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Figures this week showed that the first mass-produced electric cars in the United States, the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, had total sales of 17,345 in 2011, the first year in which they were available. Compared with sales of 9,350 gas-electric hybrids in 2000, the first year the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius were offered in the U.S.—where total hybrid sales have now topped 2 million—17,000 might seem like a decent start for EVs.
Instead, they are under fire—even as gas prices jumped because of Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint in global oil trade.
The Washington Post on Sunday called for elimination of the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases, and Mike Kelly, a congressman from Pennsylvania who is a car dealer, has introduced legislation to end the credit.
Rocky Mountain Institute sees EVs as a crucial step in moving the United States away from fossil fuels for reasons of national security, human health, environmental protection and durable economic advantage. EV benefits go beyond fuel economy. Reinventing Fire, RMI's new, peer-reviewed book backed by 30 years of Institute research, shows that EVs—ultimately made of ultrastrong, ultralight materials that dramatically speed energy savings—can become energy storage vessels that feed electricity back into a revamped, more-secure electrical grid.
A great deal of difficult work on how we generate and distribute electricity stands between today's reality and that vision, extending far beyond EV sales and incentives. Recognizing that Washington is all but paralyzed by partisan gridlock, Reinventing Fire calls for no new acts of Congress. Business must lead this ambitious transition to a safer, cleaner, stronger America, with rational state-level regulatory changes.
Of course people respond to incentives, and the EV tax credit—written to phase out when a manufacturer's sales hit 200,000—is a proven way to spur a socially desirable change. Governments have long subsidized transportation, directly and indirectly, from granting rights for oil drilling to building our vast network of roads with tax dollars. Because Congress has approved tougher fuel economy standards, creating an incentive for EV buyers similar to the hybrid incentive that was phased out as sales grew would seem like consistent policy.
These calls to repeal the EV credit show both that the nation can't necessarily count on Congress to guide its energy future (though, in fairness, Congress is a long way from acting on this) and that the nation's media are adopting a flawed narrative about EVs. It is becoming pro forma that news stories about EVs say that Volt and Leaf sales disappointed this year and that the Volt is under investigation for battery fires. (General Motors on Thursday announced a fix to strengthen the Volt battery case, a day after niche EV maker Fisker, which has had no fires, recalled 239 cars to study similar issues.) Most EV media pieces—the Post editorial being no exception—lack context about early hybrid sales and the fact that two Volt fires started under extreme conditions in a laboratory, unlike the tens of thousands of real-life fires each year in gas-powered vehicles.
The Post editorial (which incorrectly said the Volt fires occurred in "road tests,") took this tilted narrative to a new level, saying, "The Obama administration says that the credit helps build a market for EVs, which helps create jobs. Given the price of eligible models, like the $100,000 Fisker Karma, that rationale sounds an awful lot like trickle-down economics. …" The piece cherry-picked the Fisker's price tag as an example of overpriced EVs, but made no mention of the best-selling EV, the Leaf, which lists for about $32,000 before the tax credit.
Despite criticism, experts believe EV sales will grow. LMC Automotive, which doesn't count the Volt as an EV because it has an onboard generator that kicks in when battery gets low, projects pure EV sales of 95,000 by 2016. (GM plans to produce about 60,000 Volts worldwide next year.) "The Volt fires and the Fisker battery issues may scare some people off, but so far no one has been hurt or injured so I don't think the market will collapse," said Mike Omotoso, senior manager of Global Powertrain Forecasts for LMC. A survey by Pike Research found that 40 percent of Americans—a very sizeable market but down from 48 percent two years ago—are "extremely" or "very interested" in owning an EV.
Federal policy aside, tax credits can be driven at the state level. For instance, Colorado has had a tax credit that goes up to $6,000, depending on the price differential between the EV and a comparable internal combustion vehicle. RMI's Project Get Ready, which works with partner cities and private business to help prepare the nation for EVs, has seen growing movement toward incentives at the state and city level.
RMI has long advocated carefully designed, revenue-neutral "feebates" that can be enacted at the state level. (In fact, the California Legislature passed such a program in 1980, but it was pocket-vetoed by Gov. George Deukmejian.)
A feebate system, which is agnostic toward vehicle technology, levies a fee on the least efficient models in each vehicle class to finance a rebate for the most efficient vehicles in the class. The more efficient the auto, the bigger the rebate. In this way, the government doesn't pick winners or steer consumers away from, say, crossover vehicles that can carry four children, a dog and some sports equipment. Feebates provide a powerful price signal that influences auto-buying decisions the instant they're made and maintain a continuous incentive for automakers to innovate.
Here, the Post editorial, in its short-sightedness, helps make RMI's case:
"Electric cars are not likely to form a significant part of the solution to America's dependence on foreign oil, or to global warming, in the near future," the Post says.
This is not a near-term battle that can be won by whipsawing manufacturers between tougher fuel economy standards and repealed consumer incentives. If we as a nation view it that way, we will continue to wring our hands when madmen threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz and will continue to tie our security to the stability of Saudi Arabia and its royalty's ability to manage the oil market.
We can aim high, striving to end America's fossil fuel dependency by 2050 by engaging our ingenuity and private enterprise engine to claim a $5 trillion prize and lead in the world's clean energy race. An alternative to that is to bicker over short-term incentives and outcomes and to put innovation in a shooting gallery because it didn't take over the U.S. vehicle market in its first year.
Excellent breakdown of the first year of EV sales. I have read "Reinventing Fire" keep up the great work.
"Colorado has had a tax credit that goes up to $6,000, depending on the price differential between the EV and a comparable internal combustion vehicle."Can anyone actually tell me what "comparable internal combustion vehicle" is in a real, concrete, instance in terms of this confusing Colorado tax credit?For instance, what is a comparable ICE for a Nissan LEAF? The logical answer would be a Nissan Versa, but something tells me this tax credit is anything but logical ...
Why do we still permit all the NOISE,horrid fumes from exhaust and only concentrate on fuel efficiency or power,distance, etc.Hypbrids will still kill and injure and cost us plenty from our public purse that we have been paying for decades for the uses and abuses of automobiles.The first thing I hear when I awake at dawn are the seagulls and motors turning over.What stupid design to make pedestrians share passageways with these contraptions.We bail out an industry that costs us our health, peace of mind, polluted,filthy environmentwhile they spend billions each year to convince us how much we need their wares.I AM SICK OF IT.Anything else this toxic is eventually removed from the market.The ignorance persists.Excuses for driving will persist.Atleast with electric vehicles we will have a more peaceful existence, let's hope.Electric conversions are happening, and that is better because it is a form f recycling.We need role models.
The feebates graphic needs work. The text in the charts is very fuzzy. ICE should be explained as Internal Combustion Engine. EIA's meaning is unknown to me, though I've been reading Lovins since 1980.
Another variation on Feebates is Energy Rewards. Energy Rewards are zero interest loans that must be invested in new renewable energy or energy saving technologies and systems. You earn Rewards if you consume less energy. This can be measured by the per head consumption of of mains electricity to the home.The funds to pay the Rewards comes through quantitative easing which can be achieved through issuing interest free loans at any level of government. By ensuring the funds are invested in productive enterprises quantitative easing does not increase inflation - rather it reduces the cost of energy.
..as long, as the automotive manufactures globally will only put an electrical drive into the power train of century old cars, they will not achieve anything. We all need added value and a complete new transport system. Otherwise we will soon lose with 7 bn people on this small world. The Rocky Mountain Institute was good on this topic one, but as it looks, it has also lost much of it`s power...
