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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The state Agriculture Department wants to know what people think about letting farmers treat their corn seeds with a non-lethal repellent.
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Officials are considering a policy to let farmers use Avipel Liquid Seed Treatment and Avipel Hopper Box corn treatment. Those products are not registered with the federal EPA – but they've been used under federal emergency exemptions.
Officials say that when cranes eat the treated corn, they're repelled from doing it again.
The state Ag Department says people make comments in writing. Letters must be received by March 29th, and e-mails by March 31st.

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Writer and human-rights activist Alice Walker's story is an inspiring personal journey of a life lived with passionate commitment to truth and justice – ideals that sprang from a background of poverty and violent racism.
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Narrated by Joan Allen, Blessed Is the Match is the first documentary feature about Hannah Senesh, the World War II-era poet and diarist who became a paratrooper, resistance fighter and modern-day Joan of Arc. Safe in Palestine in 1944, Hannah joined a mission to rescue Jews in her native Hungary. Hannah parachuted behind enemy lines, was captured, tortured, and ultimately executed by the Nazis.
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Through her curiosity and self-discovery, Chahinaz, a 20-year-old Algerian student, begins to wonder what life is like for women in other Muslim countries and around the world.
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Revving Up: Oakley F1 Superstar Fernando Alonso Claims Second at European Grand Prix, Speeds Through Media Headlines
Fernando Alonso is on a media rampage. Oakley's Formula 1 Superstar stormed through headlines as he claimed a solid second place finish at the European Grand Prix in Valencia (Spain) – signaling Ferrari's resurgence and track back to being a major force. Alonso, who qualified fourth, powered up to third at the start and spent the remaining 56 laps battling Red Bull driver Mark Webber for second. The two drivers exchanged positions on three occasions before the Spaniard eventually finished the race 11 seconds behind race-winner Sebastian Vettel.
Snatching No.1: MotoGP Star Casey Stoner Claims Silverstone Victory, Shoots to World Championship Lead
Casey Stoner is officially back at No. 1. Just how we like it. Oakley's star MotoGP Team Rider continued his dominance this year with his fourth season win at Grand Prix of Silverstone, topping rival Jorge Lorenzo after the Spanish Standout crashed out in rainy conditions. The victory catapults Casey to the top of the World Championship Standings. Starting from pole position, Casey executed…big time…grabbing his third straight triumph by 15 seconds over Andrea Dovizioso to lead Lorenzo by a solid 18 points in the rankings.
FERNANDO ALONSO JOINS OAKLEY FAMILY: Two-Time Formula One World Drivers' Champ Respects Oakley Innovation
Two-Time Formula One World Drivers' Champ Respects Oakley Innovation FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., June 21st, 2011 – Oakley, Inc. today announced that Fernando Alonso has joined the Oakley family of pro racers. A two-time world champion, the Formula One racing driver will serve as an ambassador for Oakley in Europe and around the world.
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Oakley's roots are in motocross. And our celebrity friends learned this fact…the hard way…last month as the Big O's rockin' 'Learn to Ride' program took a few on a crash course on dirt bikes. The program – which teaches celebrities a thing or two about an action sport – brought some of Hollywood's hottest young stars out to meet O Motocross Stars like top Supercross/AMA Motocross Championship rider Davi Millsaps in the Southern California desert (Lake Perris). But make no mistake, this wasn't just any meet and greet. The stars got down and dirty – gearing up in Oakley Motocross gear, mounting dirt bikes and trying their luck at the intense sport.
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Casey Stoner is officially back on the map. Oakley's Aussie MotoGP star tallied his second win of the season at the Grand Prix de France on May 15. Starting at the pole position, Casey pulled away to lead the field by more than 14 seconds to victory – shooting him to a solid No. 2 spot in the Championship standings. Fellow Oakley Rider Valentino Rossi grabbed the third podium spot at 14.564 seconds behind the leader.


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Interview: Winona Ryder is in denial in 'The Iceman'
The Oscar-nominated actress plays the wife of a family man who's also a cold-blooded hit man for the mob
"The Iceman" follows real-life hitman Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) from his early days in the mob until his arrest in 1986. Appearing to be living the American dream with his beautiful wife, Deborah (Winona Ryder) and their two daughters, in reality he's a killer-for-hire keeping his "job" hidden from his family. When he is finally arrested by the feds, neither his wife or children have any clue that he is a murderer. Avriel Vroman's film also stars Ray Liotta, Chris Evans, and David Schwimmer.
It's hard to believe that it's been over 25 years since Winona Ryder made her film debut. She starred in some of the most beloved films of the 80s and 90s and received Academy Award nominations for her performances in Martin Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence" and Gillian Armstrong's version of "Little Women" in which she played Jo March. Though her relationships and personal problems tended to overshadow her career in later years, the talented actress is always a welcome presence on the screen. I sat down with Winona Ryder in Los Angeles.
MSN Movies: It was actually quite believable to me how a person could lead the kind of double life that Richard Kuklinski had—maybe my wife should be concerned! But do you think on some level it was more that your character didn't really want to know what was going on with her husband?
Winona Ryder: Yes, I do. I've been hoping people would see that. We all know what denial feels like and we've all known people who may have problems with drugs or with cheating or whatever, but Richard Kuklinski was straight up murdering people for a whole lot of money. They were living very well and I think she really liked living well. I tried to infuse this a little bit in playing Deborah. There's this scene where we're dancing and she says, "I'm very proud of you." She liked her life. So I think to that extent maybe she bears some responsibility, maybe she knew it was blood money but just didn't want to think about it.
