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In today's sports landscape, the news of an athlete suffering a major, season-ending injury such as a torn ACL is met with more positivity than has previously been the case. Despite the severity of the injury, the question posed to today's athletes is not "Will they return?" but usually "When will they return, and how much better could they be?"
For attack Jeremy Boltus, now in his third Major League Lacrosse season, the return date has come and gone with much optimism and excitement as he resurfaced with the Denver Outlaws in the 2013 season opener. Though he is not entirely comfortable on the field just yet, Boltus has shown significant signs of life in scoring three goals and registering two assists across two games.
"I felt the best I've felt, I'm just increasing strength and everything week-by-week, and it's kind of a week-by-week basis. I feel great, and I'm just trying to develop my role on the team and pick up some [wins]" Boltus said following the Outlaws' 15-8 week two victory over the Ohio Machine.
The future did not always look so bright, however. After he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee while playing for the Charlotte Hounds in a game against the Long Island Lizards on July 28, 2012, Boltus' future in MLL was uncertain; after all, a major ligament tear is not something easily remedied, especially for an elite athlete.
After being diagnosed, Boltus' frustration reached its peak while he tried to rationalize what had happened. At first, he found no comforting explanation.
"Looking back it was kind of similar to what Kobe [Bryant] was tweeting out and Facebooking when he just tore his Achilles, it was kind of like that. Kind of feeling sorry for myself, "why me?" kind of mentality" Boltus said, referencing the Los Angeles Laker five time NBA Champion's frustrating social media posts that came after his own injury diagnosis. "But then, I talked to a bunch of guys who had torn their ACLs as well, they reached out to me said, 'You know, you're going to come back stronger than ever.' So I just kind of took the feeling sorry for myself mentality and just turned it into a positive."
The rehabilitation, both physical and mental, started for Boltus in a place he's grown familiar with over the years: The United States Military Academy at West Point. A First Lieutenant in the Army, Boltus underwent surgery with Dr. Brett Owens, who had been his team doctor at West Point and previously worked with him to rehabilitate a shoulder injury. Boltus underwent a
patellar tendon graft, one of the most common ACL reconstructive surgeries that takes the middle section of the patellar tendon below the kneecap and attaches each end with plugs of bone. The torn ACL ligament is then removed, and the new graft put in its place.
Despite having considered other options to reconstruct his knee, Boltus put his trust in Dr. Owens, a man who he's come to be well acquainted with since his time as a cadet.
"Being young and being athletic and having that kind of background I've had for multiple years before the injury, [Dr. Owens] said this is probably the best way. Since I am young and could probably recover from this injury, that that would be the best way. Obviously he's had more experience, and I just took his word for it. Like I said, we have a trust factor built, so I trusted him and things are working out so far."
After beginning his rehab process at West Point for the first month, Boltus went to his final post at Fort Carson in Colorado. There, he reconnected with a former intern for Army and was placed in the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), which has worked with rugby players, wrestlers and judokas; some of who have performed in the Olympics. Boltus began one-on-one sessions with Captain Jason Barber, also of the U.S. Army, who he says has helped him "get after it" since January and has given him the motivation to work harder and return to peak form that Boltus could not have achieved on his own.
In addition to the help from his support team, Boltus credits the fact that he's always felt like he had something to prove in lacrosse as extra motivation to come back from injury and prove the doubters wrong.
"I've always kind of had a chip on my shoulder from day one, you know, everything regarding lacrosse for me" Boltus began. "I thought I was a decent player and whatnot, and I never got recruited so that kind of played a part. And then, having a good career at Army and coming into the league drafted 43
rd, just kind of always trying to prove myself- and here's just another thing where I remember reading articles last year after I tore [the ACL], saying "Is this the last you're going to see of [Boltus] playing?" and that kind of stuff fuels me."
It's been seen quite recently: elite athletes who have been the best in their sports suffering a major ACL injury and the ensuing questions regarding whether they can bounce back. However, many have been returning to top form, some say perhaps even better than when they left: Pro Bowl NFL running back Adrian Peterson being the biggest example after his comeback season in 2012 that saw him earn both NFL Offensive Player of the Year and MVP honors.
For Boltus, Peterson's return proved to be an uplifting process during his own rehabilitation and uncertainty regarding his future in MLL.
"Obviously, I don't think I'm on that level of being a physical specimen like [Peterson], but I just always use that as motivation. I mean, watching his little clips on SportsCenter and whatnot about his knee and then the stories throughout the NFL season really made it easier for me to find motivation and to keep working hard because ultimately my goal is to come back stronger," Boltus said of the man nicknamed AD, meaning "All Day".
Though he began his professional career with the Hamilton Nationals and played his second season with the Charlotte Hounds, Boltus' future lies with the Outlaws; fitting, since Boltus' recovery process culminated in Colorado. Since being cleared by his doctor to be 100% ready to play, and having a renewed mindset following his rehab, Boltus started training camp with the Outlaws looking forward to building chemistry with his new team.
"Those training camp weeks really helped, and I think everyone could attest I was pretty shaky the first couple weeks in training camp" Boltus said, clearly nervous upon his return to the field due to uncertainty of how his reconstructed knee would hold up. "I'm just happy to be a part of this team, a very unselfish offense and like I said, just hoping to pick up some more wins."
A self-proclaimed "never satisfied kind of guy" Boltus is optimistic regarding the future of both his career and the chances of Denver earning their first Steinfeld Trophy in franchise history; an optimistic opinion that a 2-0 start to the 2013 season has certainly helped reinforce.
Outlaws head coach Jim Stagnitta also acknowledged that Boltus' presence on the team is going to present problems for their opponents down the line, and that focusing on one person defensively is going to become more difficult for the opposition.
"He's one of the most well-rounded attackmen in the MLL. He can feed, he can dodge, certainly he's not 100% yet in his dodging but he gets better every week. He's very good off ball, and he's a great complement to [Brendan Mundorf] and that's exactly what we were looking for. We were looking for another quality attackman who can both feed and finish, and he's everything we thought he was going to be and he's not even 100% yet" Stagnitta said.
For Boltus, the revitalization of being back on the field, stick in hand, has been everything he's hoped for thus far. His surroundings have improved, and his experience has taught him a thing or two about how this season could potentially be his best yet.
"Being in [my] third year of the league now, you definitely know- have a little bit more experience about what needs to be expected in the league and what you need to do in order to succeed, so I think I'm using that to my advantage and having a great group of guys around me I think is going to ultimately pay off as well." Boltus said.
In the words of Kurt Vonnegut, "You were sick, but now you're well again, and there's work to do."


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Marshini demo-ed the uCap system with Hyojoon Kim and Srikanth Sundaresan from the GTNoise group. The system was well received and many conference attendees were excited about monitoring and managing bandwidth in a more user friendly manner. Our lab is continuing to collaborate with GTNoise to develop uCap into a robust deployable system.
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We apologize for the lack of news as over the course of the weekend, A&R moved from the East Coast to the Left Coast, trekking through 10 of our Nation's fine states. As of now, Asphalt & Rubber is coming to you live from San Francisco, a city with 3 major tracks and some of the best roads within sticking distance.
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The British royal family was slow to appreciate the importance of sound recording as a means of communicating with the general public. Neither Queen Victoria nor Edward VII made any commercial recordings. The first royal recording was made by George V and Queen Mary to mark Empire Day in 1923. The recording included here was the first royal Christmas Day broadcast on the radio, also published as a commercial 78rpm disc and the start of a tradition that continues today.
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Through one of the marvels of modern science, I am enabled, this Christmas Day, to speak to all my peoples throughout the Empire. I take it as a good omen that wireless should have reached its present perfection at a time when the Empire has been linked in closer union, for it offers us immense possibilities to make that union closer still.
It may be that our future will lay upon us more than one stern test. Our past will have taught us how to meet it unshaken. For the present, the work to which we are all equally bound is to arrive at a reasoned tranquillity within our borders, to regain prosperity without self-seeking and to carry with us those whom the burden of past years has disheartened or overborne. My life's aim has been to serve as I might towards those ends, for your loyalty, your confidence in me, has been my abundant reward.
I speak now from my home and from my heart to you all. To men and women so cut off by the snows, the deserts or the seas, that only voices out of the air can reach them; to those cut off from fuller life by blindness, sickness or infirmity; and to those who are celebrating this day with their children and their grandchildren; to all, to each, I wish a happy Christmas. God bless you.


