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87 GL10 Value?
Posted 17 June 2009 - 10:31 PM
-EA82T just rolled over 100k and developed the subaru tic :-\
-Auto to D/R 5spd Swap w/ matching rear diff (open)
-Interior is in good condition only problems are headliner drooping and front door panels have ware at the top
-Intermittent wipers dont work nor do the first 3 blower levels
-New Dueller APT 3's on redrilled nissan rims, also have stock rims + tires
I will probably lift it an inch or so in order to keep the tires from rubbing slightly, and a few other necessary things before I sell it if I do... I will post up more complete pictures tomorrow... I was hoping to list it for $2000 maybe a bit more, what say the community, just right or to much? I am on the east coast (north carolina) so I know the demand isn't to high out here so my asking price may be a bit optimistic...
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:09 AM
never mind I see you swapped the tranny
maybe you can get 1200..
Edited by zukiru, 18 June 2009 - 12:11 AM.
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:19 AM
that front bumper is fantastic!
never mind I see you swapped the tranny
maybe you can get 1200..
thanks, and that is definitely lower than I was hopping...
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:28 AM
in my mind fixing the tick would probally add another $100 or so to the value.
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:41 AM
fix the tick and keep it, it might be a simple fix where you wont have to pull the heads off.
in my mind fixing the tick would probally add another $100 or so to the value.
oh its fine, the tick isn't the issue, hell all my subarus have ticked and just like this one they all run fine... I just know how bad I am about working on things and fabricating stuff all the time and its my final year in college and I have a lot of things I need to be focused on other than a car... but yea the tick isn't that big of a deal, just the lifters getting stuck every once and a while, probably get it to go away with some MM or seafoam...
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:55 AM
Posted 18 June 2009 - 07:14 AM
well if any thing i would pull that front bump and replace it with an OEM before you sell it
I figure it might help the value, plus if I ever get another it doesn't take me to long to make one....
Posted 18 June 2009 - 08:27 AM
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:02 PM
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:08 PM
First thing - fix all the "little" and easy stuff - the headliner, wiper, blower fan. Multiple issues just start things off on the foot.
When selling a car like this and wanting top dollar, time is your friend. You're not likely to find someone wanting an old school Subaru like this every week....but once or twice a year there's someone out there looking. Extend your for-sale time and that helps a lot with a car like this.
It's unlikely to sell here, so get it out on autotrader or advertise it somehow.
Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:23 PM
Posted 18 June 2009 - 02:27 PM
Posted 18 June 2009 - 02:41 PM
looks good, no rust, already swapped in the 5spd D/R, this is a good little car. trade for a rusty old BRAT that has started to get stripped?
maybe if I was back home in Nebraska
Posted 19 June 2009 - 01:43 AM
Posted 19 June 2009 - 07:40 AM
That's a nice looking wagon. Depending on where you are, you could get up to $2000 if all the little crap is fixed.
Someone optimistic like me ... wonder if it cause we share the same name?
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GRAND JUNCTION,Colo. The debate over who should be paying for repairs to 38 road continues to heat up.
The local agriculture community thinks the county should be the one to pay for all of the repairs, and many mesa county residents say local business owners are the ones that need to fix the Fruit and Wine Byway.
Several years ago local business owners came to the county commissioners asking for repairs to be made to 38 road which is also known as the fruit and wine byway but were turned down after commissioners said it was the responsibility of the local agriculture community to pay for the repairs.
The Fruit and Wine Byway is now being referred to as bloody hill according to Julianne Adams from the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, she said the narrow winding road has a 14% grade and has been the cause of many accidents.
"This is a county road, it's a road that's not just for business owners it's also the residents that live up here," said Adams.
But former Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland said this is exactly what the county warned the business owners about before 38 road became known as the Fruit and Wine Byway.
"Several years ago when county commissioners were asked to designate this roadway as the fruit and wine byway we declined for this very reason that there was already problems with safety for the roads, We knew this would only increase those problems we were very clear at the time that if they went ahead and did this on their own that they shouldn't come to the county and ask us to foot the bill for increased traffic and problems that they created," said Rowland.
The current County Commissioners have approved a $1.9 Million budget to begin construction on the roadway.
They expect to have a contract bid to the Commissioners for approval by October 2014, and then construction on the road should begin shortly after that.

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Dell reported lower-than-expected earnings Tuesday and lowered its full-year earnings outlook as the company experienced steep declines in consumer and notebook sales during the second quarter.
The Round Rock, Texas-based vendor reported earnings of $732 million, or 42 cents per share, on sales of $14.48 billion. Excluding non-GAAP charges, Dell would have earned 50 cents per share. Analysts had expected non-GAAP earnings of 45 cents per share on sales of $14.65 billion for the July-end quarter.
In the year-ago quarter, Dell earned $890 million, 48 cents per share, on sales of $15.66 million.
[Related: Tech Data: Pricing Pressure Hurts Q2 Earnings]
Dell's Enterprise Solutions and Services revenue increased 6 percent to $4.9 billion in the second quarter, accounting for 34 percent of sales and more than half of the company's gross margin. But going forward, it will be led by former HP networking boss Marius Haas, who is replacing Brad Anderson as president of Dell's Enterprise Solutions. Anderson made a "personal decision to seek new opportunities," according to Dell.
Dell didn't field any questions about the executive change on an earnings call with analysts Tuesday.
In other areas, server and networking sales grew 14 percent, Dell-owned storage revenue increased 6 percent, Dell Services was up 3 percent and software and peripherals sales declined 9 percent.
Server revenue was up 8 percent, driven by demand for the company's "next generation servers," which accounted for more than half of server sales by the end of the quarter, according to Dell.
Networking revenue was up 94 percent off a smaller base, driven by Dell's acquisitions of Force 10 and PowerConnect.
In its release, Dell said consumer notebook sales were down 26 percent, driven by a shift to alternative mobile devices and the company's lessened focus in entry-level systems. Overall, consumer business fell 22 percent to $2.6 billion, a precipitous fall and further indication of weakening consumer spending.
"In the PC and [software and peripherals' business], the revenue deterioration was clearly above anything we expected. That's something, as we think about moving forward, we can't expect ... to happen over a long period of time," said CEO Michael Dell on a conference call with analysts. "The second half of year will be challenging, but it will stabilize as we get Windows 8 in the marketplace."
The upcoming release of Microsoft's Windows 8 as well as future Ultrabook releases will help get PC sales growth back to positive, but that might not happen until 2013, Dell said.
"We are bullish about the products we have coming along with the Windows 8 launch. Our mix of business tends to be more on the commercial side, and there's more delay on the impact of that for us as it works its way through the consumer side. As we head into next year, we will see a benefit as it works its way into marketplace," Dell said on a conference call with analysts.
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The home side secured a 22-16 win, mainly thanks to the boot of fly half Simon Humberstone. He kicked five penalties and converted Chris Clayton's second half try but Dale McIntosh's side had it far from easy against a plucky Cardiff side.
Indeed, prop Jake Cooper-Woolley had given the Blue and Blacks a superb start, crashing over inside two minutes for the opening score. James Thomas converted and kicked three further penalties but he was outgunned by Humberstone as Pontypridd edged home.
Playing in a new pink strip, Pontypridd were behind within seconds of the kick-off as Cardiff pressed into the home twenty-two to send Cooper-Woolley over for a close range try, converted by outside half Thomas.
On a rare early incursion into their opponents' half, Pontypridd replied with the first of Humberstone's penalties but they were struggling in attack, one Owen Williams break a rare exception.
A second Humberstone penalty further reduced the deficit and when Pontypridd upped their attacking tempo, Clayton breaking through in midfield, Cardiff were penalised and Humberstone put Pontypridd into the lead for the first time.
The contest was being dominated by the referee's whistle, and as Cardiff gained favour in the contact area, Thomas struck back with two penalties in succession, securing an interval advantage of 9-13.
As the second half got underway, a fourth Humberstone penalty narrowed the deficit to a point though Thomas soon responded in kind for Cardiff.
The capital club were giving everything but their momentum was soon stemmed as scrum half Garyn Lucas was sin binned for a high tackle.
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A complaint filed by the U.S. Secret Service in federal court in Columbus says the threatening tweets were made last month and included threats to kill the president.
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NEW YORK (AP), Sep 07 - A California solar panel manufacturer that received more than a half-billion dollars in government loan guarantees filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday and plans to seek a buyer for the company.Solyndra LLC, based in Fremont, Calif., becomes the latest in a series of failures in the U.S. solar business, which has been beset by oversupply and competition from abroad.The company, which makes unique solar tubes that can soak up sunlight from many different angles, has struggled recently to raise capital as the economy soured. Investors turned away from solar companies as profit margins were squeezed by declining prices for solar wafers and rising supplies. Experts also expressed doubt about the future of government incentive programs.Solyndra owes $783.8 million, including loans of $527.8 million to the federal government, according to documents filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.Solyndra said in its filing that it would look for a suitor to buy the entire company out of bankruptcy, and if it couldn't, it would liquidate its assets piecemeal to pay creditors.The company announced last week that it would seek bankruptcy protection and lay off 1,100 workers, virtually its entire workforce. Lawmakers used the announcement to criticize President Barack Obama's support for green technologies. Solyndra, once considered a rising star in the solar industry, received $535 million in loan guarantees and $1 billion in private investment. Obama visited the company last year, as did other officials, including former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Two other prominent solar companies, Evergreen Solar Inc. and Spectrawatt Inc., both sought bankruptcy protection in August. Spectrawatt's CEO said the company could not compete with solar manufacturers in China, which receive ``considerable government and financial support.'' Former Solyndra employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the company in response to the bankruptcy, saying that Solyndra failed to properly notify them. They're seeking extra wages and benefits, according to a separate complaint filed with the bankruptcy court.


