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Arc flash, a type of electrical explosion, is one of the most complex workplace risks that exist. It is often described using technical terminology and acronyms. Also, several basic concepts and definitions are key to understanding how arc flash hazards are measured and how this information can be used to help protect personnel. Below are the most important ones with simple explanation.
This is the amount of thermal incident energy to which the worker's face and chest could be exposed at working distance during an electrical arc event. Incident energy is measured in joules per centimeter squared (J/cm2) or calories per centimeter squared (cal/cm2). Minimum reported incident energy is 0.25 cal/cm2 which is the accuracy limit of the test equipment.
A value in cal/cm^2 to determine arc flash boundary (AFB) distance at that Incident Energy. The Incident Energy of 1.2 cal/cm^2 for bare skin is used in solving equation for arc flash boundary in IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations. However, the Guide equation for arc flash boundary can be solved with other incident energy levels as well such as the rating of proposed personal protective equipment (PPE). The Incident Energy at Arc Flash Boundary value should be equal or above incident energy to second degree burn for bare skin exposure.
The arc flash boundary is an approach limit at a distance from exposed live parts or enclosed live parts if operation, manipulation, or testing of equipment creates a potential flash hazard, within which a person could receive a second degree burn if an electrical arc flash were to occur. A worker entering the arc flash boundary must be qualified and must be wearing appropriate PPE. The arc flash boundary is required to be calculated by NFPA 70E.
This is the minimum level of Personal Protective Equipment in calories per centimeter squared, as evaluated in IEEE Standard 1584, with the intent to protect the worker from the thermal effects of the arc flash at working distance from the source of the arc.
|Min Incident Energy, cal/cm^2
|Max Incident Energy, cal/cm^2
|Hazard Level
|Required Min Rating of PPE, cal/cm^2
|Eb + 0.001
|and above
|Not Available
|Hazard Level
|Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE )
|Untreated natural fiber long sleeve shirt & pants with a fabric weight of at least 4.5 oz/yd^2, safety glasses, ear canal inserts, heavy duty leather gloves.
|Arc rated (AR) shirt and AR pants or AR coverall, AR face shield, AR jacket, safety glasses, hard hat, ear canal inserts, heavy duty leather gloves, leather footwear.
|Arc rated (AR) shirt and AR pants or AR coverall, AR flash suit hood, AR jacket, safety glasses, hard hat, ear canal inserts, heavy duty leather gloves, leather footwear.
|Arc rated (AR) coverall over AR shirt and AR pants, AR flash suit, AR hood, safety glasses, hard hat, ear canal inserts, AR gloves, leather footwear.
|Multilayer arc rated (AR) flash suit over AR coverall over AR shirt and AR pants, AR flash suit hood, safety glasses, hard hat, ear canal inserts, AR gloves, leather work shoes.
Classes of equipment included in IEEE 1584 and typical bus gaps are shown in table below:
|Classes of equipment
|Typical bus gaps, mm
|Open Air
|10 - 40
|Low-voltage switchgear
|15kV switchgear
|5kV switchgear
|Low-voltage MCCs and panelboards
Equipment bus gap in mm. Gaps of 3 to 40 mm were used for low voltage testing to simulate gaps between conductors in low voltage equipment and cables. Gaps 13, 104 and 152 mm. were used in 5 and 15kV equipment testings. For cases where gap is outside the range of the Empirical model, the theoretically derived Lee method can be applied and it is now included in ARCAD's arc flash assessment software.
Two grounding classes are applied in the IEEE 1584 procedure, as follows:
a) Ungrounded, which included ungrounded, high-resistance grounding and low-resistance grounding.
b) Solidly grounded.
Typical working distance is the sum of the distance between the worker standing in front of the equipment, and from the front of the equipment to the potential arc source inside the equipment.
Arc-fash protection is always based on the incident energy level on the person's face and body at the working distance, not the incident energy on the hands or arms. The degree of injury in a burn depends on the percentage of a person's skin that is burned. The head and body are a large percentage of total skin surface area and injury to these areas is much more life threatening than burns on the extremities. Typical working distances are shown in table below:
|Classes of equipment
|Typical working distance, mm
|Low-voltage switchgear
|15kV / 5kV switchgear
|Low-voltage MCCs and panelboards
Use protective device characteristics, which can be found in manufacturer's data. For fuses, the manufacturer's time-current curves may include both melting and clearing time. If so, use the clearing time. If they show only the average melt time, add to that time 15%, up to 0.03 seconds, and 10% above 0.03 seconds to determine total clearing time. If the arcing fault current is above the total clearing time at the bottom of the curve (0.01 seconds), use 0.01 seconds for the time.
For circuit breakers with integral trip units, the manufacturer's time-current curves include both tripping time and clearing time.
For relay operated circuit breakers, the relay curves show only the relay operating time in the time-delay region. For relays operating in their instantaneous region, allow 16 milliseconds on 60 Hz systems for operation. The circuit breaker opening time must be added. Opening times for particular circuit breakers can be verified by consulting the manufacturer's literature.
Available 3 phase bolted fault current for the range of 700A to 106kA at the point where work is to be performed is entered into this box in kA. Example: if 42,350 amps are available, enter 42.35 into this box. If 16,000 amps are available, enter 16 into this box. Please consider ARCAD's short circuit calculation software to determine the available fault currents in your power distribution system.
System Line to Line Voltage for the range of 208V to 15000V. For cases where voltage is over 15kV, the theoretically derived Lee method can be applied and it is now included in ARCAD's arc flash assessment software.
For protective devices operating in the steep portion of their time-current curves, a small change in current causes a big change in operating time. Incident energy is linear with time, so arc current variation may have a big effect on incident energy. The solution is to make two arc current and energy calculations; one using the calculated expected arc current and one using a reduced arc current that is 15% lower.
ARCAD's arc flash assessment software makes possible both calculations for each case considered. It requires that an operating time be determined for both the expected arc current and the reduced arc current. Incident energy is calculated for both sets of arc currents and operating times and the larger incident energy is taken as the model result. This solution was developed by comparing the results of arc current calculations using the best available arc current equation with actual measured arc current in the test database.
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Your Finalists: Vote Now for your Favorite Colorful Room!
Here they are...your top nine favorite rooms in the Small Kids, Big Color contest. Some bright and bold, some with a lighter touch. Which one will take home the color crown this year? You have 24 hours to cast your vote for your absolute favorite...
You can revisit each room's full entry page by following the link below their photo. Once you've made up your mind, it's time to cast your vote. Here they are presented in random order.
