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From meat consumption to automobile production to hydropower, Vital Signs, Volume 20 documents over two dozen trends that are shaping our future in concise analyses and clear tables and graphs. The twentieth volume of the Worldwatch Institute series demonstrates that while remarkable progress has been made over the past year, much remains to be done to get the planet on a more sustainable track.
Worldwide, people are waking up to the realities of a resource-constrained planet: investments and subsidies for renewable energy have reached new heights, consumers are slowly shifting away from meat-heavy diets, and new employment structures like co-operatives are democratizing the global economy. Yet with over 1 billion people lacking access to electricity, natural disasters that are more costly than ever before, and an adherence to the factory farm model of food production, it is clear that many obstacles loom on the horizon.
Covering a wide range of environmental, economic, and social themes, Vital Signs, Volume 20 is the go-to source for straightforward data and analyses on the latest issues facing an increasingly crowded planet. By placing each trend within a global framework, Vital Signs, Volume 20 identifies the solutions we need to transition toward a more sustainable world.
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- Automobile production: Passenger-car production rose from 60.1 million in 2010 to 62.6 million in 2011—and 2012 may have brought a new all-time record of 66.1 million.
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- Women farmers: Women farmers produce more than half of all food worldwide and currently account for 43 percent of the global agricultural workforce; at the same time, however, women own just 2 percent of global farmland.
- Natural disasters: During 2011, a total of 820 natural catastrophes were documented, causing an estimated 27,000 deaths and costing a record $380 billion in losses.
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Buyers across the commercial insurance market are being shocked when they find out just how much of their insurance spend is being channelled to the broker in the form of undisclosed commissions and fees.
Hamilton based commercial broking firm, Hutchison Rodway say it is high time that brokers come clean with their clients and disclose their remuneration. Recent anecdotal evidence documented that client's generally have no idea what their broker is taking from the deal. Further, it showed that on occasion the broker remuneration was over ten times their general expectation. Concerned over how the issue was tarnishing the industry Hutchison Rodway director Rene Swindley encouraged all insurance buyers to 'ask their broker for a complete breakdown of costs'. Good brokers should have no problem with this and the buyer can then decide if the remuneration equated to good value for the services given. "We [Hutchison Rodway – Waikato] disclose our fees on all commercial business and always have".
The situation is further exasperated by the recent premium increases following the Christchurch earthquakes. "Premiums are increasing and some business is harder to place; however, the bulk of accounts are simply renewing at the higher rates. As brokers are being paid on a percentage of premium they are profiting very nicely" explains Swindley. The calls from insurers for intermediaries (brokers and agents) to 'share the pain' have largely gone unanswered.
Brokers in New Zealand have resisted mandatory disclosure stating that people would be buying insurance based on price with little regard for the advice. The reality is that in Australia, where disclosure has been a requirement for around a decade, has shown that purchasing patterns have not changed significantly. There has also been an argument that disclosure would force greater compliance costs on the industry and therefore the customer; however, there has been statutory disclosure requirements placed on the industry in the form of the Insurance Companies Ratings and Inspections Act 1994, replaced with the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010, with no significant cost to the intermediary market. Swindley says "let's face it, the industry is pretty competitive, if a broker is not playing by the rules, everyone hears about it, even the regulator so compliance will not be an issue".

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The Australian dollar is three quarters of a US cent higher following Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens' appearance before a federal parliamentary committee.
At 1700 AEDT on Friday, the currency was trading at 103.13 US cents, up from 102.35 cents on Thursday.
OxForex chief currency strategist Jim Vrondas said the Australian dollar moved high during Mr Stevens' six-monthly appearance before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics.
"Those comments were somewhat upbeat about the economy, so we saw a pretty immediate reaction," he said.
He said Mr Stevens' testimony had reduced the market's expectation the central bank would cut the cash rate further in the next few months.
"In particular the comments about having a good deal of interest rate stimulus already in the pipeline, that's the main bit that gave the market a bit of positive sentiment towards the currency," Mr Vrondas said.
The RBA cut the cash rate 1.75 percentage points between November 2011 and December 2012.
Mr Vrondas said the currency was unlikely to rise above 103.50-104.00 US cents, and could move lower overnight on Friday.
"I'd be surprised to see it trade much higher from where we are now," he said.
At 1700 AEDT, the Australian dollar was trading at 96.19 Japanese yen, up from 95.63 Japanese yen and at 78.08 euro cents, up from 77.30 euro cents.
Meanwhile, Australian three-year bond futures weakened following Mr Stevens' comments.
At 1630 AEDT on Friday, the March 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 96.485 (implying a yield of 3.515 per cent), unchanged from Thursday.
The March three-year bond futures contract was at 97.100 (2.900 per cent), down from 97.130 (2.870 per cent).
"We sold off on the back of Stevens. We've had a bit of a rally over the past few sessions, so it was enough to see futures drift off," RBC Capital Markets fixed income strategist Michael Turner said.


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In June 2002, the synod of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster authorized its bishop to produce a service for blessing same-sex unions, to be used in any parish of the diocese that requests it. A number of synod members walked out to protest the decision. They declared themselves out of communion with the bishop and the synod, and they appealed to the Archbishop of Canterbury and other Anglican primates and bishops for help.
J. I. Packer, an executive editor of Christianity Today, was one of those who walked out. Many people have asked him why. Though one part of his answer applies specifically to Anglicans, his larger argument should give guidance to any Christians troubled by developments in their church or denomination.
Why did I walk out with the others? Because this decision, taken in its context, falsifies the gospel of Christ, abandons the authority of Scripture, jeopardizes the salvation of fellow human beings, and betrays the church in its God-appointed role as the bastion and bulwark of divine truth.
My primary authority is a Bible writer named Paul. For many decades now, I have asked myself at every turn of my theological road: Would Paul be with me in this? What would he say if he were in my shoes? I have never dared to offer a view on anything that I did not have good reason to think he would endorse.
In 1 Corinthians we find the following, addressed it seems to exponents of some kind of antinomian spirituality:
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such ...1


