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In a game featuring one of the FCS' top running backs and one of the better passing attacks, the run game was better suited in South Dakota State's 58-10 FCS playoff win over Eastern Illinois Saturday.
Running back Zach Zenner accounted for a school-record 295 yards and three touchdowns, and South Dakota State had 434 on the ground. The Jackrabbits jumped out to a comfortable 34-3 halftime lead before literally running away to the first-round win.
It was the first FCS playoff win in three appearances for the Jackrabbits (9-3), who will play in an intriguing second-round matchup on Dec. 1 against fellow Missouri Valley Conference member North Dakota State (10-1), the No. 1 seed and the defending FCS champion.
SDSU already played at North Dakota State on Nov. 10, losing, 20-17.
The Jackrabbits totaled 580 yards of offense and 29 first downs. Quarterback Austin Sumner completed 13-of-28 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. Reggie Gandy also rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
Zenner broke the game open with a 68-yard touchdown run to put the Jackrabbits up 7-0 with 4:27 left in the first quarter. They scored 24 second-quarter points.
Zenner, the FCS rushing leader, raised his season total to 1,998 yards.
Eastern Illinois came into the game ranked No. 6 in the FCS in passing offense (354 yards per game) and total offense (480 yards per game), but was held to just 221 and 366 yards, respectively. They also had been averaging nearly 39 points per game.
EIU quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 25-of-41 for 221 yards and one interception, and receiver Erik Lora caught 12 passes for 133 yards. Lora finished his junior campaign with an FCS single-season record for receptions with 136. He totaled 1,664 receiving yards.
Jake Walker rushed for 125 yards and the Panthers' only touchdown in the loss.
The Panthers, the Ohio Valley Conference champion, finished the season with a 7-5 record. OVC teams have lost 18 straight playoff games dating to 2000.
South Dakota State is ranked 19th in The Sports Network FCS Top 25, while Eastern Illinois is 25th.


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a normal ride-on or simply flip the switch and have a parent take over with
the handheld remote. Remote works up to 100 ft. The car will stop if driven
out of range. Note: These cars use the same wireless frequency, meaning 2 or
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GOG Introduces DRM-Free Movie Store 126
We kind of felt that would be the case and that it's gonna take patience and time to do it, to do it, to do it right. That's quite a journey ahead of us, but every gamer knows very well that great adventures start with one small step. So why not start with something that feels very familiar? We offer you a number of gaming and Internet culture documentaries - all of them DRM-Free, very reasonably priced, and presenting some fascinating insight into topics close to a gamer's heart. Videos are mostly 1080p (~8GB for a 90 minute film) and can be acquired for about $6. They're using h.264/mp4 and not VP9/Matroska, but you can't have everything ;). If you don't want to download that much data, it looks like all of the videos are also available in 720p and 576p.


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Delays snarl Hudson Valley holiday getaways
Travelers in the Hudson Valley and across the country piled into cars, trains and planes Wednesday, the biggest getaway day before the long Thanksgiving weekend.
More than three-quarters of all travelers will have left for their weekend destinations by the end of Wednesday, the IHS Global Insight/AAA Thanksgiving 2012 Forecast said.
Those coming to the New York area may have a tougher trip than those leaving for the weekend. According to Robert Sinclair Jr., a spokesman for AAA, rental cars will be hard to find in and around New York, a shortage related to Hurricane Sandy.
"Travelers to our area will be facing a problem getting a rental car," Sinclair said. "Because of the vehicles destroyed by Sandy, there's been a run on rental cars."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has been working to move 17,000 rentals into the New York metropolitan area, but on Wednesday, a Budget Rental Car representative said cars were sold out at Westchester County Airport in White Plains.
Sinclair said rental car rates in New York are now 95 percent higher than in 2011, reaching $350-$400 a week.
Traffic was heavier than usual on the Hudson Valley's major arteries late afternoon and early Wednesday evening, but congestion had cleared by 8:30 p.m. Traffic was moving well on Interstate 287 near the Tappan Zee Bridge, as well as Interstate 95 and the Taconic State Parkway.
All Metro-North rail lines were running on normal schedules, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and local airports reported no major delays. The MTA had additional trains departing from Grand Central Station on Wednesday and planned extra inbound trains ahead of Thursday's Thanksgiving parade.
Nearly 90 percent of Americans traveling for the holiday -- 39.1 million -- will go by car this Thanksgiving, the report said, as the number of fliers is projected to drop from 7.4 percent of travelers in 2011 to 7.2 percent, or 3.1 million. Buses, trains, watercraft and other travel account for the remaining 2.9 percent.
The decrease in air travel will cause a steep decline in the average distance logged by U.S. vacationers, from 706 miles in 2011 to 588 miles in 2012, according to the study's projections.
That trend also holds true in the mid-Atlantic region -- New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania -- with a 2 percent decline in pricier air travel and average travel distance of 573 miles.
"Folks are desiring to economize," Sinclair said.
Median spending by holiday travelers nationwide also is expected to fall to $498 in 2012, 10 percent lower than in 2011.
The AAA report draws parallels between the willingness of Americans to splurge on a holiday and a region's economic growth.
"Consumers remain cautious in terms of their spending decisions, but consumer sentiment is improving, as evidenced by the pickup in vehicle and housing sales," the report said.
Holiday drivers also are keeping a wary eye on gasoline prices.
In Yonkers, the lowest price for a gallon of regular Wednesday was $3.87, according to gasbuddy.com, and the average for New York City was $3.99. In Stony Point, the lowest price for regular was $3.83. AAA reported the average price for regular gas in New York was $3.92 and the national average was $3.43.
In the Hudson Valley, at least a chunk of those road travelers will be on Interstate 87. Though the New York State Thruway doesn't issue forecasts, in 2011, 3.1 million vehicles traveled an estimated 110.1 million miles on the toll road, the agency said.
For Hudson Valley residents who ride the rails, Metro-North has been running special getaway trains from Grand Central Terminal since 1 p.m. Wednesday. The railroad will run a holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day -- one of the busiest travel days of the year -- with extra morning inbound and outbound trains. Straphangers must have a train ticket before boarding at Grand Central or the Harlem-125th Street Station on Thanksgiving, officials said.
On Friday, Metro-North will operate a Saturday schedule, with extra service in the morning and afternoon. The Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines will run extra shoppers' special trains on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 29.
For rail riders traveling longer distances, Amtrak said in a statement that it would use "every available passenger rail car in its fleet" for the holiday season. The railroad warned that tickets were likely to sell out on Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the following Saturday and Sunday.
What will vacationers do when they reach their destinations? Time with friends and family remains the No. 1 activity, cited by three-quarters of respondents polled nationwide. That was followed by dining (56 percent) and shopping (50 percent).
In the New York region, one of the biggest attractions will be the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which draws more than 3 million people to Manhattan, according to organizers. The 2012 edition will introduce a smartphone app that lets viewers virtually turn themselves into an elf balloon floating above the parade, which kicks off at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Among the balloons making their debut this year: Hello, Kitty! and Elf on the Shelf.
In past years, thousands have enjoyed seeing the balloons come to life as they are inflated the evening before the parade at 77th Street and Columbus Avenue in Manhattan.


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Pauline M. Probst (87) of Effingham
Published on January 3 2013 6:22 am
Pauline M. Probst, 87, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at her home in rural Effingham.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 7 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7- p.m., Sunday evening at the church with a 3:30 p.m. C.C.W. rosary and a 7 p.m. parish wake service. Memorials may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help or the Franciscan Mission Union. Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left by clicking here.
Pauline was born June 1, 1925 in Effingham, the daughter of Aloysuis and Frances (Willenborg) Haarmann. She married Eugene A. Probst May 20, 1950. He and Pauline have lived on their rural Effingham farm for over 62 years. Pauline was a member of the St. Isidore Parish, St. Isidore Council of Catholic Women and the Third Order of Franciscans in Teutopolis.
Pauline is survived by her husband, Eugene of rural Effingham; three sons, Frank (wife Darcilene) of Santarem, Brazil, South America, Earl (wife Mary Jo) of Dieterich and Steve of Effingham; four daughters, Sister Connie Probst OSF, Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Perpetual Help of St. Louis, Mo., Margie (husband Tom) Deters of Sigel, Donna (husband Bob) Lueken of Effingham and Carol Jean (husband Bruce) Bueker of Sigel; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy (husband Eugene) Westendorf and Verena Kemme; four sisters-in-law, Phyllis Haarman, Stella Probst, Adeline Probst and Theresa Probst; brother-in-law, Francis Wente.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild, James E. Bueker; siblings, Albert, Aloys, Laura Haarmann and Florence Goldstein.


