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My favorite is a children's book called "Keeping Score" by Linda Sue Park. Taking place in Brooklyn in the 1950s, this story focuses on 9-year-old Maggie (named for Joe DiMaggio) and her love for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maggie learns several important lessons about life, including how to keep box scores and how to be a good friend to a local boy serving in the Korean War. A great portrait of a time and place — and a wonderful intro to box scores for this non-fan of baseball.
— Melissa Henderson, Libertyville
My favorite focuses on a sport that no longer claims public attention as it did in the era portrayed in the book: "Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand. A failed jockey, a down-on-his-luck trainer and (an) undistinguished horse combine to create a perfect storm in the 1930s world of horse racing.
— Joan Colby, Elgin
My Top 10: Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air"; Bill Buford's "Among the Thugs"; John Feinstein's "A Season on the Brink"; H.G. Bissinger's "Friday Night Lights"; Lance Armstrong and Sally Jenkins' "It's Not About the Bike"; Michael Lewis' "Moneyball"; Andre Agassi's "Open"; Nick Hornby's "Fever Pitch"; Bill Bradley's "Life on the Run"; David Halberstam's "The Breaks of the Game."
— Charlie Gofen, Chicago
"A River Runs Through It"
— Don Sheu, Seattle
"Infinite Jest"
— J. Edgar Mihelic, Morgantown, W.V.
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Portsmouth rally at noon Thursday focuses on sequestrationBy GRETYL MACALASTER
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March 20. 2013 10:13PM
PORTSMOUTH - Representatives from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the New Hampshire AFL-CIO, local businesses and other federal workers will hold an action rally at Prescott Park at noon today to help connect the dots between sequestration and local community impact.
Paul O'Connor, president of the Metal Trades Council at the shipyard, said the goal of the rally is awareness.
"So people understand that sequestration will have a real impact on the local community, that is the big message - there is going to be a significant impact locally," O'Connor said.
The impact goes beyond the fact that more than 5,000 shipyard employees will likely receive furlough notices next week, requiring them to take 22 unpaid furlough days between now and September.
O'Connor said this will indirectly affect local businesses, including restaurants and retail stores, as a result of workers losing about 20 percent of their paychecks.
Despite the conversations happening at affected federal facilities, O'Connor said there are still a lot of people who don't see a connection between the federal sequestration issue and the impact to the local economy.
"I guess as this unfolds and sequestration continues, more and more people will feel the impact, that's just how it is going to be," O'Connor said.
He said hopefully Congress will find a way to figure it out, but everything he has seen so far is not promising.
"The legislation to offset sequestration is full of language that adversely impacts federal employees - continuing pay freezes indefinitely, decreasing retirement benefits . there are folks in Congress that made it very clear their goal is to shrink the size of the federal government at all costs," O'Connor said.
He said the government is not going to save a penny by furloughing the shipyard's workforce. In fact, he said, in the long run, it will cost taxpayers more.
As schedules slip on boats already at the shipyard because employees are not there to work on them, it will affect every project down the line, he said.
The rally was originally scheduled for Wednesday but was postponed as a result of the weather. It will kick off today in Prescott Park at noon.


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A coalition of state business groups in opposition to an upcoming vote on raising the minimum wage has started airing new television and radio commercials this week across the state.
The new television spot, which can be seen on NoOn2.com, features comments from two Jersey Shore small-business owners — Bill Gehlhaus, in Keansburg, and Bobby Stewart, in Seaside Heights.
"We had two bad hits this year," Stewart says in the ad. "We had Sandy, we had the fire. This amendment would be the third bad hit. It would just devastate us."
The ballot question would increase New Jersey's minimum wage by $1, to $8.25, and tie future hikes to the consumer price index. Businesses have decried the CPI link and the Legislature's use of a constitutional amendment, instead of the legislative process, to attempt to get the increase on the books.
The ballot question "violates the intended use of the constitution, and would have a detrimental impact on our recovery and economy — including long-term negative consequences on our business competitiveness and the state's fiscal health," New Jersey Chamber of Commerce President Tom Bracken said in a statement.
As part of a larger campaign that began earlier this month, the new ads urge residents to vote against the proposal. In addition to the commercials, the coalition is now mailing out postcards and print ads, distributing lawn signs, and writing op-eds to appear in state newspapers.
The coalition is comprised of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, New Jersey Business and Industry Association and a handful of state associations.
On the other end of the spectrum, support for minimum wage hike is also getting more vocal.
Working Families of New Jersey held a "Raise the Wage" event on Tuesday in Jersey City with the support of numerous elected officials and union leaders. Another event is planned for Friday in Asbury Park featuring U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch).


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It is not often that an accessory can evoke fond memories and sentimentality. But for a brand born in 1876, this is what Whiting & Davis means for many women. Each piece of jewelry is treasured for its special story. Each handbag is preserved in original packaging and passed down to daughters and granddaughters. Whiting & Davis remains to this day a beloved brand rooted in heritage.
Now, Whiting & Davis is planning to open its first brick-and-mortar flagship store at Patriot Place in Foxborough. Located just 10 miles down the road from the original factory location in Plainville, the store will showcase Whiting & Davis� jewelry collections, mesh handbags, wallets and accessories, such as key rings. The storefront will open this summer and will serve as a location for all Whiting & Davis fans to gather and enjoy events throughout the year.
�Whiting & Davis sees tremendous opportunity in opening a brick-and-mortar store after success working directly with customers at factory sales,� said Darrin Cutler, CEO and owner of the Whiting & Davis brand. �The flagship store will be an opportunity to take the next steps in maximizing customer relations, gaining brand exposure and engaging the community. We are excited to have the opportunity to attract new customers and offer existing customers an expanded product line, location to shop our product and attend events.�
The store at Patriot Place will debut with Whiting & Davis� high-end fashion and fine collections, alongside a featured handbag assortment. The summer collections will feature Whiting & Davis iconic meshes, elegant pearls, clean metals, fun colors, and vintage styles. High quality materials such as real gold plating, Swarovski crystals, and freshwater pearls will be featured in the fashion jewelry styles. Fashion jewelry price points will range from $38 to $300. The fine jewelry will include pieces in sterling silver and vermeil gold and price points will range from $50 to $600.
Additionally, the brand will debut the Heritage Collection, inspired by its vintage jewelry designs, recreated with a modern twist.
Whiting & Davis will host a grand opening event this summer for the Patriot Place flagship store, featuring a DJ, raffles, discounts, coupons and more. Regular store hours will be Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information can be found at www.whitinganddaviscollection.com, on Facebook (facebook.com/whitinganddavis1876) or Instagram (Whiting and Davis).


