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Favorite Blogs This Year? Put Them On "The Blogs To Read In 2010" List!
It's never too early to start thinking about "10 Blogs To Read in 2010". Well, ok, so maybe there was a time when it was too early, but that time has passed. Let's start thinking about our favorite blogs.
What blogs do you read every day? What blogs help you learn? What blogs keep you informed? What blogs make you laugh? Who's the best writer out there?
When building my list, I like to think of it this way: "I read many others, but these are the LIS blogs that read even when time is short"
Your list doesn't need to be complete or fair. I'm looking for input from as many people as possible so the final list doesn't miss anyone new or overlooked. My goal again this year, 10 blogs that, when followed as a group, paint a complete picture of what's going on in our little world.
Before your nominate, take a look at past winners, they aren't eligible for 2009:
10 Blogs To Read in 2006
10 Blogs To Read In 2007
The LISNews 10 Blogs To Read In 2008
10 Blogs To Read In 2009
You can leave a comment below, hit the contact form, or send an email to [email protected].
Favorite new blog
My Nominees
I really like these three this year:
The M Word: Marketing Libraries - http://themwordblog.blogspot.com/
iLibrarian - http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian
Library Alchemy - http://libraryalchemy.wordpress.com/
And this one, with the caveat that yes, I work here and post to this blog frequently, but - State Libraries tend to be under-represented in the blogging world, and as far as State Library blogs go, I really think ours is the most complete and representative of the many, many, many different things that State Libraries do.
That said:
Washington State Library blog - http://blogs.secstate.wa.gov/library/
Favorite librarian blogs
Favorite Academic Librarian Blog
Pegasus Librarian by Iris Jastram: http://pegasuslibrarian.com/
Iris' posts come from a place of utter respect for her students, colleagues and librianship. She is a nuanced and creative thinker, an intellectual and an excellent writer. I can't recommend Pegasus Librarian highly enough.
Favorite Medical Librarian Blog
Eagle Dawg Blog by Nicole S. Dettmar: http://eagledawg.blogspot.com/
Nikki Dettmar holds all of us to equally high standards of ethical behavior and professionalism, including librarians, traditional publishers and Web publishers. She uses online social tools intelligently, creatively and appropriately, especially for professional development and networking within the medical librarian community. Also, stop by on Fridays for a bit of Friday Foolery.
favorite humor blog
I love The Merry Librarian: www.merrylibrarian.com
It is full of stories sent in from librarians, and is wonderfully entertaining! Whoever the "merry" is writes well, too. (Merry writes all the intros to the blogs, I think.) I definitely think this blog deserves a spot on the list!
I agree!
I know "Merry" and she's as delightful in person as she is on her blog. I agree that her blog deserves a spot on the list!
Favorite humor blog
I agree! The Merrylibrarian gets my vote too!!! It is the lift needed to turn a trying day into a day worth showing up for :)
The Merry Librarian
Another vote for The Merry Librarian from a dedicated fan!
I love Merry! Her well-written blog is full of humor, fun topics (such as "what's the weirdest thing you ever found in your bookdrop?"--my current favorite!), and wry observances. And if you send her your stories she really does put them in there!
Favourate blog
I love the obnoxious librarian from Hades for its homour and satirical writing, exposing the accounting officers and administrators who do not want to release a cent for the betterment of librarians.Check it out at "obnoxious librarian from hades"
my most favourite blog
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades, http://olfh.blogspot.com/
Absolutelly my favourite blog, http://olfh.blogspot.com/ It is so close to home, witty and entertaining.
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades
Always a sudden surprise in my mailbox, it makes my day!
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades
the ONLY professional blog that I go out of my way to read. Eventually, I get around to the rest but Obnoxious can make it easier for me to get through my day! I even have the blogs on my Kindle. The only blog I've so honored.
obnoxious librarian from hades
Probably the only blog I have bought or will buy in book format. If you can make it from online to the print world you deserve a place in the 10 blogs to read in 2010.
Obnoxious librarian from hades
A really must read Blog, hilarious and very familiar situations online and in book format, how more librarianic can it be in this century?
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades
Everyone should read this blog! I agree with all the previous comments, bought the book, smile when I see a new alert and laugh out loud when I read it (then have to explain to l-users what I'm laughing at....) The humour works just as well "across the pond" and I forward it to friends who are nothing to do with libraries and they love it too.
Dewey rulez!!
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades
The only blog I look forward to dropping everything to read right away -- funny and poignant all at once!!!
I find the title of the Obnoxious Librarian from Hades blog so annoying that I cannot read it. Why not just name it the Obnoxious Librarian?
It could be worse
There's one "society" blog I left out of my liblog studies because I found the name so offensive. Much worse than OLfH. (Although at least there was no ballot-stuffing of this poll.)
Variation on a Theme
OLFH is modelled after the recurrent feature by Simon Travaglia in The Register known as the Bastard Operator From Hell which can be seen here: http://www.theregister.co.uk/odds/bofh/
Stephen Michael Kellat, MSLS
PGP KeyID: DC5A625B
recommending a blog for the best list
I recommend Char Booth's blog Informational
Sure, she could post a bit more frequently but I find the posts are usually well thought out and well written - and thought provoking.
BTW, I think you should automatically disqualify any blogger who asks their readers to vote for them to be on your best blogs list - one blogger who is doing that - just guess. Yes - Mr. Obnoxious Librarian. If you have to ask your readers to vote for you - not only is that weak and sad - it's not cool.
I was not aware of a rule that self-promotion is not allowed (actually one of the topics that I think us LIS professionals should do more of).
But if I have violated an unwritten rule, humble apologies. I just would have appreciated that such a negative comment were not made by "anonymous". I think that is not cool ;-)
Mea culpa, Dennie aka the obnoxious librarian from hades
no, self-promotion is fine, Dennie
it's not a rule, unwritten or otherwise, and it's only uncool if you *don't* win.
keep up the good work.
Self-promotion, yes. "Stuffing the ballot box," not so much.
I see nothing wrong with nominating your own blog (I'd do that, but I honestly don't believe Walt at Random is one of the ten most essential library-related blogs). It does bother me when I see a bunch of "anonymous" nominations for the same blog... It sort of makes me wonder whether somebody is trying to demonstrate popularity. Not that it couldn't be lots of fans, but who knows?
But self-nomination? An honored tradition, even for other library awards.
Favorite New Blog
Retiring Guy's Digest
"Recommended Reading on Libraries, Publishing, Technology, Politics, Social Issues, and More"
By Paul Everett Nelson, Library advocate, Adjunct Assistant Professor (UW-Madison School of Library and Information Studies), and retired library director.
I find this a great source for info about libraries, including lots on my home state of Wisconsin.
follow me on twitter at: info2go
Buffy Hamilton's The Unquiet Librarian - http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com/
Buffy is a great high school librarian who works tirelessly for her students in connecting them to the best resources and tool that web 2.0 has to offer. Her passion comes through in her presentations and posts. She is on the cutting edge of school library science and the wonders that the information age has to offer our children.
Library Garden - http://librarygarden.net/
This collaborative blog brings in librarian professionals from all walks (including some library consultants) to discuss a myriad of topics. They offer differing viewpoints on topics that cover all sorts of different library types. I find their posts to be thoughtful and compelling in furthering conversation on the contemporary library topics.
Favorite humor/librarian blog
The Merry Librarian
www.merrylibrarian.com is fantastic! Hilarious and touching stories from librarians. I applaud "Merry" for this excellent idea. This anonymous blog gives librarians a place to share a side of the job that is often overlooked--but it is one of the best parts of being a librarian. LISNews, this one is a MUST for your Blogs of 2010!!
Favorite Tech Blog
I always find time to read http://www.librarywebchic.net/wordpress/. Her tech. skills and ideas remind me just how far I have to go.
