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LOXLEY, Alabama -- A first round that started at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday ended at 7:45 p.m., complete with a two-hour, 50-minute weather delay and only one under-par round from 96 players in the AJGA at Steelwood.
Cheyenne Knight of The Woodlands, Texas, shot a 1-under 71 for the day's best score and took a one-shot lead in the girls division.
Mobile's Sheldon Statkewicz, who was 2 under at the turn but ran into trouble at No. 15, finished with an even-par 72 and leads the boys division by a shot.
Windy conditions made Steelwood even more challenging most of the day. With only a few players left on the course, play was stopped late in the day because of rain, thunder and even golf ball-sized hail.
Play resumed at approximately 7 p.m.
Despite a triple bogey at No. 15, Statkewicz used a pair of par saves at 17 and 18 to hold onto the lead heading into today's second round of the three-day, 54-hole tournament.
His triple bogey was offset by a strong four-hole streak in which he birdied No. 8, 10 and 11 and eagled the par-5 ninth hole.
"The par 5s, I took advantage of those," said Statkewicz, who shot a 3-under 69 in Sunday's qualifier at TimberCreek to earn his spot in the tournament. "I had an eagle at No. 9 and that started up a good birdie streak. ... I had a great high school golf season and I was feeding off of that today. I've been practicing this summer for this. It's the most important summer I'm going to have."
He said his iron play was "a little off," which created his problems at No. 15. The weather delay didn't help either.
"Waiting always gets to me. It gets in your head," Statkewicz said. "I was looking at the scoreboard and saw I had the lead. I just knew I had to make the putts out there. I'm ready for (today). Without the bad (weather) conditions, I can probably go lower (today)."
Brandon Price of Covington, La., is second in the boys division at 1-over 73.
Six players -- James Clarkhill of Columbus, Ga., Tyler Hitchner of Tuscaloosa, Joe Stepnes of Pensacola, Tzu-Wei Lin of Bradenton, Fla., Brock Drogosch of Windermere, Fla., and Dillon Woods of Jacksonville, Fla. -- are tied for third at 2-over 74.
Six players, including Mobile's Steven Setterstrom, are tied at 76. Other Mobile-area players include Alex Green (77), Vince Cave (80) and Luke Miller (85).
Knight was solid throughout the day in fashioning her 71. She also eagled No. 9 when she dropped a 20-foot putt.
"My ball-striking was very good. I was very consistent," Knight said. "I hit 17 greens in regulation, which helped. ... I'm feeling really confident right now and I just have to play my game. I just need to take it one shot at a time."
She holds a one-shot lead over Anna Sophia Bohmer of Cali, Colombia, who shot an even-par 72. Grace Choi of Dallas and Katie Page of Louisville, Ky., are tied for third at 2 over.
Fairhope's Cynthia Navis and Aliea Clark of Carlsbad, Calif., are tied for eighth at 6 over, and Daphne's Caroline Beebe is tied for 12th after an 80.
The girls tee off today at 7:30 a.m. and the boys at 8:20 a.m. The tournament concludes Thursday.


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Just as the dust has settled at the annual Black Potatoe Festival in Clinton, preparation is underway for the annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington. Both events bring with them sights and sounds and smells and thrills, and each seems to grow each year.
Of course, each event brings thousands of people here. And each brings its share of complaints, too. We've heard residents bemoan traffic and congestion; noise and commotion. Some say that these events affect our quality of life, even if only for a short while.
The complaints are not unfounded, but neither do they acknowledge the whole picture. While they may cause temporary inconvenience, the benefits can be long-lasting — and this isn't confined to just happy memories.
Those who visit Hunterdon spend money here on gasoline, food and merchandise. They sing the praises of heavenly Hunterdon when they return home, encouraging others to follow in their footsteps.
And many a first-time visitor to Hunterdon falls in love, and then makes Hunterdon part of their life for recreation, for business or more. Some find a local Realtor and make this their home.
At one time or another, many of us take on the role of tourist. Just as we hope that others will be friendly towards us when we travel, so too should we be mindful of being welcoming to others.
This isn't just a matter of being polite, it's good business. Most of us want our local businesses to not only survive but to thrive; outsiders with open wallets can help make that happen.


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Last month Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, Chairman of the Budget Committee, unveiled a proposed budget for FY 2013 and beyond that actually cuts spending. Given the hue and cry that followed from the White House and Democrats in Congress, it would be easy to conclude that Ryan has proposed drastic cuts. He hasn't. His plan is a small, timid step to reverse decades of unconstrained spending by pandering politicians of both parties.
A comparison of President Obama's proposed budget to Ryan's proposed budget for the next five years, from FY 2013 to FY 2017 shows that while Obama's current plan continues his pattern of financially reckless extremism, Ryan's modest cuts do very little to bring the federal government's expenditures into the kind of balance consistent with our "fiscal constitution."
In FY 2011 the federal government spent $3.6 trillion, exactly 24% of the $15 trillion of GDP created in the United States during the same twelve months. That's a record peacetime high, the result of three years under an Obama Administration characterized by financially reckless extremism and a Democrat-controlled Senate who, for 1000 days, has deliberately violated one of their core duties by not passing a federal budget.
To put the scale of Obama's profligacy in perspective, consider this: During his three years in office, the amount he's increased spending—(the current 24% of GDP is an additional 4% of GDP higher than the 20% of GDP the federal government spent in George W. Bush's last year) equals the average annual federal peacetime budget during the 142 years between 1789 and 1931 when politicians lived by our "fiscal constitution."
When I speak of the "fiscal constitution" I mean the universal agreement among politicians and the populace that during peacetime, the federal government could only make expenditures for which a corresponding tax revenue can be identified. Our Founding Fathers unanimously felt that the federal budget should be treated in the same way as the family budget. Current consumption should be paid for by current tax revenue, and never by incurring debt. Debt should only be used to finance defense expenditures during times of war
Under President Obama's budget, spending in FY 2012 will increase to $3.8 trillion, while Congressman Ryan proposes to hold spending at $3.6 trillion. Under Obama, spending in FY 2013 will remain at $3.8 trillion, but rises to $4.5 trillion in FY 2017, the first quarter of which will be his last year in office. Ryan proposes to cut spending to $3.4 trillion in FY 2013, but increases it to $3.8 trillion in FY 2017.
Under both plans, we continue to experience annual spending deficits. Under Obama the annual deficits, even under the rosiest scenarios for economic growth, hover around $1 trillion annually. Under Ryan's plan annual deficits drop to a "mere" $300 billion by FY 2017.
As I argue in my new book, Covenant of Liberty: The Ideological Origins of the Tea Party Movement, we face a stark choice as a country. We must either drastically cut our spending in half from the current level of 24% of GDP to 12% of GDP, or we will certainly increase spending to 36% of GDP—putting us in the same category as European countries like Greece.
That's a level consistent with 142 years of our "fiscal constitution" tradition, and breaks down as follows: 4% for the "normal" operations of the federal government, 6% for defense, and 2% to service and reduce the national debt.
How do the Obama and Ryan budgets stack up according to this standard?
Assuming a 3% annual increase in GDP, under Obama's budget, federal government as a percentage of GDP increases to 25% in FY 2017. Under Ryan's plan, it decreases to 21% in FY 2017. That's not an insignificant improvement, but it still higher than George W. Bush's FY 2008 budget, which put federal spending at 20% of GDP.
The Washington Post called Ryan's plan "bold but risky," but in my view, there's little boldness in a plan that increases federal spending as a percentage of GDP beyond George W. Bush's last year. While President Obama's plan puts us on a path to become an economic basket case like Greece within a decade, the Ryan plan merely delays the day of reckoning by a few years.
Michael Patrick Leahy is the co-founder of Top Conservatives on Twitter and ElectionDayTeaParty.com. His new book, Covenant of Liberty: The Ideological Origins of the Tea Party Movement, was recently published by Broadside Books. He can be reached on Twitter at @michaelpleahy.


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Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse survived a scare, beating St. Francis (NY) by a score of 56-50. The Orange trailed by two with a little more than two minutes left in the game.
Key player: Syracuse's Dajuan Coleman scored 12 first-half points; that tally was just two fewer than his career high with the Orange. Coleman led SU in scoring with 14 points in 18 minutes. Nick Cannon, the St. Francis forward, was a Terrier force inside. He scored 16 and hauled in a game-high eight rebounds.
Key stats: St. Francis shot nearly 48 percent in the first half and was 2-for-5 from 3-point range. ... CJ Fair was 2-for-9 in the first half and finished the game 2-for-13. ... SU shot 35 percent overall.
Talking points: SU led by just 30-26 at halftime. ... Jerami Grant is still struggling to make free throws, but he made two huge ones with 26.5 seconds left to seal the win. He sank 5-of-9 overall Monday night. ... Syracuse really struggled to guard inside the zone. St. Francis consistently got the ball to the blocks and either scored or got fouled.


