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Here is a picture of the best examples of a simple wooden beach houses and warm design Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. This beach house is a striking wood, which stood between the rocks and sand beach property. Two prominent volume of timber clad and lined with windows can be seen from a distance, stand out from the main structure of the body, so that the corners of the living room of the wind-sheltered outdoor overlooking the Pacific Ocean. "This beach house to replace a beloved William Wurster house that burned on site," said Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. Read the rest of this entry »

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Home Cooked Meal || Mercy+FinchFam
You, you're tiny. [Percy laughed before smiling at her. The whole clan followed her over the to the table and he couldn't help but shake his head. He could tell Andrew's eyes were going wide and that he was practically drooling] "Oh that's lovely dear, I'm glad you're happy with what you're doing. You deserve to be happy." [She smiled at her before sitting down at the chair Marina had pulled out] "thank you Rina." [The rest of the family sat down, Lorrie deliberatley sat so there was one seat between her and Percy] "So, on a scale of one to ten, how well dressed is your room mate?" [Chase said with a smile, he was by far the more flamboyant one of the two and it was generally the first question he asked about anyone.]
[ Marina sat down between Percy and his sister, giving Lorrie a nudge and making large eyes at her. She knew the little girls plan. She was sure each had a plan except maybe Percy's mother who could possibly understand needing to be away from someone, even if Marina obviously hadn't been with Percy nearly as long or had such a disasterous end. ] A bagillion but if you go in his room I will come at you with my meat cleaver because he would do the same. Though if you're asking because you intend to leave your boyfriend rather than because you want to steal his suits then I'm sorry but my brother is straight as a laser. [ Marina looked at their empty plates with wide eyes. ] I'm not going to make you thank god for dinner, just dig in.
Home Cooked Meal || Mercy+FinchFam
[There were a chrous of "heys" before Percy burst out laughing at Marina's little squeal] "You're one to talk! You look beautiful Rina!" [Lorrie said with a huge grin before running into Marina's arms. Percy looked out of the corner of his eye and saw Chase and Andrew smirk at each other before wrapping Lorrie and Rina up into a huge before yelling "group hug!" Percy laughed as his mother walked over and joined and Percy rolled his eyes before shrugging and joining.] Guys. I think we're suffocating her. She's not all that big, y'know. [He said through laughs before they all let go of her.] "So, how've you been sweetheart?" [Percy's mum asked with that warm, motherly smile]
[ Marina's eyes closed as she embraced Lorrie, soon enough surrounded by the entire family. She didn't notice the looks Percy's cousin and his boyfriend had but suspected they were there. Whenever she talked to them it was either food, music, movies or the main topic that always came up 'get back with Percy' that ate away at her chest every single time. ] Me or Lorrie because I'm a big girl. [ Rina smirked at Percy as she was released from the hug, leaning against him for a moment before stepping away, leading them over to the table. ] Excellent since I moved in, really great. I swear. My roommate is sweet, though what more could you expect from a big brother. [ She looked at Percy and gave him a smile, biting her bottom lip for a moment. ] And my job is good and I get to cook like whenever I want so I'm getting a lot of practice. What about you guys? [ She pulled out a chair for Percy's Mum at the head of the table. ]
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[The car ride over was eventful to say the least, his cousin had gotten them lost once even though Percy had told him exactly how to get there. Lorrie got defensive any time Andrew's long term boyfriend Chase tried to fix the angle of the white dress she borrowed from Marina. The little red head was over the moon about it, it was a bit long on her but she was happy anyway. His mother insisted on having the classic music station on, which meant at one time or another the five of them were screaming at the top of their lungs to hits from the 80s. But eventually they made it there, and they all somehow made it up to Marina and Stef's apartment without getting lost. The elevator door opened and Percy couldn't help but laugh at the look of amazement on his mother's face.]
[ Marina heard the buzz to say the elevator was rising and pressed the one beside it to allow it to be opened, stepping back and waiting. Finally when the doors spread apart she saw the pile of Percy's family standing there, glad that Stef had decided to go somewhere with the rest of the Unholy Trio because he could not handle this, she knew it. ] Hey! [ Marina grinned, moving the few strands of hair that fell over her eyes back, the rest up in a tight bun at the top of her head like a ballerina. ] Lorrie you look sooooooo cute. [ Marina couldn't help but squeal a little, bending down and opening her arms so when they did enter Lorrie could give her a hug. ]
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[ Marina had cooked a lot, like more than need be but it was all very home cooked. Baked potato, potato bake, coleslaw, salad, a roast, roasted veggies, soy sauce chicken, butter chicken and then dessert which was too much so she'd probably end up taking it to church on Sunday for the children and have a mini party in Sunday school which she had started to teach. With everything placed on the table, an abundance of serving spoons and plates for each family member she finally removed the apron that Tessa had given her to reveal her red dress. She was going to wear the white but decided instead to lend it to Lorrie. It was smaller than the red and made moving a little harder on her, besides if she spilled anything on it she'd be doomed. Marina placed the apron on the kitchen bench and waited for the request for the elevator doors to open to go off since the elevator doors opened right into the lounge crossed dinner room. ]
Better boundaries need to be set around my apartment
Well now that you break it down in cat terms for me… I understand what you mean. so you have an apartment and roommate, safe to say you're enjoying yourself post graduation so far?
Cat terms at the best terms. Come on, you wish you could be put into cat terms.
Yeah and a job, at Katz where I legally serve everyone over twenty-one…obviously.
Better boundaries need to be set around my apartment
Stefan… I don't know if I ever had him in any of my classes
Well he's very…undomesticated. Like if you were to buy him as a cat he would be a show cat and he would like lick his fur constantly and only eat expensive cat food.
Better boundaries need to be set around my apartment
You and your roommate have separate kitchens?
No, he just can't cook. Stefan McKibbon is my roommate. I think that says it all when it comes to Stef and household chores.


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The first meeting of the Blaine school board began with a work session on a subject that is near, but perhaps not dear to board members' hearts: money troubles.
Speaking to a room filled with board members, school principals, program directors and other officials, school superintendent Ron Spanjer painted a gloomy picture of ongoing financial restraints and diminished state revenues. The audience comprised what the district refers to as the District Leadership Team.
"Even with an increase in the school levy, we're in serious difficulty just to maintain current school programs," Spanjer said.