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The DigitalFilipino Web Awards aims to advocate the use of Internet and e-Commerce for business development, through the identification, promotion, and highlighting of best e-Commerce practices from various websites in the Philippines.
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Janette Toral is the site owner of DigitalFilipino.com. At her highest value, she delivers independent insights through research, education, training, e-learning, consulting, public speaking.
She is a Fascinate Certified Advisor, Certified ScrumMaster, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
She participated in the IVLP or International Visitors Leadership Program 2011 (individual program) sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. Featured as 1 of the 6 women innovator at the APEC Women and Economy Summit 2011, San Francisco, USA.
She got recognized as Champion of Philippine Internet and E-Commerce Hall of Fame Award given by Asian Institute of E-Commerce in 2010; Globe Tattoo Digital Elder Award 2009; E-Services E-Champion Awards 2008 - Policy and Legal Category by the Department of Trade and Industry / CITEM / Board of Investments; International Schools Cyberfair Ambassador Award 2004 and 2002 given by Global Schoolnet USA; World Summit for the Information Society (WSIS) Philippines Awards 2003 E-Learning Category for her E-Commerce Workshop Online.
Janette, as former technical consultant / executive director of the Congressional Oversight Committee for the E-Commerce Law, was instrumental for the creation of policies in the area of consumer protection (value added services, e-commerce, electronic banking), data privacy for the private sector, and acceptance of electronic payment in government.
As founding president of the Philippine Internet Commerce Society, she was instrumental for the passage of the Y2K Law and E-Commerce Law. She retired in 2002. Other organizations she served as board member in the past were the Philippine Computer Emergency Response Team (PH-CERT) and Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP).
She is a distinguished expert for the 2nd Expert Committee of APEC E-Commerce Business Alliance.
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PEABODY — Peabody-Burns opened up district play by making a statement — scoring every possible way in a 52-6 win over Burlingame.
"Our guys came out and wanted to dominate," said coach David Pickens. "This is a our first district game and we wanted to make a statement."
That statement came early — on the game's opening play. Senior Fred Winsor took the opening kickoff the length of the field for a touchdown for a quick lead.
"We came out and wanted to set the tone early and play well to the end," Winsor said.
Winsor finished the night with 60 yards rushing and three touchdowns. He had four touchdowns on the night. Some would say he was a one-man wrecking crew — but that would discount the complete domination Peabody-Burns put on display.
Braxton Kyle threw for 96 yards on 4 of 6 passing. Kevin Baatrup caught two passes for 60 yards.
And then there was defense and special teams — which put three touchdowns on the board. In addition to Winsor's opening salvo, the Warriors picked up a pick six when Kevin Baatrup returned an interception 40 yards at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter with the game teetering on over, Clayton Philpott scampered 50 yards on a free kick for a score.
The Warrior defense allowed just four first downs in the game and held Burlingame to 83 yards of offense. The defense was credited with a pair of sacks — and only allowed two pass completions.
"We just play well as a team," Winsor said.
The Warriors are now 3-0 and will host Canton-Galva for homecoming next week.
Box score
Scoring summary
First quarter
11:44 — PB, Winsor 70 yard kick return (Kyle to Winsor) 0-8
6:02 — PB, Winsor, 4 yard run (Kyle run) 0-16
3:35 — PB, Winsor, 20 yard run (run failed) 0-22
:09 — PB, Seeney, 5 yard run (Kyle run) 0-30
:00 — PB Baatrup, 40 yard interception return (Kyle Run) 0-38
Second quarter
9:42 — PB Winsor, 32 yard run (run failed) 0-44
2:47 — PB Peabody team safety 0-46
2:42 — PB Philpott, 50 yard kick return (run failed) 0-52
:22 — BUR Carlson, 11 yard run (pass failed) 6-52
Rushing — Carlson 12-38-1, Jones 6-14-0, Hutchins 1-2-0, Giffin 2-6-0. Totals: 20-60-1.
Passing — Carlson 2-14-23-3-0.
Receiving — Sporing 2-23-0.
Rushing — Winsor 6-60-3, Seeney 2-9-1, Kyle 2-5-0, Philpott 1-4-0, Partridge 1-2-0, Newman 1-(-5)-1. Totals: 13-75-4.
Passing — Kyle 4-6-94-0-0, Reynolds 0-1-0-0-0. Totals: 4-7-94-0-0.
Receiving — Baatrup 2-60-0, Edmonson 1-31-0, Seeney 1-3-0. Totals: 4-94-0.


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Officials at Western New Mexico University say the school's nursing program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for 10 years.
The commission found that the program met all accreditation standards. The commission's review included a visit to the Silver City campus and interviews with university officials, program faculty, students and others.
The nursing program began in the fall of 2005. It was developed so that licensed nurses could earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
In 2007, it became an online program and was granted initial accreditation. Since then, the university says the program's enrollment has grown to 80 students from across the country.


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THERE are profound reasons to believe the McCain-Palin ticket offers a better future for most Americans than the Obama-Biden ticket.
Barack Obama is a very smart and sophisticated liberal who will appoint activist, left-wing judges to the courts. The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that saying "one na tion under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional. Imagine this anti-religious extremism spreading through the rest of the court system in a wave of Obama appointments.
John McCain can be expected to appoint judges who respect the vital role that religion has historically played in American public life.
Beyond the courts, Obama would strengthen and expand opportunities for trial lawyers to sue. McCain would focus on litigation reform to reduce the number of lawsuits.
In a bad economy, McCain would focus on economic growth and job creation. Obama has promised to focus on "spreading your wealth."
Watching the ACORN organization come under investigation in more than a dozen states for voter fraud and illegality, it is sobering to imagine what Obama, a former ACORN trainer and community organizer, would do to give even more of our tax money to this hard-left, corrupt organization. It is also unlikely an Obama Justice Department would prosecute any of the donor-fraud and voter-fraud allegations that are rapidly building up.
Far from protecting our liberty here at home, an Obama administration will join its union allies in stripping us of our right to a secret ballot when voting on whether to join a union, a right that protects us from being browbeaten and coerced by labor organizers who wish to unionize. John McCain can be counted on to protect that right.
Union dominance under Obama will make it much harder to pass school-choice legislation, enact merit pay for good teachers or dismiss bad teachers. The William Ayers connection is a useful warning about the left-wing education propaganda likely to spread through our schools to brainwash our children under an Obama administration.
The recent stories about Obama's friendship with apologists for terrorism are a reminder that we really do not know how radical an Obama administration would be. We do know he has promised to meet with every dictator and anti-American regime. McCain's record on these issues is far sounder.
Finally, on the vice presidency, it is revealing that no national network TV interviewer asked Gov. Sarah Palin about her experiences as governor; her experience writing an $11 billion state budget; her experience leading the 29,000 employees of the Alaskan state government; her experience negotiating a big deal with ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and the rest of Big Oil; her success in giving the money from that negotiation to the people of Alaska as a $1,300 tax cut for every man, woman and child in the state; or her experience in negotiating a natural-gas pipeline that is the biggest civil-construction project in North America, and which three former governors failed to get done.snip


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Pictured: Sophomore goalkeeper Austin Harms has earned two
nods as the Ivy League Player of the Week this fall.
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Complete Ivy League Release
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard goalkeeper
Austin Harms has been honored as the Ivy League Player of the Week
for the second time this season, the conference office announced
Monday afternoon. Harms, a sophomore, also received the distinction
Sept. 14.
A native of Corona Del Mar, Calif., made three saves in a 1-0 victory for the eighth-ranked Crimson at New Hampshire Wednesday. In the win, Harms earned his third shutout of the season, as Harvard improved to 6-0 on the season. On Saturday, Harms stopped one shot at No. 3 Wake Forest, but the Demon Deacons topped the Crimson by a score of 1-0.
Harms owns a 6-1 record this fall with an impressive 0.45 goals-against average. He has turned aside 22 of 25 shots for a save percentage of .880. Harms and the Crimson is next in action Saturday at Yale. Game time is slated for 7 p.m.


