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Highlights: Whitecaps FC 2 - Real Salt Lake 1
VANCOUVER, BC - Playing their first match in the month of August, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10W-7L-7D) earned a crucial 2-1 home win over Western Conference rivals Real Salt Lake (13W-9L-3D) in Major League Soccer on Saturday afternoon.
Second-half goals by Camilo Sanvezzo and Dane Richards avenged Whitecaps FC's away defeat to Salt Lake just over two weeks ago. Though Nat Borchers' late strike denied goalkeeper Brad Knighton a clean sheet in his first MLS start for Vancouver, the Blue and White held on for three important points on Bell Pitch at BC Place.
Saturday's victory closed the gap between Vancouver and second-place Salt Lake to five points in the west, with the 'Caps having a match in hand on their Utah foes. It was also Whitecaps FC's second straight home win over RSL as an MLS club.
Beautiful sunshine came through the open BC Place roof on Saturday, with supporters seeing an evenly-contested first half, though Whitecaps FC created more of the scoring chances before the break.
Camilo tested RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando with a piledriver on 14 minutes. This after Whitecaps FC had a decent shout for a penalty when Barry Robson was bundled over the visitors' box by Borchers.
Instead, it was RSL that came closest to scoring on 25 minutes. Javier Morales' fine cross found the head of Alvaro Saborio, but the in-form striker put his finish off the post.
The chance saw a collision between Knighton and Jay DeMerit that resulted in both players needing treatment. On 31 minutes, the effects of the collision forced the Whitecaps FC captain to come out of the match. That resulted in new signing Andy O'Brien making his MLS and club debut in place of DeMerit.
The last chance of the half fell to the home side in first-half stoppage time, but Rimando did well to save Camilo's header from Robson's fine cross into the Salt Lake box.
After the break, Whitecaps FC made the most of their opportunities to win the match, starting with the game's opening goal on 58 minutes.
Camilo registered his fourth goal of the season when the lively South American pounced on a loose ball in the RSL box after Will Johnson's clearance deflected off of Salt Lake teammate Chris Wingert and into the Brazilian's path. His assured finish made it 1-0 and brought 'Caps fans to their feet.
Whitecaps FC then doubled their lead on 64 minutes with a superb goal by Richards. The Jamaican international took a pass from Camilo near the edge of the Salt Lake box before curling his finish around Wingert and past Rimando for his second Whitecaps FC goal of his career and third of the season.
BLOG: Putting depth to the test
With a two-goal lead, there was a festive atmosphere around BC Place. The scoreline prompted Rennie to bring in Kenny Miller and recent Canadian national team call-up Russell Teibert to the match. It was Teibert's first spell of action for the 'Caps this season.
As the match entered three minutes of stoppage time, a clean sheet for Knighton would have been well earned, with the Vancouver shot-stopper having made assured saves from Johnson, Saborio, and substitute Paulo Araujo Jr. in the second half.
Unfortunately for Knighton, Salt Lake found a way past him in second-half stoppage time. Paulo's fine cross from the left found Borchers, whose header was well placed into the far corner of the 'Caps net for the RSL defender's second goal of the season.
Salt Lake's late reply did not impact on the final result, as Whitecaps FC got back to winning ways at an important juncture of the season. They now turn their attentions to Wednesday night and a second home clash of 2012 with FC Dallas.
The 'Caps will do so without several players on international duty and midfielder Gershon Koffie, who will be suspended for caution accumulation after the midfielder picked up a yellow card in Saturday's win.
Budweiser Man of the Match: Camilo Sanvezzo
Referee: Paul Ward
Attendance: 20,083
Scoring summary:
58' - VAN - Camilo Sanvezzo
64' - VAN - Dane Richards (Camilo Sanvezzo, Darren Mattocks)
90+2' - RSL - Nat Borchers (Paulo Araujo Jr.)
Match Stats:
Shots: Vancouver 11 - Salt Lake 12
Shots on Goal: Vancouver 5 - Salt Lake 6
Saves: Vancouver 5 - Salt Lake 3
Fouls: Vancouver 15 - Salt Lake 13
Offsides: Vancouver 3 - Salt Lake 0
Corners: Vancouver 7 - Salt Lake 3
37' - RSL - Tony Beltran
41' - VAN - Alain Rochat
49' - VAN - Gershon Koffie
83' - VAN - Jun Marques Davidson
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
18.Brad Knighton; 12.Young-Pyo Lee, 15.Martin Bonjour, 6.Jay DeMerit (40.Andy O'Brien 31'), 4.Alain Rochat; 28.Gershon Koffie, 14.Barry Robson, 27.Jun Marques Davidson; 20.Dane Richards, 22.Darren Mattocks (7.Kenny Miller 72'), 37.Camilo Sanvezzo (31.Russell Teibert 86')
Substitutes not used: 24.Brian Sylvestre, 3.Jordan Harvey, 9.Atiba Harris, 11.John Thorrington
Real Salt Lake
18.Nick Rimando; 2.Tony Beltran, 3.Kwame Watson-Siriboe, 6.Nat Borchers, 17.Chris Wingert; 20.Ned Grabavoy, 5.Kyle Beckerman, 11.Javier Morales (21.Luis Gil 45'), 8.Will Johnson (22.Jonny Steele 75'); 15.Alvaro Saborio, 7.Fabian Espindola (23.Paulo Araujo Jr. 68')
Substitutes not used: 24.Kyle Reynish, 29.Kenny Mansally, 14.Yordany Alvarez, 13.Justin Braun


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Clarkson Student Spotlight: July '11
Alfredo Hernandez '12
Financial Information & Analysis, minor in Project Management
Massena, NY native Alfredo didn't have to travel far to find the perfect university, since his hometown is just 19 miles from campus. But he assures us that he feels like he's in another world at Clarkson, especially when he's taking part in clubs like Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, where he is the Extracurricular VP of Professional Programs. In this role, Alfredo coordinates activities, such as Clarkson's celebration of the IBM Watson challenge last fall. Let's see what else he's up to.
Q: Why did you choose Clarkson?
A: I chose Clarkson because of their great reputation with their business programs. Knowing that as a freshman I would create and run a business with my classmates was definitely something to look forward to. It ended up being my favorite class!
Q: What does "defy convention" mean to you?
A: It means thinking outside the box and doing the impossible. Nothing is impossible. The word says it itself - I'm Possible.
Q: What is your guilty pleasure?
A: My guilty pleasure would have to be food. I love learning to cook many different kinds of food as well as trying everything at least one time.
Q: Why did you choose your particular major?
A: I chose to be a finance major because I was always good with handling money and numbers. With my dream of owning my own restaurant, I think it will be essential for me to learn the books behind the business.
Q: What unique experiences have you had at Clarkson?
A: I went on one of the Global Business Programs to Asia. We went to Singapore and Hong Kong, it was a beautiful and once in a lifetime experience.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: My hobbies would have to be playing all sorts of card games, bowling, and learning to cook.
Q: What are your goals for the future?
A: My goals the future are to eventually own my family's restaurant.
Q: What are your plans for the summer?
A: This summer I am interning with Primerica as a Life Agent selling life insurance, as well as working at my other job as a sales associate at Express. I also plan to travel to a few different cities to visit friends and family.
Q: Where is your favorite place in the world?
A: I have not specific spot, I would have to say anywhere as long as I have my friends and best friends there with me.
Learn more about Clarkson students.

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When the chef brought out his specialty, pescado a sal, a large whole fish cooked in an oven of crusted salt, he explained that the fish was caught a couple of hours earlier by a friend who knew that the chef could do something delicious with it. At the restaurant we visited for lunch the next day, a waiter explained that the olive oil at the table came from the olive trees our group had walked by a few minutes earlier. Another restaurant made its own dessert liquor in the cellar; at the next one, a recipe for homemade bread dated back 100 years.
These are common occurrences in Barcelona and along Spain's Costa Brava, where the emphasis is on quality over quantity in all things, including food. Here they celebrate a way of life that draws from the very best traditions in food, wine, art and life.
