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(Kitco News) - The gold market will get a chance to further digest Thursday's stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data next week, along with looking at the budget details slated for release by the new Indian government.
Additionally, technical-chart traders said they'll watch whether or not gold will try and test support at the $1,300-$1,305 an ounce area after setting a weekly low following the jobs data. The path of the U.S. dollar will also be a factor, market watchers said.
August gold futures fell Friday, settling at $1,320.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, up just 60 cents on the week. July silver fell Friday, settling at $21.137 an ounce, up 0.29% on the week. U.S. markets are closed Friday for the Independence Day holiday.
Out of 37 participants in the Kitco News gold survey, 18 responded this week. Of those, seven see higher prices, eight see lower prices and three see prices trading sideways or are neutral. Market participants include bullion dealers, investment banks, futures traders and technical-chart analysts.
Gold tumbled in the immediate aftermath of the stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report data, which was released Thursday because of Friday's holiday. The U.S. Labor Department said the U.S. added 288,000 jobs in June, with the unemployment rate falling to almost a six-year low of 6.1%. The headline figure was sharply above the consensus estimate of slightly more than 200,000 new jobs, while the jobless rate fell 0.2 basis point from last month's 6.3%.
In addition, the government upwardly revised the May job figure to 224,000 from 217,000 and April job gains to 304,000 from 282,000.Wage gains remained as expected, up 0.2%, and the labor-force participation rate was also flat at 62.8%.
Gold fell to a weekly low at $1,309.40, but rebounded as buying support came in. Traders said they'll watch how gold acts next week at that area and technical-chart analysts peg near-term support between $1,305 and $1,300.
Part of how gold trades may depend on how the U.S. dollar acts, said Brian Larose, technical analyst at United-ICAP.
Based on Elliott Wave technical analysis, gold has "a good case" to trade as high as $1,370. However, he said, with the U.S. dollar index finding support between 79.714 and 79.570, "we are on the lookout for evidence of peaking action (in gold)."
He also noted that the euro-dollar cross has turned lower as the U.S. dollar index has turned higher. "So, is a reversal at hand? (Looking at) risk/reward we like adding to our long USD, short EUR positions here. However, we will need to see 80.906 exceeded and $1.3530 broken to confirm a countertrend correction has ended," Larose said.
The 288,000 increase in June nonfarm payrolls pushed the streak of the report registering 200,000-plus jobs to five months, said Brown Brothers Harriman. "This is noteworthy. Such a streak has not been recorded since the period September 1999-January 2000. This, coupled with impressive auto sales figures reported yesterday (Wednesday), should boost confidence that the sharp contraction in (the first quarter) was a bit of a fluke and that it does not reflect the true signal of economic activity," they said.
Daniel Pavilonis, senior commodities broker with RJO Futures, echoed similar sentiments.
"The economy is getting better," he said. "After a host of news, the Fed (Federal Reserve) now is able to … taper more. That will help the dollar and wear on gold. Plus the ECB (European Central Bank) is easing, and that's going to weigh on the euro and will support the dollar. In any case a stronger dollar will pressure gold," he said.
The ECB also met Thursday, but didn't change monetary policy, as expected. However, ECB President Mario Draghi said officials remain willing to undertake "unconventional" monetary policy if necessary.
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India's Budget Release On Tap Next Week
After the heavy slate of economic data this week, next week's U.S. calendar is very light. The release that may carry the most weight is the minutes from the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which are set to come out Wednesday.
One European gold trader said next week he'll look at the details of India's budget, slated to come out July 10. There's a lot of anticipation regarding what new Prime Minister Narenda Modi has planned regarding the restrictions on gold imports enacted by the previous administration. The previous Indian government raised the gold import tax to 10% from 2% and said 20% of all gold imports needed to be re-exported as finished products, such as coins or jewelry.
"There are a lot of rumors the restrictions (on gold imports) will be lowered. If that's confirmed, (that could help gold demand)," he said.


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Patiala: Coming as a good news for the farmers of Punjab, Ethiopia has offered them a lucrative opportunity to practice farming in the African country. Ethiopian ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission Deerje Aswa informed about the invitation at the Fun Ville here. JPN/Bureau
The ambassador told the media, "Ethiopia had signed a MoU with Dr Joginder Tiger of Punjab in August last year in which the government of Ethiopia had accepted his report regarding agro-tech farming on a developed one acre piece of land. This would include farming of pulses, fruits, vegetables, poultry, piggery and dairy."
Deeje Aswa said, "33 hectares of land in Ethiopia is waiting for agriculture. I am in awe of the hard work put up by the farmers of Punjab and would like them to contact our embassy for the purpose."
According to Aswa, water is found at 18 feet in Ethiopia which along with year-long rainfall season and temperature ranging from 20 degree Celsius to 32 degree Celsius provides a good environment for agriculture. Besides, the Ethiopian government is providing one hectare of land on lease for 60 years at just eight dollars. Moreover, only 30 percent cost of the project is to be borne by self while 70 percent finances are arranged.
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Aswa said, "Cheap labour is available in our country at less than a dollar per day. Not only this, there is no tax for up to ten years on the income and the farming equipments are free from any excise duty. Also, any person is free to take his earnings to his home nation."
He added, about 500 countries from India are working in Ethiopia while more than 600 professors are teaching in 22 universities.
Meanwhile, Dr Tiger said, "I have observed the land near a major river. Their government is even ready to build a road to that land with help of a bridge. Farming can be done on one lakh acre of land in first phase and 1.25 lakh acre of land in second phase which will provide employment to 40,000 people."

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"Last week was rough. We expected some mistakes with it being the first game, but we had more than we wanted to," Lann said. "Tonight was a bit of a redemption."
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Waycaster's 19-yard scoring run cut the score to 22-12, but Hood's 9-yard run and a 32-yard pick six from Austin Craig put Smithville up 37-12 as the Seminoles defense stopped Waycaster at the 3-yard line to end the half.
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I read that the body stores fat in a sequence of locations around the body and loses it in roughly the reverse order. Therefore lipo causes problems because it cuts out one of the sequence and the next spot gets overloaded - usually less appealing in the end.
The only way to reduce the amount of storage is to create a deficit of calories consumed verses burned. Therein lies the challenge of dieting.
Carbs (e.g. sugars, starches) get stored very quickly unless burned immediately, whereas other foods take the body a long time to prepare for storage thus increasing the chances that you will burn it off (e.g brocolli, lean protein).
