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The federal opposition and the Australian Greens are again calling on the government to send a customs ship to monitor expected clashes between Japanese whalers and conservationists in the Southern Ocean.
The Japanese fleet reportedly has left for a reduced whaling season near Antarctica which is expected to begin at the end of December.
Opposition environment spokesman Greg Hunt says an Australian customs vessel could help keep the peace and stop the whaling.
"(It will) effectively provide a cop-on-the-beat presence where both sides know there is a third party who will record, who will monitor and who will be in place," he told ABC Radio on Wednesday.
Both sides were willing to take risks and had pledged to take steps that may well result in violence and collisions at sea.
"It is time to make sure that we simply have a police presence effectively in an area where there is likely to be a conflict."
Mr Hunt said while he supported an end to whaling everybody had to abide by international maritime law.
The Sea Shepherd's newest ship has arrived in Hobart ahead of the conservation group's annual battle with the whalers.
The Sam Simon will join the Steve Irwin, the Bob Barker and the Bridget Bardot.
Greens whaling spokeswoman Rachel Siewert says Labor should use monitoring vessels and aerial surveillance.
"Once again we see the Sea Shepherd driving efforts to protect whales this summer because governments have failed to do so," she said in a statement.
It was unacceptable for the fleet to enter Australia's territorial waters and the government should demand a commitment from Japan that the fleet would steer clear, Senator Siewert said.
But as international law expert Tim Stephens told AAP earlier this year, Canberra can't stop vessels from navigating through Australia's exclusive economic zone, contiguous zone or territorial sea.
"Even in the territorial sea foreign vessels enjoy a right of innocent passage," he said.
Environment Minister Tony Burke on Wednesday said he was "astonished" to hear the opposition suggest a customs vessel be sent to monitor clashes.
"Do they seriously think we should take customs vessels that are involved in intercepting drugs and things like that - take them away from their core business so that they can go down to the Southern Ocean to watch a protest?" he told ABC Radio.
"I can't for the life of me see why having additional witnesses to a demonstration is more important than the significant work that our customs vessels do."


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Brands Must Seize the Opportunity to Reach New Audiences through Facebook Graph Search, Advises Punch Communications
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Jan. 16, 2013 05:42 PM
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 01/16/13 -- Upon Facebook's announcement yesterday (15 January) about the launch of its internal social search functionality, integrated search, PR and social media agency Punch Communications is urging brands to quickly become familiar with the feature and optimise their Pages, posts and websites in order to appear within results, therefore extending their reach.
The new feature is currently only available to US English Facebook users. As it rolls out slowly to the rest of the world, Graph Search will allow further discovery of content shared publicly and by friends on Facebook, making it an ideal channel for brand Pages and posts to have visibility. Furthermore, results can include websites that rank in Bing, as well as Bing ads, so businesses should also focus attention on correctly optimising webpages and Bing PPC campaigns in order to develop a social search presence on Facebook.
Graph Search will differ from a traditional web search platform as users can more easily search phrases that are linked to personal connections and queries; for example, "horror films recommended by my friends in New York", "restaurants in Manchester" or "people who like Android smartphones".
Graph Search will undoubtedly make searching Facebook content easier and provide users with results, which will be akin to recommendations. These results are gathered from profile and brand Page information, likes and check-ins, with status updates and other activities to be incorporated in the future. However, the update presents a challenge for social media marketers as it appears Graph Search results are returned, at least in part, based on the number of interactions and fans the Page has. This means brands must continue to create engaging content which encourages likes, shares and comments to maximise visibility in Facebook search.
Pete Goold, managing director at integrated social media, PR and SEO agency, Punch Communications, says: "As the new functionality is yet to roll out beyond US English users, it may seem difficult at the moment to pinpoint exactly how Graph Search will affect global marketing practices, but plenty is already apparent. There are a wide range of opportunities for brands to positively capitalise on Facebook search and now is the time to become familiar with what industry experts, especially those with access to the tool in the US, are reporting.
"It is clear marketers must immediately strategize and begin to adapt Page information and posts, as well as effectively integrate search engine optimisation efforts, to make sure that they are visible in Facebook search results."
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Is Your Data Secure With Third-Party Vendors?
The issue of data security is something the business and IT sides don't always agree about. The differences between the two sides are made abundantly clear in a new study commissioned by nCircle, an information risk management company, about data security and business partners. Whereas the IT side is consistently thinking about price as well as security, the business side doesn't care as much about security. Value is, well, valued differently by the business side, and by the look of things, that won't be changing anytime soon.
Still, the nCircle data is important for both sides to explore. The corporate world is increasingly relying on third-party firms to handle key tasks. And security, once an internal issue, is now partly reliant on those third-party firms. Yet another major shift in our understanding of security is afoot, and it's vastly important that both business leaders and CIOs understand this.


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On the other hand, it creates something of a "black hole" in the middle of the day, as it seems to absorb all natural light that comes into the room, and summer has me yearning for something fresher and lighter. I'm curious to hear what the esteemed Apartment Therapy readers think! Would you paint it?
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Cork Oak
Key Facts
Common Name
Cork Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus Suber
Geographic location
Southwest Europe and Northwest Africa
Up to 20m
The perfect partnership
The harvesting of cork oak offers one of the finest examples of traditional, sustainable land use. However, this landscape faces many problems which threaten the future livelihoods of thousands of people and the very existence of numerous rare and endemic species.
For future generations
If the cork oak forests are preserved, future generations can rely on these trees for their livelihoods. The endangered species which rely on these forests for their habitat will also have their future assured.
These forests provide a vital source of income for thousands of people and they support one of the world's highest levels of forest biodiversity, including the critically endangered Iberian lynx, the Iberian imperial eagle, the Barbary deer, many species of rare birds as well as many fungi, ferns and other plants.
More on the biodiversity of the cork oak landscape
Cork oak forests also play a key role in maintaining watersheds, preventing erosion and keeping soils healthy. They are a great example of balanced conservation and economic development. Their preservation is vital for the well-being of the Mediterranean region.
Harvesting of cork for use in wine stoppers is entirely sustainable.
The bark renews itself after harvesting and no trees are cut down. As local people rely on these trees to support their livelihoods, they also look after the forests.
What are the threats to cork oak?
Increased market share for alternative wine stoppers could reduce the value of cork oak areas, leading to their conversion or abandonment.
If the demand for cork is not maintained there's a risk the cork oak landscapes of the western Mediterranean will, within a decade, face increased poverty, more forest fires, loss of biodiversity, and faster desertification.
More on the threats to cork
Priority species
What is WWF doing?
GFTN (Global Forest & Trade Network) Iberia is WWF's initiative to eliminate illegal logging and transform the global marketplace into a force for saving the world's valuable and threatened forests, such as the cork oak forests. By facilitating trade links betweencork product companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN Iberia creates market conditions that help conserve the cork oak forests while providing economic and social benefits for the businesses and people that depend on them.
WWF projects that support this work include:
- Preserving Mediterranean's cork
- A Wine and Cork Initiative: Ensuring a Sustainable Future for Cork Oak Landscapes
- Promoting Sustainable Natural Resource Use in Biodiversity Hotspots in North Africa
How you can help
- Choose wine which uses cork stoppers rather than screw top or plastic stoppers. Here are the wineries that are part of WWF's Cork Initiative or look for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification on wine labels.
- If you are a wine producer, join the Cork Initiative and help preserve a unique natural and cultural heritage.
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Microsoft Windows Vista may report that Sonic Drive Letter Access or Roxio Drag-to-Disc is incompatible. An update is now available to resolve this error.
Before installing the update, Roxio/Sonic Drag-to-Disc (if installed) must be uninstalled.
Uninstall the Drag-to-Disc Software
Click Start and then click Control Panel.
Under Programs click Uninstall a program.
