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Warped Incentives
Education Appropriations
Competency-Based Learning
Higher Education Tools
Talking with Students and Teachers
Odds and Ends
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
Warped Incentives
With college basketball's March Madness in full gear, Secretary Duncan and co-author Tom McMillen proposed in a USA Today op-ed that colleges and universities start penalizing athletic coaches financially if the students on their teams do not graduate. They note that big-time coaches earn enormous salaries and rewards for athletic performance. But, there are no penalties and limited incentives for academic performance. "The NCAA should be commended for raising the academic benchmarks that teams must meet for postseason play," they state. "New NCAA regulations essentially require teams to be on track to graduate half of their players to be eligible for postseason play (indeed, the University of Connecticut's men's basketball teamthe 2011 championwas unable to compete in this year's tournament because it failed to meet the minimal academic requirements), and academic progress and graduation rates are up significantly for tournament teams this year. Yet, governing boards of universities and college presidents also need to do more to reinforce the education mission of their institutions. Too often, trustees and presidents undermine that mission by offering lucrative incentives to coaches that downplay the importance of athletes getting a college education."
In 2011, according to McMillen's research, 32 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision coaches and 11 NCAA Division I men's basketball coaches earned more than $2 million annually. (Coaches earn whatever the market will bear. However, many coaches work at public universities, funded by taxpayers, and, in several cases, they are not only the highest-paid school employee but also the highest-paid state employee.) Fully three-fourths of the football contracts and two-thirds of the basketball contracts included a bonus for academic performance, but these incentives were dwarfed by bonuses for performance on the field or court. Athletic incentives averaged $600,000 per coach, while academic incentives averaged $52,000 per coacha ratio of 11-to-1.
"When many states are reducing funds for higher education, it is hard to justify such skewed priorities and runaway athletic spending," the Secretary and McMillen concluded. "Even at Division I institutions, few athletic programs are self-supportingwhich means that institutional funds must typically be diverted to pay for athletic programs.... We are not suggesting any regulatory scheme for capping or restricting coaches' compensation. Nor can we specify the balance between academic and athletic spending that, to paraphrase the Goldilocks principle, is just right.... [Nevertheless,] trustees and presidents can take steps to right that balance. They could adopt a model of best practices that includes a greater parity in new contracts for coaches between academic and athletic bonuses and provides penalties for poor academic performance."
Education Appropriations
President Obama recently signed into law a Continuing Resolution (CR) agreement, extending funding for education programs and other parts of the federal budget at Fiscal Year 2013 levelsminus $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts, also known as the sequesterthrough September 30, 2013. The Department of Education's share of the sequester is $2.5 billion. The CR also included an additional across-the-board budget cut of 0.2%, which works out to about $136 million of the agency's $68 billion in discretionary funding. The CR requires all agencies to submit an operating plan to Congress showing the amounts for programs, projects, and activities by April 25. Meanwhile, the President will release his FY 2014 budget proposal on April 10.
Competency-Based Learning
Last week, the Department issued guidance for postsecondary institutions that offer competency-based programs in which students learn at their own pacebut that currently do not offer federal student aid. The agency is reminding schools that they may be eligible to offer Title IV funds under the direct assessment provision of the Higher Education Act, and it has supplied step-by-step instructions on how to apply. Moreover, for the many institutions that have expressed interest, the guidance addresses developing competency-based programs that are likely to be Title IV eligible.
In recent years, some institutions have recognized the potential of innovative learning models and developed creative programs that allow students the flexibility to learn at the pace that makes sense for them, both in career-technical and degree programs. Students progress in these programs by demonstrating their achievement of specific skills or knowledge. Most competency-based programs fit into traditional learning models that measure progress in credit or clock hours, but an increasing number do not. Some of these programs would like to offer their students Title IV aidincluding Pell Grants and student loansbut have been unable to so.
The guidance also notes the potential of competency-based approaches to shorten time to degree completion and reduce costs, while providing an opportunity for students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to compete for good jobs or advance in the workplace. Going forward, the Department plans to collaborate with accrediting agencies and the broader community to encourage innovative approaches, identify promising practices, and gather feedback to inform future policies.
Higher Education Tools
Throughout the month, the Department has been promoting a set of consumer tools to help students and their families make informed decisions about their choice for higher education, as well as better understand their loan debt and stay on track in repayment. First, on March 14, staff presented on tools that make it easy to compare critical information, such as college costs, average student loan debt, and graduation rates, across different institutions. The EDstream broadcast can be viewed here, and the session's handout is available here. Then, on March 26, the agency launched two key features on the StudentLoans.gov web site: a Complete Counseling web page and a new Repayment Estimator that lets borrowers compare what their monthly repayment amounts would likely be across all seven repayment options. Borrowers can access both these tools by signing into their accounts online.
Also, on March 27, the agency hosted the first-ever bilingual #AskFAFSA Office Hours on Twitter.
Additionally, the Department has posted more than 130 submissions to a Request for Information on promising and practical strategies to promote college student success from institutions across the U.S.
Talking with Students and Teachers
As he has done in the past, on consecutive days last week, Secretary Duncan met with small groups of students and teachers for an honest conversation about a variety of topics. This time, he also brought along a video camera, and, with the participants' permission, captured these conversations so others can see them. With seven students at Hart Middle School in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the focus was on the impact of gun violence. With eight teachers at Rogers Heights Elementary School in Bladensburg, Maryland, the conversation covered the pace of reform, the impact of early learning, and testing. Both excerpt videos and full videos are posted for viewing.
Odds and Ends
Secretary Duncan announced the start of the fourth Investing in Innovation (i3) grant competition by releasing an invitation for pre-applications for the "Development" grant category and a notice of final priorities for the program overall. This year's competition incorporates several improvements to support school districts and non-profit organizations partnering with schools to develop and expand innovative practices that accelerate student achievement and prepare every student to succeed in college and their careers. Applications for the "Validation" and "Scale-up" grant categories will be announced later this spring. (Note: The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) is seeking individuals from various backgrounds and professions to serve as peer reviewers for the competition.)
The Secretary also announced that 10 more states will receive funding to turn around persistently lowest-achieving schools under the School Improvement Grants (SIG) Program. Awards are being made on a rolling basis. To date, 21 states have been approved to receive SIG funding.
The Secretary recently addressed the National Newspaper Publishers Association's Black Press Week Conference and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Legislative Summit.
On March 19, in a ceremony with Dr. Jill Biden, Santa Barbara City College (CA) and Walla Walla Community College (WA) were named co-winners of the 2013 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
On March 20, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delisle testified on the Department's efforts to improve mental health supports for students.
Student representatives with the Alliance for Educational Justice, Dignity in Schools Campaign, and Padres y Jovenes Unidos (Parents and Youth United) met with Secretary Duncan and David Esquith, Director of the Office of Safe and Healthy Students, to discuss school and community safety.
With summer right around the corner, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking new partners to spread the word and participate in its Summer Food Service Program, which supplies free meals for children when school is out.
The What Works Clearinghouse, now in its second decade as a trusted source of information about what works in education, has released a revised and expanded Procedures and Standards Handbook for public comment.
Quote to Note
"It has now been three months since the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut. Three months since we lost 20 innocent children and six dedicated adults who had so much left to give. Three months since we, as Americans, began asking ourselves if we're really doing enough to protect our communities and keep our children safe.... Today, there is genuine disagreement among well-meaning people about what steps we should take to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in this country. But, you have spoken. You've made it clear that it's time to do something. And, over the last few weeks, Senators here in Washington have listened and taken some big steps forward.... We have a real chance to reduce gun violence in America, and prevent the worst violence. We have a unique opportunity to reaffirm our tradition of responsible gun ownership, and also do more to keep guns out of the hands of criminals or people with a severe mental illness. We've made progress over the last three months, but we're not there yet."
|President Barack Obama (3/23/13), in his weekly address
Upcoming Events
April is Financial Literacy Month, making it a good time to visit MyMoney.gov, the U.S. government's web site dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. The site includes resources for youth, teachers, and parents and caregivers.
