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Over the past few weeks, Consumerism Commentary has been auditioning six prospective staff writers. I am looking for an additional writer to add to the team in order to complement the articles I write and those written by Smithee. Although the intent of Consumerism Commentary has always been to share my thoughts about money and related topics in addition to keeping myself accountable for my own financial decisions, I think the website can benefit from occasional voices for others.
Although I will responsible for making the final decision, I would love to hear readers' civil opinions about the twelve guest articles featured recently. When I originally indicated I was interested in adding a writer to the team, I received about thirty responses. I narrowed these down to the six summarized here:
V.C. McGuire is a regular contributor to the New York Times and other publications. Recently, she has written about real estate, insurance, home improvement, and personal finance. She lives in Philadelphia. V.C. offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: How to Do Your Holiday Shopping Through Rebate Sites and Lifestyle Creep and the Self-Employed.
J.J. is a consultant for employer retirement plans and works with credit unions as a financial adviser. He works with individuals and businesses every day as they make important decisions about their money. J.J. offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: 2010 Roth Conversion: Good Idea? and The Trouble With Target Date Funds.
Kelly Whalen is a mostly stay-at-home mom to four kids. She writes about personal finance at The Centsible Life. Kelly offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: Triage Your Finances and How to Spend Smarter This Holiday Season.
FruGal currently serves as a Professional Development Consultant for a prominent online educational program and as a Social Media Specialist for a Luxury Real Estate company in Atlanta. FruGal offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: Living It Up… At the Library? and Couponing Makes Cents.
Debbie Dragon is a full time freelance writer and co-owner of ReliableWriters.com. Debbie offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: Is a College Degree Worth the Investment? and The Economy Triggers a Rebirth of the Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Ray is the owner and primary author of Financial Highway, where he discusses investing, saving and practical money management concepts. Ray offered these two articles to Consumerism Commentary in audition: Thanksgiving on a Budget and 4 Reasons Why You Should Read Your Bill Every Month.
I'm inviting readers to leave their thoughts on the above contributions. Again, the responsibility for the final decision rests with me, but I would like to receive feedback from those who read Consumerism Commentary every day or every week. Feel free to leave your comments here, contact me privately, or if you would rather be anonymous, you can use this form to contact me directly without leaving your name or email address.
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Skip to comments.Obama Supporters Slam Romney Policies Then Find Out Theyre Actually Obamas
Posted on 10/27/2012 11:17:02 PM PDT by My Favorite Headache
Back in September, radio personality Howard Stern highlighted an often overlooked aspect of the average voter namely, that they tend to feel strongly about the candidates they like and dislike, but know very little about what the candidates actually stand for.
In a new video by We Are Change, controversial reporter Luke Rudkowski (he appears to have a number of 9/11 truther connections) went to New York City, where he told a number of self-described Obama voters that the presidents policies are actually being supported by Mitt Romney.
Though Rudkowski has a history of stirring the pot, its certainly fascinating to see how people respond.
Romney was quickly called crazy, his policies deemed unconstitutional and immoral. The crowd seemed particularly disturbed by the expansion of the Patriot Act, the National Defense Authorization Act (which allows U.S. citizens to be detained without trial), and the proposed Kill List.
So what happened when Rudkowski had to tell the group that the policies they just eviscerated were actually being supported by their presidential pick?
To their credit, a number of the voters said they needed to look it up and do some more homework. Others refused to believe the man, while others spun 180 degrees almost immediately.
One girl concluded: Well, I mean, I understand what youre saying, but theres a lot of other reasons Im going to vote for Obama, and hearing that stuff honestly doesnt change it
In the videos description, the organization reiterated that their intention is not to support Mitt Romney, but to try to get an honest answer on certain issues.
Slate Magazine adds:
two experiments are playing out at once. First: People are naturally inclined to oppose any policies if they believe those policies are held by the candidate theyre voting against. Second: How much attention have non-wonks paid to the kill list/disposition matrix? Almost none. How much of that is their fault? Well, how much sober coverage of the drone policy have they seen?
Watch the entire video, below:
Another excellent testimony in favor of ending universal suffrage.
Espousing standards one does not themselves uphold.
-hypocrisy by definition
Wait till they find out there is no health care.
THAT will be the biggest laugher ever.
With "journalists" not doing their job, there is a revolution going on with citizens doing the job the media won't do. All you need is a video and a microphone, and you can upload the videos to u-tube for the whole world to discover the truth. Screw the media.
It was always a bad idea. Certainly no one under the age of 25 should be able to vote, except those in the military.
Luke did a fantastic job exposing the ignorance & hypocrisy of Obama supporters but is controversial.
Love the girl who came from a country that had a dictator. "let me take minute." How about you take your life.
Reminds me of 1980, after Reagan had won.
The media began running stories about the devastation caused by Reagan-omics.
THIS, before he was even sworn in...
I'll bet a very large percentage of Obamatons don't even know what drones, Gitmo, the Patriot Act, and other things are. Most of them probably couldn't name their congress man or women, senator, or the vice-president they're that stupid. Give them a map of the world or a globe without the boundaries and names, and ask them if they can point out the U.S. or the Atlantic or the Pacific. Most would not be able to do so.
We see future, this is the early result of an education system purposely controlled by the government. Ask your self why the fraud and chief is so hot on hiring more teachers in an education system that has failed and is at the bottom of the list.
It all goes back to one big principle.
The media is the outlet whose job it is SUPPOSED to be to keep the average citizen "informed." Instead, the media has turned into a lib propaganda machine who makes it their job to try to make certain Americans are "misinformed."
Bottom line - the only Americans who are actually informed are the ones to make the attempt to go around the mainstream media and dig out the actual truth. As indicated in this article, libs don't really WANT to know the truth - they want to believe that the candidate who gives away the goodies to those who don't earn it is the best candidate for the country. When informed to the contrary, they cover their ears and declare that it doesn't matter.
Libs give truth to the adage that "You can fool some of the people, all of the time."
Logical decision makers look at all the facts, both supporting and against their position under consideration and only then make a decision.
Emotional decision makers make a decision and then can only see the facts that support their decision, while being totally blind to all facts which do not support the decision already made. People who are in love with O'Bummer are blind to his faults!
Or the proof for why the Founders didn't allow it.
The "media" has always been a propaganda arm of somebody or someone. It was competition and the ability to get "news" that allowed the truth to come out. We live, surprisingly, in one of the most honest times in the history of "media". Right now you can expose lies more easily than ever.
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Dynamic Duos in Search of a Third WheelPosted by rtmsf on January 14th, 2009
John Stevens is featured columnist for RTC. His columns will appear on Tuesdays throughout the season.
Ask any college basketball coach what a team needs to succeed in March and you'll get a variety of answers — solid point guard play, a big inside threat, conditioning, luck, a guarantee that John Stevens will NOT bet on you — all popular answers. A "go-to" guy is also a popular response, but I think history has shown that simply one standout player will not prove sufficient. These days you have to have a balanced squad in addition to having at least two players you can call actual "go-to" guys. A viable third option can have you breathing rarified air, indeed. This season has proven incredibly interesting in that we have a lot of teams that are being seemingly led — whose very identities are made — by a couple of standout players. In addition, if these teams that are led by Dynamic Duos see a helpful third option emerge — watch out. There's at least one of these teams in each of the major conferences, so let's take a look at them.
ACC — Miami (FL)
True, the Hurricanes' schedule is a little bland, but you can't ignore a team with tough wins both at Kentucky and at Boston College. Jack McClinton (16.9/2.8/3.1) and Dwayne Collins (12.1/7.8/1.3) have propelled this Miami team that has eleven guys who average at least 10 minutes a game which means that they have many options in terms of developing that third option. Cyrus McGowan is an efficient player who provides 7.2/6.1 and he does it averaging 5 minutes less than the other significant scorers on that team, but the most likely candidate here to step up as the third option is James Dews, who averages 9.2/2.7 but upped his game in those big wins above against UK and BC by contributing 18 and 12, respectively. You gotta give props to a guy who elevates himself in the big games.
Big 12 — Missouri
On their way to a 13-3 record so far, Missouri hasn't exactly been sleeping on the job schedule-wise, tallying wins against USC and a surprising California side and losing a tough one to Xavier. To that end, DeMarre Carroll (16.1/6.6) and Leo Lyons (14.6/6.2) have been a true Dynamic Duo for the Tigers because after that the production falls off to Matt Lawrence (9.6/2.3), especially in terms of rebounding (note: of course, Lyons needs to get this recent traffic thing sorted out). Along with J.T. Tiller, Lawrence represents the most likely candidate to be the next option; Tiller averages the third most minutes on the team but Lawrence is actually more productive despite playing 4 fewer minutes per game.
Big East — Notre Dame
I know I don't have to tell you about Luke Harangody; despite the special player he is I personally find more excitement watching Kyle McAlarney (16.6/2.6/3.4) because the man just has locker-room range. Seriously, he'd shoot from his dorm room if they'd let him. And even then you better get a guy on him. ND might not seem like a Dynamic Duo-led team because they have two other starters — Tory Jackson and Ryan Ayers — averaging over 30 minutes a game (Jackson actually plays more than Harangody, by the numbers), but the offensive dropoff is certainly evident after McAlarney and the team is defined by those top two fellows. Jackson is the obvious third option candidate, here; he puts together a good floor game on the whole (4.6 rpg/5.9 apg/1.5 spg). It's not like he doesn't do enough, but if he became even more of a third scoring option to take even just a little of the heat off of the Harangody/McAlarney exacta, Notre Dame will become an even bigger Final Four threat come March.
Big Ten — Michigan State
People still seem to be defining the Fighting Izzos by that rectal-exam-with-an-audience that UNC gave them a while back. This is a mistake. Raymar Morgan (15.1/7.1) and Kalin Lucas (13.9/5.9 apg) have been the Dynamic Duo for Sparty so far, as everyone knows, but these guys have reeled off nine straight since getting tuned-up by the Tar Heels and they basically have their third option back, now, in the form of Goran Suton, already averaging 9.2/6.8 in only nine games back. This will likely continue to rise. It makes Michigan State a team you cannot ignore as we enter the second half of the season. They've obviously put the North Carolina game behind them. Everyone else should, too.
Pac-10 — Arizona State
We all know James Harden (23.1/5.8/4.7) and we're getting to know Jeff Pendergraph (13.6/7.1). After that, the offensive production and glasswork drops off a little to Richard Kuksiks (10.9/3.6), the apparent choice for presumed third option, here. He's up to playing even more minutes than Pendergraph on the average, and he's shooting a pretty tasty 53% from 3-point range. I am, however, going to anoint Derek Glasser as the best option for third-man-in; he's only contributing 6.4 points (fifth on the team) but he's a great distributor of the ball (5.3 apg, leads team), has shown a tendency to come up with a timely pilfer, and is darn reliable at the line (81.1%, second on team) — all important qualities during tournament time. Even the slightest increase in his point production would make ASU even more dangerous than they already are.
SEC — Kentucky
The textbook Dynamic Duo team. Probably not a better example in all of college basketball this season. We're not even going to talk about Jodie Meeks' (24.2/3.4, 90.1% FT) legendary performance last night and Patrick Patterson (18.9/9.3) is creeping up every online NBA mock draft, a bittersweet fact for Wildcat fans. After that, the offensive production falls all the way down to Perry Stevenson at 7.1ppg. Heck, Patterson is actually third on the team in assists (2.6). As far as possibilities for third-option status, with this team that's a tough question. They are absolutely loaded with pure, talented athletes, but UK followers have waited all year for a third player to assert himself. Still hasn't happened. It has to for this team, because Meeks can't score 54 every night and there will probably be more than one night where Meeks goes cold and Patterson is well-defended (or vice-versa). My choice for third option for this team is DeAndre Liggins, the team's assist leader at only 3.6 apg. If he can cut down on freshman mistakes and provide even a small increase in his point production, Kentucky will be formidable — and that means this year, not next year. Without a third option, Selection Sunday might get a little tense for this Kentucky team.
It will be especially interesting to see if Miami (FL), Missouri, and Kentucky eventually see a third player emerge for them, since they're…well, it's too early to use the "b-word," but let's just say they're fighting for tournament entry right now. Even if it isn't the player I've predicted, if any of these squads see a third person elevate his game in hopes of providing more assistance to the Dynamic Duo already leading them, you best keep an eye out for them. These teams are close to making the jump, even now. Adding a good third option to their particular Dynamic Duo will improve them exponentially, and I wouldn't want to see any of them in my sub-bracket.