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Following Obama through New Hampshire.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H.—Brenda Bladen was trying to explain why she liked Barack Obama so much—he was authentic, selfless, and inspirational. He was restoring her faith in politics. "I'm not comparing him to Jesus Christ but … " she said, before talking about the senator's humble beginnings.
No description or venue seemed big enough to accommodate Barack Obama's first visit to New Hampshire. In Portsmouth, it was standing room only as he signed his book The Audacity of Hope in a community ballroom normally used for wedding receptions. The 750 tickets for the event sold out in 24 hours. (One thousand people showed up.) In Manchester, 1,500 tickets to a Democratic Party celebration were snapped up in three days. (About 1,700 showed.) "We originally scheduled the Rolling Stones," Gov. John Lynch joked to the Manchester audience before Obama was introduced, "but we canceled them when we figured out that Sen. Obama would sell more tickets." When Lynch said, "Sen. Obama, should you choose to run," the crowd interrupted with one of the biggest reactions of the night.
It's easy to see why New Hampshire Democrats were in a frenzy over Obama. He is a winning presence in a room. He is stylish in his uniform of white shirt, no tie, and dark blazer. He carries himself with the weightless self-possession men's magazines achieve only by employing a team of stylists and wardrobe artists. Even his left-handed signature is elegant—a B and an O connected by confident slashes. If he really were a rock star, he'd have it etched into the side of his private plane. "I didn't know about the charisma factor," said Jessica Hayes leaving Portsmouth. "Now I know. I'm in love." (In Portsmouth, people waited in line for over an hour to have him sign a copy of his latest book.)
But coolness doesn't get you elected, and coolness wasn't what had the New Hampshire audiences even more excited after they heard Obama speak. They were in love with the senator's message, a call to political renewal and rebirth that eschews what he calls the "24-hour, slash-and-burn, negative-ad, bickering, small-minded politics." The audiences in New Hampshire reacted to his remarks with one-word appraisals: inspirational, uplifting, moving.
Obama was calling the country to a new sense of purpose but he also seemed to be offering a preview of his campaign narrative. The audacity of hope, as he described it, is a calling to use your will and imagination to take on impossible tasks. He traced that spirit through America's history, arguing that it animated the founders, the abolitionists, and the immigrants who came to the country looking for a better life. Those causes were ennobled because they were carried out against great odds and when cynical voices said nothing could be done. This narrative will serve two political purposes if Obama runs. It makes his inexperience a virtue—he's not a part of the cynical system he's uprooting—and it gives Obama historical gravitas by linking his attempt to change politics to those sweeping social changes he cites.
Obama has said he will announce whether he's running for the White House early in the new year. He's been meeting with key advisers to talk about fund raising and hiring staff and discussing the enormous commitment with his wife. Asked in a press conference whether his wife is enthusiastic about a presidential campaign, he said he would keep private discussions private, but added, "She is the smartest, toughest, funniest best friend that I could ever hope for, and she's always had my back. Whatever decision we make, we'll make together." (This will not lose him female voters.) Newsweek reports that she is already on board.
It looked like Obama was already running. (The swarm of media following him made it look like he'd already been elected.) Aides collected names and contact information of those attending the book signing, in order to contact them later. At a local coffee shop, Obama touched as many passers-by as he could, being careful in most instances to find out if they were residents or visiting from out of town, so that he could focus his attention on those who could vote for him in the primary. He also displayed skill at the finer political points: He paid special attention to young children, sharing stories about his young daughters; used his wife, who was not with him, as a foil to make fun of himself; and paid careful attention to New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd.
If he decides to run, Obama faces the difficulty of any politician campaigning against politics as usual—he can't act politically or he ruins his brand. Running for president is exhausting, brutal, and chaotic even if you're using the old playbook. Obama is suggesting he will go through that slog under a new set of rules that include a higher standard of candor for himself and greater fairness toward his opponents than has ever been practiced in electoral history. That is audacious and perhaps impossible.
Obama is a smart enough politician that he knows he has become too popular too fast. He knows that he benefits from being in the first stage of political courtship, where he can get away with sweeping and grand generalities. "I am suspicious of the hype," he said at his press conference. He downplayed the fuss over his potential candidacy, saying he is just the flavor of the moment and a mere "symbol or stand-in for a spirit that says we are looking for something different—something new." It's wise for him to temper expectations for his candidacy. If voters stay in such a deep state of affection, they may get disappointed some day when he doesn't walk on water.


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Live Healthy Iowa, a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Iowans across the state, held what it hopes to be the first of many meetings at Skiff Medical Center on Tuesday.
Headed up by LHI Outreach Corrdinator John Stevens, the meeting was open to public health figures and served as a starting point for implementing the program in Jasper County.
According to data presented by Stevens, Jasper County currently ranks 75th of Iowa's 99 counties in the Iowa County Health Index, which measures various factors ranging from tobacco use to community safety to determine a county's wellness environment.
This ranking is one of many numbers that Live Healthy Iowa, which was founded in 2002, hopes to target and eventually improve upon, explained Stevens.
Now in the third of a five-year plan designed to reach every county in Iowa, LHI designates 10 counties each year in dire need of intervention to improve residents' general health as determined by current resources or lack thereof. On the other end of the spectrum, 10 counties with high potential for success based upon existing facilities and wellness initiatives are also named; in 2012, Jasper County made this list.
"You have a lot of positive assets that many counties quite frankly don't have," Stevens said.
LHI's hallmark program lies in the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge, a program that allows teams of both children and adults to track exercise and weight loss online and compete with other teams around the community as well as with other counties. Stevens described the program as "able to change the landscape of health in your county."
Currently, Jasper County has 391 children and 228 adults enrolled in the program — 1.79 percent of the county's population. Stevens would like to bump the participations numbers up to 10 percent, with a total enrollment of 1,871.
This goal, however, requires a more formalized framework for implementing LHI's programs within the county, one of three objectives Stevens laid out in the initial meeting.
"I want you to realize how dire this epidemic of obesity and chronic illness is, and I want you to consider forming a county-wide coalition," Stevens said, noting that this process usually takes two to three meetings, with times yet to be determined. "My job is to show you how you can use the 10 Week Challenge as the springboard and catalyst to transform people's lifestyles."


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Stevens Event Promotes Ethical Debate
This summer, the College of Arts and Letters at Stevens hosted the High School Ethics Bowl, welcoming competitors from both New Jersey and New York. The event challenged high school students to think and discuss today's ethical issues in a competitive setting. Students participated in several rounds of debate about current and often controversial topics.
"Thinking about ethical issues deepens students' understanding of the complexity of the problems that modern society continues to raise," said Michael Steinmann, associate professor of Philosophy at Stevens.
The first Ethics Bowl, developed in 1993 by Dr. Robert Ladenson of the Illinois Institute of Technology, was solely intra-collegiate. But as popularity grew, it eventually drew teams from multiple universities, with students striving to give the most logical and well-structured answers to questions about previously identified cases.
Stevens adopted ideas from the original ethics bowl to create an event exclusively for high school sophomores and juniors, and has since held five Ethics Bowls on campus.
This year's event – the fifth at Stevens – included 28 teams from 14 high schools. Each school had anywhere from one to four teams participating. The schools competing were: Bethpage High School, Bronx High School of Science, Clarkstown High School, Doane Academy, Irvington High School, Middlesex County Academy of Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences, Moorestown Friends School, New Milford School, Oyster Bay East Norwich High School, Perth Amboy High School, Piscataway High School, Ridge High School, Union High School and Watchung Hills Regional High School.
Prior to the event, each team received background information on four cases from which all questions would be derived. This year's topics included pre-implantation diagnostics, new pipelines for tar sands, privacy on the internet and computer sweatshops.
The Ethics Bowl began with welcoming remarks and then launched into two rounds of debate. The goal of each round was for the students to provide the most innovative and ethically sensitive solution to the assigned topic. Judges were faculty members from the College of Arts and Letters as well as Stevens students.
After several vigorous rounds of debate, Team 1 of Bronx High School of Science captured first place. Second place was awarded to Team 2 of Moorestown Friends School, and third place was shared between Ridge High School's Team 2 and Bethpage High School's Team 4.
Regardless of how they placed, Steinmann hopes all participating students came away from the experience with three new skills – a deeper understanding of social developments, an increased sense of personal responsibility, and a capacity to engage in democratic debate.
"Their learning is learning by doing, and the education they receive ultimately is self-education that results from their eagerness to excel in this collective activity," said Steinmann.