The idea of electric cars is great but there are a lot of draw backs . # 1. The price is out of reach for someone making $7o,000 or less. # 2. The size and comfort ability, (Seniors,and large families, big people). #3. Performance in mountainous terrain and long trips. #4. How they handle in snow,ice, heavy rain, high wind. # 5. Availability of charging stations and the costs. #6. The warranties on car and batteries and life expectancy. Just to name a few.
The tax credits and incentavies were a must to get this off the ground but should have a time limit. Extensions could be granted if improvements in technology, servicability and safety are demonstratied. We cannot afford to have perpetual tax credits and incentativies for large corporations. The enviorment needs to be saved.
In order to make the EV viable, we need an infrastructure. In order for people to begin installing an infrastructure we need a standard charging port. In order to have a future, the charging port must be capable of supplying enough power to recharge an SUV sized car, in 45 minutes (while the driver has lunch) and to run that car for 4 hours on the highway. Once such a standard becomes "universally applicable to all EV models" and available as an "open source" item, we can begin to build the infrastructure and to operate EVs.
Those of us that believe that the energy source for private vehicles must change will have to persevere and do what we can to move forward. I now drive a. 2008 plug-in Prius which is a transition (or bridge) solution. I live in Minnesta so I drive in some pretty challenging temperatures. I bought the used Prius last year and had the 4kwh battery pack installed two months later. Under those conditions my total investment in under $21k. Until more charging infrastructure in installed, hybrids will be the preferred general purpose solution. I hope my next vehicle is an affordable EV.
They had to start someplace. Just like the first computers and cell phones the cost starts high yet keeps getting lower and better. The batteries have already improved and will coninue to get better and last longer. EVs also go great with Renewable Energy.
All vehicles are better with less trips and miles, car pooling and driving like you case.
A bicycle can still cover many shorter trips in fair weather. Telecommuting is really efficient.
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Programs by Campus
Nutrition and Dietetics
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Departmental E-mail: jopalka [at] iupui [dot] edu
Departmental URL: http://shrs.iupui.edu/nutrition_dietetics/
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
The program is located at the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis and utilizes facilities throughout central Indiana. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for Registered Dietitians to deepen their knowledge base and practice skills, particularly in the area of clinical nutrition. The curriculum is designed for the student who has a special interest in the nutritional requirements and provision of nutrition therapy in acute and chronic conditions, or the care of special populations, such as pre-term infants. Program affiliations throughout central Indiana provide the opportunity for the student to work with patient populations in both outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as with the general public. Students may specialize in either adult or pediatric nutrition.
Degree Requirements
To earn the M.S. degree, a minimum of credit hours at the graduate level are required. Candidates for this degree may petition to apply up to 8 credit hours of graduate work from other institutions or programs to this degree.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) overall, an appropriate level of achievement on the Graduate Record Examination, a current dietetic registration status and three letters of recommendation addressed to the Nutrition and Dietetics Program.
The applicant must submit a completed application form to the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, along with two copies of transcripts from all universities attended. Indiana University graduates should request that the Registrar's Office send unofficial copies of their transcript. Non–Indiana University graduates must submit at least one official transcript from each university attended. Proof of current dietetic registration status is required. A nonrefundable application fee is required. Applications and further information may be obtained by writing to the following address:
Dawn Lipker
Student Enrollment Specialist
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
1140 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
Grade Requirement
A minimum of a 3.0 (B) grade point average in graduate work is required for continuance in graduate study. When the grade point average of a student falls below 3.0 or the student is not making sufficient progress toward the degree, the Graduate Studies Committee will review the student's record and recommend to the dean that the student be placed on probation. Unless the student achieves a 3.0 grade point average or begins making satisfactory progress, in the next semester of enrollment, the student will not ordinarily be allowed to continue in the graduate program. For more information about academic regulations, contact the program director.
Students may elect to complete a thesis or to take additional course work and complete a problem. Contact the graduate advisor for details.
Degree Requirements for the Thesis and Non-Thesis Options in the M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
Core Courses
(Non-Thesis Option: 18-19 credit hours; Thesis Option: 21-22 credit hours)
- BIOC B500 Biochemistry (3 cr.) & PHSL F503 Human Physiology (4 cr.) OR BIOL 556 Physiology I (3 cr.) & BIOL 557 Physiology II (3cr.)
- NURS R505 Measurement and Data Analysis (3 cr.) OR GRAD G651 Introduction to Biostatistics I (3 cr.)
- SHRS N563 Research Methods in Nutrition and Dietetics (3 cr.) OR SHRS W520 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry in the Health Sciences** (3 cr.) OR GRAD G610 Topics in Translational and Implementation Research (3 cr.)
- SHRS N598 Research in Nutrition (3 cr.; Thesis Option, 6 cr.)
- SHRS N550 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology I (3 cr.)
Additional Credits chosen from the following:*
(Non-Thesis Option: 17-18 credit hours; Thesis Option: 14-15 credit hours)
- SHRS N552 Human Nutritional Pathophysiology II (3 cr.)
- SHRS N570 Pediatric Nutrition I # (3 cr.)
- SHRS N572 Advanced Pediatric Nutrition # (3 cr.)
- SHRS N576 Leadership in Pediatric Nutrition # (3 cr.)
- Other Graduate Level Courses
Total 36 (for both options)
* There are two tracks in the M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students interested in pediatric nutrition enroll in N550, N570, N572, and N576. Students interested in adult nutrition enroll in N550, N552,and additional courses that meet the particular interests of the student and are approved by the graduate advisor.
** Certificate Program in Health Sciences Patient Centered Outcomes
# For students pursuing the E-Learning Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nutrition Program
E-Learning Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nutrition Program
This e-learning certificate requires completion of 12 credits (four courses) and provides registered dietitians with specialized pediatric nutrition knowledge, clinical and leadership skills in pediatric health care. The e-learning certificate course work applies to the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree.
Course Requirements
SHRS N570 Pediatric Nutrition (3 credits)
SHRS N572 Advanced Pediatric Nutrition (3 credits)
SHRS N576 Leadership Development in Pediatric Nutrition (3 credits)
One of the following:
- SHRS N574 Nutrition Management of High Risk Neonates and Infants (3 credits)
- SHRS N596 Clinical Dietetics (3 credits)
Degree Requirements
Students must complete all required course work (the four designated courses) with a grade of B or better. No credits will be accepted from other institutions to fulfill the requirements of the certificate. No undergraduate courses can be used to fulfill the requirements of the certificate.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Students admitted into the certificate program must meet all requirements of both the Graduate School and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The minimum admissions requirements are: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, evidence of dietetic registration, and a total undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. To be admitted into the certificate program, students must submit the following:
- Evidence of dietetic registration.
- Official undergraduate transcripts.
- 300-500 word personal statement of academic and professional goals.
- Three letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's academic and professionalperformance.
- Application for e-learning certificate program "Leadership in Clinical Pediatric Nutrition."
E-learning Certificate Advisor
Karyl Rickard, 224 Coleman Hall, 1140 West Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5180, (317) 278-0933,
krickard [at] iupui [dot] edu
Applications and further information maybe obtained by contacting:
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
School of Health and Rehabilitation Services
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
1140 West Michigan St.
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Johnson, Stony Brook Even Super Regional, 3-1
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- After losing Game 1 Saturday morning, Stony Brook came back to take Game 2 of the NCAA Baseball Super Regional in the afternoon, 3-1, and force a deciding game on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium.