I felt that kind of complexity in the character.
I really appreciate you saying that. I tried so hard to show what was going on in the head of this woman, that she wasn't just an innocent bystander.
It's always easier for us to choose not to look at the negative things in the people we love—or in ourselves!
I know. We've all known people, myself included, who were in relationships with people and had no idea what they were really doing. We all know those people and this is just taking it to the next level. This guy was not living in some war-torn country, it was not kill-or-be-killed. Richard simply chose to kill. I was really interested in who this woman was who would choose to stay with him. It's funny because when we were on a panel at the Venice Film Festival, someone asked Ray Liotta about his character, the gangster Roy DeMeo, and he said, "Well, I think there should be a movie made about my character!" He was kidding, but in a way we all feel that about our characters. We're all here to support Michael Shannon—it's definitely his film. But instead of being drawn to Richard Kuklinski, I was really interested in her!
Did you have any contact with the Kuklinski's real-life wife?
I didn't. She changed her name and I'm not even sure if she's alive. I think their kids changed their names, too.
Her real name was Barbara Kuklinski, I heard a harrowing interview with her on Larry King from a few years ago. I know that in real life she was far more terrorized by Richard than was depicted in the film, although she certainly stayed with him until he was arrested and claimed not to know the full extent of his activities.
What I heard, and I could be wrong, was that they had a pretty sick relationship and that she once came at him with a knife the way his mother once had. But I didn't do a lot of research of this specific woman because it would have affected how I was playing this character as it was written.
You know, despite all the horrific murders we see in this film, I was probably more on the edge of my seat during that scene when you're all in the car with Richard and he gets mad at another driver and starts to recklessly chase him through the streets. What was that like to shoot?
Well, it was the first day of filming for me and the girls, McKaley Miller and Megan Sherrill. They were amazing and tremendously helpful to me on this film—it was impossible not to love and want to protect them! Shooting that scene was very scary and I was not acting, I was truly freaking out! You know, this was not a big budget film and we didn't have a lot of time.
You mean you were really speeding around the streets in a car?
Oh yeah! Actually, I don't know if I should say this, but we had to switch cars at one point because we crashed! The continuity people must have had their hands full—there's a little hiccup there! Michael was very focused and very in his mode and it was our first day on the film and these little girls were scared and I was terrified! And we were supposed to be in the 70s so there weren't any seat belts!
I just read an article about the film that said, "I've never met Michael Shannon and I'm sure he's a nice guy but one look at his face and I believe he could be a murderer!" Does he seem that intense in real life?
He's an amazing actor and you never know what he's going to do between "action" and "cut." Which is great because it really keeps you on your toes and keeps you very present. But in real life he's kind of this sweet, sheepish guy, it's funny. I remember that he didn't eat during the day so every night he went out to dinner at a restaurant in Shreveport. I thought that was interesting that he was so social after work, after playing such an intense role.
You mentioned how much you loved the two girls. I don't remember many movies where you got to play a mother, was it fun having that relationship in this film?
It was great, we just bonded instantly. And they were the same age that I was when I started so that gave me a double dose of wanting to make sure they were okay. It's a very vulnerable age and I could relate to that. I give them as much credit as anyone in terms of helping me with my performance. I could not have done anything that I did in this movie without their help.
Do you think that it's very different for actresses today than when you were a teenager making movies?
I imagine that it is. I was very lucky, I had a great family, I was up in the Bay Area in public school. I stayed up there until I graduated. To go on an audition, I had to drive like nine hours in our '68 Volvo!
So you weren't part of the Hollywood scene as a kid?
Not at all. It was funny, because people down here were like, "Oh, she's turning things down! She won't audition!" They thought I had some big strategic plan when it was more like we didn't have the gas money to drive to the audition! It actually worked in my favor in a weird way. But I was very lucky in having such a great support system—not every young kid does. And we've all seen what can happen. My parents were always asking, "Are you sure you want to be in the movies?" I had to sort of beg them, actually, because they had this whole Judy Garland scenario in their head! But again, I was lucky because I had great people around me. I still do!
It must have been fun wearing those clothes from the period in this film. Of course, after living through the 70s and 80s, we all thought those styles were awful. Now they're cool again!
It's funny—someone was telling me that RuPaul has a show and they did a "Heathers" thing that won. All those clothes are back now! But Deborah's clothes were elegant and beautiful and they really helped me carry myself in a different way.
And I loved all that 70s facial hair on the guys!
Yeah, Michael quickly realized that he couldn't really smile or talk with all that facial hair. It actually worked for his character but it was very restrictive! I'm glad I'm not a guy and didn't have to deal with that!
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Lawrenceville School Nike Field Hockey Camp Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Join us this summer in beautiful Lawrenceville, New Jersey for an outstanding week of field hockey training.
Training and tournament play take place on two lighted artificial Field Turf surfaces. Campers train individually in all of the major fundamental areas of the game: hitting, 1v1 eliminations skills, passing, scoring and defensive skills as well as off ensive and defensive corner play. Players are grouped appropriately by age and ability. Teams train and compete together in games and practice sessions.
