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By John Reifsteck: Champaign, Ill.
Sometimes you just have to pay attention.
I do not grow organic crops on my farm and often do not listen to discussions about organic rules and regulations. That is a mistake, because some pretty obscure language from USDA is important to me and other farmers who plant biotech seeds.
I am referring, of course, to Appendix 3, Part 3, Subsection G of a new agreement involving the trade of organic food between the U.S. and the European Union.
That was next on your reading list, right?
The main purpose of the U.S.-EU pact is positive. It basically says that both parties will accept each other's standards on organic food--an acceptance that creates incredible export opportunities for farmers who specialize in this niche field. Even if organics are not on your grocery list, possibly because they tend to cost more, it's hard not to approve of a deal that will help American farmers sell their products overseas.
The agreement also describes the creation of something called the Organics Working Group, which, according to Appendix 3.3.G, will study the "contamination of organic products from genetically modified organisms."
Contamination? Really? This is where a dictionary comes in handy. Webster's defines "contaminate" thusly: "To make impure, infected, corrupt, radioactive, etc., by contact with or addition of something; pollute; defile; sully; taint."
This contamination theory is largely based on the premise that pollen from a biotech planted field can flow to an organically planted field that does not use biotechnology. That is, of course, true. All pollen, including pollen from a biotech plant, moves in the environment. But does biotech pollen fit the definition of contamination? No, it does not.
We all understand how bees contribute to the pollination of many plants. Anyone who suffers from an allergy to ragweed pollen can attest that pollen flow can have adverse effects on our environment. That is not true with pollen from biotech crops.
There is absolutely no reason to treat pollen from biotech seeds differently than from nonbiotech. Biotech crops are the most intensely studied and regulated crops on the planet. They have been planted on billions of acres over the last 15 years with no credible health concerns. The technology is good for the environment because it allows farmers to produce more yield with less inputs. Even organic growers are not harmed by the proximity of biotech crops. If a farmer follows the rules specified by USDA for organic production, the presence of biotechnology in his harvest does not disqualify his organic certification. Under these circumstances, how can biotechnology be considered a contaminant?
The vast majority of the corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. is genetically modified to fight pests and weeds. Treating these crops as "contaminants" is part of an ideological struggle to prevent farmers from using 21st-century technology. USDA should speak out, defend the farmers who produce safe food and refuse to let the professional protestors define the terms of debate.
Words matter. If we accept this loaded terminology, we'll set up an unfair presumption against biotechnology, making it seem as though farmers who grow well established and safe crops are causing environmental harm.
Organic farmers should enjoy the freedom to grow crops as they please. So should other farmers, including those of us--and there are millions around the world--who think using biotechnology is one of the best ways to feed a growing world.
John Reifsteck is a corn and soybean producer in western Champaign County Illinois. He serves as a board member of Truth About Trade & Technology (www.truthabouttrade.org)


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"Spyware and rootkits have rapidly become the clearest and most dangerous threat to hit networks in some time. Many security solutions today fail to address the growing threat of spyware attacks leaving enterprises vulnerable to theft of proprietary data, customer information and employees' personal identity. Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise is considered the best software in this space, combining detection, disinfection and above all prevention of spyware attacks. Couple this fact with a tight channel distribution program and you get an excellent product which is sold by quality VARs with excellent revenue opportunities," said M. Richard Harber, president and CEO of Decision Digital. "Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise and Channel Edge program enable us to round out our security portfolio of products and deliver a complete solution. This best-of-breed approach is ideal for our customers and gives us the opportunity to expand our presence in the security market, realize new revenue opportunities, and provide our clients with a strong sense of assurance that they are well protected"
"We know that just providing an "edge" anti-spyware solution is a disservice to the customer. We have performed large audits in organizations were they have an "edge" solution deployed and found all kinds of spyware on the desktop computers. Enterprises must be doing both to be fully protected," said Greg Hanchin, principal of DirSec. "Webroot's approach to the spyware problem, and their willingness to provide us with valuable tools like Spy Audits, sets them apart from any one else we are working with, including the big three that claim they have the 10 years experience. Webroot by far has the real lead in understanding this problem."
"We have experienced tremendous growth through our channel relationship with Webroot," said John McCann, managing director of Staisnet. "Spy Sweeper Enterprise is a fairly easy sell when customers realize just how exposed their data is to spyware attacks. Our customers trust us to stay ahead of the latest IT security trends and threats so often it's simply a matter of educating our customers. With the added resources Webroot is now making available through its Channel Edge program we anticipate even faster sales cycles and continued revenue growth in this market."


