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Cruising Through Napa Valley In The 2018 Nissan Leaf
Although the new Nissan Leaf shares the platform with its predecessor, that is where the similarities end. Both the interior and exterior have been completely redesigned, as well as the battery and drive motor for increases in range and power. The updates don?t stop there either: the steering and suspension have been tuned and tightened, and the chassis has been firmed. The styling changes are apparent too, and safety features like Pro Pilot Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control set the 2018 Nissan Leaf apart in the segment.
We recently attended a media event organized by Nissan to see the 2018 Leaf. The vehicle's name is an acronym for "Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable, Family Car," so it?s only fitting the 2018 model preview took place at the beautiful LEED Platinum-certified Bardessono Hotel in Napa County, California. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
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Nissan asked for customer feedback and have clearly taken note. When you see the new Leaf, it?s quite apparent it looks nothing like the one of yore. Very little semblance to the awkward lines and frog-like face can be found in this sharp, new design. Aesthetic appeal can be an emotional topic and it's always subjective. However, opinions aside, the new styling Nissan has adopted is a significant departure from what we have become accustomed to regarding the Leaf, and most EVs from the onset. The ?floating? roof with blacked out C-pillars, as well as the ?V-motion grille? is found on other cars in Nissan?s lineup. The Leaf has clearly been brought into the fold and shares noticeable DNA with its gasoline-powered brethrens. The redesign is a welcome refinement and far less polarizing than the previous amphibious-faced rendition. The family resemblance carries over to the interior as well. The vehicle as tested was a well-appointed SL trim, sporting leather-wrapped bucket seats, and a leather-stitched steering wheel, both electronically heated. The seats are firm but comfortable and the instrumentation layout is orderly and intuitive. The infotainment system is equally orderly and instinctive to use. Although the infotainment center has a similar shape to a tablet, there was clear consideration put into integrating the ubiquitous shape, opposed to the common practice of plunking an iPad lazily onto the dash.
However, there are a couple of drawbacks: some of the plastic-ey interior styling accents are quite Sentra-esque and, to be brutally honest, there is more of it than expected at this $37,000 price point. The steering wheel is adjustable but no telescoping action. The wheel position may be an issue for taller drivers as the battery pack sits below the seats, forcing a relatively high driving position. The driver's seat used to feel a bit like sitting in the cockpit of a shrunken minivan, but now feels like the cabin of a modern car, so there is some improvement there.
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Governor Wheeler's parliamentary debut ends with a whimper
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Nov. 7 (BusinessDesk) – Reserve Bank head Graeme Wheeler's first appearance in front of a parliamentary select committee descended into farce when the room was cleared to let politicians argue for more time with the new governor.
RBNZ governor Wheeler's parliamentary debut ends with a whimper
By Paul McBeth
Nov. 7 (BusinessDesk) – Reserve Bank head Graeme Wheeler's first appearance in front of a parliamentary select committee descended into farce when the room was cleared to let politicians argue for more time with the new governor.
Finance and expenditure committee chairman Todd McClay turfed everyone out, including governor Wheeler and his officials, when opposition MPs opposed his move to wrap up proceedings at 1pm in Wellington after starting 15 minutes late. Several minutes later, NZ First leader Winston Peters and Labour finance spokesman David Parker emerged saying the hearing was over and Wheeler headed back to his office.
Wheeler was making his first appearance in front of a Parliamentary committee as central bank governor having released the bank's six-monthly financial stability report earlier today.
Before being ejected, he told politicians that quantitative easing policy undertaken by central banks in the US, Japan and Europe were "a sign of desperation" and that New Zealand had scope to cut the benchmark interest rate if needed.
"If the issue is should we move to quantitative easing in New Zealand, we don't think that's something that deserves serious thought at this point," Wheeler said.
He quashed suggestions lowering the official cash rate would rein in the strength of the New Zealand dollar, saying the currency is more closely aligned with the nation's terms of trade over the long term than interest rate adjustments.
"It's hard at this point to see any factor that would lead to a major depreciation in the exchange rate in the short-term," he said. "There's no easy solution out there that simply says cut interest rates 25 pips and the exchange rates will come off 10 percent, that just doesn't work."
Wheeler backed the level of local bank profits, saying lenders' return on assets was about average among developed nations and low in terms of a return on equity. He didn't agree with the view that high bank profits are the price New Zealand pays for financial stability.
"The banking system here as we see it at this point is healthy, it's sound and it makes what we believe acceptable rates of return that aren't out of line with international comparisons," he said. "We see a lot of competitiveness and a lot of efficiency."
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By John Perrotto
Josh Hamilton sat in a chair in front of his locker chatting with teammate C.J. Wilson and looking as comfortable as someone could possibly be while having his ribcage wrapped in ice.
In a sense, it sums up Hamilton's second season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to this point. The 33-year-old right fielder is comfortable and trying to stay healthy.
The comfort level is showing at the plate as Hamilton is hitting .333 with a .402 on-base percentage and a .506 slugging percentage. The injury concerns show in the fact that Hamilton has amassed just 87 plate appearances.
He underwent surgery April 11 to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and missed 48 games while on the disabled list from April 9 to June 3. At least the icepack was nothing to be alarmed about as it was just preventative maintenance against oblique or intercostal muscle injuries.
"Everything's great," Hamilton said with a smile. "Things couldn't be going any better."
It is understandable why Hamilton is so upbeat. While hitters often need an entire offseason of rest to recover from hand injuries, Hamilton has had no ill effects from the surgery.
"I felt really good both from a physical and a mental standpoint when I went on the DL and I tried to mentally stay that way while I was rehabbing," Hamilton said. "So I was pretty much able to pick right back up when I started swinging from a tee then on the field a few times by myself. Everything just clicked like it did before the injury."
Very rarely did things click for Hamilton last season when he was in the first of the five-year, $133-million contract he signed as a free agent. He hit .250 with 21 home runs in 151 games along with a .307 on-base percentage and a .432 slugging percentage. The batting average and OBP were career lows and Hamilton never heated up until August, hitting .226/.283/.418 in 99 games through the end of July, then .296/.352/.459 in 52 over the final two months.