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- Partner Camp and sanctioned to make referrals to the US Field Hockey Futures program
- 10:1 Camper to Staff ratio
- Special goalkeeping instruction
- Personal evaluations from your coach
- Reversible jersey, STX water bottle and STX ball
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The Lawrenceville School is an excellent collegiate preparatory school with outstanding athletic facilities. Campers reside in one of the many comfortable dorms on the beautiful Lawrenceville campus and practice on fields located within walking distance.
The Lawrenceville School is not in any way involved in the ownership or management of the Nike Field Hockey Camp.
The Lawrenceville School is also hosting a Nike Lacrosse Camp this summer. For more information click on the link.
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Coach Wendy Morris, with 26 years of coaching experience, has completed her fifth field hockey season at The Pennington School. Many of Coach Morris's players have gone on to play at some of the top Division I, II and III teams in the country. Coach Morris is the U16 Head Coach for the US Field Hockey Futures program in Central New Jersey. She teaches Latin and is also the Head Coach of the Pennington Girls Lacrosse Team.
2014 Camp Information
The NIKE Field Hockey camp at The Lawrenceville School provides campers with top quality instruction plus:
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
Extended Day campers (9am-9pm - except on first and last day): Lunch and dinner are provided.
24-hour supervision is an important feature of every NIKE Field Hockey Camp. Staff members reside in campers' quarters and participate in all activities.
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Check-in: between 3:00-4:00pm on Wednesday, July 23rd
Check-out: at 12:00pm on Saturday, July 26th
Extra Nights/Weekend Stay Over: None at this location
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: Skill, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, court and turf shoes and goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment
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Dorm: Upper Dorm
Campers Per Room: There are mostly single rooms, some doubles
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Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not provided
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Key Deposit: $25
Spending Money: $40
Medical Facility: Athletic trainer is on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
Closest Airport: Philadelphia International Airport
Transportation: Not provided
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Improve your field hockey skills
I would recommend this camp to anyone who wants to improve your field hockey skills. It was really fun to meet other campers and hang out in the dorm rooms.
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Excellent camp experience! The Nike camp coaching staff taught my daughter the fundamental skills necessary for her to play field hockey in high school in an exciting and encouraging manner. Talented staff! Recommend highly!
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I sent two of my children to camp and one was extremely homesick. The staff was so caring and compassionate and did everything they could do for my child. That was a very comforting feeling as a parent. In the end, my two girls had a great time and learned how to become a better field hockey player.
Fun experience
This camp was a really fun experience. I made a lot of new friends, improved my field hockey skill, and also had coaches that gave me advice. The schedule was tiring, but it really pushed you to the limit and helped you do your best. The coaches really care, and they are a great help.
Great time
I had a great time at Nike Field Hockey Camp at the Lawrenceville School. The coaches taught me so much and all the girls I met were really nice. You really learn a lot and feel really welcomed.
Great overnight experience
Great place for kids to get a taste of an overnight camp in a secure setting.
It teaches basic skills yet more challenging game techniques, and encourages good teamwork.
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"The Nike Camp is highly operational organized and focused on training the girls. The director Lisa was outstanding. She was attentive to the girls and parents."
"Excellent camp! My daughter had a great time and learned some new skills. She definitely wants to go back again next year."
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"I was very pleased with the professional staff. This was my daughter's first experience at an overnight camp. It was very obvious that the staff was going above and beyond to make the experience as comfortable as possible."
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The July 2013 Lawrenceville School Nike Field Hockey Camp was a great experience for our daughter! The Coaching & Camp Director Staffing was excellent in teaching the sport and working with our daughter on trouble areas. Registration and dismissal were a smooth organized process and the dorms provided a safe and comfortable space for her stay. The overall Field Hockey Training was first rate and supported by the lasting friendships made with those sharing in the experience!!


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Ideas Matter 2002: Rachel Carson: Legacy and Challenge
Before there was an environmental movement, there was one brave woman and her very brave book, "Silent Spring". -- TIME magazine
Rachel's Legacy, Rachel's Ocean
Jane Lubchenco, Distinguished Professor, OSU, Keynote Address
Professor Jane Lubchenco delivered the keynote address.
Dr. Jane Lubchenco is an environmental scientist and marine ecologist who is actively engaged in teaching, research, synthesis, and communication of scientific knowledge. She is Valley Professor of Marine Biology and Distinguished Professor of Zoology at OSU. Professor Lubchenco has broad interests in understanding the natural dynamics of Earth's ecosystems and developing new approaches to improve the health, prosperity, and well-being of people without disrupting the functioning of ecological systems upon which all life depends.
Rachel Carson: The Making of a Prophetic Voice
Linda Lear, author of "Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature"
Linda Lear, biographer and historian, is Research Professor of Environmental History at George Washington University. She is the author of the acclaimed biography of Carson, Rachel Carson: Witness for Nature, (Holt,1997,1998) numerous articles on Carson and the politics of pesticides, and is the editor of the anthology, Lost Woods: The Discovered Writing of Rachel Carson (Beacon,1998). Lear was historical consultant for the PBS/American Experience film Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. She has written the introduction to the new 40th anniversary edition of Carson's Silent Spring, to The Sense of Wonder, the preface to the Penguin editions of Carson's The Edge of the Sea, and Silent Spring. Lear's biography of Carson was awarded the prize for the best book on women in science by the History of Science Society in 1999, and has been optioned by Turner Television. Lear lectures both here and abroad on the environment and Rachel Carson's life and work. She is at work on a new environmental biography, Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature, under contract to Penguin Inc. UK.
