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Serbian midfielder Marko Perovic is scheduled to join the Revs for training on Friday and will be available for selection on Saturday night against TFC | Important TV info for Saturday's match >>
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Although he's yet to take the field in a New England Revolution uniform, Marko Perovic has already proven he has great timing.
The 26-year-old Serbian midfielder was signed by the Revs on March 26 after impressing in a week-long trial from March 11-17 while the team trained in North Carolina. After receiving all of the necessary paperwork – the last of which was his U.S. P-1 Visa – Perovic boarded a plane to the United States on Thursday and is expected to join his new teammates for training on Friday morning, just in time for the Revolution's home opener on Saturday night against Toronto FC.
Perovic is expected to provide immediate help in the attacking third, where the Revs are currently dealing with the absence of top forwards Taylor Twellman and Edgaras Jankauskas because of injury. Combined with the offseason departure of veteran playmaker Steve Ralston, the need for some creativity going toward goal was apparent – especially considering the Revs scored a club-record-low 33 goals last season.
"He's the kind of guy that goes forward, he's not a guy that goes [backward]," said head coach Steve Nicol in his description of Perovic. "He wants to go one way, which obviously we need a wee bit more of at the present time."
"He's just quality going forward," Nicol added. "He likes going at people, he's good on the ball and he sees the game well."
The pedigree Perovic brings to Foxborough is first-rate, having played with some of the top clubs in Europe. He began his professional career with Serbian Superliga club Red Star Belgrade, where he made 90 appearances and scored 10 goals from 2000-08. Most recently, he patrolled the midfield for Swiss powerhouse FC Basel, scoring eight goals in 28 appearances and playing against likes of Barcelona (Spain), Sporting (Portugal) and Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) in the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League.
Perovic also spent time with Serbia's Under-21 national team.
Although Perovic has spent the majority of his career as a left-sided midfielder, Nicol has stated that he would consider deploying the Serbian as a central attacking midfielder in certain situations, playing behind the forwards in a five-man midfield.
"He can slot into the left-hand side of midfield and go at fullbacks and generally go forward, or if we play five he can play off the front two," Nicol explained. "We didn't really have that type of player that we were more than comfortable with to do that (before signing Perovic)."
But Nicol is quick to squash the idea that the Revs will immediately go to a five-man midfield just because Perovic can play as an attacking midfielder.
"I wouldn't say that," Nicol said when asked if Perovic's arrival meant an imminent switch to a 3-5-2. "It just gives us an option. If things are not quite working out the way we're playing at the present time, and we have an option to go a different route, then it's always good to have players that can adapt to whatever route you've got."
"That's what I'm saying," he continued. "If we wanted to go to the five, then he can slot in there easily, but it doesn't necessarily mean we're going to."
While Perovic will participate in his first official training session as a member of the Revolution on Friday morning and will be available for selection for the home opener against Toronto on Saturday night, Nicol does not anticipate naming him to the starting lineup, claiming it would be "unrealistic" to expect Perovi? to step off the plane and be ready to start.
"He's been training, but not full-go like normal professionals," Nicol said. "Obviously he can't train properly with [FC Basel] in case he gets injured. So he's been doing some work, but he's not going to be match-sharp."
Nicol does plan to have his newest attacking weapon available on the bench, however, and said that he would hand Perovic his MLS debut in the right situation.
"If we need him, we can bring him on," Nicol said. "If we don't, then we're probably better off leaving him."
Whenever it is that Perovic makes his MLS debut, he'll already have the respect of his teammates, who saw the class he brings to the field during his time in North Carolina. In addition to four training sessions with the Revs, Perovic actually suited up for a pair of preseason matches with New England. He played a total of 125 minutes, starting on the left side of midfield against the Charlotte Eagles and Duke University.
One player particularly impressed by Perovic's contributions was Chris Tierney, who has been the Revolution's starting left midfielder in the first two games of the season and notched an assist on Kenny Mansally's game-winning goal against D.C. United.
"He's quality – he's straight quality," said Tierney. "He's played in some of the top leagues in Europe, he's got a great left foot and he's really technical. He's going to add a lot to this team going forward, for sure."


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Huge Offensive Tackle Yoshi Hardrick Says Blind Side is The Story of My Life
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To "Respond to Randy" click on the link below and choose "Randy York's N-Sider" under "Area of Interest" on the new screen. Please include your name and city/town/state and share your thoughts on Yoshi Hardrick. Your comments may be published.Jermarcus "Yoshi" Hardrick.
The Blind Side, inspirational entertainment that became the first football-themed film to get an Academy Award nomination since Jerry Maguire in 1986, will help you understand perhaps the most intriguing figure in Nebraska's 2010 recruiting class.
The movie is based on a true story about a hulking, oversized offensive left tackle, Michael Oher, who overcame all kinds of odds to become an All-American at Ole Miss and a 2009 first-round draft choice of the Baltimore Ravens. It not only impressed Academy voters, but also hit home with Yoshi, a junior college transfer who, at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds, is an incredible hulk himself.
"I saw Blind Side the night before we lost the national junior college championship game (31-26) on an 84-yard punt return in the last 15 seconds," Yoshi said. "As I sat there that night, watching the movie (with friend, teammate and fellow Nebraska recruit Lavonte David), I kept thinking the same thing: That's the story of my life."
Any statement like that, of course, exacts some exaggeration, but only from those of us who never walked in the shoes of Yoshi Hardrick. We weren't there last December when he sat down in a Pittsburg, Kan., theatre, and saw himself in Oher, the quiet, soft-spoken, mountain-of-a-man who grew up on the streets of Memphis as a homeless teenager.
Yoshi and his older brother, Mario (a dead giveaway to the secret behind Jermarcus' nickname), weren't homeless, but both grew up mostly unsupervised on the streets of Batesville, Mississippi, near the Tallahatchie River, where their mom had to work two jobs because their dad left the family within weeks after Yoshi was born.
We should point out that Yoshi became Jermarcus' name in sixth grade, and at first, he hated being compared to a fictional dinosaur that was best known as Mario's accomplice in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Mario and Yoshi Stayed Off the Streets
No problem there now. That entertainment system, after all, did help keep Mario and Yoshi Hardrick off the streets and in the house.
Still, by his freshman year when he wouldn't go by any other name, "I knew I had to get away from home," Yoshi said. "I had to get away from the violence, the trouble, the struggle of living in the streets. In these times, living where I did in Mississippi was not a good place to be."
His older brother became a welder in Batesville. "There was nothing at home for me, though ... nothing but the streets, and I didn't want that," Yoshi said. "I want to work hard and be successful. I kept coming up to Lincoln on my own, so I could understand all the help, all the care and all the support that's available here."
Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini minces no words. "Going to class and doing your homework every day comes first at Nebraska," Yoshi said. "Coach Bo told me there's no middle ground in that. Grades come first. If you don't work hard and make what you're capable of, you don't play. He wants us to be accountable in class just like we are on the field."
Fortunately, Yoshi already had developed that mindset in junior college. After committing to Auburn out of high school, he changed his mind and headed to Fort Scott Community College in Kansas, where he joined David and current Husker receiver Brandon Kinnie.
Because he'd worked equally hard academically and athletically at Fort Scott, Division I offers continued to pour in. He committed to LSU because he grew up an SEC fan and thought LSU was far enough away, yet still relatively close to his family's roots.
Recruiting, of course, can create circuitous routes. While still committed to LSU, for instance, Yoshi decided to join teammate David and visit Kinnie in Lincoln when Nebraska hosted Kansas State for the Big 12 North Championship.
Nebraska Was Love at First Sight
Talk about irony. Yoshi Hardrick, who lives and breathes to protect a quarterback's "blind side" at left tackle and, in fact, started on three straight unbeaten state championship teams in Mississippi's largest high school classification, got blindsided himself in Lincoln. For him, Nebraska was darn near love at first sight.
Yes, having two junior college teammates - one who was already a Husker and another who wanted to be one - heavily influenced his decision. So did the coaches he met, particularly "Coach P" (Carl Pelini), who never quit recruiting him, and "Coach (Barney) Cotton", his position coach. They have, in essence, become the father figure he never had growing up.
Nebraska fans knowing his name was important to Yoshi, but not as much as sitting behind the Husker bench and being part of another sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium. "Nebraska fans never sat down and never quit cheering," he said. "I couldn't hear one word anyone said, even when they were sitting next to me. I take that back. I do remember hearing three words - GO BIG RED!"
