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Inbox: Will Sizemore win center-field job in camp?
What do you predict the starting lineup and starting five will look like for the Sox in 2014?
-- Ben, Boston
Based on the current roster, the lineup should look something like this against righties:
1. Daniel Nava, LF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Mike Napoli, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Shane Victorino, RF
7. Xander Bogaerts, SS
8. Will Middlebrooks, 3B
9. Jackie Bradley Jr. or Grady Sizemore, CF
What do you predict the starting lineup and starting five will look like for the Sox in 2014?
-- Ben, Boston
Based on the current roster, the lineup should look something like this against righties:
1. Daniel Nava, LF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Mike Napoli, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Shane Victorino, RF
7. Xander Bogaerts, SS
8. Will Middlebrooks, 3B
9. Jackie Bradley Jr. or Grady Sizemore, CF
If Sizemore wins the center-field job, he would presumably hit higher in the order than Bradley.
The adjustment against lefties would be Victorino leading off and Jonny Gomes probably batting fifth and starting in left. David Ross will also catch against a fair amount of lefties.
The starting five is likely to be Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, John Lackey, Jake Peavy and Felix Doubront. Obviously they have an extra pitcher in Ryan Dempster, and it remains to be seen how that logjam will be resolved. Inevitably, someone will come up with a sore arm in Spring Training and the depth will prove to be invaluable.
How do you think the Red Sox's bullpen will perform in 2014? It was shaky last year, and the only considerable additions are Edward Mujica and Burke Badenhop, who don't have much experience in the American League.
-- Patrick D., Essex Junction, Vt.
Every year, bullpens are volatile and hard to project. However, I think your evaluation of last year's group is a little bit off the mark. Koji Uehara was almost historic with his dominance as the closer. For the most part, Junichi Tazawa was a strong setup man. Lefty Craig Breslow had a career year. Andrew Miller was also dominant before his season-ending injury just before the All-Star break. This group projects to be a good one. But bullpens have become virtually impossible to predict, which is why you need to have as many options as possible.
Who is the fastest prospect in the Red Sox's system?
-- Jackson B., Smithfield, R.I.
Mookie Betts, who has 59 stolen bases in 199 Minor League games, is the speed prospect the Red Sox are most excited about. He could have a strong future in the organization and is a dynamic player who should be fun to watch.
I know that this seems a little far-fetched, but if Sizemore does win the center-field job in Spring Training, is it possible that he could become the team's leadoff hitter for the 2014 season while giving Bradley some more time to develop in Pawtucket? I know he hasn't been healthy for a while, but he does have experience as a leadoff hitter back in Cleveland.
-- Jake M., Albany, N.Y.
I don't think it's far-fetched. I'm guessing that initially the Sox would have Sizemore hit in the middle to lower part of the order to take some pressure off of him and allow him to get back on his feet. And if Sizemore wins the job, I think you're right -- Bradley would wind up in Pawtucket in that scenario.
If a team wanted to sign Stephen Drew without giving up a Draft pick, could they propose a sign-and-trade deal with the Red Sox where the Sox would sign Drew and then trade him to the other team for a mutually agreed upon player? Or is there a rule prohibiting such deals in MLB?
-- Jim M., Philadelphia
Any time a team signs a free agent -- whether it is with his previous team or a new team -- that player can't be traded until June 15.
Why not let Nava play more in the outfield and let Bradley continue in the Minor Leagues?
-- Richard M., Naples, Fla.
Nobody is suggesting that Nava's playing time will be reduced. The need for Bradley is that he plays center field. The Red Sox are intent on playing Victorino in right. So the need for Bradley will depend squarely on how much of a role Sizemore is ready to take on. This should be the most compelling issue of Spring Training.
Having a healthy Victorino back in right field will be excellent. Do you think with the promise he showed primarily batting only righty at the end of the season, he will stay with batting righty or will he go back to switch-hitting? Right-handed pitchers using scouting reports against him would know how to pitch him when he's batting lefty, so it's possible he messed with their heads by batting right.
-- Michael P., Griswold, Conn.
I'm guessing Victorino will go back to switch-hitting, because that's what he's done for most of his career. But we won't know definitively until Spring Training. I think you might be right in the sense that that right-handed pitchers might be able to adjust to him if he continues to bat righty.
If Ben Cherington offered Lester the same contract that Pedroia signed last year, would that be considered acceptable? Why do you think they haven't talked yet?
-- Guy N., Saco, Maine
A general manager uses the winter to build the roster for the coming season. Lester is already on the team. Spring Training is typically used to discuss contract extensions with veteran players. The pitching market will probably insure that Lester makes a higher average annual value than Pedroia. The market simply dictates that elite pitching is more costly than an elite position player, at least for the most part. There are always exceptions.
Where does Allen Webster fit in on the 2014 Red Sox? In the bullpen? In the rotation if he's good enough in Spring Training?
-- Jacob H., Wilbraham, Mass.
That is ultimately up to Webster and where he proves to be in his development. Last year, his command was shaky when he got opportunities. But perhaps this is the year it clicks.
What has become of the Adalberto Ibarra, the catcher the Sox signed out of Cuba? Has he fallen way down the depth chart?
-- Dave S., Toronto
Ibarra was released in March 2013. He had health problems from the start and never panned out as the Red Sox had hoped. Fortunately they have plenty of catching in the farm system.
We all know about Babe Ruth, Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, Johnny Damon and Jacoby Ellsbury. But what are some of the most successful defections from the Yankees to the Red Sox?
-- Brad C., Weymouth, Mass.
You make a great point. For whatever reason, there are far more examples of Boston players going on to do big things in New York than the other way around. However, Don Baylor is one notable exception. He moved from the Yankees to the Red Sox in 1986 and helped Boston win the pennant. Mike Easler, the player he was traded for, didn't make much of an impact in New York. Mike Stanley also became a respected run-producer and leader for the Sox after a solid career with the Yanks.
