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OT: Hype Song suggestion
Apologize in advance if this is too RAWK for some of you. I happen to think that the best hype videos are rock songs heavy on drums, or rap with good beats. The problem I see with rap is too many bad lyrics which detracts from the video. I'm tired of movie quotes and "Better son/daughter".
So anyway, I purchased the new 3 Doors Down album yesterday and I thought the title track was pretty good. Lyrics are topical for UofM fans, and the drums would make for great synchnig with defensive hits and Denard running.
If anyone is thinking of a hype video I'd highly suggest this song.
Youtube video is rather poor audio quality, but enough for you to get a feel:
Another day in some other place
could someone please remind me
where the hell we are?
Another night I feel it come to life
How could this go so far?
The life I love is the one I lead
It gets crazy but that's fine by me
'cause I don't see the day
when I run all night
But I've got to say, there's no other way
I'm having the time of my life
The words you sing bring back memories
of so many days that have gone
I look back and smile at those forgotten miles
and laugh at all that went wrong
what I am is what I want
and I'll be this way 'til I'm dead and gone
For me that's all I need
To Live the way I please
There's some things that I can't make right
and it's been so long Lord since I've been home
but I'm having the time of my life.


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Prayer as Meeting
The Pope's lecture was a mixed blessing for our annual Way of Peace event last weekend. "Prayer as Meeting" brought together Christians and Muslims to pray together and taste the riches of our contemplative traditions. As the meeting opened I was receiving emails from friends of the World Community anxious that the wildfire of rage would spoil the peace of our gathering. Perhaps it was the young people present or perhaps the older ones, in fact I think it was the prayer itself, but certainly while the bad news got worse, we seemed to grow closer, friendlier and to share at deeper levels of the spirit.
Sitting on the floor of the local mosque on Saturday night after isha , the last of the five daily prayers, we sipped tea and chatted and asked the questions we had always wanted to ask each other about our faiths but which before had seemed embarrassing evidence of our ignorance. A Muslim professor came over to the group I was sitting to ask my opinion and to give me his about the lecture. He had lively feelings to express but the spirit of friendship and hospitality from the prayer was stronger; and I thought afterwards that perhaps there is a lesson to be learned from this affair which in time might change the relations between our sister religions.
When Cain was about to slay his brother he was consumed by 'sadness and anger' – the gut reaction to any feeling of rejection. God intervenes and asks him 'why are you sad and angry?'- the kind of rational response the Pope talks about. But God then says something that has been neglected in this controversy: the transcendent dimension of religion. God urges Cain to wait and to master the demon 'crouching at the door' or it will overwhelm him. Prayer is in the waiting. It is kin to the courage of non-violence, that Ghandi said demands the highest kind of strength. Transcendence is born of this profound patience. Patience is not only not interrupting someone or not getting irritated when the train is late or hitting the computer when it crashes. Controlling impatience is a practice of the deeper truth of the virtue of patience. (Its meaning is made clearer when we see it in the word 'passion' - as in the 'passion of Christ'.)
So, odd though it sounds there is passion in the waiting. Our monastic and academic speakers at the conference illustrated this from many mystical writers of our traditions- Catholicism and Sunni, Orthodox and Shia - whose diverse themes harmonised in the essential experience of all prayer: love. Religious people easily neglect the obvious and this is the most obvious and the most necessary to remember. The unloving know nothing of God. This is not metaphysical reasoning but the reason of the heart. Our most universal human experience teaches it from the beginning of life and without it life is unbearable. Love is transcendence, the re-centering of consciousness by the act of patient attention to the other. Parents do it, lovers do it and religious people must do it too if they are to be genuine.
The way you pray is the way you live. We live in the power of transcendence by praying at depth. Not just salat and liturgy , but contemplation. The whole purpose of this life, said St Augustine , is to open the eye of the heart by which we see God. Transcendence makes us more human because it fulfils this human project. The means are what religion teaches if it does not mistake itself for the end: waiting, patience, stillness and, particularly important in an age of instant communication, silence.
St Benedict says that 'since the spirit of silence is so important permission to speak should rarely be granted even to good disciples even though it be for good, holy and edifying conversation' (because) 'in much speaking you will not escape sin''. Rationalism, the linguistic logos , is one half of the way of peace as Pope Benedict eloquently illustrates. St Benedict, however, emphasises the other half which is transcendence in the presence of the mystery whose language is silence.
We prayed the salat and said Christian prayers. But we also sat in silence for meditation – we call it prayer of the heart and they call it dhikr . It reduces many words to one word in a rich poverty of spirit. In this silence we touched a universality that words usually only point to. It is a not an escape from reality but an embrace with the divine reality that we both know as love. Relationships are changed by this experience of silence in transcendence, in ways that words cannot achieve. We live together in a new way when we have been patient together in the silence of love.
Laurence Freeman

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David L. Stern, Vice President of Marketing for Metabolic and Endocrinology at Serono, Inc., speaking at the conference declared that "pharmaceutical e-marketing is at the tipping point." He noted that one of the challenges for pharma is the segregation of e-marketing from other forms of marketing. "Marketing is marketing," he said.
e-Marketing indeed is a challenge for the pharmaceutical industry and I have long claimed that the percent of the pharmaceutical marketing budget spent in the "e" space has remained below 5% since 1998 when I first got involved with pharma e-marketing in the heyday of the dotcom boom (see "What Stands in the Way of the Mainstream Use of the Internet by Pharmaceutical Companies?").
Stern and other presenters called for breaking down the "marketing silo" mentality of pharma companies and the integration of e-marketing with other forms of marketing.
The problem is that after years and years of consultants and e-marketers inside and outside pharma telling brand managers that the Internet is different, special and the greatest thing since sliced bread and, by the way, better than TV or print, they are now saying essentially "why can't we all just get along?"
I agree that the Internet is different. It is more interactive, more measurable, and more targeted than print or TV. e-Marketing uses special marketing techniques and requires a special knowledge that many "traditional" marketers may not have.
But, it is not better -- at least not better for achieving every marketing goal. TV, for example, is much better at reaching large numbers of consumers. Pharma product managers may have the mistaken notion that the Internet is an awareness medium like TV and print and they may hold it up to the same ROI standards used to measure traditional awareness media. Early proponents of the Internet may be partly responsible for perpetuating this view. However, the Internet is a poor awareness tool - it's nearly impossible to reach a big enough audience of a particular segment online without a massive ad campaign across multiple sites. For awareness, TV beats the Net hands down.
Online media haven't offered the reach numbers to justify the bigger budgets - for media planners, it's near impossible to find x million consumers of a particular segment anywhere online (without a massive effort to connect dozens of small sites), and that's what brand managers need to move their share graphs. -- Jack Barrette (see PHARMA-MKTING discussion thread "What's the % of DTC budget spent online?").So, is e-Marketing at the tipping point and ready to take off in 2005?
Several experts at the ePharma Summit pointed to the new DTC ad policy of BMS (see "New DTC Principles Emerging") as validation of this view. They point out that while BMS will refrain from running DTC ads on TV during the first year after a drug launch, it's policy makes a point of not including interactive media in the ban and suggests using the Internet for more disease awareness and product advertising. See Bristol-Myers Squibb Direct-to-Consumer Communications Code.
This non-mention of the Internet is faint praise indeed.
I think some pharma e-marketers are grasping at straws and it will be an uphill battle to move the share of pharma marketing budgets out of the single digit range. This view was strengthened as I looked at the ePharma Summit audience. I counted only about 70 people at the meeting, which in the past would have up to 400 attendees!
Also, many people who had executive positions as e-marketers in pharma companies have been laid off during the past several years. These people were the first to go when their companies merged. Either no new people took their places or the ones that did don't even know what search engine optimization is.
