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Common household items like coffee grounds or old pie tins can become easy, eco-friendly tools to give your garden a boost.
Looking for a cheaper way to fertilize flowers or keep pests at bay? A better tool for planting tiny seeds?
The answers may lie in your home, where common household items like coffee grounds or old pie tins can become easy, eco-friendly tools to give your garden a boost without breaking the bank.
Turn old boots or shoes into planters, or reuse packing peanuts by laying them at the bottom of large flower pots to aid in drainage and make for lighter lifting, suggests Stacy Tornio, editor of Birds & Blooms magazine.
"You can take anything you have and upcycle it," she says.
Some simple, easy ways to repurpose household items for a bargain backyard:
It's easy to spend a fortune on pots and vases. But one easy way to start "upcycling" in the garden is by planting herbs, flowers and houseplants in everything from worn boots to old teapots and even bathroom sinks.
"They contribute a touch of whimsy and even a 'settled' look to a garden scene," Tornio says.
Cristin Frank, a 38-year-old author and gardening blogger from Williamsville, N.Y., uses yogurt cups and other recyclable plastic containers as small pots for her "starter" plants in the spring.
Old take-out coffee cups serve as starter watering cans with their smaller, perforated plastic tops.
Birdbaths can also be made from household items like an old glass light shade mounted on copper tubing.
Justin Cave, an Atlanta-based landscaper and former host of HGTV's "Ground Breakers," recently turned old shipping pallets into a vertical garden by covering the backs and sides with landscape fabric, stuffing them with dirt, and planting succulents and flowers in the slated openings.
"It turned out awesome, and was very cost-effective," he says.
In need of some new garden tools? Save yourself a trip to the hardware store and check your kitchen drawers.
Table utensils like spoons, forks and knives are tough and sharp enough to do many gardening jobs without causing damage, according to Tornio.
Use them to separate flats, lift seedlings and tease apart dense root balls. Knives can also make a slim path for tiny seeds to fall into.
Tornio says she's also seen people repurpose utensils as garden markers and borders for flower beds.
Even something as innocuous as old nylons can be reused in the backyard to tie up floppy plants or line the bottom of pots so water can get through but dirt cannot.
Packing peanuts are also a good drainage medium, and lighten the load when large pots need to be moved around, Tornio says.
Old wives' tales abound for solving all kinds of garden problems, from pesky deer to acidic soil, but many of them actually work.
And much of what you need may be sitting in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Coffee grounds, for example, can be sprinkled at the bottom of any plant to improve drainage in clay soils, and especially plants that like rich, moist organic soils like azaleas and blueberries, Tornio says.
Tornio says soap can keep deer from feasting on trees and plants. She suggests breaking a bar of soap into pieces and hanging them from strings or in old nylons or net bags on trees or other structures near prime deer feeding areas. The scent could also keep other pests away.
Terry Grahl, founder and CEO of the Michigan-based nonprofit Enchanted Makeovers, uses the guts left over from her husband's fishing trips as fertilizer for her gardens.
Finely crushed egg shells can be used as compost or a way to add calcium to soils, while larger pieces keep snails and slugs at bay, according to Florida's Manatee County Extension Service.
Household items can also add a touch of whimsy to garden decor. Use an old musical instrument like a tuba to build a water fountain, or create a "bottle garden" by placing empty soda bottles over tree branches with your kids, says Sara Jenkins-Sutton, vice president of Chicago-based garden and floral design firm Topiarius Urban Garden.
"When your cheese grater starts to turn rusty, turn it over, hang it on a deck and fill it with flowers, plants or outdoor chalk," she suggests.
Scatter vintage chairs or old farm equipment throughout your garden to add height and depth, and make a funky wind chime out of old wine bottles.
Worried about your reused junk looking like, well, junk?
Tornio suggests covering old containers with wallpaper or tying a ribbon around them to freshen them up and keep your front stoop looking good.


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In fact, there's always the right tool for the right job, Ken said, but surprisingly some don't always see it that way. "A crescent wrench isn't the answer for everything," he warned. "It's so simple. For instance, you have a 6-point head; there is a 6-point socket or a 4-point socket. You want to use the 6-point," Ken said. "If you don't, the head is going to strip."
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Date: March 19, 2008
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks, Federal Branches and Agencies, Technology Service Providers and Software Vendors, Department and Division Heads, and All Examining Personnel
Description: Business Continuity Planning Booklet
The guidance attached to this bulletin continues to apply to federal savings associations.
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released an updated Business Continuity Planning Booklet (booklet), which replaces the version issued in March 2003. The Business Continuity Planning Booklet is one of 12 that, in total, comprise the FFIEC IT Examination Handbook. The enterprise-wide perspective taken on business risk and human elements makes this booklet a valuable tool to the entire organization in addition to the information technology department.
The majority of material changes in the updated booklet focuses on sound risk management; the need for enterprise-wide involvement in the business continuity planning process; the importance of business continuity planning for all financial institutions, regardless of whether their systems are provided in-house or through third-party servicer providers; and, lessons learned from financial institutions that suffered damage from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Significant revisions to the booklet include the following:
The attached FFIEC press release describes the booklet update and provides a link (http://www.ffiec.gov/guides.htm) to the electronic version of the booklet. To accommodate banks with limited access to the Internet, the OCC will also include the booklet in the next release of e-files, the DVD-based library of OCC publications provided to all national banks. Any bank that is unable to download the booklet may order a printed copy. Please send your request to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20219.
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A technology specialist will have a compiler, debugging tools a decent editor etc. Obviously there is a pecking order. A C compiler counts whereas the VB macro compiler built into Word doesn't. Compilers for C# and Java count if they are the professional versions. They will use these tools to write and compile source code into executable code. The machine itself will be bigger and probably have the server versions of software installed. Open source software is installed from the compiled code.
The middle ground is owned by people who assemble pieces of pre-built technology and generally work with systems created by others. A Java SDK, web server (Apache or IIS), personal database (MySQL, Access etc.) may be installed. Open source software is installed from the binary distributions.
The non-technologists in the IT department will principally use project planning and resource allocation software along with Powerpoint or similar so that they can manage projects and communicate the plans and status to the business contacts. Excel will be running on an almost permanent basis. Open source software is an interesting concept that is well progressed along the Gartner hype-curve.
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5 Keys to a Seahawks Victory Over the Dolphins …
Riding the wave of a 2 game winning streak, the Seahawks find themselves slowly surfing towards the East Coast for a 10am meeting with a Dolphins club that looks very much like one whose season and playoff hopes has finally been harpooned. Having now lost 3 games in row, the once mighty Phins will have had 10 days to stew over their loss to the lowly Bills by the time they greet the Seahawks in Miami. Will they roll over and allow themselves to be pecked over … or is there still some fight left in this Dolphins team? Here are 5 Keys to Victory that the Seahawks will have to accomplish if they are to fly out of Sun Life Stadium in Miami with a win …
Key #1: Beach the Bottle-nosed Battering Rams …
During early part of their schedule, the Dolphins looked like a team that might be able to put up some respectable numbers on the ground …
|Dolphins Games (Weeks 2-4)
|Opponent …
|Yards Rushing/Carries
|Game Notes/Highlights …
|vs. Raiders
|263 Yds on 43 Car
|R. Bush 172 Yds. and 2 TD
|vs. NY Jets
|185 Yds on 43 Car
|R. Bush 61 Yds./D. Thomas 69 Yds/1 TD
|at Cardinals
|86 Yds on 29 Car
|R. Bush 67 Yds.
In Weeks 2-4 … the Dolphins averaged 178 Yards Rushing/Game and had 7 TD's on the ground.
But since that time, the running game has been pretty much a non-factor …
|Dolphins Games (Weeks 5-11)
|Opponent …
|Yards Rushing/Carries
|Game Notes/Highlights …
|at Bengals
|68 Yds on 35 Car
|R. Bush 48 Yds./1 TD
|vs. Rams
|36 Yds on 17 Car
|R.Bush 17 Yds (1.4 Yds Rush)
|At Jets
|97 Yds on 33 Car
|R.Bush 59 Yds.
|at Colts
|84 Yds on 18 Car
|R.Bush 41 Yds/1 TD
|vs. Titans
|54 Yds on 15 Car
|R.Bush 21 Yds
|at Bills
|60 Yds on 24 Car
|R.Bush 20 Yds
So since Week 5 … the Dolphins have averaged just 66.5 Yards/Game and have only 4 Rushing Touchdowns over that time.
