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By Doug EadieIn these always changing, frequently challenging times, the leadership "gold standard" for school boards is making strategic decisions that address critical issues facing your district.
The objective, of course, is to take the initiative in leading that change, rather than merely reacting to what occurs in your district. The bad news is that traditional comprehensive long-range planning for arbitrary and largely meaningless three- to five-year periods has proven to be a weak change leadership tool -- better at describing what is already happening than generating significant change.
Here is the good news: Your district can take advantage of a dramatic advance in the field of strategic planning. Known as the strategic change portfolio, this tool makes it possible for your board to play a meaningful, high-impact role in leading change in your district, going well beyond thumbing through a finished 2-pound long-range tome.
The defining characteristic of this relatively new planning approach, which has been successfully tested in many public and nonprofit organizations in recent years, is that it generates a kind of institutional investment portfolio. The end result has above-the-line change initiatives that have been developed to address particular high-priority issues that the board has played a strong role in identifying. Would you like to continue reading? Click here to log-in or become a subscriber to ASBJ.com.
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August's UFC on FOX 4 event needs a new headliner.
Middleweight Brian Stann (12-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC) is out of his scheduled five-round middleweight headliner with promotional newcomer Hector Lombard (31-2-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) due to an injury.
A source close to the event today confirmed the scratch with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), though the UFC has made no official announcement.
UFC on FOX 4 takes place Aug. 4 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The event's main card airs live on FOX while prelims go to FUEL TV and Facebook.
It was not immediately clear if Lombard, the reigning Bellator middleweight champion and a recent UFC import, will remain on the card and in the night's network-televised main event.
Stann recently picked up his fourth win in five fights with a first-round knockout via ground and pound of Alessio Sakara at UFC on FUEL TV 2. Prior to the victory, the former WEC light-heavyweight champion snapped a three-fight win streak (over Mike Massenzio, Chris Leben and Jorge Santiago) and potentially cost himself a title shot with a second-round submission loss to upcoming title challenger Chael Sonnen. A win over Lombard could have gotten him right back into title contention.
For more on UFC on FOX 4, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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DOVER - The Panthers of Clarksville rolled into Jack Berry Field on Friday night and came away with a 41-14 victory over Dover.
Clarksville (6-3, 4-2 4AAAA) got on the board first, taking a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard run by sophomore quarterback Cameron Looper with 3:45 left in the first quarter. The score was set up by a 42-yard run by Looper that gave the Panthers first and goal at the 1.
The teams traded possessions before Clarksville running back Juan Salinas scored from 12 yards out with 7:04 left in the second quarter, increasing the lead to 14-0.
Dover (0-9, 0-6) ended the Panthers' hope for a shutout when senior running back Matt Fryar landed in paydirt from 5 yards out with 3:33 left in the first half, making the score 14-7. Fryar ended the game with 120 yards on 21 carries.
Dover hoped to hold the Panther offense to a punt on the next drive, but that was not the case. The Panthers would drive 56 yards to the Pirate 6-yard line were they faced a fourth and goal. The Panthers scored on a very controversial halfback pass as time expired to end the first half. The ball appeared to touch the ground, but officials rewarded the Panthers with a touchdown, which gave them a 20-7 half time lead - and momentum.
After the Pirates recovered a fumble on the Panthers' first drive of the second half, they marched to the 19-yard line of Clarksville. The drive ended when Clarksville junior defensive end Austin Curran made an interception and returned it 78 yards to put the Panthers up 28-7 with 6:23 left in the third quarter, squashing any momentum the Pirates built during the drive.
On the ensuing kickoff, the Panthers would squib kick to the Pirates. The Pirates weren't able to come up with the football, and the Panthers took over at the 23-yard line of Dover. The Panthers would once again get on the board with 4:14 left in the third quarter. This time, junior running back Blake Young would carry the ball in from 7 yards out capping a 6-play, 23-yard drive.
Dover would finally sustain a drive in the second half, when senior running back Steven Standridge took the ball into the end zone from 3 yards out with 2:45 left in the fourth quarter. The play capped a 67-yard, 7-play drive, all on the ground, to close the gap to 35-14.
The Clarksville offense wasn't done just yet, as backup running back Ellis Foster would rip through the Pirate defense showing excellent speed on a 55-yard touchdown run. The score increased the lead to the final margin of 41-14.
Looper ended the night with 96 total yards, 72 coming via the ground with one touchdown. The Panthers' workhorse was senior running back Justin Kremers who ended up with 97 yards rushing on 16 carries. Foster also chipped in with 86 yards rushing and a touchdown on only five carries.
Fryar, senior running back Blake Ivey and Standridge were all workhorses for the Pirates. Ivey earned 52 yards on nine carries and Standride would break the 100-yard barrier with 112 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. Fryar and Ivey both paced the Pirate defense with 10 tackles each.
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Our mother, Donna Jean was born April 14, 1940 in Raton, New Mexico to Henry C. Stockton and Thelma Mae (Slater) Stockton. She passed away peacefully August 18, 2014 in Bountiful, Utah.
Donna and her sister Susie shared many happy memories growing up on the Stockton Ranch in Raton, New Mexico. As sisters they forged a bond and friendship that lasted a lifetime.
As a junior in High School she was the Kearny-Entrada Rodeo Princess. She was a member of the student council her senior year and was very active in many clubs and activities. She graduated with honors from Raton High school with her friends in the class of 1958. She then attended Colorado Women's College in Denver, Colorado. She told us many stories about her friends and the fun they had during that time.
Donna married Douglas R. Hume on August 1, 1959 (divorced). Together 40 years, they raised 3 children. In life she was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt & friend.
Our memories of our mother growing up are happy ones. She spent many hours with us doing arts & crafts. She loved holidays and made them so fun. She was an avid reader, loved poetry and was a great cook. She instilled in us a joy of life, independence and taught us to embrace adventure. Our mom loved living in Bountiful (42 years) and had many friends. She was a member of the LDS Church.
In passing, she joins her father and mother; and daughter, Donna Sue.
She leaves her children: Dawn Cook (Craig) Bountiful, Utah, Dyan Sandell (Tim) Colorado, Douglas H. Hume (Christie) Bountiful; sister, Diana "Susie" Parker (Fred) Raton, New Mexico; grandchildren: Ciera Nay (Bobby), Danielle Rosebush (Kyle), Dallin Cook, Samantha Cook, Malory Cook, Audrey Sandell, Kendrick Hume, Erin Hume; great- grandchildren: Jack Nay, Cache Nay, Ellie Nay (who will join us any day); nieces: Debra Montoya (Mike), Becky Walker (Ernie). It was mom's wish to be laid to rest in Raton New Mexico near her parents.
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Rays Fans….Meet Lance Cormier
With the recent addition of reliever Lance Cormier to the Rays Bullpen, can there be an alternative reason to sign another reliever right now for the team. Could this be a insurance policy signing in case Troy Percival is not ready to take the mound in spring training and the team might be without him to begin the 2009 campaign. It just seems a bit wild that the team added another body to the Bullpen when at least 11 relievers right have shots at securing a spot on the 25-man roster. And this does not include the prospects of either Jeff Niemann or Jason Hammel not having slot for them come April 1st with the team.
But let's get back to Cormier, who in 2008 was with the Baltimore Orioles along with current Rays, Chad Bradford. Cormier was signed by the Orioles on January 21, 2008 with an invite to spring training and a minor league contract in his hand. During the season, he went 3-3 with an 4.02 ERA in 12.1 innings for Baltimore. During 2008, he posted a .240 average against right-handed batters, and was also a great ground ball out pitcher. During his last 9 appearances in 2008, he allowed only 3 earned runs over 15 innings, and lowered his ERA from 4.61 to a year ending 4.02 ERA. In his only start of the season on September 3rd against the Red Sox, he threw 3 scoreless innings on 2-hits.
