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By Quentin Fottrell
Facebook's IPO inspired scores of first-time investors to put their money where their status updates are.
Many of those who bought shares of Facebook Friday appear to be new to stocks. ShareBuilder.com, which allows retail investors to make direct investments online, says 40% of all queries in the last 24 hours related to Facebook's IPO and reported a 20-fold increase on the number of new client accounts opened in the last week. Max Wolff, an analyst at Greencrest Capital Management in New York, estimates that retail investors will make up around 20% of Facebook's IPO – more than the usual 10% to 15% for an one of this kind. "A lot of Facebook members are turning into first-time investors," he says. "For them it's magical, it's sentimental, it's a global media event."
In fact, some first-time investors acknowledge that they're betting on Facebook because of the hype – not despite it. Michael McHale, a New York-based artisan industrial chandelier maker, spent $1,500 advertising on Facebook and $1,000 on shares. "Return on my first investment in Facebook was zero," he says. "Facebook has not come up with once in conversation with any of my new clients." He's more hopeful for his stock. "I don't expect to hold onto it for long," McHale says.
Other first-time investors are taking a longer term approach. Michael Provitera, a professor of organizational behavior at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., bought $4,000 worth of shares. "Over 10-20 years it should be a great investment," he says.
Some experts are skeptical. They say any investor — and especially someone new to the stock market — should make their decisions based on the company's valuation. At its IPO price, Facebook is valued at around 25 times sales, says Brian Hamilton, CEO of Sageworks, a financial information company based in Raleigh, NC. If Apple was valued at a multiple comparable to Facebook, its would be worth $2.7 trillion rather than its current market capitalization of $500 billion, he says. Wolf agrees, adding that the only first-time investors who will win big will be the estimated 1,000 Facebook employees who are expected to become overnight millionaires. As for the other first timers: "Those people who are buying into Mark Zuckerberg's success story should buy his biography instead," he says. "It's cheaper than the shares and they can re-gift it."
Novice investors are better spending their money elsewhere, analysts say. Charles Sizemore, a financial adviser in Dallas, Tx., recommends small investors diversify among several dividend-payers that are trading at low prices relative to earnings; he suggests other household names like Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble.
Still, these virgin investors say they've missed out investing in companies early. "Caution," McHale says, had always prevented him from dabbling in stocks in the past. Provitera says that given the stock's appreciation, he'd be a lot better off had he bought Apple when the iPhone was originally released in 2007. He didn't want to make the same mistake with Facebook. "You should stand by the product that you love and that you're a part of," Provitera says. "If you use Facebook, buy it."
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Feds' Refusal to Protect Rare Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Challenged in Court
Texas Plan for Lizard Not Released to Feds or Public, Yet Feds Approved
WASHINGTON (March 14, 2013) — The state of Texas won't let the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service review its agreements with local landowners detailing specific protections for the dunes sagebrush lizard, but the agency nonetheless declined to list the lizard as endangered because it says Texas' protections are adequate. In response, Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the FWS over its decision last year not to protect the lizard under the Endangered Species Act.
"As President Reagan said, 'trust but verify.' Not only is the Fish and Wildlife Service unable to verify what Texas landowners have done to protect the lizard, it doesn't even know what they said they would do in their agreements," said Jamie Rappaport Clark, president of Defenders of Wildlife.
In 2010, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to protect the lizard as endangered but withdrew the proposal 18 months later, arguing in part that a conservation agreement with Texas made a listing unnecessary. That agreement only vaguely describes the conservation actions required of participants under the agreement, leaving concrete conservation measures to be spelled out in certificates between each participant and the state of Texas. But Texas has prevented federal wildlife officials or any member of the public from reviewing these certificates, leaving scientists in the dark as to what actual measures are being taken to protect the lizard.
Not only are the specific conservation measures unknown, but the agency won't even be able to verify that they're being implemented. Despite this knowledge gap and lack of transparency, the Fish and Wildlife Service on June 12, 2012 concluded that the lizard was adequately protected and did not warrant federal protection.
"With the survival of the dunes sagebrush lizard hanging by a thread, the Fish and Wildlife Service should not have relied on paper-thin promises from the Texas Comptroller's Office to deny protection to this disappearing animal," said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director at the Center for Biological Diversity. "This kind of baldly political decision was commonplace under the Bush administration, but is deeply disappointing from President Obama."
The lizard was first identified as a candidate for protection in late 2001; the Center filed to protect the lizard the following year. Despite the fact that the species had been identified as needing protection for more than a decade, the state of Texas took no action until after the species was proposed for protection in 2010.
The dunes sagebrush lizard is a small, brown lizard that buries itself in sand to avoid predators and regulate its body temperature. Considered one the nation's most-imperiled lizards, it has a very small and increasingly fragmented range in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, where it is threatened by ongoing oil and gas drilling and herbicide spraying for livestock grazing.
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.organd follow us on Twitter @DefendersNews.
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Whether you have youngins or are just young at heart, there's a good chance you've been anticipating the premiere of the family-friendly tale Mirror Mirror. This modern twist on the classic fairytale, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, stars Julia Roberts and Lily Collins (daughter of musician Phil Collins) and opens in theaters today.
Directed by Tarsem Singh, this film follows Roberts, the evil Queen, as she retells the legendary story of Snow White from her villainous point of view. If you're down with dwarfs, Prince Charming, and amazingly gorgeous costumes, Mirror Mirror might be right up your alley.
Will this contemporary remake live up to the Brothers Grimm original or the Disney classic? Well, the movie reviews are in! So let's hear what the critics have to say ...
Christy Lemire, Associated Press:
Julia Roberts chews up the scenery and spits it back out again with great brio in her first truly villainous role as the evil Queen in Mirror Mirror ... Roberts rules her at every turn, even when she flashes that iconic smile in cruel fashion. She seems to be reveling in playing a role that's such a departure.
Manohla Dargis, New York Times:
Ms. Roberts, Ms. Collins, and Armie Hammer, as Prince Alcott, look as pretty as fairy-book illustrations, but their performances are similarly one dimensional, as if they had been art directed into place instead of cut loose.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times:
This is not a faithful retelling of the versions by the Brothers Grimm or Walt Disney, but neither is it a satire, nor much of a story in its own right. But it's great to look at.
Linda Holmes, NPR:
It's not reinventing anything, it's not awards bait, and it's not trying to become your favorite movie of all time. It's a clever, luscious-looking fairy tale you really can take kids to — no allegedly family-friendly snot-and-fart humor here — and a bundle of high style and sharp wit and terrific performances for yourself.
Sheri Linden, LA Times:
This Snow White (Lily Collins) can get gussied up with the best of them, but she also holds her own in a fencing duel. And — hello, switcheroo — she rescues a prince in distress.
Ty Burr, Boston Globe:
But if this isn't the single most irritating performance of Roberts's career, I'd be hard-pressed to name what is.
Wow, so it sounds like the artistry and visuals are breathtaking and at least some critics think Julia Roberts is pretty good at being bad -- plus, this is good, clean family fun with a not-so-stereotypical twist, too. At the very least, Mirror Mirror could make for a swell weekend outing -- with popcorn.
