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A Tosa resident since 1991, Christine walks the dog, cooks but avoids housework, writes and reads, and enjoys the company of friends and strangers. Her job takes her around the state, learning about people's health. A Quaker (no, they don't wear blue hats or sell oatmeal or motor oil), she has been known to stand on both sides of the political and philosophic fence at the same time, which is very uncomfortable when you think about it. She writes about pretty much whatever stops in to visit her busy mind at the moment. One reader described her as "incredibly opinionated but not judgmental." That sounds like a good thing to strive for!
True confessions: doing the math
I'm not proud of this, but when it comes to math facts, I'm a little shaky. Especially with the 7, 8, and 9 times multiplication tables.
"New Math" was being tested in my grade school during those critical years. The theory was that understanding the ideas behind math operations was more important than rote memorization. So those flash cards and drills became semi-optional. You can tell exactly when the teachers changed their methods that year: right after we'd memorized the 6s.
Greed'll get you: racketeering in Wauwatosa
Last March I wrote a very chirpy little bit about Central States Mortgage Company (CSMC) and their then-CEO Richard Jungen. CSMC, the largest mortgage company in Milwaukee, is headquartered in the Fairview Building on North Avenue. The real estate market was starting to wobble, and I wanted to know how this prominent local business--my mortgage originator--was doing.
So I interviewed Jungen, who said all was well: "In business there's a saying: if you can't win by being good, be lucky. I guess I've been lucky. We've been blessed with great partners in the credit unions and with working in the Midwest where housing prices never went crazy."
Let's talk about sex
Neighboring New Berlin's high school drama of deceit and sexual predation via Facebook has the whole nation abuzz. A male student posed as a girl (or girls) in that online community, convincing boys he knew to send naked pictures of themselves. Then, using threats to expose those pictures, he blackmailed the boys into sex acts. The whole thing seems to have gone on for some time, until one boy stepped forward to protect his younger brother. I'm sure you've heard all about it.
It seems that many are seeing Facebook, the online networking community, as the root of the problem. After all, one of the requirements for doing something is opportunity, and Facebook certainly opens some doors there.
Catalog porn makes me feel old and cranky
This entry contains quoted language that may offend some people. If you're one, you may want to stop reading now.
The latest Urban Outfitters catalog arrived in the mail, and I opened it with trepidation. The compelling, beautifully photographed shots of sullen anorexic girls have been making me uncomfortable for some time, and I wondered what I'd encounter.
Weren't computers supposed to make things easier?
It has taken $99 and more hours than I care to admit, but I've finally gotten a transcript from my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Or so I think: I've filled out the forms and clicked the button and printed off a confirmation notice. The scripts should be in the mail by Monday, as I've paid a hefty expediting fee.
The journey has taken a couple days, starting with hunting down my student ID number, back from the days when they were chisled on stone tablets in the Bursar's office.
Turning away business on a Friday night
Friend Susan and I were ravenous and looking forward to trying the Firefly tonight. So we were glad when we walked in and saw at least six empty tables. The couple before us, also without reservations, was seated right away, so things looked promising.
But I should have paid attention to the hostess's failure to make eye contact with us. After she'd seated the other two, we'd expected a greeting. None was forthcoming.
Impluse purchase
I almost never spend money on anything but essentials these days. And I'm absolutely not interested in collectibles. But today, while wandering the aisles at HOBO looking for a bathroom vanity, I found something that tickled my fancy. And along with the $1.99 I spent for blue painters tape, I plunked down $14. 95 for a cookie jar.
Hating, humor, and the stimulus bill
Wednesday the New York Post published a cartoon that's drawing lots of outrage. From the Reverend Al Sharpton to the Huffington Post, people are saying that portraying President Obama as a chimpanzee, and an assassinated one at that, is ugly and racist.