Silent Spring to Scientific Revolution
John Peterson Myers, co-author of "Our Stolen Future:
Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood
Sandra Steingraber, author of "Living Downstream"
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Steingraber's highly acclaimed book, Living Downstream: An Ecologist Looks at Cancer and the Environment presents cancer as a human rights issue. It was the first to bring together data on toxic releases with newly released data from U.S. cancer registries. In 1997 Steingraber was named a Ms Magazine Woman of the Year. In 1999, the Sierra Club heralded Steingraber as the "new Rachel Carson". In 2001, Carson's own alma mater, Chatham College selected Steingraber to receive its biennial Rachel carson leadership award.
Continuing the investigation begun in Living Downstream, Steingraber's new work, Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood, explores the intimate ecology of motherhood. Both a memoir of her own pregnancy and an investigation of fetal toxicity, Having Faith reveals the alarming extent to which environmental hazards now threaten each crucial stage of infant development. In the eyes's of an ecologist, the mother's body is the first environment for human life.
Sandra Steingraber is currently on faculty at Cornell University's Center for the Environment in Ithaca, NY. She is married to sculptor Jeff de Castro. They are proud parents of three year old Faith and baby Elijah.
Under the Sea Wind: An Arts Celebration
Community celebration of the sea.
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Local cancer survivors raise their voices in warning or celebration.
The Promise of Pesticides
Paul Jepson, Professor, Entomology, OSU.
The Religious and Secular Origins of Rachel Carson's Sense of Wonder
Lisa Sideris, Religious Studies and Environmental Science, McGill University.
A Sense of Wonder
Art and essay exhibition by elementary and secondary school students.
Rachel's Challenge
Kathleen Dean Moore, Philosophy, OSU.
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On-going Public school art and essay project, "A Sense of Wonder", with OSU student interns in classrooms throughout Oregon
April 17, 2003 "Literature and Nature" will be the theme of the OSU Biology Colloquium.
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The fire protection and security company, Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) on last Wednesday reported its fiscal-fourth quarter earnings estimates slightly beating analyst's revenue expectations but fell short of their earnings estimates.
Revenue in the current quarter was $2.7 billion, 2.5% lower than last year's similar quarter. The decline in revenue is due to the negative impact related to foreign currency. The extra week of operations in 2011 has offset the additional revenue related to acquisitions. The loss per share from continuing operations to Tyco's shareholders is $1.36, which includes special charges of $1.69 relating to redemption of debt in anticipation of the separation, other separation-related charges and restructuring charges.
Benefit From Separation
This year has been very good for the fire and security businesses and Tyco has grown both organically and inorganically through acquisitions. Expansion of segment operating margins and the separation of Tyco into three companies were successfully completed this year.
The split-up of the company can prove to be of great benefit for the new Tyco. It can now leverage its portfolio of fire and security products and service solutions on a global scale of operations which should enhance its position in the industry and thereby drive operational results to outperform.
Tyco International in its latest reshuffle will become three separate businesses: a US-based residential security company, a non-US-based flow control products and services group and a Switzerland-based commercial fire and security business. The reshuffle will help Tyco accelerate organic revenue growth by strong growth in products, accelerated service growth and increased presence in high-growth markets. I feel that the only problem that may arise with the split-up is that Tyco now becomes averse to the threats of acquisitions with General Electric (NYSE: GE) finding its flow control business attractive while United Technologies might be interested in its fire and security business. Also worth mentioning is 3M (NYSE: MMM), another large conglomerate with a considerable presence in the Safety, Security & Protection and Electro & Communications sector. It is amongst those few who can compete with Tyco in size and volume.
About the Potential Acquirers
General Electric might not just be a potential acquirer of Tyco but it has numerous strengths that can trouble Tyco International. General Electric, with almost ten times the market capitalization of Tyco, has tremendous presence in the global market. GE also has an interesting history of acquiring and selling off companies in order to maximize its profits and revenues and take advantage of various industry and market situations at any point of time.
An interesting fact regarding 3M Company is that its using the same strategy for expansion once adopted by Tyco to reach its prime. 3M has geared up acquisitions of smaller international companies to spur overseas and portfolio expansion in the last few years and I feel that Tyco's separation must be under their close watch although emerging markets seem more lucrative. Their large international presence and huge foreign turnover makes them enjoy a weak dollar; another common factor that binds them alike.
Final Words
The investors should not be scared of the numbers as they are purely driven by special items and do not reflect the strength of Tyco. Organic and inorganic growth should strengthen the company's global footing and improve its technology and innovations. Tyco has a strong balance sheet with the potential to deliver better margins and is a market leader in the global fire and security industry because of its in-depth industry experience. The company appears to be a good investment supported by its numerous strengths.
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#10 Winter Prospect: Linus Omark
Current Rank: #10
Summer Rank #16
Linus Omark is a very skilled, undersized forward from Sweden. The Oilers site lists him at 5.09, 168. To give you an idea about how small he is, Cogliano is 5.10, 184. Sam Gagner? 5.11, 191. Liam Reddox is 5.10, 180.
I run all of the prospects through Gabriel Desjardins number each season (Gabriel was doing stuff for other leagues long before Behindthenet which you can find right at the top of this blog. If you've never been, click through and soon you'll be wasting many hours on things. Blame Gabriel. He's no angel) and the players who get good numbers are Russians (the RSL rocks in at 91% of the NHL) and elite juniors (their ATOI isn't a factor so they can crash the party).