Click to highlight Drag-to-Disc and then click Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall the software.
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The update installation will require restarting the computer several times. It is recommended that the instructions be printed prior to continuing.
Click here to download the update.
In the File Download window, click Save, select the Desktop as the location and click Save.
Locate the update file named d2d3290, which was saved to the Desktop, and double-click it.
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Nonetheless, the name of the long-serving volunteer will always have a place in the Lions Park for seasons to come. The Town of Springhill, through a motion from Coun. Doug Dobson, elected to name one of the town's two baseball fields after Melanson during its May meeting on Tuesday. It was a motion that drew high praise for the coach.
"Pokie's put in many, many years with the youngsters and baseball in this town," Dobson said.
"Looking at Pokie over the last number of years… he's lived at that ball diamond and raised a lot of money for baseball in Springhill. He should be commended for the hard work he did," Coun. Jack MacDonald.
Mayor Max Snow, too, held Melanson in high regard for his efforts, including the development of the Fencebusters outfits and a living history project connecting the present generation with previous Fencebusters, Springhill's most famous ball team.
"I know Pokie puts a lot of time in there. A lot of people have benefited from his time," Snow said.
That includes people not necessarily from Springhill, too.
As new uniforms are bought for players in Springhill, Melanson hangs on to the old uniforms until its clear they can be retired before sending them to children in Cuba to use.
The No. 1 ball field, closest to the Lions Park playground, will officially be named after Melanson during a dedication ceremony, the date of which has yet to be determined.


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The California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS) will release next Thursday at noon the 2002 subjective California almond crop estimate. The only suspense is how close will it come to one billion pounds.
Even with a 15-million to 20-million-pound freeze loss in the Arbuckle area of Northern California, this year's crop is expected to be over 900 million pounds. It could be 950 million pounds.
Growers don't like the early season subjective estimate because if it is large, like this one will most certainly be; almond prices can go in the tank.
The crop's size is no secret because early season weather was ideal. By mid-April producers already were experiencing limb breakage. Tree breakage is expected to be a major problem this season.
Even with the large crop, nut size is not small as would be the expectation, according to Richard Kindle, vice president of operations and marketing for Gold Hills Nut Co. in Ballico, Calif., an independent packer for about 50 producers.
However, Kindle is not concerned about the size of this year's almond crop. He told growers at a Gold Hills grower appreciation barbecue recently that California can sell a large crop at "good prices" equal to or better than 2001.
And, prices for last season's crop were good at Gold Hills, which has paid growers an average of 91 cents per pound for nonpareil and 78 cents per pound for California varieties so far. Premium grower prices were eight cents above those prices. These prices represent 90 percent of the final price, which expected to be announced in June.
He believes growers can sell the big 2002 crop at prices higher than that.
"The current feeling of most packers in California is that we are not in a big hurry to jump off the cliff just because we have the potential of a 900 million pound plus almond crop," Kindle said.
Many believe, as the almond crop gets bigger, it creates a more certainty of supply and almond users like that because it gives them more certainty of supply each year.
Kindle believes the 2002 crop average yield from 530,000 bearing acres will be between 1,700 and 1,800 pounds, resulting in a crop he estimates will fall between 917 million and 954 million pounds. If it falls within that range, it would be the largest almond crop in California's history.
"Most of us in California have realized, I hope, we can sell big crops at good returns," he said.
Kindle points to the industry's shipping records for his optimism.
Today's projection calls for the industry to ship 897 million pounds from last year's projected 850-million-pound crop plus carryover.
"We have shipped 93 percent of the total supply of almonds, leaving only 7 percent of the supply or 60 million to 70 million pounds of carry out," he said. This carryout out is much below normal and most industry experts say at least 100 million pounds are needed to maintain market flows.
Kindle also pointed to the fact that per capita consumption in the U.S. has increased 57 percent in the past five years, and shipments have increased 54 percent.
Kindle does not believe producers and handlers must heavily discount almonds to sell a big crop. He doesn't believe lowering the prices increases consumption.
"If California sellers hold the course, buyers will slowly realize that prices are firm and fair, and they will pay the higher prices, as long as they are confident everyone is paying these (same) prices," he said.
Kindle told producers that a crop of 912 million pounds and a carry-in of 60 million would create a total supply of 972 million pounds.
"If we have no increase in shipments above the 2001 crop, our carryout next year would be 127 million pounds or about 13 percent of the total supply," he said.
Shipments to grow
However, he expects shipments will continue to grow at their recent historical rate of 4 percent annually, and that would reduce the carryover in his scenario to a desirable 10 percent of supply.
Kindle said, like many packers, Gold Hills realizes a small crop typically follows a large one and that generally brings higher grower prices.
"We at Gold Hills are going to be mindful of this scenario and will be conservative in selling your almonds, knowing that we have the potential for large gains in prices after March 2003 for those willing to stay the course," he said.
He said other "major handlers" are looking at a similar marketing strategy and therefore he does not believe a mandated reserve is necessary.
The Almond Board reserve committee meets Friday, after the subjective estimate is release, to discuss setting up a reserve.
"Most handlers will impose their own reserve" knowing that a small 2003 crop is likely and that should bring higher prices.
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Curried Shrimp
Makes 6 cups
The fresh chile peppers are important to this dish, but it doesn't matter greatly what kind you use, although red ones are best.
Find this recipe and more in Chef Paul Prudhomme's Fiery Foods That I Love.
1½ teaspoons ground cardamom
1½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic®
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped onions
2 very ripe bananas, finely diced
¼ cup finely diced ripe chile peppers
1 cup chopped yellow or red bell peppers
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup chopped hazlenuts
1 cup shrimp stock
1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 (8-ounce) container plain or vanilla yogurt
1 pound peeled shrimp
how to prepare
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl to make the Seasoning Mix.
Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot over high heat for 4 minutes. Add the butter, onions, and bananas. Stir thoroughly to coat the onions and bananas with butter, then add the chile peppers, bell peppers, raisins, hazelnuts, and Seasoning Mix. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan frequently to prevent burning, until the mixture becomes very dry and sticks hard to the pot bottom, about 15 minutes. Add the stock and continue to stir and scrape frequently until the mixture again becomes very dry and pasty and sticks hard to the pot bottom, about 10 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and yogurt, return to a boil, then add the shrimp. Stir vigorously, reduce the heat to low and cook just until the shrimp are opaque and pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.
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Team GB Olympic star Anthony Ogogo will compete for the third time as a professional on July 13 at the MS3 Craven Park in Hull, live on Sky Sports on Betfair's "The Homecoming" along with the professional debut of Olympic teammate Luke Campbell MBE. 2012 Bronze medallist Ogogo, who will face an opponent to be named in a six-round middleweight bout, joins a top class undercard in support of the debut of Gold Medallist Campbell and unbeaten Sheffield welterweight Kell Brook facing dangerous American Carson Jones in a rematch of their epic clash last July. Plus, Welsh featherweight sensation Lee Selby will be in action against unbeaten Romanian Viorel Simion, Derry Mathews and Hull's Tommy Coyle clash for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title as well as appearances by English Super Middleweight Champion Rocky Fielding, unbeaten middleweight sensation John Ryder, light welterweight Curtis Woodhouse and local talents Joel Haigh and Zak Collins Ogogo made an explosive start to life in the pros, dropping Kieron Gray in the second round of his debut on April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield and followed that with another impressive win, this time at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City in the United States, getting six rounds under his belt against durable Puerto Rican Edgar Perez on May 18. "I'm extremely patriotic and proud to be British, so I'm excited to be back fighting in the U.K. on July 13," said Ogogo, who is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. "It's great to be on the same card as my Olympic teammate and one of my best friends outside of the ring, Luke Campbell. I expect a spectacular performance from Luke on the night, and I'm planning on delivering one myself and really give my home country fans a show."
