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As if Apple wasn't having enough trouble dealing with the storm of people demanding an iPad 2, the company now has to deal with shortages stemming from the Japanese tsunami.
Digitimes reports that labor and material shortages at Foxconn's Chinese plant, where the iPad is made, has been exasperated by a shortage of both memory and power amplifiers for the tablet computer.
The combination of the power shortage is expected to put a dent in Apple's second quarter shipment goals for the iPad 2.
Apple is believed to have ordered between 2.5 million and 3 million iPads.


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Tejada adds to Caribbean Series homer record
HERMOSILLO, Mexico -- Dominican shortstop Miguel Tejada homered in Sunday's much-anticipated game against Mexico, giving his Leones del Escogido a 2-0 lead and padding his own milestone.
Tejada's shot, coming against Edgar Gonzalez with one on and none out in the bottom of the second, was the 14th he's hit in his Caribbean Series career, adding to an all-time home run record he already held. Nine innings later, in the bottom of the 11th, Ricardo Nanito's two-out, walk-off hit gave Escogido a 6-5 win to stay undefeated at 3-0.
Tejada, a six-time All-Star and former American League MVP, is playing in his 12th Caribbean Series, dating back to 1997.
That's why, around here, they call the 38-year-old shortstop "El Pelotero De La Patria."
"This is where I started at the Caribbean Series," Tejada, who signed a Minor League deal with the Royals this offseason, said about Hermosillo. "I don't want to say it's my last one, but there are a lot of memories for me here."
With 44 career Caribbean Series RBIs, Tejada is one behind Tony Batista for the record. Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez holds the mark for most homers in a Caribbean Series game, hitting three for Mexico in 2009.

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A Weed Whacker has various names: String Trimmer, Garden String Trimmer, Tree Pruner, Brush Cutter, Weed Eater, etc. As other articles have aptly pointed out, An Arborist in Sunninghill these versatile garden tools come with various cc-power levels, electric versus gasoline, and 2-stroke versus 4-stroke capabilities. But what has not been addressed is the use of a "BLADE" on such a tool for all the versatile work a blade can perform in the garden environment.
A circular saw Blade specifically made for and attached to a Weed Whacker gives the following versatility uses in the garden environment:
1. Tree trimming (aka Pruning) which in many cases actually works better than using a cumbersome heavy chain saw for pruning since the circular blade can be wielded at the end of a lighter longer 6 foot Weed Whacker shaft for reaching up into trees. Removing Small Tree Stumps Such a blade can typically cut a tree branch/ limb up to the diameter of the blade provided you cut from both sides of the limb.
2. A blade can be used for clearing large patches or even acreage of heavy thick wood stock brush and sticker brambles (aka: Blackberry sticker bushes) where a common string line spool would be much too weak to cut through adequately.
3. Hedge trimming is a dream with a blade attached to a Weed Whacker; the hedging action is faster and less jagged as compared to a standard hedging tool. So in conclusion, a blade attached to a Weed Whacker augments your common standard string trimmer into a full-on chain saw, hedge trimmer, and large acreage clearer of wood stock weed, saplings, and heavy tall growth brambles (ergo, Black Berry bushes).
Each Weed Whacker on the market is different and so each owner of their particular Weed Whacker will have to contact their respective Weed Whacker Manufacturer to inquire about BLADE attachment hardware. Most electric-powered versions are UNDER powered for handling a Blade so will probably NOT have blade attachment hardware available. On the other hand, most gasoline powered Weed Whacker's will have Blade attachment hardware available. Blade attachment hardware normally consists of a standard blade guard along with a few small metal parts that fit on (slide onto) the little threaded shaft that the String Spool screws onto. These little pieces of hardware will consist of the lower part that will have a raised circle about the size of a common 25 cent piece (quarter) or as small as a nickel (5 cent piece). Palm Tree Removal Cost this raised circle is how the hole in the center of the Blade fits on, then the upper part hardware piece variously called "the cap piece" is applied on the top of the blade, then a nut that is screwed on top of the cap, followed by a cotter pin.
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3. Eighty (80) to one hundred (100) TEETH Blade: This is the highest level in the Weed Whacker Blade choices. It should be clear now that the more teeth you have cutting, the more aggregate cutting surface area you are applying to the job at hand. In addition, an 80 tooth blade costs more money to make as compared to a blade with half as many cutting teeth as mentioned in (2) above (40 teeth). But the cost is not typically much more if at all for having 80 teeth over 40 teeth. The 80 plus teeth blade offers the most versatility, stays sharper longer and is the best value for the buck. The 100 teeth type blade is the absolute best value since if offers 25% more cutting surface area (teeth) over an 80 tooth blade.
