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Women's Golf: Titans Compete at ThielSaturday, September 13, 2014
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Enough Is Enough: SlutWalk LA Speech
Photograph by Sarit Photography
Here is the transcript of my speech from SlutWalk Los Angeles, June 4th 2011. Thanks everyone! It was an incredible event and I was honored to be a part of it.
Whether you are here to reclaim the term Slut or ho or bitch, we are all here to bring awareness to the injustices that women face every single day. We are here to speak up and Slutwalkers…. People are listening!
Somewhere down the line, those in positions of power began to think that a SLUT means it is okay to violate. If we reclaim the term, and people are allowed to honor their sexuality through their sexual actions, then we can create a united front where being a slut is no longer used as an excuse for sexual assault. Not at home, Not in the office, Not on the streets and Not in a courtroom.
This movement is about giving voice to women and men who have been assaulted, yelled and prodded at for simply expressing themselves. This movement is about saying… we have had enough.
We have the benefit of walking in a beautiful city that is made of up women from all over the world and we must honor them as we walk today.
And as you strut your glorious bodies and shout aloud with your strong voices , I want you to think about those who are unable to stand here with us out of fear or discomfort. I want you to think about how this movement and sexual justice effects those from different ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
We must decolonize our minds and social movements in order to fully give justice for women and men who are not part of the norm.
We must expose the myriad of ways white supremacy and patriarchy has assaulted our concept of self and self-esteem.
As my girl bell hooks says, we must embraces a diversity of women and men and our varying forms of beauty. We must see self-love as a radical political agenda.
So on this day, take the time to recognize that there is not a universal women's experience of sexuality and sexual violence.
We will not heal unless we acknowledge and fight the affects of assault on all of our communities.
So when you walk today, and when you reflect at home, remember to think about and honor those women and men who didn't have the freedom to be with us today.
We can only make change happen if we acknowledge, respect and fight for the diversity of those around us.
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Four Games You Have to Play: N64
Nintendo's 5th Generation console, the hardware made a dedicated leap to 3D, surpassing the limited capabilities of the SNES. However, it had to contend with a nascent Sony Playstation as well as the growth of the gaming industry as a whole.
Best Multiplayer Experience: Mario Party 2
Where most competitive multiplayer games reward those who know the game the best, it makes an ideal environment for those who play often - but when it comes to getting others to indulge in your hobby of dedicated button pushing, the gap in skill between the veterans and the newbies make the experience less fun for everyone involved.
Mario Party 2 doesn't have that problem - the virtual board game has a great mixture of skill and luck so while people used to video games can get an early lead, there's no guarantee that they'll end up the winner overall. The sudden reversals of fortune will have the whole room screaming. It's available on Wii Virtual Console, so don't miss out on it!
Honorable Mentions
- Mario Kart 64: While long-since outstripped by modern variants, MK64 codified a lot of the features that have such a wonderful precedent today. Like the Blue Shell.
- Super Smash Bros: A clever departure from the standard fighting game format, the crossover of Nintendo greats beating the daylights out of each other has spawned both long-lasting fans and terrible fanfiction.
- Snowboard Kids: The most adorable snow-shredding simulator. For those who found 1080 Snowboarding too technical, Atlus (yes, THAT Atlus) took the Mario Kart format and took it to the slopes. It's a shame the sequel never reached the UK.
Obscure Gem: Sin & Punishment ================= If I was to give an example of an "Impenetrably Weird Japanese Game", this would be the first to spring to mind. The plot is impossible to describe, but it involves a pre-teen with an over-sized gun that can turn into a sword, rushing to save his friend who has been turned into a giant robot, with the assistance of another friend who happens to have telekinetic powers. Migraine-inducing.
What this means for gameplay is speedy and surprisingly technical on-rails shooting, with gigantic bosses and an Arcade-style difficulty that the developers, Treasure, are famous for. You can even play it in a bizarre co-op mode where one person moves the player and the other aims the gun. It never had an official release outside of Japan, but it's downloadable from the Wii Virtual Console.
Honorable Mentions
- Mischief Makers: Another game from Treasure, you play as Marina, I cyborg superhero out to save the planet in true 90's anime fashion. Naturally, your primary mode of attack is to grab stuff and shake it violently. Firmly sticks with sprite-based 2D, despite the pressures to go polygon.
- Rakuga Kids: Bored of Street Fighter? How about a game where all of the characters are doodles by kids that have come to life? Features a basketball-playing cat, a bright yellow supervillain, and "Beartank".
Marvel of Game Design: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
We actually covered [the 3DS remake] (http://www.theyorker.co.uk/news/games/7362) of this a few months ago, back when it was released, but the N64 version of the game stands up perfectly fine on its own. It arguably set the textbook for "how to make a Zelda game", being the first 3D entry into the series (and one of the first fully explorable 3D worlds available on a console), as well as introducing the games' primary antagonist for the next ten years, Ganondorf.
