super cool. The truck is cool.
The truck is also huge. The back easily swallowed up 7 or 8 or 10 bikes, as many wheels as we could find, a surfboard, luggage for 6, and snacks. Space it's got in spades. Also, it's armored, so it comes with the knowledge that what's inside of it is effectively invincible.
That all said, it does challenge those that dare to tame it. There is no radio. The max speed is 65, as long as there's no wind or hills. Steering input to steering action has about a 2 second delay. The big diesel engine fills your ears with the volume level of a fireworks show, all the time. The steel plate body fits through Portland residential streets like a green cat 5 fits through a gap in his first crit. The windows, being completely bulletproof, aren't made to open, so for airflow one must prop open the two inch gun holes that feature on every wall. The list goes on and on. Now don't get me wrong, because I'm not complaining here; what I'm saying is that getting the truck from A to B requires some mental and physical toughness, along with a good dose of trial-by-fire skill, and when you open the door at your destination, it feels very much like a victory. I love that truck.
And emerge victorious we did, in beautiful Manzanita. It was cold, but it was gorgeous out, so we wrapped up in spandex as quick as we could and rolled out. This was another point in the day that struck me as special, compared to an average everyday team ride: rolling around on team bikes with the person responsible for the team bikes' existence. Now I'm never one to knock on super modern 700 gram carbon wonderbikes. They're not what floats my boat, but I get that they're technological marvels and representative of a lot of careful engineering and testing. When you ride one, though, the chances that you'll get to give live feedback to the human being behind the design is slim to none. Hell, that they're even all that interested in feedback at all is questionable. Our situation was different though; it was fantastically cool to roll about and talk about angles and lengths, diameters and wall thicknesses, fit and parts, with Sacha and the other folks. I saw a value there well beyond the usual team QBP order or pro-deals on tires.
After the ride there was Mexican food. I had taken mental notes about the funny conversation topics, but in the massive amount of time between then and now my mental notes did what mental notes do, and that is disappear, because if mental notes were actually good for anything, then notepad manufacturers would be totally out of luck. I only really remember one thing from the meal, and that thing comes to me with no context at all. "Meat giggles." Make of that what you will.
While the Speedvagen racers (probably wisely) chose not to partake in the delights of alcohol, I personally made the opposite decision, which, as luck would have it, was likely the sole reason I was able to join the others in the next stage of the trip, a nighttime bonfire down on the beach. The route we took traversed probably 200 meters of tall grass-lined corridors meandering between the dunes, lit only by the faint glow of cell phone screens. If you read that one way, it sounds like a wonderful evening out of doors with friends, but if you read it the way my brain does, it sounds like the exact kind of scene where I likely get murdered, or, worse still, where friends are plucked one-by-one from an increasingly terrified group, until only the virgin remains. The booze held my hand through the worst of it.
Down on the beach, Tina, Laura, Jeff, Daisuke, Sacha, and I bonfired the hell out of it. I'm not entirely certain what that means, but I know we had fun, so I believe my statement to be true. There's photographic evidence of it and everything.
As the fire died down, and everyone began to think about hours of available sleep remaining before the looming race day, we all packed it up and retraced our steps away from the Pacific ocean. Personally, I knew that moment marked the end of the totally carefree portion of things, and that from that point on race nerves would slowly creep in. It wasn't an unhappy thought – I've grown to love those nerves, in a way, as they let me know that I'm in the midst of doing something worth doing, and not just holding down my couch like so many other evenings – it was merely the acknowledgement of a turning point in the trip.
So after the beach, it was off to bed at the rental house, a short stroll away. After bed, there was waking up, loading up, and embarking on another loooong journey-slash-battle with the Speedvagen transport. After surviving the trip, Starcrossed!
Overall, looking back, I would easily rate the trip as amazing. When you add up all the elements mathematically – road tripping, bike racing, ocean viewing - on the other side of the equals sign is obviously going to sit a big positive. It was more than just that, though, it really was. It was wonderfully great getting to feel a bit like a part of the team, while at the same time be able to remove myself a little and just watch a solid team exist. The whole Speedvagen dynamic was just so natural, a sum of more than its parts, and a perfect example of what you can get when a team is based around something a bit more useful and emotional than just some killer bro deals.