The cartoon follows. But in case you've been in a no-news lock-down (and really, that's a good idea), you've heard the story of Travis, chimp resident of toney Stamford, Connecticut, who went berserk over his owner's friend's new hair style and attempted to remove it. Police officers shot Travis to end his rampage, which was a lot more serious than I made it sound.
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Grandma's spaghetti
I grew up in a neighborhood rich with Sicilian families, which meant I grew up eating very well. Mom was a fabulous cook too, but inclined more toward baking. Still, when it comes time to make spaghetti, it's Mom's recipe I use.
Nephew Casey makes it all the time for his young family. He made it last week, and Mitch, the middle child (age 4) said he needed to get a ladder before dinner started.
Branding people
The displacement of more than a half million workers a week is one of those huge, sweeping social trends that carries along whole populations. However, we can't bear to look at it closely. We distance ourselves from it with abstractions or numbers even while it is washing over. I want to put a human face on unemployment while I'm bobbing along, sometimes above, sometimes under water.
What's in a name: branding the Hart Park playing fields
I'm much more than a consumer. I'm a citizen. I care about history, tradition, the particularity of place, civic responsibility, and the separation of government and commercial "speech." And that's why I'm leery about naming rights at Hart Park.
Leff's and the city
The other night I decided not to infiltrate a "blog and grog" event at Sprizzo's in Waukesha and attended a Wauwatosa Community Development Committee meeting instead. I was there at 8 pm for the Hart Park athletic fields naming rights discussion that didn't start until after 10.


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cur-mud-geon: anyone who hates hypocrisy and pretense and has the temerity to say so; anyone with the habit of pointing out unpleasant facts in an engaging and humorous manner
Has Our Country's Mood Changed?
There are election races today in New York state, New Jersey and Virginia that may provide an answer to the question of the country's mood. Polls seem to indicate that there is a growing feeling amongst people that the hoped for "change" is simply more of the same.
This isn't an anti-Democrat rant; the Republicans, when they had "absolute" control, did much the same thing that the Democrats are engaged in today. I don't recall that the stakes then were as big as they are today, but the politicians were just the same; drunk with power may be an accurate description.
Political Landscape Alters A Bit
The elections of yesterday carried some unlikely results given the past several years. The Democrats won the congressional seat in New York state. Beyond that, the Republicans appear to have been the bigger winners. Does that suggest that the Republicans are back on top? That is doubtful. It does suggest, though, that the political landscape has shifted a bit.
The biggest race, so far as outcomes, was for the governor's office in New Jersey. New Jersey has been a solid Democrat state for so long as I can remember. It has been very liberal for so long as I can remember. The win by Republican Chris Christie is a very big win no matter how you view it. Gov. Corzine spent gobs of money and had three visits by President Obama in his quest to retain the seat, but lost.
The Health Care Debacle...
The coming vote on the health care reform bills of both the House and the Senate continue to cause a lot of "ink" to be spent; and rightfully so. This issue carries with it significant issues that will exacerbate our problems rather than resolve our problems with health care and health care financing.
A commenter calling him or herself "TaxPro" delivered the following comment on The Hill Blog on this subject, and it echoes many of my sentiments so I'll not waste time trying to improve upon the message:
Nearing The House Health Care Vote...
Her Highness, Nancy Pelosi, feels that she has sufficient votes to get the House wrangled together on Saturday for the final vote on her health bill. This vote is scheduled for Saturday for several reasons. Among those is the lesser scrutiny that she expects from the press, the fact that the members would've otherwise been home and are anxious to leave town, and the fact that she buys a bit more time, can make a few more promises and hoodwink/threaten the last one or two into a yes vote.
The new "usual suspects" have emerged.
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Public Forum - Germantown Public Library, November 9th...
Jodi Kessel Lyon, a Germantown resident, has organized a public forum that will be held at the Germantown Public Library on Monday, November 9th at 6:30PM in the larger public meeting room. This is intended to be a question and answer session with no predetermined outcome, nor any particular political goals.
Damn The Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead...
