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Times columnist Helene Elliott rates the pluses and minuses in the NHL from the previous week:
+ Patrick Roy, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as a rookie goaltender after the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1986, has so far been successful as a rookie NHL coach. Under him, the Colorado Avalanche has won four straight games and is 10-1-0, including 5-0-0 on the road.
+ One reason the San Jose Sharks (10-1-1) are thriving is because they've upped their tempo dramatically. They're averaging a league-leading 3.92 goals per game while limiting opponents to 1.58 goals, which ranked second through Sunday's games. This is balance: Six players have produced their last seven goals.
+ Alexander Steen scored twice Saturday in the St. Louis Blues' 6-1 rout of Nashville and earned a share of the NHL goal-scoring lead. Through Sunday's games Steen and Washington's Alexander Ovechkin each had 10 goals. But Steen doesn't put himself on Ovechkin's level. "He's been doing it for years. I've been doing it for nine games," Steen told nhl.com.
— Things keep getting worse for the New Jersey Devils (2-5-4). Just after goaltender Cory Schneider had seized the starting job from Martin Brodeur, Schneider sustained a lower-body injury that put him out of the lineup indefinitely. With Brodeur in net the Devils scored four power-play goals in a comeback win at Boston on Saturday, but they have a long battle ahead.
— Winnipeg Jets Coach Claude Noel has endured some criticism during his team's 5-6-2 start, but it's unlikely that his job is in danger at this point. The Jets are about where their talent suggests they should be. They've lost a pair of one-goal games and won a one-goal game on their current trip, which ends Tuesday at St. Louis.
— Interesting item in the text of Commissioner Gary Bettman's rejection of the Sabres' appeal of Patrick Kaleta's 10-game suspension for a hit to the head of Columbus defenseman Jack Johnson. The Sabres contended Kaleta was playing Buffalo's system and that he's relied on "for his 'energy' and 'grittiness' and ability to make 'hits.'" That doesn't account for other players who do the same without taking illegal head shots. Bettman properly dismissed that and upheld the suspension.


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I have a problem with accountability, quite often, because I want people to like me and I hate to admit failure. I'm also pig-headed enough and so stubborn as to not even see when I've done something completely contrary and wrong. Let me tell you right now, because it has happened to me often enough to know: nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. However, I often fool myself into believing that the mistake is either normal for me or that it's the other person's fault. Until I'm far enough removed from the situation to be able to reflect and see I was indeed wrong. But by then it's often too late to make amends.
People fail all the time; we fall down constantly. It's the picking yourself up and moving forward that defines life.
So that is what I am attempting here, to become more accountable. Mostly to myself but I figured if I put it out to a wider audience, I'd have more impetus and incentive to be truthful and to succeed with my goal. Because I hate being embarrassed almost as much as I hate to fail.
What the heck am I going on about?
I've decided to lose weight. Rather a lot of weight. Something in the region of 35kg / 5 stones 7.5 pounds / 77 pounds. If I can achieve this, I will be the lightest I've been since I was in my 20's. It also means that my knee pain should go away, my heart health will improve, my cholesterol will be in normal range and I will no longer suffer from Type II diabetes. I've been slowly losing weight over the last two years and as a result, I've been able to significantly reduce my use of Metformin. The Doctor's thinking is that if I can get into a healthy BMI range through diet and exercise, the diabetes will indeed vanish completely. This is huge for me because when my blood sugar is out of whack, so am I.
However, I have hit a point where my weight has stayed constant and stable through normal eating and refuses to budge downwards, even with increased exercise. A plateau, you might say. I know that decreasing the amount of food I consume (ie: low-calorie diets) will only force my body into it's normal starvation red alert, therefore, I need to change what I consume.
So, last Friday, 18 February, I began The Dukan Diet. I bought the book off Amazon.fr and happily it is English-language. I am following this four-part regime until I lose all the weight I need, then will continue with the Stabilisation phase for the rest of my life. I chose this particular diet after researching dozens of different diets over the last three months. For me, it makes the most sense. It is highly restrictive in the initial two phases, but I feel I need that aspect in my life right now.
So where does accountability come in? Right here:
Those are my scales and that is my weight on Friday morning, 18 February 2011. I weighed myself completely nude, I might add, so no taking off poundage for clothing allowed. (Sorry for the lousy picture, but the sole camera I now own is attached to my Sony Ericsson Mobile phone. Unless you count my SLR Canon FT, but that uses actual film!)
Yes, it's rather shocking how much I weigh, I agree.
I will be posting a photo of my scales each week until I meet my goal, or decide I've come as close as I can get and still be in good health. I have no wish to become a stick insect. I can't really see myself with a future career as a fashion model, let alone a fashionista. I am a woman, I indeed have curves, but I want gentle curves, not a drive up Mulholland or Lombard Street.
Yes, part of it has to do with health, but a whole huge part of it also has to do with vanity. I love myself for who I am. I am proud of my accomplishments, most all of which were achieved in the face of enormous and overwhelming odds. My three children adore me. My close friends appreciate me for my warmth, humour and 'me-ness'. Everyone who has dined with me enjoys my food. I've been told I'm not ugly. My breath doesn't stink and I shower daily. As far as I know, I have no disgusting habits. (If I'm wrong, please DO let me know so I can work on that, ok?)
So... if I'm generally 'acceptable'... why am I single, alone and without an *appropriate* mate? (By *appropriate* I mean a partner who isn't just a fifty-something child and requires mothering or someone who wants a fashion accessory to show off, bully and control. In other words, *appropriate* means a REAL honest-to-God man.) And why haven't I had a proper 'date' in years? I think it's to do with how men perceive me. I'm fat, frumpy and fifty-something. (Oh, yeah, I had another birthday on 1 February, so, indeed I'm now fifty-three. Truth and accountability and openness and all that.) I take pains to point out that it's not like I even want to date right now or even would or could; I am still in love with someone and I still have hopes and dreams and yearning that one day... I know I'm fooling myself, I know it won't happen, just, we never gave it a chance, not really, not a proper honest chance. That's the biggest regret in my life.
And... it's just that... when I look into a man's eyes, it would be nice to see appreciation of the fact I am an attractive and desirable woman, instead of seeing something resembling disgust. Or pity.
(Truthfully? Not every man looks at me this way. But a huge majority do. And it's upsetting. Plus it's a huge blow to my already fragile ego.)
Will this attitude I find in most men change if I lose an enormous amount of weight? Will I suddenly turn into a Hubba-hubba combo of Angelina Jolie, Monica Bellucci and a Victoria's Secret Lingerie model? Most probably not. I'm not so facile to believe it will. But at least at that point in time I can hold my head high, know I've done all I can and realise that it's not me at fault here, I am actually 'worthy of admiration' on many levels and all this time I've simply been looking in the wrong eyes, yes, all along, my entire life.
So, stay tuned for weekly updates on my progress. Because there WILL be progress, of that I am certain.


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EXCLUSIVEOlympic gold medalist Tyler Clary -- the guy who smashed Ryan Lochte's backstroke record -- turned down an invite to chill with President Obama at the White House ... all so he can race stock cars instead.
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EVERY AFL Fantasy participant searches for that one player who goes from relative anonymity to fantasy superstardom.
Finding that player is easier said than done, but when you do it can set you up for a very successful season.
Here are the top 10 players who had the biggest price rise in 2012, and players to keep an eye on for this season:
1. Sam Gibson (North Melbourne)
Price rise: $354,300 (from $86,000 to $440,300)
2012 points average: 90.9
2013 prospects: Gibson has been tearing up the track this pre-season, leading all of North's time trials. His gut-busting running from contest to contest was noticeable and he ranked equal 10th in the competition in average uncontested possessions (17.4 a game). Gibson's hard toil through the midfield takes some of the load off the likes of Daniel Wells and Jack Ziebell. If he maintains his form, Gibson should be a regular in the Roos' side.
2013 equivalent: Sam Dwyer (Collingwood). Price: $89,300. Position: FWD/MID. Like Gibson last year, Dwyer will start the year on the rookie list. Given the strength of the Pies' midfield, Dwyer may be starved of opportunities early on. However, if injuries strike, the 26-year-old will be ready. Dwyer is a proven ball-winner at VFL level, and has shown an ability to kick goals from the midfield when playing at Port Melbourne.