Here's the Mirror Mirror trailer:
Will you be seeing Mirror Mirror this weekend?
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I really wanted my first one to be extremely memorable. Just a player I know will be great. I started being a fan in 2010, and no offense to that team, they were not that good. 2011 had a talented team, but no big name players.
Now that it's 2012 and we have Russell Wilson though (oh yeah you know you saw it coming), I MUST have a Wilson jersey in his rookie season, I shall NOT miss out on one.
Any suggestions on the kinds of jerseys to get, ect? Since this will be my first real jersey (had a crappy Tatupu one early on in 2010, but that one doesn't count ), I would love some nice quality. Suggestions?


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"Luxury, redefined," is how one T+L reader described The Oberoi Udaivilas, which was ranked No. 1 hotel overall in our survey this year. Is it any surprise guests rhapsodize about its private pools, flanked by visiting peacocks and parakeets, or the views of glittering Lake Pichola from the bay windows in their rooms?
Two decades ago, we began asking T+L readers to share with us their favorite hotels and resorts. They've taken into account value, service, food, and design, among other categories, to determine the best properties in the world. Each year, the list is surprising, dynamic, and provides clear insight into the trends and tastes shaping our global travel community.
This year, readers' favorite hotels ranged from the far reaches of India to the frenetic streets of Tokyo. But a significant number of the winners are closer to home, with nearly 40 percent of the hotels on the Top 50 list located stateside. A clutch of chic properties in California, two on Rhode Island's picturesque shores, and a duo perched on Sea Island in Georgia are just a few of the beloved standouts.
There is no shortage of options in classic European cities—Paris, Venice, London—as well as Asia's booming hotspots, including Shanghai and Chiang Mai. Let's not forget the dreamy resorts scattered across Mexico's best beaches.
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By John J. KruzelJanuary 29, 2009
WASHINGTON - In his first visit to the Pentagon as commander in chief, President Barack Obama today thanked U.S. troops and pledged to provide the resources they need to accomplish their missions.
Obama spoke to reporters here after meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to discuss military readiness, "difficult decisions" on Iraq and Afghanistan and other national security threats and objectives.
"I want to first of all thank all of the men and women in uniform who are represented here. They are the best that this country has to offer," Obama said after he and Vice President Joe Biden shook hands with a row of troops from all service branches who lined an E-ring Pentagon hallway.
"All of you who are serving in the U.S. armed forces are going to have my full support, and one of my duties as president is going to be to make sure that you have what you need to accomplish your missions," he said.
Obama said the first point he addressed with the Joint Chiefs -- the senior-ranking officers of each military service branch -- was gratitude for the service and sacrifice of troops and military families, who he said were responsible for national freedoms that sometimes are taken for granted.
He also suggested that he would relieve some of the pressure placed on the military by more evenly distributing responsibility among other U.S. government elements.
"We have for a long time put enormous pressure on our military to carry out a whole set of missions, sometimes not with the sort of strategic support and the use of all aspects of American power to make sure that they're not carrying the full load," he said. "And that's something that I spoke to the chiefs about and that I intend to change as president of the United States."
The president added that those involved in this afternoon's meeting in "The Tank," the secure area in the Joint Chiefs of Staff wing of the Pentagon, agreed to make sure "the health of our force is always in our sights." Participants included Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps. The commandant of the Coast Guard, though not a member of the Joint Chiefs, also participated.
"I know [they] are constantly thinking about what we need to do to make sure that people who are in uniform for the United States are getting the kinds of support that they need and that [their families need], and that's something that I absolutely am committed to, and I know that Vice President Biden is as well," he said.
Some of the most urgent issues facing White House and Pentagon officials include the ways forward in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"We're going to have some difficult decisions that we're going to have to make surrounding Iraq and Afghanistan most immediately," Obama said. "Obviously, our efforts to continue to go after extremist organizations that would do harm to the homeland is uppermost in our minds.
"I have every confidence that our military is going to do their job, and I intend to make sure that the civilian side of the ledger does its job to support what they are doing," he added.
Obama added that he a "wonderful discussion" with the Joint Chiefs about short- and long-term threats facing the United States.
"We talked about some of the broader, global risks that may arise, and the kind of planning and coordination that's going to be required between our military and our civilian forces in order to accomplish our long term national security agendas," he said.
The president has been engaged with Defense Department and military officials since taking office Jan. 20.
During a meeting at the White House on his first full day in office, Obama directed key defense and military officials to plan for a "responsible military drawdown in Iraq." The participants included Gates and Mullen, as well as Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command.
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, also joined the Jan. 21 meeting via teleconference. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker, key Cabinet members and senior national security officials also participated, collectively providing what Obama called "a full update on the situation in Iraq."


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And everything is set up really short so less throws and less distance to walk. It wont take long to play 36 holes. If it is a crowded course, you might wait longer on the groups in front of you.
Just a note on Swope etiquette.We yell "threeeeee!!!!!" because most players there can't count to fo(u)r(e).Just sayin.Original Slim
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Draper Girls
Country Farm, set at the base of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood
about an hour from Portland, is a 3rd generation fruit
farm with a U-pick orchard, a farm stand, a small petting zoo, and
a four-bedroom country cottage guesthouse.
Roman Braun founded the family farm in 1962. Now his daughter
Theresa and her three daughters, Rachel, Crystal, and Stefanie, run
the farm. When I asked Theresa why she chose to take over her
father's farm, she says, "I can't really describe why. I think it's
in my blood. I always loved the farm ... if you love farming, it's
just something you want to do."
The farm is 40 acres, with 15 acres of apples, peaches,
nectarines, plums, apricots, and berries that visitors can pick
themselves. Theresa says that the sweet and juicy peaches, plums,
and nectarines are her favorites - she especially recommends Red
Haven peaches. She also loves their apples, the crop for which the
farm is most well known. Theresa describes her favorite variety
honeycrisp as "really crispy, and just the right amount of sweet
and tart."
Draper Girls Farm is also known as one of Oregon's few remaining
licensed producers of non-pasteurized, unfiltered ciders. The farm
offers apple, pear, and cherry cider, as well as delicious blends
like cherry-apple, pear-apple, and the new raspberry-apple.
Non-pasteurized cider has a fuller, richer flavor than pasteurized
cider. Theresa says that drinking raw cider is almost like eating
an apple or a handful of cherries, but with even more
flavor. Unpasteurized ciders can start to ferment much sooner than
pasteurized ciders, but the farm follows strict licensing and
monitoring procedures to maintain its quality and shelf life.
For visitors who have a full day or week to spend in the area,
Draper Girls Farm is a stop along the Hood River County "Fruit
Loop", a driving tour with dozens of stops at orchards,
wineries, lavender farms, and even a chestnut farm and an alpaca
In addition to fruit, Roman Braun had always raised sheep.
