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By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
HOUSTON -- Yangervis Solarte was getting some early work in the batting cages on Thursday when he was told that his name was going into the lineup, batting ninth and playing third base.
Solarte was thrilled to make his Major League debut in the Yankees' 3-1 loss to the Astros on Wednesday, going 0-for-2, and even more excited to get his first big league starting assignment.
Solarte wasted no time, connecting for a single off Houston starter Brett Oberholtzer in his first at-bat, and going on to have a 3-for-3 performance.
Before Thursday's game, Solarte carried a copy of the lineup card around the visitors' clubhouse at Minute Maid Park, requesting signatures from each member of the team.
"I'm happy for that opportunity," Solarte said. "I've been waiting for that for a long time, to be at the plate my first game, and the one that I'm starting. I'm really, really happy."
Solarte, 26, was born in Venezuela and played six seasons in the Twins organization beginning in 2006 before latching on with the Rangers, and he played 263 games over the past two seasons with Texas' Triple-A Round Rock affiliate.
Solarte's wife, Juliet, is in New York and just purchased a MLB.TV package to watch the Yankees' games. His family and friends were able to see his first two at-bats on Wednesday and will surely be watching on Thursday.
"Everybody yesterday saw the TV. They were like, 'Whoa!'" Solarte said. "They were happy. The first time in the big leagues with the Yankees. Wow."
Core Four to take part in first pitches
HOUSTON -- The Yankees' plans for their home opener on Monday will include a reunion of the "Core Four": Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada.
Prior to the 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Orioles, Pettitte and Rivera will throw the Opening Day ceremonial first pitches to Jeter and Posada.
Pettitte and Rivera will become the 13th and 14th former Yankees to receive the Opening Day honor; Posada threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the 2012 home opener.
Gates will open at 11 a.m.; festivities are slated to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. with the introduction of both teams. The Yankees are asking fans to budget ample time when planning their trip to the Stadium and urging the use of public transportation.
Kelli O'Hara, a Tony nominee and the co-star of the Broadway musical "The Bridges of Madison County," will sing the national anthem. In addition, a large American flag will be unfurled by 75 West Point cadets.
During the seventh-inning stretch, James Moye of the Broadway hit "Bullets Over Broadway" will perform "God Bless America."
Ellsbury out of Thursday lineup, as planned
HOUSTON -- It raised a few eyebrows when Jacoby Ellsbury's name did not appear in the third lineup of the season, but manager Joe Girardi is giving his center fielder a scheduled day off as a nod to his abbreviated spring.
A sore right calf bothered Ellsbury during the last two weeks of camp. Ellsbury feels fine after two games of running around the outfield, even stealing a base on Wednesday, but the Yankees want to make sure it stays that way.
"Ells didn't play a lot the last couple of weeks of Spring Training," Girardi said. "I'm going to guard against overplaying him early."
Brett Gardner moved to center field, with Alfonso Soriano taking over duties in left field and Ichiro Suzuki playing his first game of the season in right field.
"Joe just let me know last night, but I'll be available, ready to go," Ellsbury said. "He let me know it was going to be either tomorrow or today, so after [Wednesday's] game, I let him know I was good to go. I'll be ready if I need to come into the game at some point today."
Girardi said that the travel schedule factored into the decision; the Yankees expect to get settled in Toronto after 5 a.m. ET on Friday, so Girardi had planned to sit Ellsbury for either the third or fourth game.
Brian McCann was also out of the lineup on Thursday against Astros left-hander Brett Oberholtzer, but he is slated to catch Masahiro Tanaka on Friday in Toronto.
Girardi also elected to play switch-hitting rookie Yangervis Solarte at third base over left-handed-hitting Kelly Johnson, saying that Johnson is scheduled to play all three days against right-handed starters at Rogers Centre.
"We're just kind of mixing up," Girardi said. "We've got a tough schedule these first couple of weeks; 13 days out of the get-go."
Girardi hinted that Derek Jeter would get a day off during the Toronto series, possibly on Friday. Mark Teixeira will also rest a day in Toronto, and the plan is to have McCann be the designated hitter on Saturday.
"We're two games in and we're not where we want to be, but you can't say, 'We've got to keep running them out there,'" Girardi said. "If you end up getting them hurt and you end up missing them [for] three weeks, that's really not good for us. With the schedule that we've got, I have to be a little bit proactive with these guys until we get through these 13 days."
Tanaka has made an impression on McCann
HOUSTON -- Catcher Brian McCann expects there to be an electric atmosphere when right-hander Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for his first big league start on Friday at Rogers Centre, but he has been impressed by Tanaka's cool demeanor so far.
"From the first time you meet him, he carries himself very professionally," McCann said. "He carries himself [with the attitude] that he's been there and done that. He came in to camp, he fit right in, and he put up zeroes."
Tanaka signed a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees this past offseason and enjoyed a successful first Spring Training. He went 2-0 with a 2.14 ERA in five Grapefruit League games (three starts), allowing 15 hits in 21 innings with three walks and 26 strikeouts.
After his contract was official, McCann was sent an iPad by the Yankees so that he could review video of Tanaka's starts for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles last season, when he went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA.
McCann was impressed by Tanaka's splitter, which has been rated as world-class, but said that Tanaka has many more useful choices in his repertoire.
"He's got more than just the splitter," McCann said. "He can attack inside-outside with his fastball, go up and down, and I'm very impressed with his cutter and his slider as well.
"Guys that can throw any pitch in any count, with the stuff he's got -- definitely fun to catch."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @bryanhoch and read his MLBlog, Bombers Beat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Can't get enough o' those great iguanas, those rocky piles, those sands o' white and waves o' blue. We discovered that there are two – count 'em, two – ruin sites in Cancun, one north of the city near Puerto Juarez, and the other in the southern hotel zone, across the road from Playa Delfines, Dolphin Beach. Since today was a beautiful sunny day, we opted to visit El Rey and then head to the beach.
When we arrived at the ruins, no-one was visible at the front desk, but lo and beyond the caretaker emerged from his poker game and newspaper reading as soon as he saw us heading into the site.
The structures here are quite small, built between 1300 and 1550 AD, and the main activities of the inhabitants were fishing and Mayan trading with salt. This city was abandoned after the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century, and being located so close to the Caribbean sea, the area became a haven for pirates for a long time.
But what El Rey lacked in size it made up for in numbers of iguanas, many of whom emerged from their burrows and followed us around the site when they saw that we had apples for them.
At one point the lizard master was interacting with about nine lizards and a bird, and several other iguanas were streaming towards him from other parts of the ruins, all with one thing on their minds – food.
The birds and the iguanas duked it out for the bits of apple thrown by Ty and I. We saw the remains of a dead iguana, its carcass stripped almost to the bone, presumably by the other beasts.
It was interesting to see the juxtaposition of these thousand year old ruins against the backdrop of the more recent ruins of an abandoned hotel in one direction and the gigantic pyramid-shaped Iberostar hotel in the other. Ozymandias, anyone?
After our fun with iguanas, and a climb up the small pyramid,
we walked back across the road to Playa Delphines, a beautiful wide local beach with a few palapas and loungers and no hotels in the immediate vicinity (very unusual for Cancun). There are no restaurants or bars here, so I hopped aboard the bus, went to the nearest Oxxo, and returned with snacks to stave off starvation and dehydration.
There are some food vendors on the beach, including a few guys selling something called "jeebie-jeebie" or "heebie-jeebie", small edible pouches of fish or meat carried in what look like small aquariums.
Once again the surf was up. The ocean along this coast is rough; every single day we've been to the beach the red flags have dominated, with the occasional yellow flag indicating caution.
Many of the people ignore the red flags and frolic in the waves anyway, even if they can't swim. At Playa Delfines were mostly local families enjoying Fathers' Day and big numbers of people were in the waves, keeping the lifeguards busy. Right in front of us a middle aged lifeguard with a strong freestyle stroke and a red lifesaving buoy made two saves in the space of an hour, hauling in two men who'd gotten into trouble too far out.
The currents here are very strong and it's easy to get pulled out if you're not careful. Many people drown along this coast every year.
