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Please be assured that your messages are being sent to home owners. Every time you contact a home owner through our contact form system a copy of the message should arrive in your Message Centre 'Sent' folder:
Competition for the longer house sitting assignments is so keen that home owners can often feel deluged by responses. That is no excuse for them not showing you the courtesy of acknowledging your application or politely turning your offer down.
We have written two short articles on home owner etiquette in different editions (July 2006 and Nov 2007) of MindMyHouse News that you can see at the following URLs:
We realise how important it is for house sitter members to hear back from home owners regarding their applications. We are working on several ways to further encourage our home owner members to acknowledge every message they receive through our site.
To encourage home owners to reply to your messages to them it's a good idea to create your own sitter available listing complete with three nice photos of your choosing. Having a listing on our site will show home owners that you are a real person who deserves a reply! Note that if you have a listing, it will appear at the bottom of the email that the home owner receives.


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Sandcastle Contest Aug. 2 expected to attract more than 100 teams
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the 36th Annual Sandcastle Contest Saturday, Aug. 2, at Fisherman's Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. The contest is open to both adults and children. Sculptures may be started at any time on the day of competition, but must be completed for judging by 3 p.m.
Participants may register their entry anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at approximately 5 p.m. Judges are volunteers for the chamber. Business members are encouraged to compete in the Business category.
Sand sculpting artist Darrell O'Connor will be on the beach at Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1, giving sculpting demonstrations and lessons.
Also, O'Connor will begin work on a community sculpture at 10 a.m., Saturday. Two spectators serving as assistants will be allowed in the sculpting zone on a rotating basis every 15 minutes. The sculpture will be completed by 3 p.m..
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 Judge's Favorites in both the adult and 7-14 child divisions. One Judge's Favorite award will be given in the Business category. Special awards are given to all participants in the 6 & under child's division.
Two People's Choice Awards will be given during this year's contest. The general public can vote on their favorite Adult and Child division creation by completing an event evaluation.
This event is weather dependent. In the event of bad weather, setup and registration may be delayed up until 10:30 a.m. If bad weather continues, the event will be postponed until the following year. If bad weather occurs during the contest, participants may continue at will or at the discretion of lifeguards. Judging may be cancelled at any time if warranted by current weather conditions.
For more information, call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 302-227- 6446 or go to www.beach-fun.com.

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Vol. 34, No. 3
Listed below are the articles and features of our January 2011 issue of AUSA News. Please visit the AUSA News Archive for online access to previous issues.
President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor Nov. 16 to the first active duty service member in nearly 40 years.
Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta, the nation's first living Medal of Honor recipient in 40 years, was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.
The Army chief of staff told the Senate Armed Services Committee he would not recommend the immediate repeal of the 17-year-old law banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces because it would increase stress on deployed combat units.
When Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., pressed the defense secretary on why not one question was asked in the survey sent to 400,000 service members and families on whether the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law should be repealed, Robert Gates answered, "I think that in effect doing a referendum of the armed forces on a policy matter is a very dangerous path."
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We reiterate buy rating on Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) with a target price of R129 per share. The company continues to show its execution prowess. PGCIL has commissioned the crucial Raichur-Solapur line well ahead of the schedule, once again underlining its execution prowess. PGCIL remains a solid defensive growth story and our top pick in the sector. The stock trades at FY15f 1.4x P/B (BPS of R72.3) and 10.3x P/E (EPS of R9.7).
Our target price of R129 is the sum of the value of FY14f non-encumbered financial assets (R14.4 per share), equity invested in CWIP as of FY14F (R25 per share), and the value of operating assets using a residual income (RI) model (R89.9), wherein we assume a 12.5% cost of equity, 15.5% terminal ROE, and 2% perpetual growth in corebusiness income.
PGCIL commissioned the 765kV single-circuit Raichur- Solapur transmission line on December 31, 2013, thereby synchronously interconnecting the Southern Grid with the National Grid. In addition, the 208 ckm (circuit kilometre) transmission line has been commissioned five months ahead of contractual schedule (May 31, 2014) at a cost of R815 crore. According to reports, the line may not transmit power to the full capacity and it will take at least four months before the line becomes fully operational.
As the transmission line has been commissioned months ahead of schedule, we believe PWGR would be eligible for an assured 16% post-tax RoE for this project (15.5% + 0.5% for early completion). As per PWGRs tariff petition, project cost up to commercial start-up date (February 1, 2014) is pegged at R54.8 crore.


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Overnight Session: Mixed Ahead Of Apple
With a economic calendar devoid of virtually any events, the only two events worth of note this morning are the Greek CDS auction (where RBS appears to once again be confusing price and discount), and the Apple cash announcement due in just over an hour. The result is Apple stock which in the premarket session has traded as high as a new record high og $606, even as concerns emerge that the growth phase is over as the company transitions into a MSFT-type, post-Steve Jobs existence. Details of the 9 am call can be found here. Aside from that risk is broadly flat as hungover American traders take their seats.
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Market Action
Overnight, Asian equity markets finished mixed following the mixed economic data in the US on Friday. Starting with the good news, the Japanese Nikkei finished 0.1% higher, to close higher for the fifth straight trading day. The recent weakness in the yen has helped boost shares in Japanese exporters. The Shanghai Composite finished 0.2% higher and the Korean Kospi closed a solid 0.6% above Friday's close. On the flip side, the Hang Seng sold off sharply, down 1.0%, and the Indian Sensex lost 1.1%.
In Europe, equities are trading 0.4% lower. The worst-performing country indices in the region are the French CAC, down 0.8%, and the German DAX, off 0.7%. At home, futures are pointing to a moderate sell-off, with the S&P 500 set to open 0.3% lower.
In the bond markets, Treasuries are rallying after selling off sharply last week. Investors are likely enticed by the jump in yields and are now stepping back into the market to take advantage of the higher yields. The 10-year yield is currently trading at 2.27%, down 2bp. Last week, the 10-year yield hit an intraday high of 2.36%. That is the highest yield on the 10-year Treasury since October 2011. In Europe, yields are selling off across the curve as well, with the UK gilt down 5bp and the German bund off 4bp.
The dollar is trading flat against a basket of other major currencies. Commodities are weaker - WTI crude oil is trading at $106.66, after falling 40 cents, and gold is down $5.60 an ounce, to trade at $1,654.48.
Overseas data wrap-up
Italian industrial orders fell by 5.6% yoy in January, worse than the consensus expectation of a 2.9% yoy contraction and weaker than the 4.3% yoy contraction in December. Sales fell by 4.4% yoy in January, down from a rise of 5.4% yoy in December. These results are not surprising, given the poor performance of industrial production in January, and are consistent with the expectation of a further sharp contraction of GDP in Q1. Our Euro area team expects the country's GDP to contract by 0.7% qoq in the first quarter.
