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Skip to comments.Why entitlement programs arent really entitlements
Posted on 01/21/2013 6:57:44 PM PST by TurboZamboni
Almost everyone seems to agree that some combination of Social Security reform, Medicare reform and Medicaid reform is essential to any long-term fix of the federal governments fiscal woes. But few in Washington are prepared to face the political challenges of such reform. Perhaps it would help if we stopped calling these federally financed benefits entitlements.
In any legal sense of the term, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are not entitlements. Unlike public employee pensions, which are contractual obligations now threatening to bankrupt state and local governments, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits can be modified, or even eliminated, by a majority vote of both houses of Congress along with the presidents signature. They are benefits, not entitlements.
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I, for one, do know how they "work", and I don't care. I dumped money down the government toilet my whole working life and now what matters is that you youngsters keep working overtime and paying your taxes so old Lancey can keep getting those SS checks to help with his boat payments and greens fees.
I have told this story several time here on FR, I will tell it yet again.
Back in the day, early 1950's my father was off to war in Korea and my mother was left at home with two children. We had no money beyond rent and the little money my father could send home (e3) didn't help much.
My mother applied for and received community help via a thing call "commodities" a precursor to welfare, a weekly package of items consisting of a large can of peanut butter, several loaves of bread, oat meal and powdered milk (might have been more, don't remember).
When the weekly "commodities" arrived, the person delivering them would yell out from the curb "Mrs xxxx" your commodities are here! She did this for one purpose and one purpose only ... to embarrass the recipient. Hopefully the embarrassment would cause the recipient to get a job and get off welfare.
Can you imagine this happening today?
Wouldn't want to embarrass our latest crop of entitlement recipients, not that they would care. Free stuff is their entitlement after all.
I do.
The worst and the best thing that can happen is for the Financial Markets to burst our US Federal Debt Bubble/bankruptcy of the US Treasury, or about a 30 % loss to everybody.
Thus, the two burst bubbles, (2008 Housing and Communist Hussein), will set each of us back about 60 %.
Privatizing FHA, Fannie, will prove to be complex to do, and thus will result in further Nationalization of Industries to keep politicians in power.
This happened to the once Great Brittan, in post WW 2, but they were saved by discovery of the Great North Sea Oil and Gas Fields.
The bankruptcy of FHA, Freddie and Fannie in 2008 will be comparable to the levels reached in March, 2009.
The recovery from this Government-caused financial disaster will be inversely related to Federal Government interference with normal Bankruptcy Court procedures.
BTW, the "Giant Flushing Sound" that you will hear will be the sound of Keynesian Economics being flushed down the toilet bowl of Liberal Economic "Deals."
We've all been duped. By both sides. Let it all go to hell, I say, then let's see how even the rubble field really is.
When I want a retirement plan that costs me 12% of my compensation for almost 0 return, I choose Social Security. :)
You cant spend money you dont have without consequences"
Laissez-faire economists and politicians have been calling Social Security a sham since it was a glimmer in FDRs eye. In 1936 GOP presidential candidate Alf Landon called the Social Security Trust Fund a cruel hoax.
And hows this for wingnutty? In a 1999 New York Times article calling for the privatization of Social Security, the Nobel laureate economist Milton Friedman wrote that the guaranteed benefits of the entitlement program exist solely on the expectation that future Congresses will honor promises made by earlier Congresses what supporters call a compact between the generations and opponents call a Ponzi scheme.
"you pay in ...its a contract whether our govt elite cheats want to admit it or not......"
Yes, that is exactly my point but the communists lump 'welfare' into the same word.
"It comes from the way the laws are worded. "Any person who, having reached age 62 blah blah blah, shall be entitled.."
That is exactly my point. The communists have lumped 'welfare' into the same word but I think that we both agree that no one is 'entitled' to freebies in the way that the communists have defined the word.
I paid into it. Its my money and is therefore an entitlement (social security). paying me less when I retire is stealing from me.
Stir the pot Lancey, stir the pot..... I enjoy it immensely.
I forgot to mention "casino fun money".
That has to be the most incorrect and idiotic statement ever to appear on FR. Nobody "willingly" pays FICA, they pay at gunpoint. I did try to get out, and was told "NO". It is a US government enforced ponzi scheme. I don't know your situation, but try not paying FICA/medicare taxes, if you have a taxable income.
And stealing from other people to pay for it all is wrong.
Make it voluntary.
What happens when there are more of you than us?
What then, Lancey?
I guess the genius politicians will have to figure something out.
The solution, of course, is to completely reform the system; remove it from government control and turn it over to several competing private investment brokers who would bid for a piece of the action. Their continued participation would depend entirely on the results they achieve, calculated over a reasonable period of time.
The new system would begin with, say, 10% of the current monthly SS pile going directly into diversified investment portfolios. A schedule of adding 5% every 5 years would force the continued divestment of the government from the program. I believe it wouldn't be long before surpluses more than covered the depleted SS tax intake, and government could return to being fat and happy. (Note: The above numbers are pulled out of thin air and are for illustrative purposes only. Hopefully they help convey the general idea.)
Meanwhile, old folks (heck, make it everybody 40 and older) would be assured and guaranteed that nothing would change for them due to the switch to the new system no matter what happened, etc., etc. Young people, most of whom believe SS will never be there for them anyway, could now be told of a new system that will greatly improve their chances of getting that old age pension they thought they'd never see.
By the way, I am as disgusted as every other conservative that government is in any way involved in old age pensions ("social security") in the first place, but realville is that it's here to stay.
Whatever do you mean by "pay into"? There's nothing into which to pay. You don't own a policy, like with insurance, even though they lied and called it insurance at first. The money ends up in the same place as revenue from all the other taxes. Might as well say you "pay into" SS by paying the income tax.
No, the cheat was getting you to think it was insurance, not welching on the policy you supposedly bought. How do I know? Well, for starters, when's the last time someone confiscated your money and bought insurance for you, other than government? Never, that's when. It doesn't work that way.
Oh, it "was billed as," was it? Governments never lie, and their word is their bond. Also, love conquers all and gumdrops talk out of the sky. Critics of the program knew the score from the get-go, and if you weren't incurably naive it became utterly apparent after a generation at least. But that doesn't matter. Buzzphrases thrown around by politicians don't constitute criminal fraud, and lofty promises used to buy votes aren't legally enforceable contracts.
It's because of pellet like you that we have this giant "entitlement" problem. Because even though you've perked behind the curtain, know it's a ponzi scheme, and presumably are morally opposed to pure wealth redistribution, you STILL claim your goodies as if by right. Gimme, gimme, gimme.
Of course it's welfare. The taxes you paid were welfare for other people. The benefits which may or may not come to you are taxes frlm someone else. Why do so many FReepers mutate into welfare shores when it comes to their goodies? Conservatism in general have this fatal flaw: welfare for me but not for thee.
This is partly why we'll never beat thr Welfare State. We talk a good game about corporate subsidies, welfare queens, unemployment "insurance," and such. But anyone even threatens defense spending, farm subsidies, steel tariffs, football stadiums, the SS "system" you've supposedly "paid into" but haven't, and we turn into Leon freakin' Trotskys.
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The Labor Department reported that the economy added 96,000 jobs in August, far fewer than analysts had predicted. The unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent to 8.1 percent, an indication that more people moved out of the workforce. Host Michel Martin discusses the latest unemployment numbers with NPR Senior Business Editor Marilyn Geewax.
What August Job Numbers Mean
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No-Work Spanish audiobooks are stories read with each sentence said first in English, then in Spanish. At the end of each chapter, the chapter is repeated entirely in Spanish. But can you learn Spanish from No-Work Spanish stories? Yes!
Here is how No-Work Spanish audiobooks work:
No-Work Spanish stories are performed by talented bilingual actors and actresses. You'll want to listen to find out what happens next in the story. As you hear each sentence, first in English, then in Spanish, your mind links the two, just as effortlessly as you learn the words to a song you like. Hearing the chapter repeated, entirely in Spanish, after you have absorbed the Spanish vocabulary, reinforces the Spanish and greatly improves your ability to listen and comprehend an entire Spanish passage.
You do not need to know any Spanish to learn from No-Work Spanish audiobooks. On the other hand, if you already know some Spanish, you will learn that much faster.
The Case of the Missing Poodle is the third title in the No-Work Spanish series. It is set in an airport, hotel, and wedding to include plenty of travel vocabulary. The Case of the Missing Poodle tells the story of 11-year-old Matt who hatches a plot to find a celebrity's missing poodle and grab $100,000 in reward money.
The story was ok but the narration was HORRIBLE. Trying to make the story sound dramatic and interesting..but instead they ruined the presentation and the experience for me. Cant get past the narration.
Really enjoy this way of learning, story is definitely for kids but since there aren't adult versions will have to do. Found it great as I can't quite understand the next level stories. Interesting enough, would be great for kids


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The 'Red City' of Marrakech is a fascinating urban hub that mixes ancient ritual with modern high density living. Morocco's third largest city is now home to a million people – and it shows. Go, expect crowds everywhere, new scents and sensations, a visual feast, over-the-top shopping... and get set for some serious haggling!
Marrakech is full of hotel options catering for all budgets and needs. In the medina, ultra-chic Riad El Fenn (2 Derb Moullay Abdullah Ben Hezzian) oozes understated glamour, combining traditional elements with modern touches. More affordable is the Angsana Riads Collection, consisting of six riads spread throughout the medina, each with its own distinct personality. Choose from opulent Riad Si Said, Thai-themed Riad Bab Firdaus and more. At centrally located Riad Itrane (113 Derb Jamaâ Derb Dabachi), budget-conscious travellers can relax in the pool after resisting temptation in the souks. Beyond the city walls, boutique hacienda JnaneTamsna (Douar Abiad) offers luxurious boho surroundings away from the bustle of the city.
