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Six years ago, while doing consulting work for Yo Rita on the South Side and Downtown's Nine on Nine, Kevin Sousa grabbed a piece of paper towel and sketched out his future. It was a rudimentary floor plan for Salt of the Earth, the restaurant he hoped to one day open in Garfield.
At the time, the edgy cuisine he dreamed of cooking was as revolutionary as the rough location in which he planned on serving it.
"People actually laughed at the idea of a restaurant like Salt in Pittsburgh in 2008," recalls Mr. Sousa, who nevertheless kept the paper towel in his knife kit as motivation to one day "be an owner and not just an employee."
Two years later, in September 2010, Salt opened to rave reviews (it seated about 10,000 customers in the first 60 days) and remains one of Pittsburgh's top restaurants. It's also garnered national attention, earning two James Beard Foundation nominations in three years.
But it's time to move on.
Tuesday, Mr. Sousa announced he has sold his interest in the Penn Avenue restaurant to architects and co-owners Doug and Liza Cruze, so he has more time to focus on other professional pursuits, including Superior Motors, the new restaurant he's in the process of designing and building across the street from Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock.
Anticipation for this latest venture is at fever pitch: Last month, Mr. Sousa made Kickstarter history when he raised $310,225 in just 33 days to fund the restaurant, which will be in a former car dealership at 1211 Braddock Ave. He exceeded his original goal of $250,000 by more than $60,000, in the process making Superior Motors the most-funded restaurant project in the crowd-sourcing site's history.
"Thinking about what my life will be like without Salt ... I feel a bit sad and choked up," Mr. Sousa said. "But I also feel invigorated and even more motivated in light of the outpouring of support for Superior Motors."
Construction is expected to begin within the next three months, with an opening-date goal of February 2015.
Chef Chad Townsend, who has been chef de cuisine for nearly two years, will take over as Salt's executive chef, while Melissa Horst will continue as general manager, a position she's held for a little more than a year.
Mr. Sousa will remain an active owner of Union Pig and Chicken and Station Street in East Liberty, and "will be developing new concepts to complement what we have already accomplished."
In a release, the Cruzes thanked Mr. Sousa for his dedication to the restaurant and said they were "fortunate to have Chad and Melissa on board, and their continued presence will ensure that Salt's dining experience and impeccable culinary standards will remain unchanged."
A Pittsburgh native, Mr. Townsend trained at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute and previously worked at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen and the celebrated La Nouvelle Maison de Marc Veyrat in Annecy, France.
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NCUA Bans Former AEA FCU Lending Officer
William Liddle, the former lending officer at AEA Federal Credit Union, has been prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution, the NCUA said Thursday.
Liddle, a former employee of the $231 million AEA FCU in Yuma, Ariz., was convicted in 2012 of conspiracy, fraud, wire fraud and transactional money laundering. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, five years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of more than $25 million.
Liddle's involvement in a loan kickback scheme was among the main culprits that led to significant losses in AEA FCU's loan portfolio. The NCUA placed the credit union in conservatorship in December 2010.
An 11-month federal investigation conducted by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office revealed that Liddle approved more than $25 million in fraudulent business loans.
Liddle, along with his wife, Rhonda, and Frank Ruiz, an Arizona businessman, were arrested in December 2010 for their roles in approving questionable AEA business loans in exchange for nearly $1 million, according to U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona.
Ruiz used the loans to fund his businesses, many of which are now bankrupt. The three persons have since filed personal bankruptcy.
AEA said Liddle was hired in November 2004 to develop and manage a business services program based on his formal education and professional expertise in commercial lending and international business.
Liddle resigned from his position in December of 2009 to manage his business, Desert Capital Advisors LLC, AEA FCU said at the time of the investigation.
Despite its financial troubles, AEA FCU recently posted positive financials for 2012, according to the NCUA. Total assets at the end of the fourth quarter stood at $231 million, and the net worth ratio improved by 137 basis points from year-end 2011, ending the fourth quarter at 4.02%, the NCUA said.

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TMD can usually be diagnosed based on your symptoms and a thorough physical exam.
A physical exam may be completely normal despite symptoms, or may reveal:
- Jaw or muscle tenderness
- Muscle spasm in the area of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Clicking, popping, or grating sounds and sensations when you open or close your jaw
- Misalignment of the jaw or teeth or easy displacement of the jaw
- Difficulty fully opening the mouth
The number and severity of symptoms and findings can allow TMD to be staged.
There are no specific tests available that can definitively diagnose TMD. If your symptoms are extreme, your healthcare provider may try the following:
x-rays are not usually helpful in diagnosing TMD, but they may:
- Exclude other conditions that mimic TMD
- Reveal other problems, such as fractures, dislocations, or systemic disease
- Ultrasound—Pain in TMD most commonly originates outside the joint, primarily in muscles. Ultrasound can provide a view of the muscles adjacent to the joint.
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Arthrography—Rare, and may be used to evaluate the affected area if treatment methods are not working.
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This is a prediction I came up with a while ago.
Possesing the Rin'negan is probably an enormous gift but more of a burden. It's power, said to be a tool from the gods, most likely affected Nagato in a bad way, causing him to lose use of his physical body. Later on he killed Yahiko for some odd reason and Yahiko became the first Realm, the God Realm. The Realms are in full control of Nagato. Most likely Nagato was taken into Akatsuki and controlled into killing Yahiko. The same probably happened to Konan.
Now, Jiraiya mentioned in the Manga that all of the Realms were people he has encountered before in battle.
The God Realm was probably ordered to follow Jiraiya to take his body when he died. On the way he took the bodies of the people Jiraiya killed and "Pein-ified" them. After many years Nagato either saw that Jiraiya wouldn't die any time soon or needed the God Realm for something so he called it back to join the other Realms.
This would explain why all of the bodies were people Jiraiya killed before in combat.
He soon gained control of the Rain Village in search of more power.
I doubt his real goal is the one mentioned in the manga. That's probably just something to hide his true intentions.
Later on, Jiraiya met up with Pein and ended up getting killed while also putting up a great fight.
So if one of Nagato's goals was to obtain Jiraiya's body he now has it. The "Pein-ification" most likely takes a long time to occur and I personally think Jiraiya will end up replacing one of the Realms (maybe the one that just died in the manga) and Naruto will end up fighting him.
I honestly think this is what's going to happen even if you all may not like it that much. Again, this is just a short prediction. Reps would be appreciated. :p


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The Saturn family of rockets were the first dedicated space
rockets of the United States. All previous rockets used were adapted
from military designs. Rockets such as the Atlas and Titan were
primarily designed as InterContinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs),
with the payload being nuclear missiles. This generally worked well
enough for low-earth orbit, but larger and heavier payloads needed a
completely new design dedicated for space. The mighty Saturn V
rockets were what took America to the Moon, and were seen as a symbol
of the technological superiority of the United States.
It is fitting then that the first test flight of the Ares
I rocket was supposed to occur on the 48th anniversary
of the first Saturn I launch. Unfortunately, high winds and poor
weather conditions have led to a postponement.
This test
mission is designated Ares I-X, and is only the first of
several planned test flights that will demonstrate and test multiple
key components of the Ares I system. NASA wants to follow the
methodology of the Apollo program and use multiple tests to validate
their designs. That way improvements can be made early on and
integrated more quickly.
