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While reading The New York Times the other day, I was struck by the claim made in a piece on Guantanamo that, when it comes ...
While reading The New York Times the other day, I was struck by the claim made in a piece on Guantanamo that, when it comes to the political and legal issues swirling around the island prison, "It's impossible to overstate the importance of this debate."
That sounds like special pleading. It especially sounds that way after you go back and look at how often -- and in what contexts -- that phrase is used. Either it unnecessarily hypes something completely unexceptionable -- "Surely it is impossible to overstate the importance of reading," editorialized the Montgomery Advertiser in June -- or it attempts to drum up interest in something that can matter only to a limited number of people.
It's a lazy phrase meant to overwhelm readers into submission. Why make the case that something is crucial when you can simply state that its importance is infinite?
For instance, in a New York Sun review of a DVD package of Busby Berkeley musicals, Gary Giddins draws special attention to the songwriters Harry Warren and Al Dubin. "They are the forgotten men in this series, though it is impossible to overstate the importance of their songs."
I like Giddins' work a lot, so I'd like to give him a pass. But isn't it, in fact, possible to overstate the importance of people that most readers have never heard of?
sMarc Mohan, writing in the (Portland) Oregonian in March about a documentary on musicologist Alan Lomax, similarly claimed, "It's impossible to overstate the importance of his fascinating career on 20th-century music and the larger expansion to include the voices of the poor and dispossessed."
Again, I can be sympathetic to the idea of a critic trying to draw attention to some forgotten hero. But the term is used in just the same manner by marketers. "It's impossible to overstate the value of a World Series of Poker gold bracelet to anyone who takes the game seriously," said event commissioner Jeffrey Pollack of Harrah's Entertainment in a news release.
What was the news release about? Get this -- they've redesigned that self-same bracelet. If it's so unspeakably valuable, why tinker with it?
Gary Joachim, of the American Soybean Association, told the Senate Finance Committee in March that "It is impossible to overstate the importance of China as a market for soybeans."
What does that have to do with the price of tea in China, as my grandmother used to say.
Maybe we should all know more about international trade, or late, lamented songwriters. But there are some things that only an aficionado, or a local, could care about, which is when the pleading becomes amusing.
The Manchester Evening News recently quoted "the Moss Lane chief" as saying, "It's impossible to overstate the importance of our next five fixtures." What is a fixture? What sport is this guy even talking about? Why didn't the Evening News do a follow-up to let us know the earth-shattering outcome of these fixtures?
Well, there are many, many more examples. But I stopped looking after I circled my way back to The New York Times and came across a March story on the pressures of private preschool admissions.
Amanda Uhry, the owner of Manhattan Private School Advisors, "a consulting firm for parents," told the paper "it was almost impossible to overstate the importance of the essay. 'The first way of separating the wheat from the chaff is to get rid of these essays in which the parents couldn't be bothered to write a decent essay or take this whole process seriously. It is your calling card. It is your entree.'"
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BSHS girls, boys topple Snyder to keep playoff hopes intact
Big SpringBoysThe Steers kept their chance of earning a postseason berth alive Friday with a 67-43 rout of visiting Snyder.Less than a minute into the game, Tyler Graves put up four points and Tavaris Walker registered his first two points of the outing, putting BSHS up 6-0. Looking dominant on defense, the Steers forced three straight turnovers — all of which turned into points.Snyder was unable to put together a meaningful rally, as BSHS led the Tigers from start to finish."I think since the Greenwood game (a six-point loss for the Steers), we have played very well," BSHS Head Coach Cliff Thompson said. "We've adjusted to playing with a new lineup and the guys have really stepped it up on the court."Walker ended up with a game-high 19 points, while Ty'Ral Menefield added 13, junior transfer Chris Sledge chipped in 11 and Graves accounted for eight in the Steers' most dominant perfromance since District 4-3A play began.Sophomore Tyler Bryan hit a three-point shot in the final minutes of regulation, helping the BSHS go on a 10-3 run to start the fourth quarter, which ended up putting the game on ice for the rejuvenated squad.The Steers had no turnovers in the first quarter, but got a little ahead of themselves in the second half. Rushed offensive play caused a few mistakes, but by that time BSHS had the game in the bag."We are hitting our stride. We did it a little late in the season, but we have a chance to make the playoffs."BSHS will try to go for its third straight win Tuesday as they host district leaders Abilene-Wylie at Steer Gym. Tip off is slated for 7:30 p.m."If we can play the way we have played the last three games, we are capable of playing with anyone," Thompson added.Thompson also noted that the ninth grade and junior varsity squads both won by at least 20 points Tuesday, despite having only six eligible players for each team.GirlsUndefeated Abilene-Wylie has a District 4-3A championship in the bag, barring a monumental meltdown and Greenwood's 6-1 record will likely secure them the second playoff spot. As for Big Spring, the Lady Steers are doing what they need to do to nab the third and final postseason seed.BSHS (25-18 overall) earned their fourth district win last night with a convincing, 57-45 victory over the Lady Tigers at Steer Gym.The Lady Steers fell behind early.Trailing 15-11 at the end of the first quarter, sophomore Julianna Rodriguez heated up in the second stanza, racking up 10 points. Rodriguez forced a turnover which led to two points, allowing BSHS to regain the lead."It was a slow start," BSHS Head Coach Mike Warren said. "But we caught fire in the second and thrid quarters. We played good defense when we needed to and it was a well-rounded game, It was a big win for us. We have to move on and try to keep that third playoff spot."A 14-3 run put the Lady Steers ahead 25-18 at the halfway mark, then increased their lead to eight by the end of the third quarter.Rodriguez led Big Spring with a game-high 23 points — her best showing yet — and hit two 3-point baskets. Logan Yarbar put up 14 points and also sank two 3-point shots."(Rodriguez) really hit her stride about five games ago," Warren said of the sophomore. "She can knock down those threes, it takes the wind out of the other teams' sails when they start to come back and she hits another three."There is still work to do, however. Sweetwater remains only a game behind, holding a 3-4 record.Next up for the Lady Steers will be a rematch against No. 18 Wylie on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at Steer Gym."We're just going to go out and try to compete," Warren added. "We want to avoid getting psyched out after they beat us pretty badly in the first game. But it will be like a playoff game. We will try to improve for the playoffs and hopefully learn to not play scared."ForsanBoysFORSAN — The wins keep on coming for Forsan, whose latest district foe — Sundown — was dispatched Friday night in front of a home crowd, 67-51.The Buffaloes were led by Kade Fannin and Matthew Mims, each of whom chipped in 17 points, Aric Hernandez added 11, Tyler Evans had nine and Dillon Bagnall put up eight in the win, which puts Forsan at 5-1 in District 6-1A (15-8 overall)."The guys were ready to play from the opening tip," FHS Head Coach Gary Huckabee said of his squad's performance. "We hit a few shots early and played great defense to take the lead. Sundown is a very good team, but the guys kept the pressure on until the end. It was a huge team effort."Forsan's next test will on the road against Plains — a tough competitor who defeated the Buffs the first time around.Game time is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m.GirlsFORSAN — With a thrilling home court win over the No. 5 ranked team in the state — Smyer — on Tuesday, The Lady Buffs have a renewed sense of their potential.The momentum carried over to Friday night's meeting with Sundown, as Forsan dispatched the Lady Roughnecks, 44-31.Up by six at the end of the first half, the Lady Buffs kept at it, outscoring Sundown 23-16 in the second half to improve to 19-5 on the season and 5-2 in district. A playoff appearance is likely for FHS Head Coach Lindsey Schmidt's hardworking team."It was a big game for us," Schmidt explained. "We started out good, but we got into foul trouble early. The girls really stepped it up in the fourth quarter. Brittney Hergert came in and had a filled a role for us and Rachel Haggard had a great game defensively."Defense has been Schmidt's focus all year, especially when facing ranked teams such as Smyer and Plains — who the Lady Buffs will meet again Tuesday on the road at 6:30 p.m."Plains is a good team," Schmidt said of Plains. "They play in-your-face defense and man coverage. They will press the whole ball game and they have some excellent shooters. But like we have done all year, we will rely on our defense. If they can go out there and step it up defensively, anything can happen."CoahomaBoysLAMESA — The Golden Tornadoes held the ailing Bulldogs to single digits in each quarter of play Friday, taking a decisive 60-24 win.Shanen Warneke, Alex Hill and Armani Guillama had six points apiece for CHS, but Lamesa — who is undefeated in district play — proved to be more than the Bulldogs (10-14, 0-5) could handle.The Tornadoes took the early lead and held it until the final buzzer, leaving Coahoma winless in District 4-2A action.The Bulldogs will have a chance to earn their first division win Tuesday against rival Stanton on Tuesday in front of a home crowd. Game time is set for 8 p.m.GirlsLAMESA — The Lady Tornadoes only held an eight-point lead at the half, but it was too much, as Coahoma couldn't get their offense clicking enough to mount a comeback in the second half of play and fell to Lamesa, 36-18.The Bulldogettes (9-19, 2-5), were led by Julia Castilaw's seven points and Kyla Clanton's six.According to CHS Head Coach Paul Hartman, his team played well defensively throughout the game, but struggled on offense — hitting only 26 percent of their shots."We played well on defense until late in the fourth quarter," Hartman said. "We just couldn't get any shots to drop."The Bulldogettes will host rival Stanton on Tuesday. Tip off is slated for 6:30 p.m.Other scores:Boys• Stanton defeated Colorado City, 52-34. Cole Schroyer 13, Scott Smith 12, K.J. Glaspie 8. Next at Coahoma, Tuesday, 8 p.m.• Grady (No. 10) defeated O'Donnell, 66-27. E.J. Rodriguez 13, Brandon Lucas 13, Brett Glaze 10, Michael Jiminez 9, Dillon Bagnall 9. 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Testimony to Focus on Women, Minorities and People with Disabilities in the Workforce
WASHINGTON - Cari M. Dominguez, Chair of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), will testify before the Canadian House of Commons's Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. She will be the first Chair of the EEOC to address the Parliament of Canada.