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Made from an old broken pipe, White core color with transparent green and cobalt blue. I have enough color to do maybe 6 more beads.
6mm bead holes work well for super small dread or really new dreads that have not full tightened yet. Also work well for hemp jewelry.
8mm small size bead holes are a great for small size dreads or hemp jewelry.
10mm medium size bead hole is the most versatile and should fit somewhere on almost any head of dreads. Also a good size for really thick hemp jewelry
12mm large size bead hole is still pretty common size for dreads and fits easy over ends that are a little chunky.
14mm Extra Large size bead hole is for some chunky dreadlocks or places where multiple dreads have grown into one
16mm super large size bead holes are for the chunkiest of dreads. If you think you need something bigger than this, contact me.
*Please check the Dread beads Comparison chart to get an idea if this is the right size for you.
Dreadlock size comparison for dreadlock beads;
Extra Small ¼" or 6mm about the size of the end of a chop stick
Small, 5/16" or 8mm - diameter of a no.2 pencil
Medium 3/8" or 10mm - diameter of a AAA battery
Large, 1/2" or 12mm - diameter of Sharpie Marker
Extra Large, 9/16"" or 14mm - diameter a large Crayola Marker
Super Large, 5/8" or 16mm - diameter of a Dry Erase Marker
Colors in picture may be lighter or darker depending on your monitor, please be open to slight color variations when you product arrives.
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I prefer all my orders to be paid thru Etsy, it makes returns, refunds and order adjustment a lot easier for both of us.
If you need to cancel or change an order before it has shipped let me know I can help you with that.
Packages ship out Monday thru Friday unless it's a holiday. We ship USPS with tracking.
Packages are out of my control once given to USPS. Once it's in the mail I can't change or correct an address. If a package says it's delivered but you don't have it, check with your neighbor they may have it. Once tracking says it's been delivered, I and USPS are not responsible for packages that at stolen off of your property even if it was insured. No refunds will be given on delivered packages that were lost or stolen.
No adjustment or refunds will be given on shipping costs if packages were delayed.
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
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But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Wrong address - If you realize you have the wrong address in your account please message me ASAP if your package is not in the mail yet, I can change it before shipping. If it already in the mail that is up to you to file a forwarding address or call USPS about a package interception.
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Received the wrong product - I'm super sorry about that. I do mess up from time to time. I will send you a call tag to send the wrong item back to me. and get a new order out to you ASAP. If it was a one of a kind item I can make you a new one or you can choose to have a return done in full.
Returns - No returns on items less then $5.00. For orders over $5.01 message me for a call tag, all returns will be charged a $4.00 return fee. So you will receive $4 less than the cost of the item, This does not include shipping charge. $4 return fee also includes any order with free shipping. I refund payments with in 2 days of being received.
Exchanges - Exchanges are accepted for the same bead of a different size. Buyer pays return shipping to get item back to me. I'll pay for shipping back to you, I think it's fair we both loose a couple bucks.
"Return to sender/ unable to forward" - For Items that are returned to me by USPS "Return to sender/ unable to forward". Item cost will refunded minus the $4 return fee. If you still want the item you will have to reorder it.
Lost parcels - we must wait 20 days after estimated delivery date for domestic shipping to file a lost package claim. I do not refund any amount on lost packages. Orders that are lost must be repurchased as a whole new order and original orders will be processed once we hear back from USPS.
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What to do when a beloved church building must be renovated?
§ 240 § When renovation of a church is to be undertaken or when it becomes necessary to raze an old church, special care is needed. A church that has served its people over many years will not easily be relinquished, especially by those with deep roots in the parish. In this type of project, parish involvement in the assessment of need and in subsequent planning is especially critical. Although consultation allows opposition to emerge more quickly than it otherwise might, in the final analysis it is better that all points of view be heard and dealt with in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration than that they be left unvoiced to fester for the future.
I still remember a very wise pastor who called a special meeting to respond to the "opposition." He walked into a full church with a folding chair under his arm. He set it up at the end of the main aisle and said he would dialogue with anyone and everyone for as long as it took.
§ 241 § There will always be some members of a community who will find it difficult, if not impossible, to relinquish their past church, but an open assessment of the local needs, coupled with education about the liturgical rites, can go far toward drawing a parish together in support of the work to be done. In principle, the community deserves to hear how the renovation will enhance their ability to pray with solemnity, beauty, and dignity.
§ 242 § It is also important in situations such as these for respect to be shown for the existing building and its appointments so as to preserve as much of the original worthy fabric as possible. When the project involves a renovation, materials such as marble and wood paneling, as well as other artifacts or furnishings, often can be refurbished and incorporated into the new design, provided they are of requisite quality. Informing the parish of the efforts being made in this regard may make the adjustment to the new worship space less difficult, if not more appealing.
It can be difficult when materials are thought to be of quality, but it is discovered not to be so. In the parish above, every effort was made to utilize the "Italian marble" of the high altar. Alas, it was a quarter-inch veneer glued to a concrete frame.
§ 243 § There are times, however, when the materials are no longer suitable, either because they are worn or because they no longer serve the needs of the liturgy. In such cases, pastors and committees need to consult with the diocesan worship office or the chancery regarding any policies governing the disposal of such items. In recent years there have been examples of religious artifacts and sacred vessels appearing at auctions and on websites for purchase with seemingly no consideration of their purpose or significance.
§ 244 § Finally, when a church interior is to be gutted or torn down, celebrating a final Mass to mark the closing of the church building is appropriate. Perhaps the most appropriate ritual would be the final celebration of Mass in the church, followed by a procession in which the people journey to either the new place of worship or to the place that will serve them temporarily until the necessary work on the new or renewed space for worship is finished.
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The PCM has detected an incorrect voltage reading or waveform from the camshaft position sensor circuit for camshaft sensor "A" in engine bank 2. The camshaft position sensor is a stationary electro-magnetic sensor that works in conjunction with teeth or notches on the camshaft. The teeth or notches on the camshaft interrupt the sensor's magnetic field (as perceived by the PCM) to input camshaft position data. This data is used in calculating fuel delivery and ignition timing.
Deviations in system reference voltage, that exceed 10-percent of the manufacturer's specified reference value may cause a code to be stored and a malfunction indicator lamp to be illuminated. These deviations are perceived by the PCM as incorrect camshaft position. Some vehicles will store a code and illuminate a service engine soon lamp on the first drive cycle and others require multiple drive cycles (usually three) for a service engine soon lamp to be illuminated. Nevertheless, a code should be stored on the same drive cycle in which the initial failure has occurred.
Some symptoms that accompany this code may include delayed engine starting, a rough idling engine, choppy or hesitant acceleration, a no start condition, or an overall lack of engine performance.
The most common cause of this code is related to oil (or other engine fluids) that have leaked onto sensors, wiring, or electrical connectors. This typically causes grounded, broken, or shorted wiring, along with loose or shorted electrical connectors. In some cases fluid contamination has also caused camshaft sensors to go bad. Some vehicles will store a camshaft position sensor circuit code if the crankshaft sensor goes bad. If one or the other is found to be faulty; it is recommended that camshaft and crankshaft sensors be replaced as a set. PCM failure is also possible but rarely occurs.
My most frustrating misdiagnosis comes from a faulty replacement sensor. OEM quality components fail far less frequently than "bargain basement" parts. Just because something is dirt cheap doesn't mean that it is a bargain. This code pertains to the entire camshaft position sensor circuit. Do not condemn the sensor before performing a thorough diagnosis of the entire system.


