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One significant thing all fans in attendance got to witness was Manning becoming the all-time leader in touchdown passes in a season. His fourth TD pass of the day was his 51st of the 2013 season, besting the previous record of 50 set by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in 2007. He was congratulated on the sideline by his teammates and coaches immediately after setting the record.
Interim Head Coach Wade Phillips summed up the disappointment in his post-game media press conference. "Obviously, I thought we fought real hard. The interception when it was close (hurt). Before that though, we were in field goal range and got sacked twice and it kept us from tying up the score. We had the ball and were three points behind and then we threw that interception."
You know, the guy's (Manning) a great quarterback, and they came out throwing. Fifty-one passes in one game…you know that's a lot of passes. The last one (long pass) late in the game, I'm surprised they threw it, but that's part of football."
Quarterback Matt Schaub also talked with the media after yet another disappointing loss in a season that everyone associated in any way with the Texans would like to forget. He was asked if the game signified what the season had been like.
"Yeah, we were moving the football and had to settle for a couple of field goals. We had a close game and they made a play and their offense generated a couple of points and separated themselves a little bit and we tried to hurry up and play catch-up and we just, you know, couldn't convert a third down here and there, and they did the things necessary to win the game today."
Schaub was asked if it had crossed his mind that he might have just played his last game as a Texan in Houston. "It definitely crossed my mind. I didn't want to think too far ahead, but I've played this game long enough that I know how things work, so you know, it definitely crossed my mind. It was exciting to be out there all week and be with my guys in the huddle that you are with for so many years, and you go to battle with here today, but you know, we fell short."
It is almost certain that Schaub WON'T be in a Texans uniform next season. There will be many more assistant coaches that won't be around either, as every new coach brings several of his own assistants in and makes wholesale assistant coaching changes.
Additionally, there are probably better than one third of the current team that will be banished from Houston as well and their play this season more than justifies that. There are a number of players on both sides of the ball that will wear a uniform for a different team IF they remain in the NFL next year.
A Houston loss in Tennessee on Sunday will give them the #1 overall draft pick in the 2014 NFL Draft next spring. The team has MANY positions that need to be filled, but there is no doubt about it…in order to be successful in the NFL for several seasons in a row, you MUST have a "franchise quarterback" along the lines of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees to name a few.
There are also many other needs this team has, and it is going to be a challenge for whomever the new head coach is when he comes in. It could be that it will take two or three seasons to rebuild what was considered one of the favorites in the AFC to make a run to be in the Super Bowl in New Jersey in February.
One this is for certain: there will be plenty of fireworks and activity as the new head coach decides who to keep and who to cut as he tries to figure out the formula to rebuild the team as quickly as possible, and get the Texans back into contention in 2014. Stay tuned for what happens next!


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Some parents choose to sleep with their baby. It can be unsafe to sleep with your baby if:
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Safe to Sleep The Safe to Sleep campaign, formerly known as the Back to Sleep campaign, aims to educate parents, caregivers, and health care providers about ways to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death. Safe to Sleep is an expansion of the original Back to Sleep campaign which started in 1994. Policy statements and educational materials are available at this website.
National SUID/SIDS Resource Center The National SUID/SIDS Resource Center provides information services and technical assistance on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and related topics. Our goal is to promote understanding of SIDS and provide comfort to those affected by SIDS through information sharing.
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families The mission of The Dougy Center for Grieving Children is to provide loving support in a safe place where children, teens and their families grieving a death can share their experiences as they move through their healing process.
Brief Encounters Brief Encounters is a nonprofit, nonsectarian group for parents whose babies have died before, during, or after birth. Brief Encounters provides meetings in the greater Portland, Oregon area and local phone support. At informal, mutually supportive meetings, bereaved parents and their families share their stories, discuss issues that arise around pregnancy and infant loss, and remember their children. Through talking or just listening, we learn what grief is and how, through understanding and caring, we heal.
BabyLoss Support Group (Eugene)For those who have experienced pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant or toddler. Download information (pdf)
First Candle First Candle is a national health organization that provides grief support services to help families through the difficult time after the loss of a baby. Grief counselors are available by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call toll free at 1-800-221-7437. Bilingual crisis counselors are also available at the same toll free number.
Compassionate Friends The Compassionate Friends is a national bereavement support organization for families who have suffered the death of a child. For information, call the National Office at 1-877-969-0010 or contact one of the local support groups in Oregon.
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I am a financial planning professional who works with middle and upper middle income clients. I operate both in an advisory and a broker capacity depending on the clients needs. There are situations where a broker relationship is in the clients best interest to deliver the best overall financial outcomes. It is the lower income/smaller asset client who will fall through the cracks if the fiduciary standard is mandated in all relationships. It will be difficult to accept the added liablility and expense for these smaller clients. Fee-only models are also more expensive for smaller accounts.
In additional to my CFP and ChFC designation which both require adherence to a code of ethical standards and require continuing education that includes ethics and suitablility classes, I am registered with the FINRA as a series 7, 63, and 24. I am required to take both FINRA and my broker/dealer's continuing education elements. My life and health insurance license also require continuing education that includes ethics and suitability requirements. I estimate that I spend approximately 15% of my time on education and compliance related tasks.
I could make the case that the suitability standard of compliance currently provides better consumer protection because of its resultant proactive training, documentation, and focus on prevention of consumer problems. The fiduciary standard enforces primarily through lawsuit and retroactive enforcement.
These are the outcomes of the implementation of the new standard:
1) No improvement in quality of financial advice.
2) Increased costs to financial professionals which will be passed on to clients - lower income clients will be priced out of the service.
3) It will be more difficult for financial professionals to get their start in the business and many experienced professionals will choose to get out of the business. Less competition and fewer consumer choices will lead to increased cost and decreased availability of quality advice. Everyone will choose to work with the wealthy to be more profitable.
As I think of the high profile (and some local) cases of fraud committed by financial professionals against their clients. In every case, those advisers had a fiduciary relationship with the clients that were harmed.
I understand that one of my professional associations, the FPA supports the new fiduciary standard. I disagree with my association and feel that they are acting in the association's best interest, not in the interest of the practitioner or client. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has taken a more thoughtful position on this topic. I would ask that you review their position.