"Anthony has shown fans on both sides of the Atlantic just how much potential he has, and we're all looking forward to his continued development on July 13," said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "Eddie Hearn has put together a great show for Hull fans and we're honoured to have Anthony participate on it." "I'm delighted to be working with Anthony and Golden Boy as it gives the U.K. public the opportunity to watch Anthony's impressive progress," said show promoter Eddie Hearn. Tickets for Betfair's 'The Homecoming' are on sale now priced £25, £40, £60 and £100 from www.hullkr.co.uk <http://www.hullkr.co.uk> - VIP packages priced £150 are available exclusively from Matchroom Boxing at www.matchroomboxing.com <http://www.matchroomboxing.com> and on 01277 359900.
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Human Rights Watch, 11/29/2012
A resolution by Brazil's Human Rights Defense Council outlines crucial steps needed to reduce unlawful killings by police, Human Rights Watch said today. The resolution calls on law enforcement officials at the state level to ensure that all killings by their police forces are properly investigated.
The council, led by Human Rights Minister Maria do Rosário, issued the resolution on November 28, 2012, following a public consultation with government officials, public security experts, and civil society representatives.
"Police officers in many parts of Brazil face real difficulties and dangers when confronting violent crime, and many of them have lost their lives in the line of duty," said José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch. "Unfortunately, their legitimate efforts to enforce the law have often been undermined by other officers who themselves engage in unlawful violence, executing people and falsely claiming their victims died in shootouts."


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Cemeteries? Perish the thought! They loom frighteningly large a couple of weeks before Halloween but they fade away after the holiday until next year. However, cemeteries aren't really scary places.
Cemeteries? Perish the thought!
They loom frighteningly large a couple of weeks before Halloween but they fade away after the holiday until next year.
However, cemeteries aren't really scary places.
No less a Southern authority than Willie Morris, the famed Mississippi author and editor, wrote, "I have never been lonely in a cemetery. They are perfect places to observe the slow changing of the seasons, and to absorb human history — the tragedies and anguishes, the violences and tragedies, and always the guilts and sorrows of vanished people. In a preternatural quiet, one can almost hear the palatable, long-ago voices."
That's quite beautiful, and cemeteries don't have to be all about history, either.
Dr. Ian Brown, who teaches anthropology and cemeteries at the University of Alabama (and who is very much alive), has visited and studied dozens of cemeteries, great and small, across the state. Not long ago, I asked him what was his most memorable cemetery discovery.
"When I come across people I knew but did not know they were buried in such places and when I come across my own name which, believe it or not, happens when one has been to as many cemeteries as I have."
Many of Alabama's cemeteries are officially designated burial grounds; others, as Brown in his anthropology/archaeology career well knows, were graveyards of the state's indigenous people, used for centuries before a white man was here.
For example, in one of its phases, Moundville was a gigantic, imposing necropolis. Other Indian burial places were much smaller, perhaps under the floor of a hut or inside an inhabited cave. Many of the dead were buried in ceremonial positions; grave goods abound.
Burial rites, however, are much older than those discovered in Alabama. Archaeologists have identified funeral rites among prehistoric Neanderthals, including a potential flower burial, which sent some commentators into ecstasy.
Thousands of books, articles, pamphlets and monographs have been written about burial and funeral practices and the South, with its great mixture of people and customs, has drawn special attention.
The topic is much too broad to be covered in a column. Yet some postmortem practices in this region bear comment.
The word funeral is derived from a Sanskrit word for smoke, associated with the cremations which are well known in India.
Until the last century, however, cremation was rare in the South. Some of the reluctance to cremate traces to the belief that bodies would rise from the grave on Judgment Day. Too, one folklorist says the region's literal belief in the fires of Hell caused some to view cremation as "placing a body in double jeopardy."
At any rate, cremation was not among the traditional funeral customs of Southern whites or blacks. Although the region's races shared many traditions, they varied on some.
Black people, for example, kept the body of the dead person at home for as long as possible. In the country, a minimum of three days was required, since it was believed that the spirit of the departed would linger that long.
Folk beliefs, including some perhaps imported from Africa, also played a role. One observer wrote that before the burial of a murdered African-American woman, all the mirrors in the house were covered so the spirit couldn't see itself. An egg was placed in each of the slain woman's hands and two pins were put between her lips. The objects would force the killer to return, some said.
Also in some Southern African-American communities, it was customary to bury the dead (after a few days) and to have the funeral services much later. The services for the murdered woman were conducted 21 days after the slaying.
There was little money to go around in the South in the aftermath of the Civil War, so in impoverished rural black communities, graves were decorated — "made pretty," in the words of one respondent — with possessions of the dead person: bottles, plates, eating utensils.
In some areas, that tradition has been carried into the modern arena, with electric kitchen appliances placed on graves.
Small-town whites, meanwhile, commonly sent a funeral announcement, threaded with a black-bordered ribbon, to family, friends and nearby residents. Pies, potato salad, cakes, hams and food of every variety were then sent to the bereaved family, who were considered too distraught to cook for themselves or for visitors who would be arriving for the funeral.
At some homes, a deliveryman would come to the back door bringing spirits, which were served discreetly to mourners.
Two shifts volunteered to "sit up" with the dead person during the night; some admitted later that the prospect of free food and drink was an incentive.
Relatively wealthy families could afford a large marble monument, like those sold by Oliver Gant in "Look Homeward, Angel." Most people, however, had to settle for plainer stones and in some areas, poorer people used homemade grave markers, with names written with a finger when the concrete was still fresh.
Some grave markers bore photos of the deceased, like one in Greensboro and those in some of the grave markers in the Italian cemetery at West Blocton.
At Mount Nebo Cemetery in Carlton in Clarke County, they went further than that. Isaac Nettles, an inventor born in the 1880s, made mud impressions of the dead person's face and used them as plaster-of-Paris molds for tombstones.
The cemetery was vandalized in the 1990s; the Mount Nebo Baptist Church installed a gate to keep out traffic. Nettles' work now is on the National Register of Historic Places.
How you were buried also is important. In the newsletter of The Association for Graveyard Studies, Brown writes of Crimson Tide fans who wanted to be associated with the team even in death.
On the marker of one of these fans, in Union Cumberland Church Cemetery, there is "a distinctive red letter 'A' in one corner and 'BAMA' in the other, with "ROLL TIDE ... in the tympanum."
Better known to local football aficionados is the marker in Evergreen Cemetery, across the street from Bryant-Denny Stadium. Brown writes that "a super-fan arranged for his grave to be situated right at the northeast corner of the cemetery" to be "buried closer than anyone else to the doors of the stadium." Many people stop to examine the writing on the marker, which reads, in part, "Thanks for dropping by."
There's the delicious story of a man buried in Madison County in a standing position with a bottle of corn liquor in one hand and a butcher knife in the other. His wife is buried in another cemetery, 4 miles away; upright, she brandishes a broom and a murderous-looking rolling pin. According to the story, they agreed to meet that way in hell and settle their differences once and for all.
The famed humorist Lewis Grizzard wrote in 1987 that he wanted free beer and a pair of jumper cables at his funeral.
I don't know if he got these things. When he died in March 1994, Grizzard, a major Bulldogs fan, was cremated and his ashes were strewn at the 50-yard line of Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia.
So much for tradition.
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We all know that Isaac Redman will start the season as the lead dog in the backfield and that Mendy will probably start the season on the PUP list but my question is what do you think will happen besides those two?? There is a lot of players in the race that can and might contribute. You have Jonathan Dwyer and John Clay who to me are pretty much the same guy. Each has their own qualities here and there but overall they are pretty comparable. You have Baron Batch who was a camp sensation last season and has decent size and speed, he could again impress and provide a good quality 3rd down back to replace Mewelde. Then we drafted Chris Rainey who could bring an explosiveness to the Steelers backfield that we have not witnessed in a long time, plus he provides the ability to split out and offer different options. So who do we keep?? How many do we keep?? I think four probably make it out of camp with Mendy on the PUP list so a decision will have to be made again in week 6. Precamp......I'm going like this:
Redman - obviously the lead guy to start the season and may possibly top 1000 yards depending on Mendy.