Ty and I enjoyed playing in the waves but made sure that we were in the yellow flag section where the current wasn't as strong – the waves were just as high, though – whooshhhh! Ty took a pounding surfing in on one gigantic wave, while I managed to duck down underneath it.
Our apartment in downtown Cancun is really sweet. It's the upper floor of a two story row house in what used to be a townhouse community. The young couple who own it, originally from Argentina and resident in Cancun for the last ten years, built the structure and made all the furniture inside from hard wood, mostly with what looks like old ship's fittings. Many beautiful shells are displayed on the shelves – Aldo is a diver and gathered these from local dive spots.
Aside from the usual insanely barking dogs, and the renovations sometimes going on next door, the place is pretty quiet.
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Arkansas State Police stated the crash happened Thursday afternoon on Arkansas 309 in Logan County. A preliminary report stated James D. Lee, 32, of Paris was driving south on the highway when his car was struck head-on by a vehicle trying to pass another car.
Lee was killed in the crash along with two children in his vehicle — an 8-year-old boy also named James Lee and 12-year-old Caleb Campbell. All were from Paris.
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In Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, players assume the role of Ben Stiller's character, Larry Daley, former night guard of New York's Museum of Natural History. Larry must rescue Jedediah and his other friends from Akhmenrah's brother who captured them while stealing a powerful Magic Tablet that can raise the Army of Horus to take over the world. Daley is well aware of the havoc that history's most notorious figures can wreak when the sun goes down and the museum exhibits come alive. He races to DC to help his friends in the Smithsonian. Using Larry's trusty key chain and flashlight, players must solve puzzles and adventure through 14 levels including the Federal Archives, the National Air and Space Museum and the Lincoln Memorial. Gamers can travel in style on the back of a T-Rex skeleton, within the Lunar Lander and in the cockpit of Amelia Earhart's Pitcairn Autogyro. Along the way, players must find pieces of the Magic Tablet and collect other items to unlock mini-games, new areas and bonus content from the Smithsonian including trivia questions, in-game audio tours and factoids.
Nintendo DS owners can also experience the spirit and humor of the movie in an entertaining side-scrolling adventure. Players use the Touch Screen to manage magic tablet pieces that change Larry's abilities in real-time. Cling to walls, super jump, fly, shrink, charge and stomp your way through the Smithsonian while using Larry's flashlight and keychain to navigate exhibits.


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CHARLESTON, SC -- The DoubleTree Hotel in the historic district of this renowned seaport once again will host the South Carolina Vending Association's Winter Training Conference. The 2013 event is set for Jan. 18 through 20 (Friday-Sunday), and registration is free for operator members in good standing.
The association noted that next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Winter Training Conference, and the planning committee has been working diligently to assemble an outstanding program.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, and the SCVA annual membership meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., SCVA's legislative counsels will present an update on the current legislative and regulatory situation in South Carolina. Additionally, a representative from the National Automatic Merchandising Association will present a nationwide overview of the industry. The afternoon is open for exploring Charleston.
A welcome reception is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday.
On Saturday, the education program resumes at 9 a.m. with an address by Paresh Patel, who built Courtesy Vending (Portland, OR) from a one-man operation into one of the largest vending and office refreshment companies in the Pacific Northwest. He is a recognized expert on the application of technology to vending, and has authored many published articles about the industry.
Patel is also the founder of VendScreen, a multipurpose Android-based customer interface and data communications device that offers extensive patron interactivity through a touchscreen selection and product information display, and integrates seamlessly with vending management information systems. It accommodates cashless payment options and can present nutrition and ingredient information, handles discounts and other promotions, and supports advertising.
The South Carolina conference's keynote address will be presented at 11 a.m. by Alan Adler, a business coach, speaker and author of Are You Ready to Turn Your Business Around? and Getting the Fish to Swim to You -- and Keeping Them in Your Boat.
Saturday evening will be devoted to a fete celebrating a quarter of a century of SCVA Winter Conferences. This begins with a reception at 6 p.m.; a dinner buffet is scheduled for 7 p.m.; and the late night gala and silent auction kick off at 8 p.m. and run until 10 p.m.
Registration for silent auction pickup will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, wrapping up the 2013 Winter Conference.
In lieu of registration fees, each member operating company attending the conference is asked to contribute a silent auction prize. Those who will arrive at the hotel after Jan. 18 should ship the donated items to The DoubleTree -- SCVA Silent Auction Item, 181 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401.
Additional information may be had by calling the SCVA office at (919) 459-2070 or emailing email@example.com. The association's headquarters are at 2501 Aerial Center Pkwy., Ste. 103, Morrisville, NC 27560.
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The joint venture "will advance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the local rail industry, equipping customers' freight cars with premium Timken bearings," the company said. The joint venture is contingent upon various regulatory approvals and other commercial and customary conditions.
"Leveraging the expertise Timken provides as a global leader in high-performance bearing design is critical to our strategy to deliver modern, high-quality freight cars to our customers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States," said United Wagon CEO Roman Savushkin.
As part of the agreement, Timken and UWC will establish dedicated manufacturing capacity, with construction expected to start within the next several months.
Timken said the joint venture "expands upon an established relationship between the two companies, which was formalized in 2013 with a strategic partnership agreement covering technical and design support and an initial supply of Timken AP-2 bearings to UWC."
"The Russian and CIS rail markets present an incredible growth opportunity for Timken, as the region is rapidly modernizing its fleet to support its expanding economy," said Timken Vice President for rail, highway, and light vehicle systems Brian Ruel.
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We believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people are the queer members of society, that we are truly different and that to be different is a good thing. For it is our queerness, our differing orientation, that allows us to be outsiders, and to look at our political, social, and economic culture with an outsider's understanding. Our life experiences give us this detachment. For even when we are playing the part of the good mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, classmate, colleague, and friend, we are not fully a part of those worlds; we know that we are different. We feel that "otherness" in all that we do. And in a real sense, when we are at our best, it is this special orientation of ours that fuels our energy, our creativity, and especially our compassion.
We know that many do not accept us. Some hate us! And when we gain a level of acceptance, it is tenuous at best. The safety of an urban gay ghetto can evaporate in an instant. The very real threats that we all face are amplified for those in our community who won't or can't pass. The gender benders are especially vulnerable.
We are determined to improve our lot, and to hold the wider community responsible for actions that attack our humanity. But we are also aware that our lives are tied to the broader world. Of course, we will rally support for gay rights initiatives, marriage equality, domestic partner benefits, and adoption rights. But we recognize that a prohibition against job discrimination based on sexual orientation will have little practical effect if the economy is in the tank and there are few jobs to be had. What good is it to have marriage equality or domestic partner benefits if affordable health care is out of reach for both partners in a relationship.
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The top four candidates for Hendersonville's City Council took a moment to celebrate their victories in the primary race Tuesday, but it was only a brief moment.
The top four candidates for Hendersonville's City Council took a moment to celebrate their victories in the primary race Tuesday, but it was only a brief moment.
Challenger Jeff Miller had the most votes in the council race, taking 36.7 percent, or 1,069 of the 2,911 total votes.
In addition to Miller, the candidates who will now compete Nov. 5 for two open council seats are incumbent Jerry Smith, who took 20 percent of the primary votes (580 votes); incumbent Jeff Collis, who took 15 percent (440 votes); and former Councilwoman Diane Caldwell, who received 11.9 percent of the votes (346 votes).
Ralph Freeman took 11 percent (318 votes), and Guri Andermann took 5.5 percent (158 votes). Voter turnout for the primary was 16.9 percent.
The key to earning votes, Miller said Tuesday night, is trust.
"We're looking at local issues and how to address them," he said. "I think trust is a big part of that."
While he's excited about the results from the primary, Miller is taking a "been there, done that" approach.
"I've won a primary before," he said, referring to his failed congressional bid to unseat Heath Shuler in 2010.
"We won a primary," Miller said. "That's where we are right now. I certainly take nothing for granted."
Caldwell squeezed into the primary by 28 votes over Freeman. She was excited about the results, but was aware of the road ahead.
