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On Monday, our friend David Montgomery had a story about a couple of marijuana bills that were set to appear this legislative session.
One would let a person use a medical defense against pot charges. In other words, "I've got a doctor's note for this pot, so I'm not breaking the law."
The creation of such a defense is tantamount to legalizing medical marijuana. That's fine by those who support medical marijuana, but it is a sort of back door into the legalization that voters rejected in 2010.
The other bill would change pot possession in small quantities from a class 1 to a class 2 misdemeanor. That would drop the maximum penalty (which most people don't get) from a year in jail and a $1,000 fine to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Interestingly, both bills are sponsored by cops. The first comes from Dan Kaiser, a working Aberdeen Police Officer and freshman representative.
The other comes from a seasoned veteran, former Rapid City Police Chief and Senate Judiciary Chair Craig Tieszen.
Both are Republicans.
Monty quoted Tieszen in Monday's story saying that South Dakota's penalties are out of step with much of the country. Tieszen also said that a lot of working cops will acknowledge as much, although not publicly.
"Our marijuana statutes are way out of whack," said Tieszen.
Which got me wondering: Are we out of whack? With which states? By how much?
Luckily, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has a website with the answer.
We're not the only state with a year penalty or more, but Tieszen's basically right – most states don't put the maximum penalty at a year in jail or more.
The penalty is less in most states.
It's also true, however, that 14 states do have a year or more in jail as a top penalty, and two others have two years as a max. The one-year penalty is the most popular of the frequently-used options.
Here's a breakdown, based on the NORML site's pot law map. Keep in mind here that the amount of pot that qualifies as small differs from state to state. Some measure by gram, some by the ounce.
Alaska deserves special mention as a state where up to four ounces is legal to have in one's home, but an ounce or more is illegal in public.
OK, here goes.
Legal for personal use: Washington state, Colorado
Fine only: Maine, New York, Mississippi, Ohio, Nevada, California, Nebraska, Minnesota, Oregon, North Carolina, Massachusetts
15 days: New Mexico
30 days: North Dakota, Illinois, Hawaii, Virginia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois
45 days: Kentucky
Three months: Maryland, Alaska
Six months: Washington, D.C., Vermont, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Iowa, Montana
One year: Florida, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, Idaho, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan, Wyoming, South Dakota
Two years: Arkansas, Arizona
The hearing for the medical marijuana bill begins at 7:45 a.m. in the House Judiciary Committee. Listen here.


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I've been gone for several days, not that anyone cares :icon_smile: , down to Albuquerque to pick up my daughter and drive her back here to see some doctors about her neck. I haven't flown in 32 years so I was a bit nervous about this trip. I left Spokane WA early Monday morning and it was fine. We passed over Pullman WA and I spotted my Granddaughters house....bright red metal roof with a big WSU painted in gray on it. (She and her housemates had nothing else to do one weekend.)
Just past Pullman the weather turned ugly and we hit storms and high winds even at 33,000 feet. Two ladies in front of me threw up, one of the overhead luggage doors flew open, and the guy next to me simply said "wake me when we get to Salt Lake City." At one point I looked out and saw the right wing about 15 feet above us and thought, "aren't the wings supposed to be fairly level?"
We got over Salt Lake City and damned if we wern't put in a holding pattern. Finally we head in and landed, but I thought we landed in the lake there was so much spray coming up.
The final leg from Salt Lake City to Albuquerque was fine...nice weather. The biggest laugh I got was just as we were landing. The lady in front of me was a school adminstrator and was heading home from a conference in Utah. She said we would be coming in right over a parochial school and we should be able to see the kids....it was lunch time recess. Sure enough, about a block from the end of the runway is the school. And one little kid was his own welcoming committee for Delta Flight 1441. As we went overhead at about 150 feet he proudly gave us the bent arm, one finger salute.
Now that was New Mexico hospitality at it's finest!! :thumbright:
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1975. I was a young L/cpl in an 81mm mortar platoon. Flew off a LSD (landing ship;Dock- not the other one) off the coast of Spain. Ch-46, the Marine version of the Chinook helicopter. Going to spend about a week in the field, no biggy, usual grunt stuff. Aircraft hummin' along nicely as Ch-46's go, probably at about 5000 feet guesstimate. Cruisin' along, remember weapons pointing downward, everyone just sorta lookin' at each other, blah, blah blah. No headsets for us, no internal communication, we're just grunts along for the ride. Power gone. Engines silent. Drop like a stone... CH-46 has the glide ratio of a safe. We just look at each other... I reckon' it to be a macho-jarhead thing, I was scared beyond explanation. About 10 seconds (estimate) prior to impact, on come the engines, aircraft vibrates to the point that all blurs in my vision, noise barely endurable, aircraft suddenly slows rate of descent literally while able to see out the opposite window landscape. This is how I was introduced to the concept of auto-rotation, a methodology employed for "rapid vertical envelopment" to avoid ground-fire, etc. Woulda been kinda nice for the wing-wipers to let us know, IMHO. Scared of flying? Every single (hundreds, and hundreds) time, in every kind of aircraft, and STILL refuse to let anyone know... We're (jarheads) as dumb as we look.