First port of call for any shopping in Marrakech must be the medina's souks but prepare for sensory overload. Follow your nose through the winding streets to fragrant mounds of colourful spices atone of the many spice markets (Rahba Kedima). Fondle fabrics, furniture and ceramics at craft co-operative Complexe d'Artisanat (7 Derb Baissi, Rue de la Kasbah). At Dar El Bacha, shops sell passementerie, jewellery and organic argan oil; ogle stylish leather bags and accessories from Lalla (Souk Cherifia, Sidi Abdelaziz). Outside the medina, sophisticated boutiques abound in the chichi modern district of Gueliz. Stop off at Michèle Baconnier (12 rue des Vieux Marrakchis) for high-end contemporary clothes and hand-embroidered shoes.
From street food to fine dining, Marrakech is a foodie's delight. Head to Jemaa el Fna square after 6pm and choose tagines, pastilles and grilled meats from over 100 stalls – alternatively, head for rooftop cocktails overlooking the square at sunset; the view from the refined Terrace des Épices (15 Souk Cherifia, Sidi Abdelaziz) is popular with local expats. Those hankering after evening entertainment along with their meal should try Le Salama (40 rue des Banques), a lively touristy dining spot featuring a belly dancing show most evenings. For special occasions, Gastro MK (14 Derb Sebaai, Bab Laksour) is the place to go, with a fearsomely good reputation for fine dining.
JanuaryRaise a cheer for the determined athletes at Marrakech's annual marathon. Over 6,000 runners take to the streets, running a varied circuit that skirts the outer edges of the medina and takes in the scenic orange groves of the Menara gardens along the way.
FebruaryThis vibrant music festival celebrates the traditional Moroccan music that has been passed down through generations. The music features a combination of drums and chants, and blends together to make a lively, foot-stomping beat.
JuneFeaturing everything from dancers and artists to snake charmers and theatre groups, this multi-day festival sees the city's frenetic pace move up a notch as it rolls into town. Head to El Badi Palace and Jemaa el Fna square to be at the heart of the action.
JulyAt this Moroccan incarnation of the well-known Swiss festival, music lovers can enjoy listening to traditional Moroccan music in lavish settings such as Bahia Palace and Menara gardens.
DecemberPutting Moroccan cinema into the spotlight, Marrakech's film festival attracts an international crowd keen to see the best of the country's burgeoning film industry.


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Equal pay for equal work. Is that really too much to ask?
Today is Equal Pay Day, the day women's earnings since Jan. 1, 2013, catch up with men's earnings for 2013.
I fought this back in the early 1980s, when I discovered a man with the same experience I had, who was doing the same job I was, made 30 percent more than I did. He lived at home with his mom and I was raising two kids.
I went to the publisher to complain about the inequity, and he gave me a raise to equal what my male colleague was making. Then he called my male colleague into his office and gave him a raise, too. I wasn't supposed to know about it, but I decided to be happy with my raise and not risk getting fired because I needed the job.
Once, when I interviewed for a job, I was told I wouldn't be hired because I had children and this boss wanted to be my top priority. Again, I could have pressed it, but I didn't want to work for someone like that.
When I was a child, a woman still could be fired for getting married or for having a baby. Women were passed over for promotions because they might get pregnant or because they had children, plus everyone knew they would be useless at least one or two days a month because of "female problems."
Women could be bank tellers but not bank presidents; we could be nurses but not doctors; secretaries but not lawyers. If we chose to pursue a career, it was understood that we would sacrifice having children.
It took a lot of fighting to get past that crap, and we still haven't achieved equality. We earn, on average, 77 cents for every dollar a man earns.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls that not an accident, but discrimination, and she's right.
I have a bumper sticker on my car that says, "I can't believe I'm still protesting this crap!" People often snap pictures of it in parking lots.
But I have been protesting for women's equality since the 1960s. As early as 1958, I was thinking I was as smart as any of the boys in my class — and smarter than most of them, but I was being told my possibilities were limited. I find it appalling that it's still true on so many levels.
My granddaughters are coming of age in a time when women are still paid only about three-quarters of what men make; I can only hope my great-granddaughter's reality is a little better.


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Singer/mandolinist Doyle Lawson is yet another deserving winner of a National Heritage Fellowship (2006). Lawson's band is known as the School of Bluegrass for its many high-profile alumni. This latest batch of hot young pickers lives up to that legacy, as Lawson leads them through state-of-the-art traditional and progressive bluegrass, as well as some of the most compelling a cappella Gospel harmonizing seen or heard anywhere.
Visit the Website: http://www.bluegrassunderground.com
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DC Universe Online is the latest MMO to join the free-to-play craze. Beginning in "late October," Sony Online Entertainment's online action game will be free to download on both PC and PS3. As with every other F2P game, there will be multiple tiers of membership following the transition.
Free players will be able to get access to "current gameplay," which includes Gotham City, Metropolis, and "all current raids and alerts." You'll be able to create two characters, join a league, and will be able purchase more content, such as DLC expansions and additional character slots.
"When we launched DC Universe Online, we introduced a very different brand of massive online game driven by fast action combat to PC and PS3 gamers and with that, we discovered a new type of online gamer," John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment said in a prepared statement. "We've listened to our community, and we've determined that the free-to-play model is the best fit for DC Universe Online." He then pointed to SOE's experience with their other F2P games, Free Realms and Clone Wars Adventures.
There will be two tiers of service beyond Free. "Premium" membership is available to anyone that has spent at least $5 on paid content. Premium members will get additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. DLC is not included.
Finally, "Legendary" membership will continue to be available for $14.99 a month, and includes all DLC packs "at no cost," more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, and the ability to create unrestricted-sized leagues, and "many other benefits."


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BENSENVILLE – Four men are each being held on $50,000 bond in DuPage County Jail after allegedly mailing marijuana to a UPS facility in Bensenville.
David Byun, 29, of the 500 block of Daybreak Lane, Roundlake; Brian Panezich, 29, of the 0-100 block of Regent Court, Lake Zurich; Landry Park, 29 and Ted Park, 32, both of the 300 block of East Seegers Road, Arlington Heights were charged with marijuana trafficking and possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver.
According to a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DuMEG) officials were notified of a suspicious package delivered to a UPS facility in Bensenville on Aug. 1. The package was addressed to a fictitious company owned by Byun. That day, Byun allegedly picked up the package and left in a vehicle driven by Panezich. Police stopped the car and found 12 pounds of marijuana in the package after a police dog alerted to it.
During an investigation, authorities learned that Landry Park had allegedly picked up another package from the UPS facility earlier that day. After stopping Landry Park and Ted Park, authorities said they found 15 pounds of marijuana in Landry Park's car. Also, after a consent search of their apartment, authorities allegedly found 30 grams of cocaine.
All four men are scheduled for arraignment Aug. 26. Ted Park and Landry Park will appear in front of Judge John Kinsella. Byun and Panezich will appear in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.


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- Premier League
Kelly completes Reading switch
Reading have confirmed the signing of full-back Stephen Kelly from Fulham on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Kelly, 29, lost his regular starting place in the Fulham side to Sascha Riether this season. A Republic of Ireland international, Kelly has been at Fulham since 2009 and has made 71 appearances in all competitions for the club.
The defender has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Royals but will not be eligible to face West Bromwich Albion this weekend.
Reading boss Brian McDermott told the club's official website: "I'm delighted to have Stephen here. He has played a lot of games in the Premier League and more than 30 times for his country.
"He's the kind of player I've been talking about - someone with great experience, but at 29 still very young in football terms and at a really good stage in his career.
"I know he's going to fit into the dressing room here really well. He's up for the fight, up for the battle, he's hungry, he wants to do well and I know he'll be successful for us.''


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Q: I love that the Kindle holds my furthest location, but my wife and I share one account. That makes things really annoying when she finishes a book when I am just starting it. Is there a way to reset the synchronization, or just turn it off?
A: When you read an eBook on a Kindle ereader or app, Amazon peaks over your shoulder and keeps track of what page you are on. The feature called Whispersync tracks what you are reading so you don't have to find your place. The next time you open your eBook, even if you open your eBook on another device, it will open to the last page you had open when you closed it.
But, if you are sharing an account with someone, and you are both trying to read the same book, it can get pretty irritating. However, it is pretty easy to change it so that it stops doing that, if you know where to find it.
Here's what you do. Go to Amazon.com on your computer. Then click Your Account > Manage Your Kindle > Manage Your Devices > Manage Kindle Device Synchronization. Now, under the heading Device Synchronization (Whispersync Settings), click Turn Off.
Wait a little while, maybe about 10 minutes.
On your Kindle device or your Kindle app, exit the book and reopen it. Turn to the first page in the book, and try to sync your book to the furthest position. It should say that you are at the furthest position if it worked correctly.
If you want to turn synchronization back on, just go back to Amazon.com and click Turn On under Device Synchronization.
Unfortunately, there's no way to synchronize or un-synchronize just one of your books. But, as long as you don't move your position in your books, when you reopen the book after you turn synchronization back on, they will still be at the position and will sync at that position.


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Stories for January 14, 2013
Armstrong tells Oprah he doped
updated: 01/14/2013 6:14 p.m. Discuss
A person familiar with the situation says Lance Armstrong confessed to Oprah Winfrey during an interview Monday that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France.