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ALLEN PARK — With Nate Burleson gone for the season with a broken leg and Titus Young out of Thursday's game due to bad behavior, other Detroit Lions wide receivers will get opportunities.
Expect to see much more of rookie Ryan Broyles, Mike Thomas and Brian Robiskie.
Broyles, who is coming off ACL surgery, has not seen much action in eight games. He's had nine receptions for 93 yards in the last three games.
Broyles, the all-time NCAA leader in career receptions, is more familiar with the system than the other two.
"This is a tough game to step into and play as a rookie, I don't care what position you're playing,'' quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "We get about as exotic of looks as you get from defenses and to come in as a rookie receiver and face some of the weird coverages we get to try to stop Calvin Johnson, (Broyles has) done a good job.''
The Lions acquired Thomas in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 31.
"I feel good I think I've had a good week and a half to get acclimated, I feel good,'' Thomas said. "Just trying to make sure me and Matt are on the same page. I'm excited to just get out there and play.''
Robiskie was signed on Oct. 24 when Burleson was placed on injured reserve. He has played in just one game and has been inactive in the last three.
Delmas has been missed
Free safety Louis Delmas (knee) returned to practice Tuesday for the first time in weeks although on a limited basis.
Coach Jim Schwartz said no determination has been made on whether Delmas will play on Thanksgiving.
"I don't know yet to tell you the truth, the track would be a short track this week. He has a chance,'' Schwartz said.
Delmas missed the last three games. He has played in just three all season. He had knee surgery on Aug. 7.
"I think throughout the year the guys that have played safety have done a really good job communicating, they've done a nice job of working within the scheme,'' Schwartz said. "We haven't always been at full strength back there, we've had different players go in and things like that.
"But there's nothing like having the leader of your defense, a guy who is literally the heart and soul of our defense, a guy that's been experienced and played well within our defense, there'd be nothing like having that guy back,'' Schwartz said
Boren back in Michigan
Wolverine fans weren't exactly thrilled when guard Justin Boren bolted from Ann Arbor to Columbus, Ohio, in the spring of 2008. At the time he made the statement that family values had eroded since the arrival of coach Rich Rodriguez.
Well, Boren is back in Michigan. He was signed to the Lions practice squad on Tuesday.
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Missing from practice Tuesday were Jeff Backus, who injured his hamstring Sunday and couldn't finish the game, along with cornerback Drayton Florence who finished the game, but was diagnosed with a concussion on Monday.
Defensive tackle Corey Williams (knee) who has missed the last two games also returned to practice. Nick Fairley started in his spot Sunday and had his best game so far for the Lions.
Wide receiver Titus Young, who was sent home on Monday for behavior issues, also did not participate in practice as expected.
Paula Pasche covers the Lions. Follow her on Twitter @PaulaPasche. Read her Lions Lowdown blog at oplions.blogspot.com.


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The University of Illinois Springfield men�s basketball team plays Kentucky Wesleyan College in a non-conference road game tonight at 7:30 in Owensboro, Ky.
The Prairie Stars (2-3) haven�t played in a week. The Panthers (3-5) won the holiday tournament it hosted over the weekend with a 100-64 victory over Wilberforce and a 92-83 win against Missouri S&T.
Kentucky Wesleyan�s leading scorer is senior guard Lonnie Hayes, who is averaging 25.3 points. Junior guard Jacob Williams is averaging a team-high 14 points and 7.4 rebounds for UIS.
Kentucky Wesleyan used to belong to the same conference as UIS. It left the Great Lakes Valley Conference for the first-year Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Jimmy Drew, the son of former Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and Calvary Academy boys basketball coach Jim Drew, is an assistant on the Kentucky Wesleyan staff.
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Kelsi Mueller scored 34 points and teammate Katelynn Frazier netted 33 to lead Central Christian College past Benedictine University at Springfield 87-75 Monday at Gold�s Gym.
Mueller made 12 of 19 shots from the field, including four 3-pointers, and also grabbed 15 rebounds. Frazier made three 3s while hitting 9 of 14 field goals. She also made 12 of 14 free throws. Kylie Ducat added 14 points for Central Christian, which led by as many as 21 points with 15 minutes 25 seconds remaining in the second half.
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KAPALUA - The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will once again convene Hawaii artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers and entertainers for the 20th annual Celebration of the Arts on April 6-7, 2012.
This year's theme, "Me Ke AlohaWith Aloha To All," is a nod to the education and preservation of Hawaii's past, present and future.
Opening ceremonies include traditional oli (chants) from native practitioners. Music and hula will be continuous throughout the weekend.
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Watermen Iokepa Nae'ole and Kimo Kapahulehua (pictured) will lead a panel discussion on "The Evolution of the Canoe." Photo by Joylynn Paman.
Hands-on art, demonstrations, films, cultural panels, music and dance will serve as the common thread to allow visitors and residents the opportunity to interact and enjoy the event, which was honored with a prestigious "Keep it Hawaii Kahili Award" from the Hawaii Tourism Association.
This year's panel discussions include "The Evolution of the Canoe" with watermen Iokepa Nae'ole and Kimo Kapahulehua; "What Kind of Ancestor Will You Be?" by Brook Kapukuniahi Parker; and "Aloha Exists On Distant Lands" hosted by a gathering of individuals from Tibet, Africa, Samoa, Hawaii and North America.
Environmental concerns will also be addressed during a think-tank entitled "Moving With The Speed Of Nature" hosted by Trisha Kehaulani Watson of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.
The Celebration Luau and Show will culminate the weekend festivities by bringing together traditional Hawaii foods and the contemporary cuisine of Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua chefs.
Celebration After-Hours Parties in the Lobby Alaloa Lounge are free for adults to enjoy from 9 p.m. to midnight both nights.
Hawaii entertainers will take the stage for impromptu performances - fun-filled jam sessions that reflect the spirit of aloha the islands are known for.
The Easter Brunch will take place on Sunday, April 8, while the children's Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the Great Lawn.
Kama'aina packages are available. Visit www.celebrationofthearts.org or www.ritzcarlton.com.
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Vt. to help buy out 5 Irene damaged homes
Homes are in Jamaica and Hartford
Vt. to help buy out 5 Irene damaged homes
Homes are in Jamaica and Hartford
MONTPELIER, Vt. —
The state of Vermont is going to use grant money to help towns buy out five homes destroyed or damaged by Tropical Storm Irene that are ineligible for a federal buyout program.
The money will come from a $21.6 million community development block grant.
The money also is being used to help pay the 25 percent match for homes that were eligible for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Officials aren't sure how many homes will be bought out, but FEMA has committed about $13 million to help buy out properties that were too badly damaged to be reoccupied in areas believed to be prone to future flooding.
Four of the five homes that were ineligible for FEMA funding are in Jamaica. The fifth is in Hartford.