For a visitor to this region, which runs roughly from Barcelona along the Mediterranean coastline northeast to the French border, it's easy to feel like you have discovered a paradise of medieval towns, quaint fishing villages, stunning beaches and world-class vineyards. Probably the best way to experience the area is by renting a car in Barcelona and exploring on your own.
Clients who are interested in an active vacation with a focus on art and history will be especially pleased. And, of course, there is plenty of amazing food and wine to be had along the way.
For History LoversBarcelona has a rich history and many of its historic sites are still intact. Must-see spots include the La Seu Cathedral, the Gothic District and the City History Museum. One attraction clients will love talking about back home is the Mercat de La Boqueria (Boqueria Market). There are many markets in Barcelona, but La Boqueria, which dates back to 1835, is the most famous. Its dozens of food stalls are ideal for taking photos as well as for sampling local delicacies.
Beyond Barcelona, the Costa Brava boasts a range of attractions that history lovers will find fascinating. Tell clients to start in the town of Girona, about 60 miles from Barcelona. Here they will find a well-preserved medieval town where they can visit the 12th-century Arab Baths, the 11th-century Santa Maria Cathedral and what was once one of the most vibrant Jewish quarters in Europe. Best of all, visitors can simply stroll through the town and enjoy the way history mixes with everyday life.
Girona is also home to what some consider one of the best restaurants in the world — the three-Michelin-star El Celler de Can Roca. Clients who can't get a reservation here can still check out the family's original restaurant, Can Roca. It's just up the street and serves delicious authentic Catalan dishes.
The Greek and Roman ruins at Empuries, dating back at least to the 7th century BC, is another historic attraction in the region. The Greeks called the settlement Emporian, which means "market," and it was a thriving trading center in ancient times. Today, the ruins cover an extensive area and offer a look at the expansion of both empires.
Artistic TemperamentFor the traveler interested in art, the Costa Brava has plenty to discover. The artist most closely associated with the area is Salvador Dali, who spent most of his life working in the region. There are three main sites here related to Dali: the Dali Theater-Museum in Figueres, his home and studio in the town of Port Lligat and the Castle at Pubol that he bought for his wife and muse, Gala. All three attractions show different sides of this iconic artist. The museum features a complete retrospective of his work, while his home and studio are works of art in themselves and give visitors the opportunity to better understand Dali's unique creativity. The Castle at Pubol celebrates his lifelong love affair with his beloved Gala.
Visitors to Dali's home in Port Lligat should take a short walk to lunch in the quaint seaside village of Cadaques. There are many local restaurants here, each serving great food in the town that once was a vacation spot for Pablo Picasso, among others.
Visitors to Barcelona can enjoy other major artistic attractions as well — especially world-famous creations by the architect Antoni Gaudi. His Casa Batllo, Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia are musts for all visitors to the city. Also, the Museu Picasso de Barcelona has a fascinating collection of that artist's works.
Get ActiveEvery vacation needs nourishment for the body as well as the mind, and the Costa Brava has no shortage of activities for visitors, including hiking, cycling and watersports.
One of the most unique ways to enjoy the seemingly endless beaches and seaside cafes in small towns all along the coast is to hike the Camino de Ronda. Hugging the coastline of the Costa Brava, the Camino de Ronda is an old trail that was once used by smugglers. Today this 125-mile-long, well-marked and often paved path has become popular with hikers who want to experience the natural beauty of the Costa Brava and discover their own hidden coves and beaches. Visitors can hike the entire trail over several days, or break it up into day trips.
In the town of Llafranc, on the Camino de Ronda, visitors can have lunch at Casamar restaurant. This charming eatery has great food and amazing views of the beach and bay from up on a nearby cliff.
Another great way to experience the Costa Brava is by bicycle. Lance Armstrong once had an apartment in Girona and trained in the region. Many hotels have bikes that guests can borrow, and local outfitters can arrange bike tours.
Watersports activities along the coast include snorkeling, scuba, fishing and more. Clients can look into chartering a boat or booking a sailboat excursion out of the large marina in Palamos.
A visit to Barcelona and the Costa Brava provides an ideal combination of activities and attractions, punctuated by relaxation, delicious meals and great wine. Who could ask for more?
The Sagrada Familia is a must-see // © 2014 Thinkstock/ brckylmn
Begur is a village on the coast // © 2014 Kenneth Shapiro
Boat trips sail out of Palamos // © 2014 Kenneth Shapiro
Salvador Dali lived in this region of Spain // © 2014 Salvador Dali
Barcelona's Boqueria Market is great for local color // © 2014 Kenneth Shapiro
The historic La Seu Cathedral in Barcelona // © 2014 Kenneth Shapiro
Where to Stay
Barcelona:The Melia Sky Barcelona offers modern guestrooms with easy access to all the major tourist attractions. Agents should look into booking The Level, a special concierge club on the upper floors of the hotel. www.meliahotels.com
The 75-room Hotel Miramar Barcelona is a modern, upscale property located in a renovated historic building not far from downtown Barcelona. Its proximity to the cruise ship port makes it an especially great pre- and post-cruise accommodation choice. www.hotelmiramarbarcelona.es/en
Country Inns:Mas de Torrent is a historic country inn that exudes an ambience reminiscent of a Tuscan farmhouse. Built in 1751, the hotel is a charming home base for exploring the small towns of the region. www.mastorrent.com
The Hotel Peralada is famous for its golf course and a top-notch spa that specializes in services using local wine. www.hotelperalada.com
Along the Coast:The Hostal Empuries is a seaside retreat adjacent to the ruins at Empuries that is one of the first Gold LEED-certified hotels in Europe. It features 55 recently renovated rooms, great restaurants and an amazing setting on the ocean. www.hostalempuries.com
Tourist Office of Spainwww.spain.info
Tourism Bureau of Costa Bravawww.costabrava.org


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Anyone know of an effective dog mace - strong enough and proven to repel pit bulls? My wife was walking our dog on a public sidewalk when two pit bulls ran from a residence toward her. She picked up our dog and kept turning as they jumped up trying to get our dog. My wife kicked one in the head and it left. She kept screaming for the owners to come out and get their dogs - 4 cars in the driveway and no one responded. She crossed the street and the dog followed continuing the jumping, etc. Finally, she heard a young voice call the dog in. Called the police and an animal control officer responded. She went to the offender's house prior to coming to our home and heard the two pits barking inside. She acknowledged being afraid since she was alone and there were two pits. We gave her a supporting deposition and since there were two dogs, each offense gets cited twice. My wife was understandably shaken and so was our dog. Very grateful there were no visible injuries and really looking forward to going to court.


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The Hand of the Graphic Designer
FAI, The Italian National Trust and Moleskine present the third in a series of publications celebrating the role of hand drawing in the creative process, before the mouse comes into action. The Hand of the Graphic Designer book and exhibition showcase 367 original sketches by 108 international graphic designers such as Italo Lupi, Giancarlo Iliprandi, Erik Spiekermann with Matthew Carter, James Clough, Alek Jordan, Atelier Vostok, Fanette Mellier, Esther Lee, Damien Conrad, Milton Glaser, Bob Gill, Pablo Ferro, Bonsaininja, Robert Massin, Martí Guixé, H-Art, Information Architect and more. This volume offers a sampling of the current state of graphic design with an array of significant examples of the art of designing letters, words, signs and images. The book is bound in the classical Moleskine notebook layout: rounded corner, elastic band, but with A4 red hard cover. Worldwide preview during Milan's Salone del Mobile, in April 2011. Revenues from the initiative will support of FAI.
Partners of the event: alterstudio partners. Media partner: Abitare Magazine. Main Sponsor: Pirelli. Publishing partner: Moleskine. Curators Francesca Serrazanetti and Matteo Schubert, together with design expert Pietro Corraini.
Following the exhibition, the original works have been auctioned by Sotheby's Milan at Villa Necchi Campiglio on May 12, 2011. Revenues go to Villa Necchi and to a project run by FAI for the restoration of a series of antique books in the historic library of Masino Castle, a monumental property that FAI owns in the Piedmont region.


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SAN DIEGO, CA (February 12, 2013) – Freedom Meditech, Inc., developer of non-invasive ophthalmic products for the detection of disease and management of patient health, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell its first product, the ClearPath DS-120TM Lens Fluorescence Biomicroscope.