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LONDON (MarketWatch) — U.K stocks fell slightly on Thursday, weighed by bank losses and by declines for miners, led by Fresnillo PLC.
Economic data also weighed on the index, after retail sales rose by a bigger-than-expected amount. That raised the prospect of a sooner-than-expected rate hike, which drove the British pound higher.
The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.16% gave up 0.3% to close at 6,588.32, with shares of all metals producers struggling. Rio Tinto PLC RIO, -0.39% RIO, -0.17% fell 0.9%, and Glencore Xstrata PLC GLEN, +0.88% GLNCY, +0.64% lost 1.3% after the company said it will close one of its Australian coal mines this year.
Continued operations at the Ravensworth site are "no longer financially viable" in part because of lower prices and high production costs at the mine, according to a statement from Glencore obtained by Dow Jones Newswires.
Silver miner Fresnillo FRES, +0.11% slid 4%, as prices of the precious metal fell 0.4% to $19.70 an ounce.
Banks faced news that the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday rejected the capital plans for the U.S. arms of HSBC Holding PLC HSBA, -0.06% and Royal Bank of Scotland Group RBS, +2.64%, meaning payments to their foreign parents will be restricted to last year's levels. HSBC shares fell 0.5%, and RBS lost 1.4%.
The Fed created risk-assessment tests for financial institutions after the global financial crisis.
"We have been working closely with our regulators on our first [Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review] capital plan submission. The Fed requires us to improve our process, and we will do so," said HSBC in a statement Wednesday.
The Fed also nixed Citigroup Inc.'s C, -0.54% capital plan, saying the company didn't make sufficient progress in improving risk-management and control practices.
The U.K. government reported that retail sales rose in February, with sales volumes up 1.7% on the month, and up by 3.7% on a year-over-basis, surpassing expectations.
The British pound GBPUSD, +0.0481% jumped above $1.66 against the U.S. dollar after the data, on the view that rates could be rising sooner than expected. Related retail stocks fell, with Kingfisher PLC KGF, +3.64% and Burberry Group PLC BRBY, +3.33% each down more than 1%.
The Confederation of British Industry on Thursday said the U.K. economy is expanding, but the pace of growth in March hit an eight-month low. It expects further increases in business and consumer confidence as well as recovery in earnings, although renewed risks in the euro zone may be among the global developments that pose a risk to U.K. growth.
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Lamb Fleeces
It's time once again to look at that most Wrecky of cake traditions: the lamb cake. This cake seems to be dependent on either shredded coconut and jelly beans:
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Here's one inspired by Sesame Street:
Now, [singing] awwww...freak out!!
Whoah, Nellie! What's worse: the clumpy yellow and pink sponges, the oddly finger-like "legs" jammed in the icing, or the fact that *I* don't have crazy window displays like these in my town?
Natalie S., Angela R., Melissa M., JB., Amanda M., & Kyra S., I think we all know the answer to that.
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A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. There are still many questions regarding the exact cause of Alzheimer disease, so risk factors are still being identified.
It is possible to develop Alzheimer disease with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing Alzheimer disease. Currently, risk factors for Alzheimer disease include:
Age is the most important known risk factor for developing Alzheimer disease. The number of people with Alzheimer disease doubles every 5 years beyond age 65 until age 85. By age 85, almost 50% of all people have the disease.
Alzheimer disease affects both men and women. Women may have a slightly higher risk of developing the disease than men. Some experts believe that this is because women live longer than men.
Individuals with a parent or sibling with Alzheimer disease have a 2-3 times risk of developing the disease compared to the rest of the population. In addition, there has been a clear genetic link established for an early-onset form of Alzheimer disease. This form of the disease occurs in people during their 30s, 40s, and early 50s. However, a specific gene has not yet been identified. One gene that has been implicated as being a major risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer disease is the ApoE4 gene. Additional genes likely play a role in the increased risk of Alzheimer disease. Scientists continue to study the role of genetic factors in the development of this disease.
- Head injury —there are some studies that suggest that people who suffered a serious, traumatic head injury at some time in their lives may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer disease. Chronic traumatic brain injury is associated with increased risk of dementia.
- Vascular risk factors. These may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer disease
- Down syndrome —nearly all people with Down syndrome who live to be age 40 or older develop Alzheimer disease
- High cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Vitamin B12 deficiency —low levels of the vitamin B12 and folate have been linked to a development of Alzheimer disease
- Depression and anxiety
- Overweight or obese
- Diabetes
- Atherosclerosis
Some research has suggested that people who have higher education levels and continue to be mentally active and engaged in their later years are less likely to develop Alzheimer disease. However, some experts suggest that this finding may be related to the fact that those with higher education levels tend to do better on the psychological tests used to diagnose Alzheimer.
Some theories suggest that Alzheimer disease may be linked to exposure to certain environmental factors, such as toxins, certain viruses and bacteria, certain metals, or electromagnetic fields. Currently, there is no conclusive evidence to support these theories.
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Olivier Lavielle
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According to the photographer, the only way to discover the American continent is by car. He compares the latter to cowboys? mounts. Olivier Lavielle provides us with an escape route along Route 66. By connecting Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 crosses the United States from one end to the other. In 1926, it was the first tarmacked transcontinental road in the United States. Route 66 may have lost its official existence in 1985, but it remains mythical in our collective imagination. Olivier Lavielle has of course taken this road. He follows the well-trodden path towards the west. Along the route, in service stations, or abandoned on the verge, Lavielle stops to photograph cars. Corvettes and Buicks remain the symbols of an America ahead of its time. The American dream seems to be summed up by these vehicles representing modern battle steeds ready to conquer new territory.Read more Read less
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Oliver Lavielle is a fan of the period between the '30s and the '70s. His world is full of jazz, swing, blues, rock 'n' roll and a hint of disco. These dynamic compositions are inspired by Hollywood style. As a world traveller, Asia and the United States have inspired him. As a private pilot, his aircraft photos express the intimate, special relationship that he has with his toys', as he likes to call them. Entering his world, is a little like travelling in time, and as Olivier is also a flight crew member for an airline company, only one thing remains to be said : ' Welcome on board! '


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Historical Context
Table ofContents
The lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file "San Antonio Missions National Historical Park" (with photographs) and materials prepared by the park and the Missions Education Committee. It was written by Fay Metcalf, education consultant. TwHP is sponsored, in part, by the Cultural Resources Training Initiative and Parks as Classrooms programs of the National Park Service. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into the classrooms across the country.
Where it fits into the curriculum
Topics: This lesson can be used in teaching units on Spanish conquests in the Americas or the early colonization of the United States. It could also be used in a geography unit to illustrate the movement and settlement of people.
Time period: Early 18th Century
Relevant United States History Standards for Grades 5-12
Relevant Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
Find your state's social studies and history standards for grades Pre-K-12
Objectives for students
1) To explain the significant role that Spanish missions played in the early history of Texas and the Southwest.
2) To describe the psychological and cultural factors that led the Coahuiltecan (Kwa-weel-tekens) Indians to accept mission life.
3) To explain the role irrigation systems, such as acequias (ah-SAY-key-ahs), played in the development of Texas farmland and other arid areas.
4) To investigate the early religious history of their own community.
Materials for studentsThe materials listed below either can be used directly on the computer or can be printed out, photocopied, and distributed to students. The maps and images appear twice: in a low-resolution version with associated questions and alone in a larger, high-resolution version.
1) two maps of the mission sites;
2) two readings about mission life on the Spanish frontier and its impact on American Indian culture; and
3) five photographs and one drawing of Mission San José and a mission irrigation system.
Visiting the site
The missions of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are located along Mission Road, south of San Antonio, Texas; signs help guide motorists along the route. The missions are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daylight Savings Time), except for New Year's Day and Christmas. For additional information, write to the Superintendent, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 2202 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78210 or visit the park web pages.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Apple Inc., Ford Motor Co., and Yahoo Inc.
After Monday's closing bell, Apple AAPL, -1.46% reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $13.1 billion, flat from a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the iPhone company earned $14.50, compared with $13.81 a share a year ago. Revenue increased to $57.59 billion versus $54.51 billion. Analysts, on average, had forecast Apple to earn $14.09 a share on $57.47 billion in revenue. Apple said its results were boosted by sales of 51 million iPhones and 26 million iPads during the quarter.
However, shares of Apple dropped more than 8% in after-hours trading after the company projected second-quarter sales in a range of $42 billion to $44 billion, below Wall Street's estimate of $46.12 billion.
Also, shares of Seagate Technology STX, -1.02% dropped more than 6% after the computer data drive company's profit fell below Wall Street expectations. Similarly, shares of Zions Bancorp ZION, -0.16% declined nearly 5%, while shares of Sanmina Corp. SANM, -1.58% rose more than 7%.
On Tuesday, Ford F, +0.77% is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 27 cents a share, according to a consensus survey by FactSet.
Yahoo US:YHOO is projected to post fourth-quarter earnings of 39 cents a share. "While 2013 represented a year of right-sizing, investment and acquisition, 2014 should be the year where monetization efforts drive a resumption in top-line growth," Youssef Squali, an analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald, said in a note. "In the meantime, prospects for the highly anticipated Alibaba IPO this year, cost containment, and a current buyback should maintain positive momentum in the stock."
American Airlines Group Inc. AAL, -1.10% is forecast to post earnings of 55 cents a share in the fourth quarter.
Comcast Corp. CMCSA, -0.69% is likely to report fourth-quarter earnings of 68 cents a share.
DuPont DD, +0.76% is expected to post earnings of 55 cents a share in the fourth quarter.
Pfizer Inc. PFE, +0.49% is projected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 52 cents a share.
AT&T Inc. T, +2.05% is likely to post earnings of 51 cents a share in the fourth quarter
Electronic Arts Inc. EA, -0.99% is expected to report earnings of $1.23 a share in the fiscal third quarter.
Amgen Inc. AMGN, +0.66% is forecast to post earnings of $1.69 a share in the fourth quarter.