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Dependency & Complexity
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts"
-Bertrand Russell
Value is developed through a network of dependencies. The network size and the possible scenarios could grow quickly and become a real challenge to wrap our minds around. It is up to each one of us whether to take on such a challenge or simply become a passive part of the network. Unfortunately being passive is too expensive of an option to choose. A perfect example is the recent economic collapse.
In this series of blogs, I will show you what kind of information you need in a complex situation to make the best decision possible. To develop my concept I used Design structure matrix, DSM, Principal circuit of logic developed by Dr. Donald V Steward.
DSM is used to depict System complexity using logic dependency, e.g. Design, project planning…
My method is: A complex situation could have different scenarios for its evolution, capturing these scenarios gives us insight. Each scenario has a set of logic dependencies which sequence our actions. Such dependencies appear and disappear as the situation goes through different phases. There are three mechanisms, each works in two dimensions, 6 dimensions total, building and breaking such dependencies. Knowing which mechanism is active gives us the ability to ask others the right question at the right time.
Next blog will address project development/management. Suggestions for other cases of interest can be indicated in the comment section.
is very subtle; it took the genius of Kurt Godel to define it and prove it. A good example for undecidability is one of Euclidian geometry propositions: Two parallel lines never intersect; yet in Hyperbolic geometry they could. Such proposition could not be proved within Euclidian geometry; this is an Undecidability. A logic statement we know is true/false but we can not prove it within the system. Undecidability accounts for the fact we cannot emulate fully the creation process.
is a Spacetime characteristic emerges with the variations of two conjugate variables.
has a clear Mathematical definition. However, for our purpose, it could be viewed as a Utility: your appliances receive power from an electric network which is supplied by different stations. However, the appliances don't feel the difference.
is how much power unit you consume.
is the force driving time, you can think of it as a force that works in one direction; like Gravity only attracts masses; does not repel them.
represents how Value alternates from one form to another during the business process. Duality and Causality could be identified with their counterparts in physics where mass/energy are conserved through time.
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Channing Tatum used to be a stripper. If you didn't know this before Saturday Night Live, you would have soon learned it in the first five minutes and throughout the show. Credit to him, he has never lied about his past. Happily for him, his past has not hurt his current career. In fact, his past may be helping his career. It certainly helped him come up with a movie idea.
Would we be as understanding and as receptive if Channing Tatum was an actress?
Tatum did a good impression of Matthew McConaughey which I thoroughly enjoyed for maybe a minute, but overall I thought it was a particularly weak SNL. I'm not sure the writers were challenged to be very creative beyond using Tatum's body as much as they could. Some sketches were straight up abysmal. Like the one where he and Kristen Wiig were trying to sell that piece of work-out machinery? How did that make it to air? How does Lorne Michaels watch that happen and not say please come up with something better?
And still the amazing thing about Channing Tatum is that the bad things never stick to him and the good things stick more. Some actors never get the most out of their wins and always eat it harder when they lose. Channing Tatum seems to keep coasting. This is very, very impressive career management.
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Melissa Broder talks with Laia Garcia about Melissa's new book The Pisces. After penning several wonderful poetry collections, Melissa Broder is turning her attention to the world of fiction.
Lucy has been busy working on her dissertation for the past nine years when her relationship with her boyfriend abruptly blows up and causes her to fall apart. Her sister convinces her to visit her place and dog-sit for the summer to get her away from her problems for a while. Lucy attempts to adjust to the change of scenery, taking in the gorgeous house on Venice Beach, but can't seem to piece together her broken heart, not even with the help of her love addiction therapy group, not in her frequent Tinder excursions, not even in Dominic the foxhound's easy affection.
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NEW ORLEANS - On the strength of a runner-up finish at the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Championships over the weekend, the Georgia College & State University women's cross country team jumped five spots to No. 5 in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Southeast Region Poll.
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Queens (N.C.) University holds down the No. 1 spot. The Bobcat men dropped from the poll for the first time this season.
The Bobcats will be back in action Saturday, Nov. 7 at the NCAA Southeast Region Championship in Wingate N.C.
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Opinion: How Would ObamaCare Work?
Editorial board member Joe Rago on the challenges of implementing ObamaCare.
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... welcome back to Opinion Journal I'd Underwood editorial board member to wriggle identity joke ... Joel up ... I was going to say that amidst all the conversation of Fiscal Cliff Obama ObamaCare's had been flying beneath the radar ... but the experts say that about Obamacare ... write in some form will return this it's the essence be implementing this right now with ten months ago ... well they're trying to find out what's going on and it's the most ... most extraordinary thing I've read is our editorial the state Louisiana ... bottle of freedom of information Act to BG just to find out what's going on right why can't they find out what the changes and holding a lot of these rules for political reasons we know from filings in the Federal register that these rules were ready to go as soon as the summer ... of that they they were held ... for whatever reason until after the elections now we're just getting on ... a flood of rules um ... appearing on the states ... what what they have to do in order to be compliant ... with with the Affordable Care Act or else on the federal government is in a swoop in ... and then run the programs for them well on that point I guess the big question is what is the current state of the public exchanges this post be run by the states with a paywall ... the feds will do it but does anybody yet know how old they will work right we don't restrict the changes still hasn't revealed ... how will operate in the federal exchange ... twenty six states come and look to the de tails and said where we can do this we don't want any part of that ... on you know really into the HHS is really alienated ... some of these governors and and it's it's um ... it's it's not a Republican thing it's just a practical thinker picket it's a huge pass to set up ... to some of these exchanges ... of the federal government will be doing and I can about ... in full or in part ... II in probably thirty to thirty two states ... now as you can the editorial noted the ... Obamacare could hopefully have sixty two million customers ... absolutely ... not a lot of new customers for any ... company to take on right you know if you if you talk to some of these these guys are actually run ... on public programs in the state's Medicaid and and so forth you know it's it's a very a is requires a lot of ... administrative costs and requires a lot of staff time ... you know I think a lot a lot of reporters to come in ... and critically excepted ... the ministrations fantasy that these exchanges are to be ... yelling kicks the door Travelocity or whatever to sort of of ... of friction less ... time on our website that's that's really not help of the programs work to actually require people they require ... call centers you know that on ... the eligibility rules and and so to some agreement on what the answers are no going back to pre Koleos question they aren't even close to having a right now we we did we really don't have anything ... formal just know that it's it's going to be adapted into Jess's tenure very hard line ... on with with the states they're essentially ... even if states were on exchanges of federal exchanges that the state control was only nominal ... at the margins ... and so this the states are kind of ... look interesting going on well this is a good deal if if you if you don't give us the freedom to innovate ... where we're not gonna we're not going into the QUT federal the complete well Arike thanks so much Joe ...