Merry librarian
I agree!! Merry Librarian is excellent! (http://www.merrylibrarian.com/)
From the bio, the author was a children's librarian and decided to start the blog because she witnessed so many funny, strange things happening in the library. The bulk of the blog consists of submissions written by librarians from around the US (and world?). "Merry" writings the intros, which are well-written and often hilarious, and apparently collects and edits all the content.
Based on the content so far, and Merry's advertisements for themes like wedding photography in libraries, book drop finds, etc, I believe this blog is well on its way to becoming one of the most popular, must-read blogs in librarian spheres. I've worked at a public library for 5 years and have found myself in many weird situations. I LOVE that someone was clever enough to create a place for librarians to share their stories! The Merry Librarian definitely deserves to be on your list!
--Kathryn R.
I only have a few blogs to submit.
http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/ - very local and current information for the general public as well as librarians (like how to find out what ordinances allow for chickens in the backyard) in the state of Utah.
http://www.merrylibrarian.com/ - tickles my funny bone every time.
http://worldsstrongestlibrarian.com/ - life, librarianship and the random factors that impact both, along with kettle bell etiquette.
I'd like to nominate The Merry Librarian
I'm not a librarian, but this site is fantastic! I love the stories and really enjoy reading them. I can't wait each week for when the Story of the Week will come out! They're well written and range from the divine to the sublime - love it.
I'd like to nominate Obnoxious Librarian From Hades
The Obnoxious Librarian is funny to read.
I would also like to nominate the Obnoxious Librarian from Hades
Absolutely hilarious look at life in a corporation. You don't have to be a librarian to appreciate the absurdities that happen. My colleagues know that if I'm laughing like crazy in my cubeffice, I must have received the latest post!!
Thank you to those who have nominated www.merrylibrarian.com! Is it prudent to nominate myself as well? :)
Actually, I'd like to nominate "Awful Library Books" as a great humor site. http://awfullibrarybooks.wordpress.com/
This blog is a highly amusing look at bad books found on library shelves everywhere. Let's just say they make a strong case for weeding... :)
The Merry Librarian
I'd like to nominate The Merry Librarian. http://www.merrylibrarian.com/
I love the creator of the site. She has a beautiful, wildly creative heart. Because of that, people feel invited to share some of the wildness in their hearts as well. I guarantee that even if you are not a librarian (like me), you will feel welcome in the hilarious, disgusting, heartwarming, alarming, shocking and ridiculous lives of those who do have that job description!
I truly believe The Merry Librarian has a gift to share with us all. Beyond belonging on the Blogs to Read for 2010, she belongs in your heart!
-Bonnie D.
Awful Library Books
Merry Librarian
Awful Library Books
Merry Librarian AND Awful Library Books
Merry Librarian is a highlight of my week. My favorite thing is that they manage to tell the funniest library stories without being over the top cynical or mean. And, I love the fact that they aggregate stories from all over libraryland.
Awful Library books makes me laugh, and makes me enjoy weeding all the more.
Merry Librarian
I have to agree with everything said about the Merry Librarian. Funny, well-written and fascinating (sometimes like-a-car-wreck fascinating)--and I love that it's collaborative.
My Two Cents
I'd appreciate mine being considered for 2010 as well. Thanks for checking my blatant self promotion!
The Stabbing Pen
The funniest and bestest unknown and underground blog on planet earf.
If you like blogs about nothing and everything. READ IT. :)
I also like Merry Librarian,
I also like Merry Librarian, but would like to add Swiss Army Librarian (http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/).
This blog, Obnoxious Librarian from Hades, written by the putative librarian at Hades Corp is absolutely a must read for all library workers!
The blog to read 2010
Motivational Bucket List Blog
Follow a woman on her bucket list journey and learn about creating your own list of things to do before you die.


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The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) reception of former premier Frank Hsieh (謝長廷) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) during his recent trip to China was courteous enough, but there was minimal coverage of the visit in the Chinese media and China Central Television, China's state-run TV network, barely mentioned it at all.
The CCP is apparently exercising extreme caution, while the DPP is testing the China waters and naturally hopes to avoid stirring up controversy just before its National Congress next month.
The stated purpose of Hsieh's visit was to attend the International Bartenders Association World Cocktail Championship in Beijing in a private capacity, yet he was still able to meet with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (戴秉國), Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits Chairman Chen Yunlin (陳雲林) and Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Wang Yi (王毅).
The grant to Hsieh of a diplomatic visa to China as a Taiwanese official, his meeting with three senior CCP officials and each person involved providing different interpretations of the meetings, shows how the former premier and the CCP officials were successfully able to settle their differences behind closed doors. The Chinese apparently took the business of taking everything Hsieh was pitching during his visit quite seriously.
On the other hand, Hsieh still needs to provide a clear explanation of the evolution of his proposals over the past decade — from "one country, two cities" (一國兩市) in 2000, to the "Constitutional one China" (憲法一中) in 2006, and the "constitutions with different interpretations" (憲法各表) and "constitutional consensus" (憲法共識) last year.
His views regarding the so-called "1992 consensus" need to be clearly distinct from those given by President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) in 2008. Otherwise, Hsieh runs the risk of being sharply criticized for entangling himself in a rhetorical albatross.
According to the DPP's 1999 "Resolution on Taiwan's Future," "Taiwan is called the Republic of China in the Constitution, but Taiwan does not fall under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China."
This means that the DPP recognizes the current Constitution and accepts that it has been made more Taiwan-oriented and localized after the many amendments made to it over the years.
There are two major differences when it comes to the DPP and the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) China policies.
The first is how the DPP emphasizes that "freedom, democracy and human rights" are its fundamental principles for interacting with the CCP.
The second is found in the DPP's stipulation that all relations with China have to be defined according to developments in terms of the world order.
DPP Chairman Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌), as the leader of the party, should applaud Hsieh's China visit. Along with former DPP chairperson Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) visit to India, these diplomatic missions provide ways for the party to broaden its international horizons.
While Hsieh was visiting China, the DPP should have been working on reinstating its own representative offices and lobbyists in the US, and if resources permit, in Japan.
Aside from these "China hands" (知中派), the DPP also has an abundant supply of "Japan hands" and "US hands." The DPP's China policy should be informed by the current world order to allow Taiwan to establish its own strategic position within that order. That would be the most effective way for the DPP to differentiate itself from the KMT.

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Kurt Kuenne — the director of the most gutting documentary I've ever seen Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father — is back with something entirely different, a black and white science fiction thriller titled Shuffle.
Centered around one man who wakes up in a different part of his life every day (seemingly without any control over where or when he'll wake up), Shuffle has been making the festival rounds (picking up a few awards along the way). But the really good news is, Shuffle has just scored a distribution deal with Screen Media Films, which means it's coming to theaters and VOD later this year. The trailer is above, and here's the synopsis:
Shuffle is the tale of a man who begins experiencing his life out of order; every day he wakes up at a different age, on a different day of his life, never knowing where or when he's going to be once he falls asleep. He's terrified and wants it to stop – until he notices a pattern in his experience, and works to uncover why this is happening to him – and what or who is behind it.
[Shuffle Movie via Movies.com]
Sidenote: If you haven't seen Dear Zachary, do.


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Fast food chain Subway is taking its first step toward making its meats antibiotic free, according to CNBC.
Subway will begin selling a rotisserie-style chicken sandwich on March 1 that is made of antibiotic-free, all white-meat chicken with no artificial color or flavor.
"We have always supported nutrition transparency, 100 percent of the time, and we've done our best to inform our customers of the nutrition values," said Lanette Kovachi, Subway's corporate dietitian. "For about 20 years now, we've put that information out there."
U.S. & World
The restaurant plans to be antibiotic-free in the U.S. by 2025, citing customer demand for the ingredient overhaul.