The one main consideration is that the typical 80 tooth blade comes in 8 inch diameter that fits with the safety blade guard ON your Weed Whacker, and the 100 tooth type blade is normally 9 to 10 inch in diameter and therefore will not allow a blade guard to fit. We recommend that the maximum size diameter blade be limited to 9 inches unless you have a very powerful Weed Whacker, otherwise the large circumference of the largest blades can bog down the motor. So in conclusion: 8″ and 9″ diameter blades are best, offer the most aggregate cutting surface, therefore stay sharper longer, and offer the most versatility of jobs in the garden. NOTE: We think Carbide teeth are so worth the small extra purchase cost that we would say a 40 tooth carbide blade would be recommended over an 80 tooth plain steel any day of the week. But the 80 tooth or 100 tooth blade with Carbide Teeth is the absolute best there is.
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It is really interesting to take care of your self owned garden to make it look attractive. Cutting down the trees and grass across is essential to maintain its beauty. With proper planting techniques taken up earlier you can easily manage trimming the trees and shrubs. Garden shears and electric trimmer are appropriate tools for cutting down the shrubs and trees. Trees in the garden are to be shredded time after time in order to maintain the shape. Informal hedges are not necessarily to be trimmed but cutting them down to some shape will be a good practice in order to avoid crocked growths. Trimming hedges will definitely make them look good.
Hedges look spongy and natural as they are shredded and trimmed. Hedges that blossom with beautiful flowers are to be cut with due care. Trimming and cutting the flowery hedges and shrubs will blossom less next time. Some other evergreen shrubs like acuba, laurel, rhododendron with bigger leaves, can be best cut by secateurs. Some other trees and shrubs need not be cut in regular periods as they need to grow in natural shapes. At times you need to cut out a branch of one tree that mixes up with other. This will let both trees grow to fullest and in shape.
Dried out or completely dead trees and shreds need to be cut out in order to maintain the beauty of garden and lawns. At times some dust or insects from the dead trees enter in to live trees and spoil their growth. Rosemary organic mixture is to be used to prevent any kind of disease to enter in to other trees. Grafted trees like ornamental cherries, plums, and peaches are usually troubled by suckers at the rootstock emerging from underneath.
Such rootstocks are to be cut out soon from their roots in order to prevent them from coming again. Cutting the hedges just prior to fall as well as winter seasons enables growth for flowering shrubs in springs. Sides of all shrubs can be cut at a particular angle so as to make its base strong and wide. With this shape proper sunlight can reach to all leaves of the tree on top and at bottom. It is essential to disinfect all the secateurs and shears soon after their use. Cutting trees and shrubs at right time and in right shape is essential to offer a glow to the garden and lawns.
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More people have been realizing the value of DIY know-how - especially when it comes to maintaining the health of their trees! From planting to mulching and everything in between, people have really starting to exercise their green thumbs. Yet when it comes to tree -trimming, it's best to have a key set of tips under your belt before you start wielding those pruning tools; after all, one wrong move, and you can kiss that beautiful tree good-bye!
Here's what you need to know about successful DIY tree-trimming:
Safety First. Before you get started, it's important to protect yourself from any possible injuries, even if you're trimming a smaller tree. Remember to always wear a pair of goggles (this will prevent splinters from getting into your eyes), thick pruning gloves and a helmet. Additionally, make sure that any ladder you use is sturdy and firmly rooted on the ground - otherwise, you could seriously injury yourself in a fall. After all, your tree-trimming efforts will go to waste if you end up in the hospital!
Whether your tree trimming in Twin Falls Idaho or anywhere else the process is not that difficult. If you are not sure whether you can do it yourself consider hiring a certified arborist as the expense is insignificant when compared to the immediate results.


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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Smith doesn't back off? Good
Sometimes, a truth-teller in an NFL locker room is pulled back down into the fold, by fines or peer pressure or what have you (Case in point: Jon Beason on Julius Peppers -- although I still think Beason's since-apologized-for comments helped light the recent fire under No.90).
Smith made a point that needed to be made, and it will force the Panthers' offense to be better. Jake Delhomme already said Smith practiced "at a different level" Wednesday -- I think ultimately what Smith said will turn out to be something of a positive.
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smith would still be an asset if we had a qb that didn't throw int's like crazy. jake is the liability hurting the entire team, we have to run it so we don't give the ball away.
worst extension in the history of the nfl. no shock that anyone can now obtain free tix for nfl games in CLT. nice work by the organization.
- October 22, 2009 at 9:36 AM
"Smith practiced at a different level"? Maybe he's realizing that he owns part of the problem. I love Smitty, but other top receivers find a way to get open! Sure hoping they figure it out and he starts back with unique TD celebrations...like the good ole days.
- October 22, 2009 at 9:39 AM
When is Jake gonna step up and perform at a different level?
Hey Scott - what are Coach Scherer (QBs) and Coach Williamson (WRs) doing to get out of this funk? Looks to me like the same thing every week. How about some investigative journalism here?