There are two main stages to the Ares I rocket. The First Stage is
a reusable solid
fuel rocket derived from the Space Shuttle's Solid Rocket
Boosters. It features a nozzle with thrust vectoring control. A fifth
segment has been added in order to attain more thrust and a longer
burn, but it will be inert for this test flight. It will be
active during the second Ares I test flight in 2014, currently
designated Ares I-Y.
The Upper Stage will be propelled by a new engine derived from the
Saturn program. The J-2X
engine will be fueled by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
It will be built by Rocketdyne, the prime contractor for the original
J-2 engines used by Saturn rockets in the Apollo program. The Upper
Stage for Ares I-X will use simulators, but Ares I-Y will use the
real thing.
The Orion crew capsule that will sit atop the Ares
I is still being designed and will not be ready for spaceflight until
2012. Ares I-X uses a non-functional payload of the same size and
shape known as a boilerplate. The entire Upper Stage, including the
boilerplate, will fall into the Atlantic Ocean if all goes
as planned.
The primary test objectives for Ares I-X will be to
demonstrate flight control system performance during ascent and to
test the Parachute Recovery System of the First Stage. The parachutes
use Kevlar and are much stronger and lighter than the nylon versions
currently used during Space Shuttle launches.
Another major goal is to gather data on the Ares I's roll torque
during flight, which will reach a maximum height of 150,000
feet (45.72 KM). Roll torque is a major issue caused by vehicle
aerodynamics and the manner in which the liquid propellant burns.
Computer models have been used so far, but flight safety increases
dramatically as more accurate and precise data is used.
engineers will bring to bear more than 700 sensors to
collect data during the six minute flight. A through analysis
is not expected to finish until next year. There is a Critical
Design Review currently scheduled for the Ares I in 2011, and the
findings there will be based on lessons from tomorrow's launch.
Orion 1 test flight in 2014 will be the first time all of the
components of Ares I will fly together. The first manned test of
Orion is also targeted for 2014 with the Orion 2 mission. Orion 3
through Orion 9 will see the first visits to the International Space
Station starting in 2015.


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- Specifies that the 760 acres of land entitled the "Oak Flat Withdrawal Area" be conveyed to Resolution Copper in a land exchange (Sec. 4).
- Specifies that the Secretary of Agriculture can issue a special permit that allows Resolution Copper to carry out mineral exploration activities in the Oak Flat Withdrawal area before the land exchange (Sec. 4).
- Requires that the Secretary of Agriculture consult with affected Indian tribes within 30 days of the bill's enactment (Sec. 4).
- Requires Resolution Copper to equalize its contribution in the land exchange if the federal lands exceed the company's non-federal lands in value by (Sec. 4):
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- Specifies that the federal government will not pay Resolution Copper if the company's non-federal lands exceed the federal lands in value and that such a surplus will be considered a donation to the United States (Sec. 4).
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- Approximately 147 acres in Gila County;
- Approximately 148 acres in Yavapai County;
- Approximately 149 acres in Maricopa County;
- Approximately 640 acres in Coconino County, and
- Approximately 110 acres in Pinal County.
- Requires Resolution Cooper to convey the following land to the Secretary of the Interior as part of the land exchange (Sec. 5):
- Approximately 3,050 acres in Pinal County;
- Approximately 160 acres in Pinal and Gila Counties, and
- Approximately 940 acres in Santa Cruz County.
- Requires land acquired to become part of the national forest in which the land is located, and be administered according to the National Forest System (Sec. 5).
- Specifies that Congress intends to complete the land exchange no later than 1 year after the enactment of this bill (Sec. 4).
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Title: Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011
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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder in children and teens. Those with this disorder show negative, angry, and defiant behaviors much more often than most people of the same age. These behaviors begin to adversely affect the person's relationships and ability to perform successfully in school, work, and family situations.
The cause of ODD is unknown. Like other psychiatric disorders, ODD results from a combination of genetic, family, and social factors. Children with ODD may inherit chemical imbalances in the brain that make them more likely to have the disorder.
Risk Factors
ODD is more common in males. Other factors that may increase your child's risk for ODD include:
- A parent with a mood, conduct, attention deficit, or substance abuse disorder
- Marital conflict
- Child abuse
- Inconsistent parental attention
- Low socioeconomic status
Symptoms usually begin around age 8 and increase over several months.
Children with ODD often:
- Argue with adults
- Lose their tempers
- Refuse to follow adults' requests or rules
- Deliberately annoy others and are annoyed by others
- Are angry and resentful
- Are spiteful or vindictive
- Blame others for their own mistakes
- Have low self-esteem
You will be asked about your child's symptoms, medical history, and family history. A physical exam will be done. The doctor will also look for other conduct disorders.
Diagnosis of ODD is based on these criteria:
- Child displays at least 4 common symptoms.
- Symptoms occur more often and have more serious consequences than is typical in children of a similar age.
- Symptoms lead to significant problems in school, work, or social life.
- Symptoms are continuously present for at least 6 months.
Treatment may include the following:
Parent Training
Training is designed to help parents manage their child's behavior.
Child Psychotherapy
The purpose of the psychotherapy is to teach the child better ways to manage anger.
Family Psychotherapy
Family therapy helps to improve family communication skills.
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
This type of therapy helps the child and family members learn problem-solving skills and decrease negativity.
Social Skills Training
This is training to help the child reduce frustration with peers.
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I believe Raps stay under luxury tax. Anderson would have to agree.
Raps: Boozer, Ridnour, Amundson
Bulls: Bargnani, Roy, Anderson
Wolves: Hamilton, Lucas, Gray
Bulls under luxury tax in 2013 and 2014. Roy is not guaranteed for next year.
Wolves get SG help which they desperately need. Lucas not guaranteed next year and RIP for just $1M.


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"You're exactly right. My blade is full of hate. I didn't come here to fight you. I came here to violently hack you to pieces."- Tōshirō Hitsugaya
Basic InformationName: Tōshirō Hitsugaya Yuki
Nickname: Icy Midget, Shiro- Chan, Whitey
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Clan: Yuki
Personality: Hitsugaya is generally mature and serious. Tōshirō is shown to be easily annoyed by others goofing off or drawing unneeded attention to themselves. Hitsugaya hates anything that he deems childish as well as being described as something close to a child, such as an elementary school child. Hitsugaya dislikes summer and warm weather in general.
Looks: Tōshirō is short, with turquoise eyes and short, spiked, white hair. He wears a standard sleeveless white jacket with a green sash around his shoulders, held together by a round, star-like clip. The sash holds his katana's sheath in place on his back and is tied to it at either end.
Village InformationVillage Of Birth: Kirigakure
Village Of Alliance: Konoha
Rank | Chakra InformationNinja-Rank: Kage
Speciality: Water | Lightning | Intelligence | Blue Jays
雷遁 火遁 風遁 水遁
Katon | Mastered
Fuuton | Mastered
Raiton | Mastered
Suiton | Mastered
Doton | C Rank
Hyōton | Needs Training
Ninjutsu: Rasengan + Shadow clones| Taijutsu | Kenjutsu: Started
"Sit Atop The Frozen Heavens, Hyourinmaru!"
Suiton: Due to his Kekkei Genkai Toshiro has a great mastery over Suiton allowing him to perform water jutsu with a single handseal
Intelligence: Toshiro has shown great intelligence to the point where he is highly observant and analytical, allowing himself to see through most deceptions and is rarely caught off-guard.
