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All-stitched-up-but-notready to-go, two Last Hope dogs shared turkey scraps on Thanksgiving Day while convalescing from orthopedic surgery. Their cages were near each other in the recovery room at NY Veterinary Specialty Center. Although Cisco, the Hound/Pit mix, and Wendy, the Aussie, come from two different worlds, their fates intertwined briefly. Here are their stories:
Cisco, a brindle Pit mix pup, about eight to ten months, with the saddest eyes you'll ever see, was hit by a car in Copiague last August. Babylon Town Shelter responded to the call about an injured dog, and took him to NY Vet the same day. X-rays revealed a tricky fracture of the right rear femur, and the shelter gave permission for surgery.
Stop. Hold the presses! Yes, nowadays LI Town shelters do provide emergency medical care, and sometimes surgery, for strays with favorable prognoses, while contracted hospitals do work with the shelters to hold the price down, but orthopedic cases that become as extensive as Cisco's are rare. Most Town shelters have both non-profit and municipal veterinary funds, so shelter directors must justify how they use these limited resources, especially taxpayers' money.
The specialist put a pin in Cisco's leg and then placed him in a splint. He stayed at the hospital a few weeks to heal. When Cisco seemed reluctant to put weight on the leg, new x-rays showed the pin wasn't holding so a plate was inserted into Cisco's leg during a second surgery.
He went back to the shelter two weeks later. After more xrays and his neutering, I took Cisco to Last Hope in Wantagh, thinking he would recover better in our small setting and, maybe, after seeing those sad-sack eyes, a Last Hope volunteer would want to foster him….which is exactly what happened.
Soon after, Mom, Dad and two great kids, a lovely volunteer family from Massapequa took Cisco home as a foster dog. He also has a Bichon buddy. He bonded to them immediately, especially his foster Mom whom he shadows. All play is supervised. Whenever dogs have orthopedic work, caretakers are faced with the daunting task of holding activity to a minimum, so not to re-injure the repair. As the dog, especially a goofy puppy, begins to feel better, this task becomes more difficult.
Cisco is so loved in his foster home. Mobility progress had been slow but steady over the last months. About a week before Thanksgiving, he came inside and was no longer putting weight on his leg. More x-rays (are you counting them?) determined that the plate had cracked. He would need another surgery to replace it.
The third operation turned out to be more involved than expected, and after close to six hours, two specialists inserted two plates. Cisco is making a remarkable recovery. His foster family is being extra vigilant, because in the crucial first weeks, sheer exuberance could hurt the leg again. We want to see Cisco run and play. Just, not yet.
Wendy was only supposed to be a home check. A video of this pretty Aussie was posted on the West Virginia rescue network when she arrived at the pound with a limp which would be a death sentence there. The local rescue set up a Chip-in to raise money for her x-rays, and then pulled her from the pound, stashing her in the only available spot- a horse barn. She escaped euthanasia, plus the hay would cushion her falls. "Good, someone else is going to take care of her," were my famous last words.
In early October, Debra from the same WV rescue asked me to do a home check, and perhaps be the back-up rescue for a potential adoption to a family in N. Massapequa. Small world. The dog turned out to be Wendy. The LI family had applied for her on Petfinder. She reminded them of their dog who had recently died of old age. In her younger days, she had two orthopedic surgeries. They were even willing to pay for the hip operation that the WV doctor said Wendy needed. Homes like this are one in a million!
Before meeting the prospective owners, I asked for Wendy's x-rays so I could show them to my vet. This is where the plot thickens. My vet felt that Wendy's hips were OK, and that her knees were more of a problem. He sent the films upstate to a Cornell radiology group who agreed with him, meaning that the hip surgery planned in WV, where the ball is cut off the end of the bone, could cripple Wendy. In good conscience, I couldn't allow people I had not met yet to pay for the wrong surgery on a dog none of us on LI had met yet.
The LI family turned out to be wonderful. We knew that surgery by an orthopedist in NY would be more costly than surgery by a general practice vet in WV. They wanted the best for Wendy too. Plan B was to bring her to LI as a Last Hope dog, have my vet examine her and then get a consult from the specialist (Cisco's surgeon). The family would share the cost of the surgery with Last Hope.
We hadn't figured the storm into the Wendy equation. Last Hope picked Wendy up from the transport the final night of pre-Sandy civilization. Then without power or even gasoline, regular life was put on hold. Wendy's consult and surgery were delayed several weeks. Finally, the LI specialist confirmed that Wendy's hips were not the issue; instead she required luxating patella (knee) repair.
Cisco had his marathon surgery Tuesday; Wendy had her knee operation the next day. They spent Thanksgiving together at the hospital. Wendy (now "Bonnie") went to her new home upon discharge. She's settling in nicely, and like Cisco, thriving with so much TLC.
However, something else is amiss. Wendy's new dad said one day her E-collar blocked her view. She thought she was home alone, and let out a strange, mournful cry. He played a recording for me over the phone. It sounded like one of those Fisher- Price toys that teach farm animal sounds. Wendy let out a long MOO. Did she learn how to mimic a dairy cow when left alone in the WV barn?