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College baseball recruiting classes can be measured a variety of ways.
Though many prefer to only look at recruiting classes after the Major League Baseball draft has taken place and everyone is on campus, it's important to get a snapshot of the before and after on the recruiting trail, giving coaches their due for assembling elite recruiting classes regardless of the decision a prospect makes.
Some of the past pre and post-draft team recruiting results might surprise you. For instance, we released 2013 team recruiting rankings before the draft, and of course, after the draft with the final release last week. Interestingly, six of the top-10 teams remained the same, with three of the top five teams staying the same.
Furthermore, USC, Oregon, San Diego and UCLA — all top 10 in pre-draft rankings — were teams that endured some losses, with USC, San Diego and UCLA finishing outside the top 25 — UCLA barely — and Oregon slipping to No. 19 despite getting lefthanded pitcher Matt Krook, a first-round pick, on campus.
There's no exact science when it comes to college baseball recruiting rankings, but it's time to take an in-depth look at the nation's top 25 recruiting classes for 2014 before the draft takes place.
North Carolina headlines the early signing period recruiting rankings, landing 17 high school commits, six players in the PG Top 100, and averaging an impressive 8.71 points per player with outfielder and PG All-American Braxton Davidson leading the charge.
Vanderbilt, Florida, Florida State and Miami round out the top five, with UF and FSU averaging an astonishing 9.69 and 9.73 points, respectively, per player. UF's class is headlined by righthanded pitcher Grant Holmes, while FSU has a pair of stars in Nicholas Gordon and rising pitcher Sean Reid-Foley.
Both Oregon and Oregon State yet again assembled solid recruiting classes, finishing six and 12, respectively, while Arizona State, which didn't finish in the top 25 for 2013, made an impressive leap forward by finishing No. 8 in the 2014 early period rankings. The Sun Devils' solid recruiting class is spearheaded by outfielders Alex Verdugo and Marcus Wilson.
Without further ado, an early breakdown of the nation's elite recruiting classes for '14.
High school commits/signees: 17
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 6
Crown jewel: OF Braxton Davidson (Ranked No. 18 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: SS Elijah Sutherland (Walters State)
Total points: 148
Average points per player: 8.71
The skinny: The Tar Heels assembled a sizable recruiting class, with eight of them ranked as top 200 prospects nationally by Perfect Game. Though Davidson leads the way in this class, shortstops Jack Flaherty and Forrest Wall also are talented prospects. Also keep an eye on New Jersey prep righthanded pitcher Joseph Gatto, a Perfect Game All-American, has a big-time arm with a fastball up to 94 at times. There are some draft risks in this class, but there's also some balance.
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 5
Crown jewel: RHP Touki Toussaint (Ranked No. 10 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: None
Total points: 134
Average points per player: 7.88
The skinny: The Commodores put together an excellent recruiting class, but what makes this particular crop very interesting is the fact Vandy has done a great job of getting prospects on campus in the past. Interestingly, this class includes some serious draft risks, including righthanded pitchers Toussaint and Dylan Cease, in addition to lefthanded pitcher Justus Sheffield and outfielder Jeren Kendall. Kendall's stock seems to have increased during the past few months. Vanderbilt likely will have to sweat the draft deadline next summer, but history is on its side.
High school commits/signees: 13
Crown jewel: RHP Grant Holmes (Ranked No. 6 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Taylor Lewis, Chipola Junior College
Total points: 126
Average points per player: 9.69
The skinny: The Gators assembled the nation's top-ranked recruiting class for 2013, but fell just short of the top spot for the '14 class. That's certainly not bad news for the Gators, as they have an incredibly high average per player point total. RHP Grant Holmes is the gem of this recruiting class, but the Gators could have a tough time getting him on campus. With that said, the Gators have several other intriguing prospects, including catcher JJ Schwarz, who hails from South Florida. Once again, the UF staff did a terrific job with a recruiting class.
High school commits/signees: 11
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 4
Crown jewel: SS Nicholas Gordon (Ranked No. 2 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: LHP Michael Mader, Chipola JC
Total points: 107
Average points per player: 9.73
The skinny: The Seminoles put together a star-studded recruiting class that should be interesting to follow as the spring nears. Versatile Nicholas Gordon leads the charge when it comes to this class, but keep an eye on PG All-American and righthanded pitcher Sean Reid-Foley. Reid-Foley was outstanding in the PG All-American Classic this past August and was terrific this fall, too. Overall, there's not much to dislike about this recruiting class, minus a few draft risks.
High school commits/signees: 14
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 3
Crown jewel: OF Justin Smith (Ranked No. 30 nationally)
Total points: 105
Average points per player: 7.50
The skinny: The Hurricanes have a highly ranked recruiting class for a reason. And while there are some draft risks with this group, there also are several elite prospects that have a great shot to get on campus in Coral Gables, Fla. Justin Smith and hard-hitting Carl Chester lead this recruiting class, while lefthanded pitcher Luke Spangler, ranked No. 212 nationally by PG, is an intriguing prospect to watch as the spring approaches.
High school commits/signees: 12
Crown jewel: C Alex Jackson (Ranked No. 3 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: OF/RHP Conor Harber, Western Nevada
Total points: 104
Average points per player: 8.67
The skinny: Could lightning possibly strike twice for the Ducks? This time last year it was thought that lefthanded pitcher Matt Krook would end up signing in the MLB draft. However, Krook is now on campus and ready to compete for the Ducks in the spring. Now, the Ducks hope to strike the same deal with Jackson, who possesses an impressive 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame with some pop. Once again, the Ducks are yet another team with some impressive balance in its class.
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 2
Crown jewel: SS Greg Deichmann (Ranked No. 19 nationally)
The skinny: The Bayou Bengals went high school heavy with the early recruiting class, and of course, it's an impressive crop of players. The Tigers put together a balanced class that includes a couple of draft risks, but overall, a group of prospects that likely will end up on campus. Deichmann, lefthanded pitcher Mac Marshall (No. 20 nationally) and righthanded pitcher Alex Lange (No. 112 nationally) are the highlighted prospects in this class.
High school commits/signees: 16
Crown jewel: OF Alex Verdugo (Ranked No. 17 nationally)
Total points: 103
Average points per player: 6.44
The skinny: After assembling a good, but not elite, recruiting class for the 2013 signing period, the Sun Devils did some serious work on the recruiting trail for the 2014 recruiting class, landing one of the nation's elite prospects in outfielder Alex Verdugo, while also snagging several good prospects that likely will attend college. The Sun Devils' recruiting class also includes outfielder Coltin Gerhart. The brother of Toby Gerhart will sign with the ASU football team in February, but also will play baseball for the Sun Devils.
High school commits/signees: 15
Crown jewel: RHP Keaton McKinney (Ranked No. 37 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: INF Matt Campbell, McLennan JC
Total points: 99
Average points per player: 6.60
The skinny: With former recruiting coordinator Todd Butler going to Wichita State as head coach, the Razorbacks turned things over to Tony Vitello, a rising assistant who formerly was on Jim Schlossnagle's TCU staff. Vitello didn't disappoint, helping land one of the nation's elite classes. McKinney spearheads this signing class, though outfielder Luke Bonfield thoroughly impressed me during his stint in Jupiter this past October. The Hogs also inked lefthanded pitcher Ryan Fant, the brother of recent Razorbacks lefty Randall Fant. Overall, this is a very solid and balanced class.
Crown jewel: LHP Brady Aiken (Ranked No. 24 nationally)
Total points: 96
Average points per player: 8.00
The skinny: Fresh off a national title, it shouldn't come as a surprise that recruiting coordinator TJ Bruce assembled a very impressive recruiting class. Elite lefthanded pitcher Brady Aiken spearheads the recruiting class, while third baseman Sean Bouchard (58) and righthanded pitcher Grant Hockin (133) both are prospects who earned solid reviews this past summer and in the fall. The Bruins also inked middle infielder Nicholas Valaika (235), the younger brother of former Bruins infielder Pat Valaika.
Crown jewel: RHP Michael Kopech (Ranked No. 44 nationally)
Total points: 94
Average points per player: 5.53
The skinny: The Wildcats have quite an impressive recruiting class from a geographical balance standpoint. Arizona snagged one of the top arms in the State of Louisiana in righthander Kaleb Roper, while the class was capped off by the addition of Texas righthanded pitcher Michael Kopech, who has a fastball up to 94 with a nice 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame. The Wildcats signed five players in the PG Top 200, but overall, have few draft risks at this juncture.
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 1
Crown jewel: 3B Joe Gillette (Ranked No. 70 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: OF Grant Heyman, Southern Nevada
Total points: 91
Average points per player: 6.07
The skinny: The Beavers finished very high in our recruiting rankings for the 2013 recruiting class, and have followed that class up with a stellar group for '14, too. The Beavers landed outstanding third baseman Joe Gillette late in the game, while Hawaii product and catcher KJ Harrison spent much of the past year as the Beavers' most heralded recruit. Also keep an eye on highly touted lefthanded pitcher Christian Martinek, who has a lot of upside with a fastball up to 90.
High school commits/signees: 10
Crown jewel: C Devon Fisher (Ranked No. 61 nationally)
Total points: 10
Average points per player: 8.90
The skinny: The Cavaliers didn't sign an incredibly large recruiting class, but what an impressive crop of players Karl Kuhn and Kevin McMullan helped assemble. The Hoos' class is led by talented catcher Devon Fisher, but also keep an eye on rising righthanded pitcher Derek Casey (96), who's up to 94 with his fastball, and first baseman Pavin Smith (115), who has much upside. Virginia has three top 100 prospects in this class, but even more impressive is the fact seven of the 10 are top 200 prospects, with even shortstop Jack Gerstenmaier ranked No. 201 nationally.
Crown jewel: SS Ti'quan Forbes (Ranked No. 22 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Sean Johnson, Iowa Western CC
Total points: 87
Average points per player: 6.21
The skinny: Ole Miss received an early Christmas gift last summer when versatile JB Woodman made it abundantly clear he was headed to college. Well, the Rebels hope the same type of scenario plays out next summer with a couple of prospects, particularly shortstop Ti'quan Forbes (22), lefthanded pitcher Foster Griffin (25) and shortstop Tate Blackman (54). Though the Rebels have some draft risks with that trio, the class is balanced as a whole with the rest of the class including one prospect in the top 100, the rest 250 or lower.
High school commits/signees: 19
Crown jewel: OF Gareth Morgan (Ranked No. 34 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: LHP Sterling Wynn, McLennan CC
Total points: 83
Average points per player: 4.37
The skinny: The Wolfpack already had an impressive recruiting class fresh off a trip to the College World Series, but they added some nice punch at the end with the addition of PG All-American outfielder Gareth Morgan. As is the case with many elite prospects, getting Morgan on campus next fall will be difficult. However, the Wolfpack has a large, and balanced, recruiting class. Outfielder Raphael Ramirez and shortstop Joseph Dunand are the other top 200 prospects besides Morgan.
PG Top 100 commits/signees: 0
Crown jewel: RHP Erik Manoah Jr. (Ranked No. 111 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Gianni Zayas, Seminole State CC
Total points: 82
Average points per player: 5.47
The skinny: The Panthers really have done a solid job on the recruiting trail the past couple of seasons. FIU finished the 2013 recruiting season ranked in the top 25, and are there yet again in '14. The Panthers don't have a prospect ranked in the PG Top 100, but there are plenty in the top 200-range — four to be exact, including Manoah Jr., who has a fastball up to 93-94 on the radar gun. Meanwhile, it's interesting to note the Panthers spread their wings with this class, landing outfielder Jack Schaaf (196) from Ohio, catcher Mitchell Robinson (243) from British Columbia, and outfielder Evan Holland (343) from New Jersey.
Crown jewel: LHP Alex Destino (Ranked No. 38 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: P Dylan Rodgers, Spartanburg Methodist
Total points: 81
Average points per player: 6.23
The skinny: With the success of the past few seasons, the Gamecocks have the ability to land some key recruits on the national stage and not just in South Carolina. This class has some key cogs from all over, including two of the better prospects in righthanded pitchers Brandon Murray (66) from Indiana and Braden Webb (106) from Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Georgia product, righty Clarke Schmidt (208) and shortstop Madison Stokes (448) have upside. This is a balanced crop for the Gamecocks.
Crown jewel: C Benito Santiago (Ranked No. 68 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Steven Kane, Cypress CC
Total points: 72
Average points per player: 6.55
The skinny: The Volunteers put together yet another solid recruiting class with new recruiting coordinator Aric Thomas arriving near the end of the process. Catcher Benito Santiago spearheads this impressive crop of players, while righthanded pitcher Jake Westphal, ranked as one of the top 500 prospects on the national stage, is a potential riser with a fastball up to 91. Also keep an eye on talented infielders Chris Bec (275) and Brett Langhorne (339).
Crown jewel: OF Michael Gettys (Ranked No. 1 nationally)
Total points: 71
Average points per player: 5.46
The skinny: It has long been said that Georgia has one of the most impressive recruiting advantages of any program in the country. The Bulldogs' 2014 recruiting class would indicate that with every member of the class hailing from the State of Georgia. The Bulldogs' class is spearheaded by outfielder Michael Gettys, though getting him on campus will be a recruiting process by itself. The Bulldogs have a solid overall class with lefthanded pitcher Ryan Avidano a solid prospect with a fastball in the upper-80s with even more potential. This is a relatively risk-free recruiting class outside of a couple of players, showcasing a solid recruiting job by coach Scott Stricklin and his staff in their first fall in Athens, Ga.
Crown jewel: RHP Bryan Dobzanski (Ranked No. 97 nationally)
Total points: 70
Average points per player: 4.67
The skinny: What a terrific job assistant coaches Chris Lemonis and Roger Williams did on the recruiting trail for the Cardinals. The Cards put together a perfect type of class, including very few draft risks and plenty of talent. Righthanded pitcher Bryan Dobzanski would qualify as a draft risk, ranked as one of the top 100 players in the country with a low-to-mid 90s fastball. Meanwhile, righthanded pitcher Kade McClure (246) and catchers Mitch Trees (288) and Colby Fitch (295) are talented top 300 prospects to watch.
Crown jewel: 3B Michael Chavis (Ranked No. 12 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Derek Vail, Santa Fe CC
Total points: 68
Average points per player: 6.18
The skinny: The Tigers assembled yet another impressive recruiting class. PG All-American third baseman Michael Chavis leads the charge, while outfielders Kevin Bryant Jr. (82) and Dalton Ewing (144) are talented prospects with upside who should end up in college next fall. Also keep an eye on righthanded pitcher Austin DeCarr (240), who's one of the top arms in the Northeast part of the country with a fastball up to 93 this past summer.
Crown jewel: RHP Keith Weisenberg (Ranked No. 26 nationally)
Total points: 66
The skinny: The Cardinal didn't assemble a massive recruiting class, but it's a good one packing plenty of punch. Righthanded pitcher Keith Weisenberg, a Florida product, is the headliner in this recruiting class after flashing a fastball up to 95 at the PG WWBA Championship in Jupiter, Fla., this past October. Meanwhile, keep an eye on third baseman Mikey Diekroeger (336), joining brothers and Stanford products Danny and Kenny. Also worth noting, Stanford dipped into Oklahoma, landing one of the nation's elite catchers in Bryce Carter (50).
Crown jewel: RHP Tyler Kolek (Ranked No. 4 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: RHP Preston Guillory, Panola CC
Total points: 65
Average points per player: 5.42
The skinny: The Horned Frogs are fully expected to sweat some things out next summer, but for now, this is a very solid recruiting class. The Frogs landed one of the nation's elite prospects in PG All-American and righthanded pitcher Tyler Kolek (4), while catcher Evan Skoug (63) was a late addition and nice pickup from the State of Illinois. Also keep an eye on in-state product and shortstop Justin Twine, who has impressive tools with a good bat.
High school commits/signees: 8
Crown jewel: RHP Luis Ortiz (Ranked No. 8 nationally)
Notable junior college signees: None
Total points: 63
Average points per player: 6.20
The skinny: The Bulldogs didn't sign a massive recruiting class, but boy, does this group pack a powerful punch. Fresno certainly has some big-time draft risks in righthanded pitcher Luis Ortiz, outfielder Trenton Kemp (40) and shortstop Luke Dykstra (69), while righty Stetson Woods (104) is another interesting prospect to watch with a fastball up to 93 in Jupiter this past October. Color me intrigued to see how Fresno's elite prospects progress in the spring.
Crown jewel: SS Jacob Gatewood (Ranked No. 9 nationally)
Notable junior college signee: LHP Tyler Gilbert, Santa Barbara CC
Total points: 62
The skinny: The Trojans have fallen into the trap of signing too many draft risks the past few seasons, but coach Dan Hubbs and his staff put together a balanced class this time around. The Trojans have one of the nation's elite prospects in shortstop Jacob Gatewood, who's expected to be a very high draft pick next summer. But the rest of the class looks very solid with righthanded pitchers Mitch Hart (98), Bryce Dyrda (176) and Brad Wegman (280) leading the charge. The Trojans also have an elite junior college southpaw in Tyler Gilbert.
26. Nebraska
27. Duke
28. Texas A&M
29. Texas
30. Maryland
31. Notre Dame
32. Cal State Fullerton
33. Florida Atlantic
34. Oklahoma State
35. Rice
The entire top 100 can be viewed here.


