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UMBC Game Notes vs. VCU
America East Notes
Live Action
BALTIMORE – UMBC women's basketball returns home from a four-game road swing on Saturday, Dec. 7 when it hosts VCU at the RAC Arena. The Retrievers look to snap a seven-game skid on Saturday, with a 2 p.m. tipoff. All the live action can be seen on UMBCRetrievers.tv, courtesy of the America East digital network.
SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS (1-7): UMBC took the week off after dropping its seventh in a row for the first time since the 2004-05 season. The Retrievers fell in a pair of contests at the Navy Classic, thanks in large part to a combined 47 turnovers in its two games. UMBC turned the ball over 26 times against Brown and allowed the Bears to connect on 15 three-point field goals in a 92-53 loss last Saturday. Freshman guard Taylor McCarley led the Retrievers with 12 points on four-of-five shooting from the floor and a perfect four-for-four from the charity stripe, while sophomore guard Liz McNaughton chipped in a career-high 11 points in the loss.
The Retrievers are led by the reigning America East Rookie of the Week Sara Tarbert, who is shooting 50 percent from the floor and posting team-bests in points (16.0), rebounds (7.5) and assists (3.0). In her first eight collegiate games, Tarbert has six double-digit scoring efforts, two double-doubles and two 20-point scoring performances, while also ranking third in the America East in scoring and rebounding. McCarley has picked up her scoring as of late, scoring in double-figures in each of the last three games, including a season-best 15 points against Towson.
SCOUTING THE RAMS (6-1): VCU caps off a season-long five game road trip on Saturday at the RAC Arena. The Rams won their fifth consecutive game with Sunday's 87-61 victory against Wagner, for their best start in five years. Senior guard/forward Robyn Parks notched a double-double with a game-high 24 points and 15 rebounds, en route to becoming the 20th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point plateau.
VCU is shooting 41.7 percent from the floor for the season and outscoring their opponents by 13.4 points per game. Parks leads the charge, connecting on over half of her shots for the year to average 20.9 points per game. The senior completes the double-double by pulling down 11.3 rebounds per game, including 37 offensive boards on the year. Freshmen guards Isis Thorpe and Keira Robinson are also scoring in double-digit points, averaging 12.9 points and 11.0 points respectively. Robinson has dished out a team-best 34 assists on the year, to go along with 16 takeaways. Sophomore guard Jessica Pellechio is the fourth Ram scoring in double-figures, but has missed the last three games.
INSIDE THE SERIES: The Retrievers trail, 7-2, in the all-time series against the Rams. In their first meeting since 2001, VCU defeated UMBC, 70-41, on its home floor. The Retrievers were missing three starters in the contest and shot just 14.3 percent from the floor in the second half. UMBC's last win against the Rams came on Nov. 16, 2001, a 62-40 victory for the Retrievers in Baltimore.
ON THE HORIZON FOR THE RETRIEVERS: UMBC hits the road for its first of four away games in the month of December, starting with a trip to Bucknell on Dec. 10. The Retrievers take a break for finals before returning to action at Loyola (Md.) on Dec. 21. UMBC takes eight more days off for the holidays and then travels to the James Madison Tournament on Dec. 29 and 30.


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Harvard will being seeking its third victory of 2011 against the Lancers (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
The Particulars
The Harvard men's volleyball team will play its third match of the season against visiting Cal Baptist Thursday evening after Tuesday's match against Springfield was postponed. The Lancers enter the match with a 7-3 record, while the Crimson remain unbeaten at 2-0.
Scouting the Crimson
Harvard's 2-0 start is the first since the 2008 season. The Crimson won each of its first two matches by identical 3-1 scores.
Junior Matt Jones has been an offensive catalyst for the Crimson so far, tallying 35 kills, 10 digs and 10 total blocks in the first week of play.
A trio of freshmen have also made an impact early in the season. Chris Gibbons, nick Madden and Kyle Rehkemper have notched 20, 15 and 14 kills, respectively. Madden also leads the Crimson with 13 total blocks, while Rehkemper is second on the team with 12.
Scouting The Lancers
Cal Baptist is currently ranked No. 1 in the AVCA NAIA poll with a 7-3 record. The Lancers are currently on a six-match win streak that dates back to their Jan. 14 win over Springfield.
Five of the Lancers wins this season have come over teams ranked in either the AVCA Division I-II or Division III polls. The match against Harvard will be the first for Cal Baptitist since downing Princeton, 3-0, a week ago.
Freshmen Sebastien Steigmeier and junior Levi Cabral pace the Lancers with a 4.05 and 3.51 kills per set average, respectively. Steigmeier also leads Cal Baptist in blocks this season with 29, while Joseph Fitzpatrick is only two behind at 27.
Young Bloods
Four freshmen have played an integral role in the Crimson's early season success. Rehkemper, Madden, Gibbons and Michael Owen are all in the top five in points per set for Harvard.
Assist Machine
Sophomore Rob Lothman has recorded 67 assists through the Crimson's first two matches. His 9.57 per set average is seventh in the EIVA.
Block Party
Harvard leads the EIVA in blocks per set at 3.62. Madden is contributing 1.62 per set, while Rehkemper is averaging 1.50 in each of the eight sets for the Crimson. Jones is also averaging over one per set at 1.25 and leads the team in solo blocks with five this season.
Up Next
MIT will make the short trip to the Malkin Athletic Center Saturday evening. It will be the fourth straight home match for the Crimson to start the season.

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Logitech Squeezebox App Lands on the iPhone
Logitech announced on their blog that Squeezebox owners can now use their iPhone or iPod Touch to control their wireless media player with the new Squeezebox Controller app for iOS.
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Logitech announced on their blog that Squeezebox owners can now use their iPhone or iPod Touch to control their wireless media player with the new Squeezebox Controller app for iOS.
The new iOS app comes hot on the heels of the Android version of the app, and gives users the ability to use their mobile devices to control what's playing on their Squeezebox units, regardless of where they are in the house.
You'll need a Logitech Squeezebox to use the app, but once you have one and it's connected to your home network, you can use the Squeezebox Controller app to control playback, volume, and more from the palm of your hand. Plus, the Squeezebox Controller app is completely free.
Logitech is taking some cues from Sonos when it comes to remote control features for its Squeezebox wireless music player. The Squeezebox Controller app gives you complete control over a Squeezebox anywhere on the same network, as long as the device is authorized. This way, if you walk downstairs and forgot to turn off the Squeezebox upstairs, you can tell it to stop playing right from your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Similarly, if you're using your Squeezebox to play music on the patio for a party and a song you hate starts playing, you don't have to rush over to the Squeezebox to change the song. Just take out your phone, tap next, and the device will move on to the next song. You can even use the app to browse your music library and select the next song that plays.
The Squeezebox Controller app also gives you the ability to control the apps that the Squeezebox supports. Right from your iPhone, you can power up Pandora, Last.fm, even your favorite podcasts or streaming Internet radio. The app is completely free, and supports the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. It's up in the iTunes App Store now.


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Preheat convection
oven to 325° F. Conventional oven should be heated to 350° F.
Grease 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Peel onions and puree in food processor. Place in bowl. Set aside.
Finely chop celery in food processor. Add to onion puree. Set aside.
Heat sauté pan over medium heat. Melt butter and sauté onion and
celery mixture until soft (about 5 minutes).
Add to crumbled, prepared cornbread. Mix well. In a separate bowl,
combine salt, poultry seasoning, black pepper, parsley and sage.
Add to cornbread-sautéed vegetable mixture.
Add chicken broth. Mix well. Spoon dressing into prepared baking
Bake for approximately 35 minutes at 325° F or 350° F, depending
on oven.
For space
flight preparation: Baked
dressing is transferred to metal tray and freeze-dried accordingly.
One serving of cornbread dressing shall weigh approximately 145
g prior to freeze-drying and 50 g after freeze-drying.