Cormier has the distinction of being drafted three time during his MLB career. He was first drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1998 in the 40th round, but he did not sign with the club and instead attended the University of Alabama. While at Alabama, Cormier did play for the Crimson Tide's baseball squad and then again in 2001, the Houston Astros drafted him in the 10th round. Again Cormier decided to not sign and went back for his senior season at Alabama. Last, but not least, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 4th round in 2002, and he signed with the team.
Cormier made his way through the Diamondbacks minor league system and made his first start at the major league level against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 19, 2004. In the contest he allowed 5 hits in 1 inning and went on to lose 11-4. After the game he was sent back to the minors and he worked hard to become the June Pitcher of the Month for the Diamondback organization. He was brought back up to the majors on July 29th and he won his first start against the Houston Astros 6-4. In that game he threw 6 innings, struck out 5 batters and recorded his first major league hit.
He then went on to lose his next two starts and the team put him in the Bullpen. From August 29th to September 11th, he handcuffed opposing hitters to an imposing .134 average. In 2005, Cormier appeared in 67 games for the Diamondbacks. His 7 wins tied him for 4th among National League relievers. He began the season by throwing 18 scoreless innings, and ended the year by compiling a 1.09 ERA over his last 9 games. During the off season, Cormier and starting pitcher Oscar Villareal were traded to the Atlanta Braves for catcher Johnny Estrada.
Cormier appeared for the Braves for the first time on April 3, 2006. He struggled during his first year with the Braves and at one point was demoted to the minors on August 21, but that demotion did not last long as he was recalled on August 25th and stayed with the Braves the rest of the season. During the 2007 spring training in Florida, he suffered a strained right triceps and went on the 15-day disabled list. He spent the next two months on the disabled list before starting against the Chicago Cubs in his season debut. He ended up surrendering 8 earned runs in 4 innings against the team. He got his second start against the Cubs later in the week and was again hammered as he then gave up 5 earned runs.
Cormier was sent down to Triple-A Richmond for seasoning, and after he threw a complete game shutout for the Tide, he was recalled by the Braves. On August 3rd, in his first action since coming back up, he gave up 2 earned runs in relief against the Colorado Rockies. But on August 11th , he got his first start since June 3, 2007. He allowed 4 runs in 4 innings in that contest and left with a no decision. He then won his next outing allowing only 2 runs in 7 innings. The next start he strung together two consecutive wins for the first time in his career.
Cormier ended up the 2007 season with the Braves and suffered through a 2-6 record with a 7.06 ERA. The Braves decided to designate him for assignment on November 30, 2007 to make a roster spot for returning pitcher Tom Glavine. The Braves officially released Cormier on December 7, 2007.
The scouting report on Cormier shows that he has a fastball and a cutter that are thrown about the same velocity. His fastball tops out at 90 mph, while his cutter ranges from 86-89 mph. His cutter is an excellent pitch for him to induce ground ball out to both sides of the plate. He has a 12-6 curve ball that breaks between 76-78 mph. He also has a sinking change up that he uses rarely to hitters in the past.
So here is the low down on our newest member to the Rays 40-man roster. His versatility as either a long reliever or a short innings guy can be beneficial to the Rays in 2009. With his ground ball numbers showing an ability to get the ball to the infield, his addition should be well suited for the Rays. Even if his signing is not a preamble to protection because Percival may not be ready in time, because he has American League East experience, he is valuable to the Rays in the Bullpen. Cormier will meet his former team mate Chad Bradford when both men report on Feb 14th to the new Rays Spring Training Complex in Port Charlotte, Florida.
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Wow – drafted three times! I learned something today – I didn't know a player could re-enter the draft if they didn't sign with a team. Thanks!
I hope Cormier turns out to be a solid addition for the Rays this season. What's your plans for spring training??…D
I am actually going down to the new complex on Feb 15th during their first official workout and take some photos of the new complex and meet with a few friends on the training and clubhouse staff and get some pictures after the players leave of some of the new additional thing they have here that were unheard of in the St Peterburg complex.
That and will be going to all of the games because of my Season ticket status. I got to buy a seat for a nice price for all the games.
I have an ex roommate from my college fraternity that said I could stay with him in Nokomis for the month, which is a lot closer than Clearwater to Port Charlotte. So by the end of Spring Training I should know all of the baseball cards laminated on the Tiki Bar.
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You can be drafted out of high school, then if you go to college, they can contact you every season to see if you might consider coming out and going professional.
Something wild that happened to a guy in college was he was drafted for baseball, and at that point could no longer play college baseball. But the team paid for his college education and he could continue to play college football as long as he did not get paid by the baseball team during the season.
They put a clause in his contract that he would report to the team's summer instructional league every year until he graduated. He did that for two years, but decided to play professional football and used his signing bonus money to repay the baseball team for his scholarship money and their time and efforts. It was a classy move on his part.
I do not think they do that anymore except to maybe set aside money for an education fund beyond their baseball career.
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Thorpe from ESPN has DeMar at #7.
I can't post the entire article because it is an ESPN Insider one, but here is what Thorpe had to say about DeRozan.
Source - Click here7. DeMar DeRozan, Raptors
DeRozan shares some of Holiday's strengths and faults -- he is happy playing a role and rarely forces the issue. This is an important aspect of his upside -- if his skills improve greatly, as they should, will he learn the necessary mindset to better take advantage of those improved skills?
Blessed with excellent athleticism and size, DeRozan easily could become a solid starter in this league without much improvement, playing off his teammates in the way Courtney Lee did last season for Orlando. But if he's driven to succeed and reach his potential, and learns how to become a go-to scorer, suddenly he'll become a top-three guy on his team.


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Chevy HHR Test Drive - What Did You Think?
stevesparadise Posts: 3I test drove the HHR yesterday and it was a 2.2liter with 30 miles on it. Maroon color. The car looked nice with the color.
On the road the car was not the smoothest chevy, but definately smoother than a PT Cruiser. Within the first 2 miles I noticed a vibration coming from the front of the car. I then had the car on the freeway and the vibration was still there. The only other time I experienced a car with a problem like this was in a new 06 Jetta. Both of these cars are made in Mexico, the HHR and Jetta. I had test driven over 200+ new cars in my lifetime.
The interior was cheap feeling. It didn't have the leather option, but a wood trim would be nice also. There is ample leg room in the back, which is about the best plus I could find in this car.
Though the side and front crash are safe, there is another person with a broken neck and vertebrae in the Crash and Safety HHR forums. I now don't trust the roof design of this car.
Yes, like all the poor unfortunate American made Ford Explorers where it was more than just bad tires that contributed to the deaths of several dozen drivers involved in roll-overs.
ezshift5 West coastPosts: 858gang this is a WEAK car... very little power, no acceleration. Hard to tackle the hills in San Francisco.
.....with my venerated 1982 VW diesel pickup nearing 300k, I looked at the HHR with the rear seats folded down - - - - and it approximated the VW's pickup bed (but added a roof!!!)
So I test drove a used 2006 with the 2.4/5M combo. Clutch was good;5M linkage not as good as my Accord 6M - - - but then again few are. On the freeway, I've no complaints. Actually, it's a nice little trucklet.
I'm ambivalent: Sure, it's a nice little vehicle (BUT):
1. The VW: paid for long ago (I've had it almost 24 years). Capable of 50+ MPG, it's just plain hard to let go..........
2. The Accord 6M just makes most other cars seem crude.
I guess I'm stuck (I'm too cost conscious to go for a BMW - - - - the new diesel will rate a test drive - - - - - but i reckon it'll take 50k of my Naval Reserve pay).
