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Hey guys we face the bills twice a year we know them very well here is my breakdown of their team:
QB: Fitz can make the short throws but just can not make the deep throws, so I would recommend stacking the box and focusing on stopping their 2 most dangerous players in Jackson and Spiller.
Oline: Rather inconsistant, they are good run blockers but can be beaten in a pass rush
WR: No great WR for this team and none in my opinion dangerous enough to beat your CB's.
RB: This is their stud area CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson are monsters
CB: Are not very good and can not cover anyone for long.
LBers: Great support against the run but slow in coverage.
Dline: Great talent here that HAD Been underperforming but lately they have come alive. The most dangerous is Williams but as a hole they are very vaunerable to the run especially away from Mario.
Safety: see CB's
Special Teams: They have a few guys that can spring one for a TD and they seem excel in the return game. They also have a very good kicker.
Coaching :hahaha NG... I say this because they have great RB and they will abandon the Running game even when it is working..


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UnitedLinux Momentum Mounts--Who's Coming Along?
On the Hunt for Partners
During Comdex this week, UnitedLinux officials claimed growing industry momentum for their new Linux platform, which is aimed in large part at giving developers and customers a well-supported alternative to industry leader Red Hat. Red Hat ISV (independent software developer) partners Oracle, Novell, and BEA Systems have already received the "gold" code for UnitedLinux 1.0, along with a number of other ISV players, said Paula Hunter, general manager for UnitedLinux.
UnitedLinux, though, is signing contracts only with IHVs (independent hardware vendors), as opposed to ISVs, according to Hunter. On the hardware side, the four members of United Linux--SCO, SuSE Linux, Turbolinux, and Conectiva--are teaming with IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and AMD. IBM and HP are also contributing some financial support to the UnitedLinux organization. "But the amount isn't very large," Hunter maintained.
"Up to now, I've had to go out to ISVs like Oracle and SAP, and try to convince them to port their applications to multiple different Linux distributions," said Rick Becker, VP and CTO, Industry Standard Servers, at HP.
In the past, there were "lots of distribution alternatives, and this caused ISVs to hesitate," agreed Steve Solazzo, IBM's general manager for Linux, speaking during a press conference at Comdex.
BakBone Software is already working on porting its backup and recovery software solutions to UnitedLinux, said Peter Eck, BakBone's VP of marketing, in an interview with LinuxPlanet. BakBone currently supports several distributions of Linux--including Red Hat, SCO, SuSE, Turbolinux, and Conectiva--as well as HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, Windows, and other platforms..
"There are currently 168 different permutations of Linux on the market. One version of Linux is known as 'Slackware.' That's not exactly the kind of name that inspires confidence among corporate customers," said Eck.
"For Linux to become ultimately entrenched in the data center, there needs to be more than one viable alternative. It's a comfort to our customers that there are some very well recognized names associated with UnitedLinux."
Previously announced ISV partners for UnitedLinux include SAP; Ximian; Computer Associates; Progress Software; Borland; Computer Associates; and NEC/Siemens.
"Some ISVs plan to support only one Linux distribution, but others will be supporting multiple distributions," acknowledged Graham Lovell, director of marketing for Sun Microsystems' Operating Platform Groups, during another interview with LinuxPlanet.
Lovell declined to comment on industry rumors that Sun might be moving its own Linux distribution towards a Red Hat distribution. "Our hardware, though, is capable of running either Red Hat or UnitedLinux," he observed.
Meanwhile, Red Hat has been working closely with both Oracle and Dell on the enterprise-class Red Hat Advanced Server.
As some see it, though, UnitedLinux is going to need more than just ISV/HSV support to succeed in the market versus Red Hat.
"Red Hat has the biggest share of the market today--over 50 percent worldwide, and an even higher percentage in the US," said Bill Claybrook, an analyst at the Aberdeen Group.
"Red Hat is doing a great job signing up ISVs with large market shares in their market spaces. UnitedLinux can compete, but it has to do a very good job with the ISVs. UnitedLinux must also prove it has a support infrastructure that is dependable for customers of all four members," Claybrook said.
"UnitedLinux has to work on brand recognition, too. Even if the UnitedLinux distro receives good reviews, the four members need to be successful selling products with UnitedLinux underneath. If they are not, then support for UnitedLinux might start to erode."
SCO Linux 4.0 and SuSE Enterprise Server 8 are both "powered by" the UnitedLinux base. SuSE's enterprise server has been built to support the IBM eServer series--including 64-bit servers and SPARC processors--as well as Intel 32- and 64-bit processors and AMD's x86-64 "Hammer" processor.
SCO Linux 4.0 is geared to small to mid-sized businesses. By the second quarter of 2003, SCO expects to ship editions for Itanium 2 processors and for IBM z, i and p series servers, Sontag said.
Also, though, SCO and SuSE are both readying desktop products and messaging servers for future release. SCO plans to release both SCO Linux 4.0 Workstation and a Unixware counterpart in January, said Chris Sontag, senior VP of SCO's operating systems division.
A SCO spokesperson described SCO's upcoming messaging server as "a Microsoft Exchange alternative that will be specific to SCO Linux." The still unnamed product will use code from SCO's Volution mail server, but it will run on top of SCO Linux 4.0.
SuSE's upcoming OpenExchange messaging server will integrate Novell GroupWise, said Gregory Blepp, VP International at SuSE. "We needed to get the messaging piece right away," he noted. Other new products are on the drawing boards, as well, including a storage server, according to Blepp.
"UnitedLinux also needs a few of the MandrakeSoft types to become members," suggested Aberdeen's Claybrook.
Hunter said this week that UnitedLinux is talking with several other Linux distributors. She declined, however, to specify which ones.
Global reach is another factor that could be helpful to UnitedLinux, according to some observers. "Customers tend to buy the distributions of Linux that are predominant in their geographic areas. Red Hat and SCO been doing well in the US. Red Hat also has some traction in Europe. SuSE, though, is very popular in Europe, and Turbolinux is the market leader in Japan," said BakBone Software's Eck.
"Geographic factors may play a role in acceptance of Linux on the desktop. Migration costs might be lower in some other parts in the world that they'd be in the US," predicted Michael Silver, an analyst at GartnerGroup.
Silver also pointed out that SuSE's forthcoming desktop product will use CodeWeaver. "CodeWeaver supports some Windows applications, but not all of them," he said.


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Here at Harvester we know a thing or two about working a grill – after all, we're known for our flame-grilled favourites. There's nothing like gathering round in the garden with friends, family and great food – and since we're the official restaurant of National BBQ Week, why not fire up the barbeque with confidence this week with a little help from our expert grill chefs?