So as I understand it, changing the consumption of carbs to foods that encourage a full feeling, take a long time to break into fat storage, and provide healthy stuff like proteins, antioxidants, etc. is a big part of it.
Next is burning more thru activity - like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking during lunch break, or joining a gym or karate.
Creating a calorie deficit is easier once you get on track and depends on finding satisfaction in foods you might not be used to. Taboule, hummus, tofu, edamame (soy beans) yes - but also london broil, grilled chicken breast, salads, grilled fish, fresh berries, nuts, all kinds of over-looked "diet" foods to enjoy.
Also I have found fiber to be helpful in weight loss because it does two things - block carbs and carry fats out of the body. I like psyllium seed based capsules.
Lots of water helps and watch the sodium, the middle-aged male midsection can hold a lot of water and ironically drinking lots of water helps the body shed water as well as flush the system. If a sauna drops pounds for you then it was water weight.
I think metabolism affects the rate of fat burn as well, I know guys who eat like mad and stay as thin as a rail. I am not one of those body types unfortunately. I believe that eating small amounts of very healthy foods more frequently raises the human metabolism and helps burn fat. I am trying that out now.
I started December 1st and have lost 24-26 pounds depending on recent binges (last three weeks have been bad). Ideal weight for my height is still about 7 pounds lighter according to the chart. Not sure I can get there without going manorexic
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NBA Draft Preview Part V: Point Guards
Taking a look at the top point guard prospects available in the upcoming draft
The NBA Draft is right around the corner so the time has come to take an in-depth look at the players hoping to hear their names called out by Commissioner David Stern on the night of June 28. To help with the process, Rockets.com is once again enlisting the help of NBA draft expert Jim Clibanoff.
The formula is simple: our man Clibs will team up with our own Jason Friedman to break down the draft position by position, offering his thoughts on the top prospects, while sprinkling in a few feelings on some lesser known players who might be worth a closer look in the draft's later stages.
Today's feature focuses on the point guard position. Click here to check out Part 1 of the series in which we examined the players available at the center position, click here for Part 2 and a look at the top power forwards, here for Part 3 for a breakdown of the small forward position, and here for Part 4 and a breakdown of the best shooting guards. One final note: players' height (with shoes) and weight are taken, when possible, from the NBA's combine measurements.
Damian Lillard, Jr., Weber St.
Combine measurements: Height: 6' 2.75'', Weight: 188.8, Wingspan: 6' 7.75'', Standing Reach: 8' 0''
Basic stats: 24.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.5 spg, .467 FG%, .887 FT%, .409 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Transition: 1.223 points per possession (75th percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: 1.039 ppp (91st percentile) Isolation: .94 ppp (81st percentile), Off screens: 1.324 ppp (92nd percentile), Spot-ups: 1.388 ppp (96th percentile)
Defense: Spot-ups: 1.033 ppp (30th percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .776 ppp (44th percentile), Isolations: .537 ppp (81st percentile), Off screens: 1.189 ppp (17th percentile)
Clib's take: I'm very much a Lillard guy. I've been into him his whole career and his 38-point game I saw atPortlandState in January sealed the deal. He's a good guy, plays under control with composed athleticism. He's a fine shooter who gets to his spots for midrange offense and a crafty slasher. He also has the tools to be a very good defensive player. He should transition into being a long-time starting point guard. I think he's definitely worth a top-10 pick.
His background checks out as well. He's a hard worker. I can see him deferring to good talent; not so much that he'll take a back seat, but when you've got a guy who's such a prolific collegiate scorer, you wonder if he can be reprogrammed or at least be able to incorporate more of a pass-scorer dichotomy and I really do think he can – he'll be able to assume both roles. Believe it or not, despite scoring 24 points per game, he was a very willing passer who worked to get his teammates involved. He didn't try to put the whole team on his shoulders all the time. He tried to make his team better and they were – Weber was a good team.
I can just see him fitting in with grown men. He's mature on the court and a no-nonsense guy. I read articles that mentioned while he sat out his redshirt season he really worked on all the aspects of his game. He was supportive from the bench and he learned more about the game while he was not playing, and those are just key things to look for about a guy who I feel with certainty is going to get it when he puts on an NBA uniform. He's a guy who's going to continue to get better and learn the game and when it all starts to click he should be a solid scorer and assist producer.
Kendall Marshall, Soph., North Carolina
Combine measurements: Height 6' 4.25'', Weight: 198.4, Wingspan: 6' 5.5'', Standing Reach: 7' 10.5''
Basic stats: 8.1 ppg, 9.8 apg, 2.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, .467 FG%, .696 FT%, .354 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Isolation: .939 points per possession (81st percentile), Transition: .857 ppp (22nd percentile), Spot-up: 1.143 ppp (83rd percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .601 ppp (27th percentile)
Defense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .777 ppp (44th percentile), Spot-ups: .97 ppp (41st percentile), Isolations: .836 ppp (33rd percentile) percentile)
Clib's take: I don't want to use a term like "once in a generation" but Kendall Marshall and Scott Machado are two of the best pure passing player prospects I've seen in a long, long time.
At the same time, they are somewhat specialists and you rarely see a specialist endorsed as such because of his distribution; you see them as shot blockers or scorers or defenders or pure shooters, but here we're talking about a guy who can see plays before they develop, a guy whose unselfish nature can sometimes permeate the entire roster. How you integrate that player, you've got to make sure early on that you don't need much offense from that guy. But look at a guy like Ricky Rubio; people wondered if he was going to be able to score at the NBA level because he wasn't a prolific scorer, or even a very good scorer in the ACB inSpain. But just by sheer knowledge of how to play and by pedigree, Rubio as a rookie was a respectable scorer and you can see him building on that in the future.
With Kendall Marshall, the obvious questions are is he quick enough, can he score, can he shoot, and that little stretch he put together at the end of his college career showed that, if given the opportunity, he can get buckets. For some guys, it's all about understanding their role and accepting that role and not doing things that they can't. So there's clearly a spot for a guy like Kendall Marshall. I think the question is can he be an NBA starting point guard within the first year or two of his career, and obviously where he's selected and the composition of the team will be critical to that.