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Who supports it? A Unisys survey gets a surprising result.
A Senate bill that would create a comprehensive framework for national cybersecurity includes a provision that would allow the disconnecting of some networks from the Internet during a cyber emergency. This element of the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, S. 3480, has generated quite a bit of controversy, but the public seems okay with it according to a recent survey by Unisys.
More than 1,000 persons were polled for the sixth semi-annual Security Index. One of the questions asked was, "If there were clear evidence of a malicious cybersecurity attack by a foreign government against our military, civilian government, electrical grid, financial systems, or other critical infrastructure, should the president have the authority to take control of or effectively shut down portions of the Internet to mitigate a crisis?"
Sixty-one percent said that the president should have this authority.
The overall index, which includes measures of concern over national, financial, personal and Internet security, stood at 136 on a 200-point scale, the lowest level since the survey began in 2007. National security was the largest concern at 151, while Internet security was the least at 114.
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Unisys? Really? Please.
A Kill Switch is completely unnecessary. Owners of computer servers connected to the internet already have the right to disconnect them. The government should not be allowed to force an internet shutdown.
As Anonymous has proven over the last week with Egypt. The worlds people will not tolerate the killing of the Internet. We have proven we will not be stopped. The only purpose for a Kill Switch is to be allowed to harm your people in secret. This is what Mubarak has done and now it is what the United States of America seeks to do as well. It will bring reprisal.
Leave NetOps and SysAdmin to the professionals... what do you think ppl @ MAE-EAST and MAE-WEST (and all of the major transfer points in between) do? Ever heard of a net-split? "Cyber attacks" louse up traffic, spike usage loads... the feds don't employ professionals (see looking for a few good geeks) - just button pushers.let the REAL professionals handle it.
The government should NEVER have this kind of power, it kills free speech, is counter-productive to a free society, and is just another method of controlling we the people!!!
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No. 1 Tar Heels light up ace Daniel Gossett, a former Byrnes standout, and the Clemson Tigers 10-3 on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
In Chapel Hill, N.C., top-ranked North Carolina scored four runs in both the first and third innings and cruised to a 10-3 win over Clemson on Saturday night.
The Tar Heels, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 24-1 overall and 8-1 in the ACC. The Tigers dropped to 16-10 overall and 5-5 in conference play.
North Carolina starter Kent Emanuel (5-1) pitched eight strong innings to earn the win. He scattered nine hits and allowed only one run.
Tiger starter Daniel Gossett (3-2), a former Byrnes standout, suffered the loss, as he surrendered 10 hits and eight runs with one strikeout in just three innings of work.
USC 6, Texas A&M 3: In Columbia, LB Dantzler crushed a game-winning solo homer in the eighth inning as the Gamecocks scored three runs in the frame to complete a three-game sweep of the Aggies.
No. 14 South Carolina improved to 22-6 and 5-4 in the SEC. No. 13 Texas A&M fell to 18-11 and 5-4 in conference play.
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USC Upstate (15-11, 4-5 A-Sun) earned its first conference series victory of the season with the win.
Daniel Seeba drove in two runs and Brandon Patterson scored two runs for the Spartans.
USC Upstate's Gaither Bumgardner improved to 3-0, allowing one run on three hits in seven stellar innings. Brody Greer tossed two scoreless innings to capture his first save of the season.
Appalachian State 4, Wofford 0: In Boone, N.C., Noah Holmes, Preston Troutman and William Head each collected two hits and one RBI to help the Mountaineers blank the Terriers.
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Sam AgnewWieland (4-2) allowed five hits in a complete-game shutout for Appalachian State.
The Terriers were led by Matthew Ramsay's two hits. Jesse Morris (4-2) took the loss, allowing four runs — two earned — in six solid innings of work for Wofford.
Barton 7-1, Limestone 3-10: In Gaffney, Kaleb Earls tossed a complete game with eight strikeouts in Game 2 to lead the Saints to a doubleheader split after dropping Game 1 to the Bulldogs.
Cooper Gunter provided the offensive spark at the plate with six RBIs in Game 2. He also drove in Limestone's only run in the first game with a sacrifice fly.
Barton won the series 2-1 with the Game 1 victory. The Bulldogs are 15-15 overall and 6-9 in Conference Carolinas action. Limestone is 17-16 and 7-10 in conference play.
Coker 3-13, North Greenville 2-3: In Hartsville, the Crusaders' losing streak stretched to five straight after dropping a doubleheader to the Cobras.
In Game 1, Coker scored three runs in the second inning to fend off North Greenville. Adam Taylor and Andrew Lawrence each had an RBI triple for the Crusaders (11-22, 4-11 Conference Carolinas).
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Lindsey Graham has sold out all of America the way that Appalachia was sold out to mining companies and far off bankers. One of the PBS stations is showing a program on Appalachia. All the same things were tried out by the business interests in the 19th century on Appalachia that they apply to all of America today.
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Profit-crazed coal companies that practice mountaintop removal / valley fill coal mining are coming to claim this hollow, despite the objections of the people who want to stay on the land they love…people who, so far, have resisted the buyout offers. Long ago, their ancestors, deceived by the slick talk and of company reps, signed away their rights to the coal deposits beneath their land. Of course, those ancestors could never have conceived of mountaintop removal.
For over a century, the coal has been mined from the ground beneath these hills and hollows. For many families living here, the mining jobs provided cash that helped buy what the land could not offer. That cash came with a toll, as tens of thousands of miners died from accidents, or from black lung disease, or from battling the companies in order to establish unions. The coal industry promised prosperity, but the wealth was mostly whisked out of state. To this day, the majority of West Virginians have very little monetary wealth compared to folks in other states.
He does not own mineral rights to the property. Like so many other Appalachian families, Gibson said, his unwittingly signed away the riches a hundred years ago "for one dollar in hand and some considerations" that never materialized.
The companies had propaganda campaigns, and used the MSM of the day to label the people of Appalachia as "backwards", violent, little educated, and if they thought of it, bigoted. This is from the PBS show on Appalachia, see below. The companies honed everything they do today, including buying senators in the 19th century.
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As noted before in this space (here and here), leases from wind power developers are extreme documents. A correspondent has recently informed us that several people who have given up their land for the huge (120 390-ft turbines so far, many more planned) "Maple Ridge Wind Farm" on the Tug Hill Plateau in Lewis County, N.Y., have been complaining privately about the noise. But they signed away their right to mention it to anyone but the company. Thus as far as the company is concerned there is no noise problem! Cute, huh?
They signed away their right, even to the wind. Earth, air, fire and water. The company owns them all and we have to buy them at the company store. They even lost their right to speak of what the company does to them. They can only lose their hearing, not speak of it. Or they can leave their land.
What do we have left after they take all this? According to the MSM speaking fees, all we have left is our bigotry. They say that's all we ever contributed to this land.
Graham was born in Central, South Carolina, where his father, Florence James Graham, owned a liquor store. Graham was the first member of his family to attend college…
Lindsey Graham was born in Central, SC which is in Pickens County which is part of the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments. Lindsey Graham comes from Appalachia. He was born there. His father owned a liquor store there. These are the people who sent him to Washington, DC.
Lindsey Graham has not just forgotten the people who sent him there, but is ashamed of them. Graham calls them bigots. Graham is ashamed of the people he comes from.
The town of Pickens was founded in 1868 and named for the Revolutionary War hero General Andrew Pickens. Scottish-Irish settlers were the original inhabitants of the Pickens area, with a few traders who lived among the Cherokees. When the new Pickens was being created, Elihu Griffin offered 40 acres of his land for the courthouse; it was this land being offered for sale in the 1869 handbill.
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You always know where home is, perhaps most acutely so when you no longer live there. It is that sense of sorrow and longing that is at the core of "The Appalachians," a three-part documentary that begins airing tonight at 10 on WETA.
Lindsey Graham no longer lives in Appalachia. He no longer has loyalty to it. He is ashamed to be from there. He doesn't want those people to continue but to be washed away by immigration and depart the earth as a people.
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Robert Byrd was on the program. Byrd told the story of seeing the faces of the families that lost men in a mine disaster. Robert Byrd has and knows the fierce loyalty of Appalachia.
Lindsey Graham does not. Graham likely hates who he is, where he comes from and the people. To Lindsey Graham the people of Appalachia are bigots. One such bigot was Seargent York, who fought in WWI to make the World safe for Democracy the way Woodrow Wilson, that son of Virginia told him to do. Wilson created the League of Nations, the first organization dedicated to bigotry among nations, oh, no, it was peace among nations.
Vanishing American has an article on Vanishing Appalachia
The main point of the piece is that Morristown, Tennessee now has a 'Little Mexico', which if the influx continues, will likely result in a Mexican majority.