LR Marathon officials unveil 2013 medal designs
posted: 01/14/2013 5:36 p.m. Discuss
Medals that will be awarded to finishers of the 2013 Little Rock Marathon races were unveiled Monday by marathon officials.
Lane closures on I-40 in Lonoke for bridge maintenance
posted: 01/14/2013 4:30 p.m. Discuss
Bridge maintenance on Interstate 40 will mean lane closures in Lonoke this week.
Military suicides hit record 349 in 2012
posted: 01/14/2013 1 p.m. Comments 3
Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will worsen this year.
Ex-President George H.W. Bush leaves the hospital
posted: 01/14/2013 12:58 p.m. Discuss
Former President George H.W. Bush has left a Houston hospital where he spent nearly two months recovering from an illness that began with a bronchitis-related cough.
Iraq says it freed hundreds of inmates
posted: 01/14/2013 12:22 p.m. Discuss
Iraq has begun setting free hundreds of inmates, officials said Monday, offering a concession to Sunni protesters demonstrating against the country's Shiite-led government.
Obama seeks raise in debt limit, gun legislation
posted: 01/14/2013 11:30 a.m. Comments 38
President Barack Obama demanded Monday that Congress raise the federal debt limit quickly, warning that "Social Security benefits and veterans' checks will be delayed if they don't," and cautioning Republicans not to insist on concessions in exchange.
Ex-UCA president pleads guilty to misdemeanor
posted: 01/14/2013 11:23 a.m. Comments 7
Former University of Central Arkansas President Allen Meadors pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge tied to a mishandled offer from a food contractor to renovate the president's home.
State Legislature back in session
updated: 01/14/2013 1:44 p.m. Comments 3
The Arkansas Legislature convenes today at noon at the state Capitol in Little Rock.
Toyota retakes global auto sales crown from GM
posted: 01/14/2013 11:13 a.m. Discuss
Toyota has once again dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker.
Obama: Gun control specifics to come within days
posted: 01/14/2013 11:10 a.m. Discuss
President Barack Obama says he's reviewing a list of proposals from Vice President Joe Biden about how to reduce gun violence and expects to present specifics later this week.
Too many theaters, too few movies in central Arkansas
posted: 01/14/2013 11:08 a.m. Comment 1
By all accounts, 2012 was a record year for domestic movie ticket sales, which hit or may have even topped $11 billion, depending on your source, Eric H. Harrison writes in Tuesday's Style section.
Lowell Republican named co-leader of joint budget
posted: 01/14/2013 10:58 a.m. Discuss
Republican Rep. Duncan Baird of Lowell has been named the House co-chairman of the Legislature's Joint Budget Committee.
Inmate's toilet-paper appeal rejected
posted: 01/14/2013 10:29 a.m. Comments 9
A federal appeals court says the Faulkner County sheriff's office did not violate the constitutional rights of an inmate by only issuing him one roll of toilet paper per week.
State Sen. Sample proposes tax rise to aid forestry agency
posted: 01/14/2013 10:24 a.m. Comments 3
A Hot Springs senator has proposed an increase in the tax that private timberland owners pay to help the financially troubled Arkansas Forestry Commission.
Dixon, ex-KATV news director, takes Pryor Center helm
posted: 01/14/2013 9:04 a.m. Comments 2
The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas has made Randy Dixon its director effective Monday.
Arkansas participates in new horse travel permit
posted: 01/14/2013 8:16 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas is among more than a dozen states participating in a new interstate travel permit for horse events.
Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads
posted: 01/14/2013 8:11 a.m. Comment 1
Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.
Activists: 13 killed in airstrike near Damascus
posted: 01/14/2013 7:57 a.m. Discuss
A Syrian airstrike slammed into a house in a rebellious suburb of Damascus early Monday, killing at least 13 people including eight children, activists said, as President Bashar Assad's regime ramped up its operations against the opposition strongholds ringing the capital.
India's army chief warns Pakistan of retaliation
posted: 01/14/2013 7:55 a.m. Discuss
India's army chief Monday accused Pakistan of planning an attack in which two Indian soldiers were killed in the disputed Kashmir region last week, and warned of possible retaliation.
Mali Islamists gain ground despite French fighting
updated: 01/14/2013 12:20 p.m. Discuss
Despite intensive aerial bombardments by French warplanes, Islamist insurgents grabbed more territory in Mali on Monday, including a strategic military camp, drawing them much closer to the capital, French and Malian military officials said.
Palace: Prince William and Kate's baby due in July
posted: 01/14/2013 7:48 a.m. Discuss
Palace officials say Prince William and the former Kate Middleton's first baby is due in July and that her condition is improving.
Beer, wine sales can start in Benton County this week
posted: 01/14/2013 7:28 a.m. Discuss
Beer and wine can be sold in retail stores in Benton County starting this week for the first time since World War II.
Search continues for missing Wynne police officer
posted: 01/14/2013 7:25 a.m. Discuss
The search continues Monday for a Wynne police officer who is missing after falling into the St. Francis River.
Fayetteville man killed after vehicle rolls
posted: 01/14/2013 6:30 a.m. Discuss
A 20-year-old Fayetteville man was killed early Sunday when the vehicle he was riding in veered off the road and rolled multiple times, authorities said.
Light wintry mix moves through state
updated: 01/14/2013 9:52 a.m. Discuss
A light wintry mix is possible for parts of Arkansas on Monday, but forecasters say accumulations are expected to be minimal.
Syrian warplanes strike near capital
posted: 01/14/2013 5:01 a.m. Discuss
Syrian fighter jets on Sunday bombed Damascus suburbs in a government offensive to dislodge rebels from strategic areas around the capital, activists said, as clashes raged around army bases and airfields in the country's north.
Mubarak's life term tossed
posted: 01/14/2013 4:56 a.m. Discuss
An Egyptian court Sunday ordered a retrial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, granting an appeal of the former autocrat's life sentence for failing to prevent the killing of nearly 900 protesters during the 2011 uprising that ended his rule.
Blast after raid kills 7 Afghans
posted: 01/14/2013 4:54 a.m. Discuss
An explosion in a mountain village in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday left at least seven civilians dead just after a joint U.S. and Afghan military raid killed four Taliban fighters there, Afghan officials said.
Combat dog on special mission
posted: 01/14/2013 4:52 a.m. Comment 1
Arnold des Contes D'Hoffmann, who joined the Department of Defense in 2008, has never been to Afghanistan or Iraq. But many of his progeny have deployed to the war zones and are credited with saving American lives.
Affleck, Argo win Globes
posted: 01/14/2013 4:51 a.m. Discuss
The Iran hostage thriller Argo was a surprise best-drama winner at Sunday's Golden Globes, beating out the Civil War epic Lincoln, which had emerged as an awards-season favorite.
Oklahoma City sees 99 slayings in 2012
posted: 01/14/2013 4:45 a.m. Discuss
Oklahoma City Police Chief Bill Citty said drugs and gangs are the reason for a spike in homicides in the city during 2012.
Credit-card cut surprises Vatican
posted: 01/14/2013 4:45 a.m. Discuss
A senior Vatican official says he is "truly surprised" that the Bank of Italy ordered credit card payments suspended in the tiny city-state and insists the Vatican has taken adequate measures to fight money laundering.
Police shoot gunman in theater
posted: 01/14/2013 4:44 a.m. Discuss
Moviegoers at a San Diego theater ducked for cover as police stormed in during a movie and shot and wounded an armed domestic violence suspect pretending to be a moviegoer.
Witnesses describe failed Somalia raid
posted: 01/14/2013 4:41 a.m. Discuss
The night of mayhem and death started with the sound of helicopters above pitch black fields.
Sandy Hook's fate weighs on Newtown
posted: 01/14/2013 4:40 a.m. Discuss
Talk about Sandy Hook Elementary School is turning from last month's massacre to the future, with differing opinions on whether students and staff members should ever return to the building where a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators.
Georgia frees 190 political prisoners
posted: 01/14/2013 4:38 a.m. Discuss
Georgia freed 190 political prisoners who were incarcerated under the previous government after a law pushed through by the country's new parliament went into effect.
Memorials honor cruise-ship victims
posted: 01/14/2013 4:37 a.m. Discuss
Survivors of the Costa Concordia shipwreck and relatives of the 32 people who died marked the first anniversary of the grounding Sunday with the unveiling of memorials to the victims, a tearful Mass in their honor and a minute of silence to recall the exact moment that the cruise ship rammed into a reef off Tuscany.
India arrests 6 more in 2nd rape
posted: 01/14/2013 4:34 a.m. Discuss
Police said Sunday that they arrested six suspects in another gang rape of a bus passenger in India, four weeks after a brutal attack on a student on a moving bus in the capital enraged Indians and led to calls for tougher rape laws.
The world in brief
posted: 01/14/2013 4:32 a.m. Discuss
QUOTE OF THE DAY "Raids are continuing right now.There were raids last night; there will be more this afternoon and tomorrow." French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, on the French-led effort to take back Mali's north from Islamist rebels Article, 1A
The nation in brief
posted: 01/14/2013 4:31 a.m. Discuss
QUOTE OF THE DAY "To tear it down completely would be like saying to evil, 'You've won.'" Fran Bresson, who attended Sandy Hook Elementary School in the 1950s, on the suggestion of some Newtown, Conn., residents to destroy the school where 26 people were killed Article, this page
Names and faces
posted: 01/14/2013 4:30 a.m. Discuss
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are getting married. Wilde's spokesman, Joy Fehily, confirmed the engagement this weekend.