Tony Wroten Jr., Fr., Washington
Combine measurements: Height: 6' 6'', Weight: 203.2, Wingspan: 6' 9'', Standing Reach: 8' 5''
Basic stats: 16.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.9 spg, .443 FG%, .583 FT%, .161 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Transition: .89 points per possession (26th percentile), Isolations: .763 ppp (53rd percentile), Spot-ups: .69 ppp (23rd percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .641 ppp (30th percentile), Cuts: 1.0 ppp (29th percentile)
Defense: Spot-ups: 1.057 ppp (27th percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .69 ppp (60th percentile), Isolations: .468 ppp (88th percentile)
Jason's take: From a physical standpoint, Wroten has pretty much everything you could ever want out of a point guard. He's long, strong and a plus athlete, and having only just recently turned 19-years-old, the Washington product obviously has seemingly unlimited room for growth. And his growth going forward will prove key because, for all of Wroten's vast potential, he is far from a finished product. Improvement begins with a dedication to fixing his jumper and, just as importantly, vigilance in learning and mastering the fundamentals of playing his position. It may be that Wroten's NBA destiny is as more of a combo guard rather than a pure point. But even if that turns out to be the case, Wroten is still capable of providing immense value should he tap into the promise he possesses as a potential defensive dynamo and a player capable of making game-changing plays on the offensive end.
Marquis Teague, Fr., Kentucky
Combine measurements: Height: 6' 2'', Weight: 179.8, Wingspan: 6' 7.25'', Standing Reach: 8' 2.5''
Basic stats: 10.0 ppg, 4.8 apg, 2.5 rpg, .9 spg, .412 FG%, .714 FT%, .325 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Transition: .972 points per possession (37th percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .767 ppp (53rd percentile), Spot-ups: .747 ppp (29th percentile), Isolations: .689 ppp (41st percentile)
Defense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .557 ppp (81st percentile), Spot-ups: .946 ppp (45th percentile), Isolations: .533 ppp (82nd percentile)
Clib's take: Like some of the otherKentucky guys we've talked about, it can be tough to accurately evaluate a player like Teague just because of all the top-notch talent on that Wildcats roster. We didn't see Teague's entire repertoire because a lot of his quickness, speed and breakdown-ability were kind of kept under wraps because the floor had to be spread and everyone had to have a sufficient number of touches.
The stage was set for Marquis Teague to return as a sophomore and really nail it, but now he's heading to the pros and it will be a challenge for him early on to really run an NBA team. I would like to think as an upside scenario that he could somewhat duplicate the success that Kyle Lowry had after two years at Villanova when I similarly thought the stage was set for him to nail it if he'd returned for his junior year. As Rockets fans know, Lowry progressed very nicely over time and has become a very successful NBA point guard. But it does take time and it will take Teague time, too. So again, I think the D-League is a perfect place for a young player like this to learn what it takes to make his team run and to make his team go.
Tyshawn Taylor, Sr., Kansas
Combine measurements: Height: 6' 4'', Weight: 177.0, Wingspan: 6' 6.25'', Standing Reach: 8' 1.5''
Basic stats: 16.6 ppg, 4.8 apg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, .477 FG%, .688 FT%, .382 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .838 ppp (66th percentile), Transition: 1.131 points per possession (62nd percentile), Spot-ups: 1.057 ppp (74th percentile), Isolations: .941 ppp (82st percentile)
Defense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .594 ppp (76th percentile), Spot-ups: 1.127 ppp (18th percentile), Isolations: .486 ppp (87th percentile)
Jason's take: There appears to be a lot of discussion about whether or not Tyshawn Taylor is an NBA point guard, but the answer to that question seems less important to me than it may be to others. As best I can tell,Taylor would do well to ignore the chatter attempting to pigeonhole him into one position or the other and focus instead on trying to maximize his potential by following the blueprint laid out by combo guards such as Jason Terry and Lou Williams. Like those scoring, playmaking specialists, Taylor is capable of making plays off the dribble, hitting perimeter spot-up looks and certainly does not lack for confidence. TheKansas product also has enough size to make himself a valuable and versatile player on the defensive end. Sure, he might not be the guy you want running your offense full time, but that doesn't mean Tyshawn Taylor can't carve out a quality NBA career as a key producer on the right team.
Scott Machado, Sr., Iona
Combine measurements: Height: 6' 2'', Weight: 205.8, Wingspan: 6' 4'', Standing Reach: 7' 9.5''
Basic stats: 13.6 ppg, 9.9 apg, 4.9 rpg, 1.6 spg, .495 FG%, .811 FT%, .404 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Transition: 1.194 points per possession (72nd percentile), Pick-and-roll ball handler: .855 ppp (69th percentile), Spot-ups: 1.241 ppp (90th percentile), Isolations: .821 ppp (64th percentile)
Defense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: 1.184 ppp (4th percentile), Spot-ups: .831 ppp (66th percentile), Isolations: 1.0 ppp (11th percentile)
Clib's take: I first got to know Machado as a junior. I saw him play in person and thought, "Wow, this guy can really pass the ball." He saw players out there that I wasn't even seeing. This year I saw him have a 15 point, 15 assist, zero turnover game againstMaryland in November in person, and when you see him in person he comes across as even more impressive.
He doesn't have blow-by quickness; he has serviceable speed and quickness and acceleration, but his ability to see plays as they develop is special and I shudder to think what he would have been able to do with elite talent around him. He gets the ball out in transition and he's somewhat of a magician with the rock. And it's not always with the fancy plays; sometimes it's just knowing what's going to happen or even making the hockey assist. Like we said about Kendall Marshall the same holds true here with Machado: sometimes that unselfish nature can penetrate into the whole personality of a team.
He's not the greatest defensive player and he's not the greatest pure shooter; those are certainly question marks. And when we talk about a specialist, it's probably easier to accept a specialist as a second or third string point guard, as opposed to a starter. You've got guys like Kevin Ollie who've made careers out of being serviceable offense runners and I really think Machado can do that at the very least.
In an uptempo system, he's a helluva lot of fun to watch play. When you don't need shots to impact the game, that makes you special, and high-octane offense teams want that guy who's going to get them easier shots and that's what Machado can get you: not just good looks, but easier looks.