text: Adlington speaks to the media about her achievements and plans for the future [AFP]Britain's double Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has retired from competition to concentrate on grassroots coaching, the 23-year-old said on Tuesday.Adlington, who currently holds the world record in the 800 metres freestyle, won two golds in Beijing in 2008 and two bronze medals at London 2012. "I love swimming but as a competitive element and elite athlete I won't compete any more," she told reporters. "I have achieved everything I wanted to. Some people want to milk it all they can. I've always said I wanted to finish on a high, despite my love of the sport..."I did feel old at 23, female distance swimming is going a lot younger as was evident in London. "Her accomplishments speak for themselves, she has been a great representative for British Swimming and the sport overall" Michael Phelps "I can't compete with that and can't do the same level of work. I need a lot more rest and recovery. I think it was the perfect time." Adlington had already announced she would not compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics in September and said her work outside of elite competition was now her main focus. "I'm very proud of what I have achieved so far, but my journey is not finished yet," she said on her personal website (www.rebeccaadlington.co.uk)."My vision is that every child in Britain will be able to swim 25 metres by the time they leave primary school. Being able to swim is such a wonderful life skill, and I see this as my greatest challenge in swimming."Adlington, who finished third behind 15-year-old American Katie Ledecky in the 800 metres freestyle at the London Games, also won World, European and Commonwealth Games gold medals. The 18-times Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps led the tributes."Our paths have crossed many times over the years - at meets and through a shared sponsor," he said. "Her accomplishments speak for themselves, she has been a great representative for British Swimming and the sport overall. I congratulate her on a fantastic career and wish her all the best in the future."Her retirement comes a day after British Swimming announced a new leadership team with Adlington's coach Bill Furniss taking up the head coach's role at the national federation. SOURCE: Reuters Sport United Kingdom


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Col. Albert J. Brey
Died June 27, 2000
EMPIRE - A love for his faith, country and family was the passion which shaped the life of Colonel Albert J. Brey. A native of Caspian, Mich., Col. Brey lived in both Empire, Mich. and Port Richey, Fla. He also lived previously in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. He died peacefully of cancer at the age of 83.
Col. Brey served in World War II during the European Campaign as commander of an Army Corps of Engineers engineer battalion. He was decorated with a Battle Star three times. He left the military in 1946 and opened a confectionery store with his wife and best friend, Bette Jo. "A.J. was a friend to all and a protector and provider," said Bette Jo.
In 1948, at the onset of the Korean conflict, he was recalled to active duty. Attached to the 1st U.S. Marines, he participated in the Inchon landing in September, 1950, and earned a U.S. Presidential Citation. Continuing to serve in Korea until 1953, he received numerous other decorations including the Bronze Star, two commemorative ribbons, the Korean Presidential Citation and six more Battle Stars.
After the Korean War, Col. Brey became a military attach at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. An avid photographer, he was often praised for his vivid photographs of Paris at night. His military career continued at the Pentagon between 1958 and 1962 where he was Chief, Intelligence Branch Mapping Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers. Later, he was assigned to Iran where he oversaw the building of a small city for Iranian soldiers and their families.
After his return from Iran, Col. Brey was Professor of Military Science at the University of Detroit. He concluded his military career between 1969 and 1971 in Fort Lee, Va. at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and Fort Lee where he served as Director of Facilities Engineering. As a result of his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
Throughout his life, Col. Brey was a devoted and practicing Catholic and served as an usher at St. Philip Neri in Empire, Mich. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the church, where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at the church.
Col. Brey is survived by his wife, Bette Jo; daughters, Ingrid K. Brey and Sonya Yvonne Stanz; one grandchild, Zachary Stanz; five sisters; and two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 and the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Pasco County, Fla. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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French President Francois Hollande speaks at the Elysee Palace in Paris , Friday, April 19, 2013. A French family with four young children kidnapped at gunpoint by Islamic extremists while vacationing in northern Cameroon has been freed after two months in captivity, Cameroonian and French authorities said Friday. Hollande said authorities were able to make contact with the kidnappers through intermediaries, and negotiations intensified in recent days. "We use all our contacts, but remain firm on our principles,"Hollande said. "We are not changing the principle that France does not pay ransoms." (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — A French family with four young children kidnapped at gunpoint by Islamic extremists in northern Cameroon was freed after two months of captivity in what the father described as especially harsh conditions following the group's return Friday to safety in the Cameroonian capital.
Cameroonian television showed the family of seven — four children, their parents and their uncle — stepping off an airplane, a man who had grown a thick beard carrying the smallest child. All appeared thin, but walked steadily.
Officials from France and Cameroon offered no details on how the family was freed overnight, and it was not clear whether there were concessions to the kidnappers.
Tanguy Moulin-Fournier, an expatriate employee for a French company and father of the family, said in a brief radio interview that the group learned their release was imminent just a few hours beforehand and that their return to safety went well.
Speaking hours later at the ambassador's residence of the French Embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, he said the group has to "digest" their freedom before responding to questions while still "in the grip of emotions."
"It was very difficult," Moulin-Fournier, now sporting a thick beard, said. "It's the end of the dry season. The heat is terrible. Water was a problem. It was difficult to hold out."
The children, who the French media reported were aged 5 to 12, fared better, he said.
"Children have something in them so that they manage to hold up," he said. "Life in them flows stronger."
The seven ex-hostages were freed "in a zone between Nigeria and Cameroon," Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said.
"It's a day of happiness, extraordinary happiness, for all French people to know that the Moulin-Fournier family is finally free, safe and sound," he said late Friday in a ceremony held in the Cameroonian capital before he was due to escort the family back to France.
"All hostage-takings are strongly felt in France, but this one was perhaps felt more because it concerned a big family with little kids."
French President Francois Hollande said authorities made contact with the kidnappers through intermediaries, and negotiations intensified in recent days. He reiterated France's official policy against ransom payments.
"We use all our contacts, but remain firm on our principles," Hollande said. "We are not changing the principle that France does not pay ransoms."
France has come under criticism over what diplomats and analysts say is an unofficial policy of indirectly paying ransoms through middlemen over the years. Vicki Huddleston, a former U.S. ambassador to Mali, alleged that France paid a $17 million ransom to free hostages seized from a French mining site — cash she said ultimately funded the al-Qaida-linked militants in Mali. French officials deny paying any ransoms.
Fabius, like Hollande, stressed the need for discretion in working to free hostages. The minister thanked Cameroonian President Paul Biya and the Nigerian head of state.
"The Cameroonian people and I are filled with great relief and great joy to see you free," Biya told the three freed adults who attended a ceremony in the capital late Friday.
The Feb. 19 kidnapping in northern Cameroon near the Nigerian border came as thousands of French troops were deeply involved in a military intervention against Islamic extremists in the west African country of Mali. The French statement recalled that eight other French citizens are still being held hostage in the Sahel region of Africa.
Moulin-Fournier is an employee of the French gas group GDF Suez and worked in Yaounde.
"We were not involved in any negotiations but we knew that French authorities were very active," Gerard Mastrallet, the head of GDF, said in an interview with RTL radio.
Last month, a video surfaced showing a man who appeared to be Moulin-Fournier. The man said his family was in the custody of the Islamic radical sect known as Boko Haram which wants all its members freed, especially women and children held in Nigerian and Cameroonian custody.
Boko Haram has been waging a campaign of bombings and shootings across Nigeria's north. They are held responsible for more than 790 deaths last year, and dozens more since the beginning of this year.
Moulin-Fournier had said his family was not doing well in captivity.
"We lose force (strength) every day and start to be sick; we will not stay very long like this," he said in the recording.
Neither Nigeria nor Cameroon reported any Boko Haram members were freed.
Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade, a Nigerian defense ministry spokesman, told The Associated Press on Friday that the release followed a "meticulous collaboration between the Nigerian security forces and French counterparts, as well as others." However, he declined to offer any other information.
"I can only inform you that we collaborated," he said.
Nigerian presidential spokesman Reuben Abati and a spokeswoman for Nigeria's domestic spy agency also declined to comment. However, it appeared Nigerian authorities were caught off-guard by the announcement.
Lori Hinnant reported from Paris. Associated Press writers Sylvie Corbet in Paris and Jon Gambrell in Lagos, Nigeria, contributed to this report.