Here are six secrets that'll help make you master of the flames this BBQ season. And remember, if the British weather plays up, you can always find your nearest Harvester to enjoy all your favourites fresh from the chargrill without any of the hard work…
1. Marinate your meat
Prepare your ingredients the night before, and let them marinate overnight so they have plenty of time to soak up all the flavour. Make sure you keep your meat in the fridge rather than at room temperature to keep it fresh.
2. Get the fire going early
Light the barbeque half an hour before your guests arrive so it's ready to go when they get there. That way they won't go hungry while they're waiting for the grill to warm up.
3. Brush down your grill
Give your barbeque a good clean and brush off any dirt and debris before you start cooking. This is easiest when the grill rack is hot, so once you've got things heating up nicely, use a wire brush to get rid of any dirt.
4. Master the hand test
If you don't have a thermometer, you can use the hand test to gauge the temperature of your grill. Place your open palm about five inches above the grill rack – if you have to move your hand after two seconds, the heat is high; if you have to move it after five seconds, the heat is medium; and if you can keep it there for ten seconds, the heat is low. This'll come in handy when you need a low heat for delicate things like fish and vegetables or a high heat for finishing off steaks.
5. Keep food from sticking
Lean food may stick if you place it directly onto the barbeque. Use your tongs to rub a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil over your hot grill rack to stop food from sticking.
6. Trim fat to avoid fumes
Flare-ups happen when fat drips down onto the heat source and catches fire. This can cause unhealthy charcoal to build up on your meat – so make sure you pick lean cuts of meat, trim off excess fat and remove chicken skin before grilling.
If the sky's looking grey or you're just not one for grilling, just find your nearest Harvester and we'll take care of the smoke and fire for you, with none of the fuss.


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Back in September when December 2010 cotton futures inched over a dollar a pound, a collective gasp of surprise and excitement swept across the Cotton Belt.
As it turned out, we hadn't seen anything yet.
On Feb. 17, the cotton market again took the cotton industry's breath away when May 2011 cotton futures rose by the Intercontinental Exchange limit of 7 cents to a record $2.0193 a pound. The March 2011 contract closed at $2.0402. Market analyst Mike Stevens, Mandeville, La., pointed out that cotton options "went up another 7 cents. So synthetically, you'd have to put another 700 points on top of May.
Stevens says $2 cotton looks good on paper, but in reality almost every bale in the world at this time is either sold or spoken for. "We're not trading cotton. We're trading chalk marks."
While $2 cotton is an historic level, rapidly rising cotton prices as of late are probably doing more harm than good, according to Stevens.
"This includes producers who marketed their cotton wisely from 80 cents to a dollar; merchants, who've hedged cotton and are having to send margin money to New York; and the mills who bought cotton on call, which is setting a basis and fixing the price on dips, because the market hasn't dipped."
Stevens also noted that some west Texas cotton producers whose production came up short of expectation had to scramble to acquire cotton to fulfill contracts.
The high price levels of 2010-11, "makes March 2008, (when rising cotton futures caught many merchants in a margins squeeze) look like grade school stuff. That was a short-term situation. There's no end in sight this time. Volatility is probably going to increase. Once we finish this blow off stage, we will fall, and at some point, after it's wiped out a lot of folks, it's going to come back the other way."
One bright side of the historic run up is that it's offering cotton producers opportunities to book new crop cotton at extremely high levels. "These are great opportunities to do partial marketing," Stevens. "It could very well go higher in new crop."
According to market analyst O.A. Cleveland, the news behind the high prices is China's insatiable appetite for cotton.
"My first impression is the Chinese domestic consumption is considerably higher than the USDA estimate (about 48 million bales). The Chinese continue to buy cotton backed up by what we know to be a very strong, and rapidly growing, middle class. Apparently, their textile mill 'demise' isn't as has been reported. They're now probably looking at 51 million to 52 million bales being consumed. That demand is just incredible."
Lending support to this is the fact that U.S. domestic consumption – even with these high prices – is on track to reach above last year's level.
Cleveland says that cotton has finally caught up with the grain revolution. "The excess cotton supplies we saw in 2007 – record world supplies – have now been depleted due to reduced plantings. Now, cotton will continue to compete aggressively for acres and try to match whatever grains do."
Cleveland agrees with Stevens in that bull markets can cause just as much stress as a bear market can.
"Certainly, the industry has never seen margin requirements this large. The trade has educated the banking industry as to the margin requirements that could be necessary – but was underestimated. The grain bankers have (dealt with it), so this situation isn't entirely new. True, it is new to the cotton industry but not the overall agricultural industry."
High cotton prices could push plantings to the 13-million acre mark, according to Cleveland. "Growers will be a little slower to return to cotton. Their biggest concern is whether cotton will be competitive next year? That's the right question to ask and the answer is absolutely, it will."
Cleveland noted that on Feb. 17, a cotton producer "could go to the board and hedge his next three crops – 2011, 2012, 2013 – and have an average futures price of $1.14. Back that off to cash and it'll be approximately between $1.05 and $1.09. Farmers have a lot of decisions to make."
Cleveland added that the relationship between cotton and grains "is terribly misunderstood. The world – China and India – is feeding with grains. Consequently, grain prices will stay high. That means cotton prices will stay high, as well."


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A couple of weeks ago I went through some of what Apple might pursue if/when making a less expensive iPhone for emerging markets. The gist was, like the iPod mini/nano, Mac mini, and iPad mini, Apple would never build something cheap out of cheap parts, but would remove expensive, higher end elements to produce something that still had fantastic build quality, but wouldn't cost as much. Now iLounge's Jeremy Horowitz, who typically has excellent sources, has reported what he's hearing. Here are the bullet points:
- iPhone 5-style 1136x640 Retina display
- Plastic chassis (instead of glass and aluminum)
- iPod classic-like curves with flat port and control surfaces
- iPod touch 5-style button and bottom configuration
All of that certainly sounds plausible. The iPod touch 5 and iPad mini represent Apple's latest design language, and it doesn't hurt to keep the iPhone 5 -- and eventual iPhone 5s -- materially and visually distinct at the top end.
Right now Apple has free on-contract iPhones. If any of this pans out, they'll have inexpensive off-contract as well. That may matter a bit in North America, but it'll matter a lot in the rest of the developing world.
Still no solid word on the timing, though all of that might be contingent on certain carrier deals in certain very large markets.
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Klor Newland, 70
Klor A. Newland, 70, of Wapakoneta, died at 3:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
He was born Dec. 28, 1940, in Lima, the son of Leona C. Rimer and Harry Washington Newland. Both parents are deceased. On Oct. 15, 1988, he married Sandra Joe Foote, who survives in Wapakoneta.
He retired in 1988 as an induction melt furnace operator with Ohio Steele/Teledyne Ohio Steele/Whemco Ohio Foundry in Lima. He was a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church. He was a former vice president of UAW Local 975, the former mayor of Waynesfield, and very active with the Democratic Party. He was also the founding member of the UTCA Club.