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GREAT stories!
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Back in 2003, my wife's best friend Mary Beth passed away. Bill (MB's husband) wanted us there for the funeral, which was in Montana. I have flown a few times, but my wife had not. I kept telling her how easy and safe it was. Well, we flew from Milwaukee to Minneapolis to our next flight. We had TERRIBLE turbulence the whole way to Minny. People in the plane that flew every week for their jobs said they NEVER saw such a bad flight. The landing......well....we just kind of "dropped" out of the sky, and hit like a rock on the runway. Then, because our flight was running late, we had to RUN to our connecting flight. We JUST made it.........then, we are sitting there, and the captain comes on and says something to the affect of "The piece of equiptment that warns us how close we are to the mountains isn't working, so we have to have a technician fix it". We sit there for about 30 minutes, and the captain comes on again "The tech can't fix it, so we have to leave this plane and go onto the one next to us"........we grab our gear, and just start to leave the plane, when he comes on again "Scratch that idea.......that plane isn't big enough. We are gonna have the tech remove what we need from THAT plane and put it into this one.....please sit back down". So the guy does that, and the captain says "We're ready to leave now!". We get out onto the runway........the co-pilot comes back, looks out the windows, goes back up front........captain comes on again "We have to go back, the wings need de-icing". So....we go back.....they de-ice one side........the de-icing truck drives away......captain again "The de-icing truck ran dry....we have to wait for another one to come out and finish the job". By now, my poor wife is hitting me......over and over and over........we FINALLY took off after that. Over 90 minutes late.
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Jony Ball - Sunday 22:44
Epilogue…. My Favourite Top 5 Euro 2012 Goals…. And not a Torres [Golden Boot winner] insight……..
Now its Goodnight………..
Jony Ball - Sunday 22:03
I Love It!!
Jony Ball - Sunday 22:02
A Final Goodnight From Me…..
A great tournament, deserved winners and legend makers……
Would just like to say thanks to Ed and Paul for letting me join in with my inane tit-bits and stats….. Hope I've fulfilled the United Rants Great traditions of Good will amongst All thinking football fans…….
Thanks very much Folks……………. from @JonyB007
Ed - Sunday 22:02
Here you go Jony!
Credit to somebody on Twitter… hard to work out who it's been shared by so many people.
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:59
Where's John Terry???
So are we going to play 'Spot John Terry' In full Spanish kit lifting the trophy!!!
If I was a Spanish player I'd have a Hidden John Terry mask for just such a foto-Jape opportunity!!!!
Ed - Sunday 21:57
Goodnight from me
It's be an excellent tournament, with Spain worth winners in the end. England – simply terrible. We hope you've enjoyed the live blog on several games during the tournament, and the series of Rant Cast Euro Cast specials.
We'll be back next season with more United – focused live blogs, and of course the podcast will return for the new season, which starts on 18 August. In the meantime join Rant for all the usual news and analysis over the summer, including news from United's summer tour to South Africa, China and Norway.
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:54
As Roy Keane Bitch Slaps Gareth Southgate
"I'm used to losing…." – Southgate
"We Know… that's why we're sat here……." – Keano
Roy Keane to Gareth Southgate….. Genius!!!!
After the comentators take a last dig at the Ukraine and its hotels. O! Boo-'Fecking'-Hoo. Crass to the last.
Spain will be Given the winners praise… and lets hope this will not be the only Blue we see crying in the 2012-13 season
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:45
Full Time Stats .[ Look Away Azzurri Eyes NOW!]
goals/Shots: 4 / 6 / 14
Possession: 56.6%
Passes: 510/577 [88%]
Final Third: 170/205
Shots: 0 / 4 / 11
Possession: 43.4% [despite 10men AGAINST Spain!!!]
Passes: 368/441 [83%]
Final Third: 58/101
Paul - Sunday 21:45
Euro 2012
It's been ace!
Now…roll on August. UNITED! UNITED! UNITED!
