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At some stage you've probably all needed to convert videos between various formats. Whether it's to make that YouTube video play on your iPod, or to watch something a PC-using friend sent to you in an odd format. This task can often seem time consuming and problematic, but with the right tools is no issue.
Luckily, there is an abundance of applications out there for this very purpose. This roundup covers 7 different Mac apps for encoding video into whichever format you're after. Some are free and some are not, but all do a great job.
One of my favourite applications for encoding video, HandBrake has a wide range of options for exporting your video out for many different devices. These range from Apple TVs to PSPs, making it fast and easy to convert almost any type of format so that it will play on your iPhone for example.
It doesn't have a huge range of outgoing formats to choose from if you're looking for something obscure, but as a completely free application, it's well worth checking out! It also does an excellent job of encoding video from a DVD.
Our detailed review of HandBrake can be found here.
Price: Free
Developer: HandBrake
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
RoadMovie has a very simple and easy to use interface which looks great. Encoding videos is as easy as drag and drop. Once the footage is in there, you can quickly customize things such as the type of device you'd like to export for.
This app has a very similar selection to that of HandBrake, but again does not allow you a huge selection of outgoing formats if that is what you are specifically after. RoadMovie also gives you the ability to add Subtitles, Metadata, Chapters, and even choose which tracks of the material you'd like to keep in the export.
Price: $25
Developer: bitfield
Requires: Mac OS 10.5.2 or later
Whilst DVDRemaster cannot encode standard video into various formats, it does do a superb job of ripping DVDs to various formats for play on the computer, Apple TV, iPod and even some mobile phones. This is great if somebody gives you a video on DVD that you'd like to backup or watch on other devices like your iPhone.
Upon testing this with a couple of commercial DVDs I owned for viewing on my iPod DVDRemaster was unable to encode these due to copyright protection though.
Price: $39.99 ($49.99 for Pro)
Developer: metakine
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
ffmpegX has a huge range of advanced features packed inside its single interface window, however this app would definitely not be the most intuitive to use. When I tried converting a short clip for my iPod Touch, it did it quickly and without hassle, however it stretched the video, and I could not figure out how to do a 'letterbox' to maintain the aspect ratio of the clip.
For those looking for a wide range of export options though ffmpegX looks like an excellent option. With over 30 different target formats, it certainly has the largest selection of all the apps, but the interface doesn't quite do it for me.
Price: Free
Developer: ffmpegX
Requires: Mac OS 10.2 or later
Don't let the name fool you… this app is not just for Windows Media Video. By far the easiest to use, EasyWMV makes video encoding an absolute breeze. Converting anything from the native windows format (.wmv) to flash (.flv) and 11 others, EasyWMV allows you to very quickly set up your outgoing format. Whilst rather limited, (Quicktime, Apple TV, iPod, and iPhone) it gives you most of the outgoing formats that the average person will find themselves needing.
EasyWMV also has some useful settings for adjusting video, allowing you to change size, preserve aspect ratio, add a letterbox, deinterlace, and adjust the bit rate.
Price: $15
Developer: Patrice Bensoussan
Requires: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later
QuickTime Pro
QuickTime Pro, an easy upgrade from the standard QuickTime Player that comes shipped with Mac OS X, is one that I'd definitely recommend. One of the best features that QT Pro boasts is its ability to convert video easily. There is a large list of conversion options available, even wmv and flv. And it does a great job. With lots of advanced options included for those requiring them, QT Pro could be the perfect choice for you. I do find that QT Pro is fairly slow at exporting video, although I find it makes up for this in the results it produces.
It should be noted that with the release of Snow Leopard due in September, it is rumored that the new QuickTime X might include all Pro features… so it may be worth waiting if you are planning on purchasing the new OS.
Price: $29.99
Developer: Apple
Requires: Mac OS 10.4.10 or later
VisualHub is unfortunately no longer in development, and because of this I'm not sure if it is still possible to find the full version out there. It is however, a great piece of video encoding software that does its job quickly and easily.
Encoding can be done simply by dropping video in, and then selecting from the 9 main formats which to export to. There are also plenty of advanced features for complete customization of the settings. The interface of VisualHub is very friendly and possibly one of my favourites, so it's a shame this great piece of software is no longer available.
If anybody is aware if it is possible to find the full version somewhere then let us know in the comments!
Price: N/A – Out of development.
Developer: Techspansion
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
After giving all of these apps a go, I'd have to say that QuickTime Pro and HandBrake are my two favorites for their features and end results. RoadMovie was impressive also, and I loved EasyWMV's simplicity.
If you're looking to simply encode a few videos to play on your iPod or Apple TV, you may be interested to know that you can actually do this from within iTunes under the Advanced menu.
Let us know which of these you use, and any others that we've missed!
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Maybe you could take a look at iVideoConverter.
It's based on ffmpeg and it is able to convert almost every video and audio format on the face of the Earth, with a clean and easy to use interfece.
The advanced features allow you to chose video and audio parameters and customize them as you wish.
A great subsitute for VisualHub, for only US$10.
You'll find it here:
(And no… I'm the not the developer of iVideoConverter. I'm just an ordinary user.)
I love VisualHub / iSquint – it really is a shame that the author dropped that project. I found out about QuickTime Pro's conversion options when trying to figure out how to convert MKV files to an iTunes-friendly format. It takes awhile for it to convert a 30-minute MKV to MP4; but Quicktime can convert MKV files and integrate any subtitles associated with the file, which is a big perk.
I'm missing MPEG Streamclip in your list. I discovered that app once looking for something to easily shorten existing videos in whatever format. This as well as deleting parts etc. is very easy with MPEG Streamclip. As I could not find any converter (DVD -> iPod) which would let me specify certain parts of the movie – not only full or chapters – I tried out MPEG Streamclip for that reason and well, it does that too and let's you either just save any part of a DVD as MPEG or directly convert it to a certain iPhone format. Not as polished as other apps, but it's very good in what it does. And did I mention that it's free?
There is also VideoMonkey (http://videomonkey.org). It is based on VisualHub, I think it's worth a look.
Has anyone already had a look at FilmRedux (former VisualHub) or PunyVid (former iSquint)? (http://sourceforge.net/projects/transcoderredux/)
Has there still be any development going on after the original programmer's opensourcing these applications?
Although I haven't really tested it much, an Xcode project is included in the FilmRedux sourcecode, and after building it, it looks to be very similar to VisualHub (which I guess should have been obvious). Like I said, I haven't really used it, but theoretically it should work the same….
And by the way: When will it be possible to receive an e-mail alert upon new comments on a post? This would be really helpful!
VideoMonkey (http://videomonkey.org/Video_Monkey/News/News.html) is the current replacement for VisualHub.
"It was created after the demise of the great tool Visual Hub. Video Monkey borrows heavily from the Visual Hub video conversion tool, both conceptually and from the original code dump posted to SourceForge as TranscoderRedux."
I use it and I must say it's awesome; and it's free as well so can't go wrong
I prefer Evom (http://tlaf.com/evom/) to VisualHub and VideoMonkey. The interface is just better!
Don't forget the amazing Conversion app too.
MPEG Streamclip ist the king. Apart from converting and cutting clips, repairing streams, it does joining and, some of the best features, "saving as". You can change the container-format of a video for example from .mov to .avi without converting (no quality loss). Very handy if your DVD-Player likes avi's but no mov's. One more thing: it's free (unbelievable).
I was also going to mention Mpeg streamclip. The program has really come a long way since I started using it years ago. It has a lot of exporting options these days. To me, the workflow in the program feels very similar to quicktime pro. Square5 is the place that makes this. And Martin is right, its free, and thats the right price for me.
Don't forget RipIt (http://www.ripitapp.com)
also Visual Hub, iFunia Video Converter
Am I saying it too loud?