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Press Release: Leon County Sheriff's Office
At 3:00 pm on Wednesday March 27, 2013, the Leon County Sheriff's Office received a report of a traffic crash near the intersection of West Tennessee Street and Bethel Church Road. When Deputies arrived they discovered one of the drivers involved in the crash had died.
The preliminary investigation revealed that David Brumfield, 43, was driving a silver 2005 Ford Ranger truck traveling eastbound on West Tennessee Street. As the Ranger approached the intersection of
Bethel Church Road, it crossed through the grass median, entered in
to the westbound lanes of West Tennessee Street and into oncoming traffic.
Kenneth Baker, 38, was traveling westbound on West Tennessee Street in a white 2006 GMC Sierra truck pulling a trailer loaded with construction materials. Baker was able to steer the GMC Sierra out of the way of the approaching Ford Ranger; however, the Ford Ranger did strike the trailer Baker was towing.
Preliminary results from an autopsy performed today indicated that Br
umfield died as a result of multiple injuries consistent with the traffic
crash. Baker was not injured in the crash.
This investigation is continuing.
By James Buechele
March 27, 2013
UPDATE 10:15 p.m.
Tallahassee, FL - Wheels and debris littered the intersection of Highway 90 and Bethel Church Road Wednesday afternoon in Leon County.
"It gives you chills," said motorist Suzie Strickland. "I mean it's horrible."
The Leon County Sheriff's Office were called out to the scene about 3:00 p.m. According to investigators, the driver of a silver pickup truck was driving in the eastbound lane when it hits this white pickup truck carrying a trailer full of roofing supplies in the westbound lane.
The driver of the silver pickup died immediately at the scene.
"Right now we're not sure what caused this crash," said LCSO Lt. Tony Drzewiecki. "We do have our traffic homicide investigators that are on scene that will be working this crash."
Amazingly, the driver of the white pickup escaped the crash unharmed.
The traffic was backed up as investigators took pictures and collected evidence. Portions of the highway was blocked off for hours.
"We have identified several witnesses that we got statements from which, are, we're looking at and that will be part of the investigation."
By: James Buechele
Tallahassee, FL - At 3:00 pm LCSO was called out to an accident at the intersection of Highway 90 and Bethel Church road. A silver Ford pickup was driving in the eastbound lane of highway 90 when it struck a white pickup truck in the westbound lane. The driver of the silver pickup died on the scene. The driver of the white pickup survived with no injuries.
LCSO has not released the name of the deceased driver pending family notification.
By: James Buechele
Tallahassee, FL - One is confirmed dead in a traffic crash that occurred this afternoon in the area of Tennessee Street and Bethel Church Road.
The crash occurred between two vehicles, a white pickup truck and a gray pickup truck.
There is very heavy damage to both vehicles.
WCTV will continue to bring you the latest details as they become available.
According to James McQuaig, Leon County Sheriff's Office:
For the next approximate two hours, LCSO will have US 90 W blocked off from Barineau Road to Geddie Road due to a traffic homicide investigation.
Eastbound lanes are still open.


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Good news for all those progressives out there who think conservatives are evil. You're about to get some evidence.
Good news for all those progressives out there who think conservatives are evil. You're about to get some evidence.
Currently, the Obama administration is using drones to incinerate terrorists and anybody who happens to be standing near them. I am boldly suggesting that, instead of bombs, the drones be equipped with buckets of water to splash onto the faces of terrorists. (Gasp!)
I know. I know. How absolutely horrible that must seem to the typical progressive, who was totally incensed when operatives in the Bush administration poured water onto the faces of three hard-core terrorists.
I'm not acquainted with any terrorists, but I'm curious. If you know one, please ask him whether he would prefer being waterboarded or a being struck by a hellfire missile.
For a detailed analysis of the legal justification behind President Barack Obama's use of drones, look up the Feb. 5 article by Glenn Greenwald in The Guardian (www.guardian.co.uk). The administration has tried to soften the drones controversy by claiming that it is following the precedent set by the Bush administration.
Sorry, that's not good enough for me. First, the Bush administration didn't give itself the legal authority to cremate a living, breathing U.S. citizen.
But, more importantly, every demagogue who criticized the Bush administration for using harsh interrogation techniques to save the lives of U.S. citizens should get down on his/her knees and apologize. Apologize to President George W. Bush, apologize to Vice President Dick Cheney, and most of all apologize to the American people for using scurrilous demagoguery to seize political power.
I am confident that most progressives knew they were wrong then, and they know it now.
And the American people who fell for the demagoguery should be ashamed.
Jon Stewart, on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," quipped that the Obama war policy was obviously different from the Bush war policy because Obama's policy was written on recycled paper. Remember that during the 2008 campaign, Obama harshly criticized Bush for believing that he had the power to deprive an American citizen of his civil liberties — yet he now claims the power to deprive an American citizen of his life.
And indeed, in my opinion, as the commander in chief, Obama does have that power — although I hasten to add, our current situation does not justify it. If an American takes up arms against the United States and we cannot safely capture him, we have the right to exterminate him, and neither his nationality nor where he happens to be standing matters. We are at war with al-Qaida – they are shooting at us, and we are shooting at them. They should have no "safe zone" anywhere on the planet.
But here is where I diverge from what passes for wisdom in progressive circles — I don't believe that Obama suddenly came to that realization after being elected president; I think he knew it all along but reprehensibly pretended otherwise to gain political advantage.
A number of pundits have labeled the Democrats' acceptance of Obama's drone policies as rank hypocrisy. However, as per Occam's Razor, I lean toward the more simple explanation (i.e., that it was, and is, garden variety dishonesty).
A famous quote, attributed to Bismarck, about the disadvantages of seeing sausages being made, is applicable to war as well. War is ugly, and peering into the inner workings of our defense operation provides an attractive vehicle for unprincipled demagogues to attack whoever is in power at the time.
During the Bush administration, deceitful Democrats used the ugliness of war to score political points, with a complete disregard for the fact that their dishonesty probably caused the loss of American lives. The very least we should expect from them is a sincere apology.