Raiton: Due to extensive training with lightning Toshiro can perform handseals for lightning jutsu much quicker than normal shinobi
Hyōrinmaru: Hyōrinmaru looks like a normal katana with the exception of the guard, which is in the shape of a four-pointed bronze-colored star. Its hilt is light blue and sheath dark blue. The sword is somewhat longer than most swords, with Hyōrinmaru being at about 1.4 meters long, making it taller than Hitsugaya, preventing him from wearing it at the hip. Instead he carries it on his back by a chain.
Cold Resistance: Being a Yuki and growing up using Ice release, Toshiro has become more resilient to the effects of very cold temperatures.
Background Information
Hitsugaya comes from a relatively poor province in Kirigakure. There, he lived with his grandmother and Momo Hinamori. As a young child, Hitsugaya was a bit of a brat who likes to eat watermelons and poke fun at Hinamori. She calls him "Shiro-chan" and he retorts by calling her "Bed-wetter Momo." The two are close friends and Hitsugaya, despite being younger and much shorter than his friend, always feels that he needs to protect her.
Even at a young untrained age, Hitsugaya could feel the power of his clans KG Ice pumping through his body. Despite this he never told anyone and couldn't accurately determine what was happening other than to assume it was a strange sensation.
When Hinamori left to become shinobi, he portrayed himself as happy to see her go, though it was more of an act than his true feelings. Her next door friends were scared of him, even though he had never done anything to them. His grandmother, "Granny", and Hinamori were the only ones in the district that weren't afraid of him. His personality was supposedly "cold as ice" or at least thought to be, and he often wondered if it was due to his appearance or attitude. When Momo had been in the Ninja Academy for 5 years, he began to notice how he hadn't grown an inch. He noticed that Hinamori's hair grew longer and she visited less often, seemingly having a goal in her life now. He also noticed that "Granny" was getting skinnier.
While out at the market one day a shopkeeper, whom he was buying items from, was treating him disdainfully. He then meets Rangiku Matsumoto, who yells at the shop keeper for being rude to Hitsugaya and reproached him for his poor customer skills. When Hitsugaya turns around, he is knocked down by bumping into Rangiku's bosom. She then yells at him for "lying there and crying about it and not standing up like a man", although it was she who had knocked him down in the first place. He then shakes her off and runs away.
Later that night, he has a vivid dream of a gigantic, icy blue, serpentine dragon with large wings and an echoing voice. This dream is markedly different from the previous ones, where he had only experienced sensations but nothing substantial to what the meaning might be. This time, however, the reason behind the dreams not only materializes, but tries to tell him its name. Hitsugaya cannot hear him, however, as his voice is muffled by strong winds. He then wakes up in a cold sweat. Upon waking up, he sees Rangiku and is surprised to see her in his home. She immediately tells him to stop leaking his reiatsu everywhere and to get some sleep. She further explains that his grandmother looks pretty cold, which causes Hitsugaya to notice for the first time that the room is exceedingly cold and affecting his grandmother. Rangiku then tells him he should become a Shinobi, stating that kids with power as strong as his need to learn how to bring their power under control. She explains that if he stays the way he is, his power will end up killing his grandmother. At first, Hitsugaya isn't sure what she is talking about but she calmly places her hand on his chest and asks him if can feel a strange, cold sensation. She explains to him that once he has truly felt that sensation, he'll understand how to control his power. She then notes that for that to happen he must become a Shinobi.
Soon after, he tells his grandmother of his intentions of becoming a Shinobi. Much to Hitsugaya's surprise, she is happy for him. She tells him that she had always felt that he holds everything in because he didn't want to leave her, but doing so was only hurting him and in turn seeing him that way, hurt her. Hitsugaya then leaves to follow his own path with his grandmother's blessing.
With Hitsugaya's natural talent, he quickly entered the Shinobi Academy and graduated early despite his age. Hinamori continued to call him "Shirō-chan" out of habit and felt she needed to protect him. Because of a promise she had made, she only began to call him "Hitsugaya-kun" after he had achieved Jounin status and was recognized as a Shinobi. Highly capable and knowledgeable, he quickly became the youngest of the Jounin within the village.
Summoning Animal: Blue Jay(Aokakesu)
Scroll Owner: Light...
Other Users who have signed contract: Sage of Darkness
Summoning Boss if existing: Raijin
Other Summoning Animals tied to contract: Suijin ,Odin, Skyrus, Raijin
Kuchiyose no jutsu | Aokakesu:RaijinType: Summoning
Rank: S-Rank
Range: Short - Long
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage Points: N/A
Description: The user bites their thumb, and begins to slams both of their hands onto the ground to call forth Raijin the boss of the Blue Jays. Raijin is pretty large for a normal Blue Jay, hes around half the size of Gamabunta but a little taller then his younger brother Suijin. Raijin's personality is quite rude similar to Gamabunta's, he doesn't aknowledge or obey anyone unless they are stronger than him, and at any time if the summoner shows a little weakness he will attack trying to kill him. Raijin looks are a lot similar to his younger brother Suijin, but the differance they have is Raijin's blue is darker, and he carries a Thunderbolt figure on his chest. The symbol was there since the day he was born, the Blue Bird Sage believes it to be a sign that Raijin will be the next lightning god.
Raijin's is known for his incredible manipulation of the lightning element. He can perform up to S-rank Lightning technique without any hand seals, effortlessly. His special ability is that his feathers are known to be special, and act as lightning rods, and are able to conduct electricity, and Raijin is thus completely impervious to lightning techniques B-rank and below.
when the opponent attacks Raijin with an B-rank Lightning and below technique, Raijin has the ability to absorb the lightning technique, not just being unaffected by it. Raijin can convert the lightning attack, using his natural ability to being resistant to lightning, and cover his entire body in a glaring shade of lightning, thus forming a electric field around his body.
The electric field formed by the absorption of the lightning attack can enhance Raijin's powers. Using the natural characteristics of lightning, when Raijin is bathed in the lightning chakra, for that turn, and only that turn, his speed|power|damage| is increased by 1x, making him more powerful by making use of lightning. After that turn, the effect wears away, unless the opponent shoots another lightning attack towards Raijin, and Raijin absorbs it, increasing his abilities again by another 1x. Therefore, if the opponent continuously shoot attacks and Raijin absorbs them, Raijin can become a menacing and powerful foe to deal with. With the abilities granted by the lightning field around Raijin, he can fly at faster speeds, and cause devastating damage upon impact
- Can only be summoned once per battle
- Stays on the field for 4 turns
-Raijin absorbs the lightning tech on that turn, and can use the ability in the next turn, thus he can only use it for a max of two times
-The absorbing ability doesn't increase that power of the jutsu he casts.
-All jutsu performed by him and his ability count towards the users move count.