Many of the Appalachian people descended from early Jamestown colonists, as my kin did. So that culture, including the music, the food, the dialect of English, the folk ways, faith, and values all resonate with me; they are much the same as what I knew from my Texas roots.
In our topsy-turvy world, the emphasis is always on 'respecting' diverse cultures, and being forcibly taught all about some exotic way of life, …
In other words, why is every culture and heritage valued and promoted except our own? Why is our culture alone marked for extinction, judged unfit to survive?
Why is the Southeast, and the precious Appalachian people and culture seemingly targeted for destruction by our meddling social engineers? It's a crime not only against the people who live there, but also against the rest of America.
I know from first-hand experience that a lot of northerners, and sadly some Southerners, are indifferent to Southern culture; they have bought the propaganda that it's all backward, ignorant, and 'racist', and that it is not worth preserving. Obviously I disagree strongly. If the culture of the South goes, then we may as well pronounce real American culture dead, too, because to me, the South embodies all that is best about America, all that is truly worth preserving. The South embodies love of country and kin, a warrior spirit, a zest for life, a pride in heritage, and the fierce love of independence that made America what it is — or should I say what it once was?
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|This journal issue focuses on Appalachian veterans and on the premise that Appalachians and Americans in general are still fighting the battles and dealing with the psychic aftermath of the Civil War and all wars fought since then. One article notes that Appalachian soldiers were 20 to 25% more likely to be killed in Vietnam than other soldiers. West Virginia had the highest average of battle deaths: 84.1/100,000. Pickens County, South Carolina has the highest number of Congressional Medal of Honor winners in the nation. Articles discuss Sergeant York and profile lesser known veterans of Vietnam and World War II. There are memoirs, fiction, and poetry about experiences of Appalachian natives in Vietnam. A study of Appalachian POWs in World War II reports that problems of former POWs are far more severe than had previously been established. An oral history project records memories of World War II veterans from East Tennessee and includes samples of the veterans' stories. Other selections describe a soldier's wife in the Civil War and volunteer work on the frontlines in World War II. Films and books about Appalachian veterans' experiences are reviewed. (DHP)
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"Pickens County, South Carolina has the highest number of Congressional Medal of Honor winners in the nation."
That's where Lindsey Graham was born. Those are the people that Lindsey Graham called bigots. Those are the people that Lindsey Graham is ashamed bore him and raised him and sent him to the Senate.
search: Pickens County Congressional Medal of Honor
From Find a Grave in Pickens County:
- Howe, James Donnie b. December 17, 1948 d. May 6, 1970
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Viet Nam War in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal in Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on May 6, 1970. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company I, during operations against enemy forces. In the early morning hours L/Cpl. Howe and 2…[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
- Lever, Asbury Francis b. January 5, 1875 d. April 28, 1940
US Congressman. Elected to represent South Carolina's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1919. Also served as a Member of the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 1901. (Bio by: Gravedude97)
Woodland Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
- McFadden, Banks b. February 7, 1917 d. June 4, 2005
College Football Player. Generally regarded one of the greatest athletes in Clemson history, he is the only athlete in Clemson history to be named an All-American in football and basketball in the same year, 1939. In football, McFadden led Clemson to a 9-1 record in 1939 and the school's first bowl bid, a 6-3 victory over Boston College in the 1940 Cotton Bowl. McFadden's feat of 22 punts of at least 50 yards during the 1939 season still stands as a school record. In 1959, McFadden was inducted…[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Moody)
Woodland Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
- McWhorter, Pvt. William A. d. December 5, 1944
WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served as a Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company M, 126th Infantry, 32d Infantry Division. On December 5, 1944 at Leyte the Philippine Islands, Pfc. McWhorter a machine gunner, was emplaced in a defensive position with one assistant when the Japanese launched a heavy attack. Manning the gun and opening fire, he killed several members of an advancing demolition squad, when one of the enemy succeeded in throwing a fused demolition charge in there…[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
- Pickens, Andrew b. September 15, 1759 d. August 11, 1817
Revolutionary War South Carolina Militia General, US Congressman. Born in Pennsylvania, he traveled South with family along the Great Wagon Road in search of land, and settled in Abbeyville County, South Carolina. He was first a military leader against Cherokee Indians, then a prominent Rebel Commander who led American forces against the British in the American Revolution. His troops were successful especially at the Battles of Kettle Creek and Cowpens. He was awarded a sword by the…[Read More] (Bio by: Scott F. Lewis)
Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Plot: Pickens Family Plot
- Smith, Furman L. b. May 11, 1925 d. May 31, 1944
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was killed in action. He served as Private in the United States Army in Company L, 135th Infantry, 34th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 31, 1944 near Lanuvio, Italy. His citation reads in part "The group to which Pvt. Smith belonged was far in the lead when attacked by a force of 80 Germans. The squad leader and one other man were seriously wounded and other memebers of the group withdrew to the…[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
These are the men that Lindsey Graham calls bigots. These are the people he is ashamed of.
Rank and organization: Private First Class (then Pvt.), U.S. Army, Company K, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Sokkogae, Korea, 4 June 1953. Entered service at: Pickens County, S.C. Born: 12 April 1935, Pickens County, S.C. G.O. No.: 37, 7 June 1955. Citation: Pfc. Barker, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in a combat patrol engaged in screening an approach to "Pork-Chop Outpost," Pfc. Barker and his companions surprised and engaged an enemy group digging emplacements on the slope. Totally unprepared, the hostile troops sought cover. After ordering Pfc. Barker and a comrade to lay down a base of fire, the patrol leader maneuvered the remainder of the platoon to a vantage point on higher ground. Pfc. Barker moved to an open area firing his rifle and hurling grenades on the hostile positions. As enemy action increased in volume and intensity, mortar bursts fell on friendly positions, ammunition was in critical supply, and the platoon was ordered to withdraw into a perimeter defense preparatory to moving back to the outpost. Voluntarily electing to cover the retrograde movement, he gallantly maintained a defense and was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Pfc. Barker's unflinching courage, consummate devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice enabled the patrol to complete the mission and effect an orderly withdrawal to friendly lines, reflecting lasting glory upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the military service.
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*LCpl James D. Howe (7th Mar) Six Mile, Pickens, SC
Lindsey Graham on the Bigots of Pickens County:
Lindsey Graham bigots "shut up"
Well some of the bigots Lindsey Graham doesn't have to tell to shut up are listed above. He doesn't have to tell them to shut up, because they are dead.
Furman L. Smith from Six Mile die January 17, 1945 (WWII); William A. McWhorter from Liberty died
in September of 1945 (WWII); Charles H. Barker from Pickens dies October 27, 1950 (Korea); James D. Howe from Six Mile died Spetember 9, 1971 (Vietnam).
These are the men Lindsey Graham is ashamed of. Their people, who speak up for the land they died for are the ones Lindsey Graham says to shut up. They are saying, this land, Pickens County, South Carolina, Appalachia, America is our land. They are asying: This land doesn't belong to Lindsey Graham, it belongs to us. Our men died for this land. They died for us to have this land and for their heirs to live in this county, Pickens County, for as long as this land is free. They are saying that they are the heirs of the bodies of these men who gave their lives when their country called.
What did these men think about when they died, if they had the time?
Audio of the Patton Movie opening speech:
Now, there's one thing that you men will be able to say when you get back home, and you may thank God for it. Thirty years from now when you're sitting around your fireside with your grandson on your knee, and he asks you, What did you do in the great World War Two? You won't have to say, Well, I shoveled shit in Louisiana.
In the Lindsey Graham version, they do have to say, "I was a bigot from Appalachia."
- 1
- My country, 'tis of thee,
- Sweet land of liberty,
- Of thee I sing;
- Land where my fathers died,
- Land of the pilgrims' pride,
- From every mountainside
- Let freedom ring!
- 2
- My native country, thee,
- Land of the noble free,
- Thy name I love;
- I love thy rocks and rills,
- Thy woods and templed hills;
- My heart with rapture thrills,
- Like that above.
- 3
- Let music swell the breeze,
- And ring from all the trees
- Sweet freedom's song;
- Let mortal tongues awake;
- Let all that breathe partake;
- Let rocks their silence break,
- The sound prolong.
- 4
- Our father's God to Thee,
- Author of liberty,
- To Thee we sing.
- Long may our land be bright,
- With freedom's holy light,
- Protect us by Thy might,
- Great God our King.
- 5 (added to celebrate Washington's Centennial)[1]
- Our joyful hearts today,
- Their grateful tribute pay,
- Happy and free,
- After our toils and fears,
- After our blood and tears,
- Strong with our hundred years,
- O God, to Thee.
Maybe some of these men even were thinking of or even singing this song when they died.


