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Summary Meeting Notes for CIC Meeting on December 12, 2012
Community Involvement Committee
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Committee Members present: Paula Amato, Jason Barnstead-Long, Judy BlueHorse Skelton, Lois Cohen, Liz Gatti, Anyeley Hallova, Shirley Nacoste, Linda Nettekoven, Stanley Penkin, Howard Shapiro, Peter Stark, Alison Stoll
Absent: Judith Gonzalez Plascencia, Lai-Lani Ovalles, Ryan Schera, Howard Shapiro
Staff:Eden Dabbs, Diane Hale, Alex Howard, Deborah Stein, Marty Stockton, Desiree Vaughn-Rose, Sandra Wood
Visitors: None
Stanley Penkin filled in for Howard Shapiro. The meeting minutes were approved from the previous meetings dated July 18, September 19 and October 17, 2012.
The next CIC meeting in January will adhere to the new meeting schedule as confirmed by the Doodle Poll with meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
CIC – Meetings in 2013
- Wednesday, January 23rd*
- Wednesday, February 27th
- Wednesday, March 27th*
- Wednesday, April 24th
- Wednesday, May 22nd*
- Wednesday, June 26th
- Wednesday, July 24th*
- Wednesday, August 28th
- Wednesday, September 25th*
- Wednesday, October 23rd
- Wednesday, November 27th*
All meetings will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 2500A on the 2nd Floor unless otherwise noted. A light lunch will be served.
The bold/asterisk denotes the dates for the formal committee meetings. Every other month will be reserved for subcommittee work. While everyone is expected to attend the formal committee meetings, we want as many of the CIC members to attend the every other month subcommittee meetings to broaden input into subcommittee work.
Marty announced the meetings below:
- Comp Plan Update briefing, Tuesday, December 11th, 12:30p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2500
Policy Expert Groups and Working Groups –December/January Meetings
- Industrial Land & Watershed Health Working Group meeting, Wednesday, December 12th, 10:00a.m - 12:00p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 7th Floor, Conference Room 7A
- Residential Development and Compatibility PEG meeting, Thursday, December 13th, 4:00-6:00p.m., Conference Room 7A
- Education and Youth Success PEG meeting, Monday, December 17th, 4:00-6:00p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 7th Floor, Conference Room 7A
- Economic Development PEG meeting, Wednesday, December 19th, 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 7th Floor, Conference Room 7A
- Neighborhood Centers PEG meeting, Thursday, December 20th, 8:00-10:00a.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 7th Floor, Conference Room 7A
- Network PEG meeting, Tuesday, December 18th, 1:00-3:00p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 4th Floor, Conference Room 4A
- Community Involvement PEG meeting, Thursday, December 20th, 6:00-8:00p.m.; City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Pettygrove Conference Room
- Infrastructure Equity PEG meeting, Tuesday, January 8th, 1:00-2:00p.m.; 1900 SW 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2500A
CIC decisions and follow up actions
With the CIC meeting schedule for 2013 addressed, the CIC moved on to new business.
Comp Plan Update - process update
Sandra Wood reported on the Comp Plan Update process update. Sandra continued that the project is at a shifting point once the Working Draft Part 1 of the Comprehensive Plan is released. The Policy Expert Groups have been doing well. This draft involves the work of staff compiling draft policy, incoporating recent City policy and conducting an audit of existing policy, as well as incorporating or "goalifying" the Portland Plan. Sandra emphasized that the Comprehensive Plan does have a legal basis.
Sandra stated that the plan is for a late December public release of the draft. Steps to release include staff's continued work to review and address bureau comments. A professional editor will also review the draft for spelling and grammatical errors.
In regards to the Periodic Review Work Program, the background reports informed both the Portland Plan and the Comp Plan Update. Sandra added that the work is now moving into Task 3 with the release of the Scenarios Report in January/February 2013. Task 4 will be to come up with a preferred scenario, which will seen in the advancement of the Urban Design Framework.
Sandra shared that staff had to split the working draft into the Goals and Policies within Part 1 and the more advanced (60%) Urban Design Framework, draft Comprehensive Plan Map, draft Transportation Systems Plan (TSP), list of significant projects and the Citywide Systems Plan in Part 2.
Deborah Stein stated that the reasons for splitting the draft include include staff capacity and the need to not overwhelm the public with the amount of material to review and provide feedback. Marty added that a lesson from the Portland Plan included adequate review time for the public.
Sandra continued outlining the Periodic Review Work Program by discussion Task 5 – Implementation, which will focus on a few significant efforts to make sure the zoning code is in compliance with the new Comp Plan policies/maps. Examples of projects within the implementation phase include: addressing the industrial lands shortfall with potential rezoning. Deborah added with any proposed map changes there will be tiers to what is considered. Liz Gatti replied that this will be important for areas to be recognized and documented. Deborah responded in the affirmative.
Liz asked whether with the change in administration if the new Mayor has had a chance to review the draft plan. Sandra responded that Susan Anderson, bureau director, has had several conversations with Mayor-elect Hales.
Peter Stark asked how this process fits in with the Central City Quadrant Plans and the timing of the Eastside Quadrant. Diane Hales responded that right now the Eastside Quadrant would follow the Westside Quadrant work. Diane added that the quadrant planning is an example of refining planning that is happening concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan and that staff are working together to address any policy/map conflicts.
Stan asked, from staff's perspective, how has this process worked, especially with the Policy Expert Groups (PEGs). Sandra replied so far it is working well. The PEGS are well engaged, community members. Sandra added that some PEGS are feeling there is lots of work and not enough time, but this depends on the topic focus. The Planning and Sustainability Commission's (PSC) involvement in the PEGs has helped PSC members feel very informed. Sandra added that the process has evolved with the addition of considering equity in this work.
Linda Nettekoven asked what roles do the PEGs play. Sandra replied that the PEGs are on of the main audiences for the Goals and Policies. Once the draft is out, each PEG will get to the see the work the other PEGs are doing. Linda asked when the PEGs will be phased out. Sandra stated that potentially in late 2013/early 2014 once the discussions are held at the Planning and Sustainability Commission hearings.
Community Involvement Plan
Diane walked through the draft Community Involvement Plan and prompted the committee for discussion and/or toprovide feedback. Marty asked if the CIC have other suggestions and/or other relationship building ideas. Marty highlighted that focused effort is needed on ongling forums and relationship building. Marty added this may be a potential subcommittee topic going forward.
Stan replied that forums will be with smaller groups and that involves lots of time and lots of staff. The CIC will need to step in and help.
Peter added that utilizing the Neighborhood Coalition meetings would be a good place to start. Linda suggested Venture Portland and the Diversity Civic Leadership Partners. Linda continued that staff would give the community a heads up on this opportunity. A subcommittee was suggested to address this next stage in engaging commmunities. Jason, Judy, Linda, Lois, Liz all showed interest. Deborah and Marty will work with staff to coordinate involvement of the CIC in these initial discussions. Stan added to please remind the CIC for the need of youth engagement. Deborah shared that the CIC's concern for engaging youth is even more critical now that the bureau has lost funding of the youth program.
Stan added that the Community Involvement Plan is a great document. Marty said the Community Involvement Plan will be posted on the website in the first of the year.
The request to invite the Mayor was raised. Marty stated that she would go through the appropriate protocal to extend a formal invitation to the Mayor. Lois Cohen asked the group what will the Mayor get out of the CIC meeting. Lois added that the CIC needs to come up with goals for the Maor to take away.