Despite some surveys that indicate that 2005 will be a good year for DTC e-marketing (see, for example, "DTC in 2005: Can You Teach Old Dogs New Tricks?"), I believe e-marketing will always be an extremely small (less than 5%) part of the pharma marketing budget. If you are interested in why I believe this, see "What Stands in the Way of the Mainstream Use of the Internet by Pharmaceutical Companies?" What I said then is even more true today when all forms of DTC advertising and communications are being carefully scrutinized by the FDA and other watchdogs.


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Trelawny of the Wells
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Ask This Old House "Installing A Toilet/Patching A Lawn with Grass Seed" Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a toilet. Then, Richard, along with landscape contractor Roger Cook, host Kevin O'Connor and general contractor Tom Silva, asks, "What Is It?" Afterward, Tom shares a viewer tip about driving eye screws. Roger and Kevin patch a lawn with grass seed. D
8:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Granada, Cordoba, and Spain's Costa Del Sol" Andalucia's Moorish heritage sparkles in the historic capitals of Granada and Cordoba. Rick tastes the smooth sherry and marvels at prancing stallions as he finds the passion in Andalucian culture. He finishes his visit with fun in the Spanish sun on the coast.G
9:00 pm
Equitrekking "Jordan: Petra, Royal Stables & Dead Sea" This episode highlights some of the best of classic Jordan, including Petra, Aqaba, Wadi Mujib and the Dead Sea. Darley begins with a visit to the magical city of Petra, where she and her local guide Ibrahim explore by camel, foot and horseback, riding in the lesser-visited suburb of Little Petra and passing through the siq to catch the Treasury, made famous in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in the morning light. Darley learns about the local legends surrounding the Treasury and its contents, as she rides a camel by the Treasury. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "New England: Spicy and Sweet in New England" Take a trip with Lidia to Gloucester, Massachusetts, a fishing village with a large Italian population, and then visit Providence, Rhode Island, where Lidia goes to the Scialo Brothers' Bakery. Lidia makes Spaghetti with Lobster Sauce and tries the Scialo Brothers' recipe for Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. D
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Grilling" Bridget shows Chris how to make Grilled Thin-Cut Pork Chops and Grilled Potato Hobo Packs. Then, Adam reveals his top picks for grill tongs. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen's top new gadgets, and finally, Julia uncovers the secrets to Grilled Lemon Chicken. D
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Extraordinarily Delicious Ensenada" Fish tacos embody Ensenada's history in one bite: Fresh fish from pristine waters encased in crispy batter influenced by Asian immigrants, topped with Spanish-inspired creamy sauces, wrapped up in a very Mexican corn tortilla and spiked with chile. We seek out some of the best versions at Mariscos El Norteno, a stall opposite the Ensenada Fish market, and a 30-year old corner stand, Los Originales El Chopipo. No trip to Ensenada would be complete for a foodie without a stop at La Guerrerense where Sabina Bandera Gonzalez has been serving the best seafood ceviches and tostadas for more than 29 years. D
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Spring is just days away, which means it's time for the much anticipated spring break. A new season means new fashion styles, and of course new hair styles! If you're daring to try a new style here are some tips for Spring 2014 hair style do's and don'ts to wear with your luxury swimwear when you're enjoying your spring break.
Windswept updo's are growing in popularity and will be great for a day at the beach. This relaxed updo is an easy way to manage your hair when you're spending all day in the sun. Not only is this look easy to do, it looks adorable with naturally falling curls framing the face giving it more of a feminine feel, messy is the key! Don't slick your hair all the way back, let some locks fall down framing your face. By having loose curls you can have an effortless look that looks elegant and glamorous. Rock the boat designer swimwear is the perfect bikini to wear when wearing this windswept updo. The soft colors of the chevron print will look elegant with the feminine hair style.
Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! Whether its flowers, headbands or gold accents, hair accessories are going to be huge this spring. Flowers can be worn in both up or down hair styles. When wearing flowers in your hair, try to go for a unique flower, not a daisy's. Don't overdo it either, a nice subtle touch will do the job! Own this trend with a flower crown, or add some flowers in your braid. Also, don't be afraid to wear the green with your flowers! This look reminds us of the gorgeous Vanessa Hudgens who is constantly seen wearing flowers in her hair. We can imagine her rocking flowers in her hair and wearing the flattering Call Me Maybe bikini. The natural brown stones will match nicely with the natural look of your hair accessories.
Another simple and easy hair style that is going to be springs biggest trend is the mermaid hair. This hair style will look perfect on both the beach and the pool. This look is perfect for laid back girls or if you are short on time. But make sure you don't over apply product. You want a natural looking and effortless style, using too much hair spray or gel will take away from this look. The great thing about this style is that it will look sexy with any bikini, but we think it will look best in the Rich Girl Bikini in navy. With a little bling accent, it's the perfect suit to match with a great hairstyle!
All three trends have an effortless look to them. These three looks will be perfect during spring break because it's a relaxed, yet still glamorous feel. Don't be afraid to try one of these styles, or maybe all three, when you're wearing designer swimwear during your 2014 spring break!


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New features of NFPA 72-2013
NFPA has released updates to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This codes and standards article identifies some of the significant changes in NFPA 72-2013 that you will want to be aware of.
Many of you reading this may be thinking why you would be concerned about what's in the 2013 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code when you haven't even started using NFPA 72-2010 yet. There are a few jurisdictions that are applying the 2010 edition, and that will increase as jurisdictions adopt the 2012 edition of the International Building Code, which adopts the 2010 edition of NFPA 72.
While the 2013 edition may not be adopted or applicable for some time, it provides state-of-the-art criteria for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems and can be used as a tool to enhance the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems you are involved in. Learning the new code will also allow you to be prepared for the implementation of the new code requirements when they do become applicable for your projects.
Most jurisdictions are willing to accept design criteria based on a newer edition of the code because it is the most recent code available. Before using a newer edition of a code that is not yet adopted, you should verify with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) that it would accept the design criteria of the newer code if it were used in lieu of the currently adopted code.
If you have seen the 2010 edition of NFPA 72, you will notice that there was a significant reorganization of the document. The new code structure has four basic sections:
- Administrative chapters
- Support chapters
- System chapters
- Annexes providing explanatory material and informational references.
This organizational change has been maintained in the 2013 edition. This article identifies some of the significant changes in NFPA 72-2013 that you will want to be aware of.
New chapter 7: Documentation
A new chapter 7, Documentation, includes all of the documentation requirements that were located in various chapters in the previous edition of the code. It also incorporates additional documentation requirements. At a minimum, the following information is required as part of the documentation for new systems and additions or alterations to existing systems.
- Written narrative describing the system and its purpose
- Riser diagram
- Floor plans showing device and control equipment locations
- Sequence of operation
- Data sheets for equipment to be provided
- Manufacturers' published instructions and maintenance criteria
- Battery calculations (if applicable) and emergency power information
- Voltage drop calculations
- Completed record of completion
- Completed record of inspection and testing
- Site-specific software
- As-built record drawings
- Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation
- Retention and maintenance records.
When shop drawings are required, the code now specifies the minimum information that is required to be provided on the shop drawings. In previous editions of the code, guidance was provided in the annex, but requirements for the content of shop drawings were not provided in the body of the code. Shop drawings are required to include specific information, which is spelled out in chapter 7. Here's a summary:
- Name of the owner and property information
- Installer or contractor name
- Protected premises location
- Device legend and symbols
- Issue and revision dates.
The floor plans are to include the following information:
- Floor or level identification
- Compass reference
- Graphic scale
- Specific information regarding riser locations, space designations, devices, circuits, excessive ceiling heights, and ceiling geometry
- Riser diagrams noting the system arrangement in building cross section, type and number of circuits, type and number of components on each floor, and number of conductors
- Control unit diagrams noting the location of the equipment, fire alarm primary power disconnecting means, field wiring terminals and terminal identification, as well as circuits connected to field wiring terminals and circuit identification
- Typical wiring diagrams for all devices
- Narrative description or an input/output matrix and sequence of operation
- System calculations (battery, voltage drop, and other required calculations).