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I wonder if an AAPL dividend will be a black swan that snaps money velocity out of it's coma?
Funny how this happens after march OPEX. http://hedge.ly/xZpShp
AAPL bitchez!!!!
Reminds me of the heady Nasdaq daze.......I'm just saying.
Lucky for us all at ZH that it is easy to find large quantities of AAPL to short.
The result is Apple stock which in the premarket session has traded a new record high $606
Get an ambulance around to Reggies house now please, i'm afraid he's going to top himself
He's lost his house, his shirt and his marbles trying to short Apple, this is going to be too much for him
An ambulance with trauma resources is a excessive drain on resources better allocated elsewhere.
We do have advanced care facility available if you so choose. It will cost you, your children and everyone who touches your Probate lots of money.
MSFT existence? They wish. I don't see the captive user base. AAPL is only as good as it's last gizmo and their head gizmo maker is (once again) no longer with the firm.
Still think they announce a general plan to make more acquisitions.
Share buy back and dividend? Great use of money to ensure growth going forward!
since ZH has been so right about apple for oh so long=>not, I'm not going to pay too much attention this utterly absurd comment..."even as concerns emerge that the growth phase is over as the company transitions into a MSFT-type, post-Steve Jobs existence"....you know, since there is no evidence of growth slowing, but say whatever comes to mind.
I'm going to kick back and collect some cash while this site continues to wine and make bad calls about the greatest company in the world.
And speaking of growth phase being over, you may want to check ZH on quantcast, because when credibility is lost on calls with very little thought or fact backing them up, people will look for quality info. elsewhere.
And the memories of the Apple IIc persist.
Peering into a 9 inch screen while it made grinding noises... those were the days.
Now we carry around 9 inch tablets that whine and demand payment every time you overuse data.
There already is a name for this.


text: In the Dec. 2 Colfax Record's Letters to the Editor, Helen Wayland took The Record to task for covering Kevin Ring, Ex-Congressman Doolittle's legislative aide. Helen's issue was that the Doolittle coverage was not local news and needed to be on the editorial page. Doolittle has been placed squarely on the local news agenda since being retained as a paid lobbyist by the city of Colfax. Since Doolittle is now on the Colfax payroll, he is fair game for local news coverage — both on and off the editorial page. The problem now is since the ex-congressman was so badly damaged in financial scandals (to include his own spouse) how is Doolittle supposed to wield financial influence among his ex-peers in Congress? Were I to be Democrat, Republican or Independent, I would avoid him in the Congressional hallways! Jack Abramoff, who provided lots of gifts for Doolittle and a job for his wife, has already been convicted of bribery and is in jail. Doolittle's aide, Kevin Ring, was also recently convicted on felony bribery charges. Doolittle and his wife were named as unindicted co-conspirators. We would have been miles ahead by taking Doolittle's $30K Colfax retainer and using it to work on the sewer plant. As far as the attorney fees for the Edwards' lawsuit goes, assailing attorney fees ignores the question. If, indeed, the attorney fees were inappropriate, the courts are the place for getting that fixed. But then, we all know that the courts have consistently sided with Edwards on the entire process. Maybe the city should stop pointing at Edwards and hoping for a Doolittle Fairy Godmother gift at Christmas time and get the job done. The time for fixing the sewer plant is way overdue. Alan and Dale Shuttleworth, Colfax


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Allahabad Bank on Monday cut its domestic retail term deposit rate by 0.15 per cent to 9 per cent.
"...the Bank has decided to revise the interest rate downward by 0.15 per cent per annum i.e. from existing 9.15 per cent to 9 per cent on domestic retail term deposits scheme with maturity period of one year to less than two years," it said in a BSE filing.
The new rates would be applicable from December 18, 2012, it said.
Earlier in October, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Bank of India had lowered term deposit rates for select maturities.
Shares of Allahabad Bank today ended at Rs 162.55 apiece on the BSE, up 0.65 per cent from the previous close.


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Glee Ratings Hit Another Series Low for Episode 11!
How low can it go? With this week's Nationals episode of Glee setting a new record low in viewers (!) for the series, we can only hope that next week's heavily hyped 100th episode spectacular brings a much-desired bounty of goodness from the ratings fairy.
Last night's Season 5, Episode 11: "City of Angels," was seen by 2.34 million people, nabbing a meager 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demo, according to Headline Planet. This is down from last week's "Trio," which itself had set the previous series low in total viewers at 2.6 million. Last week's demo rating was 1.0, only slightly higher than this week's.
So what can explain these continually plummeting numbers? Well, it's no secret that Glee isn't on as many viewers' "must watch" lists as it was in its heyday. But we're still convinced that more people are watching the episode but aren't being counted in the ratings, either by watching on DVR or online.
Indeed, we're surprised that an episode featuring Nationals — along with a tribute to Finn (Cory Monteith) — didn't get better numbers. And so the show limps into next week's 100th episode, hoping that the return of classic Glee songs and classic Glee faces will help the show in the ratings department. At least, it's safe to say the ratings can't get much worse. Then again, we probably shouldn't tempt fate like that.
Are you surprised that so few people watched this week's episode?
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Depression and Men Fact Sheet
More than six million men in the United States have at least one episode of major depression each year. Unfortunately, the lingering image of depression as a female condition may keep men who are clinically depressed from recognizing the symptoms of depression and seeking treatment.
[Download the NAMI Depression and Men fact sheet.]
What is depression?
Clinical depression is a serious medical illness that is much more than temporarily feeling sad or blue. It involves disturbances in mood, concentration, sleep, activity level, interests, appetite and social behavior. Although depression is highly treatable, it is frequently a life-long condition in which periods of wellness alternate with recurrences of illness.
What are the symptoms of major depression?
The onset of the first episode of major depression may not be obvious if it is gradual or mild. The symptoms of major depression characteristically represent a significant change from how a person functioned before the illness. The symptoms of depression in men are similar to the symptoms of depression in women, but men express their symptoms differently. The symptoms of depression include:
In addition to these general symptoms, men in particular do not usually display observable symptoms. While not well understood, men are less likely to show "typical" signs of depression such as crying, sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities or verbally expressing thoughts of suicide. Depression may actually cause men to suppress their feelings and become more aggressive or irritable.
Men may feel more shame about their depression and simply try to "tough it out."
Men sometimes self-medicate their depressive feelings using alcohol or drugs.