This trip marks Chair Dominguez's first visit to a foreign nation on behalf of EEOC. She has been invited to present information about EEOC's programs and initiatives to the Committee as it reviews the Canadian Employment Equity Act. She will offer brief remarks to be followed by questions from Committee Members.
"The United States and Canada share many issues of mutual concern with respect to the advancement of racial and ethnic minority group members, women, and people with disabilities in our workforces," said Chair Dominguez. "I am honored to have the privilege to address this Committee and hope that this invitation will be the first of many such opportunities to work together."
Chair Dominguez will speak about her Freedom to Compete initiative, which encourages fair and open workplace practices without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability; EEOC's role in President George W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative to help improve the access of people with disabilities to all aspects of mainstream American life; and EEOC's efforts to prevent potential September 11th backlash against vulnerable communities on the bases of their race, religion, or national origin.
While in Ottawa, Chair Dominguez also has been invited to meet with Canada's Minister of Labour, the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, to discuss equal employment opportunity issues common to the United States and Canada. The two countries have a longstanding relationship of exchanging information and ideas related to the enforcement of anti-discrimination workplace laws.
The EEOC also has a tradition of sharing experiences with other nations around the globe. For example, in 1996, Commissioner Paul Steven Miller met in London with members of the British Parliament to discuss issues surrounding the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. That meeting was prompted by passage the previous year of the Disability Discrimination Act by the British Parliament. Under Chair Dominguez's leadership, the Commission will continue its practice of international cooperation on civil rights workplace issues.
Chair Dominguez was nominated to her post as head of the EEOC by President Bush on May 10, 2001, and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 19, 2001. As Chair, she serves as the chief executive officer of a five-member Commission.
The EEOC is an independent U.S. agency with enforcement authority for Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or national origin; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which protects workers age 40 and older; the Equal Pay Act, which protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination; Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects people with disabilities in the private sector and state and local governments; prohibitions against people with disabilities in the federal government; and sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which among other things, provides monetary damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination. More information about the Commission is available on the Internet at www.eeoc.gov.
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by Mike Selsor, December 02, 2010
Title 20: Pool Pump Energy Efficiency Standards
Arizona Passes Title 20 for Swimming Pool Pump Energy Savings
A recent bill passed by Arizona specifically targets pool pumps as the demon stealing power from the grid. The new "Pool Pump and Portable Spa Energy Efficiency Standards" will take effect Jan. 1, 2012, and will require two-speed, mulit-speed or variable-speed pumps on all residential installations with a pump size more than 1hp. What this means to the homeowner is that when they're current pump fails they will have to buy a pump that is either energy efficient", 2 speed or variable speed. The differences in power usage can be huge even between the same pump, one with a standard motor and one with an energy efficient motor.
On average an energy efficient pump will use about 30-45% LESS energy than that of a standard pump. A 2 HP Pentair Whisperflo standard efficiency pump uses about 2.2 KW an hour. Depending on how much energy costs per KW hour in your area, it can cost as much as 5 dollars a day to run the pump. The energy efficient version uses about 40% less at around 1.3 KW per hour. The difference over a season can be huge. Multiply this by the thousands of households that have pools and the reduction on the power grid becomes very clear. Pentair has a calculator that you can use to calculate your energy savings using an energy efficient pool pump.
Is your old pool pump, a power gremlin?
It comes as no surprise that electricity is our number one utility that keeps us all well within the 21st century. The power grid is our only lifeline preventing us all from slipping back to the days of the horse and buggy, and candle chandeliers. This is the main reason some states have been enacting power management ordinances and laws, namely California, Arizona, Texas and Florida. Electricity demands in these states in summer months can soar to levels that have been known to cause rolling brownouts and even blackouts. Reducing these energy demands on the grid by replacing old energy hogs with newer energy efficient technology is the main goal for most of these power hungry states. The 2 main energy consumers in a residential setting are the air conditioner, and the pool pump.
Pool equipment manufacturer Pentair has taken strides to find technologies that will ensure their products will comply with the new energy usage standards. One of their major accomplishments recently, that can save a ton of cash per year, is the Pentair Intelliflo Pump. This being the only pump on the market to use permanent magnet technology, just like that used in the motors of a hybrid vehicle. What this means is the motor runs cooler, and uses up less electricity than the standard motors we have all known. Different models of the Intelliflo also offer different safety and energy savings. One model has a built in vacuum safety release system to prevent main drain entrapments. Another benefit of the Intelliflo pump is the controller that is built into the motor. It can regulate the exact GPM (Gallons per Minute) and power usage of the pump at all times. By controlling the GPM or effectively the speed of the motor you can run the pump longer, at a reduced GPM, and still filter the pool as effectively as before. While the pool or spa is in use the flow can be dialed back up to as much needed to run the spa, slides or other water features.
Variable speed pumps will use less electricity than that of a standard motor even at the same GPM output. At 80 GPM the pump is using about 1.6 KW or 1600 watts. Dialing back the Intelliflo's GPM's is where you will see the true benefits of this type of pump. At 60 GPM it uses to as little as 800 Watts. That's ¾ of the water originally pumped with a half reduction in the energy usage, this savings is due to the pump affinity laws governing the physics of hydraulics. Bringing the pump down to 40 GPM can bring the energy usage even lower to about 290 Watts.
Obviously the pool pump will need to be run for about 12-16 hours at this rate but you would still see energy savings versus running a normal energy efficient pump for 8 hours. You can even dial the Intelliflo pump way back to 20 GPM and the energy usage drops to just that of a 75 watt light bulb. Even running the system on a 24 hour basis will use up to 90% less electricity than the old induction type motors running at 8 hours using the normal 2.2 KW of a 2hp motor. Dropping the power usage from 2.2 KW of a normal efficiency pump to about 75 watts is very possible with the Intelliflo, and the savings can be as much as $1300 per year if run 365 days, even more if your pool season is short like most in the Snowbelt regions. The benefits of this variable speed pump largely outweigh its hefty price tag, but with rebates in some states and the energy savings potential the pump could pay for itself in 1-2 years.
Another available technology out right now has actually been out for a number of years. It is simply the 2 speed pool pump. It basically consists of a standard induction type motor that is able to be run on a lower speed and thus take advantage of pump affinity laws. They usually have a switch on the back of the motor that will control the 2 speeds, or a 2 speed timer can be installed to take advantage of the ability to lower the rpm and wattage draw of the 2-speed pump. The downside to these types of pumps is the fact that a standard motor is used in most cases, so the savings percentages are only based on a standard motors massive electrical draw. There are 2 speed energy efficient motors available, so make sure to ask for this. Using the two speed pump is going to be the cheapest option for compliance with Title 20, but it's not the pump with the most eco-gain.
California, Arizona and (coming soon) Texas pool owners must use a 2 speed, variable speed or multi-speed pump when replacing existing pumps or motors over 1 hp.