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Just nine days out from UFC on FOX 5, the UFC confirmed last night that heavyweight slugger Lavar Johnson has withdrawn from his prelim meeting with Brendan Schaub due to a pulled groin. As a result, Schaub has also been removed from the card, and will not face a replacement opponent. "Frustrated would be an understatement..back to the gym," Schaub tweeted after the news broke. The TUF 10 finalist has been inactive since April, and has lost his last two fights by knockout.
No word yet on the return dates for either fighter, or which Facebook match could potentially replace them on the FX broadcast. We'll update you when we know more. Though the Johnson/Schaub fight was the card's most likely candidate for a grisly knockout, UFC on FOX 5 is still loaded with the lightweight title fight between Ben Henderson and Nate Diaz, Mauricio Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson, and Motivated Penn vs. Rory MacDonald.


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United States District Court, D. New Jersey
February 6, 2017
ANTHONY SEDDENS, Plaintiff,v.CAMDEN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Defendant.
Anthony Seddens Plaintiff Pro Se
B. SIMANDLE Chief U.S. District Judge
Plaintiff Anthony Seddens seeks to bring a civil rights
complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the
Camden County Correctional Facility ("CCCF") for
allegedly unconstitutional conditions of confinement.
Complaint, Docket Entry 1.
Section 1915(e)(2) requires a court to review complaints
prior to service in cases in which a plaintiff is proceeding
in forma pauperis. The Court must sua sponte dismiss
any claim that is frivolous, is malicious, fails to state a
claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary
relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. This
action is subject to sua sponte screening for dismissal under
28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B) because Plaintiff is
proceeding in forma pauperis.
First, the Complaint must be dismissed with prejudice as to
claims made against the CCCF because defendant is not a
"state actor" within the meaning of § 1983.
See Crawford v. McMillian, No. 16-3412, 2016 WL
6134846, at *2 (3d Cir. Oct. 21, 2016) ("[T]he prison
is not an entity subject to suit under 42 U.S.C. §
1983.") (citing Fischer v. Cahill, 474 F.2d
991, 992 (3d Cir. 1973)); Grabow v. Southern State Corr.
Facility, 726 F.Supp. 537, 538-39 (D.N.J. 1989)
(correctional facility is not a "person" under
§ 1983).
Second, for the reasons set forth below, the Court will
dismiss the Complaint without prejudice for failure to state
a claim. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(b)(ii).
5. The
present Complaint does not allege sufficient facts to support
a reasonable inference that a constitutional violation has
occurred in order to survive this Court's review under
§ 1915. Even accepting the statements in §§
III - V of Plaintiff's Complaint as true for screening
purposes only, there is not enough factual support for the
Court to infer a constitutional violation has occurred.
6. To
survive sua sponte screening for failure to state a
claim[1], the Complaint must allege
"sufficient factual matter" to show that the
claim is facially plausible. Fowler v. UPMS
Shadyside, 578 F.3d 203, 210 (3d Cir. 2009) (citation
omitted). "A claim has facial plausibility when the
plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to
draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable
for the misconduct alleged." Fair Wind Sailing,
Inc. v. Dempster, 764 F.3d 303, 308 n.3 (3d Cir. 2014).
"[A] pleading that offers 'labels or
conclusions' or 'a formulaic recitation of the
elements of a cause of action will not do.'"
Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) (quoting
Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555
(2007)). Moreover, while pro se pleadings are
liberally construed, "pro se litigants still
must allege sufficient facts in their complaints to support a
claim." Mala v. Crown Bay Marina, Inc., 704
F.3d 239, 245 (3d Cir. 2013) (citation omitted) (emphasis
Here, Plaintiff's Complaint states in its entirety:
"Slept on the floor." Complaint § III.
Plaintiff alleges that the events giving rise to his claims
occurred "Feb 2016[;] August - Oct 2007[;] Oct 2010 -
April 2011." Id. The Complaint states that
Plaintiff "had bullet wounds in the leg and still was
forced to lay [sic] on the hard concrete
floor." Id. § IV. Plaintiff claims that
he "suffered by laying [sic] on the floor from
time to time inside the county jail." Id.
8. Even
construing the Complaint as seeking to bring an action for
unconstitutional conditions of confinement that purportedly
led to Plaintiff sleeping on the floor based on supposed
prison overcrowding, any such purported claims must be
dismissed because the Complaint does not set forth enough
factual support for the Court to infer that a constitutional
violation has occurred.
9. The
mere fact that an individual is lodged temporarily in a cell
with more persons than its intended design does not rise to
the level of a constitutional violation. See Rhodes v.
Chapman, 452 U.S. 337, 348-50 (1981) (holding
double-celling by itself did not violate Eighth Amendment);
Carson v. Mulvihill, 488 F.App'x 554, 560 (3d
Cir. 2012) ("[M]ere double-bunking does not constitute
punishment, because there is no 'one man, one cell
principle lurking in the Due Process Clause of the Fifth
Amendment.'" (quoting Bell v. Wolfish, 441
U.S. 520, 542 (1979))). More is needed to demonstrate that
such crowded conditions, for a pretrial detainee, shocks the
conscience and thus violates due process rights. See
Hubbard v. Taylor, 538 F.3d 229, 233 (3d Cir. 2008)
(noting due process analysis requires courts to consider
whether the totality of the conditions "cause[s]
inmates to endure such genuine privations and hardship over
an extended period of time, that the adverse conditions
become excessive in relation to the purposes assigned to
them."). Some relevant factors are the length of the
confinement(s), whether plaintiff was a pretrial detainee or
convicted prisoner, any specific individuals who were
involved in creating or failing to remedy the conditions of
confinement, any other relevant facts regarding the
conditions of confinement, etc.
Plaintiff may be able to amend the Complaint to particularly
identify adverse conditions that were caused by specific
state actors, that caused Plaintiff to endure genuine
privations and hardship over an extended period of time, and
that were excessive in relation to their purposes. To that
end, the Court shall grant Plaintiff leave to amend the
Complaint within 30 days of the date of this
Plaintiff is further advised that any amended complaint must
plead specific facts regarding the conditions of confinement.
In the event Plaintiff files an amended complaint, Plaintiff
must plead sufficient facts to support a reasonable inference
that a constitutional violation has occurred in order to
survive this Court's review under §
Plaintiff should note that when an amended complaint is
filed, the original complaint no longer performs any function
in the case and cannot be utilized to cure defects in the
amended complaint, unless the relevant portion is
specifically incorporated in the new complaint. 6 Wright,
Miller & Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure 1476 (2d
ed. 1990) (footnotes omitted). An amended complaint may adopt
some or all of the allegations in the original complaint, but
the identification of the particular allegations to be
adopted must be clear and explicit. Id. To avoid
confusion, the safer course is to file ...
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Juventus have issued an official statement backing their midfielder Claudio Marchisio after the 26-year-old was caught up in a heated debate with title challengers Napoli.