The second event in the Department's 2013 Community College Webinar Series is scheduled for April 10, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET. Experts from the field and local practitioners will discuss promising community college correctional and reentry education models.
On Earth Day (April 22), the Department will broadcast live on its USTREAM channel the announcement of 2013 U.S. Department of Education-Green Ribbon Schools Award winners, as well as post all nomination packages and release a highlights document. This cohort will include the first District Sustainability Award honorees.
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Hannity Omits The "Food Stamp" Facts: Most Recipients Have Jobs, Or Are Seniors Or Children
Research ››› ››› MELODY JOHNSON
On Fox, Sean Hannity asked if people are "better off on food stamps" or "better off with a job." But most recipients of food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are working-class Americans with jobs, or are senior citizens or children.
Hannity Asks If Americans "Are Better Off On Food Stamps" Or "Better Off With A Job"
Hannity: "Do You Think People Are Better Off On Food Stamps, Or Are They Better Off With A Job?" During the September 18 edition of Fox News' Hannity, host Sean Hannity asked Fox News contributor and Democratic strategist Joe Trippi: "Do you think people are better off on food stamps, or are they better off with a job?" [Fox News, Hannity, 9/18/12]
But Many SNAP Recipients Do Have Jobs ...
USDA: In 2010, 41 Percent Of SNAP Participants Lived "In A Household With Earnings." According to a USDA report on SNAP recipients for fiscal year 2010, "many SNAP participants had jobs." The report stated that "[n]early 30 percent of SNAP households had earnings in 2010" and "41 percent of all SNAP participants lived in a household with earnings." The report added, "For most of these households, earnings were the primary source of income." [USDA.gov, September 2011, emphasis original]
CBPP: In 2010, "Over Three Times As Many SNAP Households Worked As Relied Solely On Welfare Benefits For Their Income." A July report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) noted that "[n]early half of SNAP families with children are working families" and continued:
Over the last two decades, large shares of SNAP households have become working households. In 1989, 42 percent of all SNAP households received cash welfare benefits and only 20 percent had earned income. By 2010, over three times as many SNAP households worked as relied solely on welfare benefits for their income.
Despite the large jump in unemployment during the recession, the share of SNAP families with earnings has continued to increase in recent years. This suggests that for a growing share of the nation's workers, having a job has not been enough to keep them out of poverty. [CBPP, 7/9/12]
... Or Are Seniors Or Children
USDA: In 2010, Most SNAP Participants Were "Children Or Elderly." According to the USDA report, most SNAP participants in 2010 "were children or elderly" Americans:
Most SNAP participants were children or elderly. Nearly half (47 percent) were under age 18 and another 8 percent were age 60 or older. Working-age women represented 28 percent of the caseload, while working-age men represented 17 percent. [USDA.gov, September 2011, emphasis original]
USA Today: Many SNAP Beneficiaries Were "Children Under Age 18," "Age 60 Or Older," Or "Working Poor." A January 18 USA Today article described what types of people receive SNAP benefits, according to the same USDA report:
Who gets food stamps?
The most recent Department of Agriculture report on the general characteristics of the SNAP program's beneficiaries says that in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2010:
••47% of beneficiaries were children under age 18.
••8% were age 60 or older.
••41% lived in a household with earnings from a job -- the so-called "working poor."
••The average household received a monthly benefit of $287.
••36% were white (non-Hispanic), 22% were African American (non-Hispanic) and 10% were Hispanic. [USA Today, 1/18/12, emphasis original]
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Top Items:
Twinkies Maker Hostess Going Out of Business, CEO Blames Union Strike — "It's over. This is it," Gregory Rayburn tells "Today." — Hostess, the makers of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Wonder Bread, is going out of business after striking workers failed to heed a Thursday deadline to return to work, the company said.
Discussion: The Moderate Voice, Dallas News, KCRG-TV, The Democratic Daily, iOwnTheWorld.com, Politico, Gawker, Mock, Paper, Scissors, The Gateway Pundit, The Lonely Conservative, Michelle Malkin, The Other McCain, www2.wkrg.com, The PJ Tatler, Washington Free Beacon, Washington Examiner and Guardian
IronyCurtain / iOwnTheWorld.com: Parasites Kill Their Own Hostess
Katie Glueck / Politico: Pols, press: End of Twinkie is stinky
Neetzan Zimmerman / Gawker: Hostess Is Going Out of Business, Will Lay Off Thousands
Tengrain / Mock, Paper, Scissors: When Union Busting Goes Bad
Doug Powers / Michelle Malkin: Ding Dong, the Twinkies are dead: 18,500 jobs disappear as Hostess closes down
Robert Stacy McCain / The Other McCain: Great: Voters Legalize Marijuana, Unions Put Munchies-Maker Out of Business
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Obama Economy, Idiotic Union Kill the Delicious Twinkie
Joel Gehrke / Washington Examiner: Hostess union workers have Plan B: 'government-provided unemployment benefits'
Katie Rogers / Guardian: The Hostess Twinkie: 1930-2012?
Kevin Cirilli / Politico:
Union: 'Bain-style' killing of Twinkie — The Bain attack is back. — This time it's being used against Hostess Brands, the Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker that announced Friday it was closing. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka drew the comparison in a public statement Friday.
Discussion: CNBC, The PJ Tatler, Weasel Zippers and The Greenroom
John Carney / CNBC: How Hostess Failed: Hedge Funds vs. Unions
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Maybe We Should Just Let it Burn — Liberals are fond of saying that …
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: AFL-CIO Chief Richard Trumka Blames Bain Capital For Hostess Going Out Of Business After Union …
Duane Patterson / The Greenroom: How Long Can The Left Continue To Defy Economic Gravity?
Hostess Brands closing for good — NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Hostess Brands — the maker of such iconic baked goods as Twinkies, Devil Dogs and Wonder Bread — announced Friday that it is asking a federal bankruptcy court for permission to close its operations, blaming a strike by bakers protesting a new contract imposed on them.
Emily Jane Fox / Click Orlando l Orlando News …: Wal-Mart workers plan Black Friday walkout
Nathaniel Downes / Addicting Info: Hostess Bankrupt - Vulture Capitalists Picked Corpse Clean (VIDEO)
Kathy Kattenburg / The Agonist: Blame the Unions — So an iconic snack food company goes …
Neetzan Zimmerman / Gawker: Chris Christie Refuses to Answer Question About Twinkies: 'This Is a Setup! You People Are the Worst'
Mark Hemingway / Weekly Standard: Down Twinkies — Yesterday, Hostess announced that it would be forced …
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Hostess Going Out Of Business After Striking Union Workers Refuse To Return To Work...
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: Hostess Brands To Shut Down
John Keller / LewRockwell.com Blog: Debunking Pro-Union Spin
Hostess Brands is Closed:
Hostess Brands is Closed. — We are sorry to announce that Hostess Brands, Inc. has been forced by a Bakers Union strike to shut down all operations and sell all company assets. For more information, go to hostessbrands.info. Thank you for all of your loyalty and support over the years.
