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Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Bus drivers and supporters walk a picket line in front of a bus depot in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

(AP) ? More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and aides went on strike over job protection Wednesday morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school.

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said the strike started at 6 a.m. Wednesday. About 200 bus drivers and bus matrons, who help kids on and off buses, were assembled on picket lines in the Queens section of the city.

"The first days will be extremely chaotic," Walcott told 1010 WINS radio. "It hasn't happened in New York City in over 33 years."

The union did not immediately return calls and emails seeking comment.

Matthew Mosca said his 5-year-old daughter, Ella, usually takes the bus from their home on Manhattan's East Side.

On Wednesday, they took a taxi.

"It's an inconvenience but I support the strike," Mosca said.

On Staten Island, parent Alicia Vuscemi had more scrambling to do, with kids at three different schools. Her son attends school in Brooklyn, and she got a pleasant surprise when his bus arrived. "I was still trying to figure out how he was going to get there," she said.

But she was concerned at the prospect of a lengthy strike. "Is it really going to last a while?" Vuscemi said.

Wednesday's walkout was by the largest bus drivers' union; some bus routes served by other unions were operating.

Most of the city's roughly 1.1 million public school students take public transportation or walk to school.

Those who rely on the buses include 54,000 special education students and others who live far from schools or transportation.

Parents have made plans to use subways, carpools and other alternatives, hitting slippery roads as sleet turned to rain around the city and temperatures were at or above freezing.

The city has put its contracts with private bus companies up for bid, aiming to cut costs. The Local 1181 of the Amalgamated Transit Union says drivers could suddenly lose their jobs when contracts expire in June.

The city plans to distribute transit cards to students who could take buses and subways and to reimburse parents who would have to drive or take taxis.

"We will get our children to school," Walcott said.

To do that, some parents had pieced together a patchwork of plans, such as a driving one child to one school and arranging a carpool to take a sibling to another school.

The union announced Monday it would strike amid a complicated dispute.

The city doesn't directly hire the bus drivers and matrons, who work for private companies that have city contracts. The workers make an average of about $35,000 a year, with a driver starting at $14 an hour and potentially making as much as $29 an hour over time, according to union President Michael Cordiello.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said the city must seek competitive bids to save money.

The union sought job protections for current drivers in the new contracts. The city said that the state's highest court, the Court of Appeals, has barred it from including such provisions because of competitive bidding laws; the union said that's not so.

Asked if the city is prepared to go as long as the last school bus strike in 1979 which lasted 14 weeks, Walcott said on WINS Radio, "This will go however long it goes. We have systems in place to support our parents and students."

Walcott, who was making the rounds of radio and television news shows Wednesday morning, told WNBC-TV there were no talks scheduled.

"We're not negotiating. They want us to do something illegal. We can't do that at all. We're always open for communication ... It's not our responsibility and job to negotiate. They work for private companies."

Asked if the city planned to take the striking union to court, Bloomberg told Fox 5 New: "I don't think it's time to do that" and characterized the union's actions as illegal.

"How is it illegal to provide the most experienced drivers and matrons in the school buses?" Cordiello asked Tuesday.

The contracts expire June 30.

Associated Press

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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:45:18 -0800 Mars Insurance Agency: Why Do You Need an Umbrella Policy? http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/mars-insurance-agency-why-do-you-need-an-umbr http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/mars-insurance-agency-why-do-you-need-an-umbr An Umbrella policy provides liability coverage beyond the limits of your auto and and homeowner's insurance. ?An Umbrella policy kicks-in once you have exhausted the liability coverage under your home or auto policy. ?For example; if you have a homeowner's policy with a $300,000 limit of liability and a $1,000,000 umbrella policy, you would have a total of $1.3 million in liability coverage. ?Why would you need so much coverage you ask? ?Even if your net worth is less than $1,000,000, in the event of a claim resulting in a lawsuit you could be ordered to pay based on your current assets as well as future earnings. An umbrella can also cover your defense costs.

Parents of youthful or inexperienced operators may want to consider purchasing an Umbrella policy. ?Have an inexperienced driver in your household can substantially increase your liability exposure. ?As a parent and policyholder you can be held liable for injuries or property damages caused by your teenage driver. ?It's important to have adequate coverage for a serious accident.


An Umbrella policy can be an inexpensive way to cover your assets. ?The cost of an Umbrella policy can vary per risk, however someone who owns one home and two cars might pay an average of $150 for a $1,000,000 Umbrella policy. ?Additional limits of $2,000,000 and up are available with most carriers for an additional premium of approximately another $100 per million. ?If you break the annual premium down $12.50 per month seems like a small price to pay for an additional $1,000,000 worth of liability coverage.