The Italy international had revealed that he could not stand the Partenopei which has fuelled the already fierce rivalry between two sides with Napoli claiming the comments were hugely insulting.However, although the Bianconeri distanced themselves from the comments, they have stood by their player claiming nothing malicious was meant by the remarks and those who saw it differently were causing "unnecessary controversy."
"Claudio Marchisio expressed a personal opinion during an interview with Corriere della Sera's monthly magazine Style," read Juventus' official website.
"His view was clearly a reference to the healthy rivalry between Napoli and Juventus that has led to some thrilling and hard-fought matches.
"No offence was intended: those who fail to understand that are simply seeking unnecessary controversy."
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The words summer and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. They're matches made in heaven and very enjoyable when experienced together.
If you haven't yet done so, dust the cobwebs from your folding chairs and throw them in the trunk. You're going to need them for these eight amazing summer music festivals in Virginia.
1. The world's largest and oldest fiddler's convention is found in Galax, and you can count on it being around for years to come. Held every summer during the second week of August, the Galax Old Fiddlers' Convention welcome musicians and fans from around the world. In fact, Galax is called the World's Capital of Oldtime Mountain Music. Go see and hear what you've been missing out on August 5-10 when the 78th annual convention convenes.
2. Seven stages and more than 50 artists are scheduled for this year's FloydFest, a four-day celebration of art and music spread over 80 acres on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 170.5. Visit the Global Village for arts workshops and demonstrations from 100 vendors and artisans. Plenty of food, a Children's Universe and so much more! Scheduled artists include Old Crow Medicine Show, The Lumineers (ho hey!), John Butler Trio and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.
3. Red Wing Roots Festival is a brand new music festival, but it's big and has huge potential. Don't miss this inaugural event at Natural Chimneys in Mt. Solon July 12-14. The biggest draw of this event is the volume of entertainment. Expect four stages with 40 bands, including big names like The Del McCoury Band, The Sam Bush Band, Tim O'Brien, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Steel Wheels. A kid's stage will include special performances and workshops.
4. The Richmond Jazz Festival has quickly become the premier event of its kind. This year the festival welcomes giants of jazz like Jill Scott, Michael McDonald, Chick Corea & The Vigil, Terrence Blanchard, and Dr. John & The Nite Trippers. Don't miss this one. It's August 9-11 in Richmond.
5. The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs is celebrating its 50th season this summer and promises to pack a punch. The kicker to this festival is that it's not consecutive days, but spread throughout the summer season, giving you more chances to enjoy the tunes. Of note are Kris Kristofferson on August 3, Marty Stuart on August 9 and Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul on August 31.
6. The Verizon Wireless American Music Festival at Virginia Beach brings in bands representing multiple American genres from all over – local, regional and national. Five stages will welcome more than 30 bands this Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 1). The major headliners are Third Eye Blind, Barenaked Ladies and Daughtry, but other well-known groups like Fuel, Smash Mouth, Carbon Leaf and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are also on the bill.
7. Chamber music lovers will adore Staunton Music Festival, a nine-day celebration occurring August 16-24. Nearly 30 concerts by more than 60 of the world's finest chamber musicians will perform at historic venues throughout downtown Staunton. Expect to hear pieces from the Renaissance through today with world premiers by composers-in-residence. Who wouldn't love to be present for a world premier?!
8. Extend your summer into the second weekend of September (September 5-8). It will be so worth it because that's when Lockn' Music Festival takes over Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington. It's a four-day music festival with artists like Gov't Mule, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Black Crowes, John Fogerty, The String Cheese Incident, Punch Brothers, Widespread Panic and Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band.
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Patti Stanger is no stranger to South Florida.
"I spent my whole life there, practically," Stanger says in a phone interview. "My grandmother lived in the Presidential Towers right next to the Diplomat [in Hollywood], so that was our go-to in the summer and during vacations."
After graduating from the University of Miami, the Bravo star went to work for the Boca Raton-based matchmaking firm Great Expectations. "I knew I could do it well," she says, "because I learned matchmaking from my mom and grandmother."
Stanger left the Sunshine State in the late 1990s and traded her Hollywood, Fla., ZIP code for the California version. But she had to adjust to a less-hectic way of living. "In the East Coast, we talk fast, we say what we mean, and get the job done," says Stanger, whose "Millionaire Matchmaker" airs Tuesdays on Bravo. "I got to California, and the people were like, 'Who are you, and what are you doing?"
Stanger, now a household name thanks to her Bravo TV show, says she could do without the fame and fortune. It's love that keeps her in business. "When I see two people get together," she says, "and they don't know each, and I get to introduce them, it's like a drug, an addiction."
At 11 p.m. Tuesday on Bravo, she'll present "Patti Stanger's Valentine's Day Special" during the show "Watch What Happens Live!" Her advice to singles: Don't stay home and sulk.
"That is my favorite thing about South Florida," she says. "You have a million things that you can do: athletics, water sports, charity events, art festivals. ... There is always something going on. Don't depend on your friends or family. Once in a while, go out by yourself and find hobbies and interests that stimulate you."
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The Office of Veterans' Affairs and the Student Veteran Organization are pleased to partner with the Adopt a Soldier Program to send holiday gifts to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving overseas.
There are many who will not be with their families this Holiday Season. Help to make their Holidays brighter. Gifts may be brought to the Office of Veterans' Affairs, SSC 120, and dropped off in the large blue bin.
There are many inexpensive items that will be greatly appreciated overseas. Here is a wish list of some example items.
Gifts must be dropped off before November 22nd. Gifts will be packed the next day and sent off to deployed units. Here is the Program Schedule for this year.
Monetary donations will be utilized to offset the cost of postage and packaging.
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Where Are They Now? 'American Idol' Girls
is infamous for churning out viral celebs (see William Hung) and its fair share of rock stars (see Chris Daughtry). But in the fold, a bevy of beautiful belters has graced the music industry as a result of the reality singing competition. With the new season of AI shooting ratings through the roof (but nowhere near past seasons), we decided to reflect on the series' most notable female talents. — Terry Carter
1. Jordin Sparks
Then: She won over America with her bubbly personality and powerful voice. After winning Idol, she created hits like "No Air" with Chris Brown, "Tattoo" and "Battlefield."
Now: Last year, Sparks shed 50 pounds and starred in the musical film Sparkle with the late Whitney Houston. She is also currently dating R&B singer Jason Derulo.
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Zynga CEO almost tearful over brand's 'discouraging' financial position
Zynga CEO Mark Pincus was said to be 'near tears' during a meet up with Apple director Bill Campbell over the company's rapidly degrading position. Campbell revealed that Pincus is discouraged by the matter to the Wall Street Journal, painting a grim image of Zynga's recent poor fortune. Get more details below.
GI.biz reports that Campbell spoke with Pincus during a meeting set up by Zynga investor Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers in a bid to gain advice that could turn the failing company around.
