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Sunday night's Rammstein show at Toronto's Air Canada Centre was much anticipated by the city's — and likely the province's given the out-of-town element — goth, industrial, rock and metal community. So much so that the entire venue was sold out. Superlatives fail to capture the scale of the production — which included, of course, tons of pyro, costume changes, props and much abuse of keyboardist Flake — so let's show you a little of what went on. While security was strict about filming, we managed to capture a portion of the band's performance of "Haifisch," specifically the middle section where Flake wades out into the crowd on a raft.
Opening act Combichrist, who have added a tall, thin guitarist since their last appearance in Toronto last fall, put on a similarly spectacular show, even if they didn't have as extensive a light show as they did during their headlining run. Here is the band performing "Follow the Trail of Blood" before security rushes in to shout "No filming!"
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Do not go to law school expecting to transfer. Poster above did, but he was in the top 5% and there is a 95% chance you won't be in the top 5%. Go to a law school you would be happy being at for 3 years. If you happen to be in the top 5% then think about transferring, but even if you are in the top 5% you are going to be somewhere for a whole year and probably develop relationships within your section that are often to hard to leave. Many people think they will just go to X school and transfer up, but that happens in about 5% of situations.
I love how everyone who posts on the internet is top 5%.
Quote from: sollicitus on March 04, 2012, 09:22:00 AMI love how everyone who posts on the internet is top 5%.Hah. I love how people feel the need to post about their skepticism on the Internet for no apparent reason. I guess I should be more accurate for your sake. I was in the top 3%.

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The Ashan Caliphate
The Ashan Caliphate is found on the western 'tip' of Ekk, and is an ancient kingdom which has not embraced modernity. Modern technology is not so much forbidden as generally distrusted and not used to any great extent. Horseback and camel are the main forms of transport, with only a very few motor vehicles being present – usually owned by foreign visitors and dignitaries to the caliphate. It is ruled by the Caliph Teispes, a young Caliph who has a keen sense of tradition. To call Teispes a Luddite would be grossly unfair, as he was educated in some of the best private schools and universities found in Blighty, and is perfectly familiar with all modern technologies. It is more accurate to say that he considers the disadvantages of modern technology far outweigh the perceived benefits, and certain things, like firearms, one could well do without.
Despite the lack of more modern technology, the Ashan Caliphate are by no means backwards. Their standard of medical care is as high as that found in any Nord nation-state, and their farming methods are the envy of other regions of Ekk. The south of the country is rich and verdant, and the Ashan Caliphate are able to export vast quantities of food to other, more impoverished, regions of Ekk. The north of the country gives way to savannah then to mountainous deserts, which forms a natural defensive border around the caliphate.
Teispes, Caliph of Ashan
And another picture with more horse in it than a Tesco's Everyday Value Lasagne:
This is kind of a mashup between an ancient Persian Empire (Ashan) and the early Ottoman Empire. I cannot remember if it is transliterated as Hashashin or Hashishin, but this is the Turkish word from which "Assassin" is derived. Jannissaries were just the elite shock troops of the Ottoman Empire of circa 1400-ish.
Oh yes, I did just de-peach those two from the Prince of Persia set - their faces were so awful I just had to de-peach them. Teispes looks good as a peach, though, so he's staying as one.
A map of Pekab might be useful at this point:
See that funny bit on the west side of Ekk hanging south that looks a little like I bolted India onto Africa? That's where I have put the Ashan Caliphate.


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Growing up in the 1970s, I spent a good deal of time in front of the TV after school, watching reruns of older shows, pretending to do homework during commercial breaks and promising my mother (who was usually distracted preparing supper) that I would go read a book as soon as "this show" was over. More often than not, "this show" was "The Beverly Hillbillies," one of the most successful shows of the 1960s.
For those not blessed enough to have squandered their youth watching syndicated television, the long-running comedy (1962-1971) was built around the experiences of the Clampetts, a family of, well, hillbillies who moved to Beverly Hills after striking oil on their backwoods property down South. Over the life of the series, they encountered almost every social group of the period: greedy bankers, spaced-out hippies, bodybuilders, movie stars, highbrow classical musicians and professional wrestlers, just to name a few. Much of the humor turned around the cultural conflict that resulted, with Jed Clampett and his clan rarely understanding, but nevertheless warmly welcoming them all in turn to share the friendship and values of their family.
Recently I was reflecting on the pastoral style of Pope Francis, and his willingness to speak to any and every one, anywhere and anytime, about the Gospel. His warm and open personality entices even the most hardened personalities to listen. Even when they do not accept his message, they almost always speak well of him and think slightly less harshly of the Church he leads. Suddenly I realized that — almost certainly unbeknownst to our Argentine Holy Father — he is calling the Church, both as a whole and as individual members, to be a Beverly Hillbillies Church. Before you quit reading, let me explain what I think this means.
Every Catholic is just a turn of the dial or click of the mouse away from a culture that, in its rejection of the Gospel and hostility to the Church, would have been immediately recognizable to the first Christians. There is a natural impulse to turn away from the world and retreat into our Catholic caves to ride out the storm. As a father of five, I fully understand this instinct and the legitimate fears which give rise to it. I have more than once dreamed of fleeing to the woods and taking up residence in the abandoned Clampett homestead.
However, retreat is not an adequate Christian response. Jesus prayed for us to the Father, "I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one" (Jn 17:15). The most powerful witness to the Gospel is a life that is fully formed according to the Gospel. And a life fully formed by the Gospel (with the exception of those very few called to the cloister or hermitage) is necessarily a public life. When confronted by a culture opposed to the Gospel, we are not called to head for the back hills, but for Beverly Hills.
But when going there, we must hold on to those Christian virtues and values which bind us to Christ. As St. Peter commands us in Scripture, "Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that if they speak of you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation" (1 Pt 2:12).
We should always remember that our task is not to say what we don't do as Christians, but actually to do what the Gospel demands. If actions speak louder than words, we should be shouting out the Good News to everyone we meet. The best argument for the Gospel is a life lived in accord with it. As Jed Clampett says, "Once you've tasted turkey, you ain't likely to settle for tripe."
Finally, we are called as Christians not just to live out the demands of the Gospel in the world, but to do so with joy. Recently, Pope Francis reminded us that "long faces cannot proclaim Jesus." Unlike so many Christians, the Clampetts neither fell prey to the lures of the world (well… Jethro was in constant danger) nor became embittered by them. Rather, they retained both their Christian principles and their good humor, sharing both with whoever would listen whenever the occasion arose. A television series about bitter, angry country bumpkins raging against the world would not have lasted a month, let alone a decade.