Record drawings consisting of current updated shop drawings reflecting the actual installation of all system equipment, components, and wiring also must be prepared.
In NFPA 72-2010, there was a single system record of completion for the fire alarm system and supplementary forms for other systems. These supplementary forms also address documenting the power systems, notification appliance power panels, interfaced equipment, and mass notification systems.
Chapter 10: Fundamentals
Much of the material in chapter 10 has been reorganized. For example, the section titled "Installation and Design" has been moved from section 10.14 to a new section 10.4. The requirement for protection of control equipment has been inserted in section 10.4.4, which requires smoke detection to be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit, notification appliance circuit power extender, and supervising station transmitter unless the equipment is in a constantly occupied area.
The requirements for qualifications of inspection and testing personnel have been moved from chapter 14 into chapter 10 as well. The qualification requirements for all personnel have been expanded to also be applicable to personnel working with emergency communication systems.
A reference has been added in section 10.6.7.2.1(8) regarding capacity of power supplies for two-way radio communications enhancement systems. This section refers you to section 220.127.116.11.5, which has new requirements for the power supplies for two-way radio communications enhancement systems. These requirements include two sources of power and require either 12 hours of capacity in storage batteries or 12 hours of capacity provided by an automatic starting engine driven generator plus 2 hours of battery capacity.
New paragraphs 10.7.5 and 10.7.6 allow carbon monoxide signals and pre-alarm signals to take precedence over supervisory and trouble signals.
New sections 10.8 and 10.9 attempt to clarify the perceived confusion regarding different types of signals and the system response to those signals. Section 10.8 Detection and Signaling of Conditions and 10.9 Responses address alarm, pre-alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals and responses to those signals.
A new paragraph 10.10.3 requires audible alarm notification appliances for a carbon monoxide alarm system to produce signals that are distinctive from other signals from devices that may be serving the same area but are not part of the carbon monoxide, fire alarm, or emergency communication system.
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Plan Before You Get Divorced
Divorces are often messy but a little advanced planning can make it easier.
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Jeremy Phillips' goal was to bring home a team trophy from the 2012 Kansas City Stampede.
Jeremy Phillips' goal was to bring home a team trophy from the 2012 Kansas City Stampede.
Mission accomplished.
The Neosho wrestling team took fifth place in one of the most talent-stacked tournaments in the country this weekend at Hale Arena at the American Royal Grounds in Kansas City, Mo.
To gauge the talent in the field, just take this into account.
The tournament featured seven teams ranked in the top 50 across the country according to InterMatwrestle.com's Fab 50: No. 13 Allen, Tex., 20 Collinsville, Okla., 23 Tuttle, Okla., 26 Edmond North, Okla., 30 Kearney, Mo., 33 Blue Springs, Mo., and 38 Bettendorf, Iowa. Also in the field were three other teams that won state championships last year in their respective state's — Arkansas City, Kan., defending Stampede champion Collins Hill, Ga., and Skutt Catholic from Omaha, Neb.
There were 10 states represented at the tournament, 36 schools, 172 state qualifiers, 111 state medalists, 29 state champions and 26 Fargo All-Americans.
In previous trips to the tournament, the Wildcats have finished second and fifth. The last time the Wildcats took fifth (2009-10) at this event they went on to win a state championship — and when they took second (2010-11) they won another state title.
They're hoping that trend continues in 2013.
"Before we left Friday morning I asked the guys to reevaluate the team goal they'd set of top eight for this tournament," Wildcats coach Jeremy Phillips said. "I told them that we'd brought home hardware the two years we won state titles, and it was an obtainable growth. We wrestled really well. I'm proud of them. We showed a lot of growth throughout the two days."
This year's team title went to Collinsville, who had 460.5 points. Blue Springs, Edmond North and Park Hill followed, and Neosho joined in with 407.5 points to round out the top five.
Three Neosho wrestlers made the championship of their respective weight classes and the Wildcats came back with a title.
Nate Rodriguez (132 pounds) had little problems in his last three matches, all against some of the best wrestlers from three different states.
In his title match, the senior secured an 8-2 decision over Will Steltzen (Collinsville, Okla.), in a battle of two-time state champions. Steltzen entered ranked as the No. 1 wrestler in the 138-pound class in 5A.
In the semifinals, Rodriguez won by decision, 5-0, over Logan Ryan of Bettendorf, Iowa, who was the preseason Nationals runner-up this year. In the quarterfinals, Rodriguez defeated Tevin Briscoe by pin at the 3:36 mark. Briscoe, from Garden City, Kan., is the No. 1-ranked wrestler in Class 6A.
Both Kyler Rea and Christian Lopez finished as runner-ups.
Rea (106) found his nemesis in the field in Collinsville, Okla.'s Christian Moody.
Rea lost in the title match, 3-1, to Moody, who also handed him a loss earlier in the tournament, 3-1. The freshman won six matches, including two in overtime in the championship portion, which included a 5-4 victory over Beau Guffey of Tuttle, Okla., in the semifinals.
Lopez (220) lost by major decision, 9-0, to Edmond North's Andrew Dixon in the championship match. Wilson, the No. 5-ranked wrestler in the country and No. 1 in his class in Class 6A Oklahoma, led 1-0 going into the fourth quarter before securing eight points in the final two minutes.
After earning a first-round bye, Lopez rattled off six wins to reach the finals. His wins include a 7-3 decisionover Dylan Cox of Arkansas City, Kan., the No. 5-ranked wrestler in Class 5A.
Junior Jacob Brock (182) finished fifth, despite losing only one match.
Brock won four straight to reach the quarterfinals but was pinned by Jake Anderson of the Omaha-based Creighton Prep at the 2:33 mark. Brock responded with three more wins to claim a medal.
In the consolation bracket, he recorded a 5-2 win over Zac Moore of Southmoore High (Moore, Okla.), who entered the tournament ranked No. 3 in Class 6A.
In the place match, Brock recorded all of his points in the second period, of a 3-2 win over Farmington's Ryan Wadlow.
River Buttram and Aaron Clardy both placed seventh.
Buttram, a 120-pound senior, racked up seven wins this weekend. He edged Zac D'amico (Southmoore), 2-1. D'Amico tied the match 1-1 in the third period, before Buttram got an escape in the final 30 seconds to win.
Buttram had wins in his first five matches and his only setbacks came against Waynesville's Andrew Wallace and Seckman's Weston Basler.
Clardy (285) placed seventh and earned six wins this weekend, ending with a pin over Nate Wade of Perry, Okla. At the time of the fall, Clardy led 2-1.
Clardy had six wins — his first loss coming at the hands of Stoughton's Jessie Nelson, the No. 1-ranked wrestler in Division I in Wisconsin.
Neosho lost sophomore Sam Williams (152) to injury on Saturday after a roaring start.
Williams up to that point has recorded four wins — including a bye — to reach the quarterfinals against Blue Springs' Cain Salis, ranked No. 15 in the country. Salis — a Class 4 state champion in 152 pound last year — won by injury default in the match.
Williams then forfeited his final three matches of the day and settled for 12th place. His loss was particularly hard as the Wildcats were just seven points out of fourth place.
Phillips said, "We battled through adversities by bouncing back after some tough losses, and embraced challenges very well. (Williams) would have made that ground up plus, but I'd rather be healthy when it matters most."
Austin Haley (170) placed 13th after he nipped Oak Grove's Taylor Brinegar, 2-1, in their place match. Haley finished with five wins in the tournament and didn't suffer a loss until he ran up against Nathan Marek of Southmoore, the No. 1-ranked wrestler in the Oklahoma state rankings in this weight class.
Other wrestlers who earned wins in the tournament were: John Williams (113 pounds-2 wins); Dakota McGarrah (126-6); Jason Box (138-5); Kyle Hostetter (145-4); Chance Branstetter (160-6); Ben Elledge (195-4).