As well as superlative gameplay, the game featured an interesting storyline and unique gameplay mechanics such as time-travel, and even rhythm-based segments played out on the titular Ocarina. Many people prefer the subsequent instalment in the series, Majora's Mask, which featured a less linear, darker storyline. While a stand-up game in its own right, if you only get to play one N64 Zelda game, Ocarina is the one to play, simply because it best encapsulates an entire genre of adventure games.
Honourable Mentions
- Conker's Bad Fur Day - N64 cartridges were notoriously lacking in memory, which made this fully voice-acted, foul-mouthed, and genuinely funny adventure all the better. Rareware remade it for the Xbox, but it was rubbish.
- Super Mario 64 - We can't really mention the N64 without mentioning Mario 64 - it was the game which brought gaming into 3D. Maybe not the first, but the first to do it well, and the N64's analogue controller stick made it work all the better. Helped that it was brilliant too.
Trendsetter - Goldeneye 007
Nathan wrote his half of the article before I did, and if I'd had my way this would go in Multiplayer, but instead I'm putting it here, for codifying so much that is sacred in the modern FPS genre. Multiplayer in console games such as Modern Warfare and Battlefield is arguably the main draw in 2012, and this portion of the game owes much of its fundamentals to Goldeneye. Which seems bizarre considering it's a movie tie-in, a genre usually known for simply being cash-ins of the big screen.
Much of its success and lasting appeal can be ascribed to developer Rareware (of Banjo-Kazooie and Conker's Bad Fur Day fame) genuinely caring what went into it. The environments were detailed, the graphics advanced for the time, and the weapons well-balanced (even if the AK47 looked like a large black cigarette). What's important to remember is that this game was released in 1997, only five years after Wolfenstein 3D showed the world the first-person shooter (and robot Hitler). Prior to this, FPS was the domain of the PC, but Goldeneye proved it could work on consoles, and helped balloon it into a multi-billion dollar genre.
Honourable Mentions
- Perfect Dark - Another Rareware game, and another FPS which is commonly regarded as the N64's best, but Goldeneye was really the trendsetter here.
- Superman 64 - There were bad games before. There were bad games afterwards. But few games in history have reached the levels of "bad game" seen by Superman 64. It is a level to which bad game developers everywhere aspire. Please ignore the title. Do not play this game.


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Islamabad - Pakistan has indirectly blamed India among other foreign powers for creating disturbances in Balochistan and interfering in its affairs, claiming that it has proof to prove its point.
On being asked about Baloch separatist leaders taking asylum in Europe while Pakistan had traditionally blamed India of supporting them, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said: "There has been evidence of foreign powers trying to destabilise Balochistan. At this stage, it is better not to engage in public recrimination, because the government is working very hard to resolve our internal problems politically."
The Daily Times quoted Basit, as saying that there was evidence of foreign interference in Balochistan.
Asking foreign powers not to interfere in Pakistan's internal matters, Basit said Islamabad did not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and expected the same from them.
The spokesman said Pakistan was fully aware of the problems in Balochistan and was trying to resolve them politically.
Condemning the US resolution on Balochistan, he said: "Pakistan considers the US resolution on Balochistan as an arrogant step and ignorance on the part of few US legislators."


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It is worse in the NW series. Parson's 90 and 91 displace even lower budget teams that really want to race. I have all the respect in the world for Morgan Shepherd who spends money to qualify and race versus that charlaton Parsons who puts all the money into qualifying with no intent to race. Parsons is a huxster and opportunist. NASCAR is his enabler. Drech
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'Start and Park' teams just playing a profitable game
By admin | August 31, 2009
By Richard Allen
Prior to the start of last week's Sharpie 500 in Bristol I paid particular attention to one team. No, the team was not that of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin.
The team I was most focused on was the Prism Racing team of Dave Blaney. As it turned out, that crew's pit stall was basically right in front of my seat in the grandstand. Oops, I said the word crew. The #66 team essentially did not have a crew. For that matter, they did not have much of a pit box and they had very few tires in their pit stall.
The reason for this seeming lack of preparation is that the team had no intention of going more than a few laps in the race. As a matter of fact, the #66 has only attempted to run one race this season to its full distance and that was the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. In that race Blaney finished 28th, one lap down. The most laps this car has completed in any other race was 82 in Atlanta.
As it turns out, Blaney had qualified the car in the fourth position at Bristol, very impressive for a team with no intention of running the race distance. However, even with the solid qualifying run, Blaney immediately began his drop through the field at the drop of the green flag. He found himself in the way as numerous cars skirted around him, and even into him, before he was able to coast behind the pit wall and out of the race on lap 8.