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(MCT) — CHICAGO — A grieving mother struggles to say the word "murder."
A traumatized girlfriend copes with nightmarish flashbacks and survivor's guilt.
In the five months since John Larimer, 27, died during a madman's shooting rampage at a Colorado movie theater, the women in his life persevere, buoyed by the support of family and the compassion of strangers.
Kathleen Larimer of Crystal Lake, Ill., and John's girlfriend, Julia Vojtsek, formerly of Algonquin, Ill., watched with horror at what took place in Connecticut last week. They know intimately the pain that those families will encounter in the days, weeks and months ahead.
The 20-year-old shooter in Connecticut turned the gun on himself after his killing spree, which left 20 young children and seven adults dead. Just days before, a shooter killed two others and himself in a random act of violence at a Portland, Ore., mall.
Each violent act propelled ordinary people into a national spotlight they never expected — or necessarily welcomed.
"I never in my life imagined we'd have all the lights and media in our front yard," said Larimer, whose son was the youngest of five siblings. "You just want to be close and hide for awhile."
John Larimer and Vojtsek were attending a crowded midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo., on July 20, when a masked man shot and killed 12 and injured 58. James E. Holmes, a former neuroscience doctoral student at the University of Colorado-Denver, has been charged in the case.
"People ask you about it because it's so public. It's like a constant reminder," said Vojtsek, 23, who was with Larimer in the theater and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. "I have images in my head. It's a horror movie. I felt very messed up. I just didn't know at all what was going on."
She credits Larimer with saving her life by shielding her during the melee.
"The big thing is I feel super, super guilty that I didn't die that day," said Vojtsek, who has kept in touch with Larimer's sisters, brother and former college roommate. "I just feel that I should have died, too."
She tries to avoid the news, but lately the prosecutor has called with updates about Holmes' case.
"I am just focusing on my recovery," she said. "I really can't do much functionally. I am just trying to get better in terms of flashbacks and eating properly again."
Last summer, she and Larimer rekindled a relationship that started in Illinois, when they worked together at a local Chili's restaurant, she said. Her father had moved to Colorado, and so she looked up John while visiting over the summer.
Larimer, a petty officer 3rd class for the Navy stationed at Buckley Air Force Base, had excelled in his new role as a cryptologic technician, scanning satellite images to report suspicious activity.
He also was a huge fan of superhero movies, once staying up for a midnight showing of Spider-Man the day before prom at Crystal Lake South High School, his mother said.
In the theater, Vojtsek recalls they were about 25 minutes into the movie when she saw the right exit door open and shut. She didn't think much of it at first.
"I thought it might be a kid dressed up in costume," she said. "Then he threw a tear gas grenade. It took about 30 seconds for the entire theater to be completely fogged. You couldn't breathe. You felt like your eyes and nose were bleeding. Your lungs are burning."
Someone screamed, "Poison!"
"John knew what was going on before everyone else," Vojtsek said. "He grabbed my head and just kind of covered me. About 20 seconds after that, the shooter began shooting. … I thought it sounded like firecrackers. John pushed me to the ground and was lying halfway on top of me."
She said she didn't know it, but he had been shot twice. She heard multiple rounds of shooting, and a friend told her to stay down.
When someone urged her to run, she realized then that John was not responding. As she ran out, she saw the shooter reloading his gun.
In Crystal Lake, family members knew that John Larimer was in the theater that night, but agonized over the time it took to confirm his death. The hospitals had no record of him. The Navy reported that he was missing, Kathleen Larimer said.
"It was just awful. Awful," said the mother, who today is forced to look away from any reminder of the Batman sequel.
She returned to her job as a school nurse a few weeks after her son's death. She found relief in daily routines, and was amazed at the level of support she found everywhere she went — from the optometrist's office to the neighborhood restaurant.
While at a driver's license facility, a state worker uttered, "Are you … ?"
The worker held her hand and spoke softly as the mother cried. No one in line complained, Kathleen Larimer recalls.
"I always figured I'd get my 15 minutes of fame when he ran for president," she mused. Her son, known for his quick wit and humor, scooped everyone on trivia games. "I always felt he would go on somewhere."
John Larimer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2008 with a dual degree in political science and history, before joining the Navy. He was fourth-generation Navy, and held a strong sense of duty to his country, friends and family said.
"The outpouring of support was amazing," Kathleen Larimer said, recalling how, when her son's body was returned home, every intersection was cleared for the procession. Police, firefighters and military saluted. Nearby businesses contributed food and services for free.
At the funeral, she was encouraged by those who offered comfort and regaled them with stories about her son. His second-grade teacher recalled how he raised his hand during one lesson and said, "What's the point?" she said, with a chuckle.
Shortly after the shooting, the chair of the history department at UW-Whitewater recognized John Larimer as a former student. He was one of eight who went on a school-sponsored trip to Canada, said the chairperson, Anthony Gulig, who led the trip.
Gulig was soon approached by two other students who did not know Larimer. They were touched by his story, and wanted to memorialize him in some way. Their interest has led to the development of a John T. Larimer scholarship fund for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
"They were pretty immediately moved to take some action to remember him, to do something," Gulig said.
"I'd give anything not to be talking about this right now. But if there is anything good that can come of this, this is it."
For information on the John T. Larimer scholarship, go to: uww.edu/news/archive/2012-10-larimer.


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ANDERSON, Ind. – The Defiance College Yellow Jackets pulled away late to defeat Anderson University 68-57 Thursday night to close a three-game stretch on the road.
Bernard Edwards and Ryan Hicks each reached the 20-point mark in the conference test, helping the Yellow Jackets (15-5, 10-3 HCAC) to its third-straight win over the Ravens (4-16, 4-9 HCAC). The win also gave the Yellow Jackets a 3-0 record after losses in HCAC play this season.
After taking a 28-24 lead into the halftime break, the Yellow Jackets found themselves behind six minutes into the second half and Defiance trailed Anderson for the next seven minutes.
With 6:49 remaining, Edwards pulled DC to within two points and Ryan Hicks followed it up with a jumper to tie the game at 54.
At the 4:57 mark, Noah Reed gave Defiance the lead and the Yellow Jackets took over from that point, using a 16-3 run in the last seven minutes to pick up the victory.
Hicks and Travis Schomaeker followed with layups and the Yellow Jackets teamed together to sink all eight free-throw opportunities in the final 76 seconds to seal the victory.
Edwards and Hicks teamed up for the 12th and 13th 20-point games of the season for Defiance. It was the second time that the duo did it in the same game and the third time that the Yellow Jackets had a pair score in the 20s in the same contest.
Both players were in double figures at the break. Edwards led all scorers with 11 points and Hicks had 10 in the first 20 minutes. In the second half, the combo produced more of the same, with Edwards making 13 points and Hicks chipping in another 10. The combo each logged 40 minutes in the game.
Edwards and Hicks also had two blocks apiece, while combining for eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Yellow Jackets shot well in the game, hitting 25-of-47 (53.2 percent) from the field with a trio of three pointers.
Defiance protected the ball well in the game, turning the ball over just six times while forcing eight steals as Anderson had 12 turnovers.
Schomaeker had four of DC's steals to lead all players in the game. The junior also added three rebounds and three assists to go along with four points.
Wade Wooley led the Yellow Jackets on the boards in the game, recording eight rebounds, while also collecting six points, an assist and a steal.
Mason Roth finished out the 61 points from DC's starting five with seven points in the contest. Roth finished with four assists as well and also grabbed three rebounds, all on the defensive glass.
Reed provided a big spark off the bench in the second half, scoring all seven of his points after the break. His 27 minutes matched a career high for the freshman.
Defiance will now return to the friendly confines of the Weaner Center for back-to-back games against Mt St. Joseph and Earlham on Saturday and Wednesday, looking to pull the season sweep on both teams after winning the road tests earlier this season.