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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Top editors of the largest Nordic newspapers say that Britain's use of anti-terror legislation to "harass" the Guardian newspaper and people associated with it could threaten news media around the world.
The editors-in-chief of Sweden's Dagens Nyheter, Norway's Aftenposten, Finland's Helsingin Sanomat and Denmark's Politiken said in a joint letter Sunday that they are surprised and concerned "that a stout defender of democracy and free debate such as the United Kingdom uses anti-terror legislation in order to legalize what amounts to harassment of both the paper and individuals associated with it."
British officials have been criticized after using the legislation to confiscate data being ferried to journalist Glenn Greenwald by his partner, David Miranda, and ordering the destruction of computer equipment belonging to Greenwald's newspaper, the Guardian.
Online: http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/dear-prime-minister-cameron


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Sneaker Con Hits NYC With Rare & Exclusive Sneakers (Photos)
It was sneaker heaven on Saturday when Sneaker Con 2012 breezed through NYC, bringing sneakerheads together to buy, sell, and trade their collections.
Setting up shop in the LES at Pier 36's Basketball City, the sneaker convention was full of some the rarest sneakers to ever be released—from some outrageously over-the-top Jeremy Scott adidas to the $6,000 Back To The Future Nike Air Mags (seen above). Also in the building was the New York Knicks player Iman Shumpert, who came through to sign autographs and show love to "fellow sneakerheads."


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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark says he won't represent the Fort Hood shooting suspect during jury selection starting Tuesday.
Clark told the Austin American-Statesman (http://bit.ly/18J3EV3) Monday that he might step in as Maj. Nidal Hasan's attorney when testimony starts in August. Hasan is currently serving as his own attorney but can get assistance from his former defense attorneys.
Clark offered his services to Hasan and discussed the case with him at the jail over the weekend and on Monday.
Hasan faces the death penalty if convicted in the 2009 shooting rampage on the Texas Army post that left 13 dead and nearly three dozen wounded.
Clark has represented some controversial defendants, including former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and accused war criminal Slobodan Milosevic.


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- The U.S. has federal debt/GDP less than 100%, Aaa/AA+ credit ratings, and the benefit of being the world's reserve currency.
- Studies by the CBO, IMF and BIS (when averaged) suggest that we need to cut spending or raise taxes by 11% of GDP and rather quickly over the next five to 10 years.
- Unless we begin to close this gap, then the inevitable result will be that our debt/GDP ratio will continue to rise, the Fed would print money to pay for the deficiency, inflation would follow, and the dollar would inevitably decline.
I have an amnesia of sorts. I remember almost nothing of my distant past – a condition which at the brink of my 69th year is neither fatal nor debilitating, but which leaves me anchorless without a direction home. Actually, I do recall some things, but they are hazy almost fairytale fantasies, filled with a lack of detail and usually bereft of emotional connections. I recall nothing specific of what parents, teachers or mentors said; no piece of advice; no life's lessons. I'm sure there must have been some – I just can't remember them. My life, therefore, reads like a storybook filled with innumerable déjà vu chapters, but ones which I can't recall having read.
I had a family reunion of sorts a few weeks ago when my sister and I traveled to Sacramento to visit my failing brother – merely 18 months my senior. After his health issues had been discussed we drifted onto memory lane – talking about old times. Hadn't I known that Dad had never been home, that he had spent months at a time overseas on business in Africa and South America? "Sort of, but not really," I answered – a strange retort for a near adolescent child who should have remembered missing an absent father. Didn't I know that our parents were drinkers; that Mom's "gin-fizzes" usually began in the early afternoon and ended as our high school homework was being put to bed? "I guess not," I replied, "but perhaps after the Depression and WWII, they had a reason to have a highball or two, or three."
My lack of personal memory, I've decided, may reflect minor damage, much like a series of concussions suffered by a football athlete to his brain. Somewhere inside of my still intact protective helmet or skull, a physical or emotional collision may have occurred rendering a scar which prohibited proper healing. Too bad. And yet we all suffer damage in one way or another, do we not? How could it be otherwise in an imperfect world filled with parents, siblings and friends with concerns of their own for a majority of the day's 24 hours? Sometimes the damage manifests itself in memory "loss" or repression, sometimes in self-flagellation or destructive behavior towards others. Sometimes it can be constructive as when those with damaged goods try to help others even more damaged. Whatever the reason, there are seven billion damaged human beings walking this earth.


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The acquisition of Radian 6 by Salesforce.com marks an industry watershed : social business is now overtaking social media at the top of the corporate agenda. Customer interaction and community are now the focus of attention as the social media channels get fuller and noisier amidst increasing concerns about data ownership and privacy. Brands are realising it is time to own the conversations and directly engage with the tools their customers like, but owned and operated by organisations they know and trust. Directly on their corporate website.
Expect to see more and more sites using social technology, from suppliers such as SITEFORUM, as an integral part of sales and service delivery providing the long-awaited answer on many a company directors lips "So this is how we make money from social".
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Congress' rank and file – which will decide whether the nation avoids plummeting off a fiscal cliff in less than seven weeks – is showing a new willingness to negotiate and compromise, a message their leaders will carry Friday to President Barack Obama.
But they'll also warn in the first post-election White House talks aimed at crafting an agreement, those lawmakers also have a shared history that has to be overcome. For the past two years, Washington has been paralyzed by partisanship, and the scars of the battles are still raw and fresh.
What's different now is that lawmakers heard a signal from voters last week: Stop bickering and get the economy moving again. And don't wait to do something until hours before the Bush-era tax cuts expire Dec. 31 and automatic spending cuts take effect two days later.
Senators and members of the House of Representatives are suggesting almost everything is negotiable – spending cuts, tax rates, Medicare, Medicaid – and there's widespread agreement any deal has to be a combination of cuts in spending and increases in tax revenues.
Even the most contentious point, the top tax rates, appears to be on the table.
"People are really eager to get an agreement. I've rarely seen a mood like it," said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D.
"There's a willingness to give serious consideration to new revenue that wasn't there before the election," agreed Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.
Lawmakers are listening to the voters. Two out of three Americans say that going over the fiscal cliff will have a mostly negative impact on the economy. Sixty percent say it would have a mostly negative impact on their own financial situation, according to a post-election poll by the Pew Research Center.
First, the key players have to get beyond past disputes. The major figures at Friday's White House meeting and in the weeks ahead will be the same people who've fought over the past four years: House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
The stories of deals almost done have been well told, notably the Obama-Boehner talks in 2011 to get a grand deficit reduction bargain. Those talks went to the brink of agreement, then fell apart when it became clear the rank and file in Congress – in both parties – would not accept it.
This time, the stage is set for more comity. In the week and half since the election, most leaders, including Obama, have sent subtle but meaningful signals that they're willing to soften their positions.
At the president's news conference Wednesday, he suggested he might be willing to bargain on his oft-stated goal of raising the top income tax rate from 35 percent to 39.6 percent for high incomes.
"With respect to the tax rates, I just want to emphasize I am open to new ideas," he said, and White House officials later explained he would consider a top rate of 37 percent or 38 percent, presumably as long as he also limited deductions so those people still would pay more taxes.
Republicans welcome the change, but they also warn that despite the calmer mood, "that doesn't mean there's wholesale desire to raise taxes," said Crapo.
Any agreement will ultimately need votes from both parties to win approval, and Republicans will insist on meaningful changes and cuts to entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Republicans have a 240-190 advantage in the House, but an estimated 50 Republicans are considered hardliners unlikely to vote for any legislation that increases revenue. About 50 Democrats are also seen as difficult to budge, as they'll insist on more taxes for the wealthy and fewer cuts in social programs.
Democrats control 53 of the 100 Senate seats, but getting seven Republicans to go along is not seen as a problem – as long as the partisan rhetoric doesn't get too heated.
So far, it hasn't.
"The president said we get the revenue if we limit the (tax) deductibles. I'm willing to look at the raw numbers," said Rep. Gene Green, D-Texas. His Texas Republican colleague, Rep. Bill Flores, also spoke in conciliatory terms.
"I feel optimistic we've got the tools to fix it," he said. The House's approach earlier this year – continuing the current rates for a year – was the right approach, Flores said.
Obstacles to compromise are still prevalent. On Wednesday, Obama and Republican senators engaged in sharp rhetorical warfare over whether United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice was qualified to be secretary of state.
And lawmakers elected in carefully drawn House districts where conservatives or liberals dominate were less inclined to compromise.
"I have a constituency and I ran on this platform" of no new taxes," said Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas. "Raise taxes on the top 2 percent is all I've really heard. I'm not going to agree to that. It's a non-starter for me and the district I represent."
On the other side of the political spectrum was Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass.
"You have to be emboldened by this president and his stature. He won the election convincingly," he said.
The potential for majorities, though, seemed to be there for the wooing. As Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, put it, "Everybody who won had to have gotten the message to work together."