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In regards to the Cynthia tucker column "College Admissions" published in the October 24 edition of The Birmingham News, her data processing system seems to be incapacitated by a victim-hood mentality. Must every human interaction have a victim?
The nation needs more college graduates? No. Here's why.
Increasing numbers of students are taking on large debts in a gamble for a better life are petrified about the job market and with good reason. Two-thirds of graduating high school seniors attend institutions of so called "higher learning" while the elite professionals they hope to join account for less than one-third of all U.S. jobs. For decades, skilled industrial labor has been moving out of the country.
The Feds began underwriting student loans in 1965 and since that time, the coast of a college education has risen 20 fold. Every federal entitlement program is fiscally insolvent, operating on government I.O.U.'s
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GRANDVILLE, MI – While reactions to Thanksgiving shopping were mixed, consumers still showed up in droves to the
RiverTown Crossings Mall Thursday night.
Kohl's sported the longest line in the mall, with customers excitedly waiting for a chance to get their hands on door-busters and holiday gifts.
Store Manager Bob Carlton said the lines were comparable to last year, and that the push to start shopping earlier has been positive for Kohl's.
"I think the change has been very positive," he said. "We try to stay with other business, since it is so important to be competitive."
Grant Huizenga, 16, of Byron Center, was positioned at the front of the line with his mother, Terri. Grant arrived at 4 p.m. and was joined by his mother around 6:30. Both were surprised at the lack of a line.
"No one was here, and I thought more people would be," said Grant, a first-year Black Friday shopper.
The Huizengas planned to shop for a 32-inch television and an
Xbox 360 gaming console.
Grant said shopping on Thanksgiving took away from both the holiday and the Black Friday feel, but his mother was positive about the change.
"We weren't doing anything anyway," Terri said, laughing. "It is a lot easier for people to come at 8 p.m. than to wake up at 3 a.m."
The line at Victoria's Secret was comparably long, and was comprised of many women and several bored boyfriends waiting in line for 50 percent off on items including sweaters and leggings.
Alyssa Walters, 16, of Comstock Park, took the helm of the line with her mother, Christine, 37, also of Comstock Park, and friend Katee Phillips, 18, of Holland.
The Walters felt the Thanksgiving shopping took away from their holiday, but felt optimistic about the deals and free tote bag.
"We had to rush out of my grandma's house because I wanted to get here," Alyssa said. "I'd rather have them open at midnight, like last year."
"Opening at midnight made it a lot easier to do family things," Christine added. "I felt rushed, and it seems like it gets earlier and earlier each year."
Shoppers crowded together in front of Sears, Younkers, and J.C. Penny in hopes to be the first inside.
Carla Catania, 30, of Hudsonville, and Darcy Demming, 60, of Grand Rapids, were near the front of the Sears crowd. The pair expressed surprise about the lack of a line.
"We got here around 7 p.m., and there was no one here," Catania said. "We were really surprised, since we are usually outside standing and getting cold. We even dressed for the weather."
Catania and Demming were shopping for an assortment of products, including an RCA or Samsung television for Catania.
"We were just glad to get into the excitement with everyone else," Demming said.
In front of J. C. Penny, Sara Saavedra, 24, and Carlos Arvizu, 20, both of Holland, were also surprised about the lack of the wait time.
"We waited 20 minutes this year, which is not bad at all compared to two hours last year," Saavedra said.
Saavedra hoped to take advantage of sales on riding boots,
normally priced around $60, but dropped to $20 for the Thursday night sale.
She said she was pleased about the deals, but disliked shopping on Thanksgiving.
"It is terrible; I had to make the turkey early in the morning and eat at 3:30 p.m.," she said. "We usually put up a tree for Christmas today, but we didn't have time.
"The deals do make it worth it, though," she added.
Most stores opened their doors at 8 p.m., but several started early, including American Eagle and Old Navy.
"That way, people don't have to wait at all," Lucas Mamo said. "They can come in, do their shopping, and by the time they get done, the other stores haven't even opened yet."
A seven-year Old Navy employee in his second year at the Rivertown location, Mamo said the Thursday night shopping compared favorably to past Black Fridays.
"We are getting a ton of traffic, and we had a lot of people waiting at the gates to get their wristbands for the deals," he said.
As a consumer and an Old Navy employee, Mamo feels the decision to move Black Friday shopping into Thanksgiving evening is a positive one.
"I usually do things with my family in the morning and early afternoon, so this gives me time to come in, work, and help everyone get an early jump on their holiday shopping," he said.
Jonathan Van Zytveld is a writer for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Email him at email@example.com, and follow him on Twitter.


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If you saw a child drowning in a shallow pond, would you wade in to rescue that child knowing it would ruin your expensive suit? Would they feel less obligated if there were other people standing by the pond?
The questions, coined a few years ago by Princeton University ethicist Peter Singer, seemed apropos for his Penn State Berks bioethics class.
For weeks now, his students had been dealing with the fallout of the horrific allegations that has ushered a change of the guard at the highest level of the Penn State University system, including its legendary football program.
Although removed from the main campus, thousands of students across the Penn State satellite campuses have not been immune to the emotional task of coming to terms with a new chapter in an otherwise storied university history.
The lesson parallels that day to the actions and consequences in how a public university deals with reports of alleged child sexual abuse was yet the latest fodder to a topic that remains front and center on the minds of students and faculty across the system, even if they are hundreds of miles removed from the main campus.
"I don't want to say I capitalized on it, but we tried to make lemonade out of lemons," said Shibley, associate professor of chemistry and science program coordinator at Penn State Berks in Reading. "This has been a tough time for students and faculty. To me, it gave an opportunity to really take a hard look at the theories we were using. It was probably one of the best classes I have taught in 16 years."
Across the 19 Penn State campuses, the sting of the last several weeks, which has seen questions ranging from the fate of the football season to the university's sterling reputation, might not have been as severe, but it has been as poignant.
"Faculty have been talking a lot about this story," Shibley said. "There's a sense of sadness, a kind of a grieving. A loss of innocence in lot of ways from a university that we thought could do no wrong."
James McCarti, a junior at the Berks campus, said the miles that separate the campus had not buffered the pain for him.
"We're not at State College and not experiencing everything firsthand, but we're still under the Penn State name," he said. "Everything that is going on there affects us as much as the students at University Park. We're feeling the brunt of everything."
McCarti has joined in campuswide efforts to demonstrate awareness and support for victims of sexual abuse.
The Lion Ambassadors, a club that among its mission gives tours of the Berks campus to prospective students, held a candlelight vigil to promote awareness for victims and families.
"They are the ones who suffered," McCarti said.
Students also organized a sale of T-shirts with "Penn State We Still Care" message that raised money for awareness.
"We do have actions to try to make a statement that we are not taking this lightly, either," McCarti said. "We are taking this as harshly as every other student that is under the Penn State name."
Jerry Sandusky, former defensive coach of Penn State's football team, has been charged with molesting 10 boys, and some offenses took place in the Penn State locker room, prosecutors say. Two former administrators have been charged with perjury, and the scandal has led to the exit of Joe Paterno and Penn State President Graham Spanier.
Steve Backels, a student counselor at Penn State Harrisburg, said the scandal prompted a few students to seek counseling regarding abuse issues. Many, he said, were survivors of sexual abuse who had already been coming to him for counseling.
"Maybe it brought up some things from the past that we weren't focusing on before," he said.
Backels said the distance between the campus offers some buffer, if only emotional.
"We did not lose our campus president," he said. "We did not lose our personnel who are working on campus. I think we all feel part of the same university, but we're not as directly affected, for sure."
Still, the ties engendered an admirable reaction among the Harrisburg students, he said.
"I hardly hear anyone talk about the effect on the football program," he said. "I think it's making people think more about child abuse and being proactive and protecting people."
For Tarisa Brinson, the firestorm around the 40-count child sexual abuse allegations have made her alter her plans.
"It has kind of changed my opinion on transferring to the main campus," said Brinson, a freshman psychology major at Penn State Harrisburg. "I'll probably be staying here just for the simple fact that I don't want it to impact my career path in the future considering how big it blew up and how publicized it its."
Tyler Mitchell, a freshman at the York campus, also said he might reconsider transferring to the main campus if the situation gets worse.
"It has slightly altered my views towards Penn State — that something of that magnitude could happen at such a major program school," said Mitchell, who plays basketball at Penn State York.
Mitchell said the experience for him at the smaller campus is different, but only just so.
"There's a little buffer," he said. "We don't have the same Penn State pride. We still represent Penn State and still wear Penn State and watch the football games, but it's not the same experience as up in main campus. It's more about classes and work, figuring out what you want to do."
This past week, students at the Lehigh Valley campus held a noon moment of silence in honor of survivors of child sexual abuse. All the 942 students wore blue for the day.
From prayer vigils, to fundraisers, students across the satellite campuses have channeled their emotional reactions into productive actions.
"I can honestly say our students have been fabulous," said Kate Morgan, spokeswoman for the Lehigh Valley campus. "They are so empathetic and really want to get the focus back on learning."
The campus has a football program — a flag football program. That says a lot about the experience.
"While we've been involved with University Park, it does seem a little different mission here. Our focus here is more on academics, more on community service."
For Shibley, the teaching moment culminated in a lesson on how the utilitarian theory of ethics — the notion that we make ethical decisions so the greatest numbers benefit — is flawed. No matter if it's a drowning child in a pond or a football program.
"It doesn't matter how many people were brought happiness," he said. "We can all agree this shouldn't have happened. That even one child cannot be sacrificed for the good of many."


