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NASCAR drivers can race for only 1 championship
There are 41 comments on the Public Opinion story from Jan 14, 2011, titled NASCAR drivers can race for only 1 championship. In it, Public Opinion reports that:NASCAR's competition applications for 2011 require drivers to select which series they will race for a championship in this season.
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#1 Jan 15, 2011
Its about time..........
#2 Jan 15, 2011
I agree with Nascar on this one. How much I like to see the Sprint cup series drivers racing that series but they need to let the younger and newer drivers a chance to better themselves.
#3 Jan 15, 2011
left turns and circles. that's hard to do
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#4 Jan 15, 2011
thats so funny when people talk down about it like it's beneath them, while at the same time, announcing just how thick they are with such a poor understanding of physics.
#5 Jan 15, 2011
A good physic might clear some of their heads.
#6 Jan 15, 2011
wow it take that long for nascar to step to do something about.
#7 Jan 15, 2011
So if a so called cup driver wins every race next year, they still are not the champ. This is almost as silly as the chase for the championship. NASCLAP just keeps on shooting themselves in the foot.
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#8 Jan 15, 2011
Silly to a simple-minded idiot maybe. Its common sense the big league drivers shouldn't be out there spanking the little league drivers. How dense do u need to be not to understand that? If not for the way they draw attention for that series, I wouldn't suggest they be on the track at all.
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#9 Jan 15, 2011
It will be interesting to see if Brad & Carl will now run a full NW schedule. before end of 2010 season , they both said they would but things have changed.!!!!!!!!!
#10 Jan 15, 2011
If the points aren't going to count, seems like the better solution to the problem would be to not allow any driver to drive in more than one of the NASCAR series.
On the other hand, the way Kyle Busch was driving last season, it would be fun to watch someone with that kind of talent sweep the top three NASCAR championships in one season. Imagine what the could do for the sport.
Not sure if this move is going to improve the ratings, or if NASCAR is just shooting themselves in the foot, again.
#11 Jan 15, 2011
Why not band Jimmy Johnson from racing period. He has no competion and gets all the right breaks from nascar. He makes racing look pretty boring!!!
#12 Jan 15, 2011
Kid , you need a history lesson. First of all we are on the same page. You see, way back when the cup series was known as the grand national series and the nationwide series was known as the sportsman series the GN drivers had to run x amount of sportsman races the previous year on half and quarter mile tracks to be allowed to run on the bigger tracks with the sportsman guys, and it worked. Read carefully, AMA flat track motor cycle racing at one time you started as a novice, than junior, than expert, than national number,the saying was ONCE AN EXPERT YOU COULD NEVER GO BACK think about it. You see kid, today NASCAR ( the family ) is all about MONEY, racing is secondary. Suggestion, go out and buy Smokey Unick's book THE BEST DAMN GARAGE IN TOWN, i think you will understand some things better.
#13 Jan 15, 2011
i wonder waht ols sissy boy junior going to do this season race biycles maybe find him a hooker to teach him a few pointers about driving in fast lane
#14 Jan 15, 2011
Nascar completely destroyed the cup and Busch series with all of the rule changes and the car of tomorrow.When they forced out Jimmy Spencer and some of the other veterans and brought in the pretty boys just for the sponsors,that was the end of Nascar.
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#15 Jan 15, 2011
Cause then,...he couldnt win 6 in a row..........
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#16 Jan 15, 2011
I see it kinda like a high school football team. You have your freshmen and sophmores playing JV and the juniors and seniors play varsity. You build your teams future on your JV talent, as one class moves out, another is ready to advance on to varsity. Its a simple thing. Thats what the lower two divisions are for, driver development. And this move will allow more new talent in on a regular basis. Just exactly what would Kyle Busch sweeping all three series do for the sport? And how could seeing someone dominate that much in one season be any fun to watch? Its hard enough watching the 48 team do what they do? I like for it to be anybodys race to win, not just Kyle or Jimmy. Multiple winners in a season would be much more fun....dont you think?
#17 Jan 15, 2011
Maybe we'll be lucky and he'll go back to Nationwide, since that's where he got his last win, fixed as it was.
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#18 Jan 15, 2011
Yeah we saw that one coming didnt we? It was obvious with all the "hype" Jr would win that one.
#19 Jan 15, 2011
The greedmiesters running NASCAR want cup drivers to race in the Nationwide series for attendance and TV ratings, but they can't win a championship. More BS from the bozos running NASCAR
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Today we continue our look at potential Celtics Draft selections. Read the first instalment, on Louisville's Gorgui Dieng, here.
Name: Dennis Schröder
Club: Phantoms Braunschweig (Germany)
Position: Point guard
Age: 19
Stats: 6'2″, 165 lbs.
One of several European players projected to go in the first round, Schröder is often compared to Rajon Rondo, and has himself admitted that he models his game on that of the Celtics' point guard. Schröder's body type is similar, although he is an inch taller and about 20 pounds lighter than his idol, Rondo. On paper, it could appear somewhat mystifying that Schröder should be ranked as high as he is on teams' radars, playing as he does for a team that finished near the bottom this season in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga, not one of Europe's top leagues.
At age 19, Schröder had the kind of breakout season that attracts the attention of NBA scouts, winning both the Most Improved and the Best Young German Player awards on the strength of his 12 points and 3.2 assists per game. Better yet for his NBA aspirations, he had 18 points and a game-high 6 assists at last month's Nike Hoop Summit, helping the World team to a 112-98 win over the USA.
If he fulfills his potential as 'the next Rondo', then he fits on any team. The consensus among scouts and analysts is that Schröder will, indeed, be an NBA-worthy starting point guard in a few years, as he's the kind of pass-first player that American colleges don't seem to be producing as much as they used to. Still, you can't help but feel like any team that picks him will be taking a gamble. After all, this is a guy who's had one good season in a very minor league, and has no experience playing against elite talent, as opposed to say, Ricky Rubio, who had played at the top international level before coming Stateside.
In the Celtics' case, they don't need a starting PG right away, which makes Schröder that much more enticing. Rondo has many years left ahead of him, so if Danny Ainge decides to draft a point guard, he will do so knowing that there will be plenty of time to mold him into an NBA-caliber player. The idea of having a very similar, younger player backing Rondo up has to be appealing to Ainge and Doc Rivers, since the lack of a true point guard in Rondo's absence cost them so dearly in the playoffs this season.