The energy savings is one key point in the war to going green, but the main and long-term benefit is the effect on the environment and greenhouse gasses. The states that mostly affect these power restrictions also have problems with pollution, a good portion of which comes from the production of electricity. Replacing old equipment with newer green technologies is something that anyone can accomplish to do their part in cleaning up the environment. Going green at the moment is usually not a cheap prospect, but with the emergence of state energy bill rebates and as the technologies become widespread, the prices for going green will start to fall significantly. We all can do our part to ensure the oceans stay clear blue and the air we breathe fresh. How will you deal with the upcoming energy crunch? My advice is to start going green early; it can only save money in the long run.
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Anyone planning on buying the newly launched Galaxy Nexus from Sprint may want to hold off for a week or two. A handful of new Galaxy Nexus owners are reporting issues connecting to Sprint's 3G network. From what we can tell, affected users are able to send and receive phone calls and text messages, but the data connection to the phone simply remains in "connecting" status without ever making a complete connection.
Several affected users have been given replacement phones at local Sprint stores, but others have been turned away since a fix for the issue is apparently already in the works. No specifics about the software update have been revealed, but a Sprint Community moderator claims that Sprint is hoping to have the issue resolved by early next week.
Sprint/Samsung are aware of this problem and will be releasing a software update to resolve the issue. Can't commit to a date yet, but they are trying really hard to get it released early next week. Sorry for your troubles.ModeratorSprint Community
Have any of you experienced any data connectivity issues with the Sprint Galaxy Nexus? It seems a bit ironic that Sprint's first 4G LTE phone can't even get a 3G connection.


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I have been asked to write a SOLIDARITY statement to everyone about the Camp of the Sacred Stones on Standing Rock. Thank you for this great honor. I must admit it is very difficult for me to even begin this statement, as my eyes get so blurred from tears and my heart swells with pride as chills run up and down my neck and back. I'm so proud of all of you young people and others there.


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On Aug. 29, the California Assembly approved AB 885 by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, passing a milestone measure to limit trial misconduct by prosecutors. The bill would allow judges to inform a jury when a district attorney has been found to have intentionally withheld significant evidence. The bill's next step is to go to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk.


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Asus P8Z77 WS Review
ASUS Workstation boards have gained a lot of traction over the years with the enthusiast community, thanks to ASUS' penchant for finding a way to deliver motherboards that support multiple graphics cards in three and four way configurations on top of the exclusive feature set. In this case you get up to four way Gen 3 PCIe graphics support for both SLI and CrossfireX configurations. This will prove quite useful for the content creation professional as well as the hardcore gamer that is looking for a feature set that differs from the ROG based boards like the Maximus V series.
The WS series are built with server class reliability for the business user. Features such as Dual Intel based Server-Class Gigibit LAN that drastically reduces the CPU overhead required, business class integration with RAID and plug-in LAN cards, and ASUS TPU with SMART DIGI+ for unparalleled control of the power envelope and CPU clock speeds. Along with the business class implementations you get the rest of the feature set in the P8Z77 product stack including SSD caching, USB BIOS flashback, USB 3.0 Boost, Fan Xpert 2 and a world class UEFI BIOS implementation.
Pricing is on the upper end of the spectrum for a Z77-based motherboard at $339, but as jam packed as the P8Z77 WS is you alone will need to determine if the feature set is right for your build. Let's take a look at this board and see how it performs against other Z77 motherboards and what kind of upside it brings to the table.
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The graphic on the packaging is much the same as that seen on the Z68 and P67 offerings of ASUS' mainstream line up. The front panel illustrates most of the features of the board from the ability to see a 50% boost via quad graphics card support, Hybrid graphics via Lucid Logix Virtu MVP software, iNetwork, Z77 chipset DTS Connect and PCII, and one click overclocking via AI Suite II. The back panel illustrates the hardware specific features of the board, such as the Dual Intel server class LAN ports, and talks about how the discrete and Intel Third Generation processors' Integrated GPU can show an up to 60% Hybrid Graphics boost and up to three times faster video encoding.
The board layout and the hardware that makes up the P8Z77 WS is detailed. The front cover of the package opens up to further detail many of the ASUS specific features of the P8Z77 WS. While items such as SSD Caching and USB BIOS Flashback, USB 3.0 Boost, TPU, EPU and Smart Digi+ are items that flow across the product stack, you get a specific set of features on the "Work station" boards that allow them to function in that capacity. Network iControl, Quick Gate, server level compatibility with RAID and LAN cards, WS Diagnostic LEDs and a three color LED that visually shows the state of the computer via a multicolored LED. This packaging design lets the end user know right up front what the P8Z77 WS has to offer.
Inside the packaging the P8Z77 WS and the accessory bundle are housed. The expansive bundle of accessories is on the upper level with the board held under the divider. The board is shipped inside a static resistant bag even though the P8Z77 has world class ESD protection built in to the design.
Accessories can make or break the board when it comes to using all of the features and the ability to use each of them. In this respect ASUS delivers a substantial bundle that includes the usual product manual and driver disk but goes much further. You get an I/O shield with EFI reduction characteristics, SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s cables for a total of eight in both straight and angled varieties, ASUS Q-Connectors, USB and Serial port expansion brackets and dual, triple and quad SLI bridge connectors to take advantage of the up to Quad SLI capability.
A full feature set and excellent bundle of accessories are the expectation with a WS series motherboard from ASUS. Let's dig a little deeper and take at look at the P8Z77 WS. Past history shows that ASUS' design team puts together a pretty potent package that is well laid out and functional.


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Check out our full review of the Microsoft Surface Pro tablet.
If you were planning to use your new Surface Pro tablet indoors most of the time – in other words, close to a power point – then news via one of Microsoft's official Twitter accounts that the device's battery has half the strength of the Surface RT's may not bother you too much. But if you were planning to take it out and about with you, on planes, trains and automobiles, it may give pause for thought.
Sure, if the Surface RT's battery life was around 20 hours, then 10 hours on the Pro device would still be more than good enough for most users. But it's not. When DT's mobile expert Jeffrey Van Camp put the Surface RT through its paces for his review last month, he found he was getting between 8 and 9 hours before it needed juicing up. Even the mathematically challenged will not have taken too long to work out that that translates to between 4 and 4.5 hours of battery life on a Surface Pro. Pretty measly, huh?
Incidentally, in his review, written well before news of the Pro's battery life broke, Jeffrey wrote: "Microsoft isn't going for the gold on the battery life." Prescient words, indeed, Jeffrey. By the looks of it, it's not even on the podium, with competitors like the 9.7-inch iPad, Amazon's 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 10 claiming battery time upwards of 8 hours.
News that the Pro version of Surface has "approximately half the battery life of the Surface RT" was posted on Thursday on Microsoft's Surface Twitter account in response to a question from another Twitter user.
This came just hours after pricing details for the tablet – which launches in January – were released by Microsoft: $900 for the 64GB model and $1,000 for the 128GB model. Both versions feature Windows 8 Pro, an Intel Core i5 processor and a 10.1-inch 1080p HD display.
Are you considering picking up a Surface Pro? If the information in the tweet proves accurate and the battery is indeed more laptop than tablet, are you going to look elsewhere, or is it not too much of an issue for you?
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I read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 4th or 5th grade. That was a fascinating and thick book.
Someone else mentioned Ender's Game. I highly suggest reading that book. It has a lot of sequels and spinoffs.
But also
To Kill a Mockingbird (it's a classic)
The Giver
Death of an Expert Witness (good for ye mystery folk)
Warriors Don't Cry
The Great Gatsby
and one of my all time favorites
THE CATCHER IN THE RYE (it's all about dem PHONIES)
I'm not a witch, just a really magical cat
Will make life simple just give authors names
E. E. Knight
Rick Rodin
John Flanagan
Tamora Pierce
Mercedes Lackey
David Eddings
Jim Butcher > little more adult but okay
Conor Kostick
R. A. Salvatore : The Legend of Drizzt
Scott Westerfeld
Eoin Colfer
Cassandra Clare
Maggie Stiefvater
Kevin Hearne > little more adult but okay
Marissa Meyer
Kate O'hearne
Derek Benz
Pete Hautman
Rachel Neumeier
Judson Roberts
Why read when you can spend your time being productive.
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I don't understand why teenagers that are 17 and 18 insist on reading this drivel. Read any book, you're old enough to get something out of it. As a bonus you can read it again as an adult and get even more out of it because of life experience,. So, my suggestion for late teens who are almost adults is Weaveworld by Clive Barker and Eon by Greg Bear. I read both when I was 15 and they were awesome. I read them again at 30 and they were even better. Don't read books that insult the your intelligence. That being said if you're 13 stay away from Clive Barker. Although the show young kids watch are pretty graphic themselves. How many teenagers watch Dexter or True blood?