The board is considering increasing the school levy rate beginning in 2013 from $1.45 to $1.62 per $1,000 assessed value, as allowed by state law. If implemented, owners of a house and property valued at $200,000 would see their annual school levy increase from $290 to $324, a $34 increase. The legislature gave the state's school district to increase the levy in recognition that less funds were available from the state.
Blaine school district business manager Amber Porter followed Spanjer with even gloomier fore tidings. "We are currently spending more than what we're taking in," she said, "and there are no guaranties that our current revenue will continue."
Referring to the cuts that the district has implemented in the past four years, Spanjer described them as "unprecedented reductions" involving budget decisions made during the budgeting process and extending into mid-year budget cuts.
"We won't know until next May or June what the state intends to do," he said, despite the fact "the district is responsible for paying state salary increases even it the state does not maintain funding."
The school board directors have established 5 percent as the minimum threshold for an ending fund balance, a level at which the district currently hovers. Last year the district was able to dip into the fund but that option is not available for this budget year.
The second area of concern facing the school district is the need to upgrade facilities. A $33 million capital facilities bond issue last April received 59.2 percent yes votes, just 0.2 percent shy of the level needed for passage. The district is now considering putting a $3 million bond issue on the same February special election ballot that the maintenance and operations levy will be voted on. By doing so, it risks frightening a public who are facing an uncertain economy. However, placing the measure on the same ballot in February would save $70,000 in election costs.
"The needs aren't going away," Spanjer told the board, citing reasons why the issue should be presented to the voters.
Team members followed Spanjer to present the case for the bond according to their area of expertise. Tim Connell, technology guru, described the need for computer upgrades, telling the board that most teachers have laptops bought in 2005. "Most of you know that laptops begin to fail in the third year," he said, adding classroom computers were largely bought in 1999.
"Teacher computers are where we'll have problems and fairly soon," he concluded. Proceeds of the bond will allow for the upgrade of the science facilities as well as upgrades of instructional space for special education students.
"I think it's been made clear to us over the past two months that in this economy people don't want to see our money being spent on athletics," Spanjer said. The previous bond issue had called for major upgrades to athletic facilities.
Commenting on the technology presentation, board chair Charles Gibson said, "We need to have this equipment for our students. Otherwise, we're not preparing them for today's world."
The board will take action on the two financial measures at their regular October 24 meeting.


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Agonisticism: being selfish for a better world.
My proposition;
I am responsible for everything, anytime and anywhere,
and everything I do, I do solely for my own best interest.
This way, I will contribute most to the bettering of myself, humanity, and this world.
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Mar 31 2011: Ben, I guess your idea needs more explaining.
If I read your statement "being selfish for a better world", then I disagree 100 % because there are just too many examples that prove that statement wrong.
You also imply doing something SOLELY for your best interest will make the world a better place. Again, I can't follow this argumentation because there are just too many examples that show otherwise. Just look at corporate America, to get an idea how selfishness can lead to anything, but a better world.
That said, I do think though, that there must be priorities. You have to start out being selfish, but only to establish the conditions for being altruistic. For example, you can't save anybody from starving if you are starving yourself. So, first feed yourself and then, with renewed energies, find a way to help others. The same is true for education. First you must get a good education, before you are in any condition to pass on knowledge.
Apr 1 2011: I guess it depends on what we see as truely selfish.
Coorporate America, in my view, is hardly selfish. Their goal is not just to make more profit, their goal is to make more profit ... than the competition. If someone's doing better, they get unhappy. If they're making less profit than the previous year, but they're still making more profit than the competition, they're happy. They don't take themselves as the reference, they benchmark against others.
They are also not selfish enough in that they take big risks. Placing profit before continuation.
If we compare a stereotypical European family-business with a stereotypical American coorporation, profit seems lower on the agenda. Because they own the place ... they can talk about MY company. If the company goes down, or they get into some kind of scandal, it's their company, and their problem. It's also their pride and joy. The CEO of a stereotypical American Coorporation on the other hand is just hired to get other people more money. If he doesn't deliver they'll get another ...
Having a lot of money is not really an indication of being selfish. If it were, my statement would be mostly a cheap copy of Adam Smith's idea of capitalism and the free market. The game of that idea is to be better than someone else. Improvement driven by competition with others, or, more bluntly phrased; getting happier because you can make others more miserable than you are.
Someone truely selfish doesn't care if 'the competition' is miserable or not, unless they have a really sick idea of fun ...
Also, I don't believe true altruism is that common. Mostly it's just a disguise for our selfinterest.
If for example I pass on knowledge, I have a lot of reasons to do that, none of which I would call selfless.
(contributing to a better society for me to live in, learning stuff myself, making friends, passing time, having fun, giving me selfrespect, being respected by others, ..., and maybe even making money).
Apr 1 2011: Ben, I used to work for a fortune 500 company and I can tell you that you are dead wrong about the profit issue. Companies, do measure against themselves. If I make the company this year, let's say 1 Million, you can be sure that the company expects you to make at least 1.15 the next year......regardless of the competition.
But maybe we have to take a step back and you need to define what you mean with "selfish".
I agree, having money has nothing to do with being selfish. The question is about how to you put the money to use ?
Altruism: pure altruism probably doesn't exist at all, because at the end, even the most altruistic person gets something back, even if it is only the satisfaction of having done some good.
But, I still don't understand your reasoning.
You are talking of "SOLELY for my own interest". This statement excludes the possibility that it does any good to somebody else.
Apr 1 2011: I agree that the example provided by me was very simplistic. I admit that I haven't tried to apply this idea to a coorporate decision structure. What I'm trying to express is that if you take decisions that harm the society you live in, you are actually harming yourself since this society is part of who you are, and this is not in your best interest.
With solely for my own interest I meant the exclusion of other considerations as the base to decide on wether to do something or not. This would (as I understand it, I'm not a native english speaker so my understanding of the language is imperfect, please correct me if I'm wrong) not exclude the possibility of doing something that's good for someone else, if I decide to do this because of the (long term) benefit it gives me, and not because of the benefit it may give them.
In other words; the benefit for me would be the only criterium used to make the decision to act.
With selfish I mean egocentric, taking into account that one can enlarge ones ego to include that in which one invests emotionally. And that personal development/growth in relationship to our environment will give us the highest longterm return on this emotional investment.