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Jul 28, 201411:05 AM
New Orleans Voices
Our City Talks Back
NOTMC scores with 'Travel and Leisure' distinction
An interview with Mark Romig, president and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC)
Mark Romig is President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC). As Mark explains, "The work that we do is really not seen, other than if you are outside the City of New Orleans ... We are the city's official leisure travel promotion agency." In this podcast, Mark comments about New Orleans' recent top 10 ranking as a world destination by Travel and Leisure magazine readers. New Orleans joined Barcelona, Rome, Florence, and Kyoto, among others, to win this prestigious designation. Mark also explains the difference between leisure travelers and groups, including convention business, and describes how these two markets feed each other. Those of us who are interested in learning how the tourism business works in New Orleans will enjoy the insights of this consummate professional who knows the tourism industry inside and out.


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Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a 12-year-old girl who went missing from her home near Nowra on Friday.
Emily Cook left her home in Worrigee about 3.30pm and was last seen walking north along Arthur Street.
She has not been seen or heard from since and her family reported her missing a short time later.
Officers attached to Shoalhaven Local Area Command have launched an investigation into the incident.
Police and family members hold concerns for her welfare, due to her age.
Emily is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with long blonde hair and of a thin build. She was last seen wearing a black top and coloured shorts.
Anyone with information on Emily's whereabouts is urged to contact Nowra Police Station on (02) 4421 9699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page:https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.


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BURLINGTON — Sixteen North sectional schools pleaded their case before the MIAA Football subcommittee to change divisions on Wednesday. Six went home happy. Combined with Tuesday's South appeals, 27 schools asked to move divisions. Seven were granted their wish. Only one, Sharon, was moved up a division.
Schools have until Jan. 15 to notify the MIAA that they will appeal the subcommittee decisions. Any further appeals will be heard Jan. 22 before the full committee.
Winners from the North were Wilmington (from Division 3 Northeast to Division 3 Northwest, swapping places with Boston Latin), Bedford and Belmont (dropping to Division 4), Greater Lowell and St. Mary's (dropping to Division 5), and Chelsea (dropping to Division 6).
Schools denied changes were Lawrence, Lexington, Peabody, Chelmsford, Reading, Revere, Arlington Catholic, Lowell Catholic, Matignon, and Pope John.
Westford, Malden Catholic, Lincoln-Sudbury, Billerica, and Winthrop all asked to remain in their divisions and none were moved.
The MIAA also announced the results of the South appeals, held Tuesday in Norwood. Dennis-Yarmouth's appeal was granted and the school will move from Division 3 Southeast to Division 4.
To make the divisions even, Sharon was bumped up from Division 4 to Division 3 Southeast.For the divisional alignments, go to Boston.com. Bob Holmes can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Crowe told Dave he was frustrated with the hotel's poor phone service because he was "trying to fill my basic obligations to my wife who needs to know that I'm, you know, at home, I'm in bed, I haven't had too much to drink and that, primely important, that I'm alone.''I'm assuming you follow the celebrity news. If not: Russell Crowe threw a telephone at a concierge named Nestor Estrada. The concierge, who was hit in the face, received minor lacerations and a glisteningly perfect cause of action.
Estrada's not talking to the press. My theory is that he's staying out of the public eye because he's really happy. Wouldn't you be, at this point?
Anyway, Letterman has always had a telephone on his desk, so he had the chance to do some funny business moving the phone far away from Crowe. Crowe obviously knows he's in trouble, and he's trying to salvage his life. So he grovelled like mad on camera for us. It was icky.
Unlike Nestor Estrada, who may be staying off camera because he needs to worry that he can't act duly sad and wounded, Crowe is a very capable actor, so however Crowe acted on Letterman last night is how he, along with his lawyers, has figured out it's best for him to act. Tell the story of how it's all about your deep devotion to your wife.