Theresa and her daughters added goats, mini-goats, llamas,
chickens, turkeys, and geese. The Draper Girls sell their grass-fed
goat and lamb meat at farmers markets and at their onsite farm
Theresa has grown the farm through a rise in direct to consumer
sales. She started the U-pick operation, her favorite way to sell
produce. Theresa says, "The U-pick is really fun. People from the
city get a feel for how we grow things, and they bring their kids
to run around. Our yard has flowers all over it, we have a great
big swing, and we have an old tractor that kids like to sit on for
photos. We love that visitors feel at home when they visit our
In Roman Braun's time, says Theresa, there were no farmers
markets, and all their sheep were sold at auction. People came by
the farm to buy large boxes of fruit for canning and drying, but
direct-to-consumer sales were not a major part of the business.
In 2007, Theresa decided to add a farm stay. She invited guests
to rent the little farmhouse where she lived as a child and where
she raised her own children.
Farm guests are invited to feed the animals, pick fruit, roam
the farm, and participate in farm activities throughout the year.
Venturing off the farm, they can tour the Fruit Loop, taste wine,
visit the City of Hood River or Mt. Hood, and hike, bike, and wind
surf, among many other activities
Though many people wouldn't think to visit a fruit farm in the
winter or early spring, Theresa says it is a neat time of year on
the farm. To growers it is called 'frost season,' and it is a vital
time for ensuring that fruit trees yield a viable crop. During
nightly freezes, the Drapers save their crops by running wind
machines and overhead sprinklers that form droplets on the trees
and their buds. The droplets, as they freeze, release heat and once
frozen also provide essential insulation from the cold and
Theresa says that the farmhouse has everything guests could
want. She explains that she and her daughters fixed it up with
bright cheerful colors. It has a fireplace, lots of antiques, and a
big farm table where families can gather. The house is casual, not
fancy, and family friendly. According to Theresa, "People who stay
there really like it!"
For more information about visiting Draper Girls Country Farm,
check out their Farm Stay U.S.
listing or their farm website. The
Draper Girls cottage has four bedrooms and two baths and rents for
$150 to $275/night.
All photos in this blog courtesy Draper Girls Country
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About Jack And Jill
Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler), a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife (Katie Holmes) and kids, dreads one event each year: the holiday visit of his identical twin sister Jill (also Adam Sandler). Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness are maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down. Things spin even more out of control for Jack when Jill decides to extend her visit-and he doesn't think that she'll ever leave!
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Writing Like a Native: More Quick Tips for ESL Writers
1) Involve as Many Senses as Possible
Just reading words on a page will only get you so far. If you really want to learn how to speak and write like a native speaker, you need to immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. In addition to reading English, you also need to speak it and, above all, hear it. If you do not live in a place where English is regularly spoken, the internet provides many alternatives. With news podcasts, live radio streaming, and even YouTube, you have a wide variety of opportunities to access real, spoken English. Listen to a news program or radio broadcast and then try to mimic the words they say.
Unlike reading, which requires a large amount of brain power and attention, listening to a radio simulcast requires much less of your direct attention. You can play it in the background while doing other things, such as cooking, eating, or even sleeping. That's right. When I was trying to learn German, I used put on a simulcast of German radio when I would lay down for an afternoon nap. Sometimes, this type of passive listening can help you with pronunciation, pitch, and vocabulary.
2) Read a Newspaper, Especially the Living or Lifestyle Section
Newspapers are the single greatest source for interesting and up-to-date information in a target language. Newspapers also contain more idiomatic (colloquial) language than anything else. There was a woman who came to the Writing Lab Conversation Group every day with questions about the words used in the Purdue student newspaper. Just by reading the student interviews and profiles, she was able to gain quick and easy access to the linguistic world of native speakers. If there are no English-language newspapers in your area, newspapers also have great online content. Just Google your favorite newspaper, and you will generally find the same information as you would find in the print edition.
If you have limited extra time during your day, I suggest looking through the Lifestyle or Living section of a newspaper (the one filled with local profiles, cartoons, and advice columns). These sections generally contain the highest amout of easy-to-read language, and they are also the most interesting. Sometimes it is tough to concentrate on a news story discussing complex political or economic issues. It is much more easy to relate to a woman seeking advice about her nosy mother-in-law.
3) Write Emails to a Native Speaker
Most composition work is now done on a computer, and so if you are looking to improve your English writing skills on the computer, you should do it in as many venues as possible. The easiest and most rewarding venue is email. Make it a habit to write at least one email per day to a native speaker of your target language. Don't limit yourself to conversational topics such as the weather. Try to discuss what you are learning in one of your classes, or try to tell them about recent political developments in your country. Once you find success composing emails to native friends, you may find that composing an essay in English has also become easier. Emails are high reward, low risk writing tasks. You won't receive a bad grade or failing test score for making a mistake.
If don't have any native speaker friends, there are plenty of places that will help you. Try posting something on someone's blog. You could even post something on this blog! Or try an international pen pal Web site like,
As always, good luck, and I would love to hear from some of you out there about your own L2 (second language) composition strategies.
Brady Spangenberg
4 comments:
- Emanuele Cauda said...
Thanks a lot for your great tips!!!
I tried to use the website you suggested for penpal but I didn't have much success. I need to give another try.
Emanuele from Pittsburgh
- March 3, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- Ding Ze Hao said...
It was an awakening for me, for the idea of reading newspapers of native speakers never occurred to me before I read this article -newspapers like Financial Times are resting in the rack and I almost always pass by with only a side glance at them. Perhaps it is time for me to consider reading it for the sake of improving my English as an ESL student. May I inquire whether it is equally effective in reading magazines?
- March 9, 2009 at 4:01 AM
- Nikhil Joseph said...
Great tips. Thanks for sharing these with us.
- March 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM
- Brady Spangenberg said...
Dear Emanuele, Ding, and Nikhil, I am glad that you find these tips helpful. Do any of you have some tips or tricks for practicing your English?
Ding, yes magazines are equally as useful as newspapers, especially if you are looking for language related to a particular discipline. If you want to know how musicians describe their work, Rolling Stone is a great place to start.
- April 4, 2009 at 1:06 PM


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Surprise! As soon as Brangelina get engaged, the rumor mill has goin' double-time with Jen Aniston news. First, we're told she's super-happy for her ex-hubby, because she's in a "wonderful place" with current BF Justin Theroux. (Some tabloids even claim she's preggers and the two are about to tie the knot, as well!) But, gossip from across the pond paints a very different picture about Jen's love life.
Reportedly, Jen and Justin's relationship is failing -- big time. Like, hardcore, on the brink of a breakup BAD. After a big blowup fight on Easter weekend, and Jen was left in "floods of tears." Doesn't sound like someone who is over-the-moon happy and in love to me!
A source "close to the situation" tells the U.K.'s Grazia magazine of the couple:
Justin suggested he needed some space, which escalated into an almighty row, and by the end of it he said he wanted a break and told Jen he had been looking into buying a place of his own in Los Angeles.