Speaking with the Wall Street Journal during a separate interview, Pincus put Zynga's financial nose dive down to, "Rapid change in player habits," and argued that, "social technologies have dictated fundamental changes at Zynga. And when businesses change, it's inevitable that some people will choose to leave."
Zynga recently axed two of its social games in a bid to curb company losses, and to restructure its portfolio. But the move didn't stop the company CFO jumping ship to Facebook, and company treasurer Mike Gupta moving to Twitter.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The euro dropped against the U.S. dollar Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said he would be "comfortable" easing monetary policy further in June, if needed.
The euro EURUSD, -0.0610% fell to $1.3851 from $1.3910 late Wednesday, giving up earlier gains. The euro had risen as high as $1.3995 after the European Central Bank held its interest rates steady, as expected.
During the subsequent press conference, Draghi said he would like to see the updated ECB staff projections in June before any decision to ease is made. He said the strengthening of the exchange rate is cause for "serious concern" in the context of low inflation, adding that the interest rate is not a policy target for the central bank. Read live blog recap: Draghi says 'comfortable with acting' in June if needed
Draghi's comments were more "aggressively dovish" than the market had expected, said George Dowd, head of Chicago foreign exchange for Newedge. While the market is likely to price in further easing next month, the type of easing remains uncertain. ECB officials have said they stand ready to pursue unconventional measures, such as quantitative easing or a negative deposit rate, in order to fight low inflation.
The ECB currently aims for inflation of just under 2% in the medium term as it sets monetary policy. "The targeting of negative interest rates is really a targeting of the exchange rates," said Sebastien Galy, senior foreign-exchange strategist at Societe Generale. "In a sense, if it goes for negative interest rates, it's almost as if the ECB implicitly adopts a dual mandate," he added.
The euro on Thursday was at its lowest level against the dollar since April 29, according to FactSet.
The increased likelihood of further easing from the ECB next month comes as the Federal Reserve continues to reduce its stimulative bond purchases, which are on track to draw to a close by year end. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen on Thursday finished her two-day testimony to Congress about the economic outlook, in which she refused to give a timeline for when the Fed could begin to hike rates. Higher rates should make U.S. assets more attractive. Read: 3 of the most important things Yellen said Thursday
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Jobs boost possible for Chatteris firm as it wins role in Government backed civil nuclear supply chain
A Fenland company has been selected to take part in a Government backed scheme to boost the UK's civil nuclear supply chain.
And it could mean a jobs boost for Metalcraft's 162 strong workforce as the programme gets under way.
The Chatteris based company already manufactures vessels, tanks and heat exchangers for nuclear clients including Sellafield and Rolls-Royce.
It is one of only a handful of manufacturers so far to be selected for the assessment phase of the Civil Nuclear Sharing in Growth (CNSIG) programme, which will support significant growth in the UK's civil nuclear supply chain over the next four years.
Austen Adams, managing director, said: "With the number of people employed in manufacturing for the new-build civil nuclear power industry due to increase significantly over the next decade, the opportunities for local job creation are clear.
"As home to the Fenland Engineering Skills Centre, we've already made a strong commitment to training the next generation of skilled engineers and we're keen to maximise opportunities for local workers as part of this exciting programme."
CNSIG is managed by the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) with support from industry leaders including Rolls-Royce, and part-funded by the Regional Growth Fund. The programme aims to develop the UK manufacturing supply chain for civil nuclear – in new build, operations and decommissioning – and help UK companies win work in the nuclear industry at home and overseas.
Mr Adams said: "We're really pleased to be selected for the assessment stage of the process, which speaks volumes for the credibility and heritage we've built up during our 30 years in the industry."
"With Government policy finally clearing the way for investment in new civil nuclear energy plants – such as those at Hinkley Point, Somerset and Wylfa, Anglesey – there is real growth potential within the sector and we're keen to establish Metalcraft as one of the key players in the UK's civil nuclear supply chain."
Metalcraft is currently undergoing assessments by the CNSIG team to identify areas of strength and potential improvements that could be made across its business to support the expected growth in the industry. Once this feedback is received, it will then apply for the next stage of CNSIG, developing a bespoke programme of training, development and investment to address key business issues and help maximise future performance.


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City seeks to recover cost of paying for unemployment benefits, prevent state from leasing it back for $1 per year
The City of Taft is suing the State of California and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation over the Community Correctional Facility, alleging breach of contract.
The city is seeking reimbursement for the unemployment benefits it has had to cover and is trying to prevent the CDCR from taking over the CCF in the future and paying the city just $1 per year.
The suit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The complaint says the city has already paid out nearly $500,000 in unemployment benefits and that the state is obligated by the contract under which the CCF operated to cover those costs.
City Attorney David Prentice discussed the suit in public for the first time at Tuesday Night's Taft City Council meeting.
The issue arose when Ben Mangum, a candidate for city treasurer, asked the council how they intended to repay the city's general fund with the money being loaned to the CCF to cover unemployment costs.
"That's a fair question," Mayor Pro Tem Paul Linder responded, then asked Prentice to handle the questions.
"The city is involved in a lawsuit to recover that money," Prentice told Mangum.
The suit has been served but the state has not responded, the attorney said.
The city contends the contract requires the state to cover all closing costs, including the unemployment benefits.
Tuesday night, the council approved another loan of $120,000 from the general fund to cover the CCF unemployment costs for the second quarter of 2012.
Prentice said the city has asked the state to cover the cost but it has so far refused.
The CCF operated until Nov. 30, 2011 under a contract that was supposed to run until 2017 with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The city is alleging that, when the contract was terminated, it ended the state's right to lease the facility for $1 per year.
That has become a bone of contention between the city and the CDCR, the suit alleges.
"An actual controversy has arisen and now exists between the Plaintiffs and Defendants concerning whether Defendants have the continuing right to lease the CCF following the end of the term of the Contract in 2017," the city's complaint states. The city is seeking unspecified financial compensation and a judicial opinion in its favor saying the state has no right to lease the CCF starting in 2017.


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Glimpsed at Ruth Shaw: Chris Benz
Not only are the clothes designed by Chris Benz, 29, all about style, so is the man himself. In Baltimore to host a trunk show and cocktail party at Ruth Shaw, the New York-based designer described his personal style as "a combination of preppy and grunge." Proving the preppy side was one of trademarks (the other is his pink hair): a navy Brooks Brother's children's blazer. "I wear these every day. I feel like you can go from morning to evening in them." Under the blazer, his white cotton button-down shirt from J. Crew, which he wore with a certain "grunge" influence. "I grew up in Seattle, so I feel I always have to have something a little undone about my look, like an untucked shirt." His black tie also came from J. Crew. The black and gray wide-wale corduroy Marni pants were a gift. Benz picked up his black Nike sneakers in Charleston, and his Bold watch was a gift from Movado after he designed a collection for the company. The sandalwood and diamond bead strand and onyx and diamond bead strand -- both which could be worn as necklaces, or wrapped around the wrist as Benz had done -- were a collaboration with the jewelry brand The Woods for his Resort 2012 collection.