Emotional investment is a huge motivator, employees that identify with the company they work for will work harder than people who are dispassionate about this.
Apr 1 2011: Ok, now I think I?m starting to understand what you mean.
You say: "if you take decisions that harm the society you live in, you are actually harming yourself" and I agree with that.
However, this would contradict your call for selfishness. While everything good done to society, eventually will be beneficial to the individual, it's not necessarily true for the other way around. In other words, being selfish, and putting your interests as a priority might or might not be beneficial to society.
Example: let's assume you got 1 Million Euros and got 2 fundamental choices.
a) you make a selfish decision and buy a Ferrari.
b) you take the money and issue 1000 x 1000 Euro micro loans to people in developing countries.
What decision do you think is more beneficial to society ?
About ego: I think many of humanity's problems are actually a result of inflated egos. I don't think we need more ego, but rather less of it.
Apr 4 2011: First; this is another example about money. Money isn't selfish because, at its core, a banknote is a promise of services to be delivered to anyone indiscriminately of purpose, method or goal.
Second; the two choices you present are much more complex than they appear at first sight, so it is hard to tell. When it comes to micro loans in developing countries, I would say I do not know these people, and as such am unable to assess the risks and benefits involved, and therefor would probably not choose to lend them any money. However, I might present loans to people I know, if I am confident they are motivated to succeed, and I belief their enterprise will turn out to be successfull.
I did watch a documantary on failed microcredit that plunged poor people who's business failed into even deeper misery, and sent the message that microfinancing is evil, but I can't say if it's representative.
As for the ferrari ... most people I know, that are considered well off, have debts. I would suggest paying off these debts first, then invest in meeting all the needs you have before having to consider buying a Ferrari (shelter, food, education, clothing, etc.).
(But if I had to really pick a car I'd choose a Tesla over a Ferrari anyday ...)
So, the answer would be; choose the ferrari, then resell it to invest the money in something with more value to me than uncertainty in a far off place. This is the most beneficial for me, and possibly for society as well.
Tyler GrossApr 1 2011: One thing that I think would really clear this conversation up is the meaning of the word "ego".
What I believe Ben is implying is that a truely selfish man would not work hard in life to boost up any sort of image: a egoist is only concerned with how he percieves the "world". Meaning that any selfish man (selfish in the full sense) would not work for any God, any sort of power, or any man's respect. People need to learn to take responsibility for their own actions in order to allow people to live happily around one another.
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Apr 4 2011: Were you referring to self-love as in 'The Art of Loving' Birdia? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Loving).
I'm amazed at the amount of concepts one stumbles upon in TED conversations.
Apr 4 2011: That is a good assessment Tyler, even though I wouldn't say any sort of faith to automatically be in contradiction with it. Still I would dare say it questions, to some extent, the relevance of certain existential questions.
Also, about Ayn Rand, thank you for the link, this interview gives a nice overview of her philosophy. I only knew her as referenced by others, and trough these references the core message seemingly did not reach me.
I agree with her on some core issues, however, I do not support the notion that some kind of anarchist revolution (read: absolute libertarian reform) would be necessary to stave off the anomic state we are heading towards. Although it's my personal opinion that abolishing all discriminatory laws (both positive and negative), would go a long way towards getting rid of discrimination, changes in attitude cannot be enforced top-down by the government, but must grow on the individual level. I believe society may impose restrictions on the individual for the better of the nation by democratic process, if the laws are clear, enforced and the same for all individuals.
As I'm not very familiar with her work, I'm not sure, but what I think is the big difference between her position and mine, is that she equals benefit with profit. I support the position that certain 'services' are beneficial to all, and are thus best provided by the state. Coorporations and capital should be instruments to achieve goals. Rand seemingly still regards capital or monetary profit as the goal. The core striving to increase the potential to achieve goals, instead of actually achieving them. A banknote represents the potential to have 'a service' done, the perceived need to get more and more promises for services, distracts us from the services we actually require, and as such is selfdistructive. Money is like nails. If you're gonna build a wooden house, you need nails, but as soon as the nail is in the plank, it is useless. The goal is not more nails, but a house
Apr 5 2011: The thing about Ayn Rand is that her philiosophical ideas are much-needed in our times. Her ideas are not based around profit, but she does not fail to recognize that for many people, earning a profit is what makes people happy. What I take from her work is that you need to do what makes you happy. I look at her work and find optimistic realism.
But as far as politics are concerned, she's a little far up on the laissz-faire scale.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
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Zampano and Jerso lose control of their motor skills and talk to Al about the future.
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In a violent clash with Greed, King Bradley proves to be a brutal opponent. But the man who finally destroys the Ultimate Shield is more powerful than even the Fuhrer himself.
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The Elrics scuffle with Ling Yao and his attendants, Lan Fan and Fu, visitors from Xing seeking the Philosopher's Stone. Ed may not like him, but Ling Yao's not leaving until he gets what he wants.
After learning of Hughes's fate, Ed and Al are ravaged by sadness and guilt. Envy still hides in plain sight among the State Alchemists, and another Homunculus is on the verge of infiltrating their ranks as well.
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Freed by an unlikely liberator, Ross's escape is interrupted by Mustang. Even those most loyal to the Flame Alchemist are shaken by the controversial action he takes against the accused killer of Maes Hughes.
Ed's journey to a distant land of legend offers surprising new details behind Mustang's alleyway encounter with Ross. After a fateful encounter of his own, Elric learns a stunning secret about Winry's parents.


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St. Paul native Jack Morris wasn't returning calls Wednesday when he again fell short of the Baseball Hall of Fame. But in interviews Thursday with MLB.com and MLB Network Radio, the Game 7 hero of the 1991 World Series for the Twins shared his thoughts. Here are the highlights:
If you ever doubted the homer abilities of Ken "Hawk" Harrelson as a TV announcer, go no further than the Wall Street Journal, which ranked the White Sox team as the TV announcing team in major league baseball with the most biased comments.
What exactly constitutes biased comments? That includes the use of the word "we." (Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen, some people are looking at you.) Also, pet names for players, excessive celebrating or moping.