- October 22, 2009 at 9:49 AM
I'm glad he stood by his statement, too. I wish he had better timing (his comments dampened an otherwise pretty satisfying victory), but I knew the moment I read his quote that Smith would step up to try an be more of a force on offense. He sulks in post game interviews, and even on the sidelines, but I've never seen Smith sulk when that ball is snapped. He's all business on the field, and I'm eager to see how he plays this Sunday.
- October 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM
So its OK to blame the white QB but dont jump on Smith since the NFL is now double teaming him so he not only never can get open with his shortness but wont play defense to stop interceptions either?
And its realy stupid as hell for some sports writers and others to say just to get Smith the ball? How in the hell you gonna just him the ball when he cant get open?
Everytime JD has thrown SS this yr he gets it intercepted because of his short size and doubleteam and of course he gets the blame because we know the white QB and white coach always get blamed right? Screw you idiots.
- October 22, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Mark your calenders Panther fans. On November 8th your luck will run out and you will lose again. I can't wait to see the Carolina Pussies get dominated by the Saints.
- October 22, 2009 at 12:56 PM
i luv the white qb comments. couldn't agree more, i also wish rush limbaugh owned this team. we'd be better.
- October 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM
- Curtis said...
I was thinking as I read this to queue the moronic nonsense comments but looks like the actual comments beat me to it.
Blame the white QB? Seriously?
I really do wonder sometimes how some of you even have enough brain power to type something or figure out how to use the internet. Tiny miracles perhaps...
- October 22, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Curtis said...
And another thing...Man, you guys are some pretty spoiled fans is all I can say. 6 weeks into the season, sitting at 2 - 3 the lack of belief that your team (of which you are supposed to be a fan) is just awful.
Perhaps a little history lesson from last season would help. Entering Week 6 of the 2008 season, Buffalo was 4-1 and led the AFC East. Denver was 4-1 and led the AFC West. Chicago was 3-2 and led the NFC North. Dallas and Washington were both 4-1, just a half-game back in the NFC East. None of those five teams made the playoffs, and we haven't even mentioned the Jets, who started 8-3 but didn't get to play in January. Last season at this point, four of the six eventual AFC playoff teams were either 2-2 (Miami, Baltimore, Indianapolis), or 2-3 (San Diego). In the NFC, two of the conference's eventual playoff teams were under water at 2-3 as Week 6 dawned (Philadelphia and Minnesota). Add those totals together and half of the league's 12-team playoff field last year was playing .500 or worse ball through the season's first five weeks. (Props to Don Banks for those stats).
So, get your head out of your arses and realize this season is not a waste yet. There is a lot of football left to be played and there is time to get this team back on track (like by continuing to get some wins and to build the ground game, which will lead to more Smitty touches).
Sit in the stands like I did for game 16 of the 1 - 15 season and talk about no hope, but recognize being a true fan for that. The same fools talking about "free tickets" (which you totally made up by the way) will be begging to get on board if this team picks up. But who needs you.
- October 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Jennifer said...
Has Smitty grown that much taller in the last few years?
Lets ask the white QB?
How assinine is that to bring race into it...
I had no doubt that Smitty would stick by what he said, and like the Peppers, Beason incident, if we get the same kind of results, then I for one will be anxiously awaiting the infamous catch and score!!!!!
- October 22, 2009 at 2:21 PM
- Jennifer said...
- October 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM
free tickets to the bills game this weekend. I have 4 in the upper end zone.
Curtis you need them? catch me on craigslist.
We need Mcnabb at QB and Limbaugh in the front office.
- October 22, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Curtis said...
Thanks Jennifer...I just think it's about time for a little perspective around this city. All these damn Jake & "million dollar game" haters drive me nuts, mainly because they don't understand the first thing about football. Thank God they aren't running the team (although by their comments I'm sure they think they could do better).
As for your "free tickets on Craigslist", I call your bluff Mr. Anonymous...just checking the site, let's see. $150, $80, $700, $150...but free? Nope. Nada. None. Nice try buddy. Lame.
Besides, I have my tix...will be there, full force, watching DT run it down their throats. And if Smitty doesn't have a catch but we get a 'W', fine with me.
Perspective people. Perspective.
- October 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM
just messing with you guys. We need more Jennifer's and Curtis's.
Good fans.
I do hope we change QB next yr, but I am pro-panther.
- October 22, 2009 at 3:15 PM
- Curtis said...
Oh, and don't forget peeps about tonight...GO HEELS!!!
- October 22, 2009 at 5:16 PM
To solve the riddle Fox needs to make Steve Smith the new QB so he can get his hands on the ball every single play so these whiners will shut their pieholes and then he can throw himself passes if he can get downfield quick enough to make the receptions. Should be no prob.
- October 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Jesus Christ. Has anyone looked at Smitty lately? The dude seriously looks like he lost an inch or two plus a couple steps and he is weaker. His arms and legs are smaller. Hes not as pretty as he was either.