Please note:
This recipe is based on the "formulations" for actual space flight
missions. Actual measurements are estimates.
It should also
be noted, "space flight food" recipes are designed with
significant flavoring to compensate for the freeze-drying process.
*Space Flight
Food recipes are created using "formulations" instead
of traditional recipes. This is because formulations are more "reproducible"
than traditional recipes. Formulations use percentages and weights,
which are exact measurements, as opposed to typical U.S. recipes
that are more subjective and more susceptible to user errors.
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The right pair of athletic shoes can be a simple, but vital tool to prevent injuries and keep you comfortable. Unfortunately, athletic shoe shopping can be confusing and sometimes even intimidating. Here are some fast facts you need to know before you head to the store.
Why It Is Important to Choose the Right Shoe
Wearing the right athletic shoe may enhance your performance and provide the comfort and support you need to enjoy staying active. It is also important to help you:
Avoid Developing Foot Problems
On average, walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons on your feet each day and this increases significantly with sports. The proper fit and shoe for your activity help protect your feet from ailments that can develop over time. Common foot problems that may be associated with poor footwear include:
- Blister—a fluid-filled bump on the skin
- Bunion—a swollen, sore bump from displacement of the joint that connects your big toe to your foot
- Callus—abnormal thickening of the top layer of skin
- Corn—a small, thickened area of skin that forms on the toe
- Hammer toe—a toe that tends to remain bent at the middle joint in a claw-like position
The wrong athletic shoes will also increase the risk of injury, which can sideline your activity plans for a long time.
Minimize Risk of Injury or Chronic Ailment
Your feet are subject to more injury than any other part of your body. Some foot problems can be the result of repetitive stress. Improper or poorly fitting shoes can also be a contributing factor for:
- Plantar fasciitis—the plantar fascia, a supportive, fibrous band of tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot, is injured, resulting in pain on the bottom of the foot
- Stress fractures—tiny cracks in your bones that develop when the repetitive impact of jogging or running overcomes the ability of the foot bones to withstand this stress
- Achilles tendinopathy—inflammation or tearing of the Achilles tendon
- Heel spurs—calcium deposits that form where the plantar fascia connects to your heel bone
- Sesamoiditis—tenderness or inflammation at the sesamoid bones, accessory bones found beneath the large first metatarsal bone in the ball of the foot
- Extra stress on the ankles, knees, hips, and spine, which can lead to pain and disability
The next step may be a little more work at first, but remember that it will be worth it in the end. When possible, shop at a store that caters to the sport in which you participate. They have the most knowledge and will make it worth your time.
What You Need to Consider in Making the Decision
Tracking down a pair of athletic shoes that is appropriate for you does not need to be an impossible task. Before you get to the store, determine if you need a new pair of shoes. Look for cracks in the sole of the shoe or worn down heels. These are clear signs it is time to toss what you are wearing. Other signs of excess wear include stiff feel in the shoe, or deformity of the upper shoe. If you have noticed pain or soreness in your feet, knees, or hips after a workout, it could also mean you are due for a new pair.
The next thing to think about may not be so obvious. What type of feet do you have? Everyone has different feet, but they tend to fall into 3 categories:
- Pronators have a low or flat arch and tend to wear down the inner edges of their shoes. If you are a pronator, you should look for shoes that offer support for your midfoot area, which limits overuse of the inside edge of your feet.
- Supinators have a high arch and tend to wear down the outer edges of their shoes. Supinators require shoes with extra cushioning, particularly in the mid-arch area, to absorb shock and stabilize the heel.
- People with neutral feet have an average arch and tend to wear down the heels of shoes evenly. They can wear just about any type of shoe.
Getting the proper fit includes determining if you need a wider or larger shoe than you normally wear.
In general, you should replace athletic shoes every 350-450 miles. You also need to consider other factors, like your activity, body weight, and the type of surface you exercise on. Keep in mind that it is better to use mileage as a guide even if the tread looks good. A good way to estimate how much mileage should be put on your shoes is to take 75,000 and divide it by your current weight. If you have a smartphone or tablet, you can also download one of several apps that track physical activity. They will give you a good estimate of how many miles you put on your athletic shoes. It will also give you a clearer picture of the types of activities you participate in. This will be helpful when you are ready to start shopping. If you participate in activities that cannot be measured in miles, a good rule of thumb is to replace your athletic shoes every 4-6 months depending on your level of activity.
When Making Your Purchase
Unless you regularly participate in a specific sport—at least 2-3 times per week—a good cross-training shoe is usually sufficient. Cross trainers combine several features so you can participate in more than one sport. A good pair should have the flexibility in the forefoot that you need for running combined with the lateral control necessary for aerobics or tennis. They are fine for a general athletic shoe, but if you regularly participate in a sport, consider getting a sport-specific shoe. You are much better off playing football and baseball in cleats. And regular running definitely requires a specific type of shoe.
If you are a walker, should you buy walking shoes instead of running shoes? No need. Despite being called walking shoes, most are designed like cross-training shoes, offering lateral support while skimping on bottom padding and heel elevation. So if you walk a lot, you may actually be better off wearing a good pair of running shoes with their support for continuous forward motion and pounding.
Though shoe manufacturers hype the special features of each shoe they make, sports shoes can be divided into two general categories.
- Lateral and stop-and-go movement—Virtually all sport-specific and cross-training shoes are designed for activities that require lateral and stop-and-go movement, such as baseball, basketball, tennis, racquetball, and soccer. To enhance performance and prevent injury, all sport-specific and cross-training shoes include a great deal of support on the sides and are flat across the sole.
- Continuous forward motion—Unlike most other athletic activities, running is done in a continuous forward motion, requiring very little lateral movement and very little starting and stopping. In addition, running inflicts a great deal more continuous and sustained pounding on the feet than almost any other athletic activity. So, although running shoes require relatively little lateral support, they incorporate a great deal of padding underneath the feet to act as shock absorbers. In addition, most running shoes include a slightly elevated heel (to reduce the transfer of stress to the Achilles tendons), as well as a much larger toe box (to accommodate the forward motion of the foot).
Do not be intimidated. Generally, stores have sections of athletic shoes. You can narrow down the choices right away by finding the section that is closest to your activity. Here are some different types of athletic shoes you may find:
- Running—Runners and joggers should wear shoes that provide flexibility in the toe area and overall cushioning for impact (shock absorption). Such shoes should also have good heel control.
- Trail running—This type of running increases the risk of ankle sprains because of the uneven terrain. You may need a shoe with a wider base, more traction, and more lateral support.
- Barefoot running—Talk to a trainer before making the transition to barefoot running shoes. It is not for every type of runner and the switch needs to be done gradually. Keep in mind that barefoot running shoes may not have extra support or cushion, but will give your feet some protection.
- Walking—Walkers should also look for shock absorption in the heel and especially under the ball of the foot. Walking shoes have more rigidity in the front than running shoes, so you can roll off your toes rather than bend through them.
- Aerobics—Shoes for aerobic conditioning should be lightweight to prevent foot fatigue and have extra shock absorption in the sole beneath the ball of the foot where the most stress occurs.
- Tennis—For tennis and other court sports, you will need shoes that provide stability on the inside and outside of the foot plus flexibility in the sole beneath the ball of the foot.
- Basketball—Basketball players should choose a shoe with a wider base and a thick, stiff sole to give extra stability on the court. A high-top shoe provides support when landing from a jump.
- Field sports, hiking, and specialty sports—Cleats, studs, or spikes are appropriate for field sports like soccer, football, and baseball. Special hiking shoes are available for trail blazing. Likewise, for sports such as skating, hockey, golf, and bicycling, you may want to wear shoes made specifically for these activities.
You may not need a different type of shoe for each athletic activity you participate in if they are all similar.
Getting the Right Fit
Remember, fitting a shoe is a very individual process. Factors like gait, biomechanics, weight, and foot shape are highly unique. The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine recommends finding a reputable footwear retailer for proper fit and a sports medicine podiatrist for concerns about injury or footwear for specific foot types.
