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Ayotte hears about gun vote at gatheringBy MEGHAN PIERCE
Union Leader Correspondent
May 02. 2013 8:57PM
FITZWILLIAM - Armed with a teddy bear, a picture of his daughter and her death certificate, Gilles Rousseau of Southbury, Conn., attended Sen. Kelly Ayotte's town hall in Fitzwilliam on Thursday.
Despite his efforts he was unable to ask her why she voted again expanding background checks for guns or present her with the teddy bear, he said.
"I feel like I have to honor my daughter," he said outside the Fitzwilliam Meetinghouse.
Lauren Rousseau died of multiple gunshot wounds protecting children in Sandy Hook Elementary School in November, he said.
Since then he has been passing out teddy bears - 2,500 so far - in her honor and advocating for increased gun control measures.
Rousseau said he was hoping to ask Republican Ayotte why she voted against expanding background checks and said existing laws are full of loopholes.
"Anything that could help lower the amount of guns on the street," he said.
The April 17 Senate vote on background checks received 54 votes, but failed to acquire the 60 votes necessary to overcome any filibuster, essentially dooming the legislation. Other measure also failed, including bans of so-called assault-style weapons, limiting magazine capacities and criminalizing "straw purchasing," which involves buying guns for another person.
Five Democrats and four Republicans each broke ranks with their parties, with Democratic Sens. Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska, Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Majority Leader Harry Reid voting against it. and Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John McCain of Arizona, Mark Kirk of Illinois and Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania, the bill's cosponsor, voting in favor.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid initially voted against the bill, but changed his vote.
When the meeting concluded and Ayotte was exiting the meetinghouse, Rousseau said he was able to say hello to her and shake her hand before being "pushed away" by her staff. Other attendees and members of the news media crowded around trying to ask questions or speak to her as she made her exit.
Ayotte started her town hall meeting Thursday afternoon defending her vote against the federal background checks which she was criticized for at a Warren town hall meeting earlier this week by the daughter of the Sandy Hook Elementary School principal killed last November.
"Most criminals will get the guns on the street from other criminals or steal them," she said.
Ayotte said she supports efforts to keep guns away from mentally ill people by enforcing existing laws and giving law enforcement the resources they need.
She reiterated her position when she started taking questions.
"It doesn't make sense to me. What is wrong with universal background checks," said John Keenan of Winchester, who after the meeting identified himself as a Republican.
"I have a lot of concern of that leading to a registry," Ayotte said.
The bill's other cosponsor, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, pleaded with his colleagues before the vote, saying the bill specifically prohibited a federal registry.
"Senator Ayotte's positions have been distorted through false attacks," Ayotte's spokeswoman, Liz Johnson, said Thursday night. "She voted for legislation that had bipartisan support to fix the current broken background check system, increase the prosecution of those who illegally seek to obtain firearms, and provide additional resources for school safety, while protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. She also worked across party lines to successfully pass legislation to strengthen the nation's mental health system."
"I believe the focus should be on fixing the broken system right now," Ayotte said. "There are laws on the books right now and those who violate them should be prosecuted."
Other people at the meeting lauded her for her position.
"I am very thankful we have you as a senator," said Chris Leone. "I want to thank you again for sticking to your guns."
Ayotte said many bills are introduced without properly being vetted and she supports a committee approach to drafting bills.
"The committee process is important," she said.
Most attendees clapped wildly when a Fitzwilliam man told Ayotte he has been watching her on television for a long time and that she "looks presidential."
She fielded many questions about entitlement reform. Ayotte said she supports responsible reform of Social Security.
"If we don't reform this program it won't be there for other people," she said.
Kathleen Allen of Peterborough said after the town hall that she had submitted a question, but was not called on and was disappointed those who asked questions were not tougher on Ayotte regarding entitlement reform, saying Social Security is not in as bad a shape as Ayotte made it out to be and her reforms would hurt the people who need it the most.
John O'Brien of Hudson thanked Ayotte for her diligence in pursing the truth about the U.S. consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, 2012, and asked her to keep up her efforts.
"I'm going to continue pursuing this," she said.
Susan Hocking of Walpole stood up and shouted a question to Ayotte asking her why she "voted against equal pay for women."
"We have a legal structure in place," Ayotte said. "I was the first woman to serve as Attorney General (in New Hampshire). I have an 8-year-old daughter. I believe in equal pay."
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The big story over the last twenty four hours in the oil complex has been the strong widening of the Brent/WTI spread as market participants seem to be finally starting to focus on the growing surplus of crude oil in the PADD 3 region of the US. Although Cushing stocks are continuing to destock the oil is simply being shifted to the Gulf region as I have been discussing in the newsletter for months.
The combination of the geopolitical risk emanating from the Ukraine and elsewhere in the MENA region along with only minimal additional oil flowing from Libya has held the Brent side of the spread relatively firm. On the other hand the growing surplus in the Gulf pressured WTI on expiration day for the May contract. As I have been discussing Cushing is quickly becoming part of the Gulf and the inflow and outflow capacity around Cushing is more than adequate to make this location a flow through area.
From a technical perspective the June Brent/WTI spread just blew through the $7/bbl technical resistance level and is now trading in a new higher technical trading range bounded by $7/bbl on the support side and $10/bbl on the resistance end. The WTI forward curve is still in a deep backwardation but with yesterday's selling the forward curve backwardation narrowed slightly.
The forward curve could be an early indicator as to the forward trading pattern for WTI as well as the Brent/WTI spread. For the time being the forward curve still suggests that crude oil inventories will continue to destock as holding crude oil in inventory remains uneconomical. This also holds for the Gulf region. We will keep this on our radar. At the moment the two main drivers keeping the spread in a short term widening pattern is the surplus of crude oil in the US Gulf and the geopolitical risk to international oil supply on the Brent side.
Overnight the HSBC/Markit Economics PMI for China came in at 48.3 for April or the fourth month in a row that the Purchasing Managers Index is in contraction as it remains below the contraction/expansion threshold of 50. China is the main economic and oil demand growth engine of the world and this energy sensitive Index suggests that China's oil consumption going forward may not meet the forecasts that have been in play for the last several months. This is a slightly bearish outcome for oil.
Overall the bearish factors that hit the WTI contract (NYMEX:CLM14) yesterday are getting added support with the China PMI data. When the geopolitical risk surrounding the Ukraine eases there could be a broader sell-off in oil prices.
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"Thank God You're Wrong": A new, in-your-face Christian message?
St. Francis of Assisi is quoted for saying, "Preach the gospel. Use words when necessary."
The creationist and Christianity-defending ministry, Answers in Genesis, is definitely using words in its new advertisement campaign. Buying ad spaces in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the ministry is promoting its message on a billboard that reads, "To all of our atheist friends: Thank God you're wrong." The billboard is in defense of the idea of the biblical view that the earth was created in seven days and that all evidence for evolution is false.
This billboard comes as a rebuttal to an advertisement in Times Square last Christmas from a group known as the American Atheists that read, "Keep the merry, dump the myth."
Billboard wars between different religious groups—or in the case of atheists, the rejection of religion—have been going on for years now. The billboard face off from 2010 between American Atheists and the Catholic League is just one of many that has stirred controversy over the years. This new batch seems to be catching just as much attention.
I was shocked and saddened by the message for a number of reasons—and I'm not the only one. First of all, to refer to someone as "friends" and then to tell them that they're wrong seems condescending. Instead of blaming atheists, I wish Answers in Genesis would have used their ad to encourage them to rethink the situation. Dave Silverman, the president of the American Atheists, said, "I would suggest, if they're actually trying to attract atheists, they should talk about proof and reason to believe in their god, not just some pithy play on words."
Secondly, in light of the advances that Pope Francis has made with the atheist community, I wish Answers in Genesis would have shown more tolerance of those who are different from them. According to the pontiff's September 11 letter to the Italian liberal daily, La Repubblica, tolerance of other's beliefs is "necessary and precious" and that we need "open dialogue free of prejudice."
Thirdly, Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:38-39, "'You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also." To rebuttal in such an intolerant and demeaning way is not Christian-like at all.
The war will unfortunately continue, however. A new ad campaign from the American Atheists is in the works for later this year. "They're throwing down the gauntlet, and we're picking it up," Silverman said, adding that his group would "slap them in the face" with it.
Only when we all accept our differences and learn to be tolerant of one another will we grow together in this world.
What do you think? Is this billboard outrageous or did Answers in Genesis have the right to fight back?