Good luck everyone!
We're excited to have the most colorful kids company we know, P'kolino, as a prize sponsor. The first, second and third place winners will receive $500, $300 and $200 gift certificates respectively to spend at P'kolino.

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From an Eyesore to a (Presidio) Landmark
The rehab of the graffiti laden Public Health Services Hospital in the Richmond District is almost complete. Now we're all finally getting a chance to see the new Presidio Landmark luxury rental apartments, which are ready for occupancy.
The old PHSH stood abandoned for years, a perfect canvas for graffiti artists. It didn't look like it could become anything other than a teardown. But now, after nearly two years of renovations, that old eyesore is an eye popping new luxury apartment building dubbed The Presidio Landmark.
And I do mean luxury! A 400-600 sq ft junior one bedroom starts at $2125 and two bedrooms start at $4325. Those rents may be worth it -- in addition to now being a LEED certified building, The Presidio Landmark sits on a National Park, offering amazing views and a bit of tranquility. Plus, there's sure to be a ghost or two wandering the halls of this new rehab!
See lots more photos of some of the units over at Curbed.
For floor plans and rental information, visit the Presidio Landmark website.
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Wilmer Valderrama has been playing lovable characters on the small screen since before it was officially cool to be a Latino in Hollywood. Yes, he may be the subject of tabloid fodder thanks to his love life and fellow celebrity friends. But more importantly, Wilmer has been collaborating on projects by Latinos for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone for years.
We caught up with the Venezuelan multi-hyphenate at the COVERGIRL and Tide Style Lounge during the 37th Annual Calle Ocho Music Festival in Miami, Florida this weekend to help celebrate the most stylish, confident members of the local community and hand-select the COVERGIRL and Tide 2014 Style Mavens of Calle Ocho! The 34-year-old couldn't help but smile as he surprised fans while taking in the sounds of salsa, merengue, and bachata. He's also on a promotional tour in support of his new series, From Dusk Till Dawn, premiering on El Rey Network on March 11th at 9pm.
What brings you to Calle Ocho?
"Calle Ocho brings me to Calle Ocho. I've been living in Los Angeles for a long time and I love and appreciate the Mexican community. But sometimes, I truly miss my tropical roots. When I come out here to Miami it makes me feel at home. Coming to Calle Ocho you have to walk down the streets to get some areas and pinchos. These are some of the main reasons I love coming here to celebrate. I'm happy to be sharing the stage today with COVERGIRL and Tide to select style winners who are best representing their countries and Latinos the best at the festival."
Speaking of fashion, you're always one of our favorites on the red carpet. Can you share some of your tips for getting red carpet ready?
"Be comfortable! Keep in mind that what you put on, you might be wearing for many hours. If you feel comfortable, then the rest is easy. I like playing with different looks by putting together by playing with cuts, and colors to make new combinations.
My sisters are straight up COVERGIRL's. They understand what it takes to get ready and how to really glam it up. Seeing them while I was growing up and putting their looks together was awesome. My father was also the same way. He still wears a three piece suit just to get on an airplane! He wants to make sure that he is always looking his best. That's what it was like growing up with my family, so I knew that I'd be able to figure this whole style thing out."
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Disney California Adventure Park
Cars Land
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Small Drops, Thrill Rides, Dark, Loud
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Rider Switch, FASTPASS
Start your engines! Zoom through the desert landscape of Cars Land, inspired by the Disney•Pixar movie Cars.
Kick the fun into overdrive on this auto race attraction that features familiar characters, fantastic scenery and "wheel" thrills!
Stanley's Oasis
Before you hit the open road, stroll through the original settlement of Radiator Springs, a lovely town that began as the Comfy Cavern Motor Court.
See how Stanley capitalized on a natural cold spring and built a series of ingenious attractions, like a "pull up and fill-up" coolant station—a building made entirely out of empty oil bottles.
Ornament Valley and Radiator Springs
Board a 6-person car for a seemingly peaceful journey through Ornament Valley. Drive past the plunging Radiator Falls waterfall and head toward the start line at Radiator Springs.
Mater's Mischief
Mater is recruiting newcomers to participate in one of his favorite activities, tractor tipping! Take a brief detour through the fields to see this screwy spectacle.
Many familiar faces—Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Mater, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Mack and Ramone—are eager to welcome you to the big race and help along the way.
Ya Auto Not Look Fuelish
It's almost race time—gotta look good! Fine-tune your car at either Luigi's Casa Della Tires or Ramone's House of Body Art. You'll want to ride multiple times to see both.
Once you're set, roll over to the start line—and get ready, get set…
Come side-by-side with your competition. Your car is pitted against another for a friendly race for first place at the checked flag.
Zip over hills, zoom around high-banked turns, and cruise down camelback straightaways past spectacular red-rock formations.
While there is only one winner, everyone is sure to have a great time. Just like in the Cars movie, the focus is on the journey, not the finish line!
The towering Cadillac Range mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for Radiator Springs Racers.
Car aficionados will notice that the 6 mountain peaks resemble the tail fins of classic Cadillac models from 1957 to 1962. The mountains are inspired by the iconic Cadillac Ranch public art installation created by Ant Farm. Cadillac Ranch is located along Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas.
View the policies for this attraction and get information about the services offered for Guests with disabilities.


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From LinuxMIPS
The Edimax BR or Sweex LB is a family small broadband routers. The BR6101 has a parallel port, while the BR6104 is wired for USB instead.
The BR6101 or Sweex LB100010 is based on the ADM5106 SoC. It has one WAN Ethernet port, a 4 port switch and a parallel printer port. The parallel port is handled by a Winbond W83877TF. It has 1MB of flash memory (29LV8000ABTC-70) and 4MB SDRAM (W986432DH-6).
It probabely uses the Broad Net Technology real-time OS.


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A crazy thought...
I know the DS's were designed and intended for use as media players but I'm thinking about re-purposing one as a PBX. I think with Hydra's nifty cool linux build, the foundation is there to run FreePBX/Asterisk and would be an ideal device for that purpose!
Has anyone else given that any consideration or tried anything similar?


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Palau (12/08)
Republic of Palau
Area: 458 sq. km. (about 190 sq. mi.) in eight main islands plus more than 250 islets.
Cities: Capital--Melekeok (pop. 391).
Terrain: Varies from mountainous main island to smaller, reef-rimmed coral islands.
Climate: Tropical.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Palauan.