....ah the agony of choice.
best, ez....
chris80233 Posts: 4I've been looking at getting a new car and I've narrowed it down to either the HHR or the Malibu. I stopped by my local Chevy dealer today and was able to compare the two side by side and take both vehicles out for a quick test drive. I drove the HHR first and here's what I thought of the vehicle. I tested a 2009 HHR LS automatic with the 2.2L.
I like the styling of the HHR and the wagon versatility. I also love the elevated seating position and it was very easy to enter and exit the vehicle. You sit very upright in this car and I found the seats firm but comfortable. I liked the folding center armrests also and they're nicely padded. LOTS of hard plastic everywhere, even on the dashboard and door armrests. Actually, the biggest disappointment in the whole car are the hard, cheap, hollow door panels. I liked the controls however, and the radio and climate control knobs had a quality feel. The power window switches are now on the door armrest on the 2009 models. Some other changes from the 2008 models: The "ambient" light overhead is gone and there is now a "leather" boot around the automatic transmission lever which looked very nice. Acceleration was adequate. It was a little sluggish, especially when I was merging onto the freeway, but then again I've always had 4 cylinder engines so it's not a big deal for me. You can definitely hear the engine during acceleration but it quiets down nicely once you're up and running. I was really surprised how smooth and comfortable the ride was and the cabin is pretty quiet also. I liked the XM radio and iPod jack and the salesman left me alone with the vehicle to play with the stereo for awhile. It actually sounded pretty good and I thought it sounded BETTER than the similar stereo in the Malibu. I also noticed that the 2009 HHR is now listed as getting 30 mpg on the highway, the same as the Malibu 4 cylinder.
I really liked the HHR and after driving the Malibu, it's going to be a tough choice. I think I'm leaning towards the HHR. With the current "employee pricing" promotion the HHR LS with automatic will be about $2000 cheaper than the Malibu. The Malibu WAS quieter and had a smoother ride and much nicer interior materials (plus I love the Malibu's "ambient" lighting on the center console and door handles). The only disappointing thing on the HHR for me was the cheap, hard plastic materials everywhere in the cabin. But maybe for the $2000 savings, better sounding stereo and wagon versatility I can live with that.
Look at the cheap plastic as more durable and less chance of damage. It doesn't bother me though I don't have one yet?
dmathews3 Posts: 1,739To me sometimes you have to look at the vehicle and think what it stated purpose is. To me it is for carrying things and a big chance of scraching some trim.
morsoruce Posts: 1A bit of a slug, in the acceleration department (well, what do I expect - 2.2 liters in 3100 pounds, vs. 2.0 in my stick shift Focus ZX3 weighing about 2600 pounds - even a stick shift can't make up for that).
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Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Johnny Tarr, Oct 4, 2012.
Then you need to get out more....
Now that I know your budget I would get a DRZ400S and adv farkle the crap out of it. If you put a scott dampner, small wind screen, racks, luggage, etc on there than you would have the best of both worlds. I wouldn't want to take a KLR on some of the trails I go on. Like others have posted if your doing a ton of road riding you already have the Ninja for that. Don't get so concerned with the slab that you choose a turd for the dirt.
Sig line material right there
The KLR didn't feel topheavy because it didn't have any fuel in it.
At 6'2" how are you having troubles with the height of the KLR? I'm 6' with a 34" inseam and am able to rest comfortable on the balls of my feet, darn near flat-footed.
If your requirements didn't involve so much highway or two-up I would recommend the DRZ400S. At right around 300lbs it isn't much of a challenge to throw around on a trail and won't throw out you back when you have to pick it up. The downside is that it is taller than the KLR by at least an inch.
I've ridden a DR650 on and off road, and while it is better than the KLR on the trails it is no better than the DRZ400S on the highway, and the DRZ will easily outperform either the DR or the KLR when the pavement runs out.
If I had to choose all over again I would still go with the KLR650 modified to be better for dirt riding. Any shock/fork work you would do to a KLR would still need to be done to a DR650.
I think 98% of riders would agree with your first assertion, very few with your 2nd, and everyone would agree with the 3rd.
I bet you are in the very small minority who thinks the DR-Z400 is as highway capable as the DR650.
That said, it is a nuanced distinction. Leaning a little more dirt, def. prefer the DR-Z, a little more street, the DR. Both are cheap, reliable, and good tools for their niche.
I think the DR650 is one of the best, all-rounders out there; if I could have only 1, it would make the short list along with the KTM690R. Fortunately, I have a street bike, so I downsized the DR650 to a WR250R.
I wonder if the OP should consider the WRR too. Smaller than the others being discussed, but surprising, for 250cc
Nah. I'd get a DR or a DR-Z and dirtify it a little. You already have a streetbike. Get dirty. Put on a skid, handguards, and sidecase armor. Put on some decent turn signals and mirrors that won't bust off in the first fall. (My stock signals lasted until this past weekend before getting busted, BTW.) Spring it for your weight and find tires that work for YOUR usage...I use a front Shinko 244 and a custom-grooved rear Kenda K761 for all-around use. For serious dirt, I swap on a front knobby. Some people also gear their DR down to 14/42 from the stock 15/42. Most of these mods have no real downside on the pavement, other than maybe the dirt-biased tires and gearing. You can always swap tires/rims/sprockets, but some people don't need to. Many people run long-wearing knobbies/semi-knobbies everywhere, and the DR's gearspread is wide enough to be pretty versatile. I run 16/46, and it seems ok for slab AND trails around here. YMMV.
I was OK on the stock DR seat...1up. I put on a Seat Concepts seat though ($160), and it's better, especially for 2up.
Stock, the KLR. It's more spacious. The DR can be made more spacious though, and I prefer it's gearspread, power delivery, smoothness, simplicity, and lack of oil-burning at high RPMs when on a varied-terrain long-haul. If you're going to leave the ergos fairly stock, the DR can be a bit tight for 2up. I'm 5'8"/200lb/30"inseam, and my passenger is 5'4"/petite/30"inseam. There isn't much room for us to move around on my stock-length DR seat.
Not really. The DR subframe is pretty stout, for carrying panniers and a topbox/bag. The bike will also handle a front fenderpack, tank panniers, above-headlight rack, handlebar bag, tooltubes, and a tankbag well enough.
That depends on you and your terrain. I started off last September, gradually, on easy terrain. I'm working up to harder and harder stuff. Powdery sugarsand is nothing for me now, when I put on a decent front knobby. Uneven ground and short legs makes it tough to hold up the unlowered DR if it gets leaned too far on slippery ground. I had issues riding on damp clay and loose rocks in hilly terrain with street-biased tires this past weekend, but I have no trouble picking it up repeatedly, so things worked out OK. I should have swapped on at least a front knobby though. The front end on something this heavy typically likes to plow in turns unless it has better lateral traction than the rear.
Some people can't handle a bike this size/weight on anything more technical than a gravel road. Some people can ride an R1200GS through mud and sand. Again, YMMV.
Once armored, either bike will take a LOT of punishment, compared to a streetbike. The KLR would want for a bit more, and sturdy armor typically adds weight.
I can't think of ANY downside to the air/oil-cooling on the DR. It just plain works. It works GOOD. The oil-cooler can even be bypassed if something busts, to run the DR as just an air-cooled bike. It's not known for overheating unless something else is seriously wrong, in which case, you wouldn't want to run an air-cooled or water-cooled bike either.