Prior to their game with the Titans, Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin talked about his team's ineptitude on the ground … and about his desire to re-establish the run …
"Early on in the season if you looked at us and got a profile of us, I'd tell you we're a team that can run the football and defend the run extremely well," Coach Joe Philbin said. "Frankly the second part of the season, that hasn't stayed true to form necessarily. It's an area we have to solidify again and get back to basics on both sides of the ball. It's something we need to improve upon because if you looked at us after four weeks you say, 'Boy these guys can run and defend the run.' And it's not a 180 from there but it's not what it was."
Miami Herald – 11/7/12
And Philbin has become increasingly frustrated with his running backs. During their 37-3 drubbing at the hands of the Titans at home, Reggie Bush was benched after the second series of the 1st Half for fumbling the football for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. But though he's had nowhere close to a stellar season by any means, it shouldn't be forgotten exactly who Reggie Bush is and what he's capable of. As the 2005 Heisman Trophy Winner and a former college star under Pete Carroll at USC, Reggie Bush was one of the most explosive and dynamic players in the nation coming in to the NFL. Last season, Bush ran for 1,086 yards and sported a 5.0 yards/rush average (11th in the league in Yards/Carry) as a Dolphin, so he is quite capable of burning opposing defenses.
Continuing to shut down the Dolphin running attack … and making this team one dimensional … will very much be key to the Seahawks success in Miami. On paper, it looks highly likely that's exactly what will happen …
The Dolphins come in to this game averaging 100.9 Yards Rushing/Game (22nd in the NFL).
The Seahawks on the season have given up an average of 100.6 Yards/Game on the ground (12th Best in the NFL) … and come in to this game having allowed only 48 Rushing First Downs (11th Best in the league).
And outside of their 2 performances against San Francisco and Minnesota, the Seahawks Defense has surrendered just 588 yards on the ground for an average of just 73.5 Yards/Game – which would be far and away the best in the game.
But those 2 performances are precisely why the Seahawks and their fans should be a bit nervous coming in to this game. Dolphins Offensive Coordinator (Seahawks OC in 1999) and former Packers Head Coach Mike Sherman has undoubtedly broken down every inch of film from the 49er and Viking games, looking for tendencies and weaknesses in the Seahawks run defense that he can look to similarly exploit. With 10 days to game plan and to stew over an emotional loss, I fully expect the Phins to come in to this meeting with the Hawks with an attitude and the idea of establishing the run. If the Dolphins are able to show that their running game is at least a threat, that would certainly go a long ways towards taking the burden off of rookie QB Ryan Tannehill to win the game – which is precisely why I believe that's exactly what they will try to do. Ensuring that this Miami team stays one dimensional is definitely a key to this game … and leads us straight in to Key to Victory #2 …
Key #2: Put the Rook on the Hook …
Roger Goodell: "With the 8th Pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the Miami Dolphins select … Ryan Tannehill, quarterback, Texas A&M …"
It was a moment that many Dolphins fans rejoiced … and many fans in Seattle (including myself) groaned, as we were hoping that somehow Ryan Tannehill would fall to #12 so the Seahawks could finally land themselves a franchise quarterback. In fact, rumors persisted prior to the draft that Pete Carroll LOVED Ryan Tannehill, so the Seahawks were probably hoping for that as well. Oh how times have changed though. Just 7 short months later, how many in Seattle would honestly exchange quarterbacks with the Dolphins now? While Russell Wilson has at times looked like a franchise superstar in the making … Tannehill has more often than not looked like the rookie that he is. Even a brief comparison of the numbers reveals the stark contrast between the two …
|Ryan Tannehill vs. Russell Wilson
|Pass Comp
|Pass Att
|QB Rating/NFL Rank
|Total QBR/NFL Rank
|70.8 (29th)
|48.0 (26th)
|90.5 (12th)
|56.1 (17th)
Almost any way you slice and dice the numbers, Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins passing attack have been fairly inept in 2012 …
|Ryan Tannehill QB Rating (By Period)
|QB Rating
|NFL Rank
|1st Half
|2nd Half
|4th Quarter
The Dolphins come in to this game averaging just 209.0 Yards Passing/Game (25th in the NFL) … so Richard Sherman and the rest of the Seahawks secondary can basically take the day off, right? Not exactly.
In reality, Ryan Tannehill is ahead of the curve of where most NFL rookies normally are at because (for those who might not realize it) OC Mike Sherman was Tannehill's head coach at Texas A&M from 2008 to 2011. Under Sherman, the Dolphins are using virtually the same offensive system that he ran at A&M, so Tannehill naturally has quite a grasp of it. While Tannehill hasn't racked up tons of yards this year … and has had his share of mistakes … he has also shown that he CAN make plays down the field.
The Dolphins and Seahawks both have 24 Plays that have gone for 20 Yards+ (tied for 25th in the NFL)
The Dolphins and Seahawks are both tied with 11.0 Yards/Completion (tied for 12th BEST in the NFL)
Also, Tannehill and the Phins have shown that when they get down in to scoring position, they generally punch the ball in …
On the season, the Dolphins have scored TD's on 54.17% of their trips inside the Red Zone (12th Best in the NFL)
AT HOME they have been even better … as the Dolphins have scored TD's on 75% of their trips inside the Red Zone (#1 in the NFL).
Leading the Dolphins receiving attack is 4 year pro Brian Hartline – former Ohio State wide receiver and a real key to the Buckeye's National Championship in 2008. During his Junior Year and final season at OSU, he showed himself to be a deep threat to be reckoned with, averaging 22.8 yards/catch. Hartline hasn't exactly torn up the league in Miami (because up until now he's had no one to really get him the ball) … but he's definitely shown he can make plays this year. A big, tall receiver (6'2" 199 Pounds), Hartline comes in to this game having clearly demonstrated that he is a downfield threat as he has … 53 receptions, 790 Yards (14.9 Yards/Catch), 1 TD … and 8 Catches that have gone for 20 Yards or more.
On the other side, former Rainbow Warrior Davone Bess (5'10" 193 Pounds) is a possession receiver that has shown that he can make some plays downfield as well. On the season, he has 48 receptions, 586 Yards (12.2 Yards/Catch), 1 TD … and 7 Catches that have gone for 20 Yards or more.
Outside of those two though, there hasn't been a whole lot of help for Tannehill honestly. Tight End Anthony Fassano (6'4" 255 Pounds) leads the team with 3 touchdown receptions, but he's more of a short range option, as he's had only 26 catches on the season … averages only 7.7 yards/catch … and has had no receptions that have gone for 20 yards or more. Reggie Bush (23 receptions, 194 yards, 0 TD) has been the only other true target coming out of the backfield, so the truth of the matter … is that this Dolphins' receiving corps might just be the worst group in all of football. On paper at least, this looks like a crew that the Seahawks could totally dominate.
The Seahawks Defense comes in to this contest having allowed …
… just 296.8 Yards/Game (4th Best in the NFL)
… an average of 196.2 Yards Passing/Game (4th Best in the NFL)
… only 22 Passes of 20 Yards or More to be completed against them (5th BEST in the NFL)
… an average of just 16.1 Points/Game (4th Best in the NFL)
As you know, the Seahawks secondary is one of the best (if not THE BEST) in all of football. Their numbers certainly confirm that …
|Seahawks Secondary Defense
|Passed Defensed (NFL Rank)
|Comp% Against (NFL Rank)
|48 (8th MOST)
|58.2% (7th BEST)
ProFootballFocus.com recently ranked Richard Sherman as their 3rd Best CB, noting that he has allowed only 48.1% of passes to be completed against him. Opposing QB's have a QB Rating of just 46.1 when throwing his way. Gil Brandt of NFL.com meanwhile ranked Brandon Browner as his 6th Best CB, observing that of the 50 times he has been targeted, he has been "burned" only 22 times (a 44% rate). If Walter Thurmond can eventually assume the role of the starting Nickel CB and return to the form he had at Oregon, the Seahawks secondary could become a killing field for opposing QB's.
And recently, there have been real indications that this Miami team could be poised for a head first plunge in to the Bermuda Triangle.