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VERMILLION, S.D. – The women's track and field team is in fifth place after day one of competition. Brooke Garner beat her own personal best and school record in the weight throw; she finished with a mark of 63' 6.25". Garner finished second overall in the event.
In the semifinals of the 60-meter dash Carly Carper, Ashley Odegaard and Gina Fritz all advanced to the finals. Carper, Odegaard and Fritz ran 7.71, 7.73 and 7.78 respectively. All are new personal bests for the runners.
Carper also finished eighth in the long jump with a distance of 17' 6.00".
In the 200-meter dash semifinals, Fritz qualified fourth with her time of 25.20.
Krista Creager posted a time of 2:19.29 in the 800-meter run, which was good enough to qualify seventh for the finals tomorrow.
Megan Bren qualified sixth in the 400-meter dash with her time of 58.72. She also qualified for the 200-meter dash with her time of 25.54.
Shelby Assmus posted a distance of 54' 10.26" to take fifth place in the weight throw.
In the 3000-meter run, Tera Potts finished fifth with a time of 10:04.10, Erin Hargens placed 11th with her time of 10:19.65.
The distance medley relay team of Creager, Lori Foltz, Jessica Eibs and Samantha Anderson finished fourth with their time of 12:25.24.
The Jackrabbits will be back in action again tomorrow as they wrap-up day two of The Summit League Indoor Championships. The events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the men's 60-meter hurdles (heptathlon).


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Fujitsu Siemens floats private cloud plan
Just selling stuff is so pre-meltdown
Posted in The Channel, 3rd March 2009 06:02 GMT
Cebit 09 Fujitsu Siemens will launch an enterprise cloud offering this autumn, as it banks on the anything-as-a-service model to tempt cash-strapped customers and give it a raison d'etre once it is borged into new parent Fujitsu.
CTO Joseph Reger, speaking at Cebit, said that there was no point in hardware vendors fighting against cloud-based services. However, he argued, "public" or quasi-public cloud services, such as Amazon's S3, could throw up unexpected issues for enterprise customers.
The location of data has already become an issue, as companies and individuals grapple with the problems of data moving into different jurisdictions. But that's not all. While viewing photos held on a remote server is one thing, Reger argued, having a data intensive business application running applications between a remote server and the office means a very different data pattern. "A $50 a month per seat contract can become a $5000 contract," he Reger said. Comms charges dwarf the charges from the cloud's host.
FSC is betting on private clouds - which look somewhat like a managed services deal. The difference, Reger argued, is that customers will be able to pick and mix which elements of they want to float up in the clou, and will be able to switch partners more easily, rather than being locked into multi-year deals.
The German-based PC and server vendor will offer four levels of service, starting with a hosted basic desktop environment, dubbed Workplace-as-a-service for around €30 per month. Workplace as a service will launch this autumn. It will be followed by more complex offerings covering managed infrastructure, infrastructure solutions up to infrastructure products and services.
Reger said the focus, at least initially, would be on providing "infrastructure as a servive", admitting that "platform as a service is not currently Fujitsu Siemens strength." However, that could change as the firm is borged into Fujitsu.
While a €30 a month deal will not - unsurprisingly - include hardware, the vendor is pushing leasing models, so more hardware will be bundled into more complex deals. That means the vendor can still push the tin its factories pump out. Leasing deals also have the benefit that customers can tap operational spending for their software and hardware, rather than capital spending.
Reger insisted there was a role for the vendor's channel partners in pushing and providing the service. However, he was clear that there would be no role for channel partners in actually hosting services or parts of a service. This needed to be taken on by a vendor like, well, Fujitsu. "It's not just the consolidation, it's the high degree of integration."
Reger said the strategy was already in motion before the current global financial crisis erupted - and before Siemens backed out of the Fujitsu Siemens Computers joint venture.
"It's a recognition of the fact that the traditional way of delivering IT, ie selling stuff, is not very efficient."
And Reger does have form here, with the vendor having experimented with similar services aimed at particular groups in the past, including stripped down PCs for older users. ®


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Randle Taborn�s season ended far differently in 2014 than it had in 2013.
When the Springfield High senior compares one to the other � a state title as a junior and a runner-up finish this year � it can be difficult, as a competitor, to feel completely satisfied.
But Taborn, who finished 37-1 and placed second in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament at 138 pounds in February, ended his high school career as a two-time Central State Eight Conference Wrestler of the Year.
To not lose a single match until the last day of the season is impressive enough, but Taborn did all that while wearing a large target on his back.
�Everybody is going to go hard against a state champ,� Taborn said. �They�re either going to go hard or give up. Most of my opponents, I could tell they tried hard (to say), �I did that against a state champ.��
Constantly working
Taborn made the most of his final two years of high school wrestling.
He had to miss his sophomore season after transferring to Springfield High from Southeast. It was time lost, but it certainly wasn�t time wasted.
Taborn used that as an opportunity to improve, but even a talented and determined Taborn didn�t elicit many state-championship queries before the start of his junior season. But once he got to Assembly Hall in Champaign, he roared through the 132-pound state bracket and captured the Class 2A title by triumphing over a wrestler who had beaten Taborn the previous week at sectionals. Taborn finished his junior season 37-4.
�Last year was my first year going, and I didn�t really expect myself to win state last year,� Taborn said. �I just expected to do well. But I knew a lot of people didn�t know about me since I didn�t wrestle the year before.�
His coach, Bob Nesbit, said Taborn was a different kind of wrestler and the difference was usually noticeable to his opponents rather quickly.
�A lot of times, kids wrestle defensively,� Nesbit said. �They let the other kid make the first move, then they react.
�Randy doesn�t. Randy goes in, he�s going to attack (and) he�s got one of the best single legs I�ve ever had on a team.�
Taborn�s aggression usually paid off, with 21 of his 37 wins coming via pin.
�His biggest strength for wrestling is his takedown ability,� Nesbit added. �You don�t see him getting taken down much. His takedown ability is one of the best.�
Somber finish
Going into this year�s 2A state tournament, the Senators had both Taborn and 182-pounder Harrison Williams still undefeated. Williams lost in the semifinals and then lost the third-place match to Geneseo�s Ryan Pitra 3-1 in overtime.
Taborn was Springfield High�s last chance to bring home just the second individual title in school history.
The back-and-forth match went into overtime, tied at 3, but Taborn�s opponent, Vincent Turk of Lombard Montini, grabbed Taborn�s leg and knocked him off balance, getting the takedown and the two points in sudden death for the win.
�If I wrestled him 10 times, I feel I�d beat him more than he�d beat me,� Taborn said. �But he just took away my game plan; he took away my outside shot. He just tied me up and I couldn�t get anything on him.�
Taborn had gone into the Saturday match as the cover wrestler of the Illinois High School Association�s state wrestling program, a picture of him leaping into the air after winning the 2013 title splashed across the glossy cover.
�On the second day, the (programs) come out and I�m on the front cover,� Taborn said. �Every time I�d walk past somebody, they�d say, �Oh, it�s you!� That put a big bull�s-eye on my back.�
His next stop is college. While he has yet to make a decision, he knows his wrestling days aren�t over yet.
And neither are his dreams of reclaiming a championship medal.
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In the previous week the Fed surprised markets when it decided to stick with its massive stimulus measures. However, in the following days some officials said that the U.S. central bank could still begin tapering later this year. Since then, markets are no clearer on when the Fed will eventually taper its stimulus.
From today's point of view, it seems that this uncertainty over tapering has kept the price of gold in its narrowest range since the June bottom. Since the August low the yellow metal has been trading between $1,271 and $1,434.
Yesterday, investors received mixed economic data, which fuelled persistent uncertainty over the outlook for U.S. monetary policy and gave conflicting signals on the health of the economy. According to Reuters, contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in August but fewer Americans filed new claims for jobless benefits last week.
What impact did the above have on the yellow metal? Gold lost almost 0.7% and dropped below $1,330 an ounce. It seems that buyers keep on the sidelines, although wrangling over the U.S. budget supported prices and pressured the dollar.
Speaking of the greenback… Yesterday, after economic data was released, the dollar rebounded and climbed above 80.76 on an intraday basis. However, it was up by only 0.29% - not a strong bullish reaction. If a given market is supposed to react somehow, based on some important information, but doesn't, it's a sign of either strength or weakness – the latter in the case of the USD Index. So, has the outlook for the USD Index changed since our previous essay was posted? Will the dollar recover quickly? What impact could it have on gold?
Today, we'll examine the US Dollar Index once again (from many perspectives) and take a look at charts of gold priced in other currencies to see if there's anything on the horizon that could drive gold prices higher or lower in the near future. We'll start with the short-term USD Index chart (charts courtesy by http://stockcharts.com)
On the above short-term chart, we see that the USD Index remains between the support line based on the June low and the resistance line based on the September highs. Therefore, we will probably see a breakout or a breakdown in the near term. If there is such action, a bigger move to the upper or lower border of the declining trend channel is quite probable. Because of this uncertainty, the downside target area has been modified and marked with a red ellipse.