In the news
posted: 01/14/2013 4:28 a.m. Discuss
Clifford Boyson, 66, of Davenport, Iowa, was reunited with his 70-year-old sister, Betty Billadeau, 65 years after foster care separated the siblings, thanks to 7-year-old Eddie Hanzelin, the son of Boyson's landlord, who found Billadeau by searching Facebook and was presented with a $125 check in appreciation.
District's assessment fee up in air
posted: 01/14/2013 4:22 a.m. Discuss
The 2013 assessment rate for a southwest Little Rock improvement district remains unsettled after its board improperly increased fees in 2012 to build an events center.
In Jefferson County, school built in '30s to close in May
posted: 01/14/2013 4:19 a.m. Discuss
For decades, children approaching their early teenage years in the Jefferson County town of Redfield have gone to classes in a small, local school building.
Hospital addition subject of lecture
posted: 01/14/2013 4 a.m. Discuss
The design and construction of the $121 million South Wing addition to Arkansas Children's Hospital will be the focus of a Tuesday lecture at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Network.
Other days
posted: 01/14/2013 3:56 a.m. Discuss
100 YEARS AGO Jan. 14, 1913 NEW YORK — "Women of Arkansas will win the ballot in 1914," declare the officers of the National Woman Suffrage Association, who have prepared a chart showing the date when, they are determined, the states that have not already fallen will capitulate in the fight for equal rights.
Today's radar speed checks
posted: 01/14/2013 3:56 a.m. Discuss
Little Rock and North Little Rock police, and the Pulaski County sheriff's office will use radar to detect speeding at these locations.
posted: 01/14/2013 3:55 a.m. Discuss
OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
EDITORIALS: Who you gonna believe?
posted: 01/14/2013 3:54 a.m. Discuss
TODAY we come to praise Arkansas schools. They are among the tops in the nation! Our kids are learning, teachers are succeeding, and education is happening.
Why my house is gun-less
posted: 01/14/2013 3:53 a.m. Comments 84
After the Newtown massacre, a friend asked me if I kept a gun in my house. No, I do not, for several reasons. The first is personal experience.
COLUMNISTS: Call it goon control
posted: 01/14/2013 3:51 a.m. Discuss
A task force set up by President Barack Obama after the Sandy Hook massacre will soon produce its proposals to reduce gun violence. The deliberation involves some big strategic decisions.
Why spending continues
posted: 01/14/2013 3:50 a.m. Discuss
The most distinctive part of the last-minute deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" wasn't that it made our debt problem worse (although it did). No, it was that hardly anyone seemed to care that it made our debt problem worse.
posted: 01/14/2013 3:49 a.m. Comments 5
At last, wisdom emerges Finally, a comment from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education that makes sense.
AFC: Patriots beat Texans, get Ravens rematch
posted: 01/14/2013 3:43 a.m. Discuss
Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year.
SEC WOMEN: Vandy women hard to disrupt
posted: 01/14/2013 3:39 a.m. Comment 1
Arkansas couldn't slow down one of the SEC's best offenses Sunday.
PGA TOUR SONY OPEN: Henley wins rookie face-off
posted: 01/14/2013 3:37 a.m. Discuss
Russell Henley made a lasting impression in his rookie debut on the PGA Tour with a record-setting performance Sunday in the Sony Open.
COMMENTARY: Gonzalez, Falcons not done just yet
posted: 01/14/2013 3:35 a.m. Discuss
The old pro was on the sideline, resigned to the fact that this would turn out like so many games of the past. In the 16 years Tony Gonzalez has played tight end in the NFL, so many seasons ended early that he couldn't expect this one to be any different.
NBA: Johnson, Nets rally
posted: 01/14/2013 3:33 a.m. Discuss
Deron Williams had 22 points and nine assists, Joe Johnson scored 20 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 12 points down in the third quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 97-86 Sunday night.
TOP 25 MEN: Ohio State hands Michigan 1st loss
posted: 01/14/2013 3:32 a.m. Discuss
A ball that rattled around the rim and bounced out separated Michigan from its first No. 1 ranking in more than 20 years. Point guard Trey Burke's step back jumper with 17 seconds went down, then came out, leaving No. 2 Michigan on the wrong side of a 56-53 loss to rival and 15th-ranked Ohio State on Sunday.
Three teams back in NFL's final four
posted: 01/14/2013 3:30 a.m. Discuss
One game is a rematch. The other might feel like one — at least to one of the teams.
posted: 01/14/2013 3:26 a.m. Discuss
UAPB men at Alcorn State WHEN 7:30 p.m. WHERE David L. Whitney Gymnasium, Lorman, Miss.
NBA standings and summaries
posted: 01/14/2013 3:25 a.m. Discuss
NETS 97, PACERS 86 INDIANA (86) George 6-18 0-0 15, West 11-19 5-6 27, Hibbert 3-5 0-0 6, Hill 6-13 0-0 13, Stephenson 0-1 0-0 0, Green 5-13 4-4 15, T.Hansbrough 1-4 0-0 2, Mahinmi 2-2 1-2 5, Augustin 1-4 0-0 3, O.Johnson 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 35-83 10-12 86.
Women's standings
posted: 01/14/2013 3:24 a.m. Discuss
SUN BELT SATURDAY'S RESULTS Arkansas State 48, La.-Lafayette 39 Fla. International 55, UALR 53 Middle Tennessee 66, La.-Monroe 48 W. Kentucky 86, Florida Atlantic 68 North Texas 67, South Alabama 47
Men's standings
posted: 01/14/2013 3:22 a.m. Discuss
SUN BELT SATURDAY'S RESULTS UALR 88, Fla. International 76 La.-Lafayette 61, Arkansas State 56 Middle Tennessee 66, La.-Monroe 57 North Texas 66, South Alabama 56 Florida Atlantic 65, W. Kentucky 62
Second thoughts
posted: 01/14/2013 3:19 a.m. Discuss
Aw, guys, don't lose pig snouts The Hogettes will oink no more.
Off the wire
posted: 01/14/2013 3:16 a.m. Discuss
BASKETBALL Clarke sprain 'significant' Butler guard Rotnei Clarke went through a light workout Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse, one day after he crashed into a basket support and injured his neck, the school said.
State sports briefs
posted: 01/14/2013 3:15 a.m. Discuss
BASKETBALL Richardson to speak at Tip-Off Club Former Arkansas men's basketball coach Nolan Richardson will be the guest speaker at the Downtown Tip-Off Club. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. at the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce with the program beginning at noon.
Plane fire shows battery risk
posted: 01/14/2013 3:11 a.m. Discuss
When firefighters at Boston's Logan International Airport opened a hatch of a burning Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner, they encountered a hazard from something almost ubiquitous in modern life: lithium-based batteries.
Microsoft missed chance at Vegas show, analysts say
posted: 01/14/2013 3:07 a.m. Discuss
Microsoft may have relinquished its starring role in America's gaudiest gadget show a year too early.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: Together Nokia, Microsoft cook up a serviceable little smart phone
posted: 01/14/2013 3 a.m. Discuss
A new year means new beginnings for some, and two companies are taking that to heart with a new gadget.
Retransmitter of broadcast TV plans to cast wider net in 2013
posted: 01/14/2013 2:56 a.m. Discuss
Armed with almost $40 million in new financing and feeling optimistic about legal battles, Aereo, a new television-distribution service backed by media mogul Barry Diller, is planning a major expansion.
EHarmony CEO aims to rekindle site
posted: 01/14/2013 2:50 a.m. Discuss
Neil Clark Warren thinks he's the best match for EHarmony Inc.
ON COMPUTERS: Speech-to-text programs something to talk about
posted: 01/14/2013 2:49 a.m. Discuss
People love to talk. Just look at all the television shows that are about nothing else.
French firm's ad blocking spurs Web battle
posted: 01/14/2013 2:48 a.m. Discuss
Xavier Niel, the French technology entrepreneur, has made a career of disrupting the status quo.
Netflix gets unfair postal advantage, court decides
posted: 01/14/2013 2:46 a.m. Discuss
Netflix Inc., the largest U.S. mail-order movie-rental service, got special treatment from the U.S. Postal Service, which improperly discriminated against other mail-order companies, a federal appeals court ruled.
Dish's Hopper hops to new heights
posted: 01/14/2013 2:45 a.m. Discuss
Dish Network Corp. revealed a set-top box called "Hopper" last year, named for its ability to send the TV signal "hopping" from room to room, covering all the TVs in the house. This year, it's upgrading the Hopper so that it follows a user wherever he goes — even outside the house.
Technology news in brief
posted: 01/14/2013 2:44 a.m. Discuss
Judge OKs deal for Kodak patents Technology companies including Apple Inc. and Google Inc. won court approval of a $527 million deal for Eastman Kodak Co. patents that are being sold as part of Kodak's bid to exit bankruptcy protection.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 01/14/2013 2:35 a.m. Discuss
ARKADELPHIA Rufus David Tallent, No. 34 Lower Lake Road, Jan. 3, 2013, Chapter 7. ATKINS Tony L. Anthony, 325 Davis Road, Jan. 8, 2013, Chapter 13.
Canines hit the treadmill for a workout
posted: 01/14/2013 2:32 a.m. Discuss
Heather Larkin and her dog Rosie regularly include brisk walks around their Little Rock neighborhood as part of a fitness regimen. When weather and other situations interfere with their outings, Larkin heads to the gym. Rosie, a well-behaved boxer mix, has a backup plan too — she trots on a treadmill.
Happy trails: Emerald Park Switchbacks
posted: 01/14/2013 2:25 a.m. Comments 4
EMERALD PARK SWITCHBACKS Location: Begin at the boat launch parking lot near Burns Park Golf Course.