Desjardins liked Omark the day he was drafted and at this point I'm looking for some kind of governor to stop the flood. Here are Linus Omark's Desjardins equivalencies by season (with his age for each SEL season):
- 06-07 (19) 82gp, 10-12-22
- 07-08 (20) 82gp, 13-23-36
- 08-09 (21) 82gp, 24-38-62
Seriously. Desjardins once did another equivalency study that was harder than the rating above. Using the Stalker (the Juggs gun version always adds a couple of MPH) we'd get 82gp, 19-29-48 for him so far this season.
I know what you're saying. He's small, he's an imp skill prospect on a team that has too many as it is, he is one dimensional and MacT cannot juggle any more. I get that. Understand completely. And yet, there it is.
His bio on Eliteprospects says "A flashy player with first-class technical skills and hands. Very creative player with good hockey sense and natural scoring ability. Defense is okay, although it can be fine-tuned. Good skater with great agility and moves. Additional strength and muscles would not hurt."Guy Flaming says he might come over for 2009-10. I say get him over here and let's see what he's got.


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Dr. Ron Paul Liberty Defined: The Future of Freedom
Recorded: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ron Paul, the former 12-term Congressman and Presidential candidate,
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#1 New York Times bestselling books, Dr. Paul is a leading advocate for individual liberty, privacy, limited constitutional government, low taxes
and spending, free markets, restrained foreign policy, and sound money.
Experts: Ron PaulType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Defense and Foreign Policy, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Free Market Economics, Government Waste/Pork, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Privatization
What Should the Fed Be Doing?: Myths, Current Strategies and Alternatives
Recorded: Monday, November 12, 2012
Research Fellow David Beckworth, editor of Boom and Bust Banking, and Research Fellow Scott Sumner, contributor to Boom and Bust Banking, discuss the role of the Fed.
Experts: David Beckworth, Scott B. SumnerType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Banking and Finance, Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Fiscal Policy/Debt, Free Market Economics
Full Video of The Independent Institutes 25th Anniversary Gala for Liberty
Recorded: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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The sun goes through an 11-year sunspot cycle, oscillating between high and low solar activity. The sunspot cycle is responsible for increased solar storms that can alter our daily activities here on earth. The most intense solar flares can create geomagnetic storms on earth if the flare hits earth directly. This has happened many times in the past occasionally causing radio blackouts, overloading the electrical grid, and producing the northern lights in southern latitudes.
The last solar minimum between 2007 and 2009 was the longest and deepest in the past 100 years. Now that solar activity has picked up, scientists are once again trying to understand the sun's behavior. Solar maximum was expected this year, and while activity jumped up in 2011 and early 2012 it has recently stalled. Solar activity has dropped in recent weeks and on Tuesday the activity hit a year low. NASA said that the current solar maximum is the weakest they have observed in 50 years and it may be the lowest in a century or more depending on what happens later this year and in 2014.
A few researchers suggest that the current solar maximum is double peaked with one peak that has already arrived and another that will arrive in 2014 or early 2015 at the latest. Regardless, the current solar cycle is currently well below predicted activity and most experts believe the sun will become more active this fall through 2014.
Regardless of what happens in the next year or two, building research shows the sun is warning us of a prolonged weak period on the sun that could last 10 to 50 years. Prolonged weak periods on the sun occur every few hundred years, and it has been more than 200 years since the last slow period. If this were to occur, the number of geomagnetic storms on earth would be very low in the coming decades. On the other hand, studies show the sun's solar cycle does impact earth's climate. An active solar cycle will produce more solar radiation on earth and thus increase the overall global temperature by a small amount. A lack of sunspots for a prolonged period could decrease the global temperatures slightly with all other factors being equal.


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The work presented here is based on data for subdivision applications in the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth between 1980 and mid-1994. The data set contains both spatial and attribute information for each subdivision. The analysis which utilizes this data is divided into three sections. The first is a descriptive examination detailing the pattern of development over space and time. Density is then used as a dependent variable in multiple regression to determine which factors can explain the spatial variation of subdivision densities. The final analysis uses a logit model to test which characteristics of the urban area are important in a subdivision's choice of location among a set of zones representing land available for development.
Most development tends to occur in the form of relatively small subdivisions, and densities appear to increase over time. Yearly subdivision activity displays trends similar to those of various economic indicators. Density is found to be a function of distance from major roadways, the year of plan approval, household sizes and average incomes, and can also be explained using a set of categorical variables for location of development. The logit analysis shows that subdivisions are more likely to locate in areas that have more high-speed roads, more developable land, and greater quantities of previous development. Location probabilities are also higher for zones that are less accessible to employment, have smaller average family sizes, and higher average homeowner payments. Alternative specific density variables are also very important to the logit results.
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River's Low Level Poses Problem
If something barring an epic flood doesn't happen soon, the Mississippi River could be too low for navigation. Because of the severe drought in 2012, waterborne commerce on the middle Mississippi River is in real danger.
For barges to move through the Mississippi River, there has to be at least nine feet of water throughout the navigation channel. Current projections show that, as early as mid-December, water levels in some areas of the river fell below the nine-foot draft. With barge travel moving the majority of America's commodities (one barge can carry 1,750 tons compared to a rail bulk car's 110 tons and a tractor trailer's 25 tons), and the Mississippi River being the main thoroughfare, the U.S. economy could be in drastic trouble if water levels aren't maintained.