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne.


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Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOL), a leading provider of strategic solutions to telecom operators worldwide, today announced that the Company's Tertio® Service Activation solution will help drive a long standing South Asian customer's launch of new services on its next-generation network. Evolving Systems' convergent mediation solution, Evident®, will also be used to support voice, data and content services with real-time quality of service billing.
After carrying out an in-depth evaluation, the operator highlighted the need for a centralized provisioning system and selected Evolving Systems' Tertio as the best platform to support its move to a next-generation 3G-ready network. Underlining the strength of its longstanding relationship, Evolving Systems was one of very few vendors retained by the operator through its network transition process.
The network upgrade will deliver increased capacity and ensure the operator is ready to accommodate 3G services when they come on stream. The company expects to grow its subscriber base from its current figure of approximately 29 million as it expands market share through the new network. Tertio will be used to activate all new subscribers, playing a key role in managing expected future network growth.
As part of the upgrade, a new home location register (HLR) will be deployed, allowing the operator to migrate subscribers from the old database onto a new one.
Thad Dupper, Chairman, President and CEO of Evolving Systems, remarked, "It is a testament to the strength of our relationship with this customer, as well as the trust they have in our Tertio solution to support next generation services, that the operator has chosen to retain our solution through this key stage in its development."
About Evolving Systems®
Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOL) is a provider of software and services to 50 network operators in over 40 countries worldwide. The Company's product portfolio includes market-leading activation products that address subscriber service activation, SIM card activation, mobile broadband activation as well as the activation of connected devices. Founded in 1985, the Company has headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, with offices in the United Kingdom, India and Malaysia. Further information is available on the web at www.evolving.com.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States' Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, based on current expectations, estimates and projections that are subject to risk. Specifically, Evolving Systems' statements about the impact and ability of Evolving Systems' Tertio and Evident solutions to handle future needs of the customer mentioned in this press release are forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and Evolving Systems may not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially because of many factors, such as internal budgeting changes of customers, the impact of competition and the general state of the telecommunications industry. For a more extensive discussion of Evolving Systems' business, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K filed with the U.S. SEC on March 30, 2012, as well as subsequently filed Forms 10-Q, 8-K and press releases and the Company's website at www.evolving.com.
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Wheel Easy - Thanks to LMC Truck Dollies
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If a person who works on their truck at home alone is smart, one of the first things they will learn to do is how to make the job easier. This not only includes having the proper tools to do the job right, but what's needed to move a truck around in a tight spot that's dead in the water. That said, I have to admit that I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed because I've been shoving a hydraulic floor jack under my trucks to shimmy them around the place for years. Flying in the face of that tired old expression, you can teach an old dog new tricks because I've discovered I'm actually getting smarter in my elder years. It didn't happen all at once though, but rather in stages. My first step was to make wheel dollies out of 2x4s with reclaimed castors attached from a bunch of discarded TV stands. After those crushed flat with the first usage I went down to my local damaged freight store and bought a set of cheap wheel dollies with steel wheels. I should have known better from my youthful days spent riding those little red $1.98 Roller Derby skateboards that steel wheels really suck, because my truck stopped dead in its tracks at the first little pebble. The third time was a charm after I ordered a set of LMC Truck's extra heavy-duty truck dollies with composite wheels. It's kind of funny that things worked out this way, because it was the introduction of composite wheels on skateboards that took them from wiping out on smooth cement sidewalks to being able to easily traverse rough asphalt streets.


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Naomi Campbell's Russian beast
Have never had a close look at Vladimir Doronin until this trip. Goddamn he's hot. Laura emailed me from the photo gauntlet at the Wall Street gala the other night and expressed her appreciation for his quiver. The pictures don't do him justice.
As for Naomi, she's attended several events this week, and every time she has new hair. We've been wondering how long it takes her to change it up. For sure there's an entire trunk of weaves and wigs that she's brought along with her. Last night Naomi and Vlady hit up the Chopard party and were apparently all over each other. No phone attacks. Maybe he bought her something.
Dude, there are so many rich people here. Like they walk into Chopard and Bulgari and they walk out with diamonds the size of a walnut and it's just a regular Tuesday, inconsequential for them. The same way you would buy an apple or a pack of crackers.
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A controversy is something that happens when one group of people gather together to tell another group that they shouldn't have done something.
The recorded controversies in the video game world have, to now, been relatively mild. Mortal Kombat was drawn out before a congressional hearing in the mid-Nineties; Jack Thompson systematically dismantled his career in the effort to protect children from Grand Theft Auto; and, most recently, some have objected to games that use real-life tragedies as source material, such as Super Columbine Massacre and the unreleased Six Days in Fallujah.
In the cultural ghetto where games live, these controversies had a seismic effect, but the scenery was left unchanged afterward. Blood and executions became more detailed in the wake of Joseph Lieberman's Mortal Kombat inquiry.
The simulated sex that brought Jack Thompson back onto cable news returned in Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption, and Heavy Rain. The protestations against Fallujah evaporated when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 invaded Afghanistan -- though Medal of Honor has recently drawn some fire.
Part of an explanation for all of these uprisings of propriety is found in the persistent obscurity in which game culture still churns.
Games are still considered trivialities in the larger scope of foreign wars, Tea Party debates, and the drug infractions of pseudo-celebrities. Game controversies tend to be a digestive to help the heavier portions of a daily news cycle rest a bit more comfortably in one's subconscious.
Ironically, games themselves have been so crude there's been a perceptible gap between the issue of a given controversy and the actual scene or mechanic that agitates that issue. The effects of sex in the media on teenagers can always generate debate, but when the specific cause of debate is the absurd marionette work of the Hot Coffee mod, it's understandable that most people would lose interest.