"It means that I've got to work a whole lot harder, do a lot more praying and have a lot more faith," she said, and attributed her success Tuesday to "people truly believing that I'm sincere."
Smith, a social studies teacher at Hendersonville High, has served four years on City Council and was pleased with the election results.
"I'm happy with the campaign that I've ran so far," he said. "I will continue speaking to the voters the way I did in the first half of the election."
Collis was also pleased.
"I knew it was going to be difficult since I wasn't raising any money this time around," he said.
Collis pointed to "record fundraising" hurting him in the race, but added that he was "pretty excited" about his showing.
No recounts are needed, Henderson County Board of Elections Director Beverly Cunningham said, as candidates would have to be within one percent of each other. Results are unofficial until votes are canvassed Tuesday.
'Make your voice heard'
There are 5,900 eligible voters in Hendersonville. Two of those eligible residents, Debbie Roundtree and her mother, Myrtle O'Neal, went to vote at Bruce Drysdale Elementary Tuesday afternoon.
"It's important — your local government. It affects you day in and day out. It affects you locally, state and at the Washington level," Roundtree said.
Lisa Obermiller, campaigning for Smith, was stationed outside Bruce Drysdale, along with other candidates' supporters.
"We're all here for different people, but you know everybody feels like everybody is doing a great job, so the city is not going to lose," Obermiller said.
Smith's wife, Anne Smith, was campaigning at Hendersonville High and said she hoped more young voters would come out.
"People have been very friendly and open to conversation, but not too many questions," Smith said. "I think 95 percent of people know who they want to vote for."
Martha Pittillo, chief judge for Hendersonville High's polling location, said the most important part of the day was being able to vote.
"Make your choice," she said. "Make your voice be heard."
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There's nothing like a classic trench coat to add a chic touch to any look.
And lately, Lea Michele has reignited our love of the timeless topper by stepping out in her oh-so-sophisticated Rails Ava Trench Coat on more than one occasion in Los Angeles.
For a movie date night with boyfriend Cory Monteith in Hollywood, the Glee star lent her black basics a little elegance thanks to her khaki-colored coat, which popped against her monochromatic outfit. Her jeans were anything but casual during another daytime outing, when she paired the trench with sexy over-the-knee boots for look that was refined yet fun.
But perhaps the best testament to the trench's uncanny ability to elevate even the most basic of looks came when we spotted Michele looking pulled together in the most casual of footwear—flip flops!—and stretchy tights, all due to her versatile coat.
And if that's not enough to sell you on investing in a trench coat, consider the fact that it will take you from season to season. Plus, its waist-cinching silhouette is flattering for just about any figure!
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110v charging challenges?
110v charging challenges?
Likely the extension cord. Length and gauge are critical. See thread below for details.
mdemetri has got it right. if you are running an extension cord of any length, you need some serious thickness to run a constant amperage to push that juice. that's why tesla even says not to use an extension cord when charging. don't forget as well that you've got the vampire drain on the battery....so if you are only pulling 1 mile an hour, its barely charging more than the natural drain
110/120v charging depends on number of other receptacles on same curcuit being use/unused as well as to lesser degree guage size of extension cord and length of it. I have tested with 12/3 (heavy duty), 14/3 (Medium duty), and 16/3 guage 25ft extension cords on a recepticle that has numerous other recepticles on same circuit like 3 garage door openers, etc. Each time, the voltage drops from 120v before plugin to 108v for 12g, 106/7 for 14g, and 105 for 16g cords. The amps always remain at 12. I have not tested with plugin the UMC directly into the recepticle; however, it is recommeded to be used w/o extension cord and no other recepticles are present in same circuit. I also tested with 100ft extention cord (14g) and the car would not charge at all.
Your condo must have washer-dryer hookup somewhere near the garage. You can run a low gauge 240V extension cord to the car and get better results. Hopefully your configuration supports this.
Another option, that some Leafs with their 120v mobile charger modified to run on 240v use, is to make up an adapter that you can plug into two different 120v outlets. If you can find two that are not the same phase you can deliver 240v and up to 16 amps to the UMC. Of course you need to make the adapter compatible with one of the MS supplied adapters AND it would be wise to verify which legs are hot before you attempt this otherwise you may see a brilliant blue flash as you connect.


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Ryme won't require IotMs as part of the game, only to help it.
The new items are rebalancing from the Aegis, and they are actually pretty good, considering how much stats help with the early game.
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If they could just go to church and keep their superstitions to themselves, no one would give a second thought to what Catholics did behind closed doors (or, as the Pope says, what happens to altar boys in the rectory stays in the rectory).
It's only when they whip themselves into a self-righteous lather and begin pontificating about the moral decline of their fellow sinners that they become insufferable. They are, for the most part, unbearable anyway, but as long as they are quiet, they can be ignored.
The latest manufactured outrage du jour involves the (apparently) polarizing decision of Notre Dame to have Obama deliver a commencement address. Oh the humanity! Who has ever heard of a head of state speaking to graduates? Especially a very popular, newly elected head of state? Naturally, the parochial bluebirds have their feathers in a fury over this crass development. Predictably, we are obliged to listen to them frantically whistle their righteous indignation. Michael Gerson, the former Bush speechwriter (he also worked with the rehabilitated Charles Colson, easily one of the ten biggest douche bags on the planet during the '70s) who gave us such gems as "Axis of Evil" for his boss, and "mushroom cloud" for Condi Rice and who remains on record as endorsing virtually everything the worst president of all time managed to fuck up during his tenure, now seems to fancy himself as national scold, a job the "liberal" Washington Post inexplicably pays him to perform. It didn't take him too long to weigh in on the ways in which it is inconsistent with the Catholic church's teachings to have Obama soil the sacred grounds that gave us Touchdown Jesus (check it out, here). Gerson, more than any other current hypocrite, exemplifies the (literal) weekend warrior mentality of so many religious bullies: get thee to church, speak loudly and often about your own spirituality, and ceaselessly bemoan the lack of same in our slack and unenlightened society.
But today, Kathleen Parker (one of the many conservative voices the Washington Post feels obliged to promote, along with the aforementioned Gerson, and including–but not limited to–Charles Krauthammer, George Will and William Kristol), serves up a false equivalent with the obtusity with which only religious right wingers can consistently produce. Her (obviously intended to be provocatively titled) piece today "The Principle at Stake at Notre Dame" gets quickly to the illogical and intelligence-insulting talking points: It has always seemed to me (she sniffs) that the truest form of feminism, as in the earliest days of suffrage, would be to hold abhorrent the state-sanctioned destruction of women's unique life-bearing gifts.
Wow. You have to giver Parker credit here. This is a statement of such intellectual dishonesty and hysterically over-the-top demagoguery even George Will might hesitate before typing it. So let's see: the overarching goal of feminism, which is to ensure that women have equal rights in a democracy, is somehow inconsistent with the notion that a woman should be free to do whatever she wishes with her own body? That is old, hackneyed boilerplate and has been roundly denounced (in social circles as well as with womens' votes). But Parker attempts to turn the tables and assert that if you are not pro-life, you are therefore advocating state-sanctioned destruction of women's unique life bearing gifts. Really? So, it is not a matter of personal choice (the kind of issue libertarians love and most Republicans consider their bread and butter, at least while campaigning and whenever Religion does not interfere), but in fact a decision that is anti-feminist? How does one grapple with logic this stridently sophomoric? By advocating the right of a woman to do what is in her own personal best interest, that woman is implicitly endorsing the destruction of women's unique life bearing gifts? So no woman who has had an abortion has ever had a child? No woman who has ever had a child got an abortion? A woman who supports the right of another woman to have an abortion is not content with that silent affirmation but is in actuality intolerant of the other woman's right to give birth?