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Morning Sickness Debate
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If I was rich and famous, I could think of a lot better places to spend my time than a hospital. I have to imagine that she must of needed some serious medical help. If she wanted attention, she could just sun bath topless somewhere.ReplyDelete
The condition the duchess has is legit. It's not morning sickness. I had a friend that was hospitalized for it with her first baby. What a misery! She had a healthy beautiful baby and went on to have two more. I know it's a sign that the pregnancy is at least healthy, if the mom can get medical intervention to prevent dehydration and malnutrition. No pregnant woman in her right mind wants that kind of attention. I tend to believe she's in her right mind - she has behaved as such all this time, after all (:ReplyDelete
I had to had an IV with my fourth baby and it made all the difference! Those that don't experience morning sickness can never understand how debilitating it can be.ReplyDelete
Definitely legit. Morning Sickness is misery and I know of other women who were so sick that they had to be hospitalized.ReplyDelete
This is legitimate. I had hyperemesis gravidarum as well during pregnancy, and it was terrible. I was on zofran and phenergan for the duration of the pregnancy. At one point before they diagnosed me, I lost 15 pounds in a week and was in danger of hospitalization for dehydration. Help HER is a great source of education on the issue. http://www.helpher.org/ReplyDelete
100% legit - I was so sick with my twins (for 22 weeks) that I was hospitalized to get IV fluids and they said if I couldn't start keeping at least liquids down I would have to stay. I was on Zofran until 22 weeks when I finally started weaning off. My twins weighed 7.9 lbs and 6.3 lbs at birth and I only gained 20 lbs in the whole pregnancy. I think 3 or 4% of women experience this - so the other 97% who experience 'normal' morning sickness just can't fully understand how debilitating and dangerous it is.ReplyDelete
I agree that it is something you can't relate to unless you experience it! Am I the only one to have heard this criticism of Kate? Was anyone surprised by that?ReplyDelete
it is between Kate and her physician.ReplyDelete
No one is going to take any chances with a royal pregnancy! Having horrible morning sickness was my worst fear before becoming pregnant, and not experiencing it was a Godsend. But my heart goes out to those who do. So if she needs to be hospitalized to keep the royal baby safe, do it.ReplyDelete
People just need to complain about something. It's totally legit and i feel bad for her.ReplyDelete
I feel for her. I was so sick with my first that I lost 28 pounds and couldn't work. It was terrible. I got no sympathy, meds, or IV's from my doctor. It was my first baby and I didn't know any better. None of my friends had experienced it either. I was told it was in my head. ugh. Thankfully that doctor was on vacation when I delivered and I fell in love with the on call doctor and switched to her for my next three babies (can't believe I did it 3 more times. ha!). #2 and #3 were not quite as terrible thanks to meds and IV fluids. With #4 I gain 60 lbs even though I felt like i had the stomach flu for 9 months. ugh! Tell Kate to call me... I can give sympathy to her. :)ReplyDelete
I know women that have had it, and it is horrific. I hate that she has it, but I'm glad some attention is being focused on it. I just wish it hadn't taken someone famous to get extremely ill for it to happen.ReplyDelete
I think we should just leave them alone - allow them to have a normal pregnancy without everyone up their backside all the time. Why would anyone "cry wolf" and spend 3 days in the hospital if they don't truly need it. The media and paparazzi just need to back off an leave them alone! Last thing we want is a repeat of what happened with Diana...ReplyDelete
I've had friends who had terrible bouts with it. It's real. They should leave the royals alone!ReplyDelete
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PHOENIX (AP) - Brandon Belt hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 Monday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Belt also had a solo homer in the second inning against Ian Kennedy. The first baseman broke a 4-all tie in the eighth after Brad Ziegler (1-1) gave up a leadoff double to Nick Noonan and walked two.
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HIGH POINT | James Wesley Willard, 74, of High Point, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.
HIGH POINT | James Wesley Willard, 74, of High Point, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hayworth Wesleyan Church, 1696 Westchester Drive, High Point, followed by a graveside service in Floral Garden Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cumby Funeral Home in Archdale.
He was born in Mount Airy to Rachel Claire and James Wesley Willard Sr. and lived in High Point from early childhood. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty Williams of Thomasville.
James, known as Jay, is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Thompson Willard; three daughters, Dina McDaniel and husband Gary, Lisa Snider and husband Bill and Angel Smith and husband Ron. Jay was blessed with nine grandchildren, Kris Wheat and husband Kevin, Shane Boone, Michael McDaniel, Megan Lynch, Sami Joe Snider, Hannah Bay Snider, Jake Smith, Julia Smith and Ethan Smith. His blessings also included five great-grandchildren, Jack Wheat, Sophie Wheat, Hutch Wheat, Brody Lynch and Dayne Coby, and his constant companion, an Australian Shepherd named Buster.
He is survived by three brothers, Doug Willard and wife Gladys, Eddie Willard and wife Gay and Pat Willard and wife Bobbie; two sisters, Katherine Shew and husband Don and Glenda Ledford; along with numerous nieces and nephews all beloved.
In 1954, Jay joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. While there, he met and married his love, moved to North Carolina, and joined the High Point Fire Department where he retired as captain after 35 years. He also had his own plumbing contractor business, which included services for Sears and many others.
Jay never met a stranger and was fortunate to find his true passion in Cowboy Ministry. He was instrumental in starting Cowboy Churches across the Triad. In April 2006, he was commissioned as a Cowboy Missionary, taking the call to spread the gospel to surrounding areas. Within this ministry, Jay enjoyed preparing and serving food for the local outreach events.
Jay was the most happy and content while spending time out at his barn taking care of his horses. He loved long trail rides and camping with his family and friends. His family meant the world to him, and in his last days he reflected on all that he and his wife had created. He wanted to be remembered for his love for the Lord and for his family. His legacy will continue, and his family has received comfort knowing he is having the ride of his life with Jesus.
Donations can be made in honor of Jay Willard to Providence Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1505 E. Fairfield Road, High Point, NC 27263.
Online condolences may be left on Mr. Willard's memorial page at www.cumbyfuneral.com.


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Week 4: Home. Describe the house in which you grew up. Was it big or small? What made it unique? Is it still there today?
I wonder how many of us lived in the same house all through childhood? I didn't. I lived in four different houses from when I was born until I finished school and left home. I don't remember one of them; I was too young and we weren't there long.
The first house that I remember was in Carss Park, in southern Sydney. It was underneath the flight path and I remember planes flying over and scaring my younger sister. It was close enough to the local school that we could walk, and we had to climb up a lane through to the street behind to get there.
I don't remember much about inside the house, except for the front hall, where I lost the key to my teddy bear in between the floor boards and the front step. I was devastated! I also remember the lounge room with a green sofa. I vaguely remember the doors to the bedrooms but not the rooms themselves. I shared a room with my sister and remember her waking up in the night. The front of the house was a verandah that had been closed in, according to my Dad. I don't remember it being anything other than the room where my Nanna lived, although she didn't always live there.
It had a great backyard for young kids to play in, and a patio with crazy paving that we used to roll marbles on. There are lots of photos of us in the backyard, and I've just realised that this one, of my Nanna and three of us kids, is back to front. I scanned it from a negative and I couldn't tell which way it went, but I'm pretty sure there should be a shed in the back corner.
Looking at the house now on Google Maps I can see it has a swimming pool and most of the yard is gone. It seems to be a much bigger house than it was, taking up the full width of the block, although I can see the flat roof of the garage so that must still be there in some form.
My husband and I drove by there a few years ago and the strange rounded front of the house had been built over. Now I can see it on Street View and it looks a bit run down, as do the others in the street. The house next door that the strange old lady lived in has been replaced by a castle that looks totally out of place. The house is only a couple of blocks from the beach on Kogarah Bay so I'm a bit surprised that the areas looks as depressed as it is. Perhaps the houses are too small. Ours must have had only two bedrooms until Dad closed in the front verandah, and who wants a two-bedroom house?
I prefer to remember the house as it was.
When I was six we moved to Dubbo, to the house I showed in the previous post. This is the house I think of as The House I Grew Up In. I still dream about it.
Dubbo is hot in summer and that house was sometimes unbearably hot. The room I shared with my sister was built on after the rest of the house and had a tin roof that made it hotter than the rest of the house. I can remember lying in bed at night with the curtains pushed aside waiting for the slightest breeze to come in the window.
In winter it was cold, and we had a fire, and later a oil heater. It had three bedrooms and one bathroom, smaller than the house I live in now, although the rooms were bigger. My brothers shared one room and my mother had the master bedroom. My brothers' room had two entrances so you could walk through from the dining room to the bathroom and Mum's room. Houses are designed differently now and it is rare to walk through a bedroom to get to other parts of the house, but I remember other houses with similar layouts.
It had a large front verandah and a huge back yard that my brothers played cricket in. We had chooks and a succession of dogs, and a cat who lived inside with us. She used to lurk under the armchairs and pounce on my sister and me as we went past in the morning.
The house is still there, also looking a bit run down on Google's Street View.
The last house I lived in was outside Dubbo. I don't seem to have any pictures of it that don't show people who may not want to be displayed here. My Mum bought a farm with her brother. He bred race horses on it, and we lived in the house. I lived there for a grand total of three months. The family moved house in November while I was doing my Higher School Certificate exams, so I stayed at a friend's place until they were over. I was accepted into the University of Sydney and started in early March, so from then on I had my own place in Sydney and just visited Dubbo on holidays. It was a big farm house with high ceilings, bits built on to the main house, a verandah around one side, and metal kitchen cupboards.