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TV Ratings: 'V' stops downward trend as ABC, CBS split Tuesday
'Dancing with the Stars' finale is strong, as is Pauley Perrette's 'NCIS' double
After two straight weeks of falling ratings after its blockbuster premiere, ABC's "V" stabilized on Tuesday night, joining the "Dancing with the Stars" finale to give the network a win in the 18-49 demographic. CBS still won the night overall, thanks to the ever-resiliant "NCIS," which remained the night's most-watched show.
Among adults 18-49, ABC averaged a 3.9 rating, nipping the 3.8 rating for CBS in the all-important demographic. NBC was third with a 2.9 rating, followed by the 2.1 rating for FOX. With repeats, The CW finished fifth with a 0.5 rating.
Overall, though, CBS finished on top, averaging an estimated 16.65 million viewers to go with a 10.3 rating/17 share. ABC was a close second with a 9.8/16 and an average of 15.86 million viewers. NBC was a distant third with a 4.7/8, followed by FOX's 3.3/5. The CW's 0.7/1 trailed.
CBS dominated the 8 p.m. hour with a 12.3/20 for "NCIS," which averaged 20.27 million viewers and a 4.4 rating in the key demo. ABC's "V" had a 5.6/9 and averaged 9.2 million viewers, both only a hair below last week's total, while the show's 3.1 rating in the key demo was identical to last week's rating. NBC was third with "Biggest Loser," which comfortably topped the 3.7/6 for FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance." The CW's "90210" repeat was fifth with a 0.9/1.
ABC moved into first overall at 9 p.m. with an 11.1/17 for "Dancing with the Stars." CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," featuring a crossover from "NCIS" co-star Pauley Perrette, was second with a 10.4/16 and won the hour in the key demo with a 4.3 rating. NBC's "The Biggest Loser" was third with a 5.5/9, while FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" dropped to a 2.9/5 in its second hour. The CW's "Melrose Place" repeat trailed.
The conclusion of the "Dancing with the Stars" finale gave ABC a 12.7/21 in the 10 p.m. hour, even winning the key demo with a 4.6 rating. CBS' "The Good Wife" had an 8.1/13, though the drama's 18-49 rating was up from last week. NBC trailed, as usual, with "The Jay Leno Show."
All ratings information comes from preliminary Fast National Nielsen data, which includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are subject to change.


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"There goes the rat," said the six-year-old.
"Yep, the rat is walking behind the table," said the eight-year-old.
It took me a minute to figure out that we don't own any video games that feature rats. When I popped my head into the hallway to see what they were talking about, my jaw dropped.
Walking behind the picnic table in our backyard was a large gray rat with a long tail, acting like he owned the place.
I hollered for my husband, then started locking the doors and windows to keep the rat out of the house. In the nine years we'd lived on our street, we'd seen deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks, a couple of field mice and even a skunk - but never a rat.
The kids thought the rodent was no big deal. In fact, they liked him.
"Can we name the rat," the six-year-old asked.
The eight-year-old still wanted to play on the swingset all weekend - despite our warnings to stay away from the rat traps we'd put out. The 11-year-old used the incident as an excuse to ask for a dog again, so the dog could catch the rat.
While the rat sighting became the talk of our quiet street, neighbors offered advice and suggested we contact the town's health department. The kids used the rat as a bragging point to impress playdates.
After a few days, the rat incident died down. The town health inspector said there was no nest on our property and the rat was probably just passing through. The neighbors began gossiping about other things.
Now, when the kids look out the back window all they see are squirrels busy stuffing their cheeks with acorns in time for winter.
It may be boring for them, but I'm glad he's gone, whatever his name was.


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Assault, Belmar: A 30-year-old woman was arrested Feb. 19, accused of kicking and punching two officers and biting another as she was being carried to a police cruiser.
Police were called because of a disturbance to the woman's home. Reports say she screamed at officers.
Reports say while officers were carrying her to the cruiser, she bit the right thigh of a police officer.
Stolen gun, Cedar Road: Police reported finding a gun at a 71-year-old man's home reported stolen during a Bedford burglary. Reports say the man said he bought the gun at a Bedford Heights store on Feb. 6.
Stolen property, Coventry Road: A Cleveland Heights woman was charged Feb. 12 with receiving stolen property and driving with false tags on her license plate.
Reports say the sticker on her license plate was reported stolen from Cleveland.
Copper theft, Eddington Road: Copper plumbing, two stoves and a refrigerator were reported stolen Feb. 12 from a vacant home.
Vandalism, Silsby Road: A parking meter outside the Silsby Compounding Pharmacy was ripped off the pole on Feb. 12, reports say.
The pole was bent but still attached. The meter portion was gone, reports say.