Of course not. To understand this type of sophistry, one has only to consider the repugant (yet hilarious) position religious folks take in denouncing gay marriage. They are not against the gays, per se, they are for heterosexual marriage. And by abiding legal unions for homosexuals, the institution of marriage is being weakened, and perverted! See how this works? (And, ironically, notice the typically Republican victim formulation in both scenarios: recognizing a woman's right to choose is not simply a personal decision the pro-lifers disagree with, despite their disagreement being distinctly un-American, it is a threat to women who cherish all unborn babies and an outrage to the sanctity of women's unique life bearing gifts. By supporting the (very American) right of gay couples to wed, this is not merely a forward-looking and controversial idea that only repressed and fearful religious types can't comprehend, it's an act of hostility toward the sacred and holy institution of marriage which, of course, was created and championed when God himself, feminist that he was, created a woman for Adam's pleasure, before this same woman ate the apple and fucked everything up for humanity for eternity.)
Isn't it curious how these deeply devout Catholics find it within themselves to protest, on principle, owing to Obama's "stance" on abortion? Leave aside the fact that he does not personally seem to be especially in "favor" of it; he has said a great deal more, publically, about wanting to reduce abortions than anything approximating an official encouragement of the practice. Certainly, his standing as a happily married husband and father should be a model for the finger-pointing faithful, and the institution they endorse, as window dressing, which is currently in such shambles (and not because of the recent advent of gay couples legally wedding). Cliche alert! How often are the most obstreperous politicians clamoring about marriage (specifically) and our degenerated national values (generally) the ones who are working on their second or third marriages? (Hint number one: Quite often. Hint number two: Newt Gingrich.)
Naturally, it would give these squeaky wheels' stances a modicum of credibility if they also protested, say, torture. Or the tax cuts from the last eight years that made the wealthiest percentile sickeningly more wealthy, in direct proportion to the middle-class (not to mention the working poor and impoverished), whose pieces of the pie dissipated under Bush's watch. Nope, when it comes to taking stands on principle, the hairshirt only comes out of the ecclesiastical closet when the issue is conveniently the most politicized and easy-to-grandstand. Only then do Catholics (in particular) and "Christians" (in general) boldly stand up to be counted. Abortion, gay marriage and stem cell research (the latter being arguably the most recklessly ignorant and arrogant stance) are the holy-roller trinity that functions as the foundation upon which these dimwitted disciples stake their claim. These, naturally, are the same imbeciles who vocally endorse the death penalty, gun "rights" (including assault weapons, the NRA being the second only to God as a voice of authority, which makes it delightfully appropriate that the actor noted for playing Moses was the spokesperson of that pitiful organization), and have said little or anything about Iraq, Guantanamo, Katrina or any of the other outrages that any so-called "Christian" should instinctively become apoplectic over.
Why not throw a pig roast in Mecca? Parker asks, upping the ante and comparing the concept of a sitting president giving a commencement address at a Catholic university (that invited him in the first place) with an intentionally demeaning and hostile religious provocation. Because, you see, these poor "Christians" are really the persecuted ones in our politically correct, Socialist state. For all the innocent students know, their souls will be damned to eternal hellfire just for hearing Obama speak; and after all, they only want to graduate! This is truly the level of discourse the defenders of the faith are attaining, which, now that I think of it, suddenly makes me understand the popularity of Joel Osteen and Rick Warren.
This has been well articulated by better writers than me ranging from Christopher Hitchens to Thomas Frank to Matt Taibbi, but it is always worth reiterating: the sheep who bray the loudest also live and vote, by their words and deeds, with a political party that is not only inconsistent, but antithetical, to the very words Jesus Christ allegedly uttered. And even if He didn't utter them, they are attributed to him in the book they read and revere as The Word Of God. Simply put, His life is the basis on which these people view the moral impetus that gives their earthly lives ultimate meaning, therefore in even the most cursory analysis, these followers of Christ are willfully (if ignorantly) shirking the very teachings of their Holy Father. Fortunately, the illimitable hypocrisy of the contemporary "Christian" has never been an undue cause for instrospection, or concern.
At least if these folks had taken to the streets and protested the Iraq War, or the unforgivable incompetence that compounded the folks suffering after Katrina, or if they were online right now forming "bible study groups" to discuss the ongoing revelations about the institutional torture their earthly savior (Bush) sanctioned, maybe there would be some sane ground for them to stand upon. At least then it would be possible to declare their reactionary, blinkered positions as consistent (morally, spiritually). As it stands they see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil, unless it is what they are told to do by the very human servants who have their own best interests in mind as they beat their blackened, hate-mongering hearts.


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CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy may have started their MLS regular season campaign with a bang and a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday, but by Monday morning, they needed to shift their focus to Thursday's CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinal first leg against CS Herediano in Costa Rica on Thursday.
The CCL provides no shortage of challenges: whether it is hostile crowds, poorly maintained fields or inconsistent officiating, but over the past two years, the Galaxy have attempted to alleviate the effects of one challenge—lengthy international travel—by traveling on a chartered flight.
LA travel to Costa Rica on Tuesday, but rather than board a commercial flight for the five hour and a half hour journey, LA will travel via charter to San Jose, Costa Rica. The conditions are far different than traveling on a commercial flight -- think no screaming babies in aisle seats -- but is traveling charter really a difference for the players than a cross-country trip in MLS?
"It cuts off two and a half hours of the travel if not more, just waiting around for petty little things to get done," said Galaxy midfielder Michael Stephens. "It's not bad, it's definitely better than a cross-country flight to New York on a commercial flight. It shouldn't be too bad; they take good care of us."
Does that mean that they'll be more rested once they touch down in Central America?
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Before posting instructions from suppliers , could you please check with someone with a chemistry background as to wether you are posting the correct info ! This subject has been discussed MANY times so try using the search function !
Quoted from the breakthrough mammal taxidermy manual: "Pickled skins are too acidic to be tanned. If they were placed directly in a tanning solution, the ionized skin protein would attract the tanning chemical to rapidly resulting in a barrier, or surface tan. This is a rapid build up of chemical on the surface of the leather which prohibits complete penetration of the agent resulting in a poor tan, or no tan at all on the inside. Therefore they are neutralized in a solution of 1 oz of sodium bicarbonate (backing soda)per gallon of water."I'm sticking with the way I've been doing it, which is by van dyke's instructions. I come out with a white colored leather skin, no slippage, smell, rot or anything else that would indicate that's it' not tanned.


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I have written my program but its a DOS type interface (I guess thats what you would call it), anyway, I would like it so that when the .exe starts it becomes an icon in the task bar. Is this possible??
I don't know how to make any other intreface besides a DOS type, so I am very unfamiliar with this.
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A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the breast and surrounding tissue. It does not use radiation (x-rays).
A breast MRI may be done in combination with mammography or ultrasound. However, it is not a replacement for mammography.
See also:
MRI - breast; Magnetic resonance imaging - breast
You will lie on your stomach with your breasts hanging down into cushioned openings. The narrow table slides into the MRI scanner, which is shaped like a tunnel.
You may be asked to wear a hospital gown or clothing without metal fasteners (such as sweatpants and a t-shirt). Certain types of metal can cause blurry images.
Some exams require a special dye (contrast). The dye is usually given before the test through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. The dye helps the radiologist see certain areas more clearly.
During the MRI, the person who operates the machine will watch you from another room. The test most often lasts 30 - 60 minutes, but it may take longer.
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for 4 - 6 hours before the scan.
Tell your doctor if you are afraid of close spaces (have claustrophobia). You may be given a medicine to help you feel sleepy and less anxious, or your doctor may suggest an "open" MRI, in which the machine is not as close to the body.
Before the test, tell your health care provider if you have:
Because the MRI contains strong magnets, metal objects are not allowed into the room with the MRI scanner:
An MRI exam causes no pain. If you have difficulty lying still or are very nervous, you may receive medicine to relax you. Too much movement can blur MRI images and cause errors.
The table may be hard or cold, but you can request a blanket or pillow. The machine produces loud thumping and humming noises when turned on. You can wear ear plugs to help reduce the noise.
An intercom in the room allows you to speak to someone at any time. Some MRIs have televisions and special headphones that you can use to pass the time.
There is no recovery time, unless you were given a medicine to relax. After an MRI scan, you can resume your normal diet, activity, and medications.
MRI provides detailed pictures of the breast. It also provides clear pictures of parts of the breast that are difficult to see clearly on ultrasound or mammogram.