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Aug. 4, 2009
Incoming Santa Clara freshman basketball player Raymond Cowels (RC) is already a Santa Clara University student after graduating from high school in June. The 6-4, 205lb. forward was first-team all-state honoree his junior and senior years. His final season he averaged 13.1 ppg and 4.5 rpg when his Hopkins team won the state title, celebrating an undefeated season with a 69-59 victory over Osseo. The Osseo team included Gonzaga signee forward Sam Dower.
Cowels, a Mr. Minnesota Basketball finalist, talks below about his classwork at Hopkins High School and Santa Clara, what a Heart-O-Gram is and why he did it, how active he was in high school off the court and what he looks forward to as a Bronco.
Welcome Raymond Cowels!
SCU: Where you named after someone in particular?
RC: I was named after my father who was named after his grandfather so I am Raymond Cowels III.
SCU: How does it feel to be done with high school?
RC: It is a good feeling. I was kind of ready to be done so it is nice to move on to the next level.
SCU: What classes are you taking this summer and how are you doing so far?
RC: I am taking Theology of the Christian Religion and a History class. They are pretty good and I enjoy both of them. I am doing fine in both of them.
SCU: How is studying for college different from studying for high school?
RC: There is more lecturing in college and you have to learn things on your own. The teachers are give the information and you have to be able to process it yourself.
SCU: Is that how you like to work in school or would you like to learn a different way?
RC: It definitely takes some time getting used to. I am used to it because I took a lot of Advanced Placement (A.P.) classes in high school. I like it a lot more because I learn more if I learn something by myself.
SCU: How did going to Hopkins high school (Minnetonka, Minn.) prepare you for college life?
RC: It prepared me pretty well. Hopkins High School is well-known academically in Minnesota. It has prepared me for the classes I will take because I have experienced the level that I will be at academically in college the first year.
SCU: What is the best part about graduating from high school? RC: The best part is being done. It is a bittersweet feeling but I am excited to move on to college.
SCU: What other activities did you take part in other than basketball?
RC: I didn't play any other sports. They wanted me to play football but I told them no because I love basketball. I was in a group called "Dare To Be Real," which is an anti-racism leadership group. We went around to grade schools and made children aware of racism and other stereotypes that go on in the world today. We talked to little kids and they seemed to enjoy it and I got a lot out of it. It was eye-opening.
SCU: And you lettered in something else for a year. Talk about that
RC: (Big Smile) I lettered in choir my senior year. I took choir all through high school and junior high. It was a nice break from everyday studying and classes. It was nice to go and sing and have some fun. I was a part of an a cappella choir and an eight man group. I also used to sing Heart-O-Grams at school on Valentines Day.
SCU: Who has impressed you the most so far on the team after playing in open gyms and working camps?
RC: Everyone has impressed me. Everyone is playing better than my first impressions and it is a whole different level. I am excited to keep playing with these guys and keep getting better with them.
SCU: Is there an adjustment playing with these guys everyday?
RC: Yes. I am getting used to playing against them more and more. The game is really physical. The court is a little bigger so you have to run a little bit longer and it is harder to get a shot off but everything is going well.
SCU: How is the team chemistry? RC: The chemistry is really good on this team. We didn't lose a game last season at Hopkins so I know what it feels like to be on a winning team. The camaraderie is great so I think we should have a winning season.
SCU: Any predictions for next year? RC: It will be fun to see what happens and what we can do with next year. I think we are going to be pretty tough to beat. We have a lot of good freshmen coming in and the guys coming back are talented. It should be a really good experience and we are hoping to get to the tournament.
SCU: What some reasons that you chose Santa Clara?
RC: The atmosphere and the coaches are great. Coach Ware and Coach Keating recruited me and I fell in love with them when I talked to them on the phone. The academics were a big thing and Santa Clara is a prestigious school. The weather was also important because I come from Minneapolis where it gets really cold.
SCU: What is your goal when you leave college?
RC: My goal is to play professional basketball somewhere whether it is in the NBA or overseas. My back up plan is to be a financial planner or an owner of a bank. I wanted to be an owner of a bank since I was in fourth grade. When I was in fourth grade, I went into a bank, talked to the owner and I needed a dollar for the vending machine. He pulled out a wad of cash and he had hundred dollar bills crumpled up in his wallet like it was nothing. From then on I always wanted to own a bank.
SCU: Speaking of Coach Keating has he said anything that has stuck in your mind? RC: He told me we are going to be contenders this year. He also told me that I was not necessarily the guy who stuck out most on the court but he really liked my work ethic. That stuck in my mind and grounded me. I make sure I work hard all of the time. If he likes my effort and I work hard I will be able to go places.
SCU: Anyone you want to thank?
RC: Yea, I want to thank my mom and my dad and all my family for believing in me and helping me through the first stage of my life.
I also want to thank my coaches because I was a big man up until my sophomore year at Hopkins. My coach told me that I needed to be able to shoot the ball better and I thank him and all the people who helped me deal with all the little things. Coaches Ken Novak, Amos, Jarred Nunez, Dale Stall and all of them
SCU: Favorite color? RC: Blue
SCU: Favorite movie? RC: Love and Basketball and Transformers
SCU: Favorite TV show? RC: Don't have one
SCU: Favorite book? RC: Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson
Go Broncos!

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The F-PACE takes Jaguar in a bold and different direction and will be crucial to the brand's future if it's to expand its sales and take on key rivals. It brings a well-judged compromise of class, performance and capability to the luxury mid-sized SUV segment that provides a tempting alternative to the established German players in this sector. In short, this car was well worth the wait. Let's try it in potent 3.0-litre Diesel 'F-PACE S' guise.
If there's one type of car that epitomises this period in motoring history, it's the SUV. So many buyers desire them and Jaguar wants a slice of this action. As a result, the British company has finally brought us its first ever model of this kind, complete with high-riding driving position, four-wheel drive and even some decent off-road ability. Welcome, to the F-PACE. With this car, there should be the potential for the kind of properly driver-orientated handling dynamics that a Jaguar SUV really ought to have. And will need if it's to realise marketing ambitions that in price and performance see tough and well established competitors being targeted. Quicker F-PACE variants like the 3.0-litre Diesel S model we're trying here must match up against the likes of benchmark performance models in this segment like Porsche's Macan. That'll require Jaguar's first SUV to be more than merely very good: it has to be brilliant. Is it? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
Jaguar wants this F-PACE to be a class leader when it comes to driving dynamics in this segment, an objective helped enormously by its lightweight aluminium architecture. Further aids in this regard include torque vectoring to maximise cornering traction and a defiantly rear-biased AWD system that never diverts more than 50% of its power up-front, a process that happens in milliseconds as soon as the first signs of wheel slip are detected. The 3.0-litre Diesel S variant we're testing here uses a 300PS 3.0-litre V6 unit that puts out 700Nm of torque, powers you to 62mph in 6.2s and tops out at 150mph. Impressive figures, but possibly rather more than you actually need - in which case, the lesser four cylinder 2.0-litre 180PS Ingenium diesel variants beckon. This 3.0-litre derivative comes only with AWD and an 8-speed auto gearbox. Change ratios for the auto transmission are one of the things that can be tweaked via the settings of the 'Jaguar Drive Control' system, a set-up that also adjusts steering feel and throttle response to suit the way you want to drive. If you want to go further and make the 'Jaguar Drive Control' settings more fundamental in altering the driving character of the car, then you'll need to spend extra on the optional 'Adaptive Dynamics' adjustable damping system your dealer will want to tell you about.
Design and Build
It says much that Jaguar markets this F-PACE as a 'sportscar', albeit a very practical one. The stylish shape is pretty much exactly what we saw from the Coventry company's C-X17 prototype, a car unveiled back in 2013 at the Frankfurt Motorshow. In production form, the lines are just as eye-catching, Chief Stylist Ian Callum refusing to be constrained by the SUV sector's usual aesthetic design cues, instead delivering a much more dynamic silhouette, with a roofline lower and closer to the road than anything else in the segment. Take a seat inside and you experience the so-called 'Sports Command' driving position. This delivers the kind of high-set authoritative seating placement that SUV drivers like so much, without perching you so far up that you lose the feel of being an integral part of the whole experience. The whole cabin ambience is designed to make anyone coming to this car fresh from one of Jaguar's saloons feel instantly at home, with the dials, the switchgear and the rising circular gear selector you get on automatic models all familiar fare. As for practicality, well the boot is accessed via a powered tailgate which rises to reveal one of the largest luggage compartments in the mid-sized SUV segment, offering a 650-litre capacity that's 100-litres bigger than you'd get in, say, a rival Mercedes GLC.
Market and Model
If you're fortunate enough to be able to consider a top V6-engine 'F-PACE S' variant like the car we tried, you'll need a budget of just over £50,000. As for rivals at this level, well in addition to the priciest six cylinder sporting versions of the Mercedes GLC Coupe and the BMW X4 (which cost only a fraction less), you'll probably also be looking at Porsche's Macan. The Macan certainly has great dynamic appeal and a directly comparable variant costs around £7,000 less. Against that though, the Porsche has less power, a smaller boot and actually probably wouldn't cost you a lot less to buy, once you'd brought its specification up the standard of this Jag. Equipment for 'S'-level F-PACE buyers includes huge 20-inch alloy wheels with large 350 millimetre front disc brakes, a bespoke 'S Body kit' and an 'Adaptive Dynamics' system that also allows you to tweak suspension settings via the various 'Jaguar Drive Control' modes. There's also 'Windsor' leather upholstery with 10-way electric seat adjustment at the front, plus a rear view camera and a 380-watt 11-speaker Meridian sound system, as well as all the usual executive segment niceties, including satellite navigation built into the InControl infotainment system.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Six months after a hacker stole the personal data of millions of South Carolina taxpayers, legislators are moving past finger-pointing hearings on who to blame and focusing on how to prevent another massive breach.
Meanwhile, the cost to taxpayers continues to climb. Cleanup of the mid-September cyber-theft from the Department of Revenue's servers has cost $25 million so far.
Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman says the state will pay whatever it costs to fix the system and make it up to the 6.4 million people and businesses whose information was taken.
Both the House and Senate want to extend credit monitoring beyond the one year covered a contract with Experian.
As of Friday, 1.4 million people had signed up for Experian's services. Anyone else wishing to sign up has just one week to do so.
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A Little Sunshine Brings Out Rapid And Well Deserved Anger Towards ACTA Treaty
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Even more interesting, however, is how this has so quickly turned into activism, with some newspapers already already calling for people to stand up against ACTA to protect our privacy rights. Think about that for a second. This was a treaty on the "boring" topic of copyright, that was basically pitched by the entertainment industry to politicians who wrote it up in secret. It leaked out to a single website, and within a week there were major newspaper editorials calling for people to stand up against it, and thousands, if not millions, of people informed about the potential harm this treaty could cause. So much for slipping it under the radar.
This is really the culmination of a few different factors, including the entertainment industry's misguided and rapidly backfiring battle against consumers, that has catapulted copyright from a boring "wonkish" issue into one that people recognize effects so many aspects of their daily lives. Combined with the wonderful communications ability of the internet, it makes it harder for the entertainment industry to simply pull one over on people like this. Of course, as we've noted, the industry keeps on trying, and they love sneaking through legislation and treaties before anyone recognizes it -- but the rapid response to ACTA (which is far from over, of course) suggests that some of the industry's advantages are slipping away. Hopefully, this issue will continue to receive the attention it deserves so that there's a real debate on whether or not such a treaty is needed (it's not).