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Volume 77, Issue 3, 01 February 1995
Simulation of diffusion and trapping in digitized heterogeneous media77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358940View Description Hide Description
We present an efficient and fast simulation technique to determine the mean survival time τ of a Brownian particle diffusing among a digitized lattice‐based domain of traps. Following the first‐passage time ideas of Torquato and Kim [Appl. Phys. Lett. 55, 1847 (1989)], the algorithm is based on the known solution for the mean first passage time of a Brownian particle in a cube. The mean survival time, the inverse of the trapping rate, is obtained for a variety of configurations involving digitized spheres. Since the survival time is highly sensitive to the surface area and associated resolution, the results provide a means of determining the relation between the survival time of a real material and its digitized representation. In general, lower resolution images give rise to a diminished mean survival time and, thus, a lower bound on the true mean survival time τ. Digitization can affect other transport properties in which the interface plays a major role, e.g., the fluid permeability associated with flow in porous media. We demonstrate both analytically and computationally that the mean survival time for the digitized medium converges to the continuum value in the high‐resolution limit.
Relaxation processes in poled nonlinear optical polymer films77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358941View Description Hide Description
Decay times, or the relaxation times after poling, of nonlinear optical host‐guest systems at room temperature have been evaluated from the behavior at elevated temperatures below glass transition temperature T g using Arrhenius plots. The factors were investigated by comparing the behaviors of the nonlinear systems to those of α and β relaxations in host polymers. The activation energies of the nonlinear systems seem to agree with those of the β relaxation processes of host polymers; however, the frequency factors were very different. The decay time of nonlinearity seemed to be affected by α relaxation processes below T g of host polymers.
Static electric fields due to seeding inside and outside of a planar waveguide77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358942View Description Hide Description
The semipermanent charge distribution at saturation in a germanium‐doped silicaplanar waveguide is modeled for the case of seeding by a low‐intensity fundamental wave and its second harmonic both propagating in the lowest order transverse magnetic mode. Based on the asymmetric photoionization model, the total current in the waveguide is taken to be the sum of the photoinduced current and the current due to the resulting static electric field caused by the charge separation. This current is used in the charge conservation equation to determine the charge distribution at saturation which is then used to compute the resulting static electric field inside and outside the waveguide. To compare with other models, the spatial profile of the resulting static electric field is compared to the direct current(dc) optical field due to a four‐wave mixing process.
Optical and magnetic resonance study of impurity ions in undoped and cerium‐doped Sr0.61Ba0.39Nb2O677(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358943View Description Hide Description
Single crystals of strontiumbariumniobate (Sr0.61Ba0.39Nb2O6), normally referred to as SBN:61, have been investigated using optical absorption, micro‐Raman, photoluminescence, and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR) techniques. Both undoped and cerium‐doped (nominally 0.01 to 0.10% Ce) samples were included in the study. A broad optical absorption band centered near 490 nm and extending to the band edge near 380 nm is observed at room temperature in the Ce‐doped crystals. Additional absorption, which we assign to iron, occurs just below the band edge in some of the samples. Photoluminescence data were taken at room temperature. Sharp emission bands at 545 and 650 nm are assigned to Er3+, an emission band at 755 nm is assigned to Ho3+, and a broader emission band extending from 700 to 850 nm is assigned to Cr3+. The SBN:61 crystals strongly absorb 9.4 GHz microwaves. To minimize the effect of these microwave losses, the EPR data were taken near 7 K. A broad isotropic EPR line due to Ce3+ ions is observed at g=0.9 in the Ce‐doped samples. Additional isotropic EPR lines due to Fe3+ ions are observed at g=9.35 and g=4.10.
Intensity dependence of the third‐harmonic‐generation efficiency for high‐power far‐infrared radiation in n‐silicon77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358944View Description Hide Description
The third‐harmonic generation of far‐infrared (FIR) laser radiation in n‐doped silicon was measured with full temporal resolution of the power fluctuations during the FIR laser pulse. Thus, the intensity dependence of the nonlinear coefficient χ(3) could be observed. For 2 MW incident power, corresponding to an intensity of 15 MW/cm2, at a wavelength of 676 μm a power conversion efficiency of 10−3 was reached.
Study of surface charges on dielectric electrodes in a radio‐frequency glow discharge77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358945View Description Hide Description
A radio‐frequency glow discharge between dielectricelectrodes is observed by spatiotemporal optical emission spectroscopy. No emission from an excited Ar ion is observed in the dielectricelectrodedischarge, but it is observed in a discharge with metallic electrodes under the same external conditions. On the other hand, marked excitation of Ar(3p 5) on the driven dielectric is observed. The maximum of the spatiotemporal net excitation rate profile is larger and the amplitude of the current is smaller compared with the discharge sustained by metallic electrodes. These differences are attributed to the effect of surface charge on the dielectric. The dielectric immersed in the discharge is exposed to the ion and electron fluxes, and is charged negatively to balance both fluxes. The accumulated charge on the dielectric is estimated by a capacitor in series with the grounded electrode. As a result, the surface charge affects the field just in front of the dielectric and enhances excitation and ionization.
Unified particle simulation technique for the plasma bulk and the cathode sheath of a dc glow discharge77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358946View Description Hide Description
The unified particle simulation of the entireglow discharge including plasma bulk and electrodesheaths suffers from the bad representation of particles in the cathode fall and/or from expensive computing time. To improve the efficiency and reliability of such simulations we develop a splitting procedure for the simulation particles that increases the sampling rate in critical phase space regions. The technique is demonstrated with the help of a simplified model of a dc glow discharge. Simulation particles representing ions and electrons are traced from electrode to electrode by moving the particles in self‐consistent fields. For comparison, the same model of the discharge is analyzed in the framework of transport equations. To improve the spatial density profiles of the macroscopic equations, we accounted for nonlocal effects by adjusting the Townsend ionization coefficient with the help of the particle simulation.
X‐ray scattering from nonideal multilayer structures: Calculations in the kinematical approximation77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358957View Description Hide Description
In the kinematical approximation, a two‐dimensional model is described for X‐ray scattering from multilayered films that includes discrete thickness fluctuations and interfacial correlated roughness. In this work, the influence of the thickness fluctuations and of the roughness that is introduced as small perturbations at the interfaces is studied on both specular and nonspecular reflectances. For specular direction, the kinematical calculations are compared with those calculated using the full optical Fresnel theory. It is shown that whenever the reflectance is low, both computations are in good agreement. Finally, the model is applied tentatively to fit the experimental specular and nonspecular spectra performed on Fe/Si multilayered samples.
Formation and kinetics of ion‐induced yttrium silicide layers77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358958View Description Hide Description
Yttrium layers on amorphous or crystalline silicon substrates were irradiated with 600 keV Ar++, Kr++, and Xe++ ions between liquid‐nitrogen temperatures and 265 °C. Ion‐induced YSi1.7 formed in those samples irradiated above 205 °C and fluence ≥1×1015 ions/cm2. The growth rates were monitored as a function of fluence and nuclear energy deposition at the Y/Si interface. For each ions species investigated, the growth rate varied linearly with the square root of fluence. The apparent activation energy was determined to be 0.6±0.1 eV. The experimental growth rates also exhibited a linear dependence on the nuclear energy deposition. This finding agrees qualitatively with the premise of nonoverlapping subcascades.
Distribution of incident ions and retained dose analysis for a wedge‐shaped target in plasma source ion implantation77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358959View Description Hide Description
A wedge‐shaped target was implanted with nitrogen ions using the plasma sourceion implantation process, in order to understand the effects of the target edges on the energy and fluence distribution of incident ions. Experimental measurements and analysis of retained dose on silicon samples affixed on the surface of the target, showed results consistent with those predicted by theoretical models. Higher retained dose and greater implantation depths were observed in the vicinity of the edge contained by the normal angle as compared to the edges contained by the acute angles. The target face with smaller area accumulated, on the average, higher dose compared to the face with the larger area.
Nitrogen implantation in (100)‐β‐SiC layers grown on Si substrate77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358960View Description Hide Description
Molecular N ions (N+ 2) have been implanted at an incident energy of 30 keV in a heteroepitaxial β‐SiC layer grown on a (100)‐Si substrate to form an n + layer in the substrate. Furnace and rapid‐thermal annealing are carried out on N‐implanted substrates. Crystalline properties of the implanted layers have been characterized by Rutherford backscatteringmeasurements and transmission electron microscope observations. An anodic oxide growth and removal technique has been developed, by which a very thin SiC layer can be reproducibly stripped from the substrate. Carrier‐concentration and mobility profiles for n‐type layers formed under various implant and annealing conditions have been investigated by differential Hall measurements combined with the layer stripping process. Rutherford backscattering data indicate that heating of substrate during implantation is important to reduce the amount of defects existing in the substrate after annealing. It has been revealed that rapid thermal annealing is useful for achieving high electrical activation of implanted N atoms. A very shallow (<100 nm) n + layer with a maximum carrier concentration of around 1×1020/cm3 can be formed in the SiC layer by N implantation at 400 °C and by subsequent rapid thermal annealing at 1100 °C for 10 s. This highly doped layer is applicable to an emitter in a SiC/Si heterobipolar transistor. It has been also shown that implantation with a very high dose, e.g., 1.2×1016/cm2, gives rise to the formation of Si3N4 in the substrate after annealing, suppressing electrical activation of implanted atoms.
Characterization of buried K‐fulleride layers formed by ion implantation77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358961View Description Hide Description
The formation of buried K‐fulleride layers by implantation of 30 keV K+ into C60 films at an implant temperature of 300 °C has been studied as a function of dose ranging from 1×1016 to 1×1017 cm−2. After implantation K depth profiles were measured by secondary‐ion‐mass spectrometry and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. Phase characterization was done by Raman scattering and grazing‐angle x‐ray diffraction. Within the range of the implanted ions a transformation of the fullerene molecules to amorphous carbon (a‐C) was found; however, due to the elevated implant temperature of 300 °C most of the K diffuses into the depth where doping of the undestroyed film occurs. The shape of the observed K profiles depends on the dose. A local maximum of K observed right underneath the a‐C layer tends to saturate at a value of about 2×1021 cm−3 for high implant doses. Both Raman scattering and x‐ray diffraction strongly indicate the existence of K3C60 regions in the implanted films. The buried K‐fulleride layers are stable on air due to a passivation effect of the a‐C surface layer. The formation of the K‐fulleride is discussed on the basis of the phase diagram for the K‐C60 system and various thermodynamic processes such as segregation, phase formation, and diffusion.
Optical and electrical properties of Ag‐As‐S glasses77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.359581View Description Hide Description
Physical properties of Ag 2S‐As2S3 glassy alloys have been studied as a function of the Ag atomic concentration x. With an increase in x, the optical‐absorption edge exhibits a red shift, while the steepness of the Urbach tail changes little. In the glasses with x≥15, the electrical conductivity is governed by Ag + ionic conduction. The ionic conductivity exponentially increases with x, and in contrast the hole conductivity hardly changes with x; however, the activation energies for the ionic and the hole conductivity are nearly the same at about 0.4 eV for compositions with 15 ≤x≤35. These observations are discussed on the basis of atomic and electronic structures in Ag 2S‐As2S3 glasses.
Photoluminescence study of highly mismatched In0.53Ga0.47As epilayers grown on InP‐coated GaAs substrates77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358962View Description Hide Description
Photoluminescence measurement is used to study the properties of In0.53Ga0.47As epilayers grown on InP‐coated GaAs substrates. Several structures are designed to test the qualities of the epilayers. It is shown that device‐quality In0.53Ga0.47As on a GaAs substrate can be achieved. The effects of hydrogenation using a photochemical‐vapor‐deposition system are studied, and an enhancement of the band‐edge luminescence intensity by a factor of 4 is observed. The resulting intensity even exceeds that of the film grown directly on a lattice‐matched InP substrate. In addition, the emission coming from lattice defects is greatly reduced after hydrogenation. These results not only further support the potential application of using binary buffer layer concepts in large lattice‐mismatched systems, but also demonstrate that the photochemical‐vapor‐deposition system is a useful tool for injecting hydrogen into InGaAs epilayers.
In situ spectroscopic ellipsometry to monitor the process of TiN x thin films deposited by reactive sputtering77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358963View Description Hide Description
In situspectroscopicellipsometry (SE) in the energy region from 1.5 to 5.5 eV was used to monitor the process of TiN x filmsdeposited by dc reactive magnetron sputtering of Ti. The dielectric function ε(ω) measured by SE yields the optical response of TiN x films and valuable information on their structural characteristics that are also verified by electron microscopy observations. The plasma energy of TiN x was found to depend strongly on the stoichiometry of the material and therefore is a valuable parameter for in situ monitoring of TiN x stoichiometry. Analysis of the ε(ω) spectra of the TiN x filmsdeposited in sequential layers by an effective medium theory provides precious information about the initial stages of growth, the composition, the deposition rate, and any change in film growth.
Layering of inertial confinement fusion targets in microgravity environments77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358964View Description Hide Description
A critical concern in the fabrication of targets for inertial confinement fusion is ensuring that the hydrogenic (D2 or DT) fuel layer maintains spherical symmetry. Because of gravitationally induced sagging of the liquid prior to freezing, only relatively thin (<10 μm) layers of solid fuel can be produced by fast refreeze methods. One method to reduce the effective gravitational field environment is free‐fall insertion into the target chamber. Another method to counterbalance the gravitational force is to use an applied magnetic field combined with a gradient field to induce a magnetic dipole force (F m ) on the liquid fuel layer. For liquid deuterium, the required B⋅∇B product to counterbalance the gravitational force (F g ) is ∼10 T2/cm. In this paper, we examine the time‐dependent dynamics of the liquid fuel layer in a reduced gravitational field environment. We employ an energy method which takes into account the sum of the free energy associated with the surface tension forces, net vertical force [F=F m −F g (in the case of magnetic field‐assisted microgravity) or F D (the drag force in the case of free fall)], London–van der Waals forces, the kinetic energy of motion and viscous dissipation. By assuming that the motions are incompressible and irrotational, the volume integrals of the free energies over the deformed liquid fuel layer may be converted to surface integrals. With the surface expressed as the sum of Legendre polynomials,r surface=a+∑a l (t)P l (μ), the perturbed amplitude of the individual modes, a l (t) can be obtained. We show that the l=1 vertical shift mode takes the longest to damp out, and may be problematic for free‐fall insertion even for thin ∼1 μm overfilled foam targets. For a given liquid fuel layer thickness Δ, the equilibrium value of a 1/a (the concentricity of the inner fuel layer) is shown to be dependent on the net vertical force F and layer thickness, i.e., a 1∼FΔ5, but independent of the surface tension.
Structural and magnetic studies of Fe x Co1−x (001) alloy films on MgO(001) substrates77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358965View Description Hide Description
Thin epitaxial Fe x Co1−x alloy filmssputtered on MgO(001) substrates were studied by x‐ray scattering and by the magneto‐optical Kerr effect in order to investigate the structural phase stability induced by the substrate and to relate the magnetic properties to the alloy film structure. Alloy films with a thickness of about 20 nm and concentrations from x=1 to x=0.3 exhibit a bcc (001) growth with the in‐plane [100] axis parallel to the MgO[110] axis. For pure Co (x=0) a fcc (001) structure with the Co[100] axis parallel to the MgO[100] axis was obtained. For x=0.15 no out‐of‐plane or in‐plane Bragg peak could be observed, possibly due to the bcc‐fcc structural phase transition. Kerr rotation angles in saturation as a function of x reveal a shape similar to the Slater–Pauling curve. Magnetic hysteresis measurements reveal a fourfold anisotropy with easy axes parallel to the Fe x Co1−x [100] crystal axis for 1≥x≥0.8, and parallel to the Fe x Co1−x [110] crystal axis for 0.7≥x≥0.3. In pure Co the easy axis lies parallel to the fcc‐Co[110] crystal axis. Finally, for x=0.28 a step in the magnetic hysteresis in the Fe x Co1−x [11̄0] direction indicates an overlap of a fourfold and twofold magnetic anisotropy.
Correlation of mesoscopic structure, electronic structure, and current‐controlled electrical switching of KH2PO4 and poly(p‐phenylene vinylene) composite films77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358966View Description Hide Description
The present study found a relationship among the mesoscopic structure, the electronic structure, and the current‐controlled electrical switching of a composite film of KH2PO4(KDP) and poly(p‐phenylene vinylene) (PPV). A composite film with a 11.8 wt % of KDP only showed ohmic behavior with breakdown in a high field as did KDP and PPV alone. Composite films with 25–91.6 wt % of KDP containing segregated clusters and dendrites of KDP exhibited switching phenomena from high to low electrical resistivity state. These switching films at high resistivity showed non‐ohmic behavior which is ascribed to hole trapping on oxygen sites on the surface of KDP. The switching appears to be caused by an abrupt carrier flow between the high density of hole states formed in an energyband gap and the π* electronic state of the polymer stabilized by surrounding KDP.
Growth, structural, and optical properties of II‐VI layers: (001) CdMnTe grown by molecular‐beam epitaxy77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358967View Description Hide Description
The growth of CdMnTe by molecular‐beam epitaxy is described, including an in situcalibration of alloy composition by reflection high‐energy electron diffraction intensity oscillation, which takes advantage of the larger sticking coefficient of Mn with respect to Cd. Layers are studied by photoluminescence, x‐ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy, and cathodoluminescence imaging. Relaxation of the mismatch strain occurs through different mechanisms, depending on the sign and magnitude of the mismatch. Once identified the characteristic features of the cathodoluminescence images are used to determine the critical thickness of layers of uniform composition or of more elaborate heterostructures. A heuristic criterion for the relaxation of mismatch strain in heterostructures incorporating layers of continuously varying composition is checked.
Al2Cu precipitate distribution in AlCu interconnects after electromigration stressing: A study by Auger microscopy and ion beam bevelling77(1995); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.358968View Description Hide Description
The York multi‐spectral Auger microscope has been used to study unpassivated AlCu interconnects on silicon, which have undergone electromigration stressing. Auger, energy dispersive x‐ray, and backscattered electron images have been obtained simultaneously from a sample which has been bevelled using Xe+ ions. The exposed surface on the bevel makes an angle of about 10−3 rad with the virgin surface so exposing laterally the depth distribution of the elements in the material. Cu‐rich precipitates are observed in the tracks. The combination of Auger, energy dispersive x‐ray, and backscattered electron imaging allows the determination of the location of both surface and subsurface AlCu precipitates. The faceted character of the particles can lead to an apparent excess of oxygen in their surfaces. The backscattered electron images are used to correct the Auger images for these topographical artifacts.