For all of these reasons health care providers often fail to recognize the illness.
What are the causes for major depression?
There is no single cause of major depression. Psychological, biological and environmental factors may all contribute to its development. Scientific research has firmly established that major depression is a biological, medical illness. There is also an increased risk for developing depression when there is a family history of the illness.
What are the risk factors for men?
Men tend to assume full responsibility for their grief and suppress emotions that they think can be taken as a sign of weakness. Studies show that this suppression can increase the time it takes to grieve and lead to complications such as escalating anger, aggressiveness and substance abuse. To combat their feelings, men often become involved in risk-taking and addictive behaviors. These coping strategies, while superficially "effective" at first, do not keep depression at bay for long and often the result is suicide.
Depression in men can have devastating consequences. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that men in the United States), are about four times more likely to commit suicide then women. Men are also more likely to use methods that are more lethal (such as guns), act faster on suicidal thoughts and show fewer warning signs (such as talk of suicide).
How is major depression treated?
Although major depression can be a devastating illness, it is highly treatable. Between 80-90 percent of persons diagnosed with major depression can be effectively treated and return to their usual daily activities and feelings. Many types of treatment are available and the type chosen depends on the individual and the severity and patterns of his or her illness. There are three well-established types of treatment for depression: medications, psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). For some people who have a seasonal component to their depression, light therapy may be useful. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be useful for depression that has not responded to one trial of antidepressants. These treatments may be used alone or in combination. Additionally, peer education and support can promote recovery. Attention to lifestyle, including diet, exercise and smoking cessation, can result in better physical and mental health.
Medication. Research has shown that imbalances in neurotransmitters or chemicals in the brain, like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can be corrected with antidepressants. It often takes two to four weeks for antidepressants to start having an effect, and six to12 weeks for antidepressants to take full effect.
Individuals and their families must be cautious during the early stages of medication treatment because normal energy levels and the ability to take action often return before mood improves. At this time—when decisions are easier to make, but depression is still severe—the risk of suicide may temporarily increase.
Psychotherapy. There are several types of psychotherapy that have been shown to be effective for depression including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT). CBT concentrates on changing the negative attributional bias (seeing every cup as half-empty) associated with major depression. The focus in IPT is on a patient's relationships with peers and family members and the way they see themselves. Research has shown that mild to moderate depression can often be treated successfully with either of these therapies used alone. However, severe depression appears more likely to respond to a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
Many men feel that their depression symptoms are not severe and treatment is unnecessary and they deny their feelings. They think that they should be able to get over it and work through it. These are unsafe and unhealthy coping techniques. It takes effort to practice healthy techniques, but treatment with a doctor or mental health provider can help you learn healthy coping skills such as:
Co-occurring substance dependence. Men often self-medicate their emotions with substances, which complicates the picture for men who are depressed. Alcohol and drugs do change the way a person feels—initially—but typically makes things harder over time. Getting help is also more difficult in this setting—some mental health practitioners are not well versed in addiction—and addiction specialists are not always savvy to mental health concerns. The cultures of these two fields are very different and this can be confusing. Both conditions need to be treated at the same time for most people.
What are some barriers to treatment for men?
Male depression may not be as widely recognized as female depression therefore it may go under-diagnosed. There are several reasons for this. For example, men deny having a problem because they are supposed to be "strong." American culture suggests expressing your emotions is a feminine trait and that men who talk about their depression express the physical as opposed to their emotional symptoms.
Understanding how men in our society are brought up to behave is important to identifying and treating depression among the male population. Taught to exhibit "tough guy" behavior, men rein in emotions and deal with symptoms in a "macho" way because depression is a threat to masculinity. Men are also afraid of the negative social prejudice such a diagnosis might have on their career or their respect from family and friends.
Publications about men and depression provided by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH):
Men and Depression is a detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help and getting better. También disponible en español.
Los hombres y la depresión esta un folleto detallado que describe lo que usted necesita saber sobre la depresión en los hombres: cómo se mira, cómo se siente, como conseguir ayuda, y sobrellevar la enfermedad. Also available in English.
Real Men. Real Depression. "It Takes Courage to Ask for Help" — a brochure for men about dealing with depression. También disponible en español.
Estos hombres son reales. La depresión también. Hay que tener valor para solicitar ayuda - un folleto para los hombres sobre como lidiar con la depresión. Also available in English.
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Steven Kruger - May 28, 2010
Steven Wayne Kruger was born on Jan. 9, 1957, in Luverne, Minn., to Leroy and Patricia (Abraham) Kruger. Following a car acident on Dec. 19, 1959, which took his parents' lives, Steven and his brother, Curt, went to live with Martin and Marie Kruger in George, Iowa.
Steven grew up in George and graduated from the George High School in 1975. One of Steven's joys in high school was wrestling and in his senior year placed sixth in the state tournament.
Following his graduation, Steven worked in the construction trade, finally settling in Imperial, Neb. Steven later moved to Wauneta, Neb., where he resided until his death on May 28, 2010.
Steven is survived by his brothers, Curt of George, Iowa and Henry Kruger and wife Deanna of Ashton, Iowa; sister-in-law Marilyn Kruger of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and three nephews: Dean Kruger and wife Carol of Little Rock, Iowa, Dan Kruger and wife Cheryl of Slater, Iowa, and Larry Kruger of Marion, Iowa.
?He was preceeded in death by his parents; one brother, Frank; and one niece, Monica.
?Memorial Services were held Saturday June 26, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at the Zoar Presbyterian Church in George with Rev. Dale Lint officiating.
Congregation hymns chosen were "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Bobbi Lint.
Interment was at Zoar Cemetery.


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Caty Campbell is a hot Czech babe that was born June 21, 1982 in Prague. She has long, straight, brown hair and grey eyes. In 2008, Caty Campbell made her debut episode on the Reality Kings network site, Euro Sex Parties. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 143 lbs. Caty Campbell has an insanely sexy body measures 34B-25-36. In her porn career, she has also appeared in XXX films as Kathia Nobili, Caty Combell, Kathy Campbel, Katy Cambel, Cathy Cambell, Katia Nobili, Katia Campbell, and Katty Campbell.
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Companies doing business with the government would have to use E-Verify, an electronic system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and the Social Security Administration, to prove each person they hire for a contract and each employee who works on it is legal.
The number of federal contractors totals more than 200,000. It's unclear when the directive goes into effect.
In its announcement, the DHS said agencies responsible for federal acquisitions would send a notice regarding the contractor directive to the Federal Register on June 9. Its publication, expected within days, will trigger a 60-day comment period. After that, the DHS will write a final rule.