There are plenty of YA novels that aren't drivel, though, and lots of adult novels that are. Which is why I'd recommend to everyone (with the exception of children) to mostly disregard demographics when picking what to read.
Also, seconding the recommendation of Clive Barker, but I'd like to add that younger readers, or even just people new to his work, might like to try the Abarat series. Being aimed at a younger audience, and therefore lighter than his other stories, it's a good way to ease yourself in.
As many people have already said, everyone's taste in books is different and what is commonly classified as "Teen Books" isn't always what teens are interested in reading (I'm talking from my experience here... I grew up reading books off my parent's bookshelf and only started dipping into the more "stereotypical" teen books later in high school with Harry Potter and Tamora Pierce books). In any case, here are some of my favorites from all sorts of genres and authors:
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Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce (and her other books, but that's where to start)
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel is really good.
The Hobbit by Tolkien
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
THESE! I'm completely crazy for any of Pierce's books...
(and I would add Starclimber by Kenneth Oppel; it's technically the third to Airborn and Skybreaker, but it stands on its own really well. I read Starclimber before Airborn)
And you can't read The Hobbit without eventually reading The Lord of the Rings too!
Someone mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. That's a really good one; one of the few required readings in high school I truly enjoyed.
The Sharing Knife quartet by Lois McMaster Bujold
Inkheart (and its sequels Inkspell and Inkdeath) by Cornelia Funke
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Eon and Eona by Alison Goodman
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (as well as all the other Narnia books) by C. S. Lewis
Seventh Son and sequels by Orson Scott Card (author of Ender's Game)
Sundiver and the rest of the Uplift Trilogy by David Brin
The Wizard Knight by Gene Wolfe
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (technically a children's book, but a surprisingly good read; Gaiman is a brilliant author)
One Corpse too Many by Ellis Peters (I'm kinda cheating with this one... my parents have been pestering me for ages to read if but I haven't actually done it yet...)
Surprisingly, I really enjoyed John Milton's Paradise Lost, but I know not many people have the patience to read a poem like that.
I hope you find things you'll enjoy reading! I'll probably think of more to add later, but this is already getting to be kind of a long list...
I am here to see with eyes unclouded by hate. - Prince Ashitaka
If you're into sci-fi, futuristic time, terrorism, experiments etc those sort of things... I recommend "Hex" by Rhiannon Lassiter.
I've read this when I was 14 and I loved it! I think it shaped my liking for the sci-fi genre.
The way I hold you and the night just seems to fly
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
I loved this book when I read it in Highschool. I still have the book with me. If anyone starts to read this the beginning is really slow and may not grasp your attention. Give it a shot if not that is fine it is just a suggestion.
"We should give meaning to life, not wait for life to give us meaning."
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GayAsianBoy wrote:
If you're into sci-fi, futuristic time, terrorism, experiments etc those sort of things... I recommend "Hex" by Rhiannon Lassiter.
I've read this when I was 14 and I loved it! I think it shaped my liking for the sci-fi genre.
I thought the girl in your avatar was real... talented artist.
The way I hold you and the night just seems to fly
Unwind by neal shusterman
The book Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff is pretty amazing. It's Feudal Japan and steampunk along with mythical beasts. Super awesomeness on paper.
Liar by nature
Adding to those recommending Tamora Pierce/John Flanagan/Artemis Fowl/Abarat/Hobbit. I would also add the following:
Alison Croggon (series beginning with The Naming)
Mercedes Lackey
Garth Nix (Sabriel trilogy)
Terry Pratchett (Tiffany Aching series)
Jonathan Stroud (Bartimaeus Trilogy)
Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider)
Margaret Haddix
Charlie Higson (Young James Bond)
Agatha Christie
Dorothy Sayers
Alan Bradley
Teen Romantic Comedy
Meg Cabot
Cate Tiernan (Sweep (also could fit under fantasy))
any of the Simon Romantic Comedies series (standalone books by multiple authors)
Ender's Game
All these book help my teenage years more enjoyable.
Same as^
Same as ^
I read it in English class and hooked on it.
Just like Peter Pan, only darker.
On side story of Simon and Jonathan are what kept me to read these books. If these character's not in, i wouldn't read it.
Live long and suck it!
If anyone likes Teen Horror, try ANYTHING by Darren Shan.
He's written:
The Cirque Du Freak series (vampires)
Saga of Larten Crepsley (prequel)
Demonata (demons and such)
Zom-B (zombies)
he's an amazing writer and instantly draws you in!


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The Garden State
While most people associate agriculture with our nation's heartland, New Jersey is home to more than 9,071 farms covering 715,057 acres of farmland. The state is among the leaders in many forms of agricultural production. For example, New Jersey ranks: 5th in blueberry production, 3rd in cranberry production, 3rd in spinach, 3rd in bell peppers, 4th in peach production. The state also produces an abundance of tomatoes, corn, apples, strawberries, potatoes, hay, soybeans and nursery stock.
New Jersey promotes its outstanding agricultural industry through its Jersey Fresh campaign. Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables must pass a grading program to ensure they are the highest quality.
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture
- Overview of Agriculture in the Garden State
- Visit NJ Farms
- Jersey Fresh
- Jersey Grown
- Jersey Seafood
- What's In Season
- Roadside Markets
- Community Farmers Markets
- Pick Your Own Farms
- Agri-tourism Events
- NJ Agricultural Fairs
- Garden Centers & Nurseries
- Jersey Fresh Recipes
- Agricultural Education


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CRESTVIEW � Kathy Combest, entering her third season as Crestview High School�s volleyball coach, believes the Bulldogs could make the playoffs for the first time since 2004. "We are getting close," she said. "That's my goal ...�
CRESTVIEW � Kathy Combest, entering her third season as Crestview High School�s volleyball coach, believes the Bulldogs could make the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
"We are getting close," she said. "That's my goal ...�
Combest � who has been working hard to get the team to the playoffs � thinks the only thing standing between the Bulldogs and the playoffs is a matter of the players believing they can win.
In the meantime, the girls are getting stronger.
"They are stronger because of the time they've spent in the weight room,� Combest said. �The weight room has changed their bodies. They hit the ball so much harder and they jump higher."
A Crestview team of juniors and seniors welcomes freshmen Marisa Rogers and Kierra Potts, whom Combest thinks could have an immediate impact on the team.
"We have two freshmen that are doing an excellent job for us," she said. "Normally you don't have that in a freshman, but you do with these two."
Seniors Brittany Pase and Jasmine Middleton are expected to be the big outside hitters. Nicole LeFevre is another outside hitter, and Molly Kitchen will split time as a hitter and setter.
Junior Molly Woodward will be at the libero position; Kristin Bufkin will be available for libero as well when she's not in her spot as a defensive specialist. Macie Adams is another defensive specialist.
Crestview plays in the new District 1-7A and will be joined by Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Niceville and Tate. And the Bulldogs will host the district tournament Oct. 21-24.
Combest said she is ready for the Bulldogs to take the district by storm.
"I don't want to sneak in on them," she said. "I want to beat them because we worked hard, we are coming around and we are getting this program together. You don't worry about who you are playing.
"You take every ball and you try to put it down. And every ball that comes your way, you try to put it up and make a play. In the end, if you've done that, the winning will take care of itself."
Randy Dickson is the Crestview News Bulletin�s sports editor. Email him at email@example.com, tweet him @BigRandle, or call 682-6524.


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In 2009, the Nuggets bucked a trend of not selecting a player in the draft or trading away their pick with acquisition of Ty Lawson. It was not a lottery pick. This year the NBA conducted its draft lottery tonight, a proceeding the Nuggets haven't been part of since 2003 when they won the third pick, which turned into Carmelo Anthony.
This year, the Nuggets have the 22nd pick in the draft and potentially have needs all over the court. It will be interesting to see what direction the new regime under the direction of Masai Ujiri and Josh Kroenke chooses to take. No matter what happens, it may give a glimpse into just what the duo may be thinking about where they want to take the roster.
For the sake of this exercise we'll assume the Nuggets will select a player. It's not a terribly deep draft, but there could be a diamond in the rough or two available when the Nuggets pick rolls around. Who might be there? Here's a snapshot of who might be available and of interest to the Nuggets.


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Wed 4th Oct 2006 20:13 UTC, submitted by elsewhere
If Vista is not activated with a legitimate product registration key in time, the system will run in 'reduced functionality mode' until it is activated, said Thomas Lindeman, a senior product manager at Microsoft. In this mode, people will be able to use a Web browser for up to an hour, after which time the system will log them out, he said. On a related note, Microsoft later this month plans to roll out an Express Upgrade program that gives buyers of Windows XP-based PCs a coupon for a free or discounted upgrade to Windows Vista through March 15.