I prefer the free Evom! http://www.tlaf.com/evom
VideoVangelist is also one of those successors to VisualHub. Has almost the same features as iVideoConverter.
I use both + MPEG Streamclip. But I think I will delete MPEG Streamclip in favor of VideoVangelist and iVideoConverter, because MPEGS deosn't do FLV videos at all. :(
What I don't like about VideoMonkey oder PunnyVid or whatever it's called is that they currently only support Apple Devices and nothing else. I really need FLV and some other formats as well.
Question here: I recorded some video in VR format on my Sony camera. My Mac cannot have it imported into iMovie. Does anybody has any solutions? Many thanks. Long
Visual Hub can be compiled from source, and is now called FilmRedux, fyi.
I'm still searching a powerfull encoder software more customizable, like megui or virtualdub or gordian knot for windoz :( but i can't find it…..
It should be noted that using FFMPEG based software for commercial purposes is legally questionable. http://ffmpeg.org/legal.html
That being said, I like FFMPEG on the command line and Handbrake is a lifesaver.
Great apps for mac.
To name another powerful Mac media software/app here: DVD Creator for Mac.
Check details on http://www.squidoo.com/newshare
I heard Macvide VideoFlash Converter (macvide.com) is good app…
My favorite at the moment is Permute. http://fuelcollective.com/permute
You also forgot evom. http://thelittleappfactory.com/evom/
Another powerful DVD Ripper for mac I suggest is Longo Mac DVD Ripper from http://www.longodvd.com , it's very small but smart, can rip DVDs to iPad, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, PS3, PSP, AVI, mp4, mp3, mpg and other formats on mac with easy.
Hope useful for you.


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I think this will probably be what it comes down to right here. Unless Dan knows for sure Harris is going to commit, I think you deal with the unbalanced classes again if things happen to fall this way.

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MAC x Archie Comics
Get Betty and Veronica's pin-up look.
MAC are notoriously good at collaborations, having worked with everyone from Carine Roitfeld, Iris Apfel, Miss Piggy, Cindy Sherman, Daphne Guinness, and Kristen McMenamy. Now they've teamed up with the comic book guys from Archie Comics to deliver a range inspired by the sassy Betty and Veronica.
The 'MAC Archie's Girls' collection will be hitting stores next year, which gives you plenty of time to read the comics, and then decide who your favourite Archie's girl is — the desperately-in-love Betty or the kind-of-insane Veronica. According to the comic company, the line "will celebrate the iconic beauty looks" of both the girls.
MAC and Archie comics will officially announce the collaboration at the San Diego Comic Con, which starts today. Archie illustrator Dan Parent will be on hand to do sketches for fans and MAC artists will give attendees comic-inspired looks.
Romance Was Born were definitely onto something with their Fashion Week show, where they teamed up with Marvel comics.


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Warren Buffett follows this rule of investing: "Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful."
We all could take a page from that playbook.
When it comes to investments, emotions can play a big role in our decision-making, often to the detriment of our portfolio. Historically, individual investors have reacted emotionally to challenging stock market cycles, leading to disappointing returns.
It's human nature to want to take action when the market takes a down turn and you watch your hard-earned nest egg diminish. And when the market is soaring, it's difficult not to share in the optimism and buy even as the market is about to peak.
Investors who trade based on emotions, though, often make the mistake of expecting that the current market trend will continue - positively or negatively - instead of positioning their portfolio based on long-term averages and investment goals.
And in a downturn, we forget that moments of extreme negative investor sentiment are generally followed by double-digit positive stock moves during the following 12 months, and that the bear market will soon give way to a bull. Consider investor sentiment lows in 1975, 1980, 1990, 2003 and 2005. The market rebounded on average 23 percent in the following 12 months.
So how to you keep your emotions in check?
Cash on hand: Keep some liquid assets in reserve - cash or cash equivalents. This can help reduce your concern over short-term market movements and help you stick with your long-term investment plan.
Asset class diversification: Your long-term asset allocation - how you allocate your money among investments such as stocks and bonds - typically accounts for 77 percent of the variability of quarterly investment returns. The more you are concentrated in one asset class, the more dependent you are on the returns of that asset class. Allocating your assets toward a mix of investments helps to reduce market risk to your portfolio.
Diversification within each asset class: Most investors often have too narrow a view of diversification, thinking they are adequately diversified if they have 30 or more stocks, a little international exposure and a few money managers. The problem is that these investments are highly correlated - they often tend to move in generally the same direction. Let your investment professional review your portfolio and adjust it as needed to ensure it is appropriately diversified.
Time horizon - when you need the money: Always keep your "time horizon" in mind. You can typically afford to take on more risk if you have a longer time horizon. Your time horizon can help you keep a healthy perspective when the market dips.
Discipline: Once you have identified the long-term asset allocation/investment plan that is appropriate for you, stick with it (unless changes in your goals or personal circumstance require revisiting your asset allocation).
Difficult as it may seem at times, the key to overcoming emotion is to stay disciplined and stick to your long-term plan. Don't let media reports and the herd mentality drive your decision-making process. The smart choice often is to keep your eye on your long-term strategy, not short-term peaks and valleys.
JoEllen Weatherholt is an investment manager for Wells Fargo Private Client Services in Alaska. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and member of the Financial Planning Association and Society of Financial Services Professionals. She can be reached at (907) 265-2150 or email@example.com.


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Drawing With Brush and Ink
by Russell Stutler
I have always known that brush and ink is superior to any other sketching tool I have. Nothing can compare with those wet ink lines coming from a brush.
No pencil underdrawings are needed with this style of sketching. You'll notice many of the lines are not even connected. They don't need to be connected with this style. Ink and brush has changed my style, and I am able to draw faster with more expressive lines. And the results are surprisingly accurate compared with my other sketch tools. I don't know why, but brush and ink seems to have made me a better artist.
Hokusai used to call himself "Gakyo Jin" which means person who is crazy about drawing. Like every other artist in Japan at the time he drew with brush and sumi ink. I think the thrill of brush and ink drawing contributes to this excitement for drawing. I know it does for me. I'm amazed at what comes out of the tip of my brush!
The figure on the left is a sleeping sumo wrestler or rikishi in Japanese (I live in Tokyo). I am usually able to sketch people without being noticed by the subject but I realized another rikishi was standing nearby, watching my every move. The drawing of the girl in the center was done most recently, and was done with a bamboo brush full charged with sumi ink from my
for bold expressive lines. It makes a world of difference. The drawing below that of the guy with long hair and glasses was also done with a fully charged brush.
I use either a brush pen or a yatate that contains a bamboo brush and sumi. Brush and ink has the potential to do things no other tool can do. Brushes can go from a very fat line to a hairline. Literally a hairline because the very tip on a decent drawing brush is ONE HAIR! So the lines themselves can come alive.
Hokusai stated that his goal was to produce art where every dot and stroke was alive by the time he was one hundred and ten years old (he lived to be eighty nine). This emphasis on the beauty of line was foremost in the minds of Japanese artists back when the brush was the only drawing tool around.
Outside of traditional Sumi paintings, I see very little line variation these days when most ink sketches are done with "Micron" type pens or technical pens, and the emphasis is on the over all effect rather than the individual strokes. I'm not criticizing these tools or this style -- I enjoy using them myself sometimes. It's just too bad we don't see more of the old "organic" style where the individual strokes have width variation.
In the west, just about the only place you can find contemporary drawings rendered with ink and brush is in comic books. There's a lot of great expressive line variation in comic art. (For those interested in learning this style, I've added a great book on comic book inking to my
recommended book list
Flexible nib dip pens and some fountain pens can also get great expressive strokes. The only drawback is that they leave a bead of ink sitting on the surface of the paper that takes longer to dry, and can actually start to feather and bleed on some papers. Also, you are pretty much limited to getting thick lines on down strokes only. These are minor liabilities, and I love to draw with a flexible pen almost as much as a brush.