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Grafton couple's killer pleads guiltyBy BOB HOOKWAY
Special to the Union Leader
February 13. 2013 8:50PM
HAVERHILL - A man's trial on two counts of first-degree murder in the 2011 shooting deaths of his two roommates in Grafton was due to start this month in Grafton County Superior Court.
Instead, Robert R. LaCombe, 26, has decided to accept a sentence of 55 years to life in state prison with the possibility that 15 years could eventually be taken off that prison term.
LaCombe has entered guilty pleas to two counts of second-degree murder and is now set for sentencing on Feb. 21 before Judge Timothy J. Vaughan in the North Haverhill court.
Senior Assistant New Hampshire Attorney General Janice Rundles said she would have no comment on the case "outside of court," but said prosecutors would present elements of the state's case at next week's hearing.
At previous sessions and in court filings, prosecutors and police have said that at the height of a violent June 24, 2011, argument, LaCombe fired multiple shots into the young couple who had befriended him and taken him in, killing them both.
William Hatch, 24, and Crystal Farnham, 23, according to investigators, died at their Island Road home in Grafton, a rural community along Route 4 east of Lebanon, in an attack so vicious that Hatch's body bore 16 bullet wounds in the head, neck and abdomen. His girlfriend was also shot multiple times in the head, chest and back.
Family members discovered the couple's bodies some hours after LaCombe fled the scene. He was taken into custody the following day in Randolph, Mass., where, police said, they found him with two handguns - a .45-caliber and a 9 mm - in his possession.
Prior to the plea, prosecutors had presented alternative jury options in the case, that LaCombe had either "recklessly" or "purposely" caused the deaths of Hatch and Farnham.
But had he gone to trial and been convicted of first-degree murder, LaCombe would not have been liable for the death penalty. The alleged crimes did not fit the state statute for a capital offense, Assistant New Hampshire Attorney General James Vara said last year.
Guilty verdicts following trial might well have resulted in a sentence of life without parole. If the proposed sentencing goes through as laid out, five years of LaCombe's term could be deferred after he serves 10 years; five more at 20 years, and an additional five at the 25-year mark.
To earn that time in the coming decades, LaCombe's prison behavior must include "no major disciplinary violations for violence," according to the terms of the agreement on file at the court.
Hatch and Farnham had opened their home to the jobless LaCombe some four months prior to the killings. Witnesses told police LaCombe appeared drunk earlier on the night the couple died. The primary dispute, according to court records, was between Hatch and LaCombe, and included Hatch's objection to the long-term guest's continued freeloading.
By the time police caught up with LaCombe, he had written a note apologizing for killing the couple, and stating that he was going to kill himself, according to testimony presented in Lebanon District Court following his arrest.
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Dyron 45 viewfinder (for Ikelite) - this is the Inon 45 viewfinder but it attaches externally to the housing (no risk of flooding + removable underwater)
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Savory Egg Tarts
Sweet butternut squash, earthy sage, and hearty Swiss chard combine with fresh eggs for incredibly flavorful little tarts, which make an unexpected and delightful starter or a light main course for lunch or dinner. The tarts can be assembled in advance—just add the eggs before baking.
Excerpts taken from Jodi Liano's Eggs, a cookbook compiled of more than 40 egg recipes. Jodi Liano is an author, recipe developer, and cooking instructor at Tante Marie's Cooking School in San Francisco.
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Ham and Cheddar Omelet
Filled with smoky ham and tangy melted Cheddar, this hearty omelet is a classic American breakfast staple. Have fun adding more of your favorite ingredients, such as blanched asparagus or spinach, or diced and sautéed onions and bell peppers.
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Toad in the Hole
One of many fancifully named traditional English dishes, Toad in the Hole features sausages cooked in Yorkshire pudding batter, which rises to enclose the sausages. This version, also called Eggs in the Basket, marries buttery toast with a hole in the center that cradles a fried egg.
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When your farmers' market is abundant with summer's delicate zucchini and ripe, juicy tomatoes, add them to this fresh and easy scramble. To make the scramble even more beautiful, mix it up with multicolored heirloom tomatoes and striped or yellow zucchini.
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Fresh ripe tomatoes, salty feta cheese, and aromatic oregano are classic Greek ingredients, and make for a flavorful frittata that is sure to become a family favorite. Delicious warm, the bright flavors of this classic frittata are just as good at room temperature.
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Donna June (Johns) Pickett, 85, of Spencer, formerly of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013.
Visitation will be held in Spencer on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. at Timber Ridge Camp. A service will follow at 4 p.m. Visitation will be held Monday, June 3, 2013, from 5:30-7:30pm at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan with a service following at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Dean Whitlow will officiate both services. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
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With spring break and summer right around the corner there is no question a trip is in the plans for most of us. This is one of the most anticipated events of the year-the chance to get away from work and to relax with your family, at least attempt to relax.
With all of the excitement, it's not surprising that most people unknowingly end up gaining a pound each day of their vacation. And if you're going on a cruise then your weight gain may be closer to two pounds each day.
But wait, your summer vacation doesn't have to end in weight gain. Keep the following tips in mind as you embark on your summer adventure and you may come home fitter than when you left.
Tip One: Have a Plan
Vacations are the perfect place to gain weight since it's the last thing on your mind. Your best line of defense is to keep your fitness goals at the forefront of your mind. Before you leave for your trip sit down and set a goal. Pick out how many times you plan on eating out, and what you are going to eat for lunch each day while on the go. A good breakfast is a must since you're starting out at home, so plan accordingly.
A realistic goal is to maintain your current weight. Get the whole family on board and keep each other accountable throughout the trip. Allow for whatever it is you like, therefore, you're not craving it so much that you make mistakes.
Tip Two: Make Exercise a Must
Vacations are the perfect time to really enjoy a good workout. You won't be rushing home from work trying to squeeze in a few minutes at the gym, rather the vacation workout can be a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Virtually every hotel these days has some type of workout room equipped with cardio machines, dumbbells and a universal machine. If you are taking a cruise then you are in for a real treat – most workout facilities on cruise ships have huge windows that look out onto the ocean.
Vacations are also a great time to take your workout outdoors; take a run on the beach or do sprints, pushups and crunches on a grassy field. If you want more ideas of workouts you can do using just your body weight just give me a call or send me an email.
Tip Three: Maintain your Metabolism
When traveling it is easy to go for hours without a meal, between flights and long drives food sometimes isn't readily available. The problem here is two fold. First your metabolism slows from the long absence of food. Secondly you are more likely to indulge in a high calorie meal when you get around to eating next.