Sounds like one major point of contention is where they each want to live. As we heard a while back, Justin was arguing with her over where they should spend the bulk of their time -- NYC vs. L.A. A source explained:
At the beginning of the relationship, he didn't want to compromise his New York life, which is why Jen bought a place there. When she wasn't happy, he moved with her back to L.A. But it's not really his scene.
Okay, so if this is true -- you gotta give them both props for trying the other's city on for size for a while. But now -- who knows? I can't help but wonder if they've got trouble seeing eye-to-eye on the big things.
Unfortunately, even if you bend over backwards trying to compromise with your partner and make it work, someone might have to be okay with sacrificing something major from time to time. If you're not 100 percent in sync on where to live, whether or not to have kids/how many kids, what religion you'll raise 'em, etc., you figure it out and attempt to find common ground. For the sake of your relationship.
I don't get the impression that Jen's selfish and immature, but Justin might be. (This is the same guy after all who left his live-in girlfriend of 14 years like that for Jen.) While it may be painful for Jen right now, perhaps space is exactly what he needs to figure out what he wants. Whether he's willing to make it work -- or call it a day.
Check out this clip of the pair in NYC last year ...
Have you and your partner always seen eye to eye on the big things or did it take a lot of work?
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Haki wrote:excane wrote:KATANASOUND!!! At long last I see another human entity that owns one.
Reminds me... I gotta totally re-do my old demo of that pedal to show how disgustingly awesome it sounds. The gut work on that pedal is also amazing, something not seen on most booteekie's.
Favourite fuzz ever. Gut work reminded me of SS/BS/DFAS, just so clean and with the horizontal layout. Mudfuzz and nad both have one too, so there are four.


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Before we can determine the benefits of wool for men's suits, let's take a look at other fabrics and what they offer.
Linens- Men's suits made from linen are generally used for summer. Linen is lightweight and considered to be very stylish. On the downside, linen wrinkles and stains very easily. Linen is also a poor choice for travel, since you'll need to have this fabric pressed upon arriving at your destination.
Polyester- Cost conscious men can find a good deal with a polyester or a poly-wool blend suit. Polyester is a wrinkle free, easy to clean choice, but this fabric doesn't breathe well.
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Even when blended with other materials, wool still maintains many of its advantages. Keep in mind, the blended fabrics may change some of the make-up of the suit, though. It may be less dirt resistant with the addition of another type of fabric. The cost of the suit may also be less with a wool blend.
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Contrary to what society would have one believe, women are not flocking to the man with his pants at his ankles and 3lbs worth of jewelry hanging from his ears, arms, and chest. Instead, women typically prefer a man who looks as if he just stepped out of GQ magazine -- the often overlooked neat and conservative fellow. However, these neat and conservative dressers are oftentimes overshadowed by the millions of men who commit fashion suicide on a daily basis. Tube socks with dress suits, ill-fitted suits, and mismatched or over-coordinated apparel are just a few of the fashion mistakes men make. Don't be ashamed if you are perpetrator of these crimes against fashion. A sense of fashion does not come overnight. The following tips will help you become more fashionable with easy to implement strategies to help improve your wardrobe and overall appeal.
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Topping the list of turn offs for women is a man who shows up wearing a suit that looks as if it was used as pajamas the night before. Having a clean and crisp appearance is vital if you wish to appear the least bit presentable. It doesn't take much to go over your clothes with an iron the night before, or at the least, invest in getting your suits cleaned once a week at your neighborhood cleaners.
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A Smyrna teen has been arrested on child pornography charges following allegations of child pornography on his cell phone.
Police said the allegations of possession of child pornography led to Smyrna Police Department executing a search warrant on the man's cell phone, which revealed that he had multiple photos containing child pornography on his phone.
Police obtained an arrest warrant and the man was taken into custody by Capitol Police in the Kent County Courthouse.
Police said Walter Wesley White, 18, of Smyrna, was transported to the Smyrna Police Department where he was charged with 24 counts of possession of child pornography.
White was presented at Justice of the Peace Court No. 8 and later released on a $3,000 secured bond, pending a later court appearance.


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1. The Idiot Mittens Special
When you're a guy, you wear your all-time favorite coat right off the bat. It's brightly colored with brightly colored trim PLUS somebody stitched on your favorite anthropomorphic train, racecar, or sponge. This coat's poofy, warm, snowproof, and the handwarmers are tied right on, which is perfect for your fast-paced, object permanence-free lifestyle. The only drawback is that it's not a coat you can go around wearing forever. But when twenty years go by and you're searching through closets for the only pair of gloves you like, you'll miss the one coat that never let your mittens down (more than four inches from the sleeve).
2. Starter Jacket
Best. Early. Christmas. Present. EVER. Now you're owning fourth grade like you're some kind of held-back older kid, you're proudly describing yourself as your age and a half, and best of all everybody knows you totally like the same NFL team as everyone else in your town. With this expensive, not-that-warm coat, you're saying "Peep the oversized logo zipper, buttface. I'm rockin' a Starter jacket (so please stop calling me 'buttface' I'm not good at social relationships yet and your teasing hurts me)."
3. "I hate coats"
You don't have any control over your daily schedule, your hormones, or your impending high school struggle towards collegiate struggle. But you know what you do control? Your willingness to suffer through five months of moderate-to-extreme-to-moderate cold temperatures. So nice Burlington Coat Factory purchase, Your Mom. The only winter gear you're wearing this year is a scowl you refuse to explain.
4. Fleece North Face Thing + Hoodie Underneath
Duuuuuuuuude it's already November! That means you're a month late for finding off-campus housing for next September (I know, that's just how it works). Time to hash out some last-minute options with your current dormmate over local-joint pitas, you know, before you eat again in two hours. Oh but look, it's mad the wrong kind of chill out there. Best throw on your semi-impractical North Face over the zip-up hoodie you wear every day, then pop that hood over your head because your "coat" doesn't cover the ol' Thought Balloon. In fact, by the first week of cold weather you'd best start treating that hoodie/Northie combo as if it's a single unified garment. It's not lazy, it's what Poster Of Bob Marley would do.
5. Single 'n' Employed Peacoat
Hey, you look like you'd be interested in our happy hour special on pint glasses of High Life. It's the perf brew to enjoy after walking here in the cold from your health insurance-less job, like your five other roommates will as they trickle in throughout the night. Just be sure to keep that coat on while you wait for them. It makes you look mature and a little British navy-ish, but still dynamic and available. Because who knows, there might be a special lady here tonight. It'll be like you're the main character of How I Met Your Mother, your favorite show. And she'll be like another character, one played by an attractive lady from movies, who's wearing a flattering, stylish wool coat that's exactly like your coat which you think is for men but now you're not sure.
6. Zippered Utilitarian Dadwear
You're going to the hardware store, because there are specific things you need there, to use for tasks at your family's home. Maybe you'll convince your kids to put their Dreamcasts down and come along, maybe you won't. Either way you've got a solid winter coat of no particular brand with three too many zippered compartments. It's why you're ready to succeed at Errand #1 Billion, and feel good about doing it within the budget you worked out with the missus last Saturday afternoon. It doesn't even matter whether the coat's warm enough to completely protect you from the elements, because if necessary your Implacable Dad Resolve can handle the rest of the job.