The ClearPath is cleared by FDA as a tool for the measurement of autofluorescence by scanning the crystalline lens of the eye with a blue light. In independent scientific studies published in peer- reviewed journals, elevated autofluorescence measurements have been linked to high levels of advanced glycosylated end products which accumulate as a result of the aging process and the presence of systemic disease.
The ClearPath scan is pain free, takes just six seconds and produces an immediate, quantitative result available to the patent and healthcare provider. Unlike some eye exams, the scan does not require dilation or other special preparation by the patient. The ClearPath is also different from diagnostic tests in that it is completely non-invasive and does not require a blood draw to produce a result.
"Receiving FDA clearance for the ClearPath is the most significant milestone to date for the company and removes the last significant risk in product development prior to marketing," said Craig Misrach, Chairman and CEO of Freedom Meditech. "We are in the process of conducting additional validation studies which we anticipate will support enhanced claims in the labeling for the ClearPath including its ability to further improve patient outcomes and maximize overall public health."
The company plans to launch the ClearPath in the U.S. by the end of the second quarter 2013. Also, the company is in the process of acquiring the CE Mark for the product. The CE Mark is required to sell in the 27 countries that comprise the European Union and is a gateway to other non-regulated markets.
In clinical trial results submitted to the FDA the ClearPath proved to be more precise than standard of care ophthalmic devices marketed and widely utilized by health care providers in the U.S. today. The ClearPath demonstrated a Repeatability Coefficient of Variation (variability among measurements taken on the same eye using the same operator and device) and Reproducibility Coefficient of Variation (variability among measurements taken on the same eye using different operators and devices) of 5.8 % and 6.4% respectively.
The ClearPath is the first product from Freedom Meditech. Also in development is a non-invasive glucose monitor that measures glucose levels in the aqueous of the eye. The device is designed to be operated by holding the small handheld device, similar to a miniature telescope, in front of the eye to provide people with diabetes a convenient and pain-free alternative to the "finger stick" method of glucose monitoring.
About Freedom Meditech
Freedom Meditech, Inc. is a medical device company focused on the commercialization of novel ophthalmic technologies for the detection of disease and management of patient health. The company maintains corporate and engineering operations in San Diego, CA with supporting research and development activities throughout the state of Ohio. For more information, visit www.freedom-meditech.com.
The non-invasive glucose monitor is an investigational device and is limited by federal law to investigational use.
ClearPath DS-120TM Lens Fluorescence Biomicroscope is a trademark owned by Freedom Meditech, Inc.
Click here to download a printable copy of this press release.


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Town Crier staff writer and photographer Ellie Van Houtte chronicles her Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Los Altos Hills. Following is the second in her six-part series.
Red, yellow, green and black flags are scary to me. It's easy to determine whether produce is edible or not, but it's much more complex to fathom how I would methodically color-code real people to determine who should receive help first, last or never in a real-life situation that requires triage. I hope I never confront the need for triage, but if I do, my CERT training is preparing me to address the situation calmly.
My second week of CERT training focused explicitly on triage – an emergency medical response procedure that originated in France during World War I. The technique enables responders in a crisis situation to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. When surrounded by hundreds or thousands of injured people, my role would be to canvass the incident site quickly and categorize injuries by urgency of treatment.
Even if you've never worked in medical services, it's quite likely that you've witnessed the triage process. If you viewed video footage or photos from last week's bombings at the Boston Marathon, you saw some of the 2,000 emergency workers on hand for the marathon bring order to a chaotic scene by quickly matching those injured victims with critical medical resources. The incredible speed and response of trained personnel on site ensured that fatalities were minimized to three, despite the more than 180 injuries.
Quick read and response
A quick check of a person's respiration, pulmonary function and mental state is the first component of the triage routine. Expert responders can categorize people with a glance in just seconds. Using a series of verbal and physical tests – asking a question, feeling for a pulse, blanching a fingernail to test for circulation – CERT members can gauge a victim's condition.
Using colored flags, markers or separated areas, CERT members identify the victim's status: black for dead, red for immediate, yellow for delayed and green for minor critical needs.
Although it runs counterintuitive to my gut reaction, if I can do nothing to stabilize a dying patient, it's my job to move on to those who have a chance of survival. When medical responders arrive, the classification system helps them focus on patients with the greatest needs and best chances of survival.
Although treatment is secondary to triage for CERT members, knowing how to locate pressure points, apply bandaging and make splints is valuable. With only 22 ambulances available in Santa Clara County at peak times of the day, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department's estimate, CERT members may be the only help accessible during an emergency.
Providing basic medical response to injuries often classified as the "killers" – airway obstruction, shock and blood loss – may save lives. Although the limbs lost in the Boston blast last week could not be recovered for many, the quick act of placing tourniquets on those with severe extremity damage saved lives.
CERT instructor Mike Sanders compared triage to spinning plates in the air. Managing a crisis situation would be challenging, but if I've practiced beforehand, the reality should be easier to control.
To read Van Houtte's Week 3 report on fire safety, rescue equipment and cribbing, click here.


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Welcome, gentle reader, to our little den of twisted bedtime tales. For tonight's
acidic anecdote, I'll reveal to you the plight of another wretched game that was
haplessly exposed to "The Curse of the Enormous Boobs."
Every gamer is familiar with this most ancient means of macabre marketing.
The promise of huge breasts in Danger
Girl amounted to a truly pestilential gaming experience, whereas the luscious
pillows of the sea witch in Giants
were cursed with game crashing bugs.
Tonight's victim is Portal Runner; a new 3DO game set in the Army
Men universe. This unfortunate victim suffers from a bizarre bestial tease
accompanied by a sickly sweet kiddy motif. It doesn't get any weirder than this.
The story involves the voluptuous Brigette Bleu's ambush of Green Army reporter
Vikki G and her evil scheme to move in on Vikki's man, Sarge. As Vikki, you
must team up with a "toy" lion named Leo and beat up on a whole host of poorly
rendered villains, while solving uninspired, mind numbing puzzles. And just
to keep things interesting, you get to collect gems that just happen to be strewn
about everywhere. Quite original, isn't it?
Though the story falls on the lame side, it at least has the decency to be
presented in a nice fashion with passable CGI and good voice acting. This is
pretty much the silver lining to the dark Portal Runner cloud.
While the CGI shines, the rest of the graphics are just satisfactory. There
are some decent lighting effects, but the majority of the game looks pretty
cheap. The animations are jerky and the textures are bland. The level design
is very linear, with lots of corridors and little mazes to search through as
you hunt for inane quest objects. It's pretty dull and uninspired.
Other than the whole boob thing, the ability to play as Vikki, Leo, or Vikki
riding Leo is supposed to be one of the main selling points of the game. I guess
I'm supposed to mention that you can play as Vikki with Leo fighting beside
her, but that's essentially the same as playing Vikki by herself. If those are
the selling points, I want a refund.
With a control scheme reminiscent of the Resident
Evil games, turning in general is a problem in Portal Runner. Left
and right on the analog stick cause Vikki to turn in place, but if you don't
press exactly left or right, Vikki will start running. And since the
levels are very platformish in parts, this will cause Vikki to fall to her doom.
It'd be nice if stationary/mobile turning could be toggled, but no luck. At
least there's a little auto-targeting feature to help with your aim.
The other analog stick controls the angle of the camera and while it's a useful
feature for looking around corners and gauging jumps, the camera doesn't usually
go back to a default position after manipulation. As a result, the camera angles
can get screwy, making it even harder to control Vikki.
In an even more tragic turn of events, Vikki is just plain slow. She doesn't
dash or sprint or dive; she just sort of trots along without a care in the world.
Leo is much faster and a lot more interesting to use, but there isn't much to
do with him. He runs and jumps with the occasional claw technique, but he can't
maul enemies like a fierce lion should. He's pretty much just a poor man's version
of Spyro without the tight control or flame breath.
Portal Runner also includes a two-player mode where you can duke it
out with a friend. Watch as your combatants bump heads and get stuck on each
other! Be appalled at the amazing lack of firepower! Bang your head against
the table for buying this sub-standard game!