Hamilton admits the transition to a new team was difficult. He had spent six seasons with the Texas Rangers and thought he would be a fixture in Arlington for the remainder of his career. Hw played in the All-Star Game in each of his first five seasons, led the franchise to its first two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011 and was the American League MVP in 2010. Even though Hamilton hit a career-high 43 homers in 2012, the Rangers' interest in retaining him was tepid and he wound up singing with their AL West rival.
"Having a year under my belt here helps," Hamilton said. "Not having to come to spring training being the new guy and trying to get to know all the players and coaches and get a feel for the organization --- having that all of that way has made things better. I'm a lot more comfortable now. Just having to worry about doing my work rather than all the other stuff that surrounded it last year."
Trying to live up to such a large contract also had an effect, Hamilton said, but he has also been able to put that behind him now.
"I found out you that can only try so hard and that's it," Hamilton said. "All you can do is give it the very best you can."
The Angels are seeing the best of Hamilton, albeit only briefly, so far this season.
"I think the rule is what we're seeing this year and exception is what we saw last year with Josh," manager Mike Scioscia said. "His selection of pitches that he is swinging at is much better. He's never going to be that guy who works the count but he's going to get that one pitch in an at-bat and square it up hard. I don't think it's really anything much more than that. You're seeing the hitter we saw all those years when he was with Texas."
Hamilton, as has been well documented, had problems with drug abuse and received three total years' worth of suspensions from Major League Baseball that kept him out of the game from 2003-05. The Rangers provided Hamilton with an "accountability partner" throughout his time in Texas and there were concerns about a potential relapse when he switched organizations. However, Hamilton has had no problem adjusting to Southern California. He also maintains an offseason home with his wife and four daughters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the offseason.
"The biggest adjustment has been for my family more than me because they are there more than I am," Hamilton said. "The girls are home-schooled so that helps and they're all involved in sports in California and that keeps them busy. I drive to the field when there isn't traffic and I come home from the field when there isn't much traffic, so that's not a factor. I love the weather and I love the beaches. I enjoy it there and I enjoy it in Texas, too. We really have the best of both worlds. We couldn't be happier."
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John Perrotto has covered professional baseball since 1988 for such outlets as USA Today, The Sports Xchange, Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus and the Beaver County (Pa.) Times. You can find more of his work on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.


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Why does Jay Moffat of Geneva want to sit on two local government boards?
He doesn't; he wanted to serve on four.
Moffat will be on the April 9 ballot for library trustee and park district commissioner. If he had his druthers, you would also find his name on the lists of candidates for school board and township trustee.
"It's not a power trip, as some people say," he said last week. And everything but the township trustee post is unpaid.
It has more to do with interest in local government and a belief in serving the community, combined with free time now that he has retired from two jobs.
Moffat was an air traffic controller at O'Hare International Airport; he also worked as a banker. "Now I do none of that. I have all the time that many of the other people do not have," he said.
Moffat has served on the plan commission for many years.
He wanted to run for township trustee but learned the office is legally incompatible with the other offices he wanted to hold. He filed nominating papers for the school district but withdrew after finding out the state considers that incompatible with serving on a park board. Withdrawing from the park board instead didn't appeal to him because it would have left the race for two seats uncontested, whereas there were eight other candidates for four school board slots.
Moffat isn't the only one in his family interested in elected office. His son-in-law, Geoff Carreiro, intends to run as a write-in candidate for township clerk.
And they aren't the only in-law duo on the Kane County ballot in the spring. Geneva Township Supervisor Patrick Jaeger is running for re-election, and his father-in-law, Robert Mann, is running for Geneva Library board.


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Teen accused of killing her newborn may reach plea | News
Bartow, Florida -- There's word that the Lakeland teenager accused of killing her newborn may enter into a plea agreement Wednesday in Bartow's Polk County Court.
Cassidy Goodson, 14, is charged as an adult as she faces a first degree murder charge and a charge of aggravated assault in the death of her newborn baby boy.
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10 News has learned that later this afternoon, Goodson and her attorneys are expected to appear in Judge Donald Jacobsen's courtroom.
Detectives say Goodson went into labor September 19th in a bathroom at her home, took a pair of scissors to "pry the baby out," and delivered the child alive and into the toilet.
Investigators say Cassidy lifted the moving infant from the toilet, felt for a pulse, found one, then placed her hands around the infant's neck and squeezed until he wasn't moving or breathing any longer. She took the infant's pulse again and found none.
Detectives add that Cassidy cleaned up the bathroom, bathed herself and the dead infant before placing him in a shoebox along with soiled towels and clothing.
Authorities say the girl's mother did take her to Lakeland Regional Medical Center that day, after seeing a mess in the bathroom, and the teen claimed she miscarried.
The mother found the baby's body in a shoebox three days later.
According to detectives, the teen admitted to choking the newborn. The baby was a full term, 9.5 pound boy. Cassidy weighs 100 lbs.
According to detectives, the teen hid the pregnancy from her parents, however family members had told her mother they thought the teen may be pregnant.
Wednesday's hearing is set for 2:15 p.m.


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My name is Xavier Burgin. I am an alumni of The University of Alabama. I graduated last May and I am currently a graduate student at The University of Southern California's Cinematic Arts Program.
I recently entered a contest known as the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
Essentially, it is a contest where you make a one minute video sharing what you want to become in the future. You also explain why you need financial help.
Well, little did I know...Dr. Pepper called me back.
I won a $2500 scholarship and they told me I'm one of ten who have the opportunity to go to the National Championship in January to compete for the $100,000 scholarship.
The competition has already started so I need your vote!
The five who get the most votes will go to the National Championship and throw for the scholarship.
As a resident of Alabama living in California to pursue my dream as a filmmaker at USC's Cinematic Arts Program; I would truly appreciate your votes!
This is even bigger because Alabama will be going to the National Championship and I could be an alumni representing the school for 100K tuition scholarship throw.


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How to Successfully Sell HUD Homes in California at REA Pasadena
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How to Succesfully Sell HUD Homes in California
Learn everything you need to know to successfully sell HUD homes in California.