Maybe its the 2 defenders all over him like white on rice every play but could he be shrinking and getting slower? Is somebody spiking the water bucket?
- October 23, 2009 at 2:27 PM
- Curtis said...
Lol @ anon today @ 2:27. Mark it - you were the first one to call him out on not just shriking, getting weaker, and slower...but on getting uglier too.
Maybe he's Benjamin Button? ;)
- October 23, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Did someone inject race into this? Man this world is full of scary morons.. but i digress. Steve is always open jake can't lead receivers and is wildly inaccurate.
- October 23, 2009 at 4:47 PM


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Weather whiplash causes setbacks for farmers
All someone has to do is look around area fields, and they can see it's been a very wet April.
WeatherWatch 12 meteorologist Luke Sampe met up with a Washington County farmer Friday who talked about the challenges he is facing trying to get a start to this year's growing season.
Rick Roden has farming in his blood.
"It's a family tradition, my grandpa is, my dad is. I wouldn't have it any other way," Roden said.
After a rain-soaked month of April, the third-generation farmer is getting eager to get back in his fields.
"We've got all the equipment ready. Everything's greased up. Tractor's oil is changed. We're ready to go, but it is just going to take some time," Roden said.
A delay in getting into his fields is thanks to the one thing he hoped and wished for so much -- rain.
"After last summer's drought, we're very appreciative of the moisture that we're getting now. It is approaching the end of April here, in a normal year we'd be at least scratching at the dirt with some equipment," Roden said.
It's been a weather whiplash for all farmers over the course of the past year -- from scorching heat and extreme drought to, now, record rain.
As Roden drove through and surveyed his waterlogged acreage, he said he just cannot afford anymore significant rain as May approaches.
"If we get 4 to 5 more inches here in the next week or two, that's going to delay us even more yet," Roden said.
The wettest start to the month of April has left ponds all across the 2,000-acre Roden family farmstead. They said it's going to take days of dry and windy weather before they can even think about getting into their fields.
Roden said despite a long wait, he'd like to see his tractors move out of the yard and into the fields by May 10. It's a setback he and countless other farmers have to take in stride.
"So maybe this is just Mother Nature's way of telling us to just wait a little bit," Roden said.
Aside from the flooded fields, colder-than-normal soil temperatures have also kept farmers from getting in any early planting.
Right now, there's still time to get the crops in the ground before you at home would notice any changes in prices or supply.


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I am a fan of Huey Morgan's Sunday show on BBC 6 Music. He plays an eclectic mix with more than a smattering of oldies in the soul, funk and hip hop vein. 6 Music are learning, finally, that it doesn't have to be rock slanted music all the time. A few weeks ago Huey evidently could not make the gig at short notice so 6 Music stalwart Tom Robinson stepped in to do the talking. I stress the talking bit, because he was sticking to an already laid down play list prepared by Huey. It was quite amusing at times listening to Tom, who I respect, seemingly coming over all quizzical at some of the tracks he was required to introduce. One example was a track from George McCrae – "I Get Lifted", and Tom appeared to sound surprised that George had recorded something other than the ubiquitous "Rock Your Baby".
If you are of a certain age then "Rock Your Baby" will certainly be familiar and probably loved too, even if you are not generally of the soul persuasion. Memories and all that. I loved "Rock Your Baby" and quite liked some of George's follow up singles even though I recognised they bore more than a passing resemblance to his big hit. "I Get Lifted" was a single that was released after the big hit and is one I couldn't recall but, boy, did it sound good pumping out of the radio on that Sunday afternoon.
I resolved to go out and snag a copy. It is not a rare record by any means but to date I had not managed to find one on t'internet that ticked the boxes on both price and condition. Today, almost as an afterthought, I paid a quick visit to a couple of chazzas and what do I find in one of them? For 50p, a mint copy of George's album "Rock Your Baby" – and I do mean mint, it was as if I had just stepped back in time nearly 40 years and walked into a record shop. Side one of this album is predictable inasmuch as it contains all the hits, but side two is a great surprise, as well as "I Get Lifted" there are two more killer tracks, and I think they all sound really fresh to this day.
On the back cover of this album George is sporting a rather fetching denim suit, including cut off shorts. It may take a few more years for denim shorts to be cool again, but there can be no denying that the Jay Boy label in the middle of an LP will forever be uber cool.
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Police seized video footage near Dhak/Mantel killing: IHIT
Readers are always asking why police don't release surveillance footage seized near murders. I put that question to Sgt. Jennifer Pouned, of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Monday.
She confirmed investigators have seized camera footage from the vicinity of the double murder of Sukh Dhak and Thomas Mantel last week. But she said investigators have strict limitations on releasing such footage publicly. Hopefully her comments will go some distance in explaining to people why surveillance video is not made public.
But Sgt. Jennifer Pound, of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said Monday police likely won't publicly release the footage.