Population: Approximately 20,000 (non-Palauan population, approx. 5,500). Age structure--less than 15 years old, 5,150; 16-64 years old, 13,600; more than 65 years old, 1,130.
Population growth rate: 1.3%.
Ethnic groups: Palauans are Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian elements.
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Modekngei (an indigenous Palauan religion).
Languages: English (official in all 16 states), Palauan.
Education: Literacy--92%.
Health: Life expectancy--male 68 yrs.; female 76 yrs. Infant mortality rate--16.2/1,000.
Work force: Public sector--56%; private sector--44%.
Type: Constitutional republic in free association with United States.
Independence (from U.S.-administered UN trusteeship): October 1, 1994.
Constitution: January 1, 1981.
Branches: Executive--president (head of state and government), vice president, cabinet. Legislative--bicameral parliament elected by popular vote. Judicial--Supreme Court, National Court, Court of Common Pleas, and the Land Court.
GDP (2006, provisional figure): $157.7 million.
GDP per capita: $7,921.
National income (GDP + foreign assistance): $195.4 million.
National income per capita: $9,817.
GDP composition by sector: Public administration 23%, trade 20%, construction 15%, hotels and restaurants 11%, transportation and communications 9%, fisheries 2%, agriculture 1%, manufacturing and mining 1%.
Industry: Types--government, trade, construction, tourism.
Trade: Exports ($5.9 million, 2004)--fish, handicrafts. Export markets--U.S., Japan and Taiwan. Imports ($107.3 million)--fuel, food and beverages, manufactured goods. Import sources--U.S. (Guam), Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea.
External debt (2006): $38 million.
Currency: U.S. dollar.
The Republic of Palau consists of eight principal islands and more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the Philippines. The islands of Palau constitute part of the Caroline Islands chain. About 70% of Palauans live in the capital city of Koror on Koror Island. The capital, however, relocated in 2006 from Koror to a newly constructed complex in Melekeok State on the larger but less developed island of Babeldaob--the second largest island in all of Micronesia after Guam.
Palau was initially settled more than 4,000 years ago, probably by migrants from what today is Indonesia. British traders became prominent visitors in the 18th century, followed by expanding Spanish influence in the 19th century. Following its defeat in the Spanish-American War, Spain sold Palau and most of the rest of the Caroline Islands to Germany in 1899. Control passed to Japan in 1914 and then to the United States under UN auspices in 1947 as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
Four of the Trust Territory districts formed a single federated Micronesian state in 1979, but this eventually dissolved as the individual districts--long culturally distinct--opted for more locally popular status. Palau approved a new constitution in 1981, subsequently signing a Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1982. After eight referenda and an amendment to the Palauan constitution, the Compact went into effect on October 1, 1994, marking Palau's emergence from trusteeship to independence.
Palau is a democratic republic with directly elected executive and legislative branches. Presidential elections take place every 4 years, at the same time as the United States' presidential election, to select the president and the vice president, who now run as a team. The Palau National Congress (Olbiil era Kelulau) has two houses. The Senate has nine members elected nationwide. The House of Delegates has 16 members, one each from Palau's 16 states. All of the legislators serve 4-year terms and are limited to three consecutive terms. Each state also elects its own governor and legislature.
The Council of Chiefs, comprising the highest traditional chiefs from each of the 16 states, is an advisory body to the president. The Council is consulted on matters concerning traditional laws and customs.
The judicial system consists of the Supreme Court--with trial and appellate divisions--the Court of Common Pleas, and the Land Court. (Palau's constitution has a provision for an additional National Court, but this is not currently active.)
In November 2008 Palauans elected a new president and vice president: Johnson Toribiong and Kerai Mariur. They will take office in mid-January 2009. The same elections brought sweeping change to the legislature and passed more than 20 amendments to the constitution.
Principal Government Officials
Head of State and Government--President Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. (Johnson Toribiong is President-elect)
Vice President--Elias Camsek Chin (Kerai Mariur is Vice President-elect)
Ambassador to the U.S.--Hersey Kyota
Ambassador to the UN--Stuart Beck
Palau maintains an embassy at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 (tel: 202-452-6814, fax: 202-452-6281). The Republic of Palau's Mission to the United Nations is located at 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 575, New York, New York 10017 (tel: 212-813-0310, fax: 212-813-0317).
While calm in recent years, Palau witnessed several instances of political violence in the 1980s. The republic's first president, Haruo I. Remeliik, was assassinated in 1985, with the Minister of State eventually found to be complicit in the crime. Palau's third president, Lazurus Salii, committed suicide in September 1988 amidst bribery allegations. Salii's personal assistant had been imprisoned several months earlier after being convicted of firing shots into the home of the Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Legislation making Palau an "offshore" financial center was passed by the Senate in 1998. In 2001 Palau passed its first bank regulation and anti-money laundering laws.
Palau's per capita GDP of $7,921 makes it one of the wealthier Pacific Island states. Nominal GDP increased by an annual average of nearly 14% from 1983 to 1990, and by an annual rate of over 10% from 1991 to 1997. Growth turned sharply negative in 1998 and 1999 as a result of the Asian financial crisis, but there has been a gradual rebound in recent years and the economy grew by 5.4% in 2005.
Tourism (and its attendant infrastructure changes) is Palau's main industry. Its major draws are its diverse and pristine marine environment, and its above-water tropical island beauty. The number of visitors--75% of whom come from Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S.--exceeded 82,000 in 2006, a 2% increase from 2005. Continental Airlines and Far Eastern Transport (FAT), have direct flights to Palau from Guam, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Japan Airlines runs chartered flights from Tokyo; Korean Airlines does the same from Seoul on a seasonal basis.
In 2006 tourist spending in Palau was $62 million. Palauan tourism and environmental authorities would like to adjust the industry, simultaneously decreasing tourist volume and increasing income while by attracting more high-dollar tourists.
The service sector dominates the Palauan economy, contributing more than 50% of GDP and employing more than half of the work force. The government alone employs nearly 25% of workers and accounts for 23% of the GDP. One of the government's main responsibilities is administering external assistance. Under the terms of the Compact of Free Association with the United States, Palau will receive more than $450 million in assistance over 15 years and is eligible to participate in more than 40 federal programs. The first grant of $142 million was made in 1994. Further annual payments in lesser amounts will be made through 2009. Total U.S. grant income in 2006 was $23.7 million.
Construction is an important industrial activity, contributing over 15% of GDP. Several large infrastructure projects, including the Compact Road, relocation of the new capital, and new hotels, have boosted this sector's recent contribution to GDP.