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Growth and development milestones help you see how your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you should expect from your child in five areas:
If your child is meeting the milestones, his or her development is on track. If your child continually misses milestones or reaches a milestone but then loses that new ability, your child may need extra help from your doctor or other specialist.
Children usually move in a natural and predictable way from one milestone to the next. But each child grows and gains skills at his or her own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language, but behind in another, such as sensory and motor development.
Sometimes there is a reason that a child is not meeting a milestone. Things like having an existing health problem, trouble hearing, or an emotional life change may cause a mild and temporary delay in reaching a milestone. For example, a child may have a language delay because of trouble hearing or because of a developmental disorder such as autism.
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I'm writing an English article about an old Japanese letter cutter to make originals for letterpress matrices.
He made them with chisels only. No counter punch is used.
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Lay's is currently hosting a contest called "Do Us a Flavor" (hosted by Eva Longoria and chef Michael Symon, because why not?) where fans were invited to submit their choice for the next great potato chip flavor. The three finalists have been released and we rounded them up and tasked RedEye staffers to give their thoughts.
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Active listening is a dynamic process that includes:
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Sunday at Sepang provided a fascinating mix for motorcycle racing fans. A blistering Moto3 race, an impressive, if shortened, Moto2 race, and some breathtaking action in MotoGP. History was made several times over, and best of all, the races took place in front of a sellout crowd. Over 80,000 fans packed the stands in Malaysia, proof, if any were needed, of the slow, eastward drift of motorcycle racing's center of gravity.
In the MotoGP race, Dani Pedrosa did what he had set out to do two weeks earlier at Aragon, before he was so rudely ejected from his bike. Pedrosa had a look of grim determination on his face from the moment he rolled up at Sepang, and it barely left him all weekend. He had come to do a job, the pain in his hips merely spurring him on to get what he had been robbed of by an overeager teammate and an exposed sensor.


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A judge's ruling that releases tobacco companies from making Phase II payments because of the tobacco buyout drew quick comparison to the Grinch that Stole Christmas and left tobacco growers out in the cold.
Tobacco companies in 1999 agreed to make $5.15 billion in Phase II payments over 12 years to tobacco growers to compensate them for expected losses because of higher cigarette prices resulting from the $206 billion Master Settlement Agreement. Cigarette companies had already deposited three quarters of the 2004 payments when Congress passed the $10.1 billion tobacco buyout bill.
An appeal is likely, delaying the final decision for months.
The companies contended that they were due a refund of the payments for 2004. North Carolina Business Judge Ben Tennille ruled that the companies should receive a refund.
In the decision, Tennille recognized that the decision would "impose hardship on small farmers in particular. It would be far more pleasing to the court to play the role of Santa's helper on this twenty-third day of December rather than be subjected to the inevitable comparison to the Grinch."
Attorneys for the 14 state boards that administer Phase II funds argued that the tobacco companies' obligation did not stop until the companies actually make payments for the buyout to the USDA.
Tobacco growers were counting on the final payment at the end of 2004 to tide them over before the tobacco buyout takes effect.
"(The) ruling leaves farm families out in the cold and lets tobacco companies escape their obligations to our farmers," said Bob Etheridge, D-N.C., and a part-time tobacco farmer. "They've held on too long, waiting for a buyout, and now the tobacco companies are pulling the rug out from underneath them before those buyout payments are issued. I know this ruling will be appealed because justice and fairness are on the side of the farmer."
North Carolina Farm Bureau president Larry Wooten said the judge failed to recognize the important and clear difference in the purpose of Phase II and the payments to be received under the buyout.
"Phase II was designated to compensate growers for losses resulting from the MSA," Wooten says. "The buyout payments are intended to pay back quota holders and growers for an investment they made in the old federal tobacco program."
Wooten said the tobacco companies are no more entitled to a Phase II refund than they are to ask the states to refund Master Settlement Agreement monies.
"Judge Tennille said his decision wouldn't be the last word on this issue," Wooten says. "He was right. A deal is a deal."
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OVERLAND PARK, KS — Two heads are better than one — at least that's the idea behind partnerships between fitness clubs and cardio equipment and exercise companies. While these collaborations may have been initiated before the economy bottomed out, they are proving beneficial in tough times, keeping cash-poor members coming back and cardio products in the gyms.
And the sky's the limit. From joint ventures that also feature a national charity to solid business tools that keep membership rosters full, creative partnerships are becoming a part of everyday business.
This month during National Breast Cancer Awareness month, the hottest new piece of equipment might very well be a bright pink treadmill. Cybex, a cardio fitness equipment manufacturer headquartered in Medway, MA, has developed a program designed to encourage fitness and raise funds for breast cancer research. Club owners purchase the pink 750T treadmills, and for each mile logged on them this month, Cybex will donate 10 cents to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
"This program allows us to raise awareness of the importance of exercise, especially for breast cancer survivors," notes Ed Pryts, Cybex senior vice president for North America sales. "It also allows us and gyms to promote a cause and raise money for it."
The promotion is beneficial for everyone: Cybex sells more treadmills as clubs and fitness centers generate buzz for current and prospective members via an out-of-the-box marketing package provided by Cybex.
After the October promotion, owners at some of the fitness centers will raffle off the pink treadmills. Others will keep them in place for use throughout the year. And if the partnership pays off, future campaigns like this one could be an option, Pryts says.
Life Fitness will premiere an online store, featuring a variety of custom marketing materials, including T-shirts, banners and giveaways. The Schiller Park, IL-based cardio equipment company wants to make it easier for clubs to launch new centers or promote membership campaigns. This effort blends well with the company's grand-opening support, which offers onsite training for a club's staff when equipment is purchased.
"For a lot of the small clubs that may not have a design or marketing professional on staff, we've created marketing materials that can be ordered for a great price," says Neil Taylor, channel marketing manager for North America.
Octane Fitness has always promoted partnerships with its clubs, offering programs that help integrate their equipment into fitness routines and personal training.
"We're not about just selling the equipment," says Ryan Simat, vice president of sales for the Brooklyn Park, MN-based elliptical manufacturer.
"We need to help justify that gym membership," he explains. "We want members to see the value of the gym."