Yet, there's every reason to believe the biggest storms lie ahead. Speaking at the Art History of Games Conference in Atlanta earlier this year, Jason Rohrer suggested that video games haven't even gone through their classical period yet.
As they continue to develop, their ability to provoke, challenge, and subvert popular culture will become ever sharper. When games stop aiming to entertain and become comfortable delving into the moral murk, there will be more storms left to inherit. What follows are some thoughts, strategies, and experiences from around the industry about how to better understand and prepare for what happens when your game suddenly winds up in the cracking waves of public ire.
Six Days in Fallujah set out to transgress common expectations of games by recreating a specific battle from one of the most controversial military campaigns since the Vietnam War. Even saying the word "Iraq" tends to provoke discomfort; actually forwarding a specific opinion on the subject is guaranteed to be met with protestation.
Six Days in Fallujah
"Our goal has always been to recreate the stories of specific Marines who fought in Fallujah and let people experience bits of the war from these Marines' perspectives -- without editorializing about the politics," said Peter Tamte, president of Fallujah developer Atomic Games.
"We absolutely did not want to get in the middle of the argument about whether the U.S. should be in Iraq."
Still, the protestations came almost immediately after the game's announcement in March 2009. The family of a British Red Cap killed in the Battle of Fallujah spoke to the media. "Considering the enormous loss of life in the Iraq War, glorifying it in a video game demonstrates very poor judgment and bad taste," Red Keys told the Daily Mail.
Tansy E. Hoskins, of a protest group called Stop the War Coalition, also spoke out against Fallujah. "There will never be a time when it is appropriate for people to 'play' at committing atrocities," Hoskins told TechRadar. "The massacre in Fallujah should be remembered with shame and horror not glamorized and glossed over for entertainment."
Fallujah is a perfect example of game controversy both because of how predictable the reaction was, and because of how utterly the critics tend to ignore the sentiments of the creators. It was knowable far in advance that the subject would provoke strong feelings, and the particular bent of those feelings were, likewise, pretty easy to anticipate.
"The best thing you can do is get in front of an issue by going to whatever group it is that will be angry and do whatever you can in advance to get their blessing," said a marketing executive at a major Hollywood movie studio, who requested to remain anonymous.
"Do whatever you can to get them on your side, to prove that you're being sensitive to them. If you're doing that, the rest of the world will look at it and think, 'If they're okay with it, then there's no reason to be upset.'"
In the case of Fallujah, Atomic Games did a fair amount of this itself. The studio worked with several U.S. Marines who had fought in the Battle of Fallujah and Tamte and members of the staff were ready to address the issue of exploiting Iraq openly from the outset.
Mike Ergo was a Marine infantry soldier in Fallujah and one of several consultants on the game who spoke to the potential controversy with some elegance. "Video games can communicate the intensity and the gravity of war to an audience who wouldn't necessarily be watching the History Channel or reading about this in the classroom," he told the Los Angeles Times.
Even so, Konami chose to drop Six Days in Fallujah from its release calendar mere weeks after announcing it. Their critics were relatively obscure and the development team had done due diligence in advocating the non-exploitative goals of the game, but Konami seemed to lose its mettle after encountering what should have been totally predictable criticism.
This abandonment was a controversial choice for Konami, but it might have been avoided with more strenuous internal vetting and some outreach to veterans and organizations beyond the young in-house consultants. The publisher might have made a deal with a veterans' organization to share a part of the profits, or enlisted a more recognizable group of advocates to defend the game.
Alternately, the studio might have done a little more to make convincing publicity materials, including a short documentary of veterans talking about their experiences, or humanitarian workers, or even Iraqi's themselves about what had happened. Without more serious-seeming materials than some anecdotal interviews and three painfully opaque screenshots, there was not enough to rebuff the opening rhetorical salvos.
"Sometimes the best you can do is just having a piece of defensible ground to stand on, to say why your work was worth making," the movie studio executive told me. "I think in general what happens is people get surprised, and when you're surprised you're in a position of weakness."


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May 22, 2007
One of Wabash College's most successful business experiences continues to grow and impress employers and alumni alike. The Summer Business Immersion Experience got underway this week with 12 students participating.
The eight-week course is held on campus with students hearing from alumni, experts, and working within the business community to solve real problems.
"We have a number of employers who recruit through our office who comment quite positively on the value of the Business Immersion Program, as well as the Marketing Immersion and Idea Accelerator," said Scott Crawford, Director of the Schroeder Center for Career Development.
"They indicate that such programs add tremendously to the student's liberal arts experience and make them much more marketable to potential employers."
The programs have had more than a feel-good result. Many business leaders hiring Wabash graduates have lauded the program.
"The College's seminars on entrepreneurship, marketing, etc., and the Econ Department's work on technical and modeling skills, and other work going on at the campus has really added a lot to the students' experience," said Brian Mantel '93. Mantel has his own business, and is also a vice president with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He hired two Wabash students as summer interns who have participated in the business programs.
"I can't say enough about the guys being coached into taking some of the more practical and technical classes a bit earlier in their four years," Mantel said. "In my day, we too often waited until the senior years to take those classes which hurt you in being prepared for internships which then made the job search a bit tougher. Having the balance in coursework and experience over the whole four years, I think, really pays off."
Besides the classroom work and lectures, the students will take on a community project. This summer the students will work with Sharon Kenny of the Montgomery County Visitors and Convention Bureau. The class will try to determine the impact of tourism in Montgomery County and help the bureau publicize tourist attractions and events.
They will meet with Kenny through the summer and then make a full presentation to the Bureau, local museum and tourist staffs, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the Wabash Campus. That presentation is scheduled for July 6 in the College's Trippet Hall.