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What to Know
- One of the bus drivers and a passenger died and 18 other people were hurt, some of them critically
- Authorities are investigating if the driver who t-boned the other bus ran a red light
- The intersection was shut down as emergency crews swarmed the area
Two New Jersey Transit buses collided Friday in a horrific t-bone crash in downtown Newark, killing two people and injuring 17 others, some of them critically, officials said.
The driver of the No. 59 bus from Dunellen to Newark broadsided the No. 13 bus from Irvington to Clifton while heading west on Raymond Boulevard near Broad Street shortly after 6 a.m. The driver of the No. 59 bus, James Barthelus, was the only person on board the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Seventeen passengers were on the other bus. All of them and the driver were taken to hospitals in varying conditions.
U.S. & World
Stories that affect your life across the U.S. and around the world.
Mayor Ras Baraka said that a woman passenger aboard the No. 13 bus was pronounced dead sometime after the crash. One passenger was in critical condition and five in serious condition, he said. Eight others were in fair or good condition, he added.
The surviving bus driver, James Roberts, who had been on the job for 35 years, has since been released from the hospital, authorities said.
Yacouba Savadogo was one of the passengers aboard the No. 13 bus involved in the crash. He said the impact zone was only a few rows in front of him and he threw himself as far back as he could as the other bus crushed into his. Afterward, he was the only person aboard the bus able to walk, so he helped as best he could until first responders got to the scene.
He suffered minor injuries to his arm and leg.
Chopper 4 footage showed one bus smashed into the other. One of the vehicles appeared crumpled like an accordion, and glass and mangled chunks of metal had spewed onto the ground below.
Baraka said authorities were working to confirm reports that one of the drivers may have run a red light.
"This is not a regular event for NJ transit," Baraka said. "We are working to make sure these things don't happen."
Footage from the scene showed some victims lying on a sidewalk and others taken away in stretchers. They were surrounded by dozens of firefighters and police.
One bystander who scrambled to try to help passengers described the scene as a "nightmare."
NJ Transit police Chief Christopher Trucillo said in a statement that the bus agency was cooperating with prosecutors and others investigating the crash.
"We at NJ Transit would like to give our condolences to the family of our driver who is a long time NJ Transit employee and our hearts and sympathies go out not only to his family but also to all our bus employees because NJ Transit is a family and when an incident like this happens it impacts everyone in a meaningful way," said Trucillo.
Starbucks employee Jennifer Peltrain was opening up her store near the crash site and ran outside to help after hearing what she said sounded like an explosion.
Peltrain and her fellow baristas were among the first people on hand and aided people with ice water, rags and a first aid kit.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the collision.


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YORK, PA – The nationally ranked York College men's soccer team made their 2012 home debut a successful one as the Spartans notched a 3-1 win over McDaniel College in the opening round of the 2012 Holiday Inn Conference Center Classic at Graham Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Spartans, who are ranked second in the nation according to the NSCAA, improve to 3-0 for the campaign while the Green Terror fall to 2-2.
The visiting Green Terror got on the board quickly as Shane McCracken ripped a bomb from 35 yards out on a one-timer to give McDaniel the 1-0 lead just 6:31 into the contest. The goal was his team-leading sixth of the season.
The Spartans wasted little time in responding. Junior Jake Hower (Lake Forest, Calif./El Toro) sent a pass across the face of the goal. Fellow junior Daniel Baxter (Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall) settled the ball and banged home a shot, tying the score at one in the game's 11th minute.
The Spartans took a lead they wouldn't surrender just 3:03 later as junior Taylor Brummitt (Annapolis, Md./Annapolis) picked up a loose ball and deposited it in the back of the net for the 2-1 Spartan advantage. The Spartans played a great possession game the remainder of the half as they carried the play. Freshman Matty Martinez (Cheltenham, Pa./Archbishop Ryan) had a great attempt in the 44th minute as he hit a blistering shot from 30 yards out off a restart that McDaniel goalie Jack Pebole make a fantastic save on to preserve McDaniel's one goal deficit at the half.
The Spartans continued their steady play in the early stages of the second half before a fast moving cold front cruised into York, causing a one hour and eight minute delay.
When the teams came back onto the field, the Spartans picked up where they left off. The Green and White struck for their third goal of the game on a beautiful combination between freshman Greg Bechard (Newark, Del./St. Mark's) and senior Antonio Bua (Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg). Bechard colleted a loose ball along the end line, had a good touch and lifted a pass to Bua who patiently settled the ball on his foot despite an on-rushing Pebole and flicked the ball into the net for the goal. Bua's tally was his second of the season and came in the 77th minute.
The Spartans killed off the remaining 13:40 as they advanced to the tournament championship game on Sunday.
The Spartans finished the match with a 15-5 bulge in total shots and a 7-1 margin in shots on goal. Pebole finished with four saves in his 90 minutes in goal for the Green Terror. Freshman Leonardo Romero (Philadelphia, Pa./LaSalle College) and senior Jesse Derksen (York, Pa./Susquehannock) split the duties in net for the Spartans. Romero played the first 45 and allowed the lone McDaniel goal. Derksen was not forced to make a save in his 45 minutes of work.
The Green and White will host the winner of the William Paterson/Susquehanna game on Sunday in the tournament championship game at 3:30 pm. McDaniel will play in the consolation game Sunday at 1:15 pm.


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The freshman eight remained unbeaten with the most lopsided of Harvard's three comeback wins against Princeton.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The fourth-ranked Harvard heavyweight crew takes on No. 16 Navy and No. 18 Penn in the 74th race for the Adams Cup—the 50th involving Harry Parker—Saturday morning on the Charles River.
Racing Schedule
7:48 a.m. – Freshman Four (Harvard vs. Penn)
8:12 a.m. – Varsity Eight
8:48 a.m. – Second Varsity Eight
9:24 a.m. – Freshman Eight
10 a.m. – Third/Fourth Varsity Eights
10:24 a.m. – Second Freshman Eight (Harvard vs. Navy)
Midseason Report
Scroll down for an interview with varsity coxswain Kelly Evans examining the Crimson's season so far and the work still ahead.
Harvard Lineups
Varsity Eight
Cox: Kelly Evans, 8: Patrick Lapage, 7: Matt Edstein, 6: Nick Jordan, 5: David Wakulich, 4: Sam O'Connor, 3: Michael DiSanto, 2: Anthony Locke, 1: Blake Pucsek
Second Varsity Eight
Cox: Joseph Lin, 8: Phil Matthews, 7: Christopher Fuller, 6: Mark Fuller, 5: Spencer Livingston, 4: Ivan Posavec, 3: Connor Griffith, 2: Benjamin French, 1: Elihu Reynolds
Third Varsity Eight
Cox: Alex Sopko, 8: Richard Anderson, 7: Robert Stone, 6: Kyle Gordon, 5: Karl Hirt, 4: Lukens Orthwein, 3: Alex Soutter, 2: Jack Morrissey, 1: Noah Bruegmann
Fourth Varsity Eight
Cox: Tian Feng, 8: Alex Housser, 7: David Paresky, 6: Nigel Munoz, 5: Andrew Hamm, 4: Andrew Stein, 3: Andew Safir, 2: Edward Winters Ronaldson, 1: Michael Velchik
Freshman Eight
Cox: David Fuller, 8: Peter Scholle, 7: James O'Connor, 6: Parker Washburn, 5: Justin Mundt, 4: Jason Phillips, 3: Eli Shikaloff, 2: Alex MacIntosh, 1: Josh Hicks
Second Freshman Eight
Cox: Colby Wilkason, 8: Matthew Vincent, 7: Nolan Pollock, 6: Shaw McKean, 5: Tom Hanson, 4: William Polachek, 3: Mick Malowany, 2: Chris Henderson, 1: Chris Goldstein
Freshman Four
Cox: Colby Wilkason, 4: Matthew Vincent, 3: Nolan Pollock, 2: William Polachek, 1: Tom Hanson
Last Time Out
Harvard swept four races from No. 7 Princeton, culminating with a win against the Tigers' and MIT Engineers' varsity eights to claim the Compton Cup. The Crimson held a narrow lead on Princeton through 1,000 meters and was surging further ahead when the Tigers' steering cable broke. Princeton's boat then veered into Harvard's lane, and its bow collided with the Crimson's stern and broke off.