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I was not expecting anything like the events that have transformed my life over the past 30 years. My wife had decided to do something about her drinking–an issue we had been discussing for months–and discovered an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting near our home.
"Will you drive me?" she asked. "I don't think I can do it myself." To prove the point, she held her shaking hands in front of her. She found sobriety that evening and I took the first hesitant steps toward a spiritual and emotional makeover of my own.
But I wasn't expecting anything of the sort as I followed her directions to something called the Gulf Coast Club in Southwest Houston. I remember a crowded parking lot, sitting in the car, and studying her hands clasped tightly on her lap. I thought she was a portrait of combined commitment and uncertainty, in equal doses.
"This is it?" I asked. I knew what her answer would be, but wanted to hear it from her lips.
"I'm not going back now. This is it. Time to turn the corner," she said, and got out of the car.
Inside, a man behind the coffee bar nodded in our direction, taking us for what we were—two people looking for the answers to questions too difficult to put into words.
My wife was directed to an A.A. meeting: "Over there through that door. It's a women's meeting." He walked her over and came back, turning his attention to me. "I suppose you want to go to an Al‑Anon meeting."
I looked at him, waiting for some kind of explanation about why he thought that might be, but his attitude suggested my only possible answer would be "yes." I suppose I nodded.
Al‑Anon—I was unfamiliar with the word before that moment.
He guided me along a hallway, until we came to a closed door. He opened and announced to the dozen or so mostly older women, "You have yourselves a newcomer." I was in my 30s at the time.
I sat down and didn't say anything. The details of a discussion I no longer remember whirled around me. I carefully avoided eye contact, not wanting to give anyone a reason to ask me anything.
Posters with the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions were on another wall, as was the reminder to "Keep Coming Back." And there I was, glancing around, studying the faces, thinking to myself: There is nothing in this place for me.
What could I possibly have in common with these women? They might as well have been speaking Greek for all the sense it made. My package of dark moods felt out of place. There was one other man. Like me, he held back, giving the impression of a spectator, rather than a participant.
My wife's the one with the problem is what I was thinking. Getting her to an A.A. meeting had been my good deed for the evening. Mission accomplished.
The meeting ended as many Al‑Anon meetings do, with everyone standing, holding hands, and reciting the Lord's Prayer. I was urged to "Keep Coming Back" and get myself a copy of One Day at a Time (B-6).
I nodded politely, smiled, said, "Yes," and then got out of there as quickly as I could.
A week later, my wife asked, "Would you drive me again?" "Yeah, okay," I said, thinking that this would be it for me. I went to another Al‑Anon meeting.
Weeks later: "You want to come with me?" she asked, sounding like she didn't really care one way or the other. I said "okay" without really thinking about it, but I realized later that I might have been feeling the first stirrings of a response to what I had been hearing at the meetings.
I thought I might as well try to understand the other side of this program to which my wife had so readily given herself. Besides, this stuff about feelings, well…it was interesting, kind of… hearing people discuss feelings that had been part of me all my life, feelings I had never felt comfortable discussing.
That's how it began, one meeting leading to another. My connections with the thoughts floating out of the conversations came slowly, but they took shape as I began to tune in: discussions about insights that made a difference, little moments big enough to hang a life on. Moments that made people laugh, get angry, cry, or even rejoice. Like looking into a mirror and recognizing important stuff for the first time—little moments and big differences.
I would one day tell friends, as my sense of clarity developed, "God was talking to me and I began listening."
I was beginning to feel less like a victim and a little bit more like someone who might just find the strength to push back against the forces that had shoved me in all the wrong directions for much of my life.
That's Al‑Anon—my favorite one stop shopping place for life-altering insights.
By Phil H., Nevada
The Forum, April 2012
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A police officer who smashed a car into a wall on the NSW Central Coast has been charged with high-range drink driving.
Police said the 46-year-old off-duty senior constable, from the Northern Region, crashed a Holden Commodore into a retaining wall on Charles Kay Drive at Terrigal, just after midnight.
When breath-tested, police said his positive breath analysis reading was 0.154.
He was issued with a Future Court Attendance Notice for the offence of high-range PCA, and is due to appear in Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, August 6.


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Sarah Kliff says it's "far too early to tell if the nation's new health-care law is working. We know that no 'death panels' have materialized but, aside from that, have very, very little information about how the Affordable Care Act's newly insured are changing our health-care system."
Do more people have health insurance? "This is actually difficult to measure, at least in the short-term, because there's no national clearinghouse of people who do or don't have insurance. The combination of insurance cancellations and exchange sign-ups actually make it really hard to know, at this very moment, whether the health law has lead to a net gain in coverage."
Do Americans have better access to health care? "One metric researchers were really interested in in Massachusetts — and will likely follow here — is what happened to everyone else who already had coverage, when many more people gained access."
Are Americans getting healthier? "Proving a link between health insurance coverage and health status improvement can actually be challenging. Trips to the doctor are, obviously, only one factor among dozens that contribute to an individual's physical well-being."
Is health care becoming more affordable? "There are a few ways to measure affordability, one being the country's overall tab for health spending, and watching how quickly — or slowly — it grows… You can also survey Americans directly, about whether they feel it's easier to afford health care. Perhaps surprisingly, these two metrics don't always add up."Save to Favorites


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The "Teen Mom 2" starlet publicly aired her dirty laundry once again via her Twitter account earlier today (January 23) and she's done with her marriage already.
She's never been one for keeping her private life private, and earlier today (January 17) Jenelle Evans confirmed her second pregnancy via Instagram.
The "Teen Mom 2" star posted a photo of herself sticking out her budding baby bump while wearing a bra and classy sweatpants.
She came to fame thanks to her gig on "Teen Mom 2," and now Jenelle Evans is gearing up to be a mom all over again.
The reality starlet and her new husband Courtland Rogers will welcome their new bundle of joy sometime this year, though details are still scarce.
It's no secret that marriage can be challenging, and Jenelle Evans and Courtland Rogers nearly didn't make it past their first month of holy matrimony.
However, it seems the "Teen Mom 2" starlet has worked things out with her new hubby following a nasty public feud via Twitter.
It looks as though another "Teem Mom 2" marriage may be headed for divorce, as Jenelle Evans has reportedly left her husband of 26 days, Cortland Rogers.