Ed - Sunday 21:44
Spain secure Euro 2012
A third international tournament in a row and all Spain's dreams come true. This Spanish side has taken an awful lot of stick from the media during this tournament, but the enduring class has shone through in the end. The final scoreline of 4-0 may be harsh on Italy, but it's hard to argue against Spain deserving this tournament. In the end Spain simply had too many high quality players for everybody else.
So now we're done with Euro 2012 and we can say bye to tournament football for another couple of years. Back to the hurly burly of Premier League football and Manchester United! Roll on 18 August!
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:38
Record Breakers
Rip up the record books and place the Spanish Badge there.
Three tournaments in a row.
The first time Spain have EVER score 3 or more goals WITHOUT reply against Italy in friendly or tournament football….. Going all the way back to the first game a 0-0 draw in Milan in 1924!!!!!
Torres and Matta the men to add the icing.
Paul - Sunday 21:35
It's a rout.
As was always likely if Spain scored first, and it's come to pass. A stunning through ball, a deft flick from Torres which took Buffon completely out of it, and Juan Mata makes it 4-0. Italy just couldn't take their chances early in this, and once it was 2-0 at half time, it was surely all over. Spain have been majestic, demonstrating everything good about their style of play. A fitting finale to what has been a terrific tournament.
On a personal note, I've not enjoyed a tournament this much for a long time – and given the move to a 24 team format next time, it might be the last one with this level of quality. That it ends with history being made. And Torres has won the golden boot, which is obviously hilarious.
Ed - Sunday 21:32
Now it's just embarrassing
Four for Spain and Italy humiliated here. Spain worthy champions once again. There'll be dancing in the streets of Madrid tonight, etc.
Ed - Sunday 21:29
The End
Xavi creates once again and Fernando Torres scores in another final. It's just rubbing it in really, although given that Spain probably should have been awarded two penalties, probably a fair reflection on the second half action.
Still, the Italians have given this a really good go and deserve some credit for that.
Paul - Sunday 21:28
This is getting silly…
Nando scored. First player to score in two European Championship finals, which is an impressive statistic, especially given what's happened to his form since the last one…
Ed - Sunday 21:27
Could Spain make it four in a row?
The World Cup in 2014 in Brazil offers Spain the opportunity to defend their trophy and make it four international tournaments in a row. The age profile of this Spain side is good, although Xavi will be well into his 30s by then.
But can a European side ever win the World Cup in South America? It's never happened before…
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:25
Playing with your food…… Motta's Injury just handed Spain all the Cards
As the commentator calls for Spain not to become too playful with the injured Azzurri Bird striken before them the stats show the total dominance Motta's Injury has given these Spanish Legend Makers……
Paul - Sunday 21:24
Watching History
Three major tournaments in a row. It's a staggering, staggering achievement. It's partly because of stunning individual talents, of course, but it's systemic, the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Lose David Villa to injury and Torres to lack of form? No problem, just play Cesc as a false nine and win the tournament anyway. Mind blowing achievement.
Ed - Sunday 21:24
Underwhelming half
It's been a total anti-climax since Italy was reduced to 10 men. No contest at all, although Spain's two in the first half surely won the game and tournament anyway. Will we get one last piece of magic from somebody in the final 10?
Ed - Sunday 21:20
What a fine tournament he's had once again. The Barca man was outstanding during the World Cup and has been so again here in Poland and Ukraine. The midfielder-cum-attacker hasn't scored during the tournament – and boy does he deserve one – but with 15 minutes still to go there's time.
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:13
Italy Fighting for Prandelli…..
Since half time Attacking third play shows the Azzurri in figting mood……
Ed - Sunday 21:12
Come now Mario, isn't it about time you did something utterly mental? It'll be a little final piece of entertainment as this game plays itself out. After all, there's no contest on the pitch any more.
Ed - Sunday 21:07
Italy down to 10
But not from Mario Balloteli going mental (there's still time from that) but with substitute Motta being forced off with a bad hamstring injury. Prandelli has made all three of his substitutions so they're down to 10 men for the rest of the game.
It's mission utterly impossible for Italy now.
Paul - Sunday 21:06
A real shame
That first half was wonderful, but it's going to be hard for the second half to live up to it, as we're playing out a bit of a procession. Italy down to 10 men as Motta does his hamstring after 3 subs have been made. This really would be insane if Italy get back into it…
Jony Ball - Sunday 21:05
Could we see Italy trying to do the improbable by impossibly going down to 10 men????
ALL three subs Used!!!
Ed - Sunday 21:03
This is what they're playing for
And right now Spain has one and a half hands on this trophy.