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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:12:17 -0800 Miss Arkansas - Tv Food and Drink http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/miss-arkansas-tv-food-and-drink http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/miss-arkansas-tv-food-and-drink

Laughing at the Miss America Pageant has been a Green family tradition for over 40 years! Tonight?s the 2013 Pageant, but here?s a video tribute to my favorite Miss America contestant of all time, Alyse Eady, Former Miss Arkansas on the night Michael and I watched her yodeling ventriloquist act for the very first time. Click through to watch the fun!

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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:52:17 -0800 University CIOs identify top 6 higher ed tech trends to look out for in 2013 http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/university-cios-identify-top-6-higher-ed-tech http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/university-cios-identify-top-6-higher-ed-tech

Jan. 15, 2013

Dive Summary:

  • Based on interviews with CIOs from several universities, Campus Technology compiled a list of the top six tech trends to keep an eye on in higher ed?this year.
  • Topping the list was the increased use of "big data," as campuses will likely begin to use all student information available to them to develop internal models that help officials figure out things like what student characteristics are likely to translate to success.
  • Rounding out the rest of the list were faster reaction times to student feedback, college networks straining due to bring-your-own-device (BYOD), an increase in diverse computing, school-developed mobile apps becoming more prevalent, and the growth of social media as a classroom tool.

From the article:

Here are six areas that every IT pro in higher education should keep an eye on during the coming year. With every corner of the higher education space impacted by technology in one way or another, keeping up with the latest and greatest products, tools, applications, and equipment is no easy feat. To help, Campus Technology picked the brains of several university CIOs to get their take on the key IT trends that will take hold in higher education during the coming year. ...

Source: http://www.educationdive.com/news/university-cios-identify-top-6-higher-ed-tech-trends-to-look-out-for-in-201/90133/

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:41:16 -0800 iPhone And iPad Price Drops: January 15, 2013 http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/iphone-and-ipad-price-drops-january-15-2013 http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/iphone-and-ipad-price-drops-january-15-2013

Polyroll

The developer says:

"The Evil Kaiser Kiwi has kidnapped Polyroll's friends and taken them to his frigid castle lair. As the last remaining Polyroll, you must run, jump, roll, float, and bomb your way through a variety of bizarre environments to save them and defeat Kaiser Kiwi."

Price: Free!

User Rating: 4.5 Stars

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The developer says:

"You are Glous Miller, the legendary super-sniper. Are you going to rot in prison for being too good at your job, or are you going to team up with a hot babe and save the world? A man of your skills is too valuable to make license plates, so buckle up because this is going to be one wild ride!"

Price: Free!

User Rating: 4.0 Stars

Download iSniper 3D Arctic Warfare (iOS)

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:53:18 -0800 Internet Marketing Strategies to Help any Business Grow | SEO Alien http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/internet-marketing-strategies-to-help-any-bus http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/internet-marketing-strategies-to-help-any-bus

9 Internet Marketing Strategies That Will Help Any Business Grow?

Internet Marketing StrategiesThese days, you need to be on top of your game when it comes to internet marketing. If you do not keep up with the current trends then your techniques may become outdated or even obsolete. Use the 9 Internet Marketing tips provided in this article to make sure you are staying current in the market.

1) Join Forums and Groups

You should join a few forums and groups about online business and ask others what they think of your website and marketing strategies. Offer people to review their sites in exchange. You could also have customers review your site for you if you offer them a free sample or a free product in exchange.

Both Facebook and LinkedIn offer Groups on any niche that you can join that you can participate in. Become the expert in your niche!

2) Promotional Pricing and/or Special Sales

To make internet marketing work for your business, is it essential to stand out from the crowd, in a way that attracts customers to you, instead of the competition. Being a price leader is one way to influence the prospective buyer to pick you. Promotional pricing or special sales, may close the deal.

3) Research Your Market

Research your market and always be up to date with your competitors. Research what their prices are, where their visitors go, and if the site is designed for success. Look for things like quality code and content, internal/external linking, and keyword density in content and links. See how their pages are indexed and ranked. Does their site have quality titles, headers, site layout and design? Find out about the conversion process, site load time, dedicated host, what new services they develop and announce, etc.