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Wild Strain is a Destruction spell in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind that temporarily lowers the victim's agility. The attribute returns to its original value when the spell ends.
- Drain Attribute: Agility – 1–20 points each second for 3 seconds on target.
The following people use this spell:
This spell is not available for purchase in Morrowind or expansion packs. Although not intended for use by the Nerevarine, it can be acquired on the PC by using the console command:
Player -> AddSpell "wild strain"
- This spell has lower stats instead of normal stats as per other "Wild" spells.
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Since the opening of the 105,000 square metre Midfield waiting lounge, passengers enjoy a fantastic experience with restaurants, cafés and shops over five storeys. Located to the west of Terminal 1 between two existing runways, the new building is designed to handle up to ten million additional passengers per year. More than 19 passenger boarding bridges, including two for the Airbus A380, ensure that passengers can fly to destinations throughout the world. An automatic people mover links the waiting lounge with Terminal 1, which mostly handles long haul flights. When constructing the building, the architects at Aedas created a contemporary reinterpretation of the ceiling design concept from Terminal 1. Energy-optimised glass façades with north-facing skylights give the waiting lounge plenty of natural light. Highly efficient water coolers, 20,000 LED lights, as well as installation of more than 1,200 square metres of solar cells also underline the sustainability of the concept created by the architects. The suspended ceiling is made up of triangular elements, whose joints and tips create a star-shaped pattern spanning the entire waiting lounge. LED lights recessed in individual elements set subtle lighting accents. Three-dimensional curved elements made of "Escale 5 x 1" stainless steel mesh from GKD then create an attention-grabbing counterpoint to this, providing a kind of visual base for the galleries located above. Lilac LEDs are used to back-light the large-format elements, lending them a floating character. A total of 24 panels of the spiral mesh were used, each measuring 36 metres wide and 1.2 metres high. The particular challenge here revolved around the desired attachment solution of the architects. With this system, the mesh panels are only fixed in position at the top and bottom – without any intermediate mounting fixtures – and follow the curves of the massive ceiling arches.
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Seasonal beers are coming out earlier every year, it seems. But I think it's just plain wrong to drink a fall beer while there's still humidity in the air (most fall orders get placed in July!) and right now is the perfect time of year to enjoy a pumpkin or Oktoberfest-style brew. Here are my five favorites from Maryland:
Evolution Craft Brewing Company's Jacques Au Lantern: This brewery, which just moved from Delmar to a larger facility in Salisbury, released a classic pumpkin beer for their fall season. Jacques Au Lantern is an amber ale with traditional pumpkin spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove) that is definitely sweet to the nose, but has an earthy after-taste that doesn't leave you bogged down with spice. I tried Jacques Au Lantern at a bar in Ocean City, but it's available throughout Baltimore, including CVP and No Idea Tavern.
Stillwater Artisanal Ale's Autumnal: This Baltimore-based gypsy brewer Brian Strumke is known for his Saisons/farmhouse ales and this fall seasonal is no exception. Autumnal, with a 7.2 percent ABV, is a beer with a lot of depth that combines German wheat and Belgian farmhouse styles. The result is a complex flavor that starts out with sweet pear and caramel notes and finishes on the dryer side. Stop into Strumke's Of Love & Regret where Autumnal is on tap.
Flying Dog Brewery's Dogtoberfest: The Frederick brewery's Märzen-style beer uses all imported German ingredients and is extremely well-balanced. The initial taste has a rich malt flavor that turns into a slight caramel sweetness and finishes with mild hops. Dogtoberfest is a lighter take on a traditional Märzen, to be sure, but is well-rounded and goes down smooth. Try this one everywhere from Judge's Bench in Ellicott City to Red House Tavern in Canton.
Heavy Seas Beer's The Great Pumpkin: I've written about this one before because it's my go-to local pumpkin beer. The aroma is fairly sweet, as your nose fills with scents of brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Once you taste it, though, the spiciness cuts through nicely leaving you with a rich and balanced pumpkin flavor. Be warned, though, that The Great Pumpkin is a steep 8 percent. Find the beer, naturally, at Heavy Seas Alehouse and Max's Taphouse.
The Brewer's Art's Proletary Ale: While you can find this one on tap at Brewer's Art sporadically throughout the year, it's meant to be a fall/winter ale. After much demand for a darker ale, the brewers came up with Proletary, which has flavors of coffee and chocolate with a dry, nutty finish. This is one of the most sessionable beers at Brewer's Art (clocking it at only 5 percent ABV), making it easy to drink and enjoy.
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dunk in(to) (something)(redirected from dunk them into)
dunk in(to) (something)
To push someone or something into a liquid. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dunk" and "into." Being nice to your little brother does not include dunking him into the pool, OK? I can't eat French fries without dunking them in ketchup first.
See also: dunk
dunk someone or something into somethingand dunk someone or something in
to submerge someone or something in something, fully or partially. They dunked him into the pool as a way of celebrating. Liz pulled the cup of coffee toward herself and dunked in her doughnut. She dunked herself into the cold water for just a minute.
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Live Homework Help – College CenterTuesday, March 23rd, 2010
"Oh no, it's midnight and the Learning Lab is closed but I still need help with my Math homework!â€
Try this solution: Live Homework Help – College Center (select College Center) provided by Tutor.com and the New Hanover County Public Library.  Live Homework Help offers free online tutoring 24/7 in subjects like math, English, and science. Take your CFCC ID card and address verification to the nearest NHC Public Library branch to get a NHCPL card today. It's FREE. Live Homework Help can't replace the tutoring services provided by the CFCC Learning Lab, but it's available after hours if you need it.  For more information or to access Live Homework Help visit www.nhclibrary.org.


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Here's a general question: How do you identify, in advance, what parts will be necessary for a repair (including all the various fasteners, o-rings, etc), and order them? Certainly for simple repairs, any consumer auto parts store / website will be able to provide. But for more specialized parts, what do you do? Or, what professional resources (distributers, catalogs, guides, etc) are available to the DIYer?
2This question seems a bit vague as it is. I think I understand what you're trying to get at, but could you edit it to be more clear and specific? – Iszi Mar 16 '11 at 20:48
1I personally swear by Haynes manuals :) – Joe Harper Mar 31 '14 at 10:49
Haynes manuals and/or enthusiasts forums. – Captain Kenpachi Mar 31 '14 at 12:00
The best resource that I have ever used is the service manual for my vehicles. They are available at most auto parts stores. Those manuals have the "exploded" view of parts that can be rebuilt and have all the instructions that the mechanics at the dealership use. Those will list what parts you need for a particular job. Also I usually Google for something I am going to do if I have never done it before and I either find the manufacturer manual also or someone has a write up or video about how they did it and what they needed. Forums for that vehicle can be a big help also as most people on forums are DIYers.
Also it is generally safe to assume that all gaskets will have to be replaced. This is especially true for paper ones, rubber ones can sometimes be reused if they are not too flattened or brittle. – tgrosinger Mar 17 '11 at 22:50
I usually have a look at youtube. There is probably a video of a guy doing exactly what you are planning to do and he will show you what you need and how to do it.
Also, get your hands on a Haynes manual for your car (if available).
If that doesn't work, as a question on a forum dedicated to your specific car brand, e.g. http://astraownersclub.com/
The easiest way to do is by doing a checklist for most important part on regular basis as with this you will be able to know the exact condition of your vehicles parts and if you find them worn out, try to replace them as soon as possible.