"Workshop" the workshop questions for the public
Marty gave a brief overview on the format of the workshops. Within the fair/open house there would be stations around the room that would focus on the chapters of the document, highlighting key questions. Additionally there could be breakout sessions that would focus on topics more deeply
Alex Howard then walked the committee through the draft suvey/workshop questions.
Peter stated he found the draft questions frustrating and that there needs to be the ability for the public to answer how they want to and to not be lead. Peter emphasized that this includes the ability to answer free form.
Anyeley Hallova shared her preference for yes/no options rather than right direction/wrong direction. Anyeley continued with the suggestion to focus on prioritization rather than right direction/wrong direction, asking "isn't this where we are in the process?" The former seems too close to Portland Plan questions. There are questions that aren't answered by the PEG and should be answered by the public.
Liz suggested adding pictures and/or graphics.
A summary of the CIC feedback is below:
- The survey questions must be free of technical words or planning jargon. Define all potentially confusing terms within the question.
- Question writers may err on the side of clarity, not brevity.
- The Comp Plan Management Team recommended restating the Portland Plan conclusions and then asking a clarifying or follow-up question
- The CIC recommended against using right direction/wrong direction.
- The CIC liked sliding scales for showing degree of preference and/or rankings.
- The CIC liked providing options (e.g., check all that apply)
- The CIC liked including an opportunity for respondents to add new ideas and open ended comments.
- The CIC did not recommend reconfirming decisions made through the Portland Plan.
Stan asked that the next version of the draft survey be emailed out to the CIC.
Public comment
No public members were in attendance.
Next steps
The next CIC meeting will be moved up a week to Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Marty Stockton, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability at 503-823-2041 or email@example.com.


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Stenson is at 11 under for the tournament and still in command to win both the tournament and the FedExCup and the $10 million grand prize that comes with the hardware.
ATLANTA – The rain got to Henrik Stenson.
The field did not. Stenson continued his wire-to-wire act Saturday in the third round of The Tour Championship by Coca-Cola, firing a 1-under-par 69 to maintain his overnight four-shot lead. But where once he led this elite field of 30 players by nine shots as storm clouds stayed off in the distance, Stenson stumbled when the skies opened up late in his round, making bogeys on holes 14, 16 and 18 to wither away his big lead. He also saved par on No. 17 with a 16-foot putt.
Stenson, however, is at 11 under for the tournament and still in command to win both the tournament and the FedExCup and the $10 million grand prize that comes with the hardware. Stenson is four shots clear of Dustin Johnson (67) and six clear of Steve Stricker (68). Four players – Zach Johnson (69), Jordan Spieth (71), Justin Rose (70) and Billy Horschel (70) – are in a tie for fourth at 4 under.
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World No. 1 Tiger Woods broke par for the first time this week at East Lake Golf Club with a 69, but at 3 over par, he's in a tie for 26th, 14 shots behind.
Stenson grabbed the first round lead by one with a 64 and extended his lead to four with a 66 in the second round. Stenson, who won the second FedExCup Playoffs event at the Deutsche Bank Championship near Boston, has been in form since tying for third in the Scottish Open in July. That was the first of five top-3s in his last seven starts.
"It's not a surprise (to see Stenson leading) because the way he's been playing for the past couple of months," Woods said. "Really from the British Open on, he's been playing consistently well. It's not surprising he's out in front. Getting a lead like this, obviously, he's got to be playing really well.
"I played with him that first day where through five holes he never missed a shot. I think he's basically continued playing well."
TIGER: Woods trailing big
Stenson, a big Swede trying to become the first European to win the FedExCup, played with 13 clubs in his bag in the second round after breaking the face of his 4-wood before the round. He had his full allotment of 14 clubs for the third round and started off strongly once again, making birdies on two of his first four holes. On the first seven holes each day through the first three rounds, Stenson has made 11 birdies.
"I've just been quick out of the blocks, I guess," said Stenson, who has shot 30-31-31 on the front nine and 34-35-35 on the back. "I don't know if there's anything that's different on the front nine compared to the back nine."
But he does know something different happened when the rain came.
"I'll choose to look at it from the bright side even though the weather is not that bright at the moment. I started the day with a four-shot lead, and I still got it. So that's all that matters really," Stenson said. "I had it going, and I had a much larger lead than that for a while. Then the rain came, and I started hitting a couple of loose ones on the back nine. It was just hard. It was just a grind to get finished. I'm happy we got the round done so we don't have to be back at 8 (a.m.) or something and round things out. So that's nice."
Now he just has to keep from getting ahead of himself. Stenson, who fell to No. 230 in the official world golf rankings last year, can get into the top-5 with a win on Sunday. And he would get a check for $1.44 million for winning the tournament and $10 million for winning the FedExCup.
"I want to win this tournament and I want to win the FedExCup. I mean, we all do. That's why we're here," he said. "But I know I can just focus on my 18 holes tomorrow, and that's what I'm going to do the best I can, and then we'll add it up when we're finished. If you want something too much, it can certainly be a problem in itself. So, yeah, just go out there and do my thing tomorrow, and hopefully it's good enough."
Dustin Johnson, who barely made it into The Tour Championship at No. 30 in the standings, won the first tournament of the season at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and now can win the last event of the season.
"I think I've played about the same from when I teed off until now. I'm just hitting the ball solid, hitting it where I'm looking," Johnson said. "If I can keep driving it straight, then I'm going to give (Stenson) a run (Sunday). I'm just going to keep doing the same things I was doing today. Try to get it in the fairway off the tee. Once I do that, figure out how to get it close to the hole."
But Stricker said it's going to be "pretty tough" to catch Stenson.
"He's playing great," Stricker said. "It's going to have to be some ridiculously low round by someone, and he's going to have to stumble, which I'm not seeing happen just because of the way he's been playing the last half of the year.
"He's played so well, and he's been so consistent and hit the ball so solidly that I don't see that happening. … I'm really not surprised by Henrik's form. I'm surprised by the rest of the field. We were talking a little bit about that today. It seems like a lot of lackluster play. I think guys are flat. It seems like a lot of guys are tired. You know, it's the end of the year. But Henrik, obviously, is playing great. If he wasn't here, we'd have a great tournament lined up."
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As both the teaser trailer and the Comic Con trailer indicated, Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot of the Superman franchise, "Man of Steel," will have a serious and grounded tone. The influence of producer Chris Nolan was definitely felt in that footage, and now Snyder has talked about the tone he's adopting for the final feature:
"it's a more serious version of Superman. it's not like a heart attack. We took the mythology seriously. We take him as a character seriously. I believe the movie would appeal to anyone. I think that you're going to see a Superman you've never seen before.
We approached it as though no other films had been made. He's the king-daddy. Honestly that's why I wanted to do it. I'm interested in Superman because he's the father of all superheroes. He's this amazing ambassador for all superheroes. What was it about him that cracked the code that made pop culture embrace this other mythology?
What we've made as a film not only examines that but is also an amazing adventure story. it's been an honor to work on. As a comic book fan, Superman is like the Rosetta Stone of all superheroes. I wanted to be sure the movie treated it respectfully."
"Man of Steel" is slated for release on June 14th 2013.
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What has been the fastest way to turn around a team's woebegone fortunes the past few years? Acquiring the right quarterback, mainly through the draft.