That memorable phrase could aptly be used to describe what happened in the U.S. House of Representatives late Saturday evening. Commander Pelosi essentially forced the Democrats to forget about the potential damage they would do to both the country as well as to themselves, and she ultimately got the outcome she desired.
The final vote was 220-215 with 39 Democrats refusing to vote yes and 1 Republican agreeing to vote yes after the outcome had already been decided at 218 votes in favor. He had a deal with President Obama that is supposed to see more money sent to New Orleans, his home district, for continued transportation funding after Katrina. So his vote was non-essential but most symbolic nonetheless. He, alone, gives the Democrats the ability to talk about a "bipartisan" victory.
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Citizens Meeting Report....
The meeting, conceived and run by Jodi Kessel Lyon, was brought to order last evening precisely at 6:30PM and ran until about 8:10PM. There were some 40 residents and village officials/department heads present at the start of the meeting; 50 or more were present at the end of the meeting. Trustee Al Vanderheiden was the sole trustee present at the start of the meeting. One or two others had other commitments, and there was a scheduled Plan Commission meeting at the Village Hall. By the end of the meeting, Trustees Baum, Zabel and Ewert had come into the room and stood at the side or rear as the meeting concluded.
All Gave Some, Some Gave All...
The song title says it well so far as our veterans; all gave some and some gave all.
This is the day that has been set aside so that we might remember those who fought, and those who both fought and died for our freedoms. Had those brave souls not ventured forth when called upon, we might well not know the country that we live in, love in and debate in today.
Wisconsin's Latest "Honor"
The Pew organization has bestowed an "honor", one which many of us recognize is very well deserved, on our home state of Wisconsin. We are now ranked as being among the ten worst states, from a fiscal viewpoint, in the country.
We have, for a long time, spent more than we have taken in, and we've borrowed to cover those shortfalls. So, the walls we thought were solid as brick, have now been declared made of tissue paper, We are ranked right up there with New York and California.
FDIC Makes Banks Pay For Congress' Folly
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is in a deficit position since it has bailed out something in the range of 120 banks so far this year. As the result of that extreme level of cost, the FDIC needs to replenish its coffers which are created by fees charged to banks for the "protection" to depositors that now totals as much as $250,000 for an account, up from the historic $100,000 protection.
The FDIC is after all banks to make their contributions to its coffers three years in advance; it wants the contributions for 2010, 2011 and 2012 and its wants that now. This is placing a strain on some banks since they are facing the problems created by the folly of Congress.
Things Pervasive...
The word pervade came to mind several times this morning as I looked through the news items in the newspaper and on the television screen. Things pervasive are, to my mind, often lurking just beneath the surface of our consciousness; we know they're out there but we don't focus on them individually or for any length of time. Things pervasive, due to their subtlety, can be dangerous in that they are upon us in forms that are not easily done away with, and, therefore, tend to make long-term changes in our environment, in our world, without much hue and cry having ever been witnessed.
Among things pervasive on my mind today are these:
Glimpse Into Our Future?
Following up on the blog I wrote last week based on the Pew Center on the States' press release, there is further information to consider.
The finance directors of two of the other "top ten" states (remember that Wisconsin made that list), so far as likely future financial problems, California and Michigan, have discussed the future as they see it today. Both states closed their budget gaps using one-time federal "stimulus" monies, and will be hard-pressed to find the money necessary in the future without such federal doles.
Mammogram Screening Changes?
What am I doing blogging about such a subject? It impacts all of us whether or not we understand that at the moment.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has decided that mammograms aren't needed for women in their forties on a routine basis. This task force has decided that mammograms aren't necessary on an annual basis for women age 50 and over; they should schedule a mammogram only on an every other year basis. And, finally, women over 74 shouldn't be receiving mammograms at all. Apparently that just isn't cost effective.
Just Another Sunday Afternoon...
It was, we thought, just another Sunday afternoon. Football, relaxation, finish the outdoor clean-up, and prepare for the new week ahead.