ASK THE TRAINER: Stretching builds balance, strength
posted: 01/14/2013 2:23 a.m. Discuss
Q: I'm a male in my mid-50 s and I lead a physically active lifestyle. I alternate my workouts with strength-training and cardiovascular exercise days, and in addition I participate in vigorous athletic events like 50-mile bike rides and 6-mile running races.
New workouts: Beginning Yoga With Chrissy Carter
posted: 01/14/2013 2:22 a.m. Discuss
Title: Beginning Yoga With Chrissy Carter: Everything You Need to Know to Begin Practicing Yoga.
PRACTICALLY ACTIVE: New year brings planning for recovery
posted: 01/14/2013 2:21 a.m. Discuss
I hope everyone's new year is off to a good start. Mine is getting there, but it's slow. I am looking ahead and planning so I'll get the most bang for my fitness buck.
Yo-yo dieters use Google
posted: 01/14/2013 2:19 a.m. Discuss
How common is the "new year, new you" weight-loss resolution?
Cold goes up nose, touches nerve, signals brain: Sneeze!
posted: 01/14/2013 2:19 a.m. Discuss
Q: Why do I sneeze when I feel cold?
Mixing baby time with working out
posted: 01/14/2013 2:18 a.m. Discuss
Once you have a baby, it's easy to let exercising fall to the wayside. After all, if you can barely fit in time to shower, then making time to work out may seem as extravagant as taking a quick trip to the moon.
Youth sports: Budget cost priorities
posted: 01/14/2013 2:17 a.m. Discuss
For parents, the costs of youth sports can add up. There are fees for leagues and competitions, plus expenses for equipment, training and uniforms. How can you keep the spending under control?
MASTER CLASS: Isometrics add strength, spare joints
posted: 01/14/2013 2:16 a.m. Discuss
It's unfortunate that more trainers don't use isometric exercise in today's fitness programs. It's a unique form of training that is particularly suited for those interested in reducing joint discomfort while building strength work into their routine.
'Sports hernia' not your average injury
posted: 01/14/2013 2:14 a.m. Discuss
That chronic groin pain sometimes felt by athletes may be called a sports hernia, but it's not a hernia at all, says Dr. Katherine G. Lamond, assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
posted: 01/14/2013 2:10 a.m. Discuss
Happy birthday. You're only getting better, and this year brings hard proof. A blazing desire throws you into action right from the start of this new era.
posted: 01/14/2013 2:10 a.m. Discuss
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I don't feel any need for God. I live by my own set of rules — things like respect for others, selflessness, concern for the environment, honesty, and so forth — and that's all I need. Why should I bother with God? — J.E.
posted: 01/14/2013 2:09 a.m. Discuss
DEAR READERS: Here is this week's sound off, about assistance bars in public restrooms : "Why don't public restrooms, restaurants, theaters, etc., put assistance bars in all facilities, not just those for the handicapped?
Super Quiz: Potpourri
posted: 01/14/2013 2:07 a.m. Discuss
1. Who wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident" ? 2. In what country is the Bay of Pigs? 3. What important new regulation resulted from the sinking of the Titanic? 4. Adolf Hitler united the offices of president and chancellor into this title.
Program Coaches Districts' Teachers
posted: 01/14/2013 2:02 a.m. Discuss
Teachers, especially those in small districts and charter schools, continue to grapple with ensuring their lessons challenge students to the level expected of new state curriculum standards for math and literacy.
NFL DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS: Falcons win after losing 27-7 lead in 4th quarter
posted: 01/14/2013 12:47 a.m. Discuss
Matt Bryant pumped his fist and celebrated atop the Falcons logo in the middle of the field. Tony Gonzalez broke down in tears.
It's crunch time for debt ceiling, analysts warn
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The federal government will limp to a near halt in one month if Congress doesn't agree to a plan to raise the nation's borrowing limit, policy experts warn.
Partnership seeks remedy to LR truancy
posted: 01/14/2013 12:21 a.m. Discuss
Youths caught on the street skipping school will now be ferried to one by an officer.
Hear-all-about-it app hits road
posted: 01/14/2013 12:13 a.m. Discuss
Tirrell Payton doesn't think consumers' stepping over the newspaper delivered to their doorstep is a sign they're not interested in the latest news — they simply don't have time to read it.
Rebel camps in Mali target of French jets
posted: 01/14/2013 12:07 a.m. Discuss
French fighter jets bombed rebel targets in a major city in Mali's north Sunday, pounding the airport as well as training camps, warehouses and buildings used by the al-Qaida-linked Islamists controlling the area, officials and residents said.
Nephew: King's legacy is work
posted: 01/14/2013 12:04 a.m. Discuss
Barely a week away from the 26th annual celebration of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., King's nephew told an audience in North Little Rock that the holiday is not a time for barbecues or parties, but for service.
Harrison public schools see surge in bomb threats
posted: 01/14/2013 12:04 a.m. Comments 5
There have been eight bomb threats at Harrison public schools since Nov. 6.
Congress unlikely to pass weapons ban, NRA chief says
posted: 01/14/2013 12:03 a.m. Comments 7
The president of the National Rifle Association expressed confidence Sunday that the powerful gun lobby has enough support in Congress to block a law that would ban assault weapons, despite promises from the White House and senior lawmakers to make such a measure a reality.


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Tea, handcrafted sodas, vermouth and sour beer are among some of the beverage trends forecast to make a splash in 2014 by a team of influential restaurant consultants.
According to the latest trend forecast by Baum + Whiteman out of New York, most of the trends poised to recast American drinking habits in 2014 will be spearheaded by coffee giant Starbucks for a series of beverages that are everything but java-based.
When the multinational chain acquired tea specialist Teavana last year, for example, the writing was on the boutique walls: premium teas would become the next big beverage.
Starbucks has made no secret of its plans to diversify its portfolio away from coffee -- a commodity vulnerable to the effects of climate change and rising prices. When they bought out Teavana, the company said that it planned to "transform the tea industry."
After water, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world representing a $90 billion market.
This fall, the company opened its first new-style flagship store in Manhattan, a boutique lined with loose-leaf teas.
Baum + Whiteman also predict juice bars to become increasingly popular next year, another sector that hasn't escaped Starbucks' reach. In 2012, the chain acquired Evolution Fresh and wasted no time in opening the first new outlet in the US, serving freshly-pressed premium juices.
Sodas are getting artisan makeovers thanks to at-home machines like SodaStream which allow consumers to make their own flavuored, fizzy drinks and imaginative bar programs across the U.S. Using buzzwords like 'hand-crafted' and 'artisan,' mixologists, for instance, are infusing club sodas with house-made fruit syrups.
Once again, the thirst for handcrafted sodas hasn't escaped the clutches of Starbucks, which quietly launched a range of retro-inspired sodas like Golden Ginger Ale, Spiced Root Beer and Lemon Ale in Austin and Atlanta this year.
In alcohol, expect to see vermouth, "the latest fixation of artisan bartenders" experience a renaissance as bartenders mix their own bespoke batches and stock premium bottles from around the world on their shelves.
And finally, intrepid beer lovers may be interested in a niche but growing trend of sour beers inoculated with wild yeasts and aged in wood barrels. With the acidity of Pinot Noir, sour beers are said to be a great pairing with barbecue.
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Stevens Senior Design Team Helps Families and Businesses Organize their Kitchens
Seniors from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology have cooked up a project that signals the end of the shopping list as we know it. Their Senior Design project, the Smart Kitchen Inventory Management System (SKIM), provides home chefs or industrial kitchen managers alike a high-tech platform for keeping track of everything in the kitchen - so they don't have to.
SKIM works using a system of bar code sensors placed wherever inventoried items are stored, from the wine rack to the pantry to the deep freezer. Every time an item is removed or replaced, it is scanned and this information is relayed to a database on a wirelessly-enabled tablet computer. When an item leaves a unit and does not come back, the system assumes the product has been used up and adds the item to a shopping list.
When it comes time to shop, users can access their shopping lists via a smart phone or tablet app, or via the Web from any computer. If a user is ever out browsing, but not in the mood to buy, the same app can be used to scan product bar codes to be added to a wish list. These items will appear on the list for the next shopping trip.
Although SKIM is easy enough for a family to use, the system is scalable to much larger inventories than the home market. Hotels and restaurants are a major potential market for inventory control systems. The system is also adaptable: it can manage anything with a bar code. Using SKIM, an audiophile could control a media library, an office manager could monitor paper supplies, or a wholesale warehouse could watch for dwindling stock on the shelves.
The SKIM team is composed of members Alexander Divinsky, Principal Systems Engineer; Matthew Donders, Principal Computer Engineer; Andrew Durfee, Group Leader; and Christopher Lesko, Principal Electrical Engineer. The design team's advisor is Dr. Yu-Dong Yao, Department Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Once they had identified the kitchen as an area ripe for innovation, the team collected input from chefs and busy home cooks to identify key ways SKIM could save individuals and businesses the most time. The team wrote their own database software and mobile apps for smart phone and tablet, developed network support for the bar code sensors, and designed an interface that would provide the optimal user experience.
"The design team came up with a very inventive idea," says Dr. Yao. "It is not only very useful but also has strong market potential as valuable intellectual property."
"Dr. Yao constantly brought us new ideas and alternative solutions to our problems," the team says. "He always had insight into the design and was very supportive of us throughout the year-long process."
Visit the department site for more information about undergraduate education in Electrical and Computer Engineering or visit Admissions to apply.