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It was unavoidable that after the box office appeal of the first "Expendables,' an Expendables 2, featuring the stunt casting of every 80s action hero led by Sylvester Stallone, wasn't already in the works. The B-film schlock of the first mega-wattage massacre gets replaced with a more "contemporary" experience for the sequel. And a woman - raising the kick-ass factor - gets added to the cast.
Even the dated notion of a corrupt militarily controlled third-world country as characterized in the film's opening sequence is as far-fetched as the action-figure like look of the sizable cast of veterans who storm the barracks. Breaking into the enemy camp to rescue one of their own each star features in their own specialty. Jet Li springs into martial art life, Stallone swings into muscular menace, Jason Statham with his quick wit, while most of the other players (Dolph Lundgren and NFLer Terry Crews) roar with testosterone.
Amid the bombs, blood and flaying bodies the fraternity does welcome in a new upstart into the league, Liam Hemsworth ("Thor's" Chris Hemsworth's younger brother and Miley's beau) to retrieve a vital piece of technology before it falls into the hands of a terrorist played by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Bigger and bolder than its predecessor, "Expendables 2" on Blu-ray is packed with extras including picture-in-picture features and commentaries, and a bonus documentary that takes the audience behind-the-scenes to learn how the cast earned their stripes teaming up for this over-the-top blockbuster! Fans of the genre will appreciate the scope of what it took to bring these all-stars together again.
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On the superintendent search, two on Penn State, and two related to the weather.
Hire a superintendent, or not
The Crookston School Board on Tuesday will interview four candidates for school district superintendent. All four seem to be quality people, and it's likely that one will be preferred more than the rest by the board, and talks will begin on a contract with that person. That's all well and good, as long as everyone realizes that a superintendent does not have to be hired this week. It's pretty late in the game to be hustling to get a superintendent hired and here, and the board deliberately and specifically hired Interim Superintendent Ralph Christofferson mostly because he said he'd stick around as long as he was needed. Christofferson is a familiar, easy-going presence, so there's no rush here. If it doesn't work out for whatever reason with the four interviewees on Tuesday, keep Christofferson on and commence with a comprehensive search next spring.
Don't forget who actually molested the children at Penn State
The statue of former Penn State football coach, Joe Paterno was taken down on Sunday from where it stood outside of Beaver Stadium. The decision to take down the statue was made after it was found that Paterno, along with three other Penn State administrators, had concealed allegations of child abuse made against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Shortly after the Penn State scandal began, Paterno, who was said to be one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, died, and the media has done nothing but criticize the deceased man who can't even defend himself. Paterno's family made an excellent point when they stated that taking down the statue or ending the Penn State football program will not bring closure to Sandusky's victims or the Penn State community. Joe Paterno should not have to take the blame for what happened to Jerry Sandusky's victims, he should be remembered for how he changed the lives of many Penn State football players with his admirable coaching abilities.
– Katie Davidson, Times intern
Don't let this happen again
Bang, bang! That's the sound of the NCAA's hammer coming down on the Penn State football program today. Nobody knew what to expect when it was announced this weekend that the NCAA would hand down its penalty on Penn State for the Sandusky scandal. Sports writers have called it a working death penalty. The penalties: a $60 million fine, vacation of wins from 1998-2011 (111), a four-year postseason ban, players may transfer and play immediately at other schools, and the athletic department on probation for five years. If Penn State football ever gets to another bowl game it will be a miracle. The penalties are unprecedented and will set the Nittany Lions back decades. Hopefully all the athletes can find a new program and be successful. Most importantly, hopefully everyone can learn from what happened at Penn State and this never happens again.
Don't let heat slow you down
A combination of scorching summer heat and the occasional unbearably humid day would leave anyone seeking refuge among places that offer refreshingly cool air conditioning. It may seem more appealing to stay inside, chill on the couch, and if the AC is cold enough, cuddle up with a blanket; however, complacency does one's health no good. One should be aiming to participate in at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day to get the heart pumping and keep healthy. Staying active also helps release endorphins, the "feel good" drug, which aides in remaining energized throughout the day and keeps sluggishness at bay. Ideal times to go outside would be the early morning or late evening, when temperatures are cooler. For younger kids, a water fight would be a fun way to fend off boredom while also soaking up some summer sun. – Yvette Reyes, Times intern
Time for a rain dance
A jaunt through the neighborhoods of Crookston quickly shows just how dry things are out there. Except for a sprinkling of parcels owned by diligent lawn waterers, the color of lawns these days is predominantly tan, an ugly one at that. The only bright side is that you needn't mow the grass, unless you have stubborn weeds growing up to your waist. This drought is really going to affect the agricultural prospects around here if it doesn't end soon, but things are not looking good for this year. About the only thing we can do is designate a day for everyone to go out and wash their vehicles – would Wednesday work? That, or seek out some effective rain dancers.


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Several weeks ago I became very excited thinking about my upcoming wedding anniversary. Wow, 30 years of marriage, what an accomplishment! What a feat! What a disappointment.
Several weeks ago I became very excited thinking about my upcoming wedding anniversary. Wow, 30 years of marriage, what an accomplishment! What a feat! What a disappointment.
When I was informed by the beautiful young woman who was standing there beside me on that unforgettable day that it would only be our 29th year of "marital bliss," "huh, are you sure?" I asked her. After all, I was there. Even though you can't tell by looking at that young guy in the pictures with the head full of (black) hair. But I promise you I was there.
To prove it I can still remember the best man (my brother, Lewis) being more nervous than me and him sweating profusely. I'm sure that it wasn't all caused by the afternoon May temperature. It was most likely caused by the per-lynching party (better known as the bachelor party, better known as last night of freedom for some poor soul). Anyway the main reason I was disappointed when I was finally begrudgingly convinced that it was only year 29 years of "marital bliss" was I had already had this column almost written, if only in my mind. I was planning on doing a review column of all the exciting things that happened that year, 1983. Ronald Reagan was president, George H.W. Bush was vice. I've got to fast forward ahead one year to 1984.
We all know that this is the title of a classical book by George Orwell. Reagan was still president, Bush was vice. It cost 20 cents for a first-class stamp. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $1.30 (maybe that's the real reason that I drove to our honeymoon destination, not because I was a cheapskate even then, (like I've been accused of being though the years). "Beat It" by Michael Jackson was the No. 1 record. "The Cosby Show" debuted on NBC. The Bell system broke up (who remembers "Ma Bell"?). Vanessa Williams won the Miss America crown, but does anyone remember why she lost it?
The L.A. Raiders won the Super Bowl. Boston beat my beloved Lakers for the NBA championship. Georgetown won the NCAA men's basketball title. The Summer Olympics were held in Las Angeles, where the U.S. won a record 83 gold medals, led by 23-year-old Carl Lewis. Apple introduced the Macintosh computer. Prince Harry was born. Gandhi was assassinated. Popular movies included "Ghostbusters," "The Terminator," "Gremlins" and "The Karate Kid." Some of the other popular singers were Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Tina Turner and Wham. Some of the popular songs were "When Doves Fly" (Prince), "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (Cyndi Lauper) and "Ghostbusters" (Ray Parker Jr.). And I've got to mention these two: "Hello" (Lionel Richie), because this was played at the wedding, and "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" (Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson), because I wanted this song played at the wedding.
One more interesting fact that I'd nearly forgotten about until I was revisiting that day by viewing those photos: Our wedding photographer was a young man named Robert Hairston, that's right all of you Lexington basketball fans, that Hairston, the former basketball coach.
Now I know that I could go on and on with all kinds of facts of that year. There are also some fun facts that many of us have probably forgotten such as famous quotes like "Where's the beef?" (Clara Peller, Wendy's commercial) and "I'll be back" (Arnold Schwarzenegger, "The Terminator").
I wanted to include some interesting facts that happened here in Lexington and Davidson County way back in 1984. The Internet wasn't around back then, even though Wikipedia swears that it's been around since 1982. I was forced to sit though at least an hour plus of microfilm of The Dispatch at the library. It was like taking a trip back down memory lane.
But after about an hour of that trip, I was convinced that the biggest news story of that year, 1984, was Ronald Philip Banks' marriage to Dora Jean Stapelfoote (unless you want to count the first Lexington Barbecue Festival that took place that year). There were a few noteworthy things that I would like to mention though, such as the sale ads for Winn-Dixie. Now this brought back fond memories since this company was my first employer right out of high school. Coincidentally this is where I first met the fore-mentioned former Stapelfoote. Who among us can remember where the first Winn-Dixies were located?
Also I noticed that Mayberry's ice cream shop opened that year. Before I conclude this trip down memory lane, one of my favorite parts of reading an actually hard copy of The Dispatch versus the online edition is the comic and feature page. Ann Landers has been replaced with Dear Abby; a few of the comics have weathered the storms, such as Peanuts, Charlie Brown, Blondie and Beetle Bailey. But not so lucky were a few of my favorites, such as Ziggy, Snuffy Smith and Marvin.
They say that nothing good lasts forever. I'm not so convinced of that anymore after all I just celebrated my 30th anniversary. Oh wait, I'm sorry, the 29th. I know that there are no guarantees, but I'm making plans for May 25, 2014, when we make it officially 30 years, and I'll expect to see you all there with us.
Ron Banks is contemplating (unofficially) retiring from writing as a guest columnist. He's sure that he'll miss it and hopes that he'll be missed, but he's sure that he's said something for someone out there to remember him. So if you're so convinced that you just can't bear the thought of him retiring (unofficially), you can find him on Facebook.