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Smithsonian begins creating US agriculture archive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is collecting stories about agriculture innovations for a future exhibition on American business.
The museum is launching a web portal Tuesday for people to share stories, photographs and materials about innovations that changed farming. The museum also is accepting items already donated by farmers in Illinois, Tennessee and California for a new agriculture archive.
New artifacts include road signs about organic farming and decreasing soil erosion, a GPS tractor guidance system and dairy equipment showing the change to a computer-run system. The museum also holds Eli Whitney's cotton gin.
Agribusiness will be part of a new exhibit on "American Enterprise" opening in 2015. Monsanto Co. recently donated $2 million, and the United Soybean Board gave $1 million to support the project.


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Car Deals
Green Car Deals: March 2013
Shoppers interested in a fuel-efficient new car might think that saving money at the pump means spending more in the showroom. But we think you can buy a "green" car without spending a small fortune. To prove our point, we've rounded up some green car deals available in March on a few of the most fuel-efficient new cars.
Acura ILX Hybrid
Acura's latest sedan is an upscale take on the Honda Civic. It offers three engines: two gas-powered four-cylinders, and a hybrid powerplant borrowed from the Civic Hybrid. ILX models equipped with that engine return 39 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. In March, the ILX Hybrid is a great deal thanks to several available low-interest offers. Through the end of the month, Acura is offering interest rates as low as 0.9 percent to qualified shoppers. Best of all, the low rate is good for up to 60 months - a rare long term considering the sedan's recent arrival on the market.
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Buick Regal eAssist
The 2013 Buick Regal sedan offers a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. Dubbed "eAssist," the engine produces 197 hp and returns 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. In March, shoppers interested in the Regal can take advantage of several offers. The best deal is on leftover 2012 models, which are available with zero percent interest for 60 months or up to $1,500 cash back. But the 2013 Regal also offers a good deal, with cash back offers of up to $1,000 and interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 60 months.
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Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet is offering a strong lease deal on its plug-in hybrid Volt hatchback in March. According to the automaker, qualified shoppers interested in the hatchback can lease a 2013 Volt for just $299 per month. That deal, which spans a 36 month term, requires $2,419 at lease signing. But it's limited to a reasonable 36,000 miles, giving most drivers ample room to stretch the hybrid hatchback's legs. Of course, in doing so, they'll return an EPA-rated 95 miles per gallon "equivalent" in city driving. Unfortunately for shoppers interested in financing a 2013 Volt or buying one with cash, Chevrolet isn't offering any other deals on the model this month.
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Ford Focus Electric
The 2013 Ford Focus Electric is the latest plug-in hybrid to reach the market, rivaling the Chevrolet Volt and the Toyota Prius Plug-In. The Focus Electric is available with several great offers in March. The best offer is for shoppers looking to finance the plug-in hybrid, as Ford is offering zero percent interest for up to 60 months plus $2,000 cash back. Ford is also offering a program targeting drivers leasing cars from rival brands. Through March, the "competitive lease" program gives drivers up to $1,000 cash back if they give up their current lease and choose a Ford instead.
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Toyota Camry Hybrid
Several great deals are available in March on remaining inventory of Toyota's 2012 Camry Hybrid. The best offers are for shoppers interested in financing the sedan, as it's available with zero percent interest for up to 60 months. But Toyota also has a good offer available for drivers who would rather lease. Through the end of March, qualified lease shoppers can get a Camry Hybrid for $209 per month for 36 months. And while that offer requires $1,999 down, drivers who take advantage in March can get up to $500 cash back on their down payment. We're especially taken by this deal since it makes the Camry Hybrid only a few dollars per month more than its gas-powered stablemate - and those dollars will be easily recouped at the gas pump.
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Volkswagen Passat TDI
Shoppers interested in Volkswagen's latest Passat can get a good deal on the miserly diesel model in March. That's because a new program from Volkswagen is touting zero percent interest on all of its 2013 diesel models for up to 36 months - a rare diesel deal from VW. Interestingly, VW is offering the same deal on its leftover 2012 diesel models. Given the choice, we'd choose the 2013 Passat, even though it's very similar to last year's version. However, you may be able to negotiate a better deal on a 2012 model at your local Volkswagen dealer.
What it means to you: Our list of green car deals proves shoppers looking for a fuel-efficient new car don't have to spend full price.


text: Interestingly we are reissuing an album (next year) that first came out in the 80s and the three-track were not folded down properly, resulting in everything shifting to the center. While it's not mono per se, much of the stereo separation is gone. This same master was reissued a couple of years ago. We're remixing to restore the proper stereo balance. (Same issue that happened with Perseverance's MUTANT...people were complaining it sounded like mono. It wasn't, but whoever remixed the three track for got an important detail so the center channel was dominant).


