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Won't you please come up to Denver
Crosby, Stills & Nash sang "Denver" ("Chicago" with lyrics urging people to "please come up to Denver" to "change the world") at their concert at the Wells Fargo Theatre Thursday night — and dedicated it to Gov. Bill Ritter .
The happy gig was a benefit for Steve Farber's American Transplant Foundation.
You can catch the performance at comeuptodenver.org.
Here's what I wrote about the band and the song on June 19:
We can change the world.
That's the mantra of Come Up to Denver, a self-described "group of
diverse people that have come together to promote the DNC Counter
Convention, a networking opportunity for activists around the
Rocker Graham Nash wrote "Chicago" after the turbulent 1968
Democratic National Convention. The lyrics – "Won't you please
come to Chicago/ No one else can take your place/ We can change the
world/ Rearrange the world" – became a peacenik anthem that still
swims in my head (although younger reporters here at the Post have
never heard of it and begged me not to sing it to them).
Come Up to Denver mouthpiece Laura Kriho says she obtained
permission from Nash to rewrite the song to "Won't you please come
up to Denver" – and you can see a video of the band Freedom Kage
performing it at comeuptodenver.org. The video shows scenes from
Chicago, Abu Ghraib, Iraq – and Denver. There's also a shot of
Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley that flips to a pic of Denver Mayor
John Hickenlooper.
Says the website: "On the 40th Anniversary of the 1968 DNC in
Chicago, it is a sad sign of the times that we didn't have to
change one word of Graham's song, except for the place. As in 1968,
we have a war to stop, and it is only the Power of the People that
can do it. Come Up to Denver! With strength in numbers, we can end
the war and show the world how to live in peace!"
Are you ready, Denver?
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Marlins sign Miguel Olivo
Miami, FL – The Miami Marlins signed veteran catcher Miguel Olivo on Friday.
Olivo, who played for the Marlins in 2006-07, hit .222 with 12 homers and 29 RBI in 87 games for the Seattle Mariners last season. He played in 21 games for the Reds in spring training before being released on Wednesday.
In 1,083 career games with the White Sox, Mariners, Padres, Marlins, Royals and Rockies, Olivo has batted .241 with 141 home runs and 479 RBI.
Miami also optioned catcher Kyle Skipworth to Triple-A New Orleans.

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The 30 Funniest #What2ChainzWouldSay Lines On Twitter
Oh, Twitter. We love you. We seriously do. Every time we think there's even a slight chance that you're getting stale, you redeem yourself by doing something like this. And, by "this," we mean the incredible #What2ChainzWouldSay trending topic that took off earlier this week. It featured folks coming up with their own 2 Chainz-esque couplets and posting them to their Twitter feed. And while you'd think that people might feel a little bit limited by Twitter's 140-character limit, the truth is that this little social experiment taught us that 2 Chainz rhyme style can easily be mimicked in 140 characters or less.
We don't mean that as a shot, either. We love 2 Chainz around these parts. And, if we were him, we'd go ahead and search "#What2ChainzWouldSay" on Twitter, like, right now and use some of the material that people came up to make a song (FYI, we want 700 percent of that idea, man!). Because, some of the lines were really, really funny. Don't just take our word for it, though. To show you what we mean, we spent a couple hours digging through all of the submissions to find The 30 Funniest #What2ChainzWouldSay Lines Suggested For 2 Chainz On Twitter. Enjoy!—Chris Yuscavage


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HomeGain Releases 4th Quarter 2010 Ohio Home Values Survey Results
Fifty-Five percent of Ohio Real estate professionals expect home prices to drop in the next six months; 76% disapprove of Obama's performance as President
Last month, HomeGain, one of the first companies to provide free instant home valuations online, released the fourth quarter results of our nationwide home values survey of over 1000 HomeGain current and former members and 2300 home owners. The HomeGain survey asked their opinions on home prices and what they thought of President Obama's performance. On this blog we published the 4th quarter 2010 national results as well as the complete 4th quarter 2010 regional results, including commentary from real estate agents and brokers and homeowners.
Earlier, we released the 4th quarter 2010 California home values survey, 4th quarter 2010 Florida home values survey the 4th quarter 2010 Texas home values survey, the 4th quarter 2010 Illinois home values survey, the 4th quarter 2010 New York home values survey and the 4th quarter 2010 New Jersey home values survey data. In the coming days we will be releasing home values survey data from Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and other states.
Today we are releasing the Ohio home prices survey results.
Set forth below is the fourth quarter 2010 real estate professional and home owner Ohio home prices survey data along with the third quarter 2009 and 2010 real estate professional survey data along with the fourth quarter 2010 national home prices survey data: (click on each question to see complete results):
- Have home prices increased, decreased or stayed the same in the last year?
- On average, what do homeowners believe that their home is worth?
- How do buyers feel that homes for sale are priced?
- What is the average difference in price between what sellers believe their home to be worth and the amount at which the home gets listed?
- What is the average difference in price between what a home is listed at and what a home sells for?
- In the next six months, will the values of homes in your market increase, decrease or stay the same?
- What percentage of homes for sale are foreclosures in your area?
- What is the average home price in your area?
- What percentage of your clients are first-time buyers?
- How do you think Barack Obama is performing in his role as President?


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Yarn: 1 skein Beyond Basic Knits Lavish Lace (700 yds / 640 m per 2 ¼ oz / 63 g skein; 50% Merino, 50% Silk) in Inland
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With less than a few days to go before the Philippines will hold its first ever fully automated national elections, it seems like we're in for a really bumpy ride. Serious, embarrassing, and idiotic technical glitches were discovered while testing the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines that will be used to count votes for the polls.
Smartmatic Corp., a Venezuelan-led multinational corporation that handles the automated election process (from design to deployment of equipments), blamed the problems on the machines' flash memory cards, which they said contained the wrong instructions. Perhaps they should change their name to Not-so-Smartmatic or Dumbmatic.
A total of 76,000 CF memory cards that were already deployed on different designated areas across the country have to be recalled and formatted. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said that the cards will be tested, and if fixed, will be delivered before the May 10 elections (God help us).
During the field-testing of several counting machines, it was uncovered that the votes were mistakenly counted in favor of the ruling party presidential candidate (intentional or not?). Other errors were also found while counting the local votes. So I guess there is something fishy about the "wrong instructions" excuse.
The PCOS blunder has resulted on a widespread call to postpone the elections since it's pretty obvious that everything is still a mess while time is running out. There's also a plea to go back to manual counting and just ditch the defective and questionable automated system. The trust has already been lost.
As for Linux being under the spotlight while we prepare for this chaos bound national polls, I saw this photo from the front page of the Philippines' leading newspaper:
I once wished for an Open Source and Linux-based automated voting system in order to help minimize election fraud, but since our corrupt politicians will do whatever they can to cheat and win, I'm losing hope. Before I'll go, I would like to quote this comment from our reader:
"All electronic systems do is add another layer of potential fraud, which is harder to spot than before. Also it's far harder to identify who has committed the fraud than when paper votes are used. What's the point? Linux would do best to stay well clear - why get tarred with that brush eh?"