The understated Yoshi, who says "Yes Sir" at almost every available opportunity, surprised himself with his own sense of humor on that little punch line, and for a fraction of a second, he even creased a noticeable grin.
Back on task, he praised Dennis Leblanc's approach to Academics and Keith Zimmer's leadership in Life Skills. "I'm only a month into my first semester here, but I'm already signed up to visit a grade school and a hospital," Yoshi said. "When people care so much about you around here, it's hard not to care about somebody else."
For Yoshi, It's All in the Family
By now, you might have guessed what ultimately triggered Yoshi's decision to sign a letter of intent and enroll early.
Just like a scene straight out of The Blind Side, the most important thing in Yoshi's heart is, was and always will be Nebraska's incredibly strong sense of family.
"In the end, that's what it came down to ... being part of this family," Yoshi said. "There's just something about this place that makes you feel right about being here."
Jason Ankrah, a redshirt freshman defensive end from Gaithersburg, Md., is Yoshi's roommate at Harper Hall.
"Jason's the one who told me when I got here that Nebraska is just one big, happy family," Yoshi said. "He told me you can ask any person on the team if that's true, and it really is. We're all here together for one reason - to get better every day and become the best we can be. This is my new family, and I'm excited to see what we can all get done when we work hard and care about each other."
Voices from Husker Nation
Yoshi, I want to simply say, thank you for seeing in this program that which has been missing for so very long. Thank you for having the courage to look into the heart of a program and see not only that which is visible from the outside but also the foundation of what makes this program so special. I remember seeing a video where a Husker great talks about feeling invincible when the white helmet with the red "N" is worn and how strength is gathered knowing that he wasn't the first, nor the last in the "family" to know this feeling/emotion. Often we hear former players (especially the great ones) speak emotionally about their time at Nebraska and how there is nothing to compare it to. (I envy them.) For you and every person that has the privilege to play in and on the green surface we (the fans) call Memorial Stadium (home to you and all past/present/future Husker players), my hope is that when the final second comes, your memories are of family, of lifelong friends and of a fan base second to none. Carry yourself well, fill your plate with love, respect, effort and integrity and like so many before you, the memories will be unforgettable. This I think I can honestly say, as a Husker you will always be in the hearts of all of us who have the privilege of standing inside your "home" as the 12th member of your Husker team. I've little doubt that you and your "new" family will make the "whole" family proud. Go Big Red!!!! Howard Wasserburger, Omaha, Nebraska
Thanks so much for the story on "Yoshi". We are so proud to hear that players coming into this program think of it as a "family". So many of these kids need the support of a "family", and it's great that the coaches and staff have made it so the players feel like being part of one. Thanks to Coach Pelini, Coach Cotton and all the others who make this a special part of a player's life at Nebraska. We do listen to what you all are doing, and it makes us proud to be called a Husker Fan!!! Thank you!!! Ginny May and Louis Skogen, Husker Fans in Las Cruces, New Mexico
I am so proud of the Nebraska football program and how it has been resurrected by Bo Pelini, but the most important thing is that the players are buying into the family aspect of the team. Yoshi is going to be a great contributor - on and off the field - and his demeanor is perfect for Nebraska. I'm convinced that what was missing during the recent, rough years was having players who care about each other and have each other's backs. When you care about each and every person in the huddle with you, you will work that much harder to protect them and make sure they are successful. Yoshi has a great story, and he will fit in perfectly here at Nebraska. GO BIG RED! Josh Compton, Lincoln, Nebraska
Thanks for your report on Yoshi. He sounds like a great young man, and I know he will be a great asset to our team, school, and community. Paul Rath, Omaha, Nebraska


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Palin: Tea partiers have 'no choice' but Romney
'Of course they're going to go with anybody but Obama'
After a long and sharply contested GOP primary battle, many Republicans, conservatives and tea-party types have been left questioning whether they can, in good conscience, vote for Mitt Romney in November.
Romney's statements as a former advocate of legalized abortion, his hotly contested record on same-sex marriage and his health-care reforms while governor of Massachusetts – sometimes maligned as "Romneycare" – have left conservatives uncertain if the presumptive Republican nominee is really one of their own.
Tea-party darling and former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, however, is basically dismissing the concerns, telling Fox News Channel's Shannon Bream that Romney has the Republican Party's conservative base in the bag.
On "America's News Headquarters" over the weekend, host Bream asked Palin if Romney's choice of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as running mate would help persuade those "not completely sold" on the name at the top of the GOP ticket.
"A lot of maybe Tea Party patriots have understood, wisely, that they've had no choice," Palin answered. "Of course they're going to go with anybody but Obama, and now, yes, I believe that there will be a strengthening, more enthusiasm, because [of] this ticket."
When asked how Romney needs to "coalesce" his message to communicate with voters, Palin doubled down on the notion that the GOP base is secured.
"It's all about the independents, Shannon," Palin said. "We don't have to just keep on preaching to the choir, there, of the hardcore base of fiscal conservatives within the Republican Party – we got 'em; Romney's got 'em. We've got to reach the independents."
According to the latest polling data from Rasmussen Reports, however, Palin's claims may be more predictive of voting in November than descriptive of the current divide within the Republican Party.
Rasmussen's most recent poll on the question of voter enthusiasm found that only 16 percent of Republicans believe Romney and Obama are the best two options to be running for president, only 35 percent will affirm excitement about the match-up and a sobering 46 percent of all voters believe they "will simply be voting for the lesser of two evils this November."
Nonetheless, according to the most recent Gallup polls, 90 percent of Republicans say they would vote for Romney if the election was today, and 92 percent of those who voted for GOP candidate John McCain in 2008 say they plan to vote for Romney in 2012.
When asked if she would endorse and stump for the presumptive GOP ticket, Palin responded, "Oh, 100 percent in support; I'm all in for Romney and Ryan."
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The match was part of a World Team Tennis event between McEnroe's New York Sportstimes and the Philadelphia Freedom.
In the end, McEnroe edged out Borg 5-4 in a single set match. It was a fitting reminder of the intense matches - including two five set matches in 1980 in both the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals - the pair shared during their professional playing days.
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The revolving career of Jon Kyl
December 14, 2018 | Kyl, who will leave his seat Dec. 31, has had a decorated career in both Congress and the lobbying world.
The usual suspects placed bets on this year's most competitive races
November 28, 2018 | Winning Democratic challengers and losing incumbent Republicans drew from very different sources of funding during the 2018 election.
Lobbying spending hits historic lows
October 23, 2017 | Note: Some lobbyists file after the quarterly deadline. Visit our lobbying page for the most current data. Washington lobbying groups spent less money and reported fewer lobbyists during the third quarter of 2017 than in any quarter since at least 2008, when Center for Responsive Politics began tracking the data. Congress spent the summer considering…
Quality over quantity: Lobbying expenses continue to rise, but with fewer lobbyists
August 1, 2017 | Note: Since some lobbyists file after the quarterly deadline, visit our lobbying summary for the most recent data. For the past five years — with the exception of a dip in 2016 — spending on lobbying in the first six months has been steadily increasing. Overall spending for the first six months of 2017 amounts…
PhRMA shows biggest spike in lobbying spending in first quarter of President Trump
April 21, 2017 | With President Trump's 100th day looming, he's struggled to check off some of the big initiatives on his to-do list, such as getting rid of Obamacare and overhauling the tax code. These hefty projects invite companies and other groups with something at stake to frantically lobby the government, hoping the legislation can turn in their…
Senate vote on prescription drug price legislation calls loyalties into question
January 18, 2017 | Last week, the Senate voted down an amendment to allow importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. Most Republicans voted no; most Democrats voted yes. One who bucked his party, though, was New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker (D), the on-the-rise progressive who's been mentioned as a possible contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. As a result, multiple…
Number of registered lobbyists plunges as spending declines yet again
August 9, 2016 | The lobbying industry may start arguing for its own bailout bill, given the relentless decline in reported spending for its services. The first quarter of 2016 was sluggish, the second similarly so. And with it came a pronounced dive in the number of active registered lobbyists. With 325 fewer lobbyists registered in the second quarter of…
Here's how it works: Industry, lawmakers and money mingle in Cleveland
July 20, 2016 | House Speaker Paul Ryan's impassioned speech to unite the GOP on Tuesday was not the last he would give in Cleveland. A national Republican organization brought in the big guns for their fundraiser, with Ryan headlining the event to inspire donations. In the tranquility of the Cleveland Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, miles away from the…
McCarthy dominates Chaffetz and Webster in fundraising, party giving
October 6, 2015 | House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) may not be the least giving House speaker candidate, but favorite Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) still dwarfs him in fundraising by $22 million. On Thursday, Republicans will choose among Chaffetz, McCarthy and Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) to replace Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) as leader of the…
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Waning Influence? Part 3: Ups and Downs, by Industry
December 22, 2014 | This report is the third (part 1/part 2) in a series examining the years-long decline in both spending on lobbyists and the number of active lobbyists. Overall spending on lobbying has been on a downward trajectory since 2010 and the number of active lobbyists has seen an even longer-term and more drastic drop. Previous entries…
Lobbying in First Six Months Almost Level With Previous Year
July 30, 2014 | Spending on K Street through the first half of this year is barely lower than it was last year — perhaps an early sign that the lobbying industry is coming out of its slide. Federal lobbying expenditures have slipped from a high of $3.55 billion in 2010 to $3.23 billion last year, for reasons not fully…
More Romney Bundlers Revealed
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Capital Eye Opener, Sept. 17: Cheeseheads' Choice, Big Donor's Bad Math and More
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Washington's Influence Olympics: The Opening Ceremony
July 27, 2012 | Millions of people all over the world today will tune in for the event that comes but once every four years: the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics. This year, there are 53 official corporate sponsors of the Olympics, most of which have a multinational reach. And just about any major company that's doing business in the U.S. is likely to a have a stake in what's going on in Washington. Of the 53 Olympic sponsors, 29 have lobbied the federal government since the last Summer Games, even those that are not based in the U.S. Welcome to the Influence Olympics!