The Crimson came from behind to win the first three races of the morning. The second varsity eight edged the Tigers by less than two seconds, while the third varsity won by more than four seconds and the freshmen posted a 13-second victory.
The Crimson, by Boat
The first EARC seeding poll of the season was released Tuesday. Harvard's varsity eight (3-1) is ranked second, trailing only Brown, in the conference. The Crimson has the top-ranked freshman eight (3-0) in the league, while the second varsity (2-1) and second freshman (2-0) eights are both ranked second and the third varsity (2-1) is fifth.
Home Sweet Home
The Harvard varsity eight has defeated its last 12 dual opponents when racing at home on the Charles River. The Crimson's last home loss was April 15, 2006 against Princeton. Harvard has defeated 37 of its last 38 home dual opponents and 16 of its last 17 overall dual foes.
History Lesson
Harvard won all five races against Penn and host Navy last season in Annapolis, Md. The Crimson varsity eight finished more than nine seconds ahead of the Quakers and Midshipmen, who were declared tied for second after Penn finished ahead but interfered in Navy's lane. It was Harvard's 10th straight and 46th overall Adams Cup win. Penn has won 14 Adams Cups, and Navy has claimed 13.
The Crimson's other four entries won by more than four seconds each, with the third varsity finishing more than 16 seconds ahead.
A Milestone for Parker
Harry Parker, the Thomas Bolles Head Coach for Harvard Men's Crew, is taking part in his 50th Adams Cup race. His first was in 1955, his first row on the Charles, when he occupied the No. 2 seat for a victorious Penn crew that would go on to win Eastern Sprints and the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley. Several members of that crew are holding a reunion in Boston this weekend and will be following the race on Saturday.
Scouting the Midshipmen
The Navy varsity eight (3-2) opened the season by defeating Georgetown, MIT and UC San Diego at the George Washington Invitational before placing third behind Cornell and Syracuse last weekend. The Mids' varsity is ranked 13th in the EARC, while the second varsity is 10th and the third varsity fifth. Navy currently boasts the top second freshman eight in the league, while the first freshmen are ranked fifth.
Scouting the Quakers
Penn's varsity (0-5), ranked 14th among EARC crews, is seeking its first victory, having lost to George Washington, Princeton, Yale and Columbia twice. The Quakers' highest-ranked boat is its No. 6 freshman eight. The second varsity is ranked 11th, and the third varsity is ninth.


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what have you broke today
Nothing. I haven't driven it.... I figure if it doesn't move, it don't break! And if it ain't broke... fix it till it is!
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is! BB Revo
Broke my front rhs a arm
stripped a spur gear and ripped my pull start cord completely out of the motor...lol...cheers
Last night I broke the primary shaft in my transmission on a Revo 3.3 converted to brushless. Come to find out that you can't just buy the shaft, you have to buy a whole mess of stuff you don't need for $26, I heard someone say that Traxxas designed this part to break before the gears, well that'd be fine and all, except that the gears costs half the price...
fail safe on opti drive kept playing up and kept cutting out my throttle/brakes causing me to run straight into a mesquite bush resulting in ripping the side wall on my stock tires ah well time to put the badlands back on
The bulkheads, the spur gear, the left servo teeth, and the chassis is bent. Well, I find the chassis WAAAYYY to thin. My cyborg RAT 7 has the same thickness.
Revo 3.3 #5309. 25% Nitro fuel.
the transmission output shaft
Check out post #148 in the Revo Video Gallery and post #29 in the Revo Galley 2. Now i have to decide if i want to get RPM Tru-Trac or if i just do RMP hubs till i break A Arms. Funny thing is ive landed that jump 1000 times at least and that 1 weird bad landing it explodes lol. But i have a feeling it may have cracked from a bad landing that resulted in a tie rod being pull out of its thread, bending a push rod and over extending the axle to where it separated. It was on the exact same corner the hub broke.....
"You just got passed by a Traxxas"
I bought some new heavier springs for my shocks and was doing some spring cleaning on my revo. When I pulled the motor off the motor mount it crumbled in to pieces. Fun stuff now its time for another trip to the hobby store.
not a happy camper busted piston and connecting rod
I broke the exhaust header pipe
Took it to the race track for the very first time, managed to break a tooth of the spur gear. The eclip fell off the clutch bell and lost a bearing out of it as well. But all easy fixed :-)
I think ive broke my Revo's heart. Its almost been a month since i broke my Revo and shelved it for my electric Short Course Rusty that i built. I swear my Revo whines and whimpers a lil when im packing up the SCR to go to the track or to go outside and just do test runs for gearing set ups or ESC changes ect... I did promose my Revo after the Traction Showdown i would fix her up and go burn off a couple tanks of nitro.
"You just got passed by a Traxxas"
Still working on it, mine's so sturdy nowdays that I can fail as many jumps and double back/front flips I want but she won't let me have bench/quality time with her... Soon I will ram my truck into a concrete wall...
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I broke my header also today
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Broke the piston arm...AGAIN! All glory to the truck itself but the engine...urgh!
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I took the Revo out the other day after finally breaking in a new engine. Found a nice dirt pile to get some air off of and ended up bending a rear driveshaft and melting a spur gear.
Rustler, Slash 2wd
Slayer Pro, Revo 3.3
I didn't break anything but I ordered a new motor because my 3.3 can't hold a tune.... Yay no more traxxas motor. I've always been an hpi person, but the revo is so much fun. I just can't stand their engines.
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then you must not know how to tune an engine bro trx 3.3 is a solid engine easier to tune then the 4.6 and i dont know what i broke on my revo today but i definitley broke something lol
I know how to tune an engine.. Been using them for 15 years now. Its not me. Its Def my engine. I'm ok with that, got a new one.. Not a 3.3 though yay
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Broke a wheel in half while breaking in the new engine.. The last tank was fun though. Went to the hobby store cause I remembered they had some wheels they took off some new trucks for sale and ended up getting these for 30 bucks.
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Split a connecting rod which went through the piston...
That's my 2nd rod!
Well.. I didn't break my revo, it broke me! I ended up trading it for a baja 5t :-( i couldn't say no, fiscally. I was burning a half gallon a week, and it was a great trade so its done. But i miss it.
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Stripped my spur gear smooth! Picco max is beast!
i to snapped my primary shaft in the tranny
Hey pede!
The first rod that went, I was lucky and nothing got damaged beside the rod!
Just got that motor back together $75bucks later and finished the first break in tank!
Are the os21 that much better, reliable and more power? Worth the money???
No pics as the parts went to the trash. Went to drive today and after starting the engine watched the HSN needle (of the Losi carb) turn itself in. Pulled the o-ring off and found it was cracked and split. The clutch bell wasn't spinning smoothly so the engine came out with the intent to replace the bearings. Found a broken clutch shoe but the bearings spun very smoothly. Replaced it and had one of those bird brain moments which I DO NOT RECOMMEND...In the end I have two more broken shoes and a severely stretched the spring.
For the Losi o-ring kit, I have been scouring the internet and every place but one had them on backorder except for one spot; ordered two. Bought new clutch shoes too so now my Revo is down for a week and it is supposed to be beautiful out.