Perhaps I should clarify my second point. The gearing on the 650 is a bit better for highway, but the seat is still seemingly made of plywood. I wouldn't want to sit on the DR650 or DRZ400S for more than an hour going down the road, but even with the stock seat I can manage 2+ hours without too much discomfort on my KLR.
Maybe a Gen1 KLR would be the best compromise? Still better road manners than a DR650, not as much plastic to break, more robust than the Gen2 KLR in the off road category, lighter weight, and still KLR simple.
.......and if I slide to the front I can damn near flat foot.....again, at 5'8" and 30" inseam. I just don't see the problem here.....but again, I haven't yet taken it off road. :huh
'Definitely better than a new one for getting thrown around off-pavement.
Please explain. I read this a lot on this site, but also see many KLR complaints of buzziness/vibes, needing to keep the revs below 5K to conserve oil, needing to keep the speed down because they're over-revving/working at 70MPH+, getting blown around by large vehicles, buffeting with the stock screen, etc. These complaints don't seem to be nearly as common among DR riders.
A good seat for the Zooks can be had for $160 or less though, and some people are fine on the stockers. I did many days over 200 miles on it, with a few over 1000 miles. Aftermarket options add even more comfort. YMMV.
There are wide-ratio gearsets available for the DR-Z now as well. I've really enjoyed my DR650, as well as a few other peoples' DR650s , but if I can have a dirtier DR-Z with the same or better gearspread for dual duty, I'm likely adding one to the garage sooner or later.
With a durable and lightweight 220-mile+ tank, and a comfy aftermarket seat (maybe a windscreen for some people too), long-distance travel capability is no longer an issue on a DR or a wide-ratio DR-Z. DIRT capability still is though, and there's already a streetbike in the stable, hence my lean towards the dirtier Zooks.
How can you resist the urge? The dirt is calling to you.
My experience with a 2004 DR650 compared to my 2009 KLR650 was that the DR transmitted more vibrations to the rider and I felt I got blown around more (no real wind protection). That said, a STOCK KLR650 is not that much better - I do have to admit that my response is based on my KLR (2009 with Happy-Trails rally windscreen, KTM SM fender mod, H-T fork brace) so perhaps it is skewed. My comparisons to a DRZ400S are less skewed, however as my DRZ compared equally to the DR in all areas except vibration, and for that the DR would win, but personally I would take back roads instead of the interstate to get to the dirt for the added fun of the smaller bike.
That is exactly why I have both. I bought the KLR thinking it would do everything just fine, but found that when the going gets rough I still prefer the DRZ. I use the KLR for commuting and for anything more than ~3 hours one way just because the DRZ is downright abusive for long distances, but if I'm within ~120 miles of the fun I will choose the DRZ every time.
For the OP I still feel that the decision is between the DR650 or a Gen1 KLR650. Both are good bikes with enough aftermarket support to make them whatever you want them to be.
If your goal is to travel a day, then ride trails for a couple of days...well, I'd rather have fun off-road and suffer a little to get there. Any 250/350 will travel highway speed for a day (it might be screaming, but it'll do it), then when it comes time to turn onto a trail...you have a manageable sized bike to throw around.
There are used bikes showing up all the time. Patience will pay off.
I ride a KLX250, bought it to commute, but ride the snot out of it in the dirt. No matter how good a rider I become in the dirt, I will never try and muscle a KLR on a trail, it'll never be as fun as a little bike. Maybe the KLX650 but not a KLR.
Almost bought a DR350 a couple of times. Good bikes.
Fun on the trails is where you should be focusing your bike search.
As someone else said - a 125 will get you there. CC's in the dirt are not as important to the fun factor as on the road. And bigger is definitely not better as a beginner in the dirt. I ride a 900 racebike on the street if I feel the need to go fast. My 250 goes plenty fast in the dirt. And is way too heavy after a long trail day with multiple dirt naps.
My KLX650 will be interesting to try in the dirt(if I get it running before the snow).
If it can have a kick start, you have a million used options.
Cruise all the bike specific threads, look at the flea market.
All of this is flavored with the belief that a KLR is not a DS bike, nor is any BMW. Round the world, while carrying the kitchen sink, you bet. Can you ride them like a DS, you bet. Singletrack, sure. Fun in the woods, not as much.
And I know nothing about the DRZ, but that seems the best bet from your list.
Weight on the trails is only a penalty when you drop it, not if, when. If I had to, I could haul my bike out of almost any situation I might get it into. A KLR, not w/o a winch. I look forward to being confident enough to take the 650 instead of the 250 onto singletrack, but will I? Only if I start hitting the weights.
I agree completely there I'm a bigger guy tho, so the 250 just isn't enough for me as a dual-sport. But I don't see the need to have a street bike with aggressive tires and call it a dual sport. I bought my ds to ride in the dirt, and it has more power than I can use for that purpose. If I need to go fast on pavement I'll jump on my 270rwhp turbo zx14, or my busa, or even the drag gixxer 1100
Each machine has its purpose......for me, when I'm in the dirt I want a dirt bike, when I'm strictly street I want a street bike. My ds does an awesome job of comfortably getting me to the dirt, then acts like a real dirt bike when I get there
Trust your instincts. The KLR is exactly as you found it, huge and heavy. Be aware of anybody claiming the KLR is as good as a DR or DRZ off road . Its not. I owned and '08 KLR and traded up to a DR650.
As a noob off road rider the DR650 and DRZ400 will be much more forgiving and 3 times as crash worthy. The DR and DRZ are also easier to work on than the 08+ KLR.
Look at it this way. If you are looking at Hiway and gravel roads the KLR is fine.
If you are planning on any offroad trails at all go DR650 or smaller. Maybe just look for a good used 250 dual purpose or DRZ400 and flog it for a year. You will know right away if you are an offroad guy or not.
Bingo again
I hope you don't mind me stealing your awesome advice as my sig comment.....as you can see below I gave you full credit.....I just couldn't help it, it's so on the money
Why thank you Sir
If he's a dirt newbie starting out on a KLR as his first dirt bike, the first time he hits real dirt, and has to spend the rest of the ride fighting the weight and struggling to stay up, he most likely won't be an off-road guy for long :eek1
Man, I'd be looking at the WR250R. I had one, as my only steed, for quite some time. Many many 300 mile days, and over 500 miles on one occasion (Seat Concepts seat helped a lot). 70 mph was cake.
I sold it because for two up it was completely incompetent. Since selling it, my wife has ridden with me exactly twice, so I'm looking for another WR now
However, it might be worth mentioning this --- ditch the slab altogether and invest in a little hitch carrier or trailer. Drive your car/truck in comfort, then unload your dirt worthy small dual sport for some real fun off road. Then, when your exhausted, drive home in comfort in the vehicle again. Just a thought :)


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Bosses inflexible for single mums
The federal government's stripping of single parent pensions has forced mothers to look for work. But they're finding most employers are inflexible with hours, reports Tim Elliott.
Believe it or not, ''Changing A Nappy'' is not as simple as changing a nappy. According to the federal government's Staying Healthy in Child Care protocols, correctly changing a nappy involves 13 steps, from the correct disposal of gloves to the cleaning and disinfection of the change table.
''Recently, I went for a job at a childcare centre and they asked me for details about the procedure,'' says Karen, a 36-year-old single mother of three. Despite having worked in childcare and having successfully changed more nappies than the old woman who lived in the shoe, Karen froze. ''I'm out of practice, and my interview skills are bad, so I couldn't remember each step, and I was sure I left out three or four of them, and I just thought 'Oh god'. I fluffed it. In the end, I just hoped I'd fall through the floor.'' (Karen, who doesn't want to be identified, didn't get the position.)