In December and January alone, it's estimated the economy could take a $7 billion hit. Included in this projection is the loss of up to 20,000 jobs and $130 million in lost wages. To avoid the catastrophe, the American Farm Bureau Federation, along with other business groups, has urged President Obama to issue a presidential declaration of emergency for the entire Miss-issippi River area.
These organizations also requested that he direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove rock pinnacles immediately along the river and release enough water from Missouri River reservoirs to preserve the nine-foot water level.
Low Levels Need Attention
AFBF's transportation specialist Andrew Walmsley says that a balanced approach is needed: A moderated but steady release of water to keep the Mississippi River flowing, coupled with the removal of large rocks to give barges more clearance in low water areas. This effort by the Corps would provide a short-term solution until spring rains could help refill the river.
If the Corps doesn't act soon, agriculture is looking at major delays in shipping its goods – like an estimated 300 million bushels of grain and oilseeds worth more than $2 billion. What happens – or doesn't happen – on the river could have a major impact on U.S. agriculture's global competitiveness.
This is a busy time of year for farmers who are shipping out their products, trying to stay in front of South American exporters who have a later harvest.
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Police arrested an upstate man on DWI charges after he went to a police station to pick up his daughter, who had also been arrested on DWI charges.
The New York State Police say it happened on Nov. 14 in Moriah.
Police were called to the Schroon Lake School at about 3:10 for a report of an intoxicated female at the school. Police say that 36-year-old Kimberly C. McFerran of Moriah was arrested. Officers say her blood alcohol content was determined to be .11%. McFerran was charged with driving while intoxicated, issued tickets and advised she would be released.
Her father, 59-year-old Robert C. McFerran showed up at about 5:00 p.m. at the State Police barracks in Schroon Lake to drive her home.
Police say the older McFerran was also found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DWI. His blood alcohol content was .19%, according to police. He was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated for having a blood alcohol content of .18% or higher.
Both McFerrans were released to a sober third party, according to police.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- KentuckyOne Health says it is terminating contracts at all its facilities with Medicaid provider Coventry Cares.
In a statement Thursday, KentuckyOne Health said the terminations will be effective at former Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare facilities on Nov. 1 and at former Saint Joseph Health System facilities beginning on Dec. 1.
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great girl reads said:
This is a book of a strong teenage girl who find's herself caught between her love, her family, her dream of attending college and becoming a writer and a tragic murder.
posted May 22, 2011 at 10:15AM
happysmilyfasegrl said:
This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It made me laugh, made me cry, made me smile, and made me want to be just likethe main character really bad! I recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction or just amazing books.
posted Apr 18, 2011 at 4:58PM
kb4444 said:
This is a very powerful "should I follow my dream?" sort of story and I enjoyed it. There is a mystery intertwined within the book which makes it interesting also.
posted Mar 27, 2009 at 3:46PM
book worm9 said:
I liked how it had a little mystery in it, but was really about a girl trying to achieve her dreams. I didn't like the ending though. I think she should have done something the complete opposite.
posted Nov 2, 2008 at 3:52PM
river dolphin said:
One of the best books I've read. Great setting and story.
posted Aug 22, 2008 at 3:53PM
Hanbelle23 said:
I really liked this book. Ya it's slower than other books, and can be a little confusing at times, but I thought it had an amazing story line and was well written. I really like the choice Mattie made in the end.
posted Jan 12, 2008 at 8:58PM
readamia said:
A story of a young woman learning what it means to follow her dreams in a society where women are meant for housework- not college.
posted Sep 28, 2007 at 8:27PM
Jo-Jo H. said:
I Think this book is so boring, I mean yes the story was good but it isn't really fast, and for more slow paced readers. I thought it was going to be a murder mystery when it ended up being about a girl who won't decide if she wants to go to college or not. ~Jo-Jo H.
posted Jun 26, 2006 at 8:01PM
Fleur said:
I think that the story was good, but that it wasn't that much of a murder mystery. To me, it felt like we were learning Mattie's backstory as she read the letters...the backstory was very good, vivid, juicy. But I feel that with reading the letters, it was a bit anticlimactic. It was kind of easy to tell what the outcome would be, and I really like the author's style, but I feel like she could have done better.
posted Jun 24, 2006 at 4:13PM
Elizabeth said:
Even though this book is a murder mystery, it focuses on the main character, Mattie Gokey. I liked that the author wrote the book like that.
posted Jul 18, 2005
JoJo said:
I thought this was a very creative and deep story. It's about a girl who loves to write poems and wants to move to New York for college. She lives on a farm and has many siblings. Her mother died so she has to take care of things. Her father doesn't talk much since her brother ranaway. Mattie works at a hotel and a mysterious women begs her to burn a bunch of letters. A couple hours later they find her dead in a boat. Intrestingly, the man she was with was never found. Mattie must read the letters to find out what really happened.
posted Jul 6, 2005
Hannah said:
This book is about a girl named Mattie, determined to follow her dreams and go to college. But there are many obstacles along the way, and she begins to lose hope in ever going to college. This is a great book and I would recommend it to people who like historical fiction and mystery.