Pedro comes on for Silva, with Spain trying to take advantage of Italy's desperation in the final 30 minutes. It's a sensible move, with the Barcelona man so dangerous on the break.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:57
Can Spain put this game to bed…… Or can Di Natalie inspire an epic come-back….?
the last time Spain beat Italy by 3 or more goals was in a 3-1 win in a friendly in Barcelona in 1960…….
The Last 2-2 Draw was a 2-2 friendly Result in Salerno in 1998…..
Ed - Sunday 20:57
Di Natale's chances
Two chances in six minutes for the substitute Di Natale – first heading over from a good position, and then shooting from about 10 yards. Surely one of them had to go in for the Italians to stand a chance. Pradelli's side is giving this a real go. The Azzuri is certainly playing well. But this is certainly set up for a third Spanish goal on the break now.
Paul - Sunday 20:55
All that talent, all that skill
And then Casillas in goal too. It's bordering on just not fair…
Ed - Sunday 20:54
Penalty shout for Spain
Ramos heads towards goal and Spain claim a penalty as Barzagli handles. Was it intentional? Probably not – but his arm is in 'an unnatural position'. That's normally given so we can assume the officials just didn't see it.
Paul - Sunday 20:50
Spain are just winners
Spain are in the middle of doing something amazing here – not only do they sit on the verge of true all-time-great status, but they're doing it by playing their very best football of the tournament. The final in South Africa was a horrible affair, and they needed extra time to get past the evil end-of-level baddie that was that Dutch side, but here they're managing to show the best of themselves, and to provide an entertaining spectacle to seal their legend. A team made up of fierce rivals managing to play as a wonderful team. It's really remarkable, and I'm loving watching it.
(That said, I'd quite like it if Italy managed to pull off a miracle, but still.)
Ed - Sunday 20:49
Cassano off, Di Natale on
No tactical change from the Italians then. Can Di Natale change the pattern of play? Unlikely, but he's a genuine finisher….
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:49
Italy Struggling
Cassano Been the most threatening with 2 shots, both on target,
De Rossi [7/9] and Ricardo Montilivo [8/8] the most attacking players
Xavi Has taken this Game by the scruff of the neck… Playing for the first time that 5-10 yds more forward and topping spains final third passes [11/13 including 1 assist]
Whilst The midfield of spain has dominated the narrow diamond of Italy…..
Italy Need to score early in the Second Half…..
Ed - Sunday 20:46
Can Italy pull this one back?
Prandelli will have to change this up now. One option may be to go with three at the back, push an extra man into midfield or bring on Di Natale, using Casano in the hole, or Ballotelli wide. Either way Italy is going to have to take a lot of chances now, opening up space for Spain to break on the counter-attack. It looks all but hopeless for the Italians, but an early goal will change everything.
Paul - Sunday 20:46
During all the pre-match coverage it crossed my mind that the searing performance he managed against Germany may well have been his peak in the tournament. It was a performance that was always going to be hard to replicate. Tournament football is a unique beast, and peaking at the right time is so crucial. In many ways, perhaps he did peak at the right time, in that he dragged his side into the final, but barring some extraordinary scenes here, it won't be enough to win the thing.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:38
Spain proved more lethal in front of Goal and has already indicated not as wasteful in the final third with the passes….
Spain : Shots – 2/3/8 / Possession : 53.4% / Passes 234/273 [86%] Final 1/3 - 52/68 / Dribbles 4/8
Italy : Shots - 0/3/8 / Possession : 46.6% / Passes 202/241 [84%] Final 1/3 - 37/64 / Dribbles 1/4
Ed - Sunday 20:35
Half time
The Italians have given this a real go but Spain playing like champions in the first 45. Two wonderful goals from the Spanish, who are taking advantage of Italy's decision to actually try and to match Spain at football, rather than parking the bus. The 'boring' label has been attached to Spain, but when they open up – and are allowed to open up – they're still the best around.
Paul - Sunday 20:35
Wonderful half of football from Spain
The eve of history, here, as Spain look set to do something I never thought would happen in my life time. It will be beyond stunning if Italy get back into this one. Spain have been brilliant. Just brilliant.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:33
Alba Scores……
Is Jordi Alba showing LaLiga what to expect next season as he's fed by another delightful Xavi Ball to slot in Number 2.!!
Paul - Sunday 20:29
This is incredible
I said on the podcast that I would either like Italy win, or for Spain to remind me of why I fell for them two tournaments ago. Looks like it's the latter. Two stunning goals from Spain. That Alba run was one of the best things I've seen in a football match. Inspired.
Ed - Sunday 20:29
Spain two up!