Clubs that are interested in an Octane elliptical cross trainer can take advantage of a 30-day, no-strings-attached demonstration in the club. During this time, Octane trains personal trainers and sales staff on the equipment. Members are asked to complete a survey of the machine, which Simat says helps club managers decide whether to make a purchase.
But it's not just cardio equipment manufacturers that are establishing partnerships with clubs. Les Mills, which provides pre-choreographed group fitness routines, partnered with Chicago's Lakeshore Athletic Club, McDonald's and the Mayor's Fitness Council in Chicago to present group exercise classes in Chicago's Millennium Park on each Saturday last summer. This is the second year that Les Mills participated. Attendance averaged about 250 people.
"We've been on a nice upswing," Les Mills' national sales director, Sal Pellegrino, says about the company's performance. "The recession has made everyone look at all aspects of their business."
And these days, partnerships make more sense than going it alone.
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Environmental scientists, fish and wildlife conservationists, professors from Jacksonville University's marine sciences department, and general river health enthusiasts gathered at the St. Johns Riverkeeper office Dec. 12 at JU to enjoy the sunset and celebrate the accomplishments of the SJRK in 2013.
During the Riverkeeper Sunset Holiday Mingle event, the group presented awards, including the River Advocate award to artist and native plant enthusiast Jim Draper. Jim Alabiso, founder of Swim Across the St. Johns Project, spoke passionately about the importance of healthy wetlands.
Discussions amongst healthy water advocates ranged from man-made causes of toxic green algal blooms to the industrial waste being pumped into the river by corporations. The health of the river is correlated with the health of the citizens who live near it. The St. John's Riverkeeper is calling upon the general population to help monitor the St. John's River and protect this beautiful and valuable resource.


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San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012
Nike Baseball Camps offers locations nationwide for players ages 6-18 of all abilities and is pleased to announce its latest day camp addition at Holder Park, July 16-20, to the 2012 Nike Baseball Camp schedule.
"Each summer we look to improve our offerings of Nike Baseball Camp across the country. This summer is no exception with the addition of another Florida baseball camp location" says Mike de Surville, Vice President of US Sports Camps. "Our camp directors are our partners and as such have a major stake in providing camps of the highest quality; camps that are fun and improve the skills of each camper."
Co-Directing this baseball camp at Holder Park are Southeastern University coaches, Jason Beck and David Moskovits. Head Coach Jason Beck came to Southeastern in August 2004 and will enter his eighth season as the head coach of the Southeastern baseball program in 2012. David Moskovits has been an assistant coach at Southeastern University for 4 years after playing the outfield for Southeastern for 4 years prior. In addition Astronaut High School coaches will be volunteering and assisting in instruction.
Nike Baseball Camps provide focused, intensive training that is essential to improvement for all skill levels. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. Each camp director does their best to advance players to the next level, keeping in consideration each camper's experience and desire to improve.
About US Sports Camps
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of NIKE Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.
Players, coaches, parents and others interested in the 2012 Nike Baseball Camps can visit ussportscamps.com/baseball or call 1-800-645-3226.


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Porsche 924 1981, Sidearm Roof Mount Bike Rack by Thule®. 4 Feet. Many of today's expensive high-tech bikes feature frames made from exotic materials like carbon fiber, which can be easily damaged if mishandled. The Sidearm bike rack holds the bike by the front wheel with no frame contact, so there's no chance of damaging the frame. It accommodates bikes with features like disc brakes and 20" to 29" wheel diameters with tires up to 2.6" wide. The Sidearm features a corrosion resistant double-wall aluminum tray and fits Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks.
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A Thule roof carrier protects your bike from road dirt better than hitch or trunk racks. And the stable and secure roof rack attachment also gives you the versatility to add other accessories to the base rack. The Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack comes with everything required for installation, including detailed instructions. The limited lifetime warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product, and warrants the product against manufacturer's defects in materials or workmanship.
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CHICAGO - Illinois gun manufacturers are developing a strategy to address Gov. Pat Quinn's push to ban semi-automatic weapons in the wake of the Connecticut school shooting rampage.
Mark Westrom, owner of Geneseo-based ArmaLite, told Lee Enterprises newspapers in Illinois that his company and other state gun makers are considering a possible response.
Westrom said there shouldn't be a rush to judgment following the shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, and he said the issue of semi-automatic weapons might better be addressed at the federal level rather than by Illinois lawmakers.
Authorities said the Connecticut shooter used a military-style assault rifle and carried handguns during the rampage at the school.
ArmaLite and several other gun manufacturers in western Illinois employ several hundred people overall, and the possible loss of jobs has fueled opposition to past ban efforts.
In the past, gun makers have threatened to leave Illinois if an assault weapons ban were to be enacted. Les Baer Customs, which had about two dozen workers, crossed the Mississippi River from its Hillsdale location and settled in LeClaire, Iowa.
ArmaLite's Westrom said the debate should include how to deal with people with severe mental illness and guns.
"This is one of those unfortunate situations where an irresponsible or sick individual has caused a huge problem for us," Westrom said.
ArmaLite makes military-style rifles and other weapons.
Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, doesn't want to ban the manufacture of assault weapons, but instead to halt their sale to civilians.
"There is no place in Illinois for weapons designed to rapidly fire at human targets at close range," said Quinn spokeswoman Brooke Anderson. "A statewide ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines is good public safety policy that would help prevent future tragic incidents in Illinois."
The governor has said he wants the Legislature to take up the issue during the early January lame-duck session, but Anderson said the issue may take several months to resolve.
"A ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines would help ensure citizens can go about their lives without the threat of violence," Anderson said.
State Rep. Pat Verschoore, a Milan Democrat, said Illinois may not have to act if a ban is put in place by President Barack Obama and Congress.
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In recognition of the fact that sales and purchases of tangible personal property involving American Indians and sales on Indian reservations are unique, this page is intended as a resource for information available regarding the proper application of tax for these transactions. The following regulations contain information that may be of interest:
- Regulation 1521, Construction Contractors
- Regulation 1616, Federal Areas
- Regulation 1628, Transportation Charges
- Regulation 1667, Exemption Certificates
Additional information regarding construction contracts on Indian land is also available.