Interestingly, despite the rich Japanese history of brush drawing and writing, Japanese manga are usually drawn with dip pens instead of brushes, reflecting the influence of western artists who came to Japan and drew comics by pen for local magazines in the 19th century.
Of course, one reason you don't see more brush and ink drawing in the west is that it is far more difficult to master. The main problem is there is no tactile feedback as there is with a pencil or pen. If you take your eyes off the paper to look at the subject, there is a good chance your brush will go down or up, making either a fat line or no line at all.
Most books that touch on brush drawing -- or comic book inking -- tell you to support your drawing hand on one finger (they differ as to which finger it should be). This will allow you to control the thickness of the line.
Supporting your hand on the index finger gives you the most accurate line, but it's hard to get line variation (try it, and you'll see what I'm talking about). Supporting your hand on the little finger gives the most expression but least control.
I support my hand on both the ring finger and little finger, curving them in, and resting the hand lightly on the finger nails or first joint or somewhere near there. When I need tight control such as a straight line, then I switch to the middle finger.
Many Sumi-e artists actually float their hand in the air with no support at all and have great success.
Try to keep the brush perpendicular or nearly perpendicular to the paper to have the most freedom to draw in any direction.
The best way to get the hang of it is to force yourself to draw only with a brush or brush pen for several months (try writing with it, too). You'll turn out lots of disappointing stuff but you'll start to improve. It may take a couple of years before the brush consistently does what you want it to, but I think it's worth the struggle (just don't show anyone your "struggle" drawings!)
I have a favorite yatate as well as Kuretake brush pens. In the brush pens I use Platinum carbon ink cartridges, or an ink converter filled with Platinum carbon ink.
Recently I've been using a second brush pen with an ink converter filled with Private Reserve Gray Flannel ink. It's perfect for quick shading in gray tones. I used it in two of the sketches in this section.
The two sketches of standing women were done at the same subway platform on different Sunday mornings. The sketch of the girl in the hat was done while riding the subway. In all three cases I had only a minute or so to finish the sketch before the train arrived or stopped. Pencil under-drawings would have been impossible.
This article was taken from two artices which appear in the
Sketchbook of Russell Stutler
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Come enjoy a Haycation with the whole family! Wake to the sounds of farm life, feed a bottle to a goat, or brush a horse… even see the stars without city lights dimming their glow. This beautiful 3 bedroom cottage on a working farm located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area that seats 8 people and has 2 full baths. The master bedroom has a private bath and views on three sides. There are two guest rooms, one with aqueen bed and one with two twin beds. The living room is cozy and is equipped with family games, TV w/DVD/VCR. There is a queen sleeper in the living room. Central heat and air provide comfort year round.
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Unmasking China through Theater
Joshua Halpern, China Prep's Director of Program Development, grew up in New York and has lived and worked in Spain, Central America, England, and now Beijing, China. In Spain he founded IdiomArts Education, S.L. Most recently, he was an advisory to the "Theater for Social Change" department of Hua Dan, a Chinese company focused on empowering migrant workers. He is also a founding member of the Beijing Improv Theater troupe.
When we first spoke, you had just returned from hiking on a remote section of the Great Wall. What were you doing there?
My colleague, Ann, and I were piloting the hike that we hoped to bring our participants on this coming summer. We found a unique hike to an unreconstructed part of the Wall and a quiet rural village; and we learned that I am unbelievably out of shape.
In China, one is usually surrounded by people: how did it feel to suddenly be alone?
My feelings ranged from peaceful to lonely. I took the hike while Ann drove 1.5 hours around the mountain to meet me in a village we hoped was there. I spent much of my peaceful moments clinging to a rock and imagining the title of tomorrow's China Daily newspaper, "Crazy foreigner falls from the Great Wall: It still works after all these years."
Your first experience using theater to teach language was in Spain, where you founded IdiomArts. You also used magic, and juggling to teach English. How can juggling help people learn a language?
Language learning is about self-motivation. One of our talented team members was the juggler, Alex Pape, who could juggle almost anything and balance most classroom objects including tables and chairs on his chin. The participants drove the shows forward by yelling out prompting vocabulary to Alex such as colors, body parts, names of furniture, directions, velocity vocabulary and more. It was a lot of fun and the participants returned to their classrooms with greater confidence and increased motivation to learn English.
How did you learn Spanish?
I took a three-month course at University of Complutense and a six-week course through N.Y.U. summer program, but I learned the language by running around trying to make ends meet for three years in Madrid. Negotiating with landlords to get your stove fixed, selling advertising for magazines, starting my own company, and defending American cultural habits to my passionate Spanish ex-girlfriend created the foundation of my Spanish language skills.
After Spain, your career took you to Central America, and then back to the States where you worked with immigrants from Latin America. How did you end up in China last year?
For years I have been interested in learning what Chinese people are like, beyond the economic hype, herbal medicine and feng shui. My fiance was offered a job in China and we couldn't turn down the opportunity to explore pre-Olympic China.
How do you see China changing after it hosts the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?
I think China will settle into its role as an established global political power. Right now there is a lot of hype that you can feel as you walk down the street, and in the conversations you have. But with all the excitement there is also a sense of self-doubt. I think when the Olympics have come and gone, China will take a look at itself and recognize that while there has been a great deal of posturing since being awarded the Olympics, that doesn't undermine their legitimate role as a powerful player in global politics. Without the spotlight shining so directly on it, China might be able to take even bolder steps toward significant change after the lights go down on the Bird's Nest.
Last year you co-founded an improv troupe in Beijing. How have Chinese audiences responded to your performances?
I have been pleasantly surprised by the reaction to improv among Chinese audiences. I think the freedom of unscripted and unrehearsed dialogue is a welcome change that unleashes the world of creativity inside many of our Chinese participants.
You have also worked to empower migrant workers through theater. How?
We may have the workers provide the dialogue within a setting such as "The Construction Site" for us to act out. We begin humorously touching on conflicts they face and then build into more dramatic scenes. Because we are performing the pieces together, and because they are unrehearsed, we are able to initiate discussions on communication styles in the workplace, separation from their family, construction safety, and self-identity.
What are some of the challenges in working with migrant laborers?
We have not been able to discuss issues as openly with foremen or managers around. Some organizations we approach will dock salary when their employees attend our free workshops. We are carefully selecting partners so that we don't end up being another economic burden for these workers. Finding space and funding is particularly challenging. It is much easier to receive funding and support to plant trees here than to help certain populations of humans grow.
You have said that in China, corporations play a greater role in community service than they do in the United States. Why do you think this is the case?
This is hard to answer in a couple of sentences, but essentially, corporations represent money and a clearly identifiable goal, which is to make more money. It is easier to get government officials and partnering businesses to rally behind economic resources. In addition, it is common for people to help their family members and for the government to take on the responsibility of helping members of the community in need. Organizations that do not make money, but are not part of the government, face skepticism within the community and lack power with local government officials.
I understand that next year you are off to Mumbai, India. What is in store for you there?
I have learned that the most successful programs are created after gaining an understanding of our clients' interests. In Mumbai I will have the opportunity to explore the interests of today's Indian youth and I hope to continue to develop programs that draw on China Prep's expertise to best fit their goals. I am also interested in developing interactive educational media products that help young adults without travel opportunities virtually travel the world learning from each other.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to offer college classes to inmates in 10 New York state correctional facilities has prompted a slow trickle of responses, all of them negative. Here they are, followed by the release from Cuomo's press office.
From Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin:
Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R, C, I –Schaghticoke) has launched KidsBeforeCons, an online petition drive informing the governor that New Yorkers want our schools funded correctly, and will not support their taxpayer dollars being spent granting prisoners college degrees at a time when many New Yorker's struggle to put their kids through school or pay off their own student debt.