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Healthy Substitutes for Unhealthy Food Cravings
By Maylin Rodriguez-Paez, RN
I, for one, am totally guilty. I love food, and it's pretty hard for me to completely ignore unhealthy but savory treats.
Of course, just because you're tempted doesn't mean you have to fully "submit to temptation."
As a matter of fact, sometimes you can substitute your unhealthy food craving with something that is actually healthy. Sound reasonable?
Here are some solid ideas for dealing with unhealthy food cravings like a champion. Don't fully submit to temptation. We can help you!
Why Do You Crave Unhealthy Foods?1. Your diet:
Your diet could very well be the reason. When you eat sugar (or starchy foods), it causes your insulin levels to spike. This, in turn, makes you desire more sugar.
The solution is to avoid high-carb, sugary foods and include more fiber and protein in your diet. Both help to prevent blood sugar spikes.
Supplements can also help. Chromium and cinnamon extracts, for example, maintain healthy blood sugar levels.1,2 And remember when your blood sugar levels are balanced, you're less likely to crave sweets.
2. Your brain chemistry:
Your brain chemistry could be the other reason why you get unhealthy cravings. When you crave carbs, your brain may actually be looking for a boost of certain neurotransmitters.
Serotonin levels spike when you eat carbs. Dopamine also surges when you indulge in your favorite sweets. Supplementation could help to balance your neurotransmitters and may prevent unhealthy food cravings.
Saffron extract, for example, has been suggested to boost serotonin and dopamine levels.3 In studies, women taking it report an improved mood and a decreased desire to snack. They're also less likely to binge on carbs.4
Healthier Substitutes for Unhealthy FoodsTo avoid indulging, you need to have a plan in place for when those unhealthy cravings hit. Yes, you could just ignore that piece of cake offered to you at work, but wouldn't it be nice to treat yourself with something when the mood hits?
So the next time you get a craving, take this list of substitutes out. It could save you some calories and grief in the long run.
Give these ideas a shot:
|Healthier Substitute(s):
|Nuts, fresh berries, homemade dried strawberries
|Ice cream
|Unsweetened yogurt with fruit or frozen, low-sugar smoothie
|French fries
|Baked zucchini bites
|Chocolate bars
|Unsweetened dark chocolate coca nibs
|Avocado spread with quinoa crackers
|Apples (or your favorite fruit) with almond or cashew butter
|Stuffed peppers or tomatoes with lean protein
|Mashed potatoes
|Sweet potatoes, mashed green plantains or mashed cauliflower
|Potato chips
|Kale chips or your favorite homemade baked veggie chips with hummus
|Naturally flavored seltzer water or seltzer water splashed with a hint of juice
|low-sugar smoothies with avocado base
|homemade whey balls
|White crackers
|Low-carb almond crackers or quinoa crackers with hummus
|Spaghetti squash
|Fried foods
|Lightly breaded and baked foods
|Homemade protein chia bars
Tip: A good snack incorporates protein with carbohydrates. It's the right combo to prevent blood sugar spikes.
What About You?How do you deal with unhealthy food cravings? Have any tricks up your sleeve? Please share!
- Int J Diab Dev Ctries. 2010 Jul-Sep;30(3):153-61.
- Eur J Clin Invest. 2006 May;36(5):340-4.
- BMC Complement Altern Med. 2004 Sep 2;4:12.
- Nutraveris; 2006. Unpublished study.