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With the new introduction of M&M III, there are many changes to HUD's residential real estate program. For those that have sold HUD before they may notice many changes and for those considering HUD, now is the time to learn. The Successfully Selling HUD Homes class presents the dynamics of M&M III, the new bidding site and bidding periods and ultimately addresses everything from marketing to contract to close. HUD homes are becoming the predominant REO in the market and understanding the NEW process is the key to REO success now and into the future.
This class has been developed by PEMCO, Ltd. who is contracted by HUD to manage the sale of all HUD-owned properties. Classes are taught by either a PEMCO Employee or a trained contractor.
In addition to learning general information about HUD, its properties, and the HUD Sales Process, attendees will learn:
- Who can buy HUD properties
- How to register with HUD
- How to navigate the HUD listing site
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- How to write a HUD Sales contract
- How "priority bidding" works
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A mural created with help from 35 Lafayette Elementary School students will be on display at the University of Denver's Gates Field House on Saturday evening at the Art 4 Aurora event, a fundraiser for families of the victims of the Aurora movie theater massacre.
The mural was a collaboration of Lafayette Elementary second- through fifth-graders, graphic designer Ian Glass and Audrey Brazeel, director of programs for Project Yes, a Lafayette-based nonprofit that provides leadership opportunities for young people through the arts and service learning.
The mural features the names of the 12 people killed in the July 20 shooting and the phrase, "Let light shine out of the darkness."
Brazeel, who commonly visited the Century 16 theater while growing up in Aurora, said the idea behind the mural is that good things can spring from even the most terrible tragedy.
Art 4 Aurora will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Gates Field House on the DU campus, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver. It will feature live performances, more than 20 artists and an auction of donated works, with proceeds benefiting victims' families.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students with a valid ID. Children 12 and younger get in free.
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Professor Spear: Speaking and Writing on Many Aspects of Francophone Cultures
November 11, 2010
Professor Thomas Spear (Languages and Literatures) is speaking this weekend at a conference celebrating the centennial of the birth of Jean Genet, a controversial French novelist, playwright, and poet who became a leading figure in avant-garde theater. Professor Spear will take part in a roundtable discussion on Saturday (11/13) on "Genet and the Panthers." The conference is sponsored by the Center for French Civilization and Culture at NYU.
Professor Spear is also among those interviewed in the November-December issue of Atmosphère magazine, the bilingual magazine for AirTransat airlines. The article, called "Creole Culture," is contained in a special issue devoted to the Dominican Republic.
In addition, a new book was published last week, entitled Haiti Rising: Haitian History, Culture, and the Earthquake of 2010, containing an article by Professor Spear; an interview with him will appear in early 2011 in the Canadian journal La tribune juive, in a special issue on Francophone New Yorkers; and another of his articles will appear in a new series of a journal renamed Francophone Postcolonial Studies and published by Liverpool University Press. More information about that forthcoming article can be found at here.
The database of his web site Île en île continues to expand, and includes new videos, including archival material and a series of interviews he has filmed of contemporary authors from Francophone islands. The six most recent videos can be viewed using this video "widget":ileenile's videos on Dailymotion


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The Federal Chief Information Officers Council is collecting information on dozens of examples where agencies have "world-class" IT management practices.
It's part of an effort to more broadly share good ideas and case studies throughout the government through a Best Practices database. The CIO Council launched this effort in 2012.
The council soon will be adding 25 more examples of federal programs that not only succeeded, but beat expectations in serving citizens or saving money or proving what's possible.
ACT-IAC awarded five programs winners in the 12th annual Excellence.gov awards, and all 25 finalists soon will be a part of that critical mass the council is creating.
"We are trying to take the good work you've done and figure out how do we bring that back so it's more than just a nice day, with a nice set of awards that are given to the winners, but that we are using that knowledge base and infusing that back in to how we better ourselves across the federal government," said Richard Spires, the CIO at the Homeland Security Department and vice chairman of the council, during a speech Tuesday at the awards ceremony in Washington. "Through the management best practices committee of the Federal CIO Council, we're pushing hard. I view it as a pockets-of-excellence issue. We've got pockets of excellence throughout the federal government. We are world class. Anything you pick, you can find it in the federal government. It's just too bad that the world class is just in these pockets. We have to figure out how we can leverage these pockets in a more meaningful way."
USDA joins the database
Spires said the management best practices committee wants to highlight these 25 projects so others can take advantage of the work.
"We're hoping, working with ACT-IAC, that we can harvest these projects," he said. "So the good work you are doing hopefully has a legacy well beyond your agency, well beyond your particular project, but something that could even influence even all of federal government IT. That is certainly where we are trying to go with this."
One such project is the Agriculture Department's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion's SuperTracker online tool. It received the top award in the Excellence in Enhancing the Customer Experience category.
SuperTracker is a free Web application that provides users with diet and activity tracking based on USDA's dietary guidelines.
Robert Post, the associate executive director of CNPP, said in just over a year, SuperTracker has more than 2 million users, including dieticians, school teachers and parents.
"We had an experience at USDA in building resources and online tools, and we knew from getting consumers engaged in the work we do, the kinds of things that would really attract them, hold their attention and be helpful," Post said after the Excellence.gov awards event. "Through that experience, we built a multi-tiered engagement approach that you can get on. You can tool around. You can learn about foods, their nutrient contents. You can get reports about what foods are made of in terms of their sodium level, their sugars and where you are getting your vitamins and minerals for the day. And you can get even deeper in the features and capabilities of the tool."
Government, industry collaboration
USDA learned over the years that giving citizens the ability to compare foods in a straightforward way, and then go deeper into what they eat and how healthy they are were among the most important lessons applied to SuperTracker.
Post said CNPP surveyed and talked to health professionals, dieticians and other stakeholders about how the tool should work and what capabilities it should include.
"It's all built on providing information around the healthy eating patterns in the dietary guidelines for Americans," he said. "Our challenge was putting all that information in in an intuitive way. Personalization, being interactive, we needed to build the capabilities in there."
The bureau also has enhanced the tool over the past year with new features such as letting users put in the calorie levels they want to achieve and personalize the food they eat so if they eat the same breakfast every day, it's easy to put that information in.
CNPP worked internally and with a vendor to create the online tool.