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Portland, Ore. — A massive study of 2.1 million dogs and 450,000 cats by Banfield Pet Hospital shows increases in diabetes, dental disease, flea infestations and other common health problems that can be prevented by veterinarians.
In the first "State of Pet Health 2011 Report," released today by Banfield, data show a 32 percent spike in diabetes in dogs following an analysis of veterinary patient data from 2006 to 2010. The study also denotes a 16 percent increase in feline diabetes. While these data were collected at Banfield Hospitals, the analysis from more than 2.5 million health records indicate some of these preventable problems are on the rise, Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, chief medical officer for Banfield, tells DVM Newsmagazine.
"I just can't help but wonder if there is a correlation between the increase and prevalence of these diseases and the decreasing visits to veterinarians," Klausner adds.
The project's goal, Klausner explains, is to help the veterinary profession gain a better understanding of the state of pet health in the United States, especially in light of recent reports signaling a decline in veterinary visits.
"We want to use our position in the industry where we can collect this data and give back to the veterinary profession. We want to share because no one has been able to get this kind of information before. We hope that researchers, investigators and clinicians will find something in this data that will help them improve their practices or help research in the future."
The analysis, Klausner adds, was intended to offer the market insight to improve patient care. Case in point? The study denotes a rise in popularity of small-breed dogs. In fact, small-breed dogs are more prone to diseases like diabetes mellitus, periodontal disease and knee injuries, while large-breed dogs are more predisposed to arthritis, bloat and hip dysplasia.
The data analysis of dog and cat health records also focuses on key areas including dental disease, heartworm disease, flea and tick, internal parasites, otitis and diabetes mellitus.
Here are some of the highlights:
Probing dental disease
In fact, 78 percent of dogs and 68 percent of cats over age 3 presented with some form of dental disease. And it's not just gingivitis.
Periodontal disease, grades 1 and 2, ranked in the top 10 diagnoses for small dogs. The top five breeds most likely to develop periodontal disease included the Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Pomeranian and Shetland Sheepdog.
There has also been a 12.3 percent increase in prevalence of dental disease in dogs from 2006 to 2010, Klausner says.
Small breeds make big gains in popularity
One thing is clear, smaller-breed dogs are becoming more popular. Chihuahua's now represent 8 percent of Banfield's patient population. Over a 10-year period, from 2000 to 2010, the numbers have grown 116 percent. Shih Tzus are up 87 percent during that period as well. Labrador Retrievers dropped nearly 20 percent in the rankings over the 10-year period; German Shepherds on the other hand are down some 40 percent in the same time period.
Here are the top 10 breeds:
• Labrador Retriever: 10.1 percent
• Chihuahua: 8 percent
• Shih Tzu: 5.8 percent
• Yorkshire Terrier: 5.4 percent
• Pit Bull: 4.7 percent
• German Shepherd: 3.5 percent
• Mixed breed: 3.4 percent
• Dachshund: 3.3 percent
• Maltese: 3.1 percent
• Standard Poodle: 3.1 percent
Why these trends are occurring is another story, the report suggests. Increased apartment/condo ownership with little or no yardspace, or desire for pets that require less space may be driving the change among younger dog owners. An older population of suburban dog owners may be focused more on travel or downsizing and therefore smaller dogs may be more desirable, he says.
Lost battle in the flea war?
"It gives me pause again to wonder about how people are getting their flea and tick medications. There is something lost when they just go to Costco and pick up the box of flea-and-tick medication, and they don't talk to their veterinarian. I don't know if that is the reason for this increase, but it is one of those diseases that should be decreasing rather than increasing. I wonder in this example if the veterinarian is not in the loop that it is really making a difference,"Klausner says.
An obesity/diabetes link
"I wonder about the diabetes increase. There is a certain percentage of those patients that could be better managed as far as weight."
Interestingly enough, states with the greatest prevalence for a diagnoses of diabetes mellitus in dogs included Iowa, Rhode Island, Idaho, Nevada and Delaware. For cats, the top states included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Nevada and New Hampshire.
Heartworm disease
The data also shows that the disease was diagnosed every month of the year. Peak months for heartworm disease diagnoses occurred in June and in February.
Ear disease
Inflammation of the outer ear canal ranked as the second most common disease affecting dogs and cats. Since 2006, otitis externa increased 34 percent in cats and 9.4 percent in dogs. Last year, 15.8 percent of dogs and 7.4 percent of cats were diagnosed with otitis externa. Some of the purebred dogs predisposed to the disease include: Basset Hound, Beagle, Bulldog (American and English), Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Poodle (all sizes), Pug, Shar-Pei and English Springer Spaniel.
Roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms
Other states like Mississippi, Texas and South Carolina ranked high in prevalence of these parasites for dogs and cats. Tapeworm remains the most common parasite for cats despite a 15.5 percent decrease in prevalence over the past five years, the report states.


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By ANICK JESDANUN
AP Technology Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - A digital radio service and changes to the software behind iPhones and iPads are among the features expected Monday as Apple opens its annual conference for software developers in San Francisco.
Apple is expected to unveil a simplified look to iOS, the software that runs iPhones and iPads. If the speculation is correct, it would be the most radical design change since the iPhone made its debut in 2007. The alterations, however, could alienate long-time users accustomed to the existing look and feel.
Although CEO Tim Cook has said people shouldn't expect new products until the fall, Apple could preview what those products will do in unveiling new services and features.
Apple also is expected to debut a streaming music service dubbed iRadio.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference runs through Friday.
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Get Your Iron On: Wrought Iron Beds Past & Present
If you dismiss wrought iron beds as old-fashioned and stodgy, you may want to consider the oldest — and the newest — versions of this kind of bed frame.
Iron beds were hugely popular in the mid-1880s when they were hand-made by artisans by American iron, which was considered superior to European iron. Until World War I, when production ceased because metal was needed for armaments, not beds. Then, in the 1960s and 1970s iron beds came back in fashion, often with pretty cheesy results because artisans had been replaced by factory assembly lines and aluminum replaced iron. But today, furniture makers are blending old with new and creating beautiful iron beds, some modern minimalist and others dramatic and ornate.
If you find an old bed and can't determine if it's a factory made reproduction or the real thing, you can find some tips here. One interesting fact is that antique iron beds were built into the frame; If your bed has a separate frame, it may be a reproduction.
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BOSTON, MA - The University of Massachusetts Boston women's tennis team was defeated by visiting Plymouth State University, 8-1, in a Little East Conference match today played at Boston College High School. The Beacons fall to 5-5 overall, including 0-3 in LEC play, while the Panthers improve to 4-3 and 3-2.
Plymouth State took two out of the three doubles matches with the UMass Boston number one tandem of sophomore Anitra Kloczewiak (Newton, MA) and freshman Destanee Ringler (Scituate, MA) taking down Plymouth State's duo of sophomore Sara Burke (Barrington, RI) and freshman Molly Heartfield (Dorset, VT) by a tally of 8-2. The Beacons suffered losses in all six singles matches, but saw Kloczewiak give Burke everything she could handle at number one singles in a 6-4, 7-5 defeat and Ringler hanging tough before bowing to the Panthers' junior Laura Donovan (Acton, MA), 6-1, 7-5. UMass Boston freshman McKenna Hughes (Yarmouthport, MA) led 5-4 in the first set with Plymouth State junior Lydia Smith (Marblehead, MA), before slipping 7-5 and was defeated in the second set, 6-3.