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Sellwood Bridge moves, inch by inch
Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:32 PM
PORTLAND, OREGON-1/19/13--The Sellwood Bridge moved from its former permanent supports to temporary supports Saturday so a new bridge could be constructed in its place across the Willamette River. This view is looking west to east. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian
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Montclair will ring in the new year with the Beatles cover band the Fab Faux and Cirque le Masque, a European-style circus. "Once again, we're bringing internationally known musicians and performers, while at the same time featuring our local talent," said Eileen Sheehan, township special events coordinator and First Night organizer. "We've also expanded the repertoire of kids' acts so that even more families are able to enjoy the excitement of the First Night Montclair experience."
With the renovated Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, First Night Morris will have a bigger celebration than ever, according to Lynn Siebert, a spokeswoman for the Arts Council of the Morris Area.
About 300 artists, including dance, drama, music and visual, will present 90 programs at 26 different venues around Morristown. Families can check out music and dance from South India, China, Russia, Eastern Europe, Africa and South America as well as classical groups and soloists, a tween pop group, visual arts exhibits, unicyclists, magicians, jugglers and street performers.
First Night Maplewood-South Orange will mark its 17th year with a circus-themed program of arts and entertainment at Columbia High School. Fireworks, music, dance, storytelling, drama are all part of the fun.
Here's a rundown around the state:
Haddonfield: Celtic folklore music and comedy.
Cost: Buttons are $10.
Time: 6:15 p.m.- 11 p.m. with many activities at Haddonfield Memorial High School East, auditorium, 401 Kings Highway East.
Visit www.firstnighthaddonfield.org or call (856) 216-7253 .
Maplewood-South Orange: arts and entertainment
Cost: Buttons are $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
Time: 3 p.m.-midnight, fireworks at 7 p.m., Columbia High School, South Orange-Maplewood Adult School, 17 Parker Ave.
Visit www.firstnightmapso.org or call (973) 763-4778.
Montclair: Opera, ballet, salsa, square dancing, juggling, SpongeBob SquarePants and special shows.
Cost: Special tickets are required to see the Fab Faux ($25) and Cirque le Masque ($20) -- both include First Night admission. General admission is $15; $5 for kids 12 and under.
Time: 5 p.m. at various venues; fireworks at midnight.
Visit www.firstnightmontclair.org or call (973) 509-4910.
Morristown: Music, comedy, visual arts and family fun.
Cost: $15 button in advance; $18 at the door; four-button family pack $50
Time: 7 p.m.-midnight at the Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Morristown High School and many venues all within walking distance from the Morristown Green.
Visit www.firstnightmorris.com or call (973) 455-0708.
Mount Holly: The fun revolves around the lunar calendar. It's the Year of the Rat so look forward to performances from King Rat of "The Nutcracker," make and take crafts and a pet parade, comedy and Casino Night.
Cost: $10
Time: 6 p.m.-midnight (with some outdoor events beginning at 5 p.m.) at Burlington County Mount Holly Center, 1 High St.
Visit: www.mainstreetmountholly.com or call (609) 914-0811.
Ocean City: Japanese drummers, a magic show and barbershop quartet and rides at the Pier are part of the fun.
Cost: $14 (which includes free jitney transportation 6 p.m.-midnight)
Time: 4 p.m.-midnight Ocean City Civic Center, 6th Street and Wayne Avenue. Call (609) 525-9300.
Visit: www.firstnightocnj.com.
Seaside Heights: Juggling, a variety show and an illusionist, provided by participating boardwalks arcades.
Cost: $5 bracelets.
Time: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Visit www.seasideheightstourism.com or call (732) 854-8000.