And what a fantastic goal that is… a wonderful ball from the master Xavi into the breaking left-back Jordi Alba and a fine finish from the Valencia defender. Alba is almost certainly off to Barcelona this summer – it's not a done deal just yet but when Barca comes calling almost nobody turns them down.
Ed - Sunday 20:27
This is over, isn't it?
Spain has won the last 61 matches in which the team has scored first. Yet, Italy is giving this a real go. Spain at 'just' 56% possession – that's a lot less than many expected. Italy defending well, Spain a little bit wasteful in the final third, and the long ball from Pirlo to Balloteli/Cassano is always on for the Italians.
Paul - Sunday 20:26
The Italian final ball…
Just not quite happening. They're definitely getting passages of play which could end with clear cut chances, but they're not quite able to make it count. So far the best team is winning this one, by playing better. Balotelli's shot just now is the result of some frustration, having to create his own half chances rather than being provided with anything clear cut.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:25
Cassano's Blessed Mission…..
Despite the turmoil Italian football finds it itself in….. Again!!!
The story of Antonio Cassano's return from such a devastating Neurological event as a Stroke at 29 yrs of age to not only play football again at the highest level in your league but to become a pivotal player for your country in their run to Euro Final is remarkable!!!
Can it be set up for him to become Italy's saviour and 'Bless' his return in Fairy Story proportions…..
"I was scared. When it is a case of live or die, everything else becomes secondary.
I saw the future as grey, very grey, but fortunately I am here.
I have been blessed, and even if I am not a believer I do feel I have been blessed."
Ed - Sunday 20:23
Spain's wasteful passing
The Spanish are down at JUST 85% passes completed. That's the same as Italy. Surprising from the Spanish. Nerves? Playing at a greater tempo? Italy's marking? Perhaps a bit of all of that.
Ed - Sunday 20:19
Rightly lauded for his performances in this tournament to date, but the Juve maestro isn't having the best game to date. The numbers look pretty good – 18/21 passes completed – but he's been pressed well by Spain so the passes are perhaps a little safer, a little less penetration than previously.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:14
Andy Townsend…
Seems to disagree with yours and the ref's decision of deserved…..Pique entitled and no foul even when you go through the back of the player…. Ball Won…..!…. Leg Broken….??
Paul - Sunday 20:14
Italy's chances
They're going to have to be so clinical, because of the pattern of play and how much they will be under – they could also really do with getting one back before around 60 minutes, when they "OMG we're playing against Spain and so now we're exhausted" kicks in.
Ed - Sunday 20:13
First yellow
Goes to Piqué for a scissor type challenge that was also late. Cassano jumps out of the way but it's a deserved booking for the Barcelona defender. Can Balloteli put any pressure on Piqué now and reduce the Spanish numbers?
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:10
A wonderful insightful inch perfect ball from Iniesta set up the goal scoring attack leading to Italy's defence being cut to pieces…
Ed - Sunday 20:10
Stats – 20 mins
Attempts: 6-3
On target: 1-0
Possession: 59% – 41%
Pass completion: 87% – 84%
Territory: 59% – 41%
Paul - Sunday 20:06
De Rossi's bleeding.
So he's either human after all, or a more impressive Cyborg than previously believed possible. I'm going with the latter. The long sleeve's covering up exposed circuitry.
Ed - Sunday 20:04
Casillas flapping!
He's my 'keeper of the tournament. So rarely makes a mistake, comfortable claiming crosses, comfortable with the ball at his feet. The complete goalkeeper.
Jony Ball - Sunday 20:03
Poor Tournament for Free Kicks
Considering the supposed freekick specialists available to teams in this tournament, Its only The Azzurri's Own magician Andrea Pirlo that has scored direct from a free kick with his beauty against Croatia!!
Paul - Sunday 20:02
That's not great for the neutral…
But WHAT a goal. The 4-5-1-0 working exactly as it should, stunning interplay between the front three and absolutely PERFECT delivery from Cesc. First 15 mins of this have flown by.
Ed - Sunday 20:01
Opening goal!
David Silva arrives to head home from Cesc Fabregas' wonderful run. That's a storming goal, built on Spain's excellent start in this match. At the moment Italy just can't live with the Spanish.
Ed - Sunday 20:00
Xavi marking Pirlo
Well, not quite in a man-to-man sense but he's certainly very close to Pirlo's zone whenever the Italians have the ball. If the Barca man does that successfully he'll cut off all Italy's (limited) oxygen.
Ed - Sunday 19:58
Spain well on top already
And it's noticeable just how quickly Spain is moving the ball. And they're prepared to shoot too. Feels like a statement of intent from the Spainish. Xavi strikes just over the bar. Could, perhaps should, have done better with that effort.