If you are an Indian residing in Indian country, or you are an Indian having a construction contract performed in Indian country, you may use the following exemption certificates to provide documentation to the retailer that the sale in question is to an Indian residing in Indian country.
- CDTFA-146-RES, Exemption Certificate and Statement of Delivery in Indian Country
- CDTFA-146-CC, Construction Contract Exemption Certificate and Statement of Delivery in Indian Country
Regulation 1616, Federal Areas, provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales of property used in tribal self-governance. To qualify for this exemption, all of the following criteria must be met:
- The sale must be to a tribal government of an Indian tribe that is officially recognized by the United States,
- The tribal government's Indian tribe does not have a reservation, or the principal place where the tribal government meets to conduct tribal business is not on the reservation because the reservation does not have a building or lacks essential utility services necessary to meet and conduct tribal business,
- The property is purchased by the tribal government for use in tribal self-governance, and
- Title to the property transfers and the property is delivered to the tribal government at the principal place where the tribal government meets to conduct tribal business.
Publication 146, Sales to American Indians and Sales in Indian Country, provides information about this exemption that tribal leaders may share with vendors they are doing business with.
Since the tribal government may take title and possession of property outside of Indian country and still qualify as an exempt transaction under the circumstances outlined above, a retailer may verify that the address at which title to the property will transfer is valid by examining the list below. This list contains tribal governments along with the address at which they meet to conduct tribal business that are outside Indian country. Additionally, the retailer should obtain an exemption certificate from the tribal government as supporting documentation for the exempt sale. Tribal governments may use CDTFA-146-TSG, Exemption Certificate – Property Used in Tribal Self-Governance and Statement of Delivery, as part of the necessary documentation to retailers that the sale meets the criteria for the exemption as outlined above.
Tribal Government Meeting Locations outside Indian Country
A list of the tribal meeting locations is available on our List of Eligible Tribal Governments and Eligible Delivery Locations webpage.
Please contact us if you believe your tribal government is eligible for the exemption discussed above and your tribal government is not on the list of eligible tribal governments. To be added to the list, please provide:
- the name of the tribe
- the name, address and telephone number of the contact person
- The address of the qualifying location, and
- An explanation why your tribal government is eligible for the exemption.
The information may be provided via email or a letter to the following address:California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Business Taxes Committee (MIC:50)
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0050
Tribal Consultation Policy
In 2011, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued Executive Order B-10-11 requiring all State of California agencies to encourage communication and consultation with California Indian Tribes. Accordingly, the CDTFA has adopted the Tribal Consultation Policy (TCP) to memorialize its commitment to strengthening and sustaining government-to-government relationships between California Indian Tribes and the State.
Tribal Liaison:
James Dahlen, Chief
Program and Compliance Bureau
(916) 552-8637
Deputy Liaison:
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Love this. Ask a Cubs fans- they're approaching a high they rarely do in life, and I'm sure that makes it sweeter. If FC Dallas screw around and wins the Supporters' Shield this year, then it will be outstanding. FC Dallas hasn't won a trophy in 18 years, and if they top the table with the lowest payroll...well, it's Moneyball all over again. I've been an A's fan longer in my life than an FCD fan, but it'll be just as sweet. Randall, to your point, I went to OU and having grown up around Okie State, the angst and misery there in a season that didn't end in a National Championship/Conference Championship was unbelievable. So self-entitled, it made me want to vomit...it just can't happen every year, or it's just not that special. Okie State at one point had Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas on the same team, and they barely squeaked into the Top 10 those years. Fast forward 23 years later, and they're playing for a chance to be in the national championship. A plane crashes killing several people in the athletic department, they play in Ames on a Friday, and they lose on a deflected pick and a field goal in regular time I still swear was good. Hey, they still finished 2nd that year, and for a school in the hinterlands that rarely gets a shot at the brass ring, that ain't bad. Anyway, kudos to the suffering. Long live your pain, and may your ache be replaced one day by sweet, sweet victory. from Weirder Bremen
on Thu 10/1 8:45 ET
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It'll be interesting to see if Curtin loses his
from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 12:15 ET
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Thanks for the posts guys and the harder the battle the
sweeter the victory. We'll bury this unlucky season and next
season will be lucky 7 for us.
from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 12:23 ET
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Also hope Curtin keeps the job, he made good decisions last
night and the team worked hard but the chips didn't fall for us.
And now we have a fourth rival: SKC.
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Thu 10/1 12:36 ET
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IMHO it would be unduly harsh if Curtin is fired
based on last night. I don't think McCarthy or
anyone could have stopped Nemeth's strike that tied
things up. I've read criticism about the Wenger for
Sapong sub but it made sense to me, given KC knows
all about Sapong's PK tendencies (although Wenger
promptly missed his attempt). If anything maybe
Curtin should have got himself ejected based on the
no-calls. Anyway, who would Philly hire?
Yes Norm, your attitude is amazing.
Lalas, when your Dad was cheering the Iron Curtain,
I was cursing them in my Oakland Raiders gear. And
man do I hear ya regarding fair weather fans.
Ben, having grown up as a Cubs fan, I affirm your
I hope the Timbers ravage the Sporks on Sat.
from Weirder Bremen
on Thu 10/1 14:02 ET
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My earliest memory of the Steelers is Bobby Layne,
a great QB finishing up his career with the
Steelers. He was the last field player I know of
to play without a face mask, which really looked
weird. Also, they had a GM at Pittsburgh that
liked to trade draft choices for veterans. The
Packers were just the opposite and the contrast
was often made between the Packers and the
Steelers. Before Noll the Steelers were doormats.
By the way the last player to play without a
helmet was Dick Plasman of the Bears in 1940.
from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 18:42 ET
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I agree David about Curtin, hopefully he will stay but the
clueless Philly GM Sakewicz may unfortunately have other
ideas. Speaking of the Steelers Fred, good timing to watch
them tonight and forget about yesterday's game, wearing my
Pittsburgh jersey and a pint of Guinness doesn't hurt either.
from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 18:53 ET
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And also going to wear my Terance "pot roast" Knighton
jersey at the Temple-ND game this month, one of the all-time
best Temple football players and NFL starter. Gotta love the
Bridgestone commercial with him, "first time on a treadmill?"