Dwyer - had some impressive moments last season in the short time he played. Gives the team a brawler.
Batch - a possible upgrade from MM as the 3rd down back with improved speed and quality blocking abilities.
Rainey - a guy that could contribute to the Steelers more in year one than most of us think with his versatility.
Clay is the odd man out to me right now but I've obviously not seen any of these guys in action since January. I would say that the last spot comes down to him and Dwyer and I feel Dwyer offers more speed than Clay so he is my choice. Let me know how you guys look at it???


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Woes of the True Policeman
A Novel
Roberto Bolaño, translated from Spanish by Natasha Wimmer
Farrar, Straus & Giroux: 256 pp., $25
An early death isn't the end for a writer. Like a special dispensation from the pope, it can be one path to literary canonization, as well as to bestsellerdom. David Foster Wallace and Roberto Bolaño are the preeminent recent examples of this paradigm, though anyone from John Kennedy Toole to Sylvia Plath may also apply.
But soon the fans want more, the heirs require succor, and so the posthumous editions begin to appear. These are thorny propositions, but they sometimes work out. Wallace's "The Pale King" was incomplete and heavily shaped by an editor's hand (with further revisions for the paperback edition), but it generally left readers satisfied. Here was some last testament from the genius; the manuscript left in rather tidy stacks, it was clearly something he had been working on for a while and intended to have published. Unfinished, sure, but it would do.
Too often, however, these posthumous works are failures — the pecuniary motivation shines too brightly, the hard work of editing and scholarship has been neglected, or the writing just isn't that good. Vladimir Nabokov's "The Original of Laura" was a trifle, a collection of index cards for an unrealized work, and it should have been burned (per the author's request) or packaged in a book of miscellany. Instead, Nabokov's son, Dmitri, engaged in a long, public, histrionic should-I-or-shouldn't-I melodrama, before publishing the cards in an expensive hardcover edition that was widely panned.
"Woes of the True Policeman" is supposed to be the final, unfinished novel by Roberto Bolaño. An impoverished, peripatetic poet for much of his life, Bolaño began churning out fiction in the 1990s and, by the time of his death from liver disease in 2003, was hailed by his Latin American contemporaries as the most important writer of his generation. (The Bolaño myth has been burnished by tales of hard living, but his family disputes the claim that his death was related to heroin use.)
The English translations of his major novels, "The Savage Detectives" and "2666," were published in 2007 and 2008, respectively, cementing his reputation in the United States. Numerous posthumous publications have followed, a steady stream of text that suffers compared to the Amazon of those two monumental works.
The stream may be finally drying up. But when the discovery of "Woes of the True Policeman" was announced in 2009, so too was the presence of another novel, "Diorama," as well as a sixth part of "2666." So who can say that this is the end? Bolaño's death has done nothing to dent his profligacy.
What one can say is that "Woes of the True Policeman" is both indelible Bolaño — there's vivid sex, phantasmagorical violence, literature as life's highest pursuit, catalogs of fictitious writers and nomadic political exiles — and pretty undercooked. Bolaño reportedly began working on this novel in the 1980s, but the book reads like a side project that never earned his full attention.
"Woes of the True Policeman" is the story of Amalfitano, a widowed Chilean university professor, and his teenage daughter Rosa. Early in the novel, Amalfitano discovers his latent homosexuality, and after some affairs with students and other young men, he's quietly forced out of his job at a Barcelona university.
He soon finds a job at a university in Santa Teresa, Mexico, which turns out to be only the latest stop for this wandering academic, who in true Bolaño tradition, has spent the decades cutting a swath across various cultural and revolutionary hot zones: Colombia, Brazil, Nicaragua, France, Italy.
The novel is most adept at describing Amalfitano's affair with Padilla, a promising but dissolute young writer. For Amalfitano, Padilla is "the embodiment of an impossible trinity: lover, son, and ideal reflection of Amalfitano himself."
Reckless and soulful, Padilla is both in thrall to the 50-year-old Amalfitano and the professor's initiator into a more passionate world. After Amalfitano moves to Mexico, the two carry on an intense correspondence, which represents the closest thing the book has to a narrative arc, as we learn about Padilla's progress on his novel and his deterioration after he contracts HIV.
But the book is largely a bundle of unfinished threads. There's a promising section about Santa Teresa's violence and its policemen — Bolaño said that if he hadn't been a writer, he'd have become a homicide detective — that goes nowhere. Rosa's inchoate romance with a boy in Barcelona is forgotten after a couple of letters. Amalfitano's friendships with a couple of university professors, as well as an affair with a young art forger, are sketched only in outline.
Given Bolaño's rich body of work, this book might be shrugged off without much regret. But there are intimations here of something more, something that may offer insight into the writer's larger project.
In many respects, "Woes of the True Policeman" seems to be, if not the once-missing sixth section of "2666," then some cast-off derivative, a text from which Bolaño harvested material for his massive novel. The parallels are many: Santa Teresa, and its horrific record of femicide, is the centerpiece of "2666"; a Chilean professor named Amalfitano is one of the book's main characters. J.M.G. Arcimboldi, a novelist heavily discussed in "Policemen" and mentioned in passing in "The Savage Detectives," bears some resemblance to the Benno von Archimboldi of "2666."
Most of Bolaño's books are part of one immense mosaic, with minor characters in one work taking center stage in another. But how "Woes of the True Policeman" fits in this greater picture, one can't be sure. The book includes a two-page note from Carolina Lopez — without mentioning that she's Bolaño's widow — that describes the condition in which the book was found (assorted computer files and manuscript pages).
Yet it settles none of the questions surrounding the work: What is its relationship to "2666," whose Amalfitano differs in some key respects? Why did Bolaño, a feverishly productive writer in the last decade of his life, never finish this book?
This is where the publisher's responsibility comes in. Here, at the end of the Bolaño line, we deserve reflection from Lopez, an introduction from one of Bolaño's editors, or an essay by his estimable translator, Natasha Wimmer. It is not enough for Farrar, Straus and Giroux to push another salvaged book out the door every year, sans commentary, and expect readers to gratefully consume each successively smaller volume. (Bolaño's other American publisher, New Directions, has at least done us the service of publishing "Between Parentheses," a collection of Bolaño's cantankerous but revealing essays and speeches.)
Bolaño's legacy ultimately lies with his marvelous oeuvre, but his editors should do more to shepherd the great Chilean into posterity. As of now, he limps down the road, alone.


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|2009-07-24, 15:00
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Chap 22 was decent but not very good in my opinion. I enjoyed everything that didnt have to do with Kaname and Yuki. I think thats what the problems is there whole story just seems to go in circles and nothing seems to happen. Kaname continues to annoy me to know end and i still have my fingers crossed that he will die by the end of the series. Yuki continues to weak and dependent although she did show some signs of growing up near the end but that remains to be seen.
Zero is pissed off about something that i honestly feel he very well shoudl be pissed off at. This ball has the potential to bring about not only bad memories but some serious disagreements as well. However it does have the potential to bring the HA and the VC closer together and work towards peace. There is slight problem in their plans Kaname knows for sure that Zero will be there but no one has told Yuki that Zero will be there and as far as i know Yuki doesnt know squat about what Zero has been up to nor that he is going to be head of the HA eventually.
oh well at least i got to see to Ruka (though too little) that in itself is worth reading it for. However my curiosity has peeked at the habits of Purebloods looks eternity can get pretty damn boring so they just go to sleep. Id be pissed if someone woke me 200 hundred years earlier than expected lol.