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2. Toby Greene (Greater Western Sydney)
Price rise: $350,100 (from $134,700 to $484,800)
2012 points average: 96.2
2013 prospects: Greene gained a huge amount of respect from the AFL fraternity in 2012. As an 18-year-old, Greene placed in the top 10 of the competition in disposals a game (28.4). He is tough and unrelenting in his attack on the footy and generally finds teammates with his disposal. Greene has also been flying in pre-season training, winning the year's opening 3km time trial. However, what might count against him this year is the fact there will be opposition scouting reports and teams trying to limit his impact in his second season.
2013 equivalent: Jack Viney (Melbourne). Price: $102,700. Position: MID. Viney, Melbourne's father-son selection (pick 26), already has the body to cope with the demands of playing in the AFL. He is your typical inside midfielder, who thrives on winning piles of contested ball. He's not afraid to put his body on the line and regularly racks up plenty of possessions. Already a near certainty to debut in round one, Viney is a chance to play every game if he stays fit this season.
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3. Adam Treloar (Greater Western Sydney)
Price rise: $323,000 (from $104,200 to $427,400)
2012 points average: 82.1
2013 prospects: Treloar should benefit from having another pre-season under the belt, as he adds size in the gym. He has obvious talent and when the ball is in his hands he usually makes something happen. He's dangerous around goals and breaks the lines like few in the Giants' side. On his way to becoming an elite midfielder.
2013 equivalent: Jaeger O'Meara (Gold Coast). Price: $108,500. Position: MID. O'Meara is one of the most highly-rated young players in the competition. In his NAB Cup campaign last season, O'Meara displayed his talent, in particular in an influential game against Geelong. Now eligible to play senior football, he oozes talent, wins his ball on the inside of the pack, and has the pace and class to bound away from the contest.
4. Dayne Zorko (Brisbane Lions)
Price rise: $304,200 (from $104,200 to $408,400)
2012 points average: 94.7
2013 prospects: Zorko quickly established himself in the Lions' midfield, earning his spot, and then influencing games off his own boot. Zorko often chalks up big numbers and puts large amounts of pressure on the opposition. Not just an inside threat, Zorko can also make an impact on the scoreboard for the Lions.
2013 equivalent: Mark Hutchings (West Coast). Price: $102,700. Position: MID. Hutchings was a dominant figure at WAFL level last season, so much so he finished runner-up in the Sandover Medal. The 21-year-old won at least 20 disposals in all but four of his 20 games and ranked fourth in the competition in clearances in the WAFL last season. Has already become attuned to playing senior football, so look for him to feature early in the NAB Cup.
5. Jonathan Giles (Greater Western Sydney)
Price rise: $276,300 (from $117,800 to $394,100)
2012 points average: 82
2013 prospects: Giles made an immediate impact in his debut year for the Giants. Once part of Port Adelaide's list, Giles showed an all round value in his game in 2012. He competed in the ruck, and would often follow his work by fighting for the clearance or by pushing forward to create an option. Again, his output looms as crucial to the Giants' chances of winning games. He is the main man in the ruck, until some of his understudies gain experience.
2013 equivalent: Daniel Currie (North Melbourne). Price: $102,700. Position: RUC. Currie had a four-year stint with the Sydney Swans, and after being delisted, moved to the SANFL where he impressed for North Adelaide. He won the fourth most hit-outs in the competition last year, and as a 24-year-old his time is now. It's not clear where he fits in with the Roos' plans, but is one to watch in the NAB Cup.
6. Dylan Shiel (Greater Western Sydney)
Price rise: $246,800 ($104,200 to $351,000)
2012 points average: 73.4
2013 prospects: Shiel was a star midfielder as a junior and gave a little glimpse of his talent last season, until he was slowed by a foot injury. He has had ongoing concerns with his feet, which the Giants have remained vigilant with. Has started running again and is on target for round one. However, there is still some doubt over his status, so tread carefully.
2013 equivalent: Jed Anderson (Hawthorn). Price: $108,500. Position: MID. Anderson is one of the best products to come out of the Northern Territory for a few years. He consistently mixed it with the best at Under-18 level, and showed an ability to influence games. He is polished with ball in hand, and possesses great pressure skills. May be a little down in the pecking order this season, but could surprise and make a name for himself down at Waverley this year.
7. Clay Smith (Western Bulldogs)
Price rise: $245,500 (from 107,700 to $353,100)
2012 points average: 64.3
2013 prospects: As a 19-year-old, Smith is as tough as they come. Part of a rising Bulldogs midfield, Smith's ability to win the ball in close is a key strength. He puts pressure on the opposition and fights hard to win the ball back for his team. Needs to clean up his disposal, but has all the hallmarks of being a key member in Brendan McCartney's midfield for years to come.
2013 equivalent: Oliver Wines (Port Adelaide). Price: $156,700. Position: MID. Wines joins the Power with a reputation of being one of the best junior midfielders in the land. He can win the ball in close, but also step outside of the contest and use his well-refined foot skills to hit targets. The 18-year-old wins his own clearances and follows his work to contests around the ground. Can see him spending some time forward, where he is adept at using his body in one-on-one contests.
8. Taylor Adams (Greater Western Sydney)
Price rise: $233,000 (from $125,700 to $358,700)
2012 points average: 75.3
2013 prospects: Adams acquitted himself well in his 15 games last season. He found his niche in winning clearances, averaging the second-most clearances per game of any AFL debutant last year. He is one of the Giants' "bigger bodies", so watch for him to feature prominently in centre bounces. Certain to improve in 2013.
2013 equivalent: Jesse Lonergan (Gold Coast). Price: $129,700. Position: MID. Lonergan was selected by the Suns with pick No.13 in last year's draft, ahead of some quality players. Guy McKenna and the Suns have high hopes for him. He is renowned for his inside grunt work and shone for Tasmania in last year's NAB AFL Championships. Could quite easily demand a spot in the Suns' round one side. Watch him closely during the NAB Cup.
9. Brock McLean (Carlton)
Price rise: $226,200 (from $264,100)
2012 points average: 100
2013 prospects: McLean proved plenty of doubters wrong with a stellar 2012 season. He became a permanent fixture in the Blues' side, and his clearance work was a staple of his game. With Mick Malthouse now at the helm, it will be interesting to see what role McLean will be slated to play. If the Blues' midfield is firing, McLean's unassuming nature could be the perfect complement.
2013 equivalent: David Rodan (Melbourne). Price: $271,000. Position: MID. Rodan's career was stagnating at the Power last year, regularly playing in the SANFL. The move to the Demons could be the exact tonic for him to rejuvenate his career. His clearance work and line-breaking ability will add to the Demons' side, and he is sure to find a spot in the Demons' round one team. The 29-year-old is talented, but it remains to be seen whether he can produce his sparkling form consistently.
10. Tory Dickson
Price rise: $205,100 (from $98,700 to $303,800)
2012 points average: 67.8
2013 prospects: Dickson played as a lead-up forward last season, and will be called on again as the Dogs search for answers in attack. He works hard to get to contests and generally finishes his work in front of goal. His pressure on the opposition was also important. It remains to be seen whether he can take his game to the next level. But it's safe to say he should demand a spot.
2013 equivalent: Tom Lee (St Kilda). Price: $108,500. Position: FWD. Lee was a standout for Claremont in the WAFL last season, after spending a year at Adelaide in 2009. He averaged four goals a game and was unstoppable for the Tigers up forward, finishing second in the best and fairest. He is strong above his head and is sound in front of goal. Likely to debut early in the year and could create some match-up headaches for opposition teams.
|Price increase
|Finishing price
|Starting price
|2012 average
|Sam Gibson
| $86,000
|Toby Greene
| $484,800
| $134,700
| 96.21
|Adam Treloar
|Dayne Zorko
|Jonathan Giles
| 81.95
|Dylan Shiel
|Clay Smith
|Taylor Adams
|Brock McLean
|Tory Dickson
Ben Guthrie is a reporter for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @AFL_BenGuthrie
The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AFL or its clubs


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Larks on a String (Skrivánci na niti) (1969)
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It is little wonder that this film was withheld from release by the communist government of Czechoslovakia from 1969 to its release in 1990 at the Berlin Film Festival. What's amazing is that it was made at all and that, having been made, it survived to be shown. The story concerns the irrepressible goodness of people imprisoned by the government in labor camps, as they struggle against all odds to retain their humanity. The story focuses on two small groups of prisoners: one of men, the other of women. They have been imprisoned for such apparently minor crimes as attempting to find out what has happened to missing loved ones. The two groups manage to interact and some romance even springs up between them. From time to time, prisoners are spirited away in a mysterious black car, never to be seen again. Reviewers were lavish in their praise of this film, which is funny, bitter, satirical, allegorical, and rich with imagery that is particularly meaningful to those who endured similar privations through living under repressive regimes. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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By Chelsea Flintoft '14
Senior Jade Look (JL) and the women's water polo team have been working very hard this preseason to prepare for the 2011 season. From Honolulu, Hawaii, Look has been an impact player on this team since her freshman year. Now as a senior, she wants to step up and be a leader for the Broncos. Recently, SantaClaraBroncos.com (SCB) asked Look about the new players, time management, and leadership for the 2011 season.