He loved spending time with his family and cherished time spent with his grandchildren and watching them play sports. He was an avid football and basketball fan, always cheering for the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State. He enjoyed talking and never knew a stranger. After retirement he treasured time traveling with his wife. They wintered in Southern Texas, traveled to China, Europe, Mexico and all over the United States.
Surviving are a son, K. David (Jennifer) Newland, of Westminster; a daughter, Kris M. (Scott) Lowry, of Findlay; five grandchildren, Ashley, Brittney, Courtney, Kyle and Zane; a brother-in-law, Joel B. (Anne) Foote, of Wauseon; two nieces, Kim (Ron) Towsey and Lisa Davenport; two nephews, Joel Foote and Colin Foote; six great-nephews, Austin, Keaton, Patrick, Alex, Jack and Declan; a great-niece, Olivia; and a former wife, Carolyn I. Graham.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Waynesfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Branch Cemetery in Waynesfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville.
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My latest book, Irish Family History Resources Online, is now available for pre-order from Gould Genealogy in Australia at a price of AU$19.50. Here's the cover blurb:
There is a popular belief that Irish family history research is virtually impossible because 'all the records were burned in the civil war'. But as Northern Irish born family historian Chris Paton demonstrates, the glass is most definitely half full rather than half empty when it comes to research in the Emerald Isle. Many records still exist which can help with your ancestral pursuits, and for those unable to make their way to Ireland to carry out research, the internet is finally coming to the rescue, as more and more material is increasingly finding its way online by the day.
This concise Unlock the Past guide explores the key repositories and records now available online, and will prove to you that if you have been put off with Irish research in the past, now is absolutely the time to take another look.
The book is so fresh they're still finishing off the cover design, but it will be available very shortly (I'll update in due course!)! To pre-order please visit http://www.gould.com.au/Irish-Family-History-Resources-Online-Pre-Order-p/utp0282.htm
The books is all Ireland based, and structured through the following chapters:
Who were they?
* Civil registration
* Church records
* Burial records
* Wills and probate
* Biographical databases
* Heraldry
Where were they?
* Censuses
* Street directories
* Land records
* Maps and gazetteers
Archives and Libraries
* National Archives of Ireland
* National Library of Ireland
Newspapers and Books
* Newspapers
* Books, journals and magazines
Other useful material
* Gateway sites
* Military, police and the law
* Emigration
* Miscellaneous sites of interest
Some further reading
Not only is packed with links to various sites but there are also several walk throughs - how to apply for Irish civil records, the best techniques for online census and church records research, and much more. A big thanks to Ross Weldon at FindmyPast Ireland for his help, and to Alan Phillips and Rosemary Kopittke at Unlock the Past in Oz for their help and support with it.
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LIVERMORE — A man clinging to the roof of his pickup truck after becoming stranded in rushing floodwater was saved in a daring rescue by a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew, authorities said.
The episode began around 7 p.m. Sunday in Del Valle Regional Park when a 58-year-old Livermore resident was driving on Del Valle Road, about a mile past the main entrance, toward a ranch and saw his truck quickly overwhelmed by a storm-swelled creek.
"He routinely drives that road, and when water comes on it, he usually crosses it. The depth of the water took him by surprise," said Officer Jan Sears, who works at the CHP's air division based in Napa.
At one point the water rose so high the top of the truck cab was the only thing protruding, the last refuge for the driver. He contacted his daughter, who called authorities.
By that time the truck had been carried several hundred yards downstream, according to the CHP. The Alameda County Fire Department, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, East Bay Regional Parks Police and an ambulance all went to the scene, but they could not get close to the stranded vehicle. Specially trained "swift water" rescue swimmers made several attempts, but the water was too deep and moving too fast.
They called for air support from the CHP around 9:20 p.m. The Napa-based officer crew of pilot Pete Gavitte and paramedic Matt Gutierrez made the 20-minute flight to Livermore.
Gavitte and Gutierrez performed what is known as a "one skid" rescue where the Gavitte carefully placed one of the helicopter skids on the still-exposed truck cab to stabilize it. The challenge is to maneuver so that the weight of the helicopter isn't resting on the truck but is still keeping contact. It makes for a small margin of error given the relatively small size of the exposed truck roof already occupied by a stranded driver weary from the elements.
"The pilot and the officer have to work together. There's a lot of verbal communication," Sears said.
Gutierrez got hold of and secured the driver, who was flown to the creek bank to waiting emergency crews. They treated him for hypothermia and took him to the hospital.
Sears said the flight crews train routinely for this type of operation, and that Gavitte and Gutierrez are veteran flight officers with an array of rescues under their belts. The CHP performs between two and four rescues a month and officers are generally geared for swift-water rescues during the winter months.
"It's about keeping our focus," Sears said. "This is what we train for."
Contact Robert Salonga at 408-920-5002. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga.


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Time-out is a type of discipline that is used to stop a child from performing a bad behavior "isolating" the child for a period of time. Time-out removes a child from the situation and gives him or her time to calm down. It also helps establish that the parent is in charge, and allows the child to think about what he or she has done. Time-outs are useful for aggressive and harmful behaviors in toddlers and preschool-aged children.
The place for time-out to happen should be chosen ahead of time, not at the time of the behavior. The following are some examples of places for time-out:
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A maximum length of time for time-out should be no more than 5 minutes.
The reason the child is being sent to time-out should be explained to him or her in very clear statements.
If the child does not go to time-out on his or her own, lead him or her there.
Do not spank or yell on the way to time-out.
As a parent, you decide when time-out is over, not the child. If the child "escapes" during time-out, restart the clock.
Tell your child time-out is over and allow him or her to resume normal activities.
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Central Minnesota Loves a Fish Fry During Lent [SPONSORED]
With Central Minnesota's large Catholic community and rich traditions, you would guess affordable and delicious fish fries during Lent would be popular. But you would be underestimating the draw of the crunchy deep-fried fish, golden brown fries, tangy cole slaw and all the other sides that go into a basket of fish fry goodness.
Fish fries around here are not only popular, they're wildly popular.
You see, whether you're eating fish on a Friday as part of a religious observation or just love perfectly prepared fish at a great value, Central Minnesota is the place to be during the Lenten season.
Looking for a great place for fish? Look no further. Here are some sponsors who have some great food they'd like you to try.
A.T. The Black & White Restaurant, Little Falls
A.T. The Black & White Restaurant offers an incredible Crab Leg Dinner for $22. Double the crab for just $8.00 more. Served with soup or salad, vegetable and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Don't forget the parmesan-encrusted walleye sandwich – voted Central Minnesota's favorite sandwich.
Cabin Fever Saloon & Eatery, Little Falls
In search of a delicious Fish Fry? Head over to Cabin Fever Saloon & Eatery in Little Falls. Enjoy all-you-care-to-eat hand-breaded white fish on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Includes choice of potato, salad bar and bread for $7.99. Full bar and dining room menu available.