Minnesota Republican's Legislation, Stock Portfolio Intersect
June 18, 2012 | Last week's House passage of Rep. Erik Paulsen's Health Care Cost Reduction Act was a victory for the Minnesota Republican -- a boost to his political career, and perhaps his investment portfolio too.
Amazon's Lobbying Push, Ranking Corporate Transparency and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 29
September 29, 2011 | According to research by the Center for Responsive Politics, Amazon spent $2 million on lobbying last year, while Apple spent $1.6 million -- despite its higher revenues and larger size.
OpenSecrets.org Mailbag: Invading the Colonies, the Congressional Retirement Plan and More
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Finance Sector Loves Tim Pawlenty, Whirlpool Loves Tax Credits and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 22
March 22, 2011 | Republican Tim Pawlenty, who yesterday launched a presidential exploratory committee, built a massive war chest during the 2010 election cycle to aid fellow Republicans. Who was fueling this money machine?
Google, Facebook Lead New Generation of Technology Companies Pressing Government for Favorable Treatment
February 17, 2011 | For Google and Facebook, the president serving as their pitchman is indicative of their meteoric rise both outside and within Washington, D.C. And it marks how the political landscape has rapidly shifted for computer and Internet companies, with Washington nonentities of just a few years ago now ranking among the most prominent players in the capital.
Top Industries Put Brakes On Federal Lobbying Spending During Third Quarter
November 18, 2010 | Despite expending massive sums of money, some of the industries most active in lobbying the 111th Congress slowed their spending during this year's third quarter in the face of the midterm elections and a changing political tide, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal data.
Which Industries Won and Lost in Election 2010?
November 10, 2010 | Imagine that every member of Congress represents the industry or special interests that have contributed the most to his or her campaign coffers. Which industries and special interests, then, lost or won seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm election?
Tea Party-Loving Republican Senate Candidates Propelled by Cash from Ideological Groups, Small Donors
October 7, 2010 | Thirteen Tea Party-backed Republicans want the U.S. Senate to experience a new brand of political brew after November 2. The question isn't whether they will or won't, but rather, how many of them will be in office? And donations from people making modest campaign contributions appear poised to play an integral role in propelling them into office.
Federal Lobbying Climbs in 2009 as Lawmakers Execute Aggressive Congressional Agenda
February 12, 2010 | The economy stunk. Corporations slashed jobs. And some firms, once juggernauts of American industry, simply ceased to exist. But for federal lobbyists, 2009 proved to be a year of riches unlike any other, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Health, Energy and Finance Sectors Dominate 2nd Quarter Lobbying
July 29, 2009 | Want to launch your own investigation into second quarter lobbying expenditures? Start here.
Power Players: Senate Health Committee Chair Gets a Large Dose of Finance, Health Industry Funds
March 25, 2009 | Even as he deals with his own health challenges, as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has committed himself to focusing on improving the quality and accessibility of American health care. Kennedy's interest in the country's health care issues has brought him money from various health-related industries.
Special Interests to Listen Carefully to Obama's Address
February 24, 2009 | When President Obama addresses the nation tonight in a State of the Union fashion, it won't just be Congress and members of the public tuning in. Special interests, too, will be paying close attention to what the president has to say about upcoming plans that could affect them. Capital Eye takes a look at the key issues Obama is likely to discuss--and the industries, sectors and groups that will be listening closely to his message.
2009 Legislative Preview
January 15, 2009 | Within the next few months, it will become increasingly clear how the federal government intends to tackle pressing issues, including the economy, health care reform and curbing global warming. Those efforts, led by a Democratic president and an expanded Democratic majority in Congress, might look drastically different from those of the last eight years under Republican President Bush. What won't change, however, are the attempts by special interests to influence legislation. Capital Eye looks at which industries are spending money to shape the economic stimulus, health care reform, energy policy and labor laws.
U.S. Election Will Cost $5.3 Billion, Center for Responsive Politics Predicts
October 22, 2008 | The 2008 election for president and Congress is not only one of the most closely watched U.S. elections in years; it's also the most expensive in history. The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics estimates that more than $5.3 billion will go toward financing the federal contests upcoming on Nov. 4.
Professors Spent Their Summer Vacations Giving to Obama
August 26, 2008 | While school was out, college professors and other educators were putting money into Barack Obama's presidential campaign, according to a new analysis of the Democratic nominee's summer fundraising. Educators contributed at least $2.3 million to his campaign in June and July, surpassed only by lawyers, who make up Obama's top-giving industry since the campaign's start, and retirees.
Traditionally Republican Industries Snub McCain
August 20, 2008 | In some ways, it's advantageous for John McCain to point out the ways he differs with the current president. But, financially, McCain's differences with President Bush haven't entirely helped him. Bloomberg used data from CRP recently to analyze the industries that played a pivotal role in financing Bush's re-election race in 2004 but that are backing Barack Obama this time around.
Industry Switch Indicates GOP Trouble
May 16, 2008 | Bruising losses for congressional Republicans in districts that are traditionally GOP strongholds pretty clearly signal that the party's in trouble. The money behind the elections is painting the same picture.
The Democrats' Lobbyist Lobs
December 6, 2007 | Lobbyists do represent ordinary Americans, as Hillary Clinton claims, but those contributing to her campaign mostly represent big industries, the Center for Responsive Politics finds. Obama and Edwards eschew lobbyists' money, but their biggest contributors still lobby in Washington.
Innovation Insulation
November 7, 2007 | As Congress debates patent reform legislation, a variety of industries are lobbying to ensure that damage awards for infringement don't deter innovation.
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Would you guys buy it? Do you think this might be another "Vaporware" product?SEATTLE -- Microsoft said Tuesday it will acquire antivirus technology from a Romanian software company and develop its own antivirus product, stepping into a market it has long ceded to others specializing in software security.
Microsoft signed an agreement to buy the intellectual property and technology assets of antivirus software and consulting firm GeCAD Software of Bucharest for an undisclosed amount. Some of the company's software developers will join Microsoft, but details haven't been finalized, said Mike Nash, corporate vice president of Microsoft's security business unit.
Microsoft plans to release its own antivirus product at some unspecified date, but has not decided whether basic antivirus technology will be bundled into its Windows operating system, Nash said.


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Fiddle-Faddle replied to melikamaui's topic in Related Disorders & Celiac ResearchDo full workups now include vitamin deficiency testing? Wow, that is really good news. Every "full workup" I've ever had included hundreds of dollars of blood tests--and the only deficiency ever looked for was anemia. If your doctor is smart enough to be looking for vitamin deficiencies, (s)he is likely smart enough to have looked for thyroid problems, which would have been my next suggestion.