The Beacons will be in action again on Tuesday, October 5 when they travel to Providence, RI to take on Little East Conference foe Rhode Island College at 3:30 p.m., while the Panthers head to Lyndonville, VT, where they'll hit the courts against Lyndon State College at 3:30 p.m. on October 6.
Singles competition 1. Sara Burke (PSU) def. Anitra Kloczewiak (UMB) 6-4, 7-5 2. Laura Donovan (PSU) def. Destanee Ringler (UMB) 6-1, 7-5 3. Rachel Figura (PSU) def. Brittany Engel (Freehold, NJ) (UMB) 6-2, 6-1 4. Lydia Smith (PSU) def. MaKenna Hughes (UMB) 7-5, 6-3 5. Molly Heartfield (PSU) def. Samantha Counts (Bridgewater, MA) (UMB) 6-2, 6-2 6. Jane Duggan (PSU) def. Wendy Steinman (Dudley, MA) (UMB) 6-1, 6-3
Doubles competition 1. Anitra Kloczewiak/Destanee Ringler (UMB) def. Sara Burke/Molly Heartfield (PSU) 8-22. Rachel Figura/Lydia Smith (PSU) def. MaKenna Hughes/Hieu Nguyen (Dorchester, MA) (UMB) 8-43. Laura Donovan/Elizabeth Silsby (PSU) def. Brittany Engel/Wendy Steinman (UMB) 8-4


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The Indian Land High School cross country teams finished in the top 10 at the Class AAA Upper State meet held Oct. 29, qualifying them for the state championship meet.
The IL girls cross country team finished third out of 13 teams at the Upper State qualifier at Woodmont High School in Piedmont.
The IL Warriors' boys team finished seventh out of 18 teams at the Upstate meet.
The top 10 teams qualified for the state championship meet Saturday at the Sandhills Clemson Research Center in Columbia.
The Lancaster High School girls and boys cross country teams have qualified for the Class AAAA state meet Saturday at Sandhills Research Center in Columbia.
LHS coach Josh Pauling said the last few weeks have been exciting for Bruins' cross country program.
In the Region III-AAAA championship cross country meet, Alex Quevedo and Sydney Cauthen made the all-region team finishing third and and fifth, respectively Oct. 20.
For both runners, this feat marks the third straight year earning the distinction.
Days after a group of parents demanded that he be fired, citing his losing record and his treatment of players, Mike Mayer has resigned as Indian Land High School's head football coach.
"After 16 years of spending more time with other people's children than with my own, I have decided to resign as head football coach...," Mayer wrote in a Wednesday letter to ILHS Principal David Shamble. "I feel stepping down is in the best interest of the student athletes, myself and my family.
FORT MILL – Three Lancaster County high school football players were honored for their week 10 play at the weekly meeting of the Tri-County Football Coaches Association at the Towne Tavern in Fort Mill on Tuesday.
Andrew Jackson's Dalton "Tex" Haven was selected as the Division II (Class AAA-AA-A teams) Offensive Player of the Week for his play in AJ's 33-7 road win over county rival Buford.
Lancaster High School's Fred Reid, a junior, was named the Division I (Class AAAA-AAAAA schools) Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Gray Collegiate Academy rallied to take a 3-2 win over Andrew Jackson High School in the second round of the Class AA Upper State volleyball playoffs on Monday.
AJ started strong and forged a 2-0 edge in the best-of-five match, winning 25-23 and 25-18.
Then, the Lady War Eagles rallied to win three straight – 29-27, 25-19 and 15-12.
Andrew Jackson High volleyball coach John Verdugo said the loss was disappointing.
For the Lancaster Bruins, it comes down to one game to decide where their 2016 football season goes this week.
LHS, 4-5, 1-3, ventures to the Midlands on Thursday to battle Richland Northeast for the fourth seed out of Region III-AAAA.
The winner moves on in the playoffs and the loser goes home for the 2016 season.
"It is as simple as that," LHS coach Bobby Collins said. "A win and you're in, and a loss, well, the season is over. Basically, it's a one-game season and winner takes all."
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The seniors captured the win to highlight the annual Buford High School powder puff football game Oct. 19 at Jackets Stadium.
The game is an annual feature of Buford High homecoming week and the BHS seniors won in comeback fashion, 20-14.
Sydney Sullivan, who was crowned the 2016 BHS homecoming queen at the Jackets' football game on Oct. 21, sparked the seniors' win.
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AJ faces Gray Collegiate
AJ continues its postseason hopes in Class AA Upper State volleyball tournament as the Lady Vols venture to Gray Collegiate of Columbia on Monday.
AJ, the Region IV-AA runner-up to North Central, opened the playoffs with a 3-2 win over Liberty at home on Wednesday.
The Gray Collegiate War Eagles, 26-9-1, advanced with a 3-1 home win over Christ Church of Greenville.
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INDIAN LAND – It was senior night for the Indian Land Warriors, and they faced a very tough opponent in the region-leading Fairfield Central Griffins.
The third-ranked Griffins, 7-2, 3-0, proved how tough they can be, rushing for 388 yards and didn't punt until the start of the fourth quarter in their 39-8 win Friday night.
Lancaster had the early points, but as it turned out sixth-ranked Ridge View scored the final points in a 29-26 Region III-AAAA win over the Bruins on Friday night.
The 8-1 Blazers' comeback win foiled Lancaster's fast start on LHS Senior Night at Memorial Stadium. The Bruins, 4-2 at one point this season, dropped their third straight loss.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The New England Revolution received goals from Jerry Bengtson, Ryan Guy and Lee Nguyen, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Columbus Crew, which roared back from an early deficit to send the Revs to a 4-3 loss in a wild affair on Saturday night at Crew Stadium.
Jairo Arrieta and Federico Higuain each scored a pair of goals for the Crew (10-8-6, 36 pts.), which improved to 4-1-2 in the last seven games and has climbed to within four points of the final playoff spot in the East. The Revs (6-14-5, 23 pts.) suffered their fifth straight loss and are now winless in their last eight games (0-7-1).
Guy and Bengtson scored six minutes apart midway through the first half to give the Revolution an early 2-0 lead, but the Crew answered with three goals before the halftime break as Arrieta's first goal was sandwiched between a pair of remarkable Higuain free kicks. Nguyen briefly brought the Revs level with an 81st-minute penalty kick, but Arrieta notched his second of the night in the 86th minute to claim a dramatic winner for the Crew.
Bengtson, Benny Feilhaber and Kelyn Rowe all returned to the Revolution's starting lineup after appearing as substitutes in last weekend's loss to the Chicago Fire, while Nguyen – removed at halftime in Chicago with a sprained left ankle – started the game on the bench.