"A quality education is the key to a better life. Without it, a successful future is a pipe dream; with it, the sky is the limit," said McLaughlin. "We must make sure that our education system is funded with New Yorker's best interests in mind."
The plan, announced by Gov. Cuomo, would to provide college-level education at 10 state prisons, at a cost to honest New Yorkers of about $5,000 per inmate, per year. This announcement comes at a time when student debt and college loans are at an all-time high.
"We should not be funding college tuition for convicts on the backs of our taxpayers when our schools are under-funded and our education system is in disrepair," said McLaughlin. "Hardworking middle-class families right now are struggling to pay for the rising costs of college education and are forced to take out massive loans. Gov. Cuomo needs to realize that free college tuition for prisoners is an insult to everyone that plays by the rules."
McLaughlin launched the KidsBeforeCons Petition Drive late on Tuesday, and by Wednesday morning had already gathered over 400 signatures.
"I am encouraged by the great show of support from so many people. I hope the KidsBeforeCons Petition drive spreads state-wide and sends a clear message to our governor that our tax dollars should fund a first chance for our children before a second chance for others," concluded McLaughlin.
From Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, who appears to be binge-watching "Breaking Bad" (thanks to Nick Reisman for sending this along):
"We're a compassionate state and believe that people deserve second chances after they've served their time but it shouldn't come at the expense of honest, hard-working, law-abiding taxpayers who, in many instances, can't afford to pay their property taxes and send their own children to college."
"Students are mortgaging a lifetime of debt to pay for college loans yet the governor thinks criminals should get free college tuition. Rewarding criminal behavior with free college education reinforces their actions and makes them smarter criminals."
"This is definitely 'Breaking Bad' by potentially turning a bunch of Jesse Pinkmans into Walter Whites – all on the taxpayer's dime."
"Soon we will be the only state where honesty and hard work are trumped by being a bad criminal. Only in New York. When can New Yorkers wake up from this nightmare?"
From Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY:
"Governor Cuomo should be applauded for advancing smart policy that benefits all of us as taxpayers. As New Yorkers, we are spending $60,000 per year per inmate to incarcerate thousands of individuals, who overwhelmingly come from — and return to — the most disadvantaged communities of our state. For the past twenty years, with the exception of small private college programs, these inmates have not been able to access a college education. This policy overlooks the clear research findings that a college education reduces the rate of recidivism. By restoring college education to our prisons, the Governor's initiative will reduce the rate of return to prison, and thereby save New York taxpayers millions of dollars. This policy initiative will also create a workforce that is better educated and ready to enter the modern economy. We look forward to working with the Governor's office on the implementation of this important program."
From former DOCCS Commissioner Brian Fischer:
I believe that prisons should be places of education, personal growth and commitment on the part of those that society often chooses to forget about. That is why Governor Cuomo's college initiative is so important," said former DOCCS Commissioner Brian Fischer. "It is critical for our society to support higher education, both inside and outside the prison environment, and research has shown that the more educated people become while in prison, the lower the rate of recidivism upon their release.
From Capital Region Assemblyman Phil Steck, D-Colonie:
"Middle class families have been devastated by the skyrocketing costs of college. These high costs have forced families and students to burden themselves with massive student loan debt just to pay tuition. New York's priority should not be funding the college education of those in prison, but working to make college more affordable for families and students."
From Assembly GOP Leader Brian Kolb:
"The Governor's proposal to provide college degrees to incarcerated individuals lacks a shred of common sense and demonstrates how out of touch he is with the real-life issues facing New Yorkers. If the State is going to hand out free college educations, why don't we start with deserving students who actually respect the law?
This proposal is an insult to families struggling to find money for tuition, to young men and women who take on mountains of debt in student loans, and to the millions of New Yorkers who pay the highest taxes in the nation and are now asked to subsidize college degrees for criminals.
Paying for a college education is an issue that keeps parents up at night. It is a massive financial commitment that has become even more onerous as years have gone on. Any effort to reward convicts with something that law-abiding men and women can hardly afford is an affront to all New Yorkers."
From state Sen. Greg Ball:
"In a world of finite resources, where we are struggling to find funding for education for our kids, the last thing New York State should be funding is college tuition for convicts. As some are unveiling 'Attica University', millions of New Yorkers right now are wondering how the heck they are going to pay student loans and help their kids go to college. Why not help them? While I understand the need for counseling and rehabilitation, free college tuition for prisoners is a slap in the face to hard working New Yorkers that work multiple jobs and take out exorbitant student loans to pay for higher education. I urge all New Yorkers to sign the petition I have created on my website to send a strong message, that we don't want our taxpayer dollars used to provide a college education for convicts," said Senator Greg Ball.
"Before we consider giving criminals a free education, let's make college more affordable for hardworking New Yorkers by establishing an income tax deduction for any payments made on student loans. As the cost of higher education increases, so does the accruing amount of debt, not only for the graduating student but also for older generations that are co-signers on the loans. The tax deduction would make the student loan payments more bearable," Senator Greg Ball continued.
From Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor:
"We have to cut recidivism rates, but we shouldn't ask taxpayers to pay more and more to do it," said Lalor. "Governor Cuomo seems to be saying we already spend $60,000 yearly per prisoner, what's an extra $5,000 for his college plan. That's the wrong attitude. We should be asking why we spend so much and how we can cut it. If we can cut it by 10%, we can look at offering student loans to prisoners. Because they're not good credit risks, we'll garnish a percentage of their wages to pay taxpayers back. But, this shouldn't be a handout. Taxpayers can't afford more handouts."
Lalor continued, "If Governor Cuomo believes this is important, let's cut spending per prisoner by 10%. That respects taxpayers who don't want to pay for handouts for prisoners. It also allows New York to deal with recidivism. Cut spending by more than the cost of the college program and give some of that back to taxpayers. Then we'll loan the money to the prisoners. The loan is important. It's not a hand out, but a hand up. It teaches prisoners responsibility. It says they're not just entitled to this, they have to work for it. That will do more to cut recidivism than any handout."
"Throwing more and more money at a problem is never the answer," Lalor added. "We can only offer this program if we can save tax dollars up front. Possible long-term savings aren't enough. Let's save the money right now. New Yorkers don't like Governor Cuomo's proposal. They're rightfully outraged that Cuomo is asking them to pay even more in taxes to give a free degree to prisoners. If the governor is serious about cutting recidivism, he can do it, but he has to save tax dollars, right now, in the process. New Yorkers are willing to offer a second chance to prisoners. But we're not going to pay more for it and the prisoners will have to work for it."
From the Legal Aid Society issued the following statement:
"The Governor's plan to provide educational opportunities in prisons is an important step forward to enable New Yorkers to reintegrate into our communities and find work when they are released. From both a public safety standpoint and an economic standpoint, it makes sense to provide access to education in prisons so that when they are released from correctional facilities New Yorkers have the ability to lead productive lives and thereby avoid repeat offenses," said Steven Banks, the Attorney-in-Chief of The Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest and largest law firm for low-income families and individuals, which annually handles some 300,000 individual cases for New Yorkers who have criminal, civil, or juvenile rights legal problems in all five boroughs of New York City.
Here's Cuomo's release, with abundant happy quotes:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new statewide initiative to give incarcerated individuals the opportunity to earn a college degree through funding college classes in prisons across New York. Studies have shown that investing in college education for prisoners dramatically decreased recidivism rates while saving tax dollars on incarceration costs. Those who earn a college degree while in prison are less likely to end up behind bars again, therefore decreasing the number of inmates in New York state prisons.