So goes the job search for single mothers, a task that became exponentially more urgent on January 1, when the federal government's controversial Fair Incentives to Work Act 2012 came into effect. It moves all single parents off parenting payments when their youngest child turns eight, when they will have to make do with the $35-a-day Newstart allowance. The move will save the government $728 million over four years but it also means about 100,000 of Australia's poorest families lose as much as $110 a week.
As the name implies, the legislation was intended to prod single parents back into the workforce. To that end, it's been a qualified success. ''There's definitely been a noticeable increase in applications from single mums lately,'' says Brent Williams, the human resources manager at Castle Hill RSL, where about 15 per cent of the 470 staff are single parents, and where a food and beverage service position pays $18 an hour. Williams tries to accommodate single parent staff with, say, day shifts, ''so they can do drop-offs and pick-ups but also with shifts that start after 6pm, when they can perhaps get someone else to help with babysitting.''
But in the job market as a whole, such flexibility is rare. As Williams concedes, ''lots of employers in our area still say 'This is hospitality: if you are not available 24/7, then don't apply.'''
Karen knows this better than most. She split with her partner nine years ago: ''He was having an affair with our neighbour and left us for her and her three kids.'' She lives with her children, aged 10, 11 and 13, at her parents' house in Peakhurst. She pays $250 a week in board, and has recently pulled her children out of all sporting and extra-curricular activities. They rarely go to the dentist - ''can't afford it''. Karen also leases a laptop, ''even though it will ultimately cost me double what it would to buy it.'' Their shopping is, she says, ''strictly op-shop, baby!'' Her former partner, meanwhile, contributes a grand total of $75 a week to the children's upkeep.
She is nearing the end of a full-time social science degree and is desperate to finish but can't study any more until she finds a job that makes it possible. ''As far as I can see, the only jobs that give the flexibility of school hours are prostitution, drug dealing, teaching or your own business.''
As it is, she has no less than four separate jobs, all of which are unreliable and often require her to be ready at short notice.
''I work at a childcare centre, casually. Somebody has to be sick on the day and they'll ring me. That's $26 a hour. They are fine there, they are as understanding as they can be but they need their casual staff to be on hand - that's the nature of casual work - and if you say no couple of times, you get bumped down the list. At the end of day, they are a business.''
She also tutors in early childhood teaching at her university, but this is sessional, meaning the work is only available during the two 14-week terms. ''It pays $34 an hour, which is great but I'm lucky if I can arrange to get three or four hours a week.''
She also serves on the student campus council, and has recently been paid fees for her advocacy work, most notably in lobbying for more flexibility for students with children. And lastly, she mows lawns, for which she charges $20 an hour, cash only (hence her reluctance to be identified).
''That's my regular work,'' she says. ''I have about 10 clients, mostly old people I know. They ring me when they need me and I will try to slot them in around whatever else I have.''
In a good week, she might earn as much $100 from the mowing, but this tapers off as winter approaches. ''If Centrelink found out about it, they would be like, 'What the f---?!' But this week, all I earned from mowing was $40. Sometimes it's more like a community service that anything else.''
The uncertainty is killing her. There is no such thing as ''an average day'' or ''a normal routine''. She has little idea of where she will be at any given moment. ''If I don't have a uni class, I'll schedule in some mowing, and if I can't get that, I contact the day care centre, hoping for work. If I am meant to be studying and day care calls, I have to drop the study and go, because it's got to the stage where work is the priority.''
Drawing up a ''family budget'' has become something akin to alchemy. ''I don't even know what I am entitled to from Centrelink because they say it depends on how much I earn and I can't tell them because it varies so much.''
The day she received notification that her benefit was to be cut, she sat down and cried. ''It's only $100 less, but that's not the point. It's like, what else can you do to me?''
Karen is lucky in two regards: she lives with her parents, and she owns a car - ''an old station wagon.'' She is by nature a positive person, and often talks in laughy one-liners. (Her email address is a play on the phrase ''jack of it''.) But she also says she ''can't face things a lot of the time … I am so angry. I keep going backwards, just treading water.''
When I ask how it affects her head space, she replies: ''What head space? I tried to settle down today but I couldn't because my head was spinning. You wake up feeling sick, wondering how it's all going to work out.''
All of which explains why she couldn't recall the 13 nationally mandated steps for changing a nappy.
Karen is by no means a one-off. ''The government has done no planning with this,'' says Terese Edwards, the chief executive of the National Council for Single Mothers and their Children. Last November, the council set up a hotline to gauge reaction to the proposed changes. Concerns about the lack of regular work featured prominently. ''We know that a job in itself is not a way out of poverty,'' Edwards says. ''What these women need is suitable regular employment, jobs that are family friendly. What we are seeing is a real mismatch between the jobs that many low-skilled single mums can work and what is available.''
For women, like Karen, whose hours fluctuate, the single parent benefit had provided a safety net, ''something,'' Edwards says, ''to keep a roof over their head if the work dried up. But now, the government has taken that away without saying where all these regular family-friendly jobs will come from. It doesn't make much sense.''
Tim Elliott is a features and investigations journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
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February 21, 2010
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- Lorabell
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anna look gorgeous!! are Jamie and Bonnie dating?ReplyDelete
@Anon: Yup, I think they admitted it the other day?ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Anna really embodies a real "movie star" class and talent and looks fantastic here! I am so over Kstew and Rpatz who repeatedly look and sound clueless at every event.Jeez Rob comb your hair at least!ReplyDelete
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BOSTON – Vinny Del Negro joked Sunday that something in the Canadian air caused his Clippers to play their worst game of the season in Friday's blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Whatever it was, the Clippers evidently brought it with them back to their home country – at least for the first half of their Sunday matinee with the Boston Celtics – before finally expelling it late in their tight loss at TD Garden.
The Clippers were outscored by 19 in Sunday's first half before making a strong run to close the game. However, Paul Pierce's 3-pointer with two seconds left gave the Celtics the 106-104 victory.
"If we would've came in with the same effort and energy we had in the second half, I think it would have been a different outcome," said Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, who tied for a game-high with 23 points off the bench.
The Clippers went on a 21-8 run in the fourth quarter and got to within 103-101 before Pierce's 3-pointer.
Crawford noted that the Celtics' aggression mirrored what the Clippers look like on their best days. Boston set Sunday's tempo and forced L.A. to play uncomfortably early.
"That's what we do to teams when we're successful," he said.
Eric Bledsoe, starting for an injured Chris Paul, also had a career-high-tying 23 points for the Clippers – and 10 assists. Blake Griffin added a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double.
The Clippers blamed their collective defense for the loss, with reserve forward Matt Barnes pinpointing it directly on a lack of effort.
"We just haven't played well defensively, and I think that's the key to our success," Griffin said. "We have to be on our rotations defensively and really bring the energy to withstand poor shooting."
Griffin and the Clippers actually shot quite well for most of Sunday's game – 59 percent excluding the fateful second quarter, in which they were outscored 26-10 for their worst scoring period of the season.
"The second quarter was the difference in the game tonight," Del Negro said.
Crawford's strong play came despite a broken nose, which he played through without protection for most of his 32 minutes Sunday.
Upon entering the game, Crawford sported a homemade mask from team trainer Jasen Powell to protect the fracture. But, finding it uncomfortable, he stripped it off before the second quarter. Crawford said he expects to play sans mask Monday night against Washington.
The injury originally occurred Friday, when the Clippers' sixth man attempted to rebound his own missed free throw and caught an errant elbow from the Raptors' Kyle Lowry.
"He got me pretty good," Crawford said. "I thought it was bleeding."