The often troubled reality star, who appears on the MTV's hit show with her son Jace, exchanged angry tweets with Rogers after she became upset that he was spending too much time talking with his ex.
Only three months after their first date and two weeks after his proposal, "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans married fiancée Courtland Rogers.
After a whirlwind two-month romance, "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans is now betrothed to boyfriend Courtland Rogers. Previously, she had been engaged to Gary Head.
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After having enjoyed Sarah Jio's The Violets of March: A Novel I was expecting to enjoy Blackberry Winter: A Novel and I did.
Blackberry Winter is the term used to describe a late cold spell or in this case an unusual snowfall in May. It is this snow in May that connects two events in Seattle.
In 1933, when Vera Ray leaves work she finds that a May snow has covered the city of Seattle. She hurries home to see her small son who she had to leave alone while she works. She discovers that he is missing and finds his teddy bear, discarded out in the snow.
In 2010, another May snow covers Seattle. Claire Aldridge, a reporter is given the assignment on reporting on the unusual snow. While researching the story, she learns of Vera and her missing son, Daniel. She decides to find out what happened to Daniel.
The story has a bit of everything..there is the mystery of Daniel, there is the love story between Vera and Daniel's father, Charles, there is the love story between Claire and her husband, Ethan.
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A woman living in the US state of Arizona has proved that you're never too old to pick up your knitting needles and pursue your favourite crafty hobby.
Evelyn Holmes lives in the Country Club of La Cholla retirement community and she turned 102 in April, the Arizona Daily Star reports.
For five years, she has been knitting baby blankets for the nearby Northwest Medical Center's neonatal intensive care unit - and she manages an astonishing four to eight blankets every single month.
Staff at the hospital welcome the beautiful knitted items, as they soothe the babies and also make the parents feel more comfortable as they wait around on the wards.
Director of activities at the retirement home Crystal Payne said Evelyn is amazingly dedicated.
"She has to take breaks to keep her hands from freezing up, but she can't imagine not doing it. Evelyn has a joyful spirit and takes pride in doing for others," she commented.
The elderly lady revealed that she has actually been knitting baby clothes since the 1930s, so it's no wonder she's so accomplished! She considers knitting as part of her everyday routine and credits her longevity to a healthy lifestyle and good genes.
However, we can't help but think that doing something she loves and pleasing her soul each day by giving to others also contributed to her having reached her centenary.
When asked for her final thoughts in the newspaper's interview, Evelyn said: "Live life to the fullest. Do something for others. That is what we are here for, to do for others what we can."
However, this remarkable lady isn't the only knitter we know who has passed the 100-year mark. Last month, the Eastern Daily Press reported that the Friends of John Grooms Court in Norwich had decorated a ten-foot tall pergola with hundreds of knitted flowers.
And the oldest contributor? A woman from Walton-on-Thames aged 104.
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I just picked up a XDs about a month ago as my daily carry. Handles the recoil of the .45 great and I literally forget that I'm even carrying it sometimes. 400 rounds through it so far 0 issues!
Got my XDs Monday. 100+ rounds at the range today with no hiccups.
Another XDs owner/vote here. I just love how this thing is so easy to carry.
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Another here for the reliable M&P's
Springfield XDS is a good choice. I have had mine for about a month now. About 400 rounds of 230 FMJ, 230 gr Lead TC, and 200 gr Lead SWC with not one problem.
Glock 30
I purchased the xds45,so far so good.I bought the 7rd mag(ext)i have big paws.Well thats it on the side.
G30sf or G36...
Glock just came-out with a G30s. Haven't seen one yet but it's suppose to be a bit slimmer then the standard G30/G30sf.
Maybe Block put it on a diet :essen: and it slimmed-down & lost some weight:dunno:
Love my g30 sf
You did good though
I carried a G36 for years. Loved that gun a lot! Recently I've gone back at a 9mm. Just couldn't afford to shoot the 45 enough to feel I was proficient with it. Switching to a 9 let me about double my practice rounds. But the G36 was sweet for CC.
I've carried all three G30sf,G36,and now carry a XDs. IMO the G30sf is just alittle to wide for me in a IWB. The G36 will carry very comfortably in my Mtac Iwb. I'm carring a XDs now w/7 rd mag and a spare. If I need I can carry w/5 rd mag. The weapon is easy on recoil,and runs VERY well. (No Problems @ 750 rds) I did install night sights on it.
I carry either a G30 or a G36. Nice thing about the G30 is that it will take G21 mags.


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Who Could Take James McDonald's Spot in the Rotation?
Andy Oliver could be an option to take over for James McDonald.
The Pittsburgh Pirates had Jeanmar Gomez in the rotation after dropping Jonathan Sanchez last week. Gomez was expected to be replaced this weekend by Francisco Liriano. Today, James McDonald went on the 15-day disabled list, which put Gomez back in the rotation for the short-term.
Liriano is still set to join the rotation on Saturday, but the Pirates will need a starter to replace McDonald on Sunday. Here are my thoughts on who could take that spot.
Jeanmar Gomez - He seems like an obvious candidate, since he's already going to be starting in place of McDonald. Gomez has a 3.06 ERA in 17.2 innings this year, with a 5.1 K/9 and a 4.6 BB/9. In his start last week he went four innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on...
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Battle of Marj Ardabil
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|Battle of Marj Ardabil
|Part of the Second Arab–Khazar War
|Khazar Khaganate
|Umayyad Caliphate
|Commanders and leaders
|al-Jarrah ibn Abdallah †
|ca. 25,000
|Casualties and losses
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The Battle of Marj Ardabil or the Battle of Ardabil was a battle fought on the plains surrounding the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran in 730. A Khazar army led by Barjik, the son of the Khazar khagan, invaded the Umayyad provinces of Jibal and Adharybaydjian in retaliation for Caliphate attacks on Khazaria during the course of the decades-long Khazar-Arab War of the early 8th century.
Barjik's expedition into northern Iran (and later into Kurdistan and northern Mesopotamia) may have been an attempt to establish Khazar rule south of the Caucasus Mountains.