We were wrong. It was anything but another Sunday afternoon; it was the last day in the life of a 14 year-old young man who lived in Grafton and who would be murdered in Germantown; in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart facility...in broad daylight...in the back of a van with heavily darkened windows.
Is The Civil Court System The Right Venue?
Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced the Obama Administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) in New York for his role in the Trade Towers terrorist strike on 9/11. This marks the decision to criminalize what the Bush Administration had chosen to keep in the world of a military tribunal.
Is this the right place to bring this action? Is there a risk that KSM will walk? Has this sent a message to terrorists about the resolve of Americans?
Deer In The Headlights?
Is it just me, or does Timothy Geithner personify the phrase, "Deer in the Headlights"?
He has struck me that way since he was nominated for the Treasury Secretary position by President Obama. As he approaches the microphone, there is that boyish look of uncertainty that we typically do not equate to the power exuded by those in such a political position. He simply does not, so far as I can determine, display the aura of confidence one would expect from such a high ranking official...whether real or fabricated confidence.
The Republican Party Wonders Why?
The Republican party wonders why conservatives are so disappointed with it?
Another glowing example of the problems confronting the Republican party occurred yesterday. The Senate Republicans had the opportunity to force a full reading of the Senate's proposed health care bill so that every bit of the 2,200 pages would be made public by the reading, and so the people could become much better informed about its contents before it is passed...if it is passed. It had the opportunity to really hold the Democrats' feet to the fire over this abominable excuse for legislation that is being crammed down the throats of a majority of Americans who want no part of it. if nothing else, this delaying tactic would've served to cause more focus on those who were about to vote "Yes" to move this bill from Committee.
Palin Paradox
Sarah Palin is traveling across America by plane and bus to promote her book, "Going Rogue". That has rekindled both the admiration and the anger that surround her. The paradox that is Palin appears to be alive and well following the McCain campaign loss.
The tour of middle America's towns and cities is drawing the same large crowds of people that Palin drew in the few weeks that she was part of the McCain campaign. People are standing in long lines for many hours just for the 'right' to spend their money on Palin's book and to be able to be in her presence for that fleeting minute or two as she autographs the book.
Global Warming Suspicions
Could it be that those of us who have had strong suspicions about the validity of the concept of global warming actually had science on our side?
Maybe the recent 'hacking' of e-mails and reports by what appears to be someone or several someones in Russia will ultimately prove to be the thread that unravels the myth. The reports coming out about the content of those e-mails is disconcerting as to the validity of the "science". The reports seem to point to behind-the-scenes maneuvering on the part of some to cast the results in a certain preordained light. It appears that global warming 'science' has been more based on the suppression of unpleasant theories and fact sets than it has been based on truth and rigorous scientific debate. It seems that the hypothesis was determined regardless of what the facts might have suggested; facts be damned seems to have been a possible battle cry if the preliminary reports are further supported as time passes and more details emerge.
Louisiana Purchase
If you recall your history lessons, the Louisiana Purchase was made by Thomas Jefferson in December, 1803. That covered some 800,000 square miles of territory that is now the mid-section of our country from north to south. It cost $15 Million dollars at the time.
Another Louisiana Purchase, as the pundits have labeled it, occurred just the other day when the Obama Administration promised that it would move $300 Million dollars to Louisiana in return for the vote of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) in favor of bringing the Senate health reform bill to the floor for debate. She was one of the three hold-outs that finally changed their minds and voted to commence the debate. This was seen as helping her defend the Senate seat she occupies since she'll be seen as having brought home some Federal money for her constituents.
Black Friday...From The Inside
I had the privilege to awaken at 3:30AM this morning, dress and present myself to CPO Ray Borden at the Germantown Police Department. Once there, I joined with a group of four other Citizen Police Academy graduates and a member of the Police Explorer post. Our reason? We were going to provide a "presence" at the local Wal-Mart Super Center from slightly before 5:00AM until the crowds had subsided as most of the specials were sold to the bare walls.