Still hoping for a very bloody end. However i have changed my view both Kaname and Zero can not die because it will leave a power vacuum on both sides. However both of them can not exist in the world too much blood has been spilled. Like i said i hope Kaname goes first the more i see of his real personality the more i dislike him.
|2009-07-26, 09:20
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I disagree Kaname never interferes when it comes to yuki and zero. Many times zero should of died and kaname saved him because of yuki. It was only when zero was going to kill yuki with the bloody rose that kaname intervened.... I don't think he would have a problem if zero and yuki met either.. he foresaw all of this and accepted yuki feelings for zero. However zero would have a problem with her because he has issues with himself. We'll find out if he's worked those out at the party or not. After all he already has a list of whose going and I'm sure she's on it...And their are a lot of secrets left to be told. Chapter 52 pointed those out very clearly..
|2009-07-26, 11:23
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|2009-07-26, 14:47
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Kaname didn't say he'd kill her. He said that he wanted her to kill him if she left, and that she has power over him. But I also think thats his way of proving to her that he loves her since she thinks he is joking all the time. Yuki just reciprocated the feelings that she feels the same way, but I don't think it's that extreme. Zero isn't the type of person that can be controlled you must give him credit. Everything that zero has done was of his own free will- kaname merely gave him the power to do that.
|2009-07-27, 10:48
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but i don't think that he would be able to kill her... i think if she would chose zero over kaname then it would be more likely that he would try to kill zero...
No matter how the story continues, i think in the end we will have a fight between zero and kaname and yuki will chose one of them over the other
And i think the pureblood family which wanted to fall asleep for 500 years will play a bigger role and i have the feeling that behind that door of the mansion, where kaname and yuki live, lies the body of the ancestor of the kuran family...
I'm glad that in next chapter we'll finally have an encounter between yuki and zero... and it will be an extra long chapter.. yaay can't wait till next month
|2009-07-28, 22:16
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Kaname did not say he would kill her. Please don't take this the wrong way, but you are reading way to much into it/something.. Kaname said (simply put)that he would rather die than be alone/without her and if so he would rather/wants to die by her hand.. and that he would do anything she asked of him...That is his confession of his feelings for her~ No where in chapter 52 does he say that he would kill her...It's not even implied...
|2009-07-28, 23:00
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It's outright stated. Though I tend to agree with Equinox that he'd probably try to kill Zero instead.
|2009-07-29, 05:19
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I stand corrected, but that line has no meaning it's more of him trying to get her attention because she is not taking him seriously (like an attention grabber) - than it actually having any meaning, or implications if you read further what he really wants is to die at her hands not the other way around. He'd never kill her when he's been sworn to protect her for eternity..Again don't read to much into to that-vica versa w/zero-It's a way of taking someone to one extreme to see your point of view....Neither one of them would kill her unless they had a death wish of being killed by cross kaien...
|2009-08-02, 20:05
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The latest chapters of Vampire Knight are really building up my anticipation for future shifts in the plot. =] I haven't been in the VK subforum for a while so I guess I'll just sum up some of my thoughts. I'm so glad that Zero has overcome (at least that's what it looks like by judging his outward manners and appearance) some of his hatred and sadness over this past year and the fact that he is going to be the future Head of the Hunters' Association really speaks for the progress he's made. =D I was a bit surprised with how Yuuki still seemed insecure with Kaname after they've been living with each other for such a long period of time, but it looks like the recent chapter eased some of the tension that had been keeping the two from developing a closer relationship. =P I'm really really excited to see the vampire/hunter meeting as well as the dynamics that will take place between the two 'representatives' of each side. ;] Though I'm sure Zero & Kaname will be a lot more cooperative with each other based on their current circumstances, and I would actually love to see them openly supporting and helping one another. XD;; And I'm also curious about Zero's reaction when he sees Yuuki at the party... and vice versa. D: Even though Zero has thankfully moved on from all the trauma that's been haunting his life, he really is alone now. =[ Ichiru's not there anymore, and while Yuuki still has feelings for him, she's staying by Kaname's side. I'm glad though that he'll have the support of the Hunters' Association as well as the guidance of Yagari and Kaien. :]
And to wrap up my post (since it's beginning to get long XD), I'm also really interested in learning about Kaname's past life. D: So far the whole topic has been shrouded in mystery, and I wonder if it'll be a problem of conflict in the future... as in, if past enemies or something of the sort will start appearing again. And I also want to know the whole deal between Sara and Takuma... I hope he's not willingly staying with her. Sara kinda creeps me out. =.=;; haha.
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|2009-08-03, 02:08
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I gotta agree with Slick and Equinox. So not much more to really say on the forced Yuuki-Kaname issue.
When will cute little Yuuki wake up and take hold of her life? She's being strung around like a puppet. Her entire being right now seems little more than a lie. A false understanding of herself pushed on to her by her do-no-wrongs 'brother' and his subtle manipulations and murmurings. It feels like she is simply grasping on to what he says and what she thinks is right about herself, what she feels is her role and position as a pureblood is. ( Reinforced by Kaname telling her how it is and should be )
She trusts Kaname to a fault and it's blinding her so much that she can't look in the mirror and accept her own judgments of herself. She knows that Zero is important to her and her human life is every bit a part of her now as her vampire is but she fights to suppress it. Until she takes control and accepts herself in it's entirety, I can't see her making a resolute and accurate decision.
God damn it. I feel like she is just a person afloat on a raft in the sea and is just being taken where the current pulls her. She has no control and her feet aren't on anything solid.
All this negativity toward Yuuki is leaving me with hopes that when she finally wakes the hell up, it will be a grand and uplifting revelation. The start of a new attitude and development in her character.
It better happen soon before she falls in to a pit of spikes and it's game over. I give it another 20 chapters or so before it happens if it does. >_> Then hopefully we will see a likable heroine for the rest of the series.
It would be nice to see some more of the Hunter's. So much they could do with them. Where are the cute female Hunter's for Zero?
Oh- since someone mentioned it. Ichijou may not be getting along with Sarah or whatever the woman's name is. Knowing him, he's plotting something to betray her/help Kaname and please his master and God. You know he worships Kaname.
Or, she's just using her pureblood power and is controlling him. This seems more likely, and more interesting.
|2009-08-03, 12:56
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I agree that Yuki needs to stay on her own feet.. and that's why i think she will end up with zero in the end... she loves both kaname and zero.. but when she's together with zero she is more like herself... i don't know why.. maybe because they know each other since their childhood?
|2009-08-04, 16:15
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...What? :'D
I really don't think it'll end with Yuuki and Kaname together forever, to be honest. If it was destined to be that way then why would the manga continue? A different ending writing off Zero from potentially coming back and killing them would have happened and whee, manga ended. It's boring for everyone if Zero is defeated and Yuuki just goes back to being with Kaname. There's no spice in a storyline like that x3.
Not sure whether Zero will kill them, one of them, or whether Yuuki would leave at her own accord - but I can't see this ending with Yuuki and Kaname being together @_@. We'll see...
|2009-08-04, 16:31
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I agree it was outright stated... he basically threatened her
and supposedly its more clear in Japanese, I think its just the way it was translated (nothing against the translator, shes awesome)
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Hood River's legislators have moved into strategic positions and are planning to tag-team Oregon's giant economic problems.
Last week Sen. Rick Metsger, D-Welches, was unanimously chosen to chair the Senate Economic Development and Transportation Committee. His appointment follows that of Rep. Patti Smith, R-Corbett, in December to the House Trade and Economic Development Committee.
The respective District 26 and District 52 elected officials believe they are now in top leadership roles to tackle tough budget challenges and bring more family wage jobs to struggling rural counties.