Tu Holloway, Sr., Xavier
Combine measurements: Height: 5' 11.75'', Weight: 186.8, Wingspan: 6' 5.5'', Standing Reach: 7' 10.5''
Basic stats: 17.5 ppg, 4.9 apg, 3.6 rpg, 1.5 spg, .429 FG%, .862 FT%, .346 3-PT%
Synergy stats of note: Offense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .924 ppp (80th percentile), Transition: 1.274 points per possession (81st percentile), Spot-ups: .947 ppp (58th percentile), Isolations: .875 ppp (72nd percentile)
Defense: Pick-and-roll ball handler: .634 ppp (69th percentile), Spot-ups: .79 ppp (73rd percentile), Isolations: .811 ppp (37th percentile), Off screens: .907 ppp (47th percentile)
Clib's take: He's got this toughness, this confident toughness that I think could work at the NBA level. I want him to be like Aaron Brooks, although Brooks has that extra gear, that knifing acceleration that Holloway doesn't have. He also has a little bit of Kyle Lowry bulldog to him as well, but he's not Kyle Lowry. So he's got these junior versions of Lowry and Brooks, so I guess the question is if you don't have what they have in abundance, are you going to have enough to get by? I think Holloway can at least be a third-string point guard and then work his way up over time. And if you can get that piece to your puzzle in the 40s or 50s on draft night then that could be a nice pickup for you.


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Second baseman JaCoby Jones and designated hitter Alex Edward each drove in a pair of runs Thursday night, and Nick Goody preserved a one-run lead in the ninth inning to lift seventh-ranked LSU to a 7-6 win over top-ranked Florida at McKethan Stadium.
The teams resume the series at 7 p.m. ET Friday in a game that can be viewed in the Geaux Zone at www.LSUsports.net. The game will also be televised by Fox Sports Florida.
Sophomore right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Friday's game on the mound for LSU, while the Gators will counter with sophomore right-hander Jonathon Crawford (2-1, 5.28 ERA).
Sophomore right-hander Kurt McCune (2-3), starting his first game since March 11, earned Thursday's win on the mound by working five innings and limiting the Gators to two earned runs on seven hits with no walks and no strikeouts.
"A great win for our team in which we got contributions from everyone," said LSU coach Paul Mainieri. "We continue to find a way to win the close games, which are so common in our league. I thought we competed extremely hard, and Kurt McCune gave us exactly what we needed on the mound. We played with a lot of confidence and we need to keep building on this momentum."
LSU is now 6-2 this season in SEC games decided by one run.
LSU grabbed a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning Thursday as the Tigers sent eight batters to the plate against Florida starter Brian Johnson. Shortstop Austin Nola delivered an RBI single and Edward produced a two-run single to highlight the outburst.
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Kentucky | 7-2 | 28-2 |
Florida | 6-4 | 24-6 |
Tennessee | 5-4 | 19-10 |
Georgia | 4-5 | 18-11 |
South Carolina | 3-6 | 21-8 |
Vanderbilt | 3-6 | 12-17 |
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The Gators plated two runs in the bottom of the second as leftfielder Vickash Ramjit lined an RBI single and third baseman Cody Dent provided a sacrifice fly.
LSU erupted for three runs in the fourth to expand the lead to 6-2. Catcher Jordy Snikeris and centerfielder Jared Foster provided back-to-back two-out singles, and they scored on Jones' double. Jones scored on an RBI single by third baseman Tyler Hanover.
The Gators took advantage of an LSU error to plate a run in the fourth, and added a run in the seventh on centerfielder Daniel Pigott's RBI single.
The Tigers expanded their lead to 7-4 in the eighth when Edward doubled, moved to third on first baseman Grant Dozar's bunt base hit and scored on Snikeris' sacrifice fly to left field.
The Gators narrowed the deficit to 7-6 in the eighth when Ramjit lined a two-run single.
LSU reliever Nick Goody held off the Gators in the ninth to earn his third save. Pigott led off the inning with a single and he moved to third when the throw to first on Casey Turgeon's sacrifice bunt was mishandled by Grant Dozar, giving Florida runners the corners with nobody out.
Goody fanned catcher Mike Zunino, but rightfielder Preston Tucker lifted a fly ball to deep right field that appeared would score the tying run on a sacrifice fly. However, Pigott failed to tag at third when rightfielder Mason Katz caught the ball, and the Gators stilled trailed by a run.
Goody then retired Johnson, batting as the designated hitter, on a foul ball behind the plate to end the game.
LSU 7, Florida 6 (Apr 05, 2012 at Gainesville, Fla.)
Florida............. 020 100 120 - 6 12 1 (24-6, 6-4 SEC)
Pitchers: LSU - Kurt McCune; Chris Cotton(6); Nick Rumbelow(8); Nick Goody(9) and Jordy Snikeris.
Florida - Brian Johnson; Keenan Kish(5); Greg Larson(8); Ryan Harris(8); Austin Maddox(9) and Mike Zunino.
Win-Kurt McCune(2-3) Save-Nick Goody(3) Loss-Brian Johnson(4-1) T-2:56 A-4487
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Barkley could play in Sun Bowl, but should he?
It seems that Matt Barkley will be able to play in USC's bowl game, but is that the smart choice?
Barkley sprained his shoulder in a Nov. 17 loss to UCLA. The Trojans will play in the Dec. 31 Sun Bowl against Georgia Tech, meaning Barkley will have more than six weeks to heal from an injury that typically sidelines players for a span of two to eight weeks.
Coach Lane Kiffin said Sunday he is "anticipating" that Barkley will be available, but more might be clear Wednesday, when the Trojans return to practice for the first time since their loss to Notre Dame.
Barkley, a senior, was denied a chance to play then, denied a farewell game at the Coliseum, so it seems likely he would do everything possible to be available against Georgia Tech.
''He hasn't gone to a bowl game the last couple years, so it's a chance to go to one and finish off strong, for him and for the senior class,'' Kiffin said. ''It's a great opportunity for him.''
Not everyone thinks so. Steve Clarkson, Barkley's personal coach during his pre-USC years and a nationally well-regarded quarterback coach, wrote on his website that Barkley would be making a mistake by playing.
Barkley, a Heisman Trophy candidate at the start of the season, has had his national reputation take a hit during a disappointing season in which the Trojans went 7-5. Barkley threw for 3,273 yards and 15 touchdowns, but also threw a career-high 14 interceptions.
Barkley is still expected to be a first-round NFL draft pick in April, but Clarkson wrote that Barkley should focus on preparing himself for the Senior Bowl, which will be played Jan. 26 in Alabama.
''In my opinion, Matt playing in the bowl game is meaningless for his career,'' Clarkson wrote. ''Playing too soon after his injury could do a lot of damage if (he is) not 100-percent healthy.''
Regardless of Barkley's status, backup quarterbacks Max Wittek and Cody Kessler figure to get a lot of work in practice this month. Both quarterbacks will be sophomores next season and, along with incoming freshman Max Browne, are expected to compete to be Barkley's replacement.