This has been going on for some time and is an indication of the roles that the police department plays in the community beyond arrests and traffic citations. Wal-Mart is pleased with this assistance and includes the department in its community grants program.
Climate Research Unit E-Mails
The hackers who penetrated the University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit (CRU) have done quite a service, or so it would seem.
The e-mails that have now been available for some two weeks show a select group of researchers who appear to have rigged the data they used to create the impression that global climate change is man-made and can, therefore, be controlled by man.
Climate Change Data Gone
The London Times printed a follow-up story on Sunday that simply adds insult to injury so far as the CRU group at the University of East Anglia in the week-end blog.
It seems that a Freedom of Information request for the raw data collected from weather stations worldwide by this unit cannot be honored. They claim that they destroyed the raw data prior to moving from one building to another.


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"Best From a State" Rankings
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"Best From a State" Rankings
Too lazy to do a thorough critique myself, but a few years ago I had fun examining Sports Illustrated's "top 50" athletes from all 50 states, culling out ( of course 0 the T&F ones for comparisons.
Did anyone else do this thoroughly ?
I just remember some ridiculous ones, like Blaine Lindgren being ahead of Jay Silvester in Utah, and I bdelieve Parry O'Brien did not make the California list. Yes, it's a big state so a tough list to make, but not even in the top 50 ?
Did Anybody out there either do an analysis, or want to start one now ?
I studied the Ohio rankings, and I remember that they ranked Dave Wottle while passing over Harrison Dillard.
Ohio is quite regionally diverse, and generally produces quality athletes across a broad spectrum (even if we don't rack up the All-Americans like some states).
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Here is the article. I'd love to also do a greatest athlete by country. Here's a few off the top of my head (men only for now):
USA - Carl Lewis
Czech Rep - Zatopek
Finland - Nurmi
UK - Daley Thompson
Ukraine - Bubka
Ethiopia - Geb
Kenya - Keino
Australia - Herb Elliott
NZ - John Walker
Cuba - Sotomayor
Russia - Brumel
Jamaica - Herb McKenley
Uganda - Akii-Bua
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>NZ - John Walker
I'll argue that Snell was the greatest Kiwi, and not by only a little.
Some more nations:
Algeria: Noureddine Morceli
Argentina: Juan Carlos Zabala
Austria: Sepp Zielbauer
Bahamas: Troy Kemp
Barbados: Obadele Thompson
Belarus: Igor Astapkovich
Belgium: Gaston Roelants
Bermuda: Brian Wellman
Brazil: Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Bulgaria: Khristo Markov
Burundi: Venuste Nyongabo
Canada: Donovan Bailey (although some would argue Ben Johnson, since he was railroaded; those people also think Kennedy was assassinated by Martians)
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More nations:
Cayman Islands: Kareem Streete-Thompson
Chile: Manuel Plaza
China: Ni Ziqin
Colombia: Queribin Moreno
Cote D'Ivoire: Gabriel Tiacoh
Denmark: Wilson Kipketer
Djibouti: Ahmed Salah
One of our social studies teachers is fond of finding someone suitably clueless and asking him to "go to the font of the class [where the maps are], turn around, and show the class Djibouti".
Dominican Republic: Felix Sanchez
Ecuador: Jefferson Perez
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Germany is a tough one..I also was thinking Harbig, Riedel or Schult
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Hey what happened to " States" ?
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well, I can't take the pennsylvania list all that seriously, when kobe bryant isn't in the top 50, philly boy he was...
interesting list too...
back in 1991, I saw a headline in the Philadelphia Daily News...
Phialdelphia Athlete sets new long jump record...
scratching my head, I thought, Carl Lewis wa born in Philly...
turns out Mike Powell was and live here till about age 6 or so...
probably woudl add Leoru Burrel to the top 50 list too, how many 100 meter world record holdrs are NOT on any given states top 50
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going from memory but I think Sime and Budd did not make the NJ list. Sime was better than Budd, no question, and Budd's "9.2" at the nationals in NY in 1961 was highly questionable.