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WIth no recaps coming from me for any of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday's games, I figure that it would be a good idea to get everybody back in the loop on what happened with the Toronto Marlies this weekend. It was an odd one from a roster sense, with many changes, and a score sense – with nine points being spread over the three games. Some went in the preferred direction, others, not so much.
Roster Changes
Once again this year, the all-controlling Freight Train that is the Toronto Maple Leafs played around with their roster, requiring some run-off effects on the Marlies roster. Jake Gardiner was freed after an impressive eight game stretch, with Captain Ryan Hamilton tagging along to give some offensive support. Coming down to replace Gardiner was Korbinian Holzer, who despite his strong AHL play, has struggled out of the gate. Mike Komisarek, desperate for minutes, waived his No Movement Clause to be placed on waivers and reported to the team after clearing. Mark Owuya started the weekend by being sent to the ECHL, but has since returned. Saving the best for last, 2012 first round pick Morgan Rielly ended his WHL season last week and joined the Marlies for Friday night's game.
Game 1 – Chicago
The Marlies couldn't have started the weekend of season series killers against the Vancouver Canucks affiliate in a worse fashion. Exactly two minutes in, Michael Davis opened the scoring for the Wolves, the only goal in a period that saw the teams combine for just ten shots. Brett Sterling doubled Chicago's lead early in the second, and while Spencer Abbott scored his ninth of the year at the fourteen minute mark, Sterling added his second of the night before the period came to a close. Greg Scott brought us back to last year with an unassisted shorthanded goal in the opening minutes of the third period, and the debuting Morgan Rielly tied the game with a point shot with six minutes left in regulation. Overtime solved nothing, and the game went to a shootout. Just one goal was scored in ten shots, and it was courtesy of, you guessed it, Brett Sterling, leading to a Marlies loss.
Game 2 – Milwaukee
Much like the first game, Toronto started themselves off with an obvious disadvantage, allowing the game's opening at the minute and a half mark. The recovery came a little bit quicker this time, however; Sam Carrick tied the game just three minutes later with his first AHL goal. Milwaukee had complete control of the second period, taking a whopping 21 shots, and scoring the only goal of the period. Toronto continued the tend of scoring in the first five in a half minutes by tying the game in the third period, the puck this time being on Jerry D'Amigo's stick. The game headed to overtime, and after killing a Greg McKegg penalty, Greg Scott gave us yet another flashback play, taking in a pass from Jerry D'Amigo and scoring the winner in overtime.
Game 3 – Peoria
Hope would be that the blue and white saved their best for last, and at first, it seemed like that was the case. Not only did they not instantly allow a goal, they even scored the opener. Kenny Ryan was the man with the plan, and his eight of the year came with thirteen seconds left to go in the third period. The Marlies carreied their momentum into the second, taking thirteen shots to go with the thirteen in the twenty minutes prior, and kept the 1-0 lead into the third period. Peoria's Adam Cracknell tied the game seven minutes into the third period, and it looked like we were going to overtime again as the game started to wind down. In came Jerry D'Amigo, who scored his second of the weekend with 1:12 to go. That would be the game winner in most situations, but just nineteen seconds later, Derek Nesbitt made his 24th of the year put everybody's head into overtime. Like the first game, a shootout was the next step, and while Ryan Lasch scored in the fourth round, it was no match for the first and second round goals of Nesbitt and T.J. Hensick, who delivered the Marlies another loss.
Top Performers
- Greg Scott and Jerry D'Amigo may as well be listed together, because that's how we know them best. Last year, we saw plenty of magic from the two whenever they hit the ice together, especially in non 5-on-5 situations, and I guess these out-of-division teams still haven't figured them out yet. Each had a pair of goals and assist. Scott was on for four goals both for and against, D'Amigo improved on that by being on for five for and two against. If they could find a way to shake things up against the teams that are familiar with them, they'd be unstoppable at this level.
- Morgan Rielly made his debut, and while putting him into top performers is a little bit forced, he still had an impressive weekend. You could see that he carried his high offensive game over from Moose Jaw, and his goal featured a heck of a slapshot. The best part, though? He's not scared to shoot. So much so, that he lead all of the 22 skaters that dressed this weekend, hitting the net 13 times. For comparison, Joe Colborne was second on the team with 10, and only five players took 7 or more.
- Kevin Marshall was an aquisition that confused me, due to an abundence in his position, but he's been very good. His two assists bring him to five points in six games, equal to his first 52 games with the Adirondack Phantoms. Not bad for a stay at home defenceman. More impressive is the fact that he was on the ice for five goals for, yet none against.
Between The Pipes
- Drew MacIntyre played two and a half games, stepping in midway through the second game and playing 65 minutes in both the other two. His 70 saves in 75 shots was good for a 0.933 save percentage, and 1.91 goals against average. An amazing result, that still ended up in a 1-0-2 record.
- Jussi Rynnas was injured midway through the second game, which is already a shame, but him having a rather good game to begin with was salt in the wound. Playing 37 minutes (3.24 GAA), Rynnas had stopped 25 of 27 shots (0.926).
- Mark Owuya was sent down, played a solid game in the ECHL, then came back to sit on the bench. He still looks like The Weeknd.
Other Thoughts
- The Marlies and the Leafs have one glaring negative in common, and that's the shootout. There's offensive talent on both teams, but neither can turn it into a positive result. Perhaps a shootout drill should be added, or at least more emphasis on stick handling or observing tape on goalie breakaway reactions. But something has to be done. 1 for 10 for a team that's already struggling in the bonus round is horrendus.
- The special teams were nothing to write home about, but since we're late in this letter, the powerplay was 1 for 12, and penalty kill 12 for 14.
- Jesse Blacker has been called up by the Leafs to play the role of 7th defenceman, and it's well deserved. Even if he doesn't play, the extra cash is likely appreciated by the man who's likely been the team's most improved player this year. However, this weekend wasn't a great indication – no points, no penalties, no shots, and on the ice for as many goals for as he was against.
- The Marlies return home in five days, but there's still two more games to catch before then. They face the Rockford Icehogs at 8PM on Wednesday, and the Rochester Americans at 7PM on Friday.


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7 U.S. Code § 59 - Offenses in relation to cotton standards
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Offenses in relation to cotton standards
It shall be unlawful for any person (a) with intent to deceive or defraud, to make, receive, use, or have in his possession any simulate or counterfeit practical form or copy of any standard or part thereof established under this chapter; or (b) without the written authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, to make, alter, tamper with, or in any respect change any practical form or copy of any standard established under this chapter; or (c) to display or use any such practical form or copy after the Secretary of Agriculture shall have caused it to be condemned.
(Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 288, § 8, 42 Stat. 1519.)
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HOUSTON, TX - Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-18 Residency fell to a tough 1-0 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls U-18 Academy in their second match of the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) Finals Week on Tuesday.
The result, combined with Albertson SC's 4-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC on Tuesday, means that the 'Caps will now need a win in their final Group 1 match against Albertson on Thursday in order to advance to the USSDA championship final. Vancouver will also need help from their Northwest Division rival Sounders, as Seattle will need to prevent New York from winning to allow the 'Caps to top the group.
The first half was devoid of many clear chances. Marco Bustos had a shot outside the 18-yard box late in the first half, but it hardly troubled Red Bulls goalkeeper Santiago Castano.
The second half provided far more intrigue.
A huge moment in the match came on 65 minutes when a New York player was deemed to be taken down in the box by substitute Matthew van der Eyden, awarding them a penalty kick. However, Melvin was not about to let his side go down a goal and came up with a massive save to his left before the rebound was shot wide to keep his team in a 0-0 match.
With momentum on their side, the 'Caps looked to take the lead and nearly did minutes later when Spencer DeBoice got loose in the box and found Kianz Froese, but the midfielder fired over the crossbar. Not long after, Whitecaps FC had another chance as a Yassin Essa corner kick was headed towards goal by Sam Adekugbe, but into the arms of New York's 'keeper.
New York came close on 77 minutes, hitting the post. The attacking intent was a sign of things to come as on 80 minutes, Red Bulls Striker Ethan Decker opened the scoring with a brilliant outside of the foot strike across his body that snapped into the far corner and made the score 1-0 in favour of the Eastern-based club.
In the end, the finals whistle came as the 'Caps were unable to secure a win for the first time this postseason.
After the match, head coach Gordon Forrest was confident his team would respond in their final group match.
"It was a tough match, as expected, but these are the type of challenged that we want to face and to learn from," said Forrest. "The boys are obviously dissapointed with the result, but we've been so happy and so proud of their achievements to date. Now we come across another learning situation and we're confident they will react well and pick themselves back up."


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Stacey Harris, author of the great venison cookbook "Happy Healthy Family," has yet another easy, fantastic dish to serve up for hungry chow hounds ready for a tasty meal.
Her sandwich combo of venison, roasted peppers and goat cheese – and don't let that last one throw you off – is simply superb. During a photo shoot a few weeks ago, Harris whipped these up for us in no time and left us wanting more. Here's what she has to say about these great sandwiches in Happy Healthy Family:
Everyone seems to be on-the-go these days, and while sandwiches are the perfect food for that, this is the sandwich that you really need to pay attention to. A sandwich. A simple, delicious sandwich. Really, does anything more need to be said? I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone on Earth who would not enjoy this meal.
Our family loves to devour this sandwich with homemade sweet potato fries while watching Alabama football!
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2 yellow bell peppers
1 red bell pepper
1 Vidalia onion
2 lbs. venison loin
Kosher salt
2 French baguettes 20 inches long
12 oz. goat cheese
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved
For the Marinade
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place peppers in oven for 45 minutes or until skin is charred. Remove from oven and cover until they are cool enough to handle. Remove skin. Slice down the middle and remove seeds and stems. Slice into ½-inch slices.
2. Slice onion in circles. Set aside.
3. Mix oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in medium sized bowl. Add roasted peppers to the mixture for 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Salt and pepper venison loin. Over high heat sear all sides for 2 minutes per side or until browned. Place in oven for 5 minutes. Remove and let rest.
5. Slice baguette down the center lengthwise. Spread goat cheese onto the bottom of the baguette.
6. Slice venison thinly and place on top of goat cheese. Place pepper mixture on top of venison. Add onions, arugula, and shaved Parmesan on top. Place top piece of bread on sandwich. Serve immediately. Serves 6
Hint: Use a vegetable peeler to make beautiful, long pieces of Parmesan cheese.