7. Gray, with old hat
You have no idea where this coat came from. For all you know it's a metaphor for the way you've become a kind of gentle shade, floating ghost-like through the land of younger people. Anyway it's time to bundle up, because your kids are convinced your grandkids need to go out and use that $1000 (probably) sled they bought them. So grab that hat from a company outing from 30 years ago. Dyson (he's your writer grandson, the one at that Californian college) says this kind of hat's back in style and expensive, which is some predictably foolish young-think.
From there go out on that hill in the neighborhood. What do you see but Taramm (another great name choice by the guy who's throwing it in your daughter) having the time of his life. Kid seems like he's gonna be a linebacker. Well maybe not, maybe he just seems like it because he's got his whole life ahead of him. Either way, winter is his playground, and wow, you hadn't noticed it till now, but he's got the coolest coat EVER.


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Eyeing final rotation spot, Koehler turns in solid outing
JUPITER, Fla. -- A couple of fifth-starter candidates made strong cases to earn rotation spots on a soggy Monday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium.
Taylor Jordan surrendered one run in 5 2/3 innings, while Nate McLouth homered and drove in two runs as the Nationals defeated the Marlins, 4-1.View Full Game Coverage
JUPITER, Fla. -- A couple of fifth-starter candidates made strong cases to earn rotation spots on a soggy Monday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium.
Taylor Jordan surrendered one run in 5 2/3 innings, while Nate McLouth homered and drove in two runs as the Nationals defeated the Marlins, 4-1.View Full Game Coverage
Miami's Tom Koehler was solid in six innings, but he was hurt twice by McLouth, who belted a homer to right field to open the sixth.
"I thought Tommy did all right," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "Today was one of those days where you had the weather, and we weren't sure we were going to start on time. He got off to a rough start from the beginning. You're not going to have your best stuff every day.
"He minimized the damage, and got through it. If that had been the regular season, he gave us a chance. He gave us some solid innings. I think sometimes that's good for pitchers to go through days like that, where you have to pitch, and you have to keep grinding out innings. He was able to do that."
Giancarlo Stanton's RBI double was the lone run allowed by Jordan, who scattered five hits in his 86-pitch performance.
Koehler and Jordan are looking to lock down fifth-starter rotation spots for their respective clubs.
Washington won all four Grapefruit League matchups with Miami this spring.
About an hour before game-time, there were questions as to whether the game would be played. Because of rain, the teams were preparing for at least a half-hour delay. Instead, it cleared enough, and the grounds crew was able to get the field ready for first pitch..
The game started with Koehler surrendering three consecutive hits, which led to a run. Denard Span was credited with a single on a hard-grounder that went off the glove of first baseman Garrett Jones. But Koehler picked Span off.
Jeff Kobernus singled and scored on McLouth's RBI double down the right-field line.
After McLouth's double, Koehler didn't allow a hit until the sixth, when McLouth belted a home run to lead off the inning, giving the Nationals a two-run advantage.
The Marlins threatened in the first, but Jordan worked out of the jam. Jake Marisnick doubled to open the inning and he moved to third on Christian Yelich's groundout to second.
Miami's chance to pull even was denied when Stanton struck out and Jones tapped to second.
Jordan held the Marlins scoreless until the sixth inning when Stanton laced an RBI double to right-center. Yelich, who singled, raced home to trim Washington's lead to 2-1.
Craig Stammen relieved Jordan with two outs in the sixth, and retired Jarrod Saltalamacchia on a grounder to first, stranding the potential tying run at second.
In the seventh, the Nationals added an insurance run on Span's fielder's-choice RBI off Mike Dunn.
Up next: Opening Day starter Jose Fernandez will make his final Grapefuit League appearance, facing the Cardinals on Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. Fernandez's pitch count will be in the 90 range. In the spring, Fernandez is 1-1 with a 2.30 ERA. The Cardinals will go with Lance Lynn.
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro.


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Citizens' Hose Company responded to the fire at 331 W. Commerce St. at 9:05 a.m. and immediately saw smoke and fire coming out of the two-and-a-half story single family dwelling, said fire department PIO Eugene Tucker.
When Citizens' Hose Company arrived to the scene, Tucker said the fire department immediately called Clayton Fire Company for assistance due to the size of the blaze.
It was originally reported that no one was home, but Tucker said Monday morning the owner's son was home at the time of the fire and was awakened by neighbors and Smyrna Police officers yelling and beating on the doors.
A dog was rescued but a family of five cats perished in the fire. Tucker said Safe Haven Animal Shelter was called to access the dog.
It took the fire departments 45 minutes to bring the blaze under control. There was a motorcycle and a car parked in the rear of the house. The motorcycle was totally destroyed while the car received some damage.
Tucker said the Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.
"There is no estimated value of damage, however, the damage was extensive," Tucker said.
Along with Clayton Fire Company, Citizens' Hose Company was assisted by Ambulance 64, Town of Smyrna Electric Department, and the Fire Marshall's Office. Leipsic Fire Company stood by until Citizens' Hose returned to the station.
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Stupid, stupid, stupid.
That's what I was thinking as I watched a recent video clip from TV station WABC in New York City, showing truck drivers on some of the area's busiest highways texting or talking on cell phones. One truck driver was carrying on two conversations, a phone in each hand.
Texting or using a handheld mobile device while driving is illegal for interstate truck drivers and carries the maximum points under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement regime.
Many of the drivers in the ABC video looked like they were probably local drivers and thus not subject to the federal ban. However, 43 states have laws banning texting while driving for any drivers, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. In addition, 12 states prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving, and many localities have their own distracted driving bans.
In New York, the ABC report notes, if the trucker they spotted on the Cross Bronx Expressway got stopped for talking on his cell phone, he'd be fined $150 and given 5 points on his license.
WABC asked National Transportation Safety Board member Robert Sumwalt if the consequences for texting while driving are strict enough for truck drivers.
"Well, is it really changing behavior?" Sumwalt asked in response. "From your video, that indicates a lot of people driving commercial vehicles that are still using personal electronic devices," he said. "And that would indicate the enforcement side of it is not strong enough."
There's a very good reason for these laws. Research shows that texting increases the chances of getting into an accident by more than 23 times, compared to a driver who is not texting.
Some research indicates that even hands-free mobile device use may be dangerous, although that's not as clear-cut as the dangers of taking your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel.
The consequences of texting and driving can go far beyond your CSA score, a ticket or even the maximum $11,000 fine from the feds.
Last November, a dashcam video recorded truck driver Jorge Espinoza apparently looking at photos on his cell phone right before he plowed through police cars and emergency vehicles at an accident site, killing an officer. He's been charged with second-degree murder.
And see what happens when you do a web search for "texting trucker lawsuit." Legions of attorneys are just salivating at the opportunity to go after trucking companies if a driver in an accident may have been texting.