Lots of teams need them, and there are plenty to be had but only a few are considered to be immediate difference makers -- and even that's up for deliberation.
Missouri's Blaine Gabbert, Auburn's Cam Newton and Arkansas' Ryan Mallett are the probable first-rounders, with Gabbert and Newton seemingly being the only sure things.
While Newton has deservedly drawn most of the attention, because he won the BCS national championship, the Heisman Trophy, and he's been the most visible in the media, Gabbert is viewed by most personnel people as more ready to make an impact. There's no buzz now -- largely because he didn't throw at the NFL Scouting Combine -- but there will be plenty after his pro day on March 17.
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Based on conversations I had with some people at the combine, and considering team needs, here's my first crack at a mock draft. We have a long way to the real deal in April, but with free agency on hold because of uncertain labor talks, more teams could be drafting for need.
When all the pre-draft workouts and interviews are done, Gabbert emerges as the quarterback the Panthers and coach Ron Rivera opt to build around.
The Broncos badly need defensive tackles in their switch to a 4-3, but it's hard not to hand Elvis Dumervil this compliment as an edge rusher.
The Bills could move on Auburn QB Cam Newton here, but the versatile D-lineman can help ease some of Buffalo's problems up front.
Carson Palmer's threat to retire puts them in need of a QB, but Fairley is the type of playmaker the Bengals need and want in their front seven.
Again, a quarterback is needed but with Max Hall and John Skelton, adding one in the draft won't be the way they go. Miller is a must.
The Browns can go a lot of different ways, but Green is the type of playmaker that can make Colt McCoy better and open up the offense.
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UBS reports second quarter net profit of CHF 1,639 million
UBS reports net profit of CHF 1,639 million for second quarter 2003 and CHF 2,853 million for the first half of the year. Before goodwill amortization, net profit in second quarter was up 15% from a year earlier and 29% from first quarter. Positive market developments boosted revenues and profitability in all businesses.
UBS reports net profit of CHF 1,639 million for second quarter 2003 and CHF 2,853 million for the first half of the year. This includes an after-tax gain of CHF 2 million from the sale of the US clearing business Correspondent Services Corporation (CSC)* to Fidelity. Adjusted for the gain and before goodwill amortization, second quarter net profit was CHF 1,875 million -- up 15% from a year earlier and 29% higher than first quarter.
"The gradual recovery of market activity and improved investor sentiment provided us with excellent opportunities -- and across our businesses, we clearly captured them," said Peter Wuffli, President of the Group Executive Board.
Net new money results remained strong with a total net inflow of CHF 14.4 billion. Global Asset Management reported inflows of CHF 2.4 billion, mainly into high-margin asset classes. The Wealth Management businesses had total net inflows of CHF 10.4 billion. UBS attracted a record CHF 3.3 billion in new client assets from its initiative targeting European domestic markets. In the US market, it achieved net inflows of CHF 3.9 billion, outperforming its peers in the private client market.
Revenues rose compared to first quarter in all of UBS's businesses. Individual and institutional clients transacted more as uncertainties subsided. The Investment Bank benefited from increased levels of activity in equity markets and was again able to post excellent fixed income results.
Compared to second quarter a year ago, UBS's total operating income was up 1%, although it was down 1% if the sale of CSC1 is excluded. While markets rose this quarter, they have not recovered to the levels seen a year ago, keeping asset-based fees below those recorded then. On the positive side, income benefited from record underwriting fees, thanks to increasing demand for equity issuance, as well as a further decline in private equity writedowns.
UBS continued to maintain its strong grip on costs. The cost/income ratio was 74.7%. Before goodwill and excluding the sale of CSC it was 73.4%, its lowest level since late 2000, reflecting particularly impressive efficiency improvements in the Swiss domestic and US wealth management businesses. Operating expenses fell 7% from second quarter 2002, with a 12% drop in general and administrative expenses, thanks to cost-cutting efforts across all businesses.
Headcount, at 66,973 on 30 June 2003, was 4% lower than a year earlier. While UBS has been able to avoid major job cut programs during the difficult environment of the last two years, it has gradually reduced headcount, benefiting from productivity gains while tailoring capacity to the market situation.
The international and Swiss credit portfolios remained resilient in second quarter. UBS realized an aggregate recovery of loan loss provisions of CHF 24 million this quarter, compared to a net credit loss expense of CHF 104 million in first quarter and CHF 37 million in second quarter 2002. This positive development was largely due to a high level of recoveries in the Swiss lending business, which also saw a continuing low level of new impairments. Credit loss expense in the Investment Bank, at CHF 41 million, remained almost unchanged from first quarter.
Single brand successfully introduced
On 9 June, UBS was adopted as the single brand for all major businesses around the world. The move was successfully executed and supported by a global advertising campaign as well as wide-ranging client and internal communication initiatives. In the US - the market most affected by the new brand strategy - these efforts significantly improved awareness for the UBS brand. Between February and June of this year, the proportion of US private clients who felt familiar with UBS as a firm went from less than half to 85%. Moreover, their opinion of UBS has risen significantly and is now highly favourable.
Outlook 2003
Second quarter saw the coincidence of near perfect fixed income trading conditions and a relatively rapid rise in equity markets. This degree of alignment of major markets is unusual, and as fixed income returns gradually normalize, a one-for-one hand-off to recovering equity-driven business cannot necessarily be expected. Additionally, considering the normal seasonal pattern in capital markets activity, it should be no surprise if revenues dip somewhat over the remainder of the year.
"We do believe that the downward pressure on our industry from the business and market environment is easing, and that the worst is behind us. However, as three months ago, our optimism is tinged with caution: investors remain concerned about future economic prospects and confidence in the financial markets has not yet been fully restored," Peter Wuffli said. "But disciplined cost and capital management, along with a competitive position that enables us to boost revenues whenever markets allow, give us a sense of confidence that we can continue to deliver first-class shareholder returns."
Financial ratios as reported
Annualized return on equity in first half 2003 was 15.7%, compared to 12.8% a year earlier. Basic earnings per share were CHF 1.44 in second quarter, against CHF 1.09 in the same quarter a year earlier. The cost/income ratio was 74.7% in second quarter 2003, down from 80.3% a year ago.
Performance against UBS financial targets
(pre-goodwill and adjusted for significant financial events**)
UBS sets its financial targets and evaluates performance in terms of adjusted results, excluding significant financial events ** and the amortization of goodwill and other intangibles.
On that basis, UBS's performance against financial targets shows:
Annualized return on equity in first half 2003 was 18.3%, up from 15.6% a year ago and well within the target range of 15-20%. This reflects higher returns combined with a significantly lower average level of equity due to the continued buyback of shares, either for cancellation or for use in employee compensation programs.
Basic earnings per share in second quarter 2003 were CHF 1.65, 24% higher than CHF 1.33 in the same quarter last year and at the highest level since third quarter 2000, driven by the same factors as return on equity. Without the second trading line buyback programs in place since 2000, earnings per share would have been 13% lower this quarter.
The cost/income ratio this quarter was 73.4%, a decrease from 77.0% in second quarter last year and the lowest since the merger with PaineWebber.
Results from the Business Groups
Wealth Management & Business Banking
Wealth Management's pre-tax profit in second quarter 2003 was CHF 656 million, up 23% from first quarter 2003. Operating income rose markedly on a disposal gain from the sale of its participation in Deutsche Boerse, higher transaction fees and recovering asset-based income. Net new money was again strong at CHF 6.5 billion, mainly invested by international clients. With excellent performance in the UK and Germany, the European wealth management initiative reported a record inflow of CHF 3.3 billion in second quarter, alongside record revenues.