- Must have signed the Blue Jay contract
- Can only be taught by Toshiro
Kuchiyose no jutsu Aokakesu | SuijinRank: S
Type: Summoning
Range: Short - Long
Chakra Cost: 40
Damage Points: n/a
Description: The user bites his thumb, and begins to slams both of his hands onto the ground to call forth Suijin the younger brother of the boss of the Blue Jays. Suijin is around half the size of Gamabunta, and can travel up to 100 miles per hour. What makes him unique is his incredible manipulation of the water affinity, from his birth he was training continuously to try and surpass his brother. He trained every day and after 5 years of training he is very skillful in using the water element. Therefore he can use the water element up to B-rank techniques without the use of hand seals, in order to perform the water techniques. His special ability consists of him coating himself with water chakra so he can travel underwater at speeds greater than which he can normally travel above water making it impossible to track his movements unless someone possesses a 2nd tomoe. Using his immensely speed underwater he can create a S-Rank whirl pool around the target, which can drag the enemy down to the bottom of the water source which can result in their death if the water source is really deep like a lake or ocean. He also has thick blue, white, and black feathers that makes him immune to water techniques from B-rank and below. Whenever Suijin performs a water technique it gets enhanced by +10 additional damage points due to him using more chakra in order to perform the water technique required.
- Can only be summoned once per battle
- Stays on the field for 4 turns
- He can still fly after going underwater since he covers his body with water chakra which results in his wings not getting wet, and allowing him to go underwater safely.
-He can only be under water for 3minutes before he goes poof
-The enemy has to be on a water source deep enough for Suijin to use his special abilty and go under water
-Suijin Coating himself with Water Chakra|Creating a whirlpool both count as a move per turn each
- Must have signed the Blue Jay contract
- Can only be taught by Toshiro
Kuchiyose No Jutsu: Odun| Summoning Jutsu OdunType: Summoning/Defensive
Rank: S-Rank
Range: Short/Mid/Long
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The user will bite his thumb and slam his hand on the ground. Summoning the mighty Odun. Odun is a Blue Jay Warrior he is about the size of Orochimarus Three head snake and is covered in a thick steel amor. Odun is fast although being covered in a thick amor being able to move a great speed that of (chuunin rank ninja). Odun's thick amor makes a great defense from attack being able to Defend against a Total of 3 B-Rank techniques, 2 A-Rank or 1 S-Rank all within reason and taking into account the size of the techniques. If Odun recieves many damage points it goes away like a normal summon. If Odun blocks against a certain attack depending on The rank of the attack his total 4 turns can be reduce upto 1.
-Can only be summoned once per Battle
-Stays on the field for 4 Turns
-If he defends to much he goes away quickly
-Must have signed the Blue Jay Contract
-No Other Blue Jays can be in play while he is on
Kuchiyose Skyrus | Summoning SkyrusTheme Song and BackgroundType: Summoning
Rank: S
Chakra: 40
Damage: N/A
Description: The user will bite his/her thumb. After doing so he will slam his hand on the ground and call fourth Skyrus The Mighty Blue Jay Guardian. Skyrus has a strong affinity to wind. He is a bit smaller than Gamabunta but he is a fierce opponent.He can fly up to speeds of 70miles. He mastered the wind element back in Celestia The Home of the Blue Jays. Skyrus is able to use Wind Techs S-Ranks and below without the need for hand seals and is unaffected by Wind Jutsu's Rank C and below.
Can Only be on the field for 4 turns.
Must Have signed the Blue Jay Contract to use.
Can Only be Taught by Sage of Darkness.
Can only be summoned once.
BattlesWon: Countless
Lost: Countless
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This courtesy of Chris Mannix's interview with Bosh:
He has regrets about his time in Toronto -- not making the playoffs last season ranks near the top -- but none about his decision to leave.
"Nobody wanted to make the playoffs more than me," Bosh said. "Nobody else wanted to make it more than me, trust me. I put in the work to be successful. I had a turned ankle and I had a broken nose that I had to stay in the hospital for, and I played through it. I know what I put into that organization and what I put into it was everything I had every night."
Some dispute that. Last month, Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo told a Toronto radio station that, from his perspective, Bosh mailed it in last season.
"Whether he was mentally checked out or just wasn't quite into it down the stretch, he wasn't the same guy," Colangelo said. "I think everybody saw that, but no one wanted to acknowledge it. Despite limited swelling and any excessive damage on an MRI, he felt like he needed to sit for six more games. ... I'm not even questioning Chris' injury. I'm telling you he was cleared to play subject to tolerance on his part, and the tolerance just apparently wasn't there and he chose not to play."
Bosh rejects the suggestion that anything other than a legitimate injury kept him out of the Raptors' lineup.
"I've never quit at anything," Bosh said. "Comments like that, they don't bother me as a player. Professionally, I'm disappointed. [Colangelo and I] went through a lot together. He was the GM and we both tried our best to make that team better while I was there. We had many conversations, we went back and forth on e-mails, so just to hear that, it's disappointing. But at the end of the day, there's no reason to be upset. I know that I would have done anything to win."
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Dec. 7, 2012
Here is the latest edition of Week In Review - a series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall. A list of links for stories in this edition is available at the bottom of the page.
Last Week for Heights to be Open
Heights Recreation Center will be open regular hours through Saturday, Dec. 15. After that date, the nearly 50-year-old facility will be closed and soon demolished as part of a project to construct a new facility, which is expected to open next to the old location in May 2013.
During the closure, Heights Recreation Center classes and programs will be held at Huffhines Recreation Center, the Richardson Senior Center and the new Gymnastics Center, which will open in January 2013. Stay posted on all changes through the City's website at www.cor.net/parks.
Heights Recreation Center's new facility will include a high school regulation-sized basketball court, larger fitness and cardio areas, updated locker rooms, larger classroom space and much more. The $11.8 million project is funded through the 2010 Bond Program.
Santa's Village Continues
Santa's Village will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight through Sunday and Dec. 13-16. The Village is just north of Richardson City Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Rd.
Guests may stop by each of the 17 tiny dwellings, which feature a variety of holiday activities. Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with children, but the line will shut down before 9 p.m. each evening.
Santa's Village is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=1303.
Christmas Parade Award Winners/NETWORK totals
More than 1,200 toys and donations totaling more than $2,400 were raised for The NETWORK of Community Ministries through Saturday's 41st annual Christmas Parade.
There were 115 groups from the Richardson community in the parade, which ran along Coit Road.
Winners were announced in a variety of categories Saturday evening before the opening of Santa's Village. Winners included:
Click here for a complete list of award recipients
The parade will be rebroadcast on CITV (channel 16 on Time Warner Cable and channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse) Dec. 11-Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The video will also be available on demand at www.cor.net.
Council, CPC Discuss Bush Turnpike Development
The City Plan Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of the re-zoning of two large tracts comprising nearly 200 acres of vacant land situated along the south side of the President George Bush Turnpike between the DART Red Line and Wyndham Lane, north of Renner Road in east Richardson. The two re-zonings include an amendment of the Form-Based Code and Regulating Plan for a 38.5 acre tract west of Plano Road and new Planned Development standards for a 147-acre tract east of Plano Road.
The smaller tract, west of Plano Road, is part of a planned 57.1 acre mixed-use, transit-oriented development originally approved in early 2011. The proposed amendments pertaining to this site primarily represent adjustments to the planned street network and open space and block configuration to better accommodate a large employment center that would also include retail space, a hotel and urban apartments.
Proposed changes to the zoning on the larger tract east of Plano Road would geographically reallocate existing approved land uses and realign the long-planned east-west arterial street, Infocom Drive, farther to the south. A key aspect of the proposed re-zoning includes concentrating potential multi-family development in the northwest quadrant of the tract, farther away from existing neighborhoods located south of Renner Road.
The City Council is scheduled to consider the proposed changes to both tracts of land at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 10.