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CBS Philly's @KevinKCBS3 reporting that Philadelphia Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz to be ousted tomorrow: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/10/01/sources-nick-sakiewicz-out-union/ �
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from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 21:07 ET
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Yes! Now there is hope for the Union's future! Usually don't
feel happy about someone losing their job but like Nowak this
guy is an arrogant jerk and deserves to go.
from Stormin Union
on Thu 10/1 21:58 ET
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Just read an article titled: Nick Sackiewicz opens mouth, foot
flies in. That about sums him up. Every interview I've seen with
him he always spoke in a condescending way, philly fans have
been waiting a long time for this to happen. At least this week
has had some good news after the rough day yesterday.
from Dynamo Salem
on Fri 10/2 11:15 ET
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So Sackiewicz has himself been sacked.
The Union had a great run and a tragic end in the final. No one know what a new GM will do, unless his name is Ali Curtis, then you have the read the book.
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Heard a rumor that Octavio Zambrano could be our new
sporting director, looks like it could happen.
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The fullness of time had come. God sent his Son into the world to seek and to save what was lost. In this series, Alistair draws from four key New Testament passages to take us behind the scenes, as it were, of the familiar Christmas story. The baby in the manger, he reminds us, is none other than the Lord of eternity; the birth of Mary's son is nothing less than the arrival of the eternal Word into the world.
To a generation that does not know who Christ is, why he came or why it matters, these central elements of the Christian faith remain as timely as ever. Alistair urges upon his listeners the importance of keeping a fuller understanding of the redemptive purposes of God and the necessity of the Incarnation in mind as they consider the birth of Jesus. A Christmas that misses this, he says, is a Christmas that misses everything.


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US Stock Futures Point To Lower Open As Investors Worry About Likely Government Shutdown
U.S. stock futures point to a significantly lower open on Monday amid increasing concerns about a possible government shutdown next Tuesday. A political crisis in Italy, slowing inflation in Europe and a weaker-than-expected manufacturing sector in China could impact the markets.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.84 percent, while futures on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index were down 0.75 percent and those on the Nasdaq 100 Index were down 0.67 percent.
Investors will likely focus their attention on developments in Washington as a government shutdown -- for the first time in the past 17 years -- could take place on Oct. 1, if the Senate and the Congress fail to reach an agreement over the latest federal budget.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives early on Sunday passed a measure to allow short-term government funding that would postpone the shutdown, but only at the cost of a one-year delay to President Barack Obama's health care law, popularly known as Obamacare. The Democrat-controlled Senate, which is now required to approve the measure if it's to become law, announced it won't do so.
A failure to renew the federal government's spending authority by Tuesday morning could result in a partial government slowdown and adversely affect the world's largest economy, which is gradually getting back on its feet.
"A shutdown this week could alter the release date of the U.S. Employment Report for September, which is currently scheduled for Friday," Jessica Hinds, an economist with Capital Economics, wrote in a research note.
Further, even if an agreement over the federal spending authority is reached, investors would still worry about the debt ceiling crisis.
"The debt ceiling must be raised before the Treasury runs out of money some time shortly after the 17th of October. This could mean that holders of Treasury notes and bonds won't receive their coupon payments," Hinds said.
Investors are also expected to focus on the Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index, which determines the economic health of the manufacturing sector in the Chicago region, and is expected to show a reading of 54 points in September, up from 53 points recorded in the previous month.
In Europe, markets traded lower on Monday, as a host of issues including a possible government shutdown in the U.S., lower-than-expected inflation in the 17-nation euro zone, and a political crisis in Italy that could lead to fresh elections, weighed on market sentiment.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index lost 0.66 percent, London's FTSE 100 was down 0.83 percent, Germany's DAX-30 was down 0.88 percent and France's CAC-40 was trading down 1.16 percent.
Data released on Tuesday showed that annual inflation in the euro zone grew at 1.1 percent in September, compared to analysts' estimates for the inflation growth rate to hold steady at 1.3 percent in the month.
In Asia, most markets traded lower due to concerns about political deadlock over the federal budget in the U.S. and as weak manufacturing data from China disappointed investors.
Japan's Nikkei ended down 2.06 percent, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 ended down 1.66 percent. In China, the Shanghai Composite index bucked the trend to end up 0.68 percent, as the opening of a brand new free-trade zone in the region offset weak economic performance. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index lost 1.49 percent.
South Korea's Kospi Composite index fell 0.74 percent and India's BSE Sensex was trading down 1.76 percent in late-afternoon trading.


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Kids Night Out
Date: Friday, December 8th, 2017
Time: 6:30 pm
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Location: Sports Center,
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The cost is just $10.00 per child and is open to youth in grades Kindergarten thru Eighth grade. "Kids Night Out" is run at the Beloit College Sports Center from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Maine Huts opens fourth lodge
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Maine Huts opens fourth lodge
Hut to open in Dec. in Carrabassett Valley
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine —
An organization that's developing a backcountry network of huts along 180 miles of trails in Maine's western mountains is opening the fourth of 12 lodges that are planned for the trails.
Maine Huts and Trails says the Stratton Brook Hut is opening Dec. 21 in Carrabassett Valley, with views of both the valley and Sugarloaf Mountain. The hut will have 10 rooms and be able to sleep up to 44 people.
The planned 180-mile hut-to-hut trail is open for hikers, mountain bikers, cross-country skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Each shelter has a main lodge, rooms with beds, hot showers and home-cooked meals.
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Superuse: Where Recycling Meets Design
If you're bemoaning the fact that we live in such a throwaway society, head on over to Superuse, an online community of designers, architects, and creative folks who find new and inventive ways of reusing old and abandoned materials.
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After sifting through the first several galleries on Superuse, one thing is for sure: You can turn anything into a light fixture.
1. Bike Wheel Clock, made from a recycled aluminum bike wheel
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3. Cascade Chandelier, made from discarded plastic water bottles
4. Telephone Book Chair, made from shipping crate plywood and telephone books
5. In Retreat, made from a vintage trolley car
6. Chiquita Chandelier, made from cardboard banana boxes
7. Reversible Trolley Chair, made from an upcycled shopping cart
8. Lights from old containers, made from assorted containers and bottles
9. The Bare Hair Project, made from recycled PET bottles stuffed with human hair
10. measuretapelamp, made from coiled measuring tape
• Upcycling Inspiration: Scrap Wood Headboard
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If you are interested in or concerned about the companion animals of Upshur County, please try to attend this meeting.