Agriculture is mainly on a subsistence level, the principal crops being coconuts, taro, and bananas. Fishing is a potential source of revenue, but the islands' tuna output dropped by over one-third during the 1990s. Fishing industry revenues are mostly from license fees from fishing vessels.
The main economic challenge confronting Palau is to ensure the long-term viability of its economy by reducing its reliance on foreign assistance. The Compact of Free Association created a trust fund to provide perennial budget support when U.S. direct assistance ends in 2009. The value of the trust fund in 2007 was approximately $175 million.
Palau gained its independence October 1, 1994 with the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association with the United States. Palau was the last component of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to gain its independence. Under the Compact, the U.S. remains responsible for Palau's defense for 50 years. The Compact of Free Association is subject to a bilateral review to be completed by the 15th anniversary of its adoption.
Palau is a sovereign nation and conducts its own foreign relations. Since independence, Palau has established diplomatic relations with a number of nations, including many of its Pacific neighbors, and is one of two dozen nations that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Palau was admitted to the United Nations on December 15, 1994, and has since joined a number of other international organizations.
Principal U.S. Official
Chargé d'Affaires--Mark Bezner
The mailing address for the U.S. Embassy is P.O. Box 6028, Republic of Palau 96940. Telephone: 680-488-2920/2990. Fax: 680-488-2911. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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April 22, 2013
New Paltz, NY
Betty J. Lorenzen, age 88, of New Paltz, NY, died on Monday, April 22, 2013.
Born in Dawson, MN, she was the daughter of the late Sam and the late Agnes (Peterson) Nordahl. She married Robert E. Lorenzen in Montevideo, MN on December 22, 1950.
She was the former proprietor of Automotive Brake Co., of Newburgh, NY.
Betty had been active in the WSCS of the Methodist Church and had also been a volunteer for the Literacy Volunteers of America.
Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Lorenzen, New Paltz, NY; two daughters: Rita and her husband, Richard Ovens of New Paltz, NY, Jane Hayward of Sebastian, FL and one son, Paul G. and his wife, Dee Lorenzen of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters: Donna Mathis of Raymond, MN, and Carol Christenson of Willmar, MN; granddaughter, Wendy Lorenzen and her husband, Robert Henert of Gilbert, AZ; grandson, David and his wife, Jodi Ovens of Bethlehem, NH; granddaughter, Barbara Kelly of Sebastian, FL; grandson, Peter Hayward and Teresa of Highland, NY; grandson, Timothy and Angela Lorenzen of Gilbert, AZ; great-grandchildren: Rianna, Athena, Malia and Zaria Lorenzen of Gilbert, AZ; great-grandson, Zacharry Hayward of Highland, NY; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Robert, Paul Nordahl, and Samuel Nordahl and two sisters: Arlyne and Patricia Nordahl and a granddaughter, Christie Lorenzen.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation and inurnment took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, NY.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors at Kingston Hospital, and the many wonderful caregivers at Woodland Pond, New Paltz, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. 845-255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online, please go to www.copelandfhnp.com


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881 JOHN GREEN Road, High Point, NC, 27265 is a Lots and Land for sale at $199,000 with a lot size of 10.09. 881 JOHN GREEN Road has 0.0 baths. The property's zip code is 27265 which is in High Point, NC
Based on 20.00 % down and a 4.13 % financing rate
Includes Mortage, Insurance, and Tax payments
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Program of the Triad MLS, Inc. of High Point, NC. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Weichert Realtors are marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo or the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) thumbnail logo (the TRIAD MLS logo) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
The information being provided is for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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APA Library Worklife Organization Membership Postcard Mailing
An organizational membership promotion offering 3 months complimentary access to APA Library Worklife has been sent to approximately 10000 current and potential members. The objective is twofold:
1. We want to get email addresses for current organization members and give them their access information.
2. We want to attract new organization members with a complimentary 3 month subscription to APA Library Worklife.
When you get a call:
Current Org Members: Get their email address and give them their ALA Login and password for access to the subscription.
The subscription is accessed at: http://www.ala-apa.org/newsletter/current.html
Non-Member Orgs: Find and update their record in iMIS or set up a new record. Be sure to get the name of a contact person and email address in either case. Let them know they will receive access information within 48 hours. Print the profile, indicate they need APALW comp, and forward to me the same day and I will add the complimentary subscription and send their access info.
The complimentary subscription is only for organizations, it cannot be put on a personal record.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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By Marc Livitz
While many of us as boxing fans love to count down the days leading up to the next big fight, there are still high numbers of the boxing faithful who truly appreciate the fighter who treads on and on. Those fighters who have fought almost a "who's who" in the ring can often rouse our interests. He has won most and lost just a handful. Add to the mix one who hails from a boxing crazed nation such as Mexico. Enter Jhonny Gonzalez (54(46)-8(3)) of Mexico City, who is a former featherweight champion. He suffered two early losses in his career and the remainder of his defeats over the past ten years was handed to him via Daniel Ponce de Leon, Israel Vazquez, Toshiaki Nishioka and Gerry Penalosa. He reigned as the titleholder from April 2011 when he knocked out the always formidable and multiple division champ, Hozumi Hasegawa. His time at the top ended when he suffered an eighth round TKO to the aforementioned Ponce de Leon last September in Las Vegas. He was behind on the scorecards at the time, although an accidental head butt later in the bout sealed his fate. The WBC featherweight title has changed hands since then, as recently as this past May.