In this review of one game of each baseball team, Harrelson accounted for 104 comments. The next highest total? 23, from the Cleveland TV team of Matt Underwood and Rick Manning. In fact, Harrelson's total is more than all the other American League teams' announcers COMBINED. OK, the White Sox count includes partner Steve Stone, but if the split is anything less than 100-4, color me shocked.
Harrelson, as you might expect, had no qualms. His comments to Journal reporter Jared Diamond: "You just made my day. That's the biggest compliment you could give me, to call me the biggest homer in baseball."
Need more evidence? Here is Harrelson's rant against umpire Matt Wegner from earlier in the season:
Small teams made the bulk of the teams following the White Sox. After a handful of teams in the double digits, the Twins TV announcers of Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven ranked in a group with the Orioles, Nationals, Phillies and Padres with nine comments.
The WSJ review cited an example for each team, and the Minnesota example might underwhelm: "I hope there's no suspense. A nice, methodical win would be nice." Yes, Minnesotans used nice twice.
Bremer also offers as defense of homerism: "Former players have tremendous equity in the franchise they played for. From their perspective, I could imagine a strong desire to do well." Apparently, he didn't work in the words "major-league level."
For its age issue, ESPN the Magazine spent a game day with Joe Mauer, chronicled in diary-like segments sprinkled in the middle of a profile on an All-Star at the middle of his career and looking to extend his success into his 30s. It's big on Mauer's plain persona and patient approach to the game, as seen through the 9-3 win over Detroit. Here are the best details gleaned on a quick read about Mauer's 12-hour day at the ballpark:
Cleveland outfielder Vinny Rottino might have saved Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Twins with his catch in the ninth inning. But his spot start also had people talking about his walk-up music: The theme from "The Godfather."
Batting leadoff in front of a sparse Cleveland crowd, the 32-year-old September callup provided quite the contrast from the usual rock, pop, country and rap fare heard at ballparks these days. The trumpet blared especially loud over the Twins radio feed in the first inning, drawing comments and a chuckle from play-by-play man Cory Provus and Kris Atteberry.
The "Godfather" music is "something you rarely hear at the ballpark," Provus said later via Twitter. The music had the two talking about how the Twins radio team would fit into the storied "Godfather" cast. One thing quickly agreed to: "Danny [Gladden] would be Sonny," played by James Caan, Provus said.
The Cleveland radio team was just as taken with the musical choice Thursday, according to the Positive Tribe blog, "cracking up the radio guys every time" Rottino came to the plate. "No, we're not going to a funeral," Cleveland play-by-play man Tom Hamilton said.
"I was just reading the leadoff batter's handbook, and it says that techno-pop-dance music is mandatory. I guess Rottino didn't get the memo," Jim Rosenhaus added.
Perhaps it was a surprise that the Cleveland broadcast crew was so surprised. In 2008, David Dellucci used the music in his walk-up rotation, albeit as a secondary, back-up choice, mostly on the road. And earlier this season in Milwaukee, shortstop Cody Ransom also used the "Godfather" theme for one July game. The occasion? Italian Heritage Day.
On Thursday, Rottino's choice struck a chord on Twitter. One tweet that drew plenty of retweets was from MLB.com reporter Zack Meisel: "Ironic that Vinny Rottino walks up to the plate to The Godfather theme considering how rare it is that he produces a hit."
The bad-luck run of former Twins continued Wednesday night, when the Mets shut down former All-Everything pitcher Johan Santana, with inflammation in his lower back. Considering the extent of Santana's comeback, it's surprising enough he got this far, something Santana acknowledged himself.
"The doctor said it's been a long, long season for me, and I can feel it," Santana said. "It gets to a point where something is not right."
The consensus Wednesday night was that Santana's no-hitter was dividing line in his season. So, asks Matthew Pouliot of Hardball Talk, was it worth it? Pouliot votes yes, especially since the Mets escaped their notoriety of not having a no-hitter. And, to get anything from Santana, let alone a no-hitter, was more than anyone ever expected.
Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal says don't blame the no-hitter, even as Terry Collins almost made himself cry as he asked Santana to throw 134 pitches. The bigger question: Can Santana bounce back and make it through an entire season, as a 34-year-old making $25.3 million? He didn't pitch in 2011, and his 2009 and 2010 seasons ended early, too.
Jeff Roberts of the Record looks at that, with the help of Dr. Vincent McInerney, an orthopedic surgeon. McInerney cites the no-hitter as a possible cause and wonders if Santana hasn't started "an injury pattern."
Still, Santana is happy where things ended up, Roberts said. "There were a lot of question marks in the beginning of the season, and we didn't know how the shoulder would react," he said. "… Overall I feel good, because when we were in December, I didn't know if I was going to pitch in the beginning of the season."
Two former Twins pitchers have escaped the black cat that has cursed so many of their former teammates. Kyle Lohse got his ... 13th win Wednesday. OK, his (lucky) seventh consecutive victory, against the anonymous Houston Astros. Along with some assistance from center fielder Jon Jay, Lohse helped himself by not walking anyone.
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the thing from the love of its mother—
I will burn it, I will make it clean—
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the patient poles, one circling the other
like a good doctor. I am meant to wean
strong from weak, the seam
of fire pulling from its cover.
I will burn it, I will. Make it clean,
this break: let the cloven atom shine in tourmaline
brilliance until brilliance is over.
Like a good doctor, I am meant to wean
my hand from its only career, my heart lean
as we cross the incandescent desert together.
I will burn it. I will make it clean
as a glass bowl, and the cracked globe will gleam—
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A good doctor, I am meant to wean.
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Late last night the House Agriculture Committee completed its farm bill mark-up and passed the bill by a vote of 35-11. Chairman Lucas is pleased with the progress saying that mark-up completion marks a "important step forward" in the development and writing of the 2012 farm bill. Speaking of the bill he says, "This is a balanced, reform-minded, fiscally responsible bill that underscores our commitment to production agriuclture and rural America, achieves real savings and improves program efficiancy."
Ranking member Collin Peterson urged House leadership to move on the legislative process in his statement at the mark-up completion. "The House leadership needs to bring the farm bill to the floor for a vote," he says. "We should not jeopardize the health of our rural economis which, by and large, have remained strong the last few years."
There are only 13 legislative days left before the August recess and the current farm bill expires on September 30. Bi-partisan lawmakers from both chambers agree the time to act on the bill is now. Senator Debbie Stabenow expressed her concern for passing the farm bill swiftly.