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The Hope House is in phase II of development, which means the group is looking to purchase a mobile unit to transport dogs for adoption and trying to get a list of foster families.
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This course is the implementation of the externship project proposal. This covers activities such as data collection, data analysis, presentation of findings, discussion, and conclusion. At a minimum of two alternative solutions to the identified problem should be included in the discussion and the conclusion. The final project has two parts. First, a presentation of the research is given to the faculty advisor, the Bayer Center educational director, the Associate Dean of Business School, the sponsoring organization's executive directory, and other interested parties (i.e., students, community representatives, other faculty). Secondly, a research manuscript is to be presented in a journal. The faculty advisor in a consultation with the Bayer Center educational director and organizational mentor will determine the final grade. 3 credits
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Senior guard Kasey Dean of Southbury, Conn., has been selected to play in the New England Women's basketball Association (NEWBA) Senior All-Star Classic.
Dean, was a second-team All-University Athletic Association (UAA) selection this season, after being named an honorable mention as a junior. She led the Judges in scoring (10.0 points per game) and assists (3.2 apg). Dean led the team in scoring nine times this season and scored in double figures in 13 of the Judges' 27 games, including a stretch of seven in a row that included a career-best 20 points in a Feb. 14 loss to second-ranked Washington University. Dean also led Brandeis in assists 16 times, including a career-high nine helpers in a 64-55 upset win over Emmanuel College in the first round of the ECAC Tournament. Dean has started every game during the last two seasons and played in 97 of a possible 102 contests for her career.
At the conclusion of each season the NEWBA sponsors the Senior All-Star Classic as a memorable way for many seniors to finish their collegiate careers. Players from around the region are nominated by their coaches and Sports Information Directors. Coaches then select the 22 participants through a vote. Dean will be playing at the contest hosted by Smith College on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 p.m. to close out her collegiate career. She is the first Brandeis player to be invited to participate since Morgan Kendrew '12.
The Judges finished the season 14-13, including their first playoff berth since the 2008-2009 season. They were 7-7 in University Athletic Association play, good for fourth overall. Brandeis earned the No. 8 seed in the ECAC Tournament, and upset top-seeded Emmanuel on the road before falling to No. 4 Smith. The Judges are led by head coach Carol Simon, who is in her 27th year at the helm. Assistant coach Scott Foulis is in his seventh year at Brandeis.
Dean is a 2010 graduate of Pomperaug High School. She is the daughter of Chip and Kim Dean, Southbury, Conn.


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Johnson wins first tour title
Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title.
"It was fun there at the end, because Jennifer was making putts and I don't think she realized what she was doing," said Stacy Lewis, her playing partner. "I told her when I hugged her, `I think you just won yourself a golf tournament.' And she's kind of like, `What?' It was really cute."
Johnson's game was better than cute.
The 21-year-old Californian closed with her second straight 7-under 65 for a tournament-record 21-under 267 total on The Crossings course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Magnolia Grove complex.
She birdied four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornanong Phatlum.
A 15-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole secured the win, and not long after Lewis passed the torch from her 2012 victory.
"Before I hit my birdie putt on 17, I saw that Pornanong was tied with me at 20 and I didn't want a playoff so I was like, `I'm going to make this thing,"' Johnson said.
The former Arizona State star two-putted for par on the final hole, tipped her cap and headed toward the practice range to hit a few balls in case of a playoff.
But Phatlum was already done and the lead was safe even with Korda's closing birdie. Phatlum, a 23-year-old from Thailand, closed with a 63. Her previous best finish was third at the Kia Classic.
Johnson had only one previous top-10 finish, an eighth-place tie at the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic in Prattville, Ala. This time she got a win along with a hug and a "Good job, champ" from her father, Mike.
"I'm a little shocked," Johnson said. "I didn't even realize I shot 65. The whole back nine, I don't know what was happening.
"The birdie putt on 17, that's when I started thinking a little more about winning the tournament. A little bit on the front nine, but you can't afford to think about that."
She went home after missing her second cut of the year at the Kingsmill Championship and switched to what she calls her "spaceship putter" because of its appearance. Johnson aid that part of her game had been her Achilles heel.
"I hit the ball really well. It was like when I missed the cut I felt like I should be playing," she said. "And I went and saw my coach right away in Florida and worked some things out, I put the spaceship putter in the bag and now the putts are going in."
Johnson made the winning point in the 2010 Curtis Cup and was 3-0-1. She improved 19 strokes from her 45th-place tie in Mobile last year.
Between this win and Prattville, she's thinking maybe the cuisine deserves some credit.
"I think the barbecue has something to do with it because I'm a real foodie and like when I eat good, I'm happy," Johnson said. "And in both these locations I've been eating barbecue and good tea and pudding and that has a lot to do with my mindset more than I think."
Phatlum three-putted the opening hole for bogey for the third straight day, but rebounded nicely.
"I just concentrate on my game and do what I have to do and try my best," Phatlum said. "Putting very good today, so like I just didn't have pressure on myself."
Korda finished with a 68 that included three bogeys and seven birdies.
Five players finished two strokes back, including Hall of Famer Karrie Webb and third-round leader Chella Choi, a South Korean who was seeking her first win. Swede Anna Nordqvist followed up a course-record 61 with a 69. South Korea's Jiyai Shin shot a 63 and birdied the final three holes, while Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn had a 65 to join the group at 19 under.


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In 1973 The Who opened up their Quadrophenia tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. After taking the stage late, Keith played for just over an hour before passing out onto his drums twice, clearly too incapacitated to perform. Pete Townshend asks the audience for a capable drummer, and one 19-year old boy from Muscatine, Iowa named Scott Halpin emerges from the crowd, takes the reins, and plays the final 3 songs of the show with The Who.