Feilhaber was the architect of the game's first real chance in the 10th minute when his in-swinging cross from the left wing found Guy streaking through the box, but Guy's powerful header flashed just wide of the left post. The early chance was a sign of things to come in a riveting first half.
Guy found his range in the 17th minute, striking from long distance to give the Revs a 1-0 lead. Saer Sene teed up the chance with a short layoff outside the box and Guy let loose from 25 yards, benefitting from a slight deflection as the ball dipped past Crew goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum.
The Revs continued to pile on the pressure and doubled their lead in the 23rd minute when Bengtson beat the offside trap, latched onto Feilhaber's through ball and rounded the charging Gruenebaum, who had come well outside his box to challenge. Although Bengtson's effort kicked off the inside of the left post, it eventually nestled into the back of the net.
New England's lead didn't last for long, however, as Higuain (26') and Arrieta (32') answered back almost immediately to pull Columbus level at 2-2. Higuain struck first with an exquisite free kick, curling a 25-yard drive over the wall and into the upper right corner, while Arrieta drilled a left-footed shot into the near upper corner after Milovan Mirosevic played him behind the Revolution's backline and into the box.
Higuain proved his first goal wasn't a fluke by burying another free kick from a similar distance in the 43rd minute as the Crew turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the halftime break. This time the foul occurred on the opposite side of the field, but the result was the same as Higuain curled his effort over the wall and inside the left post.
Searching for an equalizer the Revs made a pair of changes midway through the second half, bringing on Nguyen and Diego Fagundez. The moves prompted a switch to a 3-5-2 formation with Chris Tierney pushing from left back up to left midfield.
The Revs almost found their equalizer in the 74th minute, although through unconventional means. Kelyn Rowe's right-wing cross bounced in an awkward spot and forced Crew defender Julius James into an uncomfortable header, which he directed off the outside of the post.
James wasn't as fortunate in the 81st minute, however, as he conceded a penalty kick by fouling Fagundez as he shielded the ball inside the box. Nguyen stepped to the spot and buried his effort low and to the right, past Crew goalkeeper Matt Lampson, who replaced the injured Gruenebaum at halftime.
It appeared as if Nguyen's goal would rescue a point for the Revs, but Arrieta spoiled those plans in the 86th minute when he raced onto Tony Tchani's looping pass and finished low inside the right post from the center of the box.
Both Bengtson and Guy had late bids to grab another equalizer for the Revs, but Lampson was up to the task as he earned the win in his MLS debut.
The Revs will now return home to play three games in an eight-day span, beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 29, when they'll welcome Chivas USA to Gillette Stadium.
New England Revolution at Columbus Crew
August 25, 2012 – Columbus Crew Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
Columbus Crew 4, New England Revolution 3
Scoring Summary:
NE – Ryan Guy (Saer Sene) 17
NE – Jerry Bengtson (Benny Feilhaber) 23
CLB – Federico Higuain (unassisted) 26
CLB – Jairo Arrieta (Milovan Mirosevic) 32
CLB – Federico Higuain (unassisted) 43
NE – Lee Nguyen (penalty kick) 81
CLB – Jairo Arrieta (Tony Tchani, Milovan Mirosevic) 86
New England Revolution: Matt Reis, Chris Tierney, A.J. Soares, Stephen McCarthy, Kevin Alston, Benny Feilhaber (Fernando Cardenas 80), Ryan Guy, Clyde Simms (Lee Nguyen 62), Kelyn Rowe, Jerry Bengtson, Saer Sene (Diego Fagundez 65)
Substitutes Not Used: Tim Murray, Flo Lechner, Darrius Barnes, Dimitry Imbongo
STATS: Shots 18, Shots on Target 8, Corner Kicks 4, Saves 2, Fouls 8, Offsides 5, Passes (percentage) 361 (72.6%), Possession 47.4%
Columbus Crew: Andy Gruenebaum (Matt Lampson 46), Josh Williams, Carlos Mendes (Julius James 40), Chad Marshall, Sebastian Miranda, Dilly Duka, Milovan Mirosevic, Danny O'Rourke, Eddie Gaven, Federico Higuain (Tony Tchani 72), Jairo Arrieta
Substitutes Not Used: Chris Birchall, Cole Grossman, Justim Meram, Emilio Renteria
STATS: Shots 20, Shots on Target 6, Corner Kicks 6, Saves 5, Fouls 15, Offsides 5, Passes (percentage) 405 (80.2%), Possession 52.6%
* Note that all statistics are unofficial
Misconduct Summary:
CLB – Kevin Alston (caution) 70
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Assistant Referees: Sean Hurd, James Conlee
Fourth Official: Kevin Terry, Jr.
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 89 degrees
Attendance: 13,651
Team Records
New England Revolution: 6-14-5 (23 pts.)
Columbus Crew: 10-8-6 (36 pts.)
- With the loss, the Revs are now 16-29-11 all-time against Columbus in MLS regular-season action
- On the road, New England is 6-16-6 in Columbus
- The loss extended the Revs' winless streak against Columbus to six matches … the streak started May 8, 2010
- This was the third straight game in Columbus the Revs allowed three or more goals … the team lost 3-2 on May 8, 2010, and 3-1 on August 13, 2011
- The loss also extended the team's winless streak to eight games (0-7-1), which began on July 14 … the Revs have lost their last five games, all by one goal
- This was the team's 13th one-goal loss this season … all but one of the team's 14 losses have been by a single goal
- The team's 18 shots were the team's highest game total since also recording 18 shots against Toronto in a 1-0 loss at home on July 14
- Tonight's three-goal effort was the team's ninth multiple-goal game of the season … it was also the team's first multiple-goal game since earning a 2-0 win against New York on July 8 at home – a span of seven games between multi-goal efforts
- Tonight's three-goal output was the team's fourth multiple-goal game on the road this season … the team also scored two or more goals at LA (three goals) on March 31, at D.C. (two goals) on May 26 and, at Toronto (two goals) on June 23
- Tonight's three-goal effort was the team's first three-goal game since scoring four goals against Vancouver at home on May 12
- Tonight's three-goal effort was the team's first three-plus goal game on the road since the team earned a 3-1 win on the road at LA on March 31, 2012
- Ryan Guy's goal was his first of the season in his 15th appearance … it was the third goal of his career … it was also Guy's first goal since he scored two at Chicago on September 25, 2011
- Saer Sene's assist on Ryan Guy's goal was his third of the season and the third of his MLS career
- Saer Sene's assist on Ryan Guy's goal was his first assist since May 2 in a 2-1 win over Colorado at home … that was a stretch of 16 games between assists
- Jerry Bengtson's goal was his second goal of the season and the second of his MLS career
- Jerry Bengtson's goal was also his first goal since he scored in his MLS debut on July 8 in a 2-0 win over New York at Gillette Stadium – a span of four games in which he was available and/or played as he missed four games (July 18 at Montreal through August 4 vs. Kansas City) while with Honduras at the 2012 Olympics
- Benny Feilhaber's assist on Jerry Bengtson's goal was his second of the season and his first since June 2 in a 2-0 win at home against Chicago … Feilhaber went 11 games between assists, the longest such stretch between assists in his MLS career
- Ryan Guy's 17th minute goal gave the Revs their first lead in a road game since May 5, 2012 at Real Salt Lake, when the team took a 1-0 lead through Blake Brettschneider's 22nd-minute goal … RSL later scored two unanswered goals to claim a 2-1 win
- Jerry Bengtson's 23rd minute goal gave the Revs their first two-goal lead on the road since March 31, 2012 at LA, when the team earned a 2-0 lead through goals from Kelyn Rowe (10th minute) and Chris Tierney (13th minute) … the Revs went on to claim a 3-1 win in that game
- Lee Nguyen scored his fifth goal of the season when he converted his 81st minute penalty kick … he is ranked second on the team in goal scoring
- The Revs are now 2-for-2 in penalty kick conversions this season following Lee Nguyen's successful attempt tonight
- Tonight's penalty kick was the team's first since the club was awarded one against Houston at home on May 19 … Saer Sene converted that attempt


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Taiwan-based ODMs Ability Enterprise, Altek, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Asia Optical shipped a total of 3.4 million digital cameras in the fourth quarter of 2013, decreasing 25.6% on quarter and 57.6% on year, according to Digitimes Research.