Avoid this yo-yo of starvation and overindulgence by carrying healthy snacks with you and eating something every three hours. A handful of almonds, a piece of fruit or a small protein bar are fantastic options to keep on hand.
Tip Four: Eat Smart
While we all know that eating in is usually healthier than eating out, on the road you simply don't have a choice a lot of the time. So take the time to order with your health conscious mind, and not simply your taste buds. Watch out for extra large portions and don't be afraid to take a doggie bag back to your room (assuming of course that you have a refrigerator).
Another thing to keep in mind is to keep fried food consumption to a minimum. Fried foods contain more fat and calories than other options, they are also likely to give you heartburn and indigestion-two things you don't need spoiling your vacation. Stick with dishes that contain veggies, lean meats and whole grains.
Enjoy your vacation! And when you get back into town call or email me for a fitness and fat loss consultation and I'll show you a step-by-step plan for getting you the body that you deserve – in less time than you think.


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It was dark. I was traveling north on the illustrious Warwick Avenue Parkway when my small auto was jolted by a "bump." I had been traveling below the speed limit, thankfully; when suddenly there was another jolt, another bump.
I feared the worst, front-end damage or at best, a flat tire. Neither, with God's grace, occurred. I became paranoid; I slowed and sure enough, there were more bumps, more jolts, and a quarter-mile later the sign from God appeared: "Slow Bumps Ahead."
I thought, "What of the bumps behind? I guess they don't matter?" I looked to my left and there was a large flatbed tow-truck gleefully hauling up one car far less fortunate than mine.
Oh, but tomorrow road will be so perfect – yet, today, I have to ask where have our brains and our sense of consideration really gone?
As life, it's just another bump in the road.
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They didn't have penalties as an excuse, although the Eagles did finish with nine, a number of which were untimely.
There was no fourth quarter lead for the Eagles defense to choke up this time around. The only choking going on at Lincoln Financial Field that late was the stadium walkways overcrowded with fleeing Eagles fans that had to sit through another home defeat.
The Eagles could blame a number of unfortunate injuries to key players. But that would be overlooking the fact that they were healthy for the first half of the season, and that their opponent was decimated on defense.
No, blame for Sunday's ghastly 38-20 loss to the New England Patriots falls on the shoulders of the Eagles' coaches, players and front office. It was a team loss, as they say. And this team, despite the promise, the hype and the individual talent, is as dead as Thanksgiving turkey.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Baltimore said Wednesday she's satisfied for now with measures the military has taken to release documents related to Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial in the Wikileaks case.
Lawyers for the New York-based Center for Constitutional Rights and other groups, including The Associated Press, have complained for more than a year that court documents related to the military case were being released too slowly, if at all. Earlier this month, however, the Army put the vast majority of the documents online. The Army also promised to be forthcoming with the documents as Manning's trial, which began June 3, continues at Maryland's Fort Meade. The documents are being posted for the public and press on an Internet site.
But lawyers for the center said they weren't satisfied. One argued in court Monday that the Army's turnaround time to release new documents — a goal of one to two days — was too long for journalists covering the trial. He also objected to redactions and sought access to transcripts or audio recordings of past proceedings.
But on Wednesday, the judge in the case, Ellen L. Hollander, sided with the Army. In a 42-page ruling she wrote of the lag time in releasing documents that there was "no indication that such a brief delay is unreasonable." And she said she wouldn't order the Army to speed up the release transcripts and audio of past proceedings because it would be "a serious and unwarranted interference in the operation of the court-martial." She also agreed certain redactions were appropriate.
A lawyer for the Center for Constitutional Rights, Shayana Kadidal, said the decision was "disappointing" and that the center is considering its options.
The center initially petitioned an Army court in May 2012 for better access to the documents, filing its petition on behalf of the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, its founder Julian Assange and several left-leaning pundits and publications. At the time, pre-trial proceedings in the case were underway. But the nation's highest military court said earlier this year that it wasn't the right place for the dispute. Some of the judges suggested the dispute could be heard by a civilian court, which is how the case landed in federal court in Baltimore.
Manning's trial, meanwhile, began its third week Monday. The 25-year-old Oklahoma native has acknowledged giving information to WikiLeaks, but said it did not harm national security. He faces numerous charges, including aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence.
As of Wednesday evening, the last time case documents were posted on the Army site was Tuesday morning.
Center for Constitutional Rights: https://ccrjustice.org/about
Manning trial documents: https://www.rmda.army.mil/foia/FOIA_ReadingRoom/Detail.aspx?id=85
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Anne knows the kind of mysteries I like best. I'd rather the murder(s) happened offstage. I want the characters to be more than plot devices--I like to read about their friends and families, what annoys them at work, what brings them joy, what they like to eat. I love a writer who knows how to develop a sense of place. And it helps if the writer can make me laugh every now and then.
I was delighted with Funeral Music.
Sara Selkirk is a concert cellist of international renown who has been suffering from "musician's block" for a year or so. Originally from Scotland but now a resident of Bath, England, Sara has agreed to play a short concert at the Pump Room in order to raise funds for the Bath Festival. Not long afterward she discovers a corpse.
Fortunately she is well connected. One of her cello students is a police inspector. A friend is a colleague of the murder victim. Another friend takes her to an alternative healing fair, where she happens to observe the eventual murder victim talking with a large man who, it turns out, badly wants a job they both are applying for. This friend's landlady, as it turns out, is the large man's girlfriend (Bath's population is only about 80,000). And then there is Paul, who is good with women and knives; and James, who has a rotten alibi; and George, the prejudiced museum guard, and ...
The puzzle is fun, with several healthy red herrings. Even more fun are Joss's descriptions--short ones, like "his face had the faraway, otherworldly look of a defecating Labrador," and dazzling longer ones, like her evocation of Bach's Trio Sonata in C Major, which
splashed out and down in a shower of weightless drops into the open lap of the abbey nave.... Only Bach could do this, make you feel you had been only half alive until this moment, pull you into the dance, lift you and take you as high as the roof, right up to where you could drink from the music's spring and be filled with a few bubbles of his crazy joy.... It flowed on, the little sounds dancing out across the transept like drops of light, darting through the melodic web that the organist's feet and fingers were spinning to and fro on which to catch them. Sara had the sensation that she had unknowingly been suffering from some sort of deafness and that with this glorious noise she had suddenly woken up to find that her ears were working properly.Joss spices up the story with a number of complicated relationships: Paul and Sue (or Olivia?), Andrew and Valerie (or Sara?), Derek and Cecily (or Pauline?), James and Tom (or Graham?). One of the funniest scenes I've ever read in a mystery is between Derek and his wife, Pauline, after she has learned about Cecily--but you'll have to read the book if you want to know more.