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As her first order of business, Smith has asked Hood River County Economic Development Coordinator Bill Fashing to help educate her urban constituents about the financial realities facing outlying communities. Fashing, who was hired in September, will make a short presentation today in Salem to highlight the fact that unemployment rates are significantly higher in rural sectors of the state than in major metropolitan centers.
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Both she and Metsger also want to bring the "urban/rural divide" problem home to newly elected Gov. Ted Kulongoski. On Thursday, Metsger has a private meeting with the state leader and plans to issue an invitation for a tour of the Gorge county that he and Smith will jointly arrange.
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Metsger's now oversees the consolidation of two key committees that the Senate believed were too closely interconnected to remain separate. He said it is vital to fix the 487 cracked bridges throughout Oregon to eliminate safety threats for both commercial and personal transportation.
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In addition to chair duties, Metsger has been tapped by the Senate to serve on the Business and Labor Committee, another avenue to help jumpstart the sluggish economy.
"It's time to get Oregon moving again. I intend to make the most of the opportunities that have been given to me to help lead that effort," said Metsger.
At the beginning of last week's biennium session, Smith was also chosen as Assistant House Majority Leader, a position that will help Majority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, communicate with Republican members, manage the floor during key debates and promote the caucus agenda. She will also serve on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
"We're off and running and I'm looking forward to a productive session that will have many rewards and challenges," said Smith.
Smith's new telephone number in Salem is 503-986-1452 and Metsger's office can now be reached at 503-986-1726.
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Winger Tom Makinson put on a show with a hat trick of tries for England to beat New Zealand 20-14 at Anfield on Sunday and wrap up their three-test rugby league series with a game to spare.
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Sara Cox has become the first female to referee a top-level English rugby union match. The 28-year-old Cox, who became the world's first female professional rugby referee in 2016, took charge of Northampton's 15-14 Premiership Cup victory at Wasps on Sunday.
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Owen Farrell spearheaded a rescue act from England's powerful bench as a late and unanswered onslaught of points denied Japan a famous victory in its first visit to Twickenham on Saturday.
Undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his four belts and sent Tony Bellew into retirement by knocking out the British fighter in the eighth round in Manchester on Saturday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo denied the accusations of rape against him, saying Wednesday that he had a "clear conscience" as he awaits the conclusions of an investigation.
The Samoa Basketball Federation started its four-day tournament at Apia Park gym earlier this week. The various categories competing in the tournament include open women and men, Under 17 and 14 boys, girls' teams from Upolu, Savaii and an open men's team from American Samoa.
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Apparently, pi is no longer just a handy way of expressing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It's a lifestyle, and the biggest day of the pi year — March 14, of course — is nearly upon us. Here's how to spend it.
Your first option: Buy a T-shirt from these people. Then take it on a road trip to Pie Town, N.M., preferably the Pie-O-Neer Cafe. The restaurant is usually closed on Thursdays, but for 3/14 it's making an exception. (Some people imagine tha Pie Town is in the middle of nowhere. Nope. By car in light traffic, it's about 3.14 hours southwest of Santa Fe.)
Second option: Read Pascale Le Draoulec's 2003 book "American Pie: Slices of Life (and Pie) from America's Backroads." In it, the author crosses the country in search of pie makers, pie eaters, pie recipes and a deeper understanding of "the madonna-whore of the dessert world." Having digested that, head to China so that you may bow at the feet of Chao Lu. As a college student in 2005, Chao made the Guinness Book of World Records in 2005 by reciting pi from memory out to 67,890 places. Tell him what you did when you were a college student.


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Top 25 Cars Under $25,000: 2014 Edition
The average cost of buying a new car in 2014 is more than $32,000, so it may seem like all the good stuff these days is out of reach. We know that's not the case, and we have the list to prove it. In alphabetical order, here are 25 cars on the market this year that cost less than $25,000. These aren't just low-priced cars; these are cars that our editors would be proud to own and cars that give you a lot of bang for your buck. Your dream car may even be on this list, but if it's not, you'll still have 25 genuinely appealing substitutes to consider.
2015 Chrysler 200 ($21,700)
Remember the previous 200, which was essentially a spruced-up Sebring? Fort Lauderdale vacationers surely do, but Chrysler would prefer that you forget. Fortunately, one spin in the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 family sedan is all it will take to put that clunker out of your mind for good. With classy styling, a choice of capable 4-cylinder or impressive V6 power, a supersleek control layout that wraps around the driver, and up to 36 miles per gallon, the redesigned 200 is at the head of its class. This is one car that you have to drive to find out just how much it's improved.
2014 Ford Escape ($23,100)
The Escape's no spring chicken at this point, but it's still one of the strongest entries in the compact-crossover segment. Thanks to its Focus-derived underpinnings, the Escape handles more like a tall hatchback than an SUV, and its available SYNC and MyFord Touch technologies give it an edge over most rivals. We're also fans of the fuel-efficient 1.6-liter and speedy 2.0-liter turbocharged engines.
2015 Ford Transit Connect ($22,000)
Whether you're a contractor who dislikes the bulk of full-size vans or a parent looking for a superpractical crossover alternative for your family, the new Transit Connect hits the spot. It has as much cargo capacity as a large SUV, yet it's as easy to maneuver as a midsize sedan. Thankfully, the redesigned Transit Connect finally has an up-to-date interior as well, with Ford's usual allotment of high-tech features and available 3-row seating. It also shares its optional 1.6-liter turbo engine with the Escape, enabling highway fuel economy of up to 30 mpg.
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2014 Honda CR-V ($23,120)
Let's be honest: Virtually every available Honda could be on this list. We think it's important, however, to point out that Honda practically invented the compact-crossover segment with the Civic-based CR-V. The current model once again breaks new ground with its unusually spacious cabin. Compact isn't quite the right word for the CR-V anymore; two 6-footers can lounge in the back seat with headroom and legroom to spare. Somehow, the CR-V still manages to drive like a Civic on stilts, so you don't lose any of the nimble, user-friendly character that's made it a fan favorite.
2015 Honda Fit ($15,525)
If we had to hand out an award for a shockingly low price, the completely redesigned 2015 Fit would win in a landslide. Typically, an all-new model gets a hefty price increase due to all the enhancements and fresh features, but the sleek 2015 Fit pretty much holds the line despite improved fuel economy (up to 41 mpg on the highway) and convenience items such as standard Bluetooth phone/audio with a 5-inch display. As ever, with over 50 cu ft. of cargo space, the Fit offers almost crossover-grade versatility in a tiny package that's a cinch to park.
2015 Hyundai Elantra ($17,250)
For those who want bold styling at a humble price, the compact Elantra continues to impress. Its aggressive-yet-elegant exterior offers a unique visual impact, especially with the available LED headlight and taillight accents. Hyundai has also made numerous improvements over the years, including extra sound deadening for 2014 and a new Sport trim with a peppier engine and a sport-tuned suspension. There's even a sexy coupe now that lets the Elantra compete head-to-head with its nemesis, the Honda Civic.
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2015 Hyundai Sonata ($21,150)
Don't look now, but Hyundai has taken its already-formidable midsize sedan and made it a lot better for 2015. New sheet metal and front/rear fascias keep the Sonata looking fresh, while the redesigned interior is elegant enough to remind us of the upscale 2015 Genesis. Keep an eye on the newly optional 1.6-liter turbo engine in the Eco model, which should be good for 40 mpg or better on the open road.
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2014 Hyundai Veloster ($17,800)
The unique 3-door Veloster shows that style, versatility and driving fun can come together in a remarkably affordable package. There's room for adults in the Veloster's back seat, but from the driver seat, it feels like a sporty, quick-witted coupe. The base model gets a healthy 40 mpg hwy, while the invigorating 201-horsepower Turbo can run with high-performance hatches from around the world.