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Chuggington Train Yard with Loop
Chuggington is very popular in our house! My youngest son just learned to sign "train" and he is always pointing to the TV and singing "train." That means I have to find Chuggington in our DVR before he starts hysterics! Wilson seems to be his favorite train right now, but we all love KoKo!
When we got the Chuggington Train Yard with Loop, Chewy went nuts! He kept pointing to the box and signing "open" "train" "go" "please" over and over. Once we set it up, my 6 year old came over to see what was going on and quickly decided how to make the trains "blow stuff up" on the track. Nice. My kids are not normal. They find ways to play with toys that are either not appropriate or not what the toy was intended for. You will see that in the video below. Thankfully after a few takes, they actually started playing with the toy the right way. (Although as of right now, they have Buzz and Woody attacking Wilson and KoKo on the loop and are trying to shoot hot wheels off it. Oiy Vey!)
From Learning Curve:
Inspired by Ludorum's popular train-centric series seen daily on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney programming block (check local listings), Learning Curve's new Chuggington die-cast toy line is launching exclusively at Toys"R"Us stores across the country and online at Toysrus.com this month.
With a wide assortment of collectible Chuggington characters and exciting playsets, children can recreate favorite Chuggington episodes or imagine new adventures. All Chuggington Die-Cast engines feature durable die-cast construction, realistic decoration and secure front-and-back couplings, making train play easy and fun! Complete playsets enhance the imaginative fun, making every Chuggington Die-Cast experience "traintastic!"
Training Yard with Loop Playset: The Training Yard with Loop Playset is truly an action-packed experience! Engines plummet down the spiral track, shoot through the launcher, and race through an exciting 360° overhead loop! Motorized engine launcher propels up to two engines through the loop. Includes a die-cast Wilson engine and a Vee figure. Ages 3 & up. MSRP $39.99
My kids love how easy this set is to put together and use. Even the 2.5 yr old can set it up, turn it on and make it go!
Here's a video demo of Chuggington Train Yard with Loop.
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This toy is well made and durable! It doesn't fall apart when you pick it up to move it from room to room.
FUN! My kids played with this set for 3 hours straight! From the 3-year-old to the 11-year-old, all three boys had a blast.
The die cast trains are so well made and realistic! They look exactly like the characters on the show. Such attention to detail is what makes these trains my kids' new favorite.
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My only complaint is it can be a bit loud. Especially if your kids decide to see if every one of their Hot Wheels cars can fit the track. ;)


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Orioles vs. Red Sox series finale
The Orioles play a rare night game on getaway day and they will take on the Red Sox tonight before heading to New York for a three-game series this weekend.
*Brian Roberts (right hamstring strain) is walking around without a limp, although manager Buck Showalter said it will be tough for him to be ready within two weeks. Roberts was placed on the disabled list on April 5 so he could be available on the 20th, although it's not likely he's ready on that date. Roberts hasn't been cleared to start baseball activities and is currently doing rest and rehab at the team's spring facility in Sarasota, Fla.
*Orioles pitchers Chris Tillman and Miguel Gonzalez's cab got into a minor fender bender on the way to Fenway Park this afternoon. Both guys are fine and manager Buck Showalter relayed that the worst part was the three-mile chase their driver did after the culprit. They both came in and laid on the training tables, joking they had some whiplash, and had a little fun with it.
*Jake Arrieta could be used a potential bullpen option this weekend given his rain-shortened start last night. There's some bad weather in the upcoming forecast in New York, so there could be a potential for a doubleheader, particularly with a rare Sunday night game.
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Shane Victorino RF
Dutin Pedroia 2B
Mike Napoli 1B
Will Middlebrooks 3B
Daniel Nava DH
Jarrod Saltalamacchia C
Stephen Drew SS
Jackie Bradley, Jr LF
Alfredo Aceves RHP
Nate McLouth LF
Manny Machado 3B
Nick Markakis DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Chris Dickerson RF
Alexi Casilla 2B
Chris Tillman RHP


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|Re: [TenTec] Orion 565 and RemoteRig
|Carl Moreschi <firstname.lastname@example.com>
|Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <firstname.lastname@example.com>
|Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:14:50 -0400
I can also add that my N4PY client-server function now provides remote control of the Alpha 87A and Acom 2000. And it now has remote control for rotators. Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Dr. Hays, NC 28635 www.n4py.com On 3/24/2011 2:41 PM, Ron Castro wrote: > I'm planning a remote operation and have most of the parts "breadboarded" in > the home shack, and I have spent a lot of time looking at this. RemoteRig > probably has the capability of running over one of the virtual serial ports, > but using a remote computer with N4PY server/client software is a better > option. RemoteRig has excellent audio quality in both directions, even at > the lower quality settings and is almost indistinguishable from "live", plus > it's rigged to run CW in such a way that you it's totally seamless even with > fairly long latencies. > > With the remote computer, you can use Larry, N8LP's (telepostinc.com) free > software to remote SteppIR controllers and Telepost's excellent Wattmeter > and there are several remote rotator control programs around. Larry also > makes a remote control system that can control system that can be configured > to switch things like directional RX antennas, fans, heaters, etc. as > needed. Just add a remote controllable linear like an ACOM or Alpha and > you're good to go! > > Ron N6IE > www.N6IE.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Rosenberg"<email@example.com> > To:<email@example.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 10:10 AM > Subject: [TenTec] Orion 565 and RemoteRig > > >> Many of you responded to my earlier inquirey on remoting my Orion 565 via >> the internet. >> >> Almost all of the suggestions included using the shack computer and >> various >> combinations of software. >> >> What I'm lookiing for is a way to connect and control the Orion without >> relying on the shack computer. Instead, I'll interface the system via the >> router. >> >> RemoteRig seems to fill the bill, but it isn't inexpensive! Likewise the >> Glentech products. >> >> Has anyone used either? Your opinions? >> >> 73& Thanks, >> >> Eric W3DQ >> Washington, DC >> _______________________________________________ >> TenTec mailing list >> firstname.lastname@example.com >> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec >> > > _______________________________________________ > TenTec mailing list > email@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec > _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
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text: Appalachian Flooring ltd. began operations in 2001 with the opening of its flooring plant in Cowansville, Québec. This plant was expanded in 2004 with the opening of their onsite prefinishing plant. This allowed Appalachian Flooring to develop their signature Evershine finish which was launched in 2006. In 2007 they continued their targeted expansion policy by building their state-of-the-art kilns. These steps have allowed them to minimized transportation costs and insured greater control over the quality of their end product.


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464: U.S. casinos at the end of last year, the American Gaming Association said in its annual report released last week. This total does not include another 49 racinos -- racetracks with at least some form of casino-type gambling -- and 466 tribal casinos.
4: Casinos in Ohio, including the Cincinnati casino that opened this year, joining casinos in Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo. Ohio also has two racinos with plans for up to five more.
265: Nevada casinos, representing 57 percent of all casinos nationally.
17: States with casinos.
39: States with a commercial casinos, tribal casinos or racinos. The 11 others are Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and South Carolina.
$37.3 billion: Casino gaming revenue, after paying out winnings, in 2012, up 5 percent nationally from 2011 and the third straight year of increases. These figures exclude tribal casinos.
$430 million: Ohio gaming revenue, after paying out winnings, in 2012. The Cleveland and Toledo casinos opened in May 2012 and Columbus opened in October.
Source: American Gaming Association


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Ware was the offensive highlight of the Bulldogs' afternoon scrimmage on Friday at Sanford Stadium and has solidified his spot as a tailback for 2004. He was recruited out of Rockmart High School as a fullback but quickly caught the eye of the coaching staff with his running ability.
"He's a very physical runner," Coach Mark Richt said. "He looked like the toughest player we had on offense today."
Ware, 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, is the Bulldogs' second-team tailback this spring behind Kregg Lumpkin.
"(Ware) has got to know what to do. When he does, I'm confident he'll help us this year," Richt said. "If he just keeps progressing, he'll play."
Cooper sat out the scrimmage and has missed almost two weeks now due to migraine headaches. However, he will have a chance to compete with Ware for the No. 2 job in the fall, Richt indicated.
"Until they compete in the fall, we'll reserve that judgment," he said.
Ware definitely isn't playing well enough to push Lumpkin for the starting spot. Lumpkin, a sophomore, has quietly solidified his hold on that job this spring. He impressed coaches earlier this month by practicing despite a hip flexor injury.
"He's growing into the kind of man we need him to be," Richt said. "We're looking at him as a veteran and a leader, not a second-year player."
WRONG DIRECTION: Until Friday, Richt was pleased with the progress of his patchwork offensive line, but it seemed clear he was talking about that unit when he said this: "Everybody played hard. Some guys just didn't play with a lot of heart offensively. That really bothered me."
Due to injuries, the Bulldogs have sophomore Fernando Velasco and converted defensive lineman Darrius Swain at first-team guard.
"Today was not very good, pretty ugly," Richt said. "I thought we were turning a corner until today. Today we went backward."
SCRIMMAGE REPORT: The defense continued its spring trend of dominating the offense.
"Defensively, you could name off the usual guys," Richt said. "They basically shut down the offense."
Joe Tereshinski did salvage some pride for the offense by leading the No. 2 offense on a touchdown scoring drive against the No. 2 defense. The No. 1 offense finally found its rhythm late by scoring three out of four times in a goal line drill late in the practice.
Richt singled out the play of the reserve defensive ends, particularly Quentin Moses.
"What he's doing is earning himself a lot of playing time," Richt said. "And Marcus Jackson is having a great spring. The d-ends have had a really fine spring as a group."


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DETROIT- General Motors Co. released a full portfolio of images of its new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible.
The images were unveiled 30 minutes before the American two-seater is scheduled to make its world debut at the 2013 Geneva International Auto Show.
The Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible arrive in global markets in late 2013, with left-hand-drive models to be offered in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Japan and Russia. Changes to Corvettes for export vary only in equipment required to accommodate a respective market's regulations, such as lighting, headlamp washers and outside mirrors.
The Detroit-based automaker said the vehicle will deliver the same balance of technology, design and performance introduced on the coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.
"With the all-new Corvette Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design, in a release. "As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design."
All models will be powered by the new LT1 6.2L V8, with an estimated 450-horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb-ft of torque (610 Nm). As no structural reinforcements are required for the convertible, both models share almost identical power-to-weight ratios.
GM resurrected the iconic Stingray moniker for the seventh-generation Corvette, which features a modern, more defined look.
The Stingray, or "Sting Ray" from 1963-67, has only been used on two other generations of production Corvettes in the vehicle's 60-year history.
Stingray was last used four generations ago on the Detroit-based automaker's generation 3 Corvette from 1968-82. The name was first used on the 1959 racing car and again for the second-generation Corvette from 1963-67.
Click here for all the most-recent news regarding the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
Check back to MLive.com/auto for more on the vehicle. Click here to watch a live stream of its unveiling at the Geneva Auto Show.