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Let Me Continue to Count the Ways
Yesterday I promised you more ridiculous/creative misspellings of the word "birthday."
Which probably has you wondering, "Just how much more ridiculous can it get? It's a simple word! Sure, you might forget a letter, or switch a few up, but that's it, right?"
[shaking head] Oh, ye of little faith.
Why yes, yes it does.
And note how the 'q' was added on later, as if that somehow fixed the problem.
Of course, there's the momentary distraction, and then there's this:
I love imagining what happened between the "t" and the "L." Some kind of digestive emergency? A phone order? Or was it just break time?
Speaking of imagination, you'll need yours to decipher this next one:
Regardless, Edgar must be one really colorful character.
This next one isn't so much switching letters around as it is playing word jumble with them:
This is why you don't order a cake when you have a cold:
And finally, what could very well be my new favorite (narrowly edging out "epi burf day"):
Bill F., Ashley J., Bev, Teresa V., Cassie P., Hannah W., & Lester H., great job. Period.
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Note: For those of you keeping count, that's 18 different misspellings of "birthday" so far. Eighteen. Parents, if you have a new baby in the house, this could even be your yearly checklist. Just sayin'.


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Presentation at Society of College and University Planners Conference
|July 24, 1998
Wendy Harder
Soka University of America
(949) 472-3051
Aliso Viejo, CA -- About 200 planners from the Society of College and University Planners (SCUP) got up early during their conference in Vancouver in order to attend Soka University of America's 8:00 a.m. presentation on the new Aliso Viejo campus.
Trudis Heinecke, President of SCUP and Director of Long Range Planning for the University of California, praised the 90-minute SUA session as "the best SCUP presentation I've ever seen." She suggested that SUA make an annual update at the national conference - and recommended that a tour of the new campus be a highlight of the 2002 national conference which will be in San Diego.
The presentation on Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo was jointly presented by Eric Hauber, Ph.D., SUA's Vice President for Academic Affairs; Steve Davis, AIA, Project Manager from Summit Architects, Inc; Ira Fink, Ph.D., FAIA, President of Ira Fink and Associates, Inc. (SUA's programmer); and Jean Gath with Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates.
The presentation was extremely well received by the conference attendees, who represented major colleges and universities from the United States, Canada and other parts of the Pacific Rim. 88% of the attendees gave the SUA team the highest possible score as an "effective presentation".
A representative from a new university in Malaysia that is just beginning its planning phase was so impressed by Soka University of America's plans that he asked if he could bring his planning team to California to learn more from SUA.
The combined presentation featuring a Power Point slide show and a computer animation of a campus walk-through was described as "brilliant" by Lisa Sullivan, a delegate from Stanford University. Other comments received from attendees included "fascinating project and excellent graphic presentation," "insightful and entertaining," and "A small book on this would be a SCUP best seller!"
The SUA team was pleased that the new campus philosophy and planning process was so well received by the top college planners from around the Pacific Rim. They look forward to returning to the national SCUP conference next year in Atlanta to present the update that has already been requested by this prestigious organization.
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo is an independent, selective, four year liberal arts college dedicated to providing future students with an outstanding education, preparing them for the workplace and responsible, effective citizenship in the multi-cultural world of tomorrow. SUA will feature a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and the comparative study of Eastern and Western perspectives across the curriculum. All students will study three years of a second language and will participate in a semester of internship abroad. Founded on Buddhist principles, SUA is open to students of all nationalities and beliefs. The first 14 buildings on SUA's 100-acre Aliso Viejo campus are under construction, with classes scheduled to open to the first freshman class of 100 students in September 2001.