Of the shipments, 37.8% were 16-megapixel CCD models, 33.2% 16-megapixel CMOS models, 19.1% 20-megapixel CCD models and 5.9% 18-megapixel CMOS models, Digitimes Research indicated.
Ability accounted for 68.09% of the shipments, Altek 28.97%, Foxconn 1.47% and Asia Optical 1.47%.
Nikon was the largest client accounting for 38.23% of shipments, followed by Fujifilm with 18.24%, Casio with 13.82%, Sony with 10.88%, Samsung Electronics with 10.88%, Panasonic with 4.41% and Olympus with 1.47%.
The four ODMs shipped 19.943 digital cameras in 2013, slipping on year by 51.2% and sharing 31.2% of the global total.
This article is an excerpt from a Digitimes Research Quarterly Data Report (Taiwan digital cameras – 4Q 2013). Visit our latest Data reports.


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Home Health Nursing is about patients receiving nursing care in their home. Home health nurses have a new environment every day and face many challenges. Patients are going home from the hospital with more acute problems and the home health nurse must rise to the occasion.


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In the Kitchen & Beyond: New Uses for Pie Safes
The name may conjure images of a pie being kept under lock and key from Yogi Bear, but pie safes were once a practical staple in most kitchens. These little boxes are still quite charming - and there's no reason to keep them in the kitchen. Here are 5 pie safes, along with new ways to use them throughout the home.
Food Storage
Pie safes are still handy in the kitchen, especially if you do a lot of baking. Beyond baked goods, a pie safe can be a little extra cupboard in the kitchen. Use it for spices, fresh fruit, dry goods and just about anything else.
• Golding Gourmet Cabinet by fineartisthandmade $500
Jewelry Box
This antique suspended pie safe would make a great jewelry case in a shabby chic bedroom. Add some hooks, place some glass bowls filled with jewelry on the shelves and maybe even add a little lighting for drama.
• Antique Hanging Pie Safe from etsy seller Jersey Ice Cream Co $375
Display Case
Ok, this isn't exactly a pie safe but wouldn't a display case be a wonderful addition to a kitchen? On a kitchen island it would make a unique bread box or for baked goods. On a countertop or table, use it for displaying glassware or collectibles.
• Counter Top Display Case at LiveAutioneers with a starting bid of $200
Charging Station
With a little upgrading, you could turn a pie safe into a charging station for phones. Drill a hole in the back (or maybe even just remove some of the mesh screen), feed your wires though and you've made a little charging box. Hang the box over the power outlet for a neat decorative touch.
• Vintage Yellow Pie Safe from etsy seller Vintage Atmosphere $59.99
File Box
This little metal box is screaming out to be used for files and papers. Whether on top of a desk or a dresser, a pie safe can become a quick place to stow papers.
• 1940s Tin Pie Safe/Breadbox on ebay $15
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Crafters show off wares at fundraiser
Four years ago, one Wapakoneta woman had yet to precision cut her first piece of wood with a scroll saw.
On Saturday Vickie Schaub manned a booth selling her creations at the Wapakoneta Noon Optimist Craft Show held in the Wapakoneta High School cafeteria and gymnasium.
"This is my first time having a booth anywhere," Schaub said, sitting at the end of a table in the middle of gymnasium. "I think I am doing OK."
Sitting on the three tables in the shape of a "U" are angels, crosses, clocks, praying hands and a military scene of soldiers raising a flag similar to the flag raising at Iwo Jima.
For more information on the Noon Optimist Craft Show, see the Monday, Oct. 21 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.


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#2 MOONE'S MY NAME (5-2) Sadler-trained mare has been away since April but has trained in good style, lands top jockey Rosario and showed she could fire fresh when making her U.S. debut eight months ago. She should get a decent pace to at which to run, so let's "single" her in the late Pick 4.
Sunday's Result: SNAPS ran out in 4th race.
Live Longshot: MOTZOH BALL MAGIC (6th race)
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This can be found at http://digitalzen.org/tutorials/meta-tags.html as of 11-30-03
- Tutorial: Meta Tags
This tutorial is going to help clarify the different kinds of <meta> tags and their significance in a successful website. Firstly, if you do not understand the format of an HTML document then you should read my tutorial on basic HTML before continuing with this one.
-Character Set Meta Tag-
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
This tag appears in most of the HTML documents on the web. This defines the character set that the site uses to the search engine. The above example is standard English/American. I do not have any other information on this tag, so any information would be appreciated.
-Description Meta Tag-
<meta name=description content="Your description">
Both the description and keyword meta tags are vital to a website. They are the primary tags that search engines use when deciding whether or not to post your site in someones search results. If someone searches for anything that matches one of these two tags then your site will likely appear in their result. For the description tag, simply place a description where the above example says Your description. Try to keep it under 250 characters (this includes spaces) as most search engines do not search farther than that and some only search for the first 100 characters. Make them count.
-Keyword Meta Tag-
<meta name="keywords" content="first, second, third">
As stated above for the description tag, this is one of the primary tags used by search engines. Typically words are separated by a comma, and no space (as demonstrated in the content of the above tag).
-Language Meta Tag-
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en">
This is the Language meta tag. This tells the search engine and/or user what language the site is viewable in. Below is a list of codes for languages:
BG (Bulgarian)
CS (Czech)
DA (Danish)
DE (German)
EL (Greek)
EN (English)
EN-GB (English-Great Britain)
EN-US (English-United States)
ES (Spanish)
ES-ES (Spanish-Spain)
FI (Finnish)
HR (Croatian)
IT (Italian)
FR (French)
FR-CA (French-Quebec)
FR-FR (French-France)
IT (Italian)
JA (Japanese)
KO (Korean)
NL (Dutch)
NO (Norwegian)
PL (Polish)
PT (Portuguese)
RU (Russian)
SV (Swedish)
ZH (Chinese)
The above list is by no means all-inclusive. It is merely a small list of the major languages of the world. The language meta tag is compatible with all RFC1766 compliant languages.