Mum moved back into town a few years later. She bought my friend's house that I had stayed in while I was doing exams. What are the odds?


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Monday, June 18, 2007
First Shot Of The Week
WJW TO CBS? HOLD ON...: When that big bombshell dropped last week, with FOX announcing its intent to sell Cleveland O&O WJW/8 "FOX 8" and eight other stations, we got a flurry of speculation that almost sounded, well, like it could happen.
At least some folks seem to think that it's a foregone conclusion that CBS itself will ride in on the white horse and restore WJW's former CBS affiliation, swiping it with style from the folks at Reserve Square, the home of Raycom Media's WOIO/19.
Just some reminders here.
CBS Radio just spent a lot of time finding buyers for their smaller market radio stations - "smaller", in some cases, as high as the low 20's in size.
While Cleveland's CBS Radio cluster remained intact, the same can't be said for Columbus and Cincinnati, where the company's long-time operations were sold off.
Is CBS, TV-side, in a buying mood?
Well, they did buy their Sacramento CA affiliate, KOVR/13. But there, they had already owned UPN-turned-CW affiliate KMAX/31 for years. The two stations, from what we've read, consolidated into KOVR's facilities. Sacramento is a similar-sized market to Cleveland.
While it may seem like "poetic justice", there's another problem with CBS buying WJW...the company is just as duopoly-crazy as FOX is, and again, WJW has no companion station in the market.
Unless they can do what FOX couldn't and buy a duopoly partner for WJW, we don't see CBS dipping its toes into this market's water.
The bulk of this item is only to put one thing on the record: There is not even any credible RUMOR about a possible buyer for WJW, at least among our local TV sources.
And it's also to remind readers that FOX has not done anything at this point than announce it intended to sell WJW and the eight other stations. That's far from announcing a deal...
AND RESERVE SQUARE AGAIN: Look to "probably early July" for the start date for "19 Action News" sportscaster David Pingalore in his new home market of Orlando, as lead sports anchor at CBS affiliate WKMG/6.
That's according to Henry Maldonado, who gave the date to Orlando Sentinel TV guru Hal Bodeker in this article on the paper's TV blog.
Maldonado talks about Pingalore's delay, due to the Cleveland Cavaliers making it into the NBA Finals:
"That was always part of the agreement. He was with them until the Cavaliers ended their run," Maldonado said. "I thought the moment they ran into the Pistons, it was all over."
The blog article is from June 7th, just over a week ago. Game 7 of the NBA finals would have been late this week, we believe, if the Cavaliers had lasted that long, and we're sure Pingalore would still like some decompression time even with the games over.
And in a storyline that sounds like it describes a possible WOIO hire, it turns out the newly hired weekend anchor at Pingalore's new Orlando station is, and no, we're not making this up, a former profesional wrestling announcer.
Former World Wrestling Entertainment play-by-play TV voice and host Todd Romero will be working at WKMG. The WKMG boss points out that Romero has "legitimate" sports experience at stations in Kansas City and Denver, and calls him "energetic".
No, that wasn't a quote out of Reserve Square...
WE HAVE ROGER TO KICK AROUND AGAIN: Many observers, including this corner, wondered if former Cleveland Plain Dealer sports/media columnist Roger Brown had just faded away.
After taking the PD's buyout offer, Mr. Brown started writing occasional columns for the Lake County News-Herald (and sister Lorain Morning Journal), and had a brief stint with "19 Action News".
Roger's newspaper columns disappeared, and he openly left the employ of WOIO.
As someone once said in a movie, "He's baaaaaack."
While searching for more on the aforementioned Mr. Pingalore, we found Roger Brown's byline once again on the website of the News-Herald, with a column written in late May. He notes that his former TV employer has apparently decided to "go serious" in the search for Pingalore's replacement:
Word is Channel 19 has given up on auditioning former local athletes (such as Bob Golic, Hanford Dixon, etc.) as potential sports anchors. WOIO now reportedly wants a veteran sportscaster to replace weekend sports anchor David Pingalore, who leaves soon for Orlando.
Roger also mentions that SportsTime Ohio's Mike Cairns, former weekend sports anchor at WKYC/3, is likely to do fill-in on the "Action News" sports desk.
Roger's return would seem to be for good, as he has another column in Sunday's News-Herald.
He notes the possible move (he says "don't be surprised") of WKYC/3 sports director Jim Donovan to TV play-by-play for Cleveland Browns' pre-season games airing on his home station - with WTAM/1100's Mike Snyder filling the radio side of the bill. (By the way, we heard Snyder once again on Friday night, filling in for Tom Hamilton on the Indians Radio Network.)
Mr. Brown also weighs in on the waiting game for FOX Sports Net Ohio, who may lose former Cavaliers player and current FSN Ohio Cavaliers analyst Scott Williams to an assistant coaching gig in Phoenix.
And for those playing the Roger Brown Drinking Game at home: There were no real estate mentions in either column we pulled up, but there is a quote from FSN host and Shaker Heights native Chris Rose in Sunday's column. And of course, there's the above quoted "Word is..."...
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Don't forget Roger's appearances riding shotgun to Mike Cairns on STO's All Bets Are Off, when Bruce Drennan is off.
That is very true that CBS and FOX share that we need to have a duopoly when ever possible. But you have to remeber that raycom could decide now is the best time to leave Cleveland as well. Why?
They too can make money and unload the 19 action news mess on to someone else. Since TV stations are being bought and sold left and right, maybe raycom would see this as a chance to make some money.
If Raycom decides it is time to sell ch 19 and 43, then I could see CBS wanting it because they could make a duopoly and combine their resources with CBS radio in Cleveland.
If you think that Raycom is not looking over the numbers and seeing what 19 and 43 are worth and if anyone would be interrested, you are crazy. They have to be watching all of this and thinking what we have and who wants it and how much we can get for it.
I think if somehow Ernie could get some form of signal (digital subchanel,another station) he would sell WBNX to perserve the 90@9 club, and his weekend Earnest Angley hour even though it would cut into his out reach.
If for example one of WBNX's subchanels could go to Angley and someone else actually owns WBNX and programs the main channel, there could be a shot he would consider a deal.
Many in the indusrty canot really figure out why FOX is sellling let alone a station that has alot invested in it.
Granted by giving it a complete HD overhaul inculding a HD news copter, new set and graphics, and a FOX O & O website, they can A.) increase the value of the station, B.) perserve the O&O look at feel after the station is sold, and C.)help out the new owners so they unless they want to make changes, they have all new and ready to go station that would fit in line with the corporate plans of FOX, but you have to admit this does not make any sense to go though all of the trouble if it does not fit your plans or the station is just not good enough in profits and revune.
Besides most of the rumores in the last commets setcion are really just quesses and of what could happen in addition what if it happened not actual truth and since noone knows, your quess is as good as mine. If someone was to take those with more than agrain of salt, then so be it.
Since this news is still considered fresh, any potiental buyer would only now be considering what FOX has to offer let alone coming to town to look over the stations to see what FOX is selling. This is why their is no offical buyers as of yet. Eveyone is looking over what has been placed on the table and seeing what is out there.
Remeber this is FOX and news corp we are talking about. If you look at their track record of doing things (FOX,FX,FOX news channel), them selling ch 8 may be the start of something much larger here in NE Ohio.
I was up near Middlefield, Ohio over the weekend & pulled in WDOK HD1 & HD2. I was only able to pull in the analog version when I was near there the weekend before. I'm guessing that they just recently signed on because their HD2 channel was broadcasting about 30 seconds behind their main signal. According to the HD website, 'DOK is supposed to carry AC oldies when they stop simulcasting.
Regarding the WJW sale, I would not spend too much time trying to figure out why Fox would update the graphics and then announce a sale. The graphic and set update were in the works far too long and have been planned.
Rupert needs money to buy the paper, and I believe the sale was planned long after the move to update the graphics.
I'll bet that if the paper thing does not happen, there will be no WJW sale.
And again, WEWS has had only one owner for almost 60 years, and they are updating to HD as well.
Wonder if they will be sold, following this logic...not.
Why does Rupert's intention to buy Dow Jones now look to me like a replay of the failed 1985 takeover of CBS by Ted Turner? I do agree, however, that if the Bancrofts balk and a hostile takeover fails, WJW will remain a FTSC station.
It's an either-or game. News Corp. had to sell the NY Post in order to get the MetroMedia TV stations - and New York's WNEW-TV, now WNYW - in 1986 so as to launch Fox. They later did get the Post back, thanks to dereg and a poor owner in the interim...
So I don't hold much stock in this whole kerfuffle. WJW may not be sold - if EVER - for well over a whole year... and likely to a private equity company with significant ties to both Rupert and News Corp.