The obvious question is why would any driver or any team want to do such a thing?
The obvious answer is…money. It can be highly profitable to be a 'start and park' team if the game is played correctly.
For running only 8 laps and finishing 43rd in Bristol the Prism team received just under $88,000. A 42nd place in Indianapolis brought in almost $142,000. Nice guys may finish last but apparently they are well rewarded for it.
NASCAR likes to brag that their Car of Tomorrow can be used at multiple tracks. Well, that is exactly what these teams are doing. Once the initial expense of buying a couple of cars and a couple of good motors is made then all that is left is for the team to make a few races to cover their costs. Of course, the cars have to be hauled to the track, a few crew members have to prepare the car and a driver will have to be contracted. But managed correctly, the cost of said preparations could come in far lower than $80,000 per race.
The gamble, of course, is in making races. However, if all of the above mentioned tasks are done well, then beating out two or three other cars on qualifying days is more than doable. Once races are made, profits can also be made.
Of all the components mentioned, perhaps the driver is the key element. But consider that with the trend toward younger and younger drivers by the super teams, talented older drivers can be found. A driver of Blaney's caliber can be had for a reasonable price.
NASCAR has created its own mess in regard to the 'start and park' teams. The CoT's much bragged about versatility allows these teams to field a minimum of cars and yet make race after race. Also, the lucrative pay for finishing near the bottom of the running order makes this practice enticing.
So why doesn't NASCAR simply ban the practice? Well, they have declared that teams must have a crew in place at the start of races. However, the sanctioning body is painted into a bit of a corner, of its own doing. Their television contracts promise fields of 43 cars. So, they cannot truly discourage 'starting and parking'. NASCAR has to have them.
The practice of 'start and park' may not seem entirely ethical, but it is profitable. The fans may be cheated because there are teams who show up at races with no intention of competing for anything more than a starting spot. And, any team who may want to run the distance but is beaten out in qualifying by one of these teams is cheated as well. However, the owners of these teams will certainly come out ahead financially.
In the end, the owners who take advantage of this situation are not entirely to blame. NASCAR, its tracks, its television partners and its power teams have allowed for this type thing to happen.
Richard Allen is a member of the National Motorsports Press Association. His weekly column appears in The Mountain Press every Wednesday.
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8 Responses to "'Start and Park' teams just playing a profitable game"
Mick Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
grumpyoldman Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 1:11 pm
For one thing, NASCAR has repeatedly stated that there is no clause in any TV contract about the number of cars that must start a race.
Secondly, this has always happened…always!!
And some of these S & P's are trying to build up enough capital to go full time, but sponsorship money is tight everywhere…just ask Bobby LaBonte.
mrclause Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Your "profit" idea isn't thought out with much real knowledge of the actual cost of the whole deal to these teams. You simply aren't including any figures to back up your gripe. I think your big profit thinking would be shot down when you figured the actual cost of cars, engines, driver, hauler, insurances, tires, salaries, travel expenses, spare parts, shop, and on and on.
As for the NW series, I'd much rather see new teams trying to build or rebuild, new drivers trying to break into the series, than I would watching the cup teams take all the sponsor dollars, use their cup knowledge and expertise, to rape the series so teams and drivers dedicated to the series don't stand a chance. It's no different than if the Redskins decided to go for a high school championship. I can't understand how it can stroke the ego's of the teams or drivers. It all has to do with big money, greed, bullies.
Richard Allen Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
MrClaus and grumpy
I can only tell you these things. I know someone on the inside of the broadcast business(well known to many) who I will not name but he says the 43 car thing is in the TV contract. This person is definitely in a position to know.
Again, along the same lines, I have been told the start and parks are making a profit. They would not be there if they weren't. And, at least a couple are not looking to expand. They are simply taking advantage of a situation.
Marybeth Wallick Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
I'm with Mick #1. If they need to fill a field, I do have not problem with S & Ps. But, Morgan would run the whole race, on old tires, and there should be a way for him to be allowed into the race. I wonder if he had rain tires for qualifying in Montreal.
scott wolfe Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I hate these start and park teams. I didn't think NASCAR was that bad a few years back when they had trouble filling a field. I applaud drivers like Scott Riggs who didn't want to settle for a start and park situation after being told they were going to "race" at TBR. He left and would rather not race than have his name associated with Start and Park. If you are a team owner looking to hire a driver, would you hire a start and parker?
kebzach Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
pretty sure that the #66 ran the full Daytona 500 with sponsorship from Window World. I agree in principle with your article, especially when it comes to the Phil Parsons jokes of teams, but you really need to get your facts in line.
Marc Says:
September 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
"However, the sanctioning body is painted into a bit of a corner, of its own doing. Their television contracts promise fields of 43 cars."
Is that really the case?