Breast MRI may also be performed to:
An MRI of the breast can also show:
Abnormal results may be due to:
Consult your health care provider with any questions and concerns.
MRI contains no radiation. To date, no side effects from the magnetic fields and radio waves have been reported.
The most common type of contrast (dye) used is gadolinium. It is very safe. Allergic reactions to the substance rarely occur. However, gadolinium can be harmful to patients with kidney problems who require dialysis. If you have kidney problems, please tell your health care provider before the test.
The strong magnetic fields created during an MRI can make heart pacemakers and other implants not work as well. It can also cause a piece of metal inside your body to move or shift.
Breast MRI is more sensitive than mammogram, especially when it is performed using contrast dye. However, breast MRI may not always be able to distinguish breast cancer from noncancerous breast growths. This can lead to a false positive result.
MRI also cannot pick up tiny pieces of calcium (microcalcifications), which mammogram can detect.
A biopsy is needed to confirm the results of a breast MRI.
Saslow D, Boetes C, Burke W, Harms S, Leach MO, Lehman CD, et al. American Cancer Society guidelines for breast screening with MRI as an adjunct to mammography. CA Cancer J Clin. 2007;57:75-89.
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James JJ, Robin A, Wilson M, Evans AJ. The breast. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 52.
Turnbull L, Brown S, Harvey I, et al. Comparative effectiveness of MRI in breast cancer (COMICE) trial: a randomized controlled trial. Lancet. 2010 Feb 13;375(9714):563-71.
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DENVER—Colorado's marijuana debate includes a back-and-forth over pot possession and the impact on the criminal justice system, and activists are counting up the arrests.
The activists are releasing a report Thursday saying that marijuana possession arrests in Colorado went from about 4,000 in 1985 to more than 10,000 in 2010. The activists say two-thirds of those arrested were 25 or younger and that 36 percent were black or Latino. The numbers come from FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Marijuana possession in Colorado is a petty offense, but people charged with pot possession still have to appear in criminal court.
Opponents of marijuana legalization argue that marijuana possession is such a minor crime that full legalization isn't needed. They planned a rival event Thursday with mothers and women who oppose legalization.


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The lack of a small screen Apple notebook has been the only thing stopping me from purchasing one.
Wonder why Apple hasn't yet updated the MacBook Air the way it has with all its other notebooks? Because the skinny laptop is about to shrunk even further, it has been claimed. According to a market watcher with Taiwanese newssite DigiTimes, Apple will re-launch the Air at some point in the coming months with an 11.6in screen …
The lack of a small screen Apple notebook has been the only thing stopping me from purchasing one.
... when you see the price, and compare it to other netbooks...
(This is coming from a Macbook owner, but the Air has always had a daft price)
I've been waiting years for Apple to come out with a smaller laptop and ended up getting the 13" Macbook just before the Air was released. I've thought about moving to the Air, but the MBP 13" is so much better and not really that much heavier or bigger, so why Air? If they come out with a smaller Air, well then, all bets are off and this definitely has my attention! Will be very interesting to see if this one is true!
For me the biggest advantage to the Air form factor is the lack of an optical drive - they just aren't needed 100% of the time so why do we have to lug this thing around all the time, give us an option of a model without one integrated but have an option to plug an external in the one or two times a year (if that many!) I need one.
I have a 11.1" Sony vaio TT. Conciously bought instead of a Netbook. It was daftly priced too. Didnt stop me.
I can absolutely see the point of going smaller.
Three 13.3 incher is one too many. However i wouldn't go all the way down to 11.6 inch.
Probably 12 would be the best fit.
It would bring back the original powerbook 12 size and could justify the "new air" moniker.
I wish they shrink the price a bit two...and add one USB plug.
A gem of a machine and it was sad to see it go. Best machine Apple have ever made for travelling, it was small enough to throw into a bag, and unlike most computers, tough enough to survive the tender care of airlines and the TSA.
I can absolutely see the point of going smaller.
Three 13.3 incher is one too many. However i wouldn't go all the way down to 11.6 inch.
Probably 12 would be the best fit.
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Hear, hear.
I loved my 12in PB for those very reasons. But, I have to say, my Air makes a worthwhile successor. It's a darn sight lighter too.
Has anyone kept score of the number of DigiTimes claims that ever turn into reality? Just askin'...
11.6" is basically the 12" ultraportable form factor that's been around a lot longer than netbooks. An Air using a low voltage Core i5 or similar is very much an ultraportable... shame it'll probably be twice the price of something like an Acer 1830T.
Just because some have stuck an Atom in an 11.6" chassis doesn't make it a netbook, really a crap ultraportable, back in the day would have used to use single core Celerons.
i though jobs said they wouldnt do netbooks..... or that netbooks were naff something along those lines im sure ill get flamed and corrected
either way it it doesnt price up to other similar machines you can suck it
What figures do you have from where for the flop you describe?
I am not a fan of Apple's increasing arrogance but I have to admit that the MBAir is a great device for the 95% of my requirements. It has been ultra-reliable, and still gives 4+ hours on a charge 3 years later. It hits a sweet spot of just enough screen to work at for long periods and a full size keyboard - necessary for full time working.
Only let down is the lack of wired ethernet.
I have tried the new 13.3" MBP in it's place but despite the same screen, the extra heft is really noticeable.
Why make a small CHEAP netbook when you can make and successfully sale a thin, large, light notebook at a higher value? They're not flying off the shelves like some of their other products (it wasn't meant to be) but modestly none-the-less. If you can't afford it, move on 'cause there's someone right behind you who can. You forgot they made that sub-notebook PowerBook G4 back in 2003? -and that had aluminium keys! -how cool was that? What makes you think Apple got their 'strategy completely and utterly wrong' if they'er on the 2nd generation?
Sound alot like a netbook to me. Sorry, Apple won't be doing netbooks so it must be something else.
I wonder if you'll need palstic surgery on your hands in order to use it?
Will the wifi/3G/bluetooth antenna's be part of the case?
The BBT A1819 has a 11.6" screen - and is quite reminiscent of a MacBook Air :)
I have a rev A. Macbook Air that I bought the day they came out, and take it with me everywhere I go. I'm an I.T. Admin and visit multiple clients every day. The Air is a perfect machine. Light enough for carrying around, but big enough to RDP into a server and work comfortably. A netbook is just too small for that task.
I would not recommend it as a primary computer, but for those of us who travel it's fantastic. Just because it doesn't suit your needs doesn't mean it's a failure.


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Motives for Training and Management Development in the Nigerian Banking Industry
This study focused on the motives for training and management development using the Nigerian Banking Industry as a case study .The study relied on both qualitative and quantitative analysis of data. The entire staff of the 25 commercial banks as at 2007 in Nigeria is the population of the study and the difficulty in studying the whole population makes sampling inevitable. In the selection of the banks for this study, stratified sampling technique was adopted. All the 25 banks as at 2007 were stratified into two, old and new Generation Banks. Consequently 4 banks were selected from each stratum. A total of 320 questionnaires were administered. 281 out of the 320 questionnaires were however returned and found suitable for analysis. The data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as frequency distribution and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), respectively. The results of the analysis showed that banks see training and management development as important factors, as well having motives for investing in Training and management development. These motives include- new technology; productivity; responding to skills deficiencies; moral duty; new hire request; and staff request. Some of the recommendations based on the findings include- training should be seen as one of the most important strategies for organizations to help employees gain proper knowledge and skills needed to meet the environmental challenges; it must also be noted that, training and development, though primarily concerned with people, is also concerned with technology, the precise way an organization does business.
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This hotel is not 5 star but it is good because it is not as expensive as the other hotels in washington. Also the breakfast is not bad and the hotel has a free shuttle that takes you to Union Station and from there you can walk to the major sights of Washington. the rooms have no wardrobes, beds are comfortable and the bathrooms very neat. I definitely recommend it for a few days.
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OLYMPIA — Advertise dog-friendly trails, bolster pheasant hunting and make gold prospecting easier to pursue.
These are among dozens of ideas offered to a task force that is pondering how Washington can generate greater interest in — and money from — outdoor recreation.