Center Cut Meats, Rogers and Albertville
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Charlie's Cafe, Freeport
A lot of places serve fish on Fridays. None can claim to have a fish fry as good as Charlie's Café. Start with grilled or hand-breaded walleye and Alaskan Pollack, your choice of potato and cole slaw or salad. From 4:30 -9:00 every Friday. And all day long, Charlie's Café has potato pancakes. Charlie's Café in Freeport, off I-94 on the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Eastside VFW 4847, St. Cloud
Stop in and experience our year round legendary fish fry. Our Lenten hours are from 4-7:30 on Fridays. Choose from broiled or battered, slaw and a roll and your choice of potato! $8.50 for one plate or $11.00 all you can eat. Eastside VFW 4847 is located in St. Cloud off Highway 10. Making the Eastside great.
Fuji Steakhouse, Waite Park
Most people think Fish Fry when they hear Lent. Think outside the fryer- think Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse. Fuji is an authentic Japanese Hibachi Grill & Lounge serving delicious and authentic Japanese dishes featuring sushi, steaks & seafood. Try something different this Lenten Season. Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse in Waite Park. It's deliciously entertaining.
Jordie's Trail Side Cafe and Catering, Bowlus
Jordie's Trail Side Café is the perfect place to enjoy Fish on Friday. For dinner, choose the All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry for $8.99 or All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Shrimp for $9.99 served from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Includes mashed potatoes, gravy and homemade soup and salad bar.
Kay's Kitchen, St. Joseph
Fresh hand-breaded pollack, deep-fried shrimp, the bountiful soup and salad bar -- all part of this wonderful fish fry buffet. No waiting for a little more fish. At Kay's Kitchen, they stock the buffet constantly, so it's always hot, fresh and waiting for you. Lunch or dinner, every Friday during Lent.
Neighbors Eatery and Saloon, Albertville
Neighbors Eatery and Saloon in Albertville serves up the best all you can eat fish fry Fridays during Lent. Come for the fish, stay for the fun. Live entertainment every weekend. Check out our entertainment schedule and specials online or visit us in downtown Albertville.
Old Creamery Cafe, Rice
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A continued reduction in federal research dollars will have an impact on the country, but those who lead research programs at major universities don't agree on what that impact will be. Earlier this month, at an event organized by the Association of American Universities and the Science Coalition, institutional representatives from the University of Pennsylvania; U California, San Diego; Harvard; Ohio State; and other institutions met for a discussion about the connection between America's leadership in science and the country's global competitiveness and related topics.
Research and development spending by the United States still tops the list, according to a report by Battelle and R&D Magazine. However, if R&D investment in the United States stays as moribund as it has been for the last decade, China's double-digit growth in investment could carry it to the No. 1 spot by about 2022.
Academia, which performs about 60 percent of all basic research in the United States and leads world rankings, has been under increasing financial pressures for two reasons: All ARRA funding has expired; and the Congressional sequester has activated across-the-board reductions in federal research programs.
The overall impact may be an exodus of graduate students, choosing to leave research in order to find better job prospects or, in the case of foreign students, choosing to move back home to perform their research there.
A reduction in the number of students who remain in basic research will have lasting impact, said Sandra Brown, the vice chancellor for research at UC San Diego. "This has really an incalculable long-term consequence for the United States in terms of the human capital loss," she said. "Fewer students are motivated to continue on in the research arena. I would like to say though it does not take much to create motivation for that, for people to continue and to see a future in basic science." She referenced the National Institutes of Health Brain initiative as one example that made a big difference for several UCSD graduate students involved in research in that area.
Yet measuring R&D investment alone doesn't tell the whole story, reminded Texas A&M Vice President for Research Glen Laine. Noting that China manages its scientific research "from the top down," Laine explained that government hierarchy there is where decisions are made regarding which research programs receive funding and which scientists will perform the research work.
"Certainly here, if you take a faculty member and try to apply a top-down approach to research, it's been historically unsuccessful," Laine said. "So even though they are investing the money, our system will have a greater return on investment than they will have."
Where research programs are shuttered for lack of funding, those are hard to recreate in later years, should the funding be found again. "The real issue is that some of the very talented faculty in the labs, if they have to close a research program, you have a significant momentum with building your program in the labs and once you close the program, even if the funding opportunity returns in three or four years," said Robert Clark, senior vice president for research at U Rochester. "You've lost the intellectual capital that was in the labs, you've lost the ability to quickly respond and do the work. So to restart that is a significant investment far more than sustaining the program."
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Excerpts from a lecture by Yogi Bhajan given on May 11, 1990 in Acapulco, Mexico
You have the windshield wiper on your car. Why? In the rain you cannot see. That wiper moves the water so that you can see. If it is snowing, it wipes the snow away. The purpose of life is that you can see. You can see what you have to see. The unseen eye in you must see. It should see clearly through the fog, through the snow, through the rain. The rain of richness, smog of mental pollution, and snow of ego have to be cleared so that you can see where you are going.
Don't forget that this Earth is a temporary place. Once you are trapped by your commotion and it becomes your haunting thought, the moment you are a victim of it, you are your own slave. You shall have no happiness, no relationship, no friendship. You will not be you. You will just be bewitched by that haunting thought. By the subconscious, you will become your own victim. You will do those weird things which will destroy you, by your own will.
People can counsel you, they can help you, they can ask you to stop, they can yell and scream at you. Are you going to stop? No. You are drunk and bewitched by that thought.
If your whole life you say, "I'm not a saint," okay, be a devil. But recognize that in the end you are not going to be able to say, "I was a devil for 68 years; now I am a saint." It doesn't happen that way. If you want to be happy, you have to be happy when there's no happiness around. How can you be happy that way? Because you feel the Infinity in you. It will take away that soreness, that pain, that belittlement, that power in which you belittle yourself.
God is nothing but our own power of Infinity. It is our romance, it is our imagination, it is our reality. I can't give it to you. You have to make it your own as I made it my own. Each one has to make his own reality of Infinity. In our language, we call it Ang Sang Wahe Guru. "With my every limb, God is." Ang Sang Wahe Guru means "With each limb of mine, God is."
There are sixteen facets of life of every human. They call it, Solaa Kalaa Sampuran. Solaa Kalaa Sampuran means one is perfect in sixteen facets of his life:
- the communication of touch
- spoken communication
- thought communication
- the touch of life
- the good will of life
- the elevating factor of life
- being careful
- being caring
- being kind
- being compassionate
- touch of wisdom
- firm in wisdom
- perfect in wisdom (and wisdom means when you know the answer to the question, "Why is...", when you have the answer of every "why is," then you are wise)
- you respect your identity
- the touch of identity
- you believe in your identity and you are identity
All total, you are a human being. For the time being, you are the mental light.[1] These are the sixteen facets. They are right in the palm of your hand. You can throw them away, or you can believe them, you can trust them, and you can do it.