More than 69,000 employers use E-Verify on a voluntary basis. The agency says the system has processed more than 4 million employment verification queries in the current fiscal year. E-Verify supporters say 93 percent are confirmed instantly and that less than 1 percent of new hires successfully contest a non-verification.
The executive order is part of an ongoing work-site crackdown on illegal employment by the Bush administration following the demise of broad immigration reform last year in Congress.
"A large part of our success in enforcing the nation's immigration laws hinges on equipping employers with the tools to determine quickly and effectively if a worker is legal or illegal," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said in a statement. "E-Verify is a proven tool that helps employers immediately verify the legal working status for all new hires."
Large portions of the business community, however, resist E-Verify. The HR Initiative for a Legal Workforce, which is led by the Society for Human Resource Management, criticizes E-Verify for relying on the Social Security database, which has a 4.1 percent error rate and could mistakenly declare millions of people ineligible for employment.
"Republicans, Democrats, liberals, conservatives, people that are pro-immigration, people that are tough on enforcement all have said very clearly that E-Verify doesn't work," says Mike Aitken, SHRM director of governmental affairs.
SHRM led the charge last year to remove from appropriations bills language that would have required federal contractors to use E-Verify.
"It's a backdoor mandate that overrides the intent of Congress to establish a voluntary program," Aitken says.
The rule will deal a severe blow in the construction and janitorial sectors, says Hector Chichoni, a partner at Epstein, Becker & Green in Miami. Those industries struggle to fill jobs and rely on foreign help.
"A lot of people will disappear," Chichoni says, referring to immigrants who will be scared away by the directive. "There are not enough Americans to provide these services."
Chichoni says that companies will lose a big percentage of their workforces and then sharply raise wages to attract new employees.
"It is a negative, vicious cycle," he says. "DHS has no regard for the economy of our country. They have nothing but an enforcement mentality."
The expansion of E-Verify also gets resistance on Capitol Hill. Most of the testimony in a recent House Ways & Means subcommittee hearing was sharply negative.
"It would be very difficult to get a majority to vote for a nationalization of the E-Verify system at this point in time," says Rep. Michael McNulty, D-New York and chairman of the panel. "This whole issue needs a lot more careful thought."
McNulty expressed concerns that employment verification would overload a Social Security Administration already burdened with a massive backlog of disability claims.
Although immigration policy has stalled on Capitol Hill because of partisan tensions on the issue, Congress must act this year on employment verification. The law enacting E-Verify expires in November.
The HR initiative advocates a bill to replace E-Verify with an electronic system based upon an existing child-support enforcement network in which about 90 percent of U.S. employers participate.
But other bills that would extend and expand E-Verify also get strong support.
"E-Verify is doing the job it was intended: denying employment to people in the United States not authorized to work," says Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California and author of the original E-Verify bill. "Let's build upon what works and give the American people what they want: mandatory employment verification."


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I have some Ultegra Open Pro's I got earlier in the week. I put a good set of tires on them and some tire liners (added about a half hour to the process) and road on them for the rest of the week. I've done about 120 miles on them this week and the grease is starting to spin out of them. It looks like a significant amount; it covers the whole outside of the hub cap. Is this something to worry about? I just bought some phil wood grease from REI and was thinking about repacking an old set of wheels.
My question is should i repack new wheels? The grease coming out of the hubs seem very runny.
Also, any trick to putting in the tire liners? At one point, out of frustration, i was thinking about gluing them in place. I know that is a bad idea but does anybody have any tricks for these?
Thanks in advance!


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Ektelon teamed up with Ruben Gonzales to bring you the Ektelon O3 RG 165 Racquet, featuring a lightweight frame and thin beam design for amazing maneuverability and ball control. Changes to the 2011 model include a new graphite bonding process to give this racquet the strength of its namesake.
This racquet does not come with Power Plugs. Power Plugs have been discontinued by Ektelon and are no longer available.
All racquets come factory strung with a wrist cord installed. Click the Specs tab for more details.
|Unstrung Weight: 165g
|Strung Weight: 190g
|Strung Balance: 1 pt Head-Heavy
|Strung Swingweight: 136 (low swingweight = control)
|Factory String: Ektelon Lightning XX 16
|Factory Grip: Ektelon Maxtack Wrap Grip
|Cover: Not included by manufacturer
|String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 5H,7H,9H,10H,12H,13H,14H
Two Piece
No Shared Holes
|Head Size: 106 sq. in.
|Head Shape: Quadraform
|Racquet Length: 22 in.
|Composition: Graphite
Comments: Same experience for me. Racquet broke in less than a year, and I had taken 3 months off for injury. Don't waste your money.
From: Brian, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 04/16
Skill-level: Beginner/Intermediate
Comments: Hi!... I shared the same comments from other players. The racquet breaks easily, even after hitting another's player racquet on a full swing. I have had returned three (3) times this racquet via HEAD reps. Last one I sold it for $50 to a fellow player. It last about 3 months, until it broke. It is a great racquet, but I switched to Head Great-White for lasting longer.
From: Alberto, Guaynabo, 03/16
Skill-level: B+
String type and tension: Factory string @ 37 lbs
Comments: Best racket I've ever owned... and I have been using this racket since it was first released. I play twice a week, about 8 hours a week and have probably purchased 20 of these rackets. To the reviews here that talk about the frames breaking easily, I have never experienced that. Of course I have had frames break, but never without banging a wall first. I have had some of these rackets restrung several times and still use them, if you don't crack it against a wall they last a long time :-) This is a great racket with lots of power and control.
From: Ron, Mount Dora, FL, USA, 02/16
Skill-level: B+
String type and tension: Various
Comments: A friend of mine bought one (from amazon) after reading positive reviews. The frame cracked after just 2 hours of playing though, and he was being cautious since it was brand new. He doesn't have a particularly fast swing, and therefore wasn't getting the power out of this racquet. He did describe his shots as feeling more accurate.
From: Anonymous, Atlanta, GA, 07/15
Skill-level: B
String type and tension: factory
Comments: I am sad that I am currently on my 4th (and last) o3 RG, and it too has cracked, after RbW has replaced a few (1 from eBay as well). I loved the way I could play with this model, so I stuck with it, and have Gorilla-Glued the cracked frame, and continue to use it until I can find another racquet with the same specs, combination of power, speed and playability, but improved durability. I have demoed and even bought other racquets, even from other brands, and for me, nothing compares. Looking forward to the next generation of great and durable racquets. Sincere Thanks to RbW for your great customer service!