Over their last 3 games, the Dolphins Red Zone Offense has taken a real dive, as they have scored TD's on 40% of their trips inside the Red Zone (23rd Best in the NFL)
Tannehill had a relatively good game in the loss to the Colts, but followed that up with a couple of real bottom feeder performances against the Titans and Bills …
|Ryan Tannehill – Last 3 Games …
|Pass Comp
|Pass Att
|At Colts
|vs. Titans
|At Bills
In addition, Ryan Tannehill has been hobbled somewhat with a deeply bruised left knee recently and prior to the Buffalo game had been wearing a brace in practice. So, if the Seahawks don't somehow lose their defensive intensity somewhere in a hurricane on their way to Miami, this is an offense that Seahawk defenders should be able to have their way with. We've thought that before though, which brings me to Key #3 …
Key #3: Bring the Vice …
The last time the Seahawks traveled East for an early game, we all felt pretty confident of victory as well. For some reason though, the Seahawks secondary made Lions WR Titus Young look like the second coming of Cliff Branch.
The facts are that this season the Seahawks are 1-4 on the road. In their 4 Road Losses, they allowed …
Arizona's Kevin Kolb to look like Joe Montana in the 4th Quarter (Kolb had a 138.5 QB Rating) and to snatch victory right out of the Seahawks beaks in Week 1.
St. Louis's punter Johnny Hekker to juke out the entire Seahawks defense on a fake field goal for a TD (to say nothing of Russell Wilson's 3 interceptions) in Week 4.
San Francisco's Frank Gore to bowl right over the league's #3 rush defense for 131 yards in Week 7.
Detroit's Matthew Stafford to come alive like Frankenstein's monster, completing 69% of his passes for 352 yards and 3 touchdowns against a secondary that many experts said was the best in football in Week 8.
Indeed, since 2010 and the beginning of the Pete Carroll Era in Seattle, the Seahawks are now 4-7 in games that start at 10 A.M. in the Eastern Time Zone. (And before you ask … the Seahawks are 1-1 coming off of the Bye Week over that time frame.)
There's been a lot of talk in recent weeks about how Seattle's defense has performed at home versus on the road. So, I decided to do a little breakdown for myself and see exactly how true that was. Here are the results …
|Seahawks Pass Defense (Home vs. Road)
|Pass Comp%
|Avg. Yards/Game Allwd
|Total TD Allwd
|Total INT
|QB Hits
|Passes Defensed
|Seahawks Run Defense (Home vs. Road)
|Avg. Yards/Game Allwd
|Avg. Yards/Rush
|Total TD Allwd
|Tackles for Loss
|Opp Fumbles (#Def Recovered)
|11 (4 Rec by Def.)
|6 (2 Rec by Def.)
As you can see by the numbers above, there really isn't a whole lot of true difference between the numbers at home vs. on the road. In reality, what's truly affected those numbers you see above are exceptional performances and miscues (both for and against the Hawks) along the way (ie. Stafford, Gore, Peterson, 8 Sacks vs. Green Bay, etc.) If the Seahawks can just be consistent and play with the same level of urgency as they do at home … we could realistically see the same kind of performance from this team as we saw from them in Carolina.
The Seahawks Defensive Line play will very much be key in this game. The Dolphins offensive line DOES have some talent, as LT Jake Long has been a 3 time All-Pro selection the past 3 years … and C Mike Pouncey is having a Pro Bowl year, as he's given up just 1 QB Hit and 1 QB Hurry all year long. That's not good news for DE Chris Clemons and DT Brandon Mebane, as those will be tough match-ups for each. After starting off the season strong, both Clemons and Mebane have pulled something of a disappearing act in recent weeks. If the Seahawks are going to have success on the road, they're going to need both of those guys to step up.
That said, the rest of the Dolphins offensive line has been somewhat of a sieve in recent weeks. Rookie RT Jonathan Martin (and Andrew Luck's former blindside protector) has struggled in converting over to the right side … having allowed 3 sacks and 24 quarterback hurries going in to the Buffalo game. RG John Jerry has allowed 15 quarterback hurries on the season ... and the Seahawks old friend Richie Incognito (who mans the LG spot) has 7 Penalties going in to this game (tied for 8th Most in the league).
As far as pass protection is concerned, the Dolphins have actually compared pretty favorably with the Hawks for most of this season …
|Pass Protection Comparison (w/NFL Rankings)
|Sacks Allowed
|21 (13th)
|19 (16th)
|QB Hits Allowed
|44 (13th MOST)
|44 (13th MOST)
It's in the area of penalties though where the differences have really become apparent in recent weeks …
|Offensive Penalties Comparison
|Total Penalties
|57 (18th MOST)
|64 (6th MOST)
|Last 3 Games
|Last 3 Game Avg.
|7.0 (8th MOST)
|4.3 (Tied for 5th LEAST)
Miami's Offensive Line is really starting to make mistakes and it's costing them games. Generating pressure on this group (and Miami's lack of ability to generate pressure on defense) has shown to be a surefire formula for how to beat them …
|In the Dolphins 4 Wins This Season …
|Fumbles (#Lost)
|Sacks Allwd
|Opp. INT's
|Opp. Fumbles (#Lost)
|Opp. Sacks Allwd
|3 (2 Lost)
|7 (4 Lost)
|In the Dolphins 6 Losses This Season …
|Fumbles (#Lost)
|Sacks Allwd
|Opp. INT's
|Opp. Fumbles (#Lost)
|Opp. Sacks Allwd
|6 (Lost All)
|4 (Lost None)
And it's on Miami's defense where we next shine our spotlight …
Key #4: Don't Break the Line …
We come now to what I believe just might be THE biggest key for the Seahawks in this game – how Seattle's Offensive Line performs against Miami's defensive front 7. What do I mean by that? Before I get in to the details, let me show you some pertinent numbers …
|Dolphins Defensive Statistics
|Dolphins Defense (NFL Rank)
|Points/Game Allwd
|20.5 (8th Best)
|Rush Yds/Game Allwd
|98.6 (9th Best)
|Rush 1st Downs Allwd
|39 (3rd Fewest)
|3rd Down Conv%
|33.1% (3rd Best)
|27 (4th Best)
|Forced Fumbles
|7 (16th Best)
|TD% Allwd in Red Zone
|37.14% (2nd Best)
|TD% Allwd in Red Zone at Home
|35.71% (tied 4th Best)
|TD% Allwd in Red Zone (Last 3 Games)
|40% (9th Best)
Despite their recent struggles as a team, the Dolphins enter this game still one of the top defenses in the NFL. They are extremely stout right up the middle and as you can see, opposing teams have had trouble both gaining yards on the ground and keeping their quarterbacks upright against this group. Let's take a closer look at some of the individual 1:1 Battles in this game and you'll see why I say Seattle's Offensive Line is going to have to bring its "A" Game on Sunday …
Cameron Wake vs. Russell Okung and/or Breno Giacomini
This Sunday, the Seahawks offense could very easily find itself caught in a wake. Who is Cameron Wake, you say? If you haven't of him, you'd want him for your Fantasy Team – that's for sure. As a former CFL Star, Cameron Wake (6'3" 258 pounds), you might say, is kind of the Dolphins version of Brandon Browner. Since coming to the Dolphins in 2009, he has been a terror for opposing QB's. In 2010, Wake finished with 14.0 Sacks (3rd in the league). In 2011, Cameron Wake followed that up with 8.5 Sacks and 52 Quarterback Pressures (3rd in the NFL behind only Chris Long and Julius Peppers). This season through 10 games, Wake already has 9.5 Sacks (more than anyone on the Seahawks). Back on November 7th, Pro Football Focus released its list of the Top 51 Players in the NFL … ranking Wake #3 on the list. At that time, they noted Wake was leading the league with 55 quarterback disruptions … and last week added that Wake's 41 combined sacks, hits and hurries also ranked #1 in the NFL.
In addition, Wake has 8 Tackles for Loss on the season (tied for 18th with guys like Bobby Wagner and John Abraham), so running against this guy isn't going to be easy.
If Russell Okung ends up facing Wake, he's going to have his hands full … but so far in 2012 (outside of an early rash of penalties), he's actually had an extremely good season. Through 10 games, Okung is yet to allow a sack and he has given up only 12 quarterback pressures. Okung has had big games in the past against big time pass rushers – just ask Julius Peppers. Because of that, I'd actually expect Miami to have Wake matched up against Giacomini (who has far more pressure on Wilson than Okung). This is the marquee match-up of the morning.
LDT Randy Starks vs. RG Paul McQuistan
[Note: With Seattle's guard situation, I'm presuming a lot in terms of who exactly is going to be playing LG and RG. I'm simply projecting that Carpenter should be ready to go after the Bye and that McQuistan gets the nod over Moffitt.]