Discussion: Firedoglake, nbcnews.com, BBC, The Hinterland Gazette and msnbc.com
David Dayen / Firedoglake: Death By Twinkie: What the Hostess Liquidation Says About Labor and the Economy
Janet Shan / The Hinterland Gazette: Hostess Brands, Maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs, Going Out of Business, Blames Striking Union Workers
Kelsey Ognibene / msnbc.com: Politicians on the end of a (delicious) Twinkies' era
Rachel Feintzeig / Wall Street Journal:
Twinkie Maker Hostess to Close
Twinkie Maker Hostess to Close
Discussion: Washington Wire, Deal Journal, American Power, Real Time Economics, Weekly Standard, Concurring Opinions, Law Blog and Roger Ailes
Melanie Trottman / Washington Wire: Twinkie Blame Game Turns Political
David Benoit / Deal Journal: Deal Yenta: Who Could Be Bidding on Hostess Assets
Donald Douglas / American Power: Hostess Goes Down: Daily Kos Blames Corporate Greed and Mitt Romney-Style Liquidation
Geoffrey Norman / Weekly Standard: Taking Ourselves Hostage
Deven Desai / Concurring Opinions: Bye, Bye Big Brands, Twinkie, Ding Dong: Hostess Brands, Inc. Liquidating
Byron Tau / Politico:
Petition wants Obama to save Twinkies
Petition wants Obama to save Twinkies
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit and The Greenroom
David White / International Brotherhood of Teamsters:
Discussion: Outside the Beltway, USA Today, ProfessorBainbridge.com, Hot Air, Washington Examiner and The Greenroom
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: The Free Market Killed Hostess, And That's A Good Thing
Steve Bainbridge / ProfessorBainbridge.com: Twinkies will be back — Doug Mataconis argues that The Free …
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Twinkies - and 18000 jobs - fall victim to union-management dispute; Update: Teamsters throw bakers union under the bus?
Sean Higgins / Washington Examiner: Teamsters v. AFL-CIO v. Twinkies
Hostess Brands Moves to Wind Down Operations
Hostess Brands Moves to Wind Down Operations
Discussion: Washington Monthly and Fork in the Road
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: The Demise of the Twinkie-Makers
AP Member Choice Limited / Reuters:
No more Twinkies? Hostess plans to shut down
No more Twinkies? Hostess plans to shut down
Discussion: aflcio.org, Washington Post and The Daily Caller
Fox News:
Petraeus testifies CIA's Libya talking points were changed, lawmaker says — Former CIA Director David Petraeus testified in a closed-door hearing Friday morning that his agency determined immediately after the Sept. 11 Libya attack that "Al Qaeda involvement" was suspected …
Discussion: CNN, Roger L. Simon, Politico, Hot Air, www.wnyc.org, Fox News Insider, Riehl World News, The Right Scoop, National Review, Jihad Watch and Power Line
Seung Min Kim / Politico: David Petraeus: CIA believed Benghazi was a terrorist attack
Allahpundit / Hot Air: Petraeus: The CIA's initial talking points about Benghazi mentioned Al Qaeda — but the reference was removed
Eyder Peralta / www.wnyc.org: U.S. Official: Benghazi Talking Points Weren't Edited To Minimize Terrorist Role
Fox News Insider: BREAKING: Petraeus Testifies on Capitol Hill, Expected to Say He Knew Benghazi Attack Was Terror
The Right Scoop: Petraeus Hearing: Original Benghazi talking points edited to remove Al-Qaeda involvement
Katrina Trinko / National Review: CIA Benghazi Talking Points Were Changed, Older Version Mentioned Al-Qaeda
Robert / Jihad Watch: Petraeus testifies that CIA reported al-Qaeda involvement in Benghazi attack, but that line was removed
Paul Mirengoff / Power Line: DNI and Acting DCIA can't answer key Benghazi questions; perhaps Petraeus will
Hayes Brown / ThinkProgress:
GOP Rep Admits CIA Approved U.N. Ambassador's Talking Points On Libya — Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has admitted that the CIA and intelligence community approved U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice's talking points before she made her much-derided Sept. 16 appearance on several Sunday news shows to discuss the attacks in Benghazi.
Discussion: CNN, FP Passport, Little Green Footballs and Wired
Blake Hounshell / FP Passport: Petraeus testimony: nothingburger with cheese
Charles Johnson / Little Green Footballs: Petraeus Testifies the CIA Approved Susan Rice's Talking Points
Spencer Ackerman / Wired: Petraeus Switches Up His Story on the Benghazi Attacks
Donna Cassata / Associated Press:
DOZEN HOUSE WOMEN DEFEND RICE OVER LIBYA COMMENTS — WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday.
Discussion: Weasel Zippers, Nice Deb, The Gateway Pundit and Althouse
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: Congressional Black Caucus Chair: GOP Criticizing Susan Rice Is Racist And Sexist...
Nice Deb: Friday Free-For-All: The President's 'Silly Sexist Defense' of Susan Rice Fails To Impress
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit: Disgusting... Dozen Liberal House Women Defend Susan Rice - Play Race Card
Jeremy Herb / The Hill:
In testimony, Petraeus says he always saw Benghazi as terrorism — Former CIA Director David Petraeus told lawmakers at a closed-door briefing Friday the agency believed the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a terrorist attack from the beginning. — Petraeus also indicated …
Discussion: Politico, ABCNEWS and Alan Colmes'Alan Colmes'
Kevin Dolak / ABCNEWS:
Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus Testifies for 90 Minutes Before House Panel
Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus Testifies for 90 Minutes Before House Panel
Discussion: The PJ Tatler, The Raw Story, Hot Air, The Daily Caller, BREITBART.COM, Politico and Nice Deb
Bryan Preston / The PJ Tatler: Did Gen. Petraeus Change His Story on Libya?
David Ferguson / The Raw Story: Maddow: McCain 'the engine driving the crazy' on Benghazi conspiracy theories
Jim Treacher / The Daily Caller: CNN wants you to look over there! … BREAKING: McCain's Got a Temper
John Nolte / BREITBART.COM: CNN: PETRAEUS TO TESTIFY HE KNEW LIBYA WAS TERRORISM 'ALMOST IMMEDIATELY'
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard:
Petraeus 'Knew Almost Immediately' Al Qaeda-Linked Group Responsible for Benghazi
Petraeus 'Knew Almost Immediately' Al Qaeda-Linked Group Responsible for Benghazi
Paul Mirengoff / Power Line: Report: Petraeus testimony will show that the White House fixed the Benghazi intelligence (updated)
Washington Free Beacon: Petraeus Knew 'Almost Immediately' Terrorists Responsible for Benghazi Attack
Andy H / The Lonely Conservative: Petraeus Knew Attack Was Terrorism - Rice Got Talking Points From Administration
ZIP / Weasel Zippers: CNN Report: Petraeus Knew "Almost Immediately" Terrorists Responsible For Benghazi Attack...
Patterico's Pontifications: Petraeus to Tell Congress He Knew Almost Immediately that Benghazi Was a Terrorist Attack?
Kevin Robillard / Politico:
Chris Christie unwraps Mitt Romney's 'gift' claim — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday joined the chorus of Republican governors and other officials criticizing Mitt Romney's assertion that "gifts" from President Barack Obama helped the Democrat win reelection.