"We have seized surveillance video as we do in many of our investigations," Pound said of the Dhak-Mantel slayings. "We understand the public may be curious as to what is on the video but the reality is we don't release the footage from surveillance videos for a number of reasons."
She said generally speaking, police have to be very careful when dealing with video.
If persons of interest are on a video, "the public may automatically assume they are suspects or involved in the crime," she said.
"We are obligated under the privacy act to protect the information we obtain — this extends to video footage," Pound said. "We also must ensure the integrity of eye witness accounts of events are not influenced by circulating video footage. It may also protect any holdback evidence we have."
She said there are no further updates on the brazen daylight shooting on Nov. 26.
The Vancouver Sun has learned that Dhak and Mantel were heading to meet someone at the Executive Hotel in the 4200-block of Lougheed Highway.
They were both gunned down as they entered the building's lobby about 11:30 a.m.
Dhak, along with associates in the Duhre crime group, was the subject of a public warning by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit in September 2011. Police said at the time that Dhak and the others might be targeted in rising tensions related to the August 2011 murder of Red Scorpion Jon Bacon and wounding of Hells Angel Larry Amero and Independent Soldier James Riach.
Meanwhile a B.C. Supreme Court judge dropped drug charges against Dhak Monday.
Justice Gail Dickson granted the "abatement" or suspension of the case against Dhak, a 28-year-old who was living in Surrey when he was killed.
Dickson told Dhak's lawyer, Emil Doricic, that he was no longer required.
The trial against Dhak's co-accused — Baljit (Bobby) Pabla and Neville Rankin — then resumed after a weeklong emergency adjournment granted after the shootings.
Federal Crown Sharon Steele said she expected to wrap her case by Wednesday of this week.
Delta Police Sgt. Scott Brandon then testified that he saw both Pabla and Rankin during surveillance in early 2008 as part of a major drug investigation.
Brandon pointed to both Pabla and Rankin in the prisoners' box as the men he observed during the probe, dubbed Project Gateway and led by Delta Police with the assistance of other agencies.
Steele alleged during her opening that Dhak was the mastermind behind a large-scale drug lab in Vancouver where police found close to 18,500 ecstasy pills.
"The Crown's theory of the case is that Mr. Dhak was directing this operation, giving instructions to Mr. Pabla and Mr. Rankin as well as supplying … ingredients," she said.


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Pound cake refers to a type of cake traditionally made with a pound of each of four ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. This is the way to make a perfect pound cake, but i have not used egg in my pound cake so i don't call it a perfect pound cake. Many people don't prefer egg in their cakes, it is the same case with my hubby also. What ever i bake i keep in my mind to use very less eggs in it. Last night i was just going through some websites there this recipe caught my eyes and i have changed the many ingredient's, but still the result was awesome. The cake was very soft and good to taste... So friends do try this recipe and let know :)
1+1/2cups all purpose flour
1/2cup butter, room temperature
1/2cups sugar
1cup plain yogurt
1/4cup milk
1tsp vanilla extract
1tsp baking powder
1tsp baking soda
1/4tsp salt
4tbsp dried black grapes.
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Preheat oven at 350F/180C for 10minutes. Grease and flour the mini bread loaf tin.
In a small bowl blend together the, milk, yogurt and vanilla extract.
In another small bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until it's light and fluffy. It will take about 5 minutes. To this mixture, add the liquid ingredients in 3 additions, beating well after each addition.
Now combine the dry ingredients and blend well. Stir in the black grapes.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. I made 6 mini pound cake from this batter.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. You will be able to remove the cake from the pan in about 10-15 minutes. Keep the cake on the wire rack and let it cool completely.


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By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor
In a move to replicate programs gaining traction on the West Coast, The Coalition for Responsible Transporation (CRT) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced a joint "Clean Trucks Initiative" earlier this week.
"This collaborative effort is a critical first step toward addressing air pollutants released from heavy duty diesel trucks, traditionally one of the largest sources of pollution at ports," said EDF toxologist, Dr. Elena Craft.
The groups made the announcement before the South Atlantic and Caribbean Ports Association and highlighted opportunities for other ports and their customers to form similar partnerships.
The "Clean Trucks Initiative" builds a partnership between the retail industry and trucking and port communities to solve a critical environmental challenge: air quality in and around ports. The framework includes guidelines for engaging stakeholders, creating an action plan as well as implementation strategies.
It was not immediately clear, however, whether the new program will model itself after the one at the Port of Long Beach, where drivers are permitted to be independent owner-operators, or whether it will resemble the plan at the Port of Los Angeles, where Teamster-only drivers are part of the mandate. In any case, it appears to have shipper support.
"Since we use these ports every day, it is essential to retailers like Lowe's that successful clean truck programs are enacted at our nation's ports," said Steve Palmer, Vice President of Transportation for Lowe's, which is a CRT member. "This initiative has our full support. It aligns with Lowe's ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. This initiative allows retailers to make cleaner and more efficient transportation choices."