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March 30, 2014
Toxic Tottenham
I saw a tweet earlier saying that Sherwood is toxic for our club. He isn't, but the current ill feeling certainly is, and something has to change.
Sherwood has to go. Not because he'll never be good enough (we'll never know if he will or not), but because the fans have not and will not take to him. To achieve success, the club needs the fans onside and the majority are patently not – nor will they ever be with Sherwood at the helm (rightly or wrongly).
Predicting that a Spurs manager will fail is not the boldest of predictions; arguably they all have to varying extents since Burkinshaw in the early 80s, aside from a couple of cup wins. Jumping up and down at every questionable decision that the current incumbent makes, and then celebrating 'being right' when he inevitably does fail is not, in my opinion, the role of a fan. Instead why not be open-minded and try to create a more positive environment for our players to play in? Criticise, of course, when it's due – heck, there have been some abominations under Sherwood – but try to be broadly supportive. That's my position, and that's why I'm willing to give him a chance until he does something damaging to our club's reputation, as with Redknapp and the England manager's job.
I've been accused this season of being a Tim Sherwood apologist, much like I was accused before that of being an André Villas-Boas apologist. I'm not, of course, but I am a 'new manager' apologist. I have no particular love for Sherwood – I didn't admire him as a player, and he's not 'my cup of tea' (using his words) as a person. But I could see traces of logic behind his appointment (especially from a continuity POV) and I think the mitigating circumstances surrounding his tenure mean he should be given more leeway from our fans, who are as divided and angry as I ever remember.
For anyone coming in to take over after the final few thrashings under AVB, it was a tough job. We had an under-performing squad with a lot of new players who hadn't shown signs of settling in any time soon. We've also had (surprise, surprise, we're Tottenham), a ludicrous number of recent injury concerns.
The vitriol towards Sherwood has been far worse than it probably would have been for anyone else. Probably because he's a Gooner, probably because he's got an accent which reminds people of the many uncomfortable Harry Redknapp press conferences and interviews and probably because he is, quite literally, unqualified for the job.
Sherwood's job has, of course, also been made more difficult by the fact that he has no prior experience of managing a football club, and so was always going to be learning as he went along. And he has, sometimes, showed signs of learning: adapting from a 4-4-2 to playing with one forward when necessary, for example, or changing things at half-time against Southampton to ensure we pressed the ball to complement the high line.
Today against Liverpool his hand was forced. Missing our two best players this season – Adebayor and Walker – as well as Chiriches, Capoue, Lamela, and Paulinho and with Sandro (who has been playing with painkilling injections) and Dembele (who looked so unfit last week) seemingly not fit to start, he was "down to the bare bones" and even had to include rookie Harry Winks on the bench. His team selection looked gung-ho on initial inspection, before you realised that – short of going three at the back with Dawson brought into the side – he had few other options.
Add to that that his game-plan – "stay in the game for as long as possible and hopefully it will open up for us later on" – was out the window after just over a minute, mostly due to individual errors.
Sherwood's been criticised for playing Eriksen wide on the left, but mostly because people feel he's less effective offensively there. Today, though, he showed his defensive frailty in the first minute. Of course, Sherwood could have opted for a slightly more defensive player on the left to combat Johnson's runs, but a man with the experience and intelligence of Eriksen should be able to track a fairly obvious run and to stop a cross coming in. Vertonghen scuffed his clearance, the ball awkwardly ricocheted into Kaboul's instep, and Sherwood needed to think again. It was 2-0 when Dawson played a sloppy pass and then couldn't catch Suarez.
But here's where Sherwood could do more. For the rest of the half, our approach play was reasonable and we managed to give both Eriksen and Chadli the ball between the lines, only for them to waste opportunities to create. He didn't change anything, though, to improve upon this – no personnel changes, no tweaks. And, before long, Liverpool snuffed out any opportunities we did have, restricting our creative players and stopping them from receiving the ball in the areas they had been in the first half.
Then came goal three; Lennon didn't chase Flanagan back, meaning Bentaleb had to close the ball, leaving Coutinho in space to receive it and get a shot away. We defended too deep at the set piece from which goal four stemmed; Sherwood could be accused of not organising his troops for these situations, but the players need to more accountable for all four goals today.
But I digress from my central point, which is that whilst I don't think Sherwood is an ideal management candidate, he is our manager (Head Coach), and yet another change does not guarantee improvement. Managers and coaches need time to work with their squads and develop a pattern of play, a defensive structure – an identity. This is why I've not wanted to judge our coach too soon; to write him off.
Brendan Rodgers was widely-derided last season, as was one of his favourites, Jordan Henderson. Yet this season he has Liverpool organised, motivated and, importantly, confident. Henderson's been exceptional and will likely start for England in the World Cup. It might be wrong to compare Sherwood and Rodgers, since Rodgers had four years of managerial experience (including another Premier League job) before taking on his role at Liverpool, but they do share youth coaching backgrounds. Sticking with Rodgers, investing in his player choices, and giving him room to implement his ideas has worked wonders.
Divided since Redknapp's sacking, the only move that would seem to unify our fan-base is the appointment of someone who seemed previously totally unattainable – Louis van Gaal. And, thus, the revolving manager-door continues.
What a tosh article this is. Bottom line is Sherwood has to go because his record is abysmal! Like him or not and for the record I don't he has lost 9 in 22. You have to go back 48 games for AVB to do the same and we know what happened there…..
His record in the league is still better than AVB this season.
I am sorry as I normally agree fully with you, but I can't see anything Tim is doing well at the moment.
The players don't appear to want to play for him and the fans are unhappy as well.
I think he has to go and let Les and the others cover till the end of the season. We can't finish higher than we are anyway and maybe a season with no Europe will help our league position next season.
COYS we will come again.
Les is part of the problem – ever since he came in our strikers couldn't hit a barn door
Brilliant article Windy. I have a lot of issues with Tim as a manger but I will (1) always support him until he makes his own position untenable; or (2) give him a lot of sympathy because of the attitude of some of our 'great' players.
I disagree that they don't want to play for him as some commenters have said. However, I think anyone would have trouble getting this lot to play for them.
ENIC need to announce the stadium soon or we may have a revolt on our hands.
Sad times indeed…
Your arguments make a damning indictment of his appointment. Maybe, Glenda will be given the job until the rest of the season.
Indeed, the real problem is Enic. We need to grasp that nettle.
Avb was a class act and will go o to to do great things I have no doubt. Sherwood on the otherhand is a charmless nerk and will disapear, probably up his own arse
You must have spent many hours in the comapny of both men to have reached such a deep in insightful judgement of their character.
Feel a bit sorry for Sherwood, Levy has completely killed any credibility the man ever had, was wrong to sack AVB and appoint someone with such little experience. I have never felt so let down by the club, from top to bottom. Something major has to happen over the Summer or i for one will not step foot back at the lane.
"Brendan Rodgers was wildly derided last season" as a Tottenham possible manager candidate. Says it all we have to many in the audience who are there for a thrill and entertainment not as football supporter. A London thing or is this malaise mainly a Tottenham infection. If Brendan Rodgers had become our manager would he have received the fans support that he had initially in difficult time early azt Liverpool?- NO!!!So its not Levy, ENIC or anyone else but the "I pay my money and can make my feelings known" Boo bOo crowd. The next manager has a hopeless task, unless we hire some Liverpool supporters at the same time to change the atmosphere!
I was sure it was Enic who sacked AVB, not the fans. They are there to make good decisions, I have not seen many in the 14 years of their tenure. The trophy cabinet speaks volumes, the declining brand and supporter base even more.
A very poor article, far too many negatives not considered or papered over.
Many PL managers would love to have the players we had out there today even ignoring injured player but also Sherwood himself admitted he had turned down the offer to strengthen as he felt the squad had enough quality, he was also to leave players out on loan, loan out Holtby and sell Defoe so the argument about lack of depth is a false one
Coaching wise he has to take the criticism for constantly playing a high defensive line which has constantly exposed us, equally he has to take responsibility for the constant poor slow, lethargic starts, these are things a decent coach should be addressing but it hapopens all the time
I won't even go on about some of the myriad other areas of questionable selections, tactics and comments.