In what could be a boost for USC's offensive line, senior Abe Markowitz has petitioned the NCAA to allow him to return for a sixth season.
Markowitz enrolled at USC in 2008 as a walk-on lineman and earned a scholarship two years later, but missed most of 2010 and 2011 because of foot injuries.
Markowitz has been a regular contributor this season at guard and center, and if he returns, he will have a strong chance of being USC's center. Khaled Holmes is a senior, and the Trojans also have freshman Cyrus Hobbi and incoming recruit Khaleil Rodgers, who has been told he will play center in college.
Holmes has been named as one of the six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, given annually to college football's top center. The winner will be announced Thursday.
USC receiver Marqise Lee was not among the three finalists for the Heisman Trophy announced Monday. The school conducted a midseason campaign for Lee, who has an NCAA-high 112 catches this season.
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Nickname: The Red Scorpion
Nationality: Belarus
Date of birth: January 18, 1978
Place of birth: Minsk, Belarus
Fighting out of: Auckland, New Zealand
Height: 6 ft 5 in
Weight: 258 lb
Style: Muay Thai
Years active: 11 (1997-present)
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Wins: 75
By knockout: 39
Losses: 14
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Alexey "The Red Scorpion" Ignashov is a Super Heavyweight Belarusian kickboxer and K-1 Superstar. He is a four time Muay Thai World champion, K-1 World GP 2003 in Paris and K-1 World GP 2001 in Nagoya tournament champion, currently living in Auckland, New Zealand and training at Balmoral Lee Gar Gym under Lollo Heimuli.
He is best known for his knee strikes, notably used to score knockout wins over Nicholas Pettas and Carter Williams. Ignashov is considered by his fans to be one of the most talented and technically sound heavyweight kickboxers in the world. He is the only man to KO Semmy Schilt in kickboxing.
However, he is also considered by many frustratingly inconsistent, occasionally appearing lackluster or inactive in the ring, such as in his K-1 Final quarterfinal match against Peter Aerts in 2003. He suffered a knee injury in a fight against Bjorn Bregy in 2005. Since then, his performance has diminished.
Ignashov was trained in a Muay Thai background with the Chinuk gym in Belarus, but has also branched out and trained in locales such as New Zealand and Japan.
Titles Held:
2003 K-1 World Grand Prix in Paris Champion
2001 K-1 World GP Nagoya Champion
2000 K-1 Belarus Grand Prix in Minsk Champion
2000 I.S.K.A. World Heavyweight Champion
2000 W.M.C. World Heavyweight Champion
1999 W.M.C. World Heavyweight Champion
1999 I.S.K.A. World Heavyweight Champion
1998 W.P.K.L. European Champion
1997 European Amateur Muay Thai Heavyweight Champion
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if only he could return to his old self. Hopefully he can get a look at the 09 GP.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Montpellier Public House, Randwick
I'd been keen to try Montpellier Public House ever since fine dining restaurant Balzac shut its doors and owner Matt Kemp reopened Montpellier in the same beautiful sandstone building in Randwick. Whilst Balzac was all about beautiful food and fine dining, Montpellier is still about good food but at more accessible prices. Montpellier basically serves English pub grub, in a more modern and more refined incarnation. And, it's damn tasty!
You can still get your (more) fancy meal upstairs in Montpellier, however the TravelZoo voucher sees us dining downstairs in the front room of the more informal, yet still beautifully designed, Public Bar. The voucher includes a bottle (yes a WHOLE bottle, just for us) of The Dutchess sparkling wine - a lovely drop.
The meal begins with Warm Olives with Bread that looks suspiciously like Brasserie Bread's soya and quinoa loaf. The olives are divine - plump and meaty, and the dense bread is perfect for sopping up the warm olive oil in the bottom of the bowl.
Our jaws near hit the floor when the waitress brings the tasting platter to our table. What a feast! We try to pace ourselves, but we make quick work of every morsel in front of us. The platter contained a selection of Montpelliers tastiest treats: Potted River Trout with Pickled Cucumbers and Dill; Terrine of Ham; Salad of Pickled Beets, Goats Curd, Orange and Walnuts; Baked Beans with Pork Belly; Dressed Salad Leaves and last but not least Duck Sausage Roll. Phew.
Every element on the platter was bursting with flavour but I think my favourite would have to be the Duck Sausage Roll and also the Potted River Trout - both different dishes in terms of texture and flavour but both really stood out to me.
I guess the Pork Belly was pretty good too as I quickly scrambled to grab a fallen piece of crackling from the (what looked like a clean) floor where it flew as I tried to cut it in half. 30 second rule! Don't judge - you'd do the same for crackling, I know you would!
Dinner's not over yet though - we still have our main meals to get through. The Boy ordered the 8 Hour Braised Shoulder of Lamb with Roast Truss Tomatoes which was lovely. The lamb was so tender - it just fell off the bone, and the mint pesto type stuff on top added a really fresh element to the dish. My Roast Sea Mullet, Fennel and White Beans was a really light dish. The skin on the fish was perfectly crisp and I loved the slightly licorice flavour the fennel added to my meal.
Are you full yet? Yes? Well, loosen your belts as there's still a Dessert Platter to go. We take a deep breath and embark on polishing off the Trifle with chocolate and sour cherries; Buttermilk Pudding with Blueberries; Warm Treacle Tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Bitter Chocolate Petit Pot.
It's really hard to pick a favourite when it comes to dessert, especially when each dish is so good. The treacle tart was incredible - sweet, but not too sweet and delectable once the ice cream had melted into the tart. The buttermilk pudding was another favourite - a bit like panacotta in texture, but more light.
So there you have it. We've not gone wrong yet with a meal deal voucher. Choose wisely, choose restaurants you've heard of and you won't go wrong either.
Montpellier is at 141 Belmore Road Randwick NSW 2031. Telephone 02 9399 9660.
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sadly, i am one of those... burn me once, and i want nothing more to do with you. sydney has so much depth in terms of food... (stinky service person aside), the food really was no better than the average pub... could have been what we ordered: dishes which I've come to expect alot from: fish and chips, lamb, sausages, scotch eggs... but i'll give the other guys a go.
ReplyDelete- The BoyJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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like Brasserie Bread's soya and quinoa laof.
I think you mean loaf.