SCB: Now as a senior on the team, what type of a leadership position do you hope to bring to your team?
JL: As a senior, I hope to use the knowledge and experience I have gained over the past three years to help the underclassmen in any way they need. Whether it has to deal with water polo, school or personal issues, I want to be able to help them through anything to make their experience playing at Santa Clara as special as it was for me. In terms of water polo, I hope to bring the skills and knowledge I have gained about the game to help our team improve and do well during the season and at WWPA's.
SCB: Personally, what do you believe is something you need to focus on to improve your overall game for the 2011 season?
JL: I believe I need to focus on being more aggressive on offense and not being afraid to shoot the ball when I have the opportunity.
SCB: As a business major, how do you balance academics and sports here at Santa Clara?
JL: It is all about time management. You need to stay on top of your workload and have good planning especially during season when you are traveling. It also helps that Coach understands that academics comes first and is flexible with class and practice scheduling. Knowing when to ask for help from academic advisers and counselors have also helped me maintain the balance of being a student-athlete.
SCB: How have the freshmen been fitting in with the rest of the team?
JL: The freshmen this year are fitting in with our team extremely well. With a large group of new people there is always the chance of running into challenges integrating them into the team, but we have not seen any of those challenges with this group. They all seem to be adjusting well to our water polo system and style of play, and to the lifestyle of being a college student-athlete.
SCB: What are your post-grad plans for the future?
JL: Currently, my post-grad plans include getting a job and some work experience around this area and then eventually going to graduate school here at Santa Clara.


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I wonder if the show will end with both the charities being for the Andrea Lake Memorial Fund?
EXACTLY Cole. You are so right. But, I think its more of a "They put a Jew in charge", she seems really racist to me. I hope she is run over by a bus!!By the way, I think Sean is doing a much better job!Rob
Re: Andrea...do you all think she was faking the nose bleed and coughing up blood? If so, she's sure a great actress with the tears and visibly all shook up.If it was all for real, I hope she's ok, but if she's faking it? How cruel...
Could there be a show where no one gets hired? We almost had one where 2 got the job, so could Donald come to his senses and fire both of them. I don't think anyone would care.
Quote from: chunkylover53 on June 05, 2006, 12:15:38 PMCould there be a show where no one gets hired? We almost had one where 2 got the job, so could Donald come to his senses and fire both of them. I don't think anyone would care.That would be awesome!! Fire them both and give Bill what the winning gig would be....And after they did that you'll hear from George Caroline and Trump:"That was a tough one""Yeah I think I made a good decision""Yup" "Yup" It would at least make the show memorable and would bring me back next season for the possibility that the show could end after 2 weeks where Trump gets mad and fires everyone and brings in an All Star cast to boost ratings. LOLSame stupid lines out of their mouths after each boardroom....
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NSW Premier Mike Baird says his new-look cabinet has the hunger and experience to transform the state.
Mr Baird on Tuesday dumped four O'Farrell ministers and promoted five new young faces into his ministry.
"It is a group that brings experience but, just as importantly, it brings a hunger," Mr Baird told reporters.
"A hunger to transform New South Wales."
Opposition Leader John Robertson slammed the reshuffle for rewarding bad ministers and for under-representing women.
Rising star Andrew Constance emerged as one of the clear winners in the new line-up, being appointed treasurer.
Pru Goward becomes planning minister, replacing Brad Hazzard who was given the role of attorney-general.
The announcement came an hour after veteran north coast MP Don Page, grandson of former prime minister Sir Earle Page, said he was retiring from politics.
Mr Baird confirmed the Nationals MP had been demoted from local government minister and paid tribute to his service to the state.
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner said he wouldn't be surprised if George Souris - another Nationals MP who has also been demoted - would also step away from parliament before the next election.
Greg Smith was dumped as attorney-general and Robyn Parker lost the environment portfolio.
Mr Baird described Mr Smith as a "good man and a good friend", but stood by his decision to replace him as attorney-general.
Troy Grant, Paul Toole, Rob Stokes, Dominic Perrottet and Jai Rowell, who are in their 30s and 40s, were also promoted to the ministry.
Meanwhile, the reshuffle hands the Hunter ministry to Gladys Berejiklian, who represents the Sydney electorate of Willoughby, in addition to her transport portfolio.
Northern beaches MP Mr Baird replaces Mr O'Farrell as minister for Western Sydney.
He said it was "entirely appropriate" he represented the west given the many infrastructure projects being built there.
"I'm going to be there a lot," the premier said.


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The most descriptive word for the vegetable season in Georgia for 2006 would be volatile. That's not surprising for an industry that is always directly impacted by supply and demand. Those two parameters are also often influenced by weather, which makes volatility more likely.
The spring season was anywhere from disastrous to tolerable for Georgia growers. Prices for peppers were simply too low as an oversupply was the order of the season.
Decent yields combined with no adverse effects on other areas that harvest within the same market window as Georgia resulted in low prices overall for one of the state's most valuable commodities.
Some vegetables were up and down even within the spring season. Commodities such as squash and snap beans saw some decent prices intermingled with periods of low returns.
One area that did seem to thrive fairly well was the melon market. Both watermelons and cantaloupes were able to sustain good prices throughout the season.
Many people had predicted a low ebb in watermelon prices after the record prices received in 2005. Although the 2006 prices were no where near the records of the year before, they did seem to stay high enough for growers to stay competitive and probably turn a modest profit for the season.
Cantaloupes were favorable as well for most of the season.
A cool spring caused some concerns early on as the March weather seemed reluctant to give way to spring. That caused a slow start for vegetables in the early part of the year.
Much of that slow start was also responsible for some of the low prices as Georgia was thrown into a bit later window than normal and started to overlap with some of the markets further north.
However, as summer came in, it came with a vengeance. By the time most Georgia growers were ready to transition to the fall crop, the heat was turned up on high. This held back the fall crop as tender transplants struggled in the heat to survive.
However, the fall crop has not been too bad for Georgia growers across the board. While yields may not set any state records, the prices for most fall commodities among Georgia vegetables have been a decided improvement over the spring deal.
The state managed to avoid the brunt of any tropical storm systems as the hurricane season was much milder than predicted. Unlike two years ago, and to some degree last year, the Georgia vegetable crops haven't been affected either way by the hurricane season.
If you truly look back on the year's weather, it has almost been as close to normal as Georgia growers have seen in a while. There were drought conditions across the state. However, cool March weather and hot summers shouldn't be a huge surprise, and there were no major hurricanes.
A killing frost had not affected the crop by mid-November in most of south Georgia.
So all in all, why did normal lead to volatility? Because in an industry where supply and demand are what truly dictate the market and where weather can affect supply and demand, volatility is pretty much the norm.


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The Romero Family Papers Regarding José Martí includes correspondence, photos, and mementos relating to the legacy of José Martí in Cuba. Almost all the correspondence is between María Mantilla de Romero and officials in Cuba. Much of the correspondence concerns the Centenario de Martí celebration in 1953. Dates of material range from 1875 to 1974, almost a full century. The bulk of the collection, however dates between 1953 and 1960. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. Particular items of interest include photocopies of letters to María Mantilla from José Martí.
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March 26, 2007
Box Score - Union
Box Score - Middlebury
FORT MYERS, Fla. - MIT's softball team opened its season with a pair of games in Fort Myers, Fla., yesterday, as the squad battled Union College and Middlebury College as part of the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic. The Engineers dropped both games, falling to Union, 7-4, before losing to Middlebury, 9-0, in five innings.
The Cardinal and Gray fell to 0-2 with the losses, while Union improved to 3-3 and Middlebury jumped to 2-2 with the victories.