The CRT/EDF Clean Trucks Initiative is a framework designed to facilitate a working partnership with individual ports across the country in a manner that recognizes their individual needs and the needs of their stakeholders. The framework also recognizes the critical need to partner with the trucking community to ensure that clean truck programs are economically sustainable for the thousands of drivers who service our nation's ports by providing them with public and private sources of financial support to retire older, higher-polluting trucks.
Key features of the CRT/EDF Clean Trucks Initiative include:
engaging with port communities and stakeholders to identify opportunities to partner together to reduce diesel pollution from port drayage activities;
-conducting an emissions inventory from port-related activities to assess opportunities for air quality improvement;
-developing a collaborative and stakeholder-driven process to set goals for air quality improvement from port drayage activities;
-creating an action plan for meeting those air quality goals that recognizes the unique needs of individual ports and ensures that drivers have the financial support they need to retire, high-polluting trucks; and
-implementing air quality action plans through the collaborative efforts of ports and their customers.
As reported in LM, other "clean truck programs" have been endorsed by a wide variety of industry stakeholders. At issue, however, is whether a free enterprise environment for drayage operators will be able to remain part of the solution.


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What is a field lab?Field labs are extended (more than one hour), structured, outdoors, scientific investigations aimed at observing, collecting and recording data. Field labs are related to, but distinct from, other interactive investigations carried out in the field, such as student and student-faculty field research, field trips, field lectures, etc. Examples on this page can be modified for shorter (10-15 minute) field observational experiences; see in particular how to find field sites on your campus. Visit the field labs mini-collection for examples
Why use field labs?Field labs introduce students to complex natural systems, break down barriers among geoscience fields, encourage multiple observations, and introduce students to the geologic history and geography of the area near their campus.
Learn more about the benefits of using field labs
How to use field labs - Logistical and Pedagogical considerations
Length of time available (though field labs can be started in just a few minutes) and accessible areas (though some field labs can be done in practically any outdoor area) are two of the important logistical considerations. Other concerns include access to property, safety, and weather issues. Equipment needs range from items that can be found at any hardware store to specialty items that must be purchased through catalogs or on-line sources.
Logistical considerations - advice for location, transportation, safety, and equipment.
Field labs also invite different pedagogical styles than classroom and indoor lab investigations.
Pedagogical considerations - tips for time considerations, structure, and teaching methods.


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Andrew Van Nest, Oliver McNally and Keith Wright will be honored on a pre-game Senior Day ceremony prior to Saturday night's contest against Penn (Gil Talbot).
- Complete Game Notes (PDF)
- Live Video vs. Princeton (with subscription)
- Live Audio vs. Princeton (with subscription)
- Live Statistics vs. Princeton
- Live Video vs. Penn (ESPN3.com)
- Live Audio vs. Penn (with subscription)
- Live Statistics vs. Penn
The Particulars
Harvard (23-3, 9-1 Ivy) sits in sole possession of first place in the Ivy League and will host Princeton (15-10, 6-3 Ivy) Friday evening before closing out its home schedule against Penn (15-11, 7-2) Saturday on Senior Night.
Game Coverage
Live video will be available for Friday's game with a subscription at GoCrimson.com. WHRB's Charlie Hobbs and James Yoon will have the audio call on GoCrimson.com. Live statistics will also be available for the game at GoCrimson.com.
Saturday's game will be broadcast live on ESPN3.com. Dave Weekley and John Celestand will have the call on ESPN3 Saturday night.
Around the Ivy League
In other Ancient Eight contests this evening, Penn visits Dartmouth, Yale hosts Columbia and Brown welcomes Cornell to Providence, R.I.
Series History Against Princeton
Harvard and Princeton have played 167 times, with the Tigers owning a 128-39 advantage in the series that dates back to 1900-01. Dating back to 2007-08, Harvard is 2-8 against Princeton, with both victories occurring in Cambridge.The Tigers topped the Crimson, 70-62, two weeks ago in Princeton, N.J., on Feb. 11.
Harvard's Last Time Out
Brandyn Curry tallied a season-high 18 points as the Crimson completed the season sweep of Yale, topping the Bulldogs, 66-51, Feb. 18. Curry hit 6-of-9 shots from the field, while Keith Wright added 10 points and eight boards. Wright also tied Brian Cusworth '07 for the most career blocks in team history with 147. The Crimson shot 54.3 percent from the field and was 5-of-10 from beyond the arc (.500).
Princeton's Last Time Out
Four players reached double figures in scoring, as the Tigers held off Cornell, 75-57, Feb. 18. T.J. Bray led the way with 16 points, while Patrick Saunders (14), Ian Hummer (13) and Douglas Davis (11) also scored in double digits. The Tigers assisted on 20 baskets and made 29-of-52 shots in the game (.558).