The Super Derecho
chewed up the reverse spline in the tranny.
are there upgrades for the revo tranny at all
Didn't put the throttle return spring on after cleaning the truck...The worst thing that can happen is a runaway man...nothing u can do except wait for it to crash into something or flip over somehow. I managed to turn it around and bring it toward me but it hit the drive way and flipped like 9x. Messed my body all up, and fuel was spitting out everywhere. Suffered a bent header...guess I'll upgrade to a sidepipe for the picco.
blew the 3.3 today split the rod in two. i know there are other motors that fit but which ones fits with the ez start stuff
my throttle servo just went out today out of nowhere. Sucks


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Plenty of "L" words will be used to describe Democratic Rep. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin's closely watched Senate race - "liberal," "left," "labor" - but "lesbian" is not likely to be one of them.
If Baldwin wins, the seven-term Congresswoman would be the nation's first openly gay Senator. But to date, the race that could decide the balance of the Senate has steered clear of social issues - including Baldwin's sexual orientation. That is why an email last week from her opponent's political director questioning her "heartland values" and featuring a video of Baldwin at a 2010 gay pride parade caught so much attention.
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) has publicly distanced himself from the email, which was fired off from an official campaign account in response to Baldwin's speech last Thursday at the Democratic National Convention. Thompson told reporters Tuesday he "thought it was a mistake" and that his aide "shouldn't have done it."
The incident, however, underscores the difficulties Republicans could face if they, or anyone else with enough money to run ads, try to make sexual orientation an issue in the race. Baldwin always has run as an openly gay candidate, beginning with her successful state Assembly bid in 1992. And the American public is evolving in its views of the gay community. The Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling found last month that 64 percent of the state's voters are open to supporting a gay candidate for office.
"Let's be clear here, Tammy Baldwin is a lawmaker who happens to be lesbian. She is not a lesbian lawmaker," said Fred Sainz, the vice president of communications for the Human Rights Campaign, a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group.
Sainz, who said the HRC is paying particular attention to Baldwin's race, noted that candidates or campaign surrogates who try to use their opponents' sexual orientation against them do so "at their own peril because we are in a period of great transition in this country in terms of how people think about gay and lesbian equality" and that Thompson's distancing himself from his aide was "certainly a measure of progress."
But just because Republicans aren't highlighting Baldwin's sexual orientation doesn't mean they're not trying to paint her as an out-of-touch outsider from the most liberal city in the state.
Nearly every statement released by Republicans refers to Baldwin as "Extreme Madison Liberal Tammy Baldwin," mostly in reference to her voting record being among the most liberal in the House.
"The Thompson campaign has consistently stressed Baldwin's liberal voting record in Washington, and so we're going to see a campaign that paints her as a very liberal, out of touch with the state outside of Madison - and there's a lot of things wrapped up in that, potentially including her sexual orientation," said Charles Franklin, the director of the Marquette Law School Poll and visiting professor of law and public policy at the university. "But it's very hard to suss out how much that plays a role, above and beyond ideology."
Sainz, for his part, disputed that the GOP's "Madison liberal" tag for Baldwin has anything to do with her sexual orientation.
"It's something that is used an awful lot of times," Sainz said. "I used to live in Colorado, if Mark Udall was called a Boulder liberal one more time, I was going to throw up."
From a strategic perspective, attacking Baldwin personally could be risky. Overly personal attacks - like that from the campaign of former North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R) charging that Democrat Kay Hagan was a "godless heathen" - have not only backfired, but also arguably decided elections for their targets.
"My impression, just watching a lot of the ads around the country is that the really nasty campaign ads that are over the top really backfire," National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said, adding that the campaign in Wisconsin, like those across the country, will be focused on the economy.
Cornyn, who said he was "not aware" of the Thompson aide incident, said establishment Republicans likely would not pursue a line of attack based on Baldwin's sexual orientation but that it is still possible one of the many, well-funded outside groups could wage a campaign on the issue in the Badger State.
"Well that's one aspect of our broken campaign finance system is yes, anybody who is able to raise money can come in and essentially hijack the campaign, that's where we are," Cornyn said. "So the candidate can't control that."
Thompson has been strapped for cash after a bruising primary - he held a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night pulling $1,000 to $5,000 per person, according to an invitation obtained by Roll Call - and has yet to go on the air with ads against Baldwin.
It remains to be seen whether his campaign will run character ads, though if the campaign chose to do so it would not be without provocation. Baldwin's campaign has been running attacks against Thompson, questioning his post-gubernatorial life, his ties to lobbyists and his refusal to release tax returns.
Sources say that Thompson's public repudiation of his aide's behavior, while positive and necessary, still leaves questions over whether his position is the one maintained by his entire staff and his supporters statewide. In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Thompson aide responsible for the email did not specifically express regret that he sent it. Attempts to reach Thompson's campaign for comment were unsuccessful.
It's still difficult to say how much sexual orientation ultimately will factor into voters' decisions, mostly because there's not an abundance of data available and because Thompson is averaging a 9-point advantage over Baldwin.
The Marquette poll has not tracked Badger State views on gay marriage this year, but it's a question that likely will be included in a poll to be released next week.
"The open question is whether a gay candidate who has always been openly gay can compete statewide, and a separate issue is whether a liberal candidate from Madison can develop issues that appeal to voters throughout the state on policy ground separate and independent from sexual orientation," Franklin said.


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Does American craft brewing have a quality problem?
In an auditorium filled with thousands of brewers Wednesday, Paul Gatza told a story about visiting a beer festival this year.
He went out of his way to check out breweries he had never tried before, he said. Most had opened in the past two years.
president director of the Brewers Association, the Boulder-based trade association for small and independent American craft brewers, said seven or eight of the 10 breweries needed improvement. The brewers didn't think so, he said. They thought their beers were awesome.
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The in-store presentations use MakerBot 3-D printers, although Windows 8.1 will work with printers from other manufacturers as well. MakerBot was also part of Microsoft's keynote presentation at Build, when it released Windows 8.1 as a public preview and demonstrated many of its new capabilities, including 3-D printing. Microsoft has subsequently said Windows 8.1 will make printing 3-D objects as easy as printing Word documents.
3-D printing has been gaining mainstream attention over the last several months. The technology factored into a number of products at the CES consumer electronics tradeshow in January, and earlier this year, Cisco's futurists identified it as a potentially disruptive technology that could not only change the way many products are manufactured and distributed, but perhaps even produce artificial organs suitable for human transplants.
Artificial organs were among the potential 3-D printing benefits cited in a June 26 blog post by Shanen Boettcher, GM of the Startup Business Group at Microsoft. He said that for both consumers and businesses, the technology's real value stems from the creativity and customization it enables.
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"We don't think desktop 3-D printing will replace mass-production," he wrote. "The economics of making millions of the same object will always be more cost effective than individual or short-run manufacturing. Instead, people will use 3D printing to make custom creations."
Although the technology is still in its infancy, those with 3-D printers already can create a wide range of complicated objects. Some of the products have been controversial; the printers have been used to make guns, for example, that could potentially not only be unregistered but also, if the user relies on plastic materials, go undetected by metal detectors.
Most projects are less divisive. The 3-D printed objects that have generated buzz recently include Star Wars figurines, musical instruments and even cars.
As part of Microsoft's 3-D printing campaign, the company's retail stores have also begun selling MarketBot's Replicator 2 3-D printer. The printer can also be purchased from Microsoft online.
At $2,549, the Replicator 2 could appeal to product designers or enthusiasts but probably isn't the sort of thing most customers will pick up while browsing for a new Windows 8 tablet. Still, 3-D printer costs are slowly coming down, with some models running as low as $1200. They're also getting more attention from consumer-friendly outlets, including Staples and Amazon. As printer prices continue to drop, Microsoft's early investment in 3-D printing could prove a feather in Windows 8.1's cap.