Discussion: Washington Monthly, Associated Press and Daily Kos
Philip Elliott / Associated Press: GOP leaders already jockeying for 2016
Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
In U.S., Views of Obama, Democrats Improve After Election — Favorable opinions of Obama highest in three years — PRINCETON, NJ — Now that the presidential election is over, Americans look a bit more positively toward both the winner (Barack Obama) and the loser (Mitt Romney) …
Discussion: Politico, Talking Points Memo and Taegan Goddard's …
Chris Moody / Associated Press:
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez: Comments like Romney's set 'us back as a party'
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez: Comments like Romney's set 'us back as a party'
Amanda Sakuma / msnbc.com: GOP pig piles onto Romney's 'gifts'
Adrian Carrasquillo / NBC Latino: Marco Rubio, Susana Martinez, distance themselves from Romney's remarks on "gifts" Obama gave
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice: Quote of the Day: the Republicans Try to Rebuild Despite Comments of Mitt Romney
Doug Mataconis / Outside the Beltway: More Republicans Distance Themselves From Romney's "Gift" Remarks
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine: Republicans Now Find Romney's '47 Percent' Sentiments Offensive
Sean Sullivan / Election 2012: Christie, Martinez take issue with Romney's 'gift' remarks
Ginger Gibson / Politico: GOP returns Mitt Romney 'gifts'
Michael A. Memoli / Los Angeles Times:
At Republican governors' gathering, plenty of blame for Romney
At Republican governors' gathering, plenty of blame for Romney
Discussion: Crooks and Liars, Wall Street Journal and ABCNEWS
Donovan Slack / Politico:
Broadwell, Kelley visited White House — Both women at the heart of the Petraeus scandal have visited the White House on multiple occasions, a White House official confirmed to POLITICO. — Petraeus's biographer Paula Broadwell attended an Afghanistan briefing, while Tampa socialite Jill …
Discussion: Weekly Standard and Business Insider
Daniel Halper / Weekly Standard: Jill Kelley Last Visited White House on Nov. 4, Two Days Before Election
Brett LoGiurato / Business Insider: So Jill Kelley HAS Visited The White House
Brian Beutler / Talking Points Memo:
John Boehner Lengthens The Fuse On The Austerity Bomb
John Boehner Lengthens The Fuse On The Austerity Bomb
Discussion: Firedoglake and Eschaton
David Dayen / Firedoglake: Congressional Leaders Optimistic After White House Meeting on Fiscal Slope
Atrios / Eschaton: We Can Keep Doing This Forever
Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic Online:
The Iron Dome, Press Bias, and Israel's Lack of Strategic Thinking — Some observations as the Gaza crisis continues to unfold: — 1. The Iron Dome anti-rocket and missile defense system seems to work better than most people expected. Israel is becoming very good at shooting down missiles.
Erdogan: Israeli strikes a pre-election stunt
Erdogan: Israeli strikes a pre-election stunt
Discussion: Weekly Standard and Weasel Zippers
Matthew Duss / American Prospect:
Israel's Airstrike Gamble
Israel's Airstrike Gamble
Discussion: Alan Colmes'Alan Colmes', Reuters, Haaretz, World News and Washington Monthly
Nidal al-Mughrabi / Reuters: Jerusalem and Tel Aviv under rocket fire, Netanyahu warns Gaza
World News: Gaza cease-fire collapses, Egypt PM backs Palestinians as Israel drafts 16,000 reservists
Ed Kilgore / Washington Monthly: Status Quo Minus in Middle East
Gaza rocket fired at Jerusalem
Gaza rocket fired at Jerusalem
Discussion: New York Times, The Daily Caller and New York Magazine
Chris Ariens / TVNewser:
Roger Ailes on Election Night: 'Rove was wrong. He backed down. Our guys were right.' — On election night, Fox News co-founder and chairman Roger Ailes watched election coverage in the News Corp. Sports Suite, down the hall from his second floor office.
Discussion: Politico, Mediaite, JIMROMENESKO.COM and New York Magazine, more at Mediagazer »
Dylan Byers / Politico: Roger Ailes explains the Karl Rove episode
Alex Alvarez / Mediaite: Roger Ailes On Fox News' Election Coverage: 'Rove Was Wrong... Our Guys Were Right'
Joe Coscarelli / New York Magazine: Roger Ailes Can't Imagine Why Anyone Thinks Fox News Has an Agenda
George Bennett / Post on Politics:
Judge denies Allen West's recount request; focus now on 4 p.m. canvassing board meeting — FORT PIERCE — A judge today denied U.S. Rep. Allen West's request that he order a recount of 37,379 ballots from early voting in St. Lucie County — effectively leaving the decision …
Discussion: Politico, Ballot Box and The Fix
Alexandra Jaffe / Ballot Box: West's call for recount dismissed
Aaron Blake / The Fix: Judge denies Rep. Allen West's recount request
Jon Walker / Firedoglake:
Most Republican States Won't Build Exchanges and That Is a Good Thing — Map showing party affiliation by Governors, current — Now that we have approached what should have been the deadline for states to say whether or not they plan to build state exchanges to comply with the Affordable Care Act …
Discussion: Politico
Jason Millman / Politico: HHS pushes back health exchange deadline to Dec. 14
Wall Street Journal:
Deadline Delayed For a Month on Health Exchanges
Deadline Delayed For a Month on Health Exchanges
Peter Suderman / Hit & Run: HHS Extends ObamaCare Health Insurance Exchange Deadline For States
Sarah Kliff / Wonkblog: The state of health reform in one map
Erika Johnsen / Hot Air: Obama admin extends states' insurance-exchange deadline, again
Alexis Madrigal / The Atlantic Online:
When the Nerds Go Marching In — How a dream team of engineers from Facebook, Twitter, and Google built the software that drove Barack Obama's reelection — Three members of Obama's tech team, from left to right: Harper Reed, Dylan Richard, and Mark Trammell (Photo by Daniel X. O'Neil).
Discussion: No More Mister Nice Blog, Mother Jones and The Daily Dish
Tim Murphy / Mother Jones: Under the Hood of Team Obama's Tech Operation
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish: Obama's Bears — They're fat, bearded and dedicated computer nerds.
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Life, Death and Deficits — America's political landscape is infested with many zombie ideas — beliefs about policy that have been repeatedly refuted with evidence and analysis but refuse to die. The most prominent zombie is the insistence that low taxes on rich people are the key to prosperity.
Discussion: msnbc.com and Connecting.the.Dots
Morning Joe / msnbc.com: Must-Read Op-Eds for Nov. 16, 2012
Robert Stein / Connecting.the.Dots: Fiscal Cliff Notes
Dylan Matthews / Wonkblog:
How to sort out Social Security's finances while making it more generous
How to sort out Social Security's finances while making it more generous
Discussion: Hullabaloo and Mother Jones
Digby / Hullabaloo: Now this is a useful tax hike
Kevin Drum / Mother Jones: Mark Begich's Gigantic Tax Increase on the Rich
Jonathan Martin / Politico:
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Explore the thermal areas in Rotorua and experience the activities unique to the town.
Polynesian Spa: Dip into the thermal waters at Polynesian Spa to relax and soothe your muscles. There are four different pool areas to choose from including the deluxe lake spa with views over Lake Rotorua, private pools where you can enjoy a more secluded experience, a family spa to take the kids, and the adult pools and priest spa which has a more social environment.
Skyline: Take the gondola up the mountain to see the spectacular views overlooking Rotorua and go on an exciting luge ride and then enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant. The luge has three different tracks you can race down on a three-wheel cart and is suitable for all ages (kids under six can ride with an adult). There are two different places to eat, The Terraces Café which is more casual and the Cableway Restaurant which is more formal for lunch or dinner.
Zorb Rotorua: Head down a track in an inflatable tube globe as you go head over heels experiencing the thrills and excitement of the ride. You can choose to go on a dry or wet ride as you spin around on your way to the bottom of the three different track options. Ride with your friends or by yourself.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: Rotorua's natural thermal volcanic activity can be experienced by visiting the steaming hot springs, Lady Knox Geyser which erupts daily up to 20 metres high, bubbling mud pools and unique varying colours at the Champagne Pools. The walk through the thermal wonderland takes up to 75 minutes to see and experience the different areas.
Mitai Maori Village: Experience Maori culture with a hangi meal which is cooked in a pit in the ground. Another fun activity in the village is a cultural performance where you will see the customs and traditions through music, dancing, and stories from the past. Set amongst native bush and a stream, you can experience the Maori culture and traditions. Take an evening combo tour which includes Mitai Village and hangi and entry to the adjacent Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park.