Business Banking Switzerland achieved a record performance in second quarter 2003, with pre-tax profit of CHF 579 million (up 16% from first quarter 2003). Operating income rose significantly on disposal gains of around CHF 80 million, including the sale of the Swiss VISA acquiring business. Interest income remained stable as the impact of higher mortgage and saving account volumes was offset by a decline in margins on current accounts. Operating expenses rose marginally (up 3%) compared to first quarter, reflecting slightly higher depreciation and personnel expenses, mainly for early retirements.
Global Asset Management
Pre-tax profit for second quarter at Global Asset Management was CHF 89 million, doubling the profit of first quarter and reaching the highest level since early 2001. Positive market developments resulted in higher asset-based income, which, combined with increased performance fees, pushed revenue up 16%. Institutional margins rose to 35 basis points from 29 basis points in first quarter 2003.
In the Institutional business, net new money totaled CHF 1.1 billion in second quarter 2003, down from CHF 3.9 billion in first quarter. Inflows into alternative investments, equity and fixed income mandates more than offset outflows from lower margin money market funds. In its Wholesale Intermediary fund business, Global Asset Management recorded a net inflow of CHF 1.3 billion, compared to CHF 3.4 billion in first quarter.
Investment Bank
The Investment Banking & Securities business unit recorded a pre-tax profit of CHF 1,066 million in second quarter 2003, 14% higher than the same period last year and 19% higher than first quarter 2003.
Income was CHF 3,860 million, up 1% from second quarter 2002 and 16% from first quarter 2003. Improved primary and secondary trading conditions, particularly for equities, provided good opportunities for revenue gains. Equities revenues were 6% lower than in second quarter a year earlier due to the weakening of the US dollar against the Swiss franc, but rose 68% from first quarter this year. Equity underwriting revenues increased significantly, while client commissions remained robust despite lower market volumes than in 2002. The Fixed Income, Rates and Currencies business continued to perform very strongly despite negative revenues of CHF 343 million from derivatives hedging the loan book. This business achieved its third best performance since 1999 with revenues 10% higher than a year earlier, although they were down 9% from the exceptionally strong first quarter 2003. Investment banking revenues decreased 7% from the same quarter last year, but rose 55% compared to the low levels in first quarter 2003.
Operating expenses in second quarter 2003 dropped by 3% from the same period a year earlier, but increased 14% from the previous quarter, largely as a result of higher personnel expenses reflecting higher incentive-based compensation and severance costs. The cost/income ratio improved significantly and reached the lowest level since mid-2000.
Private Equity recorded a pre-tax loss of CHF 85 million in second quarter 2003. This compares favorably to pre-tax losses of CHF 519 million in second quarter 2002 and CHF 90 million in first quarter 2003. The improvement mostly reflects lower writedowns.
Wealth Management USA
In second quarter 2003, geopolitical uncertainties subsided. As a result, investor optimism improved measurably and client activity increased substantially.
Including acquisition costs and the sale of the CSC clearing business***, the Business Group's pre-tax profit was CHF 143 million. Before the disposal gain of CHF 161 million and excluding acquisition costs (goodwill amortization, net funding costs and retention payments), Wealth Management USA posted a pre-tax operating profit of CHF 193 million, up from CHF 120 million in first quarter 2003.
Since Wealth Management USA transactions are primarily denominated in US dollars, comparisons of its results to prior periods are affected by the decline of the US dollar against the Swiss franc. In US dollar terms, performance before the disposal gain and acquisition costs was at its highest level since the merger. This reflects improving investor sentiment, the benefits of particularly close client contact and the continuation of record results in the Municipal Securities business.
The cost/income ratio was 90% in second quarter 2003 -- excluding acquisition costs and adjusted for the sale of CSC, the ratio decreased to 86% in second quarter from 90% in first quarter. While still potentially volatile and dependent on client activity, the cost/income ratio has structurally improved since the business became part of UBS.
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One design feature we've added to the enhanced Chicago Tribune that debuted this week is a woodcut image tucked into our Page 1 nameplate. A series of Chicago-themed illustrations evoking a sense of the history of the city and the newspaper will rotate in that space.
The inspiration was the 150th anniversary illustration used in 1997 (that's it in the corner of this post), showing the Tribune Tower surrounded by ornate scrollwork and elements of Chicago's growth over the years.
The new etchings were designed by Steven Noble, a freelance illustrator. From a list of about 50 icons across Chicago and the suburbs, Managing Editor Jane Hirt chose the first set: the skyline, the Picasso at Daley Center, the Wrigley Building, the Water Tower, Buckingham Fountain, and an L train. We hope to add others later on.
These sorts of images in the Tribune nameplate actually date back to the early days of the paper.
If you look at some of our old nameplates, you'll see hand-drawn etchings of, for example, one of our printing presses (we were quite proud of it, apparently) as well as other cityscapes (one with a giant eagle in the foreground).
Editor Gerry Kern wanted us to honor our history in the new design and asked us to present some ideas on how to do that. We studied some old papers and came up with a modern take on the woodcut idea to represent the deep roots our paper has in the city.
On Wednesday and Thursday, that illustration was a representation of Chicago architecture that defines the city skyline. Many liked it. A few had questions about the scale and perspective of the skyline.
"The illustration is an artist's representation, not meant to be photo-realistic," said Joe Knowles, Associate Managing Editor for Editing and Presentation.
The artist is viewing the skyline from the north, looking southwest, which is why the Willis Tower appears to the right of the Hancock Building.
To make everything fit and read legibly, Steven had to take some license with the scale and perspective. For further context, I also touched base with Architecture Critic Blair Kamin.
"The woodcut at the center of the Tribune's new nameplate is precisely articulated and strongly brands the paper as a local institution by reproducing the images of iconic Chicago skyscrapers. I'm particularly pleased to see one of my favorite Chicago towers, the X-braced John Hancock Center, an extraordinary synthesis of blue-collar brawn and black-tie elegance, assume pride of place at the center of the logo," Blair said.
He also noticed the rearrangement of the buildings, and raised his own questions about the placement and selection of the buildings. (The Aon Center, for instance, isn't there.) Chicago has lots of distinctive skyscrapers, he said, and he'd like to see more of those featured in the skyline image.
There'll be more woodcuts featured in the weeks ahead. Keep an eye out.
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The Barret MRAD .338 Lapua Magnum rifle system is a bolt-action repeater rifle which is offered in a 20", 24" and 26" fluted or heavy barrel 1 turn in 9.35" twist. The MRAD rifle system also includes a folding stock, adjustable cheek piece and buttplate. Included is two polymer 10-round magazines, two sling loops, three adjustable accessory rails, Pelican case and owners manual.
Available in black anodized or four cerakoted colors: Multi-Role Brown, Grey, OD Green and Tan. The MRAD rifle system also features a user-changeable barrel system allowing you to switch between calibers and barrels lengths in the field.Optional scope packages and barrel exchange kits are also avaiable.
Ready to follow your every move, the MRAD adapts to a variety of user needs without sacrificing performance. With unrelenting precision and unfailing accuracy, this bolt action newcomer has already defined a whole new class of long-range rifles.