From: Rick, San Diego, CA, USA, 05/15
Skill-level: B+
String type and tension: Factory
Comments: I've had this racquet for two years and play 5 times a week. I"ve yet to even put a crack in my frame like others have mentioned, but I'm not a heavy wall banger either.This racquet is great because it provides amazing power and a lot of control. Keep in mind though the power is recquired by you to have a nice full swing.This racquet is highly recommened for those who play upfront who have reflexes and can chase the ball around the court with its lightweight.
From: Michael, Edinburg, TX, USA, 03/15
Skill-level: B+
String type and tension: Megablast/ 32
Comments: This racquet hits very well. Lots of power. Good control. Has a major design flaw. Lack of good grommets on side holes supplying sweet spot will allow the strings to drive into the frame of the racquet and break the frame at this point. It also results in a broken string at this point. I have seen 2 racquets from Ektelon break in the exact same spot in only 2-3 month span. If you are looking for a durable, well designed frame that will keep you on the court, look elsewhere and consider looking for grommets at all string/frame interfaces.
From: Rob, Hampton, VA, USA, 01/15
Skill-level: B+
String type and tension: 34 lbs Head MegaBlast
Comments: I have had 3 of these racquets in the last 4 years. I play 3 days a week, 2-3hrs every time. This is by far my favorite racquet in the last 30 years of playing. I could spend more money, but I wouldn't find a better racquet. Very Happy with my Ektelon O3 RG.
From: Mark, Kokomo, IN, USA, 04/14
Skill-level: Senior
Comments: I love this racquet. I don't plan on changing it for a long time. Since I've been playing with it my game has improved a lot. If your looking for a light racquet that also delivers power this is the one for you.
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When I began this column, I had no idea what it was like to write for a major newspaper. My first column, launched July 4, 1994, was short...
When I began this column, I had no idea what it was like to write for a major newspaper. My first column, launched July 4, 1994, was short and came out once a month. Six years ago, I began writing weekly. What started as almost a hobby suddenly became, through the sheer relentlessness of the calendar, like a final exam each week.
I didn't receive much mail at first, but now it's an avalanche. I get several letters and 300 e-mails a day, much of it spam. But a tidy number come from readers and (how do I say this nicely?) public-relations professionals who want me to advertise their clients' services, books, programs and products for free. That is not my mission. As interested as I am in quality new products to help us age deliberately, most of what's characterized as "new" in the aging field is anything but.
One of the favorite parts of my job is to answer readers' questions. However, this is where I've been failing — the volume has become too much. There are also no geographic boundaries; I receive e-mail literally from all parts of our country and the world.
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Q. My mother-in-law still resides at home. However, she may someday need to move to a nursing home. Which ones in our area do you recommend? I should add that my husband and his two brothers have a very negative picture of nursing homes in general.
A. I never recommend any specific brand or type of care until I meet the person and learn a great deal about them. Eldercare providers (home-care agencies, assisted living, adult family homes, nursing homes and retirement communities) vary significantly, and the one that best fits one person may be totally inappropriate for another. However, it sounds like you're trying to plan ahead, and I want to encourage that. Here are my suggestions.
Your husband and his brothers should know that their mother might die without ever needing a nursing home. There are many other options today, so they need to cast their nets wider.
To understand what these choices are, talk to the Senior Information & Assistance Office in the mother's area. This is a free phone service that can provide definitions and lists of services to help them start their search. (To find such offices anywhere in the United States, contact the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or go to www.eldercare.gov.) Then they need to visit, make phone calls, ask for marketing materials — kick tires and figure out what they're all about.
I also recommend getting professional help with these very complicated issues. Geriatric-care managers are independent experts who understand older adults and their needs. A good care manager will get to know the older person, then help her family make concrete plans for the short term and long term. You can find a care manager at www.caremanager.org.
Q. My dad is in his 80s and lives in a retirement community near me. He does pretty well usually but is now so poorly balanced, he's close to falling and breaking something. He refuses to go to physical therapy, won't use his walker (he doesn't like to be seen using it), and doesn't like being supervised by a 20-something physical-therapy assistant who reminds him of his great-granddaughters. I might not like his decisions, but as an adult, he's entitled to make them.
A. I congratulate you on understanding your dad's foibles. Another part of his reaction is a bit of teenager, too. "Nothing's going to happen to me!"
As I get older, I see more of these behaviors in myself, so I think some of the things that make us grit our teeth in exasperation with our parents is normal human behavior.
And yes, adults have the right to do pretty much as they want as long as they're competent. It's not a good use of your energy to try to change him, better to try to accommodate him and keep him as safe as possible — and accept his fate when he falls.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 14. THE US Olympic coaching staff was finalized tonight and it includes the first woman ever to serve on the US Olympic coaching staff.
Serving as the men's head coach will be Eddie Reese of the University of Texas and Longhorn Aquatics. Serving as the women's head coach will be Mark Schubert of the University of Southern California and the Trojan Swim Club.
The assistant men's coaches will be:
Dr. David Salo, Irvine Novaquatics
Bob Bowman, North Baltimore Aquatic Club, and
Jon Urbanchek, University of Michigan and Club Wolverine.
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Rainy-day funds among O.C. schools' strategies in budget crisis
Orange County schools would survive $490 million in midyear cuts proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger but would have to continue slashing employees and programs as they brace for several more years of gloomy budgets, officials say.
The governor's office last week unveiled its latest plan to close a projected $41.6 billion, 18-month budget deficit, which included making $2.1 billion in immediate cuts from public schools and withholding $2.8 billion until July, when the next fiscal year begins.
In Orange County, the plan would require about $210 million in immediate cuts from K-12 schools, plus tapping into about $280 million of rainy-day reserve funds to weather the temporary drop in funding levels.
"We're fighting for every dollar for kids this year, but we're also realistic and know we can't just not take cuts," said county schools Superintendent Bill Habermehl. "In Orange County, we're in a much better position than the rest of California because our school districts are well managed. It will hurt, but not as much."
The governor's office has released multiple budget proposals in the past few months, all calling for multi-billion cuts to public education. But the state Legislature thus far has failed to act on the widening budget gap, leaving school districts in limbo as they work to stay afloat financially.
"It's really early to anticipate what or how we're going to cut," said Julie Hatchel, spokeswoman for the 52,000-student Capistrano Unified School District, which is preparing for $16 million to $17 million in midyear cuts. "Our reserves are already extremely low. Depending on what they're expecting us to cut or use from our reserves, it could be problematic. We've already made so many cuts to our programs."
Last year, K-12 education funding was cut by about $3 billion from what schools had expected to receive under state funding formulas.