At its work session Monday, the City Council discussed the prospective development just south of the Turnpike and how it will likely affect Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District No. 2, which includes that area. The City Council established TIF No. 2 in 2011 to help speed development. The TIF uses funds generated through increased real property tax values realized from new development within the district over a 25-year period to reimburse the developer for up-front costs incurred to install necessary public infrastructure and other public improvements.
It is estimated that the City's taxable value for the final year of the TIF in 2036 will be $1.5 billion, and that the TIF area will generate $149 million directly to the City in its first 30 years.
Watch the City Council work session presentation at http://bit.ly/YOrny4.
Council Discusses Heights Recreation Center and Aquatics Center Fees
The City Council at its Monday work session discussed proposed fees and operating hours for the new Heights Recreation Center, which is set to open in May 2013, and Family Aquatics Center, which is expected to open in May 2013 if construction stays on schedule or June 2013 if weather delays hamper construction.
The proposed hours for Heights Recreation Center are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The new schedule would keep the center open for 10 more hours than at the current facility and match the hours of operation at Huffhines Recreation Center.
Recreation Center fees are proposed at $7 per daily visit or $60 per year for adult residents and $14 per day or $120 per year for adult non-residents. Fees for children and senior citizens are $5 per day or $35 per year, and family memberships will be $135 per year for families up to four members. All the membership fees are in line with fees at other similar size municipal recreation centers in the area.
The proposed plan includes opening the Family Aquatic Center for a 91-day season that includes daily use from Memorial Day to Aug. 18 and weekend use through Labor Day. The Center would be open a week before the other four City of Richardson pools and remain open one week after they close and weekends until Labor Day. Proposed hours of operation for Heights Family Aquatic Center are 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for swim class programs and noon to 9 p.m. for public use.
Fees at the Family Aquatics Center are proposed at $4 for residents and $8 for non-residents. A season pass is proposed at $45 for residents and $65 for non-residents. Children up to 3 years old would be admitted free. A family season pass for up to 4 members will be $150.
Watch the presentation to the City Council at http://bit.ly/WHzkiU.
City, UT Dallas Earn Dream Study Award
The City of Richardson and UT Dallas were honored by the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC) at the annual Urban Design Awards event Dec. 5. The two entities received a Dream Study Award for their UT Dallas North Campus Transit-Oriented Development master plan, which creates a framework for potential development near the proposed UT Dallas DART Station along the Cotton Belt Rail Line.
The GDPC recognizes organizations and municipalities that are working to build a sustainable future for the Dallas region. The Dream Study Award recognizes an unbuilt project that displays sustainability efforts in the planning process. The UT Dallas North Campus Transit-Oriented Development master plan was initiated in the fall of 2008 when the City of Richardson, UT Dallas and Dallas Area Rapid Transit decided to collaborate to plan a transit-oriented development near the proposed UT Dallas DART Station and campus.
The site included in the master plan, the UT Dallas North Campus, is located north of the existing academic facilities along the Cotton Belt rail corridor, which is owned by DART. The proposed UT Dallas Station would link the campus to D/FW International Airport and function as the focal point for the new pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use environment.
Click here to read complete press release.
Fire Department Toy and Food Drive Ends Dec. 14
The Richardson Fire Department is working to collect toys and food for The NETWORK of Community Ministries through Friday, Dec. 14. Donations of unwrapped toys may be made at any Richardson Fire Station, the Service Center or at City Hall Room 106 or Room 202.
Gift suggestions include Lincoln Logs, CD players, gift cards, radios, arts and crafts, Barbie dolls and clothes, pen and pencil sets, makeup and fleece blankets. Wheeled toys such as bicycles, scooters, wagons, skates or tricycles are not given as gifts through the program.
Richardson NNO Places Second in the Nation
The National Association of Town Watch has awarded Richardson second place for the 2012 National Night Out competition, which showcases citizen participation between police departments and the communities they serve.
Richardson has been recognized as one of the top National Night Out communities in the nation for the past 19 years and was awarded 1st place in 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2010 for communities in the 50,000 to 99,000 population category.
The Richardson Police Department had 187 registered neighborhood block parties for 2012 in addition to various crime prevention programs throughout the year that served the residential and business communities.
Holiday Events at the Eisemann Center
The following lists several holiday shows that will take the stage at the Eisemann Center this weekend and next week:
Tickets for all shows are available at www.eisemanncenter.com or by calling 972-744-4650.
¡Navidadmania! at Library
The Richardson Public Library will host ¡Navidadmania! from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Basement Program Room. The event will include a Christmas celebration entirely in Spanish with holiday games, crafts and stories for the whole family.
For more information, call 972-744-4358.
Richardson Woman's Club Holiday Bazaar
The Richardson Woman's Club will host a Holiday Bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 13-15 at Founders Hall, 2005 N. Cliffe Dr. The bazaar will feature a variety of vendors selling jewelry, handmade gifts, Christmas wreaths and ornaments, purses and much more.
For more information, call 972-238-0841.
Richardson Animal Shelter Pet of the Week
Angelina and Prince came to the Shelter from the same household because their family developed severe allergies to the cats. They are seven years old and believed to be brother and sister. They are both altered and up to date on vaccinations. They are very calm, friendly and would be great with kids. Contact the Animal Shelter (972-744-4480) about Angelina and Prince or other animals available for adoption.
For information about other animals available for adoption, visit the Animal Shelter's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RichardsonAnimalShelter.
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With only two wins in eight games to start the season, the injury updates on Kyle Lowry, Landry Fields and Alan Anderson added salt to the wound.
Guard Kyle Lowry has been diagnosed with a bruised cuboid bone in his right foot and is out 1-2 more weeks. He has been out since suffering the injury during a game on November 6.
Forward-guard Landry Fields underwent ulnar nerve transposition surgery on Wednesday in New York City and there is no timetable for his return. He will be re-assessed by doctors in two weeks.
Guard-forward Alan Anderson has a partially torn plantar fascia in his left foot and will be out 3-6 weeks during the rehabilitation process.


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Does anyone else notice this about Bargnani ? When he gets the ball -- top of the key/elbow area, he either:
1) spots up in your face (low percentage shot)
2) straight line drive for a dunk or reverse lay up
3) 2 pump fakes, then spots up
I think moving forward, he should develop some other moves either from the triple threat position or putting it on the floor. I just don't see enough creativity, although he does catch opponents by surprise. My concern is, if he does not develop his moves, he can be predictable & opponents can easily take away those 3 moves once they have proper scouting. I found myself guessing his next move watching him this season & half the time, I guessed it correctly.
Having said that, in my opinion, Bargnani is a good talent offensively. Not sure if he is franchise type unless he further develops his offensive arsenal. By that I mean, to the point where he can ultimately get off a shot off a series of moves (when shot clock is running out). I noticed during these situations, he tends to go with the shot in your face which for the most part, opponents challenged very well. (ie: Denver game - he did make them though)
I dont create controversies. Theyre there long before I open my mouth. I just bring them to your attention.
-- Charles Barkley
He could also surprise people by playing better defence. That will make them cough up the ball and will leave them standing still in shock with their mouths open while he fast breaks to the other end of the floor.
http://hoopshype.com/blogs/bargnani/...g-for-the-teamAndrea, what's the best part of your game that no one ever mentions? - @therealpeja
Andrea Bargnani: I think the dribbling skills. I grew up playing at the guard position so I dribble the ball pretty good to be a 7-footer.