"With droughts and weather disasters plaguing America's agriuclture economy, failure to pass a Farm Bill or passing a short-term extension would add even more uncerainty and stress onto American farm famillies and small business," she says.
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Dir: Yu Ho (aka Chan Wan)
Scr: Ngai Man (sobriquet of Chan Wan & wife Ngai Siu-chee)
Cast: Connie Chan Po-chu, Josephine Siao,
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1966 / Colour / 35mm / Cantonese / 91min /
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The only film of contemporary setting starring both Connie Chan Po-chu and Josephine Siao, unequivocally the most popular teen idols in the history of Cantonese cinema. Colourful Youth was a huge hit, so popular it was re-released in 1967 and 1969, both times with phenomenal boxoffice. Shot in Eastmancolor, the film is a prime example of the Cantonese cinema's concerted efforts in the mid-1960s to enhance youth appeal. Choreographed song-and-dance numbers punctuate the story, performed by beautiful young men and women in the trendiest of fashion. Yet the story remains truthful to traditional Chinese values, affirming Confucian virtues while celebrating a modern, Western lifestyle.
Restoration of Colourful Youth, though not as extensive as with the Hong Kong Film Archive's last major restoration work Confucius (1940), involves digital improvement of image and audio quality, including colour adjustment and sound clarity. Initial damage repair was performed by our staff and the final phase was completed at the L'Immagine Ritrovata film restoration laboratory in Italy.
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2011 Carneros Chardonnay
Bright, citrus focused with hints of Kefir lime, kumquat and granny smith apple. A vibrant acidity makes for a fresh and well-balanced wine.
Pairings: Marcona almonds, garden salads and grilled fish.
90 points, "Editors' Choice", Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 8/2013
When sourcing Chardonnay fruit, we seek those Carneros vineyards that offer diversity in both aspect and clonal selection. The result is a complex and vibrant Chardonnay most reflective of the Carneros region.
Appellation: Carneros
Clones: Dijon 95, 96, 548 and 809; Wente and Cabral
Terroir: Carneros is known for its loam and clay soils; a mixture of flat land and rolling hillsides and has the reliable marine fog that rolls in at evening t and burns off in the mid-morning.
A cooler than average year, with the least amount of degree days since tracking them in the 1980s. The low temperatures and extended time on the vine made for graceful aromatics and vibrant acidity in all our wines. 2011 is considered "winemaker's vintage" meaning nature offered up a challenge and thanks to many years of making Chardonnay and Pinot Noir we were able to create beautiful wines by executing on sound decisions in the vineyard and cellar.
Harvest Date: September 23 to October 17
After night harvesting, the Chardonnay fruit arrives at Saintsbury within the hour of its pick. The clusters are sorted and transferred directly to a gentle, whole cluster press. The settled juice then goes to barrel for fermentation. During its 8 months in French oak barrels, we employee bâtonnage to ensure a complex and well-balanced wine. The wine was bottled in June and finished with a Stelvin screwcap closure.
Aging: Partial malolactic fermentation with minimal batonnage in 20% new French oak barrels (François Frères and Taransaud) for 8 months.
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VERMILLION, S.D (KWSN) - South Dakota softball had five athletes named to the 2013 All-Summit League teams according to a release by the league on Wednesday. Yvon Minogue, Matley Jones and Katie Cochran were all named to the First Team.
Minogue, a freshman from Santiago HS in Corona, Calif., was selected as the First Team first baseman after leading the team and placing fifth in the Summit League with a batting average of .372 and 51 hits. She was third in the league with 39 RBIs while also turning in nine doubles, six home runs, 18 walks and 17 runs scored. Minogue finished the regular season with 13 multi-hit games and 10 multi-RBI games.
Jones, a sophomore from Lincoln, Neb., was voted to the First Team as a second baseman. A transfer from Augustana (S.D.), Jones was second on the team with a batting average of .325. She was at her best late in the season, batting .345 in Summit League action and .429 in the month of April. She had an eight-game hitting streak from April 5 to April 27 and had 12 multi-hit games.
Cochran, a freshman from Coronado HS in Las Vegas, Nev., was the First Team utility player. She hit .256 with 22 runs and 16 RBIs. Of her 31 hits, four were doubles, one was a triple and two were home runs. She had seven multi-hit games and had the game-winning RBI in the Coyotes' home opener against North Dakota on April 2.
Katie Dinning and Erica Denney were both named to the Second Team. Dinning, a sophomore center fielder who attended Millard South HS in Omaha, Neb., was fourth in the league with 33 runs scored and held a batting average of .323 on 50 hits, including eight doubles, two triples and 11 RBIs. She hit .348 in league play and also took 15 walks and stole seven bases. Dinning is in the middle of a six-game hitting streak and has 12 multi-hit games on the season.
Denney, a senior pitcher from North HS in Sioux City, Iowa, went 17-7 with a 2.15 ERA in 25 starts. The reigning Summit League Pitcher of the Week, Denney's win total ranks 80th nationally and fourth in the league. In 175 2/3 innings of work she struck out 113 batters and threw 22 complete games, two of them shutouts. She went 20 straight innings without allowing a run between March 16 and April 2 and had nine games with six or more strikeouts.
South Dakota (29-18, 12-7 SL) will take on Fort Wayne at 4 p.m. on Thursday in the opening round of the Summit League Softball Championships.
2013 All-Summit League Awards
First Team
C – Jenina Ortega, North Dakota State
1B – Yvon Minogue, South Dakota
2B – Matley Jones, South Dakota
3B – Ashleigh Bousquet, Fort Wayne
SS – Sammy Marshall, Western Illinois
OF – Larissa Franklin, Fort Wayne
OF – Allie Mathewson, Omaha
OF – Emily Ott, Kansas City
DP – Katie Kelley, Kansas City
UTL – Katie Cochran, South Dakota
P – Miranda Kramer, Fort Wayne
P – Whitney Johnson, North Dakota State
Second Team
C – Campbell Ditto, Omaha
1B – Amber Lutmer, Omaha
2B – Cheyenne Garcia, North Dakota State
3B – Amanda Grable, North Dakota State
SS – Alex Bousquet, Fort Wayne
OF – Katie Dinning, South Dakota
OF – Karissa Kouchis, Western Illinois
OF – Devon Reick, South Dakota State
DP – Alex Pflieger, Western Illlinois
UTL – Brandi Enriquez, North Dakota State
P – Erica Denney, South Dakota
P – Dana Elsasser, Omaha
Player of the Year: Sammy Marshall, Western Illinois
Pitcher of the Year: Whitney Johnson, North Dakota State
Freshman of the Year: Campbell Ditto, Omaha
Coach of the Year: Darren Mueller, North Dakota State
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My mother is a non-driver to this very day. My father, an over-protective worry wart, would probably rather if I, nor my grown sister, drove either. As teens, we knew better than to even think about subjecting ourselves to our daddy as a driving instructor. He would not have been able to take that!