Meniere's Disease
Fiddle-Faddle replied to melikamaui's topic in Related Disorders & Celiac ResearchYou might want to read the whole thread (and others) at http://www.menieres.org/forum/index.php/topic,25945.0.html, as there are other ideas there that may be helpful for your dizziness and ataxia. One other idea mentioned there is B12 deficiency. A common symptom of celiac is acid reflux, which is almost always treated by long-term Prilosec. Long-term Prilosec use causes B12 deficiency--which can cause the same symptoms as Meniere's. And with intestinal malabsorption, which is practically the rule in celiac disease, many vitamin deficiencies are common, including B12 deficiency, even when Prilosec isn't used.
Meniere's Disease
Fiddle-Faddle replied to melikamaui's topic in Related Disorders & Celiac ResearchAccording to http://www.menieres.org/forum/index.php/topic,25945.0.html: "Many people here have found that certain foods trigger Meniere's symptoms. The most common offending food seems to be wheat. The protein in wheat is called gluten, and it is also found in other grains (barley, rye, and oats). Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, and increasingly common symptoms reported in celiac forums include tinnitus, dizziness, and hearing loss. The anecdotal evidence indicates that removing gluten from the diet eliminates symptoms. Celiac Disease has historically been defined by the results of an intestinal biopsy, but the trend is now to diagnose it by blood work, which looks for antibodies to gluten as well as endomysial antibodies (andtibodies against oneself). Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance are often used interchangeably to describe the same set of symptoms; there is much debate on whether gluten intolerance is simply early-stage celiac or whether it is a separate condition, but the treatment is the same, either way--a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease is one of the leading causes of intestinal malabsorption, and is linked with many other common autoimmune disorders, including thyroid disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and MS. Vitamin deficiencies are common to all of them. While celiac is noted to CAUSE vitamin deficiencies, it is also possible that vitamin D deficiency likely plays a role in causing celiac, and perhaps other autoimmune conditions as well."
Toddler, Should I Do The Endoscopy?
Fiddle-Faddle replied to rachelh4207's topic in Parents' CornerI don't think any test can tell you "for sure." Doctors don't agree on whether gluten intolerance belongs under the subheading of celiac, or vice versa. Some think they are two completely separate conditions, while others believe that gluten intolerance is simply early-stage celiac. Genetic tests can indicate likelihod, but plenty of people without DQ2 and DQ8 alleles have either full-blown celiac or "just" gluten intolerance with symptoms at least as severe as those of someone with biopsy-diagnosed celiac. Environmental triggers play an enormous role in triggering celiac, no matter what the genetic predisposition. If your other daughters have the same gene pool, the same general diet, the same home, the same schools, etc. then they are facing the same environmental triggers. It doesn't mean that they will all develop celiac. But it means that you should be on the lookout for any symptoms that might indicate a problem with gluten. Yes, this means the obvious intestinal symptoms, but there are other symptoms as well, and for some people, the autoimmune reaction mysteriously skips the intestines, or for some, their intestinal damage is "silent," meaning that they have damage but no discernable symptoms. Other possible symptoms of celiac: eczema/psoriasis thyroid issues type 1 diabetes joint pain migraines/headache vestibular issues (dizziness, tinnitus, etc) neurological issues (including depression and bipolar disorder) unexplained weight GAIN carbohydrate "addiction" (particularly to wheat, obviously) repeated candida infections anemia unexplained vitamin deficiencies (for example, in spite of supplements, which would indicate malabsorption) small stature ADD/ADHD/Asperger's/autism diagnosis unexplained tiredness/exhaustion I'm probably leaving a whole bunch out. I'm sure someone will fill in whatever I'm missing!
Bulk Bread Mix That Works Well In A Zojirushi
Fiddle-Faddle replied to MaryJones2's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & MedicationsAnnalise Roberts has a cookbook of recipes specifically for the Zojirushi bread machine: Gluten-Free Baking Classics For The Bread Machine. You can probably find a used one on-line. Many of her recipes also appear on www.foodphilosopher.com. You can also try www.betterbatter.org, which has a ton of very good recipes, and they sell a very nice gluten-free flour mix that is less expensive than most, especially if you buy it in bulk (they will ship it to you in 5-pound boxes, which is very manageable, and they're easy to store). I go back and forth between the betterbatter recipes and Annalise Roberts' recipes (sometimes I just use the betterbatter flour in the Annalise Roberts recipe!). Really, the only thing the bread mixes add is salt,sugar and a yeast packet. That's very few ingredients, and not a lot of extra convenience for the high price of a specialty mix. You can also save a lot of $ if you buy yeast in bulk, from Costco or Sam's Club, and just measure it out with a teaspoon. Those little packets literally triple or quadruple the price.
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Fiddle-Faddle replied to mamaw's topic in Gluten-Free RestaurantsActually, wheat IS a common allergen, and if it is an ingredient, it is now required to be clearly listed on labels of food products made in the US and in Europe.
Do gluten-free Flours Really Need To Be Refrigerated?
Fiddle-Faddle replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking TipsI've never refrigerated my gluten-free flours (which I buy in bulk), and they've been fine. I do store them in sealed hard plastic food containers (I bought mine at Sam's Club). That keeps creepie-crawlies and humidity out, and they also stack very nicely.
What Do You Buy From Costco, Sams?
Fiddle-Faddle replied to Christine0125's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & MedicationsWe buy Rudi's gluten-free bread at Costco! 2 packages for $7.89--we buy 8 loaves at a time! (4 of us gluten-free in this family!)
Could It Be?
Fiddle-Faddle replied to Carolmom3's topic in Parents' CornerIf it were my child, I would take him off gluten immediately. And, in fact, that is exactly what I did do with my children. If it were a peanut reaction, no way would they make you feed your child peanuts until he reacted enough for them to MAYBE see it in blood work or endoscopy. And gluten-loading for a few days is NOT enough for the test to be accurate--and these tests are notoriously inaccurate in young children, anyway. If going off gluten is not the answer, you can always go back on gluten and then do further testing. But it's already clear that gluten is involved. Our medical system is absolutely brilliant in many respects. But in this case, I believe it is completely failing you.
Gluten Withdrawal? Ear Issues?
Fiddle-Faddle replied to basilicious's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & SymptomsI have had very similar symptoms to what you describe. Various doctors came up with various diagnoses: migraine disorder, cochlear hydrops, Meniere's Disease, Benign Positional Vertigo, etc. Turned out, I had B12 deficiency, which probably started before I went off gluten, and was exacerbated by 10 years of Prilosec (for gluten-induced acid reflux). Those acid blockers block the acid we need to properly absorb B12, and the resulting deficiency can cause all kinds of neuro symptoms, including dizziness, tinnitus, fluctuating hearing loss, etc. If you are taking acid blockers, DO NOT QUIT COLD TURKEY. You wil have a rebound reaction that will give you the worst acid reflux of your life. Wean off very slowly! Vegans are also at extremely high risk for B12 deficiency, unless they are taking adequate suppplementation, as red meat is the primary dietary source of B12. (I always thought it was in leafy greens, but it isn't--the other B vitamins are, but not B12.) Also, don't just start taking B12. Get a baseline test first, and be aware that what is currently considered "low normal" serum B12 in the US (200) is well below the standard in some other countries, and that anything under 500 can cause neuro problems. The pernicious anemia websites recommend sublingual methylcobalamin (preferably with folic acid), NOT cyanocobalamin. The sublingual methylcobalamin is considered to be nearly as effective as B12 shots. In my case there was also a viral component and a mechanical component. The viral component was a reactivated chicken pox virus (herpes zoster) that, in my case, affected the spinal nerve that went closest to the ear. I had two "attacks" like you describe, several months apart. In both cases, these attacks exactly coincided with my husband's shingles attacks. (I've had shingles, decades ago--it's no picnic. UGH.) For whatever reason, this seemed to trigger my own virus to come out of dormancy, and caused/exacerbated symptoms, including nystagmus and that feeling of fullness in the ear. For me, that was treated with L-lysine, which for me, works very well, but most people seem to need antivirals for effective treatment of persistent herpes virus (chicken pox/shingles is herpes zoster). The mechanical component was vertebral misalignment in my neck (from wearing my arm in a sling for a month following a severe shoulder injury). When this was corrected by a chiropractor, the tinnitus, neck and head pain, and brain fog instantly disappeared and never returned. I was also given a stern lecture by the chiropractor about how sleeping with too many pillows, reading in bed, and hunching over a computer can screw up your neck. There are migraine support forums and Meniere's support forums that provide quite a lot of information. The only thing is, both migraine disorder and Meniere's Disease are actually syndromes--meaning that they are a collection of symptoms of unknown origin. In both cases, these are frequently diagnosed as such, but without ruling out all possible causes of the same symptoms (like B12 deficiency, viral problems, vertebral misalignment, and other factors, like TMJ, food allergies, and systemic candida infection). And not one of the doctors who tried to diagnose me with a syndrome bothered to consider any of those possibilities, let alone a combination. Is your neuro the only neuro your insurance will cover? Seems to me an immediate follow-up visit is indicated. My neurologist did have some interesting supplement recommendations for migraine disorder: magnesium, B-complex vitamin supplement, butterbur, and coenzyme Q10. You might want to ask your neurologist about these. Best of luck to you. These symptoms are very frightening. I don't know that anything I learned will correspond exactly to your situation (everybody's different), but at least it gives you a starting point to do more research.