The MRAD rifle's user-changeable barrel system is just one example of this hardworking gun's modularity. The precision-grade barrel can be removed by simply unscrewing two bolts using a standard Torx wrench. Besides reducing maintenance and logistical burdens, this unique design paves the way for future caliber interchangeability and serviceability.
The MRAD also boasts Barrett's new easily accessed trigger module. This match-grade trigger is drop-fire-proof and combat-ready. The thumb-operated safety can be configured for left or right hand operation. The ambidextrous magazine release can be used intuitively while retaining a firing grip and cheek weld.
Integrated into the MRAD rifle's 7000 series aluminum upper receiver is an M1913 rail with 30 MOA taper and 21.75 inches of rail space. The configurable side and bottom rails can also hold a number of accessories.
The MRAD rifle's stock is foldable for enhanced portability yet locks in as solid as a fixed-stock rifle, creating a rigid platform for consistent firing. When folded, the stock latches around the bolt handle for added security during transport. Because the stock folds to the bolt handle side of the action, the rifle is the same width overall, folded or extended.
Made of a temperature-resistant polymer, the adjustable cheek piece also offers a consistent rifle-to-user contact point. The rifle's length of pull can be set to five different positions with the push of a single button.
From its quick-detach sling mounts to the Barrett Multi-Role Brown color of the rifle that blends into any environment—every detail of the MRAD has been carefully designed to create one thing: a high-performance rifle you can truly make your own.
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MRAD Configurations:
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24" (62 cm)
26" (66 cm)
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24" (62 cm)
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24" (62 cm)
Barrel Twist Rate: 1 in 10"
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22" (56 cm)
Barrel Twist Rate: 1in 10"
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Barrel Twist Rate: 1 in 8.5"
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Barrel Twist Rate: 1 in 8"
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Length: Minimum Folded: 17" Barrel-31.75"-Maximum: 26" Barrel 49.4"
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Zimbabwe seeks China's aid as Mugabe meets Xi
BEIJING (AP) — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday on a visit to China hoping the long-time ally and economic giant can help the African nation's ailing economy.
Mugabe, who has been criticized by Western nations for human rights violations, was welcomed with a 21-gun salute at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
"Your Excellency is a renowned leader of the African national liberation movement," Xi said in remarks to Mugabe in a meeting in front of journalists who were briefly allowed into the room. Xi hailed him as an old friend of the Chinese people.
"The traditional friendship between China and Zimbabwe was forged in the glorious years when we stood shoulder to shoulder against imperialism, colonialism and hegemony," Xi said.
The leaders oversaw the signing of a number of agreements, including on economic, trade and tourism cooperation and emergency food donations and concessional loans from China to the southern African nation. No details were immediately released.
Mugabe told Xi that Zimbabwe, being the smaller country, benefited more from the relationship, but said his government would do its best to "reciprocate your friendship."
Zimbabwe, a once-prosperous nation of 13 million people, has struggled since 90-year-old Mugabe defeated rival Morgan Tsvangirai in a 2013 vote marked by allegations of irregularities. Mugabe's victory ended an uneasy power-sharing deal, but foreign investors have been deterred by concerns about corruption and government policies to force foreign-owned and white-owned businesses to cede 51 percent of their shares to black Zimbabweans. Hundreds of manufacturing companies have closed in the past year.


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Swing Democrat faces challenges from both sides
Democratic state Sen. Tim Sheldon will soon find out what voters in his independent-minded 35th District think of his move last year to join Republicans and one other Democrat to seize control of the state Senate.
The longtime maverick from Mason County who helped form the Majority Coalition Caucus has already drawn challengers from both major parties. They include Democrat Irene Bowling, a music teacher from Bremerton, and self-described "libertarian Republican" Travis Couture, a Navy veteran from Belfair.
Both challengers are new to electoral politics and say the incumbent's 24 years in the Legislature is enough. Neither is impressed that Sheldon joined a coalition that produced bipartisan budgets, which in Bowling's view also led to blockage of Democratic priorities.
Left high-centered this year were Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed $200 million boost in investments in K-12 schools to answer a state Supreme Court ruling; proposals to close as many as seven tax breaks, including one for oil refineries; and legislation that would have required coverage of abortion in health insurance plans that cover pregnancy.
"The Senate needs help from Democrats. The transportation budget wasn't passed, the education budget wasn't passed, the capital budget wasn't passed," Bowling said after holding a kickoff event near Olympia last weekend.
Sheldon said he thinks voters like his approach.
"My opponent may criticize the coalition, but we passed budgets by 44-to-4 and 48-to-1 in the Senate. That's amazing," Sheldon said. "I think I'll do well because the voters know me and I try to represent everyone."
Couture, who works at the naval shipyard at Bangor in Kitsap County, said Sheldon and the Republican-dominated majority coalition didn't put up enough of a fight against expanding Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2013.
He also accused the majority of lying on taxes by accepting legislation in 2013 that slightly raised the estate tax and overhauled the telephone tax — two moves made in response to court rulings that would have cut big holes in the state revenue stream.
Couture added that Sheldon's longtime alliances with the Senate GOP are not enough. "In my view, caucusing with the Republicans is kind of a power play. Before, he was back-benching it with the Democrats; now he's Senate president pro tem."
Sheldon said he'll seek to join forces with Republicans again next year, even though he considers himself a Democrat.
"I'm going to run as a Democrat. I've been elected nine times as a Democrat and I hope the Republicans will caucus with me," Sheldon said. "I'm not trying to be arrogant or egotistical. People say I caucus with the Republicans. I think they caucus with me."
One of Sheldon's key partners in the Senate coalition's 26-23 majority – Majority Leader Rodney Tom, D-Medina – announced a week ago that he won't run for re-election this fall, citing health and family concerns.
Tom's 48th District seat is considered an easier win for Democrats looking to reclaim the seat for the caucus. With Tom gone, Adam Bartz of the Senate Democrats' campaign committee said, Sheldon's seat now could be in the top five seats the Democrats target statewide. Progressive Majority Washington this week launched a campaign calling on Sheldon to follow Tom's lead and bow out.
As incumbents often do, Sheldon has a financial edge to go with his name familiarity. He raised nearly $80,000, much of it from interest groups, while Bowling has reported receiving $20,922 and Couture $8,468, according to data on file at the state Public Disclosure Commission.
The Senate Republican Campaign Committee is also backing Sheldon's his bid, giving him $900 through its PAC last year and planning to support him in the primary and general elections, according to Brent Ludeman, executive director of the SRCC.
In a sign of the 35th district's growing importance to both parties in 2014, eight-term Democratic Rep. Kathy Haigh of Shelton also has drawn two opponents, both Republicans. Firefighter Dan Griffey of Allyn ran twice before and lost close races, while Navy Reserve officer Josiah Rowell of Union has raised more than $23,500, nearly three times Haigh's total.
House Republicans have targeted the seat in their quest to reduce House Democrats' 12-seat majority.
Democrats are still looking for someone to take on Rep. Drew MacEwen, the first-term Republican from Union who won the other 35th district House open seat after Democrat Fred Finn retired. One Democratic candidate bowed out of the competition, citing health problems, according to Democratic Rep. Sam Hunt of Olympia, chairman of House Democrats' campaign committee.


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Grand Boulevard Farmers Market sets up every Saturday year round from 9am–1pm at Grand Park in the heart of Grand Boulevard in South Walton.