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Senate, House revenue estimates are $182 million apartBy GARRY RAYNO
State House Bureau
May 14. 2013 11:08AM
CONCORD - The Senate Ways and Means Committee adopted revenues for the next biennium that are $182 million less than figures estimated by the House.
A majority of the difference - $107 million - is from the Medicaid Enhanced Tax that hospitals pay on net patient receipts.
The state reduction in the MET could mean the state's largest hospitals will not see the reinstatement in the current budget of the uncompensated care reimbursement program that ended two years ago.
The $107 million reduction would mean a total loss of $214 million for the Department of Health and Human Services budget when matching federal money is included.
The House and Gov. Maggie Hassan assumed a 5 percent increase in the MET over what was expected this fiscal year, but to date hospitals have paid $34 million less than budget writers anticipated.
The Senate decided to use what has been collected this year as the MET base with a 2 percent increase in each year of the biennium.
In base general fund levies, the Senate's estimates are $74.6 million less than the House's, with $40 million of that difference in tobacco taxes. The House increase the tax by 20 cents a pack, but the Senate has yet to act on the tax increase, and Senate Republican leaders have said the increase is dead on arrival in the upper chamber.
The Senate's revenue estimates for business taxes are considerably higher than the House's, but much lower for rooms and meals and real estate transfer taxes. The Senate revenues also do not include $80 million from a casino. The Senate approved Senate Bill 152, which would legalize one casino in the state's southern tier with up to 5,000 video slot machines and 150 table games. Gov. Maggie Hassan included the money in her proposed budget, but the House did not.
The Senate estimates also do not include a number of adjustments included in the House budget such as revenue generated by more auditors at the Department of Revenue Administration, which is $26 million over the two years of the next biennium.


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Visit South America and tour Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.
24 April 2018 – Due to an unexpected change on the bus schedule between San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and Salta (Argentina), from the 1st of June 2018, this trip will spend one fewer night in San Pedro de Atacama and one extra night in Buenos Aires.
Travel to South America and explore the cultures of Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Take the road less travelled from sky-high La Paz to party-ready Rio de Janeiro, stopping in at vibrant cities, small towns, incredible natural wonders and tropical beaches along the way. Discover the modern and traditional cultures of five amazing countries, meet wonderfully friendly locals and see the best of South America on this huge Overland adventure.
La Paz provides insight into the many sides of Bolivian culture. While young people flock to the city for its booming industry, traditionally dressed residents sell ancient potions at the Witches' Market
The landscapes of Salar de Uyuni are so unique they're almost extra-terrestrial. Embark on a three-day adventure via 4WD across the rocky Atacama Desert and the largest salt lakes in the world - passing cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with flamingos
Soak up the cosmopolitan, European and Latin charms of Buenos Aires and explore the sights of its historic city centre
Harness your inner gaucho during a three-day stay at a working estancia in Uruguay. Whether it's getting involved in daily chores around the farm, working with livestock or simply relaxing on the ranch, experience a unique way of life and Uruguayan hospitality at its best
The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you'll be able to see it from both sides
If it weren't for the ruins of an old prison, you'd never imagine that Ilha Grande has such treacherous history of piracy, disease and criminality. Enjoy two free full days to discover virgin rainforest, crystal lagoons and some of Brazil's best beaches in this undeveloped island paradise
The heaving, hedonistic metropolis of Rio de Janeiro is a great way to end the trip. Party down with the locals and experience a culture at the beating heart of Brazil
While in the Andean Desert, you'll reach altitudes of up to 4,900 metres. La Paz, Potosi and Uyuni all have high altitudes too. Even at 2,900 metres above sea level, the air is a lot thinner and it can take a bit of time to adjust. Some people aren't affected at all, but if you are, be sure to drink plenty of water and take it easy. Although altitude sickness can affect anyone, it's important that you're healthy enough to travel, as pre-existing medical conditions can worsen at high altitude. During your trip, ensure you monitor your health carefully. It may even be a good idea to arrive into La Paz early so that you have time to acclimatise to the altitude. Please see the important 'Health' section of the trip notes for more information.
Making your way across the Andean Desert and salt flats isn't exactly luxurious. There will be long travel days spent in 4WDs on dusty and bumpy tracks. Temperatures in the area can be very cold, especially at night, so bring warm clothes with you. Meals are simple, toilet facilities are basic, showers can be cold and the multi-share accommodation is dormitory-style. This is all part of the adventure. Without a doubt, this amazing experience will be one of the highlights of your trip to South America.
Please note that our leaders are not able to organise a trip to the 'Death Road' to Coroico for you, due to safety concerns. Injuries are common along the road and there have been a number of fatal accidents. Our leaders are also unable to organise tours to the Potosi Mines for safety reasons.
Bolivia is the least developed and most challenging country you'll travel around during this trip. Facilities are basic and food might be simpler than what you're used to. Transportation between different locations can be slow and isn't as easy as it might be in developed countries. Yet this is all part of the 'off-the-beaten-track' charm and adventure that makes Bolivia such a great place to visit.
There are some long travel days and two overnight bus journeys on this trip. Although the buses feature comfortable reclining seats, they are not beds. There's also usually a toilet on-board, and some of the buses make toilet stops. These trips can be tiresome, but an adventure trip around South America wouldn't be complete without an overnight bus journey.
While at the estancia in Uruguay, you can choose to participate in the day-to day-activities of the farm as much or as little as you like. If you do choose to get involved, prepare for some early morning starts and to get your hands dirty when working directly with animals. The accommodation is multi-share and meals are served family style. Please inform your booking agent if you have any dietary requirements.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2019 - 31 December 2019
This trip is a combination of two of our most popular departures. As such the make up of your group and your tour leader may change on day 14 & 24
Please note that the Single Supplement does not include nights 2,7,8,12,17,18,19
Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border.
Please see the visa information on these trip notes for more information.
Please note you may require a Brazilian Visa for this trip. Processing can take around 2-5 weeks at the discretion of the embassy or consulate. Please speak with your travel agent well in advance for further advice.
Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
24 April 2018 – Due to an unexpected change on the bus schedule between San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and Salta (Argentina), from the 1st of June 2018, this trip will spend one fewer night in San Pedro de Atacama and one extra night in Buenos Aires.
Please be aware that while hiking the Inca trek or the Quarry trek that you may be joined by passengers from other Intrepid & Geckos groups.