There's no God somewhere else. God is what you are. If you are stupid, your God is stupid. If you are wise, your God is wise. If you are obnoxious, your God is obnoxious. If you are compassionate, your God is compassionate. God is an Infinite impulse. It is how the living pulse is represented. If the heart is going at a hundred beats a minute, the pulse will read 100 beats a minute. If the heart has no impulse, the pulse will be dead. That is your life, my friends. It cannot change. If your love of earth is total, and you have no love for ether, no love for air, no love for water, no love for fire, then you'll be dust to dust. That's what we have done to the planet Earth. We have made it a ball of dust in which our own lives are now threatened.
Everywhere we are told that you are born in sin, you live in guilt, and pay to the holy man. What a foolish idea. Anybody who God made, who has nine holes, is holy. What is a holy one? You have nine holes—two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, right there, six, seven, (points to mouth), eight and nine (points to the lower part of the body). You have to be conscious that what goes in you, what comes out of you, is based on judgment. Judgment. I repeat the word 'judgment,' that it should be based on kindness and compassion. If all your actions are based on kindness and compassion, you shall also be judged kindly and compassionately.
If your actions are based on your selfishness, you shall be judged accordingly. Nobody can get away from this action. This is Newton's Third Law of force. Action has a reaction equal and opposite. When you start a sequence, you must face consequences. You are very happy to start a sequence but you are very afraid to face the consequences. When you are faced with the consequences, you say, "Oh, I am miserable. Oh my, it is unexpected. I didn't want it. I didn't want to have it. I even don't deserve it." Very good. Who created it? You. Nobody else.
In your life first you create habits, then habits create you. And today is a day when you can create a habit of meditation. Then meditation will make you intuitive, and intuition will solve your problems. As a human, you have to know before you face life, that you cannot live the life of impulse. That is how the animals and birds live. You cannot live that way. You as a human, whether you are a Christian, Jew, Sikh, Hindu, nobody, atheist, whatever you call yourself; you have to have intuition. Yesterday's gone, my friend. Today is going away. Only you can know tomorrow. If you know tomorrow, you'll be happy and hopeful. If you don't know tomorrow, you'll be happily miserable. That is the deciding factor.
When we meditate, there are a lot of promises. It is totally bogus. When we meditate, it is a totally simple thing. Our mental subconscious garbage starts floating through our arcline. Meditation is cleaning your own subconscious so you can feel and think and totally act right.
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The Argentine artist Hector Adolfo de Urtiága was a regular contributor to Rico Tipo. He made 'Envidiote', the sensual 'Marilyn Morron', the dog 'Latón' and 'Frescolín'. He anonymously also produced series like 'Incógnito' and 'Clavito'. In the 1960s, he worked on the erotic 'Sexilia' comic. He also drew a lot for the Chilean market, like the humorous series 'La Familia Clang' and 'Los Cucunautas' for the publishing house Zig Zag.
De Urtiaga has worked with the Jaime Diaz Studios since 1975. He has illustrated stories for the American Disney Studios, that produced comics for the foreign market. He was the initial penciller of the series of long 'Goofy' stories, in which 'Goofy' is portrayed as a historic figure. The first comic in this series appeared in 1976, and it was continued in the 1980s.


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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Sept. 11, 2009) - Led by juniors Charles Bottoni (Bois Guillame, France) and Grega Teraz (Mojstrana, Slovenia) the ETSU men's tennis team kicked off its 2009 season with a number of outstanding performances Friday at the eighth annual UVA Fall Classic in Charlottesville, Va.
Both Teraz and Bottoni, along with freshman newcomer Jesus Bandres (
Not to be outdone, Bandres - competing in his first-ever collegiate match - made quick work of No. 103 Ivan Salec, dropping the Radford star in straight sets 7-6, 6-2.
Unfortunately for ETSU, the remaining four Buccaneer players senior Daniel Isaza (Medellin, Columbia) sophomores Jeremy Bonnevalle (Keerbergan, Belgium), Sander Gille (Kuringen, Belgium) and Ofir Weintraub (Rishon Le Zion, Isreal) all fell into the opening day consolation bracket after first round losses.
In doubles action ETSU picked up wins in two of its three contests. The Buccaneer team of Bottoni and Teraz continued their strong play, dropping the No. 48-ranked Elon team of Nemec and Helpingstine, 8-6.
The other ETSU doubles win came as Bandres and fellow underclassman Gille picked up the Bucs second victory over an Elon doubles team. The ETSU freshman/sophomore combo defeated the Phoenix's Alberto Rojas and Eric Turner, 8-6.
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I don't think any rapper wore anything Clippers in the 80s and 90s. In fact, I think D Miles' jersey was the first Clipper jersey in history to be worn in public by a rapper.
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A winner was selected from 22 designs submitted by 5 freelance designers.
CLASSNOT.ES or ClassDox or notesXchange
the idea of CLASSNOT.ES, classDox, and or notesXchange revolves around the ability for students to buy and sell class notes online.
we wanted to be creative with the domain name, so we want the logo to be equally creative!!
college students, high school students
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i liked designs that are relatively simple to create, but yet creative and beautiful.
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The Toyota Sienna is a minivan that was first introduced in the 1998 model year. Since its introduction, it went through several remodels. The Sienna is currently in the third generation, which debuted in 2011.
The Toyota Sienna is known as a dependable and safe family vehicle. The Sienna has performed well for several years in front and side crash tests. The current Sienna models have a powerful engine that makes for a smooth ride. The V-6 engine is surprisingly economic regarding its fuel.
The vehicle has a spacious inside. The large captains seats in the back are somewhat pushed together to give the feel of a bench seat like traditional minivans. This gives the back seat passengers a lot of room to lounge, even if legroom is somewhat squashed for taller passengers.
The 2012 Toyota Sienna is available in five trim lines: the base Sienna, the Sienna LE, the Sienna Limited, LE, XLE, and SE. Two different engine models are available on the Sienna. A 2.7-liter DOHC, 16-valve engine produces 187 horsepower at 5800 rpm. A 3.5-liter V-6 is also available that produces 266 horsepower at 4700 rpm.
Front-wheel and all-wheel drive options are available on the Sienna. Seven- or eight-passenger vehicles are also offered. The XLE even provides a special mobility auto access option for families who have loved ones with limited mobility.
The exteriors of the vehicles differ between trim levels. All Sienna vehicles offer projector halogen lamps, but the base model does not have an auto on/off feature. The Sienna SE has smoked sport trim around the lights. The grille is black on the base levels with a chrome surround on the top models. Again, the SE offers a sport smoked surround on the grille. The 17-inch wheels come standard on most models, while 18-inch wheels are available on the Limited model, and 19-inch sport wheels are available on the SE.