Sunday's deciding game is set for noon CT on ESPN2 and www.ESPN3.com. Pregame on the LSU Sports Radio Network begins at 11:30 a.m. The winner advances to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
A limited number of Standing Room Only tickets for Game 3 will go on sale at 10 a.m. in the Alex Box Stadium ticket office.
LSU (47-17) will be the home team in Sunday's deciding game.
"What we need to do now is just regroup, realize that we won one and lost one today, and tomorrow we are playing for all of the marbles," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "I told the kids after the game that this is what you have worked all year for, an opportunity to go to Omaha and what happens tomorrow they will remember for the rest of their lives."
Stony Brook (51-13) suffered a 5-4 loss in Game 1, which resumed Saturday at 10 a.m. after 11 innings of play on Friday. Friday's game was delayed two hours and 34 minutes before NCAA officials called it due to rain.
Facing elimination in game 2, Seawolves starter Tyler Johnson (12-1) pitched a three-hit complete game while allowing one unearned run with four walks and a strikeout.
In the bottom of the third, LSU starter Kevin Gausman (12-2) - who earned the win by pitching the 12th inning of game 1 - got into trouble during a driving rain shower. With one out, No. 8 hitter Kevin Courtney doubled to right and scored on a single by Sal Intagliata. Then, with runners on the corners and two outs, an RBI single to right by William Carmona gave Stony Brook a 2-0 lead.
The Seawolves added another run off Gausman with a solo home run to right by Courtney for a 3-0 advantage.
Courtney finished 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI.
LSU's lone run came in the top of the sixth when JaCoby Jones singled and advanced to second on a throwing error by Johnson. Jones scored on a single through the right side by Rhymes, cutting the deficit to 3-1. However, after Ty Ross walked, Jordy Snikeris grounded into a double play to end the threat.
Ten minutes after resuming Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional in the 12th inning, LSU's Mason Katz hit an RBI single to center field to drive in Tyler Moore and move the Tigers within one win of the College World Series.
LSU inserted its pitching ace and Game 2 starter, Gausman, on the mound to start the 12th inning, and he retired the Stony Brook side in order on 12 pitches.
In the bottom half, Moore hit a bloop single to right field off Seawolves closer Frankie Vanderka. Moore advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Austin Nola. After an intentional walk of JaCoby Jones, Katz laced a single to left-center field. Though Moore had to hold up waiting for the line drive to fall, he slid into home plate safely and the celebration started around Katz.
Katz tied the game in the bottom of the 11th with a solo home run before the delay on Friday.
"When (Austin) Nola came up with a guy on first, Coach (Mainieri) turned to me and JaCoby (Jones) and said 'one of you drive the run in,'" Katz said. "I said 'if he doesn't, I will.' They intentionally walked JaCoby and tried to get a double-play ball. I was going to do my best to drive something in the gap. In that situation, I was not going to hit into a double play. I wanted to get something early in the count to hit. That kid has a great curve ball. He threw me a curve ball and left it up in the zone and that was it."
2012 NCAA Baseball Championship
Baton Rouge Super Regional
Game 2: LSU vs. Stony Brook
June 9, 2012
- Stony Brook evens the series with a 3-1 win over LSU to force a game 3 Sunday at 12:05 p.m. on ESPN2. Stony Brook now evens its record at 1-1 in Super Regionals, while LSU is 12-9 in NCAA Super Regional Games.
- LSU's loss was its first in 10 regional/super regional games in the New Alex Box Stadium. LSU had won 11 straight regional/super regional games in either Alex Box Stadium starting with game 2 of the 2008 Super Regional against Cal-Irvine.
- The loss stopped LSU's 14-game winning streak against non-SEC opponents dating back to its start on March 14 against Northwestern State.
- Stony Brook is 5-4 in 2-run games this year; 42-6 when they outhit their opponents. LSU is 1-2 in 2-run games this season; 8-8 when out-hit by opponent.
- Tyler Johnson wins his 36th career game at Stony Brook, the all-time career leader in wins at the school.
- Willie Carmona, who went 11-for-21 with 11 RBI in the Coral Gables Regional and was named the MOP, is 4-for-9 here in Baton Rouge with an RBI.
- Kevin Courtney is 5-for-9 in the two games with 24 putouts at first base.
- Kevin Gausman missed out on what might have been LSU's single best two-game, same-day pitching performance since 1989 when on the final day of the College Station regional, Ben McDonald, who is working the regional for ESPN in Bristol, Conn., as a studio analyst, recorded a win in the first game and a save in the second game on Championship Sunday against the Aggies.
- The Tigers are 8-4 this season following a loss and 5-2 (Appalachian State, Vanderbilt) in three-game series at home this year.
- With today's win Stony Brook is now 9-4 following a loss.
- Today's attendance was 11,207 paid and 9,446 actual bringing the two-game total to 22,673 paid and 18,668 actual. In the 2009 two-game regional, the paid attendance was 20,202 actual and 19,026 paid.
Opening statement ...
"Today was obviously quite a day. The way it started, the threat of rain that cleared up, and then a great ball game to finish the day. First of all, let us talk about the continuation of yesterday's game. I have never slept on a decision as much as this one to bring Kevin (Gausman) into start the 12th inning. It was really a tough call. It all started with making that decision to bring him in and then he goes out there and pitches tremendously, although they did have a couple of good at bats against him and they hit the ball fairly hard a couple of times."
"With Kevin (Gausman) only throwing 12 pitches to get through that inning, I had no qualms about starting him for the second ball game. Let me say this, what he did today for our team was really heroic. Their kid was great too. It was two warriors going at it, toe-to-toe, pitch-to-pitch, and you can tip your hat to their kid. He was phenomenal. He deserves all of the accolades that he receives, but so does our guy. It is a shame that our guy had to lose that game because he pitched his heart out. I am just so proud of Kevin and what he has done for our team. The story of the game is that we just could not get to (Tyler) Johnson. We only had three hits. There were times where we thought we had something going, we had a couple of tough breaks go against us. In my years of coaching I do not think I have ever seen a guy get thrown out at second on a ball four when he was forced to second base. Maybe Skip (Bertman) has, but he is a lot older than I am. I have not seen it and obviously it was a very pivotal play in the game for us in a negative way and it was a shame that it happened. We had a few tough breaks go against us and going against a kid like that you just do not have that many opportunities. What we need to do now is just regroup, realize that we won one and lost one today, and tomorrow we are playing for all of the marbles. I told the kids after the game that this is what you have worked all year for, an opportunity to go to Omaha and what happens tomorrow they will remember for the rest of their lives."
On the team's approach at the plate ...
"We need to get some more hits than we are getting, that is for sure. We have run up against some tough pitching. These kids from Stony Brook are good. They are not over powering guys and we knew that, but have good command, they mix their pitches well, and they do not get you too comfortable in the batters box. We had a few balls hit hard, not a lot. We just have to do a little bit better tomorrow. These kids have done it before and hopefully they will do it tomorrow."
On his game-winning hit in the 12th inning of Game 1 ...
"Coming up in that inning, when Tyler Moore got on base, Coach (Mainieri) looked at me and JaCoby (Jones) and asked if one of us was going to drive that run in. I said if he doesn't, I will. I was excited to be in that position. (Austin) Nola laid down a perfect bunt. Thinking about it now, getting in a double-play position was probably pretty smart putting JaCoby on in the bottom of the 12th, but I wasn't going to hit into a double play. I was going to lift something, at least to the gap, and I got a relatively good pitch to hit. I put a good swing on it, and I was able to drive him in."