If you could tell 20-year-old Bargnani one thing, what would it be? - @therealpeja
AB: Learn how to shoot cause at the end of the day you need to score.
Andrea, love the Primo Pasta commercials. But do you actually eat it? - @Cote004
AB: Of course I eat it!
What is you go to pre-game meal? - @Cote004
AB: I eat English muffins with strawberry jam.
Have you tried recruiting another All-Star to play along with you? - @thereal5COBAR
AB: I'm not an All-Star yet. Working on it! I want our city to make the playoffs again.
What was socially or culturally the most difficult part of playing overseas to playing in the NBA? - @RottenSports
AB: Simply the fact that the NBA is the hardest league in the world.
Has DeMar DeRozan ever dunked on you in practice? - @ImNotDaFather
AB: We play in the same team even in practice, so I don't have to worry.
If you were not in the NBA right now, in which league would you be in? - @peeweeruiz
AB: Probably Spain or Greece.
Have you talked to Jonas Valanciunas? How do you think your games compliment each other? - the_REAL_alexb
AB: Didn't spoke with him yet, look forward to playing with him.
Do you see similarities between you and Nowitzki and also the Magic's Ryan Anderson? - @Iamfabo
AB: The only similarity I see is that we all can shoot from the three-point line.
If you could, would you welcome a chance to play power forward with Orlando and be paired up with Howard? - @GrantSinnfor3
AB: I don't think Howard is going to be a Magic for much longer.
Will you ever leave the Raptors like Chris Bosh did? - @TheOnlyDalmar
AB: All I can say is that I love Toronto and playing for the team.
If Your Uncle Jack Helped You Off An Elephant, Would You Help Your Uncle Jack Off An Elephant?
Sometimes, I like to buy a book on CD and listen to it, while reading music.
Lol his answers are really short.
true that totally missed that
Raptors: A Playoff Team With Bargnani?
We saw a different Andrea at the beginning of this season, said Jose Calderon. The Andrea we saw at the beginning is the Andrea who is going to be here next year and the Andrea we need to keep growing. He grew up in almost every aspect of the game. He made things easier for us to play out there. He gave us a lot of space.
We started work on the defense since day one and if you work in the gym all day and thats all you are working on, you are going to get better, said Bargnani. If you dedicate yourself to it and work on it every day, you are going to get better.
He allowed me to coach him as hard as any star player would allow myself and my coaching staff to coach them, said Casey. I know Coach Messina (in Italy) coached him hard as a young kid and he responds to accountability and being on him and I was on him as hard as anybody else. In a respectful way, but when he made a mistake, he knew about it.
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He really eats Primo. If you're going to "sell out" it's smart to sell out to things you really enjoy.
Unless he acquired a taste for it after selling out.
He's italian. Ofcourse, he loves pasta and pizza.
I love Ketchup but not all ketchup in general. Only certain kinds, like Heinz. I could, of course, develop a taste for other brands if I wanted to go there.
The idea of Bargnani going to the Lakers because of Messina might not be a legitimate reason soon:
According to rumors coming from Turkey, Fenerbahce Istanbul made a two-year offer to Ettore Messina. The Italian is now in the States as assistant of Mike Brown with the Lakers. Messina moved to the NBA after his disappointing experience in Spain with Real Madrid.
Via HoopsHype.com:
Can Pelister: Fenerbahce reached an agreement with Ettore Messina, who is assistant coach at Lakers now. (via @chemedya) Twitter
He should work more on conditioning. I remember him getting tired as games went on, which affected his performance in the latter stages of games.
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World Council, European CU Leaders Meet With EU Policymakers on Privacy Rules
Leaders from the World Council of Credit Unions and the European Network of Credit Unions met with policymakers in Brussels this week to discuss critical regulatory issues, the organizations said.
Topics included draft directives concerning data protection, the proposed pan-European banking union, and deposit guarantee schemes under consideration in the European Union.
"Everywhere credit unions are seeing increased regulatory burden," said Brian Branch, president/CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions in Madison, Wis. "While we believe strongly in rigorous prudential discipline and risk management, we need to constantly dialogue with policymakers to educate them about the proportionately high compliance cost of such rules for smaller and less risky credit unions."
Branch joined the ENCU delegation in Brussels together with Michael Edwards, chief counsel and vice president for advocacy and government affairs for the World Council.
The delegation met representatives from the European Commission and the European Parliament's Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee to discuss a new regulation that would help harmonize data protection laws among the EU's 27 member states and would require most organizations that deal with sensitive personal data to appoint a data protection officer.
Small and medium businesses with fewer than 250 employees would be excluded from the requirement unless they conducted regular and systemic customer monitoring as part of their core business.
ENCU and World Council representatives sought clarification on the regulation's application to credit unions and suggested ways to achieve the regulation's objectives without unreasonably burdening credit unions.
The group emphasized to policymakers that financial services, not managing personal data, are the core business of credit unions, the World Council said.
In anticipation of Ireland holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January, ENCU delegates also met with Michael Taggart, financial services attaché, Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU, to address proposed directives that would burden credit unions.
The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the 27 member states every six months and is responsible for chairing and organizing meetings of the council and for facilitating agreements and proposals that support the interests of the European Union.
The EU is considering expanding authority of the European Central Bank and other EU banking supervision entities to supervise all EU banking institutions.
ENCU and World Council representatives advocated for local, national regulatory bodies to have day-to-day regulatory and examination responsibility as well as to retain jurisdiction over credit union business activities, corporate governance and related activities.
ENCU delegates noted to Taggart that credit unions do not operate on a cross-border basis, unlike commercial banks that are certain to be subject to increased EU-level supervision.
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It will be interesting to see if Anderson can take some minutes from Landry/Demar. It's certainly a possibility if he keeps playing this way
Drummond got his minutes tonight against the Bucks. 19 points on 9 of 13 shooting plus 10 boards and 2 blocks in 25 minutes.
Didn't look like he was being guarded really closely or well, but he was in the right spots and had to make the baskets and collec t the rebounds. Can't take anything away from him.
It's quite possible that a lot of GMs whiffed on Drummond, including Colangelo. My sense is that Calhoun at Connecticut tends to bury or "hide" Freshmen in the hopes that they stay in college for a year or two extra, which could explain why Drummond didn't show that well in college. It will be interesting to see how he develops as a pro.
I'm a Raptor fan, I'm a homer. There is no doubt about it. Obviously anything I say is going to need a chunk of salt with it, especially in relation to JV. With that said:
There was no one near Drummond's size on Milwaukee in many of those highlights. That dunk on Ilyasova was sick. He out-muscled and out-worked the Bucks' front line.
He also collected 6 fouls in 25 minutes. I did not see the game but I am going to make an assumption (that very easily could be wrong) many of those fouls were on Dalembert, Ilyasova and/or Henson since Monroe had just 1 foul. Those 3 guys went a combined 14/18 from the foul line. Dalembert and Ilyasova also had extremely good games.
Drummond was 1/4 from the FT line which is pretty much on par with his college ft shooting.
The Pistons were routed. Most of the 4th quarter was a 20 point game. Good on Drummond for not mailing it in but I have a feeling many on Milwaukee did (again, huge assumption on my part).