Te Puia: In the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where NZ's largest geyser Pohutu, erupts 2-3 times every hour.
- Kuirau Thermal Park: Located next door to Bella Vista Motel Rotorua this thermal park is free to visit, with mud pools, a boiling lake and free thermal paddling pools.


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Of course, this week we saw the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will resign at the end of the month. Even now, I am still trying to absorb the full impact of the news that the Holy Father is stepping down.
I was on my way to the chapel of Capuchin house in Washington, D.C. at 6:20 in the morning when the superior stopped me to tell me that there was a news flash. It had just been announced that the Holy Father was resigning.
So many things appear on the Internet that are just jokes or hoaxes to get a rise out of people that I said, "I don't think that can be an accurate statement." However, by the time we came out of our meditation, lauds and Mass at about 8 o'clock, it was being reported by all the mainstream news outlets. So, I realized it had to be true.
I immediately thought of the last consistory, which was held in November. At the time, I was intrigued that the Holy Father would have two consistories in one year (there had just been one in February) and have a consistory with only six new cardinals. Now we can see it as one of the indications that he was considering the possibility of stepping down for some time.
Obviously, like so many Catholics, I was shocked and saddened at the thought of losing Pope Benedict as our pope. I think that although there have been many challenges during his tenure, his great wisdom, theological acumen, and capacity to communicate the faith with confidence and joy have been such a treasure for the Church.
Many people are surprised to learn that the numbers attending the papal audiences and events in Rome have actually increased under his pontificate. Obviously, part of that is due to the fact that Pope John Paul II helped raise the worldwide visibility of the pope. However, people have come to appreciate just how great a pontiff Pope Benedict is. It is often said: The people went to Rome to see Pope John Paul II, but people come to Rome to hear Pope Benedict XVI. I must say that I relate to that statement.
Even before Benedict was elected pope, I was addicted to his books. I read everything that he wrote and always found him to be such an extraordinary teacher — a Doctor of the Church, really. So, it comes as quite a shock and disappointment to be losing him.
On the other hand, I trust in his wisdom. If it is his discernment that this action is for the good of the Church, then I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that everything that Pope Benedict does is from that prism.
So, the Holy Father has announced this and I think, in faith, we accept it.
When I think of the popes that we have had in the last century, every one of them has been a gift to the Church. We have been blessed with such holy and extraordinarily gifted popes. I know some people lament the loss of the Papal States in 1870, but relieving the pope of that dimension of his office — that was for so long one of being an Italian monarch — has been very good for the Church.
The proof of this is the wonderful popes that we have had – each one of them so different, but each one bringing his own gifts to bear in his ministry and teachings. It is amazing when you think how many popes in the last hundred years have had causes for canonization introduced. Obviously, they were human beings and had their shortcomings like everyone, but in them there was such holiness, learning, wisdom, and such a love for Christ and the Church. This has been a great blessing for the Church.
And so, in this time of transition we pray that the Holy Spirit will inspire the conclave to choose the person who will best fulfill God's plan for the Church.
On Shrove Tuesday, the day following the announcement, we held a press conference here at the Pastoral Center to address this very issue of the pope's resignation and the upcoming conclave.
I was joined by our Vicar General, Bishop Robert Deeley, and the Rector of St. John's Seminary, Msgr. James Moroney.
I was very pleased to see the number of journalists who were there, representing most if not all of the major Boston news outlets.
I want to share with you the statement I made and also the video of the press conference, which went on for about half an hour with many questions from the media.
Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to join us for this briefing.
Yesterday morning the Church and the world learned that Pope Benedict XVI, following an extended period of prayer and reflection, discerned that he would resign the papacy at the end of this month. This news certainly came as a great surprise to all of us. It would be reasonable to consider that the Holy Father's advancing age and the responsibilities of being the leader for more than one billion Catholics, including the demands of extensive international travel, played a central role in his decision. We join the universal Church in offering prayerful gratitude for the Holy Father's faith, courage and his leadership as the successor of Peter.
At this time it is appropriate for the Church and all people of good faith to reflect on Pope Benedict's legacy and achievements. He brought unique capabilities to the papacy as a highly qualified scholar and teacher, and as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, in service to Blessed John Paul II. His fidelity to maintaining the truth and clarity of the Catholic faith, to cultivating ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and in reaching out to inspire the next generation of Catholics have been great gifts to us all.
During the course of the past eight years Pope Benedict embraced the papacy with the heart of a kind and caring shepherd, always holding the spiritual and pastoral care of the people of God to be the highest priority. The Holy Father also generously used his superior intellectual gifts, well established through his reputation as a renowned scholar, to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Church with people from all walks of life throughout the world. He guided the Church through unprecedented challenges, always finding strength in Jesus' promise to be with us always, and led a world-wide renewal of evangelization that will influence the Catholicism for generations to come.
The Archdiocese of Boston in particular has been greatly blessed by Pope Benedict's care and concern. In all of my conversations with him he has always asked me to assure this local Church of his prayers and encouragement. I will always hold the Holy Father's 2008 meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, and our presentation of the Book of Names of living and deceased survivors, as one of the most powerful experiences of my life and priesthood.
His overwhelming sorrow that such heinous crimes were perpetrated on the survivors and his heartfelt expression of love and concern were deeply moving, as was his absolute commitment that the abuse never be repeated and that the Church maintain her vigilance to do everything possible to insure the safety of children.
While there will be much speculation in the days and weeks ahead regarding who will follow the Holy Father to the Chair of Peter, at this moment we are called to reflect on Pope Benedict's leadership; offering prayers of gratitude for this servant of Christ who so dearly loves all of God's people. At this extraordinary moment in the life of the Church, we pray for the wisdom and grace of the Holy Spirit and the strength given by our Lord, who, assures us that he will be with us always.
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Now, on to the events of my week…
With the resignation of the Holy Father, it is almost easy to forget that there was a blizzard here last weekend. I understand that some have given it the name "Nemo." I suppose some people think of an orange and white striped fish when they hear that name, but I think of the Jules Vern character, Captain Nemo. Of course, in Latin, Nemo means "no one" but Nemo sure was something!
Digging out St. Malachy's in Burlington
I think just about everyone had plans that were changed because of the storm.
Our plan was to have a wonderful vocations retreat that Father Dan Hennessey and the vocations team had been preparing assiduously. We were hoping to have as many as 50 or 60 college men or recent graduates attend. But the blizzard intervened, and that was canceled.
I was scheduled to speak at the Catholic Social Ministries Gathering in Washington, D.C. that brought together groups such as Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, pro-life offices and disabilities ministries. There were about 500 people from all over the country attending and I was scheduled to give the keynote address on Sunday. So, when I heard that the airports were going to be closed for two days, I left on one of the last planes to Washington.
This gave me a couple of days for a sort of pre-Lenten retreat at our Capuchin house in Washington and to assist any pre-chapter meeting of the Friars of our province.
It was a great joy for me to be able to do that.
Then, Sunday I had the keynote address at the Social Ministries Gathering, "Promoting Human Life and Dignity in the Year of Faith".
After the conference we had a multi-cultural Mass, there at the Marriott Hotel.
Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, who is the chairman of the bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, gave the homily.
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Monday, travel was still very difficult, but I was able to return to Boston in time for Mardi Gras. As I mentioned, earlier in the day we had the press conference.
Then, later in the day, Boston College High School hosted a Mardi Gras reception and dinner for priests to which the diocesan priests are invited.
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Then, of course, this week we began Lent with Ash Wednesday.
I was very happy to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Bridget's in South Boston with Father Casey and Father Blaney.
It was a full church with lots of young people, which is always very encouraging to see. From all reports of the Cathedral and other places, there were huge crowds who came to begin Lenten season by receiving the ashes.