While I doubt that Pope Francis has ever heard of "The Beverly Hillbillies," I suspect that he would recognize in it the same personality that drove him asArchbishop of Buenos Aires to visit the slums, wearing holes in his well-worn shoes, not to preach to large crowds or pose for photos while giving alms, but simply to share the sufferings of the poor and show his love for them. As Jed Clampett wisely said, "The greatest joy in all of livin' is the joy that comes from freely givin'." Pope Francis would surely agree.
Dr. Lance Richey is dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Well worth the hour of your life and very palatable for non-scientists.
Andy seems to be a bright man but he is completey wrong here.
People believe in God(s) because the bible tells them too.
Why overcomplicate this.
Andy seems to be a bright man but he is completey wrong here.
People believe in God(s) because the bible tells them too.
Why overcomplicate this.
Not the Bible, Gawd tells them tooo, damnit!
But God only speaks to those who have the God gene. They are the true chosen ones.
While I understand the humor in the short answer "bible/gawd" I think Thomson really did some good work in his analysis of cognitive functions.
It's great stuff.
I actually have not listened to it yet as I have not had the time, but I will try tonight.
Sounds interesting from Jefe's comments.
Most interesting were the parts about social attachments and empathy in regards to how brain signals light up when we see pain or suffering in others. An example of the first is the stories about the two former polygamous wives who broke free of the Mormon cult. They were taught from day one that if they aren't obedient and submissive, they'd lose their salvation and be cast into hell. Of course, that's true of basic Christianity as well, but it's a good illustration. You continue to believe because it's in your best interest, or so you think.
The latter is how the image of Christ on the cross causes the empathy of suffering and creates guilt in followers if they don't accept Christ's gift of eternal life.
Good stuff. Was worth the time.
Good presentation.
He made a statement towards the end that was something close to this…'It's cognitively more difficult to reach unbelief'
I have said this to several believers here, saying that they were 'intellectually lazy' and 'intellectual cowards' I agree with Dr. Thomson in that the atheistic worldview has to be studied and learned. Creationists want the ideas and answers handed to them through tradition (dogma)and not learned through critical thinking and skepticism.
This they must come to understand and accept.


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Dec. 17, 2013, 11:30 a.m. EST
JetBlue Encourages Students to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds With the Launch of the JetBlue Foundation
JetBlue Becomes the First Airline to Launch a Foundation Solely Focused on Aviation and STEM-Related Education and Providing Opportunities for Underserved Communities
NEW YORK, NY, Dec 17, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — JetBlue Airways JBLU -0.18% , today announces the launch of the JetBlue Foundation. At JetBlue, inspiration is more than an ideal. The airline's mission is to inspire humanity beyond air travel. The JetBlue Foundation, a company-sponsored initiative to encourage and advance aviation-related education, will continue the airline's efforts to place aviation top-of-mind as a career choice for students by igniting interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs.
Caring, Integrity and Passion are some of the core values at JetBlue. With these values in mind, JetBlue is proud to launch this new foundation. This year, the JetBlue Foundation will provide three $25,000 grants to schools and educational alliances focusing on STEM and aviation-related programs geared towards underserved groups and communities.
On December 17, the JetBlue Foundation officially launched by providing a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of T5 at JFK Airport in New York to aspiring aviators and students. Additionally, the Foundation's Board of Directors provided grants to three institutions that are passionate about STEM education and engage underserved students in New York and Florida. Both regions have strong and widespread aviation education initiatives at the high school and college levels and are the most progressive in building programs that prepare students for careers in aviation. JetBlue has strong education alliances in both regions.
"The sky is literally the limit for aviation students. Through the JetBlue Foundation, we will continue our efforts to put aviation on the map as a career choice for students of all ages and backgrounds. As a leader in the aviation space, we believe it is our responsibility to give back by making an investment in the future of this industry," said Joanna Geraghty, president, board of directors, JetBlue Foundation. "Since JetBlue's beginnings, the airline set its sights on inspiring humanity beyond air travel, not only for our customers and crewmembers but the various communities we serve. One way we have done this is by showing support for STEM programs. We recognize our responsibility to the world below our wings — to make it better and inspire others to do the same."
JetBlue Foundation 2013 grant recipients include:
— Aviation High School (Long Island City, NY): Aviation High School, the nation's largest public aeronautical high school, will use its grant to launch an Aviation Welding Improvement Plan to ensure students have the resources to earn an FAA certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This includes purchasing the advanced technologies and materials needed to prepare students for today's job market. Over 2,300 students, primarily from under-represented groups, attend Aviation High School.
— CUNY Aviation Institute at York College (Jamaica, NY): With this grant, York College will develop a curriculum to establish an FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program, making it the first public education institution in New York to offer this type of program. More than 82% of the student population is from under-represented groups and 66% of the undergraduate student body is women.
— SUN 'n FUN (Lakeland, FL): SUN 'n FUN, a nonprofit organization, will use its grant to further their mission to preserve and enhance the future of flight by purchasing tools and educational items for powerplant mechanic students at Central Florida Aerospace Academy, a high school located in Lakeland, Florida. Students from Traviss Career Center, a vocational training facility, as well as Polk State College will also use these items for STEM-focused education.
"Inspiration starts here. Encouraging education in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) and advocating for the future of aviation is how we will make a difference for our industry," said Robin Hayes, executive director, JetBlue Foundation. "These are the areas where we need more passion and focus to carry our industry forward. In addition to grants, we will provide aviation-focused educational programs with in-kind support and our crewmembers will volunteer to make a difference among the next generation of aviators."
The JetBlue Foundation plans to build lasting relationships with these programs beyond the initial grants including mentoring, in-kind support, internships and more. The airline already has an extensive relationship with Aviation High School (AHS). Hundreds of JetBlue crewmembers, including 80+ Technicians, received their start at Aviation High School. JetBlue is also a PENCIL partner with AHS. Several JetBlue senior leaders work with school officials including JetBlue's CEO Dave Barger who is currently working with administrators at AHS through PENCIL. PENCIL connects business leaders and public school administrators to inspire innovation and improve student achievement.
The airline also works with CUNY Aviation Institute at York College to emphasize STEM initiatives with a focus on encouraging women to pursue careers in aviation. Last year JetBlue organized a special charter flight to the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The airline welcomed students from schools in New York and Florida with a strong focus on STEM education for a tour of a JetBlue aircraft and to interact with crewmembers during the week-long expo for active pilots and aviation enthusiasts. A group of crewmembers also joined and shared the day with students and aviation enthusiasts from across the country.
JetBlue is focused on creating programs and opportunities that fully engage its resources to connect with its communities within the areas of Youth & Education, Community, and the Environment. JetBlue supports STEM education though a variety of initiatives. The airline hosts a unique education pathway from relationships with elementary school students and mentoring high school and college students to its University Gateway Program which leads to positions as Pilot Trainees with JetBlue.
The JetBlue Foundation is legally independent from JetBlue and has a separate Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee both made up of JetBlue crewmembers from across the airline.