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Cleaning out the barn is a chore that we all must succumb to at some point. Regardless of the species — sheep, goat, cow, horse, or llama — they all excrete a similar product that many of us may consider to be waste.
To put it quite simply and bluntly, I am referring to manure.
There are many benefits of keeping the barn stalls cleaned out, but perhaps the most obvious benefit is to control flies. Fly control is a topic that I have received numerous questions about this year, and for a good reason.
There are many factors that contribute to the abundance of flies this year, including all the wet weather we have experienced these past few months.
In order to have a successful fly control program, it is important to understand a little bit about the life cycle of the most common flies that we find around the barn.
As many of us have witnessed, flies feed on materials (the idea of which makes most of us cringe) such as garbage, feed wastes and, of course, manure. Not only do flies feed on this decaying organic matter, but they also lay their eggs in it. This makes the barn and barnyard the ideal breeding ground for flies.
While it is not practical to eliminate all of the breeding sites for flies, there are a few management practices that we can implement to cut down on them.
The most obvious place to begin is cleaning out the barn stalls. It may be common sense to keep the barn stalls cleaned out, but determining what to do with the manure can often be a dilemma. Wood shavings are commonly used to bed barns, but while shavings make great bedding material, they can be problematic if not disposed of correctly.
Wood shavings applied directly to pastures and gardens can tie up nitrogen in the soil, which limits uptake by plants. To prevent this, these shavings/manure should be composted. There are additional benefits to composting if it is done properly, including killing fly eggs and larvae in the manure.
In order to properly compost manure/shavings, the pile will need to be at least 3 feet high so that it retains heat. The pile should also be turned frequently to ensure proper air flow. Basically, all the material on the outside of the pile will need to be turned in.
A tractor with a front end loader is the best tool to turn the pile. Turning the pile frequently also prevents offensive odors. An internal temperature of 135 degrees to 160 degrees Fahrenheit will need to be maintained for several days in order to kill fly eggs and larvae in the manure. This heat also kills many of the weed seeds that may be in the manure.
Adequate moisture levels should be maintained in the compost pile. To test the moisture, take a handful of compost from the inside of the pile and squeeze it. Ideally, the compost should feel moist to the touch.
Compost that is to wet will drip excess water, while compost that is to dry will crumble in your hand.
If the compost pile is too dry, water can be added while turning the pile. A tarp can be used to cover the pile during times when we are receiving a lot of precipitation. Depending on the ratio of manure-to-shavings, a well-managed pile can be composted in two to three months during the summer months.
The compost is complete when the material no longer reheats after turning and when the material looks more like soil than bedding.
Hopefully this is a management strategy that you can implement on your farm that will not only aid in your fly control program, but also provide you with a beneficial product that can be used in your garden and on pastures.
For more information about this article or other related topics including livestock and forage management, feel free to contact Ethan Henderson at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension office. He can be reached at 828-697-4891 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
And on that farm he had a fly: A clean barn pays off
Cleaning out the barn is a chore that we all must succumb to at some point. Regardless of the species — sheep, goat, cow, horse, or llama — they all excrete a similar product that many of us may consider to be waste.


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Summertime bread
It's summertime. We are on holidays. We're staring at the sun and there's no decent bread to buy near us. We will have to bake a bread, but we don't have sourdough, we don't have good quality flour. The oven in our beach apartment is very basic. Never mind. We want to eat real bread. We will get a soft crumb, crunchy crust, and neutral flavour bread that will fit with any kind of meal we have.
- 500 gr of bread flour
- 360 ml lukewarm water
- 10 gr salt
- 2 gr instant yeast or 6 gr fresh yeast.
- A wash tub
- A wooden spoon
- Eagerness
- Sunglasses, flip-flops, a towel, and sun lotion
09.00 h. Mix the flours and almost all the water. Let it rest 20-30 minutes. Add salt. Fold the dough 2-3 times until salt is integrated in the dough. Add yeast. Fold the dough 2-3 times until yeast is integrated in the dough. Add the rest of the water. It is a sticky dough, so we won't knead, we will strecht and fold.
09.30 h. Put the dough into a wash tub. The dough will be resting between 4:30 and 5 hours, depending on the room temperature. We should strecht and fold the dough 2 or 3 times in the first 1:30 hours of fermentation. So at 11.00 h we could get the sunglasses, flip-flops, the towel, and the sun lotion, and go to the beach.
It's between 14:00 and 14:30. Dust your proofing basket with flour. Shape into a ball. Place the seam side down in its proofing basket. Let it rest between 1 hour and 1 hour and ¼, depending on the room temperature.
15:30 h. Place the bread into the oven at 240C (465F). Bake it 15 minutes at 240 with some steam, then open the door, remove the moisture, and then reduce the heat 15C (60F) every 10 minutes. This bread should be baked in 50 minutes + 5 minutes into the oven switched off. The final temperature before you switch off the oven should be 180C (355F).
At 16.25 h. your bread is ready.
Have a nice holiday and enjoy bread wherever you go.
More info: http://breadgallery.wordpress.com/2013/08/04/pan-verano-chancletas-summertime-bread/