Crawford had an MRI that night and then a CT scan on Saturday, which confirmed the break.
Normally, the Clippers would special-order a mask, but the turnaround time on the road forced Powell to construct something from scratch overnight.
He presented it to Crawford pregame Sunday, and the 32-year-old guard tried it out in warmups. He said it didn't bother his shooting motion as much as he thought it would, but acknowledged it made it much harder to see – and breathe.
Bledsoe took back-to-back 3-pointers with a minute left in the game and the Clippers down five points.
The first one missed badly; the second swished in.
He said the second shot was reflective of a concerted effort he made to maintain his confidence. Assistant coach Robert Pack repeatedly instructs him to erase his memory of all misses as soon as they clang off the rim, and that voice came to Bledsoe's head as the ball came back to him.
"I haven't been shooting the ball well and haven't been playing confident, but (today) I had a mindset coming into the game of, 'I'm just gonna shoot,'" Bledsoe said. "'Even if I miss 100 in a row, I'll keep shooting.' I think I did a great job of doing that."
Bledsoe's 3-point shooting is up to a 38-percent clip. He shot 26 percent his first two seasons in the NBA.
The Sporting News reported Sunday the Clippers contacted the Celtics about a deal for Kevin Garnett, 36, that would include Bledsoe and forward Caron Butler.
Garnett has spent the last six seasons in Boston. He is on the first year of a new three-year, $34 million contract that made him one of just four NBA players with a full no-trade clause.
He would have the final word on any possible trades before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.
Del Negro said he did not expect Paul to play Monday. He is with the team but nursing a bruised right kneecap and has not been practicing. … Griffin's swollen left ankle, which he aggravated last month in Phoenix, is showing improvement, according to Del Negro. … Crawford planned to review the tape of the offensive foul he was whistled for in the final minute that nullified a game-tying jumper. "I felt like he kinda took a dive a little bit," he said of defender Avery Bradley.
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a resident of Downtown
on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Oh, Jeb, I wish you had phrased AVHS' inability to make the Vetrans celebration differently. I am sure you had no intention of infering that AVHS would not have been honored to participate if they could have by choosing the words, "declined the VFW's invitation."
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Nov 2, 2012 at 10:06 pm
It seems to me that the PW usually gives Amador particularly favorable coverage. So yes, the report left me, at least, with the impression that the band had declined the invitation for reasons that might not reflect well upon the school.
However, you imply, "Oh, wished U Phrased it Differently", that you know the reason for Amador's non-participation and think it a valid one. So might it not perhaps have been helpful to post a clarification, as well as your criticism of the report?
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Nov 4, 2012 at 10:29 am
Looking forward ro the parade is going to be bigger and better thatn other times, you never know you might see some airplanes this year
a resident of Downtown
on Nov 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Being a former member of the Amador Valley matching band, I think I have a little insight, although I don't know the circumstances here. Foothill and Amador compete in two different circuits for competition, Foothill does parades, while Amador does field shows for football games. The only parade we did was at Christmas.
Maybe instead of putting anything in the paper that puts any of our schools in a bad light for something as trivial as this,
some things are better left unsaid.


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Revere finds silver lining in ankle surgery
By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies center fielder Ben Revere pronounced himself healthy and ready to go Thursday. Revere broke his right ankle in July, which required season-ending surgery.
"It may have helped make me faster, because of my form now," Revere said. "I've been running a lot since rehab, and I'm working on getting out of the box. I think I'm getting out of the box a lot quicker."
Revere hit .200 with a .456 OPS through April last season, before hitting .347 with a .784 OPS from May 1 through July 13.
Uncertainty surrounds new Phils righty Gonzalez
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- If there is a Man of Mystery in Phillies camp -- a Mr. X, an unknown -- it is Miguel Gonzalez.
The right-hander defected from Cuba last year before he agreed to a $48 million deal with the Phillies in July. But something happened during Gonzalez's physical exam, and the parties ultimately agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. He seemed to be destined for a top spot in the Phils' rotation, but they have lowered expectations for him because they said nobody really knows what kind of pitcher he might be.
Factor in the imminent arrival of A.J. Burnett, and Gonzalez could open the season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
"I've got more to prove to myself than anyone else," Gonzalez said via a translator of his status. "Once I prove it to myself, everyone else will be able to see it clearly."
Gonzalez said he started throwing bullpen sessions Jan. 6, and he feels 100 percent healthy.
"There is more speed, more movement," he said. "I can tell I've progressed."
Cole Hamels is expected to open the season on the disabled list, but the lefty could be back before the end of April. Once Hamels is healthy, he, Cliff Lee, Burnett and Kyle Kendrick will take the top four spots in the rotation. The Phillies signed Roberto Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract in December. He is the heavy favorite for the No. 5 spot, because Gonzalez, Jonathan Pettibone and others in camp have Minor League options.
"Those are decisions that are out of my control," said Gonzalez when asked if he sees himself in the rotation come Opening Day. "I'm going to do my best to do that, but that [decision] is out of my hands."
The righty said he would pitch in the bullpen, if needed, but general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Gonzalez is best suited to pitching regularly in a rotation.
Bastardo addresses 50-game suspension
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Left-hander Antonio Bastardo made one thing clear Thursday afternoon at Bright House Field.
"I made a mistake and I paid the price," Bastardo said.
Bastardo, 28, served a 50-game suspension at the end of last season for his connections to the Biogenesis scandal. He spent the final two months of the season at home in the Dominican Republic before pitching well there in winter ball. Bastardo is expected to be a key piece in the Phillies' bullpen in 2014.
Asked if he knew what he took was a banned substance, Bastardo said, "Yeah, I know it was a mistake. I told you before it was a mistake that I made. I know what I did."
There was backlash. Former relief pitcher Dan Meyer and Bastardo participated in Phils camp in 2011. Meyer said on Twitter, "Remember when we competed for a job in 2011. Thx a lot."
"I don't know why some players are thinking about that," Bastardo said. "It's like, why do they compete with me? You have to compete with the hitters. You have to get the hitters out. If you do your job, you make the guys who are making decisions think about you. That's it. You're not competing with other pitchers. You're competing with hitters."
Bastardo went 3-2 with a 2.32 ERA in 48 appearances last season. There will be skeptics following his performance this season, watching closely to see if he can pitch successfully after being caught and suspended.
"No, I don't feel like I have to prove myself," Bastardo said. "I feel confidence in myself and what I need to do. Just do it. Just get people out."
Burnett deal could push Phils' payroll to record high
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies could finish the season with a franchise-record payroll following their agreement with A.J. Burnett on a one-year, $16 million deal.
The Phils finished 2012 at a record $174.5 million, according to figures sent from the Commissioner's Office to teams for luxury-tax purposes. That figure includes the average annual value of contracts, more than $10 million for benefits and extended benefits, bonuses and more. Figure Burnett's $16 million salary into the mix, and the Phillies' payroll is about $174 million, with the luxury tax now $189 million.
"Our payroll is fairly flexible," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Thursday. "It's interesting. Our ownership group and David [Montgomery] have been very open-minded in a lot of ways."
Could the Phillies add anybody else to the roster? They watched former closer Ryan Madson throw last week in Arizona. He has not pitched since 2011 because of elbow injuries.
"Our reports were good when we saw him, so he's going to sign somewhere," Amaro said. "We're still looking at some things. Again, as I said before, we'll likely go with the guys we've got. But we're looking at other possibilities this spring. Any time we can try to bolster our club, we'll try to do that."