If you don't already have a strict no-texting policy in place, you need one. But it's not enough to just have a policy. It needs to be combined with plenty of education to drivers about the ban, the reasons for it, and the penalties they will face if they violate the policy.
You also might want to consider the use of technologies that are available to help prevent the use of mobile devices while driving. Some use GPS to detect movement over a certain speed and lock out the communications devices. Others require cell phones be docked in a cradle before the vehicle will start.
The exact details of how you prevent the use of handheld mobile devices is up to you. But not taking steps to do so is just as stupid as those drivers caught texting on video in New York.


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Monday, March 28, 2011
They're kidding, right?
I've checked the date and it isn't April 1st.
The report says:
Citibank's UAE subsidiary has launched a marketing campaign offering residents a free one-way flight out of the country if they sign on for a personal bank loan.
Borrow up to Dh64,000 and they'll give you a one-way ticket out of here.
I need to go away and think about this one...
See what you think of the story, which is here.
11 comments:
I want to go an hi-5 that marketing department. Right now.
- March 28, 2011 1:57 pm
- Lebanon News: Under Rug Swept said...
Someone in their business development team has been basking in the sun for too long.
- March 28, 2011 2:05 pm
- Rupert Neil Bumfrey said...
But even better:
"Those that take AED64,000 or more are gifted a return flight, the lender said in advertisements."
so they obviously will chase a defaulter for the larger loans!
Irresponsible, suggesting nobody has learned from the past few years.
- March 28, 2011 2:49 pm
- Mich said...
...................... speechless!
- March 28, 2011 2:54 pm
- Sarah Walton said...
- March 28, 2011 3:04 pm
- Mich said...
P.S. It's been a hit on Twitter and now we are all waiting for you to finish thinking about it and post!!! :-)
- March 28, 2011 3:13 pm
- Suhair_Rehman said...
Unconventional marketing! Ridiculous lol!!
- March 28, 2011 4:00 pm
- Dave said...
I wish this was on offer before I left the Emirates... free ticket and extra gratuity payment all in one!!!
- March 28, 2011 4:31 pm
- Ace said...
With credit card interest rates well in excess of 30%/yr, Citibank can afford it. Indentured servitude anyone?
Try leaving after resigning your job!
Dave, you missed your chance!
- March 28, 2011 7:35 pm
- Keefieboy said...
Beyond belief!
- March 28, 2011 7:41 pm
unrelated to this one but I got an interesting bulk messaging solution flyer through sms.
went to the website http://waselny.ae/ and well well, what do we see?
The first mode of contacting them listed there is - Skype!
So, a company launches a service in this country and tells me I can contact them via a method that is officially blocked!
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Were I to personify Brussels sprouts, the active disdain they usually receive would quickly put them into therapy. Ten years ago, if asked to rate them, most folks would put sprouts into a nose-up, thumbs-down category. The problem was never with the sprouts, it was with the way in which they were prepared. The popularity of this pungent cabbage has grown, due largely to creative cooks whose recipes have changed the way we handle them. I also have a sneaking suspicion that milder, more appealing varieties of sprouts now reach our markets. The Silver Fox happens to love them, so they have always had a spot on our Thanksgiving table. I served them several weeks ago as part of our early celebration, using a new recipe that I chose because it was so easy to make. They were also very good. I found the recipe when I stumbled on the website of Chloe Coscarelli, a vegan chef and food writer whose recipes can be found here. These sprouts are roasted at high heat and their natural sugars caramelize as they bake. A final toss with maple syrup and hazelnuts takes them to a level that makes them worthy of a place on your holiday table. If you are looking for a new way to prepare Brussels sprouts I hope you'll give this very easy recipe a try. Here's how they are made.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Syrup and Toasted Hazelnuts...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Chloe Coscarelli
1-1/2 pounds brussels sprouts
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon (or 10 grinds) black pepper
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 to 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2) Remove any yellow or brown leaves from brussels sprouts. Remove stems and cut them in half.
3) In a large bowl, toss brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt and pepper together. Once all of the brussels sprouts are coated in oil, spread them into a 9- by 13-inch (or larger) baking dish or sheet tray to roast.
4) Roast for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir brussels sprouts with a spatula or large spoon to assure even browning. Continue to roast for another 30 minutes. Stir in maple syrup. (Steps 1 through 4 can be done a day in advance; store covered in the refrigerator. Continue with Steps 5 and 6 right before serving.)
5) Continue to roast brussels sprouts for about 15 more minutes, or until they are fork tender.
6) Toss roasted brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and serve. Yield: 6 servings.
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Kent Hospital's Cancer Program and the Breast Health Center at Kent are providing a breast health screening program, which consists of a mammogram and clinical exam for women 40 and over. Mammogram appointments begin Sept. 26.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kent Hospital is partnering with the RI Department of Health Women's Cancer Screening Program to provide free breast health exams to women 40 and over who do not have insurance.
The mammogram followed by the clinical exam will be performed at the Breast Health Center at Kent. Appointments can be scheduled starting Sept. 1 by calling 736-1988. All participants must be Rhode Island residents.
Kent Hospital also offers a breast cancer support group. This group is an informal, ongoing group bringing people together to share their experiences and problems related to cancer and to provide one another with comfort and help. The group meets every second Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center Conference Room. Please use the Imaging Center entrance located next to Kent's Emergency Department, 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick. The meetings are free, and breast cancer patients are invited to attend with their families.
The Breast Health Center at Kent draws on the expertise of specialty-trained physicians who are national leaders in breast health. This collaboration with Women & Infants' Hospital enhances and broadens Kent Hospital's commitment to providing its patients with access to the best possible care in this region. Instead of traveling to Boston, or even Providence, those seeking expert medical advice and cutting-edge treatment can find it at The Breast Health Center at Kent. For more information log on to the website at www.kenthospital.org or call the Breast Health Center at 736-3737.


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For the past few months, 17 year-old student Wang Jia Yun has been tearing the internet up in both China and South Korea. In China, she was quickly given a nickname: "chong qi wa wa" (充气娃娃 )or "inflatable doll".
Like so many of the young internet idols emerging out of China (ditto for the West), Wang's photos are the product of heavy Photoshop work, make-up, and clever camera work. The eyes look more like something you'd see in an anime or manga, than in real life. The legs are far too long. The bone construction does not look human.
But it does look like a doll—or something you'd see in a comic book. If the internet is already producing "real-life dolls", is the next illogical step "real-life blow-up dolls"?
The reason behind her nickname—which, honestly, is rather brash—is that her idealized physical features apparently resemble those "life-like" sex dolls Japan makes. Perhaps it's the large eyes, the long legs, the oval face, and the slender, curvy body.
In English, Wang calls herself "Renee-yun". And her fame has spread outside of China. This past February, her name ranked high on South Korean search portals. English language websites like Daily Lenglui also took notice.
Above, you can see photos of Wang with and without Photoshop. Chinese forums and websites tracked down even more pics. Supposedly, her photos and blog caused such a fuss that the Hong Kong-native shut down her site after experiencing a negative reaction from her teachers. She, however, continues to update her Weibo (China's take on Twitter).