I Had Hoped To Never Return To This Place
Fiddle-Faddle replied to zus888's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseThere are support forums about the question of ablation vs. hysterectomy; here is just one: http://ehealthforum.com/health/topic15102.html#b
I Had Hoped To Never Return To This Place
Fiddle-Faddle replied to zus888's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseI'm just wondering if you've had your thyroid checked, and also if your doctor is "up" on the latest levels deemed to be optimal? I had heavy, extremely painful periods last year. The OBGYN did NOT think to check my thyroid levels, even though I'd been treated for Hashimoto's for years. Later, I had surgery for something else, and the surgeon checked the levels and missed that they were low, becuase he went by the "old" levels that he'd been taught in medical school. My endocrinologist caught it at my yearly check up. And I had all the common symptoms of low thyroid, but because it affects brain function as well, I didn't realize I was having typical symptoms. (And believe me, I could write a book on thyroid symptoms, I know them intimately That's how bad my brain function was!) My endocrinologist upped my dosage, all my symptoms disappeared, and my periods went back to normal. I do have one fibroid (which was causing the pain), which the OBGYN said was going to get worse, but there's been much, much less pain since the thyroid adjustment. You sound like you are extremely thorough in your own research, so you're probably on top of this already, but I thought I'd put it out there just in case. You know how autoimmune thyroid disorders go hand in hand with celiac...and low thyroid can cause depression symptoms, too.
I Had Hoped To Never Return To This Place
Fiddle-Faddle replied to zus888's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseMy apologies--it is much muddier than what my initial impression was, when I first looked up PSC. If you like, I can edit my previous post. It looks like PSC and celiac are strongly linked, and it SEEMS that untreated celiac actually causes the PSC? At least, that's the impression I'm coming away with. I didn't see a single case of PSC linked with celiac that had already been "treated" via gluten-free diet BEFORE onset of PSC, but maybe I missed something. These were the studies I looked at earler. I think they all mention PSC. At least one of them specified that PSC is not reversed by a gluten-free diet. Others said that SOME liver diseases are reversed by a gluten-free diet. Most just discussed the reversibility of liver disease without specifying which liver disease until later. But there's a lot we don't know here. First of all, the study that said PSC was not reversed by the gluten-free diet was from 1989. That's a long time ago. How strict was those peoples' diet? Did they cheat? Did they eat wheat starch? (Not sure if the study was done in Europe, where wheat starch is allowed on a gluten-free diet.) Did thye consume dairy? Alcohol? What else were they eating? Were they vitamin-deficient? On any other medications? Did they exercise regularly? While I was obviously wrong to say that PSC can be cured by the gluten-free diet, I wouldn't assume for a second that there isn't a darned good chance. How many of us were surprised to see our (rashes) (migraines) (dizziness) (tinnitus) (brain fog) (joint pain) (infertility) (alopecia) (thyroid disease) (_______) (fill in the blank) to reverse from diet alone? How many of us had doctors tell us that those symptoms had nothing to do with gluten, and that we would just have to live with them, or take medications for the rest of our lives? Heck, how many of us were told that our INTESTINAL symptoms had nothing to do with diet? Again, I apologize for wrongly stating that a clear cure has already been recognized for PSC. But, given the odds here that we've seen with gluten and autoimmune disorders, I think it's premature to believe that a gluten-free (and cf) diet isn't at least part of the cure. http://drmarkrussell.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Liver-Involvement-in-Celiac-Disease.pdf :
I Had Hoped To Never Return To This Place
Fiddle-Faddle replied to zus888's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseProzac is VERY dangerous stuff. PLEASE don't stop taking it cold turkey! You should wean off very, very slowly, under the care of a doctor. http://www.rense.com/general/pro.htm "Often there is the terrible withdrawal associated with the SSRIs. Unless patients are warned to come very slowly off these drugs by shaving minuscule amounts off their pills each day, as opposed to cutting them in half or taking a pill every other day, they can go into terrible withdrawal which is generally delayed several months. This withdrawal includes bouts of overwhelming depression, terrible insomnia and fatigue, and can include life-threatening physical effects, psychosis, or violent outbursts." There are some support forums for people undergoing Prozac withdrawal: http://www.topix.com/forum/drug/prozac/TI4OF26VN51VTP1FK http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/topic/73383-prozac-withdrawal-have-i-come-off-of-it-too-quick/ http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/topic/61396-cure-or-solution-for-antidepressant-withdrawal/ http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/topic/46751-prozac-withdrawal/ http://www.depressionforums.org/forums/topic/35776-prozac-withdrawal-help-please/ You probably don't want to read the info I found showing that the manufacturer lied about Prozac's benefits/risks before getting it approved...
I Had Hoped To Never Return To This Place
Fiddle-Faddle replied to zus888's topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseHysterectomy? You might not NEED a hysterectomy if you go off gluten. http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/symptomsofceliacdisease/a/Do-Celiac-Women-Suffer-More-From-Pelvic-Pain-Dysmenorrhea-Or-Endometriosis.htm


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Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:40 pm
Post subject: Which big freeride fin?: True Ames Sweeper vs MFC Liquid Pro
Greetings. I'm looking for a fin to pair with my 9.5 Ezzy Lion on my 145L RRD Fireride. I'm a 175 lbs/80kg intermediate sailor who would like to plane as early as possible on lightwind days on the lake. (Before getting the 9.5 sail, I was coupling my 8.5 Ezzy Freeride with the stock 46cm MFC Liquid Pro fin, which worked well.)
Right now, I'm looking at a 54cm True Ames Sweeper (advertised for 7.5-9.5 sail range) and a 50 cm MFC Liquid Pro (which, although 4 cm shorter than the TA, advertises a 9-10m range). If I were going just by fin length, it would seem that I should get the Sweeper. However, if I were going by the recommended sail size,the Liquid Pro boasts a slightly higher range.
Any thoughts or suggestions? (Or, for that matter, explanations on why the shorter fin would be claiming to hold a higher sail range? Is it just marketing, or is there some truth to this?)
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I own one of those big Sweepers, and I like it, but I don't think I've ever
tried it with my 9.5, and I doubt I'd like it with my 9.5.
The typical deal with how much sail a fin can carry mostly has to do
with area, so I'd guess that the surface area on your short fin is greater
than the surface area on the Sweeper. Then, there's just plain
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:35 am
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the length is the common measure on fins, what you need to be aware of is the area .
FX the T/A in 48cm length (area is 435cm2) is less then the Black Project Fin 47cm (area 451cm2) , the 50cm T/A sweeper is 495cm2
the MFC areas are not quoted but you can email and ask.
Of the 2 fins you mentioned I have had happy days with the Liquid Pro, and while I do have True Ames fins, never the Sweeper.
I would not limit to those 2 potential, the Black Project fins are very highly rated, Makani and Maui Ultra Fins would all be on my short list.
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:39 am
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The conventional wisdom for fin size is : go with the smallest one you can get away with. For us mortals a smaller fin that looses grip only occasionally equals less drag /more speed/, less leg muscle cramps/fin doesn't lift too much at speed/, less repairs /shallow lakes like to chew on long fins/.
Slalom pros use bigger fins because for them more tail lift means nose down and more control/but very spectacular crashes/, spin out may cost them the race.
Your board comes with a good fin for its 75 cm width so my advice is if the tail doesn't spin out too much - stay with it. If it spins out a bit at low speed and it boders you - then get just 1 size bigger one. You will not get a much planing benefit with a bigger fin, only more drag and hassles. A wider board will plane earlier then yours with a bigger fin.