- Nathan Obral
How about this GOODRADIO/TV TO BY WJW,Could be an interesting situation.
Just what you want when you are attempting to sell...
Speaking of you tube, there are now videos from the old ch 61 WCLQ from the 1980's,and WUAB from the 70's.I know I enjoyed them very much.
Why does Ohio Media Watch have such a hard on when it comes to 19??? There are good folks and bad folks at every station. Your rant on 19 is getting old and starting to sound... bitter.
If Raycom was interested in WJW, they would allready have made a move, unloading WUAB or something. It was mentioned yesterday the FCC rules do not allow a company to own three stations in one market(thank God) and let's hope Sinclair stays out of the picture.
CBS and FOX should not be completely ruled out. Murdoch is unloading these stations because of his interest in Dow Jones. If this deal falls through(which it probably will) he's not going to want to sell these stations. Then FOX buying WOIO could be a reality, News Corp loves duopolies. Murdoch could do a buyout of Raycom owned FOX stations(similar to the Storer stations buyout when WJW was still CBS) and make WOIO the flagship station of the former Raycom owned stations. With the new ''MyFox'' website interface and graphics, you'd think Murdoch would want to spead this to as many stations as possible. Murdoch is interested in acquiring more channels and WJW is not just being sold for no reason, afterall WJW hepled FOX in the ratings in the early days(a top rated local affiliate on VHF, a big deal back then) Murdoch has to deal wiht Raycom, they do own five FOX affiliates, and they probably are about the same quality as WOIO.
CBS, who probably would not want an O&O, may be recruiting a company to buy WJW and make it CBS. Murdoch comes in and buys WOIO, making it FOX and then maybe Tribune or even Media General or Belo buys WJW, which becomes CBS by default. A possible reaso why WJW is taking so long with the new set, they have bigger plans in store and are planning something else.
Tribune owns a few FOX stations,but they could use NE Ohio to start expanding, buying CBS stations and creating more dupolies. (A deal with WBNX and launching WBNX DT2 for Ernie would be a good start) It would be crazy not to be interested in WBNX, afterall they are in the top 10 CW affiliates in the country and making an agreement with Angeley would be good for company image.
Whatever happens, this is definitely going to be ani interesting summer in NE Ohio television.
And to the two comments above, there is a problem with 19 Action News, these complaints need to be directed to channel 19 if we want results.
Another media related item, finally of the topic of WJW:
Chek out page C7 in the business section of Monday's Beacon Journal. The artical talks about new FCC rulings starting July 1 that opens the market for cable boxes up for compitition and the use of cable cards. This will be a big issue soon.
19 is the same newscast as the others but packaged different. Should they do the same news as 3? You got to be kidding. It's clear OMW has an ax to grind with 19. OMW you are better than that... so knock it off.
1:53, I don't think so. No other station in Cleveland used a story about one of their reporters posing in a nude photo for ratings in sweeps month or hired a reporter fired from another station because of her embarrasing and immature actions. Quit picking on OMW and accusing them of being biased against 19. The majority of people in Cleveland prefer the ''legitimate media'' not that tabloid crap. There is a reason why 19 Action news is in fourth place.
- Ohio Media Watch said...
Anon @ 10:09 PM:
I think you're overstating it.
Oh, sure, we throw a joke or two in the direction of Reserve Square. Honestly, they deserve more, for reasons stated elsewhere here. The operation is very clear the "tabloid TV" outlet in this market, and is apparently very proud of their style.
But we have noted many times that despite its style, there are many good people down there at WOIO.
We poke fun sometimes, especially at personalities who tend to be "larger than life", but we don't personally attack them.
And as such, we ask the same of our readers.
Who was it who asked if we were "warming up to the comments"? Not now...
We're not going to be able to do a full update for a while, so we'll keep this open, but reserve the right to close it...
-The Management
- Lee said...
There is no way that Fox will sell to CBS because they'd lose the affiliation and they need their VHF stations to keep their network numbers where they are. You can fuggetaboutit.
Funny how OMW and other readers hear can dish it out to 19 but when it comes to taking some criticism they quickly go... defensive. OMW doesn't just poke fun at 19 it attacks them for doing just what they say they are doing... tabloid news.
Bottom line on 19..they are unsuccessful. As for WJW, Rupert Murdoch's history is filled with moments when he's put things up for sale to drive up the company's stock price, then pulled things off the market.
I am in television M&A and caught this blog off of a link from a trade website. Here is my take -these FOX stations will be sold. The buyer (there will be just one buyer for all of the stations), will more than likely be a private equity firm. My bets are either Cerberus, Providence Equity Partners or Silver Point Capital.
Either after the transaction has been completed or concurrent to the transaction taking place, some of the markets may be spun off to strategics for a very high multiple.
This deal will happen because these nine television stations account for less than 10% of the TV groups revenues. They are just too small to keep.
"There is no way that Fox will sell to CBS because they'd lose the affiliation and they need their VHF stations to keep their network numbers where they are."
I would go with the first part of your statement, but as of 2009 when everyone supposedly moves to digital, WJW will end up on ch. 31 and WOIO will be on ch. 10.
Raycom likely has a long term affiliation agreement with CBS, so the network just can't come in and buy WJW as a solo and flip it back to CBS--they would have to swallow the whole group of Fox stations that are on the block and they aren't likely to want them all.
And let's not bury Raycom too quickly--even if CBS could pull off acquiring WJW and putting the network back on Channel 8, Action News would play just fine with a Fox affiliation (maybe even better.) You can criticize them all you want, but the facts are that they probably aren't losing money or sleep over Revere Square these days.
Plus, the anonymous M&A guy above is so right on the point that if Fox sells, it will be for the whole group of stations because it wants to move the mid-markets it doesn't care about so much (Birmingham and Austin come to mind) and a station in Cleveland makes the group much more attractive to private equity money--the only people with checkbooks who are buying these days.
Ooops...Make that Reserve Square
Bottom line, 19 Action News SUCKS, plain and simple
Actually ch 8 is going back to ch 8 and ch 19 will get stuck on the crappy ch 10 that has interference problems with Canada.
But I do agree to some extent with the television M&A that this will be a group deal and probally a equity firm will take over ch 8. That of course if ch 8 gets sold.
But something tells me this deal may not happen or if it does they may inculde at least Austin if not Oscala just some they can have stations no lower than market 25.
I do agree that what Fox has placed on the chopping block equals less than 10% revune, but getting rid of 2 top 20 markets stations and keeping market 47 and 151 has to make you wonder if this is to rasie the stock price or it really is a revune item.
I see Antiadgirl, and/or Hegel and/or some of the other Channel 19 cheerleaders from the Cleveland.com forum have gotten marching orders to cheer over "hear" at OMW.
The only tired act is the one of 19 uber alles. Even varsity cheerleaders take the spring and summer off.
I'm sure if enough money was placed in front of Univision, they would sell Channel 61 faster than an illegal can cross the Rio Grande.
here is a set update from WJW:
I can't imagine FOX actually selling to CBS. WJW is one of the top performing FOX affils (if not the best) so they will want to sell the station to someone who will not switch affiliations.
FOX's asking price for WJW will probably be too high for Raycom to be interested.
Here's an aside to anonymous 10:09 and the others claiming that OMW is biased against CBS 19.
I worked over there at one time, and I know how very frustrating it can be. Taking out your frustrations on a blogger won't help you.
In reading this blog on a regular basis, I have yet to sense the kind of bias that you seem to believe exists. And that comes from someone who still feels a connection to the hard working, under capitalized folks at WOIO.
If you find this blog is offending your sensibilities, do what one of my former station managers advised: read something else.
No bias against 19??? Here's two quick examples from OMW.
And yes, "19 Action News" gets its only nod, as "best regularly scheduled news" in the large market category. We're beginning to wonder if that's a long-running prank or something, but we're sure we'll see the Cleveland CBS affiliate trot out the award pretty much every other break.
The "worked at every station" part probably only feels like it to Mr. Baskin, who came from NBC affiliate WKYC/3, and has also been seen on WKYC-associated SportsTime Ohio (both under WKYC's auspices and after leaving, on his own), and before that, at FOX Sports Net Ohio. He hasn't yet worked on South Marginal Road or in the basement of Reserve Square. (Perhaps he should be thankful for that latter fact.)
"Actually ch 8 is going back to ch 8 and ch 19 will get stuck on the crappy ch 10 that has interference problems with Canada."
WOIO is not "stuck" on crappy ch 10 - Raycom REQUESTED staying on crappy ch 10, probably because the power bill is much lower for a VHF Hi band signal than any UHF signal. The other possibility is that by staying on ch 10 CBS will is back on VHF in Cleveland. No matter the reason, Raycom's request to keep ch 10 is a bad move. Canada is not going digital for some time, there will continue to be interference problems with CFPL for years after the U.S. ends the transition. Another victim of the Raycom request is WBNS in Columbus, which was squeezed off ch 10 by Raycom.