On Stony Brook pitcher Tyler Johnson ...
"He threw a phenomenal game; the kid has been doing that all year. He did it this summer in the Cape (Cod League). He's a great pitcher; he works both sides of the plate with a good sinker, and a good slider he can throw in and out to both lefties and righties. He's a great pitcher; that wasn't a fluke. Kevin (Gausman) threw a great game, and that kid just beat us today. He was spotting up inside and outside. With two strikes he was extending in and extending away and hitting all the spots. He didn't get into many hitter's counts. He kept us off balance with change-ups, sinkers, and sliders. He did a great job."
On his performance in Game 2 ...
"I felt pretty comfortable out there, especially towards the end of the game. I think that's when I started to find my groove. In the middle of the game I was kind of inconsistent hitting my spots, and I got into some hitter's counts and had to throw fastballs. I was living down for the most part in the game, and I think the three pitches I left up were the ones that hurt me."
On how the rain affected his pitching ...
"Really I was just trying to get the grip of my pitches. I was having trouble having that feel for my pitches. I never use rosin, and I had to use rosin today; that was something different. It's definitely not an excuse. I just couldn't find it, and I felt like I didn't have that pin-point accuracy. Usually I can throw my fastball on both sides, and that (third) inning I felt like all I could do was throw it down the middle, hoping it went where I was trying to throw it."
Opening Statement...
"I cannot be more proud of these two young men and their performance today. Tyler (Johnson) just keeps outdoing himself every time he gets the ball. Kevin (Courtney) is kind of the offensive version of Tyler. He keeps doing some amazing things for us offensively coming up big. These guys basically epitomize our team. The two men you see here and the performances they had is what Stony Brook baseball is all about. We are a very tough-minded group, a gutsy group. They love playing the game, they love playing together and they just keep on playing to keep on playing. I can't be more proud."
On Tyler Johnson's performance...
"It was a concern when I asked Tyler to pitch last Monday. I am very concerned about all my young men and doing anything that might in some way injure them. The type of pitcher Tyler is I felt he could handle that. We monitor him closely and he did a great job last Monday. I was concerned about him going out there today. I didn't know what the residual effect might be from last weekend. In the third inning, knowing he has had a little bit of a problem of fatigue more in his legs than anywhere else, I was concerned that this was going to be something that might keep him from throwing for us. That is quite a bullpen we have out there for us. Just as he did on Monday in Miami, it's like he got an adrenaline surge. From the fourth inning on Monday he threw tremendous. From the third inning on today you all saw what he did, unbelievable."
On tomorrow's pitching plans...
"I don't have a definitive starter for tomorrow. I need to discuss that with my staff, but I can let you all know that he will be right handed."
On Stony Brook's mindset...
"They were disappointed for a few minutes and then I just had to quickly remind them of a weekend ago. Then they knew that we had been here and done that. They were good to go. It was back to business as usual. Whether it was coming back a weekend ago or finding a way to split these two games in tight games is really a testament to these young men. I don't have a speech planned for tonight. As I do just about every night, I will be thinking about if I can find one thing to say. As I tell them, 'when you don't even know I am in the dugout, when you don't hear a word out of me, then you have got it.' Right now, in a lot of ways, they have got it. This is what we try to get to and I will continue to be there to manage them. As far as pep talks and things like that, they are doing that for each other. I just want to be there with them to help them in any way that I can."
On hitting performance so far through two games...
"I'm just trying to go up there and hit good pitches. I knew coming in that [Kevin Gausman] was going to be throwing up in the nineties and mid-nineties. Just trying to put the bat on the ball and have a good approach up there and just hit what comes at me."
On his thoughts on the environment of Alex Box Stadium and the team's approach going into tomorrow's game...
"Coming in here, we knew Alex Box was going to be rocking the whole time. It's lived up to the hype that we've heard about and it's just an awesome experience. We, as a team, just like playing baseball, and whatever we have to play in front of is what we're going to do."
On facing Kevin Gausman twice...
"Going in, we knew we were going to face [Kevin Gausman] in the second game. So coming out there, we were going to try to do our best to get his pitch count up in the first game, and obviously that didn't happen. But coming out in the second game, we knew we had three quality at-bats against him in the first inning [he threw today, to end game one]. With the warmups between games, we knew we had a good shot at him and we had total confidence in ourselves."
On his performance...
"At this point of the year, you're doing it for the guy next to you. I always said that in the regional when I pitched two games in about three days. But it's been a pleasure playing with these guys and it's been a pleasure going out there every week and pitching for them. So going nine innings and doing what I did today is more, I think, for the guys next to you."
On when the trainers came out to visit him at the mound in the third inning...
"It's just a bit of a fatigue issue in the third inning there. My legs were a little tired but that's not the issue. I told Coach [Senk] that I wanted to stay in the game and I wanted to pitch and give my team a chance to win. So it was just a minor thing - nothing to worry about."
On if he was more pumped to pitch today, knowing he was facing a high draft choice in Kevin Gausman...
"I guess I could say I was a little more juiced to pitch against the fourth overall draft choice. As a starting pitcher, you pitch against more of the hitters than the other guy on the mound. But I like to go out there face-to-face against my opponent, no matter who I'm going up against each week. I just try to throw my best pitches and work on both sides of the plate. With [Kevin] Gausman pitching, it's definitely a tough game for the whole team, but I just try to do the same thing I do every week."


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ESPN The Magazine debuted its annual Body Issue today. Good news, aspiring suitors: Hope Solo is on one of the four covers, in some kind of warrior yoga pose—one that is, of course, intended as "a celebration and exploration of the athletic form."
Blake Griffin, Gretchen Bleiler, and Jose Reyes also have covers, and Helio Castroneves notably poses in a tire swing. All in the name of art.
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Unique black and red coral reefs, mangrove forests and an azure blue ocean – the beaches of Bonaire are as beautiful as they are varied. Most Caribbean islands boast long white beaches, but Bonaire is primarily known for its intimate bays with coarse, light pink sand and undisturbed, thriving sea life.
Bonaire is surrounded by coral reefs which is why the sand is less fine than on other Caribbean beaches. This makes the beaches not only narrower and rougher but, in some places, the beautiful coral reaches as far as the land. A fresh dip in the sea is not possible everywhere, certainly not in the east and north where the current is too strong. But if you know where to go, you can cool off and enjoy the sea on a hot tropical day, from fully developed promenades with cocktail bars to unspoilt spots where you only share the sand with turtles.
It's easy to see how Pink Beach got its name – this beach is known for its rose-coloured powdery sand that gets its colour from the coral that washes ashore. A major storm swept the sand into the sea, making the shallow water a pleasant bathing spot. Unusual marine animals like tarpon fish, turtles and rays can often be seen here. Pink Beach does not have any food vendors, so do like the locals do and bring a well-filled picnic basket.
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Klein Bonaire is the ultimate destination for a heavenly holiday as this mini island off the coast of Kralendijk is easy to reach by boat. Here you will find No Name Beach: a wide and unspoilt white sandy beach that's perfect for lazing in the sun. Walk only a few metres into the sea and you'll be richly rewarded. The clear water right off the coast is teeming with brightly coloured parrot fish and yellowtail snappers swimming around finger corral. Klein Bonaire is also unique in that it is the most important breeding ground for rare sea turtles.
Of the 7 species of sea turtles in the world, 5 of them can be found around Bonaire: the loggerhead sea turtle, green turtle, hawksbill sea turtle, olive ridley sea turtle and the very rare leatherback sea turtle. The latter is a real giant and can weigh up to 1,000 kilos. Not so long ago, it was common to find turtle soup on the menu on Bonaire but nowadays these reptiles are well protected. If you come across a sea turtle nest on the beach, you are kindly asked to report it to Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire.