In response, school districts across Orange County slashed a combined $150 million, laying off scores of custodians, groundskeepers, office workers and administrators, plus forcing more than 100 teachers to find employment elsewhere.
"For the state to tell you that you have to maintain class sizes, buy new textbooks and comply with everything else they demand and not give you the funding for it is just crazy," said Audrey Yamagata-Noji, a trustee for the 54,500-student Santa Ana Unified School District, which is looking to cut upward of $46 million over the next two years.
Under the governor's latest plan, the future isn't bright for the next school year, either. K-12 schools in 2009-10 would receive $3.1 billion less than what they expected to get under state funding formulas. Part of the cost savings would come from a proposal to cut the school year short by a week, shaving $1.1 billion.
California schools Superintendent Jack O'Connell has blasted the governor's plan for funding education, saying it would create "a cash-flow crisis" for school districts and shortchange California's future.
"This budget proposal would be devastating for not only public education, but to the state," O'Connell said. "This is less learning opportunities for students, longer bus rides, fewer materials. Many of us would like to see a longer school day now and this takes us in the opposite direction."
Cutting the 2009-10 school year by five days would create a substantial and potentially difficult adjustment period, educators said, but they added that Orange County's teachers would be able to rise to the challenge.
"Given enough time, our teachers are flexible enough to handle a change in schedule," said Tom Turner, spokesman for the 34,000-student Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which is bracing for about $10 million in midyear cuts. "Our teachers are professionals and they have their year set out - 180 days to get through textbooks, standardized testing, reviewing how to be a better teacher. Taking away the five days can change the way a teacher runs a program."
Staff writer Fermin Leal contributed to this report.
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Interim Mass. Official Testifies At U.S. Senate On OutbreakNovember 15, 2012
Dr. Lauren Smith said action should have been taken against the Framingham pharmacy at the center of the meningitis outbreak.
Lawmakers Seek Answers After Meningitis OutbreakNovember 15, 2012
In her testimony in Washington, Mass. Health and Human Services Secretary JudyAnn Bigby called the outbreak "one of the greatest health care tragedies" in memory.
Questions Remain After Meningitis HearingsNovember 15, 2012
For a closer look at Wednesday's meningitis outbreak hearings, and what questions remain, Harvard's Daniel Carpenter, who specializes in regulatory law, joined WBUR.
Owner Of Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Takes FifthNovember 14, 2012
Sec. Bigby: Meningitis Outbreak A 'Disaster' That Was 'Preventable'November 14, 2012
Recently released documents show that over the past decade the state did not aggressively pursue action against the center, despite complaints.
Anger, Embarrassment At Mass. Hearing On Meningitis OutbreakNovember 14, 2012
Massachusetts lawmakers grilled Patrick administration leaders and regulators about what went wrong in the oversight of a pharmacy at the center of a meningitis outbreak.
Mass. DPH: Not Clear Why Board Backed Off PenaltyNovember 14, 2012
In 2004, the company protested that a penalty could destroy its business, and in 2006, the pharmacy board agreed to impose far weaker action for reasons that remain unclear.
FDA Previously Questioned Work Of Framingham PharmacyNovember 13, 2012
Hearings get underway Wednesday at the Massachusetts State House and in Washington to look into the fungal meningitis outbreak that originated at a Framingham compounding pharmacy.
Report: FDA Wanted To Close Mass. Pharmacy In 2003November 13, 2012
In 2003, the FDA suggested that the firm at the center of the meningitis outbreak be shut down but deferred to their counterparts in Mass., who let the pharmacy continue manufacturing.
FDA Finds Contamination Issues At AmeridoseNovember 12, 2012
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Three hearings in Boston and Washington, D.C. will focus on whether a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis traced to a Framingham compounding pharmacy could have been prevented.
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The director was fired for ignoring a complaint that a Framingham company linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak was shipping drugs in bulk, in violation of its state license.
Lawmakers Issue Subpoena For Director Of Pharmacy Linked To Meningitis OutbreakNovember 06, 2012
The subpoena comes after Barry Cadden, co-founder of New England Compounding Center, reportedly declined to appear before Congress next week.
Framingham Pharmacy Workers Ordered To Stop WorkNovember 06, 2012
Regulators ordered all pharmacists and technicians who worked at the company at the center of the meningitis outbreak to stop working in the drug-compounding industry.
Tests Find Bacteria In Products Of Mass. PharmacyNovember 02, 2012
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The emergency regulations allow the state to monitor whether the specialty pharmacies are operating more like drug manufacturing facilities.
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Lawmakers will hold hearings looking into the Department of Public Health's handling of the meningitis outbreak and drug lab scandal.
Sister Company Of Framingham Pharmacy Recalls DrugsOctober 31, 2012
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Framingham Pharmacy In Meningitis Outbreak Touted CleanlinessOctober 31, 2012
The firm sent customers a "report card" touting the cleanliness of its labs, even though internal tests showed widespread contamination.
Mass. Shuts Down Waltham Compounding PharmacyOctober 28, 2012
The Department of Public Health shut down a compounding pharmacy in Waltham after a surprise inspection prompted by the nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to a different company.


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In a first, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has decided to use banks to store question papers for the forthcoming Class X and XII reappear examinations beginning from September 4. This practice would also be followed during the annual exams to be held in March 2013-14.
The Board has decided to send question papers through Punjab National Bank and the HDFC Bank to prevent leakage of question papers from examination centers. The examination controller and superintendent would collect these question papers on the day of the exam from the nearest branch of the bank. Question papers would be sent to various branches of the banks a week before the exams. The arrangements made by the banks to ensure that question papers are not leaked, have not been made public.
The board has set up 192 examination centers at the tehsil level. A total of 1,35,376 students would be appearing in the examination for improvement or opt for additional subject, reappear exams for Class X students and Arts group of Class XII.
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Originally from northeast Tennessee, Sarah Gall received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, in 1998. Six years later, she earned a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Gall began teaching in the Biology department at Ashford University in the fall of 2004. Her primary teaching responsibilities include most of the upper-level biology classes for science and health care majors, including (but not limited to) Anatomy & Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics & Immunology, and Microbiology. She has also directed several senior research projects for students. Additionally, Dr. Gall teaches a biology course for non-science majors, and has team-taught an interdisciplinary course on Science and Culture. Her hope for her students: "That they will learn to think in new ways and apply their knowledge to new situations."


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Anne Hathaway cut her hair really short for her role as Fantine in Les Miserables. She's also been eating less — like 500 calories a day. Omigosh.
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You can sense the election getting very close. Both candidates are now working very hard to shore up their support among women. In fact, today they both pledged to increase domestic production of Ryan Gosling movies.