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Virgin Special Cocktail
(6 People)
Take a glassful of red-currant juice, and a half glass of gooseberry syrup. In another vessel bruise a glassful of fresh raspberries, upon which pour successively a glass of Brandy, 2 glasses of Gin, then the currant juice and gooseberry syrup, and let stand for half an hour. Then add a glass of White Wine, the ice, and shake.
Serve, placing in the glasses either a raspberry or a small sprig of red-currants.
A very pleasant and refreshing summer cocktail.
Right, talk about absurd. Well, the next time I see Red Currants at the supermarket, I shall be sure and buy them so I can rush home, juice them, and use them as a garnish for an authentic version of this cocktail. Unfortunately, I almost never see them.
So, I shall be substituting a combination of Black Currant drink and Pom Wonderful Pomegranate juice for Red Currant juice. I am also fresh out of Gooseberry Syrup, so shall use some Gooseberry Jam I found at Roxie Market, instead.
1 oz Black Currant Ribena
1 oz Pom Pomegranate Juice
1/2 oz Gooseberry Preserves
2 oz Raspberries
2 oz Pellehaut Armagnac Reserve
4 oz Martin Miller's Gin
Cavas Hill Cava Sparkling Wine
Combine Black Currant Ribena, Pomegranate juice, and Gooseberry Preserves. Add a 2 oz measure of fresh raspberries into another container and muddle, upon which pour successively a 2 oz of Brandy, 4 oz of Gin, then the currant juice and gooseberry syrup, and let stand for half an hour on ice. Add ice and shake briefly and pour into coupes. Top with sparkling Wine. Serve, placing in the glasses with a couple raspberries and a cut strawberry.
I split this between two glasses, one for me and one for my wife. We were both surprised how dry the cocktail was. With its pinkness and fruity garnishes, we were expecting it to be a lot sweeter and more girly than it is.
I generally hate muddled cocktails, just because of the mess they make in the sink and your shaker, but this was one for which I could see making an exception. Very different from a the modern take on this type of drink and quite enjoyable.
Breaking News!
Between the time I made this cocktail, and the publication of this post, I received word from David Wondrich of a new source for Savoy Cocktails.
It appears most of the "party" cocktails, those marked for "6 People" came from a 1925 book by Nina Toye and A.H. Adair called, "Drinks Long & Short".
While David identified the source, Greg Boehm, of Cocktail Kingdom, was kind enough to scan the cocktail recipes section of the book so I could collate and check for Savoy inaccuracies. It's good to have friends with deep libraries.
Scanning through, I discovered the "Virgin Special Cocktail" was in the book under another name.
Midsummer Cocktail: A very pretty and refreshing summer cocktail. One glass of the juice of fresh red currants, half a glass of Sirop-de-Groseille. Mash a cupful of fresh raspberries and pour over them a glass of brandy and two glasses of gin, add the currant juice and the Sirop and let stand half an hour. Add a glass of sweet white wine, ice, and shake. Serve with a raspberry or small bunch of currants in each glass.
Well, that's pretty close to the Savoy Cocktail Book recipe. The only big difference being a common misunderstanding about "Sirop-de-Groseille". While it seems like Groseille should be Gooseberry Syrup, it is, in fact, Red Currant Syrup. Well, Gooseberries and Currants are very closely related.
More information here, on Jennifer Colliau's website, Small Hand Bartender: Sirop-de-Groseille
As for a substitution, if I had known the recipe called for Red Currant Syrup, I probably would have used a combination of Pomegranate Juice and Red Currant Jelly, and skipped the Black Currant Kool Aid.
This post is one in a series documenting my ongoing effort to make all of the cocktails in the Savoy Cocktail Book, starting at the first, Abbey, and ending at the last, Zed.


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Some eyebrows were raised when this rumor came out late last week:
Foxconn Electronics ( Hon Hai Precision Industry) reportedly plans to establish manufacturing plants in the US and is currently conducting evaluations in cities such as Detroit and Los Angeles, according to market watchers. Since the manufacturing of Apple's products is rather complicated, the market watchers expect the rumored plants to focus on LCD TV production, which can be highly automated and easier. ( DigiTimes)
Interesting? Yes. Serious? I'll believe it when I see it.
It's not that I don't think we'll ever see a Foxconn factory in the U.S. That makes obvious sense, given certain cost realities. The U.S. is still a huge market for electronic products, and one always has to consider siting such operations as close to the customer as possible, particularly for big-ass, heavy products like televisions.
Moreover, the differential between Chinese and American wages is slowly narrowing, so depending on other costs, such as transportation, siting decisions for some labor-intensive products could flip at some point and send certain kinds of production to the U.S.
Then again, I'd expect Mexico to be the more obvious choice if a company wished to get closer to the U.S. market. Why even consider setting up in LA if you could move a few hundred miles south and cut costs further? LA isn't that cheap, unless there has been massive deflation that I missed. Yes, property values have taken a hit in the past few years, but not that much.
And then there's Detroit. Hmm. I remember a few years ago when Detroit made news by auctioning off abandoned homes for some ridiculously low amount. People started making jokes about picking up a row house for a couple hundred bucks. Sure, there were drawbacks to living in Detroit, but think of the low cost of living! Something tells me the same sort of unrealistic calculation is involved here, and no doubt the local government would give Foxconn a great tax deal. Of course, you get what you pay for. The thought of a Chinese-run factory in Detroit sounds more like a concept for a new edgy, urban sitcom than a realistic corporate move.
And what products would this factory be churning out? LCD TVs, perhaps via a highly automated process. Well, if they go with robots,so much for that concern with wages. I must say, though, that this part of the rumor doesn't reflect a great deal of confidence in the skills of American workers from Detroit and LA. Apparently U.S. politicians have been misleading us. Perhaps American workers really aren't the most competitive in the world; Foxconn thinks migrant workers from Sichuan and Guangdong are more skilled when it comes to assembling iCrap. As a native Angelino, I think I'm offended.
So let me get this straight. Foxconn finds the cheapest land available and uses robots to make stuff for the U.S. market. The internal conversation must have been something like this: "Detroit would be a great place to build a factory. If only we could avoid all those people who live there."
Yeah, I don't see this working out.
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Meet Akatsuki Tsukasa. She's a Taiwanese cosplayer, who is starting to make a splash outside her homeland by catching the attention of Japanese cosplay blogs like Asagawo.
In her homeland, Akatsuki appears at tech and game promotional events. She's also done traditional fashion-modelling. But it's her cosplay that Akatsuki is best known for.
Colourful and vibrant, her presentation isn't just well done, it can also be inventive — or even offbeat. She's also done of the few Kyary Pamyu Pamyu cosplay, if not only, I've ever seen. Check out her work below.
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Seal in moisture and protect skin from the elements with this simple recipe that highlights key natural ingredients. Witch hazel, an herbal astringent, helps tighten skin and reduce redness, while a fragrant blend of clary sage, grapefruit, and German chamomile essential oils soothes irritation and prevents blemishes.
Use the toner, good for all skin types, on clean skin before applying your favorite moisturizer for a vibrant complexion all winter.
Hydrating Toner
1/4 cup tap water
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
5 drops clary sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil
5 drops grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) essential oil
5 drops German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) essential oil
Hydrating Toner How-To
Boil water rapidly for 3 minutes to sterilize, then let it cool. Combine all ingredients in a small (2- to 4-ounce) spray bottle and shake well to blend. To use, shake well and spray directly onto clean skin, or spray onto a cotton pad and apply. Follow with a skin-type-appropriate moisturizer. Store in a cool, dry place for up to two months. (You can find ingredients at natural-foods stores and fromnaturewithlove.com.)