Final thing with regards to Drummond and JV debate: JV creates opportunities and space for his teammates with his style of play and appears to have a much higher bball IQ. I don't think Drummond takes up the space or garners the attention that JV does. Most of the plays from Drummond appear to be from Milwaukee players missing box outs and teammates finding him out of help or double team situations.
Again, I know I am a biased homer but once you get past Drummond's highlight worthy plays, JV appears to be a much better basketball player and I am glad JV is a Raptor.
He is a much better player. The difference is JV wins you games and Drummond wins you highlights. I'd much rather win more games and make the playoffs than be on NBA tv for a couple of mins.
I think it's a positive for the NBA when a rookie can garner 4 minutes of highlights from one game even if it's preseason and it's the Pistons.
I agree I would rather have JV than Drummond (JV's upside is ridiculous if he can get his head around the NBA game/schemes and not get out muscled by the other Cs)
but would you rather have Drummond and JV scraping for minutes on the same team creating a freakish tandem at the C position -- or have TRoss develop into a solid two way player in a year or two
If anything, I was a huge Rivers supporter. I'm kind of still on that boat. Austin is far more NBA ready than guys drafted #8-down in my opinion. He's been having a good pre-season actually.
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Its not that difficult to believe the Raptors didn't draft BPA but rather best fit."Best player available" doesn't exist in a vacuum. It exists in the context of your team, the players on your roster, and how that player will fit in with those things. I think sometimes people confuse "most potential" or "most skilled player" with "best". Analytically, "best" relates to the sum of a player's contributions to his team – and that's rarely going to align with either of those two alternate definitions.
I'm not sure why there is even a Drummond - JV debate. They were drafted in different years and its not as if Colangelo passed on one for the other. Nor is it inconceivable that they could have played together. I'm not sure there should even be a Ross - Drummond debate.
I think if there is to be a debate it should be WHY did Colangelo pass on Drummond (or whoever else one may have liked for that matter)? Which I don't think for a second was because Ross was or wasn't a better player. Rather Drummond was a project, Ross was the most likely non-big man to contribute in the short run, and Colangelo had holes to fill in order to try and win now. That shouldn't be taken as a knock on Ross
As for Drummond, he's only played 3 preseason games so I don't think the sample is large enough to give any indication of how good he could or will be. But I do think he's proven some of the his critics wrong in that he has shown both a motor and basketball instinct.
I think JV could easily slide over the PF, if Raps drafted Drummond. JV certainly has good enough shooting form to extend his range as a PF and also the mobility to guard PFs. A JV/Drummond front court would have been kind of like a Bynum-Gasol tandem, but even more athletic, if that's possible. Of course, that would mean we would have to get rid of Bargnani. But then, that's where you package Bargs, Jose, Ed Davis and Demar to OKC for James Harden. Now you got a Drummond, JV, Fields, Harden, Lowry starting lineup. Then you somehow draft Wiggins to replace Fields. :-)
... and then I woke up. :-)
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Think More – But Don't Necessarily Charge Ahead – on EMV Cards
Change is in the cards, literally. Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) technology is coming to the United States and bringing with it a host of benefits for cardholders and issuers, including enhanced security and international compatibility.
If embracing the future of card technology isn't incentive enough for credit unions to make the switch, both Visa and MasterCard already have plans to shift fraud liability to issuers and acquirers that aren't EMV chip-enabled starting in 2013 (more on this later). Like it or not, it's time to start thinking about the change.
But with that said, it might not be time for credit union card issuers to act – yet. Converting the nation's millions of cards, processing terminals and banking systems to EMV may take as long as a decade or more. During this process, credit unions may find themselves most appropriately in the position of managing change rather than spearheading it. The following is a brief overview on EMV: what it is, why your credit union might want it and how the transition to this new technology is likely to unfold.
What is EMV?
EMV technology relies on the chip card (or smartcard), which looks just like the standard magnetic stripe cards in use today. The difference is a tiny microprocessor embedded in the card itself. In addition to holding a wealth of encrypted data, this chip runs its own operating system. The result? Far greater security than any magnetic stripe can promise. Chip cards are nearly impossible to counterfeit, even after years of widespread use in Europe and abroad.
Chip cards are used widely in Europe, most of Asia, most of the Middle East, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and most of Africa. Travelers to EMV zones may encounter problems trying to use cards with magnetic stripes. For frequent travelers especially, the conversion to EMV technology will be a welcome development.
Visa and MasterCard Give a Push
And indeed, it's only a matter of time before the U.S. becomes EMV-enabled. Both Visa and MasterCard are planning incentives for issuers and merchant acquirers to make the switch:
- As of October 2012, merchants are exempt from PCI reporting for Visa if they process 75% of their Visa transactions on EMV-enabled terminals.
- In April 2013, merchant acquirer processors and sub-processors must certify support for and accept EMV chip cards. Also, ATM acquirers will assume counterfeit fraud related liability if a non-U.S.-issued EMV MasterCard is used at an ATM that is not EMV-enabled.
- October 2015 is the target date for Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover's liability shift for counterfeit POS fraud. Liability will be assessed to the party that did not enable the chip-to-chip transaction. In the case of issuers, this applies if your cards are not EMV chip enabled.
Why Wait?
As it stands, adopting chip card technology seems inevitable – and, in fact, not without significant benefits for card issuers. If chip cards are the future, why not ride the first wave right now?
For the vast majority of credit unions, there isn't much percentage in doing so. With a few exceptions (for instance, credit unions with a large number of members who travel or live abroad), most credit unions are not facing widespread consumer demand for EMV. American consumers are not up in arms: Most aren't even aware of what EMV is.
If you did issue EMV-enabled cards today, few cardholders in the U.S. would see a benefit. Why? EMV-enabled terminals are still practically nonexistent in this country. Establishing standard protocols for EMV will be complicated, requiring not only the wholesale turnover of cards, equipment and systems, but also the hammering out of network issues. This is going to be a long, gradual process.
As EMV technology rolls out in the States, demand and utility will rise while costs will almost certainly drop. Experience will help vendors at all levels of the conversion gain efficiency. That should mean lower pricing and fewer potential pitfalls.
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LONDON Samsung doubled its foundry sales in 2012 and took third place, behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Globalfoundries Inc. in a ranking compiled by market analyst IC Insights.
TSMC remained the leading foundry with sales almost four times greater than those of second-ranked Globalfoundries. United Microelectronics Corp. for many years the second ranked foundry experienced a fall in sales in 2012 and slipped back to fourth place (see ranking table below).
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Globalfoundries' sales increased by 31 percent and other notable sales increases were achieved by China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) and Taiwan's Win Semiconductors Corp., a compound semiconductor foundry.
Samsung's manufacture of application processors for Apple was key to its growth in 2012 although it is expected that Apple will start to move manufacturing to TSMC in 2013. Nonetheless IC Insights said it believes Samsung will challenge Globalfoundries for the number two spot in 2013.
Samsung's dedicated foundry IC capacity was 150,000 wafers per month in 4Q12 giving the company the potential to produce annual sales of about $5.4 billion, assuming an average revenue per wafers of $3,000, said IC Insights.
In 2012 Apple's share of Samsung's foundry output was 89 percent, the market watcher said. Samsung's challenge will be to bring on replacement customers as Apple diversifies its suppliers.
In total, the top 12 foundries were responsible for 90 percent of total foundry sales in 2012. This has increased from 81 percent in 2009, before Samsung began manufacturing processors for Apple. IC Insights consolidation to continue and the top 12 market share to continue to rise.