A good fit is critical for your enjoyment and performance. Keep in mind that it is wise to go shopping after a workout or at the end of the day, when your feet will be at their largest. Also, you will want to wear the same type of sock that you will wear when you are exercising.
Next, you will want to try on several different pairs of shoes. Shoes fit properly when: There is a firm grip of the shoe to your heel. You can wiggle all of your toes. The shoes do not feel too tight or too loose. Walk around for about 10 minutes to make sure it feels right.
Lastly, you should have both feet measured. Fit shoes to your larger foot. Lace your shoes beginning at the farthest eyelets; apply even pressure as you crisscross to the top of the shoe. Try on both shoes. Walk or run a few steps. The shoes should be comfortable as soon as you try them on. You should not need to break in athletic shoes to make them comfortable.
Now you are ready for the store. Keep in mind that you should not be swayed by the price tag. The most expensive is not always the best. Ultimately, getting the right shoe with the right fit is what you want.
- Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD
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Salve Regina's 80-acre campus bordering the famed Cliff Walk exemplifies significant developments in the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of 19th- and early 20th-century America. The University continues to act as a steward of this heritage and is actively engaged in preserving the splendor of its Gilded Age properties, while also adapting them for educational use.
Campus Heritage Preservation Plan
In 2002, Salve Regina became the first New England institution to receive a Getty Grant Program award to develop a campus heritage preservation plan.
A comprehensive, "living" system, the preservation plan supports Salve Regina's continuing efforts to identify, assess and plan for the preservation and adaptive reuse of the University's historically significant campus buildings and landscapes.
The preservation plan includes a detailed review of 21 historically significant buildings which are part of seven contiguous 19th-century estates that distinguish Salve Regina's historic campus. Also included are full existing conditions reports, restorative plans and, where appropriate, comprehensive recommendations and plans for adaptive reuse.
The preservation plan provides further structure and resources for the University's practice of utilizing its campus as an academic "living laboratory." It has also been integrated as an important component of Salve Regina's academic program in cultural and historic preservation, affording students countless opportunities for independent study.
Preservation Awards
- 2019: Newport Restoration Foundation's Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award (Ochre Point Avenue and Shepard Avenue fencing)
- 2014: Arthur Ross Award for Stewardship
- 2013: Newport Restoration Foundation's Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award (Ochre Lodge carriage house)
- 2006: National Historic Landmark (Antone Academic Center)
- 2003: Newport Historical Society's Historic Preservation Award (Stonor and Drexel Halls)
- 2002: Newport Historical Society's Historic Preservation Award (Tobin Hall)
- 2000: Official projects of Save America's Treasures (Ochre Court and Wakehurst)
- 2000: Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission's Preservation Award for Stewardship
- 1999: National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Preservation Honor Award
- 1999: Newport Historical Society's Historic Preservation Award (Young Building)
- 1997: Preservation Society of Newport County's Antiquarian Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Historic Preservation
- 1997: Victorian Society in America's Resolution of Appreciation


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From the streets of Milan to the subways of NYC, all the boys, consistently, say the same thing. "I'm with VNY." There's no denying owner Lana Winters has played her hand and won. Hitting the radar with Nick Snider for Prada followed by the discovery of the iconic face of Sean O'Pry, clearly Lana is playing with a stacked deck.
I popped by VNY last week and hit the mother lode. Current industry "must-haves" mixed with personal faves and a few I didn't even know she had. One after the other they filed in and luckily my camera was there to capture it all. Shirtless boys, a cute baby, a hot husband and Danny, who I had no idea was so hot.
One of my favorite new faces of the season.
J'adore Lenz. Check out the shots Mert and Marcus did of him for the September issue of V.
Julien Sabaud I met at McQueen this summer, he's French and hot-hot.
The scene.
Who doesn't love Luke Worrall?
Theo is the new black for me. I first saw him at Obedient Sons. He plays the cello.
Matt Egan I shot this summer and then more recently at Patrik Ervell. I always get beautiful shots on him.
This boy has remained out of my grasp. I shot him everywhere from Calvin to Galliano and even covered him in my "Favorites" section as "Favorite boy who's name I never got." And then didn't even realize when I posted him as "Janice" that it was the same kid. Having him walk in to the agency was like finding a missing piece to a puzzle. He's Dutch and appears on the homepage of Vman.com.
"The Face" as I call him, needs no commentary. I will say however, that in addition to inciting excitement among photographers, editors and stylists worldwide he is a total riot. Better than crack-cocaine this one, I'm always happy to see him.
I've always loved Helge's look.
Nick finally rolls in after a morning of shopping with Lana.
Rogier is very special. He's a photographer as well and we did photos of each other backstage at Prada. If you ask any of the guys they will all say the same thing. He is extremely easy-going and one of the nicest people you'll meet.
Gerhard I love. From Costume National to Y-3 he is THE most professional backstage. Whenever I shoot him, he turns, he gives you what you need, and you always nail it in one shot.
Govan I haven't met, but we share the same agency in Germany and they rave about him. He looks a little like Joao in this photo.
This kid is gonna kill it. His name is Zedenek and he's very funny.
I've written quite a bit about Felix Schopgens for V but the shot I grabbed of him backstage Prada is a personal fave.
This kid I just met, but I'm sure if Lana's got em, there are good things to come.
Ollie needs no introduction. He's been killing it.
Sean, Lana and Damien.
Gordie is from Canada and just shot Topman.
Jamie Jewitt is another one that's eluded me. If you go to Vman.com and click Calvin Klein you'll see just how in to him I am.
Marcus (who's last name has caused me many a late night with the spell check) I always love seeing backstage. He's very chill.
And last but not least, Danny, who's British. I first shot him backstage at Dolce but had no idea how hot he was until the shirt was off and Calvin's were out. He's another one we'll be seeing a lot of very soon. A la Meisel.


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- Sakuranbo Kiss ~Bakuhatsu da Mo-n~ - Cherry Kiss ~ It's An Explosion~
Sakuranbo Kiss ~Bakuhatsu da Mo-n~
|Original / Romaji Lyrics
|English Translation
arere? okashiina kono dokidoki ha
kimi no ude no nakade afuredasu
porori koboreta namida sakuranbo
motto gyutto zutto shitete!
Oh my, my? How strange, this fast heart beat,
It's overflowing inside your arms.
These tears falling down are like cherries.
Always hug me harder!
kimi no HA-TO chotto suppai? (hontou?)
oyaoya oya?
machikirenai kono mamajya (ne matte~)
your heart's a bit sour? (really?)
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear
I won't be able to wait at this rate (wait up~)
nanigenaku fuwatto kata ni mawasute hitomi chikaduku...
(hontohane zutto sukidattano naishodayo.... YAY!)
My arm casually drops on your shoulder and our eyes come closer...
(Actually, it's a secret that I always loved you... YAY!)
yume de miteitano yori setsunaine dakara motto sotto shitene
porori nazedaka namida afurechau otonani narutame no itamikana?
kimi ni furerareta hoo somatteku KISU ha chottodake mattene
It's more painful than what I dreamed of, so be more gentle.
For some reason I started crying, I wonder if this pain is in order to become an adult?
The area you touched my face was dyed a little, wait a little more with that kiss.
yosomiha yada! muchuudeite (punpun)
watashi ha mada kodomodamo~n (damo~n!)
Don't look at others! Stay engrossed in me! (hmph)
Flutter, flutter, flutter
I'm still a child (I am!)
konna watashi supatto wasuresasete ne yasashii KISU de
(nadakane kyuntte shichauno naishodayo... YAY!)
Make me forget everything completely with a kind kiss.