A station that was on ch 10 for decades before WOIO was even a construction permit loses it's "legacy" frequency to this upstart.
Bottom line 19 belongs on 19, not 10. With WKYC moving to 17 after the transition, we Clevelanders would have had 15, 17, & 19 in a neat "big 3" package to receive OTA. Instead we get "crappy ch 10" for our CBS (unless you are lucky enough to pull in WKBN out of Youngstown - which is a possibility for many here).
After watching the video from FOX8's Kenny Crumpton about the new set, it looks like we can rule out any changes in affiliation for sevearl reasons:
1. This whole sale of stations is looking more and more like a publictiy stunt to raise stocks in News Corp. and the buying of Dow Jones probably will not happen.
2. From the video, the new set appears to be in the FOX O&O image. FOX would not make a change this big and expensive if they were going to sell the station. A new company that buys WJW may absolutely hate this new look or decide to take the news department in a different direction. Examples-WJW did not start using the FOX8 name unitl they were bought by FOX, and WOIO's news changed after Raycom bought them. An investment this big would not be a good idea.
3. The new set looks like it will be ready to go very soon. In the video, all the walls of the set are put up. The only thing left to do is put in the monitors on the one wall, put up the backgrounds and other decorations and the furniture. Many of the reporters are on vacation this week, possibly a week or two before a big launch of the new set and graphics.
Bottom line, it seems unlikely that WJW will change affiliations anytime soon and the sale of the stations looks like it may not happen.
And to the post above, things are going to be interesting in Febuary 2009 after the digital conversion. It's good to see WKYC is changing stations(they really got the short end of the stick with the position on channel 2, which is about impossible to get with an antenna) WKYC should get to move now, 17 is just wasted on that dumb religion channel. In 2009, the hard to get station will be WOIO, I would try to get WKBN just because their station is better than WOIO(I think they even have 5.1 sound?)
if you haven't seen WAGA's set.
this will be same look as WJW.
Thanks for the link! I checked out that video and that is what the new WJW set is starting to look like. In an online chat with Melissa Mack, she said the new set is going to be nice, but I had no idea it is going to be THAT nice. WJW being sold is starting to look more and more unlikely, especially after seeing the new set. There's no way News Corp would spend what looks like hundreds of thousands of dollars(if not a million when the HD equipment ad update to SKYFOX are included) on a station he is going to sell. Plus these new graphics look like a (insert call letters, market name and channel number here) package like the MyFox websites on O&Os. And there's no way WJW would drop the ''Cleveland's Own'' unless mandated by their owner. If the station is sold, FOX8 may drops some of the changes(which would be a waste of the time and money of the new stuff). This new look does not fit their style and it looks like FOX may not be selling afterall. THis should be interesting to see what happens.
Is it me, or does this new Fox look seem like it is very much the same as what WOIO is doing right now? The anchor desk looks like it would fit right in at WOIO.
Yeah, The wall to the left and right of the picture in the moddle looks like the walls with the open newsroom on WOIO.
From the ''Blogs'' page at myfoxcleveland, ther is a rumor going around that Wayne Dawson was let go for his comments to Kenny Crumpton. They were talking abut playing air gitaur and Wayne said Kenny plays the skin flute. The YouTube video is not available because FOX8 had it removed, but I found it:
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When the digital transition takes place in 2009, stations will have the choice of either of their two frequencies. Meaning that 8 can stay on 8 if they want, and 19 can stay on 19 (I see both happening). 3 going to 17 would be a good move, as lo-VHF is terrible for digital. Any stations between chs. 52-69 will have to move.
Channel placement won't mean much. The stations will use "virtual channels" which will still show whatever channel they want to put on the display.
And my prediction for the buyer of the FOX stations (if they sell) will be a private equity firm. That's who's buying nowadays.
It's certainly reasonable to understand Fox wanting to sell off some of their stations now. They know that their ratings numbers are at their peak, but will begin a steady decline in the years to come as American Idol begins to bore more and more. Idol's novelty is wearing off and many predict a steady decline (although next year may have a bit of a spike). Fox has some other good shows that will continue to deliver, but they know the decline is coming. Best to sell now when they can get a good price. There are just too many emerging competitors for the coveted 18-34 demo including a steadly growing CW Network, a gazillion cable nets and of course the internet. But, in the end I believe 8 will remain Fox no matter the owner. IMHO.
Two things:
1) Watch YouTube videos of sister station WTVT/13 in Tampa. That will be a good indication of how WJW will evolve into. WTVT's music package (first used by the station; now dubbed "Fox O&O News Package" on SouthernMedia's News Music Search Archive) eill also be used on WJW, too.
2) The new Fox O&O rebranding includes "The Most Powerful Name in Local News" for all the stations. No doubt WJW will take it, but likely with "Cleveland's Own" integrated in some way. It's outlasted "NewsCenter 8," "Ei8ht is News," and the first varient of "Fox 8 News."
- Nathan Obral
What, no return to "City Camera"?
You can tell that the new graphics and set are FOX mandated, WJW would never do their news in this style. A better change would be to bring back something retro, like how WEWS brought back the circle 5 logo(which they should never stopped using). WJW shoud bring back Newscenter 8 and TV8.
here is video of WHBQ Memphis. the FOX O&O is there
Los Angeles private equity and hedge fund borrowing are the main things propping up the stock market these days. That won't last forever, but for now it's hiding the real economic damage that is being done.The tax issue is valid, and something most people can understand, but the real tragedy of the current situation is much more complex.


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We'll. Time has come. After 7 months of playing with the XO, it's time to move on.
Unfortunately, I have not seen anyone locally with a "little-green-machine", and even the closest poster seems to be 5 hours away. I advised our local UPS/Purolator/Canada Post personal to keep an eye out for the little white OLPC boxes, but alas, no G1G1 donators to be found. I enjoyed playing with the software, updating the bios/firmware, etc and reading the various posts on how to "hack" the XO. But it's a lonely little world being the only user in town.
So the sad result is, someone else should have the opportunity to use this device, especially if they already have another. I will be putting it up for sale. No ebay auctions here. I recognize that some think that the original price paid is what they think the XO is worth, but it was part of a Give One, Get One Program, so I'm asking the cost of one unit in that program. Two cost 421.00 delivered by UPS, so I will be requesting 200.00 plus whatever shipping cost by selected courier, insured.
Also, because I not quite sure of the cross border laws to the US, this will only be available in Canada, sorry. If you are in the area, you can arrange to pickup locally. For more details, send me a PM with your email or phone/skype number and we'll converse.
Sept 5 - Thanks to all who replied. My OLPC has found a new home where it will be better appreciated.


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Welcome to the island Abby and Jerry. The two cats came here via The Potter League for Animals. Abby was adopted by Betsy Lee and joins four other cats in the household. She is about 2 years old, is all white with blue eyes and is missing her left rear leg. The cat was a stray and was rescued near the Mt. Hope Bridge during a snow storm. Her leg was so severly injured it had to be amputated. Abby joins two 16-year-olds, Heather and Lily, 10-year-old Pearl who was born deaf and 7-month-old Porter, another Potter League alumnus. who is also all white with blue eyes. Porter and Abby are the best of friends. "Abby's getting along fine, she fits in perfectly. She's a good girl," Betsy said.
Valerie and Chris Perotti adopted Jerry, a 1 1/2-year-old male tabby. He joins other pets Scooter, a 7-year-old yellow Lab and Snowy, a 6-year-old Bichon. The Perotti children, Sophie, 13, Johnny, 11, and Christopher, 4, help provide the love. Valerie said, "Jerry has settled in and seems content with his new home."
No takers on Ken Lombardo's query of what was the officer's name on the cartoon "Top Cat?" His name was Officer Dibble and the series was modeled on The Bowery Boys.
Robert Fleming e-mailed to say how much he enjoys the old time memories especially the Anderson story about the movies in the 1940's. "I can relate to that. In the early '40s I asked a girl to go to the movies after school to see'Bambi'. It rained that day and my mother (I was only in the seventh grade!) brought my rubbers for me to wear so my shoes would not get wet. That was embarrasing enough, but when we got to the movie the whole eighth grade was there, including my brother. Mr. Miller, then principal, had brought the whole eighth grade to see the movie. The girl still lives on the island, happily married."
Have you ever seen so many potholes? You'd think the ones on Narragansett Avenue would at least get some attention.
Fourteen-year-old Lacey Fernald's observation in the Feb. 26 column about the state's DEM enforcement officers that drive around in gas guzzling vehicles drew this response from the enforcement unit's Deputy Chief Kurt Blanchard:
"Many of our daily duties require our officers to tow patrol boats, drive on beach fronts and the back woods of the state. We carry and/or transport fishing gear, wild animals, the occasional bad guy or other types of equipment. We are regularly tasked with the transportation of critical personnel during snow storms or other types of state emergencies. With these duties in mind we have researched and found that the best and most economical vehicles for our mission are a blend of four-wheeled drive pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles provide the appropriate space for personnel, equipment and heavy duty needs of our officers. Our selection of Ethanol fueled vehicles with an Active Fuel Management Option allows for the state to obtain 'Green' credits.