To learn more about the JetBlue Foundation, visit www.jetblue.com/inspiringhumanity .
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is a leading carrier in San Juan, New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Boston, Los Angeles (Long Beach) and Orlando. JetBlue carries 30 million customers a year to 82 cities in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America with an average of 750 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. Upcoming destinations include Detroit, Mich.; and Savannah, Ga.; as well as Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, subject to receipt of government operating authority. For more information please visit JetBlue.com.
About The JetBlue Foundation
Founded in 2013, the JetBlue Foundation is committed to supporting aviation-related education in general and Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) in particular, and fostering effective programs that empower and provide opportunities to underserved students and communities. The Foundation will provide learning opportunities for underserved groups by working hand-in-hand with local and national education institutions that support and foster aviation-related programs. For more information, please visit www.jetblue.com/inspiringhumanity .


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The final session of the day is the wrap-up and case studies chaired by Rand Fiskin. It is going to be a dissection of five websites of conference attendees, from a technical point of view to see what's great and what's not.
And the panellists are in tough mood and not going to pull any punches.
This particular session is not particularly bloggable, partly because it's a fast paced chat and partly because some of the website owners may not want their sites trashing outside of this room!
The day is fast coming to a close now and the guests' cocktail party is coming right up. The cocktail party is going to be a great chance for people to network with the experts and get the questions answered that are still burning in their minds.
If you've enjoyed the little tiny glimpse we've shown you today, then keep your eye on www.rimc.is/en and be sure to attend this great event next year!
Thanks for reading, and here's to a great weekend – cheers!


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Loews Hotels' Secret to Being a Good Neighbor
By Margery Weinstein
Loews Hotels' Good Neighbor program, recently recognized by Condé Nast, is moving into its third decade as the longest tenured hospitality corporate responsibility program.
In the past, all of Loews' community outreach efforts were at the sole discretion of its local hotels, but it now partners with a nonprofit organization to support its corporate responsibility branding initiatives. DonorsChoose.org, an organization that helps to support teachers in the classroom by soliciting individuals to fund class projects, is now the focus of Loews' Good Neighbor efforts. The company says it has long held the belief that what is good for the community is good for business.
Here are a few highlights of this community outreach effort:
- By extending the tenets of the company's marketing program, Loews Loves Kids, which focuses on encouraging parents to travel with their children in a luxury environment, the partnership with DonorsChoose.org is a natural fit. Loews says it "not only gets the satisfaction of supporting the efforts of unsung heroes—our teachers—by utilizing our resources to fully fund classroom project wish lists, but we also market the culture of Loews Hotels to would-be customers."
- A golf tournament held at the Loews Lake Las Vegas raised $20,000 for Loews Loves Kids. In the course of sponsoring the tournament, Loews sold food and beverages, rooms, amenities, and created an event that produced working hours for the staff. The company says the event was a win-win for all stakeholders, and creates a model that can be utilized by other businesses.
- At a time when many school districts have lost their funding, Loews says its partnership with DonorsChoose.org has helped to bridge the gap and pinpoint projects that affect the lives of children and teachers.
- From orientation and throughout their career with Loews, the selected team members of each hotel's Good Neighbor Council weave corporate responsibility into the fabric of the company's daily culture. They are trained, and then select the appropriate projects for funding. Through almost three quarters of 2011, Loews Hotels raised more than $100,000 for DonorsChoose.org.
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Albany, NY (PRWEB) January 17, 2013
Nearly 1,000 people – from students to executives – packed The Egg in Albany Wednesday night as Dr. Atul Gawande and a panel of local leaders started the conversation on meaningful health care reform during a free public forum, Health Care in the 21st Century: A Community Call to Action.
Gawande, a renowned surgeon, author and Harvard professor, captured the capacity crowd with his anecdotal style. His keynote speech, which was sponsored by The University at Albany School of Public Health and The University at Albany Foundation, focused on the complexities of quality health care and the need for community-backed reform.
The forum, presented by CDPHP®, also featured a frank discussion by some of the region's highly regarded members of the health care, business and academic communities on what is currently being done to improve the quality of care in the region. In addition, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav R. Shah and University at Albany President Dr. Robert J. Jones addressed the audience.
"We are extremely pleased that so many people – representing a multitude of backgrounds – have come together for this important discussion on health care quality and reform," said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. "Now that the foundation has been laid, words must become action. Moving forward, we will work together to bring about real change."
Philip C. Nasca, PhD, dean, University at Albany School of Public Health agreed. "We expect tonight's program to be the beginning of a region-wide conversation about how to maintain the public's health through effective partnerships among health professionals involved in disease prevention programs and health professionals involved in clinical practice," Nasca said.
Shah stressed the importance of teamwork. "When we talk about ways of improving the quality of health care and achieving optimal results, public-private partnerships are crucial," Shah said. "Health care providers, the business and academic community, policy makers, government representatives and consumers must all play a part in efforts to assure the delivery of safe, high-quality care."
Following Gawande's talk, a discussion moderated by Bennett tackled the questions of where the region currently stands in terms of quality care and how we can advance to the next level.
The panel featured James J. Barba, president & CEO, Albany Medical Center; Michael J. Castellana, CPA, president & CEO, SEFCU; James W. Connolly, president & CEO, Ellis Medicine; Edward L. Hannan, PhD, distinguished professor and associate dean emeritus of the School of Public Health; Dr. James K. Reed, president & CEO, St. Peter's Health Partners; and Dr. Louis Snitkoff, medical director, CapitalCare Medical Group.
Each panelist offered insightful commentary and expressed a desire not only to continue the conversation, but to take action to achieve tangible results.
"The Capital Region is blessed with outstanding hospital systems and insurers, an innovative commissioner and State Department of Health devoted to quality improvement, numerous other state agencies and organizations with a mission to improve health delivery, and a School of Public Health that works closely with the Department of Health to solve important health policy issues," Hannan said. "This combination of resources and talents should enable our region to serve as a model for launching a collective regional initiative to improve quality, access and affordability of health care."
As the voice of the business community, Castellana brought a unique perspective to the table. "Health care is a topic that affects everyone and is center stage in 2013," Castellana said. "Reflecting the importance of our workforce, ensuring access to quality, affordable health care is critically important. The gathering of Dr. Atul Gawande and thought leaders of the Capital Region to consider a paradigm shift in care is both exciting and time sensitive given the challenges of the current health care system."
Those sentiments were echoed by the regional health care leaders.
"Health care in the Capital Region has entered a period of significant change. All of our health care organizations must work together – and more closely than ever before – as good stewards of our limited resources in order to meet the needs of the communities we serve," Snitkoff said.