State residents are posting their suggestions online at website launched last week by the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
What they share at www.engagementoutdoorwashington.com in coming months will help the 17-member panel craft a strategy to better fund state parks, get more young people outdoors and attract more tourists to recreation areas. The plan is due to Gov. Jay Inslee by mid-September.
"People are really busy. This is a great way to get ideas," said Kaleen Cottingham, director of the state Recreation and Conservation Office, which provides staff and resources to the task force.
Members are developing a set of questions and will put up one or two new questions each week. A consultant hired to assist the task force will consolidate the comments for task force members.
The first week, the panel asked: "What are the three most important things we can do to make outdoor recreation more desirable and more accessible?"
One respondent urged a pheasant restocking program
"In the '70s and '80s pheasant hunting in Washington was a very major participant sport that provided great outdoor opportunities as well as a major economic boost to many small farming communities in our state," wrote Paul G. "Since that time we have seen a steady decline in both bird population and hunter participation. I believe that a planting program to augment the current wild bird population would result in greater hunter participation and bring home those avid hunters who now are going out of state to find better opportunities."
Another suggested making it easier to find trails where hikers can bring their dogs. One person opposed commercialism in parks and another called for an end to beach mining.
And one man expressed a desire to roll back regulations that has deterred residents and tourists from searching for gold.
"Small-scale gold prospecting when done in accordance to established guidelines has been proven to not have a negative impact on the habitat," wrote Dan M.
Outdoor recreation is a major industry in Washington and one often overshadowed in a state dominated by aerospace, technology and agriculture.
A report last year by the Outdoor Industry Association said that $22.5 billion is spent annually in Washington on outdoor recreation. The industry supports 226,600 jobs and generates $1.6 billion in state and local tax revenues, according to the report.
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Punta del Lobos, Pichilemu, Chile (May 23, 2011) – The 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Big Wave Invitational presented by Sony Ericsson and Suzuki has officially been called "ON" by Big Wave World Tour Contest Director Gary Linden for Saturday, May 28.
"We are excited to kick off the 2011 Big Wave World Tour with the third annual Quiksilver Ceremonial," said Big Wave World Tour Contest Director, Gary Linden. "It looks like patience is going to pay off as we are expecting surf in the 30 to 40 foot range with light winds and good lighting making for the perfect start to season."
The Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta De Lobos Big Wave Invitational will commence this weekend with the world's top big wave riders competing for a $20,000 prize purse. As the first stop on the 2011 Big Wave World Tour, the Quiksilver Ceremonial is one of the world's most anticipated big wave events, featuring some of the best waves and skilled surfers from around the globe.
Past winners of the event Christian Merello (2010) and Grant "Twiggy" Baker (2009) will return in an attempt to reclaim their titles. The complete line-up of 2011 Quiksilver Ceremonial participants includes: Jamie Sterling, Kohl Christensen, Anthony Taschnick, Carlos Burle, Marcos Monteiro, Peter Mel, Chris Bertish, Cristian Merello, Greg Long, Gabriel Villarán, Mark Healey, Kealii Mamala, Jaimie Mitchell, Danilo Couto, Sebastian De Romana, Rusty Long, Grant "Twiggy" Baker, Ramón Navarro, Diego Medina, Fernando Zegers, Reinaldo Ibarra, Matías LópezandLeón Vicuna.
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text: We've got some time to kill before the next game, so here's a mental exercise to keep you busy: Will Clyburn is a good basketball player as evidenced by the fact he is our leading scorer. However, those who have watched him through these first 12 games have seen somebody who "checks out" of certain games. He is not a good dribbler and he is only a so-so three point shooter. On the bright side, he is a 6'7" guard and is a pretty dependable rebounder. With all that in mind, why is he a guard? He seems much more like a forward. In fact, he is one inch taller than one of our starting forwards, Melvin Ejim, who I think everyone agrees is a forward. This is why it matters: Tyrus McGee needs more playing time. He is the best three-point shooter in the Big XII. Unfortunately, our team is guard heavy, which is why he has to come off the bench. We need a point guard, which is why Lucious has to start, and we need Babb to start for his defense. At the same time, our team is also light on forwards. Percy Gibson and Anthony Booker have shown flashes of brilliance but they are not as dependable as the other starters. Gibson takes too many hurried, contested shots and Booker fouls too much (although his stat line was good in the UMKC game). My solution is to start this team: Korie Lucious (G) Chris Babb (G) Tyrus McGee (G) Melvin Ejim (F) Georges Niang (F) Have these guys come off the bench: Will Clyburn (F) Anthony Booker (F) Percy Gibson (C) Naz Long (G) I'm actually sitting on the fence as to whether Clyburn should start over Niang but I think Niang should be given a few starts this year and Clyburn is the logical one to sit since we need two forwards and Ejim is too valuable. The only downside to starting McGee over Clyburn is that McGee probably gets fewer rebounds than Clyburn (since he's five inches shorter) and will have a harder time defending tall guards, but McGee makes up for it in improved shooting and ball handling.


text: Ok... So Novak Djokovic just got 2 850 000$ for a total of 12,803,737 . Last week it was $9,953,737 . At the end of the season No1 player gets 2 000 000 dollars, if he plays all required masters 1000 tournaments (which Novak did play). http://www.atpworldtour.com/Corporate/Rulebook.aspx Here's a link to atp rulebook for more about that. Also, even if we count 500 000$ from US open series, which Novak got, and they didn't count it in his prize money... so even if we count that thats 2,5 mill . How and why did Novak got 2 850 000 dollars?


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 1:58 PM
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May Day march for immigration reform
Original post made on Apr 30, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 1:58 PM
a resident of Monta Loma
on Apr 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm
"believes that the only way to truly slow illegal border crossings is for the global community to focus on improving living conditions in Mexico and other South American countries."
Another way would be to go after companies that hire illegal aliens. Why is it that they cannot make their country better? Did the Government ask them to hand over their weapons, or were they taken by the Government, the same thing that is going on here.
With all the unemployment here, i'm really wondering if life is better for them here. What do they do here, if they can't even find a job, who takes care of them? Or is it just a way to make money from stealing and moving items across the border?
a resident of Castro City
on Apr 30, 2013 at 4:02 pm
The only fair and just policy would be to adopt the same laws that Mexico uses when immigrants from Central America crosses Mexico's southern border without authorization or proper documentation. The Central Americans are only looking for a better life.
a resident of Shoreline West
on Apr 30, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Fair and Just gets it. In Mexico, this march would be totally illegal and it would end very badly. I'd like to take my paltry Social Security money and find a nice quiet CHEAP place in Mexico, I love Mexico and the Mexican people, but their immigration laws are the toughest in North America. No immigration reform without parity!
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Apr 30, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I take it from
"The Obama administration, for the last several years, has been deporting mothers and fathers of U.S.-born children," Lopez said, calling for an "immediate stop to unjust deportations."
that he wants American policy to be: if you have a baby here, you can stay.
Actually, the Obama administration has not been deporting parents any more or less than the Bush administration did. U.S. policy is, and was, if you are deported, go and take your children with you. Or leave them. Your choice.
a resident of Rex Manor
on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Oh come on! I'm not at all sorry for deporting these parents of kids born here! Leave them here until you can enter our country LEGALLY. All people that come here from other countries have to do the SAME paperwork to legally arrive here! Why not try a lot harder to improve your country...instead of complaining about it?
You are NOT welcome for all the free federal assistance for your apartment and your free healthcare!
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:07 pm
I feel their pain. As someone who has spent his life making unauthorized withdrawals from banks, I had heard more than my share of snide comments. People have called me "bank robber" and even just plain "criminal".
Now, these people are going after my children. I gave my children the money I made from my umm, withdrawals. It is their money, but Obama and his thugs are trying to take that away from my children. That is so unfair.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Apr 30, 2013 at 11:16 pm
Lopez said, calling for an "immediate stop to unjust deportations."
With this level of persecution, it almost like crime doesn't pay.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on May 1, 2013 at 1:42 am
As someone whose father and wife immigrated to America I actually believe that we need stricter and more regulated immigration rules. My family has done it legally and I am proud of that. Those that would cut in line or cross illegally, will you be able to proudly tell your children of how you scammed your new country?