The outdoor market features dozens of unique vendors offering locally sourced food items, such as produce, eggs, milk, cream, butter, grass-fed beef, chicken, lamb, pork, local honey, pickled vegetables, and gourmet jams. Vendors offer foods to pick up and go, including infused butters, cheese spreads, pita, hummus, various dips, artisan breads and pastries, crepes, and even ginger infused lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot day.On the artisanal and green side, Grand Boulevard Farmers Market will offer flowers, herbs, soaps, and lotions.
For more information, please visit Grand Boulevard Farmers Market on Facebook. For vendor information, please contact Diane Kolopanas at 850-499-4697.
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Time and again, it has been proven most non-theists know the bible better than any xtian.
It is most certainly apropos for you to quote the bible, however, even the believers should take
their own tome's advice and not argue about it. lol
Yes, I also have had theists look strangely at me when I quoted the bible, and say various things, which most could be boiled down to"what/how do you know the bible", which I take to mean "better than me"? It almost always stops the discussion. As MJ says, most non-theist know the bible better. Theists seem to cherry-pick what they know. If most theists read the bible, actually read the bible, it would challenge thier beliefs, and that is a scary position for them to be in.
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Hey, this is out today! Also, you can get access to an RPGFan-exclusive quest in the game.Deets here: http://www.rpgfan.com/news/2013/1130.html
So how long is the QR code going to be up for? I'm going to order the game this week, but won't be able to play it until July at the earliest.
Just got my copy in the mail! And I'm so surprised that you guys have an exclusive quest. That's awesome!
you get one preleveled. Which pretty much solves my one worry about the game, being locked to the original classes because it'd be too much a pain to level new ones like it was in 1 and 3.


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FORCE is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. We believe no one should have to face hereditary breast and ovarian cancer alone.
Recommended changes for breast cancer screening by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) are getting a lot of attention and proving to be controversial.1 The task force:
FORCE disagrees with these screening guideline changes and believes that they will cost lives, lead to confusion, make it more difficult for women to weigh the benefits and risks of screening for themselves, and more difficult to get insurance reimbursement for screening.2 We strongly encourage the government and health care community to ensure that all women have access to risk-assessment expertise and tools that allow them to understand their personal risks and thus make informed decisions about their care.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the only national nonprofit organization devoted to people and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, is committed to providing information, education, and advocacy to empower women to make informed decisions about their health, including decisions about cancer screening. We are concerned about any policy changes that affect breast cancer screening guidelines and that might affect health care coverage for women.
The USPSTF recommendations specifically apply to women of average risk, but these changes will also detrimentally affect members of the high-risk community we serve, for whom young-onset breast cancer is a particularly important issue. With a lifetime risk for breast cancer as high as 87%—and much of that risk occurring before age 50—women with inherited genetic mutations or a strong family history of cancer face a disproportionate risk. Their cancers tend to develop at a younger age, are more aggressive, and are often found at a later, less curable stage. Because of underutilization of genetics experts and risk-assessment tools, many learn about their high-risk status only AFTER THEY ARE DIAGNOSED with breast cancer detected by mammogram or breast self-exam. For this segment of our community, access to surveillance is critically important and can lower the risk of breast cancer mortality. Before a recommendation can be made to increase the age at which mammographic screening should begin and decrease its frequency for women at average risk, steps need to be taken to ensure that women are provided an accurate assessment of their personal risk so that women at increased risk are identified and not harmed by these sweeping changes.
FORCE appreciates and respects the USPSTF's expertise and the value of reviewing scientific research on critical issues affecting public health, however we disagree with their conclusions and recommended screening changes based on this research. One task force concern is that women ages 40-49 who are routinely screened are more likely to undergo multiple biopsies which are usually negative. Yet many women, particularly those in the community we serve, feel that the risk of missing a single breast cancer far outweighs the risk of potential additional biopsies. Further, although the USPSTF study analyzed the risk/benefit of mammography as a function of a woman's age they did not consider the potential contributions of race and ethnicity. Investigators did not state the racial and ethnic composition of study participants and there was no analysis of the risk/benefit of mammography in African-American and Latino women. Finally, although we appreciate the importance of viewing lower mortality rates as the ultimate goal of screening, the task force did not take into account the benefit of finding cancer at an earlier stage, thereby avoiding debilitating treatments such as chemotherapy.
Research shows that the health care community underutilizes genetics experts and risk-assessment tools and importantly, that the high-risk community DOES benefit from BSE and mammography. A recent study from Harvard, for example, found 71% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger discovered their breast cancers by self exam. The women were rarely offered genetic testing even though half of them had a family history of breast cancer and all qualified for referral for genetic counseling and testing based on published guidelines. Researchers concluded, "These results underscore the importance of identifying young women who are at high risk, performing appropriate genetic testing and delivering appropriate mammographic and MRI screening.2 At the annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Duke University researchers demonstrated that breast self exam (BSE) can detect new breast cancer in high-risk women, stating, "Our results provide evidence that BSE should not be abandoned as an adjunct for breast cancer education, as well as a surveillance tool for high-risk women."3
Although it is not perfect, mammography does save lives, and we must apply all the means we have to save as many lives as we can. By delaying screening mammography until age 50 we miss opportunities to identify breast cancers in high-risk women. Limiting mammography after age 50 to biennual screenings means many aggressive, quicker-developing, interval breast cancers (cancers that develop between screenings) will go undetected until they are advanced and much harder to treat. We are concerned that if implemented, these recommended changes will cost lives.
We believe the new guidelines will lead to confusion, making it more difficult for women to weigh the benefits and risks of screening for themselves, and more difficult to get insurance reimbursement for screening. We strongly encourage the government and health care community to ensure that all women have access to risk-assessment expertise and tools that allow them to understand their personal risks and thus make informed decisions about their care.


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The new line of CZ shotguns is manufactured by a well-respected company with over 75 years of history in making shotguns. In the Turkish town where CZ shotguns are made, there are no restaurants, movie theaters, or internet cafes, but they do have sporting clays, trap, and skeet ranges. CZ Firearms knows shotguns.
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In addition to their frame-specific construction, each CZ side-by-side shotgun is stocked in beautifully sculptured Turkish walnut with a straight English style grip and double triggers(Bobwhite) or conventional American pistol grip with a single trigger (Ringneck). Both CZ shotguns are hand checkered 20 lines to the inch.
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The top of the line Woodcock from CZ is more than just a game gun; it is a work of art, but art with a function. The Woodcock comes standard with single selective trigger and extractors. The CZ Woodcock shotgun's sculptured frame incorporates a side plate, resembling a true side lock, embellished with hand engraving and finished with color casehardening.
The CZ Redhead shotgun comes with a single selective trigger and extractors, and a coin finished receiver. CZ Redhead shotguns are available in 12, 20 and 28ga with screw-in chokes and choked IC & Mod in 410.


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A's get results while division foes spend away
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There have been repeated attempts to purchase the American League West title in recent years. Those haven't worked, because the Oakland Athletics, a team that isn't able to buy a championship, keeps winning the division.
In the last two years, the A's have not only won the division but have the best cumulative regular-season record in the AL.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There have been repeated attempts to purchase the American League West title in recent years. Those haven't worked, because the Oakland Athletics, a team that isn't able to buy a championship, keeps winning the division.
In the last two years, the A's have not only won the division but have the best cumulative regular-season record in the AL.