Enter now the undefeated Abner Mares (26(14)-0-1) of East Los Angeles by way of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Mares can found on many pound for pound lists in the boxing world. The unbeaten, multiple division champion holds to his credit impressive wins over such fighters as Vic Darchinyan, Joseph Agbeko and Anselmo Moreno. His one sided victory over Daniel Ponce de Leon last May (TKO 9) gave the 2004 Athens Olympian (representing Mexico) the WBC strap and there can be no confusion that Jhonny Gonzalez wants his title back. He'll get his chance next Saturday night, August 24. The championship bout will take place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California and will be televised on "Showtime Championship Boxing" in the United States. Both gentlemen as well as their affiliated camps spoke to the media this afternoon. Selected highlights are listed below. Richard Schaefer, CEO Golden Boy Promotions: "Fists will fly and there will be heavy action. This is exactly the type of matchup that we like to bring to the fight fans. Jhonny Gonzalez doesn't need an introduction and his record of 54-8 speaks for itself. He will want to win his title again and he's an amazing warrior. Abner Mares. Whoever you put in front of him, he beats. He's clearly one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. He's the type of fighter who you know will be an all action type of fighter. He's not taking any kind of breather here since his win over Daniel Ponce de Leon. He'll be facing the always dangerous Jhonny Gonzalez." "Abner Mares should be, in my opinion in the #2 spot on the pound for pound list. There is no question just who is #1. As for #2, Andre Ward is there right now but compare what he's done lately to what Abner has done." Jhonny Gonzalez: "What can I say? The moment is near and the fight is close." Abner Mares: "I'm ready to give everyone another exciting fight. I'm blessed and I can't wait. It should be a magnificent night for the sport of boxing." Mares on power, making weight, etc.: "I'm moving up in weight and this is my second fight in this weight class. I've gained muscle and I'm no longer struggling to make weight. I feel strong physically and mentally." Mares on his previous experiences sparring with Gonzalez: "I expect the best Jhonny Gonzalez. I know he'll bring his "A Game". That was a long time ago and I learned a lot through the work we did together." Gonzalez on expectations: "I have trained so very hard for this fight. Abner is the best featherweight on the planet and I know that I'll have to bring everything to win." On possible retirement: "At the moment, this is the most important fight of my career. My body still feels great and I'm responding to the training. I look forward to this fight and then I'd like to move up to another division." Mares on his fighting record: "They all have happened at the right time and I've learned from every fight. I've gained much experience and I've not been beaten up." Gonzalez on losing his title to Daniel Ponce de Leon: "It wasn't frustrating at all. Although I was ready physically, I wasn't mentally prepared because I had some outside issues. The head butt broke my concentration even more and so I learned not to let those types of issues affect me in the ring again." On Mares: "He is the best fighter at 126 pounds. We know that if I win, then we can beat them all. Everyone is expecting a great fight and that's what we'll give them." Abner on being motivated: "There's no pressure at all because I always train the same way. I have the same hunger and desire each time I go to the ring. I've proved by fighting all these tough opponents that I'm at the top of my game and one of the best. I have to beat Jhonny. I can't lose. He's a great puncher and an experienced fighter." "There's always room for improvement and learning more. I have to get better and show a different Abner Mares." Closing statements from Abner Mares: "Come August 24, everyone will see a tremendous fight and the boxing world wins. I want to prove once again that I'm one of the elites. Closing statements from Jhonny Gonzalez: "Thanks to Abner Mares for this opportunity. This fight will be a great one and have all the characteristics of Mexican fighters."
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After Obama: Why Catholics should open a 'second front' in the Democratic Party
I have a commentary in this week's National Catholic Register entitled "What Now? Will New Voters Refashion the Democratic Party?" I argue that the election had a silver lining for Catholics: the same voters who turned out in large numbers for Obama—blacks and other minorities—voted strongly for California's Proposition 8, the ballot initiative which amended the state constitution to ban gay marriage. (Gay marriage bans also passed in Arizona and Florida). I cite that example to make the case that it's time for Catholics… READ MORE >
None of the Above: The Only Vote Worth Casting in November?
As I listened to John McCain's victory speech Tuesday night, spelling out the themes of his general election campaign—no apologies for the Iraq war, fight the "global war on terror" like it's World War IV, keep taxes low, and global markets free—in other words, stay the course, the harsh reality of having to choose between him and Obama/Clinton this November began to hit me. On the one hand, despite Obama's hope-filled rhetoric, I don't see the Democrats moving away from their pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, anti-school… READ MORE >
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The best thing about how the Democratic Party is kicking away what should be an easy victory in the November presidential election is that it might force them to finally reassess their support for abortion and gay marriage, positions that are unpopular with working class voters, their natural constituency. A subplot here is how the Dems were actually making inroads among faithful Catholics fed up with George Bush—until Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden opened their mouths in public about Catholic moral theology. A front pagearticle in today's… READ MORE >
David Brooks explains the Republican Party's Catholic problem
In a NY Times column today called "The Social Animal," David Brooks pinpoints exactly why so many Catholics hold their noses every four years as they vote Republican for president merely because of the party's stance against abortion and gay marriage. As any Catholic who's watched a Republican convention knows, the GOP is about individualism—"the stout pioneer crossing the West, the risk-taking entrepreneur with a vision, the stalwart hero fighting the collectivist foe," as Brooks describes it. We've heard… READ MORE >
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Sarah Palin blasts Obama's radical abortion policies
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The Right's Hypocritical Crusade against Wall Street
I almost never agree with First Things on economic policy, but Robert T. Miller was right last week when he warned that "those on the political right need to make sure that the Republicans in Congress do not through ignorance or stupidity misunderstand conservative economic principles and so lead us into economic disaster." Unfortunately, that's exactly what Republicans in the House did today when they tanked the President's $700 billion financial bail-out bill and sent the stock market plunging to its biggest one day loss ever.… READ MORE >
Sarah Palin Meets Woody Allen, Across the Great Divide
If you're feeling down about the ever-widening gap between blue-state and red-state America (and the even wider gap between blue and red Catholics), you can find hope in Sarah Palin. Ironically, the woman who's been blamed for single-handedly re-igniting the culture wars is showing signs that she can appeal across the cultural divide. This past weekend she pulled off a smooth performance on Saturday Night Live, and now she's inspired Radar Magazine to put together a video mash-up of Palin and Woody Allen, with scenes from Annie Hall,… READ MORE >
Thinking Catholic: European leaders blame crisis on "speculative capitalism"
Europe's financiers were seduced by the lure of easy subprime mortgage profits, just like everyone else, and they're suffering now, just like everyone else. But give Europe credit for one thing: Thanks to its Catholic roots, Europe's leaders understand that the financial crisis wasn't caused by some vague form of "greed"; it was caused by greed purposely channeled into useless financial speculation, rather than into productive investment. This difference was clearly recognized by European leaders when they met Saturday to deal… READ MORE >
Adam and Eve make a stand in California
You connect the dots: A California couple refuses to submit to the state's new "gender-neutral" marriage license that replaces bride and groom with "Party A" and "Party B." Buried within a Scientific American article on storytelling and the brain (cited by John Murphy below) is a fascinating discovery made by "literary Darwinists" about the universality of romance and sex roles: "The idea of romantic love has not been traditionally considered to be a cultural universal because of the many societies in which marriage… READ MORE >
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Early education is an investment in the future, an investment that has been shown to reap dividends by study after study.