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"Why didn't he just pay for his surgery?"
That was a prevalent thought as I was watching "The Last of McGuinness," a documentary that chronicles the wrestling retirement tour of a man who chased his dream his entire adult life. Nigel McGuinness wanted to be a professional wrestler, making the most money possible, which meant working for WWE.
He achieved this goal. He had a contract in hand and needed only to pass a physical to be cleared and begin his journey to what he surely felt was stardom and millions of dollars. One challenge: an old bicep injury which was never operated on and essentially healed itself became an issue.
"The doctors asked me, 'Did I have any injury'", explained McGuinness. "I wanted to be honest. My Orthopedic Surgeon said I was fine. (WWE's) doctor told me that there was somebody in (WWE's developmental system) that lied (about not having an injury) in the pre-screening process and went to (developmental) and re-injured themselves and got fired over that. The Doctor probably got heat over that. He was very cautious that if there were any issues he wanted them to be known, so I told him."
Everything seemed to be fine, until he got new MRI's done on his arm. WWE's doctor's weren't too pleased with the results.
"He saw my MRI and said 'Wow you should have had surgery'. At this point I'm not making money, not wrestling anywhere. Everything is going on my credit card. Two weeks, three weeks I waited, finally they called up and said 'Sorry, we can't sign you'. I couldn't believe it, how could something so unfair and so unjust happen to me? I couldn't believe it but it was happening. My doctor wrote letter and explained his opinion. My doctor said I was no worse off if I had gotten surgery than if I never got injured."
The injury to repair his arm would have cost him $6,000.
To fully understand the predicament he was in, you must first understand the road he traveled to get to this point.
Born Steven Haworth, the future Nigel McGuinness made a decision at age 14 to become a pro wrestler. Growing up in England, he had the opportunity to attend Summerslam 1992 at Wembley Stadium, with Ultimate Warrior face paint in tow. He relocated to the United States in pursuit of his dream and learned the ropes through Les Thatacher in September 1998. A year later, he made his ring debut as Nigel McGuinness, and used that name throughout his entire career (save for his stint in TNA as "Desmond Wolfe"). He gained his biggest success in Ring of Honor, holding the World title for 545 days, with a ROH tying record 38 title defenses. Many of them against perhaps his biggest foe, Bryan Danielson, who WWE fans now know as Daniel Bryan.
"I was in talks with WWE originally in 2005,"McGuiness said. "Before I went to Japen, I was talking to Johnny Ace. I went to OVW and did dark matches. The interest dissipated, so I went to ROH and made a name for myself. When I talked with WWE the second time around, I felt as though I did everything I could and wanted to outside of WWE. I gained the respect of the people I respect. I learned the art form of pro wrestling around the world. This was it, I was getting my just rewards. This was the reason why, ever since I was 14, I believed I was going to make it."
Until his bicep became an obstacle.
One point of view to this situation might be, after putting so much of your heart and soul into this dream, money shouldn't be an obstacle. But we haven't been in that position. We weren't Nigel McGuinness presented with that dilemma, in that financial situation.
"For a company that pays hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to people they've employed, the fact that they weren't willing to pay for my surgery up front or give me a guarantee that once I got the surgery I'd get hired bothered me," he said. "Their top guys get millions of dollars a year. This was six grand for a bicep surgery. Here I am, feeling like they aren't that interested. All that time going back and forth, not taking bookings, ten, fifteen grand in debt. Then, TNA comes knocking and I have an opportunity to wrestle Kurt Angle in TNA. I literally had less than 48 hours to decide, I called two people who I trusted in the wrestling industry and made my decision".
His documentary makes a big reveal as to why things went south in TNA, one reason why it's worth the purchase.
Another part of the documentary that jumped out at me was when he received a rare text from his old foe Bryan Danielson, moments after he had won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, while McGuinness was at a low point on his retirement tour.
"The text was heartbreaking," admits McGuinness. "To see not just Dragon but to see so many other guys achieve their just rewards. To know how much they suffered. I feel guilty having that tiny tinge of sadness to see your friend there and not be able to fully enjoy that because you feel like you should be there too. Dragon hardly texts. He's texted me 3-4 times in my life. For him to text is really monumental, just as I'm coming to terms with the end of my career."
While the documentary is certainly a reality check for aspiring professional wrestlers, it also provides perspective and ends on a happy note. To create this documentary in the first place, McGuinness needed funds. His fans came to his aid.
"One thousand people donated $40,000," he said. "One thousand people were willing to donate with no guarantees that anything would happen. A couple people donated $2,500. Many people donated what they could - maybe they couldn't afford ten but they could afford four. How can you not be moved by that show of support."
Currently, McGuinness is creating an alternate version of the documentary, one more palpable to a wider audience that he can shop around to TV stations and distributors. The final original cut is available for purchase at www.nigelwrestling.com.
So how does he feel today about his in ring retirement?
"I'm more at peace now than I was six months ago, and I was more at peace then than six months before that," he said. "As time goes on I'll get even more at peace. When I watch WWE today its tough, I see so many of my friends and peers there, making all that money, and living the dream that I aspired to have. That's difficult. It's like breaking up with a girl you dated for your whole adult life. You don't want to see them dating anyone else. But I'm OK with where I am in my life. I didn't get to WWE because of what happened. I'm in a place I wouldn't have been otherwise."
McGuinness lives in Los Angeles and is pursuing stand-up comedy and acting, landing small roles and touring. He still dabbles in pro wrestling, working with ROH in a commentary and on air role, while attending select independent events, such as PWG in Reseda, California.
Another question that pro wrestling fans might be asking: What if WWE were to offer McGuinness a role backstage with the company?
"It would interest me to have a discussion," he said. "It's really difficult, to spend whole life with that dream (of being a professional wrestler) being your goal. I'd have to honor my 14-year-old kid."
This is not to say he isn't enjoying his new endeavors and wherever life takes him, including the success of his documentary. As someone who works in the independents and has seen so many of these dreams either get shattered or not pan out exactly how they had hoped, this DVD is a must-watch for those aspiring to be pro wrestlers but is also a good life story in terms of how to find happiness when faced with adversity.
After talking to McGuinness on the phone for 35 minutes for this piece, he did something not many interviewees do - he asked me a question. He asked me about blading -- intentional cutting to produce blood -- in pro wrestling. I wasn't prepared to be asked a question but I gave him my thoughts on the subject, how I don't really miss the days of the "crimson mask." While many will point to WrestleMania 13 as an example of how it can add drama to a match, McGuinness has become a champion for ridding wrestling of the practice.
"When we see somebody cut their head open... anybody I talk to who is at a high level, they walk away and they roll their eyes, like when you watch those awful reality TV shows," he said. "It hurts pro wrestling. Most wrestlers say no they don't do it, not because they are trying to keep it a secret. Everyone knows how it's done these days. The reason they don't admit it its because its embarrassing. Wrestling can flourish without it. My hope that arguably next generation of wrestlers will watch my documentary and not do that. I've bladed in my career, but I would gladly remove those instances from my career and be proud of everything else I've done in my career."
Much more on this topic can be found in the documentary, "The Last of McGuinness", which is available for purchase at www.nigelwrestling.com
Arda Ocal is an on air personality with theScore Television Network.


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Quote:PA: Lawmakers get pay increase, salary soars past $83,000
By Eric Boehm / November 20, 2012 / No Comments
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers will get a 2.2 percent pay increase on Dec. 1, boosting their salaries to more than $83,000.
Russ Faber, chief clerk of the state Senate, confirmed to PA Independent on Tuesday that lawmakers would receive a 2.165 percent increase in their pay at the start of December, after the Patriot-News reported the increase Tuesday morning. Legislators' pay is linked to the consumer price index, or CPI, for the Mid-Atlantic States and is adjusted each December.
With the increase, the base salary for lawmakers in both the state House and state Senate will increase by about $1,800 from the current base salary of $82,000.
It pays to work under this dome.
The median household income in Pennsylvania is about $50,000. Unemployment in the state is 8.1 percent.
Faber confirmed that the new salary for President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, will be $130,820. Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, R-Chester, and Minority Leader Jay Costa, R-Allegheny, will receive $121,418 after Dec. 1.
Members of the state House will be see the same 2.2 percent bump.
With the increase, Speaker of the House Sam Smith, R-Jefferson, will make $130,820 next year, while Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, and Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny, will make $121,418.
The Pennsylvania Constitution forbids lawmakers from being able to vote themselves a pay increase during their current term in office, but since the so-called "cost of living adjustment" is automatic and tied to the CPI, that restriction does not apply.
As a result, the 25 members of the state Senate who were not up for re-election this year will still receive the pay bump despite continuing their previous term in office.
Not all members of the General Assembly keep the automatic pay increase. In recent years, several lawmakers have returned the increase to the state treasury or have given the extra amount to charity.
If all lawmakers accept the pay raise, the increase in pay alone would cost taxpayers more than $450,000 next year.
Only California lawmakers, who receive a base salary of $95,000, made more than their Pennsylvania counterparts in 2012, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures.
Pennsylvania lawmakers who live more than 50 miles from Harrisburg can also take a $160 per diem for each day of legislative work — which records indicate sometimes includes weekends. They do not have to provide receipts.
Lawmakers also pay just one percent towards health care benefits, compared to the average of two percent in the private sector.
Eric Epstein, founder of Rock The Capitol, a Harrisburg-based political reform group, said politicians should not be in a position to raise their own pay. He called for the repeal of the 1995 law that established the automatic annual pay increases.
"Compensation packages need to be pegged to accountability, merit markers and performance milestones," he said.
It's the "BILL OF RIGHTS" not the bill of "needs"