Remember when kids didn't get their idealized notions from an artist's pen? The internet, it seems, is intent on making much of the world forget.
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BOSTON, Mass. – The nationally-ranked No. 4 MIT women's cross country squad had five of the top seven finishers to easily capture the team title at the Engineer's Cup over RPI and WPI on Saturday afternoon at Boston's Franklin Park. Alexandra Taylor (Harbor Springs, Mich.) took the top spot overall as Tech finished with 23 team points, well ahead of runner-up RPI's total of 41.
Taylor cruised to a 15-second victory, finishing in 19:36. A pair of RPI harriers came in behind Taylor but after that, the next four runners across the finish belonged to the Cardinal and Gray. Shivani Kaushal (Grand Blanc, Mich.) took fourth place in her intercollegiate debut with a time of 19:59. Claire O'Connell (Los Altos Hills, Calif.) was next through the chute in 20:06. Louise van den Heuvel (Nashua, N.H.) placed sixth (20:30) and Cindy Huang (San Jose, Calif.) rounded out the top five for Tech with a seventh-place result.
MIT will travel to UMass-Dartmouth next weekend for an invitational on Saturday, September 17. The women's race begins at 12:00 p.m. following the men at 10:30 a.m.


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Why The Price Of Summer Fruit Is Set To Skyrocket
Australian shoppers could be hit with a hefty grocery bill this summer as the price of fruit is expected to soar.
Farmers around the country have expressed concern at this year's lacklustre number of applications for seasonal workers - due, it's believed, to the "disastrous" backpacker tax due to come into effect on January 1.
"Normally by now, we would have about 1500 applicants but, as of today, we only have 600 applicants, then only a third who apply will accept a job," Tim Reid, owner of Reid Fruits, told The Mercury.
"It is a critical issue for us. We are a long way short from having the picker numbers to get the crop in, otherwise fruit will be wasted."
And that means that, if there's no-one to pick the fruit, supermarket shelves will look a lot barer.
"What farmers are saying..." South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon warned, "[is] if fruit and veg are left rotting on the ground and it's for domestic consumption, if there's less fruit picked but same demand, prices rise.
"It's basic economics 101."
The tax, which would see working holiday visa holders handing over 32.5 cents on every dollar they earn, is expected to be scrapped after a review by the Department of Agriculture saw more than 1700 submissions.
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Chancellor's Column - April 2004
More Than Just Buildings
There is much I enjoy about my job, and visiting campuses is certainly high on that list. In the last year or so, I have visited each of our institutions at least once and have spoken with hundreds of students, faculty and community leaders. Every campus has its own character and unique setting, but one thing that each institution has in common is the impact that it has on its community.
The economic impact is clear. All of our institutions are major employers in their communities, offering a wide range of jobs with good benefits. Local businesses provide goods and services to these employees and the institutions. They also have a well-educated workforce available to hire.
Colleges and universities also impact the quality of life in the community. For example, the auditorium at Carl Albert State College in Poteau hosts community theatre performances and a wide variety of conferences. At Seminole State College, more than 275 special events have been held at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center since August 2002. Redlands Community College in El Reno has hosted many community-sponsored forums and traveling art shows. The campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva is used in a variety of ways, year round. Tulsa Community College also provides a variety of resources, including video conferences to the business community.
Each of our campuses has many partnerships with the community and contributes greatly to the local traditions and customs. For example, performing arts centers not only support students pursuing artistic majors, but all students and community members can participate in productions and events for recreation. Also, these facilities and events attract visitors.
This impact on local communities is one of the many reasons why the proposed higher education capital bond issue that is now being considered by the legislature is so important. This impact is even more profound when you consider the wide variety of projects that will enhance our profile as a state in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
There is no doubt that new and remodeled facilities are needed to better serve our students. In the past four years alone, system enrollment has increased by 20,000 students. And, there has not been significant capital construction at most of our public colleges since a bond issue was passed overwhelmingly in 1992.
But the benefits of a capital bond issue go beyond the campus.
According to Paul Abramson in his February 2004 Construction Report in College Planning & Management, "Higher education construction has established itself as a major economic engine in the U.S." In Oklahoma, 140 individual projects in 36 communities throughout the state are proposed. They would result in nearly 4,000 additional construction jobs during the lifespan of the projects, in rural as well as urban areas, and have an economic impact of more than $737 million. And, after completion, the libraries, fine arts centers and other facilities will be an integral part of the community.
A commitment to this bond issue would be a clear message to those who make decisions about business relocation, that our state and communities are serious about supporting higher education. And, with improved facilities, we will be better able to prepare our young people for the highly competitive job market. A better-educated workforce attracts new businesses, helps existing ones and builds stronger communities.


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This 1953 newspaper article from the Greenfield Recorder-Gazette in Greenfield, Massachusetts, underscores the role John Grant and the Greenfield Tap & Die Corporation played in helping to make Greenfield a vital part of the machine age. His invention, a revolutionary tap & die, established Greenfield as the world's largest center of the manufacture of precision threading tools. With the financial backing of Solon Wiley and Charles Russell, the three men established the firm of Wiley and Russell in 1872, and in 1874, Wiley and Russell purchased Grant's interest in his patent, and the Wiley and Russell Manufacturing Company was created. Soon after, many skilled machinists, with the ability of modern engineers and tool designers, left the company to form their own companies. Some of these independent firms were among those later merged to form the Greenfield Tap & Die Corporation (GTD) in 1912. In 1873, Grant organized the present tap & die branch of the Pratt and Whitney Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut. World War II (WWII) gave GTD an opportunity to prove its capacity in producing tools needed in the war effort; it was the peak of economic times for the company.
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Corbin leads D'backs over Phils
Phoenix, AZ – Patrick Corbin scattered four hits over 6 1/3 innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, in the opener of a four-game set at Chase Field.
Corbin (5-0) surrendered just one run and struck out four to win his third straight start. Heath Bell stranded a runner in the ninth to earn his fourth save.
Corbin also drove in a run and Gerardo Parra added two hits and an RBI for the Diamondbacks, winners in four straight.
"I'm glad we came out with a win today. I just want to keep going, we've got a nice little streak going the with team, and I just wanted to keep that up," Corbin said.
Kevin Frandsen drove in the lone run for the Phillies, who saw starter Cole Hamels (1-5) give up two runs on six hits and five walks to drop his second straight start.
"I am able to execute a lot of pitches the right way, then ultimately put a little too much pressure on trying to do that," Hamels said.
Martin Prado scored on Corbin's groundout in the fifth inning to put Arizona up 1-0.
With runners on second and third in the sixth, Prado pushed a bunt up the first baseline, allowing Cody Ross to score.
The Phillies loaded the bases with one out in the seventh, but were only able to push one run across. Pinch-hitter Kevin Frandsen hit a soft line drive over second baseman Cliff Pennington's head, which was enough to score Domonic Brown. Parra, though, gunned down John Mayberry at second on the play. Rollins followed with a pop out to short stop Didi Gregorius to end the threat.