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Poteau's original NASCAR fan recognized
During Labor Day weekend's NASCAR race at Atlanta, an interesting name was observed in the race program. The program listed longtime Atlanta Motor Speedway fans, and the second page of the section was entitled 25 to 49 years [for being fans]. On that list was Poteau's own Harold R. "Dick" Wilkerson.Dick, who is known far and wide for his knowledge of motor homes and other recreational vehicles, has been a stock car racing fan since the early days of Tri-State Speedway and many other local tracks.Approximately 28 years ago, he decided he wanted to attend the NASCAR race in Atlanta, and in those days an infield parking spot was obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. Well, Dick was able to secure a spot each year, and when they finally went to assigned parking he was one of the first to get his assigned parking spot.Dick and his wife, Ardith, have over the years taken many friends to Atlanta to enjoy a NASCAR racing weekend and meet friends they had made at the race track itself. Since the assigned parking was put in place, each race you would see the same "neighbors," and have watched each other's children grow up. It has been described as a three-day extended family reunion and tailgate party with good friends, good food and good times.Due to illness, Dick and Ardith could not attend this year's NASCAR race in Atlanta. However, their friends and family were there carrying on the tradition started by Dick so many years ago.Way to go, Dick — and, hopefully, you all will get to go next year.Save the world, recycle.God bless our troops and veterans.Have a great weekend.• • •Any questions or pictures, make contact with Jody Ray Adams on Facebook, on "The Jody Ray Fishing Hotline" at (918) 649-7387 or email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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— ABC is trying to get a handle on things, Olivia Pope-style.
As with the Washington, D.C. fixer at the center of its surprise sophomore Twitter-friendly hit "Scandal," the Disney-owned network Tuesday was eager to put on a good show at its annual upfront presentation — in part to gloss over a disappointing season. ABC returned only two of 10 shows it launched at the start of last season, the modestly performing "Nashville" and "The Neighbors."
The network unveiled a dozen new shows for the upcoming season, a mix of comedies and dramas that includes a comic book-inspired series from Joss Whedon to replace the faltering reality franchise "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday nights. (The reality competition series will remain on Monday nights.)
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In opening its pitch to media buyers, ABC worked a little damage control by humorously nodding to its rocky season with a "Scandal"-inspired sketch that had Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) offer network advice to the president of Disney/ABC Television Group, Anne Sweeney, and wingman Jimmy Kimmel. In referring to "Dancing With the Stars," which lost nearly 30% of its audience this season, Kimmel quipped in the taped segment: "For one thing, they're not really stars."
Despite the tongue-in-cheek acknowledgments, Paul Lee, president of ABC's entertainment group, touted the network as the "No. 1 brand on TV" — trumpeting its shows' social media popularity, particularly "Scandal," whose major cast members were in attendance.
But the network certainly hasn't been No. 1 in the ratings. Among the major networks this season, it's poised to finish in fourth place among adults younger than 50. And, overall, its total viewership was down about 6%.
In hopes of reversing the trend, the network is making its boldest move on Tuesday nights, when it will air four new shows that will not benefit from an established returning program. Its biggest push seems to be behind Whedon's much-anticipated Marvel drama, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," which has already generated much online buzz thanks to a teaser of the series before a recent episode of "Once Upon a Time."
"If the 'Avengers' worked, it worked because everyone felt included," said Whedon, creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," during the afternoon presentation at Lincoln Center. "'S.H.I.E.L.D.' is the next part of the Marvel cinematic universe. But it's brought me back to the medium I grew up in."
Following the superhero drama will be the retro '80s comedy "The Goldbergs" from actor-filmmaker Adam Goldberg, the Malin Akerman-starring Trophy Wife" and the DreamWorks Television lottery drama "Lucky 7."
On Wednesdays, Lee said the network hopes to "take it up a notch" by building a solid comedy block around the Emmy-winning "Modern Family." The network is looking to Australian comedic actress Rebel Wilson (of "Bridesmaids" fame) in "Super Fun Night," a less-hipster look at a group of girlfriends, to take up the post-"Modern Family" slot.
"For as long as I can remember, I had two dreams," said Wilson. "One was to have a TV show in America, the other is to marry Channing Tatum." The new James Caan intergenerational family comedy "Back in the Game" will occupy the 8:30 p.m. slot after steady performer "The Middle."
The network will also give pride of place to its "Once Upon a Time" spinoff, "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," with an 8 p.m. Thursday slot; it will be the only change in prime time that day, as long-running "Grey's Anatomy" and newer hit "Scandal" follow.
Also staying put is "Nashville" in the 10 p.m. slot; in its first year, the Connie Britton country-music series attracted critical plaudits but drew mixed ratings.
Among the shows that ABC is to air with no definite premiere date are new comedy "Mixology," about a group of New York singles, Kyle Killen's psychological-themed "Mind Games" starring Steve Zahn and returning precocious-teen comedy "Suburgatory" starring Jane Levy.
Lee also described a seasonal structure in which limited-run series would be sandwiched between two batches of 12 episodes in fall and spring. The logic, he said, was to avoid the patchwork of repeats and originals that confuse viewers. Among the limited-run shows the network will air is the nonscripted series "The Quest," a kind of globe-trotting reality show that takes place in a "Lord of the Rings" environment.
In hopes of appealing to younger viewers, the network also announced plans to make its shows available to pay-TV subscribers through mobile apps that allow for viewing on hand-held devices. The effort, which is already being tested in New York, will become available in other markets by the fall, executives said.
In a trial program with the network, Nielsen will measure the audience for ABC shows in the digital world. Reliable figures would help the network set rates for advertisers.
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I cannot have enough of the hours of silence when nothing happens. When the clouds go by. When the trees say nothing. When the birds sing. I am completely addicted to the realization that just being there is enough.I have sometimes referred to myself in these postings as a "Catholic agnostic." Merton was what I would call an "agnostic Catholic." He was not hung up on giving a name or human characteristics to God. The natural world was for him the primary revelation. He listened. He felt a presence in his heart, an awareness of the ineffable Mystery that permeates creation. It was this that drew him to the mystical tradition of Christianity, especially to the Celtic tradition of creation spirituality that I wrote about in Climbing Brandon. It was this that attracted him to Zen.
Merton remained within the Church. Why he continued to identify with an institution so radically misaligned to everything he felt sacred is a bit of a mystery to me. The Church is triumphalistic; he was ecumenical. The Church is misogynistic; he embraced the feminine divine. The Church is a trader in miracles; for him, all that existed was miraculous. The Church is defined by an eschatological notion of redemption; he saw our task as redeeming the here and now.
Certainly, Merton's commitment to his monastic vows -- and to Cistercian silence and solitude, work and prayer -- took precedence over the formalities of creed. Blessedly, his life and work released creative and transforming energies within the Church. His decision to stay may turn out to have been the most important work of his life.
Perhaps my training as a scientist compelled my leaving. I too wanted to walk the clean and airy shore between knowledge and mystery, but could not bear to drag along all that institutional baggage of prescientific miracles and philosophical dualism. I too wanted to listen to the primary revelation of nature, but could not hear in the cacophony of theological mumbo-jumbo. I too wanted to celebrate the holiness of the here and now, within the tradition into which I was born, but could not find a liturgy that was not locked in neolithic magic. I know many Catholics who look past these things to the essential core of mystery, and I am one with them in spirit, but I cannot bring myself to ignore the commonly accepted meaning of words.
For Merton, "Catholic" took precedence over "agnostic." For me, it is the other way round.


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So far this season, four NBA coaches have been fired or "mutually agreed" to be fired–Mike Brown (Lakers), Avery Johnson (Nets), Scott Skiles (Bucks) and Alvin Gentry (Suns). Three of the four are African-American. They've been replaced by Mike D'Antoni, PJ Carlisimo, Jim Boylan and Lindsey Hunter (above), respectively.