Yesterday Mitt Romney's son Tagg said that during the debate he wanted to punch President Obama for calling his father a liar. He also wants to punch his father for giving him the name Tagg.
Endorsements are rolling in. The Atheist Party has endorsed Obama for president. When told the news Obama said, "Thank God."
News out of India. A 96-year-old man became the world's oldest father. His wife gave birth to a beautiful 62-year-old baby boy.
The European Farmer's Union has announced that because of cold temperatures and drought, grapes aren't growing well and as a result this will be their worst wine harvest in 50 years. Which means people are going to have to drink old wine, and who wants that, right?
Experts are hoping it won't affect prices or threaten the supply of wine, and if it does they might have to start drilling for wine offshore.
A report from a research firm says that for the first time in history, the number of smartphones on the planet has topped 1 billion. There's more Angry Birds than there are real birds.
One in seven people worldwide use a smart phone. Hopefully, one day we will never have to look up and into another person's eyes ever again.
The U.S. Postal Service is in bad shape. Because of the Internet people aren't sending mail much anymore. Maybe if they weren't so prudish about mailing bodily fluids and explosives, they wouldn't be in the situation.
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New poll results reveal important shifts in public attitudes toward illegal immigrants in California, a bellwether state for the debate over immigration policy.
In a departure from voter attitudes in the past, Californian voters are much more conflicted about whether to deny taxpayer-supported social services to illegal immigrants. More than 47 percent of registered voters oppose – 45 percent support – proposals to deny social services such as public schooling and emergency room care to illegal immigrants.
A majority of Democratic voters (55%) and decline-to-state voters (53%) would not deny illegal immigrants social services, compared to 31 percent of Republican voters. In support of denying illegal immigrants social services are 37 percent of Democrats, 40 percent of decline-to-state voters and 61 percent of Republicans polled.
However, among Republican voters, more oppose denying undocumented immigrants access to taxpayer-funded social services (31%) than oppose creating a path to citizenship (29%). Seventy-five percent of Republicans favor temporary worker programs and 65 percent of Republicans favor creating a path to legalization, according to the USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll.
Of the three immigration policy options provided in the poll, all of which included stronger border enforcement, denying undocumented immigrants social services was the least popular option for Democratic voters and independent voters. About two-thirds of both Democratic voters and decline-to-state voters support temporary worker programs and creating a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Overall, almost 70 percent of registered voters support temporary worker programs that do not grant legal citizenship; 67 percent support a path to legalization for undocumented immigrants that includes learning English and paying fines and back taxes; and 45 percent support prohibiting illegal immigrants from using social services.
"Throughout Californian and American history, attitudes toward illegal immigrants have hardened during difficult economic times. What's striking about these results is that Californian voters are much more conflicted on the question of services for illegal immigrants than we've seen in the past," said Dan Schnur, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California. "Along with the support for a guest worker program and for creating a path towards legalization, this marks a significant shift in the mindset of Californians in this area."
Californians were more pessimistic about the state economy than the national economy, and the smallest percentage of Californians in the history of Los Angeles Times polling were optimistic about the state's future. Only 10 percent of registered voters agreed that the state is headed in the "right direction," compared to 34 percent who agreed the nation is headed in the right direction.
"While voters are starting to become optimistic about the national economic picture, they're still extremely dour about their own state's prospects for recovery. When it comes to jobs and the economy, for Californians, the grass is definitely greener on the other side of the fence," Schnur said.
The percentage of voters who believe the state is on the "wrong track" was 82 percent, matching the highest dissatisfaction ever measured by the Los Angeles Times, in September 1992.
The USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll also found Californians are more pessimistic than Americans overall, with only 26 percent of Californians believing that the economy is starting to improve. Thirty-one percent believe that the economy has hit bottom but is not yet getting any better, and another 36 percent believe the economy will get worse.
Optimism about the future of the nation was highest among younger voters. About 39 percent of 18 to 29 year-old registered voters believe the country is headed in the right direction, compared to 27 percent of those 65 and older.
In the USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll, which was conducted after the passage of health care reform, a majority (52%) of Californians believe the country will be better off overall because of the new health care law.
Opinion is sharply divided along party lines: 72 percent of Democrats believe the country will be better off and 70 percent of Republicans believe the country will be worse off because of health care reform. Overall, 36 percent of the registered voters polled believe the country will be worse off because of the health care reform bill.
As for personal benefits from the health care reform bill, 47 percent of Californians did not expect to see benefits for themselves or their families within the next few years, compared to 41 percent who expected to see benefits.
Same-sex marriage supported by 52 percent of registered voters in California (40% oppose). These numbers are similar to findings from the last USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll, conducted in November 2009, which found 51 percent of registered voters in favor of same-sex marriage and 43 percent opposed.
Meg Whitman's massive ad buy appears to be paying off among voters, reveal new findings from the USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences/Los Angeles Times Poll.
An overwhelming majority (72%) of registered voters who have seen Whitman's ads back her against California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. In contrast, only 38 percent of registered voters who have not seen Whitman's ads support her in the Republican gubernatorial primary.
In the general election for governor, 53 percent of voters who have seen Whitman's ads support her over likely Democratic opponent Jerry Brown, compared to 33 percent of voters who have not seen a Whitman ad.
Sixty-five percent of registered voters remember seeing an advertisement for a gubernatorial or Senate candidate in the last few months. Of this percentage, 75 percent specifically remember seeing an advertisement for Whitman, compared to 47 percent for Poizner.
Whitman, the former eBay executive, holds a significant lead among registered voters in the Republican primary. Sixty percent of registered Republicans say they plan to vote for Whitman, the former eBay executive, compared to 20 percent for Poizner. Whitman has already spent more on her campaign than any other state candidate in history, reportedly more than $46 million.
Against Brown, California attorney general and former governor, Whitman leads 44 to 41 percent among all registered voters polled. Thirteen percent of voters are undecided.
Whitman's ads have positioned her as a business executive who could bring strong management to California's problems, and the latest poll reflects changing voter attitudes about candidates' work experience. Forty percent of Californians polled now say it is more important for a gubernatorial candidate to have business experience than to have political experience. Thirty-five percent believed the reverse.
By a slight margin, Republican voters said they preferred a centrist candidate with appeal to independent voters over a conservative candidate who could motivate Republicans. Forty-six percent preferred a centrist candidate, compared to 42 percent in favor of a conservative candidate.