Lac Baai is located in the south-eastern tip of Bonaire. This lagoon with calm water is flanked on one side by a coral dam and on the other by a mangrove forest. The most popular beach is Sorobon Beach; continuous winds make it a favourite spot for windsurfers. Cai Beach is quieter; its shallow waters are perfect for families with children. Note: Sundays get very crowded at Cai, when the locals come to eat, drink and dance. A real Caribbean experience!
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Barefoot is Legal Radio Show – People go barefoot for medical, health, religious, cultural and safety reasons. Join your Host Nick Pierce during our weekly internet broadcast to learn more about living the barefoot life and the fact that there are NO laws saying you must wear footwear in public. Learn your rights and the laws. Stand up for your rights. This is the place to share stories. We have amazing guests from all walks of life! Learn more about what is new in the barefoot community and even legal advice. If you have questions or stories to share or even looking for advice about the health benefits of being barefoot to share, please call! We love to hear from our audience! Take your personal freedom back and go barefoot! Guess what? It is NOT illegal to drive and/or walk around in public without shoes. Many people are not aware of that!
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The Home Office is due to formally state that their plan is to maintain the DNA data, of innocent people, for 6 years.
This is, of course, a lot longer than the zero time of many other countries and the UK less than a decade ago, but still a lot less than the previous policy of "forever".
This statement now follows on from the previous statement in May 2009 by the government of the intention to retain the data fro 12 and 6 years, depending on the offense.
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Inventure Foods Inc., turns up the heat on the snack food category with the introduction of T.G.I. Friday's Extreme Heat Crunchy Fries and T.G.I. Friday's Jalapeno Poppers Snack Sticks. The company has an exclusive licensing partnership with the namesake chain restaurant and already has a number of successful snack foods in the market under the brand.
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Anna Garrett needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 89 designs submitted by 31 freelance designers.
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I am an entreprenuer with several small businesses. This logo is for the parent company for all of those businesses which include a professional association for women in health care, a vacation rental business and a network marketing company.
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Would like something clean and sophisticated looking. Prefer blues/greens, but am open to other color schemes. Would like company initials to be used (either AG, ag, AGC, agc). No brown/orange, please. No black backgrounds. Even though most of my clients are women, it does not have to be overly feminine. Simple is more important. Design must be vector-ready and sent in multiple formats (.ai, .jpeg, .cdr, .psd)
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POCATELLO, Idaho — Before they celebrated their 100th birthdays with friends and family earlier this month, twin brothers and World War II veterans Boyd and Ralph Henderson shared lessons learned over a lifetime of membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Seated in matching soft red chairs and dressed in suits with orange ties, the silver-haired Henderson brothers were asked what difference the gospel of Jesus Christ has made in their lives.
It has made all the difference, they agreed.
"It is the only thing, the main thing in my life," Boyd Henderson said. "That is why I am 100 years old today, because I have kept the commandments that have been given to me."
But it's not quite over yet, his slightly younger brother Ralph Henderson added.
"Well, you have to keep the commandments. They are essential in life," Ralph Henderson said. "I don't know why all these things have come upon me to live this long, but I am trying to keep the commandments, and some day I will go back to my Father in heaven and to my (wife) Lena."
The brothers Henderson are also stalwart believers in observing the Word of Wisdom, the church's health code, outlined in Doctrine and Covenants 89.
Before their service in World War II, their father promised the twins, along with two other brothers and one brother-in-law, in priesthood blessings that if they observed the Word of Wisdom and lived the commandments they would be protected and return home safely. They never forgot that promise and all five returned home, the Hendersons said.
As a demonstration of their devotion, they sold the cigarettes and liquor that came with their K rations and collected enough money to buy lumber and supplies to build a small chapel for worship services on the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, with the help of other Latter-day Saint soldiers.
"There is a blessing there," Boyd Henderson said of the Word of Wisdom. "There are a lot of people who don't understand it and I explain it to them. That is why I think I am here today because I kept the commandments of God and kept the Word of Wisdom."
The Henderson brothers were born in Arimo, Idaho, on Sept. 6, 1918, with Boyd born about two hours before Ralph. The 1929 stock market crash led the family to Pocatello, where the twins grew up working side by side in the family feed store.
Boyd and Ralph graduated from Pocatello High School in 1936. They went to a year of college and were considering missionary service when the radio announced Ralph's draft number in 1941. The brothers decided to enlist in the National Guard and became part of the 183rd Field Artillery Battalion.
Before going overseas, both brothers married their sweethearts. While on a three-day leave, Boyd Henderson was sealed to Ethel Chilton in the Salt Lake Temple.
When his convoy to the West Coast stopped to refuel in Pocatello, Ralph Henderson arranged to marry his high school sweetheart, Lena Rawlins, in less than four hours.
During the war, Boyd and Ralph Henderson did their best to stay in touch as they served in parts of North Africa and Europe. They were among the first troops to enter Rome and returned home with a souvenir Nazi flag.
After the war, the Henderson brothers settled down with their families and opened a sawmill in the Salmon National Forest. Later, they started the Henderson Lumber Company in Pocatello.
While Boyd Henderson served as a county commissioner, and also as stake president and later a mission president in Melbourne, Australia, Ralph's wife, Lena, suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed. Ralph was her primary caretaker for 14 years. She died in 2001. A year later, Ralph married LeNore Thompson Smedley.
Ralph and Lena's posterity includes five children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Julie Henderson Monroe, Ralph's daughter, said the 100th birthday party was worthwhile to see so many people honor her father.
"The party was an amazing experience to see so many people come to not only wish him (Ralph) a happy birthday but to thank him for the powerful impact his example and service has had on their life," Monroe said in a text message. "I was told countless stories about my dad's Christlike love and service. As I thought of his long life, I was overwhelmed to think of the thousands who have been a recipient of his goodness."
One lesson Monroe learned from her father is what it means to have grit.
"I have seen him in many difficult situations, whether it was caring for 14 years for my mother after her debilitating stroke or health challenges and the ravages of age, he continues to push forward and does not give up," she said. "He faithfully attends church, has a ministering assignment and constantly asks me what more he could do to serve. He has limited eyesight and hearing, not to mention his compromised heart function since his attack in April. He just keeps going, and I know it isn't easy for him. His influence and love has touched thousands through his 100 years."
Boyd's wife, Ethel, died in 2011. They also have a large posterity that includes dozens of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Daughter Melanie Henderson Allen helped to create a display showcasing her father's life and was thrilled to see some of her father's missionaries visit with him at the party.
"I prayed they would be able to live and reach their 100th birthdays," Allen said. "He was so involved in serving others. He served God and kept the commandments. That was first in his life. ... He's a faithful guy."
Besides being a patriot and church leader, what some may not know about Boyd Henderson is that he's been a BYU football season ticket holder since the 1970s and has a passion for water-skiing, although it's been a while. He also supported the Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver Award, Allen said.
Jason Henderson, Boyd's son, continues to see his father as a real-life hero.
"It's hard to put into words how I feel," Jason Henderson said. "Most boys grow up and idolize different people, a ballplayer or movie star. I can honestly say I have never idolized or held up anyone like I have my dad. He is the genuine article. After the war, he did everything he was supposed to do for his family. He served in his church and community. In all the different facets, he lived the way we hope we can live. I just want to emulate what he did. He has lived in a way that speaks volumes."