An outnumbered force led by the Umayyad general al-Jarrah ibn Abdallah engaged the Khazars for three days. Ultimately, abandoned by many of their mawali auxiliaries, the Caliph's forces were overwhelmed and defeated. During the course of the battle, al-Jarrah was killed. The victorious Barjik mounted his head on top of the throne from which he commanded the battles of his Middle Eastern campaign. According to the historian Agapius, the Arabs suffered 20,000 dead and twice that number captured, a figure which probably includes the population of Ardabil and the surrounding territories.
Following their victory, the Khazars occupied Ardabil. The next year, however, Barjik led an army to Mosul and was defeated. According to Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari and other Arab historians, the Muslims were so enraged by Barjik's desecration of their commander's head that they fought with extra vigor. The Khazar army at Mosul was defeated and withdrew north of the Caucasus Mountains.
- Blankinship, Khalid Yahya (1994), The end of the jihâd state: the reign of Hishām ibn ʻAbd al-Malik and the collapse of the Umayyads, State University of New York Press, pp. 149–150, ISBN 978-0-7914-1827-7
- Kevin Alan Brook. The Jews of Khazaria. 2nd ed. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc, 2006.
- Douglas M. Dunlop. The History of the Jewish Khazars, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1954.
- Peter B. Golden. Khazar Studies: An Historio-Philological Inquiry into the Origins of the Khazars. Budapest: Akademia Kiado, 1980.
- Norman Golb and Omeljan Pritsak, Khazarian Hebrew Documents of the Tenth Century. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press, 1982.
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Definition of override
overrodeplay \ˌō-və(r)-ˈrōd\;
overriddenplay \ˌō-və(r)-ˈri-dən\;
overridingplay \ˌō-və(r)-ˈrī-diŋ\
transitive verb
1 : to ride over or across : trample overrode the thin line of defenders
2 : to ride (an animal, such as a horse) too much or too hard
3a : to prevail over : dominate panic overrode everything else — Marcia Davenportb : to set aside : annul override a veto the rights of the individual were being flagrantly overridden — C. L. Jonesc : to neutralize the action of (something, such as an automatic control) You must enter a code to override the alarm.
4 : to extend or pass over; especially : overlap Huge waves override the beach.
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Congress overrode the President's veto.
These new rules override the old ones.
Don't let anger override common sense.
You must enter a code to override the alarm.
She overrode the default settings on her computer.
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Definition of override
1 : a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates
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Definition of override for English Language Learners
: to make (something) no longer valid
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Definition of override for Students
: to push aside as less important Don't let anger override sense.
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1 : to prevail or take precedence over if, as is often the case, federal constitutional principles override state statutory or common law — H. P. Wilkins
2 : to set aside by virtue of superior authority overrode the jury's sentencing recommendation; especially : annul 2 override a veto with the required majority
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This Biotech Exec Can't Buy A BreakJoan O'C. Hamilton
Most biotech executives complain that stingy capital markets don't appreciate the vast promise inside their labs. Synergen CEO Gregory Abbott has the opposite problem: He has a $135 million pile of cash but nowhere to spend it. On July 18, Synergen announced that it was deep-sixing work on its flagship drug, Antril, which was being developed to treat septic shock. Abbott made his decision after a second major study showed the drug just didn't work.
Wall Street analysts are dubious about other products in Synergen's pipeline, too, and in just one day the market halved the stock's value, to 4.37. That's quite a comedown from the 70s that Synergen was trading at just a couple of years ago. Abbott, whose company has been burning cash at the rate of $20 million per quarter, says he will reduce Synergen's 600-plus workforce by more than 50%, and he may also shop around for a buyer. Whatever else happens, the woes at Synergen are likely to spook bio-investors, who are already a wary lot. Indeed, biotech stocks are so depressed that, with $135 million in hand, Abbott might even be able to buy a competitor or two.


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Welcome Alright all you "little helpers," you can skip strapping on the big red suit, the snow-white beard and the round belly. With Skinny Mom's Holiday Gift Guide, you may just get a personalized "thank you" letter from Kris Kringle himself. However, while he gets to live in the winter wonderland of the North Pole, we are here clutching our bags amidst the hustle and bustle of malls, outlets, and sales racks! To avoid a case of the "humbugs" and preserve your holiday cheer, we have searched high and low on the Internet retail racks to find this year's must-haves for every man, woman and child. I am so proud to recommend these products and grateful of all the people that wanted to be a part of our little holiday round-up. It's amazing to have the giddiness of a kid on Christmas morning again! I am so hoping that with the help of this guide, you all can treasure that same excitement—if not through yourself, then someone else. There's nothing quite like sharing a little piece of joy. And, aside from the jingling bells the twinkling lights and those darn cookies, isn't that what this season is all about? Ho-ho-hope you have a Merry holiday,
Contents Deck the Halls (Holiday Prep) Here Comes Santa Claus (Guys) Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer (Pets) Grownup Christmas List (Bar) The Stockings Were Hung (Stocking Stuffers) Run Rudolph Run (Fitness) Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire (Foodie) Silent Night (Books) Christmas Shoes (Women's Fashion) Home for the Holidays (Home & Office) Santa Baby (Beauty) Silver & Gold (Jewelry) Baby It's Cold Outside (Sports) Jingle Bell Rock (Tweens & Teens) All I Want for Christmas (Techie) O Come, All Ye Faithful (Family) Little Drummer Boys & Girls (Kids)
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1. Hip Holiday Favor Box - $22, Harvard Sweet Boutique, Inc. Filled with eight ounces of smooth and creamy Peppermint Bark, these are a perfect treat to get you in the holiday spirit. 2. Bird Seed Christmas Wreath Ornaments - $30, Nature Favors - Etsy Use these indoors during the holidays and then surprise the birds with a treat outside after the New Year! 3. Chalkboard Gift Tags - $6.50, ducsunaru - Etsy Reusable, cute and ecofriendly! 4. Christmas Cheer Knit Family Matching Loungesets - Prices range from $20 - $149, SleepytimePjs Cuddle up in style this winter with matching loungewear! These festive family PJs will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Vibrant green tops coordinate with bright red bottoms covered in holiday sentiment. Available in a full range of sizes from infants to adults to pets.