"Giving men and women in prison the opportunity to earn a college degree costs our state less and benefits our society more," said Governor Cuomo. "New York State currently spends $60,000 per year on every prisoner in our system, and those who leave have a 40 percent chance of ending up back behind bars. Existing programs show that providing a college education in our prisons is much cheaper for the state and delivers far better results. Someone who leaves prison with a college degree has a real shot at a second lease on life because their education gives them the opportunity to get a job and avoid falling back into a cycle of crime."
The initiative will provide college level education at 10 New York State prisons, one in each region of the state. The program would offer both associates and bachelor's degrees. Degrees would take generally 2 ? to 3 years. The state will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) starting March 3, 2014 that will solicit responses from educational associations that provide college professors and classes in an accredited program in order for inmates to earn their degrees.
New York currently spends $60,000 per year to incarcerate one person and approximately $3.6 billion in total costs for prisons. However, it costs approximately $5,000 per year to provide one year of college education for one inmate. Current studies have shown that by earning college degrees, inmates are far less likely to return to prison. New York's current recidivism rate is 40 percent.
By educating inmates, New York State can better prepare prisoners for life after jail. Since the majority of inmates in New York are minorities, this is an issue that disproportionately affects unemployment in minority communities. Studies show that one of every three black American men will be incarcerated at some point in his lifetime, one in every six Latino men, compared to one in every seventeen white men. Currently, New York inmate population is 49.2 percent African American, 24 percent Hispanic, 24.1 percent white and 2.7 percent identify as other.
Since the discontinuation of PELL and TAP grants in 1994 and 1995, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) has supported using private funds for post-secondary education for incarcerated individuals. To further enhance the college program, DOCCS developed a model in 2007 that established working partnerships between a correctional facility, a collegiate institution in the same geographic region and, an outside, private funding source.
Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson said, "A college education is a vital asset for men and women to successfully move forward with their lives after prison. Governor Cuomo's initiative to fund these courses in our prisons will help affected New Yorkers build a better future for themselves and their families, and it will result in a reduced prison population that will save taxpayer dollars. I commend the Governor for taking this progressive step to improve the strength of our communities."
Assembly Member Karim Camara said, "With the opportunity to earn a college degree while in prison, incarcerated individuals will stand a much better chance of successfully integrating back into society when they are released. A higher level of education will support these men and women in moving forward with their lives, as opposed to returning to criminal activity and prison. The Governor's initiative is a progressive investment in the future – one that will help families stay together and strengthen our communities, while also reducing the cost and size of the prison system."
Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry said, "By offering men and women in New York the opportunity to earn college degrees before their release from prison, we can fundamentally change the dynamic of recidivism in our State. A college education can open a variety new paths and opportunities for incarcerated individuals that empower them to be upstanding citizens, rather than fall into a recurring cycle of criminal activity. This would not only save taxpayer dollars by reducing the size of our prison population, it would also help to address the disproportionate representation of minorities in prison. I commend Governor Cuomo for sponsoring this initiative, which will help reintegrate individuals into society and ultimately create more progressive and equitable communities.
Assembly Member Daniel O'Donnell said, "As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Correction, I have seen firsthand the benefits of college programs for both our inmate populations and our prisons. During my visits to twelve prisons across our state last year, I spoke with many inmates, prison staff, and educators currently working in the prisons. All told of the tremendous positive impact college programs can have, and the statistics regarding reincarceration back them up. Reducing the unfortunate cycle of recidivism is a moral imperative, especially because of the discriminatory and disproportionate impact this system has on minority communities. Instituting college education programs is a proven way to do so. I applaud Governor Cuomo for taking this first step toward a more equitable and just prison system, and I look forward to working with him in the coming months to ensure its benefits are felt as widely as possible."
Glenn E. Martin, former Vice President of the Fortune Society, and President and Founder of JustLeadershipUSA, said, "JustLeadershipUSA commends Governor Andrew Cuomo for investing in college programming in state correctional facilities, another step in his multi-faceted public safety strategy of supporting community-based alternatives to incarceration, evidence-based reentry programs, and right-sizing the system to save scarce taxpayer dollars while enhancing public safety. His leadership should serve as an example to other governors seeking similar results, which are aligned with JustLeadeshipUSA's goal of reducing the US prison population in half by 2030."


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Belize is a democracy that has never suffered a civil war or dictatorship, so a visitor need not worry about civil strife. Representatives to the 29-member House of Representatives are freely elected, while the eight members of the Senate are appointed. Like the United States, there are two major political parties in Belize. Belize enjoys a high literacy rate of about 76% and a life expectancy of 73 years for women and 67 years for men.
Belize is a land of natural beauty, with unspoiled rivers, dense jungle, high mountains, rich agricultural lands, and a largely undeveloped coastline dominated by mangrove swamps. Some 40% of the country is forever protected by national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, natural monuments, and nature, marine, and private reserves. Belize is home to approximately 4,000 species of plants and trees including some 275 kinds of orchids, more than 500 species of birds, and many species of reptiles and mammals.
A number of small islets called cayes (pronounced "keys") lie just off the coast of Belize. Some have accommodations for tourists while others are part of the world's longest unbroken reef, teeming with exotic marine life. The Belize coastline remains the most sparsely populated one in Central America. The country is divided, north to south, into six districts: Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize, Cayo, Stann Creek, and Toledo. Many visitors spend most of their time in the Cayo and Belize Districts. Cayo District is where many of the jungle lodges are located. Belize District encompasses Belize City and Goldson International Airport as well as the northern islands including Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. Placencia is on a peninsula in Stann Creek District. Southern Belize is becoming more popular due to its white sandy beaches and new accommodations. Activities may include whale and shark watching, diving, fishing, kayaking, and more. So come join us on your Belize vacation. Enjoy our Belize Jungle lodges our Belize beach resorts.


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Prayers to Saint Agatha
We often pray for Saint Agatha's intercession in our lives. Saint Agatha is the patron saint of nurses and of breast cancer. Our nurses provide care to so many and they do so with love and respect for each patient. They are with us in our time of need and suffering.
Prayers to Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton married a wealthy businessman and was mother to five children. When her husband passed away she established a school in Boston, Massachusetts, to educate her children. She also opened a Catholic girl's school in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the patron saint for Loss of Parent or Child.
Prayers to Saint Lucy
We pray for Saint Lucy's intercession in our lives for the preservation of the light of our eyes. She's the patron saint of the blind and visually impaired.
The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Holy Mother has appeared in visions to many blessed people around the world. Through these people she has given many important revelations, instructions and messages. One such person was Juan Diego, an ordinary man from Mexico who relayed the Holy Mother's desire to have a church built in her honor on Tepayac Hill. The Marian apparition that Juan Diego witnessed has since been associated with Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most well known titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What is the Correct Meaning of Mary's Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated every December 8. It is considered a holy day of obligation or patronal feast and some countries even declare it a public holiday. As this date draws near, let us look back to the meaning of this doctrine to better appreciate its significance in our Catholic Faith.
Prayers to Saint Cecilia
She is the patron saint of Musicians and Singers. Saint Cecilia was given away for marriage by her parents to Valerian. She told him the secret that she has an angel protecting her from being touched by anybody. In order to see the angel he believed in God and was baptized. She spent the rest of her life converting several people to Christianity.
Prayers to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Saint Elizabeth was born and wed into European royalty. Although she lived a privileged life she spent her wealth and her time working with the sick and the poor. Saint Elizabeth of Hungary built hospitals and gave bread to the poor and for these acts she is the patron saint of hospitals, nurses, bakers, brides and the homeless.
The Story of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
We will be celebrating the feast day of St. Elizabeth of Hungary on November 17. In time for this occasion, let us look back to the story of this remarkable woman. The patron saint of hospitals, nurses, bakers, brides, widows, dying children and homeless people lived a remarkable life filled with lessons that we can learn from.