"Ellis Medicine, having been at the forefront of local health care reform, is pleased to contribute to this important discussion with our respected colleagues. We believe the future of quality health care lies in our ability to continue building innovative relationships among community organizations that will allow people to maximize their health and wellness close to home," Connolly said.
"Albany Medical Center plays an essential role in providing access to expert medical care 24/7, and we are committed to ensuring that it is of the highest quality," Barba said. "It was gratifying to join with my colleagues in health care, business and academia to launch this continuing discussion about what each of us is doing and what we might do collectively to improve health care access, quality and cost."
"Health care reform must be much more than a series of legislative packages developed in Washington. It is essential that real change in our health care system begins at the local level, and that the greatest ideas and the best practice models then spread nationally," Reed said. "This can only begin if we have real dialogue about how we collectively can help reduce the fragmentation of health care – recognized as the single, most significant barrier to quality and efficiency in our current system."
Jones spoke to the university's role in the process. "Improvements in health care require a community working together, and UAlbany is committed to partnering in this endeavor," Jones said. "On behalf of our University and our School of Public Health, we are proud to partner with CDPHP in bringing Atul Gawande's vision to our region to serve as a model for attaining quality outcomes."
The event was live tweeted at #ATULALB13.
About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About The University at Albany School of Public Health
The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and offers a research-oriented opportunity for faculty, and a valuable professional experience for students. The school is a partnership between the NYS Department of Health and the University at Albany. The school is also affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Bassett Healthcare.
About The University at Albany Foundation
The University at Albany Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of encouraging philanthropic contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other organizations in support of activities and programs of the University at Albany.


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text: Rural America Needs More Action February 25, 2014 07:55 PM Tweet From trade to the tax code, it's political Wheel-of-Fortune. While Congress has received much praise for passing a farm bill, there is still work to be done that impacts the livelihood of America's farmers. A few items deserving of their attention include Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), Section 170 of the tax code and USDA's reports. Through TPA, Congress provides a set of laws to guide administrations in pursuing trade agreements. Former Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), ranking member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) introduced TPA legislation Jan. 9, 2014. The legislation introduces timelines for up or down votes without amendment on trade pacts, directs the administration to pursue specific negotiating objectives and expands the role of Congress in negotiations. The bill would have a four-year duration. Additionally, the TPP agreement hangs in limbo. Mexico's Secretary of Economy Guajardo Villarreal told the Financial Times that governments involved in the 12-country TPP talks were unlikely to offer any concessions until President Obama had the backing of Congress. "From a negotiating point of view, things will go along slowly until that happens," Villarreal said. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) surprised some, announcing he opposes TPA. "I'm against fast track," Reid says, referring to the former name given to TPA. "Everyone would be well advised not to push this right now." However, Reid could just be angling to get Republican concessions for supporting TPA. Sen. Wyden, who will take the helm of the Finance panel with the departure of Baucus, has signaled he is in no rush on TPA legislation and won't likely push the Baucus package. While Congress plays Wheel-of-Fortune with farmers profit potential by hurting trade relations, Section 179 expensing is not likely to make it on the puzzle board until after election in a lame-duck session of Congress. The turn of the calendar to 2014 meant Section 179 expensing dropped back to $25,000. It was one of a host of tax extenders that expired at the end of 2013 that Congress did not act to renew. As of now, there's no indication if the effort would simply extend the current level or raise it. Some lawmakers in both political parties want to hold all such issues until Congress addresses a major tax reform bill. Nothing New. To top it all off, a study of USDA reports completed by the University of Illinois didn't find a "smoking gun" for the difference between trade expectations and USDA data. The report showed that the difference is nothing new—it's been going on since 2006. "The explanation with the most merit is that unresolved errors in production estimates for corn led to the large surprises," researchers explain in the report. "NASS stock estimates undoubtedly encompass sampling errors for both production and stock estimates, and it is likely that unresolved sampling errors for corn production estimates are large enough to explain the surprises." The report's authors included options that would help the situation, with most involving USDA shedding more light on the process it uses to come up with the data from the World Ag Outlook Board relative to the Supply/Demand report. They also suggested NASS provide more information on their surveying and estimating procedures. Follow the latest legislative action in Washington, D.C. by tuning in to AgriTalk daily at www.agweb.com/multimedia/agritalk. Back to news


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May 6, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Junior Warren Bates connected on two triples, including a two-run shot in the bottom of the sixth that enabled MIT (20-11) to secure a 7-6 win over UMass Boston (13-18), Thursday afternoon at Briggs Field. Fellow third-year Wayne Duggan drove home two of his own on three hits, while pitching six innings en route to the win.
Jason Witzberger single-handedly orchestrated Tech's first score, stealing second and third after reaching on an infield single. During Witzberger's attempt on third base, an errant throw by the Beacons' catcher allowed the speedy sophomore to cross the plate with ease. MIT sprinkled three more runs over the next two innings.
Senior Rick Tydus opened the second stanza with a homerun to left field, while Duggan crushed a pitch over the same spot in the next frame to give MIT a 4-1 lead. Bates accounted for the third run, hitting a triple before scoring on an error by the centerfielder just in front of Duggan's at bat.
A two-run double by UMass Boston freshman Derrick Plante reduced the MIT lead to one in the fourth, and sophomore David Waters powered a solo homerun in the top of the sixth to knot the score at four.
Witzberger's second infield hit of the day combined with another Beacon error set the stage for Bates' two-run triple in the bottom half of the sixth. Ensuring his fifth win in six decisions, Duggan followed with an RBI single that pushed Tech's advantage to 7-4.
Sophomore Evan Tardugno kept UMass Boston in the tilt with one swing as he crushed a two-run homer in the eighth that once again pulled the Beacons within striking distance. Earlier in the inning, MIT's infield turned a spectacular 5-4-3 double play, erasing what would have been the game-tying score.
With one-out in the ninth, Waters doubled to deep center to put the tying run in scoring position. During the next at bat, closer Cliff Roscow and shortstop Greg Williams combined for the play of the game as they picked off an unsuspecting Waters and negated the offensive threat. With two outs, Roscow slammed the door on his MIT-record sixth save of the season with a strikeout.


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It's a sad state of affairs when it takes something as mind-blowing as what Zlatan Ibrahimovic did to England last night, for him to be considered as one of the world's greatest strikers.
Even more crazy, is the fact that there are plenty of self-proclaimed 'football experts' in this country, that still dismiss the Swedish star's ability as one of the most consistent, and prolific No.9s in the modern era.
The truth is, Ibrahimovic has been at the very top of his game for years, and has been an overwhelming success all over Europe, wherever he has played. But, because he is yet to 'test' himself in the Premier League, means that he's not held in the sort of regard his talent undoubtedly deserves.
"That's the way it is with the English," reflected the Paris Saint Germain striker, after last night's friendly. "If you score against them you're a good player, if you don't score against them you're not a good player.