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You don't get to be 6-0 by pure luck.
The Blackhawks have had a few bounces go their way for sure, but their franchise-record 6-0 start can be traced to a number of things they've generated themselves -- starting with goaltending.
Hawks game dayBlackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild at Excel Energy Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday
TV: NBC Sports Network
Radio: WGN 720-AM
The skinny: While the Hawks are off to their best start at 6-0, the Wild was 2-2-1 after their first five games heading into Tuesday clash with Columbus on home ice. This is the Hawks' first look at the Wild with Zach Parise and Ryan Suter in their lineup. Parise had 5 goals in the first five games. Corey Crawford starts in goal for the Hawks looking for his sixth win. Marco Scandella (groin) is out for Minnesota while defenseman Michal Rozsival is doubtful for the Hawks.
Season series: First meeting.
Next: Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, 9 p.m. Friday.
-- Tim Sassone
Corey Crawford is off to a 5-0 start with a 1.78 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. He was named the NHL's second star of last week and deservedly so.
Crawford has changed his pregame routine, and it's working so far.
"A little bit," Crawford said. "I just go off in a corner and think about the game, do a little bit more stretching, sit there quietly and focus on the game more. It's nothing drastic, just a little change."
Crawford also has given up the pregame two-touch soccer matches with his teammates.
"No more soccer," Crawford said. "I gave that up. I thought it was time to forget about it."
Hawks coach Joel Quenneville has seen a change in Crawford from last season in how he prepares.
"He's always been pretty confident, but he seems to be excited by where he's at and where we're at," Quenneville said. "Expectations at that position are different than others.
"I like how he has taken charge at critical times of the game. He has stepped up and made big saves. The goaltending is something I leave to (assistant coach) Stephane (Waite), the mental makeup and the chemistry between the two of them. They've got their union."
Special teams also have improved dramatically. The power play has 7 goals, and the penalty killers have handled 22 of 23 short-handed situations.
"Special teams have been good, but let's not get satisfied," Quenneville said. "We still think we can be better."
The penalty killers can't get much better than 22 of 23 kills.
"Everybody welcomes more ice time, and I think having that kind of role added to your regular shift, guys take pride in filling that role," Quenneville said. "(Marcus) Kruger and Michal Frolik have done a nice job together as a pair. The more you play the better you play."
Quenneville has been able to roll four forward lines and six defensemen with regularity.
"Right now we're playing four lines and everybody has got some type of job and everybody is doing so well at their jobs," Marian Hossa said. "Four lines gives the first two lines so much energy and more offensive power than we've had before, I believe. The other guys, they're not sitting on the bench, but they're playing as well.
"You have to be smart with the ice time. (Quenneville) has done an excellent job spreading those minutes throughout the team."
Playing everyone has allowed Quenneville to rest his top players more and keep them fresh for later on.
"Everybody playing the four-line game is something that will hopefully keep our team game at a higher level," Quenneville said. "We'll try to monitor things so it doesn't get away from us."
The Hawks' best players have been their best players in the first six games. Hossa has 5 goals, Patrick Kane has 9 points, Patrick Sharp has 2 goals and 4 assists, and Jonathan Toews has 3 goals and 6 points.
"I try to bring my best to the game," Hossa said. "Just try to use my instincts when I jump on the ice to help Johnny any way I can."
The trick now for the Hawks is to keep it going on a six-game road trip that starts Wednesday night in Minnesota.
"We're pleased and happy with a lot of parts of our game," Quenneville said. "Crow's been good in net, our defense has been stable, our four lines have had a nice rotation, and special teams have been good. We like the balance we've seen over six games."
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Celebrations around International Biodiversity Day in Tokyo started early in the morning on Friday 22 May with a ceremony to plant trees at Shinjuku Gyoen park organized by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.
A small group of school children heard about the value of nature conservation from Mr. Masayoshi Yoshino, Senior Vice-Minister of the Environment, Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity and Jeff McNeely, IUCN's Chief Scientist, then helped plant some trees and made their own commitments to protect and respect Japan's natural resources.
In preparation for the 10th Conference of the Parties of the CBD that will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010, IUCN and Nippon Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation signed later in the morning the agreement that officially launches the IUCN Japan Project Office in Tokyo to support the preparations towards next year's meeting. IUCN's Chief Scientist, Jeff McNeely, signed the agreement on behalf of Julia Marton-Lefevre, the Union's Director General.
The agreement with Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation constitutes an important step in the process of preparation to COP10 and represents a commitment from the Japanese private sector to support biodiversity conservation at large.
Just recently, Nippon Keidanren companies signed a Declaration of Biodiversity which consists of seven action points to support their declaration and commitment to conserve biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits derived from genetic resources, in other words, the three objectives of the convention. The seven action points are a commitment from the signatory companies to illustrate the content of the Declaration in a concrete way:
- Appreciate nature's gifts and aim for corporate activities in harmony with the natural environment;
- Act against the biodiversity crisis with global perspectives;
- Act voluntarily and steadily for the benefit of biodiversity;
- Promote corporate management for sustainable resource use;
- Create an industry, lifestyle and culture that will learn from biodiversity;
- Collaborate with relevant international and national organizations; and
- Spearhead activities to build a society that will nurture biodiversity.
The IUCN COP10 Project Office in Tokyo will work with the government of Japan and various stakeholders to consult and analyze the various views from governments and NGOs on issues in the agenda of the COP and will support it with products resulting from IUCN's global network of experts and members. These products will include policy advice, media / communications support and outreach to stakeholders.


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HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Those looking for Herman Cain to display a specific and thorough understanding of foreign policy were likely disappointed by tonight's address at Hillsdale College.
Also disappointed - those looking for insights into the future of a campaign that today Cain said was going through a "reassessment."
The former Georgia businessman largely reiterated the same foreign policy message he has harped upon out on the campaign trail. He told the crowd of nearly 400 gathered at Hillsdale College that it is imperative America clearly define its friends and enemies while demonstrating military and economic might. It is what he on the campaign trail calls an extension of the Reagan philosophy, "peace through strength and clarity."
But Cain remained vague about the parameters with which he would define America's relationship with other countries, and mentioned few specific examples.
"We cannot make any nation our friend, but we can make them respect us," said Cain. "And when we are strong militarily and strong economically and demonstrate that we stick to our moral fiber, nations will respect us rather than look down on us."
Tonight's speech comes after Cain has experienced weeks of criticism for botching foreign policy questions, most notably during a meeting with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel where paused and then proceeded with a rambling answer about whether he agrees with how President Obama has handled Libya.
The largest cloud hanging over the Cain campaign during tonight's speech though, was the news his campaign may be undergoing a "reassessment." The comments came during a conference call with senior staffers this morning in the wake of yesterday's news of a Georgia woman claiming to have had a 13-year affair with the candidate.
Senior campaign staff spent the day downplaying the comments and saying it was simply a reference to reassessing campaign strategy.
As his speech began tonight, Cain tweeted, "Team HC: The definition of reassess is: To consider again, esp. while paying attention to new factors. Doesn't sound like dropping out."
As he ducked into a car that would take him to the event, Cain told NBC News, "9-9-9. 9-9-9. We're doing fine" in response to a question about the future of his candidacy.
One day after an Atlanta woman came forward alleging a 13-year long affair, Herman Cain told staffers he is reassessing his candidacy. NBC's Lisa Myers has more.