Tech found itself in an early hole in the first game against the Dutchwomen, surrendering a run in the first and four in the third to trail 5-0 after three innings. However, the Engineers showed a tremendous amount of grit to claw their way back into the game, putting together a four-run top of the fifth to pull within one run.
Junior Holly Jeffrey doubled to start the rally, and the bases were loaded just three batters later following a single by Melissa Tanner and a hit-by-pitch. Center fielder Amanda Poteet hit an RBI single to drive in Jeffrey and keep the bases loaded before junior Amanda Jason launched a bases-clearing triple to cut the deficit to 5-4.
However, Union added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth before tacking on a final tally in the sixth to make the final score 7-4.
Junior Leah Bogsted took the loss on the mound for the Engineers, surrendering 12 hits and six earned runs while striking out three and walking two. Ginni Sack tossed a complete game for the Dutchwomen, allowing seven hits and four runs while notching three strikeouts.
The second game of the afternoon pitted the Cardinal and Gray against a powerful Middlebury team and the Panthers' junior hurler Brittany Burke, who threw a gem, limiting the Engineers to just one hit over five innings. She added two strikeouts without walking a batter and had a perfect game bid broken up when freshman Lauren Balek singled with one out in the fifth.
Three runs in the first, five in the second, and one in the third were all that Middlebury needed, as the game was stopped after five innings with the final score at 9-0.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. New Mexico has one of the worst four-year high school graduation rates in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reported that new federal numbers from 2010-11 preliminary data released this week showed New Mexico also falls at the bottom of the pack when analyzing rates across nearly every demographic.
Only Nevada, the District of Columbia and the Bureau of Indian Education rank below New Mexico on the percentage of all students graduating in four years. Nevada had the lowest graduation rate, with 62 percent graduation, just ahead of New Mexicos 63 percent rate.
Its a compelling example of why we need to have a sense of urgency for our kids, Education Secretary-designate Hanna Skandera said.
Though the rate is 4.3 percent lower than previous years, the Department of Education report cautioned such changes are not measures of progress or decline, but merely a more accurate view under the new system.
Twenty-six states reported lower graduation rates and 24 reported unchanged or higher rates, according to the department.
Iowa had the nations highest with about 88 percent of students graduating.
The 2010-11 academic year was the first time all states used uniform standards to measure the number of students who graduated.
Still, Skandera said, New Mexico was fundamentally failing its mission on educating all of its students.
Across the board, from low-income to Native American to black students, New Mexico always fell in the bottom quarter nationwide.
Even the demographic most likely to graduate in the state, Asian and Pacific Islanders at 78 percent, fell toward the bottom when compared with other states.
About 1 percent of New Mexican students are Asian or Pacific Islander.
White students were the second most likely to graduate in four years at 70 percent, numbers showed. They make up 26 percent of New Mexican students.
Black students, 2 percent of the student body, had a 60 percent graduation rate, according to the federal report.
Hispanic students, the majority of students at 59 percent, posted a 59 percent graduation rate, the report showed.
Native American and Alaskan Native students, who make up 10 percent of the New Mexican student body, had a 56 percent graduation rate.


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A Word From Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on The World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse
The number of victims boggles the mind: 300 million children worldwide.
Yet behind these diverse definitions and daunting figures are the faces of individual boys and girls.
Like the 18-month old baby boy in the UK, found dead in his blood-spattered cot last year, with a broken back, eight fractured ribs, missing nails and multiple bruises. The courts said he'd been used as a "punch-bag."
Or the two foster girls in the U.S., their dead bodies discovered in their adoptive mother's freezer after their 8-year old sister was found wandering the streets, alone and bruised in a mud-caked nightgown, with what appeared to be rope burns on her neck.
Or Farouq from the Middle East, whose childhood was spent locked up in an institution, tied to his bed.
Or Soledad, from South America; at just nine, she was kidnapped and forced to become a child soldier for an armed rebel group.
Duy from South-East Asia, whose small hands blistered with burns from working 13 hour days in a carpet factory.
Sarama from East Africa who was forced to undergo genital mutilation to restrain her sex drive. She was six years old.
Children like these are suffering in every country, in every continent not just today, on the one day of the year we set aside in recognition, but every single day of their young lives.
And worst of all, some of the cruelest wounds are the ones we cannot see.
Because hurting a child leaves scars more enduring than bruises and broken bones. Child abuse disrupts young peoples growing nervous and immune systems hampers their brain development and social skills destroys their self-confidence and fractures their trust in others limits their ability to learn in class or stay in school and compromises their capacity to build work relationships, true friendships, or bonds of love.
Too often, the tragic outcome is that the abused become abusers themselves.
Thankfully, UNICEF and many other national and international partners are working to break that cycle of sadness.
They are advising governments on child protection legislation; sharing best practices to build capacity; supporting NGOs and civil society organizations to increase resources; and they are educating and advocating to safe-guard our children's futures.
But the childrens advocacy community cannot and should not do it alone.
It is up to us all to denounce and deter child abuse: parents must provide a loving home; teachers must watch pupils for changes in behavior; neighbors must be vigilant; religious leaders must urge compassion; lawyers must bring perpetrators to justice; MPs must support laws that keep our children safe; CEOs must make child protection part of their CSR; and the media must report responsibly.
Because when children are frightened, too young to know what to do, it is our responsibility to comfort, listen, support and defend them.
Our goal must be to create a culture of prevention where the problem of child abuse is widely known, the symptoms recognized, and the practice eliminated.
Child advocate, Marian Wright Edelman once said: "If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much."
But if we all stand together if we protect our most precious citizens we can all stand proud.
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Feb 26, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After taking down nationally-ranked No. 4 Stevens Institute of Technology and No. 12 Stevenson University this past weekend, the MIT men's volleyball team moved up two spots to No. 13 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III Men's Top 15 Coaches Poll. In addition, the Engineers (11-8) have extended their streak of consecutive weeks in the national poll to 30.
Following back-to-back weekends of tournament action, MIT will host No. 1 Springfield College on Wednesday, February 27 in its only match of the week.


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1988: "A New Beginning"
Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard
January 11, 1988
It is a great honor to come before you for the first time to report on the state of Indiana's judiciary. I do so with gratitude for the support and assistance I have received in my first year as Chief Justice from my colleagues on the bench and from the Governor and from you.
I particularly appreciated the speeches by Senator Garton, Speaker Mannweiler, Lt. Governor Mutz, and Governor Orr at the ceremonies last winter when I took office, and the fact that so many of you attended as well. The support from people like Representative Phillips and Senator O'Bannon and from the members of the judiciary committees of both houses has been more than anyone could ask, and the many kind notes and words of encouragement from so many of you have been very gratifying. For a young man busy tackling the greatest challenge of his career, this has made more difference than I can possibly express, and I thank you very much.
Doubtless there are times when a report like this one contains both good news and bad news, but I am happy to report that most of what happened in our bailiwick during the last year is good news and to tell you about the excitement with which we approach 1988.
Most justice is dispensed in Indiana's county courthouses, where last year our trial judges rendered final decisions in over a million lawsuits. That 275 men and women dispose of this mountain of litigation with such care is nothing short of phenomenal.
Thanks to the Governor's appointments and the voters' decisions, the number of women on the bench reached an all-time high, rising by nearly a third in one year. Indiana's trial bench on the whole is better trained and harder working than ever before.
Still, by comparison to other states and to the rest of the legal profession, our trial bench is relatively young and less experienced. Some 85% of our judges are serving their first or second term. While we are increasingly able to attract excellent people to be judges, they do not stay long enough.
In part, this has been related to compensation, and I thank you for your recent attention to this problem. The salary increases you enacted last year raised Indiana's trial judges from 50th in the nation to 41st. Legislation now pending for your consideration proposes that Indiana be average.
Another important reform you adopted last year abolished the complicated hodgepodge of fees collected in the trial courts and created a uniform fee schedule. Simply put, this legislation created order out of chaos, and the county clerks and trial judges are very grateful of it.
Perhaps most important was your decision to create the Commission on Trial Courts to review proposals by the Indiana Judges Association for reform of the trial court system. There is broad interest in this effort in the legal community and the consultative process which Senator Pease and the Commission have initiated is one well suited for a thorough examination of how our trial courts work. I do not think that Indiana's trial courts are "broke" and need fixing. Indeed, quite the contrary is true. Still, courts are human institutions, and it is the considered judgment of the trial bench that we may be able to do better. By creating the Commission, and by manning it largely with legislators, you have provided the best forum for a comprehensive review we have ever had. I am glad to be a part of this effort and confident that the Commission's report to you later this year will lead to a stronger trial court system.