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Credit Unions Take Heed to States' Move to Electronic Lien and Titles
As several states make the transition away from paper vehicle titles to electronic lien and titles, at least one firm said it is experiencing the impact.
VINtek, a provider of collateral management and ELT services and direct finance processing for auto lenders, said it experienced a 28% increase in new customer signings in 2012. The new clients represent an estimated 30% increase in recurring revenue over client sales in 2011, the Philadelphia-based firm reported.
Florida and Georgia's ELT compliance deadline went into effect Jan. 1. There are 18 states that have implemented ELT, according to VINtek President Larry Highbloom.
VINtek said in anticipation of the impact of Georgia legislation requiring lienholder participation in the Georgia Department of Revenue's ELT program in 2013, the company signed eight credit unions in the state. VINtek said it also experienced significant client growth in Florida with that state's electronic move.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, lenders must contract with an approved service provider for the ELT transition. Among them are VINtek, American Security Insurance Co. in Duluth, Ga.; Auto Data Direct Inc. in Tallahassee, Fla.; Decision Dynamics Inc. in Lexington, S.C.; FDI in Sacramento, Calif.; and PDP Group Inc. in Hunt Valley, Md.
In 2012, VINtek said its ELT services were endorsed by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas.


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KIEV, Ukraine - With the final whistle blown on EURO 2012, INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble praised the international teamwork which resulted in a safe and secure football tournament by co-hosts Ukraine and Poland and the wider policing community.
During his mission to Ukraine, the Head of INTERPOL visited the EURO 2012 International Police Cooperation Centre in Kiev where an INTERPOL Major Events Support Team (IMEST) had been deployed to provide assistance and support before and throughout the championships.
"While only one country could win EURO 2012, the event has been a success for everyone involved, particularly the co-hosts Ukraine and Poland, which have been the focus of the sporting world in recent weeks," said Secretary General Noble.
"I am pleased that INTERPOL could make a contribution in ensuring that spectators and players alike were able to enjoy the championship safely and securely from the opening game all the way through to the final whistle," added Mr Noble.
A special guest of the INTERPOL Secretary General at the EURO 2012 finals was Italian footballer Simone Farina, whose integrity in reporting an attempted match-fixing bribe to police was recognized by INTERPOL earlier this year with the presentation of a Commemorative Medal in Rome, Italy.
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There is much debate on Landry and what he may or may not bring to the team and it got me thinking of similar players. Can he ever be as good as Mo Pete was in the 04/05-05/06 seasons?
There is much debate on Landry and what he may or may not bring to the team and it got me thinking of similar players. Can he ever be as good as Mo Pete was in the 04/05-05/06 seasons?
I think so for sure. I doubt he would, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was better than mo-Pete.
Better at circus shots? Not bloody likely!
Yes. Maybe not as strong from 3pt out of the gate, but a better defender, rebounder and passer.
The only way to bag a classy lady is to give her two tickets to the gun show... and see if she likes the goods.
I hope so.
I don't think Fields plays 38 minutes per game this season and this roster definitely has more talent than the roster of 7 years ago.
I believe Fields will excel at everything except 3pt shooting percentage and points per game in 05-06 relative to Peterson.
I liked Mo Pete. He was unfairly expected to be the robin to VCs batman, but he played with heart, repped TO to the fullest and was never an asshole about it. I'd love it if DD could be as good.
i think mo pete was made better by the great players he played with. i think that fields will make our average players look better. i don't see them as the same type of player other than the 3 ball.
Fields will be a really nice complementary player for the team. Will he be the next Mo-Pete? Nope.
The reason I say that, is he is a more all-around player than Mo-Pete was. This team is more talented and deeper at every position, so Fields won't be as largely depended on.
I say more of a Battier type player in terms of complimenting a team.
Note to those who reply, did not watch a large, large amount of games with Mo-Pete, barely a handful, but only going by from what I've watched.
Twitter: @ReubenJRD NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
Landry has many of the same skill sets as Battier but Battier has an other worldly discipline and studies the game constantly. I don't know if Landry does that but he seems like a bright bulb and I'd be surprised if he didn't develop in a similar vein. Only thing that gives me pause is that LF seems far more chill and goofy whereas Battier has that serious, mature attitude.
MoPete was a good defender, an very good spot up shooter and early on could also attack the basket. He was a wonderful role player who, IMO, was never fully appreciated because people expected him to be more than that. Dude was a baller and finds a spot on my squad any day of the week. He had his shortcomings as a player but MP was a tough blue collar baller.
Still wish he'd of punched Vince that game he got thrown out for slapping VC back. Sure they might be friends but there's no place in the midst of a game for that kind of crap. A great example is when Chris Paul felt dissed ("sonned" in his words) by Pau. Can't let that ish slide.
The first time I saw Fields play was in the Vegas games and the thing that jumped out at me was how mature his game was for a rookie. He had a really high basketball IQ for a rookie and that made him stand out, but what was clear was that he didn't have any of the athletecism players like DeMar have. Fast forward two seasons and those rookies he was playing against like DD, with experience are now closer to, matched or at a higher basketball IQ level, but their athletecism now gives them a bit of an edge on LF. I still think Fields is a really smart player, and he has good size, and by no means is he a pylon, but I don't see him being as good a Mo-Pete whom had a good combination of both IQ as well as athletecism.
MoPete was a good spot-up shooter, a good man defender, a GREAT weak side defender, a good locker room presence, was very coachable, and knew exactly what his role was within the system (i.e. never forced anything).
I can only hope that Fields provides the same attributes.
Are we over-estimating Mo Pete's shooting prowess? He was a pretty good 3 point shooter, but overall his fg% was pretty poor. Landry did shoot poorly in his second year, especially from 3, but his overall fg% in his slump year of 46% would be Peterson's best year ever improving on Mo's best of 43.8%. If Landry recovers his rookie form, or close to it from 3 he could easily surpass Mo as he is a better rebounder and ball mover.
Landry very well could surpass anything Mo did in a Raptors uniform, but it remains to be seen. We know what Mo did already as it's on paper and on video and etched in most of our memories. What Landry is going to do remains to be seen. No point in speculating I suppose since the season is almost upon us.
Mo Pete was a better scorer then Fields and also more willing 3 point shooter. Field is definitely a more efficent scorer as he only takes open shots, finishes on the break or cut/slash. Mo's shooting % will be lower cause he was asked to score more and was caught in iso situations much more then Fields. Fields is the better rebounder and is much more athletic then he gets credit for. Fields will be a much appreciated player just like Mo Pete but will never be the scorer Mo Pete was.
I'm having a chuckle imagining a non-raps fan coming to this forum to discover that we're all hoping the consensus most terrible offseason signing can one day become "the next mo-pete".
I guess we're just trying to make lemons into lemonade. Unfortuneately our version of "lemonade" is Morris Peterson
And MoPete lemonade is fortified with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. No artifical flavours or colouring added. Good for what ails ya.
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- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs allow you to eat in color and in season. Some farms offer quarter-share or half-share options, fruit shares, and eggs. You can find a participating farm near you on the Local Harvest website.
- Buy goods at a farmer's market. Some farms participate in winter markets so you can buy fresh local produce all year.
- Start a home garden. It is economical and a great way to get kids involved.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 05/2017 -
- Update Date: 05/29/2015 -