For whatever it's worth, kudos, Speedvagen racers, and thanks so much for inviting me along!
(Words By Sam Nicoletti The Tiniest Sprinter, Photos by Jeff Curtes)
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Chester is a picturesque town on the river Dee in Cheshire, in the North West of England, not too far from Liverpool. Steeped in history but full of modern facilities, it is a perfect destination for a family holiday, particularly as it is so close to other areas such as Liverpool and North Wales (it is situated right next to the Welsh border). Rent a cottage or apartment in the historic city for a low cost family holiday full of fun.
Chester has a wide range of activities available to visitors, from simply walking round the compact city centre and shopping to visiting the very visible Roman ruins which are dotted through the town. Particularly impressive is the Roman amphitheatre next to Grosvenor Park, and you can also see a reconstructed hypocaust (Roman underfloor heating, more interesting than it sounds) in the Roman Gardens - and another one in the basement of a Spud U Like restaurant! Chester Racecourse is nearby for the family's gamblers and horse fans, and the more active-minded can try their hand at boating on the River Dee. Chester Cathedral is also well worth a visit, as is Chester Zoo (which might be more to the tastes of the younger members of the family). There are also many brilliant restaurants in Chester, but also a large number of traditional English pubs, many of which serve reasonably priced hot food for meals out.
There are too main types of holiday rentals in Chester - there are self-catered apartments in the town centre itself, and holiday cottages further out towards Chester's outskirts and in the surrounding countryside. Expect to pay between £400 to £500 for a week's accommodation for a family of four - not only is this much cheaper than a hotel, but it's great for kids as they have more space to run around and let off steam without risking disturbing other holidaymakers. The cottages in particular are often period buildings as well, full of character, including idyllic lock keeper's cottages right on the edges of Cheshire's picturesque canals. A holiday in Chester has much to recommend it, but staying in beautifully appointed self-catered accommodation can really make it a trip to remember, rather than another bland hotel room.


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This is my first outfit post in quite a while, but I think I am turning over a new leaf ... yet again. It seems like every time I do an outfit post, it's accompanied by a promise to do more of them. Well, now seems as good a time as any to try the whole personal style section thing again. With the help of my trust friend / newly-annointed fashion photog Meg (she made a cameo on the site two posts ago), I am vowing to feature more personal style on the site.
I look a bit grubby, so please ignore my face and hair. The ivory chiffon top is a beautiful piece by Lily. J that I picked up on Saturday when I visited Camden Market. I really love Lily J. - it's all tremendously girlish and lovely, in soft pinks and whites. The pieces remind me of The Virgin Suicides meets Picnic at Hanging Rock.
The cream top underneath is actually a nightgown that I purchased from Urban Outfitters a few years ago - I love the delicate details around the neck and hem. The blue jeggings are by Hue and the brown boots are by Frye. The earrings are White House Black Market (I purchased them when I was in the eighth grade), the silver bracelet is Tiffanys, the rings are vintage and my class ring, and the silver star necklace is by Dogeared.
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CASTLETON — Despite another fine regular season, the Addison County American Legion baseball team came up short in the Vermont tournament for the second straight summer this past weekend, when two upsets at Castleton State College sent AC home early.
On Friday, Southern Division No. 3 seed Brattleboro edged AC, the Northern No. 2 seed, 3-1. On Saturday, North No. 4 Colchester eliminated AC from the double elimination tournament, 12-2.


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Upholstered seat An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new colour variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the café society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos, with an austere steam bentwood beech design that slims the backrest and redesigns space. The ring-shaped seat stabilises the feet bent from a single piece of wood. Back legs and backrest have also been formed from a single piece of bentwood. Available with a wide range of different seats.
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Above: From The Furnitureland South Bed Display And Below: For NflIf you want something cool and fresh for home interior design, you can choose to add the Home Aquarium Design to several rooms of your house. Why aquarium? Aquarium will give you a spectacular view of the cold and fresh. With few moving live fish in the box, it's a different view enjoy the freshness.
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