Brown ripped a one-out double in the ninth inning, but Bell was able to retire the next to batters to preserve the win.
Game Notes
Corbin is the first D'backs pitcher to start 5-0 since Brandon Webb went 9-0 in 2008 ... Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt had a three-game homer streak snapped ... The D'backs are 14-3 when leading after six innings ... Charlie Manuel passed Gene Mauch for the most games managed in franchise history (1,332 games) ... Hamels has allowed just 11 earned runs over his last six starts ... After the game, the Phillies announced that they will recall pitcher Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. Cloyd, who will start Friday, is replacing Roy Halladay in the rotation. Halladay was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.


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Has played in 14 games for a total of 106 minutes...averaging 7.6 minutes per contest...shooting 57% from the floor on 8-14 shooting...scored a season high seven points against Nebraska...has drilled one of five three-point attempts...connected on 5-7 free throws including a perfect 2-2 from the line against Centenary...has grabbed five offensive rebounds and 10 defensive rebounds for a total of 15 boards on the season...grabbed a season high five rebounds against USF...has committed 15 personal fouls on the season...has a total of 10 assists and three steals on the season.
Ward Of The Court
Senior B.J. Ward will probably start his final season at UCSB as a back-up at the point guard position. In the last two seasons, he has proven to be a capable defender and distributor of the basketball. Those two things should continue to earn him playing time at a position where the Gauchos have four players vying for playing time.
Getting Defensive
During his sophomore season in 2000-01, Ward rarely played at the same time as Jacoby Atako. Last year, in the first three games of the season, the duo didn't play together at all. In game four, however, all of that changed. The Gauchos, struggling in the first half of a game against BYU, decided to go with quickness in the backcourt to help turn things around. The plan worked like a charm. Led by Ward and Atako on the defensive end, UCSB bounced back in the second half and posted an impressive 68-58 victory over the Cougars. BYU was limited to 24 second-half points and Ward finished with nine points, four assists and a game-high three steals in his 20 minutes. The Gauchos also used the newly-found defensive duo to help out in several other key wins during the season, including one over Pepperdine.
His Ratio Improves Again
In three seasons, Ward's assist to turnover ratio has gotten better and better. As a freshman in 1999-2000, he had 39 assists and 54 turnovers, a 0.7-to-1.0 assist to turnover ratio. As a sophomore in 2000-01, he had 80 assists and 62 turnovers, a 1.3-to-1.0 assist to turnover ratio. Last year, as a junior, Ward had 64 assists and just 36 turnovers, a solid 1.8-to-1.0 ratio edge.
Free, But Valuable Too
As a free throw shooter, Ward has come a thousand miles since his freshman season. In that first campaign, Ward made just 19-of-40 free throws, 47.5%. Last year, he led the Gauchos by making 41-of-48 shots from the charity stripe, an outstanding 85.4%. In fact, dating back to the final 14 free throws of his sophomore season, 13 of which went through the hoop, Ward has now made 54 of his last 62 free throw attempts, a glistening 87.1% and a far cry from the 47.5% he shot during the 1999-2000 season.
His Shooting Arm Should Be Well Rested
Ward will probably never get tendonitis in his right arm from shooting too much. In his first two seasons, he attempted just 160 shots in 993 minutes, an average of one shot for every 6.2 minutes of action. Last year, he attempted even fewer shots. In his 448 minutes as a junior, Ward launched just 46 field goal attempts, one every 9.7 minutes of play. When he did shoot, he was actually pretty good, making 47.8%, he just didn't shoot that much. In 2001-02, Ward was also the sole Gaucho player to attempt more free throws (48), than field goals (46).
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B.J. Ward will once again give UCSB veteran depth at the point guard position. A very quick player, he adds solid defense and experience.
Ward played 30 of 31 games, averaging 2.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds per game. Scored in double-figures twice, going for 11 against Detroit and ten against Pacific. While he had 64 assists on the season, only one came in his final seven games. Ward passed off for a career-best seven assists in a win over Pepperdine. Chipped in with six assists against Long Beach State. He had four or more assists nine times on the year. While he had just 13 steals on the season, he had three steals in three separate games against BYU, Detroit and Utah State. Ward attempted just 46 shots in 448 minutes of play. Led the team in free throw percentage at 85.4%. He actually attempted more free throws (48) than field goals (46). Averaged 14.9 minutes per game. Played ten or more minutes 23 times, but in the team's final seven games he played just total of 24 minutes.
As a sophomore, Ward averaged 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. His assist average ranked him third on the team, but his 80 assists ranked second. Led the team with 38 steals, including a career-high of three in games against USF and Idaho. Scored in double-digits three times, all early in the season. Tallied a career-high 15 in an overtime win against Westmont. In the win over Westmont, he nailed two three-pointers, including one at the buzzer to send the game into the overtime. Also had 12 points against USF and ten at BYU. Passed off for four or more assists nine times. Ward had a career-high seven assists against USF, and he had six in games at UCLA and vs. Westmont. Pulled down a career-high ten boards in a triple-overtime win over San Diego State. Also had seven boards at BYU and six at Utah State. Ward played a total of 621 minutes, averaging 23.3 per game. Played 20 or more minutes 19 of 28 games. Played a career-high 44 minutes in triple-overtime game with San Diego State.
Played in all 28 games as a freshman, starting two and averaging 13.3 minutes per contest. Averaged 2.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Scored a season-high 12 points at USC. Produced season-highs of eight rebounds and five assists against Concordia. Ward had two or more assists in 12 games. Finished fourth on the team in steals with 17 and had a high of two in three different games.
High School
Attended Santa Clara High School in Oxnard. Ward helped Santa Clara to a 30-3 record and the California State Division 5 Championship in 1999. Selected CIF Player of the Year, Frontier League Player of the Year and Ventura County Player of the Year in 1999. Also named Santa Clara's MVP as a junior and as a senior. A First-Team All-State, All-CIF, All-Ventura County and All-Frontier League selection following his junior and senior seasons. Ward averaged 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals as a senior. Scored a career-high 34 points and had a career-best 12 rebounds against Pacific Hills HS. Twice went for 33 points in games against Nordhoff HS. Recorded his personal-bests of ten assists and ten steals against Pilgrim HS. Ward helped Santa Clara not only to the State Championship, but also to the State Tournament in 1997 and 1998 and CIF Championships in 1997 and 1999. As a junior, Ward averaged 19.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. In his sophomore season, he chipped in 6.1 points, 2.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. Coached by the legendary Lou Cvijanovich at Santa Clara, the winningest boys basketball coach in California history.
Granville Burdette Ward III, known as B.J., was born on September 8, 1981 in Oxnard, CA. A member of the National Honor Society, Ward maintained Honor Roll status at Santa Clara High School all four years he was there. Also competed in football and tennis in high school. Ward's most memorable sports moment was Santa Clara's State Championship in 1999. A devoted Christian, Ward would like it known that he loves God and his parents. A Communication major, he would someday like to work with children. Ward is the son of Olivia and Granville B. Ward.
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