Publishers Weekly gave Funeral Music a starred review and P.D. James gave it a laudatory blurb. I'd call it a clever combination of Peter Lovesey and Jane Austen. I can't imagine why the Wheaton Public Library doesn't have the Sara Selkirk mysteries on its shelves, but they got it for me quickly through interlibrary loan. Or you can get a used copy for less than $4 from Amazon.


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NH tobacco cash proves a windfallBy GARRY RAYNO
State House Bureau
April 24. 2013 9:58PM
CONCORD - The state received a little manna from heaven Wednesday - about $15 million - and is expecting a little more in the next few days, money the governor wants to use to reduce the fiscal 2013 budget deficit.
The cash is the result of a recent settlement with tobacco companies. Lawmakers were expecting the money during the next fiscal year, and House budget writers have included $23.1 million of it in the proposed two-year operating budget passed earlier this month.
"The timely receipt of the tobacco settlement funds is a positive development in our efforts to address New Hampshire's fiscal challenges in a responsible manner," said Gov. Maggie Hassan.
The state faces a $14 million to $20 million deficit for the 2013 fiscal year, which ends June 30, due to shortfalls in Medicaid Enhancement Tax payments by hospitals, unbudgeted expenditures such as additional money for charter schools, a settlement with the federal government to repay uncompensated care funds and savings from managed care in the Medicaid program that have not been realized.
"These dollars will be key to addressing the projected fiscal year 2013 deficit, and could help eliminate the need for alternative plans under consideration," Hassan said.
The House budget allowed Hassan to use dedicated funds such as the renewable energy fund to offset the current-year deficit.
The settlement by New Hampshire and 19 other states resolves 10 years of litigation with the major tobacco manufacturers, who claimed the state did not "diligently enforce" the 1998 master agreement that has netted the state between $42 million and nearly $50 million a year.
This fiscal year, New Hampshire received $42 million. The first $40 million of the tobacco settlement money goes into the education trust fund to pay for state adequacy grants to school districts. The rest goes into the state's general fund.
The major tobacco companies, claiming 35 states did not force the non-participating tobacco companies to pay into an escrow account as required, withheld about $4 million a year from payments to the state for about a decade.
As a result of the settlement, the state will receive $57.3 million, about $15 million more than what was budgeted for fiscal year 2013. Associate Attorney General Richard Head said the state expects to receive additional money in the next few days, but could not say how much.
The funds received by New Hampshire Wednesday represent a little more than 50 percent of the money the tobacco companies had held in an escrow account.
Speaking to lawmakers earlier this year, Deputy Attorney General Ann Rice said the state was risking all of the money it receives from the tobacco companies by pursuing the suit. By reaching a settlement, the state saves the cost and time of a trial, Rice said.
Lawmakers fast-tracked a bill last month so the state could sign on to the new settlement.
The state receives about 50 cents from the tobacco companies for every pack sold in New Hampshire.


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I be a patient man waiting for the rain to come down
My feet touch the ground but my head's in the clouds
I be Prometheus Brown stealing the fire out of heaven
The setting is several city blocks off the 71 stop
I walk about the District, distracted by
The decadent madness of all the undergrads and addicts
Club rats, heads, space cadets and pragmatics
One of the few places that they coexist on the planet
Whatever happened to the Avenue before the summer of 2002
Lounging with crew on 42nd
My, how time flies when we're waiting for the chariot
Eating vegan sandwiches with cannabis subtracting our sobriety
Pondering society itself
He's eyeing me like I ain't going to bring it to his health
He don't want it, cause certainly he knows he's just another
Sucker without his fraternity brothers to back him up
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Campus Parkway up to 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 45th, and up to 47th
To the edge of the bubble, all delinquents they laugh, they sayin'
Fuck class, get your education on The Ave
I be a patient man, waiting and checking for the sound
Of potential break records up at Second Time Around
In fact, we made this track from a sample we jacked
From some vinyl we dug up out of the crates on The Ave
Rats escape the lab, infestations 'n all
There be cracks on the sidewalk made from the fall
A natty dreadlock strumming on his broken guitar
Singing Babylon Fall outside of the bookstore
I purchased a journal in which the verses I recite, reside
I write vividly to capture the vibe
I'm like "Hey kid, walk straight, master your high
If you listen you can hear the eye of the city cry"
The sound is often drowned by hollering scholars
Intoxicated so save it for the coffee shop philosophers
The so-called artists, the poets and the prophets
Scenery is changing, and nobody can stop it
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This song became a Seattle anthem of sorts shortly after it was released, probably because the Ave is a center of social life for Seattle youth, even those who do not attend the University of Washington. Also, it represented a new wave of hip-hop that alluded to issues specific to Seattle - a topic that, although not completely ignored in the genre, was definitely underrepresented.
Both Sabzi (DJ) and Geologic (MC) attended the University of Washington (commonly referred to as the u dub) – it was where they met. This song describes the realizations they came to during college, about the true nature of societal issues and how to solve them (in essence, through experience and not through academia).


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MOSCOW (AP) — The amount Russia says it is owed by Ukraine's cash-strapped government for natural gas has ballooned as if by magic — from $1.7 billion at the beginning of April to a staggering $35.4 billion, according to a letter sent by President Vladimir Putin this week to 18 European leaders.
Here's a look at how Moscow got those figures, and what options Ukraine has.
On April 1, Alexei Miller, the head of Russia's energy giant Gazprom, estimated that Ukraine owed $1.7 billion in unpaid gas bills to Russia.
Two days later, Miller added $500 million more for unpaid gas supplies in March. Gazprom then announced it would be scrapping all gas discounts, meaning an 80 percent price hike that would further increase the debt in coming months.
The bill further increased after Russia moved to annul agreements with Kiev on Russia's navy base in the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed in March. In 2010, Ukraine extended the lease of the base for an annual rent and discounts on gas, but Moscow revoked that agreement after Crimea effectively became Russian territory. Now Moscow says Ukraine owes it $11.4 billion in gas discounts given in advance for the base.
In his letter on Thursday, Putin said that the gas-related debt was actually $17 billion, although it's unclear how he reached that figure.
He also said Ukraine owed Russia an additional $18.4 billion in past fines on its gas contracts. The contracts, called take-or-pay, say Ukraine has to pay for all the gas it imports for domestic use, whether it actually uses it or not.
Putin then mentioned $3 billion Russia loaned Ukraine in December, bringing the grand total to $38.4 billion.
"It's kind of like the drug dealer and the addict here. The Russians kept lending (Ukraine) money and knowing they're not going to pay," said Andrew Neff, an analyst at IHS Energy.
The money Russia is demanding is far greater than the $14 billion to $18 billion bailout expected from the International Monetary Fund over two years. It would also exceed the $15 billion the European Union has said it will help with.