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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Kolek brothers from Shepherd, Texas, are as quiet and polite as the stroke of midnight in the East Texas plains, preferring instead to let the hum of their fastballs do the talking.
2014 right-hander Tyler Kolek and his 2015 brother Stephen Kolek were late invitees to this week's Perfect Game National Showcase and Perfect Game Junior National Showcase, respectively. But upon their arrival they nearly stole their respective shows with the strength of their performances reverberating off the ceiling of the Metrodome with the thundering noise of a Texas stampede.
Tyler Kolek is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound senior-to-be at Shepherd High School, while his "little" brother, Stephen, checks in at 6-3, 180 in the summer before he'll start his junior year at Shepherd High. The brothers haven't been very active on the Perfect Game tournament or showcase circuit, although they were Houston Heat teammates at last year's PG WWBA 16u National Championship.
Last Monday, at Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas, the Kolek brothers not-so-quietly got their names out there amongst area scouts with electric performances at the Texas Rangers Area Code Games Tryouts. According to one scout that watched their outings, Tyler Kolek threw 96-99 mph "with more 99s than 96s" and Stephen Kolek was in the 90-94 mph range.
They were hustled onto a plane pointed toward the Twin Cities Wednesday morning, and Stephen pitched at the PG Junior National Showcase that night; Tyler pitched at the PG National Showcase Friday. With their participation in two of the largest and most heavily scouted upper class and underclass showcase events in the country, the Kolek boys' names are now really, really out there.
"I'm here to be seen, to get out and be more known, I guess," a soft-spoken Tyler said two days before he pitched at the National. "I'm very excited about being here."
He didn't disappoint. His fastball sat in the 93-95 mph range throughout his two innings of work and topped out at 97 during his Friday afternoon outing. He struck out the side in his second inning with a fastball that never dropped below 95 mpg with, according to a PG scouting report, "a plus slider with good, sharp break sitting 78-81 and a curveball up to 76."
Stephen Kolek was named the top pitching prospect at the PG Junior National after a two inning outing in which his fastball sat in the 88-90 mph range with a low-80s slider. "With his long, athletic frame, Kolek was able to generate good downhill action on his heavy fastball," a PG scouting report read. "The ball leaves his hand effortlessly (and) Kolek threw exclusively from the stretch in his two innings."
"I enjoyed myself out there," said Stephen, who like his brother, doesn't see any sense in wasting words. "I kind of figured that was what it was going to be like, and it wasn't my best (outing) but I felt pretty good. I've mostly been a pitcher all my life; after T-ball we went to select ball and every since we started select ball it just kind of took off."
Tyler also got his start in T-ball and blossomed once he reached the rung on the baseball ladder when there was actually a pitcher involved. He said he got all of his baseball instincts from his dad's genetic pool.
"My dad's side of the family all played baseball -- my mom (Brenda) didn't play much baseball; she couldn't throw at all," Tyler said with a grin.
"I played a lot of baseball but I never played at a high level like they're doing here," father James Kolek, who traveled here with the boys for their short three-day, two-night stay, said Wednesday. "We didn't have the opportunities and there really wasn't select baseball when were growing up."
While James spent three days in the Metrodome this week -- the trio returned home shortly after Tyler's outing on Friday -- he couldn't help but shake his head when thinking about the elite status his sons have reached.
"This is a dream come true for them to be able to compete at this level," James said. "You get a lot of attention, but that's kind of what you want and it's what everybody wants, really, is for their kids to really be able to compete and put themselves into a position where they can go to the next level."
The velocity Tyler's fastball has achieved is what really has the scouts talking, and James has heard the talk loud and clear. "(The attention) kind of escalated really fast after he got over 95 (mph); everything changed, it was like all the rules changed," he said. "And then when he got right at about 100 there, everybody instantly kind of became your best friend."
And to think it might have been an injury this spring that helped Tyler reach those dizzying velo heights. "I actually broke my arm during the (high school) season so I got a three month break. When I came back (the velocity) just steadily increased quite a bit."
James Kolek is the manager at the nearly 10,000 acre Trinity River Land & Cattle Company's Red Angus ranch just east of Shepherd and about 50 miles north of Houston. James said his sons developed a strong work ethic helping out at the ranch as much as their school and sports schedules allowed, and were much more involved when they were younger, traveling the country showing cattle.
"Tyler was actually extremely good at that and he did a lot of it, but then it kind of went away because we had to spend the time on other things; we just couldn't do everything," James said. "Showing the cattle had to kind of fall to the background because Tyler played football, played basketball and then baseball, but he plays baseball probably 60 to 70 percent of the time and the rest is a little bit of football and little bit of basketball. Now, baseball has kind of taken over completely."
Tyler has gone through the college recruiting process and has verbally committed to Texas Christian University, so it is the attention from the professional scouting community that is new to him. Stephen is just now starting to hear from colleges and said that TCU has been the school that has expressed the most interest.
Both young prospects plan to spend the summer playing in the Houston Heat organization and probably won't be spending a lot of time on the ranch. And that's just fine with their dad.
"I'm a firm believer in that you're only young once and you're going to have the rest of your life to work," James said. "I love to have them work (on the ranch) but I also understand that there's a time when they need to do what they need to do and take care of themselves. I can't play sports anymore and I realize that, and I also realize they can only do it when they're young. I'm not going to get in the way of them."