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A quick trip, last week, to Massachusetts gave me another opportunity to learn about activities outside of the Beltway that promote three important initiatives: greater diversity in traditional and new media outlets, open Internet, and wider broadband adoption.
My first stop was to the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, located on the Harvard Law School campus, in Cambridge. The Center considers itself an entrepreneurial non-profit whose mission "is to explore and understand cyberspace; to study its development, dynamics, norms, and standards; and to assess the need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions." It enjoys a world wide reputation for ground breaking scholarship. During the development of the National Broadband Plan, the Commission asked the Berkman Center to conduct an independent expert review of the broadband deployment plans pursued by other market oriented democratic countries in the transition to the next generation of connectivity. One of the Berkman Center's founders, Professor Jonathan Zittrain, is currently the FCC's Distinguished Scholar.
This was my first visit to the Center, and Managing Director Colin Maclay organized a terrific roundtable discussion to introduce me to some of the fellows, faculty, and staff that contribute to the incredible work they do. These folks quickly impressed me not only with their dedication and intellect, but also with their charm and humor. I was particularly excited to learn that the Center and I share mutual interests in: creating more opportunities for diverse programming of high quality; promoting an open and free Internet; and, educating our Nation's youth on how best to harness and protect the creative possibilities of their interactions in cyber space.
The next day began with a stimulating, yet troubling panel discussion on the challenges that African Americans, who aspire to work in the entertainment industry, face in trying to find jobs, both in front of and behind the cameras. The legendary Suzanne De Passe, who first established herself by working at Motown with Berry Gordy and renowned acts like the Jackson Five, and later produced the critically acclaimed western, "Lonesome Dove," moderated the panel. She began with disturbing statistics showing, that despite the number of African Americans who watch media programming and contribute to the advertising revenue these media outlets attract, very few African Americans are hired as writers or producers. Also on the panel were two African American actors who reported how efforts to promote diversity fall on the deaf ears of media executives. I openly expressed wonder and worry, that those who are open and bold enough to seek greater diversity in the creative space are left vulnerable and potentially subject to retaliation by those who cast and "green light" projects. Rounding out the panel were two African American executives at successful media companies, MSNBC and Scripps Networks Interactive.
The MSNBC executive explained why any media company that plans to improve diversity in employment, whether in front of or behind the scenes, must first develop a strategy. The actors on the panel were happy to hear her announce that MSNBC hired an executive to further diversity initiatives. The Scripps executive explained how Scripps tries to promote greater diversity among the on air talent, writers, and in programming, because that diversity is very successful for both the national and international audience. The panel discussion strengthened my resolve to encourage the Commission to adopt appropriate policies to promote programming that meets the needs of the diverse communities throughout our Nation.
My final visits were to four broadband adoption programs that the City of Boston endorses. Our guides for these visits were Bill Oakes, the Chief Information Officer for Boston, and Donna Sorgi, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel. Both Bill and Donna have shown extraordinary dedication to broadband adoption in their community. After retiring from their respective jobs at private sector companies, Bill and Donna joined Mayor Thomas Menino's administration because they see that greater broadband adoption and deployment have such potential to help all citizens, particularly low income citizens.
I visited the On Line Learning Readiness Class at the Dimock Center in Roxbury; a Connected Living class offered at the Amory Public Housing Center; a basic computer learning skills course for Spanish speakers at the Jamaica Plain branch of Boston Public Library; and students of the Tech Goes Home initiative. Tech Goes Home is a 10-year broadband adoption program that has received numerous awards.
What struck me most about Susan O'Connor, executive director of Timothy Smith Network, was her no-nonsense approach to delivering service to those under and un-employed participants at the Dimock Center. Translation: Everyone is impacted if even one student fails, so if someone drops out or if their attendance drops below 90% and, or if their grade is not at least an 85, then the course instructor does not get fully compensated. That motivates the teacher to provide additional support, and it encourages the students to maintain a "buddy system" so that the class dynamic remains positive.
Seniors and participants with varied abilities at Amory Public Housing were beaming with pride over of how far they've come and how much their lives have been improved with on-line engagement. They shared stories about how their vocational skills have enhanced, how they are able to affordably keep in touch with family and friends across the globe, and how educational opportunities once out of reach were now literally at the click of mouse.
At the Spanish speaking program in Jamaica Plain, participants expressed gratitude that someone from the federal government visited their session and thought enough of them to ask what they feel and how we can continue to help. The recurring theme from the presentations of these four programs is that adoption of advanced communications services helps people connect with each other. That affirmation came from students and supporters of the Tech Goes Home classes that include Somali parents of high school students. They explained how, prior to the class, they each felt isolated because they did not know many people in their communities with similar cultures and religious beliefs. Enrolling in these classes enabled them to oversee their children's experience on the Internet, connect with other Somalis, and improve their lifestyles.
I commend Bill, Donna, all the other Boston officials and non-profit organizations that play such a vital role in developing and sustaining these vital adoption programs.


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ATLANTA (AP) — John Jenkins didn't like having to sit out four games with a concussion.
The experience helped motivate the rookie guard to make sure he has the chance to do more than just watch in the playoffs.
Jenkins has posted his only two 20-point games since his return. He scored a career-high 23 points at San Antonio on Saturday and had 21 in Wednesday night's win at Philadelphia. Atlanta's last rookie with two straight 20-point games was Josh Childress in 2005.
Jenkins was hurt when hit by a pick set by Boston's Paul Pierce's on March 29. He missed the four games while following the NBA's concussion protocol.
"It was a tough process, watching my team and not being out there and watching from home," Jenkins said Thursday. "I told myself when I got back I was going to give it all I've got."
Jenkins couldn't have predicted he would return with back-to-back 20-point games. His previous high was 15 points.
"It's definitely not really expected," said Jenkins, the former Vanderbilt standout who was Atlanta's first-round pick in last year's NBA draft.
Jenkins said he wants to show coach Larry Drew he deserves to be part of the team's playoff rotation.
"That's very important individually, to play in the playoffs as a rookie," Jenkins said. "I know rotations can be pretty stingy in the playoffs. I want to be part of the rotation. I'm just trying to prove to him that I can do that."
Drew said Jenkins has a chance to play a big role in the playoffs.
"He has gained experience to the point where you're starting to see him look more and more comfortable out there on the floor," Drew said. "That's how we're trying to use him down the stretch, get him as many minutes as we can, because come postseason there's a chance he's playing a big part of that."
Jenkins isn't the only Atlanta rookie making a strong late-season statement.
Forward Mike Scott, has set scoring and rebounding highs the last two games. He had a career-high 22 points at San Antonio and 17 points with a career-high eight rebounds against the 76ers.
The rookies' late-season surge is well-timed for Atlanta, which needed a lift after losing three straight games. The Hawks, who play Milwaukee on Friday night, are in a tight race with Chicago for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The rookies can expect significant playing time in the final three regular-season games.
"I want to give these guys as much experience as we possibly can because you never know, we're probably going to need them during the postseason," Drew said. "I'm very confident with those guys in there and they've responded very well."
Jenkins needed time to deliver on his billing as one of the top 3-point shooters in last year's draft. He did not play in 15 of Atlanta's first 26 games, but he has earned more playing time in the second half of the season.
"I think even before he had the concussion he was starting to play with a real good rhythm," Drew said. "At least I saw a level of confidence in him that I had not seen before. I thought he was really starting to find his niche. I thought he was starting to understand a lot of our concepts. I thought he started to play with a lot of confidence just prior to him getting hurt up in Boston.
"It seems like when he came back he just took up where he left off, looking for his shot."
The Hawks' perimeter game took a hit when high-scoring guard Lou Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury in January. Atlanta needs Jenkins and Devin Harris, who returned from a foot injury on Wednesday night, to join Kyle Korver, Jeff Teague and DeShawn Stevenson as outside threats.
Stevenson played only 17 minutes against the 76ers as Jenkins played a season-high 33 minutes and made three of four 3-pointers.
"I just want to come in and provide energy," Jenkins said. "My job is to make points and play defense and provide a spark off the bench. Whenever I get in there, I just try to play as hard as I can."
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Beyond words: Lucas lets his play do the talking
Born with a stutter in his voice, Greg Lucas has done nothing so far this summer season to show he is sputtered on the baseball diamond.
The Post 48 pitcher and first baseman has stepped up when his team needed him the most and became a quiet leader on the Hickory squad.
Lucas has battled stuttering from a very early age.
When he was 10-12 years old, Lucas made several visits to the neurologist to look deeper at the issue and try to remedy it.
"I've had it all my life," Lucas said of his stuttering. "I was born with it. I started talking one day and started pausing. I went to three different brain doctors for it. They said when I talk that the airflow through my brain gets cut off. It just causes a pause in the speech."
Made fun of as a kid, Lucas turned to the baseball diamond for solace.
"When I'm on the field, I don't really think about (stuttering) at all," Lucas said. "When I play baseball, my stuttering just gets blocked out because I'm in fight mode and ready to play."
As he grew up, the stuttering became less of an issue to his classmates, and he even accepted the trait.
"It gets the girls," Lucas joked. "They think it's cute."
This summer has been Lucas' first season playing American Legion baseball.
The experience has been both interesting and exciting.
"We've all played against each other our whole lives," Lucas said of his teammates. "Some kids are from St. Stephens. Some are from Hickory. Some are from Bunker Hill. It's good to finally play with them. This team is going to be around. We're going to be a challenge in the playoffs."
Post 48 coach Fore Rembert said Lucas' teammates have embraced the St. Stephens grad.
"We don't think anything of his stuttering," Rembert said. "We all have our little quirks, but the little idiosyncrasies that we all have in life are what make us all so unique. I taught special education for a long time and saw a lot of that with those kids. That's what makes us all special is our individualism. Everyone is not the same. He is just one of those kids that I really, really enjoy coaching on this team."
While he may be a first-year player, Lucas has immerged as a silent leader for Post 48.
After Hickory used nearly all of its pitching staff in a 23-16 win against Waynesville on May 29, Lucas was called on to pitch the next day against Rutherford County.
He helped his team by going the full nine innings of that game, allowing five hits, no earned runs, two walks and striking out four Rutherford County batters in an 8-4 victory.
Not limiting his play to the mound, Lucas has also spent a few games this season patrolling first base.
"Greg's number one role on our team is obviously pitching," Rembert said. "He knows that. When we need him to step in and fill the void as a hitter or a first baseman, he's been more than willing to go in there and do that. He's done a very good job of that. He is a very good defensive first baseman. He takes a lot of pride in that position. He asks questions. Do I need to hold him on first base? Can I play behind him? He doesn't leave any stone unturned. He understands baseball and that is what makes it even better to coach a kid like Greg."
Lucas even uses his stuttering to his advantage against his opponents.
"It's an edge," he said. "Players look at me as a kid that stutters, but when they come up to the plate, I strike them out. I get a good feeling."
Lucas will attend Catawba Valley Community College this fall, but before that, he has several goals he'd like to achieve.
"My personal goal is to get a scholarship and win a state championship," he said. "That's the whole team's goal."
His goal outside of baseball is to pursue a degree in Business Management and continue his family's tradition of owning Mister Tuxedo in Hickory.
It's a goal Rembert believes Lucas will achieve — and then some.
"Greg is a very good kid," Rembert said. "He shows up early. He leaves late. He wants to be a part of this team as much as anybody. He wants to succeed as much as anybody. I think not only will he in baseball, but he will in life. He's got great parents. They are very supportive of him. His coaches are supportive of him. His teachers are. They think the world of him. He's got a great life ahead of him if he'll keep working hard and staying focused."