Dinner's not ever yet though
Should that be 'over" ?? i want the things. all of the things!
i want to go here but randwick is so far awayyyyyyyyyy in the suburbs :PThe platter and the lamb got my belly rumbling. Regarding food on the floor, we were taught as kids that is fine to eat it as long as you make the sign of the cross before, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI tried the lunch special menu here for the first time just before Christmas and was overwhelmed with the sheer amount of food! Delicious, delicious food though.
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By Mudassar Ahmed Khan, 2009/01/13
While working as Web Developer, I had a requirement to make a Windows Service act as a scheduler for processing the orders based on the status using a stored procedure. All the processing was done within the stored procedure, and basically the Windows Service would call the stored procedure at the scheduled time and report the errors occurred in the stored procedure in the following ways.
Later I was told to use a SQL Batch Job that would execute a stored procedure at the scheduled time.
All the above requirements were possible in SQL Server 2000 except getting the Error Description Message. In SQL Server 2000 there is no provision to extract the error description. We get only the error number from a statement. This feature is available in SQL Server 2005, but in my company I had to do it in SQL Server 2000.
Soon I found two things which helped me out.
1. SQL Server 2000 allows to log the errors in the SQL Server Error Log using the sp_altermessage system stored procedures. We can make a particular error to be logged by using the following statement
sp_altermessage Error No, 'WITH_LOG', 'TRUE'
2. SQL Server 2000 allows to read the SQL Server Error Log using the system stored procedure
So using the above two things I created a Stored Procedure (sp_GetErrorDesc), which provides the Error Description based on the Error Number. The current logic in such that it gives the latest entry of a particular error in the stored procedure. I extract the error description based on the Error Number. If multiple entries are there, I pull out the latest one based on date and time.
The following example explains how you can use this stored procedure to get the Error Description based on the Error Number.
I am using the Northwind Database and performing an update on the Customers Table.
UPDATE Customers SET CustomerID = NULL WHERE CompanyName = 'Antonio Moreno Taquería' PRINT 'ErrorNo:' + CAST(@@ERROR AS VARCHAR)
I get the following Error when I execute the above query. Since the CustomerID Column does not allow NULLS. You will Notice that I am Printing the Error Number.
Msg 515, Level 16, State 2, Line 1Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'CustomerID', table 'Northwind.dbo.Customers'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails.The statement has been terminated.
(0 row(s) affected)ErrorNo:515
The Error Number is 515. Hence I will now add this ErrorNumber to the SQL Server Error Log for Logging. Using the following Query.
EXEC sp_altermessage 515, 'WITH_LOG', 'TRUE'
Now I will call the sp_GetErrorDesc stored procedure and print the Error Description.
--DECLARE THE VARIABLES DECLARE @ERROR INT, @ERROR_DESC VARCHAR(200) UPDATE Customers SET CustomerID = NULL WHERE CompanyName = 'Antonio Moreno Taquería' --GET THE ERROR NUMBER SET @ERROR = @@ERROR --CALL THE STORED PROCEDURE AND PASS THE ERROR NUMBER EXEC sp_GetErrorDesc @ERROR, @ErrorDesc = @ERROR_DESC OUTPUT --PRINT THE EXTRACTED ERROR MESSAGE RETURNED BY THE STORED PROCEDURE PRINT @ERROR_DESC
The output is of the above query is
(0 row(s) affected)Error: 515, Severity: 16, State: 2Desc: Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'CustomerID', table 'Northwind.dbo.Customers'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails..Date: 2008-11-27 12:30:33.4
You can observe the text is green is the Error Message which was extracted using the stored procedure.
To use this Stored Procedure first make sure that you allow logging of errors in the SQL Server Error Log using the sp_altermessage. For Example
exec sp_altermessage 137, 'WITH_LOG', 'TRUE'
Or else you can also automate it as I did in my case in the following way
DECLARE @output varchar(1000) exec sp_GetErrorDesc @ErrorNo, @ErrorDesc = @output output if @output is NULL BEGIN SET @output = 'Custom Message' exec sp_altermessage @ErrorNo, 'WITH_LOG', 'TRUE' END PRINT @output
So in this way, if a new error occurs that is not already logged in the SQL Server Error Log, the first time it will be added to the SQL Server Error Log and a custom message will be displayed.
Whatever value is stored in the @output value is returned as the custom message. But the next time that error occurs, the exact error message will be displayed.
The stored procedure sp_altermessage not only logs the error in the SQL Server Error Log but also in the Windows Event Log. Refer Figure 1.0
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I have uploaded the sp_GetErrorDesc script in the Resource section. Please feel free to use it in your own applications.
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Once again, activists are addressing drug and gun violence. After reading the "Slayings Provoke Activists" article in the Dec. 9 Lancaster News and thinking on this problem, I believe it's not the drugs and guns that they need to focus on, but the attitudes that young people are growing up with. It's the bullying all children receive at the hands of others from babyhood on. It's children absorbing all that "adults" do. And if you're a little one, anyone taller is an adult to you.
"Until the arrival of Joe Riley, Charleston was a sleepwalking, underachieving city with its eyes fastened on a past where its citizens began the most calamitous war in American history. The story of Joe Riley is the story of the renaissance of a city restored to greatness by the dauntless vision of a single man."
In 1966 when I graduated from Presbyterian College, the United States was behind Russia in the space race. Russia had developed Sputnik, the first Earth satellite. The National Defense Education Act was funded, and a number of us received scholarships under this program so that psychologists could be educated and then sent into the community. The sole purpose of this law was to help identify gifted and talented science students so that the United States could catch up in the space race. Our country is currently behind internationally in science and math.
Michael Jedson has chosen to criticize my opinion on the issue of Syrian refugees. (TLN Nov. 25) He has called my comments "raising hysteria" and "fear mongering."
The Daily News of New York City, with letters that covered the front page of the Dec. 3 edition, boldly proclaimed, "God Isn't Fixing This." The statement was made in the wake of yet another mass killing, this one in San Bernardino, Calif., in which 14 people were killed and more than a dozen others wounded. This headline is sheer lunacy and outright hypocrisy.
Editor's note: On Nov. 9, Lancaster County Council voted 4-3 to deny a rezoning request by McClancy Seasoning for a 21-acre tract in Indian Land. More than 100 of McClancy's neighbors had protested the rezoning, saying it would devalue their homes. On Nov. 23, the council voted to reconsider that decision, sending the proposal to the planning commission for more study.
As a citizen of Lancaster County and Indian Land, I am troubled by the Lancaster County Council's Nov. 23 decision to reconsider the McClancy rezoning issue.