I was there that day in 1961 !
Who would make a good leadoff runner for a NJ relay team of Lewis anchoring, Sime running 2nd, and Budd the weakest link # 3 ? Or maybe someoine better than him ? Can't see Lewis or Sime getting bounced......
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If someone has some time, an all-time World Cup fantasy matchup would be cool!
For example,
US Carl Lewis
SA Lloyd LaBeach
Eur Armin Hary
Afr Frank Fredericks
Aus Hector Hogan ??
UK Linford Christie
NAm Donovan Bailey
CAm Silvio Leonard
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Hary over Borzov? Bailey over the loveable Ben Johnson?
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Picking Nits:
Kobe Bryant isn't really a Philly boy, he was from the burbs.
All-time NJ relay team? How about Dennis Mitchell for the lead-off. And if you don't want Budd on the team, how about putting Andy Stanfield on the second turn? If you want one of the all-time great starters, put Eddie Conwell on lead-off, move Mitchell to #3.
As for Budd's 9.2 being suspect, why would you say that? The auto time for that race was 9.36, indicating better-than-average hand timing. It was faster than Bob Hayes's first 9.1, his St. Louis AAU win on a rubber track (Budd was on cinders) and which was a 9.40 auto.
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dj, thanks for the additional NJ sprinters. I think I will take Mitchell and Stanfield.
You are right about Budd's 9.2. It was just a accurate/good as all those other hand times. Did not mean to downgrade him.
The Washington Track Annual keeps lists of the best track athletes who either graduated from a WA HS or spent 2 years at one.
I keep my own (more detailed) best from WA pole vault rankings. They are online at http://www.polevaultpower.com/wa/wabest.html
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anyone that does not know the Luxemburg answer would need to bone up on the '52 OG 1500, no doubt.
Manuel Plaza?
What about Gert Weil?
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A month after Time Warner Cable rejected one takeover bid as "grossly inadequate," the nation's second-largest cable company has attracted a better offer from a bigger buyer.
In a transaction that was officially announced Thursday after preliminary reports broke Wednesday night, Time Warner has agreed to be purchased by Comcast, the country's leading cable provider. The all-stock deal is valued at about $45 billion—and roughly $67 billion when assumed debt is tacked on.
New York–based Time Warner had previously rejected a $61 billion offer from Charter Communications—an investment vehicle for billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media that is the nation's fourth-largest cable provider—that valued the target's shares at $132.50 apiece.
In responding to that bid, Time Warner CEO Rob Marcus said his company would only consider a Charter takeover offer if came in closer to $160 per share. Philadelphia-based Comcast wound up getting there first, reaching an agreement that values the Time Warner shares at $158.82 apiece—a 17.3 percent premium over Time Warner's Wednesday closing price and a 19.9 percent premium over Charter's bid.
In announcing the agreement, Comcast said the acquisition would generate roughly $1.5 billion in annual savings and increase the company's subscriber base from 22 million to 30 million. Comcast said the deal will also improve its cloud computing offerings to businesses, while expanding its access to advertisers in certain key markets.
Under the deal's terms, Time Warner shareholders will receive 2.875 Comcast shares for each of their Time Warner shares and, ultimately, a 23 percent ownership stake in Comcast. In order to offset price dilution resulting from the issuance of the new shares, Comcast said it plans to expand its share-buyback program by $10 billion once the Time Warner acquisition closes.
Closing—which is expected to come by the end of the year, pending the approval of regulators and both companies' shareholders—is no certainty. To consummate the deal, the country's two largest cable providers will need to survive what is sure to be a rigorous regulatory approvals process. Comcast apparently expects a tough path to closing, as it reportedly began seeking advice about regulators' potential objections to a deal in November, according to Reuters.