"I remember Lionel Messi before the 2009 Champions League Final. Then he scored against Manchester United and suddenly he was the best player in the world.
"Maybe now they'll say something like that about me."
Ibrahimovic's four-goal haul and match-winning performance in Sweden's 4-2 victory against the Three Lions, to commemorate the opening of the Friends Arena in Stockholm, in thrilling style, is typical of the man.
A great goalscorer and a scorer of great goals, his first was an instinctive poacher's finish, his second an emphatic half-volley and his third a 30-yard free-kick. But, it's the fourth goal that will linger longest in the memory.
The sensational overhead kick had all the technique, the imagination, and vision that Ibrahimovic has possessed his entire career. It's an individual goal that will be revered all over the world, for years to come, and always act as a reminder of just what the 31-year-old was capable of producing.
Lionel Messi's ability speaks for itself. Only last weekend he passed Pele's milestone of goals in a calendar year, by scoring for the 75th and 76th time in 2012. The three-time Ballon d'Or winner moved within nine of Gerd Muller's all-time record.
Muller will perhaps be discouraged to hear that Messi is chasing another of his records having already surpassed one last season. The prolific German striker scored 67 goals for Bayern Munich in the 1972/73 season - a feat which remained the highest tally in a European club season until the Argentine scored 73 for Barcelona in the 2011/12 campaign.
Messi set another record last season when he scored 50 La Liga goals, moving to the top of Barcelona's all-time top goalscorer list in the process, after surpassing Cesar Rodriguez's 57-year milestone of 232 goals in March.
Three days later, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo hit back with a record of his own by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the Spanish league. The 27-year-old surpassed former record-holder and Madrid great Ferenc Puskas, helping Jose Mourinho's men to the La Liga title last season.
Ronaldo finished with 46 goals, four behind Lionel Messi in the Pichichi race, with a combined total of 60 goals in all competitions, including another record where he became the first player in history to score against all 19 Spanish teams in a single season.
With all the media attention that surrounds Messi and Ronaldo, locked in a head-to-head battle for the title as the world's greatest player, Ibrahimovic has been critically overlooked, and also warrants a place amongst the elite.
Many won't consider the Barcelona or Real Madrid stars as strikers, but if someone is their teams main goal threat, and plays centrally, then they should be considered in the same bracket.
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao is a more traditional 'like-for-like' comparison to Ibrahimovic, and there is no denying he too is one of the most prolific striker's in the world at the moment, with 49 goals in 60 appearances for the La Liga outfit in less than one-and-a-half seasons at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.
The Colombian international was a one-man army in Los Rojiblancos march to Europa League glory last season, and has maintained his impressive goal-scoring form this campaign with 13 goals in 10 appearances in 2012/13.
In the Premier League, Robin van Persie also deserves an honourable mention, when you consider the Dutchman's exploits in front of goal for Arsenal last season, and Manchester United this year. He won the 2011/12 Golden Boot with 30 goals for the Gunners, and has already scored 11 goals in just 15 appearances for the Red Devils, following his £24million move to Old Trafford back in August.
The main thing that is missing from Van Persie's CV, is titles and trophies. Whilst the 29-year-old has a number of individual accolades, his collective league and cup successes are minimal, and is one of the main reasons why he turned his back on the Emirates Stadium, in favour of trying to fulfil his ambition under the tutelage of Sir Alex Ferguson.
That is an area that Ibrahimovic is not lacking, though. Nine league titles - two with Ajax, two with Juventus, three with Inter Milan, one with Barcelona, and one with AC Milan - prove the quality of the striker. And, last season, when he failed to win a ninth league title in a ninth successive season, the super-Swede was so embarrassed he was forced to escape to France, where he is now mounting a Ligue 1 title challenge with PSG.
When you consider all the league titles, the goals, the moments of genius, the incomparable touches and finishes, it should come as no shock to see Ibrahimovic mentioned in the same breath as the world's best. The only surprise is that it's taken this long for everyone else to catch on.


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About the Consumer's Guides to Managed Care in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is pleased to publish on our Website the easy-to-read brochures and the detailed booklets of the 2000 Consumer's Guides to Managed Care in Missouri. The guides provide information on how well managed care plans (HMO and POS) are performing in their responsibility to provide high-quality health care and customer service to their members. They are designed as informational resources to help consumers, employers and other purchasers with their plan selection decisions. These guides may be freely downloaded or printed.
The Consumer's Guides score managed care plans on how well they do in areas that indicate the quality of care provided to their members. For example, the commercial and Medicare guides note whether the plans are above or below the state's managed care average in their rate of providing breast cancer screening, their care of patients with diabetes or depression, rate of members being prescribed beta blocker medications after heart attacks and, for commercial plans only, their rates of prenatal care early in pregnancy and cesarean sections. Indicators specific to MC+ plans are available, also.
Additionally, the publications identify those plans with higher-than-average or lower-than-average member satisfaction scores, based on surveys conducted for the plans by NCQA-certified vendors. A broad range of issues is covered, including question s about getting timely and appropriate care, courtesy of provider staff, doctor communications and the health plan's customer service.
Included in the guides are descriptive profiles of the commercial and Medicare plans. Information can be found on the provision of screening, case management or educational materials for specific medical conditions such as asthma, sickle cell anemia, obesity and women's cancer. The availability of selected prevention services and plan benefits for each plan is also reported.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has attempted to publish accurate information based upon common definitions. Information for the report was gathered from a variety of sources, including data submitted by the managed care plans and audited or collected by independent firms licensed by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Links to MS Excel spreadsheets that contain the supporting data (frequencies, rates, numerators, and denominators) for the scores and other data found in the Consumer's Guides can be accessed at the Department of Health and Senior Services site.
Investigators are encouraged to access the managed care plan-level data for valid research purposes. Users of this data MUST acknowledge, at a minimum, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Health Care Analysis & Data Dissemination as the source of the data. Any modifications or manipulations of this data or the published scoring results must be explicitly identified along with the published modifications or manipulations. The Department of Health and Senior Services is not responsible or liable in any way for third party interpretations or misuse of this data.
Managed care plans were given an opportunity to review and correct the data presented. Other corrections or suggestions should be forwarded to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, at the address listed under Contact Us. Additional published copies of the guides can be obtained from the Department of Health and Senior Services at a cost of $1 for the brochure and $3 for the booklet. Volume discounts are available. A companion technical report, containing the data and statistical formulas used, is also obtainable for $10.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) requires each calendar year that Missouri managed care health plans submit independently audited, nonbirth-related HEDIS® performance rates as specified by the National Organization for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This submittal must be reported by product line: commercial, Medicare and MC+. Birth-related indicators reported by DHSS are based on the equivalent HEDIS® measures, but are determined by linking Missouri birth record data to enrollment data provided by the commercial plans or the Missouri Department of Social Services.