"I hope this response answers Lacey's question and she better understands that the DEM Environmental Police try to be environmentally conscious."
Thanks, Chief!
*** This poser from B.J. Whitehouse: "Build me a castle 40 feet high so I can see her as she walks by."
On a sad note, we report the death last Thursday of Cosmo, Sam Pease's "favorite four-legged walking partner." She descrubed him as an "awesome" dog and estimates they walked over 18,000 miles together over the past 13 years. "No wonder I'm so tired!" Cosmo was born on Jamestown and his sister, Rosie Cabral, still lives here on East Shore Road. Sam said, "His favorite things were going for walks and going to the PAC and hanging out at the kitchen door until someone fed him. Our family will miss him dearly"
R.I.P Cosmo.
*** This from John A. Murphy: In what movie did Kevin Kline have to carry (separately) two hefty teenagers?
Tomorrow is the Vernal Equinox and the crocuses and tulips are arising. Hang in there!
Be true!
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TUCSON, Ariz. – The San Jose Earthquakes opened their preseason slate with a 1-1 draw against FC Tucson at the Kino Sports Complex on Wednesday in a three-period, 110-minute affair.
Rafael Baca tapped in the Earthquakes' goal in the 38th minute. Marvin Chavez hit a cross that went untouched across the box and appeared destined to cross the end line for a goal kick, but San Jose midfielder Shea Salinas hustled and kept the ball in play. Salinas took a touch and then looped a pass toward the far post that Baca volleyed in from close range.
The starting XI stayed on throughout the first 40 minutes. The next-best chance came from Salinas who slipped into space after Tressor Moreno played a through ball on the left side. The speedy winger had a go with his left foot, putting the shot just wide of the target.
San Jose made a line change to start the second 40-minute period. Milos Dragic scored the equalizer for FC Tucson in the 75th minute after getting loose in the box and blasting a perfectly placed shot high past Quakes goalkeeper Chris Blais.
The Earthquakes weren't without opportunity in the middle stanza. Sam Garza sent a pass behind the FC Tucson defense in the 71st minute that Cesar Diaz Pizarro ran on to. Pizarro had a look from wide right, but instead snuck a centering pass to Anthony Ampaipitakwong in the area, but the ensuing shot was blocked by a sliding FC Tucson defender.
Later, Pizarro had a chance of his own after holding off his defender to strike a bouncing pass from inside the box on the volley in the 80th minute. The shot was struck well, but glanced off the crossbar.
The last period saw a pair of opportunities for San Jose as Garza had a shot blocked by the keeper from inside the box and James Kiffe booted one barely wide on the left.
Wednesday's match was the first of San Jose's preseason. Over the weekend, FC Tucson lost 2-1 against the New England Revolution.
The Earthquakes played without a number of their veterans, including goalkeeper Jon Busch, defender Jason Hernandez and forwards Chris Wondolowski and Steven Lenhart. Busch, Hernandez and Lenhart were given the day off by the technical staff and could see action against Sporting KC on Saturday while Wondolowski was given a few days vacation following his return from U.S. national team camp.
San Jose will be back in action on Saturday against Sporting Kansas City at the Kino Sports Complex with kickoff set for 11 a.m. MT.
February 1, 2012 – Kino Sports Complex
Format: Two periods of 40 minutes, One of 30 minutes
Scoring Summary: SJ – Rafael Baca (Shea Salinas) 38; FCT – Milos Dragic (unassisted) 75.
FC Tucson – Cody Suppe, Nick Sykes, Conor Spence, Kareem Smith, Michael Krauss, Jorge Reza, Matt Armstrong, Charles Blasé, Felipe Garre, Reid Schmidt, Milos Dragic.
San Jose Earthquakes (1) – Evan Newton, Steven Beitashour, Ike Opara, Victor Bernardez, Ramiro Corrales, Marvin Chavez, Rafael Baca, Sam Cronin, Shea Salinas, Tressor Moreno, Khari Stephenson.
San Jose Earthquakes (2) – Evan Newton (Chris Blais 60), Lyle Martin, Cristian Arrieta, Kyle Davies, Justin Morrow, Sam Garza, Jean Alexandre, Brad Ring, Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Ellis McLoughlin, Khari Stephenson (Cesar Diaz Pizarro 60).
San Jose Earthquakes (3) – Chris Blais, Tyler Krumpe, David Tiemstra, Logan Emory, Josh Suggs, Sam Garza, Brad Ring, Anthony Ampaipitakwong, James Kiffe, Ellis McLoughlin, Cesar Diaz Pizarro.


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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -
Despite a pair of falls in the women's 6k race, Lilyana Morejon placed 50th while Juan Olea was 140th in the men's 10k at the NCAA West Region Cross Country Championship at Springfield Country Club.
Morejon, who was running 14th well into the race, went down on the course and suffered wounds to her head and back but got up before hitting the ground again later in the race. She wound up finishing 50th among 184 runners in a time of 22:10.20 and an average mile time of 5:56.8. Morejon was the 10th-best finisher among Big West Conference runners.
Olea ran one of his best races on the 10k course as he finished 140th out of 182 runners. He finished in a time of 34:11.70 and an average mile time of 5:30.2. He was 38th among Big West competitors.


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Notice of Meeting
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Department of Workforce Development
GEF-1 Building
Room F305
201 East Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
- Call to order and introductions
- Approval of Minutes of April 1, 2013 (blue)
- Report on Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund
- Correspondence
- Department Analysis of April 1, 2013 proposals from Legislators and proposal from Sen. Leibham
- Consideration of Legislative proposals in Closed Caucus Session
- Report out of Caucus
- Future Meetings
- Other Business
- Adjournment
- The Council may not address all agenda items or follow the agenda order.
- The Council may take up action items at a time other than that listed.
- The Council may discuss other items, including those on any attached lists.
- The employee members and/or the employer members of the Council may go into closed session at any time during the meeting to deliberate any matter for potential action and/or items posted in this agenda, pursuant to sec. 19.85(1)(ee), Stats.
Some or all of the Council members may attend the meeting by telephone. This location is handicap accessible. If you have other special needs (such as an interpreter or written materials in large print), please contact Robin Gallagher, Phone: (608) 267-1405, Unemployment Insurance Division, Bureau of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 8942, Madison, WI 53708. Hearing and speech impaired callers may reach us at the above phone number through WI TRS (or TDD/Voice Relay 1-800-947-3529.)


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Clippers-Heat Preview
While LeBron James and Dwyane Wade continue to guide the
thriving Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Clippers' start-studded roster
has been depleted by injuries.
That could change Friday night.
Los Angeles hopes Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford and
Chauncey Billups each will be in the lineup as it continues its
eight-game road trip against Miami.
The Heat (32-14) have won eight of their last 10 games, with
James scoring at least 30 points in each contest during a
three-game winning streak. He scored 32 in Wednesday's 114-108 win
over Houston, two nights after hitting 13 of 14 from the field in a
99-94 win over Charlotte.
Coach Erik Spoelstra said James can adjust to any defense, which
is the main reason James is shooting a career-best 55.6 percent
from the floor.
"He reads the game and does whatever's needed," Spoelstra said.
"What you have is the most talented player in the league, a
once-in-a-generation player. You add to that his basketball IQ, his
work ethic. When you add all that together, you never know what the
ceiling is. He may be able to keep on going, and we'll need him
Wade was equally as good Wednesday, scoring 31 points and making
a key block on a James Harden 3-point attempt late in the game.
"Dwyane at his best can dominate at either end of the floor,"
Spoelstra said. "Offensively, he's really getting his legs and
getting healthier. He's been willing to put in more work than he
ever has. That's the type of dedication he's put into this
A lack of good health has been a major reason for the Clippers'
current slump.
Los Angeles (35-16) has dropped seven of 10 and three of five on
its road trip despite Wednesday's 86-76 win over Orlando. Paul has
missed nine straight games with a bruised kneecap.
Griffin has sat out the last two with a strained hamstring and
Crawford missed Wednesday's contest with a sore right shoulder.
Billups, who has played in only three games and none since Dec. 3,
appears ready to return after suffering from tendinitis in his left
All four players practiced Thursday and are listed as game-time
decisions. It was the first time Paul and Billups practiced
together in two months.
"It's kind of weird to have everybody out there," Griffin told
the team's official website. "It's nice to have a full team."
Coach Vinny Del Negro just isn't sure if all of them will be on
the floor together Friday. If not, he expects all four to be able
to play Sunday versus New York.
"We've got to reevaluate everything (Friday) and see how
everybody feels," Del Negro said. "But it was good to have
everybody out there.