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In 2002, William Binney, a recently retired NSA [National Security Agency] official, alerted the Defense Department's inspector general that the department is wasting over $3 billion on a new system to track Internet data, when it could be done for $3 million instead.
In 2007, the FBI searches his home in a hunt for whoever leaked details of a secret post-9/11 domestic wiretapping program. He isn't prosecuted, since he had nothing to do with that leak, but government officials "blackball" his consulting firm for intelligence agencies, costing him millions of dollars. He is wiretapped, stripped of his security clearance, and threatened with prosecution for two years.
In 2015, he will complain that he was unfairly targeted because he was a whistleblower. He says Clinton and other top ranking officials will never get prosecuted, no matter what they do. "These people are above the law." (McClatchy Newspapers, 9/29/2015)


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Review: The Politics of Coalition by Robert Hazell and Ben Yong
This month sees the publication of The Politics Of Coalition, one of the most significant analyses of the dynamics of two-party government in Britain we've seen since 2010. This work is thoroughly rigorous in its approach, eschewing any kind of narrative in favour of academic assessments of various aspects of life in coalition.
Different contributors pitch in with their own chapters, but it is Robert Hazell of UCL's Constitution Unit and Ben Yong who do much of the legwork. Even for those who spend their days following the mechanics of coalition government there's much of interest here. In the course of their research Hazell, Yong and co have had access inside Whitehall to senior advisers and staff, giving them insights into the way the coalition works behind closed doors.
Nowhere is this more so than when it comes to the machinery of government. There is little use of the coalition's dispute resolution committees, which are firmly put in their place as being of use in emergencies only. For most matters more informal measures are used: although less rigid their significance is assessed carefully.
Inevitably, themes emerge through the book's different threads. The biggest dilemma seems to be the tension between unity and distinctiveness: an ever-changing pressure which will get more and more acute as the 2015 general election approaches. Not that the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats will necessarily make it that far. The idea that the Lib Dems could revert to a confidence-and-supply arrangement, if they are able to find a justifiable 'casus belli', is one of many intriguing ideas raised. Another is the idea of electoral pacts, either formal or informal, in 2015: desperate times could just convince the Lib Dems that this sort of desperate measure is required.
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Works like this are not supposed to weigh in heavily on one side or the other, but the authors can't help but make judgements about how the coalition partners have done. They started strongly, of course, in terms of the smooth functioning of government. But in the longer-term their future is less secure. The Lib Dems come in for special criticism: their too-subtle approach to differentiation isn't met with much approval. The Conservatives are told the sensible thing to do is to keep killing the Lib Dems with kindness by acquiescing to their policy wishes. Interesting to note, then, that Tory backbenchers are too sensitive to cope with much in the way of compromise at all.
It is Hazell's final chapter, on the lessons learned by coalition politics for the future, which is the most intriguing. Come the next general election he recommends that the political parties' manifestos need to be more specific in their commitments where they are red lines, and more vague in their policies where there is room for negotiation in another hung parliament scenario. He'd like to see more time for coalition talks to take place, too, so that rash decisions aren't blundered into quickly. The smaller party needs to think about what is achievable, he suggests, and not over-reach themselves. The larger party's leader must make sure he looks after his own party's interests as well as those of the junior party.
The problem with academic works is their lag time: unlike journalism, that first draft of history, they like to take their time and actually do some proper work before coming to conclusions. So it's going to be difficult for assessments of the coalition to sink in before we enter this parliament's endgame. Nevertheless, there are relevant conclusions which both David Cameron and Nick Clegg would do well to take heed. The need for midterm renewal, and the ways in which the leaders could keep their parties onside, will prove critical as the "harmonious and unified" early period this book analyses becomes a thing of the past.
The Politics of Coalition, by Robert Hazell and Ben Yong, is out now in hardback published by Hart Publishing. 290 pages.


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Reader, Nina, sent me this question weeks ago and I have only just had time to answer it. Sorry Nina!
Nina was looking for a red lipstick from Illamasqua –
"…a clean true red that won't make me look sallow."
I think its pretty hard to recommend something as specific like this – you never know how the red may turn on your skintone.
Firstly I don't own all the Illamasqua reds, I think, but I own a fair few. They are very similar. VERY similar.
I promise you I took this picture so many times because the colours look SO similar. But this is it. The colours look slightly different in the pan but swatched they are very close.
Here are the lipsticks and swatches individually:
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Well Nina, all these colours are SO similar I think you could go for any of them. For me, BOX is a bold, strong red without which doesn't make my yellow based skin look sallow so I think this would be a safe choice – but as you can see – they are all much of a muchness!
Here are 2 other red lipsticks which I adore very much too, Nina, if you are interested.
Etude House. Both gorgeous!
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Grad cap decoration ideas are the kind of party you would like to throw to celebrate someone's graduation. The idea is to use the graduation cap as the center of attention for the party guest. It would be highly joyful and it will also be the best kind of party. In this party, you can celebrate blessing of graduating from your academic career. Therefore, it should be well planned for the perfection and you can invite all of your friends to celebrate it with you.
Grad Cap Decoration Ideas and Theme
The theme of the party is actually not that complicated. It is just another graduation party, but it has graduation cap as the center of attention. For example, you can use the graduation cap shape for the cake. You can also hang the cap in several spot as the replacement for balloon. It will be great and fun and it will also be very suitable for the occasion. Make sure that you do not overdo the decoration because it can look tacky.
Cute Graduation Cap Decoration Ideas for High School Graduates
If you are graduating from high school, you can make the party more colorful because it suits your youth spirit. However, you need to make sure that this kind of party is suitable for your character. Do not make party theme that is not suitable for you because it will be fake and you may not enjoy it fully. Have your friend and parents to help you prepare for the party. Use the best gown as well, so you can be the star of the party.
Graduation is one occasion that needs to be celebrated. It is a chance to be grateful for blessing that help you passes the academic stage. Furthermore, this is also the time to give you some fun before you entering the next step of your life. Furthermore, you can also enjoy it with your friends and family. Share your happiness with them since their support for your academic is indeed significant and you must cherish that.
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Ah, the Volt. That controversial car that you either love or want to murder in cold blood. So how is it? Let's have John Davis and the MotorWeek crew find out.
Guess what? They like the Volt, but they also have a few qualms with how Chevy presented it. They take issue with it not being called a hybrid, but also don't think it matters.
Unfortunately, it doesn't hit MotorWeek's preferred test track: Georgia's Roebling Road Raceway. Bonus: We get to see John Davis drive!