Except the base model, the Sienna offers three-zone climate control. The entertainment package is great on all the models, familiar to anyone who has seen a recent Toyota vehicle. Sirius XM satellite radio is available standard on all vehicles, as well as iPod audio jacks, and Bluetooth capability. JBL speakers are standard on the Limited model. A voice-activated touch-screen DVD system is available as a package option on the Limited and XLE models. All models, except the base Sienna, offer a 3.5-inch multi-informational display with an integrated backup camera. The steering wheel is telescopic and has integrated Bluetooth, climate, and audio controls depending on the trim level.
Like all Sienna models of the past, the current Sienna model has the best of safety features. Traction control, stability control, and electronic brake force distribution is standard on all models as well as front, side, and curtain airbags. Crumple zones are located at the front of the vehicle to absorb blows during an accident. Emergency assistance locators are also available on the Limited and XLE models.
The price is right for all these options. The base Sienna model starts at $25,060 and rises to $39,300 for the top level Limited.
The first generation Sienna was introduced in 1998 and ran until 2003. The first generation vehicles were a lot smaller than the newer ones, a trend throughout almost all Toyota lines. It had the capacity for seven passengers like the current models, but was narrower and had a smaller wheelbase. The first generation vehicles are still a great value for the used car buyer. The 3.0-liter V-6 produces 210 horsepower and is very reliable. Even at this early stage, the Sienna performed well in crash tests. If you are a safety buff, you might want to look for a 2001 model, when the front seat side airbags were introduced. Power sliding doors debuted in 1999.
The second generation Sienna models were introduced in 2004 and ran until 2010. Early models were a bit weak in the side structure, making them less safe than its predecessors. Side support was introduced to the vehicles in 2005. Side impact airbags were added as a standard feature in 2006. Look for 2005 models and later for the best safety possible. You might wish to wait until 2006 as well to take advantage of the newly introduced 3.5-liter V-6 engine. This little gem produced 266 horsepower.
Four trim levels were available including the CE, LE, XLE, and the top of the line XLE Limited. A three person 40/20/40 seat was introduced to the back row for either seven- or eight-passenger seating. All-wheel drive, cruise control, and a power folding third row were also available as options. The third generation models were introduced in 2011. Few changes have been made so far.
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There are few changes for the 2012 Toyota Sienna, which underwent a major redesign for model year 2011. For 2012, Toyota introduces Blue Harmony audio to the Sienna LE, SE, and XLE trims. Automatic on/off headlights and power passenger seat are now standard features on the Toyota Sienna XLE.
2011 Toyota Sienna
The Sienna is new for 2011, with new styling, the addition of a four-cylinder engine option, a new six-speed automatic transmission, and new trim levels. Interior options on the new Sienna include Lounge Seating in the second row, a 16.4-inch-wide dual-view entertainment center, and a rearview camera that offers a 180-degree view. The Sienna's doors are wider and the second row slides as much as 23 inches.
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If you want an efficient, roomy, comfortable, family-style car, then a Toyota Sienna would be a great selection.
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During its move to pass others in 2004, the Toyota Sienna emerged with larger and more powerful refinement than others in the segment.
2005 Toyota Sienna
The second-generation Toyota Sienna minivan was introduced in 2004.
2004 Toyota Sienna
Toyota does a superb job of putting together the redesigned 2004 Toyota Sienna.
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The 2002 Toyota Sienna is a petite and pretty minivan fitted with a third row seat, making it an appealing option for a family van.
2001 Toyota Sienna
The 2001 Toyota Sienna excels in many areas that make it an excellent minivan for any family.
2000 Toyota Sienna
The 2000 Toyota Sienna might not turn many heads with its unexciting design and family-friendly features.
1999 Toyota Sienna
The 1999 Toyota Sienna is a minivan that's in its second year of production.
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Extend Post Secondary Enrollment Options to 9th, 10th graders
Don Heinzman, HometownSource.com, March 1, 2012 –
Minnesota high school juniors and seniors who meet established standards are fortunate to be able to take college classes and to have the tuition and books paid for by the state.
A question before the Minnesota Legislature is whether to allow qualified ninth and tenth graders to take college classes as well.
The program is called Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and thousands of Minnesota students are using it. By taking dual-enrollment courses they are receiving high school and college credits.
The Minnesota Legislature established the PSEO program in 1985 to give students an opportunity to enhance the education they receive at their high schools, alternative area learning centers, charter schools or home schools. The program gives students capable of doing college-level work the opportunity to earn postsecondary credits while completing high school graduation requirements.
Because some ninth and tenth graders have demonstrated through testing they have the maturity and ability to do college-level work, the legislature should pass the bill, this session.
Critics say freshmen and sophomores are not ready, and taking college classes so soon interferes with their regular course of study and diminishes their high school experience.
Freshmen and sophomores, however, already are taking Advanced Placement courses, just as are juniors and seniors.
Results of standardized reading and mathematics testing show which students are ready to take a college class, no matter what their year in school.
Proponents of early college study say freshmen and sophomores could start by taking just one college class. Eligibility and acceptance would be determined not by the host high school administrators but by the college and university.
Parents should welcome the PSEO program, because they do not have to pay for the college tuition and books, since their students are enrolled in the K-12 program. Students learn early about the rigors of college instruction and that enables them to plan specifically their college career path.
In addition, they realize early the importance of studying basic high school subjects so they will not have to take costly remedial college-entrance classes.
Several national studies found that students who participate in dual (school/college) credit programs are more likely to graduate from high school, to enroll in college, to start a four-year college and to stay in college for two years.
A study by the Minnesota Center for School Change shows there is a major increase in Minnesota high school students taking college courses. Its authors recommend that since ninth and 10 graders may take Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses, these students should be allowed to take PSEO courses on a limited basis.
Support for allowing qualified high school freshmen and sophomores take college-level classes is growing, and has bipartisan support in the Legislature. Parents and particularly students should contact their legislators and urge that the bill be passed. — DON HEINZMAN


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Djokovic at Wimbledon: Can He Be Stopped?
It's been one of the most unpredictable Wimbledon tennis championships for some time. Carl Bialik tells us if normal business will resume with a Novak Djokovic win today, and in Sunday's final.