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9 5. Naughty & Nice Notebook Set - $6, Oh Hello Magpie - Etsy It's time to make your list and check it twice with these mini notebooks! 6. Record Label Holiday Ornament - $18, Eco-Artware, Artist: Jeff Davis Put a spin on your holiday decorating with these unique record label ornaments. 7. B+E Merry Beginner Fondant Cake Kit - $48, Brys + Edgewood Cake Co. Simplify fondant and impress your holiday guests with this kit. 8. Countdown To Christmas Advent Calendar Garland - $10, Earth Cookie Creations Get excited with this fun garland that will help you countdown to the big day! 9. Holiday Deluxe Stamp $39, The Butter NYC Customize this rubber stamp with your information and sending out those holiday cards won't seem so bad!
Here Comes
Santa Claus
A monthly fashion service!
1. DATE Brown/Army Watch - $119, WeWood Watch the time while watching out for the environment with the DATE watch. 2. Typewriter Key Cuff Links - $38, Eco-Artware Handmade from authentic vintage typewriter keys. 3. Men's Personalized Toiletry Bag - $19.95, Aren Lace - Etsy Practical and personalized for the men in your life. 4. Men's Fashion Service - $69-$414, Bombfell Do you know a guy that needs a little help when it comes to his fashion and style? With this gift, he will get monthly shipments of designer clothes picked specifically for him!
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5. ATMOS Shirt - $40, Ministry of Supply Fashion has met technology with this shirt. With its four different panels, airflow is increased to keep you cool and comfortable. 6. Men's Monogrammed Scarf - $20, Cre8tivegifts - Etsy He can be stylish too with this monogrammed scarf. 7. 2(X)IST Socks for Men - $10-$20, 2(X)IST Boot socks, dress socks, sports socks - these are the socks he wants to wear. 8. Black Stout Shaving Set - $180,The New York Shaving Company Who knew shaving could be chic? Includes shaving brush, razor and razor stand. 9. Camera Tie Tack - $5.50, Mancornas - Etsy Wearing a tie has never been so fun!
Here Comes Santa Claus
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5 1. Pet Tags - $20-$25, Hooray For The Underdog! These handmade pewter tags can be worn by pet or owner! 2. Pizza Biscuits - $0.99/slice, Woofables Made with a peanut butter base and colorful carob/yogurt icing. 3. Paul Frank Julius Bow Tie Charm for your pet - $12, Paul Frank Industries These little charms are perfect to sport around your pet's collar and can be engraved on the back with your pet's info. 4. Wood Ornament Square Pet Silhouette - $20, RedEnvelope.com Personalization and festive, eye-catching color finishes make these ornaments a beautiful addition to every tree! 5. Dog Bone Cookie Cutter - $2, CookieCutter.com Make sure Fido has special homeade treats for the holidays with this sturdy tin cookie cutter.
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
a collar with jingle bells!
10 6. Red Leather Jingle Bell Collar - $27 Hooray For The Underdog! Let your pet celebrate the season in style with this fun collar. 7. The Metropolitan - $499.00, LazyBonezz An innovative bunk bed for the pet that has it all! 8. Zipper Collar - $30, LazyBonezz This is the collar for the trend setting pet. Available in silver, black and gold. 9. Catalina Cat Bed in Faux Suede - $54, Big Shrimpy Your cat will think she is the queen in this luxurious bed. Available in 9 colors. 10. Dog Frozen Yogurt - $7/pint, The Bear & the Rat Yes! Doggie Frozen Yogurt! This product was made to nurture your dog with healthy, all natural, high quality and FUN treats!
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1. Skinnygirl Pina Colada - $15, Skinnygirl Consider this your beach-in-a-bottle without all the guilt! 2. Lemon Beverage Stirrers - $24, WilliamsSonoma A glass lemon wedge tops each of our stirrers, ready to garnish cocktails, iced tea and fruit drinks with a splash of citrus. 3. Cocktails: How To Mix Them, by Robert Vermeire - $19.95, Herbert Jenkins Ltd Publishing Drinking a well-made cocktail is so easy. Mixing one? Not so much. This book, originally written by London barman Robert Vermeire in 1922, includes creative cocktail recipes along with all the classics. 4. Sailboat Bottle Caddy - $82, Eco-Artware, Artist H&K Sculptures Handcrafted from recycled steel and copper, this wine caddy will add a touch of high style to any decor.
Grownup Christmas List
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5. Old School Pint Glasses - $54, Skip 'n Whistle This set of pint glasses features the best of old New Orleans. A great conversation starter. 6. Molecular Mixology Kit - $60, Cocktail R-Evolution This kit contains everything you need to experiment with all the most popular mixology techniques! Create molecular cocktails such as mojito spheres and Cointreau caviar! 7. Wine Cork Coaster - $7.25, The Wooden Bee - Etsy Hand selected pieces of reclaimed wood hold these unique, one of a kind cork coasters. 8. Gin & Vodka Hand Printed Collins Glasses - $42, Vital - Etsy Keep your bar looking chic with these glasses.
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1. Gorilla Mighty Wallet - $15, Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty Tear-resistant, water-resistant, expandable and recyclable. Slim and lightweight means this wallet can go anywhere with you! 2. Hot Chocolate On A Stick - $13.50, Soft Surroundings This is the ultimate hot chocolate experience. Simply swirl the block of chocolate and enjoy! 3. Mini Key Chain - Clip Board - $7.50, Mmim - Etsy A key chain that doubles as a mini clip board. 4. Handmade Needle Felted Penguin Family - $50, AdoraWools - Etsy Such a cute decoration made from 100% wool from a small farm in Texas.
5. A Word A Day Journal - $14.49, Perpetual Kid Don't have time to journal? Here is the solution - just write one word every day that sums it all up. 6. Super Wikki Stix - $15, WikkiStix Colorful, non-toxic wax and yarn product to stimulate imagination and creativity. 7. First Aid Flask - $21, Spoon Sisters If your first aid of choice is spirited, here's the only first aid kit you'll need. 8. Silicone Beer Bottle Cap Charms - $7, SaveBrands Keep your beer fresh and safe with these stretchy bottle caps.
The Stockings Were Hung
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1. Lindsay Tote - $99, Ellington Sporty, stylish and functional gym bag. You'll WANT to hit the gym when carrying this bag! 2. TRITAN Tap Filter Bottle - $30, aquagear This reusable bottle features a built in water filter that removes different contaminants from your tap water as you drink it. 3. Mocha Protein Drink - $27, CLICK Redefine your protein drink with this delicious product! If you are a coffee lover, this is perfect for you! 4. EVO i - $1149, Relay Fitness Group, The EVO i will motivate you to achieve your health, wellness and weight loss goals. 5. Never Give Up Tank - $25, Mirror Motivation This clothing was developed to keep you motivated and focused on your goal.