Can Italy live with this Spanish start?
Paul - Sunday 19:57
De Rossi's Sleeves
They've surely been an absolute highlight of Euro 2012. In the first game I asked on twitter why he was doing it, and was told he had a lightweight cast which needed to be in full view of the officials. The fact that every other player in the Italian side has two short sleeves makes that something of an unsatisfactory answer.
Also, the game's good, innit?
What a goal that would have been.
Ed - Sunday 19:55
Ramos, over the bar
Spain waste the first free-kick of the match with Ramos smashing the ball high and not very handsome. It'll be the longest a Spain player strikes or passes it all match (probably).
Spain moving the ball very well already. And the Spanish tempo already looks a bit quicker than in the semi-final against Portugal. And that's what everyone wants, right? A more 'attacking' Spain…
Jony Ball - Sunday 19:52
Hi Guys….
Sorry for my tardiness ; The M6 is not my friend!!!
I suppose the biggest question for Italy is can Pirlo get enough of the ball to damage Spain and can Balotelli see enough service to stretch and harrang Ramos and Pique????
Ed - Sunday 19:52
De Rossi has one short sleeve and one long sleeve again. Perhaps it's a superstition now!
Ed - Sunday 19:49
Away we go!
And Italy manage about 40 seconds of possession before Pirlo knocks it long. Tactical outlook? As expected, although Iniesta appears to be starting on the right, with Silva on the left.
Jony Ball - Sunday 19:47
I wonder if the Spanish press will make of that disdain as much as the English press would?
Paul - Sunday 19:47
Good evening Ed, Good evening Jony
Good evening everyone. (That's quite enough David Pleat.)
Sticking with my 2-1 Italy prediction from the podcast, but that goes out of the window if Spain score first. So much for Italy depends on whether Balotelli and Cassano can take their chances. So much for Spain depends on adding that last third dynamism to their sumptuous keeping of the ball. The round 1 group tie between these two was my favourite game of the group stages, Italy Germany was one of my favourites from the knockout phases, so there's hope for this one. Definitely would love to see Italy win, but my goodness it's a tall order.
Let the tiki-taka commence!!
Jony Ball - Sunday 19:45
strangely subdued by the players has the fans belt it out….
Ed - Sunday 19:44
Belted out by the Italians…
No singing from the Spanish. An absolute disgrace. Oh wait… no words in the Spanish national anthen, but the fans hum along quite loudly.
Ed - Sunday 19:42
Prediction time!
Spain 1-0 Italy
Ed - Sunday 19:39
The Dressing Rooms
No sign of Mario Balloteli's silk panties anywhere…
Ed - Sunday 19:08
I'm sure Mario Balotelli isn't really having a pre-match pint with fans….
Ed - Sunday 19:01
Tournament Stats
Some tournament stats from UEFA. Interesting? You decide…
Ed - Sunday 18:57
The Coaches
Vincente Del Bosque:
"We've worked very hard for many years and we'd like victory to crown that work. We cannot look back. Italy have won the World Cup four times; we won EURO four years ago. There's some history but we have to look to the present. We've played similar tournaments: we were in the same group and have both won on penalties. Our style of play is also very similar so there's not a great difference between the teams.
"Italy have changed; they started well against us and kept improving so they're worthy rivals for the final. There's been a huge change in Italian football in recent years and they will play as they have for the past few matches. If any team had played like them, they would be in the final too; they have deserved it."
Cesare Prandelli:
"I really hope we can be positive and take the game to them. Spain's strength is not only possession, but also the way they win it back. We've got to pick our moments and work a numerical superiority in certain areas. We don't expect to be in charge from the first minute to the last, but we know we can play our own football when the opportunity arises. Even in qualifying we tried to play using the strengths of our players. We've risked a little in this approach as it's a difficult route to take, but we need to continue down the same path because it will eventually bear fruit.
"I expect the usual Spain: a brave side that keeps the ball but also presses you. They've conceded the fewest goals in the tournament and, even when they don't play with a striker, can always create space. Over the last few years, Spain always seem to come out on top. They've shown they're the best team in the world, played their own way and stayed true to their philosophy. We've always said they're the team to beat."