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When I was younger I worked at a firm that was known for being a "Mormon" firm. I ended up working at this firm for five years but during that time I think many just assumed that I was one of the members of the "CLUB" as the non LDS workers would refer to it. There were divisions in the firm where if you weren't LDS you would never get anywhere and in fact I found out that many people with less experience who happened to be LDS were paid more then their non LDS co-workers. Thankfully for me I worked in a division that was under one of the token non LDS partners for most of the time so it wasn't as bad but I would be asked all the time about what ward (local LDS church) I went to and where I went on my mission. I remember being given The Book of Mormon no less then six times as "gifts" from concerned co workers who would tell me I was already a moral person so I should just join up. I had an office mate who was very cute and she was sorta of rebel by LDS standards that I shared an office with for a year and she would always try to convert me still. She always tried to invite me to church things and I always suspected that she was trying to use her self as a carrot on a stick to join which was kind of funny. I remember once mentioning that life is most likely not limited to the Earth in the universe and suddenly I was being told about the Mormon Jesus being from another world and that I was closer then I knew to the TRUTH. Lots of people had Jesus stuff all over their desks so I eventally picked up a Buddha and put on my desk just to give some of the gossip prone something to talk about. For about a year I had several people convinced that I was a Buddhist and it was kind of an inside joke with a few of my friends there. In any case I got even more flyers and stuff about LDS scripture.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation offers a whole bunch of different NON-TRACTS that you could use to 'salt' the desks of those laying stuff on yours.. Can't help but wonder about their reaction to them. :-)
Yeah thankfully I don't have to worry about that at my firm I'm with now. Couple of my friends and I used to think of things we could leave in the break room since some people kept leaving stacks of The Book of Mormon around. It would always be funny to find books about witch craft or what not that were left in there in the garbage.
I have to wonder what they would have said if you guys dropped a few works of the LDS fiction and fantasy in the same container; it's all trash and garbage in the end.
It would be nice if someone would print in the book of Mormon, Mark Twain's opinion of it : Chloroform in print. Other than that, do what I did in Motel bibles : On the blank page at the beginning, I wrote : Once upon a time....:
@ Brian - Because some religious bafoons feel they have the right to walk around spouting their BS while on-the-job. It makes you want to blow and sometimes you do. I personally never "blew" at work but I came close.
i call it the '20 Questions', because many of them can't take a polite "i can't discuss that". all you do by not participating in their inquisition is create an itch, in them, they seemingly have no control over.
Passion is NOT a virtue.
How about asking THEM one question : What would be your religious beliefs had you been born in the Middle East, to Muslim parents? Then wait quietly for an answer.
How about asking THEM one question : What would be your religious beliefs had you been born in the Middle East, to Muslim parents? Then wait quietly for an answer.
@ William - Good one!
Probably because they were proselitised by some brainwashed zealot.
Hiya, I work at a place called Jason's Deli, I wont say exactly which one but its a state thats considered to be part of the bible belt. Surprisingly Jason's Deli is supposed to be a Christian but lol, I know better. My agnostic beliefs seem to fit in pretty well. Many of the people there like me who give to shits about religion. My last general manager was an atheist, however in all honesty he was outlined what I define as moronic atheist but all the same I suffered no oppression.
I currently work for a Christian non-profit company and am "in the closet," but I'm too afraid to come out atheist in case they fire me, or if the work environment becomes hostile or unfriendly.


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Agricultural buzzwords and acronyms are as plentiful as male pink bollworms fluttering around a pheromone trap.
Conservation tillage, minimum tillage and no tillage are three catchphrases that have been around a long time and probably have as many meanings as there are farming states.
The initial premise behind reducing tillage was and still is to minimize erosion in areas where wind and rain erode soils. That problem covers a good part of America's farming areas.
Weather erosion is not as big of a problem in Arizona and California where rain is minimal and wind only occasionally a problem. Nevertheless, it seems that conservation tillage is once again getting a buzzword ride in the West.
However, Western farmers have been ready adapters of reducing tillage operations for a long time. They just don't call it that because the motivation behind it has not been so much for soil conservation but for financial survival.
"Arizona cotton producers have been steadily reducing passes across fields in recent years," said University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agent Steve Husman.
"Farmers rip less often and have eliminated plowings and cultivations as a way of cutting costs," Husman said at the recent Beltwide Cotton Conference in San Antonio, Texas, as part of an innovative production panel.
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Husman, who works in Pinal and Pima counties in central and Southern Arizona, said, however, a few innovative growers are looking to take reduced tillage one giant step beyond to a traditional Midwest conservation tillage regime of only two passes through a field between cotton and grain crops. That is a dramatic reduction from the traditional six to eight.
And, it is taking non-traditional farming operations.
It has been difficult to adopt pure conservation tillage to Western agriculture for several reasons. One is that weathering of crop residue is negligible where there is minimal rain, no snow and no hard freezes. Another is that crop residue is often so heavy from high irrigated crop yields that farmers have difficulty irrigating behind a crop that has not been incorporated into the soil.
One of the biggest obstacles to reduced tillage in the cotton growing regions of California has been governmental plowdown regulations to prevent overwintering of pink bollworm. However, with the advent of Bt cotton in Arizona, residue burial requirements have been eased.
Now, an Arizona producer can either simply pull old cotton roots out of the ground and no more or shred and irrigates prior to the plowdown deadlines, which vary among cotton-producing areas of the state. It is Feb. 15 in Central Arizona.
"That means a grower can shred the cotton stalks and plant grain in the fall directly onto the same beds," said Husman.
To rotate back to grain is a bit trickier since there is heavy grain straw atop the ground which can make planting and irrigating difficult.
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The work by Husman and others has been funded for the past three years by a USDA sustainable agriculture program grant. It has had its challenges, and Husman said so far only the highly motivated and innovative farmers are trying to put it work on their farms.
"Growers trying it are planting only on the beds, which means there is less straw in the furrows to impede irrigation," said Husman.
Getting through the straw stubble atop the bed to plant has been made simpler with the addition of Yetter Manufacturing "residue manager" blades on a conventional cotton planter.
"Those work slicker than anything we have used in our work with conservation tillage," said Husman, who is part of a five-member UA term working with growers on conservation tillage.
"We have not found a soil condition where they did not work and our soils can concrete up pretty good," said Husman. The slotted-disks Husman calls "trash masters" cost about $300 per row unit.
A no-till grain drill is a rarity in Arizona and can be a bit pricey. However, it is a necessity to move beyond reduced tillage to truly minimal tillage, added Husman.
"Our conservation field days have attracted the inquisitive," Husman. "Right now it is only the early adapters who are taking a look at true conservation tillage on their farms here in Arizona. The rank and file is not there yet."
"It has proven to be innovative work. It will take time before we see widespread adoption of what we have been looking at," said Husman.
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Husman said interest is directly related to the cost of farming and commodities. One continues to go up, while the other often goes the other way.
While reducing costs is one incentive, another Husman said is the issue of air quality. Dust from farming operations is being targeted by air quality regulators and farmers will need to prove they are good stewards by practicing minimum tillage.
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Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn hooked up for lunch on Monday in LA. A civilian diner took a photo of them with her iPhone, has likely made a nice little profit, much to Scarlett's irritation, I'm sure. Scarjo likes to keep her sh-t tight, though I suppose shoving your foot in your friend's lap at a restaurant isn't exactly the smartest way of going about it.
Do friends put feet in friends' laps?