About Michael Zagaris
Michael Zagaris, known as 'the Z-man', offers the performer's eye view in his photography. Zagaris became the Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin; not vicariously but actually. He donned the make-up and ran down the tunnel onto the stage. As an insider in those days, he took photographs of what was, not what one expected to see, and as an insider today he does the same thing for 21st century bands and artists. As team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, a title he achieved in '73, and for the Oakland A's, Zagaris is sports' inside-out shooter. Ankles taped and knee pad-clad, he's the guy so familiar to the players that they see him as their own.


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Sunday, December 5
Zenyatta will make her final public appearance in California during a special celebration Sunday, December 5 at Hollywood Park.
The 6-year-old Street Cry mare, who finished her spectacular career with 19 wins in 20 starts and more than $7.3 million in earnings, will visit the saddling paddock after the sixth race, giving her legion of fans another opportunity to show their admiration.
Not long after, Zenyatta, who has called Hollywood Park home for more than three years, will head to the track and parade in front of both the grandstand and clubhouse area.
Replays of some of her most memorable races, including her debut Nov. 22, 2007 and her final victory, a thrilling decision over Switch in the Lady's Secret Stakes Oct. 2 during the first Oak Tree at Hollywood Park meet, will be shown throughout the day.
All those closest to Zenyatta, who will depart the following day for Lane's End Farm in Kentucky to begin her life as a broodmare, will be on hand.
Besides owners Jerry and Ann Moss and trainer John Shirreffs, the list includes the Mosses' racing manager Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who was aboard Zenyatta in her last 17 races, exercise rider Steve Willard, groom Mario Espinoza and hotwalker Carmen Zamona.
Smith will also be available to sign autographs prior to the start of the day's races. Post time is 12:30 p.m. The session will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Paddock Tote Board.
The feature event Dec. 5 is the $150,000 Bayakoa Handicap. Defending champion Zardana is among the probables for the Grade II for fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles over Cushion Track.
Owned by Arnold Zetcher, Zardana, who also defeated 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra in the New Orleans Ladies Classic March 13 at the Fair Grounds, is trained by Shirreffs. The 11-1 upset by Zardana last year was a record fifth in the Bayakoa for the trainer.
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Clay Newman
This lovable, joke slinging rabble-rouser became a regular feature of the San Francisco comedy scene in early 2012, making people's sides hurt with tales of life, love, and all that other crap that fills our days up. Before then, Clay studied the theater at SFSU and could be seen filling up ensembles all over the Bay Area. But he eventually decided to give up on acting to follow a much more realistic dream of stand-up comedy (just let him think it's realistic, he's not hurting anybody). These days Clay can be seen all over California, performing at some of the Golden States biggest stages including Cobbs, The Purple Onion, Punchline SF, Comedy Store LA, and the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club. You can follow him on Twitter @TheClayNewman and find him on Facebook for info on future shows.
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text: Ken Kallin started his collection three decades ago and has since amassed 120,000 pieces to include photographs, books and trading cards — all autographed. He's hoping to get rid of it all at an auction Oct. 27 near Fort Lauderdale. The money will help pay for his daughter's treatments for a rare autoimmune disease.


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It's almost conservatively sized at this year's IFA, but with almost every brand obsessing about 70-inch+ tellies it's no surprise to come across Panasonic's first 60-inch LED TV on the floor of IFA 2012. It's the brand's biggest ever LCD TV.
However, this is the entry-level - if that can ever be said about a TV costing £1,999 - for Panasonic and the real shock is that it's chosen to grace its existing ET5 Series with a bigscreen that uses Polarised 3D tech. Cue four pairs of 3D specs alongside the realisation that what's under the hood of the TX-L60ET5 in front of us is, in fact, a Cinema 3D LED panel from LG's factories.
Still, we've previously been impressed by Panasonic's ET5 line-up; its 32-inch TX-L32ET5, 37-inch TX-L37ET5 and 42-inch TX-L42ET5 have done well despite using 3D tech that, deep down, Panasonic doesn't really like.
Looks-wise the TX-L60ET5 succeeds, with a no-nonsense metallic bezel lending a business-like look, though it's a departure from the gloss black, wider bezels of the smaller TVs in the ET5 Series. The LED backlighting appears consistent, with black levels just about deep enough and colours appearing vivid and well saturated. Best of all, both black and strong colour retains its lustre when watched from a tight viewing angle.
We watched part of the London 2012 opening ceremony, with the intense reds impressing as well as contrast during mixed brightness scenes of fireworks after dark.
We didn't notice much in the way of motion blur either; its 500Hz backlight scanning feature - of massive importance on a screen this size - appears to work well though it's actually only producing 100 frames per second.
Also on-board the TX-L60ET5 is Panasonic's ever-improving Viera Connect smart TV hub, which received a refresh while we were in Berlin. Fuelled by Wi-Fi and including a HTML5-compatible browser app, Viera Connect now sports the National Geographic Channel's new World Heritage Special app (cue documentaries on UNESCO World Heritage sites), kids' apps like the awesome sounding Match The Animal, and video service WOOMI.
From a price point of view the use of a LG panel and that Polarised 3D system does make sense since, at a shade under £2,000 this is a decent value TV for such a big screen. It uses cheap, easily replaceable 3D specs, too.
However, the bigger the screen real estate the more important, and more noticeable, the native quality of the panel. Although the TX-L60ET5 does well with Full HD quality sources, even during our peek we noticed some picture noise and a slight softness.
Not quite refined enough for dedicated home cinema use, we'd judge the TX-L60ET5 as ripe for a family room with a thirst for a monster 3DTV.
So do the appearance of giant LED screens like the TX-L60ET5 mean Panasonic is falling out of love with plasma?
Early verdict
On the back of its biggest ever range of LED TVs in 2012, this behemoth would suggest so, but plasma fans need only peer into the pitch black recesses of the Panasonic stand's 'Picture Quality' area for sustenance; back there we found a 145-inch plasma sporting an 8K resolution and Super Hi-Vision video alongside a 103-inch 3D plasma labelled 'glassless'. Glasses-less, surely?
The 60-inch TX-L60ET5 is on sale now for £1,999.


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Takenaka Bento Boxes: A Colorful Choice For a Lighter Lunch
The Takenaka Bento Boxes are simple, and that's what we like about them. They come in a bunch of fun colors, and they're not too big — which makes them ideal for packing lighter lunches.