Three of the four are white.
When the NFL enacted its Rooney Rule a decade ago (it requires team to interview at least one "minority" candidate for head coach and senior football operations openings), no one suggested the NBA enact a similar edict. That's because the league had a long and positive history of hiring African-Americans as coaches and senior front office personnel.
Still does. In its most recent "Race and Gender Report Card," the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the University of Central Florida gave the NBA an A+ in the area of minority hiring.
But what's happened so far this season is a bit troubling. Coaches get fired, not doubt. And among the other 26 NBA teams, 11 are led by an African-Ameerican head coach. That's not bad, but the trend has worth watching.
In the NFL, solid former coaches with winning records–such as Lovie Smith and Jim Caldwell–were overlooked by ownership, which in most cases decided to go with unproven coaches. (Seven of the eight new NFL coaches have never been head coaches in the league.) And a plethora of talented coordinators was overlooked as well.
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U.S. Equal Employment
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Meeting of July 15, 2009 – Age Discrimination in the 21st Century-Barriers to the Employment of Older Workers
Laurie McCann has prepared numerous amicus curiae briefs on behalf of AARP in cases before the United States Supreme Court, and federal and state courts. Her principal responsibilities include litigation and amicus curiae participation for AARP on a broad range of age discrimination in employment issues. Her publications include, The ADEA and the Eleventh Amendment, 2 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY JOURNAL 241 (1998).
Ms. McCann is a noted speaker on the aging work force. She has lectured on age discrimination, downsizing, and employee benefit issues at the Second World Assembly on Aging as well as conferences sponsored by the American Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the District of Columbia Bar Association. Due to her expertise in employment discrimination law, she is widely quoted in the media.
Ms. McCann graduated with high honors from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and received her Master of Science in Gerontology (with emphases in industrial gerontology and public policy) from the University of Southern California. She graduated cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in May 1992. She is a member of the Virginia and District of Columbia Bars.


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"SERVICE HISTORY / 1 PREVIOUS OWNER / MOT TILL 14/12/2019 / 2 KEYS. Here at Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Durham we have this lovely example of our Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 S 3dr. This car is finished in red and comes with features such as stop start, Bluetooth and alloy wheels . We are recommended by 98% of customers to their friends and family and are proud to be the winners of the franchise customer excellence award 4 times in the last 5 years! Please call our dedicated sales team to arrange a viewing and test drive to avoid disappointment or call in today and speak to one of our sales team who will be more than happy to help."
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Whether you go for a top spec version loaded with options or settle for a basic 1.2-litre petrol entry-level model, there are some things about Fiat's 500 citycar that remain the same: it's cute and it's cool. With this in mind, we'd be inclined to save some cash.
At this stage it's safe to label the Fiat 500 a runaway success. Such an outcome was never really in doubt from the moment the covers first fell from its retro bodywork. MINI had shown what was possible with an old classic updated for the modern era and Fiat had both the perfect design and the ideal platform to snare people who go fuzzy with nostalgia at the sight of those rounded lines and circular headlamps. Much of the underpinnings are based on Panda running gear - no bad thing as the Panda is a fun steer. Like the Panda, the 500 uses simple MacPherson strut suspension up front and a basic torsion beam at the back. A few centimetres have been added to the width of the car's track, giving it a foursquare appearance and Fiat claims that body rigidity is around 10 per cent better than the Panda's. Since its launch in 2007, we've seen the option of an open-topped 500C bodystyle, frantic Abarth-branded hot hatch versions, a stop start system to make the continuing four cylinder petrol and diesel variants more frugal, subtle tweaks that have improved the ride and handling and a technically intriguing two cylinder TwinAir petrol model with outstanding headline economy and emissions figures. But there's an appealing back-to-basics charm about the 69 horsepower 1.2-litre entry-level model we're looking at here.
Driving Experience
Sitting at the bottom of the 500 engine line-up, the 1.2-litre unit is nothing to get overly excited about. It's a 1,242cc 8-valve 4-cylinder engine that produces a maximum of 69bhp at 5,500rpm and only 102Nm of torque. At least the 500 hatch and its convertible sibling are both lightweight and used primarily for short journeys in urban areas. This means that the engine isn't asked to work too hard and should be exposed to the open road, where its lack of punch might be more evident, only infrequently. The 0-60mph sprint time is nothing to be ashamed of at 12.9s and is less than half a second down on the range-topping diesel engine. With a top speed of 99mph, occasional motorway jaunts are far from out of the question. A choice of transmissions is available with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard and the option of upgrading to the Dualogic robotised semi-automatic gearbox. As for the rest, well most of the underpinnings are based on the running gear of Fiat's other, more conventional citycar offering, the five-door Panda - which is no bad thing as that car remains a pretty fun steer. The 500 is a bit stiffer though, one reason why early versions of this car had a bit of a choppy ride, an issue since solved by tweaks to the rear axle. You can still throw the thing about on the country lanes, but it now soaks up small urban bumps much better - so everyone's happy. The more feelsome electric power steering set-up is welcome too and as before, there's a 'City' mode option to increase the assistance it gives at parking speeds. Urban-friendly through and through you see.
Design and Build
Fiat's designers took on a big responsibility in seeking to update (and indeed resize) arguably the cutest shape ever to clothe four wheels but the sustained clamour for this Fiat, in both fixed-top and convertible 500C guises, suggests they got it spot on. This remains a head-turner that makes people smile, not least its driver when it's time to park up. At 1.65m wide, 1.49m high and 3.55m long, this Fiat can fit into spaces that even a MINI would have to avoid. If you choose the 500C variant rather than the fixed-top model that I've got here, you get what amounts to a full-length canvas sunroof which electrically retracts into a concertinaed bundle just above the boot. Every 500 model invites a high degree of personalisation via a myriad of colour and trim permutation options but whatever you choose is sure to dovetail deliciously with the very well-judged blend of retro chic and clean contemporary design inside. Delicious details are everywhere, your eyes falling first on the Panda-sourced dashboard with iconic 500 badging that can be specified in the same colour as the body, before taking in touches like the chrome-ringed vents and the circular head restraints. The steering wheel, adjustable for height but not reach, can feel a little large on first acquaintance and there's a lot to take in from the single circular instrument dial in front of you with read-outs for speed, revs and fuel usage running along similar planes. The car's been well screwed together though in its Polish factory and in-cabin stowage is also well up to par for a citycar. You'll find a usefully deep shelf ahead of the passenger, a small pop-out cubby on the driver's side of the centre console and the usual door bins and cupholders. Even the passenger seat cushion tips forward to reveal an oddments compartment. In the back, larger adults will find their heads brushing the roof and making full use of the elbow cut-outs indented into the side panels but most will find the space provided just about sufficient for two people on short to medium journeys. And the boot's bigger than you might expect, its 185-litres just about sufficient for the weekly shop, provided that your brood isn't the size of the von Trapp family. If it is, you might have to leave them at home and fold forward a rear seat that, as you can see, on base models like this one doesn't split-fold to free up 550-litres of space
Market and Model
Expect to pay somewhere in the £10,000 to £14,000 bracket for your Fiat 500, with an £800 premium if you want the Dualogic semi-automatic gearbox. The premium to go from the entry-level 69bhp 1.2-litre petrol power tested here to the TwinAir model is around £1,200 and you'll need to find another £1,300 on top that for the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel. As for Fiat 500 prices in comparison to rivals, well, you might think £10,000-£14,000 quite a lot to pay for a little citycar. In reality though, it's only about £1,000 more, model-for-model, than you'd pay for a less fashion-conscious urban scoot like a Citroen C1, a Peugeot 107, a Toyota Aygo or a Ford Ka. You'll need to find at least £1,000 more on top of Fiat 500 prices to buy a comparable Toyota iQ and at least £2,000 more to buy an equivalent MINI. Whichever 500 model you buy. you should find your Fiat to be reasonably equipped, whether you choose the fixed-top model or the 500C open-roof version. The standard tally on the hardtop hatch doesn't include air conditioning, a split-folding seat or ESP stability control, but all models do get a CD/MP3 stereo, power steering, colour-coded bumpers and electric mirrors. Most laudably, Fiat hasn't skimped on the airbag tally. In a class where rivals routinely force you to pay extra for side or curtain airbags, this car comes with seven airbags even in its cheapest guise. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution are there to help you avoid the need to use them. Once especially nice option is Fiat's clever Blue&Me infotainment system, which features wheel-mounted and voice-activated control for the stereo, as well as features that can monitor your driving style and suggest improvements for peak efficiency. A Blue&Me Tom Tom touchscreen system integrates navigation and 'phone functions in a neat, removable package.