Hmmm…quite the life dilemma, non?
I put my feet in gay laps all the time. But Sean Penn isn't gay. So that obviously doesn't apply. I've also on several occasions put my feet in Dylan's lap. We travel together a lot. I hate when the blood flows to my legs making them thick and bloated, especially when I'm wearing a dress. Dylan and I are like brother and sister. This year at Sundance, he unclogged my toilet and had to look at my poo. I would have no problem doing as Scarjo did with Sean as demonstrated in this photo. Trust me when I tell you then that a little foot in the lap action between Dylan and me is strictly platonic.
So are Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson all like brother and sister styles? Has Sean plunged Scarjo's toilet? If plunging a toilet in this case is not a euphemism for something sexual? Obviously, most of you think that's ridiculous. Most of you think that if it's a friendship, it's a friendship that involves f-cking. That's my first inclination too. But then I spent some time thinking about Scarlett yesterday and it occurred to me…
Does she have female friends?
I get the impression Scarlett is the kind of girl who isn't good with girls. And therefore perhaps her behaviour with boys is shaped outside of the benefit of having girl influences. Not unlike Angelina Jolie. It's also so easy to forget – she's just 25. This girl is YOUNG. She started young, she's still young, she's divorced, she may not have girlfriends, and she may or may not be giving Sean Penn a cock rub with her toes. The point is – does she know any different when it comes to boys? Who would have explained it to her?
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ThinkProgress recently spoke with former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford about what effect the Republican plan to end Medicare will have. Sanford singled out the upcoming New York 26th congressional district special election as one that Republicans may lose because of the Ryan budget, and conceded that his party would likely take "some losses" elsewhere as well. Still, the former governor argued that Ryan's budget was "pioneering," which necessarily "will involve losses".
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We read a lot about the District of Columbia's juvenile justice system. None of it good.
Violent crimes committed by youth who are supposed to be supervised by the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Youth who've escaped from custody — reportedly dozens on the loose at any given time. Over-crowding at the hopefully-named New Beginnings, the secure facility that replaced the notorious Oak Hill.
Not in the news is an innovative program that's proved successful in getting young people out of what the Children's Defense Fund has called "America's pipeline to prison." It's a court run by and for youth who've gotten in trouble with the law.
The DC Youth Court is what's called a diversion program, i.e., an effort to keep juveniles out of the formal juvenile justice system. The goal would be no less worthwhile if our juvenile justice system were as good as it should be.
As I wrote some time ago, experts generally agree that detaining youth — and then too often incarcerating them — cause lifelong psychological and developmental damages.
Results include extraordinarily high near-term repeat arrest rates, barriers to reentry that affect later work prospects, chronic health problems and frequent recourse to crime in adulthood.
Add to these results for state budgets. Because, as with our general propensity to lock people up, our "get tough" juvenile justice policies are inordinately costly — on average, about $240 per day for each institutionalized young person.
Yet two-thirds of youth in custody in 2006 had committed no violent offense against another person — thus arguably would not have endangered public safety if allowed to remain in the community. Indeed, a goodly number were incarcerated for conduct that's illegal only because of their age, e.g., truancy, being out after curfew.
Hence the growing interest in youth courts and other diversion problems.
Since 1996, the District's Youth Court has offered an alternative adjudication system for teenagers who've committed a first and non-violent offense. Its Executive Director, Carolyn Dallas, says it's now one of the largest youth courts in the country.
Teens are referred to the court by police officers who've arrested them and by the Superior Court's social services personnel. Their cases are heard by a jury of their peers — no judge or formal rules of evidence involved.
At the close, the jury decides what an offender must do to make amends, e.g., community service, restoration for property damage, a written letter of apology and/or service as a Youth Court juror. Youth Court staff members may also refer offenders to local sources of services like tutoring, counseling and substance abuse treatment.
Since 2003, 11% of the youth who've referred have been rearrested. This includes youth who didn't complete the process. Nationwide, recidivism rates for youth who've been incarcerated range from 50% to 70% within the first two years of release.
A recent survey of past participants in the DC Youth Court process found that 88% had graduated from high school or intended to graduate by June 2010. Of the high school graduates, 43% were enrolled in a four-year or community college. Many asked how they could continue volunteering with the court.
So here's a program that works — not only by keeping youth out of the formal juvenile justice system, but by building a peer-driven sense of responsibility and a pathway out of the pipeline.
And it costs a fraction of what it could cost to lock them up or put them on supervised probation — an average of about $713 per youth served. According to a recent analysis, this is less than 0.6% of what the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services spends per youth per year.
Of course, we still need programs to deal with youth who demonstrably pose a danger to others and/or themselves. And the Youth Court doesn't always succeed.
Last fiscal year, about a third of the offenders whose cases were heard didn't follow through on their sanctions. At least some of them got passed back to the referring sources — and so maybe back into the formal juvenile justice system.
But I think all measures argue for ensuring that the DC Youth Court has the resources to accept as many suitable cases as possible. It's been struggling with shrinking budgets for at least two years.
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Somebody has to stop this. With this inconceivable game, the people at http://www.breakthrough.tv/ are diverting our kids' attention from assuming the roles of characters who eviscerate people and obliterate virtual worlds.
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After all, if we let virtual illegal immigrants cross the virtual border, the virtual terrorists have won.
But fear not. There is a game where you can stop digital illegal immigrants from crossing the digital border, without the outrage, the authorities, the Minutemen, the bloggers and the news coverage.
Comedy Central's "Border Security" lets you stop pixelated immigrants from crossing the border, after you choose the game's difficulty (Barack Obama is "toughish", Ron Paul is "thoughest").
If you can click fast enough, the cyberspace border will be safe.
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A group of Tufts University students enjoying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last Thursday noticed something unsettling about the confetti being tossed around. Instead of being made from blank colored paper, it had bits of confidential information on it like Social Security numbers, license plate numbers, phone numbers, and addresses, made from sensitive documents from the Nassau County Police Department.
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text: Shelley Winters won an Academy Award for her searing performance as Rose-Ann d'Arcy in A Patch of Blue. The star, however, is not Winters but Elizabeth Hartman, cast as d'Arcy's blind, sensitive daughter, Selina. A venomous prostitute, Rose-Ann treats both Selina and grandfather Ole Pa (Wallace Ford) like dirt. Fortunately, Selina finds a way out via the kindly Gordon Ralfe (Sidney Poitier), who befriends Hartman and tries to open up doors for her previously closed by her selfish mother. Despite the objections of the bigoted Rose-Ann and of Gordon's brother Mark (Ivan Dixon), a bond stronger than physical love is forged between Gordon and Selina. Brilliantly avoiding gooey sentiment throughout, A Patch of Blue was adapted for the screen by director Guy Green, from the novel Be Ready with Bells and Drums by Elizabeth Kata.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide