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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DOT.
Announcement of grants for child passenger protection education.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces a grant program under Section 2003(b) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to implement child passenger protection programs that are designed to prevent deaths and injuries to children, educate the public concerning the proper installation of child restraints, and train child passenger safety personnel concerning child restraint use. This notice solicits applications from the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Territories and the Indian Tribes through the Secretary of the Interior.
Applications must be received by the office designated below on or before January 31, 2002.
Applications must be submitted to the appropriate National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regional Administrator.Start Further Info
For program issues contact Ms. Marlene Markison, State and Community Services, NSC-01, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2121. For legal issues contact Mr. John Donaldson, Office of the Chief Counsel, NCC-30, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590, telephone (202) 366-1834.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children for every age from 4 to 14 years, despite an 11 percent decline in the motor vehicle occupant death rate for children under age 15 from 1988 to 2000. During the same time period, the motor vehicle occupant nonfatal injury rate among children under age 15 has increased by 7 percent. Motor vehicle injuries and Start Printed Page 67626fatalities occur when children ride unrestrained or are improperly restrained. This grant program is intended to help reduce injuries and deaths by educating the public about the importance of correctly installing and using child safety seats, booster seats and seat belts.
1. Children Riding Unrestrained
Approximately 20-25 percent of children ages 1 through 15 years ride unrestrained. Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 71 percent for infants (less than 1 year old) and by 54 percent for toddlers (1-4 years old). In 2000, there were 529 passenger vehicle occupant fatalities among children under 5 years of age. Of those 529 fatalities, where restraint use is known, 240 (47.4 percent) were totally unrestrained. The problem of riding unrestrained is not limited to infants and young children. From 1975 through 2000, the lives of an estimated 4,816 children were saved by the use of child restraints (child safety seats or adult safety belts). Among children under age 15 who were killed as occupants in motor vehicle crashes, where restraint use was known, in 2000, 56 percent were not using safety restraints at the time of the collision.
Examination of the demographics of children killed in motor vehicle crashes (for which the most complete data available is 1999) shows that safety restraint use differs markedly by race. For example, while somewhat less than half (46.5 percent) of white children up to age 9 riding in passenger motor vehicles were using safety restraints at the time of their deaths, that was true of less than one-third (30.4 percent) of black children. Native American children under age 15 have a motor vehicle occupant death rate twice that of white children. (Injury and fatality data for other minority groups is currently being collected.) Restraint use is also lower in rural areas and low-income communities. Lack of access to affordable child safety seats and booster seats contributes to a lower usage rate among low-income families. However, research shows that 95 percent of low-income families who own a child safety seat use it. Improving access to affordable child restraint systems and educating parents and caregivers about proper installation and use are key components to improving use rates in these communities.
2. Misuse of Child Safety Seats and Improper Seating Positions
In 2000, 95 percent of infants (children under age 1) were restrained while riding in motor vehicles, as were 91 percent of children ages 1 to 5. However, it is estimated that approximately 80 percent of children who are placed in child safety seats are improperly restrained. Furthermore, adult safety belts do not adequately protect children ages 4 to 8 (about 40 to 80 pounds) from injury in a crash. Although car booster seats are the best way to protect them, only 6 percent of booster-age children are properly restrained in car booster seats.
In addition, there is a high risk of severe injury or fatality to children riding in the front seat of vehicles equipped with a passenger side air bag, due to the deployment force of the air bag. However, even if the air bag is shut off or there is no air bag, the back seat is the safest place for children to ride. Under no circumstances should a parent place a rear-facing infant seat in front of an air bag. It is estimated that children ages 12 and under are 36 percent less likely to die in a crash if seated in the rear seat of a passenger vehicle.
Furthermore, children are not cargo; they should not ride in the rear of pickup trucks. In 2000, 135 people died as a result of riding in the cargo area of pickup trucks. Nearly half of these were children and teenagers.
Child passenger safety professionals, educators, emergency personnel and others need to be adequately trained on all aspects of child restraint use in order to help reduce the problems of misuse and encourage the safest seating positions for children riding in motor vehicles. In addition, parents and caregivers need easily accessible locations where they can receive information on choosing the correct child safety seat for their child, and identifying which child safety seats are compatible with various types of passenger motor vehicles. Parents and caregivers also need to know how to properly install a child safety seat, how to properly secure their child into that seat, and that the safest position in a vehicle is the back seat, away from front passenger air bags and not in the cargo area of pick-up trucks.
With these concerns in mind, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which the President signed into law on June 9, 1998, established a grant program under Section 2003(b), to promote child passenger protection education and training and authorized $7.5 million each year for fiscal years 2000 and 2001. In the DOT Appropriation Act of 2002, Congress provided $7.5 million to fund the Child Passenger Protection Education grant program for fiscal year 2002.
Grants for Child Passenger Protection
Section 2003(b) provides Federal funds to States for activities that are designed to prevent deaths and injuries to children; educate the public concerning the design, selection, placement, and installation of child restraints; and train and retrain child passenger safety professionals, police officers, fire and emergency medical personnel, and other educators concerning all aspects of child restraint use. A State may expend the funds itself or elect to distribute some or all of the funds to carry out the public education and training activities as grants to political subdivisions of the State or appropriate private entities. States are encouraged to direct funds obtained through this grant program to organizations that can deliver training and education to ensure positive impact in minority and low-income communities where lack of child passenger protection is especially severe. Section 2003(b) provides that the Federal share of the cost of a program carried out with the grant funds is not to exceed 80 percent. A State that receives a grant must submit a report describing the program activities carried out with the funds.
Application Procedures
1. Use of Funds
To be eligible for funding under Section 2003(b), a State must submit an application that addresses how the State will implement child passenger protection programs that meet each of the three requirements listed below. For the education and training components, the grant application must identify expected program accomplishments, such as the estimated number of public education messages to be distributed (e.g. public service announcements or printed materials) and the type of audience to be targeted by these messages (e.g. minority or low-income communities); the estimated number of and type of training classes conducted and the individuals or groups to be trained (e.g. representing minority, rural or low-income communities); the number of child safety seat clinics or check-ups performed; and the number of inspection stations established. A State is encouraged to identify the proposed locations of child safety seat clinics, check-ups and inspection stations, specifying the target population to be served. Specifically, the State must implement a child passenger protection program that:
(a) Is designed to prevent deaths and injuries to children. The State should provide a statement describing how its Start Printed Page 67627program supports efforts to prevent deaths and injuries to children.
(b) Educates the public on all aspects of child passenger safety. The public education program may include strategies that emphasize the four steps to child restraint use: Infant seats for babies, forward facing child safety seats for toddlers, booster seats for young children, and seat belts for older children. It may also include strategies that increase use of appropriate restraints and proper seating positions among targeted populations (e.g., minority, rural, low-income, or special needs populations), or develop and implement child safety seat clinics and/or permanent locations where consumers can have child safety seats and booster seats inspected. Additional information under public education may be included relevant to proper use of child restraint systems, booster seats, proper seating positions relative to air bag safety and cargo areas of pick-up trucks, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 225—a standardized child safety seat system known as Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).
At a minimum, the public education program must:
(1) Provide a summary of the information that the State intends to include or develop in the public education program. The information must address at least the following topics:
- All aspects of proper installation of child restraints using standard seat belt hardware, supplemental hardware, and modification devices (if needed), including special installation techniques;
- Appropriate child restraint design, selection, and placement [NHTSA interprets this to include instruction about proper seating positions for children in air bag equipped vehicles]; and
- Harness threading and harness adjustment on child restraints.
(2) Include a description of the public education information methods that the State intends to employ, how these messages will be delivered to the target population, and expected accomplishments. The methods could include billboards, public service announcements, and published materials. It is also important to deliver this information in the language of the targeted group.
(c) Trains and retrains child passenger safety professionals, police officers, fire and emergency medical personnel, and other educators concerning all aspects of child restraint use. At a minimum, States should include in the application a description of or reference to the curricula that the State will use to train and retrain child passenger safety experts to reach the targeted population and expected accomplishments.
All persons selected for training and retraining as child passenger safety professionals should achieve and maintain at least some minimum standards of expertise. In collaboration with several partners, NHTSA has developed several model curricula including: "Mobilizing America to Buckle Up Children" and "Operation Kids" for law enforcement officers; and the "Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program" for child passenger safety professional candidates. States are not restricted to using only these curricula, but States are encouraged to incorporate the learning objectives of these courses into the training and retraining provided to child passenger safety experts. Funding for this grant program is intended to help States develop and sustain adequate cadres of persons with technical expertise in child passenger protection who will directly serve the public through child safety seat clinics, checkpoints, workshops, inspection stations and other training and educational opportunities.
2. Certification
The State must submit certifications that: (i) It will use the funds awarded under this grant program exclusively to implement a child passenger protection program in accordance with the requirements of Section 2003(b) of P.L. 105-178 (TEA-21); (ii) It will administer the funds in accordance with 49 CFR Part 18; and (iii) It will provide to the NHTSA Regional Administrator no later than 15 months after the grant award a report of activities carried out with grant funds and accomplishments to date.
3. Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is limited to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Territories (which include the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) through their Governor's Office of Highway Safety, and Indian Tribes through the Secretary of the Interior.
Award Procedures
The amount available for this program in fiscal year 2002 is $7,500,000. In FY 2000, NHTSA awarded $7.5 million to 47 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, 4 U.S. Territories and the Indian Nations. In FY 2001, NHTSA awarded $7.5 million to 48 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, 4 U.S. Territories and the Indian Nations. A new application is required to seek an award of fiscal year 2002 funds. Awards to applicants meeting the requirements of this notice will be made based upon the formula used for Section 402 apportionment, subject to the availability of funds. The amount awarded to each State qualifying under this program shall be determined by multiplying the amount appropriated for this grant program for the fiscal year by the ratio that the amount of funds apportioned to each such State under 23 U.S.C. 402 for the fiscal year bears to the total amount of funds apportioned to all such States under Section 402 for such fiscal year. Applicants will be required to submit to NHTSA within 30 days of notification that an award is made, a program cost summary (HS Form 217) obligating the Section 2003(b) funds to child passenger protection education programs. The Federal funding share may not exceed 80 percent of the program cost, and States should clearly identify their share in the program cost summary (HS Form 217).
Each State must submit one original and two copies of the application package to the appropriate NHTSA Regional Administrator. Only complete application packages submitted by a Governor's Highway Safety Representative and received on or before January 31, 2002, will be considered for funding in fiscal year 2002.
Report Requirements
A State that receives a grant must submit a report describing the activities carried out with the grant funds and the accomplishments to date. The report must be submitted to the NHTSA Regional Administrator no later than 15 months after the grant is awarded.
At a minimum, the report must contain the following:
1. A description of how the State's child passenger protection program is supporting efforts to prevent deaths and injuries to children.
2. For the education component:
- A summary of the public education methods developed and how programs were delivered to the targeted population.
- The number of public education messages distributed (e.g. public service announcements or printed materials) and the type of audience targeted by those messages (e.g. minority or low-income communities);
- The number of child safety seat clinics or check-ups performed, and the number of inspection stations established. A State must also include Start Printed Page 67628the locations of child safety seat clinics, check-ups and inspection stations, specifying the target population served.
3. For the training component:
- The number of and type of training classes conducted and the individuals or groups trained (e.g. representing minority, rural or low-income communities);
NHTSA Publications Available To Support Public Education
A number of NHTSA publications are available through the Traffic Safety Materials Catalog that address child passenger safety program topics, including targeted education messages such as "Four Steps for Kids;" "Boost 'em Before You Buckle 'em;" "Salvele la Vida a Su Bebe," and "Kids Aren't Cargo." These materials may be ordered from the NHTSA web site at >HTTP://WWW.NHTSA.DOT.GOV< or contacting the Media and Marketing Division, NTS-21 by fax at (202) 493-2062.
Issued on: December 21, 2001.
Jeffrey W. Runge,
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 01-32026 Filed 12-28-01; 8:45 am]


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BSC led 12-0 within the first five minutes of the game and led 20-12 at the 10:16 mark. LaGrange took over after that, though, putting together an 18-4 run to take a 30-24 lead with 4:42 left in the half. LaGrange held onto the lead for the remainder of the half and, although BSC cut it to two several times, LaGrange led 40-30 at halftime.
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Senior Erin Moore led BSC with 15 points, while seniors Alex Adams and Caroline King posted 11 points each and senior Melanie Short had 10. Moore also led on the boards with 10 rebounds, and Adams led with three assists.
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ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have had at least two players be in the American League starting lineup for each of the past five All-Stars Games. They are in danger of not having anybody in the starting lineup this season.
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The 2013 All-Star Game will be played at Citi Field on Tuesday, July 16. MLB.com will have extensive online coverage of the All-Star Week festivities.
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(as of June 15)
Chris Davis, Orioles 2,999,094
Prince Fielder, Tigers 1,980,129
Mike Napoli, Red Sox 744,334
Albert Pujols, Angels 693,062
Mitch Moreland, Rangers 645,071
Robinson Cano, Yankees 2,409,512
Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox 1,635,674
Ian Kinsler, Rangers 1,123,654
Omar Infante, Tigers 872,142
Jose Altuve, Astros 734,896
J.J. Hardy, Orioles 1,871,010
Elvis Andrus, Rangers 1,358,412
Jhonny Peralta, Tigers 1,322,791
Jed Lowrie, Athletics 1,019,861
Derek Jeter, Yankees 669,698
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers 3,277,890
Manny Machado, Orioles 1,626,209
Adrian Beltre, Rangers 1,105,706
Evan Longoria, Rays 898,422
Josh Donaldson, J. Athletics 500,773
Joe Mauer, Twins 2,127,175
Matt Wieters, Orioles 1,615,625
A.J. Pierzynski, Rangers 885,137
Carlos Santana, Indians 864,779
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Red Sox 748,725
David Ortiz, Red Sox 2,488,451
Lance Berkman, Rangers 1,239,521
Edwin Encarnacion, Blue Jays 769,322
Mark Reynolds, Indians 745,058
Mark Trumbo, Angels 722,667
Adam Jones, Orioles 2,740,505
Mike Trout, Angels 2,710,115
Nick Markakis, Orioles 1,463,392
Torii Hunter, Tigers 1,425,571
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays 1,379,251
Nelson Cruz, Rangers 1,310,079
Nate McLouth, Orioles 1,300,158
Alex Gordon, Royals 1,040,685
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox 1,004,434
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics 926,611
Coco Crisp, Athletics 869,153
Josh Hamilton, Angels 726,485
Austin Jackson, Tigers 712,623
Shane Victorino, Red Sox 682,220
Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees 620,734
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger.


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Over the past week, the most recent turn in the lawsuits between original "Ghost Rider" writer Gary Friedrich and Marvel Comics have caused a stir in the comics community. As a result, creators and fans have been actively debating and discussing the legal issues of creators rights as they apply both to copyright ownership and continuing freelance entrepreneurship, with the conversation often taking the form of support for Friedrich and/or condemnation of Marvel.
While it was known a while ago that the writer had lost his most recent attempt to win full copyright control of the motorcycle superhero who's second Hollywood feature opens on screens this week, court documents released last Thursday revealed that the ongoing negotiations over the case had led to a stipulation where by Friedrich owes Marvel $17,000 in damages from selling unlicensed Ghost Rider materials including t-shirts and prints at conventions and can no longer promote himself in the manner he has as Ghost Rider's creator. The court order has drawn many questions, including why the multi-million dollar entertainment company would work to get such an amount from a creator who is by most accounts nearly destitute and whether the ruling means current and past comic freelancers would now be pursued by Marvel and Disney if they do not stop selling character-related art at conventions.
Much of the recent coverage has focused on Friedrich and efforts to support him financially. CBR News reached out to Marvel to comment on the news and its ramifications, and Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley and Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada agreed to discuss the subject. The pair explain Marvel's point of view of why the $17,000 ruling is not a settlement or even something totally within Marvel's control, who created Ghost Rider and how the credit will be attributed in the future, what Quesada's role with the Hero Initiative means for this case and what this ruling means for all creators plying their wares at cons coast-to-coast.
CBR News: Gentlemen, thanks for taking the time to discuss what is obviously a tough issue. It's much appreciated.
Joe Quesada: Thanks for giving us the opportunity to speak a bit about this very tough situation for everyone involved. What Dan and I simply want to do is clear up some of this stuff as best we can. There's a lot of misinformation out there. It's very easy to get wrapped up in the David and Goliath aspects of it all, but like so many of these things, it's much more complicated than that.
Dan Buckley: One of the biggest problems with discussing and trying to clear the air on matters like this, as well as debunking rumors, is that this is an ongoing litigation, and because of that, there is only so much that we can say publicly. I'm sure some will view our inability to be more candid as something more than us being respectful of this ongoing case, but unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about that at this time.
To start with the most recent events in what has been a very long story, last week we all learned that Marvel had won a settlement against Gary Friedrich and his LLC stating that Gary should pay $17,000 in damages for selling unlicensed Ghost Rider materials at conventions and that he can no longer promote himself in association with the character for financial gain. To be frank, the reaction to this news in the industry and from fans has been very negative towards Marvel. Maybe the biggest question people have is why Marvel feels the need to levy a fine against a former creator that is a significant amount of money to him but not much at all to Marvel. Was there no way to ask for an injunction against the further sale of this material that didn't call for such a large fine?
Quesada: Some historical context would be helpful towards understanding the situation. This story begins in 2007, when Gary decided to sue Marvel claiming that, as a writer, he was the sole creator of Ghost Rider and that Marvel was infringing on his rights. A federal judge disagreed. Recently, Gary's lawyers have said publicly that they intend to appeal their loss, and that ball is now in their court.
Now, here's where the story seems to take on a life of its own. First and foremost, Marvel has not settled with Gary. What has been misinterpreted as a settlement is a court document that Gary's very own attorneys agreed to, along with Marvel's attorneys. That document basically ends his lawsuit against Marvel at the trial court level with Marvel having won and Gary's case dismissed. By agreeing on a number for the profits Gary made from selling unlicensed Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider merchandise after the court has decided that Marvel is the owner of that copyright, it allows Gary's attorneys to file his appeal now rather than have Gary litigate further. It is in no way a "fine" or "punishment" for Gary. It is something that the court asked both parties to do and agree upon. This is one more step in an expensive and time-consuming legal process initiated way back in 2007.
Buckley: We should also clarify another rumor that Marvel is somehow preventing Gary from promoting his creative association with Ghost Rider. This is simply not true. The court document Joe mentioned specifically gives Gary the right to sign authorized Ghost Rider books and merchandise and sell his autograph.
We all recognize that he was a part of Ghost Rider's creation, but who does Marvel consider to be the creators of the character, and what impact at all does that have on how this case has developed?
Quesada: From the Marvel side of things, we absolutely agree that Gary made a significant contribution to the creation of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider. That has never been under contention. But Gary didn't do it alone. Mike Ploog, the original artist, was a co-creator. Other people contributed as well, including Roy Thomas and Stan Lee. There were many individuals present at the time of Johnny Blaze's creation who disagree with the claim that Gary was the sole creator. And keep in mind, there was a previous Marvel Western character called Ghost Rider.
So, with that in mind, will the creators of Johnny Blaze be credited in the upcoming film? If not, why not, considering that Marvel notes the names of creators in numerous other movies, whether they be released by Marvel Studios or not? Is there any chance that a credit could be added to future home video releases?
Quesada: With the lawsuit continuing, it's unfortunately too late to put credits into the second film. It's also too early to know what credits may be put into the home video version. I wish I had a happier answer for this, but unfortunately I don't. I think folks can understand why.
Obviously, the charity the Hero Initiative exists largely for the very purpose of helping the bottom line of those who have worked in the industry. As the news of Gary's situation regarding his ability to pay the damages from the suit or even basic living expenses spread, many members of the industry wondered whether the Hero Initiative would be willing or able to pitch in and whether having Joe as a board member created any kind of conflict of interest on that front. Joe, can you speak to how your role as CCO and your role as Hero board member are connected as well as what the Initiative's view of cases like Gary's are?
Quesada: As many people in the industry know, I've been deeply involved with the Hero Initiative since its inception. It's a cause that is very near and dear to my heart and the only organization of its kind that I'm involved with. Regardless of my role as CCO, I have never nor would I ever stand in the way of someone receiving much-needed help, and I don't get involved with Hero's decisions on how to help. As a matter of fact, when all of this Ghost Rider stuff broke, I immediately checked with Hero's President, Jim McLauchlin, to see if Gary was in need of assistance, and Jim informed me that up until that point Gary had not applied for any. My understanding is that Hero has since been in touch.
Buckley: Let me add that Marvel has also supported many projects by the Hero Initiative. If fans are looking for a wonderful outlet by which to give back to the creators of a medium they love, please give to the Hero Initiative.
One broader issue that's been widely discussed is that of the convention economy and freelance artist's place in it. Everyone knows comic creators sell original art and other materials at artist's allies across the country. Marvel has even worked with some current freelancers to create licensed prints specifically for this purpose. But the view overall has been that artists are able to sell their wares without legal threat from the publisher. With this suit, has there been a whole cloth change in stance from Marvel regarding convention artist's alley business? And if so, what is Marvel's view of this practice? Does a creator have the right to sketch Spider-Man for fans for money?
Quesada: Let me put this as simply as I can: Marvel is not looking to make any new policy announcements through this lawsuit -- a lawsuit that began five years ago.
As a case in point, the Internet and the creative community became incredibly concerned when Disney acquired Marvel in 2009, thinking that Marvel now wouldn't return original art to its artists, even despite my publicly stating the contrary. As you can see, that was unfounded.
Buckley: We in no way want to interfere with creators at conventions who are providing a positive Marvel experience for our fans. We want fans to speak and interact with the creators who wrote, penciled, inked, lettered, colored or edited their favorite stories. Part of that positive interaction is that a fan can walk away with a signed memento or personalized sketch from an artist.
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In the course of conducting this interview, CBR News asked a follow-up question as to Marvel's policies towards its creators: "Finally, issues of legal ownership aside, one of the most common complaints, if not the most common complaint about the comics industry, is that the deck has been stacked against working creators as far back as the industry's inception. Does Marvel feel a responsibility now to help support the writers and artists who helped build the Marvel Universe, and in particular the artists who had a direct hand in creating the kind of franchise characters that can support multi-million dollar movie and licensing endeavors?"
Marvel declined comment with a spokesperson citing the ongoing litigation.


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Wilson, Seahawks offense taking off
Since the last two drives in Chicago, the Seahawks' offense has been transformed into a high-scoring machine
Seattle Times staff reporter
RENTON — The NFL's most prolific three-game scoring binge in 62 years actually began four games ago with a bit of desperation and a whole lot of urgency.
The Seahawks trailed Chicago by four points with less than four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Seattle's season unmistakably resting in the hands of rookie quarterback Russell Wilson.
"We went for it and cut Russell loose, totally," coach Pete Carroll said.
The significance of that moment couldn't be clearer in retrospect as Wilson led Seattle on a touchdown drive. And then — after Chicago inexplicably tied the game with a last-second field goal — Wilson did it again in overtime.
"He did it a little bit faster the second time," Carroll said.
That was the moment things changed for Seattle, and not just because the Seahawks went from a team that would have been 6-6 with a loss in Chicago to now standing at 10-5 with a playoff berth secured.
After that game, Seattle transformed from a team looking to win a scuffle played in the teens and the 20s to outscoring its past three opponents 150-30. The Seahawks spent the first half of their season playing nail-biters, and now they're suddenly kicking the opponent's teeth in at a rate unseen since the AFL-NFL merger of 1970.
The Seahawks led the league in scoring in 2005, their offense setting a franchise record with 452 points. They never scored more than 111 points in any three-game span that year.
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings broke the NFL record for points in a season with 556. They never scored more than 136 in any three-game stretch. The Patriots broke the Vikings' scoring record in 2007 with 589 points. New England's highest three-game output was 149.
And yet this season's Seahawks — a team that scored 140 points in its first eight games combined — has gone out and put up the largest three-game total in the NFL since 1950.
It isn't all the Seahawks' offense. Seattle has forced 13 turnovers the past three games, its defense has returned two interceptions for touchdowns and the special teams have scored twice as well.
But the offense is undeniably improved by just about every measure, whether it's the lack of turnovers, number of punts or frequency of touchdown drives.
So what happened? The answer lies in those final two drives in Chicago when Seattle's season very well may have hung in the balance and Wilson came through with a performance that showed his growth since September.
"He had been through so many games and so many difficult situations that he just took the game over and finished it," Carroll said.
It wasn't Wilson who changed after that so much as Seattle's game plan.
"We let him loose," Carroll said. "What that really amounts to is not worrying about anything that we call."
What that means takes a little explaining, though, because it's not like Seattle opened up the offense and started throwing 30 times a game. In fact, the Seahawks have actually attempted fewer passes the past three games than they averaged earlier in the season because of the lopsided nature of the games.
Wilson's yards per attempt — a metric that helps gauge how aggressively a team looks downfield — is up nearly 2 yards over the past three games, a significant bump. What has really exploded is Wilson's rushing numbers, the game plan becoming focused upon accentuating Wilson's talents.
It's not just running beyond the line of scrimmage, but moving in the pocket. He's got license to scramble, evading defenders with maneuvers that are at times almost comical.
Earlier in the season, Seattle was trying to grind out victories while grooming a rookie quarterback. Now, the Seahawks are trusting that same rookie to see how far he will take them.
"We have a front-line, first-rate quarterback going out there in these games and you're seeing it," Carroll said. "He's balling. We trust him in his decision-making because he's proven worthy of that."
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|In Russ they trust
|Breaking down Russell Wilson's numbers shows that Chicago was a turning point in terms of using his legs as a weapon:
|Cmp.-Att. (Pct.)
|Passer rating
|Rushes-Yds (Avg.)
|Before Chicago
|178-280 (63.6%)
|57-227 (4.0)
|First eight possessions vs. Chicago
|14-25 (56%)
|4-24 (6)
|Last two possessions vs. Chicago
|9-12 (75%)
|5-47 (9.4)
|Since Chicago
|36-57 (63.2%)
|18-133 (7.4)
|Championship drive
|The Seahawks' offensive efficiency explains why they are scoring nearly three times as often the past three games as they were earlier in the year:
|Offensive TDs (Pct.)
|FGs (Pct.)
|Punts (Pct.)
|3-and-outs (Pct.)
|First 11 games
|23 (19.8%)
|15 (12.9%)
|49 (42.2%)
|36 (31%)
|First 8 drives at Chicago
|1 (12.5%)
|1 (12.5%)
|5 (62.5%)
|1 (12.5%)
|Last 2 drives at Chicago
|2 (100%)
|Last 3 games
|15 (45.5%)
|6 (18.2%)
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I am going to a pool party next week, and I need some fashion advice. My girlfriend has hooked me up with the guy who is throwing the party, and it is a blind date.
Dear Michael,
I have been in a relationship for seven years – five years dating and the last two engaged. Lately, my fiancé has been exhibiting some odd behavior. He has begun to work late almost every night, and he goes straight to bed when he comes home. If I try to talk to him or be intimate he becomes very cold and gives me attitude. Is this worrisome behavior enough to call off the wedding, or am I being paranoid?Sincerely, Fearful Fiancée Dear Miss Fearful,
A marriage is supposed to be for a lifetime. Do you want to share your life with a man you can't speak to; who gives you the cold shoulder and an attitude? If he has a problem discussing what's going on in his life today, what's he going to do when the problems are big?
I've learned when you're young, your problems are small; as you get older, problems can be life or death. Imagine, 10 years from now, you're invested in a partnership with your fiancé and your Aunt Gracie is not doing well. You lean on your lover for emotional support, and he withdraws, turns cold and gives you an attitude. Is that the man you want to marry? I think not.Love, Your Diva Michael Dear Michael,
I have suffered from a lifelong fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia. The problem is, my current partner has a very large black snake named Thornton that he wants to bring when he moves into my home. I really want my new boyfriend to come live with me; however, Thornton the snake is giving me the creeps. What should I do?Sincerely, Snake Hater Dear Snake Hater,
Have a move-in anyway. Tell him to bring his snake along, then let your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages and find a taxidermist in your neighborhood. Kill it and have it stuffed; I'm sure you can find another use for it.Love, Your Diva Michael Dear Michael,
I am going to a pool party next week, and I need some fashion advice. My girlfriend has hooked me up with the guy who is throwing the party, and it is a blind date. I know that you would typically wear a bathing suit to such an affair, but the party is from 4 to 11 p.m. and it is going to be a bit cool for just a bikini. I also want to make a lasting impression on this guy. What do you think?Sincerely, Party Perfect Dear Miss Perfect,
Ditch the bikini and go with a one piece. It's a classier option that is more versatile. You should make it a five-piece ensemble. The bathing suit, a sarong, matching shoes, a pretty top to throw over your suit when it gets cooler, and just in case you accidentally get thrown in, a big straw hat to throw on after you pull your hair back and freshen up your make-up. Good luck and make a splash with your fabulous outfit!Love, Your Diva Michael
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I just read the AtheistNexus request that we all purchase holiday items through Amazon. Some may not be aware that there has been a boycott of Amazon.com by some of their workers. So, I will respectfully declint to purchase Amazon products this season, and hope that others will also boycott Amazon. (I plan to confine my giving this solstice season to sustainable, local, organic consumables.) {clunk, clunk.... getting off soapbox)
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I'll be using Thinkgeek for most of my holiday shopping, but I gotta admit, it can be difficult to shop for people back home without using Amazon.com, when you live abroad. That said, I might be able to accomplish this. I'm hoping to bring some gifts from Japan, so it should even out...
If you suggest to boycott Amazon to support the workers, please give a link to get direct information.
Agreed. A quick search didn't help me figure out what boycott he's talking about either. What's this boycott about?
And by "he" I mean "she"!
Sorry, folks. After posting, I went hunting for the link from within the last week and was unable to find it. It was definitely about current working conditions at at least one Amazon location, and is a worker action. If I can find it, I'll post. In any case, I'll continue my boycott, since I've never liked Amazon.
Thanks! Yeah, I am inclined not to support Amazon after reading that. It sounds like they are working their employees harder than I would like. I'll wait another week for my package if it means better working conditions. Actually, I'll wait as along as it takes. Have things changed since the article? Are there any alternative online stores with known good working conditions for employees?
Thanks for the links. That is inappropriate treatment of hard working people. Unfortunately while Amazon is the direct culprit, indirectly it is the logical outcome of capitalistic conditions:
Competition, customers buying the cheapest, greedy managers allowing themselves high salaries and exploiting the workers.
I'm sure with your boycotting you are going to throw a few bucks Nexus's way right? The Amazon request was simply another alternative. Atheist Nexus should not be punished for Amazon's actions, and I'm sure you're grateful that you were able to post this info here.
Thanks, Pat, for finding/posting that link.
Actually, I think it a bit ironic that AtheistNexus is promoting celebrating the religious holiday season.
For online bookstores, there are better options than Amazon, like Powells Books which is unionized and offers great selections and deals.
Frequently, very good organizations that I support come up with fundraising plans employing strange business alliances, for example credit cards backed by BofA or sweatshop T-shirts. I don't participate, and usually voice my objection, sometimes offering a check instead when I can afford it. I just cannot betray my own principles, even to support an otherwise good cause.
Hi , why are the workers boycotting Amazon? I am also a worker but it does not mean they are always right, just because they are workers ,you need to know both sides of an argument.
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A powerful abstraction of black acrylic, char and burns, the overriding impact of this image is made by the high speed fuses and gunpowder blasted onto a linen finish, white acrylic coated paper. Several "moves" were involved (painting, burning, exploding, scraping, and brushing). A cool explosion engulfed the piece. Smoke clouded the scene.
Primitive, modern, and abstract - a Stick Vega original.
American gunpowder artist, Vega carefully places powder and fuses on the surface of the art, which he positions horizontally on the floor (or blast table). When ignited, first the fuses burns instantly along the cord lines, igniting the gunpowder and creating a blast, which then vanish in clouds of smoke. The result is a textured surface that looks and feels like an explosion—the art is blackened, charred, and erupted, arrested in a state of being created in a flash.
When the fuse is lit there is a moment of uncertainty. What will happen? It is at that moment that true art exists.


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Times are tough for Nashville's Avery Barkley (Jonathan Jackson). He's lost his girlfriend and his home, his former bandmates/buddies hate him, and his pursuit of a career in music is leaving him jaded. For a show about country music, Avery's spending a lot of time singing the blues.
"Avery's in a really interesting place right now," Jackson tells TVGuide.com. "His integrity is being compromised left and right, and there's just a lot of conflict going on. ... I feel for Avery, because I feel like he's trying to do the right thing, and at the same time there have been a lot of moments where he's incapable of doing that."
Before Nashville took a brief hiatus (the show returns with a new episode March 27 at 10/9 on ABC), Avery was last seen outside the Bluebird Café, looking through the window at a private party for which he wasn't on the list. What was he watching? His ex-girlfriend Scarlett (Clare Bowen) performing with his former bandmates and her maybe-new boyfriend Gunnar (Sam Palladio) in front of a host of musicians, record executives, and pretty much everyone who could be considered a VIP in the Nashville music scene.
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"I thought that was a really great visual scene," Jackson says. "Avery right now, he's slowly coming to terms with what he's given up and what he's lost in order to advance himself, and that's a very lonely realization. That's what that moment was about, was just peering through the window and just remembering how much he loves Scarlett. And I really do think that he genuinely loved her in a very deep way. ... He's just kind of getting to that point where he's looking around and reeling from this sense of, I'm advancing in my career and yet what I feel about my music is being compromised. I've lost the woman that I love. What is the point of all of this?"
And he doesn't even know Scarlett and Gunnar slept together, which, "on some level would definitely crush him," according to Jackson. Still, let's not cue the pity party for Avery yet. There are plenty of Avery haters who may feel that he's getting his just desserts after ditching his bandmates to pursue a solo career, and treating Scarlett as an afterthought at best in the process. But don't worry — Jackson says he hears from those people all the time.
"People on the street who watch the show, some of them come up and they're like, 'Man, Avery's just a jerk. What he did to Scarlett, what he did to his band,'" Jackson admits. "And then I meet other people, they're like, 'You know, I really feel for Avery. He's got this opportunity and it's just the way things go.' So it's been fascinating to just see people's different reactions to what he's going through."
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As for where he falls on the Avery Hate spectrum, Jackson chooses his words carefully. "I think [Avery] has a really good soul and I think he has a really good heart. And I think that's the conflict, is there's that ambition and that insecurity and that fear that it won't work for him, and that he'll be a failure. That fear and that ambition have driven him to do some things that are contrary to who he really is."
"I think that's why it's polarizing for the audience," Jackson continues. "Because some people feel the empathy for him more and some people just see the choices and just say, 'Man, this guy's just selfish. And in some sense, they're both right. And it's just a matter of which side of him is going to prevail at what time.'"
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So which side is going to prevail? Jackson correctly points out that Avery has demonstrated "moments of unselfishness" in his relationship with Scarlett — namely, when he rejected his new manager's initial advances and when he (grudgingly) supported Scarlett when she decided to record music. "Even in the midst of his own ego being bruised and having this horrible unwanted jealousy and envy towards the woman that he loves because she's all of a sudden skyrocketing, getting all these opportunities that he's been working so hard for over the last few years, still in that moment, he chose to be unselfish and said, 'I want to be there for you,'" Jackson notes. "And that was part of the tragedy of their relationship, was that he really tried to do the right thing and it still imploded."
But at least for now, Scarlett seems ready to put her relationship with Avery behind her. She and Gunnar are on the cusp of getting signed to Rayna James' (Connie Britton) record label, and took their professional relationship to the next level in the most recent episode. Where does that leave Avery?
"People are complicated," Jackson says. "And dealing with that human nature is one of the reasons why we all like to watch stories. So I don't know if Avery's going to be able to redeem himself in that sense, but I do think he's got it in him, and I think that we've shown those moments. But I think the bad choices have outweighed the good at this point."
What do you think? Will Avery turn things around and redeem himself? And is it too late for him to win Scarlett back?
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Cal State Fullerton scored six runs in the final two innings – including five in the ninth – on Sunday to turn a very tight game into a 9-3 victory, earning the Titans a series win over UC Santa Barbara.
The Gauchos were aiming to hand the No. 8 Titans their first series loss in conference play and only the second of the season, by taking a 1-0 and a 3-1 lead during Sunday's affair. UCSB (24-24 overall, 10-11 in the Big West) was attempting to earn its first series win over CSUF since 2007.
However, the Titans scored an unearned run in the eighth and blew open the game in the ninth on two more Gaucho errors and a pair of run-scoring singles. UCSB committed four errors on the day.
It was two Fullerton (32-15, 14-4) errors in the first inning that gave UCSB its 1-0 lead. Brett Vertigan reached on Richy Pedroza's error and came around to score on Anthony Trajano's error on Marc Venning's groundball.
After CSUF tied it on J.D. Davis' double in the second, Brandon Trinkwon's double scored Vertigan in the third and UCSB tacked on another run in the fourth on Greg Mahle's ground-rule double, which scored Joey Wallace.
Zak Edgington allowed two earned runs on five hits in 5.0 innings with four strikeouts on Senior Day as the Gauchos honored Edgington, Kevin Gelinas, Lance Roenicke, Ryan Palermo, Jeremy Peterson, Bryce Tafelski, Matt Vedo and Joey Wallace.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The No. 10 ranked MIT men's track and field team picked up an impressive first-place finish at the Springfield College Invitational on Saturday, beating out eight other strong squads from throughout New England. The Engineers finished with a team score of 176, to beat out host and runner-up Springfield.
Junior Josh Duncavage (Austin, Texas) was the top scorer for the Cardinal and Gray, winning the 60-meter hurdles (8.74 seconds) and tying for first in the 60-meter dash (7.08 seconds) while placing third in the 200m (23.07 seconds). Sophomore teammate Tyler Singer-Clark (Falmouth, Mass.) beat out Duncavage in the 200, with a winning time of 23.05 seconds.
Junior Patrick Marx (Grand Rapids, Minn.) claimed victory in the 600 meters, with a time of 1:22.98. Junior Gilbert O'Neil (Norton, Mass.) and sophomore Justin Bullock (Detroit, Mich.) earned wins in the 800 and 1000 meter races, respectively. O'Neil won his event with a time of 2:00.05 while Bullock's 2:36.57 was good enough for first place at 1000 meters.
Marx teamed up with junior Brian Gager (Rye, N.Y.), sophomore Jacob Jurewicz (Gurnee, Ill.) and freshman Nick Diamantoni (Belle Mead, N.J.) to win the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:28.35. Tech's 4x800 relay was also a winner, finishing in 8:16.67.
Senior Chinedum Umachi (Detroit, Mich.) was the lone first-place performer for the Engineers in the field events. Umachi won the weight throw with a toss of 60-2.50 feet.
Tech will take part in a pair of meets next weekend, sending part of its squad across the Charles River to compete at the Terrier Classic at Boston University on Friday and Saturday. The rest of the Engineers will stay at home for a Coed Invitational on Saturday, January 28.


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Team USA Coaching Staffs Announced for NACAC and IAAF Championships
INDIANAPOLIS -- USA Track and Field announced Thursday the coaching staffs for the NACAC Cross Country Championships, the IAAF World Indoor Championships and the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships.
NACAC Cross Country Championships – February 22 – Trinidad & Tobago
Tania Fischer – Women's Head Coach
Rick Rothman – Men's Head Coach
IAAF World Indoor Track & Field Championships – March 7-9 – Sopot, Poland
Women's Staff
Lori Shepard – Head Coach - Sprints/Hurdles
Lawrence Johnson – Assistant Coach - Jumps/Combined
Bonnie Edmondson – Assistant Coach - Throws
Megan Watson – Assistant Coach - Distance
John Green – Head Manager
Men's Staff
Nat Page – Head Coach - Jumps
Allen Johnson – Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles
Rob Lasorsa – Assistant Coach - Throws
Teddy Mitchell – Assistant Coach - Distance
Tim Weaver – Head Manager
World Half Marathon – March 29 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Peter Henkes – Men's Head Coach
Colleen DeReuck – Women's Head Coach
Anthony Yengo – Medical
Roster Announced for NACAC Cross Country Championships
INDIANAPOLIS -- The roster for Team USA at the 2014 NACAC Cross Country Championships has been finalized, with recent Club Cross Country National Champion Joe Gray and Bupa Great Edinburgh Cross Country headlining the members of the red, white and blue.
The event takes place Saturday, Feb. 22 in Trinidad & Tobago. Team USA is looking to continue its impressive record in the event, sweeping the team competition in 2012 and taking home the senior men's and women's titles in 2011. Last season, Craig Forys led the Team USA senior men to the top spot, taking the individual gold in 24:46.
2014 NACAC Cross Country Roster
Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be inducted into Educators' Hall of Fame
RESTON, Va. -- Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, named by Sports Illustrated as the "Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century," will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) for her outstanding contributions to sport and philanthropy, AAHPERD officials announced this week.
A six-time Olympic medalist, including three Olympic gold medals, Joyner-Kersee dominated the Olympic heptathlon and long jump events throughout her career. She currently serves as the representative and spokesperson for the St. Louis Public Schools' AIM for Fitness Project and is a member of the USATF Board of Directors. AAHPERD will bestow the honor at the organization's Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 4, at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, during the 129th Annual AAHPERD Convention & Expo.
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Caregiving: Caring for Someone with Cancer
Caregiver Support for spouses, friends and loved ones, for any type of cancer. Come join us and feel accepted in a room with people who understand what you are going through. Meets in person and by phone if you would like to call in from home.
Please call (603) 650-7751 for registration and toll-free number.
Directions to the Reeder Room from the Main Entrance Parking Area:
- From the Main Entrance Parking Area, enter DHMC. You will be on Level 3.
- Walk straight ahead to the Main Rotunda Information Desk and make a right into the South Mall.
- Make the first left into the Cancer Center. The Support Services Room is the first door on the right.
Directions to the Reeder Room from the Parking Garage:
- From the Parking Garage, enter DHMC. You will be on Level 4.
- Take the elevator on your left to Level 3 (or the stairs, walking down two flights).
- Make a left out of the elevator, and make a left into the 3K Waiting Area of Norris Cotton Cancer Center.
- Enter the hallway that runs to the right of the reception desk (and to the left of the Blood Draw Area).
- Follow this hallway almost to its end, the Support Services Room is the last door on the left.
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MILPITAS, Calif. and TEMPE, Ariz., December 19, 2013 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, and Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Avnet will offer a wide portfolio of flash-based hardware and software solutions from SanDisk to its customers throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Latin America through its Avnet Electronics Marketing and Avnet Technology Solutions operating groups. This worldwide distribution agreement enables SanDisk to leverage Avnet's global scale, scope and unique solutions distribution model, making it even easier for CIOs, IT leaders and manufacturing decision-makers from around the world to purchase and implement SanDisk's cutting-edge solid-state storage and embedded flash memory solutions.
With this agreement, Avnet becomes one of the first global distributors for the rapidly growing SanDisk Commercial Business Channel, which offers client and enterprise-grade solid state drives (SSDs) and embedded flash computing products through channel partners. This enables Avnet to make available a variety of business and commercial solutions to its partners, including value-added resellers (VARs), embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) developers, system integrators (SIs), system builders (SBs) and direct market resellers (DMRs).
"Just as flash storage transformed the consumer electronics market, it is now delivering significant performance and cost-savings to businesses, including transforming both data center and client computing economics. Flash storage is also bringing unprecedented functionality to many industrial sector applications, such as manufacturing equipment, medical instrumentation and automotive infotainment," said Henri Richard, senior vice president, Worldwide Commercial Sales and Support, SanDisk. "Avnet's deep understanding of storage and customer-centric approach makes them a logical distribution partner for SanDisk's flash-based commercial products and enables us to further expand our leadership in this growing market."
Starting today, products available through Avnet will include:
SanDisk products purchased through Avnet can be combined with complementary products offered by Avnet to create complete business and commercial solutions for end customers. Avnet will also provide its partners with a wide range of education, resources, services and tools designed to help accelerate the profitable growth of their storage businesses. This includes:
"The addition of SanDisk further enhances our global technology portfolio with products from one of the most recognized and trusted brands in flash storage," said Phil Gallagher, global president, Avnet Technology Solutions. "The combination of Avnet's technical expertise and sophisticated integration capabilities, with SanDisk's proven flash products, enables our channel partners to not only address the growing demand for flash-based storage solutions in the commercial market, but also create complete solutions that provide a competitive edge in the markets they serve around the globe."
"Our customers are looking to increase the performance and efficiency of their data centers while managing costs," said Mike Thompson, president and chief operating officer, Groupware Technology. "Avnet's new global relationship with SanDisk opens the door to new opportunities and helps us create exceptional solutions that meet our customers' needs."
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is a global leader in flash storage solutions. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has expanded the possibilities of storage, providing trusted and innovative products that have transformed the electronics industry. Today, SanDisk's quality, state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of many of the world's largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smart phones, tablets and PCs. SanDisk's consumer products are available at hundreds of thousands of retail stores worldwide. For more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 29, 2013, Avnet generated revenue of $25.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
As a global IT solutions distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions collaborates with its customers and suppliers to create and deliver services, software and hardware solutions that address the business needs of their end-user customers locally and around the world. The group serves customers and suppliers in North America, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa. It generated US $10.36 billion in annual revenue for fiscal year 2013. Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Avnet, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.ats.avnet.com.
Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. that serves electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more than 80 countries, distributing electronic components and embedded systems from leading manufacturers and providing associated design-chain, supply-chain and value-added integration services. The group's website is located at www.em.avnet.com.
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All brands and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks, and are the properties of their respective owners. Avnet disclaims any proprietary interest in marks other than its own. © 2013 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Lightning, Optimus and FlashSoft are U.S. registered trademarks of SanDisk Enterprise IP LLC. Cloudspeed is a trademark of SanDisk Enterprise IP LLC. This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for markets and customers that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: the market demand for our products may grow more slowly than our expectations or our products may not be available in the capacities that we expect or perform as expected, or the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our annual report on Form 10-K. We do not intend to update the information contained in this news release.


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TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran expects to complete its assessment of technical bids for phases 9-12 of its giant South Pars gas field by the end of May, Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Saturday, May 5.
Iran had been expected to announce the award of the deal in March, but Zanganeh told Reuters that parliament had eased the pressure for an early decision. Parliament extended its approval for "so-called buy" financing in February, which took the pressure off Tehran to finalize the deals by the end of the Iranian year in March.
"This tender we are discussing. We are studying the proposals now, and I think at the end of May we will determine the technical ranking of the participants," he said, speaking on the sidelines of a petrochemical conference in Tehran.
Once the technical rankings had been drawn up, he said financial proposals would be examined and a winner was likely to be announced two or three months after that.
An Iranian official has said 20 firms are still in the race to develop phases 9-12 of the South Pars field, which is estimated to hold at least 350 trillion cubic feet (10 trillion cu metres) of gas.
The official said "the contract would be awarded on Iran standard buy-back terms -- where foreign investors are compensated in output -- or through direct financing." "Contracts worth more than $7 billion have already been sealed for the first eight of South Pars; 25 phases, but there have been delays in implementation."
Zanganeh said negotiations were continuing for several other buy-back oil deals, including Cheshmeh Kosh and Darkhovin. He also said talks had started with foreign firms about the Bangestan oil field. The main bidders for the project are Royal Dutch/Shell, ENI, TotalFinaElf, and BP Amoco.
Diplomats in Tehran said they did not expect swift decisions on any of the buy-back deals ahead of Iran's presidential elections on June 8.
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Open: Year-round
Newcomers to Branson may be surprised to find Missouri's oldest and most awarded winery as one of the town's most popular attractions. With 12,000 square feet of space, Stone Hill Winery's Branson location has been receiving and entertaining visitors since 1986. The winery, located at the junction of Highway 165 and Green Mountain Drive (just two blocks south of Business 76), delights thousands of tourists daily. Spend a fun and informative hour learning about Missouri's most awarded winery, sampling wines and juices, relaxing in one of the six tasting rooms, and shopping the gift shop. Groups are welcome, and bus parking is available.
Saturday, Nov 2, 2019 at 9:00am
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This tutorial will help you get the basic idea of how you should go about drawing then colouring your wolf. Sorry if the photos aren't very good I'll try making up for it by describing clearly! :)
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White Attic Bath
Via: BHG.com and remodelingtherapy.com
Simply White Bathroom
November 12, 2011 By Kim
Why choose a color for your bathroom when you can go all white? Keep it simple and stylish without much fuss or multiple trips to the paint store.
This lovely white bathroom is bathed in natural light. It's timeless and can be completely redecorated in no time at all by changing the colors of the decor.
I have cabinet doors like this in our kitchen…I've always had a thing for beautiful beadboard. It's fresh and looks great in any room of the house.
The whole room is light and bright with excellent storage. These open shelves can display towels and other necessities in a beautiful, yet functional way.


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Near: De Beque
Why You Should Choose a Local Zostavax Lawyer Serving De Beque, CO
When you have a zostavax issue, there are many benefits to choosing a local zostavax lawyer. In addition to supporting a member of your De Beque community, you are also choosing a lawyer that is more convenient to travel to, being local to De Beque, than if you were to choose a lawyer outside of the De Beque area.
By hiring a reputable De Beque zostavax lawyer, you can ensure that your case will be handled in the most professional manner possible. And finding a good, experienced local De Beque zostavax lawyer will give you the comfort of knowing that if you should have another zostavax issue in the future, your lawyer is right around the corner.


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We crowdsource Hy-Vee's maternity, paternity and parental leave policies, based on Hy-Vee's employee reviews and anonymous tips from Hy-Vee employees.
Hy-Vee Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies
Hy-Vee offers. This information is based on anonymous tips submitted by employees.
Retail: Supermarket Company Maternity and Paternity Leave
How many weeks of paid maternity, unpaid maternity, paid paternity and unpaid paternity leave do employers in the Retail: Supermarket Company industry offer?


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Stacked deck
For almost two years, the BISD board has known the will of the voters is to change from a 7/0 board to a 5/2 method of representation. Not something the majority on the board wanted, for certain, since they probably would lose some seats and certainly their ability to run the district like a monarchy.
From the beginning, their strategy was really quite simple: delay the change as long as possible and flavor the deliberation with well-orchestrated opposition. Next, pull out the race card.
When the 5/2 plan was turned down in late December 2012 because, in the Department of Justice's opinion, it would be retrogressive to the African-American community, the stage was set to adopt a plan that would all but guarantee the status quo and the continuing reign of the sitting trustees.
Then came the surprise. March 1, 2013, one sitting board member and three potential opponents, led by an ambitious legal team looking to topple this "monarchy" using the law of the state, appeared at the district office to get their names on the ballot. The monarchs fought back and once again, even after the Texas 9th Court of Appeals ruled against the BISD board, time was on their side. If they could run the clock out, the ruling would save their reign.
The DOJ Civil Rights division doesn't know the hearts and minds of the voters in Beaumont. Considering the behavior of some Texans — even our governor and attorney general — it wasn't hard for them to believe any change would be retrogressive to African-Americans.
Sure, many who signed the petition to get the 5/2 plan on the ballot might have thought of it as a way to get control back in the hands of the "white community," thinking that for some reason it would make things better. But the truth is, power without oversight is corrupting to men and women of all races. And many in the community — white and black — are tired of the lies, the deception and the exaggerations of this board and administration in the education of our children, the handling of our tax dollars, and the basic stewardship of one of the largest and most important institutions in our community.
That will not change soon because the clock has run out and the next election is already rigged in the incumbents' favor.
What can you do now? You could move — or you can fight to take our schools back from this corrupt regime. Get involved, go to the board meetings, ask questions, and report things you see if they are wrong or illegal. Speak out and on the record. Don't turn your back, or you are turning your back on our entire community. If you think we are too tough on the district, take a close look. Are you getting the best education for your kids? Don't listen to the false statements about achievement. Look at your kids. Are they prepared for the next stage of their lives? If not, fight to change it.


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California schools are in the midst of perhaps the biggest transformation in their history — a shift to a stronger system of academic standards, curriculum and testing called Common Core. It will change nearly everything about education and require everyone, from the state superintendent to part-time teaching assistants, to alter what they do so that more kids graduate from high school with essential 21st-century skills.
That's what's behind a bill passed last week by the Legislature, and expected to be signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, to suspend most standardized tests, including the STAR test, for a year. Instead, under this bill, nearly all students would take a field test of the new assessments, rather than the 20 percent that had been planned. That will give students and teachers practice using computers, rather than No. 2 pencils, to answer questions while providing essential feedback to test developers trying to come up with a final version to be given starting in 2015. And it will free schools of the burden of offering two sets of tests.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has threatened to withhold some funding if California proceeds. He and others worry parents won't know how their kids and schools are doing — a particular concern for kids with disabilities and English-language learners — and that's fair. To us, though, the lack of tests and scores next year seems a reasonable trade-off for educators to have desperately needed time to prepare for Common Core and to give more students exposure to the new tests, which won't be scored in 2014.
California schools are in varying stages of transition, with many mixing old and new curriculum. So if the state were to give the old tests next spring — even though educators had taught some material geared to new standards — the results would be of questionable value.
Isn't the whole point of the new system that the old one wasn't good enough? It didn't do enough to help students learn to explore, experiment and analyze — essential 21st-century skills. Jettisoning these tests a year early allows educators to spend more time preparing for a better future.
The preparation is a massive undertaking — and it comes as districts are also beginning the switch to a new finance system. They need the yearlong break, but we'll be watching to ensure state officials reinstate a complete testing regime for 2014-15.
We urge the state board of education and Duncan to put aside past disagreements to develop a waiver to the No Child Left Behind accountability law that's needed to proceed. After all, California's primary goal is the same as Duncan's: a successful transition to Common Core so that schools can do a better job preparing kids for college and a career.


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NOCTURNE – Canon 1D MKIV
Just in time for the Holidays – Nocturne is up for all to see. You can see it on Canon's site, Vimeo, or in full 1080p on SmugMug. Also tonight marks the PREMIERE of the Behind The Scenes video of the shoot.
Expect an even bigger announcement within the next 48 hours – that will involve you all! (hint…it's a BIG film contest…)
The entire short film was shot with available light (practical lights) in an industrial part of downtown Los Angeles over two nights. Not a single artificial light was added. The footage was shot at 6400 ASA. (We did use a reflector just for kicks on the shot of the little girl – to see if we could bounce sodium-vapor light 😉
A HUGE Thank you to my co-directors Stu Maschwitz and David Nelson and the amazing crew run by Road Trip Films for an WONDERFUL job! Thank you as well for the amazing post-production work by Pictures in a Row and the score by Jeff MacDonald at Louder Productions.
Behind the Scenes video by my friend Joseph Linaschke:


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A Trip to Maine, Baby Robins and a Thomas Paul Rug
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I just picked up a Thomas Paul Robin rug in powder and cream and I could not be more thrilled (I'm also super-psyched about my new plaid Sperry Topsiders, but that's a whole other story):
While I'll laugh myself silly over Portlandia's "Put a Bird On It," I still love birds on things. I'm up at our family place in Maine, and upon arrival, we were greeted by a nest full of robin's eggs (the marine lanterns were my great grandfather's and we had them turned into the porch lights). You can see the back of the nest cascadng down the side here; I'm too short too get a good shot!
I climbed up on a stepladder to get a peek at the baby birds when I saw that their mom was busy crapping on my parents' black car again:
Obviously, a robin feeding her baby on a rug was an appropriate choice for the bedroom I use. This is the room the kiddos in the family also use when they are up here, so I originally decorated it around a favorite bright Fairfield Porter poster from The Farnsworth Museum. We'd been needing an area rug for three years now, but I like to wait until I find the perfect thing:
Here's a peek at some of the little deets, like Mr. Lobster and a fun throw pillow from Mainer Angela Adams:
A wooden boat picked up at an antique store and a Seth Thomas clock that's been here since before I was born.
A hint at the lobstering harbor view; it's pretty gray today, but the sea is right beyond that deck railing:
Here's a little more Maine color eye-candy:
If you've never been to mid-coast Maine, I cannot recommend it enough. Just be sure to come with an appetite for lobsters and arm yourself witha lot of bug repellent.


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Johnny Aculiak was born in on one of the Hopewell Islands, just north of Inukjuak. He has lived in other communities, but moved back to Inukjuak in 1993. Although he is best known for his carvings, Johnny has also tried drawing and jewellery making. Johnny learned to carve on his own in 1968 and has since worked with materials such as stone, antler, ivory and whalebone. Johnny, however, prefers working with soapstone and one of his favourite subjects to carve depicts an Inuk hunting game; he feels it is important others learn about his people and their culture.
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