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RELEASE DAY // Sun Airway's 'Soft Fall' Out NowPosted by katie on October 2nd, 2012
Sun Airway's Soft Fall is officially available for your listening pleasure! Named Album of the Month by The Deli Philly, the new record is available on purple vinyl at SC Distribution or grab a digital copy at iTunes. You can also find a copy at your local record store! Check out the new video for "Close" below! MTV Hive is currently streaming the album in full! You'll find the music and interview HERE.
Sun Airway kick off the first of two nights at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom with M83 this evening! Full list of tour dates HERE!
"Merging with the already gleaming major-key synths, the strings provide grandeur and romantic swirl. They also effectively confuse the listener's comportment toward space and time. The album title, says Barthmus, is meant to capture a state of weightlessness. And floating moments certainly abound, especially on the closing track, 'Over My Head' (which, Barthmus says, isn't a Fleetwood Mac reference), as pulsing strings and twinkling synths gradually rise into a melodious tidal wave." – Village Voice
"This brilliant album is colourful, giddy and immensely enjoyable from start to finish. He's combined a sparkly and woozy aesthetic with killer melodies to create a cohesive and fun winning formula." – Music OMH
"Sun Airway's Jon Barthmus doesn't aim small. Soft Fall, the Philly native's sophomore album, is symphonic electro-pop in the most literal sense, blending fragmented orchestral loops with glittery synth pulses and moody ambience — capturing the grandiose sweep of M83′s Hurry Up, We're Dreaming in half the running time, without the spoken word bits and puzzling interludes about frogs." – eMusic


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Water shortage prospect as Wellington's great summer continues
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council
Extra watering restrictions look increasingly likely as Wellington's great summer continues. The latest regional weather forecast predicts little rain on the horizon for the next 14 days. If that outlook proves accurate then water use is likely to rise – a scenario that could see a water shortage.
The rivers that provide about two-thirds of the water supply for Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington remain at low levels and are dropping – that means less water can be taken each day for supply. Although rainfall has been average or above average over the past couple of months, it has been infrequent. This means that any rainfall runs off the ground and down the rivers quickly, resulting in only short-lived increases in river levels.
During the last spell of fine weather, approximately 100 million litres (ML) of water was being supplied from the rivers each day to help meet the increase in overall demand. Currently 130ML of water per day is available in the rivers, but without a good amount of rain in the water catchments soon, that number could drop to 100ML within the next 1-2 weeks.
Nigel Wilson, Greater Wellington Regional Council's Social and Cultural Wellbeing Committee Chairman, says the next few weeks will be crucial for water supply.
"What happens over the next couple of weeks – in terms of water use and how the weather forecast develops – is important. We need extra care from the community over the next few weeks to keep water use to a minimum, so what we've got available goes further," says Cr Wilson.
"If the rivers can't supply what's needed, we'll have to ask for a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems. We'd also have to rely more heavily on the Hutt aquifer and look at activating a consent to take more water from the Hutt River at Kaitoke."
While water is normally held in two storage lakes at Te Marua to supplement low river flows, only one of the lakes is available this summer as the other is being earthquake-strengthened. This stored water becomes increasingly important for meeting essential water needs as our rivers dwindle, so it must be managed carefully to ensure there's enough to last in the event of a very long, dry spell.
Councillor Wilson says it's important that people continue to take care with water. "Water use to date this summer has been quite restrained given the weather conditions, which is good news, but we need that extra degree of care from the public to continue – at least until a more regular rainfall pattern returns."
Water saving tips:
• Use a flow control trigger on hoses
• Target watering close to the ground, at a rate the soil can absorb
• Put off non-essential outdoor jobs, like washing windows or the car, until autumn
For more water saving tips visit http://www.gw.govt.nz/water
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mcshanester29 wrote:Keefie wrote:Very interesting state of play. It's currently 10-9 in completed games to TNC. Of the remainder I reckon HH are ahead in 9, TNC in 4 and 11 are undecided. Could this be the war that HH finally gets the monkey off our back ?
I know thecrown can be a little intense sometimes but you don't have to stoop to calling him a monkey
Is he still with TNC ? I thought he'd set up his own one man clan.