I agree with many of the above comments. I think America's immigration law should be reciprocal: if Americans can realalisticly become citizens of Country X, then Country X's citizens can apply to become citizens here.
a resident of Jackson Park
on May 1, 2013 at 6:39 am
I know an illegal immigrant here with two kids born here. She's great person and hard worker making over $20 dollars tax free as a nanny. She's been doing this for years and is always employed 40-60 hours a week. What's always amazed me is the amount of state assistance she gets and how much trouble her kids find themselves in at school. The amount of public resources she and her kids consume is mind boggling. She would love to be legal, of course, but only to bring up the rest of her family from Mexico, all of which are very poor. I always tell her she's crazy to want to be a citizen because right now she gets everything for free and pays no taxes.
a resident of Monta Loma
on May 1, 2013 at 7:41 am
Viva freedom! Viva Mountain View!
a resident of another community
on May 1, 2013 at 12:13 pm
As someone who is here legally, had to wait several years for my visa to get a green card and to get citizenship I need a lawyer, pass an exam and pay big bucks I am furious to think that illegal residents will get full citizenship ahead of people like me.
If you must make them legal, at least give them no passport rights, no voting rights, no jury rights - just like green card holders. Make sure they pay all their taxes just like us too.
a resident of Gemello
on May 1, 2013 at 2:27 pm
inhuman and unfair? wow, they are making money under the table, pay no taxes, get welfare on everything, they use our emergency for medical needs and pay zilch, get food stamps, free education, welfare money breeding more children, buying 24 cans of beer everyday with the money made under the table,have a spouse and children in the US and have a spouse and children in Mexico or other central american country...wow this is really making me cry. somebody please hand them over more money, please...
a resident of Blossom Valley
on May 1, 2013 at 2:51 pm
I get very resentful when illegal immigrants feel that because they are already here they deserve to stay here! My husband is a legal immigrant. He came here on a work visa. He had to go through all the
procedures to remain here legally. After 20 years here, he just became a citizen, and I am proud of him. If you want to immigrate here, I have no problem with that, but please follow the legal procedures. Granted, they are not easy, you have to put effort into it and the process actually takes time. Illegal immigrants please stop coming here thinking that the US owes this to you. Why does our country continue to pay out and provide things for illegal immigrants? Talk about unfair!
a resident of another community
on May 2, 2013 at 7:36 pm
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This is not really about immigration. It is about colonization. These people do not learn English. They do not assimilate. They do not, and cannot, participate in our system of self government. Many of them have learned to speak English to capture the practical benefits, but they continue to speak Spanish at work and in public places, choosing to remain separate. This is not about immigration. It is about invasion.
I am personally familiar with these people. If I was one of them, I would not want to assimilate, either. They, unlike us, have retained a real culture. These people are good people in a way that we are not. They have much to offer the United States as true immigrants. But that is not what they are offering.
This is not about civil rights or human rights. It is about political sovereignty. These people are colonists. The "11 million" number is not a measure of injustice. It is a measure of the dumbing of America.
As a practical matter, I would support the following plan: (1) Seal the border with overwhelming military force, including shoot on sight. (2) Offer those who are already here a path to citizenship with a firm ultimatim: Become fluent in English and speak only English at work and in public places, or else. Forcing these people to master English will result in their assimilation, which would eliminate my only objection to them being here.
We need them as true immigrants. We need to give the boot to those who are here to colonize. If we focus on the language issue, then all of the other issues will become much easier to resolve.
To all of my companeros and companeras at the Mountain View Day Worker Center: Show the people of the United States that you really want to be true immigrants and join us as one united people. SPEAK ENGLISH AT WORK AND IN PUBLIC PLACES!


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Since the lists were getting too large and awkward I've also broken it into industry sectors. I think it looks a lot better now.
I'm glad to see that lots of companies in Israel are also using Perl. We're still on track then, to take over the world!
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Filing paperwork at the state Capitol, Ross vowed to follow in the footsteps of Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe as he seeks the state's top office. Ross is the only announced Democratic candidate for governor, with Beebe unable to seek re-election because of term limits.
"Today I'm here to tell the people of Arkansas that my desire to serve has never been greater," Ross said after filing. "I'm committed to leading this state, to build on the foundation that Gov. Beebe has laid and make sure this state does not turn back."
Ross criticized his main GOP rival, former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson, over television ads the Republican Governors Association is airing criticizing Ross as being too closely aligned with President Barack Obama and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Hutchinson, who lost the 2006 governor's race to Beebe, and Little Rock businessman Curtis Coleman filed Monday to run for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.
"I think it's a reflection that Asa Hutchinson, before he even filed for governor began a very desperate campaign that's being funded by his wealthy, out of state special interest friends who are going to continue for the next eight months to misrepresent the facts, distort the truth and lie about me and my record," Ross said.
The former congressman also criticized Hutchinson for not wading into the debate over whether Arkansas should keep the "private option" that was approved last year as an alternative to expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law. Under the private option, Arkansas is using federal Medicaid funds to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents.
The program is at risk, after its funding bill has stalled before the state House. Ross said he supports the private option and said lawmakers need to keep the program, which is providing subsidized coverage to more than 93,000 people. Debate over the program has sharply divided Republicans, who control the state Legislature.
Hutchinson on Monday again declined to say whether the Legislature should reauthorize the program, saying "the last thing they need me is to be holding a news conference and telling them what to do." Coleman has called for the end of the private option.
"It looks like to me he's trying to conveniently pick and choose which issues he takes a position on," Ross said.
A spokesman for Hutchinson's campaign called Ross' comments on the RGA ads "the height of hypocrisy," saying it had nothing to do with the spots but arguing they accurately depicted Ross' votes. The RGA spots criticize Ross for several votes, including his support of the 2009 stimulus package and the auto bailout in 2008.
Christian Olson, Hutchinson's policy and communications director, defended Hutchinson for not weighing in on the private option debate.
"Congressman Ross needs to remember that we would not be in the situation that we are now had he stopped Obamacare when he had the chance," Olson said in an email. "We have one governor at a time and the last thing the Legislature and the governor need are candidates playing politics on issues. Asa has remained consistent in his opposition to Obamacare."
Ross voted for a House version of the health care overhaul in committee in 2009, but voted against the measure that President Barack Obama signed into law. Ross also later joined with Republicans to vote for repealing the federal health care overhaul.
Other candidates filing Wednesday included state Rep. Debra Hobbs, who dropped out of the governor's race to seek the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor. State Rep. Duncan Baird, R-Lowell, and Democratic hopeful Karen Sealy Garcia, a Hot Springs City director, filed to run for state treasurer.
Hot Springs businessman Tommy Moll filed to run for south Arkansas' 4th Congressional District and Republican state Rep. Andrea Lea of Russellville filed to run for state auditor. Republican David Sterling filed to run for attorney general.
The weeklong filing period for state and federal office in Arkansas ends at noon March 3.


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Revamped clubland the place to look for third-tier solution
There are times when a problem becomes so intractable that opinion-makers, well wishers and malcontents coalesce around the one solution. Say hello to the third-tier competition. In rugby circles it is the answer to under performance from the Wallabies and the Australian Super Rugby conference.
Let's not kid ourselves; creating a third-tier competition is more placebo than panacea.
It is the lotion that balms the burning frustrations of fans but not the genie to produce a rampaging horde of Hoopers and O'Connors to take the world by storm.
Trophies such as New Zealand's ITM Cup (and its predecessor the National Provincial Championship) and South Africa's Currie Cup are exceptional in the rugby world. Nowhere else is there a professional third tier and it is of no surprise they exist in rugby's biggest heartlands.
They were not competitions created to ensure a continuous flow of talent for Super Rugby teams, they are older than that. They exist because they demand to.
Super Rugby could not kill off, let alone eclipse, more than a century of history in the Currie Cup while New Zealand's insistence that the NPC should run concurrently with the 2003 World Cup was a big reason they lost co-hosting rights. In other words, these are not Mickey Mouse trophies.