As for other areas ripe for action, I would like to highlight House Bill 1249 concerning fees paid for jury service. While it is the duty of every citizen to serve, the present fee of $17.50 a day places a significant burden on those least able to bear it. While salaried workers can often serve with little or no loss of pay, people who work by the hour frequently suffer a considerable loss when they are called. Even a modest increase would mean a great deal to people like factory workers, restaurant employees, and shop clerks.
Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 1304 propose important improvements in our probation system. Probation is the leading and least expensive alternative to prison, particularly for non-violent offenders and many first-timers. Pursuant to your direction, the Judicial Conference of Indiana has promulgated standards for probation officers and organized an excellent training program. This has promoted professionalism among probation officers, but we still experience a very high turnover rate. We support your efforts to strengthen the probation system and stand ready to assist.
One cannot report fully on the state of the judiciary without saying that the Indiana Court of Appeals has posted one of the best records in the country for timely disposition of cases. Judge Ratliff and his colleagues issued more than 1100 opinions last year, and during much of the year the average time required for a decision has been about three months. Aside from this record productivity, the Court demonstrated its commitment to innovation by adopting a rotation system under which one judge from another district sits on each panel deciding a case. This system affirms the district method of organization while promoting uniformity of decision-making and greater collegiality among the members of the Court. It is an excellent example of progressive action by Indiana judges.
Without a doubt the most important development last year for the Supreme Court took place right here. Your virtually unanimous approval of a constitutional amendment raising from ten years to fifty years the sentence for which a convict has an automatic right of direct appeal to the Supreme Court is, in my view, the most significant reform for us since 1970. The present ten-year rule has flooded the Supreme Court with criminal cases--93 of our opinions in 1986--and nearly forced off our docket the kinds of civil cases which bring most people to court: custody and child support, landlord/tenant disputes, tort law, and the like.
If the public approves this amendment, it will permit a more balanced docket consisting of the most significant cases, those posing new questions or particularly close ones. Unlike the lottery amendment, though, this amendment is a subject rather foreign to most voters. I expect that many of them will look to you for information and advice, and I hope that you will assist by continuing the overwhelming support for this proposal which you have already demonstrated.
In the meantime, the Supreme Court has been determined to do something about the two adverse effects of the present rule: great backlog of direct criminal appeals and too few civil opinions.
I am pleased to report that the Supreme Court reduced its criminal backlog for the second year in a row, something which has not happened since the 1970s. This is simply the result of hard work. Saying that we issued 363 majority opinions does not describe this achievement as well as telling you that Justice Givan and Justice Pivarnik each wrote more opinions last year than all seven members of the well-respected Supreme Court of New Jersey. The criminal appeals backlog is now less than a year. That is still too long, but it is better, and we are proud of it. Second, the Supreme Court increased by more than 50% the number of civil cases it heard last year. These covered everything from constitutional questions about the use of anti-psychotic drugs for mental patients, to collection of child support, to wrongful termination of employment and small claims fender-benders. We heard these cases by conducting almost twice as many oral arguments as we did the year before, giving more occasions for people to present their cases in person and for the public to see the judges judging.
Among the brightest stories of the year was the response to the new requirement for continuing legal education, adopted by the Court on recommendation of the State Bar Association. As first proposed, this rule exempted judges. We believed strongly that if anybody was going to do it, everybody should do it, and adopted a rule which applied to all of us.
The response of the legal community has been overwhelming. To meet the minimum requirements of the rule, the state's 10,000 lawyers and judges would have had to register 60,000 hours of class time. Instead, we took 165,000 hours. Nearly all of this education occurred in programs sponsored by Indiana institutions: state and local bar association and our law schools. It should help build them as organizations.
In further action to build professionalism among Indiana lawyers, the Court became one of the first in the country to adopt the new ABA Rules of Professional Conduct. We also revised the ethical rules governing part-time prosecutors. The former rules posed special problems, particularly for prosecutors in small counties, because of the potential conflicts of interest between a part-time prosecutor's public responsibility and his or her private law practice. Justice Brent Dickson developed a new rule for us on this subject, in consultation with the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council. We believe it goes a long way towards helping local prosecutors hire the best people to represent the public interest in criminal cases.
Another important rule change was prompted by Senate Concurrent Resolution 12, which urged the Supreme Court to curtail the use of specific monetary demands in pleadings. The occasional abuse of such pleadings fostered erroneous impressions and led to headlines like- "Attorney Files Billion Dollar Lawsuit." The proposal in your Resolution to prohibit such things was a good one, and we adopted it.
We have also made significant strides by hiring a professional law librarian, Ms. Constance Matts, who comes to us from the law school library at Indianapolis. Although it is called the "Supreme Court Library," it is in fact the principal law library for all of state government, used regularly by Legislative Services, the Attorney General, and dozens of state agencies. We believe Ms. Matts will help us provide better service to everyone.
Another important initiative which you have made possible for the coming year relates to judicial ethics. The Judicial Study Commission formerly rendered staff support for the Commission on Judicial Qualifications, which receives and investigates complaints against judges. By transferring that responsibility to the Division of State Court Administration, you provided for the first full-time professional staff to monitor compliance with the canons of judicial ethics.
The Qualifications Commission intends to take advantage of this opportunity by reorganizing its operations to give citizens and judges faster and more predictable resolution of complaints. It also wishes to create a more formal method by which judges can receive advice on particular ethical questions and improve the education which judges in courts of record and in the city and town courts receive on ethics. Finally, because we believe that a more visible compliance system will be a more credible one, we plan to report more regularly about the Commission's activities.
The Court, the Judicial Conference, and the Judges Association regard this as an important opportunity to improve in an area critical to public confidence in the judiciary. We thank you for providing the resources to make it possible.
I believe that 1988 will give us excellent opportunities to:
- Prepare our trial courts for the 21st century through deliberations in the Commission on Trial Courts;
- Build a stronger appellate system by adopting the constitutional amendment which will let the Supreme Court address a broader range of issues;
- Upgrade our probation system and give the voters who serve as jurors a better a better shake, and;
- Promote the professionalism of Indiana's judiciary by improving administration of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
These are exciting challenges which make us proud to serve the people of Indiana as judges. Most citizens come to court at a time when their dearest interests are at stake--family, home, job, liberty.
The judge's challenge is to fulfill the citizen's hope that he will find on the bench someone who will listen carefully to the evidence, find the truth of the matter, and give a wise decision in accordance with the laws which you have written.
Indiana's judges begin the new year with pride in what took place during 1987, and confident and determined that 1988 can be even better.
And, that, ladies and gentlemen, is the state of the judiciary.


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1. Fez, Morocco - Age-Old Portal to City Futures
Exotic spices piled high, the clink of the metalworkers' tools, the famous dye vats of the leather tanners' quarter-the only way to experience Fez (Fès) is by walking its storied medina.
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The Moroccan city's central market area is perhaps the world's largest urban car-free zone, but cities on every continent are seeking to restore human bustle and leisurely gait as the prime locomotion of their urban centers. In other words, they're banning motor vehicles.
Of course, city denizens typically walk or take mass transit on the daily jaunts that require drives for their compatriots who live in the suburbs or beyond. It's a large part of the reason that per-person energy use and carbon emissions are relatively low in urban places, and why many people now view cities as the best hope for a sustainable future for the planet.
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Enlightened planners around the world have found that closing whole areas to motor traffic has benefits beyond cutting down on pollution. It creates places to saunter, bike, exercise, and just hang out.
Or shop, for those walking through the famed Blue Gate (shown above) of Fez, Morocco's one-time capital and second-largest city. Fez has set itself apart from other older cities of the world because older buildings there have never been destroyed to make way for automobiles.
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In the old walled city, there are about 10,000 winding streets, a striking contrast to other Mediterranean cities that have grown beyond their walls. But, as with many cities that ring that sea, many of the secrets of old Fez are hidden. Casual pedestrians will often see dusty, plain walls with creaky doors, behind which are fragrant, colorful gardens, and mosaic-encrusted courtyards, and atriums.
2. Harajuku, Tokyo - Japan - Shoppers' Pedestrian Paradise
Young people crowd a narrow, shop-lined street in one of Tokyo's remaining "HokoushaTengoku," or "Hoko-ten." The phrase means "pedestrian paradise."