Randy Starks, for those who don't know a thing about him, is one of the premier defensive tackles in the game. Starks (6'3 305 Pounds) checked in at #47 on Pro Football Focus's top 51 player list, as they noted that he had 26 QB disruptions on the year – the 2nd most of any defensive tackle. His 8 QB Hits leads all interior defensive lineman and he is 2nd on the team with 4.5 Sacks. He is having a Pro Bowl season, so McQuistan is going to be fairly busy on Sunday as well. Very quietly, McQuistan has been having a pretty good year himself. Outside of 1 false start and 2 holding penalties, he's been rock solid, as he hasn't allowed any sacks this year either. He's going to have to continue to be a rock on Sunday, as Starks can be a jackhammer.
RDT Paul Solial vs. LG James Carpenter
Though he might not show up prominently on the stat sheet, Paul Solial is a defender that Seahawk fans should get the highlighter out on. Solial is a BIG BOY (6'4" 345 Pounds) and in many ways is this team's version of Brandon Mebane – a guy who can clog up the middle and shut down the running game. Coming in to this game, Solial has actually been statistically better than Mebane, as Solial has 6 Tackles for Loss (while Mebane only has 4). Carpenter is going to have to move this log out of the stream if Marshawn Lynch has any hopes of finding a running lane. Carpenter (6'5" 321 Pounds) vs. Solial (6'4" 345 Pounds) is a whole lot of beef right there.
As far as the rest of Miami's front 7 is concerned, they can definitely cause trouble as well …
DE Jared Odrick 5 Tackles For Loss (same number as Chris Clemons)
LB Koa Misi 4 Tackles For Loss (he has 3 forced fumbles this year)
MLB Karlos Dansby 3 Tackles For Loss (he leads the team with 76 Tackles).
LB Kevin Burnett (2nd on the team with 63 Tackles).
Last week, Football Outsiders released their updated analysis of offensive lines throughout the NFL. In that study, they ranked Seattle's Offensive Line as the 6th Best Run Blocking team in all of football … noting that runs are stuffed at the line of scrimmage only 15% of the time – 3rd Best in the league (incidentally, the two top teams have a 14% stuff rate).
Even so, against this defensive front (on the road) I foresee Seattle having difficulty getting Marshawn Lynch going. Last week, Football Outsiders also released their Defensive Line rankings as well … and ranked Miami's Defensive Line (Front 7) as the 5th Best in all of football (ahead of Seattle's, who checked in at #12 on that list). According to them, opposing runners are being stuffed behind the line of scrimmage 23% of the time (7th best in the league) … and gain the fewest yards of any team in football 5-10 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. That all brings us to Key to Victory #5 …
Free Willy …
In case you hadn't heard yet … Russell Wilson is pretty good. How good has he been this year? Well, let me answer that by showing you this little graphic …
|2012 Top 10 Performances by Rookie Quarterbacks (sorted by QB Rating)
|QB Rating
|1. Robert Griffin III
|11/18 vs. Eagles
|2. Robert Griffin III
|9/9 vs. Saints
|3. Russell Wilson
|10/14 vs. Patriots
|4. Russell Wilson
|11/11 vs. Jets
|5. Russell Wilson
|11/4 vs. Vikings
|6. Brandon Weeden
|9/16 vs. Bengals
|7. Russell Wilson
|9/16 vs. Cowboys
|8. Ryan Tannehill
|10/14 vs. Rams
|9. Robert Griffin III
|10/21 vs. Giants
|10. Andrew Luck
|9/16 vs.Vikings
So, of the Top 10 Performances by Rookie QB's this year … Russell Wilson has 4 of those. Considering the level of competition, that's frankly remarkable. And unlike the QB he'll be opposing on Sunday, Russell Wilson has shown a remarkable ability to make big plays in crunch time …
|Russell Wilson QB Rating (By Period)
|QB Rating
|NFL Rank
|1st Half
|(7th Best)
|2nd Half
|4th Quarter
|(6th Best)
As you can see from the numbers I presented regarding the Dolphins Run Defense … the Seahawks are going to need some of Russell Wilson's mojo on Sunday.
In addition to the Dolphins' Front 7, Russell Wilson is also going to be going up against one of the top CB's in the league and a guy that many people outside of Miami don't know about – Sean Smith. Like Richard Sherman, Sean Smith (6'2" 215 pounds) showed that he could shut down opposing receivers, as through the first 4 weeks of the season QB's completed just 42% of their passes when throwing in to his area (a passing rating of just 52.7). Sean Smith has 11 Passes Defensed on the year (tied for 5th in the NFL), so Sidney Rice may not put up Yahtzee numbers in this game as he will probably find himself matched up against Smith a lot on Sunday. Golden Tate, Zach Miller, and others are simply going to have to step up. But here too, the Seahawks may have struggles early in the passing game against this defense …
The Dolphins defense enters Sunday's contest with 56 Passes Defensed (tied for #1 in the NFL with Chicago and Houston).
They also have allowed opposing QB's to complete only 56.8% of their passes (5th Best in the NFL – ahead of Seattle).
That said, the numbers ALSO clearly show that plays can be made against this secondary …
|Dolphins Passing Statistics
|Dolphins Pass Defense (NFL Rank)
|Passing Yards/Game Allwd
|278.0 (28th)
|Passing 1st Downs Allwd
|145 (MOST in the NFL)
|Passes of 20 Yards+ Allwd
|39 (3rd WORST)
Those numbers are clear indicators that Sean Smith has had very little help … and that things have started to go awry for this secondary. Richard Marshall started the first 4 weeks of the season at RCB and struggled, as opposing QB's were able to complete 61% of their passes and posted a 101.2 QB Rating against him. He was lost for the season with a back injury after the Cardinals game and was replaced by Nolan Carroll (6'1" 205 Pounds), who (though he has 5 Passes Defensed and played very well early on) has continued those struggles of late. He committed 4 penalties in the Bills game (2 Pass Interference, 1 Illegal Contact, and 1 Holding) and played a key role in that loss. Due to the issues this group has been having, the Dolphins have been forced in to playing a lot of zone coverage – which teams have been successful against. There has been talk recently of elevating R.J. Stanford (5'10" 185 Pounds), 2nd Year player out of Utah to the starting RCB job, as he replaced Carroll (who was benched) in the 2nd Half of the Buffalo game. Stanford is reportedly faster and better in man-to-man coverage, but others have argued he is no more than a nickel back. Though SS Reshad Jones had a good game against Buffalo (14 Tackles and forced a fumble on Bills TE Scott Chandler), Sean Smith allowed Bills RW Stevie Johnson to catch 6 passes for 79 yards. Obviously, this secondary is not what it once was.
The Bills Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to complete 62.9% of his Passes and to connect on 2 Passes of 20 Yards or more in that game. Two weeks prior, Andrew Luck completed 62.5% of his passes and carved this defense up to the tune of 433 yards, 2 TD, and 7 Passes of 20 Yards or More allowed.
So, there is definite hope for Russell Wilson and the Seahawks heading in this game. Up until now, Pete Carroll and the coaching staff have not asked Wilson to be the one to shoulder the load and to carry them to victory. Against this Dolphins Defense though and the fact that Marshawn Lynch may conceivably struggle … all of that could change on Sunday. This game is set up perfectly for Russell Wilson to potentially have a big day. I'm projecting that by the time the clock reaches 00:00, he'll be the one who's the hero.
Bold Prediction …
Before I get to my parting thoughts, let me show you why there's a large piece of me that's a bit skeptical about this Dolphins team …
|2012 Dolphins Strength of Schedule (as of Week 11)
|ESPN Opponent Power Ranking
|at Houston Texans
|#1 Team
|vs. Oakland Raiders
|#28 Team
|vs. New York Jets
|#26 Team
|at Arizona Cardinals
|#22 Team
|at Cincinnati Bengals
|#19 Team
|vs. St. Louis Rams
|#23 Team
|at New York Jets
|#26 Team
|at Indianapolis Colts
|#11 Team
|vs. Tennessee Titans
|#25 Team
|at Buffalo Bills
|#27 Team
Looking at the rankings of the teams the Dolphins have faced, I find myself asking, "Who has this team actually played?" I certainly don't see any quality wins on the schedule there.