-Author Meta Tag-
<meta name="Author" content="Author Information">
Most search engines will not scan for the author meta tag. However it is useful in identifying the creator of the document.
-Copyright Meta Tag-
<meta name="Copyright" content="Copyright Statement">
Again, many search engines will not scan for this tag. However it does help by indicating the terms of ownership or licensing arrangements in the <head> of your document.
-Abstract Meta Tag-
<meta name=Abstract content=Abstract phrase>
Most search engines will not scan for the abstract meta tag. However it does add a generalization of your document, and may aid in the categorization of your website with search engines.
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<meta http-equiv="Refresh" content="X;url=http://www.yoursite.com>
The refresh meta tag can be used to do two things: One, it can be used to refresh the current page at set intervals. Or two, it can be used to redirect someone to another website after a specified time. Note that in the above tag, X is the time in seconds, and the url http://www.yoursite.com should be replaced with the site you wish to redirect to. If you do not wish to redirect, you can delete everything after the X.
-Revisit Meta Tag-
<meta name="Revisit-After" content="X Days">
The revisit meta tag is used to tell a search engine how many days it should go in between revisiting and re-indexing your site. In the above tag, X is to be replaced with the number of days you wish to tell the search engine to wait for.
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<meta name="Expires" content="Fri, 13 Oct 2001 16:20:01 GMT">
This tag is used to tell search engines when they should remove your site from their database. It is good to use this tag in pages such as polls that have an ending date or in pages where the content will no longer be relevant after a specified date and time. The above tag has an example of the format that should be used.
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<META name="Robots" content="index,follow">
The robots meta tag is used by search engines as a means to indicate how and where a spider should scan in your site when indexing it in the engines database. Many search engines look for this tag and will only index/spider the pages you want to be indexed.
Thats that, a basic tutorial to Meta Tags. I hope it helps you in your quest to create a successful webpage.
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Asus P6T Deluxe OC Edition Review
The Intel Core I7 processors and X58 chipset were officially introduced about three weeks ago to much fanfare. People who do real work were ecstatic about the performance in real world tasks whereas the gamers were a little disappointinted because of the lack of a significant performance increase from the now last generation platforms. But you can't please everyone, can you? Enthusiasts and gamers will buy the processors and platform if the price is right and then there are the folks who will buy it just to have the latest and greatest with the majority going to people and corporations that know little or nothing about the enthusiast side of this addiction. They just want a system that does more work for less energy consumed. The fears of being unable to overclock on the new hardware were just that, fears based on inaccurate information since you have seen by now that the Nehalem processors and X58 platform do indeed overclock and offer up huge memory bandwidth and better performance as a whole when compared against a similarly clocked Penryn processor.
The motherboard manufacturers were ready with boards available for the introduction of the platform, one of those manufacturers being Asus. The P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition motherboard is one of the high end boards that Asus makes for this platform and includes everything you need to get started, including the OC Palm tool that is a point of difference. The P6T Deluxe sports a 16+2 phase power design to help generate some serious overclocks by maintaining voltage stability and cleaner power, support for 12 gigabytes of DDR3 1600 (OC) memory, onboard SAS capability and last, but not least, the answer to the gamers who prefer multi GPU solutions since now there is a platform that will support both CrossfireX as well as SLI on the same motherboard. After seeing the performance of the Core I7 965 on the DX58SO from Intel, it's time to take a look at the P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition from Asus!
Closer Look:
The Asus P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition motherboard comes in a box that is a bit more subdued than the P45 board I last looked at. No flashy metallic blue box here, just a little blue to be a point of difference. The front panel more than makes up for the flashy box with the wealth of information contained on this panel. Highlights include the exclusive nature of the OC Palm tool included in this package, the SLI and Crossfire X support, 16+2 phase power design, 100% Japanese made solid capacitors, SAS capability and more. The rear panel goes into detail about the TurboV and OCpalm software and features, while the flip up front panel highlights the cooling system, Expressgate and much more.
Popping the box open, the P6T Deluxe is the first thing you see hidden under a clear cover. Underneath this container is the box that holds the substantial bundle of accessories. All of it packaged securely.
Let's pull the parts out and look at the motherboard and bundle to see what's available!


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International Rugby
Henry only interested in part-time role in Europe
ESPNscrum Staff
November 19, 2011
Henry stepped down from the All Blacks' post following their Rugby World Cup triumph © Getty Images
Former New Zealand head coach Graham Henry has confirmed his desire to work in Europe on a part-time basis but insists he is only interested in an advisory role.
The 65-year-old, who stepped down from the All Blacks following their recent Rugby World Cup triumph, has been linked with the vacant England job following the departure of Martin Johnson but it is increasingly clear that Henry is not looking for such a hands-on role.
Henry, who will coach the Barbarians against Australia at Twickenham later this month, wants to remain in the game but he said he could only offer his services to a European side for a limited time. "It has been manic since the World Cup," he told the Western Mail. "I want an involvement in the game, mainly in an advisory capacity. Hopefully some people think that might be beneficial to their particular situation.
"I'd like to spend some time in Europe but I want to live in New Zealand. Our kids are there and we have five grandchildren. I think it is important we are there. I can see myself being in this part of the world for perhaps 10 weeks a year. I'd like to be able to contribute and enjoy that contribution. Hopefully it may be beneficial to a club in this part of the world."
Asked about further reports suggesting he could link up with the Cardiff Blues, Henry said: "I think that is a bit of a long shot. I don't know what will happen in the future quite frankly. Since the World Cup there has been a lot happening. I'm employed until March 31 next year and hopefully in that time I can get myself organised."
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In 1978, the citizens of Broward County voted in favor of a bond issue for land acquisition and development of parks. Included in this was the purchase of the site now known as Fern Forest. The park is dedicated to the preservation of the natural environment and to the enjoyment and education of its visitors. Consisting of 243 acres of wilderness within cosmopolitan Broward County, the site is a beautiful and diverse natural area. It encompasses 10 plant communities, including a tropical hardwood hammock, an open prairie, and a cypress-maple swamp. The last remnant of the historical Cypress Creek floodway can be seen, as well as distinctive geological features. The nature center is a significant refuge for wildlife in our highly urbanized area.
Program Descriptions*Programs marked with asterisks meet specific curriculum objectives for the grades indicated.
To schedule a program with your group, call the nature center at 954-357-5198 or e-mail email@example.com.