"The knowledge base and content is derived from the fantastic folks, what we call our SuperTracker team, at the center where we've got these nutritionists who have a good foundation for IT to really bring nutrition into a really interactive, personalized approach," Post said.


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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - Charles Hickson never regretted the notoriety that came his way after he told authorities he encountered an unidentified flying object and its occupants 40 years ago on the banks of the Pascagoula River. Until his death in 2011, Hickson told his story to anyone who would listen.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
U-M AD, Fans: Torn Between Two Coaches (aka Being Dave Brandon: The Musical)
On the one hand, under Rich Rodriguez, the Wolverine offense has become explosive, almost the entire team is coming back, Rich Rod is a proven winner at previous coaching stops and nobody wants to start over from scratch.
And yet...
The Wolverines struggled against the top Big 10 teams again this season, the defense continues to show a lack of improvement and the kicking game is non-existent.
On top of all that, there is one other potential coaching option out there that even the most ardent Rich Rod supporter simply can't ignore. A name that has to at least be considered.
Yes, this is no time for our funny side here at the MZone. There's a reason Dave Brandon is struggling with making the correct coaching decision for 2011 and beyond.
In fact, if one were to put what's going on to music* - like say a Michigan blog whose founder has waaaaay too much time on his hands - it might go something like the video below.
So while Brian at MGoBlog put up a post yesterday called Being Dave Brandon, think of this as Being Dave Brandon: The Musical.
* No, that song was NOT on my iPod. I got it off YouTube. I'm hurt by the question.
PS See! You see what happens when you lose to your bitter rival SEVEN *&^% YEARS IN A ROW?! I've become the blogging equivalent of Col. Kurtz at the end of Apocalypse Now.
14 comments:
- phil said...
Here's the current Number One song at Stanford:
- November 30, 2010 8:01 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
You folks are officially over the edge. That's dry heave material.
I've gone from mildly amused at your predicament to abject pity.
- November 30, 2010 8:03 AM
- phil said...
whet - looking up the term "abject pity" in the dictionary and this is the result:
"a college football team that has a Heisman trophy candidate, one of the best offenses and defenses in the country and they can't even get to the Rose Bowl"
- November 30, 2010 9:37 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
Life is hard at the top of the heap, but the view is better.
- November 30, 2010 9:52 AM
- srudoff said...
Hey Auburn and Oregon fit the description and can't even get to the Rose Bowl either..
- November 30, 2010 10:38 AM
- Andy said...
That is sick and wrong.
And don't think you can get away with lying to us about your IPod. You know this song is on your "most played" list along with:
You Light Up my Life by Debby Boone,
The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand
every song The Carpenters ever recorded.
- November 30, 2010 10:57 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
Andy's right. Hence, my use of the term "abject pity."
Sad, so sad.
- November 30, 2010 11:03 AM
- Yost said...
Okay, Andy - busted.
As for this piece, you know how when you first come up with an idea at midnight and it seems f'ing hilarious. But then when you finish, you're still laughing, but more in a "what the hell was I thinking?!" way?
Although, YouTube boned me by giving away the punchline of the whole thing with the JH pic in the preview window. I changed it but it still hasn't updated itself.
- November 30, 2010 11:24 AM
- surrounded in columbus said...
that is, absolutely, the best, and worst thing you've ever put together.
i'm utterly speechless about almost every aspect of it.
- November 30, 2010 11:31 AM
- beast in 'bama said...
So when did you come back?
- November 30, 2010 7:39 PM
- Yost said...
BiB! Good to see you. I came back at the beginning of the season. It was just supposed to be a quick post or two to release some creative energy but, well, Andy somehow talked me into keeping the site going again. (Damn you, Aaaaandy!)
So, countless hours later, here we are. Thanks for stopping by!
- November 30, 2010 8:25 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
Hey, conspiracy theorists--
Harbaugh won't be attending the Michigan Football Bust team banquet this Thursday. Hmmmmm.
- November 30, 2010 9:42 PM
- beast in 'bama said...
I was having a discussion with someone at Burnt Orange Nation about possible coaching changes, and believe it or not, Harbaugh's name somehow came up. I came here to do a little research on the snit he caused among your ranks back in '07, and lo and behold here you are.
For what it's worth, I believe that you don't pass on a special coaching talent. I believe we've got that with Muschamp, and that Harbaugh is the guy for the Maize and Blue.
Great to see you back in the saddle. The interwebs weren't the same without ye. We'll be in touch.
- November 30, 2010 10:05 PM
- IamCris said...
i'm so very very happy to stumble upon this blog again, welcome back and thank you for providing me yet another entertaining outlet of all things Michigan football...that being said, that guy @ Stanford not so much. I'll give you some words used by a guy named Carr, "elitist, arrogant, self serving" describing this guy named Jim.
I honestly hope that he isn't even considered. Reasons being and their solid, the Pac 10 is WAY DOWN this year exception being Oregon who OH BY THE WAY HUNG HALF A HUNDRED on Stanford this year and the Big 10 is up, WAY up in that it was a brutal year and schedule for RR this season. So far up that 3, that's THREE Big 10 teams reside in the top 10. RR deserves to at least see his own seniors on the field, anything less would be commensurate with the Tyrone Willingham failure by Notre Dame superceded only buy giving fatbastard +2 to prove his ineptness.
So much to say and i'll be back to give other maybe not considered inputs for your eyesockets to absorb.
RR for at least 2 more, anything less is criminal and unbecoming Michigan, who to be fair have afforded every coach in recent (last what 80 years) history at least 5 years.
/end rant
ps- Harbaugh has a losing record vs Cal.
/just sayin'
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WASHINGTON (AP) Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond and Denard Span all homered, powering the Washington Nationals to a 4-1 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.
Dan Haren (5-11) pitched seven innings for his first win since May 9, allowing one run and three hits.
Desmond and Span hit back-to-back homers against Dillon Gee (7-8) in the second inning and Harper followed with a two-run drive in the third.
Harper returned to the starting lineup after being limited to pinch-hitting duty in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. The All-Star outfielder aggravated his left knee while diving for a ball in the opener.
After Haren's leadoff double in the third, Harper hit his 15th home run of the year.