Lavietes Is The Place To Be
Harvard is riding a 27-game win streak at home, a program record. The current win streak at home is the longest for Harvard at Lavietes Pavilion and is the second longest current streak in the NCAA. Kentucky is enjoying the longest current streak with 50 straight home wins.
Nation's Current Longest Home Win Streaks
Through (Feb. 19)
Kentucky 50
Harvard 27
Long Island 23
Oral Roberts 23
Syracuse 20
On The Line: "Statement Week"
As part of Black History Month, Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker has teamed up with ON THE LINE to raise awareness of prostate cancer in African American men. Coach Amaker and coaches across the country are raising awareness to make a statement for men's health.
Help Coach Amaker make a statement for men's health. Visit OnTheLine.com to learn more about prostate cancer.
Best Ivy Start
Harvard began conference play with a 7-0 start for the first time in program history. The Crimson is 9-1 in the Ivy League for the second straight season. Harvard began Ancient Eight play 10-1 last season, a program-best. The Crimson has won its last 15 consecutive home games against Ivy League opponents.
Over the last two seasons, the Crimson boasts a 21-4 (.840) against Ivy League opponents. During that stretch, the Crimson is 9-3 (.750) against Ancient Eight opponents on the road and 12-0 at home (1.000). This season, Harvard is 9-1 in conference games, having swept Dartmouth, Brown and Yale and defeated Penn in road contests and downed Cornell and Columbia at home. The Crimson's lone conference loss came at Princeton.
Back To 20
For the third straight year and the third time in program history, Harvard has won 20 games in a season, boasting a 23-3 overall mark this season. The Crimson went 21-8 in 2009-10 and posted a 23-7 overall mark last season. Harvard's 23 victories ties its program record.
Stepping Up On D
The Crimson is allowing only 53.6 points per game this season, good for third in the nation in scoring defense. Wisconsin paces the nation, surrendering only 51.0 points per contest, while Virginia sits second (51.9 points allowed per game)Harvard has only allowed 70 points twice and surrendered 50 or less points in 11 games and less than 40 points twice.
Free-Throw Defense
Entering the weekend, Harvard was eighth in the nation in free throw shooting defense, as opponents are only making 64.4 percent of attempts (250-of-388). Coppin State leads the nation (.619).
Rejection List
With 41 blocks this season, Keith Wright now ranks tied for first in program history with 147 rejections with Brian Cusworth '07. Wright's 54 blocks last year also stand second in Harvard history for a single season. Brian Banks '78 had 59 rejections during the 1977-78 campaign.
Kyle Casey has rejected 86 blocks in his career, including 31 this season, ranking him fifth in program history in rejections.
Handing Out Dishes
Brandyn Curry has handed out 402 assists in his career, ranking the junior sixth in program history. Curry needs four more helpers to tie Jeremy Lin '10 (406) for fifth in the Harvard record books.
On The Big Screen
The Crimson will play at least eight games on national or regional television this season.
Harvard is 5-2 on TV this year after earning wins over Utah (HDNet), No. 20/22 Florida State (Versus) and Central Florida (Versus) at the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Crimson also defeated Boston University (NESN) and Boston College (ESPN3), but fell on the road at No. 9/9 Connecticut (ESPN2) and at Princeton (ESPNU).
Coming Down With It
With his 10-rebound performance against Brown Feb. 17, Keith Wright now has 24 double digit rebound games in his career. Wright also has five double-doubles this season and has led Harvard in rebounding in 21 of 26 contests. Wright stands sixth in program history with 704 career rebounds. Harvard has outrebounded 14 of its last 16 opponents.
Hitting Baskets
Keith Wright stands tied for first in the Ivy League in field-goal percentage, hitting 59.8 percent of his attempts this season (119-of-199).
Harvard currently sits at No. 31 in the RPI, according to collegerpi.com. The Crimson earned the highest ranking in program history, No. 14, Dec. 2, 2011.
Casting Ballots
Earlier this season, the Crimson became the first Ivy team ranked in the AP poll since Princeton was rated No. 8 in the final poll of the 1997-98 season. On Jan. 2, Harvard was No. 21 in the coaches poll and No. 22 in the AP poll, the highest rankings in program history. The Crimson matched the No. 21 ranking in the coaches poll Feb. 6.
Harvard is the only Ivy League team to have received at least one vote in a major national poll this season. The Crimson appeared in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll eight straight weeks: Dec. 19-Feb. 6.
Harvard As a Ranked Team
The Crimson is 12-3 as a ranked team in program history with wins this season over Boston University, Florida Atlantic, Boston College, Saint Joseph's, Dartmouth (twice), Monmouth, George Washington, Yale, Brown, Cornell and Columbia. Harvard is 6-0 at home as a ranked squad, while boasting a 6-3 record on the road when ranked nationally.
Entering the week, Brandyn Curry ranked first in the Ivy League and tied for 26th in the country in assist/turnover ratio (2.7).