(It's a secret that my heart throbbed a little... YAY!)
kodou namiutsu hayasa kyuujoushou dakedo chotto... (uun) kanari shiawase
kotori... tokei mo tomaru shunkan ni koware souna kokoro tokeatta
akaku hajiketa watashi sakuranbo kimi to zutto tsunagattetai
(aa kamisama... kono kuchibiru ha kareto deau tameni umaretekita no desune...)
The speed that my pulse pounds at suddenly rises, but I'm a bit... (no) pretty happy about it.
It's a game of catch the kid...when the clock ran out our hearts that seemed to break melted into one.
I'm a cherry, bursting red, I always want to stay connected with you.
(Ahh, god... I was born to have my lips meet his, wasn't I...)
nanigenaku fuwatto kata ni mawasute hitomi chikaduku...
(dattene konna no hajimete nano naishodayo.... yattai!)
My arm casually drops on your shoulder and our eyes come closer...
(Since it's a secret that this is my first time doing something like this... Hooray!)
kimi no ude no nakade afuredasu
porori koboreta namida sakuranbo
motto gyutto zutto shitete!
arere? sekai ga gururi mawatteru fuwafuwa yumegokochi kaze makase
zutto matteta koi ha tomaranai dakara zutto hanasanai de
It's overflowing inside your arms.
These tears falling down are like cherries.
Always hug me harder!
Oh my, my? The world is spinning, I leave myself to the wind of this dreaminess.
This love I always waited for won't stop, so never let me go.
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(CNN) -- Manti Te'o's Twitter bio reads: "Life is a storm.. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes."
Well, as we all know now, that storm has most definitely come. Time to man up.
Let's get started, shall we?
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If Wichita State keeps winning, give Shockers No. 1 seed
WICHITA — As fifth-ranked Wichita State continues its unbeaten season, one question has begun to percolate: If the Shockers enter the NCAA tournament undefeated, would they earn a No. 1 seed?
Wichita State, one of three remaining unbeaten teams, has 12 regular-season games remaining in the Missouri Valley Conference, which is rated the nation's 11th-strongest league. If the Shockers (19-0) were to win out — including capturing the MVC tournament title — coach Gregg Marshall believes there should be no debate.
MOUNTAIN WEST:Big drop-off from last year
"We'd be 34-0, I don't care who you are playing," Marshall told USA TODAY Sports. "If you are playing a damn NAIA schedule, you should be a No. 1 seed."
Regardless of whether they earn a top seed, the No. 5 Shockers appear poised to make a run at a second consecutive Final Four. But what could make the No. 1 seed debate intriguing is the number of other teams that also will be vying for a top seed.
BIG 12:Kansas looks ready to rise
Top-ranked and unbeaten Arizona is well positioned to earn one. Unbeaten Syracuse has thus far established itself as the class of the ACC. The Big Ten regular-season champion will be thoroughly tested in arguably the nation's strongest league. And the Big 12 champion, especially if it is suddenly surging Kansas (No. 1 in the RPI), also is likely to earn strong consideration.
TOP 25:How they fared
Kansas coach Bill Self said Wichita State absolutely should be a top seed if it finishes unbeaten — end of discussion.
"They easily could be," Self told USA TODAY Sports. "When you play in BCS leagues, the teams at the top of those leagues are still going to lose games. Everybody is going to beat up on each other. That's very possible that Wichita State could be a one seed."
In 2004, once-beaten Saint Joseph's earned a No. 1 seed out of the Atlantic 10. Last season, twice-beaten Gonzaga was a top seed from the West Coast Conference. The Bulldogs' non-conference schedule ranked 41st, but they did not beat any top-50 teams during the regular season.
COACH'S CORNER:Shockers' Gregg Marshall
Wichita State's nonconference schedule ranks 66th. The Shockers beat BYU (42th) on a neutral court and won at Saint Louis (29th). They beat two SEC teams — Tennessee (59th) at home and Alabama (94th) on the road.
The NCAA tournament selection committee traditionally rewards teams that play difficult nonconference schedules or at least try to play them. Marshall said he tried to avoid playing lightly regarded programs from smaller leagues.
Instead, he played teams that were expected to compete for their league titles, including Oral Roberts, Western Kentucky, Davidson and North Carolina Central. He started home-and-home series with Saint Louis and Alabama, which has been a disappointment this season.
Dominic Okon, the team's director of basketball operations who helps piece together the nonleague schedule, said Wichita State can typically pay some mid-major schools between $90,000 and $100,000 to play a game at Wichita.
But given Wichita State's success in recent years, it's challenging to find respectable teams willing to play at Wichita.
"We don't have anyone reaching out to us, let's put it that way," Okon said. "Our phone is not ringing."
On several occasions, Okon said, when he reached out to a school to gauge its interest in playing the Shockers, the response has been, "Yeah, right." Some schools, he said, will request a price so outrageous that Okon won't even present it to Marshall for consideration.
"For us to get these people to play us," Marshall said, "you have to be good enough or bad enough so that they know they can beat you or they know you are so good that even if they lose to you, it's not a bad loss. So it helps them. It behooves them to play you. I hope we have gotten to that point."
Marshall said he wanted Wichita State to play in the Tip-Off Showcase in Dallas on Nov. 8 but no quality opponent stepped forward.
In its remaining regular season games, the Shockers play no top-50 teams in the RPI and just three top-100 teams. Self does not think that should preclude the Shockers from earning a potential No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
"Wichita State, with how they finished last year, knowing that they have a terrific team," Self said, "I don't think the fact, if they'd run the table, should act as a negative for them based on the league they are playing in. Everybody in the basketball world knows they are capable."


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Why should anyone bother to vote? The chance that one vote will change the outcome of an election is virtually nil, and going to the polls involves a significant cost in time and opportunity. Presidential elections, in which more than a hundred million people vote, never turn on a single ballot. The lesson of the 2000 Presidential election was not "Your vote can make the difference"; it was more like "If you're taking the trouble to vote, at least fill in the ballot correctly." Yet many people do bother to vote. We praise these people, and we encourage non-voting citizens to follow their example. We tend to feel that political participation is an unmixed good, a symptom of civic health and virtue.
Bryan Caplan, an economist who teaches at George Mason University, thinks that increasing voter participation is a bad thing. He thinks, in fact, that the present level of voter participation—about fifty per cent of the electorate votes in Presidential elections, a much lower percentage than in most democracies, as Americans are frequently reminded—is a bad thing. Caplan is the sort of economist (are there other sorts? there must be) who engages with the views of non-economists in the way a bulldozer would engage with a picket fence if a bulldozer could express glee. The cover illustration of his new book, "The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Politics" (Princeton; $29.95), shows a flock of sheep. This is meant to symbolize the voting public. It looks like a flock of cloned sheep, too.
The average voter is not held in much esteem by economists and political scientists, and Caplan rehearses some of the reasons for this. The argument of his book, though, is that economists and political scientists have misunderstood the problem. They think that most voters are ignorant about political issues; Caplan thinks that most voters are wrong about the issues, which is a different matter, and that their wrong ideas lead to policies that make society as a whole worse off. We tend to assume that if the government enacts bad policies, it's because the system isn't working properly—and it isn't working properly because voters are poorly informed, or they're subject to demagoguery, or special interests thwart the public's interest. Caplan thinks that these conditions are endemic to democracy. They are not distortions of the process; they are what you would expect to find in a system designed to serve the wishes of the people. "Democracy fails," he says, "because it does what voters want." It is sometimes said that the best cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy. Caplan thinks that the best cure is less democracy. He doesn't quite say that the world ought to be run by economists, but he comes pretty close.
The political knowledge of the average voter has been tested repeatedly, and the scores are impressively low. In polls taken since 1945, a majority of Americans have been unable to name a single branch of government, define the terms "liberal" and "conservative," and explain what the Bill of Rights is. More than two-thirds have reported that they do not know the substance of Roe v. Wade and what the Food and Drug Administration does. Nearly half do not know that states have two senators and three-quarters do not know the length of a Senate term. More than fifty per cent of Americans cannot name their congressman; forty per cent cannot name either of their senators. Voters' notions of government spending are wildly distorted: the public believes that foreign aid consumes twenty-four per cent of the federal budget, for example, though it actually consumes about one per cent.