"I think the program has gotten more complete over time," Lu Hamilton said. Hamilton is Alumni Career Officer and helps coordinate the program. "The first couple of years we kept finding items we simply did not cover but I feel we hit almost all the bases now.
"The students get a real dose of reality and how difficult the outside can be."
The 2007 summer participants are: Divash Basnet '09, Blaine Cooper-Surma '09, Jason Cox '10, Andy Deig '09, Chris Haskel '08, John Holmes '09, George Mavrelis '09, Michael Opieczonek '09, Patrick Patterson '09, Adrian Pynenberg '08, Sandeep Sharma '09, Chandler Troy '08.


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The Ford Aerostar is also well known for its unique design. The original 1985 model and the following designs carry the name Aerostar, thanks to their unique, aerodynamic body styles.
The Ford Motor Company traces its roots back to 1899 when Henry Ford chose to start the Detroit Automobile Company. Almost from the beginning, that company struggled and was reorganized in 1901 as the Henry Ford Company. After disagreements with his financial backers, Ford made the decision to go it alone with little money and the right to use his name. In June of 1903, the Ford Motor Company was born. To this day, Ford continues to manufacture several types of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans, like the Aerostar, in its numerous plants. From work vehicles, to muscle cars, to family friendly cars, Ford offers consumers a variety of options.
In years past, car manufacturers tried to accommodate families with large sedans and station wagons. As families became more active, those vehicle options simply didn't offer enough room for parents, children, luggage, and sporting equipment or other necessary cargo. Ford responded to this dilemma with the Aerostar, in 1985. The minivan is popular with young families and businesses that use the van to make deliveries and move small amounts of materials or products. The minivan design proves to be incredibly beneficial for these purposes, making it a successful seller.
The Aerostar's streamlined body helps conservefuel, and it provides a smooth ride. It also serves the purpose of offering consumers a modern look for their family vehicle. Along with the Aerostar's good performance and safety records, the overall design wins the minivan a great deal of positive attention.
Ford produced the Aerostar line from 1985 to 1997, at which time the Ford Windstar replaced it. During the model's final year of production, Ford offered a wide variety of options for the van. The 1997 Aerostar contains a4.0-liter V-6 motor, which is more than capable of pulling the minivan up hills and other difficult roadways while towing a boat or camper. The final rendition of the Aerostaralso boasts a new five-speed automatic transmission system.
The body style of the 1997 Aerostar remains the same as that of previous models, causing many car experts to fell that the body style is outdated. However, the 1997 model comes equipped with a better sound system than previous models, and it offers newly designed seats for a bit of an updated look.
While not considered to be the best in its class, the Ford Aerostar still retains a wide fan base. Despite its many truck-like characteristics, the Aerostar often sells for less than its competitors. It is considered to be a good choice for those with tight budgets.
The Ford offered the Aerostar from 1985 to 1997, with the first generation made from 1985 to 1991. These minivans offer some firsts in their class. The Aerostar is the first minivan to have a dedicated platform. The first generation also offers consumers an affordable family vehicle choice. Ford uses light materials in production to help keep prices low. Plastic plays a huge part in the design of the Aerostar and can be found on the minivan's bumpers and in other key elements of the van's design.
The second generation of the Ford Aerostar was produced from 1992 to 1997.This generation offers a more streamlined, updated, and aerodynamic body design.The headlights and grill are redesigned and the choices for body and bumper colors updated. This generation also has improved safety features.Three-point seatbelts and driver side airbags are offered for these minivans, as well as an improved dash design that makes it easier for drivers to see the instruments without looking away from the road for prolonged periods of time. Again, the second generation offers consumers an affordable price in exchange for interior space.
1997 Ford Aerostar
The 1997 Ford Aerostar minivan offers both four-wheel drive and rear drive.
1996 Ford Aerostar
The 1996 Ford Aerostar comes with two different body styles, two engines, one transmission, and three trim levels.
1995 Ford Aerostar
The 1995 Ford Aerostar is a minivan that has mostly faded into the background.


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With the series moving to the Disney Channel and Hasbro having to focus a ton of time and resources to developing EVII merch., I'm of the mind that Hasbro should license the 3-3/4" Clone Wars line to Disney for them to produce solely. Hasbro and Disney already have a relationship with the Star Tours and build-a-droid parts so why not?
I just think that the animated style line has run it's course and while I'd love to see Pong Krell at some point, I find it highly more likely that they'll make a Pong Krell with parts that could also double for an update of Dexter Jetster so they can get two figures out of one sculpting effort.This was my argument back when they announced a separate style line in the first place - in the long run it would bite them in the ass that they weren't trying to get the most out of existing tooling to get the line going and then as the line progressed, being able to add to the "parts library" for piecing together other figures.
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Once again, anger is threatening the already volatile US-Pakistani relationship after the deadly cross-border attack – the worst friendly fire incident since the start of the 10-year war in Afghanistan – by NATO on Pakistani forces late last month.
"No more business as usual," said Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. It was a deliberate act of aggression, a senior Pakistani Army official told reporters.
Adding bite to the rhetoric, Islamabad boycotted the Bonn Conference in Germany, Dec. 5 on the future of Afghanistan, which is part of a US search for a graceful exit. Also this week Pakistan pulled some troops from posts along the border with Afghanistan.
Yet behind the headlines, the two have such strong mutual interests that a severance in US-Pakistani ties is unlikely. Pakistan relies heavily on the aid and connections it has won through its relationship with the US, which keep it from international isolation, and America still needs Pakistan, a nuclear power and the country with the second-largest Muslim population in the world, for strategic reasons long after troops draw down in Afghanistan.
To be sure, the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers have inflamed public opinion against the US, in a year when a CIA contractor killed two civilians on the streets of Lahore and America conducted a unilateral raid to kill Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil. Polls put Pakistanis with a favorable opinion of the US at around 12 percent of the population, and there's little love lost on the other side.