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Bats pour it on to back Liriano's Bucs debut
Tabata finishes triple shy of cycle; Mercer mashes two solo homers
By Marty Noble / 5/11/2013 7:42 PM ET
NEW YORK -- The Pirates had been waiting for Francisco Liriano, waiting for him to pitch, to supplement their rotation, to add a dash of left-handedness to their recipe and some experience to the team resumé. They waited through Spring Training and through 35 regular-season games for him to recover, rehab and remind them why they signed him as a free agent. And after the wait ended Saturday afternoon, Liriano almost qualified as an afterthought.
Not every day do these Pirates score double-digit runs; they've been waiting for offense as well. So when it made a conspicuous appearance Saturday, it partially obscured a most encouraging performance by their new man. Liriano was quite the winning pitcher in the Bucs' 11-2 victory over the Mets. Not only was he the pitcher of record in the team's second straight lopsided victory against a seemingly dispirited opponent, but he also won himself a more prominent place in the Pirates' plans for the immediate future.
"He made himself a popular addition right away," manager Clint Hurdle said.
At the same time, the victory was primarily a matter of offense. The 11 runs and 16 hits -- four by Jose Tabata -- that served as a welcome wagon for Liriano, were season highs. The margin for victory was the largest this season.
Part of that disparity, of course, was the effective pitching of Liriano and his three followers. Making his National League debut, the former Twins starter overmatched the Mets for 5 1/3 innings, striking out nine, and allowing six hits, five of them singles. He walked two. His relief allowed one hit, a home run, following a 47-minute rain delay in the ninth inning, by Andrew Brown, and no walks and struck out seven more.
The only other Mets baserunner was Jordanny Valdespin, a "Hey, look at what I did" rookie who had Cadillacked around the bases after hitting a benign home run in the ninth inning of the Pirates' 7-3 victory Friday night. Liriano's replacement, Bryan Morris, hit Valdespin in the right forearm in the seventh. That purpose pitch prompted zero retaliation from the Mets who, by and large, don't abide by the rookie's behavior.
Liriano, now a .500 career pitcher (54-54) said he had to overcome "feeling a little weird." Though he had made five rehab starts and pitched 21 2/3 innings, the start Saturday was his first against a big league opponent since Sept. 25.
"I tried not to get too excited," Liriano said. "I didn't want to try to do too much."
His changeup was particularly effective; his slider seemed midseason sharp. Hurdle noted Liriano threw his secondary pitches in fastball counts, saying, "And he had enough fastball in case they were sitting soft."
Liriano had a 4-0 margin for error before the Mets had turned over their batting order. Tabata provided the game's most critical hit, a two-run home run against losing pitcher Jon Niese in the third. Tabata had singled as part of a rally that produced the first run in the second, and he doubled and scored in the fifth, when the Pirates scored five times and forced Niese from the mound. Tabata scored for the fourth time in the seventh following a single.
His home run was one of three by the Pirates. Two came from Jordy Mercer, the understudy for regular second baseman Neil Walker, who is due to come off the disabled list Monday after playing in a Double-A doubleheader Sunday. Mercer hit his first in fifth inning. His second, and third overall on the year, was a rocket off the facing of the upper deck in left-center in the eighth.
It provided appropriate punctuation -- exclamation point -- for an encouraging victory that put the Pirates' record four games over .500 again. The Bucs have accomplished what most teams hope to accomplish in a four-game road series -- two victories with chance for a third.
How great a chance is open to debate. The Mets starter Sunday is Matt Harvey, the latest NYC phenom, one who appears to be quite the real deal.
Harvey is unbeaten with four victories and a 1.28 ERA in seven starts. The Mets have won six of those starts. His most recent start produced nine nearly perfect shutout innings and 12 strikeouts against the White Sox. He comes with credentials, precision pitches and spine.
"I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch," Hurdle said.
Marty Noble is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for – God has given us so much – including all of you.
Give thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! God Bless! I am thankful for you too!
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear from you; especially how you're finding JOY in your kitchen.


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"To ask how little, not how much, can I get along with. To say - Is it necessary? - when I am tempted to add one more accumulation to my life." - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea
Most people who know me know that I love to clean and organize. Likely a trait I inherited from my engineer grandfather, keeping things in order has always been an important part of my life. I find organization both rewarding and therapeutic. It provides my family with more space to play, and when every item has a home, finding what we need is never a problem. If you're looking for a little organization for yourself, but you're not sure where to start, give these 5 simple steps a try:
- Focus: Chose the area that needs the most work. Is it your garage, a closet, a cabinet in the kitchen, a desk drawer? Focus on one area at a time. Don't overwhelm yourself. Once you've successfully completed one area, I'm willing to bet you'll be motivated to do more!
- Purge: Remove all items from the area. When I clean a garage, I pull everything out. Move any items that don't belong back to their proper room first. Sort your remaining items - shirts with shirts, mugs with mugs. Now make some decisions. Keep only those items that are necessary, have meaning to you and that make you feel good. Dispose of the rest. Have bags and boxes on hand for items you'd like to donate, more expensive items that you think you can sell or items for the trash. This will make it a lot easier to take the items where they need to go when you're done.
- Organize: Clean the area first. Determine the most convenient place for the items you are keeping. The items that you use the most should be more accessible. Size up your space for any shelving, bins and dividers that you may need and go get them. See some of my recent finds below.
- Finish: Fit your space and Enjoy!!!
- Repeat: Repeat steps 1 and 2 regularly so you don't accumulate too much over time.
For great home organizational products, I would highly recommend the The Container Store. I recently attended the preview party for the opening of their store in El Segundo, CA, where 10% of their grand opening weekend sales were donated to a local volunteer organization called Sandpipers. They put on quite a show, complete with a live band, dance floor, full bar and great food everywhere which was carefully placed and creatively displayed in and on their products.
I haven't been to a Container Store in years, but I can tell you that they've definitely stepped it up a notch since my last visit. Here are just a few of my favorites from home organization to wrapping paper.
To find a Container Store in your area, go to their website, www.containerstore.com. And for more on Anne Morrow Lindbergh and her treasure of a book, Gift from the Sea, check out her official website here.


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The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Tuesday, Dec. 25:
1. Bayshore Road (State Road 78), North Fort Myers
2. Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres
3. South Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), Fort Myers
Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws. The Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit and District Patrol Deputies enforce our traffic laws each day by issuing citations and warnings. Preliminary results from their cumulative activity yesterday are as follows:
Citations Issued: 46
Written Warnings Issued: 141
Citizens can help by letting us know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or impaired drivers and by their compliance with the rules of the road. To get in touch with one of our traffic deputies call (239) 477-1000. If you see a reckless or drunk driver while you are traveling in your motor vehicle in Lee County, dial 9-1-1.
This traffic enforcement advisory is available each day on the Sheriff's Office website at www.sheriffleefl.org.
Everyone is reminded to "Fasten Your Seat Belts, be courteous to drivers and pedestrians and together we can reduce traffic related fatalities, injuries and property damage.
Note: It's the last day before Christmas and the roads are packed with last minute shoppers. Mall and shopping center parking lots are packed with vehicles and pedestrians. Whether walking or driving be sure to watch for motorists backing out of spaces and rushing to get that empty spot. With the last minute rush upon us, be extra cautious so everyone can have a joyful and safe holiday.