4) Customer Rewards

A great internet marketing strategy is to offer some sort of reward to customers who refer other people to your site. Try offering some sort of coupon or rebate to people who bring you more business. This is a great way to expand the amount of traffic your site receives.

5) nternet Marketing Courses

Take some time to take a few internet marketing courses to increase your knowledge and help you market yourself and your products on the internet. Internet marketing can be complicated and hard to understand at times, so taking a few courses from those who are experienced in it, can be just the thing you need to be successful.

6) Keyword Rich Article Titles

When trying to come up with a page title, use one that is very rich in keywords. Also be sure to take out any words that may be seen as being filler content. This will appear hyperlinked in search results, and you want it to catch the eye of potential customers.

7) Fan Contribution

Create content within your internet marketing messaging that doesn?t simply push facts onto consumers, but rather, gets them to actively contribute. When consumers participate with your brand, for example, responding to a question you pose or participating in a contest, they are more likely to remember your brand when it comes time to make a purchase.

8) Monitor?and Reply to Negative Comments

To encourage visitors trust your opinion, include positive and negative reviews on your site. While negative reviews shouldn?t be used to market a product, using them in conjunction with positive reviews of your merchant?s products will make you look trustworthy. This technique can also be used to sell older products. When giving a product a negative review, mention how it doesn?t compare to one of your merchant?s products, and include a link.

9) Know the Latest Internet Trends

In conclusion, you know that in this day and age it is crucial to stay in the know with the latest information on internet marketing. Use the tips provided in this article to help you stay up-to-date. Don?t get left behind or become obsolete! Make your internet marketing a success!

To Your Success!

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:08:15 -0800 Fetal exposure to PVC plastic chemical linked to obesity in offspring http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/fetal-exposure-to-pvc-plastic-chemical-linked http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/fetal-exposure-to-pvc-plastic-chemical-linked

Jan. 15, 2013 ? Exposing pregnant mice to low doses of the chemical tributyltin -- which is used in marine hull paint and PVC plastic -- can lead to obesity for multiple generations without subsequent exposure, a UC Irvine study has found.

After exposing pregnant mice to TBT in concentrations similar to those found in the environment, researchers saw increased body fat, liver fat and fat-specific gene expression in their "children," "grandchildren" and "great-grandchildren" -- none of which had been exposed to the chemical.

These findings suggest that early-life exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds such as TBT can have permanent effects of fat accumulation without further exposure, said study leader Bruce Blumberg, UC Irvine professor of pharmaceutical sciences and developmental & cell biology. These effects appear to be inherited without DNA mutations occurring.

The study appears online January 15 in Environmental Health Perspectives, a publication of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences.

Human exposure to TBT can occur through PVC plastic particles in dust and via leaching of the chemical and other related organotin compounds from PVC pipes and containers.

Significant levels of TBT have been reported in house dust -- which is particularly relevant for young children who may spend significant time on floors and carpets. Some people are exposed by ingesting seafood contaminated with TBT, which has been used in marine hull paint and is pervasive in the environment.

Blumberg categorizes TBT as an obesogen, a class of chemicals that promote obesity by increasing the number of fat cells or the storage of fat in existing cells. He and his colleagues first identified the role of obesogens in a 2006 publication and showed in 2010 that TBT acts in part by modifying the fate of mesenchymal stem cells during development, predisposing them to become fat cells.

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  1. Raquel Chamorro-Garc?a, Margaret Sahu, Rachelle J. Abbey, Jhyme Laude, Nhieu Pham, Bruce Blumberg. Transgenerational Inheritance of Increased Fat Depot Size, Stem Cell Reprogramming, and Hepatic Steatosis Elicited by Prenatal Obesogen Tributyltin in Mice. Environmental Health Perspectives, 2013; DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1205701

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:18:18 -0800 I Looked for the Silver Lining~Found Family & Friends http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/i-looked-for-the-silver-liningfound-family-fr http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/i-looked-for-the-silver-liningfound-family-fr The nasty influenza has run its course and I am on the road to becoming healthy. ?Thank you for your get well wishes and your blog friendships. ?I appreciate each and every one of you.

I can't remember when the last time I was ill for over seven days, perhaps when I was a child, but this is the first time as an adult. Between sleeping, coughing, taking medicine, and moaning, I tried to read a book.?

I had heard about this book from Susan a fellow Wisconsin blogger, she writes the fabulous blog Upscale Downhome?and also has a facebook page. Her blog is filled with delightful decorating ideas.?

"I believe in creating a home with upscale style on a downhome budget."

I am reading,?

published June 9, 2011.