We hope that people will live this Lent of the Year of Faith with a renewed intensity of their life of prayer, particularly in this very important time for the Church when we truly need the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us in this conclave to discern God's will to choose the right person to be our Holy Father.
Until next week,
Cardinal Seán


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Even great players aren't guaranteed a chance to play in a World Cup. And the vast majority of those who make it to the tournament never get to hoist the trophy. Here are our choices for the 10 best players never to play in a World Cup, followed by the top 10 players never to win a title.
Never to reach the tournament
World Cup: A listing of soccer players who had never reached a World Cup final or won the championship in the May 18 Sports section contained two errors. It reported that Arsenio Enrico of Paraguay was 15 when Uruguay finished ninth in the 1930 tournament. It was his country, Paraguay, that finished ninth in that tournament. The listing also reported that David Beckham played a record 115 games for the English national team. Peter Shilton holds England's record for games played with 125.
1. Alfredo Di Stefano (Spain). Born in Argentina, Di Stefano spent most of his career in Spain, scoring 23 goals in 31 games with the national team. He helped Spain qualify for the 1962 World Cup but an injury prevented him from playing and he retired shortly afterward.
2. George Weah (Liberia). The only African to be selected FIFA player of the year, Weah was also voted the top African player of the 20th century. He proved his worth with many teams, including Monaco, PSG, AC Milan and Chelsea, and though he played in 60 games for Liberia over two decades, the country never advanced beyond the qualifying rounds.
3. Ian Rush (Wales). Liverpool's all-time scoring leader with 346 goals, Rush debuted on the Welsh national team as a teenager in 1980. But during his career, Wales never qualified for a major tournament. In fact, the Welsh have played in only one World Cup, in 1958.
4. Jari Olavi Litmanen (Finland). The first-choice captain of the Finnish national team, Litmanen's career ran from 1989 to 2010, making him the only male to play in an international game in four decades. He set national records with 137 caps and 32 goals to earn recognitions as Finland's greatest player. But Litmanen never got to display those talents on soccer's biggest stage since Finland has never qualified for a World Cup.
5. George Best (Northern Ireland). Best played for 19 clubs, including Manchester United and the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League. He was capped 37 times for Northern Ireland and was briefly considered for a spot on the 1982 World Cup team — the only time the country qualified during Best's career — but at 36 he was well past his prime.
6. Ryan Giggs (Wales). As with Rush, Giggs' World Cup ambitions ended at birth in Cardiff. He made an English Premier League record 632 appearances for Manchester United, finishing as the team's player-coach. He was captain of the British team in the 2012 London Olympics.
7. Eric Cantona (France). Cantona played a major role in the revival of Manchester United under Coach Alex Ferguson in the 1990s. And though he played eight years on the French national team, they did not qualify for the 1990 and 1994 tournaments and Cantona soon lost his place on the squad to Zinedine Zidane.
8. Arsenio Erico (Paraguay). The all-time leading scorer in Argentina's first division, Erico, who played from 1930 to 1949, lost two World Cup opportunities to World War II and two others when Paraguay did not enter. He was 15 when Uruguay finished ninth in the 1930 tournament.
9. Laszlo Kubala (Hungary, et al). Born in Hungary in 1927, Kubala took advantage of the lax rules at the time to play for Czechoslovakia, Spain and even Catalonia in addition to his native country during a 21-year career delayed by World War II. But he had bad luck in picking teams, quitting the Czech and Hungarian teams before they qualified for three consecutive World Cups, then making it to the tournament with Spain in 1962 only to be sidelined because of injury.
10. Valentino Mazzola (Italy). Considered one of the best players of all-time and one of the first modern all-around players, the Italian captain's career was cut short when he was killed in the Superga disaster, named after the hill near Turin, Italy, where the plane carrying the Torino team crashed in 1949, killing 31. Mazzola was 30. Italy reached the World Cup a year later.
Never to win a title
1. Eusebio (Portugal). Eusebio scored 733 goals in 745 games, including 41 goals for Portugal, one on a penalty shot in the 1966 World Cup semifinal loss to eventual-champion England. Eusebio, who scored a tournament-high nine goals in 1966, broke down at the final whistle of that defeat and in Portugal the game is known as the game of tears.
2. Johan Cruyff (Netherlands). Voted Europe's top player of the 20th Century and second only to Pele for world player of the century, Cruyff scored 33 goals in 48 games for Holland, which never lost a game in which he scored. And though he was selected the player of the tournament in the 1974 World Cup, he didn't scored in the final, which West Germany won in an upset, 2-1. After leading the Netherlands through qualifying for the 1978 World Cup, Cruyff retired before that tournament and the Dutch went on to finish second again.
3. Ferenc Puskas (Hungary). Puskas, who scored 84 times in 85 caps, was the top player of the 1954 tournament. But the Hungary, which also featured high-scoring forward Sandor Kocsis and were unbeaten over five years and 32 games entering the tournament, were upset by West Germany in a final played in horrendous conditions. Puskas played the final with a hairline fracture of an ankle, yet still scored a goal and had what would have been the tying goal in the final minutes but it was waved off by an offside call.
4. Sir Stanley Matthews (England). The only player to be knighted before retiring, Matthews played in England's first division until age 50 and played his last competitive game when he was 70. World War II wiped out the World Cup during Matthews' prime, although he did play in the tournament in 1950 and 1954, helping England to the quarterfinals in the latter case.
5. Lev Yashin (Soviet Union). "The Black Spider" is considered by many to have been the greatest goalkeeper in history. His career with Moscow Dynamo and the Soviet national team spanned the Cold War and included four World Cups. The Soviets reached the quarterfinals three times and the semifinals once but never got further.
6. Zico (Brazil). The "White Pele" is the fourth-highest scorer in Brazilian history. But his decade with the national team coincided with the country's longest title drought, so though Zico played in three World Cups he got to the semifinals only once.
7. Lionel Messi (Argentina). At 26, Messi's career is far from done. Yet, he has already played more than 275 games for Barcelona, scoring 243 goals. The four-time world player of the year hasn't had the same success with his national team though. In two World Cups, he has failed to get Argentina past the quarterfinals, scoring one goal in the two tournaments combined.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal). Only 29, the reigning world player of the year has 110 international caps for his homeland. And he has played well on the sport's biggest stage, scoring in his second game in the 2006 World Cup and earning man-of-the-match awards in all three of Portugal's group-play games in 2010. But Portugal got as far as the semifinals once. Ronaldo is likely to get at least two more World Cup chances before he's done.
9. Hugo Sanchez (Mexico). Arguably Mexico's most accomplished player, Sanchez averaged a goal every two games for the national team and won four consecutive Spanish scoring titles with Real Madrid. And though Mexico did not qualify for the 1982 World Cup and was banned in 1990 when Sanchez was in his prime, he did play in the tournament three times, helping his team to the quarterfinals in 1986.
10. David Beckham (England). Beckham played a record 115 games for the national team he also captained. And though he played in three World Cups, England fell in the round of 16 the first time and in the quarterfinals in its next two tries.


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If you love a gratis groove, you may want to hit Motown for Labor Day. Though the Detroit Jazz Festival has concerts year-round, the main event happens over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
Now in its 33rd year, the Detroit Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival in the world.
"The festival brings national artists together with the core of the Detroit jazz scene," said Chris Collins, festival artistic director and a woodwind player. "Jazz music is one of the most challenging musical art forms in existence. It's an American art form that grew from traditional African elements, the European music standard and the American concept of blues, art and folk music."
Collins is a professional jazz musician and a jazz professor at Wayne State University. After initially performing as a student, he was playing as a professional musician in the festival by 1984.
This year's headliners include Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea and Gary Burton with the Harlem String Quartet. On opening night, artist-in-residence Terence Blanchard will be followed by Sonny Rollins.