posted Jun 29, 2005
Brooke said:
I loved this book, about a girl in the early 1900s who has high ambitions to go to college and be a writer, but experiences conflicts when she falls in love and when she learns the truth about a tragic murder. Mattie, the 16-year old main character, loves to read more than anything, and I felt like I could relate to her so much. The book was well written and I found it so hard to put it down!
posted Jun 22, 2005
Gauri said:
I thought it was interesting, but slightly predictable. It was hard to put down and had an original plot. One thing that I found strange was that in the book, Mattie complains that everything in books always turns out ok and that isn't how life really is, but the in the book, everything ends up being alright. I found that kind of ironic. Other than that, I would reccomend this book to almost anyone.
posted May 1, 2004
Olivia said:
I thought that this book was VERY creative with how it used different word and how the character's personality was very unique.
posted Apr 9, 2004
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Student loans haunt home shoppers
For those looking to buy a first house, student debt can be a major obstacle -- one with repercussions for the housing market.
Student loan debt, which topped $1 trillion in 2012, affects graduates in a variety of ways, not the least of which is their ability to buy a home. Real estate experts fear that rising levels of student debt, particularly in a time of tight credit, could put a serious crimp in the first-time homebuyer market. Student loan debt not only affects a borrower's ability to save for a down payment; it also limits the person's ability to afford a reasonable monthly payment.
"Student loan debt disproportionately impacts young households, which are typically the heart of the first-time homebuyer market," says Nicolas Retsinas, a senior lecturer in real estate at Harvard Business School. "Because first-time buyers are so crucial to a healthy real estate market, this issue is also disproportionately impacting the housing recovery. Student loan debt is just one more headwind that undermines the recovery."
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York study released in May showed that student loan debt is the only form of consumer debt to substantially increase since 2008. The study reported that 40% of consumers under age 30 have student loan debt, with the average 2011 graduate owing $23,300. Young people have turned to student loans in greater numbers because unemployment, rising tuition costs and declining home values have reduced the ability of many parents to pay for college from their savings and home equity.
Student loan debt and home-buying
According to the National Association of Realtors 2011 Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers (.pdf file), the number of first-time homebuyers -- about 52% were ages 25 to 34 -- dropped from 50% of the overall housing market to 37% last year. In addition, homebuyers in this age group (whether first-time or move-up buyers) dropped to 27% of the total market from 33% in 2001, the lowest market share in a decade.
"Lenders used to make exceptions for things like a high debt-to-income ratio, but now, in response to widespread mortgage defaults, they are more carefully scrutinizing the ability of borrowers to repay their loans," says Retsinas. "In some ways we've overcompensated and are denying loans to people who have OK credit, but clearly we are living in a more risk-averse time."
Yvette Clermont, a personal mortgage consultant and branch manager with Inlanta Mortgage in De Pere, Wis., says it makes sense to ensure that people can truly afford a mortgage payment in addition to their student loan payments. But she adds that automated underwriting systems sometimes unnecessarily disqualify potential borrowers.
"Repaying student loans can be complicated because many people have multiple small loans or have deferred their loan repayment," says Clermont. "If you have several late payments on these loans, which can easily happen if you thought the loan was deferred and it wasn't, your credit score can be damaged and your loan denied even though you have corrected the mistake."
Clermont also notes that borrowers receiving help from their parents to repay their loans cannot count that assistance as income.
Student loans and mortgage qualifications
Dominic Turano, a sales manager at First Home Mortgage in Washington, D.C., says that sometimes student loan debt can improve a consumer's credit scores if the payments are all made on time, since most young people lack a lengthy credit history.
"In order to qualify a borrower, though, we have to take into account the total debt picture," says Turano. "Someone with a boatload of student loan debt may have a hard time qualifying."
He recommends pulling your credit report to make sure the student loan information is accurate and consolidating your loans to reduce the monthly payments and simplify the loan repayment process.
Even with student loan debt, many prospective borrowers can qualify, as long as they have sufficient income.
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Maggie Flanagan, a first-time homebuyer with student debt, worked with Turano to finance her home purchase.
"I didn't know if I should be paying off my student loans first or saving money for a down payment," says Flanagan. "I was surprised that I qualified at all, because I assumed my student loan debt would be a problem. But I have good credit, and I don't have any credit card debt or a car payment. Interest rates are so low that I was able to qualify for more than I thought."
While Flanagan was able to save some money for a down payment, she had to rely on her mother to help pay for closing costs.
"The first-time-buyer sector of the housing market is the red meat of real estate," says Retsinas. "First-time home purchases drive the move-up market. We're seeing a renewed interest in homeownership as the market recovers, but the high level of student loan debt undermines that market."
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Like another poster put here, high schools should prepare future college students, as well as students going straight into the workforce to take basic finance classes. I wish I would have attended a few when i was younger I don't remember any being offered)...to understand credit, percentages, compound interest, etc... I would be far ahead of the curve, especially in long term finances, like my 401 k. I have been doing my own learning as of late, and I am in my early 50's. By studying stocks, percentages, odds of risk, capital appreciation, compounding interest, etc..I have my 401 k plan on a nice roll.
It is so true with kids today. I will not say all kids, as there are lots of determined hardworking kids out there, but, for the majority, it's the me, me, me mentality of a spoiled generation. I also worked my butt off since i was 12 years old. I did anything to make a buck in the old days. I will always remember my father telling me something, if you want something, then go work for it. I had my eyes set on a 12 speed Columbia bike, and it took me 3 years of mowing lawns, baby sitting, selling seeds door to door, to save for it. I was so proud to pay $99.99 for it out of my own pocket. Kids today, need to take that kind of attitude into life, instead of relying on mommy and daddy to fork over and pay for their high society lifestyles.