Making matters worse, public distrust has reached such levels that right now overt moves toward reconciliation aren't possible for either side.
"Neither the United States nor Pakistan can be seen to their public as giving space where it's not deserved," says Mosharraf Zaidi, a political analyst.
In Pakistan, anger has manifested in a cut to the NATO supply line, street protests, and the yanking of foreign news channels off the air.
Such fury has been compounded by President Obama's refusal to make a videotaped apology for the airstrike incident, having already expressed regret through the White House press secretary.
On Dec. 1, the US hit back with its own version of events, as officials told The Wall Street Journal that Pakistan had given the green light on the attack, unaware that their own troops were in the area.
US aid fatigue
On the US side, pressure is mounting – particularly on Capitol Hill – to make deeper cuts to the $1.5 billion in aid the "unreliable ally" receives each year. A Western diplomat in Islamabad said that the US embassy fears Pakistan may soon be willing to force the issue itself by refusing to accept American aid – a fresh diplomatic blow.
Why then does the US continue to engage with Pakistan?
For a start, there is that matter of the NATO supply line, vital to its efforts for a successful outcome in Afghanistan. Despite shifting some of that route through the friendlier Central Asian states in recent years, the Pakistani route that runs from the port city of Karachi across the Western border at Torkham still accounts for almost half the multinational force's provisions.
Then there is the disputed US presence at Shamsi airbase in Pakistan's Balochistan Province, where the US launches its controversial drone program – key in the battle against Al Qaeda and Taliban militants along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Though Pakistan officially ordered the US to vacate the bases following the NATO airstrike, the US denies having a presence there.
For Pakistan, US aid does not matter as much as the connections America brings with it – namely the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, upon whose loans Pakistan's economy is dependent – coupled with the overwhelming desire to avoid international isolation. Despite the hostile rhetoric, that desire trumps anti-American sentiments within the Pakistani Army, according to Amir Rana, director of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies, a think tank.
"The people who matter in the military establishment know that losing America means losing 70 percent of the world," he says.
And then there are the two countries' mutual friends in the Muslim world: Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who would step up as go-betweens during any breach in ties between the US and Pakistan, says Mr. Zaidi, the analyst.
So what can we expect for the future of US-Pakistani ties?
Both countries share short-term objectives for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, which will allow the Obama administration to show serious progress in time for next year's elections, according to Ayesha Siddiqa, author of "Military Inc.," a book on Pakistan's military-industrial complex.
Indeed, NATO and Pakistani troops resumed some level of cooperation by working together to prevent another cross-border incident, The Associated Press reported in late November.
'Strategic divergence'
In the long run, however, Ms. Siddiqa sees "strategic divergence." She says, "Pakistan views Afghanistan and Central Asia – particularly Afghanistan – as its own backwater. It's a Pakistani version of the Monroe Doctrine," referring to a US policy from the 1820s that declared Latin America off limits to Europe.
That's an analogy the US doesn't share, says Siddiqa, who foresees a toned-down, bare-minimum relationship that emphasizes the security-related goals the two countries share, minus the pretense of a close friendship. "They'll drift apart. There will be greater crises, greater tensions, another problem will come along.
"None of this means Pakistan will cease to have ties with the US," she adds. "We'll remain engaged tactically, but reduce our dependence."


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North Korea orders rocket prep
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea's leader said Friday that his rocket forces are ready "to settle accounts with the U.S.," an escalation of the country's bellicose rhetoric and a direct response to the unprecedented announcement that U.S. nuclear-capable B-2 bombers had joined military drills with South Korea.
Kim Jong Un's comments in a meeting with his senior generals are part of a rising tide of threats meant to highlight anger over the military drills and recent U.N. sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear test. North Korea sees U.S. nuclear firepower as a direct threat to its existence and claims the annual military drills are a preparation for invasion. Pyongyang also uses the U.S. nuclear arsenal as a justification for its own push for nuclear-tipped missiles that can strike the United States — a goal that experts believe to be years away, despite a nuclear test last month and a long-range rocket launch in December.
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A full-blown North Korean attack is unlikely, though there are fears of a more localized conflict, such as a naval skirmish in disputed Yellow Sea waters. Such naval clashes have happened three times since 1999. North Korea's threats are seen by outside analysts as efforts to provoke South Korea to soften its policies and to win direct talks with Washington that could result in aid. Kim's comments are also seen as ways to build domestic loyalty and strengthen his military credentials.
Kim met early Friday morning with his senior generals, state media reported, signed a rocket preparation plan and ordered his forces on standby to strike the U.S. mainland, South Korea, Guam and Hawaii. Many analysts say they've seen no evidence that Pyongyang's missiles can hit the U.S. mainland. But it has capable short- and mid-range missiles, and Seoul is only a short drive from the heavily armed border separating the Koreas.
U.S. Forces Korea said Thursday that the B-2 stealth bombers flew from a U.S. air base in Missouri and dropped dummy munitions on the South Korean island range before returning home. It was unclear whether America's stealth bombers were used in past annual drills with South Korea, but this is the first time the military has announced their use.
The statement follows an earlier U.S. announcement that nuclear-capable B-52 bombers participated in the joint military drills.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told reporters Thursday that the decision to send B-2 bombers to join the military drills was part of normal exercises and not intended to provoke North Korea. Hagel acknowledged, however, that North Korea's belligerent tones and actions in recent weeks have ratcheted up the danger in the region, "and we have to understand that reality."
In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the U.S. was making sure its defenses were "appropriate and strong" as North Korea continues to test and seeks to extend the reach of its weaponry.
Washington and Seoul say the military drills are routine and defensive.