Commercial plans, and MC+ Medicaid managed care plans upon contract renewal in 2000 or 2001, must conduct CAHPS® adult satisfaction surveys and submit member level results according to NCQA guideline specifications. MC+ member satisfaction data, prior to MC+ plan contract renewal in the 2000-2001 contracting cycle, has been collected by the Division of Medical Services using a modified adult CAHPS® instrument. However, MC+ member satisfaction results were not reportable in the 2000 Consumer's Guide cycle due to low response rates. Medicare CAHPS® results are obtained from the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS).
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Two of the indicators, Immunizations for Children and Adolescents, were compared to expected performance benchmarks. A managed care plan rate of 70% or higher was scored high; rates less than 50% scored low. Statistical tests were used to assign scores of High, Average and Low for each of the other performance and satisfaction indicators. Birth-related indicators (i.e. Early Prenatal Care, Cesarean Section and Vaginal Birth After C-Section) for the commercial plans were tested against the statewide rates for both managed and non-managed care women. All other indicators were tested against the average of managed care plan rates.
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NOTE: Annie Savoy (not her real name) has been a friend of this blog since I started covering the New York Mets. We have corresponded off-line and I have learned of her fascinating background in the world of horse racing. She emailed me this story this morning with the intent of me sharing it with you.
George Steinbrenner and me –
I think this might be the right time to mention one of the times I spoke with George Steinbrenner. It was at the traditional dinner dance held the evening before the 1980 Belmont Stakes, at Belmont Race Track in New York where I was running a horse in the Belmont stakes for the first time.
The Belmont is the third of thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown Races, the first being the Kentucky Derby and the second being the Preakness. These are the class races open only to three year old horses whose prize money to date has made the top ten list for their class.
Ever traditional, the dinner dance attracts the owners, trainers and jockeys who will be on the program for the Belmont Stakes as well as various other noted horsemen and women. It's a very nice, formal event.
Right before the dancing started, George Steinbrenner who owned Kinsman Stables in Ocala, came over to our table to see me. Always the gentleman, he gave me a hug and said "my wife told me to be sure and wish you luck tomorrow from both of us – she has the same name as you do, so we follow your horses with special interest". He then took a seat at our table, and talked with everyone there about horses, not baseball.
I've never forgotten that night, nor the George Steinbrenner I knew from the racing business and still saw around the major races and Saratoga in August.
Nowadays, George is finding success with another sport in another venue, and I want to wish him good luck this week, and hopefully a return to good health.
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Negro remained the overwhelming term of choice until the mid-1960s. That decade saw a burgeoning civil-rights movement, which furthered a sense that Negro was contaminated by its long association with discrimination as well as its closeness to the disparaging and deeply offensive n-word. The emergence of the black power movement fostered the emergence of black as a primary descriptive term, as in "black pride." By the mid-1970s black had become common within and outside the black community. But Negro has not entirely disappeared. It remains in the names of such organizations as the United Negro College Fund, people still refer to Negro spirituals, and some older people of color continue to identify with the term they have known since childhood. Negro then, while not offensive in established or historical contexts, is now looked upon in contemporary speech and writing as not only antiquated but highly likely to offend.
Black remains perhaps the single most widely used term today. It has outlived the briefly popular Afro-American and, when used as an adjective, is unlikely to cause negative reactions. As a noun, however, when referring to African Americans, it does often offend—perhaps because references to "the blacks" or "a black" lead easily to misguided generalizations. But note the newer term. The 1990s saw black leaders like Jesse Jackson promote African American, which he said had "cultural integrity," in that it refers to ethnic origins rather than to skin color. While African American has not replaced black in common parlance, it works both as a noun and as an adjective.
This shifting from term to term has not been smooth or linear, and periods of change like the late 1960s were often marked by confusion as to which term was appropriate. The 1967 groundbreaking film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, about a young interracial couple hoping that both sets of parents will accept their plans to marry, reflects the abundance of terminological choices available at the time. Various characters talk of a "colored girl," a "colored man," a "Negro," and "black people." Even the n-word appears once, used disparagingly by one black character to another. African American had not yet made it into the mix.


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WORCESTER, Mass. - Senior Mike D'Auria was named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year by the league's coaches in all-conference voting announced on Tuesday. MIT made a clean sweep of the individual awards as freshman Jimmy Bartolotta was selected the NEWMAC's Rookie of the Year, while Larry Anderson garnered the conference's Coach of the Year honor.
D'Auria placed in the top six in five different NEWMAC statistical categories, including scoring (19.0 ppg - second), steals (2.4 spg - second) and assists (3.5 apg - fifth). D'Auria takes home the league's top honor after being selected First Team All-NEWMAC a year ago and Second Team in 2003-2004.
D'Auria is 26 points away from becoming just the third player in MIT history to score 1500 career points. He set the single-season steals record this year, while he ranks third all-time in career assists and steals. D'Auria will also finish his MIT career among the program's leaders in three-point field goal and free throw percentage.
Bartolotta quickly became a force in the league and posted the single-game high in scoring for MIT this year with 31 points in a win over Clark University. Bartolotta added a game-high 21 points in the NEWMAC Championship. He was second on MIT in scoring, averaging 11.6 points per game, while pulling down 4.7 rebounds per contest. Bartolotta also proved to be one of the better free throw shooters in the conference, connecting on 81.7% of his shots from the charity stripe. His single-season free throw percentage ranks second all-time at the Institute.
Anderson guided the Engineers to a second-place finish in the regular season, their first appearance in the NEWMAC Championship and a program-record 20 wins. Anderson's best season before the current campaign took place during MIT's final year with the Constitution Athletic Conference (CAC). The Engineers finished that season with a record of 18-7.


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Lays a wreath at the Ionia Armory memorial for Veterans Day
For years on Veterans Day, Staff Sergeant Joe J. Benak has driven to the Armory Community Center on West Main Street to be sure a wreath is laid at the memorial. If no one has laid one, he does it himself, at precisely 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, as etiquette calls for.
An agreement ended the fighting in the First World War went into effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.
"I'm a traditionalist," said Benak, 87, a bazooka gunner who served in the U.S. Army, 77th Infantry Division, 307 Regimental Combat Team, which saw action on Saipan and Guam. "Whether rain or shine, I put in the effort. It's for my country, my buddies – they deserve the recognition, rain or shine."
On Sunday, Benak had to break with tradition; florists were closed and he couldn't purchase a wreath. But Monday morning, he went to Sid's Flower Shop, which donated one. At precisely 11 a.m. on the day after Veterans Day, he placed the wreath in front of the memorial, took two steps back, stood straight and saluted.
"Thank you, buddies, thank you," he said quietly as he held his salute, his wife Emily looking on. Then, as he lowered his hand, Benak added, "I lost quite a few."