What Portal Runner boils down to is another failed attempt at an interesting
3D platformer. It's got some nice CGI and a few neat lighting effects here and
there, but with control issues, lame multiplayer and boring level design it's
pretty obvious that the curse has struck again.


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hy the strife ond din it matters nothing a.s to when or where we find the haven and the welcome home ; let curious doubt give place to trusting prayer and no weak boui through speculation roam we seek for sealed up secrets hidden things : enough for us if on eternal wings we reach the country of those better things vex not thy spirit <>, aspiring man ! bul live thy days as earnest workers must : nor try to pierce through god's myster ious plan which obligates thee to a life of trust some day somewhere while countless ages roll the hungry heart can comprehend the whole the veil be parted fur thy thankful soul mr davis remiuiscenses ii t was in tirr senate with webster clay and calhoun — his estimate 01 lee jackson and johnson i had peculiarly intimate relations with clay calhoun and webster 1 went to school in lexington ky mr clay's town iiis favorite son who was named henry was killed while with me in mexico and hn always as sociated nie with that boy mr cal hoiiii gave tne my first warrant to west point and by a sigular coinci dence when 1 went to ihe senate my seat was by his side and he ai seem.-d i take a fatherly super over nie while in the house been upon a committee charged investigating ihe state department under mr webster's administration he had been charged with misappro priating some of ihe secret service funds but tin investigation showed that he had simply used it to prevent the introduction of the ashburton treaty into the politics of the state of maine i drew and championed the report which exonerated hint mr webster never forgot that act lie was the mosi grateful man lur any act of kindness or interest in him that i ever saw he was a great orator but noi in ihe sense in which mr clay was mr c'lav possessed the grace of oratory to a greater extent than any man thai ever lived in this country p.i gestures his manners and his speech were perfect mr calhoun had none nf the graces of oratory but did have a perfect contempt for them and his pronunciation was wretched hut no orator of the present day could in fluence the people ov have the position that these men had in those days the newspapers have taken tlie place of the speaker and a greater engine than the newspapers has superseded the orator that is the telegraph people want news and information and want it in paragraphs they will hardly stand much more than a paragraph of editorial and rebel at anything like an essay speaking of the men and measures just before the war he said mr buchanan was an able man but a very timid one if he had had the nerve to deal with the situation as its gravity demanded i doubt exceedingly whether any ether state south won 1 . have followed south carolina into se cession 11 iid he withdrawn the troops from sumter it would have been such a conspicuous act of conciliation thai the other states would not i believe have called conventions to consider tin question of secession or if they had the ordinances would not have been passed i was not one of those who believed that there could ever be a peaceful separation of the states but could not convince our people of it i had years before become convinced bv my association with public men and especially with mr webster that the north would never consent to it i knew that secession meant war and therefore did my utmost to prevent ii when the war came however it had to be met with spirit the chance for a peaceful separation of the states was lost years before the war li could have succeeded when the north wanted to go and agaiu when texas was an nexed but not after speaking of his generals he sail albert sidney johnston was the most perfect man i ever knew he divided his life between military and ' civil pursuits and showed wonderful capacity in both he had such a grand character such perfect self poise such an analytical mind such ready concep tion of men marvellous quickness of perceptions and ability to deal with events i never before saw a single individual having so many sterling qualities i had known him intimate ly many years gen lee and myself were cadets at west point together but albert sidney johnston and 1 had boen much togelher in active life in the field in bivouac and in private intercourse early in our association i was struck with his marvelous quick ness of perception and perfect com mand of himself at the subb.endeb of monterey we were tog ther in mexico one morning when both thought we lives not worth a fig 1 was the officer se lected to arrange the terms for the sur render of monterey and had spent sev eral hours with gene i npudia the mexican commanding general ar ranging the terms u was getting quite late and there was suspicious de lay in signing the papers i said to general ampndia have the articles signed and i will call for them in the morning i arose early the next day had my horse saddled took a cup of coffee and started for the headquarters of the mexican general in the city of monterey as i passed the headquar ters of general taylor who always got up with the chickens he stuck his head out of the tent to see who was passing and seeing me said " hallo davis where are you go ing i am going to general ampudia to receive the terms of surrender which he was to have signed and ready for me this morning 1 " not by yourself 1 " one man is as good as twenty if they mean foul play they would de stroy twenty is well as one and if there is danger nothing but an army will do " get down and have a cup of cof fee and waii a few moments 1 1 alighted and went in and while we were talking colonel albert sid ney johnston who was then acting inspector general came along he asked me where i wasgoing,and i gave him the same reply that i gave gener al taylor '■let me go with yon certainly i shall be glad to have villi after our coffee johnston and i started when we reached the streets and only for one 1 - i ween the " . ■• i , . - artillery and the - with por open the tops of the houses which wcvi.y fiat were also covered with in fantrymen standing at their guns the whole seen had an ominous look and as we approached johnston called my attention to it and said have you a white handkerchief if so you had better show it i pulled one out and rode up to the stockade and summoning the officer in command said l am here by appointment to meet with ampudia blease notify him of my presence 1 the officer turned his back to us and gave some orders which i did not understand and we waited some time and things began to look still more suspicious i then called the officer's attention again to the importance of our mission and another man was sent and then another delay and a third was dispatched while waiting we saw ampudia's adjutant-general coming down the street we knew that he spoke english johnston iu a very low tone of voice said *• this man cannot affect not to understand us 1 as he came up we saluted and ex plained to him that i was there in obe dience to an understanding with his commanding officer and there appear ed some delay and i expressed a wish that be would have us conducted to general ampudia's presence " oh certainly said he aud he call ed an orderly to show us the way johnston in an undertone said he had better do the conducting i would be obliged if you would ac company ns to the general's presence yourself 1 said i oh with pleasure with pleasure he replied and lead the way as we turned and passed through the stockade johnston took one side of the adjutant-general and i the other and we were soon with the mex ican general and had the papers relat ing to the capitulation in our hands ou our return in jumping the ditch the flab to my holstorflew up and i was informed that my pistol had been stolen by his orderly while i was with the mexican general it was a very valu able one although a very plain one it had been to me by colonel johnson my companion during the black hawk war and i prized it highly complimenting ex-confederatb of fk ebs albert sidney john-ton was doubt less the best soldier of the war on . ither side the battle of shiloh was the only battle of which i have any knowledge that was fought just as it was planned he sent me a dispatch which has been lost or destroyed giv ing the plan of his battle and if it had not been for a delay iu some or his troops coming up every incident of his plan would have b**en carried out and each movement would have fitted in like clockworks stonewall jackson was the greatest executive officer of the confederacy general lee uttered a great truth aiid from his heart when he said upon , hraring of jackson's death t have lost my right arm lee was a great soldier and a great man most people mistake his character he had the reputation of being a slow c ireful cautious man but he was one of t most combative men i ever knew he w;is always willing to fight at times he was even impetuous especially in the face of disaster he would often rush into places and dangers where he did not belong and many times show ed his disposition to be an executive leader rather than the controlling mind of a great army he was one of the purest men i ever knew — a man incapable of subterfuge evasion de ceit or indirection he won and hid deservedly a high place as a man ami a soldier at home and abroad when jackson lived he was lee's dependence he recognized jackson's ability as an executive officer and trusted hina im plicitly when he gav him his plans jackson never waited for orden a sec ond time nor sent back for instruc tions after the battle of gettysburg lee wrote to me that he had met with a reverse and asked me to find some younger and abler man to take bis place i replied that if i could find a younger and abler man i might de sire to make the change but as i had so much more confidence in him than in any other man 1 knew i would not consider it we had many other strong generals but these were our great leaders 1 thk condition of the south mr davis once talked to me long and earnestly on the condition of the south among many other things he said : if the south can establish a system of tenantry or get immigration to oc cupy and till its lands there is no question but that it has a great future whether the colored people will ever i reach that point is a question yet to be settled man is now in a struggle with nature upon these problems there is no question but that the whites are better ofi for the abolition of slavery it is an equally patent fact that the colored people are not it is an arithmetical proposition easily ■!»; irmiued ■■■| ; i pro eed with j jh-hii . *? to be paid thifti is to • ■hoa petent to work then there is also a saving in capital before the war when a colored man died the owner lost from 81.000 to 1,500 now he loses nothing except perhaps the cost of burial if the colored people shall develop a proper degree of thrift and get a degree of education to keep pace with any advancement they may make they may become a tenantry which will enable the south to rebuild the waste places and become immensely wealthy negroes become greatly attached to localities and most of them love to re main where they were raised almost all of our old servants are yet on the plantation near vicksburg the col ored people have many good traits and many of theni are religious indeed the 4,000,000 in the south when the war began were christianized from barbarism iu that respect the south has been a greater practical missionary than all the society missonaries in the world i had an old man who for the colored people in our section was as complete a ruler as was ever born he was is free from guile and as truth ful a man as i ever knew the fed eral forces treated the old man with great indignity he was a ery supe rior servant and his quarters where he lived were fitted up with taste some people might say with luxury i le had everything about him for his comfort and when the soldiers came and looked into his neat aud well-furnished cabin they asked him wh those things be longed to to me ho answered they denounced him as untruthful and said that he had taken those things to keep for his master aud they took them away from him nothing that was ever done to me siiid mr davis made me so indig nant as the treatment of this old col ored man war was not necessary to the abo lition of slavery continued air davis years before the agitation began at the north and the menacing acts to the institution there was a growing feeling all over the south for its aboli tion but the abolitionists of the north both in publications and in speech cemented the south and crush ed the feeling in favor of emancipation slaverv could have been blotted out without the sacrifice of brave men and without the strain which revolution al ways makes upon established forms of government i see it stated that i ut tered the sentiment or indorsed it that slavery is the cornerstone of the con federacy that is not my utterance his day is done and his discussion of the mighty problem of this republic are over his estimate of men is inter esting as it fix.