Despite a tumultuous week, which included the Nationals firing their hitting coach and demoting former closer Drew Storen to the minors, Washington has won three of four games after dropping six straight following the All-Star break.
David Wright had two singles and an RBI for the Mets, who have lost two straight, scoring a combined two runs after winning Friday's doubleheader opener 11-0.
The game was delayed by rain for 62 minutes with one out in the bottom of the eighth. Only scattered fans from the original crowd of 37,464 returned to watch the final five outs.
Rafael Soriano pitched the ninth for his 26th save.
In his longest start since May 30, Haren walked one and struck out six. Haren's winless drought wasn't a case of bad luck but primarily poor pitching.
In between victories, the veteran right-hander made 11 starts, going 0-8 with a 6.18 ERA. Even worse, Washington lost all 11 games, including three since Haren returned from the disabled list on July 8.
With Eric Young Jr. on second following a single and stolen base in the sixth, Wright's two-out single ended Haren's shutout hopes.
Haren and the Nationals bullpen held New York to one hit over the final three innings. Reliever Tyler Clippard pitched a spotless eighth.
Gee had not lost since June 17 and did allow an earned run in his preceding two starts. He dominated the Nationals in three previous starts this season, posting a 3-0 record with an 0.96 ERA.
Gee pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits.
Span hit his first home run with the Nationals and first for the former Minnesota outfielder since Oct. 2, 2012, a span of 426 plate appearances.
NOTES: Minus the delay, the game took 2 hours, 17 minutes. … Washington has seven sets of back-to-back home runs this season. … The Mets are moving to a six-man pitching rotation in an attempt to limit the number of innings pitched by starters Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler. Following Gee and Carlos Torres in Washington, Jeremy Hefner pitches Monday at Miami followed by Wheeler, Jenrry Mejia and Harvey. … Torres (1-1, 0.94) opposes Washington's RHP Taylor Jordan (0-3, 3.68) in Sunday's series finale.


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PA 13676 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Pennsylvania Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania residents and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding between June 26 and July 21, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.
Administrator Mills made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. Tom Corbett on July 23, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Allegheny County and the adjacent counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland in Pennsylvania.
"The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Pennsylvania with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes with federal disaster loans," said Administrator Mills. "Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA."
"Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property," said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA's Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. SBA's customer service representatives are available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications.
The Center is located in the following community and is open as indicated:
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Opens: Wednesday, July 31, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hours: Thursday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed: Sunday, Aug. 4
Closing: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 at close of business
"Businesses and non-profit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets," said Carl Knoblock, SBA's Pittsburgh district director.
The SBA may increase a loan up to 20 percent of the total amount of disaster damage to real estate and/or leasehold improvements, as verified by SBA, to make upgrades that lessen the risk of property damage by similar future disasters.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Interest rates are as low as 1.875 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.875 percent for non-profit organizations and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Individuals and businesses unable to visit the center may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing email@example.com. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be returned to the center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
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With the upcoming release of the new 007 movie and Adele's new song "Skyfall", what are some of your all-time fave Bond songs? Mine are below.
For Your Eyes Only - Sheena Easton
Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey
Die Another Day - Madonna
Goldeneye - Tina Turner
Nobody Does It Better - Carly Simon


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Extension > Garden > Yard and Garden > Establishing and maintaining a prairie garden
Establishing and maintaining a prairie garden
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Over the last 150 years, more than 99% of the midwestern tallgrass prairies were converted to homesteads, agricultural fields, cities, and highways. In recent years, however, interest in prairies has soared since people realized the beauty of native grasses and wildflowers. Much of the charm and appeal of prairies comes from wildflowers, such as coneflowers, prairie phlox, false indigo, and orchids. The great beauty of prairie wildflowers and grasses has prompted many people to create prairie gardens in their landscapes. People find prairie gardens attractive, as do many types of birds, butterflies, and other native wildlife. Over the years, prairie gardens may take less time and expense to maintain than conventional lawns, since they reduce the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and mowing.
Even though prairies aren't native to all regions, they can be created in most areas. Prairie management includes removal of weeds and volunteer woody plants that compete with prairie plants for water, light, and space.
What is a prairie?
Prairies were once the dominant vegetation from Ontario south to Texas, and from Colorado and Montana east to Indiana. Prairies are classified as tallgrass, mixed grass, or shortgrass depending on yearly rainfall. In Minnesota, tallgrass prairies occurred in the south and west, while coniferous forests covered most of the north and northeast. The two regions were separated by a transition zone, called the oak savanna, which consisted of prairie plants with oak and elm trees. Prairies are ecosystems areas that receive limited rainfall and usually have hot summers and cold winters. Prairies are dominated by grasses and maintained by periodic fires. Prairie soils are typically deep and rich in organic matter from the decomposition of plant material, especially the fibrous roots of grasses produced in previous growing seasons. The tallgrass prairies of Minnesota and Iowa were once the homes for mammals such as the bison and red-backed vole, birds like the greater prairie chicken and the upland sandpiper), as well as unique insects, including the powesheik and ottoe skipper butterflies. The short and mixed grass prairies of the Dakotas and Nebraska contained prairie dogs, pronghorn antelopes, and black-footed ferrets. As the prairies disappeared, so did many of these animals.
Planting a prairie garden
1. Site selection
Prairie plants grow best in full sun and in open spaces. When selecting a site, look for areas with the maximum sun exposure with minimal root competition from trees. Ash, basswood, and maple trees provide more competition for prairie plants because they have many surface roots which compete for water and nutrients. Prairie plants often are more compatible with bur or white oak.
Knowing your soil type and surface drainage is quite important when selecting plants for your prairie. Native prairie soils vary greatly in composition, from dry, gravelly, sandy soils which hold little moisture to silty or heavy clay soils that can hold excessive water. Standing water on a site or water that does not drain from a 1' deep hole within 24 hours are indicators of wet and poorly drained soils. Knowing the soil drainage of your site is really more critical than taking a soil test which is typically done in planting a garden. Although you may have a soil test done, (soil test information is available from your county extension agent or from the University of Minnesota soil testing labs*) it is not critical in establishing a successful prairie garden. Understanding the drainage and sun/shade exposure of your site is essential for selecting plants that thrive in your location.