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A Focus Group StudyHellström, Tomas; Husted, Kenneth (København, 2003)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This paper argues that knowledge mapping may provide a fruitful avenue for intellectual capital management in academic environments such as university departments. However, while some research has been conducted on knowledge mapping and intellectual capital management in the public sector, the university has so far not been directly considered for this type of management. The paper initially reviews the functions and techniques of knowledge mapping and assesses these in the light of academic demands. Secondly, the result of a focus group study is presented, where academic leaders were asked to reflect of the uses of knowledge mapping at their departments and institutes. Finally a number of suggestions are made as to the rationale and conduct of knowledge mapping in academe. Keywords: Knowledge mapping, academic, intellectual capital management, focus group, research management URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7313
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Michea, Adela; Varnes, Claus Juul (Frederiksberg, 2013)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This study adds to business model innovation literature by exploring the adaptability of dominant logics of corporate mindsets. The purpose is to analyze how a company can rethink itself based on the premises of servitization: how the mindset of a manufacturer can be reconfigured when changing the business model from product to service innovation and adapting a service logic for its entire business. A field study was conducted in the form of two workshops and interviews with middle-level managers of Vestas Wind Systems, a global wind turbine manufacturer. The study indicates that it is cognitively possible to change the business model of a manufacturing company. Furthermore, the results showed that mindsets can be mapped, but they change depending on the framing. Interestingly, each mindset possesses a different businesslogic, as the components of the business model framework interact differently in a product than a service situation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8844
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en detaljeret oversigtMøllgaard, H. Peter (København, 1999)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7520
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Pettersson, Michael; Schmidt, Marcus (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Denne undersøgelse er igangsat med henblik på at få et reelt billede af hvordan HD studerende på landsplan ser ud. I meget korte træk kan nævnes fra undersøgelsen, med 610 respondenter; Besvarelserne om hvilken organisation/virksomhed de studerende kommer fra, rejser spørgsmål om HD er tilpasset markedet i dag, om vi reelt er dækkende (off.ansatte). Med udgangspunkt i uddannelsens længde, er længden hensigtsmæssig. Nogle af de traditionelle segmenter (ingeniørerne) fravælger HD (1.del) til fordel for alternativer. Spørgsmål om der var forskelle mellem de forskellige HD. Spørgsmål om metode-indlæring blev som et væsentligt element fremhævet for at sikre såvel fagligt fokus som kvalitetsniveau. HD har et godt omdømme, vigtigt at fastholde det faglige niveau. De studerende lægger stor vægt på en international anerkendelse ligesom spørgsmål om en international anerkendt titel. Af spørgeskemaet fremstår at de studerende selv initierer beslutningsprocessen om valg af HD studiet. Spørgsmål om mulighed for customization sammenkædet med fleksibilitet og vejledning. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7670
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Viken, Monica (Frederiksberg, 2011)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The focus of this thesis is an analysis of the legal aspects and use of surveys in trademark and marketing practice litigation in Norway. I examine the legal relevance of surveys and analyse how they are considered as evidence by the courts and administrative bodies. Human behaviour can be defined within a legal context by interpreting legal sources and also by developing a survey based on the market place. In this thesis, I compare the use of survey findings as evidence of human perceptions in the context of the average consumer who represents the opinion of the relevant group. If the factual public opinion of the respective group of addressees is taken into consideration, the rules are interpreted with a basis in the market place (reality), and not within a formal legal framework (abstraction)... URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8367
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An Integrated Research reviewCumberland, Flemming (Frederiksberg, 2005)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The market penetration problematic has been subject to consideration in the scientific literature, however, hitherto not on the basis of a coherent and applied theory. Based on selected fields of theory, e.g. ex ante it is presumed that such theories may contribute to the development within the market penetration problematic, and this forms the purpose of this scientific article, i.e. to critically evaluate and compare the basics of such theories, analytic argumentation and fields of application. A meta-theoretical argumentation will apply, as such contributions containing estimated of potential theoretical and methodological flaws – have been surprising limited in numbers. Selected perspectives are not only considered a product of the scientific context, i.e. perspective, within which they were developed, but additionally in relation to the perspective utility value as framework of analysis and terms in this context.. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8141
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ne'er the twain shall meet?Moeran, Brian (København, 2001)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6981
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Borgström, Benedikte; Agndal, Henrik; Cui, Lianguang; Jensen, Leif-Magnus; Hertz, Susanne (Frederiksberg, 2016)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The purpose is to better understand the interrelatedness of new business models in the truck market and developments in the road transport sector. Based on a three year research project in cooperation with a European heavy vehicle manufacturer, we describe short cases showing some of the business models in use and demonstrate changes and the relations between the markets trucking and transport. New business models emerge both in the heavy vehicle and transportation markets, in complex ways involving multiple actors. The impetus for the models can come from several directions but the final impact must be negotiated and cannot be planned by a single actor. The paper considers the development of new business models and implications on the market from the point of view of the firms actually using the business models. This shows how different business models can co-exist and involve different types of rationalities. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/9366
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The History of the Internal Market as a Technicalization of Politics and a Politicization of the TechnicalFrankel, Christian (, 2010)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8196
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Toward a Dynamic Property Rights PerspectiveFoss, Nicolai J.; Foss, Kirsten (Frederiksberg, 1998)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7851
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Toward a Dynamic Property Rights PerspectiveFoss, Kirsten; J. Foss, Nicolai (København, 1998)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: We discuss the relations between alternative conceptualizations of the market process - neoclassical, Austrian and radical subjectivist/evolutionary - and alternative approaches to economic organization, for example, nexus of contract theory, Williamsonian transaction cost economics and the dynamic transaction cost approach of Langlois and Robertson. We argue that there is a distinct need for more firmly grounding theories of economic organization in theories of the market process, and that key ideas of the more dynamic conceptualizations of the market are likely to substantially enrichen the theory of economic organization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8102
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Some Indications of Rule-followingJukka Kaisla, Jukka (København, 1998)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This paper examines the nature of genuine uncertainty and rule-following behaviour and suggests some implications for the theory of the firm. The firm is seen here as emerging as a means to manage some of the experienced uncertainty. The nature of the firm is perceived as an evolving institution creating predictability both inside the firm and in the market. But because of the spontaneous nature of life-world, social processes remain open-ended. This subjectivist perspective cannot assign any particular premeditated purpose to the spontaneous order which emerges through the market process. The process is not kaleidic but nor is it considered to be moving toward increasing efficiency either. Rules and institutions provide predictability to the extent that novelties can be introduced to the process. Discoveries do not, however, only introduce new outcomes in the market process, they also change the rules of the game. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8100
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Foss, Nicolai Juul (København, 1998)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7262
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an explanationPatibandla, Murali; Phani, B.V. (København, 2001)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6527
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Promoting Rule Compliance and Good Governance PracticeGregoric, Aleksandra; Zajc, Katarina; Simoneti, Marko (København, 2007)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The paper re-examines the concerns on the rule-based governance in poor institutional environment. By relying on the theories and research vehicles of social psychology, we show that under certain conditions, the 'law on books' may still play role in governing market transactions, even though no formal enforcement applies. We furthermore expose the potential of the Corporate Governance Code as the 'signaling device' and provide arguments as to why this potential may be even stronger in an environment with relatively weak institutions in comparison to the developed market economies. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6531
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Constructing and Organizing Biogas Markets Amid Fragility and ControversyBuchhorn, Adam (Frederiksberg, 2010)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This research project examines markets for biogas plants in Denmark, referred to simply as biogas markets, as a fragile and controversial process of framing and organizing by analyzing how unexpected events, called 'overflows', and controversies influence how markets frame biogas plants as a valuable economic good and ensure biogas plants are implemented through market transactions. Without well-constructed and well-organized markets these fundamental economic functions cannot take place. The overarching argument of the project is that to realize changing technical, political, and socio-economic intentions of biogas the market must be framed and organized to reframe and solve overflows and controversies that characterize biogas markets in Denmark. Otherwise, what we end up with are 'markets of good intentions'. Although they are rarely predicted and constitute the robustness as well as the source of the inevitable fragility and controversy of the market, it is essential to the framing of biogas plants as a valuable commodity and the completion of transactions, that overflows and controversies are addressed and internalized into the market assemblage. This involves identifying and rendering them debatable based on the calculations and other elements that underpin the alleged value of biogas and the actions of market actors... URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8048
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Møllgaard, Peter; Overgaard, Per Baltzer (København, 2001)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7567
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how institutional contexts matterHouman Andersen, Poul; Jesper, Norus (København, 2003)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The paper has a dual purpose. First, we suggest that entrepreneurs in their establishment of new businesses draw on a range of pre-existing socially embedded routines for creating acceptance by their environment. Also they draw upon external resources that are used in patterning specific practices. This ability is treated as entrepreneurial assets. Secondly, we argue that the existence and patterning of these socially embedded routines used in new business development are contingent on the institutional context. We see the institutional context as complex and fragmented, composed and shaped by different institutional domains: the normative, the cognitive and the regulatory domain. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6724
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Marx og vidensøkonomien - en diskussion af arbejdsværditeoriens betydning for kritikken af arbejdslivet i den globale kapitalismeHansson, Finn (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Det er vanskeligt i dagens samfund ikke at betragte udtrykket "den uhyre vareophobning" som Marx i Kapitalens første kapitel (1970 1.1: 128/49)i bruger som det mest sigende udtryk for den samfundsmæssige rigdom, som en endog meget beskeden forudsigelse af en eksplosiv udvikling, som vi ser her fuldt udfoldet godt 150 år senere. Kapitalforholdets eksplosive dynamik, som Marx analyserede i sin vorden, har nu vist sig i sin fuldt udfoldede globale dynamisk, hvor dagens kapitalisme har bredt sig til alle områder i samfundet og alle dele af kloden. Debatten herom har dog i lang tid været præget af en række summariske og empirisk ufuldstændige antagelser om, hvad der er det unikt nye i dagens kapitalisme, ofte efterfulgt af en nærmest apriorisk afvisning af Marx' kritik som relevant for en kritisk forståelse af dagens kapitalisme. I modsætning til dette vil denne artikel undersøge om de modsætninger og problemer, som den nye kapitalisme skaber for lønarbejderne og se nærmere på om de med fordel kan analyseres ved at gå tilbage og videreudvikle de bidrag til analyse af det moderne lønarbejde under kapitalismen, som vi finder hos Marx og hermed bidrage til en systematisk samfundskritik af vilkårene for det moderne lønarbejde. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6433
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Becker, Lise (København, 2006)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This article contributes to the emerging body of work in organisational theory that seeks to include materiality in conceptualising processes of organizing (e.g. Law, 1994; Doolin, 2003; Czarniawska and Gustavsson, 2004; Dale, 2005). Using the four largest multinational oil companies' green transition towards renewable energies as a case the article integrates material aspects into the theory on the narration of organisational identities. Following Czarniawska (1997) the concept of organisational identity is viewed as an evolving organisational narrative. Following Law (1994) this organisational narrative is then conceptualised as a socio-technical narrative. The article describes how oil related technologies and their accompanying symbolic meaning and technical oil related standards can be conceptualised as part of the enduring aspects in oil companies' organisational identities. The article concludes to that end that both social and material aspects add to the endurance of organisational identities. Key words. Identity narration; materiality; greening of oil companies; climate change. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/6701
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The Truth Behind Vmware Virtual Infrastructure Performance
While virtualization can offer many advantages, including the optimization of physical resource use and the facilitation of server deployment, it can also greatly increase security risks and add to the complexity of server infrastructure. This resource explores the management challenges you may face with a virtual infrastructure. Also, gain insight into the key features of a successful virtualization management platform.


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American Indian Heritage Week
Monday, April 7 The weeklong series of events kicks off with storytelling from Marie Poirier of the Blackfeet Tribe at 10 a.m. in the Edminster Student Union Building (SUB) Driftwood Bay Room. A dancing exhibition featuring dances such as the fancy shawl, jingle dress, and prairie chicken dance will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the SUB Plaza. Later that day, Coeur d'Alene tribal member Quanah Matheson will give a tribal history presentation from 1:15-2:15 p.m. in the SUB Driftwood Bay Room. Tuesday, April 8 A silent auction and vendor displays will be held from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the SUB Driftwood Bay Room to benefit the Che'nshish Scholarship, a scholarship fund established by the American Indian Student Alliance Club through the NIC Foundation. Various art demonstrations will be held in the SUB Lake Coeur d'Alene Room from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., including corn husk weaving, beading, and gourd art. From 10:30-11:45 a.m., the panel discussion "Native People Speak out About Native Mascots" will be held in SUB Lake Coeur d'Alene Room. The panel will discuss discrimination and derogatory images used in art and media. Wednesday, April 9 An inter-tribal food feast with salmon, fry bread, corn and a huckleberry dessert will be available for $6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the SUB Plaza. From 1-2 p.m., keynote speaker Cheryl Seidner will give a presentation. Seidner is a Wiyot tribal councilmember and a direct descendent of one of the only survivors of the Indian Island Massacre. She has been instrumental in the language and cultural revitalization of her tribe. From 2:30-3:30 p.m. Coeur d'Alene tribal member Norma Peone will give a stick game demonstration. From 4-5 p.m., Marie Poirier will hold a demonstration on "The Art of Frybread Making" in the Hedlund Building Culinary Arts Kitchen. Thursday, April 10 Musician Jett Bingman (Athabascan tribal member) - accompanied by Jim Ryan - will be featured in the Intertribal Show from 7-8 p.m. at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls. Tickets cost $5 and are free for students with a valid student ID. Proceeds benefit the Che'nshish Scholarship at NIC. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door. Information: (208) 457-8950 or www.theacklincenter.org. Friday, April 11 From 6:30-9 p.m. in the SUB Lake Coeur d'Alene Room, there will be a free Native American craft workshop for families. The hands-on workshop is free for all ages. Families can learn how to make a dream catcher, choker necklace, pony bead necklace and more. There will be free pizza and refreshments. From 7-7:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m., there will be a live performance of "Rainbow Crow Saves the World" in the Edminster Student Union Building from Coeur d'Alene tribal members Amanda Johnson and Sherry Mays. Saturday, April 12 From 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the SUB Lake Coeur d'Alene Room, there will be "A Celebration of Diversity through Writing." Aspiring writers of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to learn from professional writers and educators during a writing symposium featuring the theme of celebrating diversity through connections to the oral traditions of storytelling. Keynote speaker Jim Proser is the author of the popular historical novels "I'm Staying with my Boys…" For a complete schedule of the week's activities, visit www.nic.edu/uploads/2014Heritage%20WeekPosterNB.pdf
- Where:
- varies, Coeur d'Alene
- Phone:
- (208) 769-3365
- Website:
- http://www.nic.edu/uploads/2014Heritage%20WeekPosterNB.pdf
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- College: NIC, Culinary, Dance, Festivals/Fairs, Music, Things to do