-s his relations with those who played in the mighty game with him — cent-pal express if matters cannot be better let ns be glad lhey arc uu tyurse the boston banquet on thursday niijlit there was a no table banquet in boston sir cleve ■land jvas the bright star particular of ' tb occasion his address began xvitli 1 pleasant words for the boston mer chants of old and their successors f to-day he then passed to the tariff ' sa viiii equal ri-^lm and impartial justice and stipulation f the compact we have entered into with each other as ameri can citizens and so nicely adjusted is this plan of oar political association that favoritism for the sole advantage of any section of our membership in evitably results in an encroachment upon the benefits justly due to others but these things sit so lightly upon the consciences of many that a spirit of selfishness is abroad in the land which has bred the habit of clamorous importunity for government aid in be half of special interests imperfectly dis guised under the cloak of solicitude for the public good can we see no contrast between the sturdy-reliance ofthe boston merchant in the days that are pant and the atti tude you are invited to assume as de pendent upon the favor of the gorprn ment and beneficiaries under its taxing power is there not a difference be tween the ideas that formerly pre vailed concerning the just and whole some relations which should exist be tween the government and the busness of the country and the present tenden cy toward a government partnership in trade and was there a hint in form er days that especial advantages thus once secured constituted a vested right which in no event should in the least be disturbed from the tariff he passed to corrup tions at elections and warmly advo cated ballot reform and also civil ser vice reform henry grady then made a much long er and more eloquent speech he did not weigh his words but spoke out the faith that is in him if this does not invite your patient hearing to-night hear one thing more my people your brothers in the south — brothers in blood in destiny in all that is best in our past and future are so beset with this problem that their very existence depend on right solution nor are they wholly to blame for its presence the slave ships of the republic sailed from your .■>!•'-. the la ,'•: our 6 \\ n d t but 1 7 i -.- -.. - h ..-" ne ■of in he had ni'i u reamed in his savage home and giving him a happi ness he has not here found in freedom our fathers left their sons a saving and excellent heritage in the storm of war this institution was lost i thank god as heartily as you do that human slavery is gone forever from american soil but the free man remains with him a problem without precedent or parallel note its appalling conditions two utterly dissimilar races on the same soil — with equal political and civil rights — almost equal num bers but terribly unequal in intelli gence's responsibility each pledged against fusion one of the century is servitude to the other and freed at last by a desolating war the experiment sought by neither but approached by both with doubt these are the condi tions under these adverse at every point we are required to carry these two-races in peace and honor to the end and again he said the white people of the south are banded air president not in predjudice against the blacks not in sectional estrange ment not in the hope of political do minion but in a deep and abiding ne cessity the negro vote can never control in the south and it would be we'l if par tisans at the north would understand this i have seen the white people of ii state set about by the black hosts uutil their fate seemed sealed but sir home brave man banding them to gether would rite as kliita rose in beleagured samaria and touching their eyes with faith bid them look abroad to see the very air filled with the chariots of israel and the horse man thereof it there is any human force that cannot be withstood it is th power of the banded intelligence and responsibility of a free community against it numbers an corruption can not prevail it cannot beforbidden in the law or divorced in force it is the inalienable right of every free com munity—the just and righteous safe guard against the ignorant or corrupt suffrage it is on this sir that we rely i'i the south not the cowardly menace of mask or shotgun but the peaceful majesty of intelligence ami responsibility massed and unified for the protection of its homes aud the preservation of its liberty that sir is our reliance and our hope and gainst it all the powers of earth shall not pre vail it was just as certain that virginia would come back to the unchallenged control oi her white race — that before the moral and material power of her people once more unified opposition would crumble until its last desperate leader was left alone vainly striving to rally his disordered hosts as that night should fade iu the kindling glory of the sun you may pass force bills but they will not avail you may sur render your ovvu liberties to federal election law ou may submit in mr of necessity that may not exist that . the very form of the government maj be changed that ibis old state which holds its charter the boast that it is a free and independent commonwealth it may deliver its election machinery into the hands of the government it help to create bul never sir will a single stab of this union north or south be delivered again to the con trol of an ignorant and inf rior race we wrested our state governments from negro supremacy when the fed eral drum beat rolled close t - ihe bal lot box and federal bay nets hedged it deeper about than will .*..!• again be permitted in this free government but sir though the cannon of this republic thundered in everv voting district of the south we still should find in the mer.v uf tiod the means and the conrage to prevent its re-es tablishment — — ».»<^. — they should begin at home wilmington star there are a half dozen or more re publican statesmen so called who seem to be very much disturbed in spirit over the suffrage question in the south and have drawn upon their in ventive genius to devise plans by which it may be fixed up satisfactory at least to them it is not the suffrage question on general principles that they are so much concerned in as the suffrage of the brother in ida ! . ' which does not pan out satisfai * to these afon said statesmen that's what they are t xing their colossal brains now to fix up if they were in earnest and were really intent upon correcting abuses in the matter of the ballot and of bringing about a healthy reform we would suggest that they begin at home for they would find a line field for missionary labors of this kind or even force bills which they seem to prefer is it not a matter of fact that the republican party of which the*se gen tlemen are so solicitous about the suff rage-question in the south are shinning lights never goes into the political campaign these days without a great fund for the purpose of investment in doubtful states and districts where it will do the most good is it not a matter of fact that tin y levy contributions on government officials and employes who hold of fice tl ' ■- tue 11 party loyal t questioned in case ol refusal and of losing the places which they hold is it not a facl that such contribu tions were levied in the last state cam paigns to helj t billy mahone in vir ginia foraker in ohio and other re publican candidates in violation of tin civil service laws of which these same gentlemen pretend to be advocatesaud supporters is it not a facl thai this was done with the full knowledge and silenl ac quiescence of a repudlican president who also professes to be a supporter of the civil service laws is it not a facl that asssessments were levied upon manufacturers who reaped the b ncfits of the high protec tive tariff and when they failed to re spond cheerfully or liberally that the fat wa fried ' oui of them is is not also a well known facl that in miine states votes were bought open ly and above board with the money thus contributed is it not a matter of fact that dud ley with money from this fund organ ized his blocks of five system in india na and had men bought like cattle marched tothe polls and voted ac cording to the terms of the sale is it not a il matter of fact that iu many of the manufacturing districts of the north workmen were coerced into voting for the candidates whom their employers supported through fear of losing the work by which they fed housed and clothed their wives and children is it not a fact that all this was deemed perfectly legitimate from the standard of republican ethics that th.-y rejoiced in the victories thus won and enjoyed nnd'now enjoy the fruits of these victories grover cleveland in bold and man ly language at the merchants banquet in boston last thursday referred to this intimidation and corruption ofthe dependent voters which has been car ried to such a notoriously scandalous extent in some of the northern states and incidentally asked how much bet ter was the briber who enjoyed the fruits of the bribery than the poor v :. al vender ofhis vote whose necestitie5 rather than his cupidity induced him to sell it tin man who sells his vote may be pitied or lespised but i he man thai buys it is infamous and yet then is no republican code of et i s which teaches that it is wrong to corrupt the voter and no republi can nf prominence who hasyet had tii honesty or the manhood to de nounce it and they never will be cause without purchased votes their tenure of office would soon terminate in view of these fact and they are facts we would suggest that these re publican suffrage reformers who are now turning their attention to the south had better start out consistently begin il home and clean up their owa pr tuiscs lir i ho il
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|The Thursday, January 2, 1890 issue of the Carolina Watchman a weekly and semi weekly newspaper from Salisbury, North Carolina
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"Morgandi" Surname
Frequency of "Morgandi" Surname in the US
2000 US Census
The surname "Morgandi" is not included in the US Census Bureau's ranking of surnames with 100 or more people. Since fewer than 100 people with this surname were included in the 2000 Census, it is relatively uncommon.
Source: "Frequently Occurring Surnames from the Census 2000", US Census Bureau.
1990 US Census
Accoring to the US Census Bureau, "Morgandi" ranked #80,852 in frequency out of 88,799 surnames for which statistics were released from the 1990 Census.
Source: "Frequently Occurring Surnames from the 1990 Census", US Census Bureau.
"Morgandi" Graves on Histopolis
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Resource Links for "Morgandi"
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Surnames that Sound Like "Morgandi"
The surname "Morgandi" has a Soundex code of M625. The following 402 surname(s) may sound similar to "Morgandi" since they share the same Soundex code.


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BEIJING (AP) — Relatives of China's president and other business and political leaders are linked to offshore tax havens that help "shroud the communist elite's wealth," a U.S.-based journalism group said Wednesday.
The report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists might fuel politically awkward attention on President Xi Jinping's family and its wealth at a time when Xi has made fighting corruption a theme of his leadership.
Complaints that relatives of China's leaders abuse their positions to profit from real estate and other deals are widespread. But details on their activities, especially those at the highest party levels, are often hidden.
The ICIJ, based in Washington, said it obtained documents showing the identities of nearly 22,000 owners of companies and trusts in the British Virgin Islands, Samoa and other offshore centers. It said they include Xi's brother-in-law, former Premier Wen Jiabao's son and son-in-law and relatives of other ruling party figures.
"Close relatives of China's top leaders have held secretive offshore companies in tax havens that helped shroud the communist elite's wealth," the group said.
Chinese authorities moved quickly to block the country's public from seeing Wednesday's report. Access to the ICIJ website was blocked, as were foreign news reports about it. A reporter posted an Internet link to the report on the popular Sina Weibo microblog service but received a message from the company saying other users were blocked from seeing it.
"From a reader's point of view, the logic in the article is hardly convincing," said a foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, when asked for comment at a regular briefing. "That is sure to raise suspicions over the motives behind it."
Such offshore entities are legal and often are used by Chinese companies to control foreign subsidiaries, but activists believe corrupt officials also might use them to hide money. Governments of such offshore financial centers have come under pressure from other countries to do more to prevent tax evasion, money laundering and other offenses.
Their use by relatives of Chinese officials gives a strong impression of privilege and impunity, said Chinese historian and political analyst Zhang Lifan.
"It is unfair and will lead to discussions about whether the anti-corruption campaign is real or just a tool in a political power struggle," Zhang said.
Speculation over potential new targets for the crackdown intensified after a Hong Kong newspaper published a letter by Wen, the former premier, in which he said he never abused his position for personal gain, Zhang said.
The sheer size of the wealth being transferred suggests any serious anti-corruption crackdown might face difficulties, said Ho-Fung Hung, a China expert at Johns Hopkins University in the United States.
"Anybody who tries to really get to the heart of the problem might face a collective backlash from the elite, jeopardizing his own power, so I expect the anti-corruption drive won't go beyond such matters as banquets and travel for a while," Hung said.
The revelations raise the possibility that banks involved might have hoped for benefits in the China market in exchange for helping to move assets abroad, he said
"Most Chinese leaders and CCPC (Communist Party) members have planned their escape decades ago," said a comment left by a reader on the website of the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post. "It's all about exploiting the resources and people in China to benefit the privileged few."
ICIJ gave no financial details and stressed it was not suggesting anyone named has "broken the law or otherwise acted improperly." The group said it would release a full list of names on Thursday.
Communist leaders are intensely sensitive to suggestions they have profited from China's economic boom. The ruling party insists public scrutiny of their financial affairs is not permitted.
Complaints about the lavish lifestyles of officials, party figures and military officers who drive luxury cars, own villas and send their children to elite foreign universities have fueled political tensions.
Police have detained activists who called for party leaders to disclose their wealth to China's ceremonial parliament.
Xi's brother-in-law, Deng Jiagui, a wealthy developer, owns 50 percent of a British Virgin Islands company, Excellence Effort Property Development, according to ICIJ. It said the other half is owned by two other Chinese developers.
The list also includes relatives of former President Hu Jintao and the late supreme leader Deng Xiaoping.
In 2012, Bloomberg News and The New York Times reported on wealth amassed by relatives of Xi and Wen, the former premier. The government blocked access to the websites of the two organizations.
AP writer Christopher Bodeen contributed.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists: www.icij.org


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Firstly, the web browser OWB finally allows AROS users to surf the web in a modern fashion and to use popular applications like Google Maps and Google Docs, Preezo, Meebo, and so on. An improved version of E-UAE allows launching multiple sessions, while MPlayer now reads all DVDs correctly. Many new applications have been added to the distribution, like the new ArosPDF reader, the SabreMSN Messenger client, and more.
Icaros is an AROS distribution. For those that don't know AROS: it used to stand for Amiga Research Operating System, but in order to not be associated with all the legal bickering and nonsense in the Amiga community, it changed its acronym to stand for "AROS Research Operating System". The project was started back in 1995, and right now, it's a near-feature complete implementation of the AmigaOS. Since AROS is only source-compatible with older AmigaOS software, older packages either need to be rebuilt, or run using an emulator like E-UAE.
AROS is open source, and released under the AROS Public License, based on the MPL. It runs natively on x86, x86-64, and PowerPC.
Anyway, more news about this 1.1 release, and some screenshots, can be found on the official website. Icaros Desktop comes, as usual, in two flavours: the Live! version which run on real PC hardware, and the VE one, already pre-installed in a VMware virtual machine.


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Common Ground: Public apologies are so sorry
Cal and Bob discuss damage control vs. contrition.
Cal Thomas is a conservative columnist. Bob Beckel is a liberal Democratic strategist. But as longtime friends, they can often find common ground on issues that lawmakers in Washington cannot.
CAL: Apologies are becoming a fad. You see people apologizing for anything and everything. Apologizing has gained momentum after what President Obama's critics called his "apology tour" early in his first term where he seemed to be asking the world's forgiveness for what he perceived as America's arrogance.
BOB: President Obama's "apology tour" is a right-wing myth. He never said the word apology and he didn't ask for forgiveness. But, yes, I agree that apologies are becoming a fad and about as cheap as a used pair of socks. This is especially true for politicians and public figures, who often don't appear to take steps to change their moral compass.
CAL: What has contributed to peoples' cynicism is that many apologizers appear to be sorry for getting caught and having their careers or marriages destroyed. A parent forcing a child to apologize to another kid for an unkind word or act when the kid may not mean it, or a politician saying, "If I have offended anyone, I'm sorry," is quite different from expressing true moral guilt and repenting for one's behavior.
BOB: Sometimes, apologies aren't needed, though. For instance, sports analyst Doug Gottlieb, who is white, joked on a CBS sports program featuring black sports commentators that he was bringing a "white man's perspective." Gottleib quickly apologized, but some in the Twitter universe demanded he be fired. I think we should encourage people to say what they think, not try to censor them because they say something that may violate political correctness.
CAL: I agree. Another point: Some of these apologies appear to have been written by a lawyer, or public relations agency. One of the least convincing came from serial philanderer Tiger Woods, who coldly and unconvincingly read a statement and then walked from behind a podium to hug his mother. That looked staged and insincere. And then there was Sean Penn's 19 year-old son, Hopper, who went on a racist and anti-gay rant against some photographers, flipping them the bird and cursing. The young Penn told TMZ that he felt "under attack," but he later said, "I deeply regret my choice of words," as if the words he chose were the problem.
BOB: A lot of celebrities may feel threatened by paparazzi, but most don't act like that. How about retired CIA chief David Petraeus, who read an apology statement about his extra marital affair before making a speech to an audience of military veterans last week? Frankly, it did not reek with sincerity.
CAL: When they read from a paper, it looks like someone else wrote it. While no one can judge another's heart and apologies don't have to be accompanied by tears, one should at least express true moral guilt for violating a standard that ought to apply equally to all. But in an age when standards appear to be rapidly disappearing, people may get confused about where the line should be.
BOB: You've had a recent apologetic experience, as I recall.
CAL: Yes, I made an inelegant remark at last year's Conservative Political Action Conference about MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. I called her even before it became widely known because I was convinced I shouldn't have said what I said. It was one of those "in the moment" indiscretions. I took her to lunch, asked her forgiveness and told her I do admire her talent. I think she sensed I was genuine in my apology and was most forgiving. She showed a lot of class. You?
BOB: Yes I have. On two occasions I used a graphic term on live television. I apologized and felt terrible about using such foul language. My apology was sincere, but that didn't excuse the fact that I used an obscene term, not once but twice. I still feel bad about it and have taken steps to implement some pre-program routines to avoid such language which, so far at least, have worked
CAL: My grandmother recommended washing one's mouth out with soap.
BOB: Not one of my routines!
CAL: On the website cracked.com is a list of what they believe to be the "six most insincere apologies of all time." My favorite political one is from former New York Democratic governor Eliot Spitzer who, after being listed as a call girl service's "Client 9" in court papers, said the following: "I cannot allow for my private failings to disrupt the people's work." I wonder if he was working for or against "the people" while cavorting with hooker Ashley Dupre? Spitzer announced his resignation, got a TV show on CNN, which was later canceled, and then went to Current TV and left that in January. Got a favorite of your own, Bob?
BOB: I have to go with Anthony Weiner, a congressman who lied multiple times about tweeting explicit pictures to women until he ran out of excuses and then apologized. Real sincerity there!
CAL: Some apologies don't work, no matter how sincere. It depends on the "group" you offend. If your offense is racial or anti-gay, you can be pulverized by the news media. But if you grovel sufficiently, donate money or put yourself into ideological rehab, you might be redeemed. That's what Tracy Morgan of NBC's 30 Rock did after a slanderous comment about gays. It's always open season on Evangelical Christians and Catholics, though, especially when it involves their beliefs about marriage and abortion. Slandering them means never having to say you're sorry.
BOB: I find slandering a person's religious beliefs, apology or not, inexcusable, and I for one refuse to accept their apologies.
CAL: Maybe we should dig back into Golden Oldies history for a theme song that would help people apologize. How about the one by Brenda Lee: "I'm sorry, so sorry, please accept my apology."
BOB: That was before my time. Of course, the best approach is to think twice before opening your mouth. That would save a lot of apologizing.
CAL: Good advice.
In addition to its own editorials, USA TODAY publishes diverse opinions from outside writers, including our Board of Contributors.


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Capabilities Misplaced Missing or Inadequate. Many government managers mistakenly believe that this is an acronym for Capabilities Maturity Model Integeration. However, examination of actual performance in the wild points towards the, generally accepted, 'missing and inadequate' definition.
(1) The project failed. This is odd. Even though the project manager provided many detailed WBS's he was CMMI.
(2) He Sucks! Fire that CMMI MBA.
(2) He Sucks! Fire that CMMI MBA.
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LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Chris Brown says he plans to use never-before-heard vocals by the late R&B singer Aaliyah on his new single "They Don't Know."
UsMagazine.com said Brown, 24, made the announcement Tuesday at a press conference revealing details about the upcoming BET Awards show. Brown is to perform at next month's ceremony.
He said his posthumous duet with Aaliyah will be included on his sixth album "X," which is due out July 16.
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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the police practice of taking DNA samples from people who have been arrested but not convicted of a crime, ruling that it amounts to the 21st century version of fingerprinting.
The ruling was 5-4. Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative, joined three of the court's more liberal members — Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan — in dissenting.
The five justices in the majority ruled that DNA sampling, after an arrest "for a serious offense" and when officers "bring the suspect to the station to be detained in custody," does not violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable searches.
Under those specifications, the court said, "taking and analyzing a cheek swab of the arrestee's DNA is, like fingerprinting and photographing, a legitimate police booking procedure that is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment."
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DIXON – Residents now can find the Dixon Park Board's agendas and minutes online.
The park district's website recently went through an overhaul, Executive Director Deb Carey said.
Bob Gibler, a former park board member, maintains the district's website for $40 a month. He has spent the last 3 to 4 months adding new information, Carey said.
That new information also includes the district's ordinance code book and the first four monthly financial reports of this year.
"We try to make it more and more user-friendly, putting more maps up there and more information," Carey said.


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Children under 3 are especially vulnerable: Their immune systems aren't yet fully developed, so they're less capable of fighting off illness. And when they do get sick, their symptoms can be more severe than those of older kids exposed to the same viruses or bacteria. It's very nerve-racking when your child is sick and he can't tell you about it, so it's crucial to know the ailments to which your baby or toddler is most susceptible and when you need to call the doctor.
Colds & Ear Infections
There's usually no reason to worry when your little one sniffles or sneezes, even if you notice a thick, greenish discharge dripping from her nose. "That's actually very common in children with colds and isn't a sign of a bacterial infection, as it is in adults," says Carden Johnston, M.D., a pediatrician at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Still, a seemingly harmless cold can quickly turn into a more serious respiratory illness in infants 3 months and younger, so be sure to check your baby for fever and call the pediatrician if her temperature tops 100.2°F. Children between 3 and 6 months with a fever of at least 101°F should also be examined. A high temperature in older babies isn't necessarily cause for alarm: "Some kids run fevers at the drop of a hat," says Joan Shook, M.D., chief of pediatric emergency medicine at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. "In most cases, a fever just has to run its course."
If your baby is older than 6 months and has a garden-variety cold, you can treat her at home by making sure that she gets plenty of rest and drinks lots of fluids, including water and fruit juice. (Babies should also continue to nurse or drink formula.) There's no need to treat the fever unless your baby is uncomfortable. If she's fussy you can give her acetaminophen or ibuprofen (but never aspirin -- it puts kids at risk for the serious disease Reye's syndrome). A lukewarm sponge bath may also help (if given in conjunction with a fever-reducing medicine) to make her more comfortable. "A cool-mist vaporizer will help break up congestion and may keep secretions in her chest and sinuses loose," according to Cheston Berlin, M.D., a professor of pediatrics at Pennsylvania State University's Hershey Medical Center. "You can then use a bulb syringe to suction mucus from a little baby's nose or have your child blow gently into a tissue." Don't give children under 3 an over-the-counter cough preparation or decongestant without first consulting your pediatrician.
Finally, stay alert for any changes in your child's condition and call the doctor if she isn't feeling better in a week, has trouble breathing, or runs a fever over 102°F.
Your 15-month-old is just getting over a cold when he spikes a fever and you notice that his ear is red or that he is tugging at it. The cause? Most likely an ear infection, which, after a cold, is the most common reason for a visit to the pediatrician in children under 3.
The culprits are your child's tiny eustachian tubes, which connect his middle ears with the back of his throat and normally drain fluid. When these passages become clogged, fluid builds up and presses against the eardrum -- and your child starts yelling in pain. The tubes can also be blocked when babies drink from their bottle while lying down and a small amount of milk flows back into their ears. "If they have an ear infection, they'll usually cry more during feedings because sucking causes painful pressure changes in their ears," says Dr. Johnston. "They may also fuss more when they lie down and have trouble sleeping." Older children may tug at the affected ear, but that's a less-than-reliable symptom in children under 2 because their nerves aren't developed enough for them to pinpoint the origin of the pain, says Dr. Johnston.
If you suspect an ear infection, make an appointment with your pediatrician. In the meantime, you can ease a child's discomfort with acetaminophen or ibuprofen (for an infant under 6 months, ask the doctor first). You can also apply a warm towel to the achy ear or prop up his head on a few pillows to relieve the pressure in his eardrums. (To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, never let a baby fall asleep near soft bedding.) Even if your child has had so many ear infections that you're a pro at recognizing the symptoms, don't try to treat one yourself with leftover antibiotics, says Dr. Johnston. Many ear infections are viral and antibiotics are effective only against bacteria; using them on a viral infection may backfire and encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Call the pediatrician if a child of any age has an earache accompanied by a fever, a cold, or a headache; if you notice any pus coming out of his ears; or if the glands in his neck start to swell.
Tummy Troubles & Pneumonia
Occasional vomiting and diarrhea in an otherwise healthy child is usually no cause for alarm. But if it's accompanied by a bellyache and fever, she may have gastroenteritis -- which is a fancy name for an uncomfortable inflammation of the stomach and intestines. "It's most often caused by an infection, but it can also flare up if a child is on antibiotics," says Dr. Shook.
Although you should let the pediatrician know if your child has symptoms of gastroenteritis, most cases can be managed at home and will clear up within a few days. But you should watch out for signs of dehydration -- dry mouth, sunken eyes, scant urine, and a lack of tears in a baby over 8 months -- particularly if your baby or toddler can't keep fluids down or passes watery stool every hour or two. She'll need to be seen right away or taken to the ER for intravenous fluids.
In some cases, a commercial rehydrating solution, such as Gerber's Pediatric Electrolyte, Pedialyte, or ReVital, may be recommended. Babies may be nursed again or given formula when they can keep liquids down for two to three hours. Call the doctor immediately if a child of any age has a fever, acts listless, vomits blood or green bile, experiences sharp abdominal pain, or hasn't kept fluids down for more than 12 hours.
If your child has a mild case of diarrhea, give her plain foods (if she's started solids) such as rice cereal, bread, or jarred baby food. Avoid giving her too much juice, which can irritate the intestines.
Your baby looks limp and pale and has a fever of 101°F. His nostrils keep flaring, and he seems to be wheezing and breathing faster than usual. Call the doctor right away: He may have pneumonia, an infection of the lungs that usually follows a cold or other respiratory disorder.
"Pneumonia is usually less worrisome in a child than it is in an adult, so most children can be cared for at home," says Dr. Johnston. If your baby is under 3 months of age, however, you'll want to call your doctor at the first sign of illness, and take him to the emergency room if he's having trouble breathing. If your child has a viral infection, medication generally isn't necessary and the infection should clear up on its own in a few days. A bacterial infection, on the other hand, will require antibiotics. To help your child feel more comfortable, make sure he gets plenty of rest and lots of fluids. (Babies can continue to nurse or drink formula.) A cool-mist vaporizer will help keep secretions in his lungs loose. You can also loosen congestion by turning your shower to the hottest setting and sitting with your child in the steam-filled bathroom for ten minutes. Don't give him cough suppressants without a pediatrician's okay.
Urinary-Tract Infections & Croup
These are actually very common in young children, particularly girls. The reason: "Their urethras are very short, providing bacteria from the bowel easy access to the bladder," says Dr. Johnston. There's also evidence that uncircumcised boys are at increased risk of infection because of the way urine flows beneath the foreskin. In most cases, a urinary-tract infection (UTI) will cause a fever, lower abdominal pain, and painful urination. A toddler may clutch her stomach and grimace or cry when she urinates. You might also notice an unpleasant odor or blood in her urine. Younger babies may have vomiting, diarrhea, and irritability.
UTIs should be treated with antibiotics, so see the pediatrician as soon as you suspect your child has one. He'll probably take her blood pressure and get a urine sample to confirm that an infection is present. If one is confirmed, your child should have an evaluation of her urinary tract (usually by x-ray or ultrasound) to make sure that her kidneys have not been affected. In the meantime, apply a hot-water bottle wrapped in a towel to her abdomen and have her avoid bubble baths and perfumed soaps that could irritate her genitals. Finally, make sure she drinks lots of water to flush out bacteria from the bladder.
The cough starts just after midnight. The sound is so horrible and distinctive, like the bark of a seal, that most pediatricians can diagnose the problem over the phone as croup -- an inflammation of the larynx and trachea. Doctors don't know why, but croup affects twice as many boys as girls; children between 6 months and 3 years of age are most susceptible because their windpipe is small, making breathing difficult if it swells up.
Croup often follows a viral infection (such as a cold), so antibiotics are rarely helpful. Attacks usually subside when a child breathes in very cold or very hot air, which helps "shock" swollen airways into shrinking long enough to bring relief. Try taking your baby out in the cool night air or for a car ride with the windows down, or run a hot shower and then sit in the bathroom and have him breathe in the steam. "You might also want to sing to him or play soft music," says Dr. Johnston. "The more relaxed he is, the easier it will be for him to breathe."
If his breathing stays noisy and labored, call 911 or take him to the ER; he may need steroids or a bronchodilator. You should also get emergency help if he has trouble catching his breath or if he gasps or makes a whistling sound whenever he inhales.
Bronchiolitis & HFMD
A few days into her cold, your baby suddenly starts to wheeze and gasp for air. The muscles between her rib cage and collarbone cave in every time she takes a breath. The possible cause: bronchiolitis, an infection of the smallest breathing tubes of the lungs. "It's usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus," says Dr. Powers. "An RSV infection causes the breathing passages to swell up, and this can block air from flowing through the lungs." Outbreaks usually occur during the cold and flu season, between October and March.
Although RSV often causes nothing more than a cold, it's more likely to trigger bronchiolitis in babies under 6 months because their airways are smaller. It can also be life-threatening: One study found that 16 percent of children under 1 who were hospitalized were admitted because of complications from bronchiolitis. Children at high risk may be given a monthly injection of Synagis, a protective medicine.
If you suspect your baby or toddler has bronchiolitis, let your pediatrician know right away. In mild cases, there's little you can do except ease her stuffy nose with a humidifier, a bulb syringe, and saltwater nose drops. "Babies may also have a harder time feeding, so watch for signs of dehydration," says Dr. Powers. In severe cases, your child may need bronchodilating drugs to open up her airways or emergency oxygen at the hospital. If your baby was born prematurely, she may be more susceptible to complications from RSV. Your doctor may also suggest she receive preventive injections.
Your child has a slight fever and tiny blisters all over his palms, the soles of his feet, and inside his mouth. No need to panic: He probably has hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD). This is a common viral infection among toddlers, especially during the summer and fall. It's highly contagious but is usually mild and lasts only a few days. In isolated cases, however, HFMD has led to complications, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis, so call the pediatrician if you think your child has it.
Don't be surprised if the doctor recommends nothing more than rest and acetaminophen to reduce the fever. "There's really no other treatment," says Dr. Shook, "but you can offer your child plenty of water and soft, bland foods -- such as custard, Jell-O, and ice cream -- that won't irritate the sores in his mouth." And watch out for dehydration, particularly in babies, who may find nursing painful.
To keep the virus from spreading to other family members, wash your child's bottles, plates, and eating utensils in the dishwasher on the hot-water cycle or use disposable ones until his infection clears up. Wash your hands regularly and throw away or clean toys that your child may have put in his mouth.
The good news: Battling all these viruses and bacteria can help build your child's resistance to these bugs. So the more he's exposed to them as a baby or toddler, the easier it will be for him to shake them off when he's older, and the healthier and happier he'll be.
Laura Muha is a freelance writer based in New Jersey.