CREDIT: Trent Toone, LDSChurchNews.com
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Dad whose trip to Michigan dunes with kids sparked manhunt pleads to assault, battery charge
PETOSKEY, Mich. – A Detroit-area man whose late-summer trip to a national park in northern Lower Michigan with his children sparked a 12-hour manhunt has pleaded to assault and battery.
Emmet County District Court Administrator Lisa Smith says Daniel Elliott offered a no contest plea Monday to the misdemeanor charge. The 50-year-old Orchard Lake resident's no contest plea isn't an admission of guilt but will be treated that way at sentencing.
He had been charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.
Police say Elliott and his wife had a physical confrontation during an August visit to Petoskey. He then took his three children to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, where they spent the night and later were found after the lengthy search.
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Every Major League Baseball Team Is Using Pinterest (Google+ and Tumblr, Too)
Despite its reputation as a female-dominated social network — or perhaps because of that? — every team in Major League Baseball is now actively using Pinterest.
All 30 MLB teams also have official pages on Google+ and officials blogs on Tumblr. And the league itself also has an official presence on all three social networks.
The league and all of its teams have already been active on Facebook and Twitter for some time now, but only recently expanded its collective social media footprint to Pinterest, Google+ and Tumblr.
The league has created a "social media clubhouse" at MLB.com/connect, with links and information about each of the league's social network accounts. There's no team directory that I can find, but every official team website advertises the full range of social media accounts near the bottom of the page — like this example from the Philadelphia Phillies website.
The Pinterest presence is the most intriguing one to me because of the reportedly heavy female demographic there. (Some reports have estimated Pinterest's user base as 80 percent women.)
Some teams are already doing well for themselves on Pinterest. As I type this, the Milwaukee Brewers have attracted the biggest audience with its 906 followers. The team also has a substantial profile that currently counts 18 different boards.
Despite its 18 boards, the Brewers don't have the most pins. Based on my unofficial count, that honor belongs to
the best team in baseball my hometown Seattle Mariners, who've added 168 pins to its account so far. At the other end of the spectrum are teams like the worst team in baseball New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, both of whom have a mere 27 pins to date.
What About Other Sports Leagues?
In my unofficial (and manual) checking, I found several teams from each of the major sports leagues using Pinterest and/or Google+. (Finding sports teams from other leagues was a challenge and I came up empty.)
The NBA has also been active social media participants, and the entire league has official pages on Google+ — with the exception (as far as I can tell) of the New Jersey Nets. Some, but not all, NBA teams also have official pages on Pinterest.
Many NFL teams are active on both Google+ and Pinterest, but not all.
Likewise, there are several NHL teams on Pinterest, but many haven't created any boards or added any pins yet.
Bottom line: Major league baseball is leading the way so far when it comes to social networking beyond Facebook and Twitter.
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With the 2019 XT5, Cadillac aimed and succeeded in reinventing versatility. Crafted to help you master whatever task you have at hand, the XT5 is a thoroughly progressive vehicle, inside and out. Its generously sized interior is packed with advanced features that help you stay safe and connected. With chiseled exterior lines that make a striking statement, the XT5 was crafted to accommodate your needs and express your distinctive sense of style.
More cargo room on demand. The Adjustable Rear Sliding Seat glides effortlessly forward for more available space, and backwards for more passenger legroom. Each rear seat also reclines, so all passengers can ride in comfort.
More room when you need it. The XT5 holds passengers comfortably, and cargo efficiently. The available Cargo Management System keeps your items secure, while generously sized pockets in the front and rear seating rows keep your belongings organized and private. With pass-through storage located under the center console, the things that you need most are always within reach.
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A forward-looking lighting system. The front and rear headlamps on the XT5 dramatically frame the vehicle's powerful edges. Available LED headlamps are equipped with Adaptive Forward Lighting, directing the headlamps to cast light precisely over your path on the road.
Elevated looks and handling. On the Premium Luxury and Platinum Collections, the 20 inch aluminium wheels come with bright, fully polished finishes and premium painted accents, so you can ride high and stand apart.
Let the sun in. The available UltraView® Sunroof spans across both seating rows, giving every passenger a clear view of the sky. When the sun shines too brightly, a power sunshade blocks out light and helps keep the cabin cool.
Pop the trunk, effortlessly. The standard liftgate has an available hands-free feature that allows you to open and close the liftgate with a kicking motion under the left of the rear bumper when the Keyless Access fob is with you. The memory height function allows you to program how high the gate will open, avoiding damage to the vehicle going in or out of tighter spaces.
See better without looking. Available Side Blind Zone Alert monitors your blind spots. If a vehicle is in your path before you change lanes, a light in the side mirror illuminates to alert you. Also, the system warns you when vehicles approach your blind spot at high speeds, helping you to avoid a possible collision.
Stay on your track. Available Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning monitors the lines on the road, senses the lane boundaries and helps keep your vehicle centered, as well as alerting you of an inadvertent lane departure. If the car begins to drift into another lane and the lane signal is not activated, the system, working together with the Safety Alert Seat, will send a warning pulse through the seat cushion.
Information in sight. The full-color available reconfigurable Head-Up Display (HUD) can project relevant information like speed, navigation or entertainment updates onto the windshield so you can stay updated without taking your eyes off the road.
Aware of everything around you. Using a camera to scan the road ahead for pedestrians or large animals, the available Pedestrian Collision Mitigation system sends an alert and can engage automatic braking to help you avoid collisions.
An up-lifted point of view. When in Drive or Reverse, available Surround Vision provides a top view of your vehicle and the areas immediately surrounding it. This view, projected on the Cadillac user experience screen, gives you an overall perspective that can help you reduce blind spots and increase awareness.
See the world behind. With just the flick of a switch, you can stream the view from an available rear-mounted HD camera to the rear view mirror. This view offers a substantially increased vision over an ordinary mirror. A simple touch instantly reverts it back to a traditional mirror.
Shifting done smoothly. The XT5 uses a shifter with Electronic Precision Shift technology, a joystick-like evolution of the traditional center console shifter. It allows you to go from Park to Drive in one quick motion, for a more dynamic driving experience.
Cadillac user experience comes to life activated by proximity sensors. It feels when your hand is close and pulses to let you know it is responding to your command. Providing a suite of information and entertainment offerings like enhanced 3D GPS navigation and Phone Integration compatibility with Apple CarPlayTM and AndroidTM Auto2, the Cadillac user experience makes sure you keep everyone connected and entertained. And with voice-activated technology and steering wheel controls, you can stay focused on the road ahead.
Effortlessly efficient. When driving conditions require less fuel, the Active Fuel Management System temporarily turns off two of the engine's cylinders, optimizing fuel efficiency. When conditions become more challenging, the system reactivates them again, delivering the power you need. Finally, when the vehicle is stopped at idle, Auto Stop/Start Technology automatically turns off the engine to reduce fuel consumption. When you're ready to accelerate forward, the system automatically starts the engine again, for smart fuel efficiency.
Confidence and maneuverability under the same hood. The dynamic 3.6L V6 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission delivers effortless acceleration that takes you to highway speeds quietly and smoothly, while the responsive handling keeps you feeling firmly in control at all times.
Control a smooth ride. Real-time damping suspension monitors road and vehicle inputs to help reduce vibrations and maintain a smooth ride over rough roads. And with Driver Select Mode, you can choose between three distinct driving feels: Touring Mode for everyday driving; Snow Mode for safe handling in inclement weather; and Sport Mode for an exceptionally engaging experience included with Premium Luxury and Platinum models.