"We'll have a better idea after (Trainer) Jasen (Powell) meets
with them and they get their therapy and we see how they are after
the shootaround."
Eric Bledsoe helped provide some relief for the injury-plagued
Clippers, scoring a career-high 27 points in Wednesday's win to
help end a three-game losing streak.
Crawford scored a team-high 22 points off the bench, Griffin had
20 and 14 rebounds and Paul added 16 points and 10 assists in a
107-100 win over Miami on Nov. 14.
James finished with 30 points in that contest, but Wade and
Chris Bosh, who could play Friday after sitting out Wednesday
because of the flu, shot a combined 5 for 23 from the field. Wade
finished with a season-low six points and five turnovers.


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Number: 111- 28
Date: December 17, 2009
House Passes H.R. 2847,
Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010
On December, 16, 2009, the House amended and passed H.R. 2847, the "Jobs for Main Street Act, 2010," by a vote of 217 - 212. The Senate, which had previously amended and passed the bill on November 5, 2009, will likely take further action early next year.
Following are descriptions of provisions of interest to SSA.
Permanent Extension of Attorney Fee Withholding Procedures to Title XVI
• Would permanently extend the Title II attorney fee withholding process to Title XVI. The current authority would expire March 1, 2010
• Would be effective upon enactment.
Permanent Extension of Fee Withholding Procedures to Qualified Non-Attorney Representatives
• Would permanently extend the fee withholding process to all non-attorney representatives who meet the following prerequisites: hold a bachelor's degree or have equivalent qualifications, pass an examination written and administered by the Commissioner, secure professional liability insurance or the equivalent, undergo a criminal background check, and complete continuing education courses. The current fee withholding demonstration project would expire March 1, 2010. (In effect, the current demonstration project would be made permanent without any changes in the current provisions.)
• Would eliminate the requirement of final report on the demonstration project that would otherwise be due to Congress 90 days after the termination of the demonstration.
• Would be effective upon enactment.
HHS Poverty Guidelines
• Would require the poverty line for 2010, as calculated by the Department of Health and Human Services, to be no lower than the poverty line established for 2009. By holding the poverty line to a minimum of last year's level, the bill would prevent a reduction in income-related eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy program.
• Would be effective upon enactment.
Refunds Disregarded in the Administration of Federal Programs and Federally Assisted Programs
• Would exempt certain refunds received from Federally-funded programs from consideration as income, and from consideration as a resource in the month of receipt and the following 11 months. Specifically, the refundable portion of a child tax credit and reimbursement of COBRA * premium assistance would receive this consideration for SSI purposes.
• Would be effective upon enactment.
* Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Under COBRA, individuals who lose their jobs are able to maintain employer-provided health insurance at group rates, provided that they also pay the employer portion of the premium. COBRA premium assistance, authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provides reduced premiums for individuals whose job ended involuntarily.


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Last week I posted my crayon art tutorial on Instructables, a huge website with tons of how-tos for all kinds of projects. I'm excited to say that it made the front page! Woooo!
I wanted to post the pictures here too in case anyone lands on my blog. So here's my take two on a melted crayon art tutorial:
Next lay out your crayons along the top edge of your canvas until you like how the sequence of colors looks.
Then hot glue each one down right next to one another with the tops flush to the top of the canvas.
Turn on your heat tool or hair dryer. If you're using a hair dryer, you'll need to put it on a low blower setting or use a diffuser, otherwise it will spatter the wax everywhere.
When you like the way it looks, let it cool a few minutes then hang it up!


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The human hookworms include the nematode species Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale. A larger group of hookworm species normally infecting non-human animals can invade and parasitize humans or can penetrate the human skin--causing cutaneous larva migrans--but do not develop any further. Hookworm is the second most common human helminthic infection (after ascariasis) and among the most common chronic infections in the world, affecting around three quarters of a billion people in the tropics and subtropics, particularly in China and sub-Saharan Africa (deSilva et al. 2003). Hookworm species are worldwide in distribution, mostly in areas with moist, warm climates. Both N. americanus and A. duodenale are found in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Necator americanus predominates in the Americas and Australia, while only A. duodenale is found in the Middle East, North Africa, and southern Europe.
Hookworms are transmiited to humans via contact with contaminated soil. Eggs are passed in the stool and under favorable conditions (moisture, warmth, shade), larvae hatch in 1 to 2 days.The released rhabditiform larvae grow in the feces and/or the soil and after 5 to 10 days (and two molts) they become filariform (third-stage) larvae that are infective. These infective larvae can survive 3 to 4 weeks in favorable environmental conditions. On contact with the human host, the larvae penetrate the skin and are carried through the blood vessels to the heart and then to the lungs.They penetrate into the pulmonary alveoli, ascend the bronchial tree to the pharynx, and are swallowed. The larvae reach the small intestine, where they reside and mature into adults. Adult worms live in the lumen of the small intestine, where they attach to the intestinal wall with resultant blood loss by the host. Most adult worms are eliminated in 1 to 2 years, but longevity may reach several years. Some A. duodenale larvae, following penetration of the host skin, can become dormant (in the intestine or muscle). In addition, infection by A. duodenale probably also occurs by the oral and transmammary route. Necator americanus, however, requires a transpulmonary migration phase. Iron deficiency anemia (caused by blood loss at the site of intestinal attachment of the adult worms) is the most common symptom of hookworm infection, and can be accompanied by cardiac complications. Gastrointestinal and nutritional/metabolic symptoms can also occur. In addition, local skin manifestations ('ground itch') can occur during penetration by the filariform (L3) larvae, and respiratory symptoms can be observed during pulmonary migration of the larvae.
(Primary source: Centers for Disease Control Parasites and Health Website)
Loukas et al. (2006) discussed the need for and prospects of developing a human hookworm vaccine. Hotez et al. (2004) provide a broad review of issues related to human hookworm infection.


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New 4Wheel Products - April 2014Posted in Product Reviews on February 14, 2014
Rock Rods 4 DVD
The latest release from Busted Knuckle Films is 90 minutes of action-packed, motor-mashing, tire-smoking, throttle-pinning 4x4 antics. The fourth installment in this popular series was filmed in Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and California. This eye-opening entertainment is suitable for family viewing.
Information: Busted Knuckle Films
334.319.4258, www.bustedknucklefilms.com.
Trail-Gear 3-Link Kit for Tacoma
Trail-Link front three-link kits are now available for '95-'04 Tacomas. Trail-Gear uses DOM tubing for the Panhard bar and link arms, which are threaded for the kit's high-deflection 11⁄4-inch Creeper Joints. Brackets are made from formed and welded 3⁄16- or 1⁄4-inch-thick steel, depending on function. Kits include all necessary link hardware except for upper shock mounts. Different configurations accommodate high-steer conversions and can include frame reinforcement plates, a firewall plate, and steering compensation components.
Information: Trail-Gear Inc.
559.549.4950, www.trail-gear.com.
Dakota Digital Electronic Speedo Adapter
Dakota Digital's Electronic Cable Drive (ECD-100) adapts cable-driven speedometers to newer gear trains that use electronic vehicle speed-sensor output. Measuring 5 by 4.1 by 2.15 inches, the ECD-100 accepts GM threaded and clip-on speedo cables as well as the Ford clip-on style. The unit is waterproof and includes 36 inches of cable for mounting flexibility. A remote switch allows calibration using a measured mile based on GPS or known-speedometer reading.
Information: Dakota Digital
800.852.3228, www.dakotadigital.com.
JRat Dropout Dana 60 Third Member
JRat offers a convertible-pinion third member for its Sixty9 axle. The dropout unit can be mounted as either a low- or high-pinion by flipping it. This kit includes the main body, pinion supports, bearing caps, 954 bronze side adjusters, adjuster locks, and Grade 8 hardware: 143⁄8-inch fine-thread housing bolts, 83⁄8-inch pinion support bolts, 1⁄2-inch bearing cap bolts, and adjuster lock bolts.
Information: JRat Offroad
719.688.6800, www.jratoffroad.com.
Pro Comp 2014 Chevy 4-Inch Kit
Pro Comp's newest is a 4-inch lift system for the '14 Silverado 1500 4x4. Designed for Stabilitrak compatibility and to clear 33s with no other modifications, the kit comes with a choice of steel or aluminum knuckles. Features include one-piece crossmembers, an integrated front differential skidplate, rear blocks and U-bolts, and nitro-charged gas shocks. This system qualifies for Pro Comp's Lift Shield five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. It is also covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Information: Pro Comp USA
800.776.0767, www.procompusa.com.
Airaid 2014 Chevy CAI
The new Airaid MXP Cold Air Intake System for the '14 Silverado/Sierra 1500 is engineered to deliver additional power and better fuel economy with DIY installation. The MXP uses a new intake tube that reportedly optimizes MAF sensor location. It attaches to a roto-molded intake box that utilizes the factory cold air scoop, plus adds a lower scoop beneath the intake box. Cold air is fed to a 1,300-cfm filter that is available with either oiled media or dry, nonoiled SynthaMax material.