But that was only our house, of course, no one else's.
I just read on Motherlode that dad is known as the better driving teacher.
"That gender-skewed conclusion was reached by the AAA driving school's poll of 1,387 adults about which parent is the better driving teacher; while the sample was divided equally by gender, 52 percent said "dad" while only 24 percent said "mum." The reason? Even though fathers are more likely to lose their tempers, mothers are thought more likely to panic," writes Lisa Belkin.
Maybe. But when it's time for my boys to learn, I'm going to be riding shot-gun.
Question: Were you (or will you be) your kid's driving teacher? Explain below!
Of course! No big deal.
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As I feel my husband isn't the safest driver, I'm going to fight to teach my kiddo. My husband doesn't slow down soon enough, rides too close, etc. Unfortunately, I know he's going to want to teach my kiddo. We'll have to take turns. Won't THAT be fun... ugh.
I don't even want to think about my kiddo driving. *shudder*
SO will do it cause he is a better driver then me.
My husband and I both have taught our sons to drive. Everyone drives differently so they have received a variety of tips on driving. They have even drove on their permits with their Aunt to have even more experience. The oldest is on his own, and our 2nd son is well on his way to becoming a new driver.
I taught both my sons to drive. I did joke while teaching my youngest that I needed a big straw to suck down the booze.
Well my SD is 14 and can start driving at 16 (I believe). I'm the ONLY one with a license so it looks like I'm getting the job! Not sure if at that point we'll be able to afford lessons.
I grew up around 4wheelers. so learning to drive was more about just being comfortable on the road... My mom did most of the "teaching".. but dad had his small share in it too.. I think it would have been "funner" if he would have taught me, cause he enjoyed racing ;) and that was more my style.. Finding an empty road & using that Mustang for what its made for ;)
I have taught my 16yo to drive, since I am a single parent which limited her choices. living out where we do, it makes sense to start early in drivers ed, between those who live on farms and run with rescue/fire squads, safe driving is a definte must!!. my mom taught us to drive after we took drivers ed waaaaaaaaaaay back in the 80's, dad just supplied the car. all i can say is take a deep breath and laugh, no yelling allowed unless you hang your head outside the window. :)
I am a single parent. I taught my daughter how to drive and lived to tell about it. The first time she drove, I thought she just might kill me. My car was just not sounding right so I started looking around. It was then that I noticed her right foot on the gas and her left foot on the brakes. Both fully depressed. Holy crap!!! What is she doing? i told her to take her foot of the brakes. Which one is that mom? WHAT???!!!!! The left one!! Guess what? I didn't tell her to not have the gas floored. Yep, you guessed it, the car took off like a rocket. Once she finally got the car stopped I got out and swore I would never drive with her again. I was shaking so bad and laughing so hard. That was 2 years ago and I am proud to say she is a very good driver now.
We both teach him( and will the others) DH is more patient. I do fine but once in a while I get nervous. WA law is he has to do drivers ed. so we get that too. I am also amazed at how much a riding lawn mower taught him to drive a car!
We have 3 sons with our youngest now driving on his learners permit. Typically I have been the teacher because my husband is a bit more type-A personality. A helpful tip is to use those "Rookie-Driver' car magnets or new driver car signs. They let other drivers know that there is an inexperienced new driver behind the wheel and helps you to avert some of that road rage so present today. Other drivers giving your new teen driver a little extra space makes it less scaryfor your teen also. They really helped us out during our teen's learning period.


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The Atkins Diet
What Is the Atkins Diet?
Steak with Bearnaise sauce, eggs and bacon, cheddar cheese omelets -- don't hold the yolks, Roquefort dressing, and silky smooth avocado cream soup made with real cream? These rich foods are allowed as part of the controversial diet described in Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, a phenomenal best seller, and several follow-up books, including the 2010 New Atkins for a New You.
The Atkins diet promises that not only will you lose weight -- and not be hungry -- with a low-carbohydrate diet, but you'll also be on the road to better heart health and memory function, as well as other wellness benefits.
The diet is based on the theory that overweight people eat too many carbohydrates. Our bodies burn both fat and carbohydrates for energy, but carbs are used first. By drastically reducing carbs and eating more protein and fat, our bodies naturally lose weight by burning stored body fat more efficiently.
Although it's undoubtedly the weight-loss claims -- and noted success stories -- that are selling the books, the Center for Complementary Medicine in New York (which Atkins founded) claims that most people follow the Atkins diet for weight maintenance, good health, and disease prevention.
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A very raw look at the lives of several teenagers. Hilarious and extreme!
Movies about Alfred the dog.
Forget what's on TV tonight; Waterman is on now!
Salad fingers lust for rust. Character design by David Firth, Game Development by David Ellis. For anyone who likes salad fingers and wants to
waste some time!!
Please dont take this game to seriously. Firth is a friend of mine and I just wanted to put something together. ITS JUST TO MESS ABOUT WITH!!
Pretty fun game.
It was surprisingly addictive, I must say. I got about 60,000 points before I died... could've gotten farther but I didn't quite master dodging everything until then, and well... it seems the more damage you take, the faster your health drops when you move around... is that intentional? It adds a nice challenge. Keep up the good work.
Oddly adictive
Mind them not, the game is fine.
For people complaining about difficulty, if it was easy, then why bother?
Theres no imbalances here:Cant make the game last forever.
Good job, and I look fowards to another game from you.
i dont think so
very difficult and unreasonable game. you need to fix alot of things.
Jump is broken
You can't dodge the kids, because I tried roughly every possible timing for the jumps and you always get hit by them.