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Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:57 pm
Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:38 pm
Thu Nov 08, 2012 1:21 am
Bodie wrote:The best man won.
Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:40 am
drjohncarpenter wrote:
President Obama won reelection last night over his challenger, taking both the popular vote and the electoral college count. For those who feel he is the best man for the job, it is a bright day indeed.
I just want to take one moment and wish him all the best in his next four years as President of the United States, as I hope we all do.
No one wins unless everyone wins, as a great man once said.
And may God bless America, and all her friends!
Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:24 am
Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:47 am
Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:38 pm
drjohncarpenter wrote:Bodie wrote:The best man won.
Well, about 60 million voters agree with you, and 57 million do not.
But now's the time to get it together, on both sides. America must continue to move forward.
Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:41 pm
Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:33 am
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:10 pm
chris wrote:Yeah, everything will be OK now.
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government ... -new-taxes
Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:38 am
drjohncarpenter wrote:No one wins unless everyone wins, as a great man once said.
Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:26 am
ChrisM wrote:drjohncarpenter wrote:No one wins unless everyone wins, as a great man once said.
If you are think of Springsteen, the correct quote is "Remember in the end, nobody wins, unless everybody wins."
After all, I know how much you value factual accuracy.
Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:25 pm
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:26 am
drjohncarpenter wrote:To be accurate, my comment is a paraphrase, not a quote. A big clue is the sentence itself, which does not incorporate quotation marks.
Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:11 am
Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:38 am
poormadpeter wrote:A rather nice story regarding Mr Obama:
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:29 pm
promiseland wrote:poormadpeter wrote:A rather nice story regarding Mr Obama:
Shame that a 10 year olds mind who just barely knows right from wrong could be that corrupted already by being raised in such a setting.
Sodom and Gomorrah seems to be the direction that it's all heading once again.
Such a shame...
Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:56 pm
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:08 am
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:18 am
Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:20 am
ChrisM wrote:drjohncarpenter wrote:To be accurate, my comment is a paraphrase, not a quote. A big clue is the sentence itself, which does not incorporate quotation marks.
I always find it amusing to see you squirm instead of admitting you made a mistake. Thanks for the smile.
Wed Nov 14, 2012 1:16 am
drjohncarpenter wrote:Grow up.
Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:22 am
MysteryTrain wrote:"Thank God Obama WON!!!!!" Is it too soon to look to 2016 when we'll likely elect our first woman president?
Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:26 am
Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:36 am
elvissessions wrote:.... our still-improving nation needs a leader as sharp and strong as Mr. Obama to help guide us.
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Philosophy of M.E.: If not Conspiracy, then What?
Part One: Verificationism
WARNING: Philosophy Alert! This is esoteric. It has points I am leading up to but might lose many people along the way.
One of the things I am leading up to is a further discussion of the what I am calling the Dysfunctional Belief Model of CFS (DBM), or the Wessely school as its sometimes called. Its also referred to by its overarching philosophy (the Biopsychosocial school) or its techniques (CBT/GET). However BPS and CBT/GET have other applications and philosophy - the DBM utilizes highly modified versions of these.
I have already challenged the view that a big problem in M.E. is a big conspiracy or series of lesser conspiracies. This directly leads to the most obvious question: if there is no provable conspiracy then what? My proposed answer is a combination of three things which have a high overlap: confirmation bias, verificationism and Zombie Science. I will argue that these three combine to create a particularly insidious and dangerous form of dogmatic verificationism.
Later I intend to discuss how this relates to "Evidence Based Medicine" and the Biopsychosocial movement for treating M.E., though some of that I will leave for my book. I will also be saying some negative things about the whole field of psychosomatic medicine.
This does not mean there are absolutely no conspiracies at all, no wrong-doing, no deliberate deceptions, no hidden agendas. However, this series of blogs will probably not address many of these because such claims must not be based on possibilities but evidence and reason, and I am busing accumulating evidence and developing argument behind the scenes. Its not like there is not a wealth of source material to use. These blogs are my preamble. I will probably make many mistakes, and provoke more than a little debate or dissent even if not all of it is public. Furthermore as my knowledge grows so my view may change.
I am temporarily suspending a hidden question here, that is if there is even a question of wrongdoing at all, largely because for this audience it is not one I need to address. At some point however this question has to be answered. I currently think the evidence shows the answer is yes.
For the purpose of this blog I am also not going to discuss Zombie Science. At some stage I may have more to say about zombies however. Who doesn't think zombies are interesting?
In my blog on conspiracies I briefly introduced the notion of Verificationism in science. A very simplistic view of it, in its original context, is that it purports to show meaning of things through verification or finding evidence: if you think the bird noise which sounds like quacking from the lake over the hill is from ducks, you can verify it. You go over the hill and photograph a duck. Ducks quack. So you have partially verified your hypothesis. You then see a flock of ducks. More verification. Therefore it is reasonable to presume that the bird noise is from ducks: hypothesis verified. However, if I said I thinks its the ducks, it would be absurd to claim that statement had no meaning until I found the ducks, which is an interpretation from classical philosophy - but meaning has little to do with truth or even verification. In the philosophy of science it might however be justified to claim that the statement was not scientifically verified until the ducks were found.
Now falsification (as in critical rationalism) might pose a different question: if its the ducks, does that mean all of it is from ducks? Lets make that assumption and test it. If we can find one bird that is making noise but is not a duck, its falsified. So I go and find a swan, a goose and some miscellaneous waterfowl. They all make some noise. So the noise is mostly quacking, but has other components. Hypothesis refuted. If no bird other than ducks had been found, it could have been said that the theory was not falsified, and so can be considered more reliable but not proven.
If it was falsified, the verificationist will then say that OK, now the hypothesis is the noise is mostly from ducks, and we definitely see mostly ducks, and so the debate continues. Each time a position is refuted it can be modified to account for the changing data. What is supposed to happen is that as additional modifications accumulate it should become clear the hypothesis is less and less tenable. Sadly this does not always happen.
The other problem that arises is that a verificationist approach and a critical rationalist approach lead to different questions. So the way the problem is framed, and the kind of evidence that is sought, can be different. A verificationist approach can lead to bias such that contrary evidence is not found, whereas a critical rationalist approach actively looks for ways to find contrary evidence. Verificationism is better for supporting and creating hypotheses, critical rationalism is better for eliminating incorrect hypotheses.
The modern scientific versions of these are much more complicated, with layers and caveats and statistical arguments, so are not nearly this simplistic, but it gives the general idea.
Confirmation Bias
It is accepted that problems with confirmation bias due to verificationism abound in psychological research, but at this point I do not know how accepted this proposition is - it is definitely a contentious issue. Researchers under this methodology are trying to gather data that support their theory. They may deliberately design and conduct experiments to support their theory, and avoid experiments that would not do so - indeed it is sometimes the case that experiments to disprove the theory simply cannot be created under their methodology.
An example of this is a study looking at how psychiatrists diagnose mental disorders, and as a result how accurate they were. Those who used confirmatory diagnostic processes were often in error - so this doesn't just bias research but also clinical practice.
One opinion they can hold is that contrary hypotheses or counter-arguments are somebody else's problem, its not their responsibility to do all the science. The attitude can be that if other's fail to disprove them, then its clear they were right - or they would have been disproved. So as they accumulate more and more data, they say you can be more and more sure they are right.
Confirmation bias occurs when contrary data or interpretations are ignored (in the extreme case), or when the experimental design does not allow contrary data to be found, or the data is selected or interpreted in a way to support the hypothesis, or when the experimental design is intended only for the purpose of accumulating supporting data. In essence it is about trying to confirm what you already think is true. There is only a view toward showing the evidence fits the model, although some superficial consideration of alternatives may occur. If there is a mismatch between data and model it can be dismissed, or the model tweaked, or perhaps explained in some other way - such as a call for more research funding as obviously the current study was underpowered.
It is when contrary models or data are recognized that additional explanations or hypotheses are added. Over time these accumulate to cover all possibilities. When this process is more or less complete, as in psychoanalysis, it ceases to be anything like science and becomes non-science. Every possible research outcome can now be explained. Its becomes a superstition, a pseudoscience, a modern day cult within the scientific or medical communities.
Confirmation bias is a huge risk for me in investigating for my book. I have limited time and resources and so will be selective in what I look at. I already have a negative view of the DBM. That process of selection can limit what information I use in my argument. While this is a risk for me, I think it is also a process very firmly entrenched in the DBM.
Accepted Practice
One of the accepted practices in science is that research is published and so is open to debate. Flawed or misconceived research can be challenged and mistakes revealed. However, if nobody is directly opposing them, nobody is engaged in debate, it could look like they have no opposition. A model without opposition may then be held to be widely accepted - but this might not be the case.
In the case of the DBM there is almost no vocal opposition from within their small branch of psychiatry, at least none that gets written up in press releases and the popular media quite so much. There are not a lot of researchers working on this world-wide. While there are numerous studies showing CBT and GET do not work, and in particular cause a decline in functional capacity, these are studies that are frequently ignored. The results are simply not discussed. The DBM proponents also get support from other neo-Freudian disciplines - those who support hysteria, conversion disorder or somatization as medical diagnoses.
Slightly outside the narrow view however there are numerous rival theories, enormous amounts of contrary data, and many critics within medical academia and general medical practice. Indeed most of the opposition comes from other schools of psychiatry and medical science, and I will blog about some of this later. Almost none of the issues ever raised by the critics of the DBM are addressed by the proponents of the DBM - they are simply ignored. Ignoring contrary data, models and criticism is indicative of something beyond simple confirmation bias.
Dogmatic Verificationism
The extreme end of verificationism occurs when dogma overshadows reason. Whereas verificationism tends to create bias, in dogmatic verificationism contrary evidence is deliberately ignored. Dogma, not reason, rules. Any contrary data is not considered relevant at all and is dismissed or simply not discussed. When it has to be addressed, and in an absence of sound argument against it, diversionary claims can be made and the original issue is again ignored. This is what I think is happening in the Dysfunctional Belief Model of CFS.
As Karl Popper pointed out over half a century ago, if you have a model that is flexible enough to "explain" everything, then everything can be "explained". So each and every case you "explain" becomes more "evidence" you are right. Popper called this non-science, though in other places he called it pseudoscience. If there is an explanation within a model for anything and everything, without objective evidence to support it, the explanation fits the definition of a superstition more than a science. It cannot be disproved, and hence it cannot be properly tested.
A Philosophical "Joke"
This is about different positions on knowledge. Its not quite accurate, but gives the flavour of the ideas. It also indicates why I think practical solutions are important - theory is nice but it has to be applied in the real world. Models can explain a lot, but a model is not reality.
A bunch of philosophers went into the Aussie outback after hearing a story that a Yowie was sighted. This is the Australian Sasquatch. The first philosopher said "Look, there's a Yowie, and he looks like he wants to eat us." The sceptic said "There is no such thing as Yowies, I still can't see it." The verificationist said "Lets observe and see if he will indeed eat one of us. If we watch for long enough we may prove that Yowies want to eat people." The falsificationist said "I prefer the theory that Yowies don't eat people. If he eats one of us this is refuted and I am out of here." The pancritical rationalist was more interested in the question than the answer: "Are we sure we are asking the right questions?" The first philosopher, prefering the precautionary principle said "You can hang around to get eaten, but I am climbing up a tree to watch from there." Who do you agree with?
Final comments: there is evidence of something that I would consider a ME conspiracy and yet breaks no laws. Its about irregular conduct to circumvent guidelines, ethics and standards. There is only some evidence, it needs a lot more analysis. This will not be posted on PR initially if I can establish this evidence. The report, as I currently envisage it, will be forwarded to relevant authorities and leading advocates, though I might detail such claims in my book - but I might not. At some later point it might be released. There is a also a good chance I will never be able to get that far, or that insufficient evidence exists once I get to the fine details, in which case all I will have are a number of uncomfortable questions for the people involved - and the list of uncomfortable questions is already starting to grow. There is an appendix summarizing these questions in my book. Should the report not be adequately addressed, the entire report may be made public, or published.
My next blog, if I get around to finishing it, is The Witch, The Python, The Siren and The Bunny. The Python's name is Monty, and I hope to be able to show just how irrational the "logic" behind the DBM and a few other things really is. Since I haven't finished writing this yet my fingers are crossed. Oh darn, there is that superstition again ...
Part One: Verificationism
Blog entry posted by alex3619, Apr 23, 2012.
About the Author
I am a long term ME patient with many complications. While I have pushed research advocacy since 1993, I became political around 2009. My current project is a book called "Embracing Uncertainty". Uncertainty in medical science seems anathema to too many doctors. "I do not know" is something more doctors should be honest about.