Sherrill Mullis, Joe's Uncle Sherrill: When Hurricane Hugo hit Lancaster in September 1989, Joe was out there with the police, rescue squad or driving his own car in the early morning, checking on people or roads in the city and county. Am I Joe's uncle? Not really, but I am Charlotte's uncle. He seemed to like calling me Uncle Sherrill even though I am only a few years older than him. It tickled me.
Below are the remarks I made as president of the Lancaster Breakfast Rotary on May 9, 1990, when the club designated Joe Shaw a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest award a club can confer on persons who exhibit the ideal of "service above self," the motto of Rotary. Joe was not a member, just someone worthy of recognition in the club's eyes. How much did he accomplish in the 25 years since! The material is a bit dated, but the heart of Joe Shaw is reflected in these remarks, which described him then as we remember him now.
Who are your people? Where did you grow up? Are you from around here? Where did you go to school? These are the familiar questions that come up early in encounters with people we don't know. In one sense, these are opening lines in polite conversations. In another sense, these are initial probes in discovering what tribe they belong to. If the new person we meet is African American, Asian, Hispanic or they are all decked out in orange with tiger paws – these are outward signs of their tribal identity that are clear to everyone.
I am writing to urge your readers to support a group of nearly 30 Christian men from the Lancaster area who are preparing for a mission trip to Honduras. On Jan. 16, the group will return to Santa Elena, Honduras, to continue its partnership with Mission on the Move (MOM). MOM in Honduras is proposing to help Honduran children find a home in a foster-care type of environment with Honduran families.


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Mar 26, 2013 at 6:16 pm #1300934
I'm looking to upgrade to a better 30 degree bag and have to make the choice between a regular size bag or long. I'm looking at either a Marmot Plasma or WM Megalite. But the question is whether the 6' max suggested user height is really the line as to whether you I can sleep in a regular bag comfortably. Right now I have a long-size marmot bag and seem to have plenty of room in there lengthwise, but I'm hesitant to go with a regular size bag.
Anyone out there around 6'1 have any experience with either of these bags in terms of regular versus long?
And I might as well ask, any opinions on which is a better bag? I can get them for about the same price.
Mar 26, 2013 at 6:20 pm #1969883I'm the same height as you and I have never found a regular bag to fit. Like you I have extra space in a Long but the alternative is uncomfortable and less warmth around the toes and head due to compression.
No experience with those two bags per se', but wanted to throw it out there.
Mar 26, 2013 at 6:25 pm #1969884I am just shy of 5' 11" and find a regular a good fit, at your height I would definitely go for the longer one.
Mar 26, 2013 at 6:43 pm #1969895I'm 6'1", and have a Marmot Helium in long. I haven't tried one in normal length, but I do not regret getting the extra length at all. I like to be able to snuggle up in my bag in the cold and doubt that would be possible in a regular length.
Depending on how you sleep, you might take up more or less room. I like to stretch out on my back and sleep on my side, so I probably gain a few inches in length stretched out.
Mar 26, 2013 at 7:04 pm #1969905I own the Megalite in long, and have tried the Summerlite in Regular.I'm also 6'1" and like room for my big feet..certainly would be a closer fit in the Regular….If price is the same I'd certainly go Long.
Mar 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm #1969987Thanks for the insight, as I suspected probably safe to go with a long version. As always, this forum is great for constructive input.
Mar 27, 2013 at 1:49 pm #1970224Good. I'm 6-1 and the Long Megalite is perfect.
BTW I've been using the Megalite for 8 or 9 years now. It's my favorite bag — comfortable, warm, not too heavy. I just sent it back to WM over the winter for them to add 2 oz of "overfill" and it came back super puffy. The cost was extremely reasonable, too.
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Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIVTesting, Coinfection, Treatment and Support
August 2007 HCV Treatment and People Who Use DrugsHepatitis C treatment has traditionally been withheld from injection drug users, even though current treatment guidelines recommend that treatment decisions be made on a case-by-case basis. Fortunately, this has begun to change. Experience with HIV treatment confirms that it is possible for drug users to adhere to ARVs; moreover, response rates from clinical trials of HCV treatment in IDUs are similar to those reported in non-users. Don't avoid medical care just because you are using. Many drug users with HCV are being monitored regularly for disease progression and some have begun and completed HCV treatment with Pegasys or PEG-Intron. It is important to find a doctor who is willing and able to work with drug users and who will treat your HCV. Ask other drug users to recommend a doctor -- or to warn you about which ones to avoid. Depression and other mental health diagnoses are much more common among people with HCV, people with HIV, and drug users than in the general population. Many of these conditions can be treated successfully. People with a history of depression are more likely to develop depression during HCV treatment, although it can happen to people who have not been depressed in the past. If you are concerned about the psychiatric side effects of HCV treatment but want to treat your hepatitis C, consider professional mental health care. Some people can manage HCV treatment while they are using drugs; others have found that stopping or cutting down on drug use help them prepare for, and stay on, HCV treatment because they feel more stable. Some therapy choices may include a self-help program; counseling; drug treatment; heroin substitution; methadone maintenance; naltrexone implants; and buprenorphine. If you are still injecting drugs, ask your doctor or local syringe exchange program for information on safer injection practices to lower your risk of HCV re-infection (and other infections).
Concerns for People in RecoveryBecause the side effects of interferon are very similar to opioid withdrawal, many people in recovery fear that they will relapse to active drug use. The risk of relapse is lower when side effects are promptly treated and counseling and support from peers and medical and mental health providers is available. Some people are concerned about self-injecting pegylated interferon. If possible, the once-weekly injections can be given at a doctor's office or clinic to avoid triggering a relapse to injection drug use. This article was provided by Treatment Action Group. It is a part of the publication Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV.


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When I'm at a sporting event and there's some bumping music playing on the big loud speakers, the lovely Ms. Alli usually has to reel me in so I don't embarrass her with my funky moves.
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The Peak Galleria
The Art Deco-style shopping centre perched on 'The Peak' has an interesting selection of fashion, contemporary lifestyle designer products and local artwork and handicrafts shops with strong Hong Kong themes. Dining options are diverse but you can also enjoy some quintessential Hong Kong food experiences, such as the locally renowned Tsui Wah, where you can sample Hong Kong's unique cha chan teng culture, and Tai Cheong, which is esteemed for its egg tarts.
The mall also has an art gallery that showcases the city's unique arts and culture, with exhibits of local designers and topics ranging from Cantonese opera to dim sum. And the mall's free Eco-Discovery teaches kids about caring for the environment.