Even apart from ignorance of the basic facts, most people simply do not think politically. They cannot see, for example, that the opinion that taxes should be lower is incompatible with the opinion that there should be more government programs. Their grasp of terms such as "affirmative action" and "welfare" is perilously uncertain: if you ask people whether they favor spending more on welfare, most say no; if you ask whether they favor spending more on assistance to the poor, most say yes. And, over time, individuals give different answers to the same questions about their political opinions. People simply do not spend much time learning about political issues or thinking through their own positions. They may have opinions—if asked whether they are in favor of capital punishment or free-trade agreements, most people will give an answer—but the opinions are not based on information or derived from a coherent political philosophy. They are largely attitudinal and ad hoc.
For fifty years, it has been standard to explain voter ignorance in economic terms. Caplan cites Anthony Downs's "An Economic Theory of Democracy" (1957): "It is irrational to be politically well-informed because the low returns from data simply do not justify their cost in time and other resources." In other words, it isn't worth my while to spend time and energy acquiring information about candidates and issues, because my vote can't change the outcome. I would not buy a car or a house without doing due diligence, because I pay a price if I make the wrong choice. But if I had voted for the candidate I did not prefer in every Presidential election since I began voting, it would have made no difference to me (or to anyone else). It would have made no difference if I had not voted at all. This doesn't mean that I won't vote, or that, when I do vote, I won't care about the outcome. It only means that I have no incentive to learn more about the candidates or the issues, because the price of my ignorance is essentially zero. According to this economic model, people aren't ignorant about politics because they're stupid; they're ignorant because they're rational. If everyone doesn't vote, then the system doesn't work. But if I don't vote, the system works just fine. So I find more productive ways to spend my time.
Political scientists have proposed various theories aimed at salvaging some dignity for the democratic process. One is that elections are decided by the ten per cent or so of the electorate who are informed and have coherent political views. In this theory, the votes of the uninformed cancel each other out, since their choices are effectively random: they are flipping a coin. So candidates pitch their appeals to the informed voters, who decide on the merits, and this makes the outcome of an election politically meaningful. Another argument is that the average voter uses "shortcuts" to reach a decision about which candidate to vote for. The political party is an obvious shortcut: if you have decided that you prefer Democrats, you don't really need more information to cast your ballot. Shortcuts can take other forms as well: the comments of a co-worker or a relative with a reputation for political wisdom, or a news item or photograph (John Kerry windsurfing) that can be used to make a quick-and-dirty calculation about whether the candidate is someone you should support. (People argue about how valid these shortcuts are as substitutes for fuller information, of course.)
There is also the theory of what Caplan calls the Miracle of Aggregation. As James Surowiecki illustrates in "The Wisdom of Crowds" (2004), a large number of people with partial information and varying degrees of intelligence and expertise will collectively reach better or more accurate results than will a small number of like-minded, highly intelligent experts. Stock prices work this way, but so can many other things, such as determining the odds in sports gambling, guessing the number of jelly beans in a jar, and analyzing intelligence. An individual voter has limited amounts of information and political sense, but a hundred million voters, each with a different amount of information and political sense, will produce the "right" result. Then, there is the theory that people vote the same way that they act in the marketplace: they pursue their self-interest. In the market, selfish behavior conduces to the general good, and the same should be true for elections.
Caplan thinks that democracy as it is now practiced cannot be salvaged, and his position is based on a simple observation: "Democracy is a commons, not a market." A commons is an unregulated public resource—in the classic example, in Garrett Hardin's essay "The Tragedy of the Commons" (1968), it is literally a commons, a public pasture on which anyone may graze his cattle. It is in the interest of each herdsman to graze as many of his own cattle as he can, since the resource is free, but too many cattle will result in overgrazing and the destruction of the pasture. So the pursuit of individual self-interest leads to a loss for everyone. (The subject Hardin was addressing was population growth: someone may be concerned about overpopulation but still decide to have another child, since the cost to the individual of adding one more person to the planet is much less than the benefit of having the child.)
Caplan rejects the assumption that voters pay no attention to politics and have no real views. He thinks that voters do have views, and that they are, basically, prejudices. He calls these views "irrational," because, once they are translated into policy, they make everyone worse off. People not only hold irrational views, he thinks; they like their irrational views. In the language of economics, they have "demand for irrationality" curves: they will give up y amount of wealth in order to consume x amount of irrationality. Since voting carries no cost, people are free to be as irrational as they like. They can ignore the consequences, just as the herdsman can ignore the consequences of putting one more cow on the public pasture. "Voting is not a slight variation on shopping," as Caplan puts it. "Shoppers have incentives to be rational. Voters do not."
Caplan suspects that voters cherish irrational views on many issues, but he discusses only views relevant to economic policy. The average person, he says, has four biases about economics—four main areas in which he or she differs from the economic expert. The typical noneconomist does not understand or appreciate the way markets work (and thus favors regulation and is suspicious of the profit motive), dislikes foreigners (and thus tends to be protectionist), equates prosperity with employment rather than with production (and thus overvalues the preservation of existing jobs), and usually thinks that economic conditions are getting worse (and thus favors government intervention in the economy). Economists know that these positions are irrational, because the average person actually benefits from market competition, which provides the best product at the lowest price; from free trade with other countries, which (for American consumers) usually lowers the cost of labor and thus the price of goods; and from technological change, which redistributes labor from less productive to more productive enterprises.
The economic biases of the non-economist form a secular world view that people cling to dogmatically, the way they once clung to their religious faith, Caplan thinks. People do not, he proposes, vote their self-interest: they are much more altruistic than the standard model, in which voters behave like shoppers, predicts. (This explains the phenomenon, puzzling to many social critics, of the auto worker who supports the elimination of the inheritance tax and the Hollywood producer who favors its retention.) "Precisely because people put personal interests aside when they enter the political arena," Caplan says, "intellectual errors readily blossom into foolish policies." People really believe that the country would be better off if profits were regulated, if foreign goods were taxed, and if companies were prevented from downsizing. Politicians who pander to these beliefs are more likely to be elected, and the special interests that lobby for protectionism and anticompetitive legislation are the beneficiaries—not the public. The result, over time, is a decline in the standard of living.
Caplan insists that he is not a market fundamentalist, but he does think that most economists peg the optimal level of government involvement in the economy too high, because they overestimate the virtues of democracy. He offers some suggestions for fixing the evils of universal democratic participation (though he does not spend much time elaborating on them, for reasons that may suggest themselves to you when you read them): require voters to pass a test for economic competence; give extra votes to people with greater economic literacy; reduce or eliminate efforts to increase voter turnout; require more economics courses in school, even if this means eliminating courses in other subjects, such as classics; teach people introductory economics without making the usual qualifications about the limits of market solutions. His general feeling is that if the country were run according to the beliefs of professional economists everyone would be better off. Short of that consummation, he favors whatever means are necessary to get everyone who votes to think like a professional economist. He wants to raise the price of voting.
It is not clear whether "The Myth of the Rational Voter" is intended merely to be provocative (a motive that has been known to get other economists in big trouble) or whether its recommendations for changing the rules for political participation are to be taken seriously (and by whom?). The book is, in part, a challenge to some of the assumptions made about voting behavior in the academic field known as public choice theory. Caplan has assembled a lot of data that reveal significant disparities between the average person's views on economic questions and the views of professional economists: the public thinks that the price of gasoline is too high, for instance, but most economists think it is about right or too low; the public thinks that most new jobs being created in the United States are low-paying, but economists disagree; the public thinks that top executives are overpaid, and economists do not. Caplan's point is that voters' views on the economy are not random, the result of "rational ignorance"; they reflect systematic biases caused by an erroneous understanding of the way economies work.