Prayers to Saint Gertrude
Saint Gertrude rejected a marriage to a noble man in pursuit of a religious life. She was renowned for her aid to travelers, and built a monastery with her mother, Blessed Ida, at Nivelles. She is the patroness of accommodations and cats.
Prayer to Saint Teresa of Avila
St. Teresa of Avila is the patron saint of Headache and Loss of Parents. She was a Carmelite nun who from early childhood was devoted to Christ. She is known as a great mystic and her writings are a testament to Her devotion to Christ and the importance of contemplative prayer.
Prayers to Saint Maria Faustina
Saint Maria Faustina is also known as the Apostle of the Divine Mercy. She was canonized as a saint on April 30, 2000.
Prayers to Saint Therese
Saint Therese is known as "The Little Flower of Jesus" who lived her life quietly but became well known posthumously because of her spiritual autobiography.
Prayers to Saint Clare
Saint Clare is known for warding off invading soldiers while kneeling in prayer holding a monstrance. She was an avid follower of St. Francis of Assisi and started the Order of Poor Ladies which is now known as the Order of Saint Clare. Saint Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of eyes and Television.
Prayers to Saint Anne
We ask for Saint Anne's intercession in all things regarding motherhood and household as she is the patron saint of housekeepers and mothers. Ann is the mother of Our Blessed Mother Mary and the grandmother of Jesus Christ.
Prayers to Saint Veronica
Saint Veronica, the woman of Jerusalem, is known for having served Christ on his way to Calvary and his image appeared on her cloth.
Prayers to Saint Maria Goretti
Saint Maria Goretti is known for her intercession for purity and chastity. She is also known as the patron saint of the youth and rape victims.
Prayers to Saint Joan of Arc
St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of Soldiers and France. She led an army to defend France, and when she was captured the new King Charles made no move to rescue her. She was burned at the stake after being accused of witchcraft. She was later cleared of all charges.
Prayers to Saint Rita
Saint Rita wanted to become a nun, but was instead forced into marriage. She gave birth to two sons. After the death of her sons, and the murder of her husband, she was finally to able join the Augustinian nuns in Cascia where she spent the rest of her life doing God's work.
Mother Mary's Importance in the Catholic Faith
The month of May is the perfect time to celebrate our devotion to Mother Mary. During May, in line with Mother's Day, we commemorate the Blessed Virgin Mary's extraordinary role as a mother to both Jesus Christ and the whole Catholic Church. Mary is a central figure in the Catholic Faith and her life illustrates how our Almighty Father works in our lives. Mary came from a simple background and yet she was called by God to fulfill a very extraordinary role; that of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ.
Prayers to Saint Dymphna
Saint Dymphna is the patron saint of depression and those suffering with mental Illnesses, those under the influence of the devil, those suffering from anxiety, and runaways. The site of her death is known for healing the mentally ill and those with brain disorders.
Prayers to Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Catherine of Siena was a great philosopher and theologian and is considered a Doctor of the Church. is the patron saint of fire prevention, illness, miscarriage, Europe and nurses. At the age of 6, a vision of the Lord came to her and she became very spiritual.
Prayers to Saint Bernadette
Saint Bernadette is the patron saint of illness and poverty. Bernadette was the eldest child in a large poor family. In February of 1858, in Lourdes, France, she witnessed her first vision of the Virgin Mary. She received over fifteen more in the next half-a-year.
Prayers to Saint Brigid
Saint Brigid of Ireland is the patron saint of Infants, Ireland and children with unmarried parents. She renounced her beauty, praying to become ugly…
Saint Frances of Rome
Saint Frances of Rome, as the Patron Saint of Motorists and Automobile drivers, pray for us to stay safe on the roads in life. Amen.
Perpetua and Felicity
Perpetua is the Patron Saint of — Cattle, death of children, martyrs.
Saint Katharine Drexel
Saint Drexel's crowning achievement was the founding of Xavier University in New Orleans, the first university in the United States for African Americans.
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Who is Saint Agatha
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Saint Faustina & The Divine Mercy
Saint Faustina & The Divine Mercy "You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us." "O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!" Pin...
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Flexible lighting, audio and entertainment systems allow you to tailor the ambience to your mood. With the most spacious cabins in her class thanks to her five metre beam, this is the ultimate space for relaxing at sea. Dreams of the sea made a reality.
Her interior design combines fine woods – we use certified Burmese Teak – polished stainless steel and soft handsewn leathers and silks to create an environment of subtle luxury and understated distinction. She is a vessel where pleasure is as important as performance.
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The Alfa Laval DH is a two-pass dry expansion evaporator for commercial and industrial refrigeration cooling applications with evaporation temperatures ranging from 0 °C to +10 °C. DH can be used with HCFC and HFC refrigerants at medium and high pressures (30 - 45 barg). Capacity range 18 -... [See More]
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U.S. Senate Democrats have apparently reached agreement to extend the tax credit for home purchases until at least the end of April — and they're expanding the credit to those who already own homes.
The credit, as it exists now, provides up to $8,500 for non-homeowners. The benefit, designed to stimulate the economy, was set to expire at the end of November.
But Congress is set to extend the credit to April 30, with buyers given another 30 days to actually close on a sale. It will also provide a $6,500 credit to homeowners who trade homes.
It's not clear how much the extension will cost taxpayers. Congress set aside $13.6 billion for the original program.


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The City of Holladay would like to assure you that the certified property tax rate has NOT increased; in fact it has steadily decreased since Holladay incorporated. The reason for the higher property taxes is the increased property valuation. If you wish to appeal your property valuation you should call 468-3999 or visit www.slcotaxadmin.org.
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Salt Lake County Assessor - 468-3050
Salt Lake County Auditor - 468-3381
Salt Lake County Tax Administration - 468-3645
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Is it possible to implement an agile project without overhauling your requirements process? I think not. The key economic benefits flow from agile methods ability to reduce "work in progress" compared to traditional methods [Anderson]. This means specifiers must take a much lighter approach to distant requirements and have much greater involvement, for example as "on-site customers" or product owners, in requirements currently being implemented.
[Anderson] Agile Management, Prentice-Hall (2003)


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Regional Rematch
Published 8:00 pm, Tuesday, August 25, 2009
HARBOR BEACH — The last time Harbor Beach and Grosse Pointe University Liggett played, it ended Liggett's season.
In last year's Division 4 regional semifinals, Dustin Mazure scored four minutes into overtime to lift the Pirates to a 2-1 decision.
Again, there was plenty of drama as the teams played to a 1-1 tie here Tuesday.
The Knights got on the board first in the 12th minute of the first half. Liggett's Dan Zukas sent a chipped pass toward the far side of the goal box. Harbor Beach's Ethan Booms headed the ball out, but Noah Saganski trapped it, dribbled twice and sent a strong shot to the left side of the Pirates' goal.
The Knights could have added more scores as they put 11 shots on goal in the first half. However, Harbor Beach goalie Christopher Hagedon was stellar in net, making 16 stops for the game.
At the 21st minute of the second half, Liggett cleared the ball out of bounds to stop an attack. On the ensuing inbound toss, Tyler Gusa threw the ball to the center of the goal and a waiting Scott Grekowicz, who headed it into the far left side of the net to tie the game.
Harbor Beach had a couple of opportunities to win the game, but fell short.
Doug Booms and Dillon Volmering were also stellar on defense as each scored in double digits on defensive plays.
Bad Axe 2, Marlette 1
BAD AXE — Noah Auger scored the game-winning goal late in the second half to lift Bad Axe to a season-opening victory over Marlette here Tuesday.
David Fucinari got the Hatchets on the board in the first half with a long floater over the goalie, but the Red Raiders tied the game midway through the second half.
Ryan Smukala made 16 stops in net for Bad Axe.