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Posted: Friday, September 24, 2010
The Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure has proposed a change to Rule 133.01 of the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure to authorize implementation on a permanent basis of the existing Court of Appeals Family Law Appellate Mediation Pilot Project. The Supreme Court will consider the proposed change without a hearing after soliciting and reviewing comments on the proposed amendment.
The Court of Appeals has proposed the Special Rules of Practice for the Minnesota Court of Appeals Governing Family Law Mediation, which will be authorized by the amendment to Rule 133.01 if it is adopted. Public comments on the proposed Special Rules are also solicited.
Any individual wishing to provide comments in support of or opposition to the proposed amendment or the Special Rules should submit 12 copies in writing addressed to Frederick Grittner, Clerk of the Appellate Courts, 305 Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155, no later than Nov. 5, 2010.
Read the proposed amendment, the proposed Special Rules, and the Supreme Court order


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Virginia was named a Top Performing State and commended as America's Most Livable State in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's recent report Enterprising States 2012. The report was released at the U.S. Chamber's annual Jobs Summit on June 13.
The report reviewed the economic development and job creation policies of all 50 states, looking at growth, productivity and livability measures. The Top Performing States were calculated using the follow seven factors: long-term job growth, short-term job growth, overall expansion of gross state product, state output per job, growth in output per job, growth in per capital personal income, and median income of a four-person household adjusted for state cost of living.
Virginia was ranked No. 1 in Median Family Income, STEM Job Concentration, and High-tech Share of All Businesses. The Commonwealth outperformed other states due to its high quality of living combined with a strong base of high-tech businesses and the skilled workers to support these companies.
This comes as no surprise, as Virginia has previously been recognized as having both the highest concentration of high-tech companies and the highest concentration of high-tech workers, according to Enterprising States 2011 and Cyberstates 2011, respectively.
The study also referenced Virginia's leadership in building upon its strengths in technology through new legislative initiatives promoting research and development and investment in technology and science.
May's seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers confirm Virginia's positive story. Holding steady at 5.6 percent, the jobless number is well below the national average and remains the lowest rate in three years.
To learn why Virginia continues to receive top rankings for its pro-business environment, skilled workforce and high quality of life, click here.
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#100Women: "Half the world speaks"
This month, the BBC is initiating a conversation about the role of women in the world. Called #100Women, the project will culminate with a conference in London at the end of October that will gather 100 women from across the world for debate and interaction. #100Women celebrates a century of progress on issues related to women's rights, while also looking ahead to what else might or must still be accomplished.
Says the BBC of their month-long initiative: "The BBC's 100 Women season will seek to shine a light on life for women in the 21st century--the risks, challenges, and opportunities they face every day, in every country."
For some women these challenges could mean access to better health care, or better wages (which, here in the United States, recent studies still show that women earn only 77 cents on the dollar compared to men), or risks of domestic violence or sexual abuse.
One of the questions the project is looking to explore is: Does religion empower women, or keep their rights in check?
There's certainly no shortage of opinions on what the role of women should be in the Catholic Church. Especially in light of Pope Francis' recent interview, which cited the need for "feminine genius" in church decision-making, speculation has abounded about the possibility for expanding roles for women in the church.
Feel free to weigh in at the BBC, and follow the conversation on Twitter and Facebook by using the hashtag #100Women.


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Farmers Market
Currently in Burlington, VT moving my sister into her dorm room for the year on campus. For those unfamiliar with Vermont - it is the leading state in "green living," most well known for its nature-loving residents, organic farms, and outdoor activities (rock climbing, skiing, hiking, etc).
After the move-in we hiked down to the Winooski River to check out the Intervale Center – a company that's main focus is to support and sustain farms, land, and people. The center manages 350 acres of land that is used to increase access to local and organic food. We were on the land to find a nice "inside" plant for the dorm….
In Rochester we have a similar set up at the Downtown Farmers Market – a project of the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market Association developed to support sustainable agriculture and family farms in the area. In addition to farms products, the market is also full of vendors and shopping. During the first few weeks during the fall quarter there is usually a mini-market in the field house parking lot by the quarter mile.
For more on the Rochester Downtown Farmers Market: http://www.rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org/mission
For more on the Intervale Center: http://www.intervale.org/
Check out some of the plants we ran into this afternoon (including one garden dedicated to ingredients in salsa!)


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Real Madrid's decision to name Carlo Ancelotti as the successor to Jose Mourinho came, to many, as an expected move by the Spanish side.
Ancelotti is regarded as one of the greatest managers of his time and therefore the match between himself and a club with the stature of Madrid looks to be a match made in heaven.
With the last three teams he has coached: AC Milan, Chelsea and PSG, he managed to win the league title and several cup competitions including a Champions League for AC Milan.
He was regarded as unlucky to be sacked by Chelsea as many of the fans thought his style of football and the way he managed his players suited the club's ambitions, but after a trophy-less season the owner Roman Abramovich deemed this fact unacceptable and removed him from his position.
After his adventures in England he began to undertake the project at PSG, which was a club with a sudden influx of money demanding success in a relatively short amount of time.
In his first season he finished runners-up by three points, but managed to gain the club Champions League qualification. This last season in charge of PSG, he managed to win the league by a margin of 12 points which is a considerable gap.
This coupled with reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and losing to the great Barcelona on the away goals rule. This French adventure shows that Ancelotti still oozes class and is one of the many reasons why Real Madrid have appointed him as manager.
At Chelsea he broke the record for the amount of goals scored in the league in one season, with Chelsea scoring 103 goals. This shows his ability to bring out the best of his attacking players to be able to score goals for will.
In addition to this, he is able to impose a calming effect on all his players to player their natural game and the ability to implement a steal in the team to make them tough to breakdown. This last factor in terms of implementing steal into a team could be a major factor in the Spanish giants making him their number one choice.
Real Madrid have always been able to score goals but it's their defensive record which is of concern and will be one of the first areas Ancelotti will try and improve.
Overall the appointment on paper looks to be an impressive combination of a club with stature and a manager that is world class.
His ability to bring top quality players to a club, as seen with the transfers of Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to PSG shows that he can spend money well. Could he want to bring over a player of Silva's calibre to sure up the Madrid defence? It's a possibility.
Time will tell how successful Ancelotti will be but I feel that he will bring success to the Madrid club and should win at least two pieces of silverware in the next couple of seasons.
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The People's Library
Found in "The Children of the Abbey" by Regina Maria Roche. Published by John W. Lovell, 1894.
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8 comments:
- Marie said...
- March 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Michael said...
Thanks, Marie. I got an email from a high school student this morning, he was interesting in becoming a bookmark collector... so I thought I'd post one today.
- March 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- Katsenne said...
Do you have any idea where 'the People's Library' is?
- March 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM
- Michael said...
Katsenne, The People's Library was a line of affordable editions of popular fiction from the early 1900s. Like today's Dover Thrift editions.
- March 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Heather Otrando said...
I used to work on 20th St. between 5th Ave and 6th Ave, so the address on this one made me smile. The H O'Neill & Co. building then and now (it's expensive condos now):
- March 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- Michael said...
Oh, great information. Thanks, Heather!
- March 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM
- Célia Costa (Celly) said...
Lovely !!!!
- March 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- charlotte said...
I have this book! Good to put a date to it. One of my favorite books.
- December 16, 2011 at 1:11 AM


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hey guys :) so I was wondering how many mothers have found it difficult to find after hours daycare and how many moms have needed late night daycare? thank you for you time and your feedback
Check with your local Jobs & Family. They should have a list of childcare providers (center based & in home) that are in your area. Usually they send this list out to those who are on government assistance (because the list will be of those centers or home based providers that accept government assistance), but it is available to anyone who asks.
Also, check in the neighborhoods around the schools. A lot of times people with home based "centers" will post signs outside their home to advertise that they provide childcare. Post an ad in the local weekly paper. Post an ad on Craigslist or even check there for ads. Ask your co-workers if they know of someone in your area.
I know a local friend had a really hard time finding this. She normally works until midnight or one am. It seems like there are very few places that offer 24 hour child care.
I agree on contacting DFS and seeing who they have on their list of providers.
Good luck!