The most famous of Tokyo's car-free enclaves was the Harajuku, named after the train station adjacent to the shopping promenade. The area's popularity dated back to the period after World War II, when U.S. forces housed soldiers in the area. Japanese youths started to hang out there, to see the exotic American fashions. In latter years, it became the place where so-called Harajuku Girls could parade-often to the sound of street bands-displaying every imaginable look from period-perfect rockabilly, to hip-hop, to goth.
Japanese authorites, concerned about the crowds, in 1998 ended the car-free Sundays that reigned for 20 years at Harajuku.
|Harajuku, Tokyo
|Harajuku, Tokyo
Still, several shopping areas in Tokyo, including in the upscale Ginza section, are closed to cars on Sundays.
3. Montreal, Canada - Sheltered Passage
Montrealers have, since the city's birth in the 1600s, dealt with a harsh climate in style. Winter sports and serious winter gear are two ways, the wealth of bars and cafes to warm up in, another. But the building of the modern metro system in the 1960s gave the city's inhabitants an excuse to dig a way out of the chill.
As office buildings and metro stations went up, the so-called Underground City spread through downtown like a spider's web. It's pretty easy to get lost in the warren of shopping zones, entered via metro entrances, office complexes, symphony spaces, and department stores. What could be a sterile mall-like environment is enlivened by art installations, performances, and the occasional boite, where thirsty Montrealers stop for a quick happy hour drink.
|Montreal, Canada
|Montreal, Canada
4. Freiburg, Germany - A Choice to Use Less
People amble easily around a public transit stop in Freiburg, a city in southwest Germany that was largely destroyed by bombing in World War II.
Tour guides typically remark on the post-war restoration of the medieval architecture, but more impressive still is the rebuilding of the city in more recent decades to curb energy use.
The move toward green started in the 1970s, when the Baden-Württemberg region began plans to build a nuclear power plant nearby. Freiburg citizen protests and civil disobedience helped to block the project, and the newly energy-aware populace began focusing on steps aimed at conservation.
|Freiburg, Germany
Strict energy-efficiency standards for new homes, combined heat and power, and solar systems help reduce demand from the electric grid.
And one enclave of 5,000 people, Vauban, is designated as a car-free neighborhood. Households-mainly medium-density apartments-are close to a tram line that connects the neighborhood to Freiburg's city center. More than two-thirds of the households don't even own a car, a rarity in BMW-loving Germany. Vauban residents must certify yearly that they either do not own a car, or that they keep their vehicle in a reserved parking space on the district's periphery. Bikes and walking are the main ways of getting around, and all the typical services are within walking distance. On the streets that permit car traffic, there are such traffic-calming devices as very low speed limits-30 kilometers (18 miles) per hour.
|Freiburg, Germany
5. Curitiba, Brazil - Melding Park and Fast Buses
People lounge in one of the public spaces that have earned renown for Curitiba, in southern Brazil, as one of the greenest cities in the world.
With 16 parks, 14 forested areas and more than 1,000 smaller areas reserved for trees and vegetation, Curitiba is reckoned to have nearly 560 square feet (52 square meters) of green space for every one of its 2 million residents--one of the highest rates in the world for cities. It's especially impressive considering that in 1970, the city was so choked with development and congestion that it had less than 1 square meter of green space per person.
|Curitiba, Brazil
Jaime Lerner, who served three non-consecutive terms as Curitiba mayor beginning in the early 1970s (and was later governor of the state of Parana), spearheaded a series of innovative programs and reforms that helped transform the city. Under his stewardship, the city purchased floodplain for parkland. (The problem of tending all that acreage was sometimes resolved with "municipal sheep" who kept grass in check; the wool was sold to fund children's programs.)
But one of Lerner's most lasting legacies was to de-emphasize the car. Today, a huge swath of downtown is car-free, except for morning deliveries. It is all made possible by the bus rapid transit system his administration helped launch.
With a series of express lanes dedicated to buses only, the system is as fast and reliable as any underground subway--with arrivals as frequent as every 90 seconds in some areas. Fares are cheap, simple, and subsidized by workplaces. As a result, even though the relatively wealthy city has one of the highest automobile ownership rates in Brazil, about 70 percent of Curitiba's commuters use public transit. Fuel consumption is below average compared to other urban areas, and the city's air is the cleanest among cities in Brazil.
Lerner has spoken around the world, including in a popular TED talk. on the importance of tapping the potential of urban planning. "Cities are not the problem," Lerner says. "They are the solution."
6. Melbourne, Australia - A Stroll Down Under
Melbourne's status as a pedestrian-friendly city is due to a happy accident. City planners laid out the Australian city as a grid, but made the spaces from street to street very wide.
To make the huge blocks manageable, builders put lanes in between, for deliveries and to break up some of the grid. In recent decades, city officials and commercial owners have realized the possibilities of those narrower lanes; many of them have been turned over either partially or totally to walkers and the smaller business they frequent. Hence, the proliferation of flower shops, book stores, cafes, and restaurants. In addition, a long stretch of a main downtown artery, Bourke Street, was pedestrianized-the only regular vehicular traffic is one of the city's famed tram lines.
|Melbourne, Australia
|Melbourne, Australia
7. Zurich, Switzerland - Dividends for Those on Foot
Banks, right? Maybe buttoned-up bankers, too. But in fact, a laid-back vibe governs Zürich's central core, with its beer halls, restaurants, and designer shops. Cars are banned or severely limited from such streets as the Bahnhofstrasse, the avenue that goes from the central rail station to the lake.
|Zurich, Switzerland
Without cars, Zürich's residents are free to saunter, shop (yes, and buy expensive Swiss watches almost everywhere), stop at cafes, and in general, enjoy a city that's built to human scale.
8. BarriGotíc, Barcelona - Mediterranean Amble
BarriGotíc, or the old quarter, in Barcelona, seen here at night, is a mostly car-free zone, where visitors can get lost wandering the narrow old streets and alleys, only to encounter wide plazas with gracious old churches, restaurants, and cafes.
|Barri Gotíc, Barcelona
At one end is Las Ramblas, a wide avenue that does allow slow-moving motor traffic along narrow side lanes. But the center is a wide, tree-lined pedestrian mall that offers a little of everything-from the requisite South American flute players, to pet stands selling exotic birds, to hustlers and jugglers, to souvenirs. It's one of the proud Catalan city's longest streets, starting out tacky near the harbor and growing more respectable, the eateries more avant-garde, up toward the newer part of the city.
|Barri Gotíc, Barcelona
9. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Fair Winds on Calle Florida
The "good air" that inspired the name of the Argentinian capital is perhaps much diminished since its founding in the early 1500s, but the city long has sought to maintain a respite from car fumes.
Even at the dawn of the automobile age, as far back as 1913-the year that marked the opening of Buenos Aires' subway, the first in South America-the city decreed that portions of Calle Florida would be for pedestrians only.
A 20-block stretch has been fully car free since 1971. Its proximity to the financial center and other attractions means that the street, shown here, has a steady supply of visitors, who come to eat out, see street performers, and shop. The street, a major tourist destination now, wasn't universally popular. Renowned Argentine writer Jorge Luís Borges was one of Calle Florida's most famous residents before his death in 1986. But the blind poet and essayist hated navigating the new planters and other street furniture installed by the municipal government.
|Buenos Aires, Argentina
A 20-block stretch has been fully car free since 1971. Its proximity to the financial center and other attractions means that the street, shown here, has a steady supply of visitors, who come to eat out, see street performers, and shop. The street, a major tourist destination now, wasn't universally popular. Renowned Argentine writer Jorge Luís Borges was one of Calle Florida's most famous residents before his death in 1986. But the blind poet and essayist hated navigating the new planters and other street furniture installed by the municipal government.
|Buenos Aires, Argentina
10. Bogotá, Columbia - Buses, Bicycles, and People
Bogotá, a city of 7 million that had no public transit system as recently as a dozen years ago, was at risk of being choked by traffic before enlightened city leaders took matters into hand.
Much credit goes to Enrique Peñalosa, who declared "war on cars" during his three-year term as mayor of the Colombian capital beginning in 1998. He instituted traffic restrictions that cut rush-hour traffic 40 percent. He persuaded the city council to increase the gasoline tax, dedicating half the revenue to the new TransMilenio bus system (its red vehicles are shown crossing the plaza above), which now serves 500,000 commuters daily. It is viewed as a model of how a city can establish new mass transit service by leveraging investment already made in roads.
|Bogotá, Columbia
Peñalosa spearheaded building of bike paths, now used by an estimated 350,000 cycling commuters daily. The changes built on a tradition that began in the 1980s in Bogotá: "Ciclovía," which literally means "bikeway."