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Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012, 9:56 am
Protesters Arrested For Public Mic Check
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Around 150 people turned out to several Midtown locations yesterday for Occupy Wall Street's January 3 (#J3) event. This time, protesters were hitting the streets in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act, the military spending bill recently signed by President Obama.
Specifically, OWS activists take issue with an amendment that allows any citizen to be indefinitely detained without trial and without due process. (Art by Jeff Smith @dontbeaputz)
J3 included several protests beginning at noon when activists gathered in front of the New York Public Library and then marched to the offices of Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kristen E. Gillibrand. This was followed by a demonstration at Rockefeller Center, and the day culminated with protesters attempting to perform a mic check at Grand Central Station during rush hour.
About a 100 protesters gathered in the main concourse and handed out scripts that listed monologues for five different speakers. For example, Speaker One was supposed to say, "Mic Check!" and then use the People's Mic to relay the following message: What's your New Year's resolution? / Shortly before midnight/ on December 31st 2011, /everything changed. / The ball dropped. / The balloons were released / And Obama signed / the National Defense Authorization Act.
In theory, this is what a protester was supposed to say. In practice, the police usually broke up the People's Mic before it got off the ground. However, there were a couple protesters who successfully completed the script. Posted below is some video showing one of the mic checks (advanced apologies for the weird formatting).
Those in attendance included Sergeant Shamar Thomas, who has become something of a YouTube celebrity since he shouted at NYPD following a violent police crackdown at Times Square that there is "no honor" in treating protesters in such a manner. (Photo of Thomas holding his protest signage).
As I waited for the action to kick off, I overheard a commuter ask a teller why there were so many police in the concourse. He replied, "All I'd have to tell them is you're with Occupy Wall Street and they'd haul you away."
Police were definitely prepared for the Grand Central event, and several officers sported rings of handcuffs on their belts before a single mic check was even attempted.
Ten minutes before the action was scheduled to kick off, the arrests began. Below is one of the preemptive arrests.
Police later said the three individuals arrested were charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, but from what I witnessed the "disorderly conduct" included things like attempting to start a mic check, and far from "resisting arrest," the protesters' strategy -- at least in the video I posted -- appeared to be to go limp and passively resist. Here's some mildly chaotic video showing a woman being arrested after she tried to start a mic check and Sgt. Thomas endeavoring to negotiate her release.
Contrary to NYPD's claims, MTA spokeswoman Marjorie Anders remarked the J3 action was a "peaceful demonstration." She added: "It was loud, but it was peaceful."
NY Daily News has posted some more video of the arrests. In all the videos, witnesses can be heard asking repeatedly, "What's the charge?" only to be completely stonewalled by the arresting officers.
Since the genesis of the Occupy movement, protesters, and some journalists, are frequently arrested on trumped up charges that are later lessened or in some cases dropped entirely.
The NYPD's tactic appears to be to squash the protests as quickly as possible, sometimes making up reasons for doing so on the fly, and then to quietly drop a majority of the charges later on.
According to the NYPD, "disorderly conduct" now includes citizens attempting to speak publicly. Protesters made their feelings known when they chanted "Bloomberg's Army!" at officers. In November, Mayor Bloomberg gave a speech at MIT in which he remarked, "I have my own army in the NYPD, which is the seventh biggest army in the world."
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Red Sox 4, Rays 5
Little did I know when I took my new laptop to the game, I would have a small piece of film time on FSN Florida last night. I was sitting there with my MLB.TV, and enjoying the game, when a big camera len came poking into my face.
Now, I love the camera, and I have not broken any yet…..yet, but sometimes they need to tell you what they want in the shot. I have saved the sampling of it for prosperity and my own amusement. Now, back to the exciting blog about a drama filled game.
Roger Clemens is the only MLB pitcher to win the Cy Young award seven times.
The Good,The Bad,and The Ugly
Nathan Haynes talked about having this kind of dreams as a kid playing baseball. When you are the guy who gets the timely hit,or is the guy to score that deciding run of a big game.
Last night, he got to live a piece of his past when he hit a 0-1 pitch from Red Sox reliever Mike Timlin into rightfield to score Carl Crawfoird and award the Rays a win in the 11th innning. Haynes was inserted as a pinchrunner for Carlos Pena in the bottom of the 9th inning and did not expect to be in this position last night. But he responded perfectly, and got the crowd applause he deserved last night.
Honorable Mention "Good" guys:
*** Rays DH Carlos Pena got a much needed hit last night to keep a rally going in the Bottom of the 9th innning, but it wasn't enough as the Rays had to go 11 innings to beat their rival Red Sox. Carlos improved his average to an even .200 for the season.
** Rays rookie Evan Longoria is starting to look like a seasoned vet out on the field. Contributing in the field and at the plate like he has been here before. Last Night Longoria got a 2-out RBI single to right in the bottom of the third inning. He also stole second base on former-Ray Kevin Cash in the same inning. Evan is currently in third in the MLB slugging percentage at .724 average.
* Number one star should have gone to Carl Crawford, but with a outstanding result, and a unproven ballplayer coming through at the right moment, it had to go back one space.
CC had two triples last night, and went 3-6 in a game that saw him score 3 runs and collect an RBI for the night. Carl also stole his 8th base of the year.
The Bad
The Rays sent Matt Garza to the mound last night one week after his rehab assignment in Class A Vero Beach. Garza did not have great command and struggled in the early innings before finally getting his control issues and obvious nerves out of the way.
Maybe another rehab assignment would have been in order after a lackluster performance in Vero Beach, but the Rays decided they had seen enough and brought the righty back to pitch the first game of this series.
The really, really Ugly
The umpiring crew last night had a really bad night. I know that they are only human, but they missed about three calls that did not work for either teams' benefit last night.
An example is pictured above. B J Upton went into third base for a steal in the bottom of the third inning. This would have given the Rays a victory in the regulation 9 innings if they had gotten the call correct. But, Upton was called out and we played on, and on.
Former Rays of the Night:
The New York Mets gave former Rays' catcher Raul Cassanova a opportunity to play and give his all for the Big Apple. Raul is my player of the night not for a huge play, but for knowing he blonged in the MLB.
Cassanova went 1-3 last night to raise his average to .269, and also scored a run in the Mets' loss.


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I was recently asked, "What do you do as librarian at CUNA?"
I could reply with my "to do" list. Or perhaps I could wax poetic about information exchange theories, knowledge management practices, and competitive intelligence goals.
But the simple answer I prefer is, "I facilitate learning and discovery."
|Lora Bray is research librarian at CUNA.
I like to help people find not only answers to specific questions but also to provide information "springboards" for further consideration in the decision-making process as we examine topics and issues together. Proactivity is key.
Confucius said, "Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous."
Let's study up on this week's findings and together reflect upon the truth, validity, and usefulness of the data to our daily work.
Federal budgets and financial markets
"He that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools," Confucius observed. Sharpen your approach with a look at a few offerings on the overall state of the federal budget and financial markets.
"Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's Financial Problems" by the Congressional Research Service examines the current financial status of these entities, a glimpse at risks they face—and create—and an examination of their future role: "The continuing conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at a time of uncertainty in the housing, mortgage, and financial markets has raised doubts about the future of these enterprises…Housing, mortgage, and even general financial markets remain in an unprecedented situation."
To continue in this vein, "An Updated Federal Budget Outlook: No News Is Bad News," Brookings postulates. "Although the official budget figures have improved relative to a year ago…realistic budget projections show that the medium-term outlook remains troublesome and the long-term outlook remains unsustainable."
The culprits? Tax and spending policies and the response to health care spending legislation.
The "Federal Reserve Beige Book" presents a somewhat more positive view. "The economy continued to expand at a modest to moderate pace from mid-February through late March… and hiring was steady or showed a modest increase."