Determine if there are weed ordinances in your city. These ordinances were originally designed to keep yards more attractive and to control the spread of noxious weeds by keeping lawns cut to a certain height. Ordinances vary from one city to another, so call your city government to find out the specifics on the weed ordinances in your community. Consider using some "elements of care" such as mowed edges, signs, bird houses, edging fences, etc., near your prairie to show the area is meant to be there.
Also, prairies can be fire hazards during dry weather. Leave at least 20 feet of conventional lawn or noncombustible surface between the prairie and buildings or any other combustible items.
2. Site preparation
The first step in preparing the site for a prairie garden is removing all existing vegetation. If you try to scatter seeds or put young plants into existing vegetation, you will have a very low likelihood of success. Maximize your success by reducing the existing plant competition.
There are three commonly used procedures to establish a prairie in an existing lawn or area of other vegetation. The first method is to put a dark plastic sheet, tarp, or pieces of plywood over the grass for at least two months before you begin planting. This kills the grass, making it much easier to remove, although tough perennial weeds, such as thistles and quackgrass can survive. Once the vegetation is dead, till the area thoroughly. This method often works best when begun in the summer or fall to prepare for a spring planting.
The second procedure is to turn the soil and cultivate the area every few weeks for a complete growing season. Turning the soil brings weed seeds to the surface, and cultivating kills the seeds that have germinated since the soil was last turned. Over time, many of the weed seeds present in the soil will germinate and die. If possible, till to a depth of 12" or more and rake the area to create a uniform fine seedbed.
A third method, and probably the most common method of establishment, involves using a nonselective herbicide containing the active ingredient glyphosate, such as Round Up® or Kleenup®, to kill all existing vegetation. As with all herbicides, be sure to read and follow all label directions. When the vegetation has died in about two weeks, till to a depth of 12" or more. If a slit seeder will be used, tilling may be eliminated and the now dead vegetation can be mowed to a 1"- 2" stubble. This dead mat of roots and sod may actually act as a mulch and prevent excessive weed growth.
3. Plant selection
Always select plants with the characteristics of your particular site in mind, because plants vary in their tolerance of light and moisture. Include grasses because they provide physical support, weed competition, protection for wildflowers, and a source of food and shelter for birds during the winter. Prairies typically consist of 60% to 80% grasses. A brief list of common prairie plants can be found in Table 1. For a more complete list, see Minnesota Extension publication Plants in Prairie Communities (FO-3238).
4. Seeds vs. plants
You can start a prairie from seeds or plants; each has its own benefits. Starting from seed is more economical, but it will take two to five years for the plants to reach full size. Plants are more expensive, but establish quickly and may flower the first year. Also, some species are available only as live plants. You can control placement of plants, and they can easily be planted anytime from spring through fall. "Prairie-in-a-can" mixes are available from a wide variety of sources, but often contain marginally hardy perennial and annual species that don't return in subsequent years. Better results may be achieved by using seed mixes created for your area by local seed dealers. Be sure that any seeds you purchase are packaged for the year that you will sow them.
5. Planting dates
The best time to direct sow seeds outdoors is after frost and before the heat of summer. For example, in central Minnesota this is between May 20th and June 20th, although seeds can be sown as soon as the soil can be worked. Dormant seeding in the fall, between mid-October and freezing, is another option.
Even seed distribution and good seed-to-soil contact are vital for successful seed germination. Broadcast seed by hand or use a spreader. For small seeds, mix with a bulking agent such as clean sand or dry sawdust for a more uniform seeding. Seed slowly and make passes from two different directions to cover the area completely. Flower seed can be concentrated in high-priority areas or spread evenly throughout the site. Many seeds are very small and should be spread thinly to achieve the best results. Seeding rates vary due to seed size and germination. As a general rule, use 1/2 lb. of grass seed per 1000 square feet, and 2 ounces of wildflower seed per 1000 square feet. ore specific instructions on seeding rates can be obtained from the information provided when purchasing seeds.
Watering after seeding improves germination, but is not essential. Covering with a thin mulch of clean, weed-free straw prevents drying out, reduces exposure to wind and animals, and is important in preventing erosion on slopes. Grouping several plants of the same species together can make a showy display and can increase pollination and seed set.
Contact the University of Minnesota soil testing labs by phone at 612-625-3101, or by mail at 1529 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108.
Prairie maintenance
Your biggest task in the first few years of a prairie planting is weed control. Weeding, burning, and mowing are the most effective ways to control weeds.
In small areas, removing and cutting back weeds are the most efficient methods. The most challenging aspect of these tasks is distinguishing between prairie plants and weeds. If you aren't sure what a seedling is, wait a week and look again, but be sure to remove the suspected weeds before they flower and set seed.
The best way to manage a large prairie is through the use of controlled burns. Fire promotes plant growth by keeping down competition from trees and weeds, and by recycling nutrients. Burning is not practical or possible in all situations, as in small lots or within the city limits. Check with your local fire department to see if burning is allowed, and to get the required permits. Burning in April or early May is most advantageous to warm-season prairie plants, because it reduces competition with weeds and the soil heats up more quickly. Most prairies have only portions burned yearly in a cycle where complete burning takes several years. This partial burning fosters survival of overwintering insects that are lying dormant in the form of eggs or cocoons. It also leaves food and shelter for birds. Though burning is quite effective, it is not recommended until at least the third year after planting.
Mowing and removing clippings is a good substitute for burning, particularly on smaller sites. If you start a prairie from seed, mowing is recommended during the first year to control weeds which grow more quickly than prairie plants. For the first few years, set the mower high (4" to 8") to avoid cutting desirable prairie plants. After 4 or 5 years, mowing once a year after the seeds have fallen, or preferably, in the early spring. Remove clippings to expose crowns for regrowth.
Prairie usually needs no herbicides, insecticides, or fertilizers. Dense prairie vegetation will discourage invading weeds although perennial grasses from adjacent turf can invade along the edges of the planting. The wildflowers will provide food for beneficial insects which will aid in controlling pest insect populations.