Here is an Insider, who claims: "Now TC is an anonymous NASCAR crew member and I know he doesn't know a thing about NASCAR's TV contract (to be frank I'm not all that familiar with the details). This among many other things makes me believe their anonymous crew member was only repeating rumors he has heard. Personally I have heard this is either a myth or an exaggeration. Either way it does not sound like it is a fact."
Show me definitive proof and I'll believe otherwise, 'til then this alleged contract stipulation in nothing more than smoke and mirrors.


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Flash Update: 2012 Trends in Securities Class Actions
11 December 2012
By Dr. Renzo Comolli, Svetlana Starykh, and Sukaina Klein et al.
While securities class actions in 2012 continue to be filed apace, the number of cases settled or dismissed has plummeted to record lows, according to the latest edition of NERA's semi-annual study. The study draws from more than 20 years of NERA research on case filings and settlements in US securities class actions.
The authors find that, by year end, 213 securities class actions are expected to have been filed in 2012; in contrast, only 152 securities class actions are expected to have resolved in the same period among both those pending resolution at the start of the year and those filed this year. This lesser number for resolutions has caused the number of pending cases to increase, bucking a decreasing trend that started in 2004.
Specifically, the number of settlements in 2012 is expected to plummet to 92, which is 31 fewer than last year and the lowest number since 1996 (following the passage of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act). The number of cases dismissed is expected to decrease even more to 60, which is 63 fewer than last year and the lowest number since 1998. Meanwhile, the number of securities class actions awaiting resolution is expected to increase to 596 by the end of the year.


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posted May 5 2014 7:02AM
Full Name: Mary Esther Wells
Born: May 13, 1943
Died: July 26, 1992
Founder of the world famous "Motown Sound," Mary Wells is considered not only one of the best female
singers in the music industry, but also a vital part of the success of the prestigious label. Wells' early years
were not easy. As a small child, she suffered a bout of spinal meningitis, which left her temporarily paralyzed,
with loss of hearing and partial blindness in one eye.
When she returned to good health, Wells suffered the hardship of learning to walk again. She was always
grateful, however, to regain her hearing and sight. As a talented teenager, Wells auditioned for Berry Gordy's
Tamla Records as a songwriter, but instead received a contract to be a performer. "Bye Bye Baby," a song written
by Wells, was recorded in Gordy's new label, Motown Records. In 1961, the song became a hit. Wells stayed with
Motown for five years.
During those years, and with the help of producer and songwriter Smokey Robinson, Wells made
several recordings. Her intimate and assertive voice, mixed with a soulful urgency, gave Wells a
distinctive sound. Three major singles,
"The One Who Really Loves You"
(no. 8, 1962),
"You Beat Me to the Punch"
(no. 9, 1962) and
"Two Lovers"
(no. 7, 1962), as well as her tours of the U.S. and Europe, turned her into one of the
most popular singers in the Motown label.
In 1964, Wells' career reached a significant peak when her song,
"My Guy,"
made it to No. 1 on the
pop chart and became one of the year's best recordings. She also sang duets with Marvin Gaye, includng
"Once Upon a Time,"
which reached No. 17 in 1964. The Beatles declared Mary Wells their favorite American
singer, calling her "their sweetheart," and invited her to England to tour with them. Upon her return to the states,
the Beatles sent Wells several compositions to be released on their next album. In return, Mary recorded an album
"Love Songs to The Beatles."
In 1990, Wells was diagnosed with larynx cancer, hindering her ability to sing. Despite her health condition,
Wells was always upbeat and courageous. She began taking long trips, including one to New York in which
she was the focus of a "Joan Rivers Show." Her tribute on the show included a warm and generous phone call
from Little Richard and a loving video dedication from Stevie Wonder, who, in her honor, sang "My Guy" rewritten
as "My Girl."
In early fall of 1991, Mary traveled to Washington D.C., where she testified before a Congressional
Committee concerning funding for cancer research. She said: "I'm here today to urge you to keep the faith.
I can't cheer you on with all my voice, but I can encourage, and I pray to motivate you with all my heart and
soul and whispers."
After a bout of pneumonia, Wells was hospitalized once more and spent her last days at the
Kenneth Norris Jr. Cancer Hospital. On July 26, 1992, the First Lady of Motown died. Gone was the soft,
beautiful voice of Mary Wells.
From 1961 to 1964, she hit the Top 10 in the pop charts with "The One Who Really Loves You,"
"You Beat Me to the Punch," "Two Lovers" and her signature song, "My Guy," all written or co-written
by Mr. Robinson.
"In 1964, Mary Wells was our big, big artist," said Lucy Gordy Wakefield, Motown's first sales chief.
"I don't think there's any audience with an age of 30 through 50 that doesn't know the words to 'My Guy.
She was 49 when she passed away.
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