Ed - Sunday 18:34
The Teams
Spain (4-3-2-1): Casillas; Arbeloa, Pique, Ramos, Alba; Busquets, Xavi, Alonso; Iniesta, Silva; Fabregas
Italy (4-4-2): Buffon; Abate, Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini; Pirlo, Marchisio, De Rossi, Montolivo; Balotelli, Cassano
Ed - Sunday 18:18
Three weeks, 30 games, 74 goals and hours of entertainment later and Euro 2012 draws to a close with what should prove to be a classic final. While Spain remained many pundits' narrow favourites for the tournament before it kicked off in Warsaw on 8 June, few predicted Italy would, or could, make it this far. Along the way Italy has won friends, and Andrea Pirlo many new admirers, while Spain has taken the brunt of a media and supporter backlash against the perceived tedium of the tiki-taka style.
The tactical, technical and individual player battles should all make for a fascinating contest: can Xavi, Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso enjoy so much possession versus Italy's diamond? Will Andreas Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas and David Silva provide the attacking penetration lacking against Portugal in the semi-final? Will Spain be caught out by Pirlo's 'long pass' through the middle that caught out both England and Germany in previous rounds?
The Spanish start the game favourites to secure a third international tournament in a row; a feat no team has achieved previously. But Italy surprised many with a tactical system and commitment against Spain in Group C that ensures this will be no one-sided contest.
Yet, the game's pattern is surely pre-determined: Spain's possession, versus Italy's patience in defence, and ability to spring forward on the break. And coach Vincente Del Bosque's likely decision to field Fabregas as a 'false nine' will cement this pattern, ensuring Spain sacrifice some penetration for ball retention. The question, of course, is whether Spain can create more chances with 65 per cent possession, than Italy will with the remainder. It is not an obvious puzzle to solve.
Indeed, the criticism of Spain throughout this tournament that possession is too often negative – a defensive tactic, more than an attacking one – will be tested should the Spanish score first, enabling Del Bosque's team to suffocate the opposition. Meanwhile, if Italy make the opening break-through can Cesare Prendelli's men survive the onslaught from am armada of potential attacking substitutes: Fernando Torres, Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navis, Pedro, and, if all else fails, maybe even Fernando Llorente.
It is this strength in depth that ensures Spain start favourites. But only narrow ones at that.
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BAINBRIDGE, GA (WALB) –Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge is introducing a new service for patients.
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Selena Gomez brought her our to Brooklyn last night, but a trip to the Big Apple wouldn't be complete without putting a little extra promo in – so the songstress stopped by The View earlier today to perform her single "Slow Down" (lest you forgot, it's also her sexiest video ever) for the studio audience.
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NCTA and National Folk Festival featured in National Endowment for the Arts' magazine
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This article was cross-posted at EcoGeek.org and GreenBuildingElements.com.
written by Charlie "Chunk" Nelson, September 14, 2008
I have been looking into many ways to potentially shove our school into a green direction and would really appreciate any feedback you have on the potential for using wind turbines as a source of power for a school, or even if solar cells or other methods would be more efficient and save more money (as it is a public school this is a must) in the long run.
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written by Steve N. Lee, September 15, 2008
Of course there were no self-assembly kits in your local store, he had to build his using bits and pieces he'd picked up and adapted to fit together. Unfortunately, being so young, I didn't take that much of an interest in the results to know how efficient/successful it was. I did seek it turning in the wind, but that was about it.
Now, I see quite a few buildings in my local town with small turbines on their roofs. It's reassuring to know that people are embracing this technology, though obviously it would be better to see many, many more. Still, it's a start.
Sadly, my neighbour died years back. He never got to see an age when wind power could, quite literally, help save the planet. It's a pity. A pioneer should get to see the results of his passions.
Steve N. Lee
author of eco-blog http://www.lionsledbysheep.com
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written by Adam, September 15, 2008
In the UK, we've finally removed the need for planning permission on solar, but you still need to go through the planning rigmarole with wind. Hopefully that'll change in the next 5 years.
On a separate note, the Swift is pretty popular over here. Interestingly, it's also proposing micro wind as a solution to fuel poverty:
written by Karsten, September 15, 2008
Ultimately it comes down to using less power - not searching for ways to create the currently used amount cleanly.
This is NOT to criticize the article - just to add.
written by DaMs, September 15, 2008
I know it's a little off topic, but hey it's still about electricity
written by Gayle, September 15, 2008
written by Sim Garner, September 15, 2008
Giant wind turbines can produce a lot of power but can't be and will not be accessable to everyone. Home wind turbines are accessable to all. That is the future of the individual home owner.
written by Piers Headley, September 16, 2008
written by Bill C, September 16, 2008
1) DaMs: Energy storage is NOT off topic, but is critical to time- and place-shifting wind and sun power.