But, as Caplan certainly knows, though he does not give sufficient weight to it, the problem, if it is a problem, is more deeply rooted. It's not a matter of information, or the lack of it; it's a matter of psychology. Most people do not think politically, and they do not think like economists, either. People exaggerate the risk of loss; they like the status quo and tend to regard it as a norm; they overreact to sensational but unrepresentative information (the shark-attack phenomenon); they will pay extravagantly to punish cheaters, even when there is no benefit to themselves; and they often rank fairness and reciprocity ahead of self-interest. Most people, even if you explained to them what the economically rational choice was, would be reluctant to make it, because they value other things—in particular, they want to protect themselves from the downside of change. They would rather feel good about themselves than maximize (even legitimately) their profit, and they would rather not have more of something than run the risk, even if the risk is small by actuarial standards, of having significantly less.
People are less modern than the times in which they live, in other words, and the failure to comprehend this is what can make economists seem like happy bulldozers. "After technology throws people out of work, they have an incentive to find a new use for their talents," Caplan says, discussing the bias that non-economists have in favor of employment over productivity. "Downsizing superfluous workers leads them to search for more socially productive ways to apply their abilities." This process, he explains, is known as "churn." (Donald Trump: "You're churned!" Doesn't sound the same.) It's not hard to understand why the average person might contemplate job loss with less equanimity.
Negotiating the tension between "rational" policy choices and "irrational" preferences and anxieties—between the desirability of more productivity and the desire to preserve a way of life—is what democratic politics is all about. It is a messy negotiation. Having the franchise be universal makes it even messier. If all policy decisions were straightforward economic calculations, it might be simpler and better for everyone if only people who had a grasp of economics participated in the political process. But many policy decisions don't have an optimal answer. They involve values that are deeply contested: when life begins, whether liberty is more important than equality, how racial integration is best achieved (and what would count as genuine integration).
In the end, the group that loses these contests must abide by the outcome, must regard the wishes of the majority as legitimate. The only way it can be expected to do so is if it has been made to feel that it had a voice in the process, even if that voice is, in practical terms, symbolic. A great virtue of democratic polities is stability. The toleration of silly opinions is (to speak like an economist) a small price to pay for it. ♦


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Preparing to Dip-Dye Yarn
When you dip-dye yarn, you apply color to the skeins by dipping them into containers of dye mixed with acid. Working with dyes can be dangerous. So be sure to follow the all safety precautions.
The following materials and tools are needed for this dip-dyeing project:
8 two-ounce skeins spun silk, wound in 54-inch circumference, tied and prepared for dyeing
Cushing Perfection Dye in three colors: Dark Gray, Silver Gray, Silver Gray Green for this example
Citric acid crystals
4-cup (1,000ml) Pyrex measuring cup and measuring spoons
3 two-quart (2L) plastic containers for holding dye
Plastic wrap
Sponges and paper towels
Enamel canning pot with rack and lid
Pyrex pie plate
Small plastic bowl
Plastic shower curtain rings for manipulating skeins (two per skein)
Dye materials are safe to use as long as you follow the supplier's instructions and some basic precautionary guidelines:
Protect your skin: Wear rubber, latex, or nitrile gloves when mixing dye solutions or when adding substances like salt or acid crystals to a dye bath.
When working with a simmering dye bath, wear insulated thermal gloves designed especially for dyers. Use hot mitts when handling hot cooking tools.
Protect your lungs: When mixing dye powders into solutions, there is great risk of dye powder molecules becoming airborne. Since acid dyes have an affinity for protein and human bodies are largely comprised of proteins, you must reduce your exposure to dye in all forms, but especially in powdered form. Wear a particle filter mask whenever handling dye powders or any powdered dye material. You should also wear a dual cartridge respirator mask filled with acid gas cartridges to protect your lungs from irritation caused by the acid vapors of simmering dye baths. Check with your dye supply company to be sure you use the correct type of mask.
When mixing dye powders, turn off fans and close windows to avoid air movement. Cover your work surface with paper towels, and lightly dampen the paper with water from a spray bottle to trap any loose dye particles that spill before they become airborne. You also can create a mixing box lined with dampened paper. When cooking your dye baths, good ventilation is important. Turn on vent fans and open a window.
Protect your eyes: Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whenever you are working in the dye studio.
Unless otherwise instructed, prepare your dyes the day before your dye session so they will be room temperature when used. Hot dye solutions strike quickly. For the process described here, you soak your fibers in an acid presoak to wet out your fibers. This step alters the pH of the fiber so it can accept the dye. In some instances, you may need to add acid to the dye solutions.
To make the presoak sufficient for 1 pound (454g) of fiber, add 12 tablespoons citric acid crystals and 4 teaspoons (10ml) Synthrapol to 2 gallons of warm 95°F (35°C) water. Stir to combine.
An acid presoak can be reused and stored indefinitely if you keep a lid on the bucket. If you ever need to add water, you may also need to add more citric acid crystals to maintain the proper acidity level. Check the acidity of a stored presoak solution using pH test papers. Tear a strip of paper from the roll and swish it in the solution. Then match the color with the guide. The pH of the acid soak should be in the range of 3–4.


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Audi S8
The plush S8 swaps the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 of its predecessor for the most powerful version of Audi's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine.
Peak power is up to 512 hp, with torque increased to 479 pounds-feet. The increased reserves are channeled to all four wheels through a specially adapted eight-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox that supports automatic stop/start and brake-energy recuperation. The sedan has a claimed 0-to-62-mph time of just 4.2 seconds and a top speed, like that of all of Audi's new S models, limited to 155 mph.


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Euro 2012
The thrill of international football returns in UEFA Euro 2012, the fantastic new addition to FIFA 12.
Recreate all the goals and the glory of the 2012 European Championship as you Compete online for both personal and national pride. Choose from of over 50 national teams in the classic tournament mode, which includes all eight official stadiums, and take your team from the group stage, to the knockout stage, to centre stage as you win the final! Win it for England, win it for Ireland, win it for - well, why not win it as every team?
You can even create your own team in the new Expedition Mode. Starting with your favourite European player - or your FIFA 12 Virtual Pro - and build your dream team. Each match won will help you earn more and better players to join your ranks, until you achieve complete European domination!
There's also a host of great online features that will integrate real-life matches and moments from the qualifying rounds and the tournament into the game, reliving and recreating the highlights of this year's competition in ways that have never been done before! You can even earn experience points and increase your EA SPORTS Football Club profile.
UEFA Euro 2012 is only available as a digital expansion to FIFA 12 - if you don't already have a copy, grab one now before the tournament begins! Then top-up on Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network points and join your fellow players on the virtual pitch.
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Israel PM: No 'partial deal' with a nuclear Iran
ROME (AP) -- Israel's prime minister said Wednesday that the world should not accept what he called a "partial deal" to curb Iran's nuclear program -- just as it is not allowing the Syrian government to keep any of its chemical weapons stockpile. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told America's chief diplomat that ongoing negotiations with Iran should insist that Tehran end all enrichment on uranium, get rid of any fissile material and close water plants and underground bunkers that he said are only necessary to build a nuclear bomb.
"I think a partial deal that leaves Iran with these capabilities is a bad deal," Netanyahu told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the start of what was expected to be a daylong private meeting in Rome.
"You wisely insisted there wouldn't be a partial deal with Syria," Netanyahu said.
"You were right. If (Syrian President Bashar) Assad had said, 'I'd like to keep 20 percent, 50 percent, or 80 percent of my chemical weapons capability,' you would have refused -- and correctly so."
Still, Netanyahu predicted that "we're very close" to striking a deal with Iran. "And I agree with you that the goal is to get it peacefully," he said.
Israel is nervously watching the renewed nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers. Netanyahu has long demanded that the U.S. not ease any of its harsh economic sanctions against Tehran until the Islamic republic dismantles its nuclear weapons program.