It's an investment that has been lacking in recent years in the state of Illinois. Preschools are an important piece of the early education puzzle, and yet the state cut preschool funding by $80 million between 2009 and 2013.
It appears Gov. Pat Quinn wants to reverse that trend. The governor announced a "birth to 5" initiative during his State of the State address last week. His plan would invest in quality preschool, prenatal care and support services for parents.
This is an important state, local and national issue. President Barack Obama has called for an increased emphasis on early childhood education in his last two State of the Union addresses.
It's extremely important in Rockford. Discussions about how to transform the community have consistently mentioned the need for better education. That education needs to begin as early as possible.
Studies have shown that the achievement gap between low-income or low-socioeconomic-status children and their peers begins as early as 9 months.
Gaps in school readiness widen because children are less likely to be read to by their parents. Those children hear 30 million fewer words by age 3 than more well-off children. It's difficult for disadvantaged children to identify, read and understand words they've never heard.
It's not that their parents don't want to help their kids - they can't. They don't have the education and literacy skills to improve their own lives, let alone their children's.
That's critical to note in Rockford, where high poverty rates and high unemployment rates have become the norm. Many children start off behind and fail to catch up. Rockford's high dropout and low graduation rates reflect that.
A good education can level the playing field for a disadvantaged child and help that child escape poverty. Students who attend preschool are less likely to fall behind as they continue in school and are more likely to complete their education, graduate from high school and become productive members of society.
That's good for the individual and good for the community as a whole. Studies show that quality preschool programs save the public between $3 and $10 for every $1 spent.
Children who don't attend or don't have access to those quality programs are more likely to drop out of school and become a drain on society.
The average dropout earns about $10,000 less a year than a high school graduate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Dropouts are more than twice as likely as college graduates to live in poverty, according to the Department of Education. Dropouts are 63 times more likely to wind up in jail or prison, according to a study by researchers at Northeastern University. The same study showed that a dropout costs taxpayers an average of $292,000 over a lifetime because of the costs of incarceration and other factors.
We don't know whether Quinn intends to bolster existing programs in Illinois or whether he has a new initiative in mind. And, of course, we don't know how it will be paid for.
Perhaps the answers will come during the governor's budget address, which has been pushed back until March 26, after the primary election.
The many local entities that have a hand in early childhood education are eagerly awaiting what the governor has in mind. The Rockford School District, the YWCA of Rockford, United Way, La Voz Latina, Easter Seals and others invest in early childhood programs.
These are important programs that can help shape the future of the community if those programs get the resources they need.


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Is this graphic new?
nice...but whats this "Catch the reference and win 10 posts thing?
You bet your ass. Check out the background image for the menu. Catch the reference and win 10 posts.
Ok, let me give this a shot. The background image for the menu is a reference to the lost chapter 83; it's the double helix that connects to Idea from below. And the other image is from the place of the Beherit apostle, where you can see a cross with at its base a double helix in the form of a spinal cord and skull that spirals around a pillar.
How many changes has the BBS gone through now? I've seen 2... but I guess there are a lot more?
That fading out of griffiths picture is pretty nice to.
( is this that big suprise you were telling us about ? , i wanted fieldtrip to a gogo dance )
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The city of Surabaya has some fascinating places here to explore. The Arab quarter is like a Middle Eastern medina - a warren of narrow lanes with stalls selling prayer beads next to perfume next to dates. Keep following the lanes to the Masjid Ampel, a historic mosque built in 1421.
Surabaya also has one of Indonesia's largest Chinatowns, Buddhist temples and a roster of impressive, though disintegrating, Dutch buildings. One, the House of Sampoerna, is now a unique clove museum, with women still hand-rolling the cigarettes; the cafe is a great place for authentic Indonesian cuisine in a historic setting.
Just outside of the city, wander through the ruins of the former capital city of the ancient Majapahit Empire at the Trowulan Archaeological Site. The museum shows some of what has been found, artifacts from coins to pottery.
And don't forget to sample some Indonesian food.
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Situated in the Old Town, this stately Dutch colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historic site. The main attraction is hundreds of girls hand-rolling Indonesia's most prestigious cigarette, Dji Sam Soe, using traditional equipment.


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They were both expected to leave Florida and thrive for contending teams in traditional hockey markets and prove once and for all that skating in Sunrise causes one's career to get off track.
Well, maybe the whole "Florida effect" is overrated.
Tonight Bruins forward Nathan Horton and Calgary defenseman Jay Bouwmeester will go head to head in a big game for both of their playoff-contending club while their old team in South Florida hangs onto its playoff hopes by a string. But while both players are now on the type of team they dreamed of, neither is living a dream experience as far as individual production.
Horton scored his 15h goal in 57 games last Friday in Ottawa, which could be the start of a hot streak. Of course, we've been here before with Horton, who hasn't scored goals in consecutive games since Dec. 4 and 7. Snake-bit could basically be Horton's new first name, considering that except for some stretches of nothingness he has been pretty active during long periods of the season, without much to show for it in terms of goals. As always, he's just trying to plow through without hanging his head.
"That stuff happens. I'm not down. I'm on a good team, and as long as a I keep working hard, keep trying, we've got so much skill eventually someone's going to score," Horton said this week before the team departed for its road trip. "It's all about getting that momentum. If you don't score, you don't score. But hopefully it comes sooner or later."
In his second season with Calgary, Bouwmeester has been similarly disappointing. A 42-point scorer in his last year with the Panthers, the veteran blueliner registered just 29 last season and is on pace for less this year (he has 17 in 61 games). The Flames' ice time leader at 26:09 per game, Bouwmeester seems to have settled into a defensive defenseman's role with a plus-6 rating on the season for the resurgent Flames. He has recorded just one assist this month.
"He's a great player, a great skater. I honestly couldn't tell you," said Horton about his former teammate's struggle to put up points with the Flames.
From 2001 to 2003, Florida used its highest first-round picks on Stephen Weiss, Bouwmeester and Horton. Last week, Weiss declared to the Miami Herald that he wants to remain with the Panthers and Florida coach Peter DeBoer used Horton and Bouwmeester as two examples of the "change of scenery" theory not working in relation to leaving Florida.
It's obvious that Weiss has taken the struggles of his former mates to heart and realized the grass isn't always greener. Horton wishes nothing but the best for Weiss regardless of how things work out.
"I don't know," said Horton when asked if Weiss embraced Florida more than he did. "He's been there longer than me and obviously hasn't been winning. I really don't know. Hopefully they do turn it around and he can start winning games and be in the playoffs because it was definitely tough for me when I was there, but he's been there a lot longer than me."