The Athletics have not needed to make the big splash with free-agent signings because they have had pitching in both quality and quantity, and because their lineup, heavy on platoons, mixing and matching, has produced more than adequately. Other teams get the big offseason attention. Then the games start and the A's, quietly it seems, just win.
"That's the way we like to do things in Oakland -- quietly," A's manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday.
It was Melvin's turn for a managerial session with the media at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort for the Winter Meetings. One of the questions he received was particularly inevitable, regarding the Seattle Mariners' reported 10-year, $240 million splurge on second baseman Robinson Cano.
"This is my third full year with Oakland, and I've had this question three years in a row," Melvin said with a smile. "[Two years ago] it was [Albert] Pujols, and then it was [Josh] Hamilton, so we're used to it in our division. It's something you have to deal with. We concern ourselves more with us than we do with the other teams, although that's probably a nice little pickup for Seattle, definitely."
Pujols signed with the Angels after the 2011 season for $240 million over 10 years. Hamilton signed with the Angels the following year for $125 million over five years.
But the Athletics have to concern themselves with production, more than money or the lack of it. Their financial limitations are well documented. But there is no recent record of those limitations destroying their effectiveness on the field.
"I don't even concern myself with the payroll," Melvin said before referring to the admirable work of A's general manager Billy Beane. "Billy's been able to maneuver and do his thing. We've had a payroll that's not among the highest in the league, but we've been able to be successful. So as a group, we feel like we're a good team regardless of what the payroll is. We don't talk about it; we don't address it as a team. It's not a distraction for us, and we don't think it holds us back.
"Our front office has done a great job over the years of operating under those constraints."
The Oakland front office has acted not only effectively but rapidly this offseason. With starter Bartolo Colon and closer Grant Balfour in free agency, the A's have obtained Scott Kazmir for the rotation and Jim Johnson as the closer.
The A's also added setup man Luke Gregerson, making a deep bullpen even deeper. And Craig Gentry adds speed and superior outfield defense. The overall outlook is relentlessly positive.
"We feel like we're improved and improved from the team that's won the West the last two years," Melvin said.
The Athletics traded promising but oft-injured lefty Brett Anderson to Colorado on Tuesday in return for lefty Drew Pomeranz and pitching prospect Chris Jensen. Pomeranz was a first-round Draft choice, fifth pick overall, in 2010. He has struggled with the Rockies, but the A's are not alone in believing that he could regain his form by pitching in an environment other than Colorado's altitude.
Even when A's players performed below expectations, plusses can be found. For instance, outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Josh Reddick were in that category in 2013.
"For me, what was actually encouraging was that the rest of the guys picked up the slack," Melvin said. "And we know that [Cespedes and Reddick] are going to have better years than they had last year, too."
There is a similar premise with the lineup, the platoon combinations creating necessary production in the absence of a set -- and presumably much more expensive -- lineup. What is the key in getting players to accept part-time roles?
"It's communication," Melvin said. "They have to know how we're trying to do things. It's getting them to buy in. Everybody wants to be an everyday player, but we're trying to let them know that what we're doing is going to benefit the team.
"Now, they're not always going to like what they hear, but as long as you're communicative with them, they can prepare for the job that you have for them. I've felt to this point that this is the best way to do it.
"We seem to have those players on our roster. We don't have many Robinson Canos on our roster. We have a few guys who play every day. The other guys know they have to do some things well to get the at-bats. I'm probably lucky on having the guys I do. They don't make it about them. They understand it's about the team."
No, the A's still don't have any Robinson Canos. But yes, they have won their division the past two years. This is not a fluke. It is the triumph of the standard baseball virtues over mega-millions.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com.


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Brown and Dumanis charge street gang members and associates
San Diego, California – Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. and San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis have filed 347 felony charges against dozens of members and associates of a San Diego street gang for stealing more than $500,000 from the Navy Federal Credit Union, using forged checks and an Indian Casino cash machine.
After obtaining personal account information and PIN numbers from paid-off credit union members, Lincoln Park Street Gang members would deposit counterfeit checks into the cooperating credit union member's bank accounts, and then withdraw thousands of dollars from a cash machine at the Barona Casino, east of San Diego.
The filing of these charges is the culmination of a months-long investigation by the Attorney General, San Diego District Attorney, United States Secret Service Regional Fraud Task Force, and the San Diego Police Department Gangs Unit. Charges were filed against 60 individuals.
"Street thugs, operating like white collar criminals, devised an ingenious scam to bilk the Navy Federal Credit Union out of $500,000," Brown said. "They recruited and paid off willing credit union members and manipulated financial rules to feed their criminal enterprise."
"The size, scope and sophistication of this operation show us that criminal street gangs in San Diego are expanding their criminal enterprise into white collar crime," San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis said. "As gangs move from street corner drug dealing to complex fraud, it's more important than ever that law enforcement from all levels continue to work together."
Tuesday morning in the pre-dawn hours, more than 100 law enforcement officers fanned out across San Diego to take the defendants into custody as part of a multi-agency operation called "Bank Gig."
The operation included agents from the U.S. Secret Service, San Diego Police Department gang detectives, San Diego District Attorney Investigators, the Economic Crimes Task Force, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Navy Criminal Investigative Service, and Navy Federal Credit Union. Additionally, the Barona Tribal Government fully cooperated with the investigation.
Charges include: conspiracy, grand theft, money laundering, recruiting to commit a felony for a gang, forgery, unlawful sale of access card information, burglary, and gang enhancements.
The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned in San Diego Superior Court Dept. 11 on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (220 W. Broadway). Some of the defendants could face up to 13 years in prison if convicted of all charges.
The Scheme
In 2005, Navy Federal Credit Union noticed a significant increase in fraud reports from young members reporting that their bank information and their PINs had been stolen. Credit Union officials reported the emerging pattern to the U.S. Secret Service, which launched an investigation.
The investigation uncovered that young credit union members were approached by a street gang member or associate and asked if they would like to make easy money. The credit union members would hand over their account information and PIN numbers.
The gang members would then deposit thousands of dollars of forged and counterfeit checks into the credit union member's account and then immediately withdraw funds through a point-of-sale machine (similar to an ATM machine, but without low withdrawal limits) at the Barona casino. The account holder would file a police report and affidavit with the credit union in the hope that they would not be held responsible for the loss on their account.


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- 1. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that co-occur while canoeing, including hypothermia, heat reactions, dehydration, insect stings, tick bites, and blisters.
- 2. Do the following:
- a. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person. Explain how such conditions are recognized.
- b. Demonstrate the proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor.
- 3. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
- 4. Discuss the following:
- a. The BSA Safety Afloat policy. Tell how it applies to canoeing activities.
- b. The most common weather and water-related hazards encountered while canoeing and how to deal safely with each one.
- 5. Do the following:
- a. Name and point out the major parts of a canoe.
- b. Describe how the length and shape of a canoe affect its performance.
- c. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different materials used to make canoes.
- d. Name and point out the parts of a paddle. Explain the difference between a straight and bent-shaft paddle and when each is best used.
- e. Demonstrate how to correctly size a paddle for a paddler in a sitting position and a kneeling position.
- f. Name the different types of personal flotation devices (PFDs), and explain when each type should be used.
- g. Show how to properly fit and test a PFD of correct size.
- h. Discuss the general care and maintenance of canoeing equipment.
- i. Discuss what personal and group equipment would be appropriate for a canoe camping trip. Describe how personal and group equipment can be packed and protected from water.