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Wondering when you can start the process of getting your hands on a Samsung Galaxy S 4? If you're an AT&T customer, April 16 is the magical date. AT&T has announced on their consumer blog that their variant of the Galaxy S 4 will be available for preorder next month. Among mentioning that they were first out of the gate with the original Galaxy S, and that they have the best smartphone line-up in the industry, AT&T dropped a $249 on-contract price tag, but failed to mention when the device will actually be released.
At Tuesday's T-Mobile event, the un-carrier announced that their S 4 variant would be available on May 1. There's a good chance that's close to when AT&T's, along with Sprint and Verizon's, will be available as well.
With a 5-inch Super AMOLED HD display, 13 megapixel camera, and Android 4.2, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated Android handsets of the year. T-Minus one month until it finally drops.


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Prospect Q&A: D-backs' Tyler Skaggs
Lefty discusses getting traded, winning Southern League title
By David Heck / Special to MLB.com | November 22, 2011 5:00 AM
A year later, Skaggs' dream came to an abrupt end when he was traded to the D-backs in a deal for Dan Haren. That didn't stop his progress, however, as he developed into one of baseball's premier prospects. After going 8-4 with a 3.61 ERA at Class A Cedar Rapids before the trade, Skaggs yielded three runs and struck out 20 over 16 innings for South Bend.
The 20-year-old took another step forward this season, posting a 2.96 ERA over 158 1/3 innings between Class A Advanced Visalia and Double-A Mobile. He fanned 198, then put together a 1.38 ERA in 13 postseason innings as the BayBears captured the Southern League title.
MiLB.com recently caught up with Skaggs to talk about the trade, his championship season and more:
MiLB.com: You were drafted 40th overall by the Angels in 2009. Can you describe what that was like?
Tyler Skaggs: It was a great feeling. They were my hometown team, it was really a dream come true. They were like the Dodgers for me. I always liked the Angels and always wanted to play for them.
MiLB.com: Did you have a favorite player growing up?
Skaggs: Angel-wise, not really, but Randy Johnson was a big idol of mine. Just being a lefty, tall, intimidating, he threw pretty hard. It was something I wanted to be. I remember when I was little, I tried to make my mechanics like his.
MiLB.com: Was the trade to the D-backs a bit of a shock?
Skaggs: It was different. I think it worked out for the best, to tell you the truth. I'm in a great organization with great players and great coaches. I'm really happy about it.
I felt like [the Angels] didn't want me and Arizona wanted me more. Of course, they traded me for Dan Haren, so I couldn't really be too mad. I was a little hurt by it, but it's just a business. Players get traded for other players, and I'm not really worried about it now.
MiLB.com: You had a great year in 2010, but you were even better in 2011, despite playing against tougher competition. What changed for you this past season?
Skaggs: I'd have to say pitching-wise, I was more fundamental. My changeup was better, and the pitching staff really helped me a lot. I think as the levels go up, you've got to bear down on each hitter, and I have to give thanks to the catchers because of the way they called pitches and their approach to the game. It was a fun season this year; I played for two really good teams and was lucky enough to win a championship.
MiLB.com: At Mobile, you were starting along with Jarrod Parker, Patrick Corbin, Trevor Bauer and Charles Brewer. What was it like to pitch in a rotation with so much talent?
Skaggs: It was really fun. We had five aces, really. It was exciting watching every other pitcher pitch. You build off other people's starts. If Parker pitched well, the next day I tried to outdo him. It was a good competition and really good for our team.
MiLB.com: Mobile beat Birmingham, 3-2, and Tennessee, 3-1, to win the Southern League championship. What did that mean to you and the team?
Skaggs: It was an amazing experience. It was a good [final] series, even though we won, 3-1. This was just a great team to be on -- great characters, great coaching staff. It was really exciting. All the hard work from the start through the season really paid off.
MiLB.com Do you have any pregame rituals?
Skaggs: Just wake up, go get something to eat and usually watch a couple episodes of "The League" or "Sons of Anarchy." I get to the field with some music, hang out and joke around. I'm not too serious before games.
Then I get my arm stretched and flip the switch and start getting serious about the game. I throw long toss, then throw about 30 pitches in the bullpen and I'm ready to go.
MiLB.com: What's the best professional advice you've gotten?
Skaggs: Probably something that really stands out is from [Visalia pitching coach] Doug Drabek. He just said, "Throw strikes. It's hard for them to hit, no matter where the ball is." He just stressed throwing strikes and getting ahead of batters. He really helped a lot this year, him and [Mobile pitching coach] Dan Carlson. They just really pushed me to become a better pitcher.
MiLB.com: What's the best thing about the offseason?
Skaggs: Probably the great weather we've been having in California right now. And it's nice to be home with family and friends. Really, I'm just glad I'm working out again and trying to break camp with the big league team next year. I'm excited for Spring Training to come.
MiLB.com: Hypothetical situation: You're hours away from starting Game 7 of the World Series. What are you listening to on your iPod?
Skaggs: It's between two things. It would probably be Jay-Z, "The Black Album," or Waka Flocka Flame, his first album, "Flockaveli."
David Heck is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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On March 3 the Tri City Elks Lodge will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Shields Post St. Patrick's Day Party
William Shields Jr. Post #43 American Legion 662 West Shore Rd. Will have a St. Patrick's Day Party on March 17 from 7 p.m.-12 midnight. A corned beef dinner will be served with music and dancing by a DJ. $25 per couple, $15 for a single. $100 prize for the best-dressed Irish themed person. See bartender for tickets.
Meat Raffle
Shields Post will have a weekly meat raffle every Saturday night except St. Patrick's Day. Ticket sales start at 6:30 p.m. There will be four tables of product displayed with separate drawings for each table (colored tickets). As each winning ticket is drawn, that person will have their choice of any item available on that table. They will continue pulling tickets until the items on that table are all gone. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Open to the public, bring friends and relatives. This raffle is sponsored by the S.A.L. & the Auxiliary.
Fish & Chips will available at Shields Post 43 on all Lenten Fridays through April 6 from 4-7 p.m. $6.95. All proceeds benefit Girls State/Boys State.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayers, a prayer movement initiated by Christian women of many traditions in more than 170 countries and regions, will be observed at Woodbury Union Church, Presbyterian on March 2. The sanctuary will be open from 1-7 p.m. to anyone who wishes to spend time in quiet contemplation and prayer. The church is located on the corner of Beach Ave. and West Shore Rd. in Conimicut Village.
American Legion Post 15
The American Legion Post 15, 1016 Post Rd., East Greenwich will have music and dancing from 7-11 p.m. The band will be Two of Hearts & Friends. $7 admission
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Lori Johnson Music Festival
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Irish Music Festival
It's not too early to kick off your St. Patrick's Day festivities by attending the 2nd Annual Irish Music festival at Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Ave., on March 4 from 1-5 p.m. Featuring performance by Pendragon, The Tom Lannigan Band, the Damsha Irish stepdancing School, Mary-Ellen Casey, and the Bishop Hendricken Hawks Marching Band with a special appearance by bagpiper Tim Deeley. There will be traditional Irish food and drink available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Drama Program in their travels to Edinborough, Scotland to represent Bishop Hendricken High School in the Fringe Festival, the largest festival in the world.
Daughters of Isabella
The Daughters of Isabella St. Benedict's Circle will meet on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room in St. Benedict's School. All current members and guest welcome. A guest speaker from the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center will speak.
Swinging Squares
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Garden Club
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Buckeye Brook Coalition Meeting
The Buckeye Brook Coalition will hold its annual meeting March 6 from 7-8:45 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library Room 100. Following the meeting there will be a lecture presented by Ray Hartenstine on freshwater mussels and water quality of Warwick Pond. The meeting is open to the public and members are encouraged to attend.
Gaspee Seniors
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The United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island will hold its monthly membership meeting/annual auction starting at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the Knights of Columbus, 475 Sandy Lane. The meeting is open to the public. Auction prizes include fly rods, reels, lines, fly assortments, guided fishing trips, flyfishing books and DVDs, fly tying materials. No tying will be done at this meeting.
Johnston, Gilchrist, Post#183
The Johnston, Gilchrist, Goff Post #483, VFW, 176 Washington St. has an ongoing meat raffle to benefit "A Wish Come True" on Saturdays at 2 p.m. through April 14.
Cornerstone Church
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Snack Bar Committee
Warwick American Little League is seeking volunteers to form a snack bar committee for the 2012 season. Members work together to ensure the snack bar is running smoothly. There will be one board member on it to assist you. If interested e-mail email@example.com.
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Do you have an hour a week to spare? That's all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child. Today's children need positive, caring adult role models to help them develop confidence, self-esteem and a desire to stay in school. For more information on the Warwick Mentor Program, please contact Pamela Leonhardt at 732-7700 x117 or visit the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership web site at www.mentorRI.org.
Old Warwick Grange #41
The Grange is a fraternal community service, non-profit organization with a special interest in rural life and the traditions of faith, patriotism, leadership and family values. Grange-where the whole family can go and grow. Help them to help others. The meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. No meetings in July or August. The Grange hall is located at 1175 West Shore Rd.
Developmental Screening
The Child Outreach Department of the Warwick Public Schools, in cooperation with the Volunteers of Warwick schools (VOWS), conducts regular preschool screening clinics. All Warwick preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 are offered the Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R). This is a free service provided by the Warwick Public Schools. Participation in a Developmental Screening is a long established program of the Warwick School Department that provides families with information about their child's development and offers information about community resources. For more information, or to arrange a clinic appointment for your preschool aged child, call the VOWS office at 734-3230.
Free Sunday Lunch
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Rhode Island Pet Bird Club
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Photographic Society of RI
The Photographic Society of Rhode Island welcomes camera enthusiasts of all abilities. Meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month, September through May at Lakewood Baptist Church, 255 Atlantic Ave. For more information visit www.psri.us.
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Donate Shop
The Donate Shop is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit thrift store that provides free clothing to families in crisis. They are an all-volunteer organization that relies solely on the support of the community to continue this endeavor. The shop has a new location at 400 Warwick Ave., Unit #14, between Dunkin Donuts and Shaw's. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The phone number is 533-9944, the website is www.thedonateshop.org and "Like" them on Facebook for special updates.
Gambling Counseling Offered
Bridgemark now offers individual, group and family counseling for problem gambling. If you or a loved one is experiencing difficulties as a result of gambling, call for discreet and confidential assistance, 781-2700. Deaf services are also available; call their videophone number 1-866-730-9573.
Domestic Violence Volunteers
The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is currently seeking volunteers for their Speakers Bureau. All volunteers will be trained to provide outreach, as a representative of EBCC, to communities in their service area through attendance at health and community fairs and by fulfilling requests for informational speaking engagements. Volunteers will receive thorough and specialized training under the supervision of the agency services coordinator before beginning this work. For more information, or to get involved, contact Deb Ferrante at 738-9700.
Fife and Drum Corps
The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at the Kentish Guards Armory on Pierce St. in East Greenwich. Free lessons on playing the fife are provided to men and young men interested in joining the corps.
Fife & Drum Corps
Join the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps of Warwick and continue the great tradition of Colonial/Revolutionary history through music. The Fife & Drum Corps meets every Wednesday night at Wyman Elementary School from 6:30-8 p.m. The corps is open to anyone over the age of 12. Drum and fife instruction is available to beginners.