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6. Ugi At Home System - $189, UGI This is a workout that can go anywhere and make you feel great about your body, energy and health! 7. Carly's Capri - $33, The Girls Apparel A flattering and fitted Capri in cotton spandex fabric with a space dye print waistbands. 8. 9' Fusion Stand Up Paddle Board - $1500, Coreban Stand up, paddle, have fun - and get a serious workout! 9. Vanilla Latte Protein Drink - $27, CLICK Get a double shot of gourmet espresso coffee with every 12-14 ounce serving of this great tasting protein drink! 10. FitDesk Compact Pedal Desk - $250, FitDesk Do you work too much to workout? Now you can do both at the same time!
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10 6. Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert Pints, Arctic Zero With less than 150 calories per pint, you won't feel guilty about eating this entire dessert! 7. Blueberry Wine Vinegar - $22, Southern Skillet Drizzle this over goat cheese and pears for the most divine taste! Simple, succulent and fresh! 8. Pumpkin & Pear Butter - $14.50, Blackberry Farm Made from fresh pears, cider, cane sugar, pumpkin and a savory blend of spice, this sweet and smooth butter is delicious as a spread on toast or muffins. 9. Double-Yolok Flex Spatula - $9, Tovolo Put smiles on the faces of everyone when you use this spatula to whip up breakfast! 10. Authentic Pad Thai Noodles Kit - $19, GrubKit If you have ever tried to make Pad Thai, you know how hard it can be. Now, you can get it perfect with this kit that will be delivered right to your door.
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1. A Million Wings, Photography by Lisa Buser - $50 Wild Abundance Publishing This gorgeous coffee table book introduces you to the Mississippi Flyway's finest duck hunting clubs. You will get an insiders look in to the unique culture of the South's private hunting clubs and lodges. 2. The New York Times: 36 Hours. 125 Weekends in the USA & Canada, by Barbara Ireland - $40 Blueprint Modern Collection includes 150 North American destinations, from metropolitan hot spots to unexpected hideaways; practical recommendations for over 600 restaurants and 450 hotels; color-coded tabs and ribbons to bookmark your favorite cities in each region. 3. Wicked Witch Bookmark - $8 Ians Cafe - Etsy The Wicked Witch's legs hang out of your book, perfectly marking your page. 4. Mighty Bright TravelFlex LED Booklight - $12, Mighty Bright This thin and flexible book light is perfect for reading on a plane, in a car or in your bed.
5. Book Club Tote - $15, Joy Of Ex-Foundation - Etsy The perfect gift for everyone in your Book Club! 6. Rover: woof edition, by Andrew Grant - $80, Blueprint Modern This museum quality hardcover book is a beautiful tribute to man's best friend, primarily featuring shelter and rescue dogs. 7. Hungry Girl To The Max, by Lisa Lillien - $15, St. Martin's Griffin Publishing This is a must have cookbook for anyone that craves delicious food without the high-calorie price-tag! 8. The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook, by Judy Gelman & Peter Zheutlin $12 Smart Pop Publishing This book serves up over 70 recipes to satisfy a Mad Men appetite. Packed with period detail, tips on throwing a successful '60's cocktail party and even a guide to favored Mad Men hangouts.
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1. Regent Apsley Boot - $275, Hunter Boot Ltd This is a detailed and sophisticated boot taking its inspiration from classic cavalry styles. Definitely for the lady with style! 2. Sholdit Dawn Premier Series - $59, Sholdit Great for those casual days. Fashionable, functionable, keeping your valuables secure. 3. Moto Together Bag, Lemon on Black - $65, Thursday Friday This is the perfect tote for groceries, gym clothes, books and all your extras! 4. Faux Fur Infinity Scarf - $50, Soft Surroundings This continuous loop of soft faux fur is an essential accessory that can be worn many different ways! 5. Dana Silk Robe - $40, Adore Me Keep your style flawless, even in the bathroom, with this sultry satin robe. 6. Asymmetry With Knots Felt Floppy Hat - $40, David & Young Accessorize with this felt floppy hat. You can still look chic on those bad hair days!
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10 7. Archive Bag - $285, Jenny N. Design This is the perfect bag for carrying lots of things! Would even be a great diaper bag! 8. I Give Hugs T-shirt - $24.50, Skip 'n Whistle Wear this and you bet you're getting hugs from everyone! Super soft and available in lots of colors. 9. Sheri Skinny in Shattered Wash - $140, NYDJ Leave 'em speechless with this pair of red velvet skinnys. Stylish and modern and made for a perfect fit! 10. Regina Peplum Top - $198, Alice + Olivia This playful peplum boasts bright color and an exposed zip up back. Perfect for accentuating your figure!
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1. Composition BookCase for iPad - $80, Portenzo Grab a handful of nostalgia with this timeless classic. The quality of this case will leave you speechless! 2. Signature Trees & Family Trees, Artist Christina Norris Designs Decorate your home or office with these gorgeous watercolor and inks that are completely customized to your liking. Various sizes sold with or without mats. 3. Evernote Pocket Squared Smart Notebook - $24.95, Moleskin Capture the pages of your notebook with your smartphone or tablet. When you capture a page, they become searchable, digital tags that make it easy to keep your ideas organized and to keep your digital and analog workspaces synced. 4. Bank in the Form of a Pig in Gold - $200, Designed by Harry Allen Actually cast from a pig that died from natural causes, this pig will hold up to $10,000 in dollar bills. The artist hopes the likeness of the creature will help prevent cruelty to animals everywhere. 5. Kona Project 2 Backpack - $150, Brenthaven This ideal biking companion is custom fit for MacBooks up to 17�, and has a 100% waterproof internal dry bag.
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6. Whimsical Picture Frames - $40, Orange Blossom Shop - Etsy These one-of-a-kind frames are the perfect way to spice up your home or office decor. Lots of colors and shapes available! 7. moodie The Desktop Moodometer - $10, dulol Tell your colleagues how you really feel with the moodometer. 8. Louis Francisco's Dog 6 - $487.50, Gracious Style This print is one of a series of 16 dog sketches. The collection came from an 1896 lithograph print collection in Paris. This would look gorgeous in any room! 9. Chalkboard Tablet - $22 uncommongoods, This handsome, reusable memo board replaces that wasteful flurry of sticky notes with something timeless. Made from a reclaimed oak plank. 10. Decorative Pillows - $25, My Pillow Studio Choose from over 100 different fabrics — perfect for any room in the house.