Worth noting
• Amaro said he is keeping former Phillies manager Jim Fregosi in his prayers after Fregosi suffered a stroke during a Major League Baseball alumni cruise and was flown Tuesday to Miami from the Cayman Islands. "It's unfortunate," Amaro said. "All I'm doing is praying for their family. It's upsetting news."
• Amaro said Hamels and right-hander Mike Adams are the only two pitchers in camp behind schedule. Hamels is recovering from left shoulder tendinitis. Adams had right shoulder surgery last summer.
• Everybody reported to camp on time Wednesday, other than catcher Sebastian Valle. He had flight problems in Mexico, but he was in camp Thursday.
• Former Phils manager Charlie Manuel, who joined the front office as an adviser, will not be in camp. His work will begin in April.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Tribe signs utility man Spears to Minor League deal
Club outrights right-hander Martinez to Triple-A Columbus
By Zack Meisel / MLB.com
The left-handed-hitting Spears, who has ties to new manager Terry Francona, has eight career big league at-bats, all with the Red Sox over the last two seasons.
Spears spent the majority of the 2012 campaign with Boston's Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket, where he batted .240 with 10 homers and 38 RBIs in 108 contests while playing every position except pitcher, catcher and center field.
Selected by the Orioles in the fifth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, Spears made his Major League debut in 2011 for the Red Sox, with Francona as his skipper. In parts of 10 Minor League seasons with the O's, Cubs and Red Sox, the 27-year-old has accumulated a .270 batting average and .358 on-base percentage. He tallied a career-high 20 homers and 82 RBIs for Double-A Portland in 2010.
The Indians also outrighted right-handed pitcher Fabio Martinez to Triple-A Columbus. The club had designated the 23-year-old for assignment on Nov. 20.
Martinez compiled an 0-2 record and 8.53 ERA in eight appearances with Class A Carolina after the Tribe claimed him off waivers from the Angels in early August.
Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Consumer Groups Attack Payday Lender Access to Payments
A consumer coalition has written federal financial regulators attempting to prevent payday lenders from using the electronic check system to debit their customer's checking accounts for loan payments.
The coalition of 30 consumer groups includes longtime payday loan opponents the Center for Responsible Lending, Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumer Law Center.
The coalition addressed its Oct. 24 letter to the Federal Reserve, CFPB, Comptroller of the Currency, FDIC, U.S. Justice Department, NCUA and FTC.
The coalition highlighted specifically what it called a heightened threat from online payday lenders which, it argued, can and do make loans across state lines at terms which might be legal in one state but illegal in the other.
"Higher-risk merchants that extract unauthorized, abusive or illegal payments raise numerous consumer protection concerns. As many of these high-risk merchants expand to the Internet, they increasingly rely on payment processors and originating depository financial institutions (ODFIs) to access consumers' bank accounts," the groups wrote. "The payment processor and the ODFI enable a payment to be debited from a consumer's account through the automated clearinghouse (ACH) system, a remotely created check (RCCs) or remotely created payment order (RCPOs).
"Recognizing that fraudsters need help in accessing the payment system, over the last several years regulators have held that payment processors and ODFIs are responsible for managing legal and reputational risk by closely monitoring the activities of their clients," the groups added. "In extreme cases, when the payment processor or ODFI is reckless or even complicit, they may themselves be subject to legal action."
The coalition did not recommend specific regulatory or legislative steps to counter the phenomenon, but urged the regulators to remain wary and act swiftly when warranted.
"Where you find indications that the institution has insufficient safeguards to avoid processing illegal payments, or is exposed to excessive legal, compliance, reputation or other risks through arrangements with third parties, we urge you to take swift action," the groups concluded.


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By Hayden Wright
The #SaveNelly movement is gaining momentum. When word of his $2.4 million tax debt reached fans, they conspired to restore his finances by streaming "Hot in Herre" hundreds of millions of times. Now late-night hosts are joining the effort: Stephen Colbert performed "Debt in Herre," a helpful guide for financial solvency, while James Corden made gratuitous use of "Hot in Herre" on his show so Nelly'd get a cut of the royalties.
Related: Nelly Fans Hope Streaming 'Hot in Herre' will Pay Off His Massive Tax Debt
Colbert's advice (cleared through his accountant, Wendy) included writing off clothing purchased for work, stopping IOUs, and more. On The Late Late Show, Corden installed a button that played "Hot in Herre" on demand, costing the production $6,000 each time he pressed it. We're not sure how much of that will go directly to Nelly, but fans can (and probably will) do the math.
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Rivals.com Southeast analyst Keith Niebuhr goes around his region.
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WR James CoxClick A breakdown of game tape on three top underclassmen prospects in the Southeast:Here to view this Link., Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Northridge, 6-0/175, 2013
ILB Johnny O'NealClick Cox has excellent speed and a decent build. He looks smooth when he runs, and is a better-than-average route runner for his age. Cox's overall athleticism is a large part of his success. He isn't just fast, but he can jump, giving him the ability to go up and take the ball away from defenders. When the ball is near him, he typically catches it. Cox's quick first move often keeps him from getting jammed at the line. Nonetheless, he still must work on his upper-body strength because at the next level he'll need to be more physical. Here to view this Link. Dublin (Ga.) West Laurens, 6-2/225, 2013
WR Tramel TerryClick O'Neal is an impressive young athlete who looks great in pads and physically is very strong. O'Neal has inside linebacker strength but moves with the quickness of an outside guy. He sees the field well, and is quick to identify where he needs to get to. He hits the gaps hard, and is good at shedding blockers to reach the ball. When he tackles someone, they typically feel it. O'Neal is best near the line of scrimmage as a run-stuffer. He must improve in coverage, but overall it's easy to see why several major programs already have offered.Here to view this Link., Goose Creek (S.C.), 5-11/170, 2013
The Georgia commit is a speedy receiver with a medium-sized build who simply makes plays. Terry is a burner who finds that extra gear when needed. He runs with short strides, which allows him to cut quickly without giving up much speed. It also makes him very difficult to tackle, or even pursue. Additionally, Terry has excellent hands. He also fights for every yard even with multiple defenders on his back, which is one of his greatest assets. As a route runner, he's still a tad raw, but that should come with time.
Sleeper of the week
QB Scotty HoschClick This week's under-the-radar prospect that won't be unknown for long:Here to view this Link. Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett, 6-3/190
To date, Hosch has one offer - from FCS program Georgia State. That could be about to change. Hosch, who split time at quarterback in 2010, now is his powerhouse team's full-time starter. And he is an effective one at that. Hosch has a nice, high delivery and consistently spins it well. He can read a defense, make quick decisions and deliver the ball where it needs to be. Given his tall-and-lanky frame, Hosch surprisingly moves fairly well, which helps him buy time in the pocket or even take off if needed. Middle Tennessee attended his game last week, and it wouldn't be a shock if more programs begin to show interest.
Weekend Watch
This week, Niebuhr will spend two days in the metro Atlanta area. On Friday, he'll check out McDonough Henry County and Tyrone Sandy Creek. The following day, he will see College Park Banneker take on Lovejoy. Here's what Niebuhr will be watching for in those games.
1.The offensive playmakers
Sandy Creek has two of the top offensive threats in Georgia in Rivals250 receiver JaQuay Williams and running back Mike Hilton. Williams is an Auburn commit; Hilton has pledged to Ole Miss. Any time either touches the ball, he has a legitimate chance of going the distance.
2. Dalvin's progression
Henry County defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, like Williams, is also in the Rivals250. He attended the Rivals/VTO Camp this spring in Marietta and while raw, was dominant. How much have his skills improved since then? And which school is the team to beat for the uncommitted standout.