A former principal at Twin Rivers Elementary School in Muir and Rather Elementary School in Ionia, Benak said he used to organize events with speakers to mark Veterans Day, which honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. He doesn't understand why placing a wreath at the memorial on such as important day is so often overlooked.
"Traditionalism is waning in this country," he suggested. So, he said, he will continue to do it himself.
"I'm a proud survivor. The least I can do is recognize my buddies," Benak said.
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Rudy Maxa's World "Istanbul, Turkey" Rudy visits the Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque and some of the Grand Bazaar's 2,000 shops.G
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The Desert Speaks "Grand Canyon, Floating Through Time" The Yetman brothers continue their trip of exploration through the Grand Canyon, this time focusing on the geology of the canyon and the desert vegetation found along the river. They go plunging through Lava Falls, one of the last big rapids on the Colorado River and watch adults of all ages turn into sprightly kids again while jumping from the edge of a waterfall into a pool below. Two great mysteries about the Grand Canyon are explored in this episode. D
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Chef John Besh's New Orleans Oyster Dressing, Cornbread and Crawfish Dressing, and Shrimp and Mirliton Dressing. D
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Lidia's Italy In America "Heartwarming Italian American Classics" Italians are known for their big family meals, and in this episode Lidia celebrates two heart-warming Italian-American classics that are perfect for any Sunday get together - Chicken Trombino and Italian American Meatloaf - two family friendly dishes that will bring your loved ones close to the table. D
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GardenSMART If you want to try container gardening but have put off attempting it because you lack a design sense or you just don't know where to start, this episode is for you. GardenSMART visits an expert who provides ideas for unusual container groupings and unique color combinations. Tune in and see how quick and easy you can get potting. D
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Christina "Light Dishes for Life" Wow, have we lost sight of what a proper portion looks like! Most restaurant meals could feed a small country! No wonder we're too heavy! How could we possibly avoid it? In this class, we'll look at portion sizes and cook to create perfectly seasoned food that is so satisfying, a few bites do the trick. D
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Old-Fashioned Sweet Endings" Test cook Erin McMurrer shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best Peaches and Cream Pie. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for rolling pins. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of pie crust. D
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Austin City Limits "Gary Clark Jr./Alabama Shakes" Modern blues and soul are featured in the two performances. Clark showcases his major label debut, while Alabama Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed Boys & Girls.G
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Sesame Street "Observe, Record, Annoy" Oscar is taking a computer class in Grouchology where the golden rule is to observe, record, and annoy. The first question that he must investigate is "What do worms like to squirm on best?" Professor Messla tells him he must set up an experiment where he observes (watches closely and carefully), records (writes down what he discovers), and annoy someone while he is doing it. Oscar heads over to Hooper's where he pours coffee grinds and olive oil all over Alan's nice clean counter. D
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Dinosaur Train "Tiny and the Crocodile/Meet The Grandparents" Team Pteranodon travels to Dienosuchas Swamp to meet Deanna Dienosuchas, a 40 foot crocodile with many big teeth, and a crabby attitude. Tiny leads the way to warm up Deanna who turns out to be more friendly and less scary than our kids imagined. The Pteranodon kids have special visitors - their Grandma and Grandpa! The kids delight in realizing they share similar traits with their grandparents (laughs, expressions, and interests), and love showing Grandma and Grandpa around the nest area and playing some games they all like. D
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Super Why! "Rumpelstiltskin" Princess Pea's father is busy, busy, busy with no time to help her tie up her skates. What's a Princess to do? The Super Readers use their literacy powers to visit another Princess whose funny little helper, Rumpelstiltskin, is far too busy to help her spin straw into gold. The Super Readers may be able to guess Rumpelstiltskin's name but they won't be able to guess what will happen in this story! Educational Objectives: To learn about the importance of doing things yourself, build the alphabet, and identify the letters S-P-I-N. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "You Should Be Dancing/Batty for Bats" You Should Be Dancing - Nick and Sally are planning to put on a show for their moms, but they can't finish their dance without falling down! The Cat in the Hat takes them to meet one of the best dancers in the world, Tango a bird of paradise! With a few costume changes and a little practice, Nick and Sally are finally able to show their moms their new dance! Batty for Bats - Sally and Nick are playing a game of blindfolded freeze tag but they can't seem to find each other! Luckily the Cat has a friend who is always able to find his way in the dark. He takes them to meet Zapita, a bat who teaches the kids about echolocation. Now that Nick and Sally know how to listen to find their way, freeze tag has become a lot more fun!. D
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Wild Kratts "Flight of the Draco" While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot by fashion designer, Donita Donata. She has been capturing these amazing creatures with a plan to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue! Science Concept: Gliding, Gravity. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "The Best of West Ireland: Dingle, Galway, and the Aran Islands" Rick experiences Ireland in the extreme on its west coast in Gaeltachts, where people speak Gaelic and the rugged villages have changed little over the generations.G
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Schools That Change Communities From economically challenged rural areas to crime-ridden urban neighborhoods, SCHOOLS THAT CHANGE COMMUNITIES profiles a diverse range of K-12 public schools in five states - Massachusetts, Maryland, South Dakota, Oregon and California - that are tackling educational reform at the local level. Principals, teachers, students, residents and others discuss place- and community-based education, an interdisciplinary approach which emphasizes hands-on, curiosity-based investigation using the surrounding community and neighborhoods as "living" classrooms. Proponents say this creates not only a different type of learning environment, but a different kind of student. D
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Globe Trekker "Around The World - Panamericana: Conquistadors, Aztecs & Revolutions" Trekker Judith Jones travels south to the lands of ancient empires. In Mexico, she explores the myths and treasures that once drew the Conquistadors to a country rich in natural resources. Following their trail, her first stop is colonial Chihuahua, where Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader.G
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Outdoor Idaho "A Middle Fork Journey" OUTDOOR IDAHO explores 100 miles of the free-flowing Middle Fork of the Salmon. Cameras follow rafters, on both guided and independent trips, who meet the challenges of the river, experience the changing scenery, and encounter wildlife. The show also explores the surrounding countryside, considers the effects of fire, and reports on a dramatic logjam.G
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Dialogue "Livable Communities" Host Marcia Franklin talks with Robert McNulty, the founder of Partners for Livable Communities, about what makes communities "livable."G
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Hanford An Oregon Experience This show looks at the history of the 670-square-mile Hanford Nuclear Reservation. In 1943 a city seemingly sprang up overnight in the south central Washington desert as 45,000 workers came from all over the United States to build the world's first large-scale nuclear reactor as part of the top-secret Manhattan Project.G
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How to Travel The World for Free "Burger, Bike, & Boors" Michael Wigge sleeps in Montreal free of charge as a couchsurfer. After walking through Ohio, he reaches the tiny village of Berlin, where Amish farmers take him in and let him sleep in their barn. After a grueling tour by bike and bus, Wigge spends several days with homeless man Joseph. D
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Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge "Alaska: Glacier Bay" Art embarks by boat on a voyage of discovery, encountering dramatic calving glaciers and Sitka spruce forests, breaching orcas and migrating humpbacks, eagles and barnacle-eating bears.G
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Globe Trekker "Around The World - Panamericana: Conquistadors, Aztecs & Revolutions" Trekker Judith Jones travels south to the lands of ancient empires. In Mexico, she explores the myths and treasures that once drew the Conquistadors to a country rich in natural resources. Following their trail, her first stop is colonial Chihuahua, where Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader.G
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Outdoor Idaho "A Middle Fork Journey" OUTDOOR IDAHO explores 100 miles of the free-flowing Middle Fork of the Salmon. Cameras follow rafters, on both guided and independent trips, who meet the challenges of the river, experience the changing scenery, and encounter wildlife. The show also explores the surrounding countryside, considers the effects of fire, and reports on a dramatic logjam.G
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Dialogue "Livable Communities" Host Marcia Franklin talks with Robert McNulty, the founder of Partners for Livable Communities, about what makes communities "livable."G


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Nitto Trail Grappler Mud Terrain TiresPosted in How To: Wheels Tires on April 1, 2011
For several years Nitto offered its Terra Grappler all-terrain tire and the Mud Grappler mud-terrain tire. For us, the AT was too mild to really take wheeling and the MT was too aggressive to run on the highway daily. We thought that the company needed something in the middle. Then Nitto came up with the Trail Grappler. It's a mud tire that can hit the slop and clay, yet won't howl like a dog at the moon when rolling down the street. We slapped some 35x12.50R17 Trail Grapplers on a set of 17x8.5 AEV Pintler beadlock wheels. Then we bolted them up to our '07 two-door Wrangler to get a better idea of what the Trail Grapplers can and can't do.