Analysts like Valery Nesterov, of Sberbank CIB, warn that Putin's figures should not be taken at face value. "They're a means of showing the seriousness of the problems between the two countries."
But if relations worsen, Moscow could push for repayment of some of that money, and Ukraine would be in trouble.
Ukraine will try to get some money from its own citizens — it will hike domestic gas prices by 50 percent on May 1. But that will not raise any new money, as it will barely match the gas price hike Russia made.
Ukraine's options are limited at this point.
Kiev could sue Gazprom in an international arbitration court for retroactively annulling the Black Sea navy base deal. Ukraine has said it was considering legal action.
But going to court could open a Pandora's box of litigation: Russia and Ukraine have bickered over gas and finances for years, and many previous debts have been swept under the rug or settled out of court. The finances and politics of the two neighboring countries have been so entwined that Russia has countless scores that it could settle, if Ukraine chose to take the legal path.
If desperate, Ukraine could opt to sell the pipeline system that brings gas across its territory from Russia to Europe. Moscow has coveted the pipeline for years, making multiple offers to buy it to settle Ukraine's debts.
But for Ukrainian politicians, the idea of selling the pipeline has so far been unpalatable.
"The Ukrainians have made the pipeline system into this national strategic asset that is a symbol of sovereignty," said Neff. "When you're in desperate straits, you sell the family jewels. It's one of the few assets the Ukrainians have that has value."
In the end, Ukraine will most likely have to call Russia's bluff and hope it will accept to be repaid little by little. Experts say that considering Ukraine's cash problem, Russia is likely to be realistic about the issue if it wants to get its money back at all.
Nataliya Vasilyeva contributed to this report from Kiev, Ukraine.


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Skip to comments.Best tweet ever! Gov. Jindal scores with epic Obamacare boom
Posted on 07/03/2013 1:21:35 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
Boom indeed! Governor Jindals tweet blasting President Obama for the Obamacare delay has been retweeted over 300 times and counting.
(Excerpt) Read more at twitchy.com ...
Well said, Guv'nor.
Very nice. I would honestly like to see him run for President but he needs to step it up.
Even Obastard has tacitly admitted that Obamacare is a bad idea.
Oh! . . . Ouch!
Jay Leno will be sooooo jealous............
Geaux get'um Bobby.
This is the best Summer I've had since I was a kid!
The Democrats.......A culture of thievery and incompetence.
Our boy king will not be pleased. ...
Kudos....to the Governor.....
Jindal *ROCKS*
That will leave a mark.
Good one, governor!
EVER?? EVER? Can we please please please stop using this overly dramatic, overhyped hyperbole. If I've read it once I've read it a kazillion times. That and EPIC.
He'd be a great candidate for President, 2016.
Says retweets 1,934 times
Hed be a great candidate for President, 2016.Oh boy, he sure would... :)
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Cousins helps Kings snap seven-game slide with 99-70 victory against Bulls
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points and 16 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings snap a seven-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bulls 99-70 on Monday night.
Cousins, the Kings' leading scorer and rebounder, missed the previous six games with a sprained ankle. Cousins came out aggressive, getting 11 points and seven rebounds in the first quarter when the Kings led 24-12 and never trailed the remainder of the game.
Jimmy Butler had 17 points for the frustrated Bulls, who have lost two straight and three of four. Tony Snell and Taj Gibson each had 11 points. Chicago was outscored 28-13 in the fourth quarter.
Chicago All-Star center Joakim Noah had four points and four rebounds before being ejected in the third quarter when he picked up two technical fouls.


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Being a fan of Division I college basketball in Jacksonville can be a frustrating experience. For fans of Jacksonville University's Dolphins, the last moment of real glory was more than 40 years ago, when big man Artis Gilmore led the squad to the national championship game at the end of the 1969-'70 season.
Fans of University of North Florida's Ospreys, meanwhile, can't count on even a sepia-tinged memory like that to keep their memories sweet. In a sense of real achievement, every season is frustrating … and 2012-'13 was no different: Both teams were bounced from the Atlantic Sun Tournament in the first round.
The less-surprising of the two eliminations was the first — No. 7 seed UNF fell 73-63 to Florida Gulf Coast in Macon, Ga., in front of a reported crowd of 683 souls.
In any given year, the Ospreys haven't inspired excitement, and this year was more of the same: UNF finished with 13 wins, eight in conference play. The Macon game was actually rather competitive, though; UNF led by five in the first half, and was within three points with less than six-and-a-half minutes to play. Then Florida Gulf Coast's Bernard Thompson scored nine consecutive points to effectively seal the victory.
The scrappy Ospreys did earn the respect of their opponents, however.
"Give UNF a lot of credit. They are an excellent basketball team, and I'm very happy with how hard we played to get the win," Gulf Coast head coach Andy Enfield told FGCUathletics.com afterward. "We had different guys step up at different times in the game and when that happens, we are a dangerous team."
Guard Parker Smith, an all-Atlantic Sun Conference second-team selection in 2011-'12, put up numbers that, as always, made observers wonder what would happen if UNF had more players of his caliber. Smith, a senior, scored 29 points, but given the Ospreys' issues with turnovers and production inside the paint, he would've needed to score a few more to take the game.
Smith played his last game in a UNF uniform, and it's an open question how the team will replace his production and consistency next season. Despite Smith, no one expected more from UNF last week.
JU's season was a different story. In what apologists for the program called a "rebuilding year," the Dolphins had a plausible chance to make a run in the A-Sun tournament. That is, until they hit the court against University of South Carolina Upstate, which took control of the game early and never relinquished it, in a 76-62 victory that wasn't as close as the score.
The loss was rooted in a breakdown of fundamentals, according to the Dolphins' coach.
"We didn't play Jacksonville basketball," head coach Cliff Warren told The Macon Telegraph after the team finished the season with a dismal 14-18 record. "We turned the ball over, which helped them get some easy baskets. We don't typically turn the ball over that much."
When Warren came to JU, many observers — including me — expected those types of quotations would be a thing of the past. Thus far, Warren has failed to change that definition of "Jacksonville basketball," which has been subpar and below the Division I level for so long, it's almost not worth talking about.
The "Jacksonville basketball" on display could've happened almost any time in the last 30 years. From the start of the game, the Dolphins' offense was so cold you could call it frostbite, with ball control that bordered on neglect. And when the team did get opportunities, such as from the charity stripe in the first half, they couldn't convert. Shooting 4-of-9 at three free throws in the first half is the type of performance that will knock a team out of a game for good. JU trailed by double digits for most of the game, and it's hard to put a positive spin on an effort so desultory.
Both teams are going to need improved recruiting if they're serious about competing, even in the lower tier of Division I play. This has been needed for a long time, but what was obvious during last week's Atlantic Sun tournament was a hard truth: Both teams must increase their focus on fundamentals. Can they get that from the current coaches? We'll see.


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