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KURT Tippett is facing half a season out of the game after negotiations with the AFL neared completion on the eve of the commission's special hearing into Adelaide's salary cap misdemeanours.
Tippett is understood to have agreed to settle for a substantial suspension for his part in the draft and salary cap breaches that will also lead to Adelaide being removed from the first two rounds of next year's national draft and fined as much as $300,000.
Tippett is expected to be suspended for 10 to 12 home-and-away games as a result of his plea, subject to approval of the proposed punishment by the AFL Commission on Friday. He is also likely to be fined.
Tippett had initially wanted to contest two charges and plead not guilty, but he is understood to have warmed to the idea of acknowledging his guilt and, in doing so, reducing his likely sentence, which might have been longer had he contested the charges.
In addition, he is expected to receive a suspended sentence for a similar period of about half a season.
Adelaide's decision to remove itself from the opening rounds of the 2012 national draft appears to have worked in its favour in terms of a penalty, since the AFL had the power to remove it from three or even four drafts. In effect, the penalty is to miss the opening two rounds of consecutive drafts, given the club's pre-emptive action.
Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg and football manager Phil Harper are also facing suspensions of up to several months.
Adelaide indicated earlier this week that Trigg, Harper and former football boss John Reid would also plead guilty to all charges.
It is unclear whether the Adelaide board will retain the pair and what the AFL's attitude is to them being allowed to remain in their positions.
While the AFL Commission can set its own penalty for the club and its former player, disregarding the recommendations of the league's executive, that is unlikely.
The severity of the penalty, of course, hinges to an extent on where the Crows finish in 2013; if they finish in a lowly ladder position, the loss of an early choice is clearly more punitive, but if they maintain their high ladder spot, it will not be as serious.
Tippett trained at Southport on Wednesday night and, according to observers, looked in good shape. Sydney is still likely to draft him in the December 11 pre-season draft, having offered him a $3.55 million, four-year offer to join the club.
Greater Western Sydney is at long odds to pick him with the first choice in the draft because of his high price tag and the Giants' wish to re-sign their host of highly talented youngsters, including top-three draft picks Jon Patton and Dom Tyson.
The AFL granted Tippett permission to remove himself from Adelaide's list this week and enter the pre-season draft. But he cannot nominate his financial terms until after the penalties have been set.
The commission hearing starts on Friday morning at AFL House and is expected to be concluded within the day, with an announcement of the penalties to follow.
''It's been a really, really long six weeks for everybody,'' Trigg said when he arrived in Melbourne on Thursday before the hearing. ''It's been demanding on the footy club and we're looking forward to tomorrow, to be able to put it behind us.''
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Trainer Cameron Crockett hopes Are You Sure can live up to his last-start effort in Sydney when he contests the Coonabarabran Cup (1600m) today.
Are You Sure finished sixth behind Snitsky at Randwick beaten 3 lengths in what has turned out to be a strong form race for a country Cup race such as he contests today.
Snitsky won again at Randwick on Saturday, while Future Shock, who finished fourth just ahead of Are You Sure, ran second at Canterbury last week. "He has trained on well since and it doesn't look an overly strong race.
"I was going to start him in another race, but the Cup didn't look beyond him so I put him in."
Are You Sure hasn't done a lot of racing for a 5-year-old with four wins from 11 starts.


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"Well, good night to you all," he had told the young travelers. "It's been a queer day, and no mistake."
So it had been, he thought, listening to the slow, steady rhythm of his ponies' hooves as they picked a cautious path along the causeway. The gentle sway of the wagon made the pale nimbi of his lanterns bob eerily above the strands of mist that crept up from the river. The chilling vapor washed across the roadway till it appeared the ponies must swim through it, their undulating croups barely visible above the murk.
Mrs. Maggot will be worriting all right, what with the night getting so thick.... He had said as much to young Mr. Merry and Mr. Frodo as he turned the wagon to head for home. Poor lass had been so frightened, yet she hadn't let on to their guests how hard it was for her to let him go out into the dark night, knowing that queer black fellow was still out there, somewhere.
Don't you go kidding yourself none, Will Maggot. You were plenty scared yourself.' Oh, he wouldn't deny it, but there was no way he would let on to his Ella just how frightened he had been, bad enough that the hair on his toes stood straight up when that funny customer had come sniffing around Bamfurlong, looking for Mr. Baggins.
That had made him angry too, it had, being made to feel that way. It didn't help none that he'd been taken aback when the stranger had come riding that big black horse of his right up to their doorstep, bold as could be. Farmer Maggot didn't take too kindly to strangers traipsing across his fields neither, and without so much as a by-your-leave! Told that fellow so too, not that it made much difference.
Still can't get over how Grip ran off like that, yelping like a bee-stung pup, he mused, watching his team's powerful muscles ripple as they smoothly controlled the short descent from the causeway. The river-mists had succeeded in drowning the dike in their dampening waves. To any eyes that might be there to see, the farm wagon seemed to float atop the foggy banks; illuminated by the wavering lantern light, Farmer Maggot made a strangely spectral figure. The normally garrulous crickets had stilled their voices; the clip-clop of hooves was all that remained to punctuate the eerie silence.
Odd...that's how it was just a'fore he came. He found himself looking over his shoulder, peering into the fog that rose ever higher behind him, like a great wave threatening to engulf the retreating wagon. It had been uncommonly hot for a September day; the morning rains had only served to make the air sultry. Unearthly quiet it had been too, leastwise until the geese had started screaming. Of course the old gander, angered by any intrusion into his little kingdom, had always been apt to raise a ruckus when strangers came around, but this sound had been different.
The placid swish of the ponies' tails seemed at odds with his own taut nerves, and suddenly he started to laugh. The ponies' ears flicked back, surprised by the incongruity of the sound. You'd do well to give heed to the good beasts, instead of your own foolish fancies, Will Maggot! He grinned sheepishly, recalling how shaken he'd been by the sight of the darkly cloaked apparition emerging from the mist on the Ferry lane. Hardy and Old Tom had stood by patiently, unperturbed by what turned out to be Mr. Merry, come searching for his tardy friends.
The last mile to his gate went by quickly, uneventfully. Farmer Maggot drove the team directly to the barn, grateful for their steady service that night. He'd not descended from the driving seat before the figures of his sons emerged from the house.
"Ma said you should go straight in - Nate and I will take care of the team." Milo took the reins from his father, who nodded his thanks.
"Be sure to give them a good rubdown; the lads have earned it." He paused at the ponies' heads to scratch Old Tom's forehead. Your namesake would know what to make of all this now, wouldn't he? The pony, oblivious to the unspoken question, nosed about his master's pockets, hoping to find a sweeter reward. Laughing, Farmer Maggot fished about in his pockets to find the lumps of sugar he knew were still there. Hardy was given his share too before Nate and Milo led the pair into the barn, leaving Farmer Maggot alone in the dark farmyard.
He turned to see the welcoming light that streamed through the kitchen's windows. Mrs. Maggot was there, waiting for him, with a mug of sweet mulled wine to counter the chilling effect of the damp night air, and her bright smile to warm his heart.
He downed the heady brew, grateful for the warmth that coursed its way through his body. True to her word, Mrs. Maggot had his pipe filled, ready for his pleasure. He looked up into his wife's loving eyes as she handed the pipe to him; but to her surprise he stood, setting the filled pipe carefully aside before slipping his arm around her generous curves.
"Time enough for that...later..."
I drew some of the inspiration for this from these two passages:
'... most of all I want to know what was the matter with old
Maggot, and why he spoke to me like that. He sounded almost as if he was
scared, if that is possible.' (Merry, speaking about the encounter with Farmer Maggot - LotR; FotR; Book One; Chapter V; A Conspiracy Unmasked)
'Old Maggot is a shrewd fellow,' said Merry. 'A lot goes on behind his round face that does not come out in his talk. I've heard that he used to go into the Old Forest at one time, and he has the reputation of knowing a good many strange things. (LotR; FotR; Book One; Chapter V; A Conspiracy Unmasked)