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The St. Tammany Parish Council is considering several new regulations for waste transfer stations before it takes a final vote on where to place the facilities in the future.
The council tabled a vote earlier this month on whether to create a new Solid Waste Management district that would include the transfer stations and other waste facilities or to allow the facilities to exist as conditional uses in certain industrial zones. In either event, the parish would have to hold at least one public hearing before a new station could be built.
The parish's Zoning Commission has recommended that the council create the SWM district, but its members also asked to be involved in the process to place restrictions on the stations to ensure their compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. Commissioners Bill Matthews and Jimmie Davis presented 16 items for the council's consideration at its Dec. 2 meeting.
The list includes regulations such as operating hours that run from Monday to Saturday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., 500-foot buffers between the station and adjacent residential properties, and biweekly pest control inspections. The list also requires the stations be fully enclosable, all building doors to be closed when not in operation, and that the property where the station is located be surrounded by an 8-foot fence and locking gate.
The rules would become part of Chapter 9 of the parish code, which regulates trash and garbage. Trash haulers bring waste to a transfer station, where larger trucks pick up the waste and bring it to a landfill or another disposal site.
Though Councilman Chris Canulette had some concerns about the proposed regulations, Councilman Gene Bellisario said the list was just something to get started and the conversation could continue. Councilmen Steve Stefanick and Marty Gould suggested tabling the matter to allow more time for discussion.
Sandra Slifer, who lives near Covington, called the ordinance to create a SWM district "half-baked" because it includes conditions for one use, the transfer stations, but not for the others. An SWM district would allow both processing and nonprocessing waste transfer stations, as well as anything already permitted in an I-1 or I-2 zone, construction and debris landfills, compost facilities, recycling facilities, and sewage and septic facilities.
Councilman Jerry Binder said the council would work some of that out in the interim. Slifer asked that the discussions on the matter be held in public.
The situation arose when officials realized they had neglected to include zoning for new waste transfer stations in the parish's new zoning code. In the months since, the council and the commission have been working to find the proper place in the code for the facilities.
Christine Harvey can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 985.645.2853.


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One pair of pants, four girls, and incredible friendship is definitely the recipe for a great experience in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." The other evening I got the chance to go see this wonderful story about four strong girls and their incredible friendship, and what made me even luckier was that I got to see it with my three closest friends.
This movie takes you on an emotional roller coaster, where you find yourself laughing one minute and crying the next. The story lets you connect with these girls that anyone can relate to and teaches you real life lessons about life and friendship. For those that remember these four from the first part of the story, you will not be let down.
The whole experience was amazing, from start to finish. Sitting in the crowded theater, all you could see from wall to wall was small groups of close friends, chatting and laughing, a true picture of friendship at its best. What was even better was the group of elderly women, sitting in the row in front of us, acting the same exact way as their younger counterparts.
This movie truly did bring friends together, like it did for me and my group of four. It made me appreciate those girls, knowing that I've got their back, and they've got mine. I encourage women of all ages and walks of life to grab a friend, a mom, an aunt, or a sister, and go see this movie.