For Horton, the winning has been all he expected with Boston but the scoring hasn't. With his first taste of the NHL playoffs now just two months away, he's still keeping his focus on the team and not his stat line.
"It's all about wins," he said about the stretch run. "Wins and feeling good about the team; it's not about yourself."


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I have to keep this video by Béatrice Coron. I'm so impressed by her papercut work—
With scissors and paper, artist Béatrice Coron creates intricate worlds, cities and countries, heavens and hells. Striding onstage in a glorious cape cut from Tyvek, she describes her creative process and the way her stories develop from snips and slices.
Madame Coron is a very special character, too. After briefly studying art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts of Lyon, and Mandarin Chinese at the Université of Lyon III, Coron experienced life with a series of odd jobs. She has been, among others, a shepherdess, truck driver, factory worker, cleaning lady and New York City tour guide! She has lived in France (her native country) , Egypt and Mexico for one year each, and China for two years. She moved to New York in 1985, where she reinvented herself as an artist.


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Themes of the summit
- Ensuring food security and securing livelihoods.
- Securing the natural freshwater systems of the Himalayas.
- Securing biodiversity and ensuring its sustainable use.
- Ensuring energy security and enhancing alternative technologies.
Outcomes of the summitRepresentatives from the 4 nations signed a declaration to adopt a 'Framework of Cooperation' that included the following objectives:
Food security
- Improve and sustain food production;
- Help vulnerable communities gain better access to nutrious food;
- Establish regional knowledge sharing and capacity building.
- Enhance practices that will minimize climate change induced disasters;
- Promote water efficiency and water efficient techniques - including modern and traditional methods;
- Increase knowledge sharing of climate change adaptation;
- Improve the regions understanding of the impacts of climate change on water resources.
- Create an interconnected mosaic of conservation spaces across the Eastern Himalayas;
- Ensure the sustainable use of biodiversity for poverty alleviation and income generation;
- Establish a regional mechanism for knowledge generation and sharing.
- Enhance access to affordable and reliable 'clean energy services for all';
- Promote diversification of energy supply and the use of cleaner energy resources;
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Captives told to claim torture Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Captives told to claim torture Goto page Previous 1, 2 Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current Events Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message R. S. RefugeeJoined: 29 Sep 2004Location: Shangra La, ROK Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject: Wangja wrote: funplanet wrote: I mentioned this in another thread and got crucified for it....just proves how full of venom and hatred the left have for America and Bush... so close minded they don't even want to consider other plausible scenarios one man's abuse is another man's pleasure.... America and Bush are not the same. That's a very profound statement, Wangja, that the right's favorite junkie bloviator always ignores as he tries (however unsucessfully) to conflate the USA and its boy emperor. If someone were to feel "hatred and venom," as fp says, for a political leader that they believe is a mass murderer and war criminal, that in no way implies that they hate America. In fact, even if they disagree with the foreign policy of the USA and believe that it causes a great deal of misery in the world just to satisfy the insatiable lust for power and wealth of a small, elite class that actually rules the USA under a democratic facade, that doesn't mean that they hate America either. It probably means that they have a vision and aspiration for a more just America. The fact is "You hate America" is a truly worthless jibe that doesn't mean anything at all. That's why it is so effective with the IQ-challenged. They can say it over and over ad naseum and who can refute it since it is a meaningless expression used simply as a weak propaganda aid by the IQ-challenged. Sorry to be so insulting and give you such a hard time about this fp, but I really believe that you're smarter than that and you do have the choice of coming up with some arguments for your position that actually have some logical meaning and aren't just the Great Bloviator's eruptions. I have a feeling that he uses the expression "they hate America" mucho times per show. (I'm sure you'll correct me if I'm wrong.) Such meaningless propaganda jibes won't wash around here. I'm sure they taught you better critical thinking skills in parochial school than that, didn't they? funplanet wrote: one man's abuse is another man's pleasure.... I kinda sense that there's something that you're trying to reveal to us here, fp, but there's a big difference between real torture and S&M games with the working girls down in Itaewon. (Does she wear stilleto heels, black fishnet stockings and carry a whip? Just kidding, fp. I don't really want to know.) One big difference is that the people who play those S&M games have an agreed upon signal that means enough, quit NOW. (Or so they said on a tv program I was watching. I don't have any personal knowledge in this realm.) Real torture victims know that it isn't a game and there is no signal that will make the torture stop. S&M games may be an amusing topic to make jokes about, but there is nothing amusing about real torture. It makes Jesus cry. Back to top Joo Rip Gwa RhheeJoined: 25 May 2003 Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:55 pm Post subject: Some of those against the war don't hate America others like the creeps at counterpunch do. Al Franken and David Corn vs Counterpunch , the international Action Center and 9-11 conspiracy theorists is the difference. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current Events Forum All times are GMT - 8 HoursGoto page Previous 1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Jump to: Select a forum Forums:----------------FAQJob-related Discussion ForumGeneral Discussion ForumOff-Topic ForumTravel ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumBuy/Sell/Trade Forum You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe


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The son of a Baltimore firefighter and the first person in his family to go to college, with scholarships to Yale University and Yale Law School, John Bolton studied with preeminent conservative thinkers Robert Bork and Ralph Winter. After law school, he experienced the "Reagan Revolution" firsthand in Edwin Meese's justice department -- where the American judiciary was fundamentally reshaped. His diplomatic skills were honed working with Secretary of State James Baker during the presidency of George H. W. Bush, and serving in the administration of President George W. Bush as Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs.
In this revealing memoir, he candidly recounts his appointment in 2005 as Ambassador to the United Nations, his headline-making Senate confirmation battle, which resulted in his recess appointment, and his sixteen-month tenure at the United Nations. Bolton offers keen insight into such international crises as North Korea's nuclear test, Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, the genocide in Darfur, the monthlong negotiation that produced the controversial end of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and more. Recounting both his successes and frustrations in taking a hard line against weapons-of-mass destruction proliferators, terrorists, and rogue states such as North Korea and Iran, he also exposes the operational inadequacies that hinder the UN's effectiveness in international diplomacy and its bias against Israel and the United States. At home, he criticizes the pernicious bureaucratic inertia in the U.S. State Department that can undermine presidential policy.
A fascinating chronicle of the career of a distinguished lawyer and diplomat who has fought to preserve American sovereignty and strength at home and abroad, Surrender Is Not an Option is the candid memoir of one of America's outstanding statesmen that is sure to become required reading for everyone interested in international affairs.