Comcast has already moved to assuage some of those concerns by saying it plans to divest roughly 3 million Time Warner subscribers right away to bring the number of subscribers it would acquire in the deal down to 8 million. Both companies have also been quick to insist that the deal "will not harm competition or reduce consumers' choice in any way," because, according to Comcast, the two companies "do not currently compete to serve customers in any zip code in America." Comcast added that the combined company's total U.S. market share of subscribers will remain under 30 percent.
Comcast has experience guiding large, industry-shifting deals through intense regulatory scrutiny, gaining approval for its $72 billion purchase of AT&T Broadband in 2001 and for its acquisition of a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal ten years later. Comcast acquired the outstanding 49 percent stake in NBC Universal from General Electric last year.
Leading the way for Comcast in all three of those transactions was its longtime legal adviser, Davis Polk & Wardwell, and the firm is reprising that role in connection with the Time Warner deal. Joining Davis Polk on Comcast's legal team is Willkie Farr & Gallagher, which will represent the company in seeking the Federal Communications Commission's approval of the transaction. Willkie previously steered Comcast's dealings with the FCC with respect to the two NBC Universal acquisitions.
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Willkie's team, meanwhile is led by communications practice chair Francis Buono and communications partner James Casserly, both of whom are based in Washington, D.C. Communications special counsel Michael Jones and litigation partner David Murray are also advising, as are associates Mia Hayes, Michael Hurwitz, Michael Jones, Melanie Medina and Joshua Parker.
Arthur Block serves as Comcast's general counsel.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett also landed a role on the transaction, representing JP Morgan in its capacity as one of Comcast's financial advisers. Corporate partner Robert Spatt is leading the Simpson Thacher team, along with associates Ariel Oxman and Allen Pan.
As it was on the Charter bid, Time Warner is being represented by a Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison group. Robert Schumer, cohead of the firm's M&A practice, is leading a team from the firm that also includes M&A partners Ariel Deckelbaum and Ross Fieldston. As we have previously reported, Schumer was named an American Lawyer Dealmaker of the Year in 2011 for his role advising Time Warner on its $3 billion purchase of Insight Communications.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is also representing Time Warner in connection with its sale. The Skadden team includes New York-based M&A partners Stephen Arcano and Ann Beth Stebbins. Arcano previously advised a special committee of Time Warner Cable's board in the company's 2008 split from former parent Time Warner Inc.
Time Warner's general counsel is Marc Lawrence-Apfelbaum, a former Cravath, Swaine & Moore associate. (Cravath is a frequent adviser of Time Warner Inc., taking the lead for the company on its 2008 separation from Time Warner Cable.)
As we have reported previously, Charter turned to attorneys at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Kirkland & Ellis for legal advice on its Time Warner bid.
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- Cycling merit badge is on the Eagle Scout required list (requirement 3.j.). It is one choice of a group of three merit badges on the list: the other two choices are Hiking and Swimming.
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Cycling can be a part of your Troop Physical Fitness Program.
- Note: The Boy Scout Cycling Merit Badge does not specify the type of cycle that is to be used. Scouts have completed Cycling Merit Badge using traditional bicycles, specially adapted bicycles, handcycles, three-wheel bicycles, and quadracycles. Local riding clubs, national organizations, and manufactures can assist those with many special needs. See Cycling Special Needs.
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General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
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- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
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"Camp Destination" to provide kids with entertaining summer daycare
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Parents needing summer daycare for their kids may be able to take advantage of the EVSC's "Camp Destination." It's a full-day summer childcare program that will be offered at Hebron, Stringtown and Vogel schools. There will be field trips to the movies, swimming pools, and bowling alleys. Those already enrolled a Extended Day Centers will receive priority for sign-ups, with the rest of the openings filled on a first come, first served basis.