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With rolls listing 36,378 growers at the end of August, the National Corn Growers Association now enjoys record membership. The previous record of 35,046 was set in September 2008.
"We are excited to see that, even in the current economic climate, growers want to personally support our activities," said NCGA President Bob Dickey. "Increased grower involvement demonstrates the value members believe NCGA staff in St. Louis and Washington and the dozens of corn growers who lead the organization provide our industry."
NCGA membership offers many benefits, including leadership opportunities, academic scholarships and discounts. Members play an active role in organizational leadership by shaping the direction of activities and influencing public policy that affects all farmers. Through the Academic Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship program for ag college students, NCGA fosters tomorrow's leadership. Additionally, membership provides valuable discounts with companies such as Dell, Cabela's, Ford and Enterprise.
Also this year, a record number of growers entered the National Corn Yield Contest, which requires NCGA membership. An initial count indicates submission of approximately 6,900 entries, nearly 200 above last year's number.
In addition to representing individual members, NCGA works as a federation of the many state-level grower associations and checkoff boards. More than 300,000 growers contribute to state and national organizations through corn checkoff funds in their states.
"NCGA shapes the markets, policy and the image of corn and the American farmer to foster the growth of agricultural in the U.S." Dickey said. "Membership serves an essential function in this, and all, grassroots organizations. We are excited to see that so many people want to join our movement."


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Cirque du Soleil ofrece dosieres de prensa de sus distintos espectáculos e información sobre la empresa.
Florence Cornet has been exploring ways to connect with the public through her makeup designs for over twenty-five years. In addition to having worked on numerous theatre, dance, opera and musical productions, her impressive résumé also includes costume, artistic direction and puppetry work, as she has been involved with over 200 productions in the course of her career. Her work has been featured in productions at some of Quebec's leading venues, including Théâtre Petit à Petit, Théâtre du Trident, Théâtre de la Licorne and Théâtre du Nouveau Monde. She teaches make-up techniques in theatre and circus schools and has spent several years working in film and television. She has worked with renowned Quebec directors such as Serge Denoncourt, Dominic Champagne, Claude Poissant, Wajdi Mouawad, Denise Guilbault, Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, as well as Robert Lepage. In 2000, she was nominated for a Gémeaux Award for best make-up for Bernar Hébert's film Une âme immortelle. After Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, Florence Cornet is designing the make-up for her second Cirque du Soleil show following KOOZA.


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Chase Headley said he "didn't know how to respond" Wednesday afternoon after learning that the Padres are planning to offer their star third baseman a multi-year contract that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise history. "To be honest, this is not something we've discussed," Headley said at Wrigley Field. Earlier Wednesday, Ron Fowler, the executive chairman of the Padres, told U-T San Diego that a "multi-year" deal will be offered to the reigning RBI champion of the National League "before midseason" that would make Headley the highest-paid player in franchise history. "Will it be 10 years? No," said Fowler. "We're not going to do something like that. But we will do an offer that will be the largest offer we've ever made to a player in San Diego history and think it will be very close to some of the numbers I read in the press." "I don't want to get involved in saying exactly what it would take," said Headley. "We don't have anything set in stone. We're not trying to set a record. I'm looking to something that is fair to myself and the Padres. "I do want a solid commitment. But I'm not looking for 10 years. I wouldn't want anything that would put the Padres in a bad position." Most likely, Headley, who is eligible to become a free agent after the 2014 season, is looking for a deal between five and eight years. "A three-year deal would put me in the same position I am now in about a year and I don't want to do this again," said Headley. Headley would not discuss financial numbers, although it is understood that, given the market, a $15 million annual salary could be a starting point. Jake Peavy holds the Padres salary record. The right-handed pitcher was making $11 million in 2009 as part of a four-year contract extension. The Padres traded him to the Chicago White Sox that July before the more expensive years kicked in. Right fielder Brian Giles made $9,666,666 in 2008. Closer Trevor Hoffman made $9.6 million in 2003. Carlos Quentin is the highest-paid Padre this season at $9.5 million. Headley is making $8.575 million as an arbitration-eligible player. "There are three or four elements involved," Fowler said of the pending Headley offer in a wide-ranging interview with the U-T. "One, indentured servitude went out a long time ago, so we can't force him to stay here. However, we feel he's an important part of the franchise. We've had a lot of dialogue with Josh Byrnes (the team general manager) already on it. Sometime in the course of the season -- probably sooner vs. later -- we'll put the offer on the table.
MLB Headlines
Padres formulating 'long-term' offer for Headley
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Achievements
Achievement (Points)
|Back in the Saddle (15)
|Help train the local militia.
|Black Diamond (25)
|Complete 'Cliffhanger' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Blackjack (20)
|Earn 21 stars in Special Ops.
|Charlie On Our Six (20)
|Earn 8 stars in Special Ops.
|Cold Shoulder (15)
|Infiltrate the snowy mountain side base.
|Colonel Sanderson (10)
|Kill 7 chickens in under 10 seconds in 'The Hornet's Nest'.
|Danger Close (15)
|Get hand picked for Shepherd's elite squad.
|Desperado (10)
|Kill 5 enemies in a row using 5 different weapons or attachments in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Desperate Times (15)
|Execute the plan to help the Americans.
|Downed but Not Out (10)
|Kill 4 enemies in a row while downed in Special Ops.
|Drive By (10)
|Kill 20 enemies in a row while driving a vehicle in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Ends Justify the Means (25)
|Complete 'Contingency' on Veteran Difficulty
|First Day of School (25)
|Complete 'S.S.D.D' and 'Team Player' on Veteran Difficulty.
|For the Record (35)
|Complete the Single Player campaign on any difficulty.
|Ghost (10)
|Plant the C4 in 'Cliffhanger' without alerting or injuring anyone in the blizzard.
|Gold Star (20)
|Earn 1 star in Special Ops.
|Homecoming (25)
|Complete 'Of Their Own Accord', 'Second Sun', and 'Whiskey Hotel' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Honor Roll (20)
|Earn at least 1 star in each Special Op mission.
|Hotel Bravo (20)
|Earn 4 stars in Special Ops.
|I'm the Juggernaut... (10)
|Kill a Juggernaut in Special Ops.
|It Goes to Eleven (20)
|Earn at least 1 star in 11 different Special Op missions.
|Knock-knock (10)
|Kill 4 enemies with 4 shots during a slow-mo breach in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Leave No Stone Unturned (10)
|Collect 45 enemy intel items.
|Look Ma Two Hands (10)
|Kill 10 enemies in a row using akimbo weapons in Single Player or Special Ops.
|No Rest For the Wary (10)
|Knife an enemy without him ever knowing you were there in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Off the Grid (25)
|Complete 'Just Like Old Times' and 'Endgame' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Operational Asset (20)
|Earn all 3 stars in at least 5 different Special Op missions.
|Operative (30)
|Earn all 3 stars in at least 10 different Special Op missions.
|Out of the Frying Pan... (15)
|Complete the mission in the airplane graveyard.
|Pit Boss (10)
|Run The Pit in 'S.S.D.D' and finish with a final time under 30 seconds.
|Prisoner #627 (25)
|Complete 'The Only Easy Day... Was Yesterday' and 'The Gulag' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Professional (30)
|Earn all 3 stars in at least 15 different Special Op missions.
|Queen takes Rook (25)
|Complete 'Loose Ends' and 'The Enemy of My Enemy' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Red Dawn (25)
|Complete 'Wolverines!' and 'Exodus' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Royale with Cheese (15)
|Defend Burger Town.
|Soap on a Rope (15)
|Storm the gulag.
|Some Like it Hot (10)
|Kill 6 enemies in a row using a thermal weapon in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Specialist (30)
|Earn 30 stars in Special Ops.
|Star 69 (90)
|Earn 69 stars in Special Ops.
|Tag 'em and bag 'em (15)
|Find Rojas in the Favelas.
|Ten plus foot-mobiles (10)
|Kill at least 10 enemies with one Predator missile in Single Player or Special Ops.
|The Harder They Fall (10)
|Kill 2 rappelling enemies in a row before they land on their feet in Single Player or Special Ops.
|The Pawn (15)
|Assault Makarov's safe house.
|The Price of War (90)
|Complete the single player campaign on Hardened or Veteran Difficulty.
|The Road Less Traveled (10)
|Collect 22 enemy intel items.
|Three-some (10)
|Kill at least 3 enemies with a single shot from a grenade launcher in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Turistas (25)
|Complete 'Takedown' and 'The Hornet's Nest' on Veteran Difficulty.
|Two Birds with One Stone (10)
|Kill 2 enemies with a single bullet in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Unnecessary Roughness (10)
|Use a riot shield to beat down an enemy in Single Player or Special Ops.
|Whiskey Hotel (15)
|Take back Whiskey Hotel.