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Pets, Pets, Pets
Editor's Note: The following- "The Feline Fountain of Youth" first published in the Massapequa Post, March 16, 2006, is one of three "Pets, Pets, Pets" columns nominated in this year's Cat Writers Association (CWA) Communication Contest. Joanne received this award called a Muse Medallion in the "Newspaper Article" category at the CWA Conference in San Francisco last weekend.
Cats may own the Fountain of Youth. They are masters at disguising their age. So much so, that vets have trouble estimating how old stray cats are. There are only a few times in a feline's life when age is relatively easy to pinpoint. The teeth are the benchmarks of youth; whereas eyes are a clue to senior status.
Dogs fall apart like us. They show their age. Canines slow down and gray faster than their feline friends. Not as dignified, dogs are more apt to engage in hobbies, like Frisbee or rock chewing, that wear down their teeth. The puppyish exuberance in a mature dog seems to go long before the kittenish flexibility of the adult cat. Many felines in their twilight teen years can still jump with ease. Dogs have usually stopped attempting the old leaps by then. In addition, more cats survive into their 20s than dogs. The oldest cat in the Guinness Book was "Crme Puff" of Austin, Texas who turned 37 in 2004.
So how do guess the age of a found cat with no history? Kittens are much easier to judge than cats. First look at the teeth. Kittens do not start getting baby (deciduous) teeth until they're 3-4 weeks old, and all baby teeth are in by 8 weeks. By the time the kitten is 6 months old, the baby teeth have been replaced with adult teeth.
After that, most folks try to estimate by looking for wear or tartar build-up. This takes an experienced eye because some cats just have better teeth. Certain pure breeds, like Abyssinians and Persians, are predisposed to dental problems, and other strays may have had a better diet or their teeth brushed. Typically, by 2 years, the molars usually have some tartar; by 5, more tartar on the molars and some on the canines as well. Then by middle to older age, the incisors begin to wear down, and eventually, teeth may begin to fall out (like those of a 10 year old Siamese mix at Babylon Shelter that left for Last Hope). By age 12, some incisors may be missing.
In older cats, the lens of the eye begins to show signs of aging. This condition, called lenticular sclerosis, usually begins around age 8-9. As the animal gets older, the nucleus of the lens becomes denser, harder, and somewhat cloudy, often with a blue-green tinge. This becomes more obvious as the cat ages, but should not be confused with cataracts which can cause blindness. Fortunately, vision is not significantly affected by lenticular sclerosis until the last stages of the cat's life.
In 2000 three veterinarians came up with an interesting test for estimating both dog and cat age, within 2 to 3 years, by shining a penlight into the animal's eyes and measuring the size of the reflection. As the pet ages, the size of the reflection gets larger. They claimed it was the first realistic method for mature cats, and twice as accurate as dental assessment in dogs more than 4 years. I recall reading about this then, but have found little to verify how reliable this technique is.
Cats have also discovered a fountain of Miss Clairol. The graying process on the face varies from cat to cat but is so subtle that it goes undetected. Perhaps the various feline multicolor patterns help camouflage the gray. Dark dogs lose pigment early. White faces on Golden retrievers and Irish setters age them prematurely. My black longhair cat died at 13, still as dark as can be, but my 2 year old Afghan hound already shows slight gray on her muzzle. Graying is not a determinant when guessing a cat's age.
With better veterinary care and responsible owners, life expectancy in cats is now better than ever. The biggest variable is whether the cat lives indoors or outdoors. Indoor cats generally live from 12-18 years with many surviving into their early 20s. The average age for outdoor cats is around 4-5 years because there are so many dangers. Outdoor cats are often victims of trauma like car accidents and dog attacks. They are also more susceptible to infections, parasites and viruses from altercations and prolonged exposure to other free roaming cats.
Outdoor cats, the battle-scarred strays, have a hard life so they look "older" than their pampered, indoor kin. Add this tough life to the cosmetic equation, estimating age gets even harder. Cats are not about to offer up any hints. Senior cats become Norma Desmond. Just like the fading screen legend: "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up," (but I won't reveal my age). Staying secretive 'til the end is part of the feline star's mystique.
Oyster Bay Town Shelter (677-5784) Miller Pl. Syosset has a selection of lovely adult cats of indeterminate age. There are also plenty of kittens. "Mayflower" #1085, a sweet, mature Russian blue type, is snuggling with the Snoopy Pilgrim. She's a great cat. Meanwhile back in the kennel, "Sarge" #1082, a big boned Shepherd mix was quite cooperative. He sat at attention as soon as we asked him to pose for his picture. Both would like to share a drumstick, and more importantly, a home with you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Female: "Pebbles" #1092- a 6 yr. Wheaten/Lhasa. Her owner is quite ill and had to give her up; "Dee Dee"#1010- the Pointer mix.
Male: Two affectionate cats- "Creamcicle"#859- the orange polydactyland "Bob"- last week's poster tabby- have been moved to the lobby showcases; "Joltin'Joe" #893- the cream Shepherd.


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While the post election conversation is still hot, we loss one of Dayak greatest name in the Dayak Music Industry. Jeffry Nyaloi died at Bintulu General Hospital on the early morning of 29 April 2011 at 1:20 am. Not was he a loss to his family and relatives at his longhouse in Rumah Liman, Sg. Labang, Sebauh, but his demise is greatly felt by the music fraternity in Sarawak.
The late Jeffry Nyaloi was not only a great singer, but also a prolific songwriter, composer, programmer, musician and performer. His lyrics of his song really touched the listeners – he's a purveyor of quality modern Iban lyricists. And a lot of his songs, either sung by him or others had become instant hits with not only the Iban listeners, but the other ethnic race of Sarawak and even across to the other side of the border in Kalimantan. Such was his popularity that he was sought after and employed by many Recording Studios in Sarawak, like Andrewson Ngalai Sound Production, LUH, TBC and a few others. True to his spirit, he was never tied or contracted to these companies, but always
moon-lighting or trouble-shooting when his services were needed.