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dbredmond needed a new coded website design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 16 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
"Dine easy, dine in" is a new gourmet dinner home delivery service. We deliver fully cooked and prepared gourmet dinners to our customers doors via delivery vehicles. They just heat and eat complete meals, including deserts. We need an upscale website with the name and logo just created via sitepoint contest to represent our service. (Read Complete Brief)
Dine Easy, Dine In
Gourmet Dinner Delivered
Desired Color Scheme:
Earthy, nothing to primary or bright
Desired Style:
Professional, friendly, open, airy, bright, good use of white space.
Accepted File Formats:
html, ccs
We desire a website similar (but not copied or identical) to http://www.dinewise.com, http://www.artikopro.com and http://www.personalcheftogo.com. The primary visual of the homepage needs to be transitioning pictures of gourmet dinners (to whet the appetite)!
The new logo can be seen and downloaded at http://www.visitcafegourmet.com/dineeasy.htm
Since we will be offering the same items and options, these layouts comprise much of what we need.
We would like a second page designed as well for link pages from the home page.
The site needs to be editable with Microsoft FrontPage 2002.
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The reasons are good--very good in fact. I've got lots of terrific projects coming in. In a stunning show of confidence, my publisher has ordered books 3 and 4 in my historical graphic novel series! This was unexpected. I was sure the publisher would apply the usual Wait-and-See-Sales tactic before extending the series. But apparently the first two books went over extremely well at their sales and publicity meetings. So it's game on for the next two books!
In fact, the manuscript for book #3 is due in two and a half weeks. Yikes!
In any case the gaps will keep coming. We're very close to the end of the Taco Hell story. Think of these gaps as a way to extend the grand finale--sort of like in the Lion King, when Scar and Simba fight in cheesy slo-mo. The gaps are the cheesy slo-mo.


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This is the way I see bella when she becomes a vampire in Breaking Dawn.. :) semi-realism
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great work,
I swear that I have seen a very similar picture like that online... but your version of Bella looks more beautiful than the one that they have used in the movie. I especially like how soft her hair looks and I adore her eyes and skin. 5/5h and faves.
even tho im not a twihard (or a twilight fan), i think this is a lovely draw! you gave her wonderful tones, and a beautiful expression and stunning eyes :) great great job!! 5h :)
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Again, shut you mouth, Blackeyedsusan!!! You are really rude most of the time, and I have to say, if you're going to post a nasty comment, at least have proper grammar. :] This is amazing, and her hair looks so nice and soft. Very beautiful, 5h!! :D
wow she dosent look like a man like see usually does :D this is great even though i hate twilight 5/5
OMG this is sooooo beautiful!!!!!! And your other drawings are GORGEOUS too!!!!! WOW!!! The hair, the face, the details - everything in this is absolutely perfect! 5/5!!!! + collection!!!


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Go big or go home: Jason Aldean sets stadium shows
ATHENS, Ga. -- Jason Aldean admits it was really hard to keep his big announcement a secret. It was a doozy, after all.
The hard-rocking country music star made a whirlwind run around the eastern U.S. on Thursday, announcing shows at Boston's Fenway Park, Chicago's Wrigley Field and on the University of Georgia campus in the space of 12 hours.
"I've known about these shows for a while so it's been hard for me keep quiet, you know?" Aldean said. "I found myself every now and then telling a friend, 'You can't tell nobody, but, uh, guess what?"'
Aldean will make the first appearance by a country music performer at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. And the show at Georgia's Sanford Stadium next spring will be the first -- and mostly likely the last -- between the hedges.
"This was No.1 on my list and to say I'm excited about this show, this is probably the most excited I've ever been about any of my shows," the Macon, Ga., and lifelong Bulldogs fan said.
Aldean managed to keep secret the announcement in Boston, where Red Sox players David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia and Jarrod Saltalamacchia helped announce the show as part of a clip played on the video board. But by the time he took to the air for Chicago, fans were on to him. One tracked his private plane and gave updates along the way. And as sundown came, students and even university officials were tweeting about the impending announcement, made by coach Mark Richt, and a surprise performance.
He played a handful of hits for more than 1,000 enthusiastic fans who turned out to Legion Field before getting aboard his bus to head to out on a short vacation with his family.
It's a well-deserved break. The singer released his fifth album, "Night Train," this week. That title is an apt metaphor for his career, which has been steaming along on a steep trajectory. About the only thing he hadn't attained yet was a series of stadium shows, and he's crossing that goal off the list on the "Night Train" tour in 2013.
Aldean is one of country's top draws, but the stadium appearances will move him into rare company. Currently, only Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney regularly have that kind of drawing power. But Aldean has earned the status, selling more than 1.9 million tickets on his yearlong "My Kinda Party" tour that wraps up in Dallas on Oct. 27.
"You think about how long ago he started, you know, playing the small gigs, holes in the wall and honky-tonks. I mean that's what he did. How do you get here? There's no logical path. It has to consume you," said Chris Parr, one of his managers.
The stadium tour isn't the only sign Aldean's career continues to pick up speed. Billboard predicts "Night Train" will sell more than 400,000 in its first week, which would make it the year's No. 2 debut behind Mumford & Sons' "Babel." That's roughly two times what his multi-platinum fourth album "My Kinda Party" sold in Week 1.
And the 35-year-old singer is up for three awards, including top honor entertainer of the year, at the Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 1. The first single from "Night Train," "Take a Little Ride," had the highest-selling digital debut for a solo male country artist and was the fastest rising No. 1 on the country song charts this year.
"I think the reason is it's been two years since we released an album," he said. "Obviously, the 'My Kinda Party" record was a big album, a career-changing album for me. I think it was just that wait, people anticipating the next album. And we put the album up on iTunes so people had a chance to go stream the album live, so I hope that's part of it -- they actually like what they're hearing. That'd be nice."
Stardom hasn't been an endless highlight reel, though. He recently endured his first tabloid moment when photos emerged of an apparent kiss with former "American Idol" contestant Brittany Kerr at a trendy Los Angeles bar.
Interviews about his recent successes have been leavened with questions about that encounter. The married father of two apologized to fans in a tweet and asked for privacy for his family. He acknowledged Thursday that fame comes with some drawbacks.
"For me, I think the main thing was it was kind of a learning experience for me and made me realize, I don't know, that maybe I was under the microscope a little more than I thought I was," Aldean said. "But you live and learn, man."
The encounter hasn't dimmed his popularity, however, as his trip and its attendant buzz showed. He's been selling out concerts in minutes, setting sales records at more than 40 venues on his current tour. And that trend is likely to continue as he aims for 2 million in ticket sales and beyond. But it's no longer about the raw numbers.
Brian O'Connell, Live Nation's president of country music touring, said the goal wasn't to fill venues during the 2013 tour, but to make sure Aldean can share special moments with his fans.
"We're trying to find something unique instead of just laying out dates like everybody else," said O'Connell, who said the UGA concert was made possible by "divine intervention." "We really want to think it through, make the right decisions and check some stuff off bucket lists and make some history. That's what we owe him right now."