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Given that there's enough top-grade baseball literature to buckle the shelf a bit more than is customary with sports writing, it is no mean feat that of all baseball players, Ted Williams is arguably best represented in that canon.
His autobiography, "My Turn at Bat," is so good that you do not have to give a fig about baseball to lose yourself headlong in it, whether you're a 12-year-old sandlot master, or a middle-age housewife looking for something to read. Williams's "The Science of Hitting" isn't far behind — a monograph on how best to smack a round ball with a round club, that might as well be a metaphor for how to live a life outside of the white lines.
But now we have something new: a series of reminiscences from the players who battled the great No. 9, testimonies to what was a rite of passage for some, a proving grounds for others, and a hardball nightmare for plenty.
In "Facing Ted Williams," Dave Heller did yeoman's work tracking down a range of players, from perennial all-stars to guys whose cup of coffee in the Show was more like a shot of Joe. What emerges is not only a kind of collage-based portrait of the self-proclaimed greatest hitter of all time, but a wiseacre extraordinaire, with 20-10 vision — to just about everyone's envy — and an obsession with hitting and talking hitting that makes you think of tuna fishermen discoursing on the ones that got away.
What is perhaps more surprising is the gentle, nurturing spirit that emerges from these recollections of a man most baseball fans think of as irascible. Hal Keller, a catcher who appeared in all of 25 MLB games, hits his one and only home run against the Red Sox, and over comes Williams, query ready: "Ted walked up and said, 'Did it feel good?' And of course I said yes."
The book is divided into four parts: Pitchers, Catchers, Infielders, Outfielders, so we get everyone's take across the expanse of the diamond. Each opposition's career and Williams-related stats are provided, but it is the anecdotes that charm:
"I only faced Williams one time . . . he never swung at one," said Phil Regan, of his 1960 encounter as a member of the Detroit Tigers. "The 3-2 pitch was good, down and away. Catcher said it me, 'Phil, that is a strike to everyone else — not to Ted Williams.' ''
And, as seasoned fans would expect, given that baseball is baseball, so it goes that the flamethrowing ace was repeatedly lit up by the star slugger, while the random journeyman mop-up man owned him with his 12-6 curve. Not that there is a lot of "owning," in that regard. Williams carved up most of these guys, but you can practically hear the pride all of these years later when one of these pitchers talks about the time he fanned The Kid. Bill Oster, whose final career record was 0-1, managed to chalk up a K of Williams, an accomplishment that, in Oster's mind, requires divine accreditation. "I struck him out on four pitches. That's the God's honest truth."
Most of the players are from the latter portion of Williams's career, but then again, there weren't a lot of seasons that weren't prime ones for the last man to hit .400. Russ Kemmerer, a middling righty, details Williams's love for trash talking: " 'Hey bush, I got you in my books.' He called everyone bush-leaguer. 'You're in my book, I got you in my book, baby.' "
Which was not, presumably, a reference to the books he would go on to write. Many hats, that Ted Williams. Many hats. And now this worthy accessory to the Williams portion of the baseball shelf.
Colin Fleming's first book, "Dark March: Stories for When the Rest of the World Is Asleep," will be published in June.


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Truckee Police Department nets 502 arrests in 2012
By the numbers
Following is a four-year trend of arrests made by the Truckee Police Department:
502 — 2012
479 — 2011
563 — 2010
604 — 2009
Source: Truckee Police
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Coming off another low crime year for the town of Truckee, its police department is looking to keep those numbers in check while improving community relations for the rest of 2013.
In 2012, the Truckee Police Department made 502 arrests — 100 adult felonies, 340 adult misdemeanors, 10 juvenile felonies and 52 juvenile misdemeanors, according to recently released statistics. That number is slightly up from 2011, when 479 arrests were made, and lower than the 563 arrests made in 2010 and 604 in 2009.
"We continue to be fortunate that we have an exceptionally low crime rate," said Police Chief Adam McGill.
In 2012, there were no homicides, one robbery, 61 burglaries, 17 vehicle thefts and 104 assaults, according to TPD. These numbers are similar to 2011 statistics, where there were zero homicides, two robberies, 92 burglaries, 12 vehicle thefts and 93 assaults.
During a presentation to town council late last month, McGill pointed out the report of four rapes in 2012, three more than in 2011.
"These are crimes that are reported; it doesn't mean these are crimes that occurred," he said. "… Through investigation, we determined all four of those were unfounded."
Other noteworthy 2012 stats released by TPD include: 106 driving under the influence, 127 collision reports — two of which were fatal, both involving bicyclists — and 163 thefts.
As for traffic enforcement in 2012, there were 845 citations issued, including warnings — 631 for moving/hazardous citations, 75 parking, 61 equipment, 65 registration and 13 safety restraints.
"Many a police chief would love to have these statistics," McGill said.
With a staff of 24 sworn-in personnel, four civilian personnel, 14 volunteers, and two reserve sergeants and officers in 2012, the department policed a population of 16,180 last year on a budget of $5.32 million.
When asked this week to evaluate TPD, Christen Schipani, a five-year Truckee resident, praised the department, although she said she would like to see a stronger presence with speed control, particularly in residential neighborhoods.
"I think they're good," Schipani said. "(I) constantly see their presence. Plus, I don't think Truckee is a neighborhood where there's bad people."
In early February 2012, McGill was appointed to police chief, replacing Nick Sensley. Additionally, there were three in-house promotions in 2012 — one to captain and two to sergeant — three retirements and one departure, and four new officer hires, moves that ushered new energy into the department, McGill said.
With that, new efforts were made to better connect with the community and visitors by increasing TPD's participation at community events such as the Fourth of July parade and fireworks, Truckee Day and Truckee Thursdays, among others, and enhancing partnerships with local organizations such as the Family Resource Center.
"It's just knowing your officers," said Police Capt. Rob Leftwich. "Knowing them by name, knowing them by face, not simply because they're in uniform."
The department's 2013 goals include traffic safety by providing education and enforcement efforts through campaigns such as "Share the Road," "Click it or Ticket it" and Distracted Driving Month; decreasing minors' use of alcohol and tobacco through education and enforcement; and further enhancing community outreach and engagement by establishing a canine program and involvement in town events, among other efforts.
"We'll see their presence more in a one-on-one fashion versus behind a car window," said Town Manager Tony Lashbrook. "I'm very pleased with the direction of the department. I think it's making huge strides and very much looking forward to the next few years."
To learn more about the department, read its 2012 annual report here.