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2014 Jeep Cherokee ($22,995)
This certainly isn't your grandfather's boxy Cherokee. The brand-new 2014 version, based on the satisfying Dodge Dart sedan, is a modern crossover to be reckoned with. A novel 9-speed transmission helps return fuel economy in excess of 30 mpg, while plush interior materials and available 8.4-in Uconnect touchscreen infotainment give the Cherokee an uptown character. If you want to hit the dirt, two available 4-wheel-drive systems with low-range gearing are up to the task, especially if you get the Trailhawk model with its locking rear differential.
2014 Jeep Wrangler ($22,395)
Can you believe that a brand-new Wrangler sells for well under $25,000? We were a little surprised, too. Of course, the Wrangler isn't the most civilized vehicle in daily driving, but you can't beat its go-anywhere skill set. People tend to forget that the Wrangler is also a convertible thanks to its removable canvas top. It even has a powerful V6 under the hood. Try finding this hardware or this much top-down fun anywhere else for the price.
2014 Kia Forte ($16,700)
We know what you're thinking: How can one of the least expensive cars on the planet be a car "that our editors would be proud to own"? We don't know why, but it's true: The Forte is a remarkable small car that has quietly moved from the rear of the pack to leader of the pack starting in 2014. There are several good small cars available, but the Forte is better than most. The Forte also offers many options that you just don't expect to find on a budget-friendly small car. Heated front and rear seats, a ventilated driver's seat, a heated steering wheel, power-folding outside mirrors and LED taillights are just a few of the features you can get on the Forte. Opt for the Forte's smaller 1.8-liter engine, and you'll enjoy 31 mpg in combined city and highway driving.
2014 Kia Soul ($15,695)
The Soul's base price is almost as shocking as the abovementioned Fit's, and the best part is that Kia's funky hatchback is no longer just a style-driven product. Sure, the first-generation Soul offered practicality in addition to its head-turning looks, but it was pretty cheap inside, with just the bare minimum in terms of features. The new-for-2014 Soul changes all that with premium cabin materials, a quieter ride, and an extensive equipment list that includes an attractive, up-to-date touchscreen.
2014 Mazda3 ($16,945)
Mazda has established itself in recent years as a lower-priced alternative to BMW, and the Mazda3's sophisticated character is a perfect example. Quite simply, the 3 drives like a more expensive car, with supple suspension dampers and responsive steering. The Mazda3 also offers two excellent transmissions: an ultrasmooth 6-speed automatic and one of the very best 6-speed manual shifters in the business. Redesigned for 2014, the new 3 features fluid styling that sets it apart from humdrum economy cars. Its incredible combined fuel economy rating of 33 mpg with the 2.0-liter engine -- including 40 mpg hwy -- makes it nearly as frugal as the VW Golf's formerly peerless TDI diesel. Bottom line: For the money, the Mazda3 is the best small car you can get.
2014 Mazda5 ($20,140)
Like the Transit Connect, the Mazda5 offers family-friendly transportation in a surprisingly compact wrapper. The 5's standard 3-row seating provides plenty of flexibility for growing broods, while Mazda's typical responsive handling and sporty driving position ensure that you'll always be in control. The Mazda5 is exceptionally affordable relative to other minivans and crossovers, but it never feels cheap. On the contrary, you'll feel like you got a lot of car for the money.
2014 MINI Cooper ($19,950)
The venerable MINI has been modernized this year with a number of notable improvements that, happily, don't dilute its delightfully rambunctious nature. The base engine is now a turbocharged 3-cylinder that returns an outstanding 34 mpg in mixed driving yet sprints from 0 to 60 mph in well under 8 seconds -- a major improvement over the old 4-cylinder. The Cooper S features fewer dramatic changes under the hood, gaining just a handful of hp via its enlarged turbo four. Both models are treated to a reworked interior, with superior materials and more conventional controls. As a bonus, the new MINI's bigger back seat means that you can put two adults back there, at least on short trips.
2015 Nissan Altima ($22,170)
With all the competitive family sedans on the market, it's hard to keep them straight. But the Altima is a perennial best-seller for good reason. The 4-cylinder model gets an astonishing 38 mpg hwy, for one thing, while the robust 270-hp V6 still manages 32 mpg. The NASA-inspired front seats are ultrasupportive, with plenty of space behind them for full-size adults. Additionally, the Altima is more fun to drive than any family sedan has a right to be thanks to its quick, tight steering and impressive body control in fast transitions.
2014 Nissan Rogue ($22,790)
We actually liked the previous Rogue a lot (you can still buy it as the Rogue Select), but the redesigned 2014 Rogue is where it's at for families on a budget. Offering three rows of seating and a softer, quieter ride, this Rogue should appeal to a wide swath of shoppers. It doesn't hurt that fuel economy is a praiseworthy 33 mpg hwy with front-wheel drive. If the Pathfinder seems too large or expensive, the Rogue may be just right.
2014 Scion FR-S ($24,700)
Okay, the FR-S is technically more than $25,000 if you include the destination fee, but once you drive Scion's rear-wheel-drive sports car on a winding road, you'll likely be glad that you broke your budget. The FR-S's steering, braking and overall handling are basically perfect; the whole point of the car is to stimulate the pleasure receptors of driving enthusiasts everywhere. It could arguably use a few more hp, but just save up for a turbo kit if you're so inclined.
2014 Scion iQ ($16,420)
On the other end of the spectrum from the FR-S, the diminutive iQ is perhaps the ultimate affordable solution for city folk. It's basically the same size as a smart fortwo, but it's better to drive. There's even a little back seat that'll do in a pinch. Predictably, fuel economy is another highlight at a whopping 37 mpg combined.
2015 Subaru Forester ($22,195)
The 2-row Forester crossover has always been known for its standard all-wheel drive and safe handling, but until the last redesign, subpar fuel economy was just part of the deal. That's no longer the case; Subaru has added a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that gives you up to 32 mpg hwy with all-wheel drive -- a laudable achievement. The Forester also boasts great safety scores and an available turbocharged engine that pumps out 250 hp and still gets 28 mpg hwy.
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2014 Subaru Impreza ($17,895)
Like the Forester, the Impreza has moved on from its gas-guzzling past, with highway fuel economy figures now reaching 36 mpg. It also features an interior of higher quality than the model ever had in the past, including a soft-touch dashboard, improved door materials and improved seat upholstery. With standard all-wheel drive and a base price under $18,000, it's no wonder that the Impreza continues to rule the roost in snowy states.
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2014 Toyota Corolla ($16,800)
The Corolla isn't found on many top lists, but don't judge it on that basis. Just because it doesn't dominate the headlines doesn't mean it's not worth considering. In fact, the Corolla continues to be an American favorite, and why not? It gets 37 mpg hwy with the new CVT, its fully contemporary interior has never looked better, and there's even a little flair now in the traditionally bland body panels.
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2014 Toyota Prius ($24,200)
The Prius has crept up the price charts over the past few years now that the tiny Prius c is here. We'd still recommend buying the regular Prius if possible. The midsize hatchback body style is a boon for both people-carrying and cargo-hauling needs, but the Prius still drives and parks like a smaller car. Of course, the main attraction is the hybrid powertrain, which provides an unbeatable 51 mpg city/48 mpg hwy, but the Prius is more than just a fuel miser; it's a great all-around car.
2015 Volkswagen Golf ($18,995)
How do you improve on what many felt to be hatchback perfection: the sixth-generation (Mk6) Golf? Well, you kick off generation seven with a crisper-looking body and a longer wheelbase that affords more passenger space than before. The all-new 2015 Golf also brings a new base engine to the party, a fuel-sipping 1.8-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that replaces the unloved 5-cylinder of yesteryear. The interior offers some cool upgrades as well, including extended aluminum-style accents and a larger optional navigation screen.