With specific regard to financial institutions, "Banking conditions remained stable, with modest improvements in demand for lending."
Another high note: "Several Districts reported increased credit quality, as delinquencies have continued to decline and few problem loans have been reported."
How does your greater understanding of the national economic climate affect services you provide to members?
On the go
"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart," said Confucius. Perhaps this observation on the importance of commitment and dedication can perform double duty as we on the "go, go, go" consider the effects of current transportation trends on the financial services industry.
"A New Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Investment," prepared by the Department of the Treasury in conjunction with the Council of Economic Advisers, claims that investment in our nation's infrastructure would have long-term economic benefits. These benefits would include job creation, lower transportation costs, additional infrastructure capacity, and "large private sector productivity gains from public infrastructure investments, in many cases with higher returns than private capital investment."
Consider demographic driving trends and their implications on your business. In "Transportation and the New Generation: Why Young People Are Driving Less and What It Means for Transportation Policy," the Frontier Group and U.S. PIRG Education Fund learn that "The trend away from driving has been led by young people. From 2001 to 2009, the average annual number of vehicle miles driven by young people…decreased from 10,300 miles to 7,900 miles per capita—a drop of 23 percent. The trend away from steady growth in driving is likely to be long lasting—even once the economy recovers."
Older people have their wheels in motion as "Nearly Half of Senior Drivers Worry About No Longer Driving, AAA Survey Reveals."
"Concerned by a loss of mobility, nearly 90 percent of senior drivers indicate that the inability to drive would be a problem, with almost half claiming it a serious problem."
How do these trends impact your auto loan portfolio? Is there any segment of your membership that would be affected by infrastructure investments?
Mortgages: Imparting what you know
Sharing knowledge is an important facet of learning, too. Said Confucius, "Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher."
Consider the consumer perspective as presented in "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Outlines Borrower-Friendly Approach to Mortgage Servicing."
Practices the agency advises mortgage servicers to adopt include:
Also on mortgages, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's study "Debunking a Popular Myth about Mortgage Lending"examines the history and evolution of balloon products: "A major and economically interesting change did occur during the 1930s, but it wasn't the switch from balloon mortgages to fully amortizing loans. Rather, it was a change in the way that amortization was done. In the 19th century, the typical B&L [building and loan] mortgage, known as a 'share-accumulation' contract, was a combination of a perpetual interest-only loan and a forced-saving scheme.
"When the accumulated forced saving equaled the balance of the loan, the savings were used to pay off the loan. To the borrower, the share-accumulation contract appeared much like a fully amortized mortgage today…There was a difference, however, because the forced saving was not explicitly used to pay down the loan, but rather was invested in shares in the B&L."
What can we learn from history? How can we improve upon mortgage servicing practices to make things easier for the member?
A final note from Confucius: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
It's in the experiencing of an event that we know it, comprehend, and empathize. Is this not the epitome of excellent member service? Let's make our knowledge actionable!
LORA BRAY is a research librarian in CUNA's business-to-business publishing department.


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Will parents be ready when their teen needs them the most?
Offer families in your church and community help and hope as they navigate the often turbulent teen years.
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Black Holes, Event Horizon And Gravitational Waves
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http://www.facebook.com/ScienceReason ... Albert Einstein's Theory of General Relativity (Part 5): Black Holes, Event Horizon and Gravitational Waves. --- Please SUBSCRIBE to Science & Reason: • http://www.youtube.com/Best0fScience • http://www.youtube.com/ScienceTV • http://www.youtube.com/FFreeThinker --- EINSTEIN'S RELATIVITY: Everything in the universe is traveling through space-time at the speed of light - the maximum speed possible. If you are sitting still in space, then you are traveling through time at the maximum speed. But if you begin traveling through space, then your progress through time slows down. Time Dilation and other relativistic phenomena await you in this interesting series, so hurry up and slow down! 1. Basics And Impact In Our Everyday Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j72bPmXsyvk&fmt=18 2. Time Dilation - Slowing Down Clocks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHRK6ojWdtU&fmt=18 3. The Famous Equation E=mc2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h7tyQlpda4&fmt=18 4. Gravity And Acceleration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHPqhTY6dh0&fmt=18 5. Black Holes, Event Horizon & Gravitational Waves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA53l7AG7Pg&fmt=18 SPACE: Want to know why we don't have to worry about our sun burning out? It's because long before that happens, the sun will expand so enormously that Earth will be cooked to a cinder. Take a tour through the solar system, learn about the event horizon of black holes and when our galaxy began. 1. Faster Than The Speed Of Light (1/2): The Universe - Created Out Of Nothing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxNbXjBbzEo&fmt=18 2. Faster Than The Speed Of Light (2/2): The Expanding Universe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoTNGmlOO2g&fmt=18 --- The Cassiopeia Project - making science simple! The Cassiopeia Project is an effort to make high quality science videos available to everyone. If you can visualize it, then understanding is not far behind. • http://www.cassiopeiaproject.com .
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Quote:What is different about his approach that gears it more toward sport? What specific strategy or tactic does he use that gives you that impression?
Quote:I'm curious. Isn't the conservative approach something that isn't altogether a bad idea in the street? I'm asking because I teach guys to stay disciplined and lead with the jab while creating angles and maintaining range. Sounds to me like he was doing the same thing.
Quote:I realize that you were playing around here, but why did you take that approach if you're into a "street" approach?
Quote:Yeah, I believe footwork is of paramount importance. But I was curious to know why you thought his use of footwork, staying well outside and being non-committal was tantamount to a "sport" mentality. Not starting [censored] mind you, just generally curious.
Quote:"Sport training" doesn't take into consideration rough terrain, debris, low light situations, no ref or rules, a lot of the techniques used in sport fighting leaves you wide open for dirty tactics, multiple attackers (obviously you're nearly screwed in those situations but you usually have the chance to at least escape alive with the right training or else soldiers wouldn't train to deal with that stuff), suprise attacks, large gloves, etc.
Quote:True points, I mostly agress except that I think a person should consider the situations they may find themselves in .....
Quote:Pride fighters trained for their rules and situtations and ufc fighters trained for theirs. The basics remain the same basically but they see the need to adapt to different situations and adapt depending on the details that they knew were likely to come up so why shouldn't we?
Quote:It's the same in the military, the basic concepts are the same and the techniques start the same, but depending on where you're going and what situations you're going to face you adapt your training while remembering the basics.
Quote:For example urban warfare vs. woodland combat utilize the exact same principles of shooting technique and leadership principles are the same, etc. but the tactics have to be modified for the different environments and enemies. They dont train for "every" situation just what they are likely to face.
Quote:Going back to the military shooting analogy in bootcamp you learn the basic stances, and principles of accurate shooting and they remain the same no matter what but how you apply them in a unit can change, how the unit will move through an area changes, stances might change, etc. but the core is the same. The basic skills you learn are taken in slightly different directions but the core is always there and always trained.
Quote: Tell that to the working stiff in the Geo Metro with three kids in the back
Quote: there are just other things I'd rather be doing than putting ninja suits on and trying to see how long I can stay "invisible".
Quote: Is it even possible to have 3 kids in the back of a Geo metro? Their faces must be paced to the hatchback window.
Quote:Okay so instead of trying to clinch my 6'3 friend, I went from straight blast into dirty boxing. I must have gone low because I elbowed his upper thigh and he instantly dropped complaining about a dead leg or charley horse. I should work on underhooks and takedowns.
Quote:I know your not big on self perfection skills known as chi sao, subrada, and hubud. But for a beginner, how important do you think these self perfection skills are?
Quote:It is my understanding that working these skills help develop attributes.
Quote:Coupled with weapons training, you can increase your attributes and the crisp or your techniques.
Quote:For example, knife and stick training helps improve your body mechanics. Which can transpose to empty hand fighting. Do you agree?