"It is a very deep program. Travelers will find that no matter what day they come or what time they come, they'll find headliners throughout the day, every day. For instance, Sound Prints, a new band inspired by the work of Wayne (Shorter), will feature luminaries Dave Douglas and Joe Lovano on Sunday," Collins said.
Visitors can experience everything from fusion to avant-garde, from New York swing bands to mainstream. On Labor Day, a 100-voice choir will perform a double set of Duke Ellington's sacred music, with David Berger from Lincoln Center conducting and Jared Grimes tap dancing.
"The free part is important so young musicians and jazz lovers can come down and see their heroes. I remember the gift it gave to me as a young person," Collins said, "and I want to pass that on."
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Royal Ballet Soloist James Hay has won the Audience Choice Award at the Erik Bruhn Prize, given by the National Ballet of Canada.
James danced a pas de deux from Flower Festival in Genzano and Liam Scarlett's November with Artist Francesca Hayward.
Ida Praetorius and Andreas Kaas of the Royal Danish Ballet won the judge's prize while Alessandro Sousa Pereira, also of the Royal Danish Ballet, won the choreographic prize.
James will perform the role of Hans-Peter in The Nutcracker this Christmas.


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Message out capability supported by host adapter: 0 disables, 1 enables.
Disconnect capability supported by host adapter: 0 disables, 1 enables.
Synchronous data transfer capability supported by host adapter: 0 disables, 1 enables.
Wide transfer capability supported by host adapter: 0 disables, 1 enables.
Parity checking by host adapter: 0 disables, 1 enables.
The host's bus address is returned.
The host adapter's capability to support internal queueing of commands without tagged queueing: 0 disables, 1 enables.
The host adapter's capability to support tagged queuing: 0 disables, 1 enables.
The host adapter's capability to support auto request sense on check conditions: 0 disables, 1 enables.
The target driver sets this capability to inform the HBA of the granularity, in bytes, of DMA breakup; the HBA's DMA limit structure will be set to reflect this limit (see ddi_dma_lim_sparc(9S) or ddi_dma_lim_x86(9S)). It should be set to the physical disk sector size. This capability defaults to 512.
The target driver sets this capability to inform the HBA of the total number of sectors on the device, as returned from the SCSI get capacity command. This capability must be set before the target driver ``gets'' the geometry capability.
This capability returns the HBA geometry of a target disk. The target driver must set the total-sectors capability before ``getting'' the geometry capability. The geometry is returned as a 32-bit value: the upper 16 bits represent the number of heads per cylinder; the lower 16 bits represent the number of sectors per track. The geometry capability cannot be ``set.''
If geometry is not relevant or appropriate for this target disk, because (for example) the HBA BIOS supports Logical Block Addressing for this drive, it is acceptable for scsi_ifgetcap() to return -1, indicating that the geometry is not defined. This will cause failure of attempts to retreive the "virtual geometry" from the target driver (the DKIOCG_VIRTGEOM ioctl will fail). See dkio(7I) for more information about DKIOCG_VIRTGEOM.
The host adapter's capability to support bus reset notification: 0 disables, 1 enables. Refer to scsi_reset_notify(9F).
The host adapter's capability to support linked commands: 0 disables, 1 enables.
This capability enables/disables QUEUE FULL handling. If 0, the HBA will not retry a command when a QUEUE FULL status is returned. If greater than 0, then the HBA driver will retry the command at specified number of times at an interval determined by the "qfull-retry-interval". The range for qfull-retries is 0-255.
This capability sets the retry interval (in ms) for commands that were completed with a QUEUE FULL status. The range for qfull-retry-intervals is 0-1000 ms.
This capability is created with a value of zero by HBA drivers that support the RESET_LUN flag in their tran_reset(9E) routine. If it exists, its value can be set to 1 by target drivers that want to allow use of LOGICAL UNIT RESET on a specific target instance. If lun-reset does not exist or has a value of zero, scsi_reset(9F) is prevented from passing the RESET_LUN flag to the HBA driver's tran_reset() routine. If lun-reset exists and has a value of 1, then the HBA driver's tran_reset() routine can be called with the RESET_LUN flag.
scsi_ifsetcap() returns:
If the capability was successfully set to the new value.
If the capability is not variable.
If the capability was not defined, or setting the capability to a new value failed.
scsi_ifgetcap() returns the current value of a capability, or:
If the capability was not defined.
These functions can be called from user or interrupt context.
if (scsi_ifgetcap(&sd->sd_address, "auto-rqsense", 1) == 1) { un->un_arq_enabled = 1; } else { un->un_arq_enabled = ((scsi_ifsetcap(&sd->sd_address, "auto-rqsense", 1, 1) == 1) ? 1 : 0); } if (scsi_ifsetcap(&devp->sd_address, "tagged-qing", 1, 1) == 1) { un->un_dp->options |= SD_QUEUEING; un->un_throttle = MAX_THROTTLE; } else if (scsi_ifgetcap(&devp->sd_address, "untagged-qing", 0) == 1) { un->un_dp->options |= SD_QUEUEING; un->un_throttle = 3; } else { un->un_dp->options &= ~SD_QUEUEING; un->un_throttle = 1; }
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Hi. Is 2015 finally the year of the mobile? Well, for search engines it's certainly starting to look that way.
Back in late November 2014, Google introduced something called mobile-friendly labels. Mobile-friendly labels appear in mobile search and results pages on results that have websites optimised for mobile use.
So why should we care about optimising our websites for mobile use? Well, there are two main reasons. Firstly, user experience. If a user visits a website and it's not optimised for the device they're using — in this scenario a mobile device — they're more likely to leave and go to a competitor's website. But if they go to a website that is optimised for that device, they're more likely to stay for longer, which increase the likeliness of them converting.
Secondly, ranking benefits, recently Google announced that sites that are optimised for mobile use will receive significant ranking benefits as of April the 21st (2015). So there is still time to prepare your websites. This is clearly showing that Google is starting to take a bigger focus on the mobile user, and they are starting to realise the importance of mobile searches.
So how do we get a mobile optimised website? Well, minimal use of unsupported software on mobile, so this can be Adobe Flash.
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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA-Two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's indoor track and field team have been honored by the Little East Conference.
Freshman Brandon Higgins (Wareham MA/Upper Cape Cod Regional Vo Tech HS) was named LEC Men's Rookie Field Athlete of the Week, while freshman Jessica Masse (Somerville, MA/Somerville HS) was named LEC Women's Field Athlete of the Week.
At the Tufts Invitational, Higgins placed second overall in the high jump at 6-5, while posting the best mark among Division III competitors. Masse placed third in the shot put with a throw of 37 feet, one inch.
"Brandon is having a very consistent year, and his first collegiate invitational is something he'll always remember," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Steve Gardiner. "He has jumped 6-5 or 6-6 virtually every meet, and, as the year progresses, he's looking to try to add a few inches onto his personal best before the end of the season. Jessica has had a dominant freshman year. She actually wasn't pleased with her performance last week. She is looking to rebound, and qualify for the NCAAs."
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Cheese toastie (no need for fancy names like croque monsieur) is a simple and quick-to-do cheese and bread sandwich, either toasted or fried.
Hi it's Monday and nothing I cooked over the weekend is interesting enough to tell you about. No. Wait. The stewed soy sauce pork came out better than--a bright blue kingfisher just knocked on my window, and it's 11:41 am, a bit late for calls. They usually come around 9 am--I've ever cooked ever it before. Even Hub said so when Wey shook his head in exaggerated praise. Check here for the revised version of my soy sauce pork. Where were we.