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All Steve Jobs appearances at the All Things D conference have now been made available as podcasts on iTunes. There are many videos of Steve Jobs around today, there are a lot of him presenting at product launches and of course his famous Stanford commencement but there are very few actual sit down interviews. Thankfully All Things D has decided to release its collection of six interviews where Jobs answers unrehearsed questions and gives his views on technology and business.
In these onstage conversations, Jobs explained his — and Apple's — evolving philosophy of where the digital world was heading, and of business itself. He discussed competitors, controversies and his own sense of what matters most. He stressed the importance of building products for their actual users, not "orifices" like corporate IT departments or cellphone carriers. He explained why it was often more important to decide what products and features not to build than to pick the ones that were built. He even appeared jointly in a historic conversation with his lifelong rival, Bill Gates.
The podcasts are available from iTunes now and are available as video podcasts or as audio only podcasts. If you haven't managed to catch any of these interviews over the years then you have missed out on some wonderful dialogue and insight into the mind of Steve Jobs. Now you have another chance to see them in high quality thanks to All Things D and Apple.
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The Harry Ransom Center at
The University of Texas at Austin presents
The David Foster Wallace Symposium
April 5–6, 2012
Writers, editors, journalists, and critics will gather to discuss David Foster Wallace's life and work. The David Foster Wallace papers reside at the Harry Ransom Center.
Registration is limited and opens Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11 a.m. (CST). For details, see Registration section.
Program for The David Foster Wallace Symposium (PDF)
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Designed and written for the Windows® platform, Partner Software combines ease-of-use and multitasking capability within the materials testing environment. Partner helps manage and streamline the entire testing process from entering pre-test parameters to result calculation. The end result is a complete testing system which integrates easily with other business operations.
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That Walter Jones statue is huge! Has anyone that has met him seen the statue too? I wonder how close it is to actual size? It's cool that they have Seahawks related themes at the airport, and I know that Alaska Airlines had a plane named Seahawks 1. After this season, there will probably be a lot more Seahawks related sites and themes all over.
Left Houston earlier tonight where i was visiting family and on my way home to Fairbanks, Alaska, with a stop in Seattle. Boarding in Houston were a whole bunch of 49er fans and boy were they bummed.
I'm guessing they flew down from the PNW and points in Alaska to catch a connecting flight to New Orleans. They spent all that money for nothing.
The thing I enjoyed the most tonight though was coming in to Seattle and seeing C-Link with the arch lights changing back and forth, green, then blue, then back to green. Makes me really excited for next year and what this team will do. Time to start my Seahawks budget for next fall. I really wanted to get down this year but was never able to break away from work. This time I'm planning months in advance.
By the way, Houston is a crappy town. Taxes are unreal, people dont know how to drive (there are crash investigation sites all along I-45), and the exhaust fumes/pollution was nauseating! Saw somebody driving a brand new Lincoln Mk-Z I think it was, 65mph with their foot on the brakes. Every now and then they would let off of it but it was bizarre.
Anyway, sitting here in the airport enjoying a cup of real coffee (something else I couldn't find in the south) and waiting on my flight to Fairbanks. Oh, and reading posts on .NET.
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end of the season
We got a ridiculous amount of snow over the last few days much more than usual.
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Opponents of the measure, mostly Republicans, tried to tar the new farm bill with every brush imaginable, but Senate members seemed more ready to move ahead with the legislation so the nation's farmers can begin receiving the assistance they need after more than four years of low prices and disastrous weather.
Some criticized it for spending too much money; others charged it would lead to overproduction of crops; and still others repeated the claims that it funneled large amounts of money to wealthy farming operations.
"I think it is a good bill, a bill that is good for all of America," said Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, who led the fight for passage of the report. "Is it a perfect bill? No, it's not perfect. I daresay there isn't a senator here who could not find some fault with it.
"But keep in mind it is a comprehensive bill for America and for our future. The bill comprises a number of different parts that enable us to turn the corner for agriculture."
Harkin was answering the criticism of senators such as fellow Iowan Charles Grassley, author of the Grassley-Dorgan payment limits amendment in the original Senate farm bill, who along with Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana asked for the nearly two days of debate on the conference report.
"It's a good bill if you are a cotton and rice producer," said Grassley. "The problem is we don't grow those commodities in my state of Iowa. I plan to vote with the family farmers from Iowa."
Harkin agreed that not every region got exactly what it wanted in a new farm bill, but every region got something to help its farmers, some including specialty crop producers for the first time, he said. He disagreed with claims that the new bill did nothing to address payment limits, noting that the limit was reduced from $550,000 in the House farm bill to $360,000 in the conference report.
Major farm organizations hailed the Senate's action and asked the president to sign the bill as quickly as possible so that Agriculture Department officials can begin implementing it.
"With the President's signature, our nation's cotton growers can regain a measure of optimism as they go about the planting of their 2002 crops," said National Cotton Council Chairman Kenneth Hood. "Today's Senate action is certainly welcomed by all U.S. cotton industry segments from growers to textile manufacturers."
"This legislation allows farmers the certainty of an improved safety net for the next six years," said Dave Frederickson, president of the National Farmers Union. "It is not a perfect bill, but it is an important bill that will improve current law."
In 12 hours of debate on the farm bill, Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas, and others said the new farm bill would reverse the progress made by Freedom to Farm and bring back "government control of agriculture."
But Harkin, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and leader on the Senate side in the farm bill conference committee, said the new legislation can help "turn the corner" on the years of economic turmoil created by passage of the 1996 farm bill or Freedom to Farm.
"In commodities, we strengthen income," Harkin said in closing the two days of debate. "We provide stability and predictability. We've ended Freedom to Farm. Freedom to Farm was built on a two-legged stool of low loan rates and AMTA payments. This bill puts four legs under that stool – higher loan rates, target price, direct payments and conservation.
"Four strong legs by which we support and enhance our farmers' livelihoods."
The NCC's Hood said the farm bill includes many of the principles that were recommended by Cotton Council delegates, including an effective marketing loan and a combination of fixed and counter-cyclical payments.
"The absence of the counter-cyclical program under the FAIR Act left growers badly exposed to low prices on the New York Board of Trade," said Hood, a cotton producer from Gunnison, Miss.
For cotton, the new farm bill includes a 6.67-cent per pound fixed payment, a 72.4-cent counter-cyclical or target price and a 52-cent per pound base loan rate. It also makes a fixed decoupled payment on 85 percent of the enrolled base, and the counter-cyclical payment also is made on 85 percent of the base calculation.
A National Cotton Council analysis found that assuming a cotton grower has program yield equal to actual yield, the least a grower should expected to receive on an "average" pound of cotton is 69.9 cents when this farm bill is implemented by USDA.
Hood praised Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota for pulling the Senate bill together and Sens. Zell Miller of Georgia and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas for their support of the farm bill process and of cotton's issues specifically. The NCC also commended Sens. Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Tim Hutchinson of Arkansas for their leadership on the Republican side of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Sens. John Breaux of Louisiana and John Edwards of North Carolina for their work in getting the Step 2 threshold eliminated.
Hutchinson, who is expected to face a difficult election challenge this year, said the new farm bill "has been a long time in coming, and it is desperately needed by our country's farmers. Since last year, our farmers have been waiting to see if they will be able to continue farming as a way of life–hoping that Congress would do the right thing, and provide them with the safety net that they need to continue."