Of all the road games that the Seahawks have on their schedule … this one (to me) appears the most win-able. Because this game is on the road though, I foresee this being a fairly hard fought contest, as the Dolphins Defense will present problems for Seattle's running game. Since this Dolphins Offense just might be one of the worst offenses in the league (if not THE worst offense) … I see them having a lot of difficulties against the Seahawks defense as well. I'd look for this to be a close game early … with the Seahawks pulling away late as the Dolphins defense will be spending a lot of time out on the field. Let's call this one …
Seahawks 24
Dolphins 10


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Helping Seniors Remember and In Home Help
As we age, it is common to gradually become more forgetful. Usually forgetfulness is not due to dementia and is simply a symptom of getting older and the things that slip our minds tend to be least important to our day to day life. Special dates like birthdays and anniversaries are usually cemented in our memory but an appointment or lunch date might slip our mind. If your senior loved one is showing more signs of forgetfulness and you also notice a change in personality, language problems and confusion, they might be experiencing early stages of dementia and would benefit from in home help and consistent, high quality support.
Many people over the age of sixty experience age-associated memory impairment, but that fact doesn't necessarily mean that dementia is inevitable. If your senior loved one is simply experiencing forgetfulness due to poor concentration and distractedness, they might benefit from memory aids and helpful hints around the home to help them remember.
It is believed that the more you use your brain when you are older, the more it may counter the development of memory decline. Keep your loved one's library card busy and suggest they keep diving into books that they love. Reading regularly, doing quizzes and crosswords are excellent exercises for the brain. Whenever possible, memorize something new like a poem, prayer or scripture by reciting it every morning until you know it by heart. Then start learning a new one.
Another fun way to help seniors remember is to suggest they get outside whenever possible and stay active. Just a thirty minute walk, five days a week in the fresh air, will help increase blood flow to the brain.
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This time-lapse movie, made from eight Hubble Space Telescope images, shows the apparent motion of the white dwarf star Stein 2051 B as it passes in front of a distant star.
The observations were taken between Oct. 1, 2013, and Oct. 14, 2015.
White dwarfs are the burned-out remnants of normal stars. When the white dwarf passed in front of the faraway star, its gravity deflected the starlight, which appeared offset by about 2 milliarcseconds from its actual position. This deviation is so small that it is equivalent to observing an ant crawl across the surface of a quarter from 1,500 miles away. From this measurement, astronomers calculated that the white dwarf's mass is roughly 68 percent of the sun's mass.
Stein 2051 B is named for its discoverer, Dutch Roman Catholic priest and astronomer Johan Stein. It resides 17 light-years from Earth. The background star is about 5,000 light-years away.
NASA, ESA, and K. Sahu (STScI)
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Intra-articular corticosteroids or steroids are medicines injected directly into the joint space of a painful, inflamed arthritic joint. Steroids taken by mouth (orally) are not used for osteoarthritis.
How It Works
Steroids are similar to natural substances produced by the body (hormones) that help reduce inflammation. If inflammation is not a symptom of your osteoarthritis, steroids are less likely to be helpful.
Steroids may be used to reduce inflammation in tendons and ligaments in osteoarthritic joints.
Why It Is Used
If a person has not improved with treatment using analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), an injection of corticosteroid into the joint can sometimes be helpful for short-term pain relief.
How Well It Works
Corticosteroids may relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis for a short amount of time (weeks to months).footnote 1
If corticosteroid injections are helpful, symptoms may improve for weeks to months. Some people get long-term relief of 6 months or more with a single cortisone shot. If you have a moderate amount of fluid in the joint, your chances of responding are probably better.
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All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
- Usually the benefits of the medicine are more important than any minor side effects.
- Side effects may go away after you take the medicine for a while.
- If side effects still bother you and you wonder if you should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor. He or she may be able to lower your dose or change your medicine. Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
- Trouble breathing.
- Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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- Pain and swelling around the injection site that lasts more than 2 days.
One common side effect of this medicine is pain and swelling the first day or two after the injection. It may help to apply ice at home for 15 to 20 minutes.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About
The standard of practice is that steroid injections should be given only 3 or 4 times a year in a single joint area.
Injection of any substance into a joint or tendon has a very small risk of harm, including damage to a tendon, ligament, or nerve; bleeding into the tissue; or infection. Although these rarely happen, your doctor will probably mention the possibilities to you before you get an injection into a joint.
Nobody likes needles. But experienced doctors can usually do the injection in under 30 seconds. It does hurt, but it's quick.
Taking medicine
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Advice for women
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant, do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm your baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and other natural health products. And make sure that all your doctors know that you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF) ( What is a PDF document? ) to help you understand this medication.
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Ashley goes to her new college while getting over the death of her mother. She meets some new people there including Binder ('Shane Dawson') while at a party and she learns about an urban legend of an online killer that has the nickname "Smiley" who can only be seen on the web and he apparently kills people after they type in "I did it for the lulz" three times. Soon after going to the party Ashley and her flatmate Proxy go online to test it out, with horrific results. She becomes paranoid and she starts to think she sees Smiley all over the place and feels that he may be chasing her, but how can that be if he is not real? Have they somehow released him from the internet?


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Yale men's swimming and diving team swept Dartmouth and Penn Saturday afternoon at Kiphuth Exhibition Pool, beating the Big Green 196-104 and the Quakers 155-145. Combined with Wednesday's 181-119 win over Cornell, the Bulldogs have now picked up three Ivy League wins in a span of four days to improve to 3-1 in the league.
"I was very proud of the way the guys raced this afternoon," said Tim Wise, the Robert J. H. Kiphuth Director of Men's Swimming. "Penn gave us everything we could handle and Dartmouth had a swimmer break two Kiphuth Exhibition Pool records. This was a Big Boy swim meet, and I'm very pleased the guys were able to hang in there and clinch the win before the freestyle relay."
The meet got off to a tense start for Yale when Penn swam to a first-place finish in the medley relay. But the Bulldogs rebounded with victories in the next two events. Sophomore Brian Hogan won the 1000-yard freestyle, and junior Rob Harder claimed a close victory in the 200-yard freestyle.
Dartmouth swimmers won the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard breastroke. Nejc Zupan, one of the fastest swimmers in the history of the Ivy League, set a pool record of 54.79 in the 100 breastroke. But Yale junior Andrew Heymann wasn't far behind, finishing second with a time of 55.80.
Junior Alwin Firmansyah picked up another win for Yale in the 200-yard butterfly. He finished in 1:49.05, just .23 ahead of Penn's Rhoads Worster. Freshman Oscar Miao showed that the impressive sprinting he displayed in Wednesday's meet against Cornell was no fluke: he finished second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 21.07.
As the swimmers rested during the diving round, senior Tyler Pramer scored valuable points with a win in the 1-meter dive. His score of 285.65 put him 13.25 points ahead of Penn's Jack Stein. Dartmouth's Brett Gillis, who won the 1-meter dive last time he faced Yale and Penn, finished sixth.
The Quakers took three of the top four spots in the 100-yard freestyle. Harder broke up the pack from Penn by placing second with a time of 46.00. The Bulldogs countered with an impressive performance in the 200-yard backstroke. Sophomore Kevin Stang and Freshman Alex Schultz swam to a 1-2 finish.
Zupan raced to another victory for The Big Green—his 1:59.45 swim in the 200-breaststroke was his second pool record of the day. Again, Heymann kept pace with the reigning Ivy League champion, finishing second in 2:00.67. He will have many opportunities to reclaim Zupan's pool record for Yale before his career is over.
Penn gave a valiant effort to remain in contention, taking first place in the 500-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly. But Yale swimmers neutralized the Quakers' surge in points by finishing second or third in these races, as well as the 200-yard IM. Hogan and freshman Ben Lerude tied for second in the 500, and Firmansyah and Lazris took second and third in the 100 butterfly, respectively. Second and third place finishes by Heymann and Firmansyah in the IM clinched a win at the meet for the Bulldogs. Yale's meet concluded with a second-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
Saturday's victory over Penn was Yale's third straight in the annual match-up. It had special significance for the Bulldogs' seniors, who lost to the Quakers in the final relay when they were freshmen. Coach Wise said he was happy for his seniors and impressed by the team's speed in light of their grueling training over the last month:
"The guys have swum 24 workouts in the last 15 days and are pretty beat up and tired. To maintain their focus and composure speaks volumes to the progress we are making... All in all there was just a lot to feel good about today."