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Violence outbreak nets 10 charges against man
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A Western Kentucky man is arrested for attempted murder, after shots were fired into a Webster County home. Kentucky State Police say that as they were assisting county officers and Clay Police Tuesday night, the shooter returned to the house, struck a deputy with his car, and fired more shots into the home. Officers returned fire, striking his car as he drove away, and finally apprehended 61-year old Tommy Branson of Sebree, on Highway 132 near Dixon.
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March 10 convention hotel groundbreaking set
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A new date is set for breaking ground for Evansville's $71 million downtown convention hotel project. Mayor Winnecke says it'll be March 10 at 3-pm. Winnecke says the 257 room hotel will put the city back on the map for convention business, as well as spur additional downtown development. It's expected to open in the fall of next year. Design drawings have been approved by the city, and the architects and civil engineers are in the process of completing construction drawings, which will be submitted to the state in order to secure building permits.
Guns in school parking lots
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An Indiana House committee endorses a bill that would allow guns in school parking lots. The panel approved it after the gun provision was added to a bill that would ban local governments from using taxpayer money for gun buy-back programs. The addition to the measure would allow guns to be locked and out of sight in a car in a school parking lot. Currently, bringing a gun on school property is a felony. Supporters say the provision would protect parents who inadvertently have their guns with them when they pick up their kids.
Possible Indiana University data breach
Submitted by WIKY News on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 7:30pm
Personal information from almost 150,000 students and recent graduates at I-U may have been compromised. The university notified the state attorney general's office of the potential problem. The data that may be at risk includes names, addresses and Social Security numbers for students across seven IU campuses who attended the university from 2011 to this year. IU says no servers or systems were affected. Three automated computer data mining applications, used to improve Web search capabilities accessed the personal information.
Religious bias amendment is withdrawn
Submitted by WIKY News on Tue, 02/25/2014 - 7:28pm
A Hoosier state representative wanted a House Committee to remove a controversial amendment he authored. It would have allowed some church organizations that have government contracts to show religious bias in their employment decisions. Ways and Means agreed with Republican Eric Turner's request. House Speaker Brian Bosma says the change was only supposed to apply to a single issue, involving Indiana Wesleyan University.
ARC campaign "a great success"
Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 6:52pm
It was seven years in the making, and Evansville ARC has met its first-ever capital campaign goal. More than $2 million has been raised. The total was announced by ARC President Deidra Conner, who says the funds put a much needed roof on their building, on Virginia near Deaconess Downtown. Conner says they were able to take a structure that was built in the 1970's, improve its handicapped accessability, and make a number of improvement.
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Gun sentencing bill advances following rash of murders in Indy
Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 6:49pm
A bill to jack up criminal sentences for gun crimes has cleared another legislative hurdle and is headed for the Indiana House floor. Indianapolis legislators and Mayor Greg Ballard began pushing for a mandatory extra sentence of up to 20 years after a wave of home-invasion robberies last fall. Ballard says three-quarters of Indy's homicides are committed by people with prior convictions for crimes against others. He says existing law allows those people to return to the streets too quickly. Current law tacks on five years for using a gun.
Pre-K school funding appears doomed again
Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 6:48pm
Proposals offered by Indiana Senate Democrats to restart a pilot early childhood education program were blocked on Monday. Amendments to House Bill offered by State Sen. John Broden were defeated on near party-line votes. Sen. Broden expressed disappointment with the results, saying Indiana ranks 45th nationally in delivering a skilled, well-educated labor force. Sen. Democrat Leader Tim Lanane said early childhood education enjoyed nearly universal support at the Statehouse.
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Justices hear Clean Air Act from states including Indiana and EPA
Submitted by WIKY News on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 6:45pm
The U.S.Supreme Court hears Indiana's challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Indiana is one of 13 states arguing the EPA exceeded its authority when it used the Clean Air Act to limit carbon dioxide emissions, while crafting its own numerical limits instead of those the law spells out for other pollutants. If limits originally drafted for lead and other pollutants were used for carbon dioxide, it would affect not just factory smokestacks but churches and schools.
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