The first thing we noticed was that there is some heft to these tires. The 35-inch Trail Grapplers are also a little bigger and wider than most 35s. At 78 pounds apiece they are about 10 pounds heavier than a typical 35x12.50R17.
Nitto does a really good job of making sure its tires are round and well balanced. The Trail Grappler rolls really smooth down the road even though we didn't bother having them balanced. They don't wear quickly or in a strange pattern. With regular tire rotations, proper alignment, and correct air pressure, the Trail Grapplers should have no problem going 40,000 miles or more.
The bummer is that Nitto has a tendency to build most of its tires for 18-inch and larger wheels, not exactly good for Jeep and off-road use. The added heft is likely due to the fact that they have an E Load Range rating. Each 35x12.50R17 tire is able to support 3,195 pounds at 65 psi. If you're thinking that's a lot, you're right. One tire inflated to the max psi can nearly support the entire weight of your Jeep. All but one Trail Grappler tire size is E-rated. On the street we ran 25 psi up front and 20 psi in the rear. The increased rotating weight sapped a noticeable amount of power and the stiff heavy-duty carcass rides a little rough. On an initial run we lost about .5-1 MPG with the swap to these tires. The Trail Grappler is really better suited for use on a 3/4- or 1-ton truck due to the tire design and load rating.
Off-road you really have to air the Trail Grapplers down near the single digits, making beadlocks almost mandatory. Even at 12 psi, the truck-duty seven-ply tread and three-ply sidewall don't flex and envelop obstacles all that well. But if you're looking for a puncture-resistant tire, the Trail Grappler is about as close as you can get to bias-ply sidewall strength from a radial tire.
The Trail Grapplers work well in the sand and dirt if you can get past the stiff carcass and extra rotating weight. Mud didn't pose a problem either, however snow and ice traction was unimpressive. On the rocks, we'd really prefer to have a more flexible carcass.
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- Boulder County threatens legal action over Red Lion bridge
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- Red Lion to build permanent bridge over Boulder Creek, stay in business
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- Red Lion neighbors fight for access to their homes after Boulder Creek bridge washout
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- Red Lion closed this weekend, will lose $30,000 in wedding business
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- Boulder Creek bridge collapse threatens Red Lion's business
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Boulder's Red Lion Restaurant won't have to shutter next week because officials say it has made "substantial progress" on a bridge to permanently replace the one that washed away in high water last spring.
Red Lion officials on Thursday submitted an application for a floodplain permit necessary to build a permanent bridge over Boulder Creek.
Boulder County said the application meets its requirements, and on Friday, the county rescinded its request that a judge block the access route to the restaurant beginning April 1. The restaurant's engineers also have promised to submit design plans for the new bridge soon, said Boulder County Transportation Director George Gerstle.
"We are not asking a judge to shut down the bridge at this point because they're making substantial progress," Gerstle said. "If we don't get the design plans in the next short while, then we will press forward with the litigation. But we're glad they're making some progress."
Boulder County filed a lawsuit in February, asking a judge to order the Red Lion to install a bridge that meets public safety standards and to close the 47-year-old restaurant's only access bridge on April 1.
The closure would have forced the establishment to disappoint about 100 brides who are planning weddings at the Boulder Canyon Drive restaurant this summer.
The Red Lion's old access bridge washed into Boulder Creek on June 8 under the pressure of high water. The county allowed the restaurant to put up a temporary bridge so it wouldn't have to cancel its events last summer. The agreement, however, required the restaurant to begin construction on a permanent bridge within six months, which did not happen.
The county took legal action because the temporary bridge is "a threat to public health and safety, a threat which will grow substantially more serious in the spring when creek levels rise and a flood event is more likely to occur," according to the lawsuit.
Gerstle told the Camera on Friday that the application for a floodplain permit is a "big step" in getting a new bridge built. Structural design plans for a permanent structure are expected to come in the next 10 days, he said.
"Assuming that will come through as sufficient, we anticipate a building permit could be provided very soon after that," he said. "Then there would be nothing keeping them from building the bridge, from our perspective."
Red Lion owner Christoph Mueller said he hopes to begin construction in the next few weeks, but he's still hoping for financial help from the city of Boulder, which is looking to build a new trail west of town that would link Flagstaff Road to Boulder Canyon via Chapman Drive, a back road that leads to the Red Lion.
Mueller said the city needs to use his bridge to create such a trail, so he wants the city to help him cover the expected $360,000 cost of building a permanent structure.
"We are hoping that the city will help if they want to have access," Mueller said.
City spokesman Patrick von Keyserling said Open Space and Mountain Parks officials have met with Mueller and his attorneys, and they're continuing to have discussions.
But, von Keyserling said, the city has not yet bought the property that would enable it to build a new trail. And, he said, the city would have access to the proposed trail from open space property, meaning it wouldn't need to use Mueller's bridge to complete the project.


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