Yale's next meet is at Rutgers University, where they will compete against Fordham and Rider on Jan. 25. The meet begins at the Rutgers Aquatic Center in Piscataway, NJ, at 10:30 AM.
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'Bachelorette' -- 2 stars
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New software suite will be presented at Solid Works World 2012
Cresskill, New Jersey, December 26, 2011 – PAS Technology ( www.pastechnology.com), the leader in CMM inspection automation, is announcing the release of the new PAS Inspection Lifecycle Management Suite, empowering manufacturers to establish a complete, automated inspection process from a CAD model to trusted inspection results.
The PAS Technology Inspection Lifecycle Management (ILM) Suite automate the entire inspection process, eliminates the need for data translation throughout the inspection process, creating seamless integration between design, manufacturing, and inspection. Using the PAS ILM Suite, users can generate inspection plans directly on-model and output inspection results to FAI-compliant or other forms. Providing users with visual inspection results, the software enables interactive analysis at every step of the inspection process
The PAS Technology Inspection Lifecycle Management (ILM) Suite consists of three modules:
- PAS CMM Viewer is the base module, allowing users throughout the supply chain to view, collaborate, analyze, simulate, and comment on inspection results.
- PAS CMM Engineering provides engineers with additional capabilities to automatically transform a part CAD model into inspection instructions that can be output directly to the inspection report form (FAI or any custom form).
- PAS CMM Inspection is the most advanced module, providing the complete capabilities of the ILM Suite, enabling end-to-end CMM programming and inspection automation for any CMM machine.
PAS Technology's ILM Suite will be presented at Solid Works World 2012 (booth # 204)
PAS CMM Viewer – Intelligent, intuitive, for everyone in supply chain
PAS CMM Viewer enables users to view the inspection CAD model at any stage of the process (provided they have permission) and analyze detailed inspection results, inspection program code, and other related information. Users can also simulate inspections and run "what-if" scenarios. In addition, PAS CMM Viewer features "on-model communication," allowing users to add comments directly on the inspected model to streamline collaboration with team members, customers, and throughout the supply chain.
PAS CMM Engineering package - above and beyond "ballooning"
PAS CMM Engineering is an automated inspection model preparation package. The software streamlines the inspection process by promoting standardization and data integrity. It eliminates manual inspection interpretation and helps cut inspection programming time by up to 95%. With only few mouse clicks, users can generate complete inspection instructions and balloon drawings directly on the inspected model. CAD CMM Engineering ensures that trusted inspection results are reported directly to predefined forms (including FAI forms), eliminating the time spent on correlating results with an unfamiliar inspection report. Once the model preparation is finalized, the software automatically encapsulates all CAD and drawing data with CMM inspection analysis and inspection instructions for the next step in the process, the actual inspection.
PAS CMM inspection package – CMM programming in minutes
PAS CMM Inspection is an automated inspection programming solution. Analyzing the inspected CAD model with the associated annotations, parameters, and GD&T, PAS CMM Inspection automatically generates inspection programs for any CMM machine, eliminating the labor-intensive task of manually creating CMM program. It enables CMM experts to focus on their core inspection skills that require high level of engineering capabilities with extensive geometrical and inspection regulation knowledge.
PAS CMM inspection allows CMM experts to generate any type of report form, including FAI standard forms, and read directly from the CMM machine inspection results to the pre-defined form. PAS CMM inspection helps inspection departments become more productive, cut costs, eliminate inspection bottlenecks, and expedite delivery times.
"We are excited to bring our solution to the Solid Works world," said Sam Golan, PAS Technology's President and CEO. "PAS CMM has a successful track record of enabling leading manufacturers to dramatically reduce the time and effort required to produce CMM programs. The tight integration between PAS CMM and Solid Works will provide even greater time and cost savings to organizations that use Solid Works. "
Visitors to the 2012 SOLIDWORKS World will be able to discuss their challenges and see a demonstration of the PAS CMM solutions in booth #204. The event will take place in San Diego CA, from February 12th to February 15th 2012.
About PAS Technology
PAS (Production Automation Solutions) is focused on the quality assurance process of complex parts, one of the most costly steps in the manufacturing value chain. Based on advanced feature recognition and patent-pending algorithms, PAS CMM automates the creation of CMM programs from any CAD file, delivering proven time and cost savings of up to 95%. The PAS CMM solution is used by leading manufacturers worldwide, including Applied Engineering, Caterpillar, Cygnus Aero, IPEX industries, IMP Aerospace, John Deere, Kos Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Magellan Aerospace, Primus international, Raytheon, Rafael Systems, Raytheon, Weber Industries, and many more. For more information, visit www.pastechnology.com.
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American Farmland Trust and other national conservation organizations heralded the recent signing by President Obama of the omnibus tax package and its provision to extend the enhanced conservation easement tax deduction for the 2010 and 2011 tax years. Originally included in the 2006 Pension Protection Act, the enhanced conservation easement tax deduction allows qualified farmers and ranchers* to deduct the value of a conservation easement contribution up to 100 percent of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and expands the period landowners may carry-forward any unused value of a deduction up to 16 years. The legislation greatly increases the potential use of this option to protect our nation's working agricultural lands.
Conservation easements have been used voluntarily by landowners to protect agricultural lands from development and fragmentation for close to 30 years. The donation or sale of conservation easements has enabled farm families to protect their land for future generations while receiving tax benefits or cash based on the land's full market value. The donation of conservation easements by landowners has been influenced by IRS rules. However, until the 2006 Pension Protection Act established the enhanced conservation easement tax deduction, these rules provided minimal incentives for farmers and ranchers with a large percentage of their equity tied up in their land. The former IRS rules limited the carry-forward period over which a donor could claim a deduction to six years and capped the annual deduction at 30 percent of AGI.
A simple example can illustrate the power of the new rules in enticing full-time farm and ranch families to consider donating a conservation easement on their productive agricultural land or accepting less than the full purchase price when selling a conservation easement to a publicly funded Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) program. Consider that a conservation easement donation valued at $450,000 and made in 2010 or 2011 by a qualified farmer with an annual AGI of $50,000 will yield the full value of the donation in federal income tax deductions in nine years (the value of the gift up to 100 percent of AGI each year for 16 years or until the gift value is used up: $50,000 X 9 = $450,000). Under the old rules, that same gift would have yielded only $90,000 in federal income tax deductions to the farmer (the value of the gift up to 30 percent of AGI each year for six years or until the gift value is used up: $15,000 X 6 = $90,000).
By creating an opportunity to deduct a large percentage, if not the full amount, of the value of a donated conservation easement, the expanded federal conservation tax deduction provides farmers and ranchers with a powerful business and estate planning tool. This new tax treatment also makes the bargain sale of a conservation easement in a PACE transaction worthy of much more serious consideration by agricultural land owners.
By increasing the likelihood that landowners will donate or accept a discounted price for conservation easements, the federal tax incentive provides tremendous leverage for public farm and ranch land protection funding, stretching those dollars at a time when budgets at all levels of government are stressed to the limit.
* Qualified farmers and ranchers are those who earn more than 50 percent of their gross income from the business of farming in the taxable year in which the conservation easement is donated. Land subject to the conservation easement must be available for agriculture.
About the author: One of the nation's leading experts in Farmland Protection, Bob Wagner celebrated his 25th year at American Farmland Trust in 2010 and has worked in the field of farmland protection since 1981. In his current position, Wagner helps states and local communities nationwide build support for and create policies to protect agricultural land.


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Recap 07/03: Baysox Snap Akron's Streak, Win 4-2
MD – Thanks to clutch pitching and timely offense, the host Bowie Baysox
defeated the Aeros 4-2 Saturday night to end Akron's four-game winning streak. In
front of 6,595 fans at Prince George's Stadium, Bowie scored the deciding final
two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning against Akron reliever Steven
Wright. The Baysox (44-38) again lead the Aeros (40-41) by 3.5 games for second
place in the Western Division.
took a quick 2-0 advantage in the bottom half of the first inning against
struggling Akron starter Kelvin De La Cruz. After two fly outs started the
frame, De La Cruz walked Tyler Henson, threw a wild pitch and allowed an RBI
double to Brandon Waring. First baseman Robbie Widlansky then ended the rally
with a run-scoring single to center.
Steve Johnson, the starter for the Baysox on the night, permitted single hits in
each of the first two frames before again running into trouble in the third.