Kerry maintained that the U.S. would continue to insist that Iran prove to the world that its nuclear program is peaceful, as Tehran says. But the negotiations, which began again this month after a six-month lull, have come nowhere near demanding the level of tough restrictions on Iran as Israel wants.
"No deal is better than a bad deal," Kerry said. "But if this can be solved satisfactorily, diplomatically, it is clearly better for everyone, and we are looking for an opportunity to be able to that."
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"We are not goods on politicians and bankers' hands" - A letter from Spain
13.06.2011A letter by Spanish academics and young activists of the movement of 15th March against the policy of budget restriction and salary reduction, pushed forward by the European Union, the European Central Bank and the IMF. The letter is aimed at breaking the media...
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01.12.1998What is neoliberalism? A programme for destroying collective structures which may impede the pure market logic. In: Le Monde diplomatique, December 1998, Translated by Jeremy J. Shapiro
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Dec. 17, 2012 – 02:35PM |
By BARBARA OPALL-ROME for Defense News-
TEL AVIV — Despite the infighting and turf battles that typify Israel's fiercely competitive defense industry, top executives here agree on one thing: The government must ease its grip over a bloated and ultimately unsustainable state-owned defense sector.
Whether through privatization, consolidation or a combination of the two, industry chiefs urged the Israeli government to learn from the past decade of U.S. and European industrial consolidation, in which fewer firms fortified by free market forces now compete more favorably on the global market.
"[The Defense Ministry] can't shoulder this size of industry. Consolidation is mandatory," Ilan Biran, chairman of state-owned Rafael, told participants at an annual business conference by Israel's Globes financial publishing company Dec. 10.
Speaking with counterparts from state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel Military Industries (IMI) and privately held, publicly traded Elbit, Biran cited the benefits gained from U.S. and European consolidation.
"In academia, they say it's publish or perish. In our industry, I say it's sell or vanish. There's no room for ego. … It's better to do 50 percent from a large production order [through cooperation with competing Israeli firms] rather than 100 percent of zero orders," Biran said.
The Rafael chairman said his firm must invest 7.5 percent of annual turnover in research and development to provide systems such as Israel's Iron Dome, the Trophy active protection for ground vehicles and other cutting-edge technologies. Consolidating research and development resources into critical technology sectors would strengthen competitiveness, expand production and ultimately preserve Israel's industrial base, he said.
For more than a decade, Joseph "Yossi" Ackerman, chief executive of Elbit, Israel's rapidly growing private-sector aerospace and defense firm, has been calling for consolidating local industry into two major companies: Elbit and another firm in which the government retains minority holdings.
Under Ackerman's plan, Elbit would be permitted to acquire parts of IMI while the unprofitable state-owned firm still offers added value. In parallel, the efficiency to be gained from consolidation and partial privatization of other state-owned firms would encourage Elbit to expand cooperation and joint ventures with its sister Israeli firm.
"Competition costs money… and one needs to ask if [government] stockholders can afford such competition," Ackerman told the Dec. 10 business gathering.
According to Ackerman's calculations, redundancies and unnecessary domestic competition cost Israeli firms some 10 percent of annual turnover. Based on the Israeli industry's annual $7 billion in new contracts in recent years, this translates into $700 million each year.
"It costs the Israeli taxpayer $700 million a year to fund the cost of competition," Ackerman said. "Wouldn't it be better to put this money into marketing, research and development and human resources?"
IMI President Avi Felder insisted that his firm can quickly become profitable through a privatization agreement with Treasury that removes the onerous annual burden of having to pay pensions to long-retired employees. At the event, Felder said growing sales continue to erode accumulated debt from prior decades, and that the firm is working with MoD, Treasury and labor unions to conclude a privatization deal "in a short matter of time."
Others, however, remained skeptical of the government's ability to push through long-sought privatization plans. Referring to IMI, IAI and Rafael, Biran didn't bother to hide his sarcasm when he noted, "Three of the four of us live in rented apartments. We can't sell them; that depends on the owners."
Dov Baharav, the newly appointed chairman of IAI, said privatization is preferable to consolidation among government-owned companies. He also acknowledged that privatization of Israel's largest state-owned industry is a low priority for government.
Nevertheless, Baharav said his priority for the coming years is to augment IAI's value and prepare it for eventual privatization. He noted IAI's strong performance in the commercial aircraft sector and its growing presence in India and other emerging markets as solid indicators of the firm's growth potential.
With $3.5 billion in annual sales, some 82 percent of them for export, IAI would continue to leverage high-earning sectors such as its Elta subsidiary, producers of the radars for Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow active defense systems, Baharav said. "At the end of the day, IAI will be privatized," he insisted.


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Well at least Buffett laid off the politics.
His 2011 letter, which is available here and should be read in its entirety (instead of via the thousands of recaps currently going up all over the Internet), is classic Buffett: a review of 2011 (busy), some self-flagellation (not much, mainly some bad bond purchases), props to Berkshire managers (and Brian Moynihan, of all people), lessons for anyone interested in the art of investing (pages 17-19), and the big headline news: Buffett finally has a successor approved by the Berkshire board (no doubt triggered by last year's Sokol Affair).
Along the way there are plenty of good lines, in the Buffett fashion, and finally (after decades worth) no nagging wife-sort of jokes.
And no politics, either.
But our favorite line comes during the discussion of the Berkshire share buyback, when he cautions investors that he has no interest in doing anything goofy like most public companies that buy their stock, come hell or high water, in order to fulfill the mantra that they are 'returning value to shareholders':
"You should know, however, that we have no interest in supporting the stock and that our bids will fade in particularly weak markets."
That's why Buffett got so rich in the first place: when it comes to investing, he's strictly a mercenary.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Hell Freezes Over: Eddie Needs Wall Street
There it is, plain as day, on my conference call alerts calendar, but I don't quite believe it:
Q4 Sears Holdings Corp Earnings Conference Call 2/23/12 8:00 a.m.
There's a phone number and a password, so it's gotta be real. If it is real, and it does take place, it'll be the first time Sears has deigned to hold an earnings conference call during the Lampert years, as far as I can recall.
Hell, it appears, has frozen over.
What might it mean? Why now? Well, let's think about this once-in-a-career announcement for a second.
For starters, the fact that Sears is holding a conference call means the news is probably not very good. After all, good news takes care of itself, but bad news needs explaining.
Still, that's nothing the market doesn't already anticipate—the bid/ask on the Sears Acceptance Corp credit default swaps is a whopping 1475/1583 on my Bloomberg at the moment.
More interesting, perhaps, is that the call is scheduled for 8 a.m. E.S. T.
That's well before the market opens in New York, which means the news is really probably not good at all, since companies with bad news generally don't hold calls during trading hours, since they don't want to have their stock bouncing around while the conference call is going on.
I could be wrong, of course. The news could be great. Eddie could be announcing that he's finally decided to spend a little cash on the business itself, rather than its stock, and is hiring somebody great—like JC Penney did when it hired Apple's retail genius, Ron Johnson, a move that's already proved worth every dollar for that faded department store brand—to turn the business around before it's too late.
Either way, good or bad, the call does mean one thing: Eddie needs Wall Street now, and he needs it more than Wall Street needs Sears.
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One of the most recent articles posted under the "News" tab at Chargers.com has "Take A Chill Pill" as its headline. That's an odd headline to see on an official team site that usually just runs straight, boring news stories about the Chargers.
"Take A Chill Pill" was written by the team's director of public relations, and it is a hilariously bitchy letter to Chargers fans who are doubting the team's championship mettle after last week's embarrassing loss to Denver. Here is how the letter begins:
What's with you people?
Yes, Monday night's loss was bad. Horrible. Embarrassing.
Ok…enough already. No mas. I get it.
Now get over it. It was a loss. One loss.
Listening to some of you out there, you'd think Monday night was "win or go home" and the Chargers are now packing their bags.
"The Chargers are finished. Done," said one scribe.