For additional help in establishing and maintaining your prairie, consult the references below as well as private landscaping companies and, in some midwestern states, the Department of Transportation. For your own enjoyment, take photos from of same spot, on the same dates, several times a year, for several years. This will show you how far your prairie garden has progressed. Note how it changes through the year, including new and different creatures that your garden has attracted. Don't be surprised to see butterflies and native birds like goldfinches. Enjoy the benefits of restoring part of the landscape to what it was not so long ago.
For further information
Art, H. 1991. The Wildflower Gardener's Guide: Midwest, Great Plains, and Canadian prairies edition. Garden Way Publishing: Story Communications, Pownal, Vt.
Bohnen, J., and A. Hanchek. 1996. Prairie Seeds and Seedling Identification. MES Slide Set, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn.
Daniels, S. 1995. The Wild Lawn Handbook: alternatives to the traditional lawn. MacMillan Co., N.Y.
Henderson, C.L. 1987. Landscaping for Wildlife. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. St. Paul, Minn.
Holm, H. 2014. Pollinators of Native Plants. Pollination Press LLC, Minnetonka, Minn.
Holm, H. 2017. Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide. Pollination Press LLC, Minnetonka, Minn.
Madson, J., and F. Oberle. 1993. Tallgrass Prairie. Falcon Press Publishing Company, Inc. Helena, Mont.
Moyle J., and E. Moyle. 1977. Northern Wildflowers, a guide to the Minnesota Region. University of Minnesota Press. Minneapolis, Minn.
Peterson, R. T., and M. McKenny. 1968. A Field Guide to Wildflowers, Northeastern/North Central North America. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, Mass.
Robison, R., D. B.White and M. H. Meyer. 1995. Plants in Prairie Communities. FO-3238. Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minn.
Rock, H. 1971. Prairie Propagation Handbook. Wehr Nature Center, 5879 S. 92nd, St. Hales Corners, Wis.
Runkel, S. T., and D. M. Roosa. 1989. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie. Iowa State University. Ames, Ia.
Shirley, S. 1994. Restoring the Tallgrass Prairie; an illustrated manual for Iowa and the Upper Midwest. University of Iowa Press, Iowa City, Ia.
Smith, J. R., and B. Smith. 1980. The Prairie Garden: 70 Native Plants You Can Grow in Town or Country. The University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, Wis.
Smith, W. 1993. Orchids of Minnesota. Department of Natural Resources. St. Paul, Minn.
Van Breuggen, T. 1992. Wildflowers, grasses, and other plants of the Northern Plains and Black Hills, 4th edition. Fenske Printing Company, Rapid City, S. Dak.
Vance, F. R., J. L. Jowsey, and J. S. McLean. 1984. Wildflowers of the Northern Great Plains. University of Minnesota Press, St. Paul, Minn.
Weaver, J. E. 1954. The North American Prairie. Johnsen Publishing Company, Lincoln, Neb.
Wilson, J. 1992. Landscaping with Wildflowers. Houghton Mifflin Co., N.Y.
Sources of seeds, plants, and information for prairie plantings
Agassiz Seed
3660 Kennebec Drive
Eagan, MN 55122
Blazing Star Gardens
4003 Crane Creek Rd.
Owatonna, MN 55060
BluPrairie Native Plant Nursery
12975 32nd Street
P.O Box 637
Watertown, MN 55388
Cattail Corner, Inc.
Landscape Design & Garden Center
520 Sixth St. Howard Lake, MN 55349
Ecological Strategies, LLC
4050 39th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping
Craig R. Stark, Landscape Designer 25755 Zachary Ave.
Elko New Market, MN 55020
Fortin Consulting Inc.
215 Hamel Road
Hamel, MN 55340
763-478-3606 or 763-478-3612
Glacial Ridge Growers
25132 250th Ave.
Glenwood, MN 56334
Habitat: Land & Water Stewardship Services, LLC
4326 Sheridan Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Kaste, Inc.
R.R. 2, Box 153
Fertile, MN 56540
Landscape Alternatives, Inc.
1705 St. Albans Street
Roseville, MN 55113
MN Native Landscapes
8740 77th Street NE
Ostego, MN 55362
Morning Sky Greenery
44804 State Hwy 28
Morris, MN 56267
Norfarm Seed Company
P.O. Box 725
Bemidji, MN 56601
Petersen Wildflowers
3557 E. Bregnedalgade Street
Askov, MN 55704
Prairie Hill Wildflowers
Route 1, Box 191-A
Ellendale, MN 56026
Prairie Land Management, Inc.
201 S Franklin Street
Glenwood, MN 56334
Prairie Meadows Native Seed
10850 Echo Avenue
Lonsdale, MN 55046
Prairie Moon Nursery
Route 3, Box 163
Winona, MN 55987
Prairie Nursery
P.O. Box 306
Westfield, WI 53964
Prairie Restoration, Inc.
P.O. Box 327
Princeton, MN 55371
Prairie Ridge Nursery
R.R. 2, 9738 Overland Rd.
Mt. Horeb, WI 53572-2832
Prairie Seed Source
P.O. Box 83
North Lake, WI 53064-0083
Sargent's Nursery, Inc.
3352 N. Service Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
Shooting Star Native Seed
20740 County Road 33
Spring Grove, MN 55974
Seed to Site, LLC
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Stock Seed Farms
28008 Mill Road
Murdock, NE 68407
Sunshine Gardens
1286 Shadywood Shores Drive NW
Pine River, MN 56474-9349
Wildlife Nurseries, Inc.
P.O. Box 2724
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2724
Table 1. Prairie wildflowers and grasses
|Flower color
|Flowering date
|wild lupine (Lupinus perennis)
|May - June
|purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
|June - Sept.
|meadow blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya)
|Aug. - Sept.
|prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
|May - July
|blue false indigo (Baptisia australis) tralis)
|June - July
|butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
|July - Aug.
|black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
|July - Aug.
|grey-headed coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
|July - Sept.
|large-flowered beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus)
|May - June
|hoary puccoon (Lithospermum canescens)
|May - June
|big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
|bronze; bluish stems
|Aug. - Sept.
|little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
|white; bluish stems
|Aug. - Sept.
|sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)
|July - Sept.
|Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans)
|Aug. - Sept.