Oh yes, I told you I've nothing to blog about today so this is an excuse to say hi to all readers who check in daily. It still thrills me when readers write to tell me what they've cooked from this blog and how their families enjoy their meals. Cooking at home is without doubt cheaper than eating out (leave that for weekends and special occasions) and definitely tons more hygienic, especially in this part of the world. I know it's a lot of effort for those in big cities with what seems like 12 hours instead of 24 but if you have kids especially, get into the kitchen and cook! Even the simplest meals can be more nutritious than the economy dinners in restaurants that are only cheap because the cheapest ingredients are used. Just check out the oil they use.
My kids aren't hot about cheese toasties probably because that's mostly what they had to eat (and instant noodles, but the boys never got tired of that) while growing up but every time I eat a cheese toastie, I am surprised again at how delicious it is and I can't understand how anyone can get tired of it. So yes, this morning's breakfast was cheese toasties, (or for those who prefer, "grilled cheese sandwich") which everyone knows how to make. Come on you do. It's just melty cheese in the middle (I don't butter) toasted-fried in a frying pan with a bit of melted butter until crispy and golden on both sides (flip once only). If my thighs feel extra heavy, I skip the butter and just toast the toasties open (cheese on top of one slice of bread) under the oven grill. Get gooey cheeses like Gruyere, mozzarella, Gouda, provolone, Emmental, cheddar...so many. Choose the cheese for not just their meltability but also for their taste. I like all those cheeses that I mentioned but not Emmental so yes, be selective. What I used this morning was a combination of aged cheddar and mozzarella, grated coarsely because they came in blocks but slices are handier. If you like some variation, slap on a slice of ham or crispy bacon. For lunch, grilled tomatoes or pineapple or peppers make good sides for the toasties. Or in cold weather, a thick hot soup. Yum.
Tip: be generous with the cheese.
Tilda vintage cheddar, very tasty. You can get it in 800 gm blocks with a wax covering, from Vic Mart in Melbourne. It's aged, but not too much, quite smooth and not too crumbly or sharp.
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I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but here at MAKE HQ in Sebastopol, Calif. we're enjoying a great run of Indian Summer weather, deep blue skies, temps in the low 80s and a tinge of fall crispness when you step into the shade. A perfect day for a swing in a park or playing in the water. Or both.
Perhaps that was the inspiration for Andrew Ratcliff and Michael O'Toole's "Water Swing." The swing was a hit at Maker Faire New York in 2011 and lately the lazy, but mesmerizing video of the swing in action has been making the rounds on the web as the warm weather nears its end. Here's to warm weather and swinging the days away.


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Beauty and the Beast©
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This modern fairy tale is dedicated to the incomparable Jean Cocteau and his film of the same name.
A merchant who exported exotic flowers to the Far East in the Eighties became very rich but a volcano in one part of the globe suddenly erupted. Two hundred years the volcano had kept itself from going berserk but nature of mountains fire and wind is such it is futile to fight against it. So it was. The ash from a volcano in Iceland spewed and the merchant in Aleppo found his business ruined. El Ahmedia found his two daughters suffered most. They were counting on marrying some sultan in Borneo and such other exotic places and live happily ever after. Ayesha the third daughter was willing to stay home and look after her father.
Razia and Nafeeza the elder daughters wanted to let out their frustration and they found Ayesha as their victim. So every day they sniped and made her look silly. She was Beauty and they sported fashions that made her natural beauty as though she were a freak. The elders daughters set the fashion and the press insisted any woman who didn't follow it was only fit to be a scullery maid. Beauty or Ayesha didn't mind since she loved to make her father happy. She daily looked after his father's comforts. She was Beauty in looks and in deeds.
Suddenly word reached Hajii El Ahmedia that he could get compensation from FEIECF(Far East Importer and Exporter Compensatory Funds) for losses he had incurred. Before he left he asked his children what they wanted from Penang. Razia wanted a bird of paradise and Nafeeza an urang utang. Beauty wanted just a rose. El Ahmedia took the first plane to Malaysia and reached the office in Penang. He met the right people and they assured they would settle the matter. But the matter dragged on through the day over some lacunae in the law of the land.
It was late in the evening. The merchant on his return to his hotel took a short cut. He lost his way and while walking through winding pathways hedged by lush greenery of some tropical paradise he was straying farther from the right path. By late night he came in front a decrepit villa that was evidently a mad folly of rubber and tin baron. It was shuttered for some hundred years.
To his utter amazement as soon as he climbed the short steps the villa came to life. The shutters opened by itself. The macaques and marmots that ran through the rotting timbers became men. They put on their sarongs and headbands as though they had orders from high to entertain the guest for the night. They brought salvers of fruits and food steaming hot and they served him on banana leaves. El Ahmedia thanked Allah for his beneficence and ate. He slept on a cot carved out of rosewood inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory.
Next morning he saw he was sleeping in a rundown shack and he knew he slept the night in an enchanted villa.
Thanking the most merciful Allah for preserving him from all danger he set out. He saw a perfect rose from a rosebush that was almost choked by weeds. He took it as a sign from high and he plucked the rose. Ah the flower started bleeding and he heard a low moan. The moan became a shriek and he heard distinctly a sob,'Why why kill me when there were millions of rose bushes nearby?'
The merchant stood up and saw it was indeed so. There was whole field of roses.
He had drawn blood in plucking the rose. He had indeed done violence to a being. So much was clear. He had indeed repaid hospitality and kindness of his unknown host with a foul act. He furiously thought of way of making amends. But how with a dying rose in his hands? Blood was making a trickle along his hands and along the red dust. 'If I die the curse will be on you and your descendents.' The voice announced.
He asked what he wanted him to do. 'Your life!'
He hesitated,'Do you have people at home?'
'I have three daughters at home.'
The Voice asked if any one of them will in his stead come to his rescue. The merchant said perhaps his youngest daughter may take his place.
'What is her name?'
The blood of the merchant went cold to hear to disembodied laughter. It was maniacal and pure fear that hit him.
'I am the Beast.' said the Voice. He added, 'Go in peace and bring Beauty to me.'
The merchant promised to try. Before he left the voice said that he shall be dying inch by inch and if he delayed beyond two weeks he was sure to die and the curse set in place for his evil deed. The merchant quaked in his shoes.
El Ahmedia went home and told his daughters of his fearful encounter in the enchanted estate in Penang.
Beauty was willing to save her father and also the Beast. Within ten days the Beauty was at the enchanted villa and he saw the Beast.
The Beast was a Sultan.
Beauty somehow felt right at home and in control of the situation. She felt pity and as she came closer she felt as though he were a creature as she.
'You have legs like mine' said Beauty surprised.
'Yes, Beauty,' replied the Beast,'my legs carry me.'
She went a little closer. She touched his hands and said,'You have two arms.'
"Yes, my arms are to carry you.'
'You have two lips'
Yes, these two lips are to kiss you.'
She felt his broad shoulders and everything that a man was expected to have was there.'You are a paragon of manhood' she said very much relieved.
The Beast suddenly slouched over his seat and wept. He said,'Beauty you don't understand. I have no heart. I am beastly'
Beauty said,'I don't understand what you mean. But I have a heart for the two of us.'
'How do you know?'
I grew up,Love, among those had no hearts either. They were not called Beasts'. She was sure that as far as she could see he was in no way worse than her sisters and other people with whom she had to live.
She drew him to her side and kissed his hand in reverence.
'What is your name?'
'No that is not!' she was emphatic.
He replied' Sultan Razak al Bashir.'
Something snapped then and there.
Lo the whole enchanted villa became a mansion on stilts. The rot and rack of two hundred years of neglect had been erased. In its place stood a mansion meant to be made a home. Ayesha said,'Razak you and I are going to live here and give a try to raise our children in this very spot.'
Razak the Beast had a glint in his eye,'You make it sound as though it is possible.'
'You don't?'
'Beauty,you make me also believe it is possible.' They settled down to make a home straightaway.