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The Wisdom of Take Ivy, Congolese Dandies and the Return of the Pleated Pant
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Talk Ivy: Ivy Style sits down with Toshiyuki Kurosu, one of the creators of the legendary menswear book Take Ivy.
Congo Line: Discovering the lesser-known subculture of Congolese dandies, better known as Les Sapeurs.
Yes, Pleats: Esquire talks to Unis designer Eunice Lee about the return of pleated pants.
Fabulous '40s: Financial Times pens an ode to 1940s menswear in their latest editorial.


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Pasco Fire Started by 9-Year Old
Investigators say a fire that damaged a
bathroom at Pasco's Markham Elementary School was started by a
9-year-old boy. Franklin County sheriff's Detective Lee Barrow told
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Where can I get these caliper bracket bolts without paying a crazy online shipping price or dealers price ???? Part #901130011, 17mm socket bolt head. Bolt comes with lock washer. Is for 2001 Outback 3.0 VDC. All I can think of is the guy we had put struts on did not tighten caliper bolts enough and top bolt fell out somewhere down the road. Good thing I was a few feet from the house when this happend. No noise ,no warning. Just front right wheel locked up like someone hit the brake. thanks
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Need Caliper Bolts
Started by wrongturninwv , Nov 08 2012 06:26 PM
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Posted 08 November 2012 - 06:26 PM
Posted 08 November 2012 - 06:44 PM
Looks like Autozone carries these bolts.
Don't know where you are located but if you take off the other side, you should be able to match it up at parts supply stores.
Don't know where you are located but if you take off the other side, you should be able to match it up at parts supply stores.
Posted 08 November 2012 - 07:30 PM
yes the dealer is going to be expensive. but you only need one. how bad can it be. would you pay $5 to fix your $5000 subaru?
it is probably only going to be $2 - $3. outrageous!!!!
it is probably only going to be $2 - $3. outrageous!!!!
Posted 08 November 2012 - 07:45 PM
Get one from the junk yard. It should be the same on any subaru. I mean like anything from 90-04, maybe 05+ Haven't worked on 05+ much, so I dunno there.
Posted 08 November 2012 - 10:54 PM
Post a picture of one and someone on here may have some. I have a few sets of 00-04 calipers...might have pins, dunno for sure.
But i'd be wary of just sending you one, they do seem to vary.
But i'd be wary of just sending you one, they do seem to vary.
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Reunion Resort - Watson and Courses
Reunion, Fla. • November 17 - 23
REUNION, Fla. — Luke Guthrie of Quincy, Ill., and Cory Whitsett of Houston, tamed Ginn Reunion Resort's Legacy (Palmer) Course, firing 6-under-par 66 to tie for the lead after the first round of stroke play at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. Kimberly Kim of Pahoa, Hawaii, sits atop the Girls Division leaderboard with a 5-under-par 67 on the Independence (Watson) Course.
The Polo Golf Junior Classic, which has been conducted annually since 1978, marks the first tournament of the American Junior Golf Association's 2008 season. The 160-player invitation-only field is made up of boys and girls ages 12-18 from 29 states and 11 foreign countries. Former champions include Stewart Cink (1989), Trevor Immelman (1995), Tiger Woods (1991), Paula Creamer (2002), Grace Park (1994, 1996) and Morgan Pressel (2004).
After playing two practice rounds at Ginn Reunion Resort, Guthrie came into the first round believing he would have to shoot a low score to be in contention to make match play. He got off to a strong start with a birdie on the par-5 No. 10, his first hole of the day.
"At the U.S. Junior, I finished at the bottom of stroke play and had some really tough matches off the bat," Guthrie said. "Here, I'm trying to get a high seed and hopefully not have as difficult a road."
Despite the solid start, Guthrie struggled on the front nine, particularly with his driver. After making the turn he was able to find his swing, and carded four birdies in his last seven holes.
Whitsett, who won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in July, had a different philosophy than Guthrie heading into the first round.
"Making match play is my number one priority. I was talking with my dad and he told me this morning that no one remembered my seed after I won the U.S. Junior Amateur," Whitsett said. "So that's the mentality I'm taking with stroke play — no one will remember my seed, whether it's 32 or one — if I win the whole thing."
Whitsett put himself in good position to make match play with a front-nine, 2-under-par 34 and a back-side, 4-under-par 32. Whitsett was frustrated with his performance on the green early in his round, but his putter caught fire toward the end. He recorded four consecutive birdies in his final four holes to close with a tie for the lead.
Guthrie and Whitsett were not the only players to conquer the Legacy (Palmer) Course. Forty-four players shot par or better, and the Boys Division scoring average registered at 72.5.
Bo Andrews of Raleigh, N.C., and Alex Kang of Oak Park, Calif., are tied for third place at 5-under-par 67. Tied for fifth place at 4-under-par 68 are Bud Cauley of Jacksonville, Fla., Pontus Widegren of Danderyd, Sweden, Gregor Main of Danville, Calif., William Kropp of Edmond, Okla., Mu Hu of Shen Zhen, China, and Matthew Schovee of Cherry Hills Village, Colo.
In the Girls Division, Kim felt she played consistent from the moment she stepped on the first tee to when she holed out for par on No. 18. Her bogey-free round featured a 3-under-par 33 on the front nine, including a birdie on the par-5 first hole, and a 2-under-par 34 on the back side.
"I hit it really well today - I didn't miss many greens and made a few putts," Kim said. "I think my group was having more fun than anything and that kept me really loose."
Kim came into the week determined to shoot a low first-round score. Two years ago, she missed the cut after losing a sudden-death playoff. Kim wanted to separate herself from the field early on to ensure her spot in Wednesday's first round of match play. Like Whitsett, Kim believes which spot she gets is not as important as just making it there.
"I don't really think about seeding," Kim said. "Eventually all the girls will have to play each other. Just making the cut is what is on my mind."
Danielle Frasier of Encinitas, Calif., stands alone in second place with a 3-under-par 69. Jaclyn Sweeney of Bradenton, Fla., Jennifer Johnson of La Quinta, Calif., and Kyndall Ardoin of Gibsland, La., are tied for third place after carding matching 2-under-par 70s.
Second-round play will continue Tuesday with tee times running from 7:30-9:27 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees of the Legacy (Palmer) and Independence (Watson) Courses at Ginn Reunion Resort.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
The largest Association of its kind, the AJGA has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of more than 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and more than 25 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.
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The Gold and Outdoor Festival will be held on Aug. 23-24 at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Presented by the Delta Gold Diggers and sponsored by Gold Prospectors Association of America, Minelab and Infinite Detecting Solutions, this event will include panning for real gold, equipment demonstrations, claim jumper detecting hunt, prospecting seminars, and plenty of family fun. There will also be a chance to win $3,000 in buried treasure and $10,000 in door prizes.
Admission is $5 for adults; children 10 and younger are free.
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Athletics Advisory Committee
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Year: 2011-2012
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Continually reviews athletic programs and practices in an effort to promote student athletics as an integral part of a liberal education. Items reviewed include such issues as the array of sports offered, resources necessary for individual sports, university policies affecting student athletes and all matters pertaining to the strengthening of athletics. The committee makes recommendations and reports to the Chancellor through the Dean of Students.
The committee membership consists of two (2) faculty appointed by Faculty Senate, two (2) Athletic Representatives (appointed by the Chancellor), two (2) academic staff, two (2) students and the Athletic Director who serves as the chair in an ex officio capacity. The Athletic Director will call for meetings at least once each semester and will prepare an agenda. Other Committee members may add items to agendas. Includes: Faculty (2), Athletic Representatives (2); Academic Staff (2), Students (2), Athletic Director (Convener)
Faculty (2) Carol Hulce, Gary Johnson
Academic Staff (2) Gail Archambault, Vaughn Russom
Athletic Representatives (2) Vicki Hajewski, Randy Barker
Students (2) Jay Bowers, Bryce Harp
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Also, it's time to go on a campaign w/ cousins and aunts to say, "We don't always get info that is sent to us through the parents--they forget which of us they have or haven't told. So you need to ask us directly, with our own invitation or phone call. Do you have all our contact info? Here's our phone number, our email, are you on Facebook?".....I'm wondering if the brothers are just physically around more, and are more tightly tied to their parents, and that's why they know about these things when you don't. And that's why the parents forget that they have to speak sooner with you guys.
I think the only thing that needs to happen is for your DH to stop fuming, even if it's quietly.There are facts. You have plans, or you don't. You're free, or you're not.
Yes, but you don't need to care about it. You can CHOOSE to fume or not to fume.You aren't free. That's too bad, you really wish you had known. So you say that. And then you don't go. Or you go, because this one is important--but again, you don't *have* to fume and be mad about it.But you choose to fume. Believe me--it's a choice. You can be in charge of your emotions.I live in NYC--people are disrespectful of me all the time. You have to learn to blow it off, or you just die mad.
what is it the Buddhists say? that "wanting" is the core of all unhappiness?When you focus so hard on the thing you want and aren't getting, you're going to be unhappy.Far better to come to terms with what reality actually *is*, and live within it, and find ways to be proactive about getting what you want (in terms of info on events you want to attend).Maybe the OP needs to get the *brothers* in on the idea of communicating about family plans with her DH. And to go on an active campaign w/ the cousins/aunts/uncles. (I know there are a lot of them, but that's not a reason to avoid the idea altogether!)