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September 29, 2006
Contact: Daniel Parry
In a new report, NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science research has found a continuing decrease in toxic organic chemicals in mollusks, specifically mussels and oysters, collected at more than 250 sites nationwide. The findings, linked to bans and restrictions on the use of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), chlorinated hydrocarbons, tributyltin, and cadmium, was announced in Vol. 62, no. 4 of Marine Environmental Research, a scientific journal.
Produced by the National Status & Trends Program's Mussel Watch Project, the report updates findings published in 1996. The results, based on data through 2003, shows continued decreases in national median concentrations of the chemicals and no increases nationally. The Mussel Watch Project is the longest continuous contaminant monitoring program of U.S. coastal waters. It analyzes chemical and biological contaminant trends in sediment and the tissues of bivalves such as mollusks.
In reviewing data on 17 chemicals at 246 different sites, the NOAA scientists reported 108 increased concentrations and 830 decreased concentrations with a 95 percent level of confidence. Most of the decreases are among organic chemicals, with very few organic chemical increases. According to the report, the relatively few trends for concentrations of metals were evenly split between increases and decreases.
"The overall tendency for chemical contamination to be decreasing is good news for the United States" said John H. Dunnigan, assistant administrator, NOAA's National Ocean Service. "These results exemplify the benefits of incorporating long term chemical monitoring into the Integrated Ocean Observing System."
Each of the chlorinated hydrocarbons studied as part of the biennial update is banned or heavily restricted for use in the United States. Researchers noted it was not unexpected that concentrations of these chemicals have declined since the 1996 report. Researchers also stated the only unanticipated result after 10 additional years was that all decreasing trends remained statistically significant.
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science conducts research ranging from the study of biomolecular changes due to coral bleaching, to the causes of shellfish disease, to modeling the effects of climate change on fisheries stock assessment. The research is broad, multi-disciplinary, geographically diverse, and involves many partners. The goal of the centers is to improve the science upon which coastal managers make decisions.
The Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is a network of systems that routinely and continuously provide quality controlled data and information on the current and future status of the oceans and Great Lakes from the global scale.
In 2007 NOAA, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, celebrates 200 years of science and service to the nation. Starting with the establishment of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA. The agency is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners and more than 60 countries to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes.
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At an old bookstore, you find a book that helps you interpret your dreams. But something is strange about it. You fall asleep reading the book, and find yourself in a dream that you cannot wake up from. What is it? And how will you snap back to reality?
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December 08. 2013 7:28PM
By JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
BRENTWOOD — A judge has agreed to move forward with the sexual assault trial of a state prison inmate whose suicidal tendencies set off concerns about courthouse security earlier this year.
Patrick Eschenbrenner, 51, of Raymond is expected to go on trial today in Rockingham County Superior Court for an alleged series of sexual assaults of a young girl between 2002 and 2007.
The girl was about seven years old when the abuse began, according to prosecutors.
Eschenbrenner faces six counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault. He is already serving a 20 to 40 year prison sentence for a prior sexual assault conviction involving a young girl. A Rockingham County jury convicted him in that case in 2008.
Judge N. William Delker cancelled Eschenbrenner's latest trial in June following a closed-door hearing that was prompted by a suicide attempt by Eschenbrenner and concerns about courthouse security.
Lawyers associated with the case recently met with the judge, and the trial date has remained on track, according to court records.
Court records say Eschenbrenner attempted suicide at the state prison on the eve of his original trial date on April 8. Corrections staff who assessed Eschenbrenner prompted concerns that he could attempt to harm himself or someone else during his trial.
His public defender described Eschenbrenner as "highly suicidal" at the time, according to court documents.
Eschenbrenner was briefly freed in 2011 from his 20 to 40 year prison sentence when a judge granted him a new trial. Prosecutors appealed that decision and the state Supreme Court concluded that the conviction should not have been overturned.
While Eschenbrenner was freed on bail, a second victim came forward to investigators, leading to his indictment in the latest case. Each of the sexual assault charges Eschenbrenner faces at trial are punishable by up to 10 to 20 years in state prison.


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Steve Winwood wins Ivor Novello award for 'Outstanding Song Collection' at the Grosvener House in London.
The Ivors are presented annually to celebrate, honour and reward excellence in British music writing.
Steve Winwood announces tour dates with Steely Dan for Australia and New Zealand starting October 19th in Perth.
It is over 20 years since he last had a multi-million selling album and more than 45 years since his first hit single, yet Steve Winwood is just as passionate about music as he ever was: "Music is my life... it's running through my blood".


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Michael G. Spencer
Michael G. Spencer received the B.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. He does research in growth of compound semiconductors, and graphene, microwave devices, power conversion devices and solar cells. His particular interest is correlation of device performance with material fabrication. He has authored over 130 publications and coauthored five U.S. patents. Dr. Spencer is a co-founder of Widetronix. Dr. Spencer was co-organizer of International Conference on SiC and Related Materials (ISCRM). Dr. Spencer is a member of Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board (administered by The National Academies). Dr. Spencer received the Presidential Young Investigator Award in 1985.
Research Interests
My research focus is in growth of compound semiconductors, and graphene, microwave devices, power conversion devices and solar cells. My particular interests are correlation of device performance with material fabrication.
Teaching Interests
1. Semiconductor material and nano -fabrication technology with emphasis on the effect of material defects on the performance of electronic devices
2. The fabrication and operation of power conversion semiconductor devices with emphasis on the role of compound semiconductors (particularly SiC and GaN) in increasing power device performance
Selected Publications
- 2014. "A universal transfer route for graphene." Nanoscale 6: 889-896. .
- 2014. "Metal Free Growth of Graphene on Quartz Substrate Using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)." Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 4: 2979-2983. .
- 2013. "Surface modification of porous alumina membranes by collagen layers: Performance and characterization." Separation and Purification Technology 115: 114-122. .
- 2013. "A high response MoS 2-graphene hetero-junction photodetector with broad spectral range." Paper presented at Device Research Conference (DRC) 71st annual .
- 2013. "CVD growth of SiC on sapphire substrate and graphene formation from the epitaxial SiC." Journal of Crystal Growth 366: 26-30. .
Selected Awards and Honors
- Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Giants of Science Award 1996
- Featured in PBS TV Series Breakthrough:Engineering From the Inside Out aired April 1996
- Distinguished Visiting Scientist Appointment (Jet Propulsion Laboratories) 1990
- Allen Berman Research Publication Award (Naval Research Laboratory) 1986
- Presidential Young Investigator Award (National Science Foundation) 1985
- BS (Electrical Engineering), Cornell University, 1974
- MEng (Electrical Engineering), Cornell University, 1975
- Ph D (ELECTR & COMMUNICATION ENG), CORNELL UNIVERSITY, 1981


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— Deloitte, a giant international accounting, consulting and financial advising firm, will receive between $9 million and $14.5 million in state tax dollars to expand its workforce in Connecticut over the next 61/2 years, the governor announced Wednesday.
The grants are part of the state's First Five incentives program, which is expanding to as many as 15 companies. The businesses may negotiate deals before the end of June 2013.
Deloitte is the seventh company expected to receive the subsidies.
Deloitte, which is owned by a British private firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, promises to hire at least 200 people by the end of 2013, which will net the company $9 million.
If it adds 150 more jobs by the end of 2018, it will receive an additional $2.5 million; if, instead, it creates 300 more jobs by the end of 2018, that number would rise to $5.5 million.
Deloitte employs about 45,000 people in the United States. It has 1,153 employees in Connecticut, 80 percent in Fairfield County, and the rest in Hartford.
Although this level of hiring is not expected to increase its need for office space — many of its consultants work at client locations — the money is designated for capital investments and training, not operating expenses. Firms are expected to spend at least $5 million on capital costs over the course of the agreements. Deloitte has projected it will spend $16 million in the first two years.
All the other six firms receiving subsidies are spending millions to renovate or expand or build.
The previous First Five companies were, in order: Cigna in Bloomfield, ESPN in Bristol, NBC Sports in Stamford, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, moving from Cheshire to New Haven, CareCentrix, moving from East Hartford to downtown Hartford, and Sustainable Building Solutions in North Haven.
In the case of Cigna and NBC Sports, those corporations are moving jobs from out of state to Connecticut and adding jobs; Sustainable Building Solutions is a new company getting established in the state.
Deloitte's managing partner in Fairfield County, Steve Gallucci, said the firm has typically been hiring 100 to 150 people a year in Connecticut.
The First Five program "is picking up steam. It's no longer the First Five, it's the First 15," Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said, speaking at Deloitte's Stamford office. He noted that four companies have been named in the last three months.
"While we're making progress, and 22,500 private sector jobs is progress, I'm not satisfied," Malloy said. The private sector has added 22,500 jobs in the past year and a half, since Malloy took office, but the state's overall job growth was a tepid 13,900 over that time, because state and local governments have been cutting positions in the wake of the recession.
Malloy said Deloitte was selected for the program in part because it was considering moving Connecticut jobs to New York or New Jersey if it didn't receive an attractive package.
According to the New York City Industrial Development Agency, Deloitte was offered $10.6 million subsidies in August 2010 if it increased the 4,211 employees it then had in 4 World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan by at least 2,100 over 18 years.
According to the Westchester Business Journal, the company told New York economic development officials that it had 6,000 employees at the time across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and said that if it didn't get the incentives, it could expand in Connecticut instead. At the time, the newspaper said, Deloitte had more than 700 employees in Fairfield County, with most in Wilton.
Wednesday's announcement was made at 333 Ludlow St, also known as Stamford Harbor Park. The 400,000-square-foot waterfront office building has two towers and currently includes Deloitte and Starwood Hotels and Resorts as major tenants. In 2009, the state offered Starwood Hotels a $9.5 million loan and up to $80 million in tax credits and exemptions in exchange for moving its headquarters, and about 800 jobs, from White Plains to Stamford.
Deloitte did not disclose an average salary for the 200 to 500 jobs it expects to add in the state. Gallucci said most are entry-level hires: newly minted MBAs, recent college grads, and some lawyers.