I am a flight attendant ( something i never aspired to do), and just flew with a new hire of 23 years old straight out of the University of Texas, with a lame degree in english and spanish. You don't need a 50k+ education for a degree in languages. She is making about 2k a month in total salary, and lives in midtown Houston paying $1,225 a month for rent, not including bills. I don't know if she has student debt, but, I can be assured the parents coughed up for her education. I am also sure they are subsidizing her living the high life at her young age as well. I am 52 years old, topped out in pay, can make over 100k if I want to fly my tail off, and living in a $1,000 a month townhouse. My total needs for a month, is $2,200 a month. I invest for my future and do my own due diligence in the stock market. No financial advisor will look after your money any better, than you would yourself. Anyway, kids today, need to look toward their future, plan far ahead, and work, work, work to get ahead.
Before they invest in real estate, they should have most of their student debt paid off, and at least 8 months of basic living expenses covered in a liquid savings account. Then a substantial down payment, and great credit. I owned once, built a brand new house, borrowed for the down payment, put in a pool, and lived the good life for awhile. I did not have the necessary 8 months living expenses saved, although worked a lot of hours, I slowly fell behind. I eventually sold for a profit, and decided to just rent. Did away with the headaches and high taxes, and have much more flexibility now. My way is not the only way, but, if a kid today really wants that for their future, they should make sure they have all their eggs in their basket filled. By the way, I waited till I was 39 before I ever bought a house. By looking how the world economy is on the brink of collapse, I would suggest the young generation to stay away from buying anything now. Pay down your debt, stash cash for a better future. When the timing is right for you, then maybe make the plunge.
I dont understand - loans to pay for college that lead to higher paying jobs; where is the problem? These recent grads shouldnt be buying new homes right away anyway - work and save first. also, $23k in student loan debt doesnt seem like that much to me...if it leads to you making more money than you would have without it. new cars these days cost close to this number....
I have no sympathy for the deadbeat entitlement crowd. my wife and I both worked hard getting our education I spent 8 years in the Marines and two tours of duty in Vietnam. She worked at a Sears catalog mail center and at Red Lobster,we both graduated with no debt, We were the first in either of our families with a college degree. 20 years later our two sons worked their way through school and both graduated without debt. I have a grandson starting at Clemson this year who'll hopefully graduate without debt. Are we willing to help him out, if it's needed yes without a doubt we are. He's not your responsibility he's ours and we'll take care of our obligations.
Far too many of todays Deadbeat generation are badly misinformed. They think they're entitled to easy credit or any credit. Not so! Although it did appear to be that way for a while. When the Liberals thought home ownership and easy credit were a given and every American should own a home. Ray Charles can look around and see where that got us. All loans are meant to be repaid If you have no intention of repayinng a loan or credit card regardless of how high the interest rate or difficult the terms may be, the only important thing to remember is you agreed to comply with the contract, and when you refuse for whatever reason you become a deadbeat and part of the problem. There is no free lunch.
These problems are not brought on by Obama people,these problems have been building up for years.Republicans and Demacrats,its just starting to really hit the fan now,because there(country leaders) running out of loop hole and carpets to brush the dirt under.Our polititions have been giving this counrty away for years because they wanted to acommidate everyone for there vote to stay in office,between giving illeagel immagrents free passes and money for votes and extended unemployment benifits to the lazy for votes and many tax cuts for the rich for there support for campaining,to the younger generation for college money.It doesn't take a rocket scientist just to figure out that the S..H..I....T is evenually going to hit the fan.Unfortunatly Obama came in when it is at the brink of collapse.But personality i think it might have been good stategy for the republicans to let Obama in,just to get the people to go republican for the next few terms,because of the mess the republican did.I think Obama is doing his best to straighten things out,better than the republicans thought.
For the old timers,who think hard work and paying back a debt was just the right thing to do,i couldn't agree with you more.I love the old school ways and thats what made this counrty what it was.Thats right i said what it WAS.But on the other hand younger people are seeing what our countries leaders are doing to the American people and they dont like it.So the people cant find a way to get the government back on track,so they ease there frustration by sticking it to the man,sort a speak,and get away with anything they can,only seems fair.
For the old timers who think
Brilliant ! Nobody saw this coming ! A generation, that is famous for not paying their debts because they feel they are entitled to everything they didn't work for, is complaing about having to face their responcibilitieas.
Let's see. Who was it that encouraged the college students in 2009 to go ahead and assume more debt for a higher degree? Since there were no jobs seems logical, right? That person would be OBAMA.
The problem is the economy is still in the pits.
This is a case of Obama being the one to kick the can down the road. The only trouble is that millions of educated college students fell for his bull !
When I PUT MYSELF THROUGH COLLEGE, I worked THREE jobs - one on the weekends, one in the afternoon three days per week, and a midnight to four in the morning. I completed my B.S. with a GPA of 4.0 and had NO student loan debt.
It is hard to anyone who has earned their own way in this world to feel sorry for these spoiled rotten brats who don't have the backbone to work their way through college, but instead take out too many loans and then cry and whine about being in debt.
Grow up children!!!! Life is tough. And, the tough get going! The wimps fall by the wayside!
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