Double-Double Show
Keith Wright leads the Crimson with five double-doubles (at Holy Cross Nov. 15, Florida Atlantic Dec. 22, at Monmouth Jan. 10, at Princeton Feb. 11 and Brown Feb. 17), while Kyle Casey (Saint Joseph's Dec. 31) and Jonah Travis (Seattle Dec. 4) have recorded one apiece this year. Wright has amassed 17 double-doubles over the course of his career in Cambridge.
Harvard and Amaker Against Princeton and Penn
The Crimson boasts a 2-8 mark against Princeton under coach Amaker. The Tigers have won seven of the last eight meetings between the schools, including a 70-62 decision in Princeton, N.J. Feb. 11.
Iron Horse
Oliver McNally has played in 113 games during his Harvard career, putting him tied for second in program history with Drew Houseman '09. McNally is just two games shy of tying Jeremy Lin '10 for the most games played in Harvard history (115). Keith Wright has played in 104 games, placing him tied for 10th in program history.
Sold Out Lavietes
Harvard has had eight sellout crowds at Lavietes Pavilion already this season (MIT, Saint Joseph's, Dartmouth, George Washington, Cornell, Columbia, Brown and Yale). In addition, the upcoming games against Princeton and Penn are all sold out. The Crimson is going to sell out 10 of its 12 home games this season, a program record.
The Crimson enters the week third in the country in scoring defense (53.6 points allowed per game).
Harvard had not allowed more than 49 points in four straight games (Nov. 24-Dec. 1) for the first time since the 1946-47 season, which was prior to the invention of the shot clock and the 3-point line.The Crimson also surrendered 38 or less points in two straight games (Jan. 21-27) for the first time since 1946-47. Harvard has only allowed more than 60 points in eight of 26 games this year and has held opponents to less than 60 points in eight of the last 10 contests.
Road Warriors
The Crimson, which currently owns a 13-3 record in road/neutral sites, will play a total of 18 road/neutral games this winter. Harvard's 13 road/neutral sites wins this year is a new program record, surpassing 10 victories during the 2009-10 campaign. The Crimson is 10-3 on the road and 3-0 in neutral sites in 2011-12.
LinSanity: Harvard In The NBA
Former Harvard guard and three-time All-Ivy League honoree Jeremy Lin '10 has made quite an impact this season as a member of the New York Knicks. Lin, who was named to the NBA's Rising Stars Game (Feb. 24), is averaging 13.5 points per game and 5.1 assists per contest in 17 games with the New York Knicks this season. Lin tallied a career-high 38 points in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers Feb. 10, 2012.
With his NBA debut for the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Clippers Oct. 29, 2010, Lin became the first Ivy League player to suit up for an NBA team since Penn's Matt Maloney played for the Atlanta Hawks and Yale's Chris Dudley was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2003.
Lin joined former Harvard standouts Saul Mariaschin '47 (Boston Celtics) and Edward Smith '51 (New York Knicks) as Crimson players who have seen time in the NBA. During his first season in the NBA with Golden State, Lin played in 29 games, averaging 2.6 points per game and 1.4 assists per contest.


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A Palm Beach zookeeper killed by a tiger violated safety rules by not ensuring the animal was locked up before entering its pen and by not carrying pepper spray, a state investigation concluded.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also said in its report released Monday that the Palm Beach Zoo violated no state regulations that led to the April 15 death of Stacey Konwiser and that all of the gates in the tiger house were operating properly.
Zoo spokeswoman Naki Carter had no immediate comment.
U.S. & World
Konwiser, 38 and an experienced keeper, had entered the tiger house to prepare for a presentation. The report says a warning sign on the door showed the 12-year-old Malayan tiger named Hati wasn't locked up, but for an unknown reason Konwiser entered anyway.
Zoo policy required that she carry pepper spray on her belt for self-defense, but she didn't have any, the report says.
Konwiser's screams caused co-workers to run to the pen where they found the 300-pound tiger standing over her body. Her neck had been crushed and her jugular severed, according to a recent autopsy report.
Zoo officials have defended their decision not to shoot the rare tiger, saying they feared a bullet could strike Konwiser or further enrage Hati if it didn't kill him instantly.
Instead, they tried unsuccessfully to lure him into a cage with food before shooting him with a tranquilizer dart. Paramedics reached Konwiser 17 minutes after the attack and found she had no pulse. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
No cameras were operating in the area of the attack. Officials have said they are only used to monitor breeding efforts, so were turned off.
There are only about 300 adult Malayan tigers in the wild and they are considered endangered.
Konwiser had worked at the Palm Beach Zoo for three years after working at the Palm Springs, California, zoo.
Konwiser had given notice that she had accepted a job with the Food and Drug Administration, but the zoo had offered to match her salary and give her new responsibilities in an effort to keep her. She had not given a decision. Her husband, Jeremy, is a Palm Beach Zoo employee.