On Sundays and holidays, cars are banned from the city's main roadways and bike riders are royalty. So are skateboarders, joggers, and people just out for a stroll. About 2 million people pour into Bogotá's car-free streets every Sunday.
|Bogotá, Columbia
Peñalosa lost a bid to return to the mayor's office last month. (Analysts said he was hurt by the endorsement of conservative politicians in a violence-marred election won by ex-leftist guerrilla Gustavo Petro.) But Peñalosa has traveled around the world advising cities on how to design for people instead of cars. In a 2008 interview with The New York Times, he said he urges cities to focus on building for foot traffic: "When you construct a good sidewalk, you are constructing democracy. A sidewalk is a symbol of equality."
11. Siena, Italy - Cobblestone Enclave
Venice gets most of the attention as Italy's car-free haven. But that's too easy-it has canals instead of streets. And the queen of the Adriatic is hardly free of internal combustion engines. Motorboats roar down the canals, drowning out conversations.
Siena, a Tuscan jewel of 30,000 souls, bans most traffic from its historic center, shown above. Visitors can park on the outskirts, walk or take a bus to the cobblestone streets full of shops, restaurants, and museums.
|Siena, Italy
Everyone heads to the central Piazza del Campo for good reason. The huge clamshell-shaped square, where the twice-yearly Palio horse race takes place, is one of the most splendid public spaces in the world. It's perfect for sauntering with a gelato cone or having a drink in one of the cafes lining the square, and, in general, marveling at how Italians can manage that sense of offhand elegance that eludes so many other places.
|Siena, Italy
12. Green Beach, New York - Big Apple's Green Beach
Visitors lounge on beach chairs one weekend in the summer of 2009, soon after launch of a pedestrian plaza in New York's Times Square.
The intersection of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street is best known around the world for its scenes of New Year's Eve revelry. But opportunity for street parties-or simply, safe crossing-expanded after New York cut traffic through the "crossroads of the world."
Begun as an experiment, with cars permitted on cross streets and Seventh Avenue, but Broadway traffic-free for five famous midtown blocks, it was a compromise born out of rough experience for Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The previous year, the New York state legislature had killed his idea to institute congestion pricing-an $8 fee at the tunnels and bridges-to discourage cars from entering Manhattan at prime times.
Relying on fiat instead of fees, the Times Square pedestrian plaza worked. The city even marshaled GPS data showing the limited car-free area improved midtown traffic flow. But most impressively, it cut injuries to motorists 63 percent and to pedestrians, 35 percent, even though foot traffic increased by 11 percent. Before motor vehicle restrictions, not only did pedestrians have to step lively to cross the streets beneath the neon signs, but sidewalks were so crowded that pedestrians spilled dangerously into the traffic lanes.
There's been a less visible impact on safety, too, for the quarter-million visitors to Times Square each day. Levels of nitrogen oxides, fossil fuel combustion emissions implicated in respiratory disease, have fallen dramatically.
Next year, construction is to begin on a permanent Times Square streetscape called Cool Water, Hot Island, a design based on NASA infrared satellite data, and aimed at reducing the urban heat-island effect.
And there's more car-free and reduced traffic landscape planned in New York: 26 pedestrian plazas are being designed or built. Putting a focus on movement of people rather than cars is a key to Bloomberg's wide-ranging plan to cut the city's carbon emissions 30 percent by 2030.
(National Geographic)


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Wichita State's Carl Hall, left, and La Salle's Jerrell Wright battle under the basket during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wichita State's Carl Hall, left, and La Salle's Jerrell Wright battle under the basket during the first half of a West Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
FILE - Oregon head coach Dana Altman calls out a play during the second half against Saint Louis in a third-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in this March 23, 2013 file photo taken in San Jose, Calif. March 23, 2013 file photo. Oregon is the third school Altman's taken to the NCAA tournament, and the Ducks have had 20-win seasons in each of his three years as head coach. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Miami head coach Jim Larranaga reacts in the closing minutes of an East Regional semifinal in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Marquette, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FILE - Louisville head coach Rick Pitino reacts during the first half a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against North Carolina A&T, in this March 21, 2013 file photo taken in Lexington, Ky. Pitino is a surefire Hall of Famer, with two NCAA titles, 660 wins _ and counting _ and a 49-18 record in March alone. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Welcome to BracketRacket, your one-stop shopping place for all things NCAA.
For our first Sweet 16 edition, we've got a geography quiz by Shockers and Explorers, a coach in rarified air, a former Ohio attorney general rooting for Michigan State and Jim Larranaga's thought for the day. All that and some Bracket Bits that include all of Dunk City's postseason dunks and, in honor of Easter, Peeps.
Who says academics go by the wayside during the NCAA tournament?
La Salle and Wichita State took a geography quiz at the West Regional in Los Angeles, and the Shockers passed. Belying their name, the Explorers need to brush up a little.
Here's an excerpt of how it went from AP Sports Writer Beth Harris:
Question: Where is La Salle located?
Answer: "Philly, right? I believe it's Philly," Shockers guard Malcolm Armstead said.
Question: Where is Wichita State located?
Answer: "What state is it in?" asked La Salle guard Ramon Galloway.
And it went downhill from there.
"I saw a store down here called Which Wich," Explorers guard Tyrone Garland offered, not-so-helpfully naming a national sandwich chain.
Guard Tyreek Duren pitched in: "Steve Zack said we passed the Wichita exit when we were going to the airport. He pointed it out and said, 'That's who we play.'"
Informed of their opponent's confusion, Shockers forward Cleanthony Early, of Middletown, N.Y., admitted he was initially stumped, too.
"I didn't know where Wichita was either before I went there," he said. "I had to do my research. When I first heard of it, I couldn't even pronounce it correctly."
After losing to the Shockers in the Sweet 16, the Explorers probably know a little bit more about Wichita as well.
Forgive Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks if they have a bit of an inferiority complex this weekend.
And no, this isn't a gripe about the selection committee's seeding.
The Ducks, being covered at the Sweet 16 by AP National Writer Nancy Armour, are in the Midwest Regional semifinals with a veritable Who's Who of college hoops.
Their opponent, Louisville, is a two-time national champion and was in the Final Four last year. Cardinals coach Rick Pitino is a surefire Hall of Famer, with two NCAA titles, 660 wins ? and counting ? and a 49-18 record in March alone.
There's also Duke, which won its fourth national title two years ago and whose coach, Mike Krzyzewski, has more wins than anyone else in Division I. (Coach K has a side gig, too, leading the U.S. men to gold medals at the last two Olympics.)
And don't forget Michigan State, which may as well include the Final Four on its schedule for as many times as Tom Izzo and the Spartans wind up there.
"Fortunately, it's our team going out there," Altman said.
Altman is no slouch, either. Oregon is the third school he's taken to the NCAA tournament, and the Ducks have had 20-win seasons in each of his three years as head coach. But Oregon is not exactly a tournament mainstay; this is the Ducks' first appearance since 2008, and their first trip to the regional semifinals since 2007.
"All three of those programs, because of their coaches, have great records, great traditions," Altman said. "We're trying to build a tradition. We're trying to build something that consistently competes year in and year out. That's a big challenge for us."
Richard Codray is the former Ohio attorney general and lives in Columbus, so he roots for Ohio State football.
He also went to Michigan State at the same time as Magic Johnson, so he pulls for Spartans basketball.
That left the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a dilemma while filling out his NCAA tournament bracket. But it came down to picking a team ? he has the Buckeyes and Spartans reaching the Final Four ? Codray went with Michigan State.
"I always go with my heart," Codray told AP Business Writer Christina Rexrode.
Codray's roommate at Michigan State had a few classes with Magic and he saw firsthand the impact the oversized and gregarious point guard had on the school.
"It was really exciting and fun to watch," Codray said. "Of course he left after two years and went on to fame and fortune. The rest of us toiled for four years finding ourselves. He's a great personality, he just glows and picks everybody up around him."
During his Final Four run with George Mason, Miami coach Jim Larranaga became known for giving a "thought for the day" to his players.
He's carried on the practice with the Hurricanes, although it's hard to tell what effect it has, as AP Sports Writer Joseph White in Washington D.C. found out.