Cost of Ownership
Predictably, the engines powering the diminutive 500 turn in strong fuel economy and emissions figures. The diesel and TwinAir petrol, in particular, will be a good choice for those looking to keep running costs under control but the 1.2-litre doesn't disgrace itself. The combined cycle economy is 58.9mpg and emissions are measured at 113g/km. Fiat has also taken further steps to boost the car's environmental credentials with its Start&Stop technology and a clever system called eco:Drive. Bundled up with the Blue&Me Bluetooth telephone system on the Lounge models, eco:Drive is a computer that monitors your driving style and offers tips on how you can improve your fuel economy.
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Amnesty: 150 refugees from Syria detained in Egypt
September 20, 2013
CAIRO (AP) — A human rights group says 150 refugees from Syria are being detained under poor conditions by Egyptian authorities and are in danger of being deported back to the war-torn country.
Amnesty International says the refugees are Syrian and Palestinian nationals and were arrested after their boat, headed for Italy, was seized by Egyptian authorities on Tuesday. The refugees are being detained at a police station in Alexandria.
The group is urging Egyptian authorities to release them and not send them back to Syria.


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Have you ever gone to bed without removing your makeup? Other than waking up the next morning with makeup smudged all over your face and pillow you are actually doing some significant damage to your skin.
Even if you are wearing the so called breathable, or natural, makeup's, leaving them on overnight and having them rubbed into your face by laying your head down can clog pores. And we all know that clogged pores can lead to acne and blackheads! Your skin can also dry out from not being able to breathe properly and your skin may be extra sensitive for the next few days due to leaving your crusty dried out makeup on all day and night. Plus you don't want to have makeup on your pillow that you will lay your head on the following night to have it rub back onto your clean skin.
You must, must, must remove your eye makeup every night! Leaving on mascara can actually cause your eyelashes to become brittle and they can actually fall or snap off! Left on eye makeup can lead to problems on the eyelid such as sties and even pink eye. Your eyelid is extremely sensitive and can get an eczema like rash from leftover makeup particles.
I have written in previous posts some natural, easy ways to remove your makeup, but if you really are lazy and don't want to take any time before bed – keep some wipes beside your bed and give your skin a wipe before going to bed. This still won't replace a good remover, wash, and treatment routine before bed, but it's better than not removing anything.
So, please save your skin – and your pillowcases – and take the extra minute to remove your makeup before you get your beauty sleep.


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Torrents on a cell phone? Imagine the possibilities(both legal and illegal). You are standing in Best Buy browsing for a new DVD to purchase. What if instead of purchasing it, you could scan the UPC code and "rent it" for a lesser charge? By the time you made it home, the movie would be waiting for you on your PC, Xbox 360, PS3, iPhone, and more.
Everyone knows that if you give the customer more options for purchase, they are likely to convert and take advantage of it. This is exactly why we will see this feature coming soon to a phone near you. The technology already exists; we are just waiting for someone to type up the code and get legal to approve it. Allow me to demonstrate what is already available on the T-Mobile G1.
ShopSavvy is an application that allows you to scan any UPC and check online for better prices and local availability. In the latest version, you can even make the purchase right on your phone using Paypal. Amazon also allows 1-click purchases of physical goods and MP3s while browsing their site from a mobile device.
No Torrent clients have been developed for Android and I'm not really sure you would actually want that. If you were downloading torrent files directly to your phone this would use up a lot of CPU and battery power as well as eat a lot of bandwidth. The ideal solution would be to remotely control a torrent client from your mobile phone.
To great joy I found remote control of torrents is currently possible on Google Android devices with the utorrent client available for PC and Mac. The default installation of uTorrent comes with a remote web user interface. All you need to do is turn on the WebUI feature, install the miniUI for mobile phones, forward the correct ports, and go to the login page your Android device.
Once you are logged in with the miniUI you have full control over your desktop client. You can browse all your torrent files, view active downloads, and add new torrents for download. Adding a torrent file is easily performed with Android's built in copy and paste functions. You can also upload torrent files saved on your phone by using Opera mini.
So right now it is possible to:
- Go to a retail store
- Find a DVD you want to watch
- Locate the torrent file
- Start the download on your home PC
The only thing that is missing is the ease of use for the end user and the legal ability for purchase and download to other devices. The real question: who will put this feature in the customers hand first? Will it be a company like Big in Japan who develops Android software or will it be some hacker from The Pirate Bay?


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Sleep Dentistry near Elsternwick
Lifestyle Smiles proudly offer friendly and professional dental sedation services to the Elsternwick and surrounding communities.
Are you consistently anxious when it comes to dentist's appointments, even if it's for a porcelain veneer? Do you have dental phobia especially where root canal treatments are concerned?
Have no fear! At Lifestyle Smiles, you will get your dental issues resolved without having to stress yourself out.
How We Do It
Our clinic is equipped with a variety of comforts and relaxing components that will help make your appointment with us a breeze.
No, we do not use a general aesthetic to make you snooze through your treatment. We offer a special dental sedation procedure that will have you slide into a deeply relaxed state, enabling you to have painless and anxiety-free treatments.
Some of the sedation options we offer are Penthrox and nitrous oxide, which are very effective for easing discomfort and relieving anxiety. These are the preferred options because patients are more able to recover quickly and resume their normal activities after using them.
What happens is that you will be conscious the whole time but remain "mentally detached" from the situation. And, before you know it, the procedure is over and done!
Who Can Be Sedated
Intravenous dental sedation is suitable for patients aged 12 to 70 years old who are in good health. It is safe for children.
Pre-Treatment Process
Our team at Lifestyle Smiles provides safe and gentle care to all patients, making them feel very special. Whether you are in our clinic for a dental crown, implant, porcelain veneer, or a root canal procedure, we give you the same patient care and seek to help you make your appointment a relaxing one.
Before you go on the dentist's chair, we will arrange a meeting between you and our dental sedation professional. This is your opportunity to ask questions and clarify any doubts or concerns about the upcoming procedure. You will be informed of what will happen on the day of your treatment and will be subjected to a complete medical assessment.
We will also give you a copy of the dental sedation details, as well as the instructions sheets that were discussed with you during your private consultation.
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In polling released this weekend by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, a measure to ban abortion in South Dakota is currently running dead even. Forty-four percent of 800 registered voters surveyed said they would vote Yes on Initiated Measure 11, and an equal number said they would vote No. Twelve percent remain undecided.
Jan Nicolay of the South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families, which opposes Initiated Measure 11, told the Argus Leader, "We believe we will continue to gain ground as more South Dakotans learn about the medical community's opposition to this abortion ban because of the dangerous government intrusion into the private medical decisions that affect how doctors treat women."
South Dakota voters rejected a similar ban in 2006; this time, its supporters added so-called exceptions for a woman's health and in cases of rape and incest. However, doctors are concerned that the language of the health exception is so vague that it could have serious legal ramifications. The ban would make doctors liable for criminal prosecution and sentences of up to 10 years in jail. South Dakota already has among the nation's most rigid regulations to complicate access to safe abortions.