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Someone who spotted the children called police. Officer found two 2-year-olds and a 4-year-old inside the car, while a 7-year-old was playing outside the vehicle. Court documents say Hazelrigg was in the store about 30 minutes.
Hazelrigg appeared in court Tuesday afternoon when she told the judge through tears that she would never harm her children. They have been placed in protective custody.
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Topic Title: Temperature
Created on December 20, 2010 at 05:17 PM
I have read quite a few times in this blog that the temperature of the Holland grill made today gets hotter than the earlier models. My Holland was built in 1999 and feel that it cooks just about perfect. I could use a little less heat when I grill chicken halves, however. My question is what changes have been made of the last couple of years and how much hotter do the grills cook?
The newer model grills use newer materials, like aluminum & stainless steel for some of the internal parts. These material heat faster, so the grills heat better. Maybe 450 degrees instead of the old 400 degrees. Also these materials are much more corrosion resistant.
Has anyone had one of the original discountinued models and have since bought a new model and comment on any difference they can tell with the quality of the food being cooked at a higher temperature.
I cook mostly Ham, turkey, and chicken and have concerns on the temperature being too high for this type of food. When the time comes for a new grill, I would love to be able to buy another Holland, but I may have to look at a bqgrill, built in Elm City, to be able to cook at a lower temperature.
@ Bard
You are the exception. Most people wanted their older Hollands to cook faster & hotter.
If you get a newer model, don't worry, call Holland. They can probably downsize the orifice to reduce your heat.
I may be, but cooking at a lower temperature vs the higher temperature is what put Holland on the map. They do not need to compete with the higher cooking temperature grills out there.
Holland just needs to have a way to adjust the temperature. Have the max temp available to still be under the flare-up zone and let the customer be able to adjust lower if needed.
You are NOT the exception. I wanted the Holland because it was supposed to cook at lower temperatures than a regular gas grill and I wouldn't have to watch for flare ups. If I'd known that the Holland cooked at such a high temperature, I'd have bought a Phoenix -- it's temperature is adjustable. But, I have invested in the Holland, so I'll continue trying to find ways to lower the cooking temperature. Propping the lid on a brick to keep it from closing all the way and putting aluminum foil around the exhaust stacks has proven relatively successful.
I have a couple of Hollands and a Phoenix PG2001-P) though the concept is the same trust me they are two diffeent animals. Yes the Phoenix's temperature is adjustable. It does get hotter than a Holland for sure but on the low setting it chugs along at about 375. The burners have no detent for low, medium high so it takes awhile to find the sweet spot and of course a time adjustment. If you are in the habit of preheating on high it takes some time for the grill to settle in on a low setting. The work around is prehat on Low and ease up on the sweet spot. The Phoenix is a heavier grill in construction, cooking grate, drip pan etc with two burners. It does not have a flame diffuser as a Holland does. I feel the Phoenix has a better heat distrubution across the grate. The sliding stack appratus on the Phoenix only closes half way by design so smoking is no different than on the Holland. On most writeup you see concerning the Phoenix and paint issues I have yet to have that issue and am keeping my fingers crossed.
However for some reason it just does not answer the bell with the way my family likes fryer leg quarters and other fowl, however the steaks done on the Phoenix are out of this world actually more of a favorite of my family than the Holland & Searmate.
All in all I like the Holland a bit better and for sure Holland is and will be around if you need parts. Phoenix went through a rebirth and I'm still confused whether MHP or Buck Stove own them.
I hope you give the Holland some time. Is the grill burning/drying out your food or just cooking hotter and quicker?
Terry ( Illinois )
For you propane burners, I turn the dial on the grill on first, then turn on the tank, and immediately light it. This reverse procedure will make for a lower temp. I use it for pork butts and usually it runs about 300 degrees. I don't know how it works but something to do with a safety on the tank allows less gas to go through, This was dicussed a few years ago.
Tom Kirkman
I think the point of having a non-adjustable regulator is to create a situation where results are mostly pre-determined and predictable. Cooking times fall off the map once each grill user is cooking at a different temperature.
I understand that all Holland grills cook at slightly different temps (mine seems to run a bit hotter than many) but once I learned the basic time frame needed for that temp I no longer have to guess - I know beforehand what to expect.
I just got my first Holland Grill. I grill year round in my breezeway. I didn't realize that I wouldn't be able to control the heat setting. I did find the instruction stating it must be either OFF or ON and not in between. Why not? The switch looks variant like you should be able to set it halfway. It does not lock into ON or OFF. The first thing cooked on the grill was burgers so it has all sorts of splatters on it. That made for some quite smoky starting up the next time. I will clean it before grilling again. Too smoky for the area I use.
Will this be the case for all cooking if it does not get cleaned every time or is it getting this smoky from the burgers?
Try cooking in windy cool New England. I have a hard time getting to 400F unless the wind isnt blowing and the temp outside is reasonable. I was looking at a fire blanket to wrap around it so I can cook in the early spring and late fall. Winter is right out.
I agree, there needs to be a way to turn the temp down. Just got on the Holland train and disappointed the this one thing. With the lid closed for just 20 minutes, with food on the grill not just preheating it, the temperature had reached 550. That's TOO HOT for any kind of cooking. If somone comes up with a truly practical answer, PLEASE let me know.
Your grill will cool down or temper a bit as you use it. I fill my drip pan with water (after closing the drain) and that lowers it quite a bit. I live in the lake area of Cleveland and I have very little problem cooking year round. A little slower of course in bitter winter. If you're in a breezeway....try moving it to another location. Just my thoughts. User for 8 years now.
What is the normal operating temp for my holland grill I have a tradition
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When new, my Apex was cooking at about 440F. Now it has settled in around 420F and I'm fine with that.
With water in the drip pan it cooks at about 250F.
Interetsting about temps! Does anyone know if it is good or bad to adjust the flame - more yellow for cooler, and more bluee for hotter. To get my temp down to 420-450 my flame needs to be adjusted to almost all yellow.....
Your flame should be adjusted to "Mostly blue with small yellow tips" like your manual tells you. The air-shutter is not intended to be used in adjusting the temperature. It needs the correct air-gas mixture to light & burn reliably. If you have a lot of yellow in the flame, it is too rich & will give a gas flavor to your food & possible soot on your food. If your flame is all blue, it is too lean & can blow out easily while cooking. Hope this clears up the air-shutter question.
I cannot get my temperature on the grill up to much above 370 degrees with a grill that runs on natural gas. BTW, running this in Florida. I got a new orifice from Holland with a .063" diameter to see if that would improve the temperature which I just installed. They also sent another orifice with a .060" diameter which I guess I may try. I also closed off most of the air flow to see if that would help and it did improve things slightly. Any suggestions?
@ David
If your grill is stainless steel on NG, it should have a #53 orifice which is .0595 dia.
If it won't get to 400 plus, your gas pressure is most likely lower than the national standard of 11" W/C. If you don't know what your gas pressure is at the grill, get it checked.
As suggested, I installed the #53 orifice listed as .060" diameter and the temperature is not running around 320 degrees. With the #52 orifice listed as .063' diameter, I was running at around 370 degrees. With the #48 that came with the grill, I was hitting around 400 degrees. Due to the gas at the entry being so high, a regulator had to be installed on the grill to make it work properly. 1.111680 is what the Gas Company told me which they say converts to about 2 lbs of pressure.
@ David
You always need to be specific about which grill model you have when you ask for help.
If it is a BLACK non-stainless grill, a #48 orifice is correct. The #48 I.D. is .076". The #53 is correct for a stainless Holland.
Actually I made a mistake on the pressure on the previous post. NG should be 7" W/C, not 11" (thats for LP). 7" W/C is only about .25 PSI. It is too low to be measured accurately with a PSI gauge, that why they use a "Monometer" to measure Inches of water column.
Sorry I was not clear. It is a stainless steel Holland grill operating off Natural Gas. The gas pressure is also 8 times greater than you mentioned at roughly 2 PSI rather than .25 psi which is why they also had a regulator put on it to lower the pressure. By working with the three different orifices it also became apparent that as I moved from the #48 to the #53 that the ability to increase temperature was reduced not increased as expected. #48 roughly 400 degrees and around 310 degrees with a #53.