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1. Stiletto Fix - $10, Nip + Fab This is a power-packed balm to cushion, cool and protect fatigued feet and revive heavy legs. Kick off your heels and get a quick fix! 2. LIP 20 Treatment Gloss - $30, Kaplan MD The first complete anti-aging lip treatment that moisturizes, repairs, adds natural fullness and protects with SPF 20. Available in 10 colors. 3. Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser - $35, Suki Exfoliates dead cells, reduces blemishes and dry patches, unclogs pores, increases blood flow, smooths imperfections - OMG - it does everything and smells amazing! 4. Caviar Mini Mani Month $58, ciatĂŠ Give yourself a daily dose of color and let ciatĂŠ brighten up your month!
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5. Black Tie Gala Eyes & Face - $36 each, alima PURE This limited edition collection for 2012 features shimmery colors perfect for the holidays! 6. Simply Organic Jojoba - 4oz, $48.50, Inventive Eco Organic Known for its natural moisturizing, restorative and anti-inflammatory properties. Excellent for acne treatment. 7. Brow Must Have Kit - $32, Sumita Beauty This fabulous kit has everything you need for perfectly defined brows and flawless skin!! 8. My Skin Recovery Formula - $88, My This lightweight, skin-brightening treatment targets the visible signs of skin damage and imparts an inspiring, dewy glow.
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1. Tana Ring in Turquoise - $50, Kendra Scott Stand out in a crowd when wearing this colorful ring. 2. State Necklace - $130-$445, Maya Brenner Designs Show your hometown pride in these signature state necklaces. 3. Cavallo Bordeaux & Gold - $145, Massi by Giando Massi A versatile and adjustable equestrian bracelet. Genuine Italian leather & 18k gold plated chain. 4. Leather Bangles - $22 each, betsy and iya These bright colored leather cord bracelets are fabulous for all occasions. Each trio has brass, copper and tin accents. 5. Odyssey Beige Watch - $120, WeWOOD Made of 100% natural wood, adjustable to fit any wrist, free of toxic chemicals - made just for a woman.
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In his first State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon, Govenor Andrew Cuomo laid out his plans for reorganizing New York state government, closing the $10 billion budget deficit, and acting on a host of progressive social issues.
He said streamlining government and taking on the deficit go hand in hand. "This is not just a budget exercise," Cuomo said. "This is a fundamental realignment for the state. You can't make up these savings over this period of time through a cutting or trimming exercise. We need to reorganize government agencies and redesign our approach, because the old way wasn't working anyway."
Cuomo called for a 20 percent reduction in the number of government agencies. He introduced SAGE, the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, which is due to present an organizational plan in six months, to then be accepted or rejected by the legislature. The state would then give monetary awards to local governments who are able to consolidate their operations. Cuomo also wants a one-year salary freeze for most of the 200,000 state workers included in contracts up for renegotiation April 1 to help close the deficit.
Cuomo also proposed merging the three agencies that regulate insurance, banking and consumer affairs to save money and better protect investors and consumers.
To create jobs, the governor says he's creating ten regional Economic Development Councils to assess the needs of their regions and make recommendations for improvements. Cuomo said that the best-performing regions with the best suggestions for economic fixes will be rewarded with state money.
Cuomo unveiled a similar strategy for improving education, offering monetary incentives for school districts to compete in terms of performance and efficiency.
He promised that the state will pass a pass a property tax cap and will work on creating jobs. On that last point, Cuomo said that New York must rely on the private sector to restore the state's economic prosperity. "What made New York the Empire State wasn't a large government complex," he said. "It was a vibrant private sector that was creating great jobs in the state of New York. That's what made us the Empire State once, and that's what will make us the Empire State again."
Pivoting to social issues at the end of the speech, Cuomo voiced a commitment to making New York a leader in progressive causes. He called for passage of a marriage equality act within the year.
The governor was at his most emotional when he detailed his plans to close more juvenile prisons and to repeal a required 12-month advance notice before closings. "An incarceration program is not an employment program. Don't put other people in prison to give some people jobs. Don't put other people in juvenile justice facilities to give some people jobs," he said. "That's not what this state is about, and that has to end this session."
In a symbolic gesture of renewed cooperation with the state legislature, Governor Cuomo allowed each party leader to speak before his address. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a Democrat, spoke first and said that he was looking forward to "working together to cap property taxes." In the past, Silver has been more reluctant to endorse such a measure.
State Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos went on right before the governor, highlighting the minority party agenda and giving credit to Cuomo and Democrats for their alignment on fiscal policy. "We haven't always had a partner," Skelos said of his party and their plans. "But from what I've heard from Andrew Cuomo and Sheldon Silver, I believe we do."
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I am not encouraging anyone to defy the police. I just think it is reasonable to request some sort of written notice, outlining the exact nature of the violation and the deadline. The police obviously believe she is breaking a law or ordinance. However, the law may actually be on her side. She needs to educate herself.And I still believe that if they aren't willing to put it in writing, then perhaps it isn't exactly "by the book." A lawyer is a good idea, I would certainly be calling one to learn what my rights are.Nelly
An attorney knows the law and how to go through the proper channels. An attorney can file an injunction to prevent anything from happening until a judge has looked at the case, etc. It's likely there isn't a beekeeping ordinance anywhere that prohibits her from keeping them... it's more likely that the cops are calling it public nusiance because they had to field a complaint about it. Also, the cops don't give a darn if she has the right to keep bees. Enforcing your rights is your job, not theirs. If the neighbors were complaining because she dyed her hair pink, they would have told her she has 10 days dye it back, reguardless of her first amendment right to express herself through her hair color. The cops are just looking to push around whomever will give the least push back so that they don't have to take anymore complaints. They don't care if what they do is right, or even legal.BTW, if there's an attorney in the local beekeepers association, they may even be willing to work for free.