I can't comment on the Thrue Ames since I never tried one but I own a MFC Race and a Liquid Pro and I'm very satisfied with both of them. Not to mention the perfect fit and finish they come with, which is not granted for all brands.
Here is a nice little article on modern fins for your entertainment
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:30 am
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I use a Sweeper 51cm with my Ezzy 9.5 and it works great with an older Naish Titan (66cm wide).
Fin length has also has alot to do with how wide the your board is, especially tail width. If it has a wide tail like a formula board, it can handle a longer fin.
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:08 pm
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cgoudie1 wrote:
I own one of those big Sweepers, and I like it, but I don't think I've ever
tried it with my 9.5, and I doubt I'd like it with my 9.5.
Curious to know, then, what size and make fin you use with your 9.5, and on what litre board?
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:34 pm
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This will probably be of little use, but I use the fin that came with my Angluo Sumo, and here are the board specs
# Length 265 cm
# Width 72 cm
# Volume 155 litres
# Weight 8.5kg
# Fin Box Power
# Fin Size 48cm
# Sail Min 6.0 m²
# Sail Max 9.5 m²
The fin has a similar shape to a Sweeper, but probably more surface area,
especially in the tip.
ct-rex wrote:
cgoudie1 wrote:
I own one of those big Sweepers, and I like it, but I don't think I've ever
tried it with my 9.5, and I doubt I'd like it with my 9.5.
Curious to know, then, what size and make fin you use with your 9.5, and on what litre board?
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:45 pm
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ct rex
Iam a little lighter than you 150lbs + a little in winter.
I use MAX 42cm Liquid Pro on my Tabou 135 L, the 145L Rocket was the same, up to a 8.5m Lion.
I would probably go down to a 38cm fin if I didn't want to change boards when winder
the information from companies like T/A or MFC on sail//fin size should relate to someone YOUR weight, for liteweights a smaller size
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You already put a bigger engine /9.5/ then this car was intended for and you probably realized-it is not much better then the 8.5 . Now waste your money on big rear wheels and go drag racing... If only it was that simple!
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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:57 pm
Post subject: thanks!
Thanks to all for your very helpful advice.
Adywind raises a point that I have indeed been considering as well.... Should I match the 9.5 Lion with a Formula or FreeFormula instead? Thing is, I don't ever plan on racing, and I don't think I'll ever go bigger than the 9.5. But I am keeping the bigger board option on the table.
I actually picked up a used ~2002 Bic Techno Free Formula board (170L) at the end of last season. This was to be the perfect match for the 9.5, and I did have a couple of good sessions with it. But then I discovered a crack around the fin box. (The early versions of this board used a Trim box, which is not a good match for the 65cm stock fin). Anyway, the repair will run $200 to replace the Trim box with a Deep Tuttle box, and there also might be issues with the board's ABS material bonding to epoxy. All told, the repair, plus new fin box and new fin, will run me between $450-$500. I figured I might be better off applying this money to a new (used) formula or free formula instead, even if my largest sail will be a 9.5. (Thoughts on this?)
For the time being, though, I think it's probably worth a shot to see how much I can get out of the 9.5 + 145L combination, hence, my initial question about the fins. I will, however, continue to keep my eyes out for a bigger board!
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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Austin Briggs' Christmas Stories
Where Whitcomb excelled at creating a world populated by impossibly perfect, glamorous dolls, Briggs masterfully conveyed an engaging realism that the viewer could completely relate to. Briggs' family could be anyone's family. The husband in this ad couldn't be more everyman if he tried.
Especially charming about this everyman is that Briggs intentionally did not obscure his bended knees. He could have placed gifts or wrapping paper in that part of the composition, which would have made for a more idealized scene. I like to think he felt it was important that we see those legs and feet - not just to clarify the position of the man's body - but because it adds an endearing sense of humility and humanity to his character. This man adores his wife. He didn't stand over her or sit in a chair across the room while she opened the package. This is a cherished gift for the love of his life. His manner reflects extremely well on the client's product.
That sentiment is reflected in the expression on the wife's face. You can almost imagine her remembering the moment he proposed. And his daughter's rapt attention to this intimate exchange between her parents is equally important. Briggs placed her at close quarters because he wants us to appreciate that her participation is meaningful - she will look for that quality she sees in her father in the man she one day chooses to marry. This is the remarkable thing about Briggs' abilities as a visual storyteller.
Finally, amusingly - and let's face it - very realistically, is the way Briggs has the little brother off in his own world, focused entirely on his new toy train. How typical! Another illustrator would have had the whole family front and centre, eyes as big as saucers, outlandishly huge smiles on their faces, everyone slavishly enraptured by the product, which would have been blazing like the sun itself. Not Austin Briggs.
Just a week later, another Christmas-themed painting appeared in the Post, also by Briggs, but for a different client. There's just as much storytelling here as in the piece above -- but I'll let you do your own analysis on this one. I'm mainly showing it to demonstrate how in-demand Briggs was, not just for editorial work, which seems a more natural fit, but with advertisers as well.
* My Austin Briggs Flickr set.
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- Rich5:41 AM
How tasteful!ReplyDelete
The overall warmth of the scene is still enhanced by the living room's contrast to the winterscape outside.
I liked to read your psychological rendering of it all, Leif!
Makes me keep on dreaming away with that little brother on a perfect Christmas morning.
A great post. Leif, and a very nice analysis. Briggs was a brilliant illustrator and it pays to walk through his work at a slower pace.ReplyDelete
Rich and David; thank you both for your generous and encouraging comments - I always appreciate hearing from you. :-)ReplyDelete
Is is just my imagination, or is the woman's hand on the banister her left hand (observe the thumb). If so, I can't imagine any reasonable physical position she could have been in for that to be the case. She could have neither been going up nor down the stairs and have her left hand in the position as shown.ReplyDelete
I take it back. I suppose she could have been standing sideways on the stairs facing the banister, but that makes absolutely no sense. When I observe the illustration, I see grandchildren who beat Mom (who is just reaching the bottom of the staircase) to the door. Her standing sideways on the stairway just makes no sense in the context of the illustration. As phenomenal as it sounds, I think Briggs just made a boo-boo.ReplyDelete
BTW, my comments are related to the illustration of the grandparents arriving at the home with the two children standing in the doorway, not the illustration of the kneeling husband, wife, and two children.ReplyDelete
The mom is clearly going UP the stairs. It's a more interesting story that way. She needs to hurry up to the bedroom for one more moment of solitude before putting on her game face for her husband's overbearing mother.ReplyDelete
Amusing thought, Annie. Still perplexed by the mysterious positioning of the left hand, though. It detracts from my overall enjoyment of the illustration as I try to imagine the gyrations one would have to go through to have one's left hand in such a position on the banister.ReplyDelete
I guess I could follow the scenario of your story line that the Mom was almost to the bottom of the stairs when the (grand)parents arrived, and she was turning (facing the banister - hence the positioning of the left hand) to head back up the stairs for the moment of solitude to which you referred. Or, she could have been standing sideways on the stairs, facing the banister, to peer out the door to make sure her worst nightmare had come true...the annual Christmas visit of the hubby's overbearing Mom and his henpecked Father!ReplyDelete


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Micky Dolenz played to a full house at Disney World on Friday — but he really would have preferred not to be.
"Frankly, I wish it was someone else," Dolenz said after finishing a few songs during the Flower Power concert series, part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
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Right-hander Brandon McClurg gave the Bisons another impressive start, allowing just two runs on two hits in six innings.
The Bisons got on the board with two runs in the fifth. Ben Williams led off with a walk before promptly stealing second. Clay Lehning reached on an error to put runners on the corners with no outs. Casey Bond followed with a bunt single, to score Williams for the first run of the game. The Bisons would score their second run on a sacrifice fly by Allen Bolden.
Sophomore right-hander Charles Williams, relieved McClurg in the seventh with runners on first and second and the Bisons leading 2-0. However, both inherited runners scored, and the Volunteers broke through for a 3-2 lead.
The Volunteers added another run in the eighth to increase their lead to two.
The Bisons attempted to rally in the ninth, using an RBI double by Caleb Joseph to pull within one, but that was all they would get.
Williams received the loss to lower his record to 1-1.
The Bisons will travel to Natchez, Mississippi, to take on Alcorn State, March 9-11. The game on Friday, March 9, is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.