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There's more to the pledge to have and hold a spouse "in sickness and in health" than you might imagine.
New research indicates that marriage may not always be as beneficial to spouses' health as some experts have previously concluded.
But on the bright side, married people apparently feel better than their unmarried counterparts. Or at least they are more prone to describe themselves as healthier than they are.
Hui Zheng, lead author of the study at Ohio State University's Department of Sociology, said marriage is indeed good for the health of many people, but his research shows it doesn't work for everyone.
If you are already in poor health when you get married, don't expect any extra benefits. But if you are in good health, you are half as likely to die within three years as an unmarried person in good health.
Zheng concluded that marriage may help prevent people from getting sick, but it doesn't help when they are seriously ill.
The fact that married people are more likely to consider themselves healthy might have to do with the social support married people receive from their spouses, Zheng said.
And it might make it a little less sobering for a couple to pledge faithfulness "to death us do part" knowing they'll be feeling better along the way.
— The Post and Courier, Charleston, March 25
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Gerrit De Geest
Gerrit De Geest
Charles F. Nagel Professor of International and Comparative Law
J.D., 1983, Ghent University
M.E., 1986, Ghent University
Ph.D., 1993, Ghent University
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Courses Taught
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Professor Gerrit De Geest is a nationally and internationally known expert in law and economics and in comparative law. Director of the law school's Center on Law, Innovation & Economic Growth, he most recently was a professor of law and economics at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Professor De Geest is the author and editor of numerous books and articles in his areas of expertise, lecturing extensively on law and economics, tort law damages, and contracts at workshops and conferences on the national and international scene. In addition to his scholarship, he is series editor of the Encyclopedia of Law and Economics, 2nd edition; book series co-editor of New Horizons in Law and Economics; and consulting editor of the European Review of Contract Law. Among his professional affiliations, he is an advisory board member and past president of the European Association of Law and Economics.
Representative Publications
Selected Books
- Contract Law and Economics (ed. De Geest), Edward Elgar (2011) (in series Encyclopedia of Law and Economics, vol. 2)
- Economics of Comparative Law (ed. De Geest), Edward Elgar (2009) (in series Economic Approaches to Law, vol. 24)
Selected Recent Articles
- "Irredeemable Acts, Rent Seeking, and the Limits of the Legal System: A Response to Professor Raskolnikov," 103 Georgetown Law Journal Online 23 (2014)
- "'Who Should Be Immune From Tort Liability?,'" 41 Journal of Legal Studies, 291-319 (2013) [SSRN]
- "The Rise of Carrots and the Decline of Sticks" (with G. Dari-Mattiacci), 80 The University of Chicago Law Review, 341-392 (2013) [SSRN]
- "N Problems Require N Instruments" 35 International Review of Law and Economics 42-57 (2013) [SSRN]
- "Carrots, Sticks, and the Multiplication Effect" (with G. Dari-Mattiacci), 26 Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization 365 (2010) [SSRN]
- "The Formation of Contracts in the Draft Common Frame of Reference" (with M. Kovac), 17 European Review of Private Law 113 (2009)
- "Annullable Bonuses and Penalties" (with G. Dari-Mattiacci and J.J. Siegers), 29 International Review of Law and Economics 349 (2009) [SSRN]
- Visiting fellow, University of Chicago Law School, January 1 – March 31, 2014
- Presented "Removing Rents: Why the Legal System Is Superior to the Income Tax at Reducing Income Inequality [SSRN] Columbia Law School Tax Policy Colloquium, Loyola (LA) Law School Tax Policy Colloquium, and the Economics Department of Ghent University
- Former student Chen Zhao, JSD '13 (JSD committee members Gerrit De Geest, John Drobak, and Brian Tamanaha) has accepted a tenure track position at Nanjing Normal University Law School