1997, Revised by Diane Narem 2017


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Andre Marriner has been given a match to referee this weekend despite his blunder in sending off the wrong Arsenal player against Chelsea.
Marriner will take charge of Southampton v Newcastle on Saturday, a week after he sent of Kieran Gibbs instead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a deliberate hand-ball in a case of mistaken identity.
The referee, who was in charge of last year's FA Cup final, apologised to the Gunners after the game - a 6-0 defeat against Chelsea - but has received support from Everton manager Roberto Martinez who believes it is not in the interests of football to challenge every error made by match officials.
Martinez said: "Andre Marriner has incredible experience and it was one of those situations that happens in football.
"We have an elite group (of referees) in our league and for me it is one of the best in world football.
"Errors are part of the game and there will be errors, misjudgments and mistakes but that is part of football and you need to accept it because that is what makes football what it is.
"It should be part of the game. It is not a black and white decision at times, it is a little bit more of interpretation.
"I think we need to rely on the referees and I think the referees in this country are as good as they get."
Martinez believes introducing live video replays for decisions during matches would be going too far.
He added: "I think we would be going a little bit too far. I think goal-line technology during was a really important breakthrough but from that point on I think we need to allow referees to do their job."
Former referee Dermot Gallagher had argued that Marriner should not be relieved on any matches as a result of his error, saying it was just "a genuine mistake and that's all it was."
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy called the bipartisan agreement on gun control unveiled on Monday by lawmakers the "arguably the most comprehensive package in the country."
"This is the toughest law passed in the country," the governor said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Lawmakers proposed limiting magazines to no more than 10 rounds and those who currently have larger magazines would have to register them with state police.
They also proposed strong penalties for anyone who carries large ammunition magazines away from home or a gun range.
The state would also become the first in the country to create a dangerous weapon offender registry and there would be universal background checks for assault weapons.
"This package of laws in Connecticut, which was drafted on a bipartisan basis and that will pass on a bipartisan basis, is a very strong statement to the rest of the country," Malloy said.
State legislators said during a press conference Monday night that the "negotiations have not been easy but they have been fruitful."
"I think many doubted if we could ever reach this point," said Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey Monday. "This is a truly bipartisan and strong initiative."
Malloy said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon that he "was very happy" with the gun control agreement that he added "closed loopholes" left by previous bills on the issue.
"It moves the ball down the field," Malloy said. "This is a demonstration to the rest of the country of what can be done if people put aside their differences. This is a good day."
The deal comes more than three months after the Sandy Hook shooting. On Dec. 14, Adam Lanza, 20, shot and killed his mother while she slept in her bed before going to Sandy Hook Elementary School, where he killed 20 children and six adults. He then killed himself as police entered the school.
When told that many Connecticut residents feel that this package would not have prevented the Newtown tragedy, Malloy said, "They are wrong."
"Mr. Lanza would not have been able to kill as many people as he did," he said.
Malloy told members of the media that he "advocated from a similar position as the families of Newtown."
"We don't want to stop progress," he said.
Robert Crook from the Connecticut Sportsmen Association said he feels these laws are useless.
"I am just not sure what kind of compliance you are going to get with registering magazines to begin," he said. "If this did something to prevent this incident where the fault lies with the individual and the mother, not with legitimate gun owners in the state."
During a news conference Monday, the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School asked legislators not for a ban on large ammunition magazines for future sales, but those already in existence.
"I am grateful that the governor and Connecticut Legislature took a bipartisan path to a strong gun responsibility bill," said Nicole Hockley, whose son Dylan was killed in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in a statement. "I particularly appreciate that the Legislature listened to us and strengthened the provision on large capacity magazine size."
Sandy Hook Promise thanked Connecticut lawmakers for the coming to an agreement on the "strongest gun responsibility legislation in the nation."
"As someone who is new to the process and here only out of necessity, I am pleased with what we accomplished without rancor, with love," Hockley said.
Malloy said his goal was to continue to help the families as much as possible.
"Survivors should understand that they may have not everything they wanted, but they got a great deal," he added.
Lawmakers felt enforcing regulations that made all high-capacity magazines illegal would have been tough and registration was a compromise.
"The gun lobby and the NRA [National Rifle Association] and the extreme elements have been successful nationally blocking meaningful change," said state Senate President Donald Williams. "But here in Connecticut, not only have we accomplished meaningful change with a strong bill, but we have done it with Democrats and Republicans working together."
The National Shooting Sports Foundation released a statement where the organization questioned if lawmakers would have enough time to read the 100 pages of proposed legislation.
"Instead, we have a situation where law-abiding citizens will face greater restrictions on their Second Amendment and state constitutional rights, while Connecticut's firearms manufacturers will be forced to pay a price economically for the state's double standard of you can build it here, but not sell it here, public policy formulation," the statement read.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation said a public hearing should be held to address "a large number of unanswered questions."
"We all abhor the tragedy that took place in December at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. That sad day will always be seared into our hearts," the organization said in a statement. "It is difficult to see, however, how the measures put forward in outline form by the General Assembly's leadership would do anything to meaningfully prevent future tragedy or reduce the criminal misuse of firearms."
Malloy said he talked to leadership from both the Democratic and Republican parties and believes that they will have enough votes in the House and Senate to pass the deal.
Malloy added that if this deal was passed by both the House and Senate, he will sign it into law.
The governor also said it is "important" that the deal be made into law as soon as possible and plans to make sure it is "strictly enforced," once it is passed.
Stag Arms in New Britain told Eyewitness News they would have to make more modifications to the AR-15, which is the same type of gun used in Newtown.
That, they said, would make the gun impossible to sell in Connecticut, and the owner of the company has explored other options.
"Gun owners are now criminals," Crook said about the new gun control legislation. "We have proven that if you are a gun owner in this state, you don't commit crimes."
Crook added that he "absolutely" expects lawsuits to brought forward if the lawmakers approve the legislation.
Some gun supporters may challenge these new laws.
In fact, while lawmakers will be voting on these laws Wednesday, several gun groups are planning to bus people to the state Capitol to speak out against the proposed measures.
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