West Elm collaborated with Takenaka this year, and their versions are bigger than the regular Takenaka box (7.6 inches wide vs. 6.25 inches). But either size is very reasonable: large enough to get in a salad or a few side dishes, yet small enough to fit at the bottom of your bag. (No extra carrier required!) All in all, a great choice for a simple, yet pretty lunch container!
• Made of 100% polypropylene
• BPA- lead- and- phthalate-free
• Available in two sizes
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Made in Japan
Buy It! Takenaka Bento Boxes, $19.99 - $24.99 at West Elm. Also at Zakka Shop ($24) and Amazon ($26).
Related: Monbento: A Stylish Way to Compartmentalize Your Lunch
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Endorsed by the AFL-CIO
It is time for our district to be represented by a fresh candidate. I will represent your interests and lobby for you in Springfield. This state has struggled in many areas in the past years, but we live in a land of prosperity with opportunities for growth. I look forward to working with you to get our voices heard.
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them." -(Albert Einstein)
Illinois is #1
St. Charles was recently given the honor of being chosen as the number one place to live in the August 2011 edition of Family Circle Magazine. We are blessed to live in the Fox Valley area and beyond where we continue to grow and amaze people with our culture.
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Illinois is ranked the best state in the union to make a living due to relatively high average wages, a low state tax rate, and a below-average cost of living.
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In a Crain's Chicago Business article published in October 2011, Illinois is listed as the top midwestern state to do business, outranking Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. Although it is easy to look at all the negatives associated with living in this state we must remember that we are the greatest state and growth is still possible.
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Opportunities for Growth
We have opportunity for growth in small business and entrepreneurism with the Advantage Illinois Program. "Small businesses are the backbone of the Illinois economy, and the Great Recession was tough on them. Advantage Illinois will be a shot in the arm to our small businesses. By working with the state's banking community and venture capitalists, we'll get entrepreneurs and small businesses starting up or expanding and creating new jobs at a faster rate." Pat Quinn
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Infrastructure Improvement will play a key role in creating jobs and increasing efficiency of small businesses. Improving railroads, bridges, highways and the other failing infrastructures in this state will help to increase business productivity. Better transportation will make for better business. "Infrastructure has a direct impact on our personal and economic health, and the infrastructure crisis is endangering our future prosperity. For the safety and security of our families, we can no longer afford to ignore the congested roads and contaminated drinking water we face every day. We can no longer stand by and accept the status quo, or worse, reductions. The time has come for the citizens of Illinois to demand better." ASCE
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Energy Conservation
Finding ways to reduce spending when faced with a budget deficit can be difficult. Batavia School District has done just that in partnership with Energy Education. A savings of $363,000 was obtained. This type of program should be implemented throughout Illinois in both schools and state buildings. The program would help to reduce spending and increase funding for necessary services.
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Communications as a way to defeat the deficit. Expanding the states broadband system and intranet is very important in opening up communications. According to 42nd District State Sen. Linda Holmes, in February, the Auditor General's office released a report on the state's outdated and inefficient accounting systems. The report found that state agencies were using 163 different financial reporting systems to track funds and more than half of the systems did not have the capability to share that information with each other. In addition, only 16 percent of the systems were compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and some were almost 30 years old. This makes it very difficult to track spending. It is imperative that we integrate the system to better track income and expenditures to clearly determine our true budget needs.
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"A lot of bandwidth has been wasted arguing over the lack of usability in open-source software/free software. Some people say that bad usability is endemic to the entire OSS world, while others say that OSS usability is great but that the real problem is the closed-minded users who expect every program to clone Microsoft. Some people contend that UI problems are temporary growing pains, while others say that the OSS development model systematically produces bad UI. In an effort to understand usability in the OSS world, I've researched the stories behind my favorite - and least favorite - OSS programs. I've found a fascinating variety of personalities, design philosophies, and project organizations. Although I've only scratched the surface, there are already themes that come up again and again."


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Meeting of April 22, 2009 - on Best Practices To Avoid Discrimination Against Caregivers
Cynthia Thomas Calvert is co-director of the Project for Attorney Retention (PAR). PAR, an initiative of the Center for WorkLife Law at UC Hastings College of the Law, studies work/life issues for attorneys and the retention and advancement of women attorneys. It has developed practical, business-oriented recommendations for law firms to use in cutting attrition through the use of non-stigmatized part-time policies. More information about PAR can be found at www.pardc.org. Ms. Calvert is co-author, with Joan Williams,of Solving the Part-Time Puzzle: The Law Firm's Guide to Balanced Hours (NALP 2004) and Part-Time Lawyer, Full Success: The Lawyer's Guide to Balanced Hours (forthcoming 2009). She is also deputy director of WorkLife Law and a practicing employment law attorney. She was formerly a partner at the Washington, D.C. litigation firm of Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin (now part of Baker Botts), and she has worked full-time, part-time, and flex-time as an associate and partner. She writes and speaks frequently on topics related to women lawyers, work/life integration, and family responsibilities discrimination. Ms. Calvert is a 1985 honors graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and a former clerk for the Hon. Thomas Penfield Jackson (D.D.C.). She is married and has two children.


text: Here is a little information about one of the robotic Competition that I am in and also one that is listen the robotics competition section on the site. Its called F.I.R.S.T. For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology. Each year they come out with a new challenge. Once the challenge is revealed (sometime around January each year) you have 6 weeks to design build and program your own robot. Some teams get Professional help but we just get help from our Engineering teach in school. Our school has all the equipment needed to build a robot such as a computer controlled Lathe and also milli machine. We have several drill press's and many other machines. My favorite station in the lab is the Assembly line. It has 2 robotics Arm's a conveyer belts system a camera to scan all the parts made and a milli machine to make the parts. It all works together to build and assemble parts. Once you finish building the robot you must ship it away. Building the robot is ALWAYS fun but its a lot more fun at the competitions! there are like 15 regional Competitions and 1 national competition. About 300 Teams participate in the competition. Its such an outstanding experience. here are some pictures of our lab and robot. http://communities.msn.com/EngineeringAtMKHS/photos1.msnw and this one has more pics of robots we made http://mkhsrobot.freeservers.com/robot.htm