Quote:Also how often do you do that wrestlers self perfection drill, the one where they bump shoulders practicing for underhook positions? Its common to see all MMA fighters with wrestling skills practice this drill prior to their fight.
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Extreme Croquet ... an intensely aggressive game, where the phrase "safe shot" has no meaning™ ...
What Is Extreme Croquet
Often called cross country croquet in Europe, extreme croquet is croquet on steroids. It can really be an outstanding challenge to any player. It is played not on lawns, but out in the wild. Easy courses can be layed out in a field, more challenging ones in a park. But to be a real aficionado, you have to take to the woods.
The Course
The field for extreme croquet is layed out like regular croquet, but the similarities end there. Extreme croquet is best played where the natural lay of the land provides an extremely difficult terrain. Gone are the manicured lawns of turf grass. Here is where the gullies, rocks and chiggers provide the crucible for champions. Our society prides itself on taking the game of croquet to its extremes. We like to take advantage of the varied terrain in our surroundings and choose the most challenging areas for our games.
The Equipment
Extreme croquet demands heavy duty equipment. The mallets used in regular lawn croquet are too flimsy, and are easily broken or shattered. It's not even uncommon to shatter a ball in extreme croquet. The mallets for extreme croquet are usually made with heavy-duty handles, and plastic or composite heads. Many players wrap their handles with various materials for grip or comfort.
The Society
The Connecticut eXtreme Croquet Society was founded in 1984 in West Hartford, Connecticut, and has been enjoying an unbroken schedule of play and matches ever since. The Society still has its original Board of Directors, but its membership has increased 600% (from five to thirty) in that time (we are proud of our rules, not our growth).
We continue to choose very difficult playing courses such as woodland areas, lowland marshes, and sites with varied terrain. But our favorite courses are drainage basins, stream beds and uncharted jungle.
Over the years, the CeCS rules have become the "de facto" standard for those who prefer an intensely aggressive game, where the phrase "safe shot" has no meaning.


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I believe that they are Adelaide's Next Top Pet because they are the cutest, smartest and most lovable pet in South Australia. Please support them (and animals in need!!) so they can be in the top 10 fundraisers and be crowned Adelaide's Next Top Pet at Published ArtHouse on 3rd March.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Freshman T.J. Warren scored 21 points while Richard Howell scored the go-ahead basket with 1:56 left to help No. 14 North Carolina State hold off Clemson 66-62 on Sunday night.
Howell finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Wolfpack (15-3, 4-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who never trailed yet still found itself in a tight game against a league opponent that wouldn't go away. N.C. State scored the game's first 10 points and led by nine early in the second half.
Ultimately, the Wolfpack held on, with Howell's three-point play breaking a tie and Scott Wood's 5-for-6 performance at the line in the final 28 seconds helping N.C. State keep its grip on the lead.
Devin Booker scored a career-high 27 points for the Tigers (10-7, 2-3), though he didn't score in the final 8 1/2 minutes or even get a shot in the final 6 1/2 minutes.
Rod Hall added a season-high 16 points for Clemson, including the tying three-point play with 3:37 left. The teams then traded baskets before Howell took a feed from Wood into the center of the paint while Milton Jennings jumped to block any shot from behind. Howell collected the ball and finished the layup despite the contact from Jennings, then made the ensuing free throw for the 60-57 lead.
Clemson had a final chance to tie the game, but Hall slipped as he tried to catch an inbounds pass with 8.7 seconds left. The ball went to Lorenzo Brown, who hit a free throw with 5.5 seconds on the clock to make it a two-possession game.
The Wolfpack had upset then-No. 1 Duke here last weekend for the program's first 3-0 ACC start since the 1988-89 season, only to follow that with a 51-50 loss on a last-second basket at Maryland on Wednesday night. This performance was harder to figure considering N.C. State was the preseason favorite in the ACC and unbeaten at home this year.
N.C. State led the entire game yet was unable to put together any knockout blow on the Tigers, who kept hanging around behind Booker. Booker had 18 by halftime, though the rest of his teammates combined to shoot 3-for-24 in the opening period.
Clemson shot 41 percent for the game but went 5-for-19 from 3-point range.
N.C. State shot 45 percent but made things harder on itself by going just 14-for-23 from the foul line.


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You're invited to our 2013 IHG Newcomer Award Winning Donegal property.
If you're looking for a Laurel Highlands hotel surrounded by great attractions, look no further than the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Donegal. We're conveniently located just minutes off the Pennsylvania Turnpike and a short drive to see Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Other nearby attractions include Living Treasures Animal Park, Idlewild Park and Soak Zone, Hidden Valley Ski Resort, and Seven Springs Ski Lodge.
Whether business or pleasure brings you to Donegal, our hotel's choice amenities can satisfy your every need. We keep you connected to friends and family through free high-speed Internet access. You can utilize our conference room and business center to keep your productivity high. Then relax in our fitness center, pool, and whirlpool. Before you explore the vast attractions Donegal has to offer, share your morning with us at our free Express Start Breakfast Bar.
We look forward to your visit to our Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
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- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
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- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
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Donegal, Pennsylvania 15628
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Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
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- Total Number of Rooms: 73
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- The property is brand new and just opened on July 8th, 2011
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"Wohnungsnr. 13", 3-room apartment 106 m2 on 1st floor. Luxurious and tasteful furnishings: living/dining room with cable TV, radio and DVD. Exit to the balcony, south facing position. 2 double bedrooms, each room with 1 double bed (2 x 90 cm, length 200 cm), TV. Exit to the balcony, north facing position. Open kitchen (oven, dishwasher, 4 induction hot plates, microwave, electric coffee machine, Capsules for coffee machine (Nespresso) extra). Bath/WC, shower/WC. Beautiful view of the resort. Facilities: safe. Internet (WiFi, free). Please note: non-smokers only. Please note: Pets not allowed. There are more apartment to let in the same building. Large, luxurious apartment block "Zur Matte B", 4 storeys, built in 2009. In the centre of Zermatt, in a central position. For shared use: indoor pool (pool opening hours: 07:00-15:00). Shower/WC in the pool area, children's pool, whirlpool. In the house: sauna, fitness room, massage (extra). Steam room, whirlpool, lift, storage room for bicycles, storage room for skis, central heating system, ski boot dryer. Linen change (suppl. charge extra). Towel change (suppl. charge extra). Room cleaning daily on request (extra). Supermarket, restaurant 15 m, bakery 100 m, café 15 m, bicycle rental 260 m, bus stop "Brücke zum Steg" 120 m, railway station "Bahnhof Zermatt" 350 m. Mountain railway 350 m, ski rental 400 m, ski bus stop 120 m, ski school, children's ski school 230 m. Please note: suitable for families, suitable for seniors baby equipment on request (extra). There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. The use of the swimming pool in the Hotel petit Cervin (3 walking minutes) from 07.00 - 15.00 is included in the price. The Spa, also in the hotel Mont Cervin, is only usable from 12.00 - 15.00. Spas are located at the Mont Cervin hotel and are not in the infrastructure. Pets are not allowed There are more apartments for rent in the same building. Interhome office is in the same building. Please note that when the hotel is closed, the swimming pool and Spa are not available (mostly closed from middle of April - middle of June and from end of September - middle of December).
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Jon Stewart Takes on Paula Broadwell-David Petraeus Conspiracy Theorists
The real question in the scandal surrounding Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus is this: What did Jon Stewart know and when did he know it?
The host of "The Daily Show" took himself to task on last night's show for having Broadwell on as a guest earlier in the year and not sensing anything improper about her relationship with Petraeus, the subject of her unfortunately-titled book "All In: The Education of General David Petraeus." Petraeus stepped down from his post in the wake of the discovery that he was having an extramarital affair with Broadwell.
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