Catcher Damaso Espino walked to begin the inning and center fielder Tim Fedroff
recorded the RBI on a double to left, cutting the deficit to just a single run.
odd error helped the visiting Aeros tie the score at 2-2 in the fourth.
Designated hitter Beau Mills drew a leadoff walk and John Drennen drew a
one-out free pass as well to bring up Espino to the plate. He popped out to
shortstop Greg Miclat, who missed the catch allowing Mills to score before
recovering to get Drennen out at second base.
lefty De La Cruz avoided damage before leaving after five innings pitched,
giving way to the veteran reliever Wright. He recorded the first two outs of
the frame, but promptly permitted back-to-back doubles to both Caleb Joseph and
Miclat. That gave the hosts a one-run lead, while an error by third baseman
Lonnie Chisenhall then brought in Miclat.
stranded a pair of runners in the seventh inning but failed to produce any offense
in the final two frames. The Baysox nearly scored again in the eighth against
Bryce Stowell, but the dominant closer struck out the side to prevent a larger
Bob McCrory (1-0) earned the win for Bowie in
relief as their entire bullpen combined for four shutout innings while only
allowing one hit and two walks. Wright (0-1) took the loss as he allowed the
two runs (one earned) in his two innings, and Pedro Beato recorded his seventh
save with a perfect ninth. De La Cruz had one of his most efficient starts in
the past two months, but still permitted two runs on five hits with five
strikeouts in five innings.
led the Aeros offensively as he led off and started in center field for the
first time since June 13th. He collected three hits and an RBI, but
the team finished 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position with 10 men left on
base. Left fielder John Drennen was hitless in his two at bats despite a pair
of walks, marking the end of his 11-game hitting streak.
Aeros will look to secure the series victory Sunday in a special 6:05 p.m.
first pitch time for the Independence Day holiday celebration at Prince
George's Stadium. Akron has yet to formally announce their starter for Sunday's
contest in a matchup against consistent Bowie right-hander Chorye Spoone (6-5,
3.63 ERA). Join Jim Clark for Sunday night's radio broadcast on the final game
of this weeklong road trip beginning at 5:50 p.m. on Fox Sports 1350 AM and at www.akronaeros.com. For more information,
please call the Akron Aeros team offices at (330) 253-5151.


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Cesarean Scar: Anonymous
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 03:12AM
In dec 09 i went into labour 4 days early with my first baby, Labour progressed well, i maintained mobility but after 6.5 hours of pushing i was transfered from the community hospital, to a larger hospital. I was assesed and they decided to try the ventouse to no avail, forceps was used and during this my sons heart rate dropped to 38 bpm, it was there and then they gave me the C section. My son was born 7lb 11oz, bruised and battered. He was aparently in the deep transverse arrest postion. I was very ill post birth needing blood transfusion then becoming septic with mastitis needing IV antibiotics 8 days later. The consultant told me i would have to have C sections with my next children, unless i grew smaller ones by taking up smoking!!!!!
When i look at my scar i can see it laughing at me...taunting me; everytime i see it, i hear it saying "you failed, you failed",
When i touch it i feel the pain of not being able to birth my baby properly....that pain will stay with me forever. But it also gives me the drive to believe i can do it naturally next time, it spurs on my need to educate myself and believe in myself. I believe in my body and will be attempting a VBAC or HBAC next time


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Car Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe: First Drive
The Hyundai Elantra family is multiplying like bunnies these days, and the 2013 Elantra Coupe is the latest arrival. Flaunting an alluring two-door interpretation of Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language, the Elantra Coupe is aimed squarely at the longtime ruler of this roost, Honda's venerable Civic. Has Hyundai cracked the affordable-coupe code? We ventured to the mountains of San Diego County to find out.
The first thing we noticed was how natural the Elantra looks as a coupe. Sedan-based coupes often have awkward proportions, but the two-door Elantra flows organically from nose to tail, as if it had been designed from the get-go to be a coupe. We were particularly struck by the SE model, which comes with smart 17-inch alloy wheels, mirror-mounted turn signals and even an optional chrome-trimmed grille.
Inside, the Elantra Coupe has the same curvaceous dashboard as the sedan, but there are some notable differences. The front seats, for example, have more prominent side bolsters, and the view of the road ahead is more dramatic thanks to the radically sloped windshield, which pushes the A-pillars forward for a sleek, futuristic feel. The SE stands apart with its alloy pedals, which add to the sporty ambiance. Surprisingly, the back seat is adult friendly: a couple of average-size folks could lounge back there all day, while lanky riders would fit fine on short trips.
Happily, the Coupe largely duplicates the sedan's one-two punch of feature content and affordability. Standard niceties on the base GS, which starts at just $17,445, include 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, air conditioning, heated front seats and a six-speaker stereo with iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity. If you step up to the $19,745 SE, you get the 17-inch alloys, a sport-tuned suspension, a sunroof and leather upholstery, as well as exclusive eligibility for a technology package with navigation, a 360-watt stereo, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless entry/ignition. Even a fully loaded SE automatic lists for a reasonable $23,095.
On the road, the Elantra Coupe does its best to live up to its sporty image. Cornering ability is enhanced by a more aggressive rear suspension design that Hyundai calls V-beam, an upgrade shared with the Euro-flavored Elantra GT. Naturally, the SE model's firmer dampers and bigger tires add an extra dollop of athleticism. Yet ride quality remains satisfactory, even if the platform feels a bit insubstantial on rough roads.
It's only when you put your right foot down that you realize the Coupe's dynamic styling may be writing checks its sedan-spec engine can't cash. Don't get us wrong: the 1.8-liter inline-4 isn't bad, emitting an endearing snarl above 5,000 rpm-and returning an impressive 40 mpg on the highway. Trouble is, 148 horsepower just isn't that much, especially when it's paired with a mere 131 lb-ft of torque. That's fine in the workaday sedan, but some may expect more from a suave two-door. The related Kia Forte Koup solves this problem by offering an optional engine with extra power, and we wouldn't be surprised to see Hyundai follow suit in the near future.
Overall, the Elantra Coupe is hard not to like. There's just not much wrong with this car, and you may even find that those 148 horses are plenty for your needs. Hyundai has a potential hit on its hands here with a capable compact coupe that should give Honda a lot to think about. If every new Elantra is as pleasant as the Coupe, this is one family that should keep right on multiplying.


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Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790, The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation water can be obtained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare opI portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes' walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding upwards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON, AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g
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Watch An Unknown Mark Zuckerberg Give a Speech at Harvard [VIDEO]
Everyone loves a good 'before they were famous' story, right? Well, here's one pretty much the entire planet can enjoy.
This video of an unknown Mark Zuckerberg speaking to a nearly empty Harvard class in 2005 recently popped up on YouTube.
Zucks chatted about some newfangled creation of his called Facebook (which he developed from his Harvard dorm in 2004) and computer science, in general. Facebook had a buzz in 2005, but hadn't yet become the phenomenon that it is today where everyone and your grandmother tools around on it, egging the guy who sat behind them in 5th grade social studies to play Words With Friends.
How times change, huh? If Zuckerberg shows up now, students could sell their seats on StubHub for a pretty penny.


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What a series of unfortunate events for children in our county – and in our country – recently.
Veronica Gonzalez spanked her 12-year-old daughter hard enough with a wooden spoon to cause bruising. The beating was severe enough to prompt social workers to report her to the State Department of Justice's child abuse database with a "substantiated" abuse determination. And a trial court judge upheld that determination.
Then the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose reversed the child abuse determination made by the Santa Clara County Department of Social Services.
Why? One reason was because parents do have a right to impose physical discipline on their children (disturbingly referred to as a "privilege"), and the underlying hearings never addressed the existence of this right. The finding against the mother was, therefore, determined to have been made and upheld in proceedings that were fundamentally unfair.
However, the appeals court justified its ruling by other means: namely, that other forms of punishment like grounding and confiscating the daughter's cellphone had failed, her behavior was worsening and the mother's intent was to discipline, not harm, the child.
I am reminded of abusers who tell their wives as they beat them: I didn't hit you that hard, I didn't mean to hurt you, I wouldn't
have to do this if you hadn't said that/done that/stepped out of line, etc. The difference with adults is that they are told in court that there is no excuse for abuse – period.
What recourse does a child have with regard to violence perpetrated by his or her parents? And if the wooden spoon doesn't work, what's the next step? A strap? A whip? A fist?