*LIVING AND NONLIVING (Kindergarten-First Grades)Meet Fern Lady and Rachel Raccoon in a puppet show that explains how to tell what's living and what's nonliving. Through hands-on outdoor activities students explore soil creatures and pond life. A trail walk through the forest helps reinforce the relationships between living and nonliving things in the natural environment.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students. *INSECT MAGIC (First-Second Grades)Hands-on explorations help students discover the fascinating realm of the most common animals on earth and their kin. Learn about the many amazing adaptations and variations of insects and spiders, while discovering our unrecognized dependence on them as members of the food chain. A trail walk will provide an opportunity for an up-close and personal look at these small but important critters.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students. *A CIRCLE OF LIFE (Second-Fourth Grades)Students discover through activities, games, and exploration how plants and animals interrelate with one another and their habitat. On a trail walk, we will identify different habitats and talk about the animals that live there, the threats to their survival, and what an endangered species is.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students.*EXPLORING FLORIDA'S WETLANDS (Fourth-Fifth Grades)Students review the water cycle and discuss the importance of wetlands and how they are affected by humans, especially here in Florida. Hands-on exploration and a game highlight the distinctive features of wetland natural areas and their inhabitants, followed by a hike through a bald cypress swamp.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students.
CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY WORKSHOP (Middle-High School)Students become land-use planners in this simulation, which assembles different interest groups to develop land-use plans for a natural area due to be developed. The fun begins when each group must try to convince a "commission" to approve its plan over those of the others. A trail walk will help students get the necessary information regarding plant and animal species and the South Florida environment before their "jobs" begin.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students.
DISCOVER FERN FOREST (Kindergarten-12th Grades)An interactive overview of Fern Forest – who, what, when, where, and why – emphasizing our distinctive habitats and the animals that occupy them. The most commonly asked questions will be addressed, including what to expect to see out on the trails. Plant and animal adaptations will be discussed, with an emphasis on reptiles, allowing the program to end with the introduction of the endangered eastern indigo snake. Following the program, groups will be encouraged to walk our trails to see firsthand what Fern Forest is all about. Trail guides are available for nominal fee.• One hour. • Maximum 120 students.
FERN FOREST HABITAT SURVEY (Middle School)A hands-on overview of the diversity of habitats found at Fern Forest. Participants will explore the unique areas of the park through a guided nature walk. An inventory of the animals will be conducted through observations, dip netting, and insect collecting.• Two hours. • Maximum 60 students.
GUIDED NATURE WALKS (Kindergarten-12th Grades)Guided nature walks with specific themes are available. The theme will be discussed when you make your reservation. Examples: birds, butterflies, edible and poisonous plants, plant identification, and fern identification.• One hour. • Maximum 40 students.
Seek the UniqueCYPRESS CREEK WETLANDS STUDY (Middle-High School)Students will be involved in a field-oriented study of one of Broward's only remaining cypress/maple swamp communities. Basic field sampling and collecting techniques will be learned, enabling students to assess water quality, compile a biotic index, and test a simple hypothesis. Students must wear covered shoes with socks that can get muddy. We also suggest that they bring a beverage, a towel, and a change of shoes and socks.• Two hours. • Maximum 30 students.


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Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, joined Cameron Davis (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency senior adviser on Great Lakes issues) and Western New York leaders and community members for discussions on the future of the Great Lakes.
"As we continue pushing to remove barriers to public access and provide high-quality public space along the water's edge, which is bringing millions in new investments in Western New York, we must keep fighting to restore that anchor of development: the water," Higgins said. "The Great Lakes are an engine of economic activity and the largest source of fresh water on the planet. We encourage the community to weigh-in on how we can work together to protect and preserve this valuable resource in the years ahead."
"Buffalo is on the leading edge of showing how cities that embrace the Great Lakes are making a comeback," said Davis, who coordinates the work of 11 federal departments on ecosystem restoration. "By providing thoughts on the next action plan, citizens can keep the momentum going in helping to restore all of the lakes and their coastal communities."
Public comment opportunities are listed under "Public Engagement" at http://glri.us.
In 2010, the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, a team of 11 federal agencies, tasked with Great Lakes restoration, released the 2010-14 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative action plan. Discussions are currently underway as the task force considers the 2015-19 action plan. Buffalo was chosen as one of three sites in the country hosting public stakeholder hearings on the Great Lakes. Residents can view a copy of the plan and learn more about submitting comments through the Great Lakes Restoration website:http://greatlakesrestoration.us/public.html.
Buffalo River cleanup is one of several efforts supported under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Earlier this month, Higgins announced progress on phase two of Buffalo River cleanup efforts with the release of $22 million in federal funding, which will be matched through a partnership agreement between the Honeywell Corp. and Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, for a combined $44 million project.
Higgins recently spoke about the issue on the House Floor. His remarks are below:
"Madam Speaker, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative represents our nation's commitment to protecting the health of our Great Lakes, the largest source of fresh water in the world, representing $7 billion in economic activity annually.
"In Western New York, the revitalization of Buffalo's inner and outer harbors depends on efforts to restore the health of Lake Erie and the Buffalo River.
"The Environmental Protection Agency will soon host a series of public meetings to gain community input to guide the next phase of Great Lakes Restoration and one of the meetings will be held in Buffalo.
"Madam Speaker, the Great Lakes are a unique national treasure with global significance. The Brookings Institution report shows that, for every $1 invested in Great Lakes restoration, a $2 return in the form of increased fishing, tourism and home values is achieved. It's our responsibility to ensure that the restoration initiative is fully funded in this year's appropriations, and also to be an active partner in protecting and restoring our Great Lakes. "
Higgins' Western New York district borders Lake Erie. He is a member of the Congressional Great Lakes Caucus, credited with securing a $279 million New York Power Authority relicensing settlement agreement now funding Buffalo's waterfront development, and a staunch supporter of Great Lakes protection. Higgins recently introduced H.R. 600, the Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, to provide grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes basin.


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Oakland Nike/E11: What we learned
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The Oakland Elite 11 and NIKE camp were held this past weekend at Contra Costa College. Here are five things West analyst Adam Gorney learned during his time in Northern California last weekend.
Browne could be special
The five-star quarterback has been written about so often there isn't much else to say. But what's been so impressive about Max Browne is his continued competitiveness and drive to get better.
The Sammamish (Wash.) Skyline quarterback did not have to show up for the Elite 11 - or especially stay for Sunday's NIKE camp - but he worked diligently at both camps and was thoroughly impressive on nearly every throw.
USC landed a big-time quarterback in Browne, who has put up insane statistics in his high school career and he has proven over time that he is an outstanding prospect who could really shine in the Trojans' offense.
Northern California has some QBs
The next recruiting cycle could be big for quarterbacks in Northern California and Palo Alto's Keller Chryst and San Marin Novato's Manny Wilkins will lead the way.
Chryst was arguably the most-consistent and impressive 2014 quarterback at the Elite 11 workout and Wilkins was solid both days. Wilkins was a virtual unknown before the weekend but that will change and it's expected both will pick up multiple Pac-12 offers as their high school careers continue.
Qualls is an intriguing recruit
There was a lot of chatter about Elijah Qualls prior to the NIKE Camp and after the event there is even more intrigue surrounding the Petaluma (Calif.) Casa Grande athlete.
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Qualls is being recruited as a running back/fullback/defensive tackle, which is incredibly rare, and he's not a surefire pick for any of those positions. Is it possible that he's being courted at all those spots and he's still a player without a position?
The one thing we're impressed with regarding Qualls is that he's a hard-nosed, competitive prospect who gets after it. But against an average offensive line group at the NIKE camp, Qualls did not dominate as was expected, until some of the final reps.