EPBP 5, Caseville 0
PIGEON — Mike Nothelfer scored two goals and added an assist while Charles Klinesmith earned the shutout as Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port defeated Caseville here Tuesday.
Jose Winkel and Tyler Yoder each added a goal and an assist while Kyle Miller had the final score for EPBP.
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Golf Rankings for Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation
Matt Kuchar [Yahoo Class B] - World Ranking: #15
Kuchar has started 2013 with a T9 finish in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and a T5 in last week's Sony Open in Hawaii. He's finished 25th or better in four Humana Challenge starts, highlighted by a T7 in 2011 and a share of second place in 2010. After hitting some bumps in the road during the second half of 2012, Kuchar appears to be back on top of his game.
Tim Clark [Yahoo Class C]
Clark has not played the three courses that make up the Humana Challenge since scoring a T2 in 2010 and a T5 in 2009. Back in 2005 he also earned another share of the runner-up spot to begin the Tour's west coast swing. In last week's season debut, Clark finished solo second at the Sony Open. Clark hits the mainland with momentum and a great course history on this series of tracks.
Brandt Snedeker [Yahoo Class B] - World Ranking: #32
Snedeker owns a pair of top-10 finishes in his last three starts at the Humana. He recently finished solo third in the Hyundai, giving Snedeker four finishes of sixth or better in his last five starts dating back to last year. When Snedeker is on this kind of roll he has no issues going low thanks to owning one of the hottest putters on Tour.
Phil Mickelson [Yahoo Class B] - World Ranking: #24
After skipping this event every season since 2008, Mickelson returned to the Humana last year with a disappointing T49 finish. While Phil struggled in the first round, he was actually quite fine in the final three rounds of play to suggest he'll do much better this time around. Lefty had his moments early in 2012, but was silent much of the second half until a pair of top-fives in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Webb Simpson [Yahoo Class B] - World Ranking: #62
Simpson skipped this event last year, but finished with a T5 in 2009 and a T13 most recently in 2011. He'll be making his third start of the season after finishing T11 and T20 the last two weeks.
Bo Van Pelt [Yahoo Class C]
Pelt has done very little in the Humana the last three years, but did score a T5 back in 2009. In 2012 BVP was tied for the Tour lead with 10 top-10 finishes in 24 starts and is typically among the safest options in the field any week he suits up.
Robert Garrigus [Yahoo Class B]
Garrigus started last year with a T2 in the Humana and capped off his 2012 with three top-10s in his final four starts -- including a pair of top-fives. Garrigus has been an emerging player the last few years and should not be ignored for his season debut.
Charles Howell III [Yahoo Class B] - World Ranking: #70
Howell has played the Humana each of the last three years, his best result coming in 2011 with a T13. He's coming off a T3 in last week's Sony Open.
Zach Johnson [Yahoo Class C] - World Ranking: #69
A year ago Johnson finished the Humana with a T8, his first start in the event since 2004. During a span of eight mid-season starts in 2012, ZJ recorded two wins and two more runner-up performances. Clearly, Johnson is a player to consider starting when he shows a flash of heating up.
Bill Haas [Yahoo Class A] - World Ranking: #39
An early season victory got Haas into the Hyundai, but he finished near the bottom of the leaderboard in that event. He won this event in 2010 and earned a share of second the following year. However, the 2011 FedEx Cup champion struggled here last year with a T64 during a fairly disappointing campaign.
Brendon de Jonge [Yahoo Class C]
After a strong showing in the Fall Series, de Jonge began 2013 with a T54 in last week's Sony Open. He finished last year 10th overall in All-Around Ranking and typically fares well in these kinds of low scoring, birdie-fest events.
David Toms [Yahoo Class C]
When Toms is healthy and on top of his game, he is among the more consistent players around. In his final nine starts of 2012 he missed four cuts, but also notched four top-10s. Last year Toms finished T6 in this event, his first top-10 in nine Humana starts since 2000.
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Burn Kit
I haven't had much training in emergency medical situations, but I did have something back in high school health class. And various bits and pieces of knowledge that I picked up over the years, especially being a parent.
The one piece of advice I remember about burns is this:
Do not put butter on burns!
All my knowledge about what to do with burns consists of that – do not put butter on them. I have no idea what I am supposed to put on burns – I know only what NOT to put on them.
In order to help those of you who have the same problem as I do, I have decided to put together burn kits that you can keep in your house or car or wherever you think you might need them. That way, you won't have to think about what you are supposed to put on burns – it will be right there for you.
Here is my first prototype:
Like I said, put something that's not butter on burns, right?
But if the bright spot remains in its place and has not spread in the skin, but is dim, it is the swelling from the burn; and the priest shall pronounce him clean, for it is only the scar of the burn.
Leviticus 13:28
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Six members of the Felicity FFA traveled to Washington DC June 10-15 for The National FFA leadership conference.
This was a week long conference about leadership and making a difference in their own community.
Each student created a living to serve plan with a goal of implementing a project to help their community. Participants also toured many sites including Arlington cemetery, The Washington monument, The Air and Space museum, The U.S Capitol, and met with Representative Dr. Brad Wensthrup.
Felicity FFA members worked along side three hundred fellow FFA members across the nation to package food for 58,152 families in under two hours.
Members learned the true meaning of living to serve through out the whole conference.
They will be bringing back with them all the knowledge and experience gained from this opportunity to their own chapter to inspire many more Felicity FFA members.
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Freebird Tee
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You loved our original freebird tee so we thought we would make it in another color option + fit! The coral bird is bohemian and edgy and the tee itself is crazy comfortable. The color is a light heather grey.
This ultra soft heathered tee is a women's fit, so order your true size if you want it somewhat fitted. Size up if you'd like it a little looser. Model is 5'4 and 135 lbs and is wearing a size medium. Please see size chart for accurate sizing. ((Last photo))
Style it with a kimono and cowboy boots, skinnies, our utility jacket and your converse or dark denim flares for a boho chic look.
Tee is made in Egypt in accordance with the fair labor association and screenprinted in Erie, CO. Has a small, round Oh, Sweet Joy "locker tag" logo on the back.
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I'm always thrilled to receive sewing-related questions from readers using the contact form! I secretly love it, I'm flattered that you guys trust my opinion and want to hear what I have to say. Luckily I always have plenty to say about sewing, fabric, patterns, et cetera!
One of the questions I see most often is about dress forms. What kind do I have, what would I recommend, what features are most important. Well, I can't speak for everyone but I certainly can tell you about mine and what I love about it.
So… Meet Diana! Yes, I'm terribly uncreative when it comes to naming my stuff. She's Diana because that's what her nametag says. Although my grandmother's name was Diana, so I think it's a pretty great name.
Things I love about her?
- She's adjustable! I can be anywhere from a 84 cm to a 100 cm bust. (That's 33″ to 39.5″ for the imperial folks.) So when I'm on the larger side, I can turn a few handy dials and make her my size, again. Technically, I'm a 32″ bust but it's close enough to work with. You can adjust the dials separately too, so I can widen the hip and keep the waist and bust small.
- She's also adjustable in height! Although, I'll admit I usually leave her really tall, at least six inches taller than me. I think she looks better taller, and clothes look better on her that way. Let's just imagine she's me, with permanent 6″ heels.
- You can pin into her. I love to pin fabric around her, imagining what it will look like as a garment. I also tend to pin the cut pieces of a project to her to visualize the finished item.
- She has a handy hemmer-tool. While I don't use it that often, it's nice to have. I use it to mark the hem of circle or bias skirts, and then I'll try the garment on to make sure it looks equally even on myself.
- She also has a mini-pincushion where her head should be. I'll still sometimes leave the pins in her neck but there is a proper place for pins as well.
Anything I don't love about her?
- It sounds ridiculous, but I wish she wasn't purple. Isn't that so silly? I wish she was beige or tan or white so the things I make don't always clash with her. I have seen royal blue versions of Diana, but no regular-human-coloured options.