- j. Demonstrate how to load and secure equipment in a canoe.
- k. Using appropriate knots, demonstrate how to secure a canoe to a rack on land, a vehicle, or a canoe trailer.
- 6. With a companion, wearing the proper PFD and appropriately dressed for the weather and water conditions, use a properly equipped canoe to demonstrate the following:
- a. Safely carry and launch the canoe from a dock or shore (both, if possible).
- b. Safely land the canoe on a dock or shore (both, if possible) and return it to its proper storage location.
- c. Demonstrate kneeling and sitting positions in a canoe and explain the proper use for each position.
- d. Change places while afloat in the canoe.
- e. In deep water, exit the canoe and get back in without capsizing.
- f. Capsize the canoe and demonstrate how staying with a capsized canoe will support both paddlers.
- g. Swim, tow, or push a swamped canoe 50 feet to shallow water. In the shallow water, empty the swamped canoe and reenter it.
- h. In deep water, rescue a swamped canoe and its paddlers by emptying the swamped canoe and helping the paddlers safely reenter their boat without capsizing.
- 7. With a companion, wearing the proper PFD and appropriately dressed for the weather and water conditions, demonstrate the following paddling strokes as both a bow and stern paddler:
- a. Forward stroke
- b. Backstroke
- c. Draw
- d. Pushaway
- e. Forward sweep
- f. Reverse or back sweep
- For stern paddling only:
- g. J-stroke
- 8. Using the strokes in requirement 7, demonstrate the following tandem maneuvers while paddling on opposite sides and without changing sides. Repeat after switching positions and paddling sides:
- a. Pivot or spin the canoe in either direction.
- b. Move the canoe sideways or abeam in either direction.
- c. Stop the canoe.
- d. Move the canoe in a straight line for 50 yards.
- 9. Wearing the proper PFD and appropriately dressed for the weather and water conditions, demonstrate solo canoe handling:
- a. Launch from shore or a pier (both, if possible).
- b. Using a single-blade paddle and paddling only on one side, demonstrate proper form and use of the forward stroke, backstroke, draw stroke, pushaway stroke, forward sweep, reverse or back sweep, and J-stroke. Repeat while paddling on the other side.
- c. While paddling on one side only, paddle a 50-yard course making at least one turn underway and one reverse of direction Repeat while paddling on the other side.
- d. Make a proper landing at a dock or shore (both, if possible). Store canoe properly (with assistance, if needed).
- e. In deep water, exit the canoe and then get back in without capsizing.
- 10. Discuss the following types of canoeing:
- a. Olympic flatwater
- b. Outrigger
- c. Marathon
- d. Freestyle
- e. Whitewater
- f. Canoe poling
Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)


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After Congress repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Virginia Delegate Bob Marshall (R) introduced legislation to prevent gay people from serving in Virginia National Guard. On Wednesday, Marshall added to his claims that gay people undermine military readiness and unit cohesion by arguing that gay soldiers would harm America's ability to fight "beside Muslim troops":
MARSHALL: There is about 200 militaries in the world, roughly 27 of them allow open homosexuals to serve, most of them are in Western Europe. These are the results of court decisions, not military decisions. The two biggest ones with voluntary militaries, Pakistan does not allow open homosexuals. China, which has conscription does not do it, India does not allow it. Russia does not do it. So we're pushing the envelope here and we're going to jeopardize our alliances, I think, when we fight beside Muslim troops who have a real hard time, you know, dealing with this kind of behavior.
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Significantly, gay troops have not undermined the alliances of the nations that do allow open service. In fact, those countries have not reported any disruption or reduced military capacity, despite initially sharing some of Marshall's anxieties about implementing the change.
Marshall's proposal stands little chance of being enacted and has been condemned by Virginia's conservative governor Bob McDonnell. "The governor is a retired United States Army officer, and he knows it is critically important that there be one set of rules for all our men and women in the military, since uniformity of major policy across all branches is essential to effective operations,'' McDonnell spokesman Tucker Martin told the Washington Post. "We are not aware of a single instance in recent history where the Virginia National Guard has not complied with the policies and procedures of the Department of Defense. Furthermore, approximately 90 percent of the Virginia Guard's funding is federal, and any departure from federal policies may put this funding at risk."
Delegate Joseph Morrissey (D) has also proposed a counter bill that would "codify in state law that the Virginia National Guard is subject to the same eligibility requirements as the U.S. military."
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Christmas comes early for NFL fans this year. With 24 teams still mathematically alive in the playoff race, Week 15 boasts a bevy of games with major postseason implications. In fact, six games feature teams that are both above .500, and five feature at least one team with a clinching scenario. Let's take a closer look at these six Statement Sunday matchups.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
What's at stake?
This game technically means more to the Cowboys. It's hard to imagine them surviving another loss and staying in realistic contention for a wild-card spot or the NFC East crown. The Steelers can afford to lose, knowing that they have an even bigger game next week against the Cincinnati Bengals. But let's be real: The Steelers are hunting championships, not just trying to sneak into the playoffs. This is the type of game a true title contender should win. The Cowboys, a sloppy 7-6, do not have the look of a team ready to go on a run.
|Check out the best photos of Steelers vs. Cowboys matchups through the years.
Player to watch
Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys: Romo has led the resurgent Cowboys to four wins in their past five games, and is closing in on yet another 4,000-yard season. Romo will look to take advantage of an injury-riddled Steelers defense that is still ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total yards (262.4 per game) and passing yards (169.2 per game) allowed. More ...
Under pressure
Steelers defense: What has happened to the Steelers' pass rush? Pittsburgh was unable to bully a weak and inexperienced San Diego Chargers offensive line last Sunday, and the Bolts pulled off one of the most surprising upsets of the 2012 season. Dallas' offensive line is porous. Pittsburgh needs to play with the killer instinct it was lacking in Week 14. More ...
Matchup to watch
Romo vs. Dick LeBeau: Romo's ability to avoid sacks, extend plays and improvise has been instrumental in turning Dallas' season around, but the Steelers' defensive coordinator is a master at designing unique blitz looks, and will certainly throw the kitchen sink at the quarterback. More ...
Did you know?
These teams have faced each other in three Super Bowls (X, XIII, XXX). No other teams have faced each other in more than two Super Bowls. ... The Steelers have not allowed a 300-yard passer this season. Tony Romo has surpassed 300 yards seven times this season, and topped 400 twice. ... Ben Roethlisberger is 2-0 in his career vs. Dallas. ... The Steelers have not had a defense rank out of the top five under Mike Tomlin; three times, they have finished first, the position they are in entering Week 15. ... Of the Cowboys' seven wins, just two came against teams with records currently over .500. ... WR Dez Bryant has nine receiving TDs this season, all coming in the second half of games. ... The Cowboys have given up 371 rushing yards and 6.2 yards per carry to opposing backs the last three weeks.
Elliot Harrison's prediction
This is the best uni matchup in pro football. OK, that's not a prediction, but a statement. (My NFL Network colleague Dave Dameshek says Chiefs' whites at Raiders' darks, but that's a conversation for another day.) The Dallas defense is missing multiple starters while having much of its depth playing hurt or just not playing worth a damn. Now Dez Bryant is hurt, meaning Tony Romo will be playing without enough weapons ... at least not enough to topple the league's top-ranked defense. Steelers 20, Cowboys 14. (See predictions for every Week 15 game.)
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