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In really unwise parenting news, a mother who was dining at an Arizona pizza parlor poured beer into her toddler's sippy cup because he had been reaching for it, according to Fox 10 News.
A witness claims that she watched the 36-year-old mother—Valerie Topete—pour beer from a pitcher for her 2-year-old son. The witness proceeded to call 911 after the child fell out of his high chair, presumably intoxicated.
Plus: 2-Year-Old Caught Smoking Cigarette
Valerie explained to police that she had given the boy just a "splash of beer" in his apple juice in the hopes that he wouldn't like the taste of it. She was trying to use "reverse psychology" after the toddler kept reaching for the pitcher.
Police who inspected the sippy cup noted that the liquid inside had foam and smelled of alcohol. Valerie, who has been arrested, admitted that she saw her son drink from the cup. The boy was subsequently taken to a hospital, but is doing well and is currently in his father's custody.
Plus: 2-Year-Old Caught Smoking Cigarette
Have you ever had to call 911 on a parent who was doing something irresponsible with their child in public?


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Producer Rob Aubrey chooses sE over his classic studio gear
When top producer Rob Aubrey needed to service his trusted Neumann U67, he discovered a worthy sE replacement for only marginally more than the U67's service charge!
"Sound Engineering was destined to be my passion from the moment I laid eyes on a mixing desk at school," so says Rob Aubrey looking back at the start of a successful career that stretches back 22 years. In that time he has worked with bands like It Bites, Transatlantic, Pendragon, Wills And The Willing and Big Big Train, not to mention artists like Geoff Downes and John Wetton, both in the studio and on stage as Front Of House engineer.
"My latest project is called PULSE and features Tony Levin on bass, Thomas Lang on drums, Mike Holmes (IQ) on guitar and Nick D'Virgilio (Tears for Fears/Genesis/Spock's Beard) on drums and vocals. I vow never to let any band leave my recording sessions with something they are not proud of. My repeat bookings speak for themselves!"
Over two decades Rob has dealt with just about every studio and live recording challenge and has now chosen an arsenal of sE gear to help him in this fight for perfection. But this choice has sometimes been at the expense of more expensive studio stalwarts…
"My first purchase was the sE Gemini," he says. "I then heard great reports about the ICIS and Z5600, so those were next on my shopping list along with the Reflexion Filter, mic stand and a stereo pair of SE3s."
"With the Gemini I needed a large diaphragm mic to replace my trusted Neumann U67, which was in desperate need of a service. I was so happy with it that I sold the U67 after it came back from the service. That service cost me nearly as much as the Gemini itself! It is a superb replacement for the U67 and on both ICON albums I used it to record John Wetton's lush vocal arrangements with ease."
"I used the Gemini with the Reflexion Filter for all main vocals and then without for all complex chorus harmonies that are so beautifully typical of John. The vocals sat together with ease and the Gemini proved a perfect combination with such a magnificent singer. I was astounded at the signal-to-noise ratio of the mic. The Gemini 2 is apparently even quieter – so I'll be saving my pennies and getting that very soon!"
"The ICIS is fantastic for female singers and, for the money, is a must buy, as is the Z5600, which has found use as an all rounder on acoustic guitars and drum room mics. The SE3s are always my first choice for overhead duties and stereo miking for acoustics."
"sE mics have changed the speed I work at because I know what each mic is going to give me, so I can quickly judge which mic will suit what vocalist or instrument. Having a range of mics gives me those options, while the financial outlay is minimal, so I have no hesitation in recommending these mics to my clients."
"I have also had a few occasions when only the biggest mic will do – the 'ego' of the vocalist requires something of equal magnitude. And I'm happy to say that the Gemini delivers on all counts!"
Rob is close to completing the PULSE project and still enjoying his work as much as he did when he first spied that mixer. "I still have the same passion," he says. "I consider myself extremely lucky to be part of a profession that offers so much in the way of fun, reward, long term friendships – and it takes me to places I would never normally go…"
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31243, Hymns, Joy to the World, no. 201
1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King!
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room,
And Saints and angels sing,
And Saints and angels sing,
And Saints, and Saints and angels sing.
2. Rejoice! Rejoice when Jesus reigns,
And Saints their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3. No more will sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He'll come and make the blessings flow
Far as the curse was found,
Far as the curse was found,
Far as, far as the curse was found.
4. Rejoice! Rejoice in the Most High,
While Israel spreads abroad
Like stars that glitter in the sky,
And ever worship God,
And ever worship God,
And ever, and ever worship God.
Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; alt. by William W. Phelps, 1792-1872. Included in the first LDS hymnbook, 1835.
Music: George F. Handel, 1685-1759; arr. by Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Alma 5:50
Psalm 97:1; Psalm 98:4-9


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South Dakota State's Scott Nagy Raising Money For Haiti Trip
South Dakota State men's basketball coach Scott Nagy is trying to get his team on the road this summer, but the focus isn't basketball, it's about giving back.
Nagy is attempting to raise $39,900 to send the Jackrabbit players and coaches to Haiti this summer in support of Samaritan's Feet, a non-profit group that's attempting to get 10 million pairs of shoes on the feet of 10 million children in the next 10 years.
For the past five seasons, Coach Nagy has coached at least one game barefoot in support of the charity. .