Brown's favorability rating remains virtually unchanged from where it stood in November 2009, with 41 percent of registered voters polled giving him a favorable rating and 28 percent an unfavorable rating. Whitman's favorability over the same period increased from 17 percent to 30 percent, but the percentage of registered voters who have an unfavorable impression of her also increased, from 14 percent to 23 percent.
Since November, the percentage of registered voters who said they had not heard enough about Whitman to have an impression, either favorable or unfavorable, fell from 60 percent to 39 percent.
Poll organizers said there is some indication that Whitman's lead over Brown will grow as her "name ID" continues to creep up. Among voters who can identify both candidates by name, Whitman's lead is a much larger – at 51 to 43 percent.
The race among voters registered as "decline-to-state" is a dead-heat (39 percent for Brown, 40 for Whitman).
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer leads against an unnamed Republican challenger, with 48 percent of registered voters saying they would vote for her against a Republican candidate (34%).
Boxer's approval rating has dipped slightly in recent months. Forty percent of those polled approve of Boxer's job performance and 38 percent disapprove, compared to 43 percent approval and 36 percent disapproval in November. Boxer's favorability rating among voters is higher than her job approval, but has also fallen, from 49 percent favorable five months ago to 46 percent now, according to the USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll.
The Republican Senate primary race remains a toss-up between former Hewlett-Packard executive Carly Fiorina and former Congressman Tom Campbell, with more voters reporting they are undecided (31%) than saying they would support Campbell (29%) or Fiorina (25%). California State Assemblyman Chuck DeVore was far behind with 9 percent of voters saying they would support him.
The first USC College/Los Angeles Times Poll was taken in November of 2009.
For more information, video commentaries and updates, visit college.usc.edu/poll and sign up for Twitter @usclatpoll.


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Liberty City Bikers
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|GTA Liberty City Stories
|Cedric Fotheringay
|motorcycle gang
|Toni Cipriani
Avenging Angels
|Maria Latore
|PCJ 600, Angel, Freeway
|TEC 9, Fire Axe, Katana, Meat Cleaver, Baseball Bat, Stubby Shotgun, Brass Knuckles, Chisel
|Motorcicle racing, Drugs dealing
|Cedric Fotheringay
The Liberty City Bikers, a biker gang based in Portland, Liberty City, led by Cedric Fotheringay, known as Wayne, is a biker gang primarily involved in drugs and street racing. The gang is only featured in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, mostly in missions given by Maria Latore. Wayne, the leader, sells drugs to Maria, and was also romantically involved with her.
Toni Cipriani discovers the gang whilst assisting Maria, who had put herself up as first prize in a street race between gang members and Toni. It is also revealed that Wayne had abused Maria which would prompt Toni to retaliate and kill him. Later after Maria overdoses she has Toni drive to Rusty Brown's Ring Donuts, an old haunt of Wayne's, thinking the cure would be there.
The gang is believed to be on very-bad terms with the Avenging Angels, which leads many people to believe that the Avenging Angels are the Liberty City Bikers' main rivals. During the Avenging Angels missions, Toni is required to kill many groups of Liberty City Biker gang members. In some bike races, one of the competitors is a member of the LC Bikers. By 2001, the setting of Grand Theft Auto III, it appears the gang has in fact been wiped out due to the ban on motorcycles, and the numerous deaths of many bikers throughout the story.
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Nauti Nati brings to you an elegant layered denim skirt especially for your daughter.
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Isorak stood among his Kaleesh brothers, a young human of thirteen. It was a young age, yes, but this was Kalee and the Kaleesh were a warrior people. Besides, Isorak has been training for this since he was three. Isorak held his Shoni spear in his hand, pointing to the sky, as he was too young to carry the slugthrowers his elders used. Today, his tribe was to face off against another tribe on one of the many plains on Kalee. The air was humid and the sun shining bright, as Isorak was from the tropical
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Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Bob Smith sat down in his kitchen and changed skiing forever by inventing goggles sporting dual-pane lenses and foam vents. Smith's Dr. Bob Limited Edition I/O Goggles use the modern version of dual-pane lenses to turn your goggles into a mobile storm window—fog won't get in your way of seeing what you're skiing. A Porex filter and 3-layer DriWix face foam work in conjunction to keep water and cold air outside of your goggles while leaving the warmth inside so your face doesn't freeze quite as quickly. Time changes style, but quality design withstands the test of time; throw on Smith's Dr. Bob Signature I/O Goggles and say thanks as you ski and see, at the same time.
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With its striking gothic architecture and tales of the legend of Dracula looming large in the Carpathian Mountains, you'd be forgiven for thinking that all Romania had to offer was its fascinating folklore. Despite its somewhat gloomy reputation, this European country is a hotspot for keen skiers and snowboarders looking for a combination of fun on the slopes and unique culture.
The climate is temperate, with major snow fall from December to March – ensuring spectacular views and ideal skiing opportunities. As well as the perfect landscape for hitting the slopes, ski holidays in Romania are great for anyone wanting to experience champagne lifestyle without the luxury price tag.
Poiana Brasov is Romania's top ski resort, with great slopes for skiing enthusiasts as well as those new to the sport. The mountain of Postavarul surrounds half of the resort, offering some of the best skiing experiences you can find. A purpose-built village with distinct alpine charm, its location makes it an ideal base to explore the Carpathian Mountains and surrounding areas.
While for beginners, there is no better place to take ski holidays in Romania than Sinaia, nestled in the Bucegi Mountains near Bucharest. Abundant in natural beauty, this is a great spot for snow bunnies, although equally providing as much fun for anyone craving great experiences off the slopes. After dark, pay a visit to the iconic Casino Maxim for a Bond-esque evening of roulette and shaken- not-stirred Martinis.
If, for you, skiing holidays in Romania are as much about relaxation as hitting the slopes, why not stay in a smaller resort? Harghita Bai boasts sublime scenery and is an ideal attraction for couples looking to experience a romantic winter break. After a long day on the mountain, you'll be able to repair and rejuvenate yourselves in the relaxing mineral springs.
Your Romania ski holidays shouldn't have to be spent entirely in the snow. Venturing further afield, head to the Bargau Valley where you can pay a visit to Hotel Castle Dracula. Positioned roughly in the position where the Count's castle might have stood, this gothic building is a must-see. For the brave among you, there is the dreaded Fear Room. A ghostly crypt with murals retelling the story of Dracula, this area is a spine-chilling experience you won't want to miss – venture inside if you dare!
For something a little less spooky, take a day trip to Romania's vibrant capital, Bucharest. Known as the little Paris of the East, it holds a fantastic cultural heritage. From the iconic House of Parliament to the popular charm of the old town and the buzzing party locations, this is a capital that needs to be seen to be experienced.
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