I'm trying to say something, and I can't quite get it right... Grrr, I hate that. I just want to throw the idea out there that "not free to go to the party" might just mean you plan to stay home and read a good book, clean the bathroom, have a quiet dinner. Those are the "plans" you've made for the day, and if someone calls to say Grandma's party starts in 5 minutes, you can still say, with perfect honesty and politeness, "Oh, so sorry, we already have plans. I wish you'd let us know sooner." I don't know if that applies exactly to the OP here; but some people feel like they must attend "something" if invited when otherwise they were going to do "nothing," even if they don't really like the "something" or its last-minute nature is inconvenient to them. And some people feel better if they can decline by saying, "Oh, we already have plans," to divert suspicion that the real reason is, "I just don't like you or your activity."
DH peeks at his phone and checks his voicemail partway through dinner when he sees a message from his dad left at 6pm. Contents of said message? "Where are you? You mom wants you to be here. Your brothers are here already." And instantly DH is quietly fuming again - especially since he said the voicemail wasn't even a question, it was a "where are you" as if we should already know.
Yes, but you don't need to care about it.
Quote from: TootsNYC on January 03, 2013, 03:22:49 PMYes, but you don't need to care about it. Ok, but doesn't that apply to pretty much everything we talk about on this board?Including the things that YOU care about and post your frustration about? It seems a bit arbitrary to apply this logic only to this one particular thread.
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The owner of a Warren pet store who pleaded no-contest to animal cruelty charges is prohibited from possessing animals for two years, under terms of probation set by a judge on Tuesday.
Dennis Jones, owner of Greenwood Pets & Plants, also was sentenced to six months in jail but Macomb County Circuit Visiting Judge Thomas Brookover held the incarceration in abeyance to determine whether Jones complies with all terms of probation for two years.
The judge ordered Jones, 57, to avoid alcohol, undergo substance abuse counseling, perform 60 hours of community service, and pay court costs.
Jones� attorney and the Macomb County Prosecutor�s Office still must determine the amount � estimated at approximately $9,000 � that the longtime business owner must pay to the Macomb County Animal Shelter for its cost in caring for the few animals that eventually were returned to him after police removed dozens from the landmark store on Nine Mile Road after the utilities were shut off in May.
In an agreement reached with the judge in July, Jones pleaded no-contest to two counts of abandoning/cruelty of four to 10 animals � a felony offense punishable by up to two years in jail and a $2,000 fine � in exchange for a sentence of one year probation. Formally, he was accused of failing to provide adequate care or negligently allowing at least four but less than 10 to suffer unnecessary neglect, torture or pain.
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but it treated as such for sentencing purposes.
Judge Brookover, who received letters from animal welfare advocates, doubled the length at the sentencing hearing. Jones, who did not address the court before sentencing, could have withdrawn from the �Cobbs agreement,� but did not.
�I don�t think anyone was looking for jail time,� defense attorney Stephen Rabaut said after the hearing. �I don�t� think (the second year) came as a shock to him.�
The 2-year ban on animal possession may be the most difficult part of the probation for Jones and impacts his ability to make a living, Rabaut said.
Jones took over Greenwood Pets & Plants from his father. But the business suffered during the recession, Rabaut said.
�It�s been very difficult for him. No question. He is an animal lover. At no time did he intend to be cruel to any animal,� the defense lawyer added.
�I think he is looking at having someone else run his business at this time.�
Some birds that were returned to Jones via a third party will now have to be cared for by someone else.
Pam Sordyl, founder of Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan, an organization that has fielded complaints about Greenwood Pets & Plants, believes her letter and others led to the slightly stiffer probation.
�Two (years) is a little bit better,� she said outside the courtroom.
The first animal cruelty charge resulted from an anonymous tip in 2012 that a pygmy goat was suffering from a urinary tract blockage. The Warren police animal control division convinced Jones to give up the goat, which was taken to a veterinary facility in Richmond by 4 Paws 1 Heart. The group, which relies on donations, paid slightly over $500 for the medical treatment that saved the animal�s life.
�The goat belonged to him, and he should�ve been responsible,� said Diana Rascano of 4 Paws 1 Heart.
After utilities were shut off in May, Warren and Macomb County animal control officials removed dozens of animals � including several birds, kittens, a puppy, two roosters, an iguana, a tarantula and a 10-foot albino Burmese python � from the building. Many were mildly to severely malnourished.
Of the three dozen cockatiels, several were bloodied and some had broken wings and toes. Two died less than 24 hours after being removed.
Around the same time that the animals were removed, Jones remained the target of a garnishment effort filed last autumn against Greenwood Pets & Plants by an attorney who had previously represented Jones in an unrelated case. In late March, a Warren district judge found Greenwood in default and ruled that business property could be seized. Due to issues involving storage of live animals, District Judge Jennifer Faunce � now a Macomb Circuit Court jurist � ruled that the animals should be sold immediately.
However, Faunce�s order last spring was trumped in late June, when prosecutors initiated a forfeiture case against Jones and his business. Jones agreed on June 24 to relinquish ownership of most of the animals that had been for sale.
Sordyl hopes the prosecution sends a message to pet shop owners motivated by profits.
�Lazy people do this to make money. There�s a huge markup,� she said.


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Manchester United's Phil Jones has 'more in his locker' than John Terry
Sir Alex Ferguson feels Manchester United defender Phil Jones has 'more in his locker' than Chelsea captain John Terry.
Last Updated: 27/01/13 11:27am
Jones joined United from Blackburn Rovers in 2011 and has shown his versatility by playing at centre-half, right-back and in a central midfield role for the Premier League leaders.
The 20-year-old impressed in midfield against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend and Ferguson is delighted with the England international's progress at Old Trafford.
"Jones was absolutely brilliant at Tottenham in the role we asked him to play," said Ferguson.
"He did it really well. He can play anywhere. He is quick, two-sided and reads the game well. He's competitive and has got a great change of pace going forward so the boy has done very well."
Comparisons were drawn with Terry earlier in Jones' career, but Ferguson feels the youngster has more to his game than the Chelsea defender.
The United boss added: "Well, I think he's got more in his locker than Terry had to be honest with you but Terry gathered experience and became a fantastic central figure for Chelsea.
"Obviously, he was the main man at Chelsea but, as a young player, I think John would be the first to admit he didn't have the pace of Jones.
"He's a very versatile boy while John is a centre-back. Jones is proving himself everywhere."
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This version of the classic game Tetris contain a special number of modes but still equipped with the old-school version of a portable format game. Some of the modes installed for this new release include Bombliss, Master, VS Sprint, Co-op VS Co-op, Sprint and the All Clear Sprint.
The mode Bombliss require you to clear an array of blocks using bombs in order to create a chain reaction, while the mode Sprint requires you to clear at least 40 lines of blocks as quick as possible. The game starting off at maximum speed is the feature of the Master mode and Co-op VS Co-op is a player versus player mode in a wide field. The single player mode has also been installed in this game where you can play against the computer.
The game of Tetris has been very popular throughout the world and thus making its developers relax while gamers while everyone else is buying their product. Although the game doesn't feature much change over the years, it still remains as a hit as people buy it over and over again. It's very much addicting to most gamers who have been used to playing this game back in their days.
If you want a little more challenge on the game then you can try the Master Mode which is definitely more difficult than all the other modes. You might as well try Stage Racer which involves controlling of a Tetris piece called a "Tetrimino" and steer it down through a string of twists and turns.
As a whole, the added modes are tons of fun and challenge, specifically the Field Climber and Shadow mode of the game. This mode features a little man who runs around at the bottom of your screen whom you will need to help get on top. In order to do this, you will be required to stack boxes on top of each other in order for the little man to climb to his goal. Of course this will be not as easy as it sounds for some blocks may disappear if stacked un-accordingly. So, before you make a move, be sure that you foresee the results.
As a result it clearly shows that simplistic type puzzle games of this nature are highly addicting, even with a game which is kinda simple to understand and play. Some of the most memorable games start out like this and they need little changing in turns of gameplay when adding an additional release for it to be a hit.
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The World Ends With You - DS - 4 reviews
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The World Ends With You DS Review. This is A modern day final fantasy-like RPG that still shows action with swords and sorcery, but now they do the smashing and bashing in a more familiar setting- Tokyo. This game incorporates a mind-bending dual-screen fighting system that enables you to ask for more.
The story contains an angst teen hero with a visually disturbing haircut and a cool team-based system. In addition a more detailed customization option for the weapons has also been enabled. This will give gamers a unique experience that is very much both impressive on the DS games capabilities and in the storytelling. With Tokyo as the setting of this game, some places and landmarks were also given more details like Shibuya. From the train-station, Shibuya's Crossing, Hachiko's Statue to Dogenzaka and more. All these compliment the overall design of the game.
The story line of this game is pretty much like The Matrix and a little like Battle Royale where Neku Sakabara is forced to play a sinister competition. The mechanics is to complete the task that is given or else you will be erased of existence. In order to guarantee your win, you will need to make a series of pacts with other characters and fight in pairs.
Genuine twists have been installed in this game's intriguing story which will be good for some truly touching moments. The main points covered on each quest is finding your identity, teen angst, coping up with guild and having to carry the weight of obligation. All the good reason for you to try this game.
Although this game may not look very violent, it can still be quite chaotic. Either way, you can feel that on the game when you will be attacked by eight enemies on both screens. This may seem hard but be prove to be easy once you get used to the game.
The main character of this game will be equipped with different abilities as well as a great number of weapons at the same time. All giving you power and strength as you make your way out of worlds end.