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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan ($23,305)
The Tiguan crossover has been around longer than most folks can remember, but that's not due to neglect on Volkswagen's part; it's simply because it's tough to beat the Tiguan's total package. As expected in a VW, interior materials are nicer than the norm, and the Tiguan glides quietly down the road, using its elevated suspension to smooth out harsh impacts. We also love the 2.0-liter turbo engine that's borrowed from the previous-generation GTI; the turbo feels a lot stronger than its 200-hp rating once it kicks in. The Tiguan features generous back-seat space that makes it an appealing alternative to larger SUVs.
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If you're buying a new car, and your ceiling is $25,000, don't fret. There is a lot of great cars for 2014 that will both fit your budget and make you smile.


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I'm using D700 & 17-35 with Zen 230 port but I still have problem with soft focus around the edge of my frame. Do I need diopter to solve the soft focus?
Unfortunately, if I understand the thread properly, that might be as good as it gets. The 16-35mm, despite being a less well-specified lens, seems to work better behind a dome.


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Laura Nyro
The critically adored singer has been eligible since 1992 and was nominated in 2009 for 2010. Expect her presence on the ballot to be hailed as long overdue. Former Times pop critic Robert Hilburn was a champion of Nyro and noted that "Laura Nyro was one of the great songwriters of the modern pop era, someone who brought together rich musical traditions from Broadway brightness to blues sensuality in a wonderfully original, poetic body of work that explored questions of desire and doubt with a maturity and passion." She died in 1997 of ovarian cancer.
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Value Line is regarded as the best independent research available. More than just recommendations, Value Line provides the rationale behind its picks for greater understanding.
McDonald's Corp. (MCD – Free McDonald's Stock Report), one of the world's largest restaurant chains and a Dow-30 component, has reported disappointing third-quarter results, sending its shares lower. Revenues came in at $7.15 billion, relatively flat compared with the year-earlier figure of $7.17 billion and just shy of our $7.20 billion estimate. At the same time, share net slipped nominally year over year, from $1.45 to $1.43. (Our forecast called for $1.50 a share.) Global comparable-store sales, while still positive (up 1.9% in the period), were much weaker than in the June interim. McDonald's operating environment remains challenging, given the uncertain economic backdrop, which is taking a toll on diners' interest in eating out in a number of markets. Too, unfavorable foreign currency movements continue to hamper the company's results. In fact, on a constant-currency basis, McDonald's top line actually advanced 4% in the September quarter, while foreign exchange effects shaved $0.08 a share off of earnings.
Geographically, Europe continued to lead the way in terms of comparable-store sales, which rose 1.8% in the region. The company benefited from solid market-share gains across the Continent, with Russia, the United Kingdom, and France turning in the strongest performances. The region comprised of Asia/Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa followed, with comps up 1.4%, helped by limited-time offers featured alongside classic options and value platforms. Meanwhile, domestic comparable-store sales lagged behind other regions, rising just 1.2%, amid increased competitive activity. Operating income in the United States slipped 1% in the quarter.
Going forward, we anticipate further top- and bottom-line pressures near term, due to continued foreign currency effects and the still-sluggish global economy. In fact, management stated that worldwide comparable-store sales are currently trending negative, which we anticipate may lead to another comparatively disappointing performance in the fourth quarter.
Nevertheless, the long-term outlook remains bright for McDonald's. The company has a strong global footprint and considerable brand loyalty among consumers, which should drive results as the macroeconomic outlook improves. Indeed, we view the recent headwinds as largely a near-term issue associated with a difficult operating environment. We continue to recommend MCD stock for patient, conservative investors, given its top marks for Safety (1) and Price Stability (100). Too, the company recently raised its quarterly dividend 10%, to $0.77 a share, bringing the annualized payout to $3.08 a share, which further adds to the equity's total return appeal.
About The Company:McDonald's is a quick-service restaurant with more than 33,500 locations in 119 countries (as of December 31, 2011). The majority of the restaurants (over 80%) are operated by franchisees or affiliates. The company is best known for its hamburgers and French fries, but it now has a diverse menu that includes breakfast items and an array of coffee-based drinks.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not have positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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Watch How Pixar Assisted in Creating 'John Carter's Animation Effects
Disney's John Carter may have bombed at the box office, but Andrew Stanton's film still featured some really impressive visual effects and animation sequences that make it worthy of examination for fans of those mediums. This cool video featuring animator Patrick Giusiano shows how some of the sequences were conceived from the storyboard to finished product.
The video highlights the way keyframe animation techniques were used to create the lush world of the film.
If you're not familiar with keyframe animation, here's a definition: Key frame is a technique that "defines the starting and ending points of any smooth transition. The drawings are called "frames" because their position in time is measured in frames on a strip of film. A sequence of keyframes defines which movement the viewer will see, whereas the position of the keyframes on the film, video or animation defines the timing of the movement. Because only two or three keyframes over the span of a second do not create the illusion of movement, the remaining frames are filled with inbetweens."
That's pretty technical, but we think it will all make more sense once you see it in action.
Giusiano showcases how he crafted some of the film's extensive animated sequences in this clip – highlighting how he started with Pixar storyboards (Stanton brought along select members of the Pixar team to help him create John Carter's distinct visual aesthetic – but was quick to point out that this is not a Pixar production), then filmed real-action reference footage, animated it into the already shot physical footage, then showed it to Stanton, who'd suggest tweaks and changes.
It's really a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how modern movie magic is crafted. Sure, the old school purists miss the days of matte paintings, old fashioned creature FX, and miniatures, but there's still a lot of work and artistry involved in creating these lifelike creatures. Check out the video above and see if you agree.
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REScheck Software User's Guide
This guide describes how to use the REScheck™ software. REScheck is designed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Council of American Building Officials' Model Energy Code (MEC) and the International Code Council's International Energy Conservation Code. It is the most flexible approach for meeting the MEC insulation and window requirements.


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Sunday, July 2, Fort Marcy Ballpark in Downtown Santa Fe (all-ages): "Ya Se Fue! Ya Se Fue! O-Zo-Mat-Li!" And with that resounding chant (which means "Ozomatli is leaving" in Ingles), the Los Angeles-based, Grammy Award-winning Latin/hip-hop band disappears into the crowd with their array of percussion instruments, leading the audience in one last rhythmic jam before putting a cap on one of the best live shows you'll ever see.
Ozo has recently added Middle Eastern influences to their already jam-packed list of sonic inspirations, which includes salsa, meringue, hip-hop, jazz, ska and reggae. I'm usually a bit too shy to dance at a concert while surrounded by hundreds of sweaty bodies, but Ozo makes it damn near impossible to not let go of your inhibitions and gyrate along with your fellow audience members.
Joining Ozo at the picnic is a stellar lineup of Santa Fe acts including Ryan McGarvey, Sol Fire and Hundred Year Flood. There will also be a beer garden for picnickers who are of age. Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
You can get your tickets for the show at the Lensic Box Office in Santa Fe, ticketssantafe.com or by calling (505) 988-1234. Tickets are just 20 bucks in advance, but at the gate they will be $25, so reserve your spot on the lawn today.


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Release date: October 1
WBU Band to perform at LISD extravaganza
The Wayland Baptist University marching band will be a featured performer at the Lubbock Independent School District's 19th Annual Band Extravaganza slated for 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Lowrey Field. Themed "We Believe in Music," the event will feature the bands from each of Lubbock's four high schools as well as the Texas Tech University "Goin' Band." The evening will also feature a finale performance by a 1500-member massed LISD band, including 72 Lubbock sixth-graders.
Under the direction of Tim Kelley, Wayland's 55-member band will kick off the event with its 2002 program titled "A Spanish Fantasy." The WBU band will also play the national anthem.
The extravaganza is $3 per person at the stadium. Lowrey Field is located east of University off 66th Street in Lubbock.
For more information, contact C. Doyle Gammill at 766-1045.


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