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Same-Sex Marriage - This past week the Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 same-sex marriage restrictions and the Defense of Marriage Act. Religious groups filed briefs on both sides of the disputes. Tim O'Brien reports on the arguments and the justices' responses to the lawyers as they presented the cases. Nick Vujicic - Nick Vujicic is an evangelist and motivational speaker who, in the last ten years, has traveled to 44 countries and spoken to five million people----despite having no arms or legs due to a rare disease he was born with. He has had to deal with his anger and sometimes depression, but he tells Lucky Severson "if God can do something beautiful with my broken pieces, then God truly has a plan for each and every one of us. Holy Week - The three days leading up to Easter comprise the holiest time of the year for Christians. Filled with worship, prayer and pilgrimages, they commemorate Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter. Father Kenneth Semon of The Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, New Mexico says "To go through the experience of the three days is really to go through what changes life for people."
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When it comes to football - the most supported, most beautiful game in the world – many supporters demand a high level of excellence from their beloved team and most admired player.
And with today's level of talent exploding in different parts of the world, like numerous volcanic eruptions creating that beautiful chaotic order, a new, and different dimension of brilliance is needed to keep up with the trends.
Back in the day, there were only a handful of superstars that dazzled and almost paranormally controlled that little leather ball. One could say that Pele, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane inspired the current generation to do bigger and better things, which will ultimately inspire the future generations to go one step ahead, creating a symphonic paradigm of talent.
Today we no longer have a handful of stars, we have an ever-growing pool of superstars that the talent inspired and determined minds have presented to us.
The use of the words "good" or "impressive" or "intriguing", doesn't describe or add any flavour to what the current level of football really is. It's somewhat hard to believe some of the manoeuvres this current generation of footballs pull-off.
Fans are constantly hypnotized by the skills these footballers have to offer, it's almost animated. Footballers such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Mata, Neymar, Thierry Henry, Garth Bale, Edinson Cavani and Didier Drogba are just a handful of what today's footballing world delivers.
If the aforementioned list of talented footballers wasn't prodigious enough, 14 and 16 year-olds are being compared to the greats. What other compliment can overshadow this evaluation at such a blooming age?
One can only imagine the level of creation the next generation of stars will be able to do with a football.
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Argumentum ad victus
Argumentum ad victus ("argument from food") is not so much a logical fallacy as it is a growing trend of apologists to use food as part of their argument for the existence of god, or proof against evolution.
This line of thinking could possibly be related to 'victual pareidolia', in which images of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or the name "Allah" are seen in food items such as tortillas, grilled cheese sandwiches, and sliced fruit or vegetables.
Argumentum ad victus arguments can come in different forms, such as:
- This food item could not have happened by accident. - Therefore, God exists.
- This food item does not prove, on it's own, that evolution is a fact. - Therefore, God exists.
- This food item has an image on it that somewhat resembles the general shape of Jesus/the Virgin Mary. - Therefore, God exists.
The best-known example of 'argumentum ad victus' is the infamous banana argument from apologist Ray Comfort:
Another is the peanut butter argument, which attempts to use commercial grade peanut butter as proof that evolution cannot happen:
Another example is the pickle demonstration, which uses an electrified pickle to demonstrate the alleged change that Jesus Christ will make in a person's life:
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The best possible counterargument would be to 'eat the food,' thus disarming the apologist. (Please keep any food allergies in mind when doing so. If the argument involves electricity, unplug the food before using this strategy.)


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March is Women's History Month.
The Social Security program treats all workers — men and women — exactly the same in terms of the benefits they can receive. But women may want to familiarize themselves with what the program means to them in their particular circumstances. Understanding the benefits may mean the difference between living more comfortably versus just getting by in retirement.
One of the most significant things women need to remember about Social Security is the importance of promptly reporting a name change. If you haven't told us of a name change, your W-2 may not match the information in Social Security's records and this could affect the amount of your future benefits. Not changing your name with Social Security also can delay your federal income tax refund. To report a name change, please fill out an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5). You can get the form by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov, or any Social Security office or card center, or by calling Social Security's toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You must show us certain identity documents, including one recently issued to prove your legal name change.
If expanding your family is in your plans, it's a good idea to apply for a Social Security number for your baby in the hospital, at the same time that you apply for your baby's birth certificate. Social Security will mail the card to you. If you wait, you must then separately provide evidence of your child's age, identity, and U.S. citizenship status, as well as proof of your identity. Then, we must verify your child's birth record, which can add 12 weeks to the time it takes to issue a card.
When women start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members may be eligible for payments as well. For example, benefits can be paid to a husband:
• If he is age 62 or older; or
• At any age, if he is caring for your child (the child must be younger than 16 or disabled and receiving Social Security benefits on your record).
Benefits also can be paid to unmarried children if they are:
• Younger than age 18;
• Between 18 and 19 years old, but in elementary or secondary school as full-time students; or
• Age 18 or older and severely disabled (the disability must have started before age 22).
The family of a woman who dies may be eligible for survivors benefits based on her work.
For more information about women and Social Security, ask for the publication, What Every Woman Should Know (SSA Publication No. 05-10127) or visit our special Women's page online at www.socialsecurity.gov/women.


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Gerno di Lesmo (Italy), 2nd February 2014
Yamaha Factory Racing is delighted to announce the extension to its long standing working partnership with the Fiat Group as Fiat Professional join the Yamaha Factory Racing Team as Official Sponsor and Official Supplier of vehicles for the 2014 MotoGP season.The Fiat Professional logo will be visible on all team equipment as well as on the nose of the YZR-M1 cowlings of both Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.As part of the agreement, Fiat Professional will also provide commercial vehicles to assist Yamaha's logistical operations. These will include the Ducato Van and the Fiat Scudo Panorama models. Additional logistical support will also be provided with the supply of cars from the Fiat Group both in Italy and at every race and test events around the world.The Fiat Professional name identifies the commercial vehicles produced by Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. Fiat have been producing commercial vehicles since 1903, with the Professional Division growing to be an extremely important part of the Group and a leader in its sector.The group shares a passion for winning with Yamaha, having taken the 'Van of the Year Award' in 1994 with the Ducato, in 2006 by the Doblò Cargo, in 2008 by the Scudo, in 2009 by the Fiorino and in 2010 by the New Doblò Cargo.
Lin Jarvis
Manager Director, Yamaha Motor Racing
"To run a racing team you need a lot of things to come together at the right moment, and everything has to work well. Of course the most important thing is the rider on the bike, as on Sunday he needs to win the race. Behind the rider is what we call the back office; these are the people that keep the team running. A huge amount of our work is logistics, moving people, moving parts, preparation, etc. A partner such as Fiat Professional who provides us with excellent 100% reliable transport is a perfect addition to our family. We're both based here in Italy so we'll be able to work together to improve the preparation for the team. We have been together with the Fiat Group since 2007 so we have had a long and successful partnership and we are confident that the 2014 season will bring us many new highlights to share together."
Hansen Henrik Starup
Head of Brand Fiat Professional
"We are of course very excited to be associated with Yamaha in MotoGP. The Team has the most wins and is always striving to be number one. As Fiat Professional we do believe in the same values such as teamworking, performance and high quality standards and of course we have the ambition to win like Yamaha. Also Fiat Professional is always striving to be the best. We are excited to be part of this great new adventure. With Yamaha we have a chance to increase the international awareness of our brand so this is a perfect match and a great opportunity. We are already present in many countries so this will help to support our brand."
More, from a press release issued by Yamaha Factory Racing:
Sepang (Malaysia), 3rd February 2014
Yamaha Factory Racing today welcomes Eurasian Bank into the world of MotoGP as an Official Sponsor to the Team. The bank has entered into a two year partnership with Yamaha as part of their first sponsorship experience at the pinnacle of two-wheeled motorsport.The agreement will see Eurasian Bank's logo featuring on the motorcycles of both Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi as well as on the arms of their racing leathers. Their logo will also feature on the team clothing and the team equipment and materials.Eurasian Bank was founded in 1994 in Kazakhstan and today has its headquarters in Almaty, the country's largest commercial and cultural city. The bank is the tenth largest lender in Kazakhstan, delivering financial services to retail and corporate markets. Eurasian Bank has also recently launched a wealth management and private banking offer.
"We are delighted that Eurasian Bank has chosen to partner with Yamaha Factory Racing and to enter into the world of MotoGP. Eurasian Bank's commitment with us is signifies the growing importance of Kazakhstan and we plan to work together to increase the awareness of Eurasian Bank and to promote motorsports and motorcycle racing inside the country. We look forward to an exciting adventure together and we believe that this partnership will provide many new opportunities for both parties."
Michael EggletonEurasian Bank, CEO
"We are very excited to be in partnership with Yamaha Factory Racing and look forward to sharing their professionalism, speed and focused mentality with Eurasian Bank and its clients. I hope Yamaha will feel the wishes for victory from the people of Kazakhstan."