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HOUSTON (AP) - A.J. Green had several steps on the two Texans frantically - and vainly - trying to catch up. He was all alone, 5 yards deep in the end zone. The ball was in the air. Amazingly, the Cincinnati Bengals had a chance to end their playoff futility streak.
The Pro Bowl receiver dived and stretched, reaching his fingertips as far as they'd go. It wasn't far enough.
The ball hit the ground. The streak went on.
Andy Dalton overthrew Green in the closing minutes Saturday, and the Houston Texans held on for a 19-13 victory in a wild-card rematch that had a sickeningly familiar ending for the Bengals.
When the playoffs begin, bad things happen for them.
They've now gone 22 seasons without a playoff win, the longest current streak of futility in the league. It equals the seventh-longest in NFL history, according to STATS LLC.
"It hurts when you lose, particularly when you lose in the playoffs," coach Marvin Lewis said.
Nobody knows that exquisite pain more than the Bengals.
"It's hard to put it into words," said cornerback Leon Hall, who returned an interception for Cincinnati's only touchdown. "It's disappointing. I mean, we had a good year, but it didn't end how we wanted it to and how we planned it to. At the end of the day, they made the plays that won the game for them."
What hurt most about this one? How close they came to finally pulling one off.
Despite being outplayed all game, they had one final shot at the end. They got the ball back at their 20-yard line with 6:15 left, and Dalton had his chance for a memorable comeback in his hometown.
He's used to playing at Reliant Stadium - he grew up in suburban Katy and had high school games there - and now had a chance for an 80-yard drive that would get the Bengals the first playoff road win in their history.
"I was telling everybody we're going to drive down, going to win this game," Dalton said. "Everybody felt that."
They had their chance. Green got behind the coverage on a double move and Dalton saw him running free. He overthrew him on third-and-11 from the Houston 36-yard line with 2:57 to go, sailing his pass too deep into the end zone.
"I just threw it a little too far," Dalton said. "That's a play that if we make it, obviously the game's a lot different."
Green couldn't even get his fingertips on the ball.
"I was digging for it," Green said. "I laid out, couldn't get a hand on it. It happens like that. That's one thing we need to get better with, we need to capitalize on plays. That's the next step to being a great team."
Dalton threw a quick pass to Marvin Jones on fourth down, but he was tackled 3 yards shy of the first down. The Texans then ran out the clock.
"Inches away," offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth said. "We had A.J. on that one play. Inches away."
And the postseason misery goes on.
Since their last playoff win, the Bengals have been through five coaches, had 21 different quarterbacks throw a pass, and lost all four of their first-round chances.
Their last playoff win came against a team that no longer exists, at a stadium that no longer stands. They beat the Houston Oilers 41-14 at Riverfront Stadium in a first-round game in January 1991.
This represented their best chance to break through. They'd won seven of eight to close the season, matching the best finish in franchise history. They were playing in the same place where the lost 31-10 in the opening round last year, giving them some familiarity.
In the end, it didn't matter for much.
Houston's Matt Schaub gave the Bengals a chance to stay in a lopsided game by making one bad mistake. His sideline pass was intercepted by Hall and returned for a 21-yard touchdown, the cornerback's second score in three games.
"It was never easy," Schaub said. "Cincinnati is a great team. I made a turnover and gave them points. We just had to rally around each other and we did that."
Given how much the Texans dominated, the Bengals were fortunate to be so close.
Dalton had a horrid time. He was 4 of 10 for 3 yards in the first half. With J.J. Watt's sack added in, the Bengals had minus-6 yards passing and only 53 yards overall.
"I think it was a full defensive effort," Watt said. "Everybody was flying around, everybody was having fun. We got off the field on third down. That was a big key for us."
Dalton was a rookie last season when he threw three interceptions in the playoff loss. He had a bad homecoming again, going 14 of 30 for 127 yards with two sacks and an interception. The back-to-back playoff showings will raise questions about the second-round draft pick, who faded down the stretch.
Dalton threw for four touchdowns and six interceptions in the last six games, which the Bengals won with defense. The defense scored three touchdowns in the last three games, while the offense managed only one.
"The offense didn't play as well as it could have," Dalton said. "You can always look back and say, 'What if?'"
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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Woody: Johnson A Great 'Roll Model' For Racing
Larry Woody | Senior Writer
The more I see of Jimmie Johnson – and I've been seeing a lot of him lately on almost every TV news channel – the more impressed I am by him.
Understand, Johnson's national exposure is nothing new. This is the fifth consecutive season in which he represents NASCAR as it champion.
But it almost seems that Jimmie is just now finally – almost grudgingly – being appreciated for what he truly is: a great driver and a splendid representative of his sport. He's NASCAR's Mr. Perfect.
Nobody, not even the most rabid Hendrick Motorports detractors, can deny that Johnson ranks high among the greatest drivers ever to buckle on a helmet. No driver in NASCAR history ever put together a five-year string to equal Jimmie's.
He has won five straight titles during a period in which there are more good drivers in the field – top to bottom – than at any time in NASCAR history.
Johnson's talent and ability are indisputable.
About the only thing critics can criticize is Johnson's persona, which is as impeccable as his performance. They claim he's too bland, too vanilla, too white-bread to represent a sport founded by rowdies and rascals.
I used to feel the same way. But I've changed my mind.
The old days of stock car racing are gone, and gone forever. There are no more refugees from the mills and farms and factories who took to racing to escape the tedium and pursue a better paycheck.
The days of skinned knuckles, dirty fingernails and tobacco splats on pit road are over. Ditto for the era of wild neon nights, trackside temptress and automobiles bobbing in motel swimming pools.
It's a New NASCAR, and has been for several years. Goodbye Curtis Turner and Little Joe Weatherly, hello Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.
The New NASCAR is part image, part performance, and Jimmie personifies both. He is clean-cut and articulate, handsome and personable, a domesticated family man whose only personal-life "controversy" involved falling off a golf cart.
In this sport there are no secrets. If there's something going on in a driver's off-camera life you quickly hear the whispers, and so far Johnson's life remains whisper-free.
How many other pro sports would crawl through broken glass and glowing embers to have a flawless superstar like Johnson as its face in public? How many parents would be delighted for their kids to emulate Jimmie's character and life-style?
And he's going to be around for awhile. As incredible as the past five seasons have been for Johnson, he's only 35 and in his prime. If the past and the present are incredible for NASCAR's Mr. Perfect, just imagine what the future holds.
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