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This game is played with the two screens that you can easily switch between by simply pushing a button. You will be controlling Hatsworth on the top of the screen in a standard yet extremely enjoyable way. When we say extreme this means making your way through by slaying horde of enemies with your sword while avoiding to spill the tea that your left hand is holding. The lower part of your screen will compose of a puzzle game that is inspired by the famous game Tetris Attack. This combination on your screen may sound a bit strange however, it works pretty well. The first part of the game will prove to be easy however you should take extra precaution as the later part will be extremely difficult.
What the main character does in this game is to plunder tombs despite his age for priceless treasures. Some of these treasures include a long-forgotten suit that is made of gold and bestows power to the bearer. Aside from the wealth earned from obtaining treasures, you will also be granted abilities that you can play around with. One of the unique abilities that you will be obtaining from special treasures is breathing underwater through a golden pipe or a pair of gilded shoes that enables to leap tall walls which are essential to move over to the next level.
Although it may seem easy to make your way through this game even though your character is a bit old with list of useful abilities he possess, the main focus of this game will still be on combat- not on just using skills. To help you combat enemies in this game you can use a sword that Hatsworth carries all the time. You can also pick up various weapons like guns, bombs or boomerangs that can be found along your way. Whatever tactics you use, whether you use a skill or a weapon to make it through the game, you will find this game rewarding and fun.
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NBA Live 10 - PS3 - 4 reviews
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In NBA Live 10, post play has been de-emphasized and no matter what the reason is there is absence of a modifier which is needed for posting up and instead, blocks posturing is performed by maneuvering the left analog and you can already utilize the right stick to do well in the variety of moves once you get the ball. In contrast to the post play, the passing has also improved. It is now simple to get the ball through your best player.
Apart from that, the team has strengthened the gameplay with brand new emphasis in the defense which accelerated the pragmatism satisfactorily. Much credit is given to the crisp difficulty settings which will force the player to think of ways and means in attacking various situations. Shooting is also simplified into a single press of the button regardless of how hard you try to score. The basic jumper can be transformed in many ways with the use of the right trigger and the left analog stick.
There are still peculiarities that will arise now and then even if artificial intelligence has made some improvements in the defensive side of the court. Though there are gripes visible in the game, the positive advances have overwhelmed the game series. There is fluidity and authenticity in the game's experience particularly in contrast to what the game has stood for in many years. The Dynamic Season of the game will permit every player to take part in the existing NBA games and be able to create your personal version on a particular season.
Another kind of feature which is known as the Adidas Live Run will allow 10 players to be connected online and will run a 5-on-5 game. The squad mechanics that is built-in will permit the players in the formation of teams together with other users and will keep a record and stats as you encounter other teams. Meanwhile, the dynasty mode is the destination where you spend some time. Here, you will begin by setting your goals and employ personnel for the year to come and then train the players with the training games done in the past year.
In contrast to the modes which were not given much attention, elements in visual and presentation have significantly improved. The audio quality is also a mix combination. Although, the crowd sounds are fantastic, the announcers on the other hand are most of the time very redundant. While the game has various issues to complain about, the game is precisely what the game series require to trigger a fan base that is dwindling with additions of new players. The whole gameplay is fantastically refined and imitates true basketball with greater amount of success compared to the previous games.


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When everything that could go wrong, does.
It's Murphy's Law. And when you apply that to parenting, well, it's epic. And usually quite true in our house. So, I mentioned a few laws for parenting on my blog Facebook page the other day.
If you wear white, your child will play in mud.
If you declare the family virus over, the dog will puke.
If you mop the floor, a juice box will explode.
If it's clean sheet day, the bed wetter will strike again.
If you desperately need a nap, they won't.
If you catch up on laundry, wait, that will never happen.
And as usual, my friends over there had responses that made my day.
So, on this Monday, I thought I'd share some of my favorites. I hope it makes your day, too.
If you change a diaper, your baby will poop. – Sarah Rodrigues
If the kids are away for the night, you can't sleep. -Heather Duggins
If you cook their favorite meal, they won't eat it. -Sara Sorenson
If you vacuum the car, a bag of cereal will magically appear out of no where and EXPLODE in your back seat. -Kayla Kingsley
If you need to go somewhere, the gas tank will be empty. -Jennifer Vermeire
If they're playing quietly and the phone rings, they'll need you right NOW.
If you donate a forgotten toy, they'll remember it and beg to have it back -Elizabeth Smillie
If your kids decided to play together instead of fight, one or both with get hurt and the crying starts anyway. -Heather Ingrum
If you only pack one diaper, they will poop twice. -Kimberly Daley
If no one's been in sight for 15 minutes and you decide to go to the bathroom, you will immediately be swarmed with company. -Hellen Potts
If you look good, NO one sees you. If you stay in your pjs-no make up- haven't showered-smell like baby puke, EVERYONE stops by to see you! -Sarah Rock
If you finally have a child sleep through the night, you will inevitably find that you, in fact, are sleep trained so that you wake up at the times when your toddler typically does. -Sarah Klawikowski
If you clean the bathroom one or more of your boys when then pee all over the seat and the floor. -Brook Wright
If you are about to get intimate with your spouse, they will start screaming bloody murder in their sleep. -Michelle Anderson
If buy a favorite snack in bulk… Suddenly no one likes it anymore. -Joni Thompson
If you get out of the car , with your arms , elbows , fingers and pinkies loaded with stuff, a child will drop something and refuse to pick it up the 5 feet from the car to the house . ( And stand their and cry over their one thing they dropped). -Alex Jackson
Finally get the carpets cleaned. (not the cheap cleaning either – the GOOD one) Someone will throw up immediately after. Red punch. -Julie Crockett
If you plan to get up before the kids, they will get up earlier. -Amy Corley
You're welcome.
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A preliminary autopsy says a World War II veteran died of medical complications before a brush fire he was tending got out of control.
Beaufort County deputies say Richard Balzer had been working in his yard on Dan Taylor Road earlier in the day on Wednesday and was burning debris on his property. His body was found by firefighters who were called to put out the brush fire.
The family says the 88-year-old man had a long history of cardiovascular problems, including bypass surgery in the 1980s.
Deputies say foul play is not suspected.
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Family members believe a World War II aviator's body, found after a brush fire was extinguished Wednesday night, may have had a medical problem.
Firefighters discovered the body along Dan Taylor Road in Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says it's believed Richard Balzer started the burn which grew out of control.
The family says the 88-year-old man had a long history of cardiovascular problems, including bypass surgery in the 1980s.
Balzer's daughter thinks he had a heart attack and died before he was burned.
The sheriff's office is investigating the exact cause of death.
The Old Ford and Clark's Neck Fire Departments responded.
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a grass fire that got out of control in Beaufort County. One person was found dead on arrival.
Beaufort County Emergency Management Director John Pack confirmed the death and said there were multiple vehicle accidents in the area.
The fire is in the area of Dan Taylor Road outside of Washington.
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Adam Wainwright got back on track by firing seven scoreless innings, with the gem sending the St. Louis Cardinals back into first place in the NL Central via a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium.
Battered for 15 runs over eight innings during consecutive losses to Cincinnati in his last two starts, Wainwright (16-9) reclaimed his All-Star form to move the Cardinals a half-game ahead of the Pirates in the standings and join Colorado's Jorge De La Rosa and Washington's Jordan Zimmermann for the NL lead in wins. The ace righty yielded just two hits and a pair of walks, struck out eight, and set down the final 11 men he faced.
"We know the standing and we know where things are," said St. Louis manager Mike Matheny. "I tell the guys to not pay attention to those things and just take care of our own business."
David Freese supplied the offense for the Cardinals with a solo homer and two RBI, while Yadier Molina doubled twice and scored a pair of runs.
Andrew McCutchen had two of Pittsburgh's three hits as the Pirates were handed a third straight loss that includes a 12-8 setback in Friday's opener of this key three-game set.
"It's just a sense of not panicking," said McCutchen. "We know there's a lot of ball left to play and we just have to push through it."
Jeff Locke (9-5), making his first start since Aug. 27, worked five innings for the Pirates and permitted three runs -- two earned -- while walking four.
Unlike his two recent outings against the Reds, Wainwright was in control all throughout. His only danger came when McCutchen opened the fourth with a double and Justin Morneau drew a walk, but prevented damage by inducing a double-play grounder from Marlon Byrd prior to striking out Pedro Alvarez.
Wainwright proceeded to retire all nine batters through the next three innings. capping his outstanding night by fanning the side in the seventh.
Locke, who was briefly sent to the minors following a string of poor starts in August, matched Wainwright through the first three innings before encountering some trouble in the fourth. He issued his fourth walk of the game, a leadoff free pass to Carlos Beltran, then served up a double to Molina that put two on with none out.
Freese brought home Beltran with a sacrifice fly to put St. Louis in front, and Pete Kozma plated Molina with an infield single two batters later that extended the lead to 2-0.
The Cardinals tacked on an unearned run in the fifth, aided by a throwing error by Pittsburgh shortstop Clint Barmes on a force attempt at second after Locke had hit Matt Carpenter with a pitch. The miscue resulted in a second and third situation, with Carpenter later scoring on a Matt Holliday groundout.
Jeamar Gomez relieved Locke to begin the bottom of the sixth and was greeted by Freese's eighth homer of the season, a blast that easily cleared the wall in straightaway center.
Molina scored St. Louis' final run, lacing a leadoff double off Jason Grilli to start the bottom of the eighth and crossing the plate on Daniel Descalso's pinch-hit, two-out single.
Game Notes
McCutchen improved to 12-of-28 (.429) lifetime against Wainwright with his two hits ... Locke is now winless (0-3) in eight starts since besting Cincinnati on July 21 ... Morneau struck out three times in four plate appearances ... The Cardinals ended 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position.