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DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq:CSWC) today reported total net assets at December 31, 2012 of $628,089,815 equivalent to $165.36 per share. Comparative annual data is summarized below:
|December 31, 2012
|March 31, 2012
|December 31, 2011
|Net assets
|Shares outstanding
|Net assets per share
During the nine months ended December 31, 2012, net assets decreased $617,191. This decrease is primarily related to a $5,903,931 decrease in unrealized appreciation of investments resulting from the sale of 2,774,250 shares of common stock of Encore Wire, Inc. and offset by improved earnings in our restricted holdings. The total unrealized gains included in earnings that relate to assets still held at December 31, 2012 are $78,199,034.
Assuming reinvestment of all dividends and tax credits on retained long-term capital gains, the December 31, 2012 net asset value was 18.4% greater than the March 31, 2012 net asset value of $167.45 per share and 34.9% above the December 31, 2011 net asset value of $146.95 per share. It is important to note that during the nine months ended December 31, 2012, we distributed $66,825,782 or $17.59 per share of capital gains dividends and $3,025,032 or $0.80 per share in ordinary dividends to our shareholders. The assumed reinvestment of the capital gains distribution has positively impacted the rate of return.
About Capital Southwest Corporation
Since Capital Southwest was formed in 1961, we have always sought to invest in companies with strong management teams and sound financial performance. As a public company, we are fortunate to have the flexibility to hold investments indefinitely. It is our dedication to this patient investment strategy that enables our portfolio companies to achieve their full potential. Visit our website www.capitalsouthwest.com to learn about our investment criteria and how our capital can accelerate your company's growth.
This press release may contain historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in the markets in which the Company operates and in general economic and business conditions, competitive pressures, changes in business strategy and various other factors, both referenced and not referenced in this press release. Certain factors that may affect the Company and its results of operations, are included in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 and the Company's subsequent periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. This release may also contain non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are included to facilitate meaningful comparisons of our results to those in prior periods and future periods and to allow a better evaluation of our operating performance, in management's opinion. Our reference to any non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for results that are presented in a manner consistent with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are provided only to enhance investors overall understanding of our financial performance.
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Researche du tarte au citron meringuee or not.
Bear and I are very happy to be in Paris.
BONJOUR PBers!!
lol - that last comment about the French showers that get water everywhere cracked me up... so it's not just me?!
You and your tarte aux citrons! Moi, I could take 'em or leave 'em... but I must admit that specimen from Pouchkine looks divine!
What a cute cute zesty fresh and pretty post..Love the Citron theme..Have a ball!ReplyDelete
.. wheeee, you are there ... don't envy the jet lag, just something you have to get through ... have fun, post pics from the bateau ... I miss Paris ...ReplyDelete
What a lemon fresh post after such a long day of travel...I love the Doxie in the cafe wearing the chic collar & leash.
When I saw you last image I had to smile. On my first trip to Paris years ago I returned with a SEM (George Goursat) water color with horse carriages filled with Parisian society. In those days you could find them for a song! So I just loved your last image of SEM's dancing couples. Merci!
Bienvenue à Paris! I see you have your priorities straight-- Tarte au citron, miam-miam! Looks like the weather has turned to fall by now. La dame in the subway is all decked out in black and wears boots already! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)ReplyDelete
Dear Carol,
I heard from a customer last night who is leaving for Paris today and is heading post haste to Gerard Mulot for Cherry Clafoutis. Is she deranged not to order the Citron tart? Should I cable her??
What a perfect first day in Paris! Thank you for taking us along! Can't wait to hear more.ReplyDelete
Very strange...I've been craving lemony things since yesterday...today, had a leftover lemon from zesting for Madelines last week, so, sliced it up for my lemonade...then, browsed my Patricia Wells cookbook for the Lemon Lovers Tart in lemon pastry shell, which I decide I shall make this week for sure. Then I see your post ~ Coincidence? I think not...the Universe is trying to tell me something. Your pic of the slice of creme citron dedans actually made me gasp and sigh!ReplyDelete
Paris is like working in a candy store
You're surrounded by goodies.
You build up an immunity.
Well not all the time it's true...
Like just now I had to taste (Ha!) the Sadaharu black sesame eclair in the fridge.
it's gone now.
where was my restraunt?!
You never fail to come up with interesting things. Since you are so widely read I think I should point out what I think are a couple of tiny errors:
1 pas du tout = not at all
2 comme d'habitude = as usual
3 les Parisiennes, if you are talking exclusively about females from Paris
EVERY day should be jour de tart au citron!ReplyDelete
Looks like you made it to Paris just fine. First thing you are doing is eating those goodies. Yumm. Was this the jet lags fault? :))ReplyDelete
Thank you for taking us back to one of our favorite Cafes in Paris. We would like 2 of each please.. and by the way there are no calories in Paris. Have a wonderful sweet time:)
Judit & Corina
Exactement MOUSE!
And of course they ALWAYS sign themselves ANONYMOUS!!
Cowards! :(
Like I don't have enough to correct- photos, lineup, color, text, ideas,
bla bla bla
MERCI for the support!
OUI cg
I too think the serendipitous thing is madly at work, Carol.
At the end of a beautiful art-filled day in your hometown yesterday (NY), son Mason and I partook of a big slice of good old American Lemon Meringue pie, with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, as we waited for the Bolt bus to take us back to Philly. From your sublime, to our...not quit as sublime...but oh so yummy.
All the tarts I wished I ate in Paris, I can look at them here! Drooling ...ReplyDelete
Scoops of vanilla do NOT go with lemon meringue
HMPH where did you have it anyway?
At a Greek diner?
One of those 10" high monsters?
Very serendipitous anyway
wow is all I can say, those citron tarts look amazing and that Cafe Pouchkine trifle-like pastry looks out of this world! I am thorougly enjoying your post today. I am going to take another look again..ReplyDelete


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Halloween Costumes Inspired by Children's Books
Halloween is almost here, so we thought we'd get a jump on both it and our children's book theme week with this roundup of homemade character costumes for kids. Adorable all!
What other characters would your children love to go as?
1. Alice from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, Misha Lulu Blog
2. Olivia from Ian Falconer's Olivia, Making It Lovely
3. Max from Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, via Apartment Therapy
4. Corduroy from Don Freeman's Corduroy, Mommy Shorts.
5. Madeline from Ludwig Bemelman's Madeline series, City Craft Online.
Need more inspiration? Check out this previous roundup of Literary-Inspired Costumes.
(Images: 1. Karen at Misha Lulu 2. Nicole Balch 3. Reader Jeff 4. Ilana, Mommy Shorts 5. City Craft Online)


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