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As well as getting Prince George ready for his first Christmas, the Duchess of Cambridge is planning her festive wardrobe. And what a wardrobe it will be – around a dozen outfit changes over three days.
So, what does one wear when dining with Queen Elizabeth?
The festivities begin on Christmas Eve, when the royals exchange presents and enjoy their traditional turkey lunch. We can imagine Kate in something elegant and refined with a hint of glamour – typical of one of her favorite designers, Emilia Wickstead.
Dinner that evening will be a black-tie affair, but one shouldn't wear anything too revealing – this festive red dress from Beulah London would be ideal.
On Christmas Day, Kate will need an attractive but warm outfit – one of her many smart dresses and belted coats would be perfect – suitable for the chilly walk to church but smart enough to see her through lunch without changing.
After lunch, there will be at least two more outfit changes, one for afternoon tea and another for dinner that evening. We'd suggest her recent favorite go-to designer: Alice Temperley.
As well as knowing how to look refined and suitably chic, Kate must nail the "country casual" look for walks around the Sandringham estate and the traditional Boxing Day hunt. "Her Barbour jacket, J Brand jeans and Le Chameau boots will certainly feature," says fashion expert Hilary Alexander, who adds "and maybe one of those recycled fur hats from Jonny Beardsall."
While we can be sure Kate will hold her own sartorially, what about Prince George? Will the 5-month-old really be sporting reindeer antlers for his first Christmas?
Alas, it seems not. "He'll wear something quite smart and preppy, maybe a Ralph Lauren jumper with classic patches on the elbow with jodhpur style trousers," says Sarah Dixon, a maternity nurse who has worked with friends of the royal couple.


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Odd Man Rush: Bruins found the right piece in Jagr
Philadelphia, PA – Yes, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired a shocking amount of talent in the days leading up to Wednesday's trade deadline, while the Columbus Blue Jackets certainly pulled off the most stunning deal of the day.
But don't dismiss the move the Boston Bruins made in getting veteran forward Jaromir Jagr from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. The rest of the Eastern Conference certainly should not.
Many have the Penguins ranked as the post-deadline winners, a title they claimed well before the actual zero hour for making trades. Pittsburgh acquired a pair of former captains in forwards Jarome Iginla and Brenden Morrow in addition to defenseman Douglas Murray in three trades over a span of four days last week.
And Wednesday's actual deadline was shaping up to be a snooze fest until the Blue Jackets went all in on a playoff spot by dealing away three players and a draft pick for slumping forward Marian Gaborik.
But the moves are by no means slam dunks. Pittsburgh now faces the task of blending in three new players in a shortened season that has just 10 games left for the Pens and is doing so without the game's best player in Sidney Crosby, out with a fractured jaw.
The Penguins will only go as far as Crosby can take them. That was true before the trade deadline and remains a fact afterward as well.
And the Blue Jackets? They swung a move in the hopes of reaching the playoffs for just the second time in club history and while that goal is certainly more attainable with Gaborik in the mix, his presence hardly morphs Columbus into Stanley Cup contenders.
The opposite can be said about the Bruins, who merely sliced off just two young players and a conditional draft pick for a talent in Jagr, who doesn't need the spotlight to help Boston in its quest for a Stanley Cup.
The days of Jagr being a dominating force who can pile up 90-point seasons and single-handily take over a game are gone, but what the Bruins did get was an experienced veteran who can take the pressure of some of their young stars.
"Well, of course, I wish I could do that, but I'm not 25 anymore. That's the one thing. Another thing, I don't think this team really needs it," said Jagr of having a big impact on the club. "They won the Cup two years ago and when you look at the top guys, they're still here, so they know they can do that. For me personally, I wish I could somehow help the team to produce better and not play bad."
Head coach Claude Julien said it best after the Bruins acquired Jagr on Tuesday, noting the addition is meant to help the Bruins, not save them.
"That's what people have to understand," Julien said. "He's a great player, and he still is a great player, but at the same time, if we expect to watch him do the work, we're not going to be going anywhere. We need our team to play better and he's certainly going to help our team be better."
Jagr, who can still muscle people off the puck with the best of them, did that in his Boston debut on Thursday, scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Ironically, his goal didn't even come off his stick. In fact, his 15th goal of the season came on a deflection off his skate following a centering feed from Brad Marchand as Jagr crashed the net.
Julien said after the game it was a perfect example of what Jagr can teach to his players, displaying what he liked to call net drive.
"It doesn't have to be a highlight goal but he was heading to the net and he wasn't going to get pushed to the side and it went off his skate and in. That's a good example for the rest of the younger guys on the team to take from a guy who's still doing it at that age," noted the coach.
The goal was the 680th of Jagr's career and he also has logged 1,680 points over that time. So, he certainly has some wisdom to share with a Bruins club whose top-six forwards before the trade were all 27 or younger. That includes Patrice Bergeron, who Jagr replaced in the lineup after the former recently suffered a concussion.
In Thursday's win, Jagr skated on a line with the 24-year-old Brad Marchand and Tyler Seguin, who just hit the legal drinking age on Jan. 31.
"Even at the morning skate, it was a little nerve racking being out there with him," Marchand said following the win. "I just felt like, yeah, you've got to get it to him all the time and watch him do his thing. You grow up watching this guy and he was the best player throughout my childhood and it was an honor to watch him. A little different playing with him now, but a lot of fun."
Boston's playoff chances were already in pretty good shape before Jagr got there and Thursday's win only continued that push. The Bruins enter play on Friday with 52 points, one back of the Montreal Canadiens for both first place in the Northeast Division and the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a game in hand. They are also within striking distance of the Crosby-less Penguins, who top the East with 56 points.
Jagr could be the piece that shifts the balance in the conference to Boston. Even with his best days behind him, he has shown he can still handle his own in the NHL.
Following three seasons playing in Russia, Jagr returned to North America for the 2011-12 campaign and had 54 points in 73 games with the Philadelphia Flyers. He led the Stars with 14 goals and 26 points at the time of the trade.
On Thursday, he showed he doesn't even need his stick to score goals.
"Sometimes you have to be lucky to score," Jagr said. "I think that's the first time I scored with my leg. When I was 25, I wouldn't have liked that goal, but at 41 I'll take anything right now."
Maybe even another championship.


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It's wrong to tell the truth in the worker's paradise
By Tom DeWeese
If you've played on a sports team or a least watched a movie about one, you've seen the dramatic moment at half time when the team is down and the coach tries to inspire them to rally in the second half.
He stands before the team and in a soft voice he says: "I'm disappointed in you guys. You've given up. I don't think some of you cherish the honor to play for this team. You gave up easily every time you came across obstacles. I might as well quit trying myself." Then his voice rises as he shouts, "Is that what you want? Is that how this is supposed to end? You're better than that! Right?" And the team answers the challenge. "Right!" they shout. "OK, now go out there and play like I know you can. Get out there and win!" And the team jumps to its feet, knocks open the door, and the rest is history.
Well, apparently that's just the American version. In the worker's paradise of the People's Republic of China such speech is "irresponsible" and "disloyal."
At the recent Olympic Games in Athens, the Chinese team suffered a humiliating loss to Spain. Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets star, was playing for his native China. He was so disappointed in his team that he expressed the very sentiments, almost verbatim, of the fictional coach above. Ming questioned their dedication to winning. He even hinted at quitting the team if his mates didn't rise to the challenge. His were the kind of comments one reads everyday in the sports pages.
But in the workers paradise, Ming's comments caused a firestorm among Chinese sports officials who said they were "strongly dissatisfied" and "very angry" with Ming. "How could he say that the other players weren't playing their best? Any irresponsible speech like his, any action to split the team, is definitely forbidden," one official was quoted as saying.