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Big Banger is a unique state-of-the-art string, with all advantages:
Luxilon Ratings:
ATTENTION: Luxilon advises to string approximately 10% lower than usual.
Fantastic all around string. Control and spin touch shots have improved using this string.
Likes: great spin, very good on controlling the ball, very durable Ok: power is ok, didn't feel much power Dislike: take some toll on the elbow
Excellent String. I am a 4.0+ all court player, use New Pro-Staff, 55 lbs. Thinner gauge provides excellent spin while only giving up slight durability. String has outstanding control and feel. I use this string for full racket and have no arm issues. Provides very consistent feel and precision of shots. Plus still able to rip a 90 mph forehand. best string I've tried. Both my daughters play college tennis and they are now using this string.
This is a mid-end quality string not as superb as Luxilon Savage, but much better than synthetic guts. (the usage experience of string is very subjective in my opinion). The reason I bought this instead of Salvage is the decent price offered by Midwest Sports.
Awesome feel, if you want to "punch that volley" and want a "drop it like its hot" dropshot, that keep your oppnenent scampering...Look no more! Been using x 5 years and no tennis elbow ever! Mean sting...for mean pinpoint shots!
I love this string! It has long life and helps to generate power and bites the ball for spin too.
I have been a long time Technifibre fan for my poly and by far this is way better than any Technifibre string I have ever played with! I strung this with a wilson synthetic gut and strung the poly at 54, and the synthetic gut at 57. Amazing. Took more spin to keep the ball in but it's possible to get that extra spin with this string. I was shocked at the difference the string made...at the same price point! I am a medium-high level high school player, and the string maintained its tension for the amount of time I played with it. Best poly string ever is the only way to describe it. I definently reccomend this for anyone that wants spin with some power, and the ability to control balls at the net.
Very good choice for those seeking top spin. Nice performance in arm-friendly hybrid string patterns.
Very good poly. Extraordinary spin, power, and feel.
The Luxilon is the perfect mate for the Wilson Pro Staff.
This is truly a great string providing an insane amount of power but... I would advise to not use this if you are a junior player that is 13 and under because this string takes a toll on your arm especially for kids with arms that are not developed, but this string is great in a hybrid set up
durable and powerful, it's classy.
My son uses the Luxilon Big Banger ALU Rough 16 as the mains, and use to sue the Tecnifibre X-One Biphase as the crosses, all strung at 55 lbs. However, the Tecnifibre strings simply did not last, so I convinced him to try these. Not only did he find that he liked these strings better than the Tecnifibre, but the last longer too, so it was a win-win all the way around.
I started using these about 5 years ago and love them. In the five years I have only broken about 2 strings. Wit all other strings they would break i about 30 hrs of use. However, the real reason I think they are so good is the power and spin I get with them. Hitting with topspin with these strings means you can't hit hard enough to hit the bal out. They have increased my consistancy a great deal and both my power and control have gone up. Bob
I've been using the Big Banger string for a while now. I put the mains in 2 pounds tighter than the crosses. Strings don't move and stay at their tension for great control and consistent play.
The ONLY string my son will use for power, control and touch.
These are good strings with enough comfort, spin and just the right amount of power. It's a great price for a Luxilon string, but just didn't last long enough in the open string pattern of my Wilson Steam 99s racket (about three weeks). Good string for big hitters since it's low powered, but is a little stiff. Overall a good string and would recommend it.
My son was breaking strings every two weeks which was getting very expensive. Our pro suggested switching to these and it has been a month and he hasn't broken one yet and they are still without frays. Very happy with these.
excellent string, perfect balance between power and control
best string ever !!! control, topspin, durability. Excelent product !
GREAT VALUE for the price! VERY durable for those who play 2-4 days per week, like I do!
perfect for me
Loved just about everything about this string. Strung it pretty low for a 18 gauge. I went with 52 lbs. Played about 2 hrs of doubles and singles for my high school team. I am a big counter puncher and love to play out a point and this string was great for that. Awesome power when needed but then amazing playability when approaching the net. LOVE this string and will continue to use it.
String helps generate all the spin you need yet let's you hit through the court, hard to imagine any string ever topping this formula
they never move! great feel, nice bite on the ball, give you that "pocketing" feeling of holding the ball just a little longer than other strings!
I love this string! It is a little less expensive than other high quality spin strings in the market, but it is still expensive to do a full bed of this (Which I don't think you should try...) I use this in a hybrid setup, and the amount of spin I got was so much more than the Big Banger alu power. All in all, I love this string because I tend to hit flatter strokes, and I need the extra spin. I will be using this in all of my tournaments!
It's always about, "feet-feet-feet," but what about "spin?" This string is about spin period. Love it.
Luxilon Big Banger string is very durable with very little movement from top spin and drop shots.
I have used this string as a full set, and as the mains in a hybrid with a natural gut. It really does respond well to big swings. I found it has expetional durability, and as a stringer, I find it easy to install.
Absolutely love this string, play a lot on clay and it definitely helps with adding that extra spin.
I got this string because I was unhappy with the the strings that I was using. All the types I tried and I tried about 5 or 6 were either too much spin and not enough control or too much power and not enough spin. I wanted a good string for spin and speed. This string delivers in a big way BOTH SPIN and POWER. And surprisingly has touch too-very unexpected. Anyway, I will no longer use anything else. DONE!
Good solid string with a lot of power and spin behind it. Strings felt dead for 1 hour, since than lots of pop and solid feel.
Great string. Love the feel, and it is very durable. I used it everyday for 2 months and it broke on the last day of summer
Great Polyester string that is awesome for hybrid stringing!!
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Accused underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is set to stand trial Tuesday on charges that he attempted to destroy a Northwest Airlines flight with 281 passengers and 11 crew members onboard as part of an Al Qaeda terror plot on Christmas Day 2009.
The bomb, sewn into a pair of underwear, failed to properly detonate. Mr. Abdulmutallab was badly burned in the attempt and was subdued by passengers and crew before being turned over to federal authorities.
The high-profile terror trial in federal court in Detroit will be closely followed as part of an ongoing debate over the use of civilian courts rather than military commissions to prosecute suspected terrorists.
The bomb plot exposed significant vulnerabilities in airport security screenings and highlighted the increasing potency of Al Qaeda spin-off groups, such as Yemen-based Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninusula.
The 24-year-old Nigerian student is representing himself with the help of an appointed stand-by counsel. The expected month-long trial will be heard by a jury of nine women and three men.
Abdulmutallab is accused in an eight-count indictment of conspiring with Al Qaeda to conduct a terrorist-martyrdom mission by using explosives to destroy a commercial jetliner and murder everyone on board. If convicted, he faces life in prison.
He has pleaded not guilty.
His trial begins less than two weeks after US-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was killed in a CIA drone attack in Yemen. In a statement afterward, President Obama said Mr. Awlaki "directed" the failed Christmas Day bombing, but the full extent of his involvement remains unclear.
Shortly after the failed bombing, Abdulmutallab told FBI agents that he had been inspired to join Al Qaeda's jihad against the US after visiting websites featuring Awlaki's statements and sermons.
Court papers filed in Abdulmutallab's case do not detail a larger role for Awlaki in the plot. But live testimony might offer new information supporting the president's assertion that Awlaki directed the attempted terror attack.
Abdulmutallab's path
According to federal prosecutors, Abdulmutallab left his native Nigeria and traveled to Yemen in August 2009 where he made contact with Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. He was allegedly trained to conduct a suicide attack against the US mainland on behalf of Al Qaeda.
His instruction included how to detonate a small bomb containing highly concentrated explosives, PETN and TATP.
Prosecutors say he transported the bomb from Yemen, through several countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe by wearing the device in his underpants. He eventually boarded Northwest Flight 253 in Amsterdam for a non-stop trip to Detroit.
As the plane prepared to land, Abdulmutallab went to the bathroom. When he returned to his seat he pulled a blanket over himself. Prosecutors say that's when he tried to detonate the bomb. The device caught fire but did not explode.
The Obama administration was criticized for its initial handling of the case. Some observers said Abdulmutallab was advised too quickly of his right to remain silent and his right to obtain the advice of counsel. These analysts believe he should have been immediately designated an enemy combatant and transferred to military custody for harsh interrogations.
Others say federal agents were able to quickly obtain significant information without jeopardizing his eventual prosecution in federal court.