Once you begin to incorporate violence into a relationship with someone you supposedly love, you have contaminated it and started to teach that violence and love go together. No matter how pure our motive, where did we ever get the notion that it was OK to beat our children with a wooden spoon?
What are we teaching our loved ones about healthy relationships and healthy ways to discipline when we hit? Are we not teaching them to equate love with violence?
That's what Nick Ladany, dean of education and psychological counseling at Santa Clara University, said. Ladany claims that spanking is the "last resort of the incompetent. If we're not competent as parents, then we do resort to violence."
We learn what love is not just by words, but also by behaviors. How do we show love? A kiss, a hug, an embrace. How do we show its opposite? A blow, a beating, violence. That can't also be love.
You can't jam two mutually exclusive concepts together – love and violence – in a single word and call it "discipline." Even toddlers are taught the rule: "No hitting. Use your words."
We expect that parental figures will protect their children. When guardians fail, when courts rule unwisely, when parents lobby for the right to hit/hurt/bruise/do violence in the name of discipline, who will protect the children from their parents?
Ruth Patrick, M.A., is a domestic violence consultant with the Los Altos Community Foundation's nonprofit WomenSV program, which received the 2013 award for Outstanding Community Service from the Santa Clara County Psychological Association. For more information, visit losaltoscf.org/womensv.


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I've been using a fixed blade knife for quite a while and would like to ask if there are good/easy ways of keeping it razor sharp whilst at sea. Currently I do this at home.
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Personally I use a Swedish steel fillet knife as recommended by a knowledgeable skipper a few years ago. It's generally good for quite a few jobs before it needs refreshing. I do this with a decent sharpening steel; you can get them for £8 - 10 but if you want one with decent hardness you have to pay a bit more, worth doing because they last for years. Mine is a "Richardsons" and if you search around on the net you should be able to get a shorter one rather than the traditional 30 cm jobs.
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Cerebrate is one of the few events which focuses on quality rather than the commercial aspects. Cerebrate is now getting at its third year after two highly successful events.
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Hatchback Deals: August 2013
Today's hatchbacks offer a practical alternative to modern sedans. For shoppers interested in a new model, we've rounded up some of today's best hatchback deals to show drivers the best incentives and special offers now available on many popular hatchbacks.
Honda Crosstour
The 2013 Honda Crosstour is an Accord-based hatchback with family appeal. In August, Honda has several strong incentives available on the Crosstour. For qualified drivers looking to finance, one is interest rates starting at 0.9 percent for up to 60 months. But lease shoppers can also take advantage of deals in August. Those interested in the lowest payment can get a Crosstour EX for $259 per month after $2,299 down at lease signing. For those who would rather put nothing down, Honda is offering a 35-month lease deal with zero down and payments from $310 per month.
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The tiny Mazda2 is Mazda's smallest car, offering five doors and a subcompact footprint. In August, the 2013 Mazda2 is available with two incentives for drivers interested in getting a small hatchback for a good price. One is a cash-back deal: Through the end of the month, drivers paying cash for a Mazda2 can get $1,500 back on all versions of the small car. But the best deal is for qualified shoppers looking to finance the 2013 Mazda2, because the brand is offering 0-percent interest for up to 60 months plus up to $500 cash back -- an enticing deal for a car that's already budget-priced before incentives.
Scion iQ
The 2013 Scion iQ is a tiny 4-seat hatchback designed for city-dwelling car shoppers. In August, it's available with an exceptional lease deal that boasts one of the lowest monthly payments on the market. Through the end of the month, shoppers interested in the subcompact Scion can get a 36-month lease with payments starting at just $99 per month. While that offer requires nearly $2,000 down, it's still an impressive lease deal for drivers looking to cut back on monthly expenses.
Toyota Prius
The popular Toyota Prius is a 5-door hatchback with a hybrid 4-cylinder engine. In August, the 2013 Prius is available with two incentives designed to attract drivers looking to save money at the pump and on their next car. For lease shoppers, that means a 36-month term with payments starting at $229 per month after $2,628 due at lease signing. Drivers who would rather finance can also get a strong deal, as Toyota is offering 0-percent interest for up to 60 months on its highly efficient hybrid hatchback.
Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a retro-themed hatchback with seating for four. In August, Volkswagen is offering financing incentive on all its models, including the iconic Beetle. Qualified drivers looking to finance a Beetle can get 1.99-percent interest for up to 48 months on all 2013 models. That deal is also available on other Volkswagen models, including the Beetle convertible for drivers who would rather put the top down and enjoy the last few summer months.
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What it means to you: Today's best hatchback deals are available on some of the most popular hatchbacks on the market.


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Facebook Inc. stock is back in record territory after a stellar earnings report late Wednesday. Now for the $100 question: how long will it take for the stock price to make the 27% climb into triple digits?
Andrew Wilkinson at Interactive Brokers parsed the explosion of trading in Facebook options Thursday morning to calculate the probability traders are placing on that outcome. Current prices imply the following chances of Facebook shares costing more than a c-note:
- 1.5% chance by September 19
- 3.6% chance by October 19
- 9.2% chance by December 19
- 10.3% chance by January 2015
- 21.7% chance by January 2016
The chart below looks at the different probabilities for Facebook's stock price in January 2016 from lowest (at left) to highest price (at right). The chances are greater that the stock will land below $100 in January 2016, but its not unlikely that it will get to that level (marked with the thought bubble).
It's been a long climb for Facebook stock to its current price of $76 per share (up 6.6% on the day after hitting a new intraday record). Back in the doldrums of 2012, the stock was trading below $20.
Of course, many are sure to say that it's a miracle Facebook stock has climbed this far. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, for one, recently called attention to stretched valuations in social media stocks.
As MarketWatch's Therese Poletti writes, Facebook is also increasing its spending, particularly on capital expenditures, which was up 40% in the first half of the year. Investors seem to be okay with that for now, but will that come back to haunt the share price?
Still, investors and analysts seem pretty bullish on Facebook. The average of nearly 50 analysts tracked by FactSet rate the stock a buy with a price target of $85.07. That bullish tone was reflected by writer Tim Mullaney, who said that cream-of-the-crop social media companies like Facebook actually look cheap.
– Ben Eisen
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Despite its name, most of the state of Rhode Island lies on the North American mainland. Rhode Island has long held the nickname of "Little Rhody," though the state has officially adopted the nickname of "the Ocean State," as nearly one tenth of Rhode Island's inland area is covered by salt water, and no resident is more than a 45-minute drive from the water's edge.
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Kay Commentary 2012-01-14
The following is a KSCO commentary. Here is Kay Zwerling:
I wrote this in June 2008, and it is timely.
As we think about China and how she has so rapidly become a world presence, we may remember Napoleon's famous description "Let China sleep for when she awakens she will shake the world."
Today, China is not only awake, but because of her enormous population, she is – or will become – arguably the greatest force in the world. So, despite what our sophisticated Wall Street types have to say, China is getting richer and stronger, and we are becoming weaker. Ironically, China's funds are so invested in America that if she removes those possible billions and trades them into Euros our economy may collapse. But, the Pandora's box is now open and it will never close.
Why did we allow this inequity to happen? Wouldn't fair trade have been better than free trade?
Fair trade means that I give you 50% and you give me back 50%.
Recently I read a most intriguing article with regard to China, who is much more aggressive and aware than we are about acquiring the world's dwindling raw materials. China is now engaged in Africa, specifically the sub-Saharan countries like Mozambique, which supplies lumber, and Zambia, which supplies copper, and the Condo has a wide range of minerals, and equatorial Guinea has oil. China, at a frantic pace, is swooping up the copper, timber, natural gas, zinc, cobalt, and you name it.
Because China can see that in the foreseeable future – factoring in the recent luxury needs of China and India, plus all of Europe, Asia, and the United States – there will be a shortage of these raw materials. The awakening giant is now buying up everything that the poor sub-Saharan countries will willingly sell her.
Evidently we are either too timid, not looking ahead, asleep at the wheel, or maybe too obsessed with corrupt American politics – well, in fact, our Country is involved in the sub-Saharan countries, but not in the aggressive way that China is.
We should wisely remember the forgotten word of Thomas Malthus who said some two centuries ago "The power of population is infinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for all mankind." In other words, eventually there may not be enough of the raw materials to serve all mankind. Like China, shouldn't we be more aggressive about obtaining the raw materials while they are still available?
For KSCO, this is Kay Zwerling.
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