The first to arrive among his close friends were Andrewson Ngalai and Andrew Lanting. Then there were also some candidates from the just concluded Sarawak Election, like Encik Ramle Malaka, Michael Lias and Clement Bayang (also a singer). Andrewson Ngalai also led a prayer for the late Jeffry Nyaloi.
Due to his sudden and unexpected death, perhaps most of his friends were unaware. It is hope that during the "Ngetas ulit" many will come. And it is also hope that Persatuan Penyanyi Iban Sarawak would organised something for the late Jeffry Nyaloi, to show their commitment to their members.
The writer was made to understand that the people from these longhouses were majority supporters of BN and yet the spirit of neighbourhood and longhouse were there. Infact those 3 calons were from SNAP. This is the spirit of the Iban that must be kept and cherished. Never let political differences tarnished the harmony and respects, customs and traditions of the Ibans be destroyed and
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Emma Spence has been released from hospital following the slurry tank gas tragedy which claimed the life of her two brothers and father who entered the tank in an attempt to save the family dog.
Ulster Rugby star Nevin Spence (22), his brother Graham (30), and their 52-year-old father Noel died after falling into the slurry tank at their farm, on Drumlough Road in Hillsborough, County Down, on Saturday evening.
Emma, the sole survivor of the accident, was treated at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital having inhaled the toxic fumes from the tank.
On Monday, the family revealed that the men died trying to save each other.
In a statement released by the family, via Rev Rodney Stout, senior pastor at Ballynahinch Baptist Church, they said, "The three men were very close to each other in life, and that love was expressed in their final moments trying to help one another."
The statement also said, "The families of Noel, Graham and Nevin Spence are trying very hard to come to terms with their tragic loss."
The Irish Independent reported that their father Noel had tried to save the family dog from the tank. His two sons went in to help and all three were overcome by the fumes.
Emma was still conscious when the ambulance arrived.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is carrying out a full investigation into how the events unfolded.
Nevin Spence (22) had already become a rugby star in Ulster. A book of condolence was opened at Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill ground, in Belfast, on Monday.
Ulster Rugby chief executive Shane Logan said the team's RaboDirect PRO12 game on Friday in Italy against Zebre will be postponed.
Former colleagues at the club were visibly shaken, according to the Irish Examiner's report.
David Humphreys, director of professional rugby at the club, said he was overwhelmed by the loss. He said Nevin was filled with potential. He also commented on the fact that the star player was loved on and off the rugby field.
He said, "You just need to listen to some of the conversations with our players over the last 24 hours.
"All of us are struggling to come to terms with what has happened."
Nevin was predicted to have a major international future ahead of him.
Irish sporting greats Brian O'Driscoll and Rory McIlroy have both expressed their condolences at the loss of Nevin Spence.
Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll said, "Devastating news about Nevin Spence, his dad and brother. What a wonderful talent he was. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."
Golf star Rory McIlroy said, "Just heard the tragic news of Nevin Spence and his family. Makes you cherish every day you have on this Earth."
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said they were deeply saddened by the tragic accident. Also the The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) said the deaths had shocked the entire farming community.


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Friday, July 2, 2010
Coming Soon: Roast Quail with Cured Lemons (Spoiler Alert: OMG)
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Hi chef this looks great!
And this might be ...well um is...
off topic, but how do you match side dishes and entrees?
Cooks on TV always serve a main dish with a side dish but they never give any explanation as to why!
If there like a chef-sense that intuitively makes that decision for you?
What are the general rules for making two foodstuffs on one plate taste good -together?
- July 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- Chef John said...
there is no science to side dishes. most sides and salads can go with almost any main. see what side are paired on the better chefs menus and use that as a guide to what's already been proven to match well. thanks!
- July 2, 2010 at 12:10 PM
OMG. How can you make us wait? The little dear looks so tasty!
- July 2, 2010 at 4:33 PM
- David said...
Quick! Where can I get quail! I never see it I'm most grocery stores. Is there something I don't know?
- July 2, 2010 at 4:57 PM
- Lucia said...
Some people like having contrast on the dish, so if you have something strong flavored or spicy, then have something more mild, which enhaces both parts of the dish. I like plain white rice next to a spicy dish for instance. Also some people like contrast in textures or colors.
Is not a super awesome rule but I think the principle can work, though is not the only thing.
- July 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM
@David--I usually see it packaged with "Special Day" meats around holidays (where they keep duck/buffalo/ostrich). Or with frozen poultry such as capon or goose. For some reason, it's not a big seller in the states, so it's hard to find fresh.
Whole Foods should have it always, usually frozen.
- July 3, 2010 at 9:18 AM
- Kosim Buitenzorg said...
Hello Chef John,
I am one of your routine visitor in this website. I absolutely love your cooking. I followed the recipes and methods and the results were always pretty awsome. I have tried other recipes and methods in youtube or others food blogs. By far, your website is the best. My wife loves my cooking, and as always, is due to your website. I am excited if you will become the Food Networks Next Stars ( Please do not neglect this great website, if you do become one ). I love your simplicity, your witty remarks, and especially your humble-ness. I believe you are a great entertainer chef.
- July 16, 2010 at 4:53 PM


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She and Glenn are moving to St. Paul in July to be closer to family.
Note to readers: The teachers and other staff who recently retired or are retiring from the Crookston School District were celebrated at the Crookston Eagles Friday night. The Times profiled several retirees last week, and our profiles wrap up today with some thoughts sent in by retiring kindergarten teacher Barb Hager-Olsen.