"Every day he gives us a thought, and something that sticks with us, and it's not something that's complicated," forward Julian Gamble said, "just something that's very simple and just to let you know that we have to enjoy these moments."
If that's the case, Gamble was asked, can he name a favorite "thought for the day?"
"Can't think of one. Know one?" he said, turning to teammate Shane Larkin.
"I can't think of one," Larkin said.
But Gamble made a nice recovery, saying: "The one for this game is keep 'em out of the paint and block out on rebounds, so that will be my favorite one for now."
Larranaga will have to come up with a new thought, one that will last the entire offseason, after the Hurricanes lost to Marquette in the Sweet 16.
Hopefully, it'll be one that sticks.
That speck in the middle isn't a postage stamp. It's the court inside Cowboys Stadium for the Sweet 16: http://bit.ly/YGOWYA
Apparently the cordial feelings between Ohio State and Arizona aren't just between the coaches: http://bit.ly/10VBWPv
In honor of Easter, a bracket made out of Peeps: http://bit.ly/YGPJZm
Dunk City's dunks during the postseason, all of them: http://deadsp.in/XColZj
A couple of celeb sightings at Sweet 16 games: Drew Carey at Ohio State-Arizona in LA, San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh at Syracuse-Indiana in DC.
Dunk City is rattling the search engines along with rims.
According to Yahoo! Search, Florida Gulf Coast University is dominating as the most-searched team after becoming the first No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16.
Searches for the Eagles spiked 3,367 percent this week and FGCU has gotten more searches than North Korea, Lindsay Lohan and Justin Bieber.
FGCU has been searched more than any of the remaining teams in the tournament, ahead of better-known schools such as Syracuse, Duke, Michigan and Kansas.
"We're so used to people not giving us credit. ... That fuels our fire," Marquette's Vander Blue said after the Golden Eagles beat Miami to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2003.
East Region
Marquette 71, Miami 61
Syracuse 61, Indiana 50
West Region
Ohio State 73, Arizona 70
Wichita State 72, La Salle 58
South Region
At Arlington, Texas
Kansas (31-5) vs. Michigan (28-7), 7:37 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast (26-10) vs. Florida (28-7), 30 minutes following
Midwest Region
At Indianapolis
Louisville (31-5) vs. Oregon (28-8), 7:15 p.m.
Duke (29-5) vs. Michigan State (27-8), 30 minutes followingAssociated Press
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Product: SodaStream Pure
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We first experienced the SodaStream over the holidays at our cousin's house, where we found ourselves in awe of her new kitchen appliance which allows for nearly instant soda production at home with just 3-4 pulls of a lever. It's a soda lover's dream come true. The appliance is not hi-tech by any measure, relying upon a carbonator to infuse C02 directly into your H20 with a vacuum seal. But what the SodaStream does it does well and with complete ease. We became near obsessed with idea of making our own sodas at home after enjoying a couple glasses.
SodaStream was kind enough to send their top of the line SodaStream Pure model for us to give a go, a svelte and tall honorable mention winner of the 2008 Red Dot Design Award that made a notable first impression upon unpacking. It's actually quite large, much more significant in size than the smaller Genesis model we first enjoyed at our relative's kitchen. But it's also better looking, giving the impression of an actual kitchen appliance, fitting in well with all of our other grills, pans, and other metal clad appliances.
Starting up only requires installing the carbonator tube into the housing and closing up the unit; the carbonator is rated to make 60 or 110 liters, the equivalent of anywhere between 170-310 cans of soda pop. Notably, these C02 carbonator canisters can be recycled by sending them directly to SodaStream, who will send pre-paid return boxes for delivery, where canisters in good condition are cleaned, refilled and reused. An exchange for two units costs $29.95, but we've yet to finish using our test model's carbonator to try this service ourselves (and we feel like we're drinking plenty of soda).
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Finding a holiday gift for the runner on your list can sometimes be a challenge, especially for long-time runners who will generally say they have everything they need. This may be true, or it may be code for 'I'm really picky and would rather choose my own gear.' Sometimes a gift certificate to a local running or sports store is the best choice, but I've put together a few other options to consider.
Memento from a race. If your runner completed a special milestone this year, such as running a first (or 25th!) marathon, achieved a new Personal Record in a race, or traveled to a destination race they can't stop talking about, a gift can recognize that accomplishment. Many large race websites continue to have items for sale many months after the race date, including shirts, shorts, and hats. There are also numerous other internet retailers who sell race-specific items as diverse as commemorative water bottles, towels and embroidered pillows adorned with race maps. The Boston Athletic Association has many officially-sponsored options for the Boston Marathon runner on your list. Race photos are often available for several years on race websites and at other sites such as marathonfoto.com, brightroom.com, and capstonephoto.com.
Safety gear. A visible runner is a safe runner, and any safety-related running gear is a thoughtful gift for runners who run outdoors at any hour of the day. Reflective jackets, vests, tops and hats allow runners to stand out on the roads. LED clip-on lights, headlamps, and hand-held lights illuminate the road or trail as well as the runner, and they really work; while driving at dusk this week, I easily saw several runners on the roads wearing these types of lights.Also useful are small pouches worn around the waist or hips made for carrying a phone and id; these are ideal for solo runners known to go out on long adventures.
Books. Many runners enjoy reading about other runner's adventures and insight, and winter is the perfect season for curling up with a good book that will inspire even more running. One to consider is "Iron War – Dave Scott, Mark Allen and the Greatest Race Ever Run" by Oyster River High School graduate Matt Fitzgerald, who was profiled in this column in Feb. 2012. In "Iron War", Fitzgerald, himself an accomplished athlete and sports journalist, recounts the 1989 Ironman World Championship race where triathlete rivals Scott and Allen race side by side for the grueling 140.6 miles, with the victor winning by only 58 seconds. Fitzgerald expertly weaves together the epic race along withthe background stories of Scott, Allen and other competitors into a fascinating and meaty account of who races Ironman and why. Whether you compete in extreme distance events or not, "Iron War" will make you part of the journey, and perhaps have you consider your own endurance limits.
Another book to consider is the recently released second collection of running essays by Bob Schwartz, "I Run, Therefore I Am – STILL Nuts!" Schwartz is very funny, and as a runner with more than 40 years of experience, he truly understands the mindset of long distance runners, such as an inability to admit to injuries, or even worse, how to cope when injuries force us to stop running for a while. Schwartz relays the simple joys of running, the many reasons we choose to be runners, and all the fun and adventures waiting for us just outside the door.
Race entry fees. Races, particularly the longer, more popular ones, can be pricey, and many runners would appreciate entry fees as a thoughtful gift. Of course, the greatest gift you can give the runner in your life is to let them know you support them. The many times family and friends have come to cheer me on at a race are definitely some of my top runningmemories.Even if the race wasn't go well, or I wasn't pleased with my time at the finish, they were there to keep me going and congratulate me at the end. That's a perfect gift, no wrapping required.
Running Notes
With a nod to the Mayan calendar 'doomsday' of Dec. 21, the race with the best title of the year is the I Survived the End of the World 4 Mile Race to be held on Dec. 22 in Concord.
Nancy Eckerson writes about running for Foster's Sunday Citizen. You can reach her at email@example.com.


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Perfectly Portable: Dessert Bars
With barbeque and picnic season in full-swing, many of us are heading out to potluck-style meals where we're asked to bring a side or dessert. Bars are a perfect form of dessert for those occasions: you can make them ahead of time, they travel well, can be eaten while standing, and serve a crowd. Check out these recipes for our favorite bars after the jump:
My new favorite dessert bar (and what inspired me to pull this roundup together) is the rhubarb bar (try saying that three times fast!). In particular, Diane Coddington's rhubarb bars from The Grand Rapids Press, pictured at left. They've got a hearty nut-and-oatmeal crust and crumble topping, tangy rhubarb filling, and sweetness throughout. A couple of changes I made according to my taste: add a few pinches of salt, reduce both the granulated and brown sugars by about a third, and use half whole wheat flour. The outcome: delish!
MORE DESSERT BARS FROM THE KITCHN (as pictured up top):
(Images: Gary Friedman/Los Angeles Times, Faith Durand, Emma Christensen, Megan Gordon, Faith Durand, Sarah Rae Trover, Emma Christensen, Sarah Rae Trover, John Kelly Photography, Lori Niedenfuer Cool/The Grand Rapids Press)