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New Orleans, LA – Noladelic PowerFunk. That's the sound Big Sam's Funky Nation has been whipping up for more than a decade. It's high-energy music that mixes funk, rock & roll, hip-hop, and jazz into the same pot, gluing everything together with the brassy influence — and heavy grooves — of New Orleans.
From national performances at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, to hometown appearances at Voodoo Fest and Jazz Fest, Big Sam's Funky Nation have built their reputation onstage. The band's live performances are legendary, filled with blasts of brass, bursts of electric guitar, and the charisma of Big Sam, a frontman who sings, plays, dances, and involves the audience in everything he does. You don't just watch a Funky Nation show. You become part of the show, singing along with Big Sam whenever he demands a call-and-response.
A native of New Orleans, Big Sam first rose to fame as a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, whose touring schedule kept the young trombonist on the road for 300 days a year. The group performed with bands from all genres, backing up Widespread Panic one minute before sharing the stage with Dave Matthews Band the next. A fan of diverse bands like Parliament Funkadelic, Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour, and Prince, Big Sam loved the variety that Dirty Dozen Brass Band offered. He wanted to front his own group, though. He needed to sing, to engage the crowd, to write his own songs. Inspired to chase down that dream, he formed Big Sam's Funky Nation, reaching out to some of his favorite players from around the Big Easy — including Joshua Connelly, Chocolate Milk, Jerry "J Blakk" Henderson, and Drew "Da Phessah" Baham — to create his own super-group.
Big Sam isn't the only member of the Funky Nation to sport some serious credentials. J Blakk kicked off his career as a trumpet player, even performing with Southern University's marching band — Human Jukebox — before finding his love for bass. Horn player Da Phessah established himself around town as an in-demand producer and multi-instrumentalist. Guitar player Connelly grew up on rock & roll, eventually growing into a world-class musician whose style dips into rock, funk and jazz. Chocolate Milk began drumming in church. Together, those five musicians make up Big Sam's Funky Nation, a group that knows no boundaries, no limits, no restrictions — only the thrill that comes from playing music inspired by the thrills of their New Orleans hometown.
"We don't cater to one demographic," says Big Sam, rattling off a list of jam band festivals, jazz shows, rock clubs, and funk gigs that his band has played since 2007. "We play music for everybody. It's not just funk; that's the foundation, but the music goes from funk to rock to wild jazz. It's music about love and partying. Everyone can get down with that."
Big Sam's Funky Nation 2016 Tour:
2/11- Lafayette's Music Room- Memphis TN
2/12- Broadway Oyster Bar- St Louis MO
2/13- Martyrs'- Chicago IL
2/14- Beachland Ballroom- Cleveland OH
2/16- Rex Theater- Pittsburgh PA
2/17- Gypsy Sally's- Washington DC
2/18- The Ardmore Music Hall- Ardmore PA
2/19- Brooklyn Bowl- Brooklyn NY
2/20-Bull Run Restaurant- Shirley MA
2/21- Mohegan Sun Casino- Uncasville CT
2/23- Ram's Head On Stage- Annapolis MD
2/24- The Pour House Music Hall- Raleigh NC
2/25- The Pour House- Charleston SC
2/26- Asheville Music Hall- Asheville NC
2/27- 12th & Porter- Nashville TN


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|Phoebus (Radford)
- Ran the first leg of the 4x400-meter relay that placed fourth with a time of 3:15.15
- Clocked a 47.55 seconds in the 400-meter race at the Atlantic 10 Championship, placing fourth.
- Recorded a season-best, for the second week in a row, with a time of 21.86 seconds at the Vanderbilt Invitational.
- Set a personal-best time of 48.40 in the 400-meter race at Vanderbilt, placing eighth.
- Was the second-leg of the Rams' 4x100-meter relay squad that ran a season-best time of 41.99 seconds at the Vanderbilt Invitational.
- Started the 4x400-meter realy team that recorded a season-best time of 3:14.36 at the Vanderbilt Invitational.
- Clocked a season-best in the 200-meter race with a time of 21.95 seconds at the Mason Invitational.
- Ran the first-leg of the 4x400-meter relay that ran a season-best time of 3:14.45, placing 23rd.
- Was the second-leg of the of the 4x100-meter relay team that ran a season-best 42.01 seconds at the Florida Relays, placing 23rd.
- Ran the second-leg in the 4x100-meter relay that placed fourth at the Fred Hardy Invitational with a time of 42.30 seconds.
- Was the first-leg of the 4x400-meter relay, finishing fourth at the Fred Hardy Invitational with a time of 3:15.54
- Finshed second in the 400-meters with a time of 49.05 seconds.
- Placed fourth in the 200-meter race with a time of 22.40 seconds in the Ram Invite
- Set a personal-best in the 400-meters at the New Balance Invitational with a time of 49.33 seconds.
- A member of the 4x400 relay team that placed fifth in the New Balance Invitational with a time of 3:18.54.
- Ran the sixth-fastest time (21.96) in school history in the 200m at the Navy Quad to place second. The 21.96 time was a personal record as well.
- Finished in second place at the Navy Quad in the 400m race. Running a 49.39, the sixth-best time in school history.
- All-conference in the 400m and 4x400
- Finished third at Big South Championships with personal-best time of 47.96
- Posted three runner-up showings at the Highlander Invitational (47.96), Carolina's Cup (48.40) and Winthrop Invitational (48.92)
- Clocked a 49.12 to take seventh at the Weems Baskin Relays
- Won the Highlander Invitational 200m event with season-best 21.69
- Took the 200m crown at the Winthrop Invitational, as well with 21.72 performance Came in third at Carolina's Cup in 200m (21.77)
- Second leg of the all-conference 4x400m team that posted a 3:15.65
- Won the Winthrop Invitational's 4x400m event with season-best time of 3:14.37, also the eighth fastest time in program history
- Indoor all-conference performer in the 400m
- Ran a 48.89 at the conference indoor championships to earn his first collegiate all-conference distinction
- Clocked the third fastest time of the year for Radford in the 200m with a 22.03 at the championships, good for sixth place
- Crossed the finish line in third place in the 200m at the Liberty Kickoff.
- Three-time All-District, All-Region and All-State sprinter at Phoebus
- First Team All-district in the 55, 300, 500m and long jump
- Owns the school record in the 300, 400 and 500 and also broke two meet records in the 300m.
- Son of Kevin and Latonya Warrick
- Born on March 16, 1992
- Has a brother, Thomas Branch, and a sister, Latina Martin,
- Majoring in Sociology at VCU