I was prepared to give him a chance but there comes a point where you have to realise the guy can't cut it to ignore that is really burying your head in the sand which is really what this article is doing
I believe the key is making sure we make the right appointment in the summer, and let's face it, Mr Sherwood isn't going to be on that short list. Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same things and expecting a different outcome (or as Jim Gannon as manager of Stockport County put it before they disappeared from the football firmament "keep doing the same things and the same things will keep happening"). 4-2-3-1 was a tactical formation that got AVB the sack when he adhered rigidly to it in spite of the evidence that it had severe limitation with the playing staff available, plus it bored the pants off the fans and never looked like a long term plan for the advancement of the club. Tim came in and initially in Harryesque fashion seemed to loosen the shackles and adopt 2 up front – or at least one up, one off, only to soon get sucked in to the hated 4-2-3-1. As an example, this was the system that failed so dismally at Norwich, so what made him think it would work today? With more or less the same personnel and same system, the only difference today was Liverpool always looked likely to score a lot more goals than Norwich. Tim really is a long long way out of his depth and let's be honest, he ain't getting any better. I think given the season is now totally written off and frankly the club would be no worse off picking the match day head coach for the rest of the season by a lottery among interested fans, that Tim would do everyone a favour (including himself) by stepping aside now and clearing the decks ready for whoever comes in. Let's try a managed process this time Mr Levy – Mr Van Gaal – are you serious about managing in the English Premier League? Sign here please…
I just think we have zero winners or players who care in the dressing room. The effect of losing really good pl pros like Huddleston,parker and even benny have really taken their toll this season. It was complete grass is greener syndrome. But really the grass is covered in dog shit, tramp shit, empty cans Bishops finger and an old burned out Capri that has a dead Fetted greyhound On the back seat
The maligned non-mobile Hudd, at least he could actually pass and, hell, even pass forward. He could even tackle and foul on the half way line, unlike Kaboul waited till the Liverpool player got to the edge of our box.
Our midfield was a tackle free zone, yet Sandro sat on the bench, he may not have been fit, in which case he shouldn't be on the bench. However, even on one leg he would have chased and tried.
I have to say it, I don't think I will ever see Spurs challenge for the title ever. I have supported them since the late 70's when I was 10. I stood on the shelf when we crammed in there, and games were always winable, and we still didn't challenge for the title back then. If anything things have got worse. There are so many games we enter now with the attitude we can't really win this, may be we can get lucky. Things have been like that for years now, apart from the odd season here and there. AS I said things ahve got worse, I mean that in the sense that we seem to continually year after year be the main factor and contributor to our own failing. The team or players (bar 1 or 2 over the last 30 years) never seems to become part of the fabric of the club, part of the fans dreams while they play for our club. There is never a proper season on season, and season long focus and drive on being the best team in the division, a desire to be at the top of the pile. It appears to me that players do not actually view our club as the one that will be where the pinnacle of their careers are reached, and the medals will be won at. We are a big club with an unbelievably huge fan base, London status, and a name fortunately steeped in football history because of some extrordinary exploits by players and teams long since gone. We are a high profile midway club now, players not quite good enough for their agents to get them into the top paying clubs, instead direct them to us, with the nudge and wink of 'If you put in a few decent performances at Spurs, they are under the spotlight, big with the media, then we'll get the transfer into the real big money and medals'. So they never really come to our club with the sole ambition of making the move to be part of a successful club or team. It's just a shop window, so every player is focused on their own personal ambitions, as opposed to those of the collective, and this is why we never play as a team and individuals always make mistakes. If you don't think as a team, you play as if you are not part of one. We do not have a team, we have 11 players who just wear the same shirt and happen to play on the same piece of grass in the best league in football under the gaze of the world, thats not a team. What we have is Dawson or a Lennon, they know Spurs is as good as it will get for them in their playing careers, hoping to grab a cup medal if luck brings it their way. Then you have the Roses and Naughtons, who came in with fingers crossed they'd turn out to be good enough and young stars, a gamble if you like, if it doesn't work out they become squad players or move to Hull. Finally you have the Eriksens, Lamelas and Chadlis etc, these fall into the Modric, Carrick, Berbatov camp. Others teams, high profile teams, liked them,but are not quite prepared to sign them till they see if they can cut it, and that's where our beloved Spurs plays it's role, or gets used as the shop window. If these guys make it for a season it's 'get me one of the high profile clubs' being texted to their agent. Ok the club does well out of it financially, but it's meant to be about the glory, and the players believe the glory is else where. So in my view it's pointless blaming the managers. Are you telling me, every single one we have had in the past 30 years is useless, it can't be true. It's the players perception of the club and what they can achieve there that is the issue. It is at this point that I do believe a manager earns his corn though, before a player is signed he needs to have the ability to spot or sense if the player really wants to succeed with our club or just use us, because a player with a desire to succeed becomes like a virus, it spreads,and then, guess what you are left with, a team of hungry players, who want to make their mark at our club, fill their living rooms with medals and write their names in the history books. All it needs is one player with a touch of quality, and that belief and desire to make Spurs his club for life, and bingo.
It really is that simple, and then I will see Spurs challenge for and win a title one day.
Hey Sinbad. I hate to say it but I think you may be right. I think we are a complete stepping stone for players.but thats the thing we no longer have the players who are calling out to be signed by the bigger clubs. And that is massively deppresing. ERiksen is a really great player and I think just feels Tottenham in what he does on the pitch but most of all it comes across like he cares. This season has really been defined by that? Do they care?.
Apologies on such a long post!
I agree I feel Eriksen is trying. He reminds of Modric, people forget he had a shocking first season, looked really light weight,then he found his rhythm, the rest is history. He just didn't fancy it at our club, a real shame for us.
As a spurs supporter of more than 50 years i for one must say this is the worst i have ever seen a spurs team play wheres the leadership on the pitch and as for off the pitch well enough said.If sandro is still with us next year he is my vote for captain dawson is finished build a team around sandro. Why is sherwood always playing bentaleb yet leaves better players on the bench then townshend ever since he scorted for england in my opinion he is just not looking like the player he was before obvioussly thinks he is on the plane to brazil definetly no pride
Article is spot on Windy, comments section alone explains why our away form is so much better than our home form
I admire your positivity Windy and agree that Sherwood has to go regardless.
Another reason, is to me it looked paramount yesterday when the players were lining up in the tunnel before the game that a bunch of them aren't up for it anymore. I think part of this stems from them not being too concerned with some guy who has never managed a football team before and is likely gone in 7 games time regardless of what he says to them.
Perhaps, but these are precisely the sort of players we do not need at the club, and at least Sherwood knows who they are now. It will take any new manager coming in a season to get to know as much about the character of the squad as Sherwood has discovered in this period of adversity.
A pleasure to read a balanced article; I have plenty of reservations about Sherwood, but I understood the reasons for his appointment, and would like to have seen him given a chance to bed in his ideas across and develop a club philosophy based on bringing through youth. It is a gamble, but one worth taking. Certainly I do not see any more promising way forward at the moment.
Unfortunately the baying mob who have had it in for him from day one will doubtless get there way, and the revolving door will keep on spinning.
Sometimes I am embarrassed to be a Spurs fan.
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Great article Windy but you fail to acknowledge the clubs flirtation with LVG (amoungst others). How are we supposed to back the manager when Levy himself doesnt publicly do so?
When was the last time you watched Spurs and was not either embarrassed or bored shitless? M y answer to that is when a certain Harry Redknapp was the incumbent at WHL. I am not advocating his return but it begs the question;….if he can do it why can't AVB or Sherwood?
Bale, Modric and VdV?
Ours fans are a joke. You only had to look at the message boards as soon as he was appointed to know it would end like this. They hated him and I have no doubt are enjoying our poor run now so they can go on the internet and crow about what that horrible man Sherwood did to *their* club. We are rightly derided as a fickle bunch and this whole situation has confirmed it. I'm ashamed of our fans and hope TIm goes on to have a great career somewhere else.
Nice article. I agree we should be open minded and that manager's take time. The one problem I have is that Sherwood is clearly under qualified. For me that is a deal breaker.
Rodgers and AVB are not comparable because they had a track record and a plan, even if that plan didn't work.
I do however agree that there has been an overreaction in some quarters. You have to feel sorry for Sherwood on that front. I'm sure he's just a pawn in Levy's game and was always going to be replaced in the summer.
Probably a bit too sympathetic to Sherwood for my liking. We have top quality players, many of whom will shine in the World Cup this year. Yet Sherwood wants to sell all the new signings apart from Eriksen.
His behaviour and team selections are really odd given that has been in and around the Premier League for 25 years or so.
His temper tantrums are mainly the result of him being promoted well beyond his current capabilities.
For that Daniel levy has to take the blame. To fire AVB when TS was the alternative was a huge gamble and it hasn't paid off. We'd have been better off sticking with AVB until the end of the season and taking it from there.