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By: David E. Gehlke
Blistering.com: I know youre in the studio now working on some stuff that is supposed to be more death metal-sounding. Can you elaborate? Loomis: Yeah, were going back to old-school thrash, but still melodic. I have a lot of people telling me that every time I write something it sounds like Nevermore [laughs]. Its hard to get away from that since I was one of the main songwriters in the band. Theres a lot of faster stuff going on, but still melodic at the same time. And Joe [Nurre, guitars] is completely going-off with his death metal vocals. I think its going to add a huge edge to everything. Obviously, theres going to be people out there who will disapprove since theyre used to hearing me with a clean singer. But hey man, that doesnt bother me. I want to do something that makes me happy first and if the majority people enjoy it, that makes me happy too. Blistering.com: Not counting Ihshan, youve never used any type of growled vocals. If you take some of the Nevermore stuff like This Godless Endeavor, you could easily stick a death metal singer on it. Loomis: Easily. Like a song such as Born, that could easily be a death metal song. Its going to be cool. I think theres some diversity in these songs and Joe wrote one. We hope to release these in a few weeks so I hope we can get it out fast. Blistering.com: Its awesome you could put something out so quickly these days as opposed to before, when it took two or three years. Loomis: Some people are freaking out about that [laughs]. I had this idea when we were on the last tour and since things were going so well, I figured why not? Im bringing that up because Zero Order Phase only sold 600 copies in the first week and the new one sold 3,000 and we wanted to make people know were still into touring and wanted to people to hear this stuff as soon as possible. Blistering.com: You mentioned when we opened our chat that youre thinking of putting together a new band with a new name. Thats a risky endeavor, wouldnt you say? What do you think would be in store? Loomis: Oh boy [laughs]. It would almost be smart to keep the band I have now because were developing, and if I started a new one, I would be starting all over again. Theres going to be discussions when were out on the road, if the musicians who I have now would be interested in moving onto that next phase. Joe is really a death metal singer at heart and I dont know if Id want to stick with that 100%. Id really like to have a singer like Devin Townsend. Hes so amazing with the way he can change up his voice
he could do everything. Im looking for a singer like that. Well see what happens. It will need some time before we decide and I dont want to make the wrong move. Might as well take my time in doing it. Blistering.com: With the whole Nevermore thing, youve stayed relatively quiet, while Warrel [Dane, vocals] has made some statements regarding that he might get some new people, or he doesnt know if theyll continue. Are you going to remain with this stance and let the chips fall where they may? Loomis: If they want to reform Nevermore with new members
I just dont think thats a great idea. A lot of the heart and soul is, and was, from the whole band. If you change up a band that drastically with the original drummer and guitar player, with somebody else, its not that band anymore. Its not. Its impossible. Sure, theres guitar players out there who could learn and play this stuff, but as far as writing new material, its going to be a different band. Its their call. I wouldnt be hurt by it, but I know for a fact that it wouldnt be right. It would be cheating the fans. I dont keep in communication with those guys as much. Im not ruling out that there would never be a reunion thing or a festival of some sorts in the future. I wouldnt have a problem with that. But working with those guys again, its just not my cup of tea at all. Blistering.com: You mentioned getting another guitar player [to fill your spot]. You guys struggled for years filling the second guitar spot between Pat OBrien, Curran Murphy, Attila [Vörös]
Loomis: And Tim Calvert. He just texted me right before we got on the phone. A lot of these guitar players I still keep in contact with. Im probably the closest with Tim since he comes to the shows a lot. Blistering.com: Hes a great player. Loomis: He is. He has a very unique style. So Nevermore was always lucky to have great guitar players in the band, but unfortunately, it never worked out in the long run. I think a lot of the reason for that was because Warrel and I definitely had a writing chemistry going on. And when tended to horde it and that was the whole thing that pissed off some of the players we had that wanted to do their thing. Blistering.com: Its funny that you mentioned the death metal project and I was on Blabbermouth today or yesterday, and someone commented about a recent article of yours saying, Wouldnt it be cool if Pat OBrien was involved? Loomis: It was so much fun working with Pat. He was really the first guitar player we had in the band in 93 or 94. I ended up going to Kentucky to his house to audition and spend some time with him to see if he was right. But I could tell there was always something in the back of his head that he was a death metal guy at heart. He was the guy who would wake up with a cup of coffee, then crank Cannibal Corpse. He lived and breathed that stuff, but was still playing Nevermore at the same time. Blistering.com: Do you keep in touch with Van [Williams, ex-Nevermore drummer]? Loomis: I do. He moved back to New York, where hes from. Hes got a side-band, Pure Sweet Hell. Thats about it. Hes taking some time off
hes got a family and kid. I talk to him about once a week. Im in contact with him the most out of the whole band. Blistering.com: As are you adjusting to being the now ex-Nevermore guitar player? Do you worry that will always be your tag? Loomis: I dont mind it, but its getting boring reading it on Blabbermouth. I wish they would say Jeff Loomis. It doesnt bother me, but they could state that differently. I think people write it that way is because people still care about Nevermore a lot. People still listen to the tunes, which makes me happy. Jeff Loomis official website
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Don't blame Dems: corporations run the US
April 26, 2014
To the editor: The recent letter to the editor blaming Democrats for all the problems in our governance is not true or honest to the record of events over the last five-plus years....
Hey doc, you really drank the kool-aide didn't you! No one is better at acting and theatrics than the current administration, half expecting seeing them awarded a Tony or Oscar.
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This letter and political stance is just another example of modern day politics (both parties!!). When something positive happens, take the credit. When something negative happens or something can't be fixed, blame someone or something else. What a great message to send to the outside world, and our own citizens, young and old.
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Your report only points to the narrowest definition of welfare. The fact is that 87% of recipients are "all in" and participate in multiple social programs. When you contrast your narrow definition of social welfare with the "anything goes" definition of corporate welfare you are going to only get skewed numbers.
I'm sure most people aren't interested in having an honest discussion on the topic because too many people are too brainwashed to understand that the "facts" they are dispensing have been so heavily manipulated they are no longer valid.
Time to take Sven's advice. The vacation part that is. I'm not due for a colonoscopy for a couple of years.
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I haven't made a post on this thread.
Might have been the comments about enemas that took my breath away.
And, no, I didn't suggest Avoice indulge in a cleansing, although I have a pretty good idea who did suggest that.
I can be surly but, hopefully, not vile.
Maybe we should all enjoy the changing weather and take a "MIT vacation".
We aren't going to fix anything anyway.
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2013 Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - adjusting for inflation the purchasing power of benefits is less than in 1996. TANF (welfare) benefits for a family of three will only put it at 50% of the federal poverty line in every state, or $9,765 a year. That's equal to earning $4.69 an hour. Work is better, at least while a minimum wage still exists.
In 32 states and Washington, DC, the benefits put that family at less than 30% of the poverty line, and in 16, benefits are at 20% of the poverty line, or less than $326 a month. More than 80% of families who receive TANF also receive food stamps (SNAP)), but even those families who get both will still fall below 75% of the poverty line in 48 states and DC.
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Well that's the first meaningful thing you've typed, agitprop. Corporate welfare is a term coined by the liberal pundits and it is at best quite ambiguous. That's why none of you can really put any hard facts to it because none really exist. I did read somewhere a figure of 92 billion but it broadly defines corporate welfare as any "program" where a company sees a benefit due to government action. So, I guess you could classify widening a road to 4 lanes in each direction as corporate welfare because they will be able to drive more of their trucks and deliver more of their products. To each their own I guess.
I still think you should try the mirror thing I suggested earlier. You'll feel much better afterward.
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Put dollars to your claim. I cited a congressional report as my source. You don't like it or believe it - that's fine. I didn't make it up.
Show me where we spend more than 750 billion a year in corporate welfare. And just to be clear, loans don't count because they actually get paid back.
Social welfare was defined in the report consisting of direct cash payments and in kind payments such as food stamps, housing subsidies, heating assistance, daycare assistance, and Medicaid.
Look, I'm not defending corporate welfare because it often results as payback for political favors and from pay back on campaign contributions. It is also not a one-sided affair. Both major parties play the same game.
The truth is we spend much more on social welfare if you care to look at the facts.
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That's just it agitprop you don't post any statistics - because you don't have any. Go ahead and disagree all you want but as long as you have nothing to back it up it's just as worthless as your insults.
If I'm wrong then prove it. Put up numbers and cite your sources. Name calling does nothing except to prove to the world that you nothing more than an idiot. Show us all that your not one by backing up your arguments with something other than insults.
The ball is in your court.
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You are so full of BS JReader I don't even know why I continue to respond.
Corporate welfare far outweighs personal welfare in this country. How many dollars in corporate welfare were used to help foreign automobile manufactures build plants in southern States to compete with and take jobs away from Ford and GM? And to think, you p!ssed and moaned when taxpayer dollars were loaned to GM. The dollars handed to Toyota, Kia, Subaru, etc. aren't ever coming back.
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I realize the truth is something you can't bear. If you want to keep up with your childish insults I have a suggestion for you:
Just go stand in front of a mirror and rant all you want. At least you will be in a room with someone who cares what you have to say.
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You do realize that it is those evil corporate welfare recipients that fund unemployment insurance so those so-called "turds" can go home and collect a check when they can't work.
Without those evil corporations and the taxes they pay just for the privilege of hiring an American worker we wouldn't have such things as unemployment benefits, social security, and medicare. I realize this doesn't fit your narrative of them being nothing more than "welfare recipients" and doing nothing to contribute to the well being of our society. But just think where we would be without them chipping in "their fair share" to make all these grand social programs stay a float.
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Perhaps the real reason that the House has tried to repeal the ACA is because it has always and remains to be opposed by the majority of Americans. Maybe they are speaking on behalf of the people who put them there just like a representative democracy is supposed to work.
Taking lobbyists money is a Washington problem and Obama hasn't been exempt from the big payoffs either. He took nearly 28 million from lobbyists to get himself re-elected in 2012 77% more than Romney took. He also accepted an additional 17 million from special interest groups - 64% more than Romney.
As for corporate welfare, it is a fraction of what we spend on social welfare. According to a 2011 study by the Congressional Research Service the Federal Government spent 746 billion on welfare and if you add what states kicked in it reached 1.03 trillion. It is estimated that a single parent with two kids would need a starting wage over $15.00 an hour to make work a better alternative.
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R2P - Just curious. Are full time workers who file for unemployment benefits when sent home a few weeks for lack of work become what you call societal turds? If they are suddenly laid off completely do they become societal turds as soon as they file for unemployment and other benefits while they seek new employment or is there some time frame?
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The average American family pays $6,000 a year in corporate welfare. Even Forbes Magazine says we need to cut it to fix the federal budget.
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How about bringing back the good manufacturing jobs that provided good jobs to several generations of people. If you find a way to do that, R2P, and yet a man doesn't want to work, then I say cut all their welfare. Of course, those who are physically or mentally disadvantaged are an exception within their limits.
Financially speaking, corporate welfare ***** up much more money than personal welfare.
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mnsotn, corporate welfare, of which I am not a proponent, is grants, low interest loans and mostly tax breaks going to companies to incent them to create more jobs, stay in the U.S., build in certain areas, etc. The reason I am not a fan is because once again, those with political connections get the benefits and it pollutes the natural market. However, it is a far cry from individual entitlement programs that have created generations of takers who learn, literally from birth, how to game the system.
If you want to make the two equal, I am all in favor of letting the entitlement class keep more, or even all, of what they MAKE. I will lead the cheer for them to get low interest loans, provided they have the means and intentions to pay them back. And, I am even in favor of grants going to them if they can write a compelling business plan or strategy that benefits those around them or our society as a whole. Offer those opportunities and see how many takers you get.
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As far as what you characterize as my insulting comments toward Dr. Kluge, the FACT is that government intervention with the introduction of Medicare in 1966 inflated medical costs in this country, with the help of state run Medicaid and opportunistic insurance executives, at a rate of 8.34% while all other goods and services inflated at an average of 3.03% from 1966-2005. If you check, that would cover the bulk, if not the entirety, of Dr. Kluge's career in medicine. He and his colleagues could not control their business model for 40 years, but don't blame the democrats, or him apparently.
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The entire letter is a fool's errand, but I will point out something that even you can follow, agitprop. How can you say the republicans are engaging in theatrics when they try to stop the ACA through legislation, and then in the next paragraph bemoan the dwindling middle class and the spike in temporary jobs? The ACA is the biggest killer of full time jobs in the history of legislation. And, it is also sucking the financial life out of the middle class. You and Dr. Kluge are so focused on the stated intentions of the law that you can't see what is really happening.
Also, my livelihood, the well being of my family and my future rely zero on you. So, bash away buckshot, if it makes you feel better.
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agitprop - while Svensota and I have differing opinions, at least we respect the opinion each has to offer. I don't think Svensota has ever said what you posted and you should offer Sevensota an apology. I do believe you have a problem with truth. Having been in the healthcare field, I have seen a lot of single doctor offices close since they can no longer operate under the current reimbursement system and will only get worse in the future. A lot of those single doctor offices were practices in many rural communities which will leave a huge lack of health care for many rural patients. Why do you think Congress has to prop up the doctor's reimbursement rates each year with increased reimbursements? A 1.6% reimbursement payment increase over a 3 year period does not pay for the costs they have to incur - electronic medical records, new diagnostic machines, etc.
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Corporate Welfare may be a "made up term" Puke, though I don't believe it to be. A Google search "Corporate Welfare" turned up 52,500,000 results. There must be a lot of people with imaginations.
Or, you're in denial. Or senile.
Its definition is very well defined and its presence is all too real. Corporate welfare costs the American people far more than any other governmental hand out. The money handed out often does not get recirculated in the economy like the form of welfare that you detest so much.
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Not everyone has such good employment opportunities and employers. Some take jobs overseas to pay workers pennies on the dollar, some wages do not provide enough for basic needs, some offer no benefits; and so people need unemployment, SNAP, etc. That does not mean they are lazy or greedy. Large corporations taking jobs overseas, making record profits, paying zero taxes and still getting additional gov money is not the same as communities offering incentives to employers.
Capitalism is not the problem. Incentives that result in a fair return are not the problem. Equating money with speech and corporations with people is. The Koch brothers are entitled to all the money they earn, but not more voice in government than the entire populations of New Ulm and Sleepy Eye.
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i work for BIC (lighters, shavers, pens etc) They bought out Norwood plants in sleepy eye and Red Wing. They also have a substantial workforce in Clearwater, FL. BIC is a French company but has plants world wide. I have health insurance for a family of five plus dental under $300 a month. I also have free life insurance while i work there and the entire company has received bonuses the past several years. I don't know what if any "corporate welfare" BIC is receiving for keeping thousands of jobs in the US---hundreds right here in SW Minnesota. If getting a break in taxes is what keeps BIC here then I and many employees of this wonderful company thank them.
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AuntyDem - if you are discouraged with corporate welfare, then you had better talk with your chief corporate welfare king - Senator Harry Reid. The Senate passes bills giving corporate welfare and the Senate is controlled by Dems at this point. Have you brought up your concerns with Klobuchar and Franken?
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Shouldn't Heir Doctor be spelled Herr Doctor. Just asking.
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Not yet--would love to watch some of those shows I hear people talking about.
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