One critical flaw in an otherwise good game. It just makes it so you can't possibly win.
Very Good
I never liked Salad Fingers, too surreal for me, but this is a very good, ver addictive game.
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Dumb things we do with money
The emotional side of our brain often gets us in a financial fix.
You're not stupid. So why do you do things like splurge on yourself to punish your spouse, drain your bank account to bail out spendthrift kids, or pay high interest on credit card debt when you have the savings to pay it off?
- Bing: Dumbest money mistakes
The brain is a funny thing, says a post at CBS MoneyWatch.com, and an oversized part of it is often getting the best of us and our money. Writer Kathy Kristof turned to psychologist Brad Klontz for some analysis. She writes:
A financial psychologist, Klontz says that when it comes to money smarts, size matters: The logical part of your brain is so much smaller than the emotional side that it's like "a circus performer riding an elephant." To make smart decisions about your finances, you need the logical side to dominate.
Her post describes nine dumb things we do with money when emotions get the best of us. Among them:
Letting a "sale" price influence purchasing decisions. Two TVs have a purchase price of $500, but one is marked down from $800. You buy the one that's on "sale" because you assume it's a great value. Even worse, you weren't even in the market for a new TV AND you can't afford one. One solution is to do your homework first.
Indulging in "take that" spending. Remember that expensive trinket you bought because your spouse ticked you off? New York psychologist Bonnie Eaker Weil gave this behavior a name: POP (pissed-off purchases) spending. Let a friend, rather than your credit card, console you.
Ruining your finances to help your adult children. Kristof calls this "parental martyrdom." Klontz calls it "financial enabling." If you're going to help out, set limits and stick to them.
Compartmentalizing your money when it makes no sense. That is what's going on when you can't bring yourself to pay off credit card debt with money from your healthy savings account. Sure, you need an emergency fund. "But," Kristof writes, "if you've got considerably more savings than debt, there's no excuse." (Don't touch your retirement funds.)
Hoarding money. Apparently this irrational behavior more commonly afflicts those over 53 or so, when financial acumen begins to decline. (I can identify with this.) You won't spend money because you're afraid that you'll run out. If that's the case, ask a financial adviser to assess your situation. The truth could set you free to indulge yourself and those you love.
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Supervalu has been losing customers to rivals like Kroger Co
Supervalu said the sale includes 877 stores from the Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's and Star Market chains as well as in-store pharmacies under the Osco and Sav-on names.
The deal is seen as a real estate play for the buyer, which will spend $100 million in cash and take on $3.2 billion of Supervalu's debt.
The sale is expected to close by the end of March. When that happens, Supervalu's business will include a food wholesaler serving 1,950 U.S. stores; the 1,300-store discount grocery chain Save-A-Lot; and the regional grocery chains Cub, Farm Fresh, Shoppers, Shop 'n Save and Hornbacher's.
As part of the deal, the Cerberus-led group will launch a tender offer for up to 30 percent of Supervalu's common stock at $4 per share, which represents a 50 percent premium to the 30-day average closing share price.
Supervalu's grocery distribution business will represent about 47 percent of the company's revenue after the sale. Save-A-Lot will contribute one-quarter of revenue and the remaining grocery chains will kick in 28 percent. Executives declined to give additional financial information.
Those businesses should generate annual revenue in excess of $17 billion. In the fiscal year ended in February 2012, the company's total revenue was $36.1 billion.
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Supervalu's portion of the purchase included more than 1,100 stores - virtually all of which were part of chains it is now selling.
Cerberus bought 655 stores for around $1 billion.
The deal saddled Supervalu with heavy debt that crippled the company when the U.S. recession hit about a year later.
"It's back to square one," Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ajay Jain said of Supervalu, which had $6.18 billion in long-term debt and capital lease obligations at the end of its latest quarter.
Turning around Supervalu's supermarket operations will be tough sledding, said analysts. That's because non-union retailers such as Walmart, Target Corp
"An operational turnaround is extremely difficult, no matter who is running those (store) banners," Morningstar analyst Michael Keara said.
As a result, many on Wall Street view the latest deal as a property play. Cerebrus' partners in the Supervalu purchase include real estate firms Kimco Realty Corp
The group is likely to sell and close stores, as it did the last time around, supermarket consultant David Livingston said.
"They are not in this because they have a passion for running grocery stores. You don't buy failing grocery stores because you want to be in the grocery business," he said.
Supervalu had originally hoped to sell the entire company, but financing issues prevented that, experts told Reuters.
Supervalu's shares leaped 14.1 percent to $3.47 on Thursday.
(Reporting by Olivia Oran in New York and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Jessica Wohl in Chicago; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe, John Wallace, David Gregorio; and Phil Berlowitz)


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Sep 27, 2009
Mad Hatter's Tea Party Tablescape
I used thrifted teacups (held together with that gummy stuff you hang posters with), Martha Stewart tissue paper flowers, and butterflies from Michaels.
This is my favorite teacup--found at Goodwill!
Another Goodwill find, just 99 cents.
The napkins and plates were from the party section at Target, and the placemats were marked down at Kohl's
I'll post pictures of the other tablescapes at the dinner later this week!
6 comments:
- Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...
Wow! This is so creative and fun. I love it!
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
- mysteryhistorymom said...
Chanda- I cannot tell you how much I LOVE everything!! Oh my goodness! Tea cups- be still my heart! One of my most favorite things in the world!!! The colors are amazing and what a fabulous theme!
I am busy working on our swap and hope to have it in the mail by the 30th. Can't have the hostess being tardy- that would never do!
How do you get such lovely BIG pictures, Sweets? Lori
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
- Jen R. said...
WHat a sweet tea party!
- Sunday, September 27, 2009
- Kimberly said...
Chandra: I am sister friends with Lori over at Perfect is Boring. I love this post. You did a fantastic job on the table setting. Darling. Kimberly
- Tuesday, October 13, 2009
- Cathleen said...
What a wonderfully, whimsical table setting. Bravo! This blog was a great find for me, you should keep writing!
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One word.. Great! Two words.. Very awesome!
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"There was a doubt about whether he would play ODI cricket or not. But I am not surprised by his decision. He has done what he thought was right. I don't think there was any pressure of selectors on him. It is his own decision. No one can drop him."