It doesn't really matter who the manager is so long as Daniel Levy keeps pulling the trigger so readily. Until Levy changes his ways we may as well have anyone in charge.
Wouldn't be surprised if Sherwood is still manager next season. Levy's reputation is clearly putting decent candidates off and, like Sherwood with Bentaleb, I suspect Levy is making a point by sticking with Sherwood. In which case we are royally screwed.


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Seib & Wessel: Is Europe a Threat to U.S. Markets?
William McNabb, CEO of mutual fund management firm Vanguard, talks to WSJ's David Wessel about how much of a threat Europe with its debt crisis is to the U.S. economy and financial markets.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Thursday, June 1 2006
"Two Ships"
LOVE MAKES THE ER GO ROUND-GUEST STARRING JOHN STAMOS--Neela (Parminder Nagra) thinks that she is going on a routine ambulance ride-along with Gates, (Guest Star, John Stamos), and soon finds herself in the middle of an emergency, attending to a plane crash site where many are injured and trapped inside a burning building. Meanwhile, the ER opens to trauma victims of the plane crash and Sam (Linda Cardellini) struggles with an executive decision that could cost her her job. Neela's (Parminder Nagra) bravery has won the respect of her co-workers and especially Gates the ambulance driver but, her day is not over when she receives a surprise. Also starring Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney, Kristen Johnston, Sharif Atkins and Shane West.


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Dick Clark Is Human After All; Life Expectancy Drops to 204 Years
Preternaturally youthful, septagenarian megaproducer/sock-hop host Dick Clark has been diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, according to the Associated Press. Clark's known about his disease since 1994, but has kept it a secret until now.
No word on whether the portrait in Clark's attic is suddenly looking like it's been to a Botox party.


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The Rat Pack lives again — or at least Palm Springs, once the party pad of Sinatra and the boys, does.
The Coachella Valley city, which had devolved into a down-at-the-heels caricature of a Hollywood playground, has reinvented itself: Its retro-chic look, striking scenery and hip hotels and restaurants are drawing a new generation of visitors.
And, of course, there's always the weather, a tourist attraction on its own (in winter, anyway).
The city prides itself on having 350 days of sunshine a year, a siren song that plays loudly and clearly in Canada and other frosty North America realms in the depths of winter. That's why snowbirds swarm here during the pricey high season (January through April). Besides spending wads of cash, they double the city's size to about 100,000.
But that shouldn't deter Angelenos, especially those who realize how many good deals await. We know this because we slept and ate our way through the city recently, ferreting out chic little boutique hotels and friendly cafes that are delightful and delightfully inexpensive.
We traveled the length and breadth of the city, visiting historic districts that once were the home of frolicking celebrities — the Movie Colony District and the historic Tennis Club District, for instance — and newer neighborhoods — the Design District, known for Midcentury Modern décor. We found a city catering to hipsters, retirees, couples — gay or straight — and dog lovers. And we found some great deals.
Our list includes:
—Seven hotels (three new) where you can get a room for less than $150 a night — some as low as $79 — in high season.
—Eight restaurants where you'll find plenty of tasty entrees for less than $10.
—Ten fun free things to do, including gallery tours, museum hopping, hiking in the hills and plenty of first-class window shopping.
1. Alcazar Palm Springs
This Palm Spring newcomer (it opened in October) sits behind the city's Design District and has taken the location to heart. Attractive and sexy, the Alcazar offers a winning combination for guests. Its 34 rooms are eye-catchingly designed and boast flat-screen TVs, fluffy white duvets, mini fridges and other amenities that don't usually come in this price range. The grounds are similarly attractive, with soaring palms, a stunning view of the mountains, a saltwater pool and several areas for lounging, snacking or sunning. Pets allowed in some rooms ($50 fee).
622 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (866) 877-8733 or (760) 318-9850,
High-season doubles from $79 (weekends $129); off-season rates from $84.
2. Casa Cody Inn
Built in the 1920s, Casa Cody qualifies as the oldest operating small hotel in Palm Springs; it also has among the lowest prices on our list. The Southwestern-style complex, once owned by Buffalo Bill Cody's niece Harriet, includes studios and one- and two-bedroom suites; many come with kitchens, and some have fireplaces. Furnishings are Santa Fe-style with splashes of color. There are two courtyards, each with swimming pool. The large grounds feature lawns, fruit trees and bougainvillea. Free continental breakfast is served by the pool. Kids and pets allowed (pet fee $15).
175 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs; (800) 231-2639, (760) 320-9346,
High-season rates for doubles from $99-$189, no additional charge on weekends; off-season rates start at $79.
3. The Chase
Walk into the lobby of the Chase and you'll notice the pluses right away: home-baked chocolate chip cookies at the front desk, '50s decor worthy of
, and an eye-catching landscaped courtyard and pool just outside the picture window. This retro two-story hotel, in the historic Tennis Club District of Palm Springs, has spacious rooms, most with kitchenettes, and is polished in a Sinatra/Rat Pack sort of way. Free continental breakfast served each morning in the lobby. Kids and pets allowed (pet fee $10).
200 W. Arenas Road, Palm Springs; (888) 320-8867 or (760) 320-8866, http://www.chasehotelpalmsprings.com,
High-season doubles from $119 ($139 with kitchen), no additional charge for weekends; off-season doubles from $79.
4. Del Marcos Hotel
Retro fans will love the Del Marcos Hotel, where the Midcentury Modern design features vintage furniture, not knockoffs. "We cater to people who know and love the design," said Laura Ramstead, the manager. Designed in 1947 by desert architect William F. Cody, Del Marcos Hotel has a long list of amenities, including continental breakfast, complimentary bicycles, welcome drink, robes, saltwater pool, private patio or balcony and poolside cabanas with TV. No kids, but pets allowed in some rooms. (Pet fee $25)
225 W. Baristo Road, Palm Springs; (800) 676-1214 or (760) 325-6902,
Winter rates for doubles from $139, weekends $149; off-season doubles from $79.
5. Desert Riviera
Don't confuse this mellow boutique hotel on the eastern edge of town, built in 1951, with the contemporary (and pricey) Riviera on the north end of the city. Desert Riviera's attractively landscaped courtyard looks as though it could have been the subject of Sunset magazine's cover story, circa 1965. The hotel's lowest rate, $149, barely makes our survey, but its fun style and many extras add value. Going shopping? Call the stretch limo for a free ride. Want to dine in? Prepare dinner in your own kitchenette. A bike ride, perhaps? Check out the tandem cruiser. Hungry when you arrive? Dig into the goodie basket you get on arrival. No children or pets.
610 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (866) 270-8322 or (760) 327-5314,
High-season rates for doubles from $149, no additional charge for weekends; off-season from $109.
6. Hotel California
Hotel California, also new to the Palm Springs scene, has only 13 rooms. But its diminutive size gives it intimacy. This classic California Mission-style hotel was built in 1940 and updated before its reopening last year. Rooms are stylish, and amenities are interesting, including a large kitchen guests can share. As a sister property to Desert Riviera, the Hotel California also offers the stretch limo to guests needing a ride to dinner or the airport.
424 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (800) 642-7079 or (760) 322-8855,
High-season doubles from $149, no additional charge for weekends; off-season rates from $109.
7. Los Arboles Hotel
Looking for a romantic hideaway? This recently renovated hotel hides behind high walls and seems insulated from the outside world. It has an old California feel with dark woods, tile floors and sunny colors on the bedspreads and drapes. There's a courtyard pool and an adjacent El Mirasol Mexican restaurant. No pets.
784 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (760) 459-3605,
High-season doubles from $138 weekdays, $168 weekends; off-season rates from $108.
1. El Mirasol
The ambience is pure Mexican Riviera at this new restaurant adjacent to Los Arboles Hotel in uptown Palm Springs. The outdoor patio, sheltered by a high wall, is surrounded by lush greenery, or you can dine inside in hot weather. Visit at lunch, when Mexican combination plates start at $8.75 and half of the 20 combos offered are less than $10.
784 N. Indian Canyon Drive (entrance on Via Altamira), Palm Springs; (760) 459-3136,
2. El Taco Asado
This fast-food diner, near the entrance to Palm Springs International Airport, draws hungry locals on a budget. Don't look for a pleasant ambience: lights are bright, tables are uncomfortable, and you may be seated next to an ATM. But portions are huge, prices are right and food is authentic. Combination plates range from $6.75 to $9.85.