Barb Hager-Olsen
I have been teaching in Crookston for 24 years. I started teaching in the ECFE program at Lincoln, and then Kindergarten from 1994 to the present.
My most memorable experience? It is diffiult to finds just one.
• Watching my own children play in the halls of Lincoln and Washington as I worked in my classroom in the summers and weekends
• Seeing the growth in children from september through May
• Listening to stories or watching daily happening
• Losing a child only to find then stuck (hiding) in their locker
• The process of teaching reading in kindergarten has been so exciting. Having a child reading carry a book to me saying, "and i can read this one too!" makes my day.
My advice to the person who will follow in my footsteps: Love what you do, be respectful to the different learning style, personalities, and life experiences that you encounter in the young people you work with and be willing to give lots of our time to create the best enviorment that you can for children.
Retirement plans: Glenn and I are moving to St. Paul, Minnesota in July. We will be closer to both our families. I love to garden, read, sew, travel, go to concerts, plays, volunteer, spend time with family...I plan to do it all!! (And more that I haven't discovered yet.)
Thank you to the community for the support given to educators and children. I've been blessed with the opportunity to work and live in Crookston.


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My name has been submitted as a nominee for the next President of the International Council on Systems Engineering. INCOSE has asked me to create a position statement and submit a picture and bio for them to post on the website. I've included it here so that you, my readers, get first look!
The election begins in November and is open to all active INCOSE members as of October 1, 2012. Electronic and paper ballots will be sent out the first week of November and voting closes November 23rd.
Visit the website to learn more about INCOSE and the upcoming election and position details, or to join INCOSE or renew your membership.
Please, consider supporting me. At least vote!
Thanks a lot!
Candidate's Position Statement
From INCOSE: Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems.
As I reflect on the INCOSE definition of Systems Engineering, I cannot help but focus on the "inter" element meaning "to cross." Innovation only happens when you reach out and genuinely collaborate with a greater ecosystem.
So, let's focus on the core term interdisciplinary. The expectation of today's consumer (which can be a government, a person or an industry) is "more and more and more". This places significant demands on the organizations creating these products to find the "next new thing, quickly – but at less impact to the environment, oh and cheaper....". Increasingly we rely on software as the innovative element and use advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to quickly bring the product to market. The increase in software function brings even more complexity in the development processes and systems themselves – placing even more demands on the discipline of Systems Engineering and elevates the systems engineer role higher in the organization.
The demand on environmental safety and lower cost manufacturing challenges us to be open to new, innovative ways of doing business. To address these challenges, I believe that we as the Systems Engineering community must even more deeply understand the complete product lifecycle, from concept, through to development and production, and ultimately retirement and disposal. We must proactively expand our education, sphere of influence, and evolve and define the guiding principles alongside the product development processes themselves.
To achieve these goals, I will guide INCOSE to focus on these 3 core competencies:
- Invest in our future through increased focus on youth outreach and university initiatives. Through my extensive work with youth, I have found that their passion, innovative out-of-the-box thinking and commitment to science and technology is contagious. They need a body like INCOSE to embrace them – and mentor them – while we learn from their modern views of where we need to be when they have our jobs. If we do not, we as an organization risk irrelevance to our next generation.
- Expand our sphere of influence with an "inclusive community" approach. By this, I mean reaching out to the larger ecosystem of professionals who are stakeholders in the systems engineering and development process but may major in a specific expertise outside of our own (ie analyst relations, marketing, finance). The perception of SE must change to embrace the larger ecosystem.
- Extend our reach into parallel industries experiencing systems engineering challenges. More and more, I see industries like medical devices, transportation, electronics and energy grappling with similar challenges as those who build missiles and airplanes. They have people performing systems engineering duties, but do not consider themselves systems engineers. They often do not have a set of standards or stakeholders with expertise with these issues. This presents a significant opportunity for INCOSE to provide value and guidance to a new population who desperately needs our expertise.
I have specifically visited and done business in the following countries to date:
Asia Pacific: China, Australia, Hong Kong (both before and after unification), Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica
Europe/Middle East Africa: United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden
Thank you for your consideration!
Greg's Bio:
IBM Program Director World-Wide Systems Engineering Strategy and Delivery
At IBM Greg leads both the strategy and development of Rational's product development platform, which is designed to address the needs of Systems Engineers and Embedded Software Developers based on industry best practices and leading products Rational DOORS, Rational Rhapsody, Rational Team Concert and Rational Quality Manager. Greg joined IBM through the Telelogic acquisition in 2008, where he served in several positions ranging from field engineer to sales executive to Vice President of Product Management over his 25 year history. Prior to joining Telelogic, Greg was with McDonnell-Douglas and then Honeywell Air Transport, where he led a software and systems team creating crew station displays for fighter aircraft and commercial jetliners.
Greg earned a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Missouri and is an Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) Certified Product Manager.
Greg is the IBM ambassador to INCOSE, representing over 400,000 employees, and is a member of the INCOSE Corporate Advisory Board. He currently is the INCOSE Associate Director for K-12 Youth Outreach and is creating a vibrant, fun presence at our Symposia for kids and attendees. Greg has served on a number of INCOSE technical committees ranging from Requirements to MBSE to Tool Interchange and is currently pursuing his ESEP certification. Greg also is a Board Member of the INCOSE Central AZ Chapter and was a key force in recruiting new leaders and re-founding the chapter in 2008. Under the new leadership, CAZC has also created one of the largest INCOSE Student Divisions in partnership with Arizona State University.
Outside of work and INCOSE, Greg is a father of 2 teenage boys and acts as Committee Chair and executive leader of Boy Scout Troop 301 in Mesa Arizona (and is an Eagle Scout himself) and mentors a championship FIRST Robotics team. He also is past President of the American Sand Association, a 20,000 member organization that advocates full access to public lands.