We had the same problem with our neighbors. Unfortunately our neighbors who were concerned are also our landlords!!!! :shock:She complained, p'ed and moaned, and just generally threw a hissy fit insisting that the bees had to go. They have a niece who is allergic to bees. I highly doubt she's allergic to honeybees, but, whatever. She told Mark that as long as those bees were in our yard, her niece risked death every time she stepped outside. We moved the bees across the street. Less than a 100 yards. We haven't heard any complaints since. The thing that's funny to me, is that we might as well have moved them into her backyard, as the bees are just as close, relatively speaking.Becky


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President George Bush and the Republican Party have spent the past seven years insisting they are tough and will never deal with terrorists until every single last one is dead. Of course, this approach has created the horror of 4,200 American deaths in Iraq and the current chaos which reigns in Afghanistan. The Bush administration now finds itself in the awkward position of watching its protege, President Karzai of Afghanistan, offer to hold peace talks with Taliban leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar. What does George Bush now do? Does he forbid the government of an independent nation to engage in peace talks? All his spokesperson could say is, "what we have seen from the Taleban, however, and from Mullah Omar–who we haven't heard from n some time–is an unwillingness to renounced violence." Of course, since no one has talked to him in seven years, it is difficult ascertaining his current views.
President Karzai said he would "go to any length" to protect the safety of Mullah Omar if he agreed to peace talks. Regardless of what the US desires, said Karzai, "I, as president of Afghanistan, will go to any length to provide protection."
There is scant likelihood Mullah Omar is coming to any peace discussion. His forces continually are gaining in strength so why should he abandon what he believes is a strategy of peace knowing full well, Bush would never allow him to gain power?


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Builders FirstSource Acquires Slone Lumber Co.
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Top 100 Manufacturer Builders FirstSource completed its acquisition of Houston-based Slone Lumber Co. Netting sales of about $17 million in 2013, Slone supplies lumber, engineered beams, interior and exterior door units, moulding, trim and cabinets. It also offers installation services for exterior doors, shutters and cabinets.
"The Slone purchase adds to our presence and gives us a solid platform to further expand our business in the highly attractive, greater Houston market," says Floyd Sherman, Builders FirstSource CEO. "We are very pleased to be adding Slone's employees to the Builders FirstSource team, and look forward to working alongside them."
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LONDON – British hospitals will be required for the first time to record patients who have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), the government announced Thursday.
The Department of Health estimates that 66,000 women in England and Wales are living with the consequences of FGM, and a further 23,000 girls under the age of 15 are at risk every year.
But the most recent figures are from 2007, indicating a lack of clear information on the problem that the new centralized reporting system is intended to address.
From April, state-run National Health Service hospitals will be required to report to the Health Ministry if a patient has had FGM, if there is a family history of mutilation or if an FGM-related procedure has been carried out.
"Female genital mutilation is an abhorrent practice that has no place in this — or any other — society," public health minister Jane Ellison said.
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Pittsburgh cornerback Ike Taylor will be hosting the third annual FaceMeIke
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Corral, the summer camp of Arden Cahill Academy.
Along with some of his teammates from the Steelers, Taylor will be joined by Coach Tom Shaw, the elite NFL trainer who has trained Taylor, 85 NFL first-round draft picks and the last five Super Bowl MVPs.
The 4th- to 8th-grade campers will get the opportunity to learn football skills and while interacting with the players.
"When Ike and his NFL teammates show up to our school it means more to our kids than they will ever know. When someone of that stature takes time to come home it really touches our hearts," said Mrs. Arden Cahill, Director of Cahill Academy.
Taylor makes sure the event not only teaches the participants about football, but also about an important life lesson that will serve them well as they grow up.
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Sharing his outlook on life is a personal mission for Taylor; one that is
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"My life was never easy. I wasn't spoon fed, I had to work hard for what I got," he said. "I come from a strong background with a hard-working family. My mother works hard, my uncle works hard, so nothing was really given to me. That's why I appreciate what I have now even more."
At his website, www.facemeike.com, the message is clear. "Stand up to the pressure. Knock it down. Don't believe the hype. Create your own." He wants the youngsters he shares his time with to walk away from their experience with him knowing that they have the ability to take on any adversity and emerge as a winner in everything that they do, no matter what bumps in the road they may encounter.
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"This is not for me. This is for the kids," he said. "I like to see the kids' reaction, see their faces. Just trying to bring a smile to these kids, even if it's just for a couple of hours, and helping them build some memories they can draw from later on down the line."
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Big Ten Recognizes Fall Academic All-Big Ten Honorees
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The Big Ten Conference on Wednesday recognized a total of 867 fall sports student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Conference team. The list of honored student-athletes features 74 field hockey players, 268 football players, 75 men's and 141 women's cross country runners, 81 men's and 153 women's soccer players and 75 volleyball players. To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners who are in at least their second academic year at their institution and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
At least 20 of these student-athletes have maintained unblemished cumulative GPAs:
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How far should China commit itself to enhance its standing in the Middle East?
Israeli ambassador to China Matan Vilnai has some advice for Beijing.
The conflict in Gaza would be "very complicated" for Beijing to solve, he said. Generally, he added, "dealing with the Middle East is very dangerous. It is very complicated, and I am not sure that China is prepared to do it, because it is not easy and there is not a simple way to do it".
Vilnai's comments have been called "condescending". For one, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is actually not complicated to understand. The outlines and perquisites for a viable peace settlement have been widely known for decades.
What Vilnai is really saying, in a coded message, is that Palestine is Israel's backyard. To the extent that Israel, unlike most Western democracies, almost never comments on the situations in Tibet and Xinjiang , Beijing may actually find Vilnai's statement reasonable: you don't call me out, I won't call you out.
Tel Aviv and Beijing are among the most cynical practitioners of realpolitik; the two should have no difficulty understanding each other.
In its desperate search for energy and materials security, China has been pulled into South America, the Middle East and deep into Africa. This happens at the same time as the shale gas revolution, which makes energy-independence for the United States a real possibility. This means the US will have fewer material incentives to entangle itself in the Middle Eastern conflagrations.
China may be tempted to play a greater role in the region. After all, the Middle East has been part of the Great Game for the great powers for at least two centuries, and China is supposed to be the next super power. That would be a mistake.
China has been clever in securing oil contracts in Iraq, making it one of the chief beneficiaries of America's military misadventure there. It has locked in supplies from Iran and Russia as the two have become increasingly isolated under US-led sanctions. These are the clever games that Beijing can and should play. But it must never be drawn into the region's fanaticism, radicalism and religious chasms as the US did.