Another wrote, "Bye, bye Chargers. Put a fork in them."
Sometimes I think Twitter was invented to give people a chance to puff out their chests and talk big, saying things they never would say to someone's face.
Yeah, what is with you people? If you want to talk shit about your team, don't do it on Twitter like a coward. Drive all the way down to the team's practice facility and tell them they suck to their face.
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Libertarianism goes mainstream
Stereotyped for decades as pro-pot, pro-porn and pro-pacifism, libertarians are becoming mainstream.
Fair or not, Ron Paul epitomized to a swath of voters the caricature of a goofy grandpa who invests in gold, stockpiles guns, sees black helicopters whirling overhead and quotes Friedrich Hayek.
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His ride into the sunset — combined with an evolving electorates's move away from hot-button social issues — gives a new libertarian guard the opportunity to rebrand their governing philosophy as more reasonable, serious and compatible with the Republican Party.
Led by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), libertarians hope to become a dominant wing of the GOP by tapping into a potent mix of war weariness, economic anxiety and frustration with federal overreach in the fifth year of Barack Obama's presidency.
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The country's continuing fixation on fiscal issues, especially spending and debt, allows them to emphasize areas of agreement with conservative allies who are looking for ways to connect with Republicans who aren't passionate about abortion or same-sex marriage. A Democratic administration ensures consensus on the right that states should get as much power as possible.
Ron Paul, who has been speaking at college campuses since retiring from the House to Texas at the end of the year, feels that more Republicans are either engaging or co-opting the ideas he spent a career espousing on monetary policy, foreign policy and civil liberties.
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"The viewpoint of the libertarian is we've been doing the wrong thing for a long time," he said in an interview. "The group that's in Washington now is going to have tremendous opportunity because there's a lot more disenchantment."
"It's better late than never," he added.
Paul and his allies see the re-examination of their ideas as a return to the Republican tradition. The party nominated Barry Goldwater in 1964, who was by any modern conception one of them. Ronald Reagan proclaimed in a 1975 interview that "libertarianism is the heart and soul of conservatism." But small-government westerners were not enough to forge a winning coalition, so the former California governor cozied up to Southern evangelicals ahead of 1980.
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"Libertarian became a bad word in Republican circles when it became a political party associated with libertine ideas – meaning you can do whatever you want, you're not grounded in moral behavior or adherence to certain traditions," said Jesse Benton, who chaired Ron Paul's 2012 presidential campaign and managed Rand Paul's 2010 Senate race. "Republicans value individual liberty, and that means cost-limited constitutional government and respect for individual empowerment rather than an empowered state. In many ways, as libertarianism expands in the party, we're getting back to its basics."
Perhaps the biggest opening for libertarians comes in foreign policy, where the traditionally muscular GOP doctrine is undergoing a sea change. Fritz Wenzel, who has polled for both Pauls, said the electorate has little appetite for international adventurism in the wake of Iraq and Afghanistan.
"There will not ever be a single Republican Party ideology," he said. "That said, there's no question that the libertarian spirit of the Republican Party is growing in influence. That's because [voters] feel there is a greater threat to freedom – to their individual freedoms and the freedoms of future generations."
"They're coming back to core values, and a lot of these core values are reflective of what has come in the modern era to be libertarian values – an emphasis on freedom, security and privacy," he added.
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"If you hate me, that's OK," Seth Meyers said Monday night onstage at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center where he hosted the CFDA Awards. "Fashion people like hating things more than they like liking things."
While that may be true most of the time, it was an industry love-in Monday night as the council celebrated not only 2012's winning designers but 50 years of its own existence.
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An opening video and fashion show played up the five-decade history of the CFDA in a dramatic stroke. As president Diane von Furstenberg strode onstage, she looked back via historical fashion shows to 1962 when ready-to-wear and sportswear companies existed but designers were kept in back rooms.
Over cocktails, attendees contemplated how exactly American fashion could be defined in 2012.
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"With American fashion, there's this great sense of freedom," said Jessica Chastain, on hand to present Womenswear Designer of the Year, and clad in Prabal Gurung. "We really celebrate people who came from nothing then [get] the key to the castle. With American fashion, it's the freedom to create whatever you want out of nothing."
Marc Jacobs didn't miss a beat before offering: "I don't really have one."
As for the winners, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen's The Row took top honors with the Womenswear Designer of the Year award; Billy Reid received the Menswear Designer of the Year and Reed Krakoff won the Accessory Designer of the Year. The 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards' Swarovski Award for emerging talents went to Joseph Altuzarra in the Womenswear category; Phillip Lim in Menswear, and Tabitha Simmons in Accessory Design.
As expected, neither Johnny Depp not Rei Kawakubo picked up their respective Fashion Icon and International Awards. John Waters was eager to accept on behalf of each. "Both winners are my idols," the director said.
Tommy Hilfiger headlined the night's honorees in attendance, accepting the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Andrew Rosen received the Founders Award and Scott Schuman and Garance Doré were given the Media Award.
Hilfiger was in an appropriately reflective mood given the tone of the evening.
"It's been a journey," he smiled on the way into the theater. "And it feels like yesterday."


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BEIJING - Although Hollywood may be benefiting by adding Chinese elements to its films, it won't be making wholesale changes to the way it tells stories on the screen just to cater to China's massive audience, a director said Wednesday.
"There will be cooperations, there will be all kinds of stuff, but will it affect the movie so much? I don't think so, because China doesn't also want to only see movies about China, they want to see movies about other things in the world," said Roland Emmerich, who was in China to promote his action film "White House Down."
Hollywood has set its sights on the nation of 1.3 billion, which is now the world's second-biggest movie market. But foreign films are limited in the Chinese market and must pass censors, who reject movies in part or whole if they show China in a bad light or are too explicit.
Earlier this year, some Chinese moviegoers were left confused because of awkward cuts to the James Bond feature "Skyfall" that included unflattering references to the sex trade in the Chinese territory of Macau. Then "Cloud Atlas" was shown in Chinese cinemas minus 38 minutes that included gay and straight love scenes.
China is even getting American studios to sanction alternative versions of films specially tailored for Chinese audiences, such as "Iron Man 3." The Chinese version features local heartthrob Fan Bingbing - absent from the version shown abroad - and lengthy clips of Chinese scenery.
"The China element is sometimes important, but it has to make sense for the story, you cannot kind of just prop a Chinese element in and think, `Oh, this movie will work great in China' - you have to still come up with a story that makes sense," Emmerich said in an interview with The Associated Press.
The German director's "2012" movie was a hit in China with a plot that was gold for patriotic Chinese audiences: As the Earth's core overheats, world leaders build an ark in the mountains of central China to house people and animals that can repopulate the planet. Scenes from the nearly three-hour movie feature a U.S. military officer saying that only the Chinese could build an ark of such a scale so quickly.
It was seen in China as a refreshing change for audiences after decades of unflattering portrayals of the communist nation in Hollywood movies.
Emmerich said he didn't make "2012" specifically to appeal to Chinese.
"It was not to please China," he said. "Perhaps the very first idea I had about `2012' was this image that water comes over the Himalayas. For me that was something so strong that I thought the whole movie has to be based on that, and so China had to play a part in this."
His latest action-packed film, "White House Down," which opens in China on Monday, stars Jamie Foxx as president of the United States and Channing Tatum as a Capitol police officer who becomes his impromptu bodyguard.
The 57-year-old filmmaker said censors didn't have a problem with the movie, which depicts "mainly an American crisis."
China's authoritarian government strictly controls print media, television, radio and the Internet. Movie censors have political sensitivities, but also need to judge whether movies are suitable for the whole family, as China has no age classification system.
China has become the second-biggest movie market behind the U.S., with sales of $2.7 billion last year, according to the Motion Picture Association of America.
The government allows in only 34 foreign films per year for national distribution. At least 14 of them have to be made in 3-D or for the big-screen Imax format.


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