There is nothing wrong with the notion of a third-tier competition in Australia but it has to stand on its own. With question marks about how rusted on the support is for Super Rugby provinces, it is dangerous to create a new batch of teams and expect engagement from fans.
The Australian Rugby Championship lasted just one season in 2007 before it was disbanded. Many believe it was a short-sighted decision. It may well have been, but the Australian Rugby Union also had to pay the ABC to broadcast it. It was not a competition that commanded attention. It begged for it.
The Australian conference in Super Rugby has lacked depth, but that's because two teams were added in the space of five years. In contrast, all the provinces in the New Zealand conference are foundation teams. The Kiwis have not had to accommodate growth but enjoy tut-tutting Australia's weakness. The rugby community should not be sucked in by the goading from the commentariat of its rivals.
The case for a new third tier may already be redundant. It was needed when the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels were being blooded, but now that they are established it may not be the best option. The lack of depth could just be a short-term problem - the Rebels have only existed for two seasons - but the newness of the situation has created a foggy landscape from which it is too hard to draw definitive conclusions.
There is no such fog around the state of club rugby. It has been going backwards in the professional era and cannot exist the way it has but nor should it be left to wither. A more accessible bridge needs to be built between it and the professional game.
The clubs are the existing third tier but are still a halfway house between the amateur days and the new era. If a new professional competition is to be created, it should be from clubland. Forget arguments regarding lack of depth, there should be no other motivation other than to strengthen and embolden rugby's core support.
The old tackling adage of "they can't run without their legs" can be applied to the state of rugby in this country. For too long Australian rugby has been running on weak legs, because its base has not, or could not, adapt to a new era. Let's give the legs some strength and see where Australian rugby runs to.
Perhaps the Kiwis have the answer. They split the NPC into the ITM Cup and an amateur league called the Heartland Championship. A similar solution could be transplanted to club rugby although with more amateur teams than professional.
Club rugby as a professional third-tier competition is a romantic solution but one that may work, because support of any sport is nothing if not irrational.
Stephen Samuelson is the Herald's online sports editor and editor of rugbyheaven.com.au
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A price index of lumber and panels used in actual construction for Feb. 11, 2011
*Western - regional species perimeter foundation; Southern - regional species slab construction.
Crow's Market Recap -- A condensed recap of the market conditions for the major North American softwood lumber and panel products as reported in Crow's Weekly Market Report.
LUMBER: Despite winter weather persisting throughout much of the country, SPF distributors purchased those needs likely to deliver after snows have melted. Narrow width prices bounced by $10 to $16 off their lows. Southern Pine dimension lumber sold at discounts, ranging widely from $5 to $25, depending on the item. The deepest cuts came out of the West, where 2x12 #2 discounts of $15 to $20 appeared. Central and East zone price declines were more of the $5 to $10 variety. Coastal species lumber prices firmed as the week progressed, strengthened by a round of buying. Green Doug Fir demand out of Southern California increased. The entire spectrum of Inland lumber species came in for adjustment this week. Relative to last week's levels, all Fir-Larch and Hem-Fir #2&Btr narrows dropped $10, on average, and wides shed $20. Ponderosa Pine industrials remain tight, with the exception of low grades. Mldg&Btr showed increases, #2&Btr Shop continues to earn a slight premium, and #3 Shop is unchanged. The combined forces of inclement weather and mill production are serving to keep prices of certain Selects and Commons soft. Radiata Pine Mldg&Btr "looks like it is trying to firm up a little," while Shop is very firm and stable, but very little is available. Idaho White Pine production appears in mid-cycle, with mills either having sold their runs or preparing for another. Eastern White Pine producers have geared production to demand, but even so the weather has caused a real ordering gap among eastern retailers. Weather slowed consumption, but Western Red Cedar mavens questioned whether volumes sold would be significantly more if the weather was better.
PANELS: Improved sales activity in the Western Fir plywood market allowed producers to increase prices, affording some relief in their battle with high veneer costs. Discounts for Southern Pine rated sheathing on Tuesday dried up, and by Friday mills were selling at or above published levels. What began as a short-covering rally turned into a general market push, with OSB prices moving quickly. Most of the activity has been generated by the United States, with Canada being "pulled along," as one manager noted. The situation in Canadian plywood has changed a little from last week, a little better for some producers and a little less so for others. Particleboard activity levels this week seem a bit slower than last week, but still better than the fourth quarter. The same is true of MDF, although it appears to be slightly more active this week than particleboard.
Source: RISI's Crow's Weekly Market Report
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Halos hoping for finds in latter rounds
Key performers on current roster were chosen after Day 1
By Carter Gaddis / Special to MLB.com
Catcher Mike Napoli was taken in the 17th round of the 2000 First-Year Player Draft, and seven years later he was behind the plate for the Angels.
1 WAS: S. Strasburg
2 SEA: D. Ackley
3 SD: D. Tate
4 PIT: J. Sanchez
5 BAL: M. Hobgood
6 SF: Z. Wheeler
7 ATL: M. Minor
8 CIN: M. Leake
9 DET: J. Turner
10 WAS: D. Storen
11 COL: T. Matzek
12 KC: A. Crow
13 OAK: G. Green
14 TEX: M. Purke
15 CLE: A. White
16 ARI: R. Borchering
17 ARI: A. Pollock
18 FLA: C. James
19 STL: S. Miller
20 TOR: S. Jenkins
21 HOU: J. Mier
22 MIN: K. Gibson
23 CWS: J. Mitchell
24 LAA: R. Grichuk
25 LAA: M Trout
26 MIL: E. Arnett
27 SEA: N. Franklin
28 BOS: R. Fuentes
29 NYY: S. Heathcott
30 TB: L. Washington
31 CHC: B. Jackson
32 COL: T. Wheeler
36 LAD: A. Miller
72 NYM: S. Matz
75 PHI: K. Dugan
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New tech helps clubs spot talent
Bodley: Nats must be patient
Reliever Scot Shields was a 38th round pick in the 1997 Draft, and by 2001 he was in manager Mike Scioscia's bullpen, emerging as a full-service reliever the following season.
Second baseman Howard Kendrick (2002) and corner infielder/outfielder Robb Quinlan (1999) were 10th-round finds. Kendrick reached the big time in 2006 after hitting .360 in the Minor Leagues, while Quinlan reached The Show in 2003.
After 111 picks on Day 1 -- including Rounds 1, 2 and 3 and Compensation Rounds A and B, -- and rounds four through 30 on Wednesday, the Draft will conclude on Thursday with the 31st through 50th rounds, beginning at 8:30 a.m. PT.
MLB.com's coverage will include a live pick-by-pick audio stream, expert commentary and the exclusive Draft Tracker, a searchable database of every Draft-eligible player, featuring statistics, scouting reports and video highlights.
Fans will not only be able to follow along every minute of the way online, but they'll be able to interact directly with Draft-eligible players and MLB.com Draft experts, among others.
The Draft Tracker will also feature the addition of Twitter, and the participation of "tweeters" such as MLB.com Draft expert @JonathanMayoB3, who will also be serving as on-air talent for all three days of the Draft; and reporter @LisaWinstonMLB, who will be writing the up-to-the-minute coverage for MLB.com.
In addition, MLB.com has created a Twitter account devoted to the Draft, where you can stay updated on every piece of info as it becomes available (@MLBDraft).
The Angels have also enjoyed success with post-111 choices by other organizations.
Third baseman Chone Figgins was a fourth-round pick by Colorado in 1997, reaching the Majors with the Angels in 2002 as an all-purpose player.
Closer Brian Fuentes was a 25th-round pick by Seattle in 1995, breaking into the Mariners' bullpen in 2001.
Outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. was a 13th-round pick by San Diego in 1994, making his Major League debut with the Padres five years later.
Pitcher Matt Palmer was taken in the 31st round by San Francisco in 2002, throwing his first Major League pitch for the Giants in 2008.
Reliever Justin Speier waited until the 55th round to get the call from the Chicago Cubs in 1995, reaching the Windy City for his MLB debut in 1998.
Carter Gaddis is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.