Most importantly, don't forget to take advantage of The Peak Galleria's excellent location high above the city and free-entry observation deck on the Green Terrace, where you can make use of the telescopes to study both the breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour to the north and the serene beauty of Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and the South China Sea to the south.


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Not all inflammation leads to pain. Despite widespread infection followed by fever, colds rarely cause pain. But when some cytokines and certain immune cells are active near pain-sensing nerves, they trigger receptors that convey pain sensations to the brain.
The initiating cause of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown. However, from our studies it's clear that many types of neuronal damage—from traumatic brain injury, to epilepsy, infection, or genetic predisposition—can activate brain immune cells—microglia and astrocytes-- promoting them to produce IL-1 and S100 inflammatory cytokines.
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I was driving home from work in my boyfriend's convertible. The weather was excruciatingly hot & I had the top down - wind blowing through my medium blonde hair which was made even blonder by lots of time in the sun. I was wearing a light flowery sundress - of course I was wearing nothing underneath. My 36-C's are firm from swimming and my body is tight and toned from biking, running, and all the other activities I love to do. Including have very physical sex with my boyfriend.
Anyway, I'm cruising along just fine on I-5, it's a Friday afternoon and I'm looking forward to the weekend. Suddenly, just before a curve, traffic stops short! I've got a mini-van in front of me, the back half of a delivery van beside me and an old, souped-up Mustang to the left of me. That is ALL I can see. I have no idea what the hold up is, and I decide to just play with the radio dials and see what I can find.
I lean back in my seat and a little bit of sweat trickles down from my neck between my breasts and it tickles. I trace the line of sweat with my fingers, lightly, down to between my breasts and move my finger in little circles - just daydreaming.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I notice the man in the Mustang to my left watching me. I don't let on that I see him and I continue doing what I'm doing. I move my fingers towards my right nipple and trace over it, feeling the rough cotton against my tender flesh - making my nipple stiffen and jut out.
I continue playing with my nipples and running my hand around my neck and chest area languidly, and as I do I see the man to my left out of the corner of my eye become rather uncomfortable in his seat! He leans back, but continues watching me. I see him start to rub his crotch up and down with his hand, over his shorts.
I can see his cock outlined and I start to get pretty wet. What started as a tease is quickly becoming hot & heavy! I slip my left hand down between my legs and raise my skirt enough to expose my thighs - and to slip my hand up to my cunt.
I continue carressing my breasts and nipples with one hand, as I raise my hips and let the fingers of my left hand explore my cunt. I insert my middle finger into my wet hole and then slide it back to my clit, circling and carressing it. I see the man to my left slip his right hand into his shorts and start stroking - the head of his cock peeping out the top!
He is leaning back in his seat and watching, mouth open, panting with lust - while I start to fingerfuck myself with real intensity - my first 2 fingers probing and my thumb against my clit - rubbing with intensity. I know he can only partially see what's going on, but I also know that is part of the turn-on.
I know this traffic could start moving any minute, so time is of the essence. I know that to get this guy off is what will get me off. I decide to pull out the big guns. I pull down the neckline of my dress just past my nipples and pull my left hand out of my pussy. I trace over my bare nipples - breasts glistening in the sunlight - with my wet, honey-soaked fingers. I pull my finger slightly away from my nipple and a line of my wetness hangs between it and my fingers - illuminated by the daylight.
I hear the guy moan - just slightly - and I plunge my hand back in my pussy. I pump and grind, humping against my hand, and gripping at my breast and pinching my nipple. I see the guy fucking his fist through his shorts - his hand appearing at the head of his cock and then disappearing back down into his shorts to the hilt and then back up. I know he is close so I close my eyes and feel the orgasm start to explode in wave after wave - my pussy walls gripping at my fingers and the wetness soaking my thighs, ass and dress.
I turn my head and look right at the guy in time to see him shoving his cock back down in his pants. The traffic starts to move as he looks over at me. I say, "You've got something all over your shirt."
And I drive away.
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KKR Financial Holding LLC (NYSE: KFN) has been named as a Top 25 dividend stock, according the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report. The report noted that among the coverage universe, KFN shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics. For example, the recent KFN share price of $10.57 represents a price-to-book ratio of 0.9 and an annual dividend yield of 7.95% — by comparison, the average company in Dividend Channel's coverage universe yields 3.8% and trades at a price-to-book ratio of 2.1. The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at KKR Financial Holding LLC, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
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The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation. That's what we aim to find using our proprietary DividendRank formula, which ranks the coverage universe based upon our various criteria for both profitability and valuation, to generate a list of the top most 'interesting' stocks, meant for investors as a source of ideas that merit further research.''
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Hillary Won't Get a Free Ride
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Hillary Clinton will face a challenger for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination, if she runs, for a simple reason: everyone always has.
Several people close to the former secretary of state place the odds of her running at 80 percent or greater; she would be the strongest non-incumbent front-runner in modern American politics. She may well be unbeatable for the nomination but someone will try -- either from the ideological left or to position themselves for a future try.
Some politician "will take a flyer,' says David Plouffe who directed President Barack Obama's presidential runs. Plouffe believes there's "very little oxygen" for a serious challenge to Clinton; the appeal is "their moment on the debate stage or getting 30 percent in a state somewhere."
Of course, Vice President Joe Biden insists he's keeping his options open, and privately sounds like he's running. Few high-level Democrats think he actually would if the former New York senator runs. Biden sought his party's nomination before -- in the 1988 and 2008 cycles -- and had to drop out early.
One Democrat who has flirted with the idea is Martin O'Malley. The 51-year-old Maryland Governor, whose term expires this year, might see an opportunity to set a predicate for a future run.
The other possibility is a challenge from the left. Hillary Clinton is relatively hawkish on national security and is a favorite of more than a few on Wall Street. Brian Schweitzer, former governor of Montana and a sharp critic of the Obama administration, has mused about a run from the populist left, calling for a single-payer system to replace Obamacare and to crack down on national security surveillance on Americans. That path also could appeal to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a socialist.
The favorite of the left would be Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. It's virtually certain, however, that neither she nor any other prominent Democratic woman would challenge Clinton -- they are agreed that 2016 is the moment to elect the first female president and want to clear the way for the most likely history-maker.
And, political operatives who've worked at the top level of Clinton campaigns say, it'd be a fool's errand to run in order to be her running mate. Yet they, like Plouffe, agree if she runs she'll have primary opposition.
There may be free lunches in politics, not free rides.
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