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly
"I have very fond memories of the century he made against Australia in Sharjah when I was at the non-striker's end. He redefined the art of opening the innings in one-day cricket, and what was amazing was the consistency with which he continued to score over a period of 23 years and more than 460 matches."
Former India batsman VVS Laxman
"Emotional moment to not see the person who inspired me to play for india not play one dayers anymore.hats off paaji.we all love you.respect"
India batsman Virat Kohli, via Twitter
"If you look at the statistics, his greatness becomes even more evident in the sheer volume of runs he has scored and the huge gap between him and the next batsman. To bat consistently at the top-order and the aggressive manner in which he did that is a staggering achievement."
Commentator and former India batsman Rahul Dravid
"He changed the way batting was approached in ODIs especially after he started opening. And he was good as a bowler, if a left-hander came in, he will bowl off-breaks, if a right-hander came in, he will bowl leg-spin, if there is dew then he will bowl seam-up and that's Sachin for you."
Former India legspinner Anil Kumble
"He has figured greatly with runs in the longer version of cricket. I think he has played a little bit more in the longer version but when he feels that he is good enough to play in the Test side, I know, he feels he is good enough to play in the longer version in order to achieve the milestone of 200 Tests."
Former Sri Lanka captain and batsman Arjuna Ranatunga
"I am disappointed and unhappy that we did not get an opportunity to celebrate Sachin's farewell ODI. He should have given time to the country to pay a tribute because legends such as him are born once in a century."
Former India captain Kapil Dev
"Against New Zealand in 1994 the team was looking for someone, and Tendulkar, still so young, offered to take up so much responsibility. The rest is history. The New Zealand attack was blown away by a rampant Tendulkar. His 49-ball 82 in Auckland remains one of the pivotal efforts of his ODI career."
Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad
"I am lucky to have played cricket in Sachin Tendulkar's era. We will never get a legend like him."
Bangladesh fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza
"You can never beat the moment at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, that night when millions of fans cheered on as he took a victory lap sitting on the shoulders of his teammates with the World Cup in his hand."
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar
"Conclusion of a sterling ODI career from a wonderful batsman. Congrats Sachin Tendulkar."
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla, via Twitter
"Masters.423 matches, 23 yrs, 18426 runs !!!! These numbers no body else will be able to come close to.salute salute salute to Sachin."
India offspinner Harbhajan Singh, via Twitter
"He is the best man to decide when to retire from other formats because he knows his body well. All this time people were asking when is he retiring? Now that he has announced his retirement from ODIs, people are asking why has he retired? I don't understand the Indian people."
Former India allrounder Bapu Nadkarni
"He was the one who infused aggression into the game and you can say that he was a game-changer. It was a privilege to share the dressing room with him. The good thing is that he will still play Tests."
Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath
"Emotional time ! Letting sachin go from one dayers ! 18 thousand plus runs ur jaw drops when u c those records ,master u will always live."
India batsman Yuvraj Singh, via Twitter
"The reason for playing cricket. The reason for watching cricket. Sachin Tendulkar..... No words.. Love you Paji"
India batsman Suresh Raina, via Twitter
"Statistics NEVER lie! They tell a very true story.. Well done Sachin! What an incredible ODI career.. #thebest"
England batsman Kevin Pietersen, via Twitter
''When you've played 23 years of international cricket, a time comes when ODIs don't excite you anymore as you have achieved everything that you possibly could have. Sachin has also won the World Cup, therefore his decision is understandable.''
Former Pakistan captain and commentator Rameez Raza
"If cricket was a religion then Sachin would have been the God. I'd have loved to play against him. I played in the 2010 Asia Cup but he wasn't there. I wish he was there in this series. I wish him all the best for the rest of his life."
Pakistan player Umar Amin
"Sachin is a cricketing God. Unbelievable what he's done for Indian cricket."
Former England batsman Paul Collingwood, via Twitter
"Waqar Younis was on a hat-trick having dismissed Sehwag and Ganguly at Centurion in 2003. As I walked in, he said to me 'be calm and stay focussed.' There was a lot of chatting from the Pakistanis but I survived the hat-trick ball."
India batsman Mohammad Kaif
"Greatest batsman of all time & my good friend Sachin Tendulkar retires from One day cricket. Thank you for making India so proud."
Former ICC and BCCI head Sharad Pawar, via Twitter
"I think he has obliged Indian cricket by retiring. The god has ultimately decided. Everybody is talking that he should retire. I suppose if I am playing cricket whether I am playing good or bad, the call has to be taken by the selectors."
Former Indian batsman Kirti Azad
"Actually I am surprised. If he is continuing with international cricket (Tests) then he should have continued with ODI also. We play almost 25 ODIs in a season. It is very important to keep playing international cricket."
Former selection panel head Kris Srikkanth
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Could Adam Larsson be the next Scott Niedermayer?
Finally something went right for the New Jersey Devils this year. The Devils won the NHL draft lottery and moved up from eighth to fourth overall in the 2011 NHL entry draft to be held at the Xcel Center in Minnesota.
Thanks to a season in which New Jersey missed the playoffs with a sub .500 record of 38-39-5 for 81 points they finished 23rd in the NHL. Despite a 3.6% chance of winning, the Devils lucked out. A positive sign that perhaps some good fortune is now shining upon New Jersey.
A team that wins the draft can move up a maximum of four spots in the order. The Devils now have the opportunity to draft in the top 5 spots for the first time in 20 seasons. In 1990-91, New Jersey drafted a young defenseman named Scott Niedermayer third overall. That pick worked out pretty well for the Devils as Niedermayer became an integral part of the teams three Stanley Cup winners.
It seems pretty obvious that New Jersey will not be forfeiting this pick as part of the debacle with the first Ilya Kovalchuk contract. The Devils have to give up one of their next four first-round picks as a penalty for trying to circumvent the salary cap.
Undoubtedly, GM Lou Lamoriello didn't want to be in this position but he would have to consider this a small victory and a definite step in the right direction. Now it's up to the team scouts to make the most of this opportunity. In 1996, New Jersey used the 10th pick to select a dud in Lance Ward. He never played a game for the Devils then re-entered the draft in 1998 and was selected 63rd by the Florida Panthers. This pick is too important to be wasted on another Lance Ward.
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