440 S. El Cielo Road, Palm Springs; (760) 323-7544
3. Fisherman's Market & Grill
The fish at this small, family-owned chain tastes fresh enough to have just come off the boat in San Pedro. That's because the owner is a fishing fanatic who was so passionate about his sport that he went into business. There's not much ambience here — and many entrees are pricey — but you can get fish tacos for less than $10 and there's a value lunch menu for $7.99. The early-bird dinner (3-5:30 p.m.) is $10.95.
235 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, (760) 327-1766 (other locations in Palm Desert, La Quinta and Banning),
4. John's
Order at the counter, then take a seat at a comfy booth at this uptown Palm Springs diner that's one step above a fast-food restaurant. You'll find lots of heart-stopping dishes on the menu, including the "Heartstopper Burger," a high-cholesterol cheeseburger that includes two sausage patties, bacon and an egg. John's specializes in big portions and low prices. Breakfast is served all day and a special dinner menu is priced under $10.
900 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (760) 327-8522.
5. Lulu California Bistro
Take a seat at a high-top table and save as much as 40% at this new, popular downtown Palm Springs restaurant. Lulu's, which opened in September, has a 12-hour happy hour that begins at 11 a.m. and lasts until closing. All you need to do is sit near the bar at a high-top. Among the sharply marked-down items: $7.99 for barbecue chicken pizza (regularly $13.99); $7.99 for fish tacos (regularly $11.99).
200 S. Palm Canyon at Arenas; (760) 327-5858,
6. Sherman's Deli & Bakery
New York deli fans can find lox, gefilte fish, cabbage soup and other favorites at Sherman's Deli, which has been serving Palm
residents since 1953. The downtown restaurant hasn't changed much over the years, except for its prices, many of which are now out of our price range. But budget travelers can still find a substantial selection of breakfasts and sandwiches for less than $10.
401 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; (760) 325-1199 (another location in Palm Desert),
7. Thai Smile
This tidy restaurant in uptown Palm Springs wins big each year in desert magazine popularity polls, including scoring a Best of the Best award in the annual Palm Springs Life contest. Entrée prices range from $9-$19.95, but the lunch special is a deal at $8.25-$9.50. It's served 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and includes soup or salad, tea, steamed rice and an entrée.
651 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (760) 320-5503,
8. Tyler's
Ask almost anyone in Palm Springs where to get a great burger and the answer most probably is Tyler's, a landmark for 16 years. The octagonal-shaped building once was the city's Greyhound depot; now it serves up fat, juicy burgers and other simple foods. (The addictive potato salad sells out each day.) This chic indoor-outdoor café, in the downtown Plaza, is so popular it can make its own rules: cash only; open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sundays. Burgers from $6.75.
149 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs; (760) 325-2990,
1. Hike the hills
Stand under a waterfall, visit a desert oasis, spot a bighorn sheep in the wild. Palm Springs' mountains and rocky ridges offer hiking conditions ranging from easy to strenuous. Check out Ten Best Day Hikes in Palm Springs at
2. Wheel around town
Tackle miles of bike trails that meander through historic districts and downtown Palm Springs. Many hotels offer free bike use, or bring your own. Pick up a map at the Visitors Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, (800) 347-7746.
3. Take a do-it-yourself tour
Architecture buffs aren't the only ones who enjoy Palm Springs' famous Midcentury Modern homes and buildings. Get a Modern Palm Springs map at the Visitors Center, 2901 N. Palm Canyon Drive, (800) 347-7746.
4. Count the stars
Hollywood may have started the tradition, but Palm Springs built on it with its own walk of fame. Stars are memorialized in the city's "Walk of Stars," which can be seen on the sidewalks of downtown Palm Canyon Drive.
5. See the classics
Check out a different kind of superstar at McCormick's Classic Car Showroom, the home of Palm Springs' quarterly classic car auction. (The next event is Feb. 24-26; call [760] 320-3290.) But you can see a range of classics for free any day at the consignment showroom, which is always full of privately owned classic vehicles. Recent stars include a '97 Bentley and a '49 Cadillac Sedanette. It's at 244 N. Indian Canyon Drive.
6. Stroll and shop
Window shoppers can spend a pleasant afternoon exploring Palm Canyon Drive, visiting galleries, home furnishing shops, consignment stores and fashion boutiques.
7. Visit the museum
On most days, adults pay $12.50 to visit Palm Springs Art Museum, where exhibits include contemporary and Western art, Cahuilla basketry collections and a sculpture garden. Get free admission 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and the second Sunday of every month. 101 Museum Drive, (760) 322-4800,
8. Check out Villagefest
Thursday also is the time to visit Villagefest, an old-fashioned street fair with musicians, food, arts and crafts and a farmers market. It all happens 6-10 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive, between Amado and Baristo roads.
9. Chill out at an oasis
Take a short stroll or a longer trek at the serene 13,000-acre Coachella Valley Preserve. Just outside of town, the preserve features dunes, springs and stunning Washington palms. Ramon Road to Thousands Palms Road. (760) 343-1234,
10. Get out in the wild
Mule deer, desert bighorn sheep and bobcats are among the wildlife found at 31,000-acre Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and Covington Park. The wildlife sanctuary, in the Little San Bernardino Mountains near Morongo Valley, ranges from 600 to 3,000 feet. You'll find a picnic area and hiking trails. Call for hours and directions. (760) 363-7190,


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Junior Larry Thomas has added another post-season award to his resumé today as he was voted First-Team All-South District by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
Yesterday Thomas was voted D3hoops.com First-Team All-South Region, and two weeks ago was named 2014 Southern Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year.
Thomas, a junior guard from Atlanta, Ga., was a dual threat on the court for the Panthers this season, leading the SAA in scoring with 19.3 points per game while pulling down a second-best 7.5 rebounds a contest. He scored over 20 points in 12 games this season, including a career-high 40 against Huntingdon on Jan. 21. Thomas also tallied eight double-doubles this year with a season- and career-high 12 boards against Millsaps on Dec. 1. He also led the SAA with 2.3 steals per game, and shot over 47 percent from the field and over 40 percent from three-point range. Thomas also joined the 1,000-point club on Jan. 31 against Berry College, and now owns 1,182 career points, putting him at ninth on the career list.


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It's Not About Whether Amateur Internet Journalism Is Good Or Bad, But That It Happens And Will Continue To Happen
from the look-forward,-not-back dept
Except, that's ridiculous. Mathew Ingram points out that people attacking Reddit for this are missing the point, which is true by a wide, wide margin. First of all, as he notes, mainstream news folks also got parts of the story wrong. As we noted yesterday, the mainstream TV folks got a hell of a lot wrong. Hell, the NY Post even put the wrong two guys on the cover and falsely claimed that the feds were seeking them.
But the bigger problem is this idea that it's "Reddit" or, as some people have argued) "the internet" against the legacy media. That's not true at all. Everyone made mistakes during the rapidly changing story, but only on Reddit did you actually see the details of the process. The legacy news organizations present things as if coming from a place of authority, while Reddit is like an open newsroom where anyone can jump in. The conversation about Tripathi, for example, was about whether or not Suspect #2 was him -- it wasn't based on a declaration that it absolutely was him. Furthermore, when you look at the reason why the story actually spread, it was after some more known "press" names retweeted the initial tweet from Greg Hughes, which claimed (incorrectly) that Tripathi's name went out on the police scanner (ironically, he posted that about a minute after posting "This is the Internet's test of 'be right, not first' with the reporting of this story").
But here's the real issue: people can fret about all of this, but it doesn't change one thing: this is going to happen and continue to happen. People are naturally curious and they're going to talk to people when there's a news story going on and they'll try to figure things out. That happens all the time in newsrooms already before stuff goes on the air or is officially published. It's just that the public doesn't see the process. On Reddit, or anywhere else that the public can converse, it does happen in public. The problem is to assume the two things are the same. Furthermore, it's even more insane to blame "Reddit" or "the internet" as if those are singular entities that anyone has control over. They're not. As Karl Bode noted, they're just massive crowds of people.
An even better point was made by Charles Luzar, who noted that "the crowd doesn't implicitly profess its empirical correctness like the media does," but rather admits quite openly that it's a process in action. Further, he notes that even if the crowd presents false information before finding factual information, that's still "effective crowdsourcing" and, if anything, provides a greater role to the media to be effective curators of the actual facts.
In the end, it seems likely that this incident will actually help a lot the next time there's a big breaking news story, because (hopefully) it will give people more reason to be at least somewhat skeptical of stories coming out, but it's not going to change the fact that groups on various platforms are going to talk about things, and often try to do a little sleuthing themselves. Sometimes they'll get it right, and sometimes they won't -- just the same as many others. It seems like a much better focus looking forward is in providing more training and tools to help the world be better at it.