According to court documents, Abdulmutallab provided FBI agents with details about the alleged bombing plot during a 50-minute interview prior to his being advised of his Miranda rights. Later, after he was given the Miranda warnings, he stopped talking.
Abdulmutallab and his stand-by lawyer, Anthony Chambers, argued in pretrial motions that information from the 50-minute interview should not be used as evidence against the defendant at trial because it was obtained in violation of his Miranda rights.
They said the statements were involuntary and made when Abdulmutallab lacked a clear state of mind. He was being treated for extensive burns and had been administered 300 micrograms of the painkiller fentanyl.
Two rulings on Miranda
US District Judge Nancy Edmunds rejected the motion, ruling that the FBI agents were "fully justified" in questioning Abdulmutallab before advising him of his rights. She found the actions fell within a public safety exception to the Miranda rule.
"The agents feared that there could be additional, imminent aircraft attacks in the United States and elsewhere in the world," she wrote in her order.
She noted that one of the agents and a nurse at the hospital testified at an earlier hearing that Abdulmutallab appeared alert and lucid. "Defendant told [the agent] that he was not in pain, that he felt fine, and that he understood that the agents needed to ask him some questions," she wrote.
After obtaining the favorable Miranda ruling, prosecutors asked the judge to grant them another significant advantage at the trial. They wanted Judge Edmunds to bar Abdulmutallab and Mr. Chambers from questioning the FBI agents about whether they advised the defendant of his Miranda rights before he made his statements.
The government's motion acknowledges that it is "common" for federal agents to be asked and to answer such questions during a trial. "In general, such questions are appropriate and non-ojectionable," the prosecutors wrote. "In the present case, however, such questions are objectionable."
"If defendant is allowed at trial to examine agents as to whether he was advised of such rights, the jury will be misled into thinking that agents did something impermissible by not so advising him," the motion says.
Judge Edmunds granted the motion.
The judge's order limits the ability of the jury to understand the totality of the circumstances surrounding the incriminating statements Abdulmutallab made to FBI agents. Part of each juror's job is to decide how much weight to give to every piece of evidence or testimony introduced at a trial.
Incriminating statement at hospital
Abdulmutallab's statement to the agents wasn't his only incriminating comment.
When Abdulmutallab was admitted into the hospital with severe burns after the failed bombing, he was asked as part of the routine admissions process whether he ever had thoughts of hurting himself or others.
According to court documents, he told the nurse, no. The nurse responded by asking whether his attempted bombing earlier that day was an attempt to hurt himself or others.
No, he reportedly told the nurse, that was "martyrdom."
Prosecutors say they will call Simon Perry, a professor at Israel's Hebrew University, to testify about the motives and practices of individuals who attempt suicide bombings.
Professor Perry is expected to discuss the findings of his study of 30 would-be suicide bombers whose attempts at martyrdom failed.
The government is also expected to call a bomb expert who tried to recreate Abdulmutallab's device and then videotaped the destructive force of the bomb when properly detonated.
According to court records, the underwear bomb consisted of two types of high explosives. TATP (triacetone triperoxide) was used as an accelerant to create enough heat to ignite the main charge – a quantity of PETN (pentacrythritol tetranitrate).
Instead of wires, switches, batteries, and other metal that might have been detected by airport security, the device was designed to be triggered by a syringe mixing ethylene glycol and potassium permanganate. The combination produces fire that was intended to start a chain reaction, igniting first the TATP and then the PETN.
Officials recovered 76 grams of PETN in the aftermath of the attempted bombing, but the expert believes Abdulmutallab's bomb contained 200 grams of PETN prior to the attempted detonation.
The government's bomb expert created two devices, one with 76 grams of PETN, the other with 200 grams. The videos show the detonations at full speed, 15 percent speed, and slow motion.
In a pretrial motion, the defense "vehemently" objected.
"Presenting the jury with a model of the bomb is unfairly prejudicial, and is only meant to inflame the jury and appeal to the jurors' emotions," Mr. Chambers wrote in a motion asking Judge Edmunds to exclude the testimony and video.
Chambers said the government had no knowledge of how much PETN was in Abdulmutallab's bomb, and could not credibly argue his bomb would have the same explosive force.
Judge Edmunds ruled that the expert could show the video of both the 76-gram bomb's detonation, as well as the 200-gram device.
An Al Qaeda video
The government is also expected to show an Al Qaeda-produced video "America and the Final Trap," which features a segment praising the attempted Christmas Day bombing.
The video includes a purported message from Osama Bin Laden voiced over the image of an aircraft with Abdulmutallab's photograph superimposed over it. Bin Laden said Al Qaeda was sending a message to the US "through the airplane of the hero Umar Al-Farouk."
Bin Laden said the message was: "America will not dream of security until we live it as a reality in Palestine."
The video also contains an excerpt from what appears to be a martyrdom video created before he left Yemen, in which Abdulmutallab explains his reasons for undertaking the bombing mission. An Al Qaeda flag and an AK-47 assault rifle are visible behind him.


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Blessings for Jacob and Esau
It is comforting to know that despite our best efforts, we cannot undo the Lord's intent to bless His children. Still, we cannot take this as a license to sin, for our evil ways will inevitably cause us much ...Read More
Esau's False Piety
John Calvin writes: "Since it is a disease inherent in the human race, willingly to attempt to deceive God by some fictitious pretext, let us know that we do nothing effectually, until we tear up our sins by the roots ...Read More
Jacob Sets Out
Matthew Henry says Jacob's blessing in today's passage "is more express and full than the former; it is an inheritance of the blessing of Abraham. It is gospel blessing." Despite his sin and the transgressions of his parents ...Read More
A Mother's Advice
Though God's grace was poured out lavishly despite His people's wickedness, we must never sin so that grace may abound (Rom. 5:12–6:4). Are you guilty of using an "ends justify the means" theology to achieve ...Read More
A Lesser Benediction
As we will see tomorrow, Esau does not humbly receive this word from Isaac but instead harbors hatred in his heart toward his brother. Sometimes we too can grow jealous of others that the Lord has apparently blessed more than ...Read More
Isaac and Esau
Calvin further writes: "The wicked, when punishment overtakes them, bewail the salvation they have lost; but, meanwhile, do not cease to delight themselves in their vices; and instead of heartily seeking after the righteousness of God, they rather desire that ...Read More
The Patriarchal Blessing
The Bible is clear that the patriarchal blessing finds its fullness in Christ, the truest son of Abraham. Moreover, in His grace, the Father has extended this blessing to all of those who believe in Him (Gal. 3:29). How ...Read More
Jacob Deceives Isaac
In line with His promise in Romans 8:28, God worked through Jacob's sin for the final good of His plan. Though Jacob grasped at spiritual benefits through unspiritual means, thereby getting himself into trouble, the Lord was pleased ...Read More
A Plot is Hatched
Oftentimes the most zealous for the faith are new converts who lack knowledge and thus may promote an erroneous view of the Lord. Unfortunately, those with the most knowledge of biblical truth are sometimes the least zealous for the Gospel ...Read More
An Oblivious Father
When we seek our satisfaction apart from God's will and make our own happiness an end in itself, we can end up, consciously or not, plotting against Him. For example, we may consider marriage for purely selfish reasons, thereby ...Read More


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To track the latest information about EPA's Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), visit Bayer's new site at www.bayerfqpa.com.
Chem news SmartBox insecticide delivery system users can now use Aztec 4.67% granular corn soil insecticide, since Bayer recently licensed all U.S. marketing rights for the product to AMVAC Chemical Company. AMVAC also markets Fortress for the SmartBox. Bayer will continue to market Aztec 2.1% G formulation.
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Taking place from the 30th September - 2nd October at London Earls Court Two, this fantastic show is your exceptional wedding shop with everything you will need for your big day. With over 300 exhibitors offering you everything you could ever imagine for your special day, this is a one stop wedding palace of experts, coaches, seminars, catwalks and advice. If you cannot find what you're looking for here, you probably won't find it anywhere on the planet! This show hosts inspiration and ideas for any couple looking to get married and to any budget you happen to be working with. This is the ultimate wedding experience you will ever have, and even if you're already married you will still feel the tingle of the magic day. Do not be fooled to think this show is only for the women either; men, you have a host of teams waiting to give you staggering advice and top tips for your Stag Do's and Don'ts. Our reporters were at Earls Court Two capturing the atmosphere, aspirations and dreams of many of the clientele at the National Wedding Show 2011.
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