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If you wish to maintain your faith in humanity, I recommend not heading over to the Rotten Tomatoes page for The Dark Knight Rises. While most reviews of the film thus far have been positive, the most awful, rabid Batman fans have taken it upon themselves to post hundreds of comments on each negative review, in some cases calling for injury or death to the critic who wrote said review. It honestly makes me feel ashamed for being both a Batman and a film fan - this is a movie that hasn't even come out yet! - and with any luck karma will give all of those people a swift kick in the ass. But for those legitimately feeling upset about bad Dark Knight Rises reviews (why?), TDYLF.com has a new infographic that you should consult.
The site has created "The Five Stages of Coping With a Negative Dark Knight Rises Review," a step by step guide about how you should be feeling and dealing with people who don't like the movie that you are determined to love no matter what the cost. Check it out below!
I must say that I am still baffled by this whole thing. Are there people out there who really expected everyone in the world to love The Dark Knight Rises? More importantly, if they are so dead-set on loving the movie, why do they care what critics have to say in the first place? If anyone has any insight into this mentality please leave us a note in the comments section below.
The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan, opens nationwide this Friday both in regular theaters and IMAX. For more about the movie, including stills, trailers, posters, and news, head over to our Blend Film Database.


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Over the past 10 years we have obtained many customers, and due to our commitment to quality we have been able to retain many repeat customers. Our commitment to reinvest in our company has grown us to have the manpower, tools, equipment to handle both residential and commercial tree service work. We would love the opportunity to become the company you turn to for your tree service needs!
Our goal is to perform your job with minimal impact on your lawn and surrounding landscape. We aren't just tree cutters who subcontract our work, we are a tree service whose job is not complete until the work is done and the mess is gone. We use track-mounted low ground pressure machines and even do jobs by hand when required. Our estimator will be happy to discuss your tree service job in detail and ensure everything goes smoothly.
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We are able to offer great prices on stump grinding by utilizing industry-leading equipment like our track-mounted self-propelled stump grinder which will fit through openings as small as 36", but packs enough power to accomplish large jobs quickly. A machine a little bigger than a large lawn mower comes to the stump (ours is mounted on rubber tracks to minimize damage to your lawn). It has a wheel with sharp teeth that grind the stump into fine mulch. Stumps are ground 4-7" below ground level. When we leave the mulch from the stump is raked back into the hole where the stump was and in the place of a stump you have a small bed of mulch.
We charge by the inch in diameter allowing you to easily determine the cost of grinding stumps as follows:
We charge a $75 trip fee to move the machine to the job and then charge per inch in diameter. For exact pricing simply find the widest portion of the stump and measure the distance across. Next call us to give us the number of stumps and diameter and we take care of the rest.
- Grinding Stumps up to 36" in diameter $1.00 per inch
- Grinding Stumps 36" to 48" in diameter $1.50 per inch
- Grinding Stumps 48" to 60" in diameter $2.00 per inch
- Grinding Stumps over 60" per quote $3.00 per inch and up
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Our brush mower attachment is the most cost-effective way to handle large areas overgrown with tall grass, weeds, vines, small trees, briars, kudzu, and other underbrush. Having operated both brush mowers and forestry mowers, we have found the most cost-effective way to handle an overgrown job is to use a brush mower to remove all debris and saplings under 5" diameter and follow through with traditional tree service equipment like chainsaws, grapple loaders and commercial chippers to remove large trees. Using the correct tools for the job allows us to handle tree removal and land clearing jobs of all sizes quickly, safely and affordably.
From small yard cleanup jobs done by hand to large land clearing jobs done with a loader, bulldozer or forestry mower, we can handle your cleanup or clearing needs. We can do lot clearing to prepare for house construction where we remove trees and the root ball, or tree removal and stump grinding.
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Our mobile trommel screen is available for rent on a daily or weekly basis. Screen rental includes delivery to and from the job, skilled operator and fuel 8 hours on job.
With sand, gravel, wood chips, manure, peat, bark or mulch, a screen can be used to remove oversized or undersized particles. For example, our tree service screens our wood chips from our chippers. We use a small screen to produce bark fines which is used for compost and a larger screen to get out the oversize chunks leaving a nice uniform sized product that can be sold rather than being a liability.
- First day screen & operator (includes delivery) - $900
- Additional days with operator - $700
- Additional days without operator - $400.
Wood yards can screen your excess bark stockpiles once with a tight screen to remove fines to sell as compost and then again with a larger screen to yield pine bark chips. Landscape supply yards with on-site stockpiles of common dirt or fill can affordably convert a low dollar product into a premium product and add another product to their line up. On large cleanup sites, screens can be used to separate trash or wood products from dirt. On-site screening can eliminate hauling loads of heavy dirt to a landfill by pickups screening the trash out of the dirt.
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We are strictly a concrete demolition subcontractor - we don't pour concrete. With that being said, we will demo and dispose of most residential concrete jobs that are local and over 1000 sq. feet. We only charge $1.25 per square foot for this service.
If you like to DIY, we also own an equipment rental yard and rent our Skid Steer mounted Concrete Jackhammer Attachment for $150 per day (24hrs) or $100 per 1/2 day (4hrs) if you have your own skid steer. We can rent skid steers starting at $275/day for mid-size track skid steers.


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Ruling: Captive Bison Not 'Wild'
Court Overturns Injunction Against Transfer Of Quarantined Bison To Fort Belknap
In a unanimous decision last week, the Montana Supreme Court overturned a District Court ruling that prevented the movement of Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Reservation. This clears the way for about half of the bison to be taken to the Fort Belknap Reservation, which was the original plan when 61 bison were brought north last spring after five years' quarantine and testing for brucellosis.
In his opinion, Chief Justice Mike McGrath clarified one of the chief objections behind the lawsuit that sought to restrict the placement of the bison. He stated that having been "reduced to captivity," these bison were no longer wild animals.
For ranchers, this is an important distinction. Someone is responsible for a domestic animal if it strays where it doesn't belong and causes damages to fences, crops or haystacks. The memorandum of understanding between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has provisions for the kind of fencing the tribes were required to provide for the bison and the prompt response necessary if they escaped. What the ranchers fear is a wild, free-roaming herd of bison that no one is allowed to remove from private or leased federal land.
Both Fort Peck and Fort Belknap already have bison herds, which have not caused any controversy. The tribes have wanted to acquire Yellowstone bison because they are supposed to be genetically pure, free of any cattle genes.
The Supreme Court said that the transfer of the bison is legal and set aside Judge John McKeon's injunction made in March of 2012. The court said the law the ruling was based on does not prohibit transfer to tribal lands.
Transferring the bison to other homes is one way to deal with the problem of a too-large Yellowstone herd that leaves the national park in search of better grazing. There was a public outcry when hundreds were slaughtered in an attempt to prevent their mingling with cattle herds. Bison and elk can both carry brucellosis, a disease that can cause pregnant bison, elk and cattle to abort their young.
FWP spokesman Ron Aasheim has said that additional transfers of bison to non-tribal lands will not be made until a long-range bison management plan is completed, due by the end of 2015.
The Valley County Commissioners were parties in the lawsuit against moving the bison, but they joined for another reason.
The commissioners were not consulted on the plans to bring in the bison, which they considered an important intrusion into the local area that they administer. State law requires "cooperation and consultation" with local governments, but it hardly ever happens. The Valley County Commissioners make this objection and assert their right to cooperation and consultation whenever they can.
In this ruling, their issue was not a factor in the Supreme Court's decision at all.
"I am disappointed with the bison decision," said Commission Chairman Dave Pippin.