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There are a fair number of people who have posted on SoSZ for years (a decade + in some cases), and I'm sure there are also many who have had a longstanding presence elsewhere on the 'net.
Have you ever had a situation where you go into some old thread, and read a post and say, "Wow - that's embarrassing. I'd hate to be the guy who wrote that -- oh wait, that was me. Well, guess I'll go step in front of a speeding bus now and die."
I was in my early twenties when I joined this board and...well, let's just say my personality has changed a little. In a completely unrelated matter, I have a list of threads that need to be purged from the site forever, just as soon as James can get around to it.


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Carl Icahn accuses Yahoo (YHOO) Chairman Roy Bostock of incompetence and dishonesty. More importantly, for the first time, he provides specific details about what he will do with Yahoo if he gains control over it.
The articulation of this plan is clearly designed to address concerns (such as ours) that Carl has no plan (see: : "Sorry, Carl, We're Not Voting For Your Proxy Slate"). It is also designed to test the waters with Microsoft and Yahoo shareholders.
Carl's 5 Point Plan:
- Scrap severance "poison pill." [old news]
- Fire Jerry, hire real CEO. [old news]
- Tell Microsoft there will be no "alternative deal"--i.e., no sale of the search business. This is new.
- Offer to sell Yahoo to Microsoft for $34.75.
- If Microsoft says "No," do a search deal with Google.
Lastly, Carl tells Roy to offer the company publicly to Microsoft for $34.75.
Carl is running out of bullets. The clear articulation of a plan is good, but we still doubt we will vote for his slate if it comes to that. If Carl takes control and fires Jerry, Microsoft will have no incentive to pay $33+. Carl's use of a Google search threat as a club is smart, but Yahoo's already doing that now, and it doesn't seem to be working. Bottom line, other than "publicly offering the company to Microsoft"--which we feel Yahoo has already done--there's not much new here.
See Also:
Sorry, Carl Icahn, We're Not Voting For Your Yahoo Director Slate
Carl Icahn: I Talk To Yahoo Management, And They Drive Me Nuts
Icahn Calls Yahoo "Deceitful," Demands Yang Rescind $2.4B Severance Bonus Plan
Dear Roy:
While you may take issue with the content of my letter, I take issue with your oversight of Yahoo! Again, I stand by my characterization of your "poison pill" severance plan and I find it humorous to see you attempt to defend it.
Roy, it is you who "misrepresents and misstates the details" of the plan. Much like the rhetoric in many well known political campaigns, you keep repeating misstatements in the hopes that by repeating misstatements enough times it will convince your shareholders that these misstatements are valid. For example, you repeated, "the plan was fully disclosed at the time of its adoption and should be no surprise to anyone at this point." This is simply not true. The egregious magnitude of the dollar amount cost of the plan was never fully disclosed, nor was the email from your compensation advisor calling the plan "nuts."
While you keep repeating that the severance plan was in the "best interests of shareholders," you neglect to mention that the financial cost of the plan could be immense. The documents obtained during discovery and released in the shareholder complaint show that Yahoo! estimates the maximum change in control severance expenses to be a staggering $2.4 billion if Microsoft bids $35 per share for Yahoo! You neglected to mention that the true cost to an acquirer may be even higher as the perverse change in control severance incentives may diminish the work effort of Yahoo! employees. In case you do not understand the plan, in addition to the $2.4 billion of severance expenses, I believe the plan will negatively impact employee behavior and degrade the ability of an acquirer to successfully integrate the acquisition. In the event of a change of control, the employee may decide not to work as hard in the hopes of cashing in on a robust severance package that awards up to two years salary and benefits, $15,000 of outplacement expenses, and accelerated vesting of stock options and restricted stock units. To make matters worse, it is not just the acquirer firing the employee that can trigger the severance package but the employee who may decide on his or her own to resign for "good reason" at any point within two years of a change in control. It is quite obvious to me that this plan impacts the price an acquirer would pay. Is it any wonder than an acquirer, once fully comprehending this plan, might not wish to negotiate any further? I again call upon you to honor your fiduciary duty to your shareholders and rescind this "poison pill" severance plan.
You asked, "what exactly would happen to our Company if you and your nominees were to take control of Yahoo!" I will give you my perspective on that.
-- First, I would work to have the board replace your "poison pill" severance plan with an acceptable alternative.
-- Second, I intend to ask our new board to hire a talented and experienced CEO (attempting to replicate Google's success with Eric Schmidt) to replace Jerry Yang and return Jerry to his role as "Chief Yahoo." Indeed, it was much speculated that Jerry would serve in the CEO role temporarily until a permanent CEO was hired after the board asked Terry Semel to resign.
-- Third, I intend to ask our new board to inform Microsoft that unless any alternative transaction can insure a $33 or higher stock price (of which I am skeptical) all talks of alternative transactions are over.
-- Fourth, I will ask our new board to offer publicly to sell Yahoo! to Microsoft in a friendly and cooperative transaction.
-- Fifth, to the extent Microsoft does not want to make a proposal, I will ask our new board do a deal on search with Google, but only if it contains termination provisions that would in no way impede a subsequent acquisition by Microsoft.
Now let me ask you a couple of questions, Roy:
-- Why don't you, now that you have the opportunity, remove the "poison pill" severance plan that I find to be ridiculous and thereby remove a major obstacle to a Microsoft acquisition?
-- In my opinion, Microsoft does not believe you will ever sell the entire company on a friendly basis. So why don't you stop dancing around the subject and publicly offer to sell the company to Microsoft for $34.375 per share and promise to cooperate completely?
-- Why are you still giving hope to Microsoft that there is a possible "alternative deal"? As long as there is the possibility of an "alternative deal," isn't it obvious that Microsoft will not make a bid for the whole company?
Sincerely yours,