People have asked me where to buy one, too. I was lucky enough to get mine as a Christmas gift years ago! And since you guys are located all around the world, I'm not sure where to recommend.
I'd suggest your local sewing store as a first option, to touch and feel and see if it will meet your needs. They do carry dress forms at Fabricana if you're local, and at Dressew as well. However, they rarely go on sale. (Please correct me if I'm wrong!)
A great place to buy dressforms, if you're not picky about newness, is from Craigslist or Kijiji or Ebay. A lot of the time, people are cleaning house and don't realize what they're worth, or just want them out of their house/garage/attic. You could also Google 'Diana Dress Form' and see what comes up.
Hope this was useful! Do you have a dress form, and what brand would you recommend? Are you one of those adventurous types that made your own? I'd love to hear your thoughts & opinions in the comments!


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Protect The Environment By Converting Your Vehicle To Electric
There are numerous reasons for converting your gas guzzling auto to one that makes use of alternative fuel. Your chief reason might be merely to help save the environment. One other reason is to not have to pay the high cost of gasoline. Believe it or not, you can actually take your gasoline-powered automobile and convert it into one that uses electric power. There are conversion kits you can buy that enable you to convert your vehicle into an electric one, though it is not that simple.
You will need to find a seasoned mechanic to assist you in doing the conversion. For your auto to be electric, you have to convert components in your car to be powered by electrical energy. Specific components of your car must be changed to electrical versions. To state once more, unless you are a mechanic, you will not be able to do this all by yourself. Before you decide to do this conversion, find out what rewards you will be getting from doing it.
An electric car will get its power from the batteries. The electricity is stored in the batteries similar to a regular can, and that electricity powers your car. Every night, you will recharge your batteries so they will be ready to go the succeeding day. The electric-powerred auto you drive will have no emissions of toxic pollutants and gases. Pollution is eating up the ozone layer, contributing to global warming, and 80% of the earth's total pollution can be ascribed to cars.
You will see that having an electric-powered car does not limit you to what you could do in the past. In reality, you may be getting a lot more than you are giving up. The only worry is the distance you can go on a charge, which is typically approximately a hundred miles. But for the typical day, you will probably not be traveling a hundred miles each day.
If you are not fully sold on the electric automobile, you can go for a hybrid. The hybrid option gives you the efficiency of an electric-powered car while adding the power of a petrol powered car when you need it. It won't be an emission free auto, but it will be your best choice, if you travel more than one hundred miles each day. You shouldn't be worried that you will run out of electricity. There are plenty of alternatives these days, so you can make your vehicle into whatever you want it to be.


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RobinbotieIthaca, NY
July 04, 2013
I don't know how many pints of blood my daughter received during her almost-three-year battle with leukemia. Marika had many transfusions to keep her life going. And she kept going for a long while. There were road trips, concerts, colleges and music festivals. Marika partied and sang and stayed out late nights. She lived like the lights could go out at any time. And she rolled her eyes often at me saying, "Mom. Get a life." Often stuck in the hospital those years, there was little I could do for her other than hold her hand or rub her feet. But one day in the hospital cafeteria I saw a sign for a blood drive. That's when I first started giving blood. It was something I COULD do. If not directly for her, at least I could give back to the sharing community that was giving so much to my daughter. "Look what I did," I said to her proudly afterwards, showing off the "I GAVE BLOOD TODAY" sticker. She didn't roll her eyes at me even though I was wearing my sticker in the middle of my chest like a five-year-old. She smiled. She'd given blood several times herself in high school, before she got sick. Now I give blood to honor the memory of my beautiful feisty daughter who died from leukemia at age twenty. It's part of my new life without her. Sharing blood. It cheers me to know I am helping someone. It's something I CAN do.


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It's worth noticing – that already twice after the elections the House of Representatives has passed big bipartisan bills, and left the wackos out in the cold.
The Cloakroom:
As we noted earlier, the House of Representatives has already twice passed legislation this year in violation of the "Hastert Rule."
The GOP leadership needed a majority of Democrats to pass legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff and to provide Hurricane Sandy relief aid to impacted communities. Between those two high-profile votes, there were 29 House Republicans who broke with the majority of their caucus and joined Democrats to pass the bills.
These 29 "double-defectors" could be considered prime targets for GOP primary challengers, likely with support from Tea Partiers and other fiscal…


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NEW YORK — The U.S. is increasing oil production faster than ever, and American drivers are guzzling less gas. But you'd never know it from the price at the pump.
The national average price of gasoline is $3.69 per gallon and forecast to creep higher, possibly approaching $4 by May.
U.S. oil output rose 14 percent to 6.5 million barrels per day last year – a record increase. By 2020, the nation is forecast to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's largest crude oil producer. At the same time, U.S. gasoline demand has fallen to 8.7 million barrels a day, its lowest level since 2001, as people switch to more fuel-efficient cars.
Is the high price of gasoline a signal that markets aren't working properly? Not at all, experts say. The laws of supply and demand are working, just not in the way U.S. drivers want them to.
U.S. drivers are competing with drivers worldwide for every gallon of gasoline. As the developing economies of Asia and Latin America expand, their energy consumption is rising, which puts pressure on fuel supplies and prices everywhere else.
The U.S. still consumes more oil than any other country, but demand is weak and imports are falling. That leaves China, which overtook the U.S. late last year as the world's largest oil importer, as the single biggest influence on global demand for fuels. China's consumption has risen 28 percent in five years, to 10.2 million barrels per day last year.
"There's an 800-pound gorilla in the picture now – the Chinese economy," said Patrick DeHaan, the chief petroleum analyst at the price-tracking service GasBuddy.com.
U.S. refiners are free to sell gasoline and diesel to the highest bidder around the world. In 2011, the U.S. became a net exporter of fuels for the first time in 60 years. Mexico and Canada are the two biggest destinations for U.S. fuels, followed by Brazil and the Netherlands.
Two other factors are making gasoline expensive:
• High oil prices. Brent crude, a benchmark used to set the price of oil for many U.S. refiners, is $108 per barrel. It hasn't been below $100 per barrel since July. On average, the price of crude is responsible for two-thirds of the price of gasoline, according to the Department of Energy.
• Refinery shutdowns. Refineries temporarily close in the winter to perform annual maintenance. That lowers gasoline inventories and sends prices higher nearly every year in the late winter and spring.
Drivers in Connecticut, New York and Washington, D.C., are paying $3.92 or more per gallon on average, according to the Oil Price Information Service. Drivers in Rocky Mountain states, where refineries can tap low-priced crude from the U.S. and Canada, are paying far less. Gas costs $3.42 or less in Wyoming, Utah and Montana.
For the year, prices are forecast to average $3.55 per gallon, slightly lower than last year's record average of $3.63. The peak for
2013, likely to come this spring, is expected to fall slightly short of last year's peak of $3.94.
A major reason cited for high gasoline prices over the last two years – fighting and political tensions in the Middle East and North Africa – doesn't apply this year. Libyan production has returned after collapsing during the country's revolution two years ago, and higher production from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia has made up for Iran's declining output in the face of Western sanctions.
The national average price is 15 cents lower than last year at this time because of slightly lower oil prices and less concern over the situation in the Mideast.
But disruptions at refineries or pipelines, or threats to oil supplies around the world, could send gasoline prices sharply higher at any moment, analysts say.


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A luscious lace set from Lingerie 4 Men
It's still not too late to get a last-minute Christmas present for the special man in your life. Lingerie 4 Men is New Zealand's (and, we'd wager, the world's) only lingerie brand designed specifically for the male figure. Every piece is made from the finest fabrics and is available in a wide variety of sizes to fit the modern man.
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