Information: Airaid
800.498.6951, www.airaid.com.
Performance Accessories 5-Inch Kit for '14 Silverado
The Performance Accessories system for the '14 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup combines a body lift and leveling kit to raise the vehicle enough to run 33- to 34-inch tires. The kit is designed to raise the body and level the stance at a fraction of the cost of a full lift system. Components include nylon-reinforced body blocks, aluminum upper coil spring spacers, laser-cut and powdercoated steel bumper brackets, a steering extension, and urethane Gap Guards that hide the space between the body and frame. The system fits both 2WD and 4WD models.
Information: Performance Accessories
928.636.7080, www.performanceaccessories.com.
Rubicon Express Sway-Bar Disconnects
RE's new Extreme-Duty Swaybar Disconnects are a simple way to increase a Jeep's front wheel travel. Features include adjustable lengths to accommodate different lift heights, spherical bushings, and preinstalled grease fittings. The system is designed for tool-less disconnection on flat or uneven terrain, thanks to the zinc-plated snap pins, tapered posts, and spherical bushings. Applications are available for most Jeep TJ and JK Wranglers, XJ/MJ Cherokees/Comanches, and ZJ Grand Cherokees having up to 6 inches of lift.
Information: Rubicon Express
866.533.7706, www.rubiconexpress.com.
Flex-a-Lite JK Hemi Radiator
A Flex-a-fit radiator is now available with passenger-side bungs to accommodate Hemi swaps in JKs. Features include a two-row core that's hand-welded to the side tanks with patented T-channels to help dissipate heat. Mounting brackets are included to facilitate bolt-in installation. This radiator will work with the OE Chrysler Hemi fan (some modifications required), or it can be ordered with an optional 3,300-cfm Flex-a-lite Black Magic Xtreme S-Blade electric fan.
Information: Flex-a-lite
253.922.2700, www.flex-a-lite.com.
Rugged Ridge JK Hood
Inspired by Chrysler's SRT designs, Rugged Ridge's JK Performance Vented Hood is engineered to provide 50 percent more ventilating surface area over similar designs, helping dissipate engine compartment heat. Made from stamped steel, the new Performance Vented Hood uses a factory inner core to assure fitment. A rust-preventative E-coat protects the surface during shipping/prior to painting. The hood can also be ordered in factory matching colors.
Information: Rugged Ridge
770.614.6101, www.ruggedridge.com.
Cognito Heavy Chevy Steering
A steering upgrade for '01-'14 Chevy/GMC trucks is now available from Cognito. This race-style alloy tie rod and centerlink system is designed to correct wander, bumpsteer, and accelerated tire wear due to alignment problems. Features include greaseable outer joints and a greasable/serviceable inner joint. Applications are available for K1500, K2500, and K3500 trucks.
Information: Cognito Motorsports
661.588.8085, www.cognitomotorsports.com.
Rigid Curved LED Bars
Rigid's RDS-Series takes the company's E-Series light bar and adds a radius, creating a linear LED light with a curve. The extruded-aluminum housings are available in lengths ranging from 20 to 54 inches. Optics are Hybrid Spot, a 10-degree cone of light across the housing radius. In the 54-inch RDS housing, the beam is apparently almost 50 degrees. Total light distance is reportedly about a mile.
Information: Rigid Industries
855.760.5337, www.rigidindustries.com.
Skyjacker 6- to 7-Inch Lift for '14 Chevy
Skyjacker's new kit for the '14 GM 1500 was tested by Link Engineering to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126. Testing involves robotic steering and outrigger equipment to execute a high-speed lane-change maneuver without compromising the factory Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. The Skyjacker kit uses replacement knuckles to provide up to 7 inches of lift. Components are engineered to keep steering and alignment within factory spec. Many upgrades and options are available.
Information: Skyjacker
318.388.0816, www.skyjacker.com.
Baer JK Discs
Baer's Pro front brakes for JKs use six-piston calipers and 131⁄2-inch one-piece rotors, which are drilled, slotted, and zinc-plated. A rear four-piston SS4 kit with complementary rotors is also available. It retains the factory e-brake and is compatible with both the Dana 35 and Dana 44 axles. Calipers come powdercoated in red, black or silver; custom colors are also available.
Information: Baer Brakes
602.233.1411, www.baer.com.


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On January 07 2008, 10:45 AM, mnp13 wrote:I have a few hundred fonts on CD - most of them copyrighted ones - if you want some more!
On January 07 2008, 12:58 AM, luvmypitties wrote:I will be ordering a collar here soon! Roscoe grew out of his and I have seen your collars and they are beautiful! Now we are picking out the design and font and what not! So many choices!
On January 07 2008, 11:03, sfbullygirl wrote:On January 07 2008, 10:45 AM, mnp13 wrote:I have a few hundred fonts on CD - most of them copyrighted ones - if you want some more!
if they are copywrited then no..but thanks!
I use http://www.dafont.com there are thousands on there that I can convert..as well as I bought a CD with a couple hundred...lord knows I like alot of choices
On January 05 2008, 10:53 PM, pitbullmamaliz wrote:Good lord. I just spent the last 25 minutes staring at hundreds of fonts. My eyes are crossed.
On January 09 2008, 8:24 PM, pitbullmamaliz wrote:OMG I LOVE IT.
*angrily shakes fist at sfbullygirl* Damn you, collar lady! Damn you! I was gonna be good and just order a Stillwater kennels collar for $10, but now you have to go and show me the orange and lavender. *sigh*
On January 09 2008, 8:27 PM, pitbullmamaliz wrote:Here's a serious question, though. Inara's neck chafes pretty easily from collars - it hasn't chafed since she got her Collarmania collar with the satin lining. Is the lining for the leather collars super-soft, too? I love the leather, but don't want to rub all the hair off Inara's neck.
On January 09 2008, 7:27 PM, amazincc wrote:They look SO comfortable... would it be weird if I wore one myself, I wonder???
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I was just browsing all the new leathers on your site. They are beautiful! I think Kato needs a new collar to celebrate the end of chemo.
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I realize this included spending money but before you try to shake your finger at me, we
decided that minor thrifting would be acceptable, as long as you don't leave the store spending more than $10.
So, yesterday I found a small cast iron skillet for frying eggs, wooden
handled whisk and my favorite, this sweater coat...all for less than $6. Isn't the
pattern cool? It's doesn't even look like it had ever been worn, the yarn is smooth with
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Chair of the Department of Political Science.
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1995.
Lowell Barrington is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Political Science. His teaching and research specializations include post-Communist politics, ethnicity and nationalism, democratization, and political science research methods. Prof. Barrington has received research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER). He is a Research Affiliate with UW-Madison's Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA). He has also served as Editor-in-Chief of Analysis of Current Events, as a Social Science Proposal Reviewer for the National Research Council, and was Vice President of the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN).
Prof. Barrington's publications include Comparative Politics: Structures and Choices, currently in its second edition (Cengage, 2013). He also has an edited book (University of Michigan Press, 2006) titled After Independence: Making and Protecting the Nation in Postcolonial and Postcommunist States. His research articles have appeared in Comparative Political Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, European Journal of Political Research, Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics, Journal of Central Asian Studies, Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, Nationalities Papers, Political Research Quarterly, Post-Soviet Affairs, Post-Soviet Geography and Economics, PS: Political Science and Politics, Review of Central and East European Law, and World Politics. He is also the author of book chapters on Baltic citizenship and nationalism and regional divisions in Ukraine.
In the classroom, Prof. Barrington strives to help his students develop the ability to understand and explain major political outcomes. Similar to the central theme of his textbook, he encourages students to make sense of the many possible causal factors affecting politics by thinking about them as types of structures (political, cultural, identity-related, and economic) or choices (individuals and decision making). Like others in the Political Science Department, he seeks to develop his students' ability to critically assess problems presented to them. His central concern in the classroom is how his students develop and support their arguments about politics rather than the positions they ultimately take.
An avid tennis player, Prof. Barrington has worked as a professional tennis instructor at two different tennis clubs (in Madison, WI and Jackson, WI).
"Examining Rival Theories of Demographic Influences on Political Support: The Power of Ethnic, Linguistic, and Regional Divisions in Ukraine," 41, no. 4 European Journal of Political Research(June 2002): 455–491.
"Understanding Public Opinion in Post‐Communist States: The Effects of Statistical
Assumptions on Substantive Results" (with Erik S. Herron), Europe-Asia Studies 53, no. 4 (June 2001): 573–594.
"Russian-speakers in Ukraine and Kazakhstan: 'Nationality,' 'Population,' or Neither?" Post-Soviet Affairs 17, no. 2 (April–June 2001): 129–158.
"A Reply to David Laitin," Post-Soviet Affairs 17, no. 2 (April–June 2001): 164–66.
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