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great...Not sure how that will help him to EE, but seems to strengthen that commit substantially. Kinda reminds me of Ricardo Miller. I hope he sees time this season, bc he just bled maize and blue...
Logan Tulley-Tillman moving to Michigan for senior year
But to get out of Peoria. He can't go to de la salle and then EE
Can't go wrong if you live in Michigan.
Other than East Lansing of course. Other than that, the state is phenomenal IMO
I don't consider that Michigan. I think of EL as its own shitty country.
April Fools? And wouldn't he have to sit out his senior year?
I thought of this at first as well but I would assume there's an exception made for people moving into the state.
thought this too... wary of any 4/1 posts - can we confirm if this is a legit news story? if i recall correctly he did say his mom was planning on moving closer to whichever college he chose to accept a scholarship to play football and get a degree... would make sense if he moves near ann arbor.... yet another step for LTT in achieving his goals. perhaps trips to core 6 no longer, but instead popping in to barwis instead senior year?
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No April fools joke here. He wouldn't have to sit out a year because yes he is moving out of state and if I remember correctly MHSAA doesn't have the rule of having to sit out a year. ( maybe wrong with that however but I don't believe I am)
I'm pretty sure when I was in high school the rule was you had to sit out a semester, meaning if you transferred over winter break you would be eligible for fall sports. I also knew of a few kids that got exceptions pretty easily.
is a standard exception.
Yes but there is an exemption if you move into a new ditrict, which I'm pretty sure would qualify for him
There is also an exception if the school you are transferring from does not offer the sport you want to play. The school I attended was small and did not have a hockey team so a classmate would transfer to Sault Ste Marie for hockey season and then transfer back after the season was over and play baseball.
LTT would be able to play right away in the fall. I actually moved from Green Bay Wisconsin my senior year to play basketball in Menominee Michigan and I was allowed to play without sitting out at all. As long as a parent moves with the kid into the district, that kid can see playing time immediately.
What's "together" about this.
I've heard the thought is to go to Cass Tech.
He said he wants to move away from Peoria because it's kind of a rough town, so moving from Peoria to Detroit seems like a lateral move at best.
Just saying what I've heard from a pretty good source.
He does seem to have it together. In addition to all of the work he's put in at Core 6, he recently posted a picture of his report card and it was straight As.
It will make it easier to go to UofM to see the coaches. Just another move to make his committment solid.
Looks like no second thoughts of another school.
OH NOES!!! He must be considering switching to MSU!!!
If that were the case, why would he move in-state? MSU recruits nationally now.
So he's moving to Toledo then?
he ends up at East Grand Rapids. They seem to pull in all kinds of transfer talent from in state as well as out of state.
If this is legit, I would assume he would be moving in with his aunt who lives in Michigan. Not sure where that is but I remember it being mentioned in an interview that he has an aunt that live ~20 mins from ann arbor.
EDIT: didnt see the moving with mom and sister part (still assume it would be whereever is aunt lives though)
His aunt is in Wyandotte.
He should play at Riverview. Coach Carr would agree.
Wooooo Downriver represent!
Lincoln Park. So I'd say things are up in the air because of open schools in the area.
I would strongly doubt that he ends up at LP. If he's looking for good football in the downriver area, Wyandotte is prob his best bet. Southgate and AP aren't what they used to be. And if im not mistaken, I believe LTT is friends with Hunter Matt, 2012 EMU signee from Wyandotte. This isn't creepy knowledge, btw. I have a younger brother that goes to Wyandotte, and this is the scuttlebutt I hear
Wyandotte had a good year in 2011, but saying Allen Park and Southgate aren't what they used to be seems a little backwards. Wyandotte was winless in 2009 and 2010, then went 9-3 in 2011. Meanwhile, Allen Park had a couple .500-ish seasons and then went 8-3 in 2011. It just seems kind of misleading to tout Wyandotte when both teams had similar records last season while AP has been a much better team in recent years.
Wyandotte does not have much tradition as a good football program, either. We also traditionally do not put out any D1 prospects. The last one off the top of my head that actually made it D1 was a kicker for Michigan (h.s. class of '93)
I remember a kid named Jason Ptak, who I believe got a scholarship from MSU.
Southgate Anderson? Keith Mitchell FTW!! #90
Wyandotte Roosevelt is 55- 13 since Ron Adams took over, no winless seasons since the eighties, great facilities , training center,great field turf
just saying
Touche. I was looking at the wrong Wyandotte.
they are definitely on the upswing since Adams took over. Pretty darn good coach he is, beats the hell out of Baker and Estella's reigns. They started improvements in the mid '00s and seem to continue them. I wouldn't be surprised to see them grow into one of the consistently better public schools in the area. They're a choice/open district, too.
Wyandotte was senior laden last year, but they are well coached. Don't rule out Carlson.
Wyandotte has beat AP 5 times in a row including 43-,7 37-0, 48- 7 games and 26- 0 magnus is a little off
Take that USC! He wants to prove Magnus wrong.
Happy to hear this, enrolling early will be great for him not just for the s&c but the sooner this kid gets proper Oline coaching the better. I think he ends up a beast here and is the next great LT after long and Lewan.
99% of the time O-Linemen redshirt their first year. Is there really an advantage for them to enroll early?
He will probably still redshirt, but it gives him that much more of an advantage after that. Getting in early for those spring practices and summer workouts is huge, like really, really huge, regardless of position or how likely they are to redshirt.
I don't think you have to EE to participate in the summer workouts. I'm sure the extra Spring Practices help but I don't really see much of a difference in the long run. Then again what the hell do I know.
In his last presser Mattison said he would love to have all the freshmen enroll early so he could get that much more time with them. Maybe it doesn't make a difference if you have a lot of depth and they won't see the field for 2 years anyway, but we don't really have that. A lot of positions are wide open, and with extra practice LTT could move ahead of the other members of his ridiculous OL class for playing time.
You don't have to EE to participate in summer workouts, but usually the non-EE guys don't get there until the beginning on July, based on when they can move into the dorms. At that point, you get about one month to participate in whatever you can before fall camp starts. That's not a lot of time.
Compate that to getting to campus the first week of January, and starting with the S&C program then. By the time your classmates show up in July, you have 6 months of college workouts, all of spring practice with the coaches, and all of the summer workouts.
For the first half of July when the rest of the freshmen are acclimating to college practices, the coaching staff, being away from home, and figuring out how to get around campus, you're full speed as if you're a sophomore. It's a big advantage.
It has two primary benefits. You have the ability to acclimated to going to Michigan without having to deal with football at the same time and you get that extra time in a college strength and conditioning program. The extra 15 practices are just an added bonus.
Considering there will be the possibility of Taylor leaving after next season getting a LT prospect on campus early is a good thing.
From a talent perspective I can definitely see why people continue to mention Lewan as a potential early exit to the NFL, but I haven't heard anything from him on that subject and at least the most recent history shows that our top lineman (i.e. Jake Long) stayed to play all four years.
Long was with the program from the 2003 season through the 2007 season and he was a better player than Lewan (no disrespect meant... this is Jake Long we're talking about here). To go along with that, the emphasis this program places on "playing for the seniors" would lead me to believe that a guy like Lewan would want to stick around for his senior year just to be a part of that whole experience.
All I'm saying is that, while he has the talent to leave early, there is nothing that says he will for sure and there seems like plenty of evidence to suggest that he would want to stay.
I don't know, just my opinion I guess. Not trying to ruffle any feathers.
if i recall correctly, magnus sparked a mini mgomeltdown with a comment that LTT has tremendous upside but something to the effect that he was a bit raw and needed some improvements re technique/footwork ... EE gives him more time to do so right, plus access to the mich strength & conditioning facilities?
Yep, it wouldn't hurt to get him earlier. Plus, depending on which school he attends, he might get some better coaching in his senior season, too.
It could be for academic purposes. He would have the chance to experience college courses without having to practice for a few weeks. I imagine non EE have a lot to adjust to at one time and that enrolling in January would help ease the transition.
if you change addresses you dont have to sit out a year
I went to Wyandotte and the Bears would love to have him! But honestly he should be playing in a big time league with the best the state has to offer.
$10 says he goes to Carson City - Crystal or Fulton!!
Where I coach, I will take him gladly and in big need of a tackle lol. It is not too far from Wyandotte either. I wonder if I can recruit him.....
...could use a guy like Logan!
LTT told 247 he's recruiting a WR, RGB, & LB to go to Michigan, and he's confident they'll all commit?


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Did you know Pottery Barn Kids stores have special events? Today, July 2nd, Curious George will make an appearance in several stores nationwide (see the list here). And July 23rd, Cat in the Hat will visit some locations! Not to mention, PBK has weekly storytimes and a summer reading program. See all their events on this site.
Want to eat our with kids … but save some bucks? Here is a great list of restaurants that have kids-eat-free programs on certain nights. {You'll want to ask your location, of course!}
With AMF's Summer Unplugged, kids can bowl two games free every day until 8 p.m. at all of their bowling alleys. Information can be found and you can register here.
With Regal's Summer Movie Express program, you can watch a fun, family-friend movie on the cheap Tuesday and Wednesday mornings all summer. Admission is $1 and part of the ticket price benefits the Will Rogers Institute. See participating theaters and movies here.
Need some more ideas? Stain your deck. Make popsicles. Host a "drive-in movie" for your neighborhood. Fly a kite. Splash in a kiddie pool. Shop for crazy sunglasses. Make your own "Ninja Warrior" obstacle course in the backyard. Have a front-yard ice-cream party and invite anyone who walks by.
What summer events are you looking forward to?