3. Interior designs
Sandy Creek is blessed to have two very good linemen - defensive end Quinteze Williams, a Florida commit, and offensive tackle Will Adams, who is headed to Georgia Tech. Each should be fun to watch. The question with Williams is this: Is he better suited for end or tackle in college? Adams is an athletic player who anchors an excellent line.
4. No Moody blues
Henry County quarterback Chris Moody is an intriguing prospect to say the least. Moody would like to play quarterback in college and he is very good at that position. However, many colleges think he might make for a better defensive back.
5. Future teammates?
Defensive back Rico McWilliams of Lovejoy is committed to South Carolina. Safety Chaz Elder of Banneker might soon join him, as the Gamecocks have long been the frontrunner for his services. Regardless of where Elder ends up, these are two of the Peach State's premier secondary players. It will be interesting to compare and contrast their styles of play after seeing them on the field the same night.
Keith Niebuhr can be reached at email@example.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KeithRIVALS.


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Consumer Price Index, 1913-1992 (ICPSR 8166)
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures over time the prices of goods and services in major expenditure categories typically purchased by urban consumers. The expenditure categories include food, housing, apparel, transportation, and medical care. Essentially, the Index measures consumer purchasing power by comparing the cost of a fixed set of goods and services (called a market basket) in a specific month relative to the cost of the same market basket in an earlier reference period, designated as the base period. The CPI is calculated for two population groups: urban wage earners and clerical workers (CPI-W) and all urban consumers (CPI-U). The CPI-W population includes those urban families with clerical workers, sales workers, craft workers, operatives, service workers, or laborers in the family unit and is representative of the prices paid by about 40 percent of the United States population. The CPI-U population consists of all urban households (including professional and salaried workers, part-time workers, the self-employed, the unemployed, and retired persons) and is representative of the prices paid by about 80 percent of the United States population. Both populations specifically exclude persons in the military, in institutions, and all persons living outside of urban areas (such as farm families). National indexes for both populations are available for about 350 consumer items and groups of items. In addition, over 100 of the indexes have been adjusted for seasonality. The indexes are monthly with some beginning in 1913. Area indexes are available for 27 urban places. For each area, indexes are presented for about 65 items and groups. The area indexes are produced monthly for 5 areas, bimonthly for 10 areas, and semiannually for 12 urban areas. Regional indexes are available for four regions with about 95 items and groups per region. Beginning with January 1987, regional indexes are monthly, with some beginning as early as 1966. City-size indexes are available for four size classes with about 95 items and groups per class. Beginning with January 1987, these indexes are monthly and most begin in 1977. Regional and city-size indexes are available cross-classified by region and city-size class. For each of the 13 cross-classifications, about 60 items and groups are available. Beginning with January 1987, these indexes are monthly and most begin in 1977. Each index record includes a series identification code that specifies the sample (either all urban consumers or urban wage earners and clerical workers), seasonality (either seasonally adjusted or unadjusted), periodicity (either semiannual or regular), geographic area, index base period, and item number of the index.
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Universe: All goods and services purchased by urban consumers in the United States.
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If you're over buying the usual chocolates brands for Valentine's Day, Tufts Culinary Society is here to save the day.
The society recently posted about the best tasting chocolate alternatives to the standard Hershey's kiss. Some of the new contenders include the "Caramel Toffee Bar" from Bapchi, which they argue to be satisfying but hardly worth it's price tag, and "The Espresso Bar" by Zoe's Chocolate Co., which for they found to be the perfect mixture of creamy espresso flavored white chocolate and rich dark chocolate.
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Please see my attached factsheet for information on the end-Cretaceous extinction, which involved the extinction of the dinosaurs. A meteorite is thought to be involved, as indeed appears to be depicted in your picture.
Hi Ivan,
Well I think that meteors were the main cause, but there could have been other side affects.


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NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution has renewed "Steve Harvey" – the television talk show — for its second season in national syndication, according to an announcement by Barry Wallach, president of NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution and David
Goldberg, chairman and CEO of Endemol North America. The show airs in Atlanta at 1 p.m. on WAGA-TV, Fox 5.
Steve Harvey is the host of the new one-hour daytime show and was chosen by the 2013 People's Choice Awards as Favorite New Talk Show Host. "Steve Harvey" is currently sold in 98 percent of the country, including all of the NBC Owned Television stations. Since the show's debut, markets that are upgrading "Steve Harvey" include Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, Austin, Buffalo, Fresno, Fort Myers, Tucson, Honolulu, Des Moines, Madison, Tri Cities and Burlington, among many others. In addition, NBCUniversal is actively extending the show with stations across the U.S. for 2014-2016.
"The instant success of 'Steve Harvey' with the daytime audience is being greeted with long-term commitments from our station partners," said NBCU's Wallach.
In its premiere season, "Steve Harvey" has been a phenomenon in all key rating benchmarks. In the November 2012 sweep, "Steve Harvey" is the only new syndicated strip to increase over year-ago time periods, build on its lead-in and grow in consecutive quarter-hour ratings among households and women ages 25 to 54. In fact, "Steve Harvey" is one of only four syndicated talk shows over the last decade to accomplish all three of these feats in its premiere November sweep, alongside "Dr. Phil," "Ellen" and "Dr. Oz."
Each weekday, Steve Harvey weaves universal relationship themes into his one-hour show, bringing a blend of common sense advice and insightful humor to a vast range of relatable topics such as marriage, romance, parenting, friendship and workplace.
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DOVER - The Dover City Council heard a good report from the fire chief Tuesday in its regular meeting, learning that the department has "never been more productive than we are now."
Fire Chief John Taylor told the council Dover's city fire department is "ahead of the game" when it comes to fire service. He said he is currently working on gaining an lower ISO rating, which would in turn allow the city to grow through the building of subdivisions and other residences.
He credited a higher volunteer turnout to city fire alarms and a better attendance rate at drills and training as factors involved in getting a lower ISO rating.
Taylor also reported the department has received several grants recently, including a $23,000 Homeland Security grant for protective equipment and a $1,000 forestry grant.
Utility Superintendent Yancy Poynter reported to the council a hole has been patched on Water Street, city manholes were inspected, and the water mains were flushed for the month.
Police Chief Rodney Pfeifer presented a monthly police report with no unusual activity. He reported 11 dogs were picked up.
The council had no old or new business to discuss.
Aldermen Chris Loper, Ila Anderson, and Roger Lee were present. Frank Browne, Pat McAlister and Ronald Robinson were absent.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple showed internal Samsung documents from 2010 recommending the Korean giant copy a patented iPhone feature, in court testimony here today. Separately, Samsung showed Apple internal emails including one from Steve Jobs suggesting it was under intense pressure in 2013 to respond to features in Samsung and other Android phones.
Phil Schiller, Apple's head of marketing, was on the stand for part of the day, the second full day of testimony here. It is the second major patent infringement case Apple has brought in front of a Silicon Valley jury here.
Multiple models of six Samsung phones infringe the so-called slide-to-unlock patent (the so-called '172 patent), said a computer science expert testifying for Apple. He showed multiple pages from multiple 2010 internal Samsung reports to support his conclusion.
On several pages, the reports compared pictures of prototype Samsung phones side-by-side with the iPhone. They recommended detailed changes in the Samsung phones so that they unlocked in ways more like the iPhone.
For example, one page from a Samsung software usability report from March 2010 compared the unlock feature on the iPhone to the same feature on a Samsung prototype phone code named Amethyst. It criticized the Amethyst phone and recommended Samsung designers, "make animation smooth and continuous like the iPhone."
In its first case 18 months ago, Apple showed similar side-by-side reports, typically calling the Samsung phones to more closely follow the iPhone's approach.
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