2) Micro-generation for homes and small communities represents a form of freedom and independence from government/utility/corporate/oil company entities. Yes, there are issues with the efficiencies of microgeneration, but I happen to be a fan of http://dependablehealthcareservices.com/pa/joycejacob/canada-cialis-prescription freedom.
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We do have a more expansive list on the topic of Wind turbine technologies at http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Wind
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The windcube represents the smallest footprint with the most amount of power production in the industry and it was developed in northern Ohio. Plans for full scale production begin in January 2009.
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— The first natural gas well has yet to be drilled into the Marcellus shale deposits underlying Western Maryland, but ripples already are being felt here from an industry that has brought wealth — and controversy — in neighboring states where drilling has proceeded apace.
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Saturday Sidecar- Selling Your Wares at a Booth – It's All On You
Written by Gina Blitstein on January 26, 2013. Posted in Saturday Sidecar
I recently interviewed Saturday Sidecar driver, Barb Mason, designer behind bobbi kahn design jewelry. She clued me in on the ins and outs of selling at a vendor booth. Barb sells her necklaces, bracelets and earrings online but primarily from her booth at events and fairs throughout her local area. She's been doing this for several years now and has learned a lot about the booth-selling experience.
In the first part of this article, "Saturday Sidecar: Selling Your Wares at a Booth – Are You Up For It?" we discussed the very first steps to booth sales – what to consider even before you identify a booth-selling opportunity. This article picks up where Part I left off and takes you on the rest of the journey to sales at a vendor booth and helps you answer the question, "Are you ready for it to be all on you?"
Find out what is provided – and what isn't – before the event
Some events and fairs are scrupulously planned; and some are less-so. Since selling at a booth can be an uniquely isolated experience without uniform organizational norms, Barb advises that you make sure of certain details prior to the event to help ensure your success:
● Is the event itself marketed or are you on your own to advertise your presence there?
● Is electricity available if you need it? Is there an extra cost if you do?
● How far is parking from the display area?
● Can you set up in advance or must you do it the day of the event?
● Is there a sheltered area available in case of inclement weather?
Selling from a booth can be liberating and profitable but a lot of the experience is dependent upon your decisions and actions. There aren't a lot of hard-and-fast rules so a lot of your success depends on factors you alone decide. Some decisions a booth vendor needs to make are:
● How to decorate and arrange your booth so it's attractive and inviting
● What particular merchandise to display, how much to display – and how to display it
● Show specials, sales, incentives
Be aware of what you're in for
● There's a lot of physical labor involved: Setting up your booth or tent, lugging materials and merchandise from your vehicle to the display area, then unloading and setting everything up, not to mention loading it all back up again at the end of the day
● Long hours, spent in one place with limited breaks for meals or bathroom
● Incredibly busy times and/or interminable lulls
● Vulnerability to loss or theft. To keep yourself and your merchandise secure, make certain cash is kept out of sight. Keep a keen eye on your merchandise and your booth's visitors at all times. Display your most valuable items within your view.
Face-to-face selling
Barb suggests you determine your in-person sales personality. If your sales are usually made online, you may initially feel uncomfortable in a face-to-face sales situation. Be true to your own personality; be friendly and assertive but don't push yourself to adopt a "false" sales persona. The insincerity in your demeanor will show through and you'll discourage buyers. She describes her own as a "helping" approach. She watches what people touch and uses that as an opportunity to strike up a conversation about the details of the piece. She advises you ask before attempting to touch people as you help them try on merchandise, as touching makes some folks uncomfortable. Some buyers move more slowly than others; respect the time it takes to make the sale.
Best Practices
The takeaway advice here is to be realistic.
● Treat each show individually. Every venue is different, as is every group of patrons and every event. Expect to be surprised and you probably won't be.
● Determine your goals for each event (are you looking to generate income on the spot or are you looking at this as a way to gain exposure and gather some email addresses?)
● Be patient while you learn from each event. Your experience will grow and your instincts will become honed with each show you do.
● Learn from those more experienced. Pick the brains of other vendors at each event to learn their tips and tricks for navigating the world of booth sales.
Booth sales aren't simple or uncomplicated. A lot of your success will have to do with decisions you make about how best to represent your Sidecar in person. It will take time to develop your knowledge and sales technique in this venue. Booth sales, however, can be an effective and unique way to showcase your offerings to an interested audience who are there to buy.
Sidecar Tuneup Tip: If you're aware of the numerous initial factors involved with selling your Sidecar offerings at a booth and you're ready to give it a go, these are the things you'll need to know to make your efforts as successful as possible. Most of the decisions will be all on you – so be prepared for a learning curve as you navigate the potentially profitable world of booth sales.
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