Qualls definitely has the speed and power to dominate but to be considered among the elite players in the country he has to bring it every single rep on the field. The talent is definitely there to do it.
Fresno keeps churning out DBs
It is amazing that so many top cornerbacks come out of Fresno and this recruiting cycle is no different - actually it's one of the stronger years.
Four-star cornerback Johnny Johnson and four-star safeties L.J. Moore and Hatari Byrd lead the way and all three were impressive at times during the NIKE event. Johnson was getting a lot of hype from the NIKE camp coaches and he was especially good during drills. He sat out one-on-one drills, which was disappointing.
The 2014 class is also loaded with some serious talent. Wide receiver/defensive back Michiah Quick leads the way and Devon Brewer is also pretty good.
What's amazing is that all five of those prospects play at Fresno (Calif.) Central East, which means opponents could get shut out this season. That team's defense is absolutely loaded with at least five Division I prospects.
Another monster class for USC?
USC already has two five-star prospects and five four-star recruits in its class, and things could soon be getting even better for the Trojans.
Four-star linebacker Michael Hutchings was seen wearing a USC hat prior to the NIKE camp and it's no secret the Trojans are in good shape in his recruitment.
Five-star safety Su'a Cravens from Murrieta (Calif.) Vista Murrieta is expected to make his announcement on June 6. USC, UCLA, Ohio State and Michigan are the four contenders at this point.
Four-star wide receiver Darrell Daniels likes the Trojans as well, as does Qualls and many other top prospects.
Also impressive this past weekend was four-star running back Justin Davis from Stockton (Calif.) Lincoln, who recently committed to the Trojans. Everyone knows Davis can run fast and is a game-breaker but he really showed off his toughness and grit during blocking drills against linebackers.
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text: Spiceworks debuts video-based marketing services Published on September 13, 2013. Austin, Texas—IT software and community network Spiceworks has introduced a suite of video products and services to help technology marketers create video content for IT buyers. The offering will help tech marketers streamline video creation from storyboard and script creation to filming, and design and animation services, the company said in a statement. Spiceworks can also distribute video content to its network of IT professionals through content marketing advertising units, email campaigns, vendor pages, product pages, community groups and discussion topics. Most Popular In this article: BtoB


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Did You Know...
January 8, 2013
Furci Home / Fitness Channel / Bullz-Eye Home
A column by Mike Furci that brings you research, trends and other info to help you with your fitness, health and nutritional needs.
…weight loss, especially rapid weight loss, means muscle loss? This is the reason yo-yo dieting is so detrimental. The muscle loss causes a subsequent loss in lipolysis (fat breakdown), which makes it more difficult to keep the weight off. Bodybuilders and others interested in losing body fat without the muscle loss can do this by ensuring adequate intake of protein and the amino acid leucine. Leucine activates mTOR, a significant protein synthesis pathway. The combination of progressive resistance training and appropriate amounts of protein and leucine will enable fat loss without muscle loss.
SOURCE: Villareal, D.T., et al. (2012). Obesity, 20,1780-86. (subscription needed for full article)
…glucose is processed by insulin in two different ways? As glucose levels rise, insulin converts a portion of it to glycogen, which is stored in the muscle cells and the liver. Once all the storage space is taken up (and it doesn't take much especially if you don't exercise), insulin will convert the rest to triglycerides and store it as adipose tissue, aka – fat! Insulin is a facilitator of lipogenesis, or fat storage, and a deterrent to lipolysis or the breaking down fat for energy. Even low levels of circulating insulin have been shown to prevent the breakdown of fat to be used as energy. Hence, as stated above, insulin is the fat storage hormone.
SOURCE: Furci, M., (2011). The calorie Theory.
…when physicians from the Stanford University School of Medicine described the diet they prescribed for obesity in 1943, it was identical to the diet prescribed at Harvard Medical school in 1948, Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago in 1950, Cornell Medical School and New York Hospital in 1952? The rules of the diets were as follows:
1. Do not use sugar, honey, syrup, jam, jelly or candy.
3. Do not use fruits canned with sugar.
4. Do not use cake, cookies, pie, puddings, ice cream or ices.
5 Do not use foods that use corn starches or flour added, such as gravy or cream sauce.
6. Do not use potatoes (sweet or Irish), macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, dried beans or peas.
7. Do not use fried foods prepared with butter, lard, oil or butter substitute.
8. Do not use drinks such as Coca-Cola, ginger ale, pop or root beer.
Do not use any foods not allowed on the diet and [for other foods use] only as much as the diet allows.
By default, the primary component of all the above diets was meat, and carbohydrates were kept to a minimum. Carbs were kept to a minimum because researchers knew carbs facilitate lipogenesis (fat formation) and inhibit lipolysis (fat breakdown). Moreover, knowing that muscle loss was a detriment to fat loss, the researchers' goal was to keep the body in nitrogen equilibrium; the nitrogen consumed from the meat in the diet would counterbalance the nitrogen being excreted from the muscle being broken down as a consequence of weight loss.
SOURCE: Taubes, G. (2007). Good Calories, Bad Calories. (P.313-14).
…total sugar consumption from 1970 to 1999 increased 26 percent? (Which at first glance doesn't seem like much.) Also, from 1970 to 1983 total sugar consumption did not increase, while obesity rates did. This would lead you to infer that sugar is not a major contributing factor to our expanding waistlines. However, while total sugar consumption did not increase from 1970 to 1983, fructose consumption tripled. Moreover, between 1970 and 1999, with only a 27 percent increase in total sugar consumption, fructose consumption increased 525 percent.
The bottom line is: if you want to get lean, avoid fructose.
SOURCE: Furci, M. (2012). Evolution of the Unhealthy American. (P.14-15).
…endurance training will hamper your strength training? A meta-analysis of 21 studies was performed to examine the interference of endurance training with strength training. The primary objective was to discover which components of endurance training (modality, duration, frequency) are detrimental to strength training outcomes. "The unique and relatively distinct adaptations of endurance training, coupled together with an increase in total training volume, and therefore probability to overreach, result in a classic interference effect between endurance and strength training adaptations."
Our bodies are designed to adapt to specific stimuli for a specific outcome. Endurance training and strength training compete with each other for recovery requirements. In order to build the most strength and muscle in the least amount of time, cardio is out. If getting lean is what you want, adjust your carbohydrates accordingly.
SOURCE: Wilson, J.M., et al. (2012). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(8), 2293-2307. (membership needed for full article)
…in a study researchers compared the thermogenic effect between Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs), like those found in coconut oil, and Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFAs), like those found in vegetable oil after single meals? The meals were 400 calories and consisted entirely of either MCFAs or LCFAs. The thermogenic effect of MCFAs over six hours was three times greater than that of LCFAs. Researchers concluded that as long as the calorie level remained constant, substituting MCFAs for LCFAs would result in weight loss. The same number of calories from two different substances yielding different outcomes; how about that calorie theory?
SOURCE: Seaton, T. B., et al. (1986). American journal of clinical nutrition, 44(5), 630.
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