The Chinese officials blame the United States for corrupting Yao and giving him American personality habits. When he first went to the NBA two years ago, he was "an obedient child with a good reputation," one official said. "Now he has changed, he's more like an American, he dares to say anything."
Now, according to Chinese media reports, the Yao controversy has persuaded the Chinese officials to clamp the lid on any more Chinese playing in the NBA. "The Chinese Basketball Association will consider more deeply and carefully about sending players to the NBA again," one report said.
Sports fans in China are outraged about their government's comments. Boldly, on Chinese websites, e-mails have poured in declaring their support for Ming and questioning the government's actions. One Chinese fan wrote, "Does this mean that the Americans tell the truth but Chinese do not?"
"He dares to say anything," says it all. Americans were brought up to question and take action. We were taught how to express our emotions, speak freely, get it all out on the table and win. It's called a free society. We call Americans free men and women. Red Chinese is not free. They are called "obedient children." There are no recognized individuals. The Chinese Olympic team was simply expected to perform and win without emotion. It's the stark difference between the human life of the American Republic and the living death of Communism.
Tom DeWeese is the publisher/editor of The DeWeese Report and president of the American Policy Center, an activist think tank. The Center maintains an Internet site at www.americanpolicy.org. © Tom DeWeese 2004
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HE CAME, he saw and he inspired a sellout crowd. People who had never even been to a football match before found their way to AAMI Park on Saturday afternoon. But he certainly did not conquer.
Alessandro Del Piero, on his first appearance in Melbourne, glided around the pitch, dropped his shoulders and offloaded some neat passes. He set up chances, teased with a couple of flighted free-kicks, made a late slalom-style run and provided a reference point for his team whenever it got into an attacking position. And he picked up a booking for his pains. But he couldn't win the game himself, especially against opposition of the calibre of Melbourne Victory.
Marco Rojas's brace, one in each half, and Archie Thompson's second-half strike, sealed a 3-1 win for the hosts against a Sydney side who played the last half hour with 10 men after Tiago Calvano's dismissal.
Joel Griffiths's 74th-minute effort was merely a consolation for the visitors, who rarely looked a chance once they fell behind midway through the first half. Fabio's last-minute red card added insult to injury. Victory move to second on the ladder, five points behind Central Coast.
As Del Piero's influence has grown - and Frank Farina's no-nonsense management style has changed the culture - Sydney have improved. They came into this fixture having won two games in a row for the first time this season, headlined by that sweeping 7-1 triumph over Wellington last week. That was a match in which the great Italian hit four goals.
But the thought was always there that despite the Italian's guile, the threat offered by Griffiths, the quality of former Socceroo Jason Culina - happily on the comeback trail - and the experience of Brett Emerton, Victory would simply have too much verve and pace, too much exuberance and ingenuity in the forward third, even if their defence might prove shaky at times.
Many expected Ange Postecoglou to replicate his Brisbane side when he moved south, but he always said he wanted to build on his deeds in Queensland.
This team play to its strengths, which is not the endless possession and countless passes tactic he employed in Brisbane.
No, Victory's gifts are their pace and ability to strike fast and lethally on the break, using the flanks to create space for Rojas and Thompson, in particular.
It resembles a turbo-charged version of Ernie Merrick's championship-winning teams, who struck hard, fast and often used Thompson and Danny Allsopp in key forward roles.
Rojas brings a sweetness of technique and touch that the more muscular Allsopp lacked, while Thompson remains simply Thompson, dangerous when he gets the ball. The big difference this time is Postecoglou uses width where Merrick preferred a central approach.
That's not to say Sydney were not in this game. Before Rojas opened the scoring in the 24th minute, they had reason to hope they might get something from this visit, but losing Emerton early to a hamstring injury had an impact Sydney were not expecting, forcing Farina to throw the inexperienced Blake Powell into the fray.
The goal, when it came, had an element of fortune, but was deserved. Adama Traore won possession in his half, advanced down the wing and fed Rojas, who ran at pace towards goal before offloading a shot which deflected off Seb Ryall and beyond Vedran Janjetovic.
At the other end, Powell had a shot saved and Fabio threatened with a good run, but Victory were comfortable at the back.
When Tiago was given his marching orders on the hour mark after catching Leigh Broxham - who made the most of the contact - Sydney's uphill task became a mountain they could not climb.
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New Ways to Green Your Food and Beverage Packaging
Food processors look to compostability, recyclability and lightweighting to make their packages ever greener.
Not so long ago, sustainability was a nice touch for a food package but completely optional. Gradually that's changing, with eco-friendly packaging becoming a must-have feature in an increasingly green-conscious marketplace.
In a recent white paper, "Targeting the Green Consumer through Fresh Packaging," Evergreen Packaging (www.evergreenpackaging.com) explored "what the growing number of green-leaning consumers want out of packaging," says Erin Reynolds, senior marketing manager-dairy at the Memphis, Tenn., company.
The company found "as consumers make purchasing decisions at the grocery store shelves, packaging that conveys a brand's commitment to environmental responsibility is likely to receive positive attention from consumers with increasing awareness on this topic." she says.
"Consumer purchasing decisions are increasingly influenced by thoughtful consideration about packaging's environmental footprint," she continues. "In fact, consumers have conveyed that packaging is a major driver of their green purchases."
Numi takes green to the limit
That may be even more true for consumers of natural and organic products. "Our customers are generally socially and environmentally conscious, and they gravitate toward our brand for a lot of the things we do on that level," says Brian Durkee, vice president of operations at Numi Organic Tea (www.numitea.com), Oakland, Calif.
For Numi, eco-friendliness has been part of the brand mission since its founding in 1999. The company has executed numerous packaging-related sustainability initiatives over the years.
For example, for Numi's paperboard cartons, "We were the first [tea company] to convert to 100 percent recycled and 85 percent post-consumer waste," says Durkee. In addition, the cartons are not wrapped in cellophane, and Numi's tea bags are made using natural, biodegradable filter paper. The company also uses 100 percent soy-based inks and a water-based varnish, which eliminates petroleum products in the printed cartons.
As part of a brand refresh in January 2011, Numi not only spruced up its package graphics but also reduced the weight of its cartons by 15 percent.
"Some people don't pursue reducing [package weight], because it's so much less glorious than coming out with some innovative, new sustainable package. But the best thing you can possibly do is just use less packaging." Durkee adds that lightweighting the cartons reduced Numi's total packaging use by more than a million pounds annually.
To communicate the brand's good green work, the company prints an eco-audit on the bottom of each tea carton. The audit shows conservation data, including trees saved, prevention of greenhouse gas emissions and reductions in landfill, energy and water use. The information is updated about every eight months using the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator.
Numi plans to take its packaging even further down the path of zero post-consumer waste in the coming year by converting to a greener film component for its tea-bag overwrap. The current overwrap is 72 percent paper (made from 100 percent post-consumer waste) and 28 percent oriented-polypropylene (OPP) film.
Although the overwrap's paper component and paper-to-plastic composition will stay the same, Numi intends to replace the OPP film with one that is 100 percent biodegradable, certified home-compostable and not made using genetically engineered corn or other genetically modified organisms.
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Seven LeTourneau University Psychology students presented their own original research studies as poster presentations and/or talks at the 7th Annual East Texas Psi Chi Student Psychology Research Conference recently. Two of those students won merit awards.
Emily Johnson won an Award of Merit in the Student Poster Competition and Justin Marshall won an Award of Merit in the Student Talk Competition, making this the fifth consecutive year that an LETU student has captured an award. Other students who presented their research included Megan Korthals, Miranda Lamb, Chelsea Mires, Kyli Parsons, and Kristen Stanley.
"We are very proud of our LETU psychology students for the excellent research they have done this year," said LETU psychology professor Dr. Vicki Sheafer. The students were all in psychology classes dealing with statistics and individual research and research models that Sheafer teaches. "We are also proud that we will be hosting this conference for the first time at LETU next year."
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