While I still haven't finished reading the book, what I have read has opened my eyes to new terminology, other publication, and general knowledge about items I knew nothing about.?

This book is not a guide but a look into a mans life that loves antiques and tries to make a living to support ?his family by selling his antiques at different venues such as Brimfields.?

The song,?Look for the Silver Lining,?

popped into my head while I was ill.

[Chorus]

Look for the silver lining
When e'er a cloud appears in the blue.
Remember somewhere the sun is shining
And so the right thing to do is make it shine for you.
A heart full of joy and gladness
Will always banish sadness and strife.
So always look for the silver lining
And try to find the sunny side of life.

I was touch by my lovely children, they took the time out of their busy lives to make sure I was doing okay and running around doing my errands for me, friends who popped over with comfort food, delicious chicken soup, and cheesy rice with broccoli, and phone calls, from so many people to see if I needed anything. I am blessed.

Cheerfully,
Paulette

Source: http://cheerfulthriftydoor.blogspot.com/2013/01/i-looked-for-silver-liningfound-family.html

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:32:17 -0800 Iran confiscates over a ton of narcotics a day http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/iran-confiscates-over-a-ton-of-narcotics-a-da http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/iran-confiscates-over-a-ton-of-narcotics-a-da

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) ? Iran's media are reporting that police confiscate over a ton of narcotics a day from smugglers.

Gen. Ali Moayedi, head of Iran's anti-narcotics police, is quoted by newspapers Sunday as saying that some 30 drug smugglers and addicts are identified and arrested every hour in Iran. He said over 200,000 were detained in the past nine months alone.

Iran lies on a major drug route between Afghanistan and Europe, as well as the Persian Gulf states.

Moayedi said that over 1,286 kg (2,835 pounds) are confiscated each day. This represents about a fifth of the total drugs that officials have previously said enter Iran --- of the rest, nearly 700 tons are consumed inside Iran and the remaining 1,300 tons are transited to Europe.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/iran-confiscates-over-ton-narcotics-day-103632612.html

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:17 -0800 Good Northallerton College sports share their skills http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/good-northallerton-college-sports-share-their http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/good-northallerton-college-sports-share-their

Good Northallerton College sports share their skills

STUDENTS have proved themselves good sports in an initiative designed to develop their skills.

Volunteers from Northallerton College have been sharing their sporting prowess with younger children, clocking up their hours towards bronze, silver and gold awards.

As part of the national Step into Sport project, the students have been coaching younger children, some with special needs, in sports ranging from tennis, hockey and fencing to athletics, rugby and football.

Several of the students have already achieved their 50 hours bronze award while others have achieved silver for 100 and are on the way to the 200 hour gold mark.

The college?s head of sport Anna Harvey said: ?They have done exceptionally well helping young people get into sport and develop their skills in the community and college.

?For our students, the scheme builds confidence and self-esteem, encourages them to take coaching qualifications and develops them as individuals.?

Among those involved in the scheme is Lucy Clarkson, 18, of Morton-on-Swale, who competes in county athletics, She said: ?It is great fun working with the younger children who seem to look up to us. We organised a primary school sports day which went down very well.?

Others involved include Anna Morris, 17, of North Cowton, who plays hockey for Thirsk, Fergus Roberts, 18, of Romanby, who runs cross country for England, Northallerton Town footballer Josh Fitter, 17, of Northallerton, Michael Bush, 17, of Northallerton, who plays rugby for Middlesbrough and James Greenwell, 17, of Northallerton, who plays for Brompton Football Club.

Source: http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/10158858.Good_Northallerton_College_sports_share_their_skills/?ref=rss

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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:50:16 -0800 U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome David J. Lane Press Conference in Dar es Salaam http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/us-ambassador-to-the-united-nations-food-and http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/us-ambassador-to-the-united-nations-food-and

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome David J. Lane (second from left) elaborating a point during a press conference held in Dar es Salaam on January 12, 2013. Ambassador Lane reiterated United States' commitment to support Tanzania in its efforts to promote transformative agricultural development through the "Kilimo Kwanza" initiative. Ambassador Lane accompanied by a cadre of seven print and radio journalists from Italy, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, France and Niger visited Tanzania from January 7 to 12 to observe how the United States government and the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies collaborate to support farmers, businesses, and Tanzanian government officials improve food security and promote agricultural development . Others in the picture are U.N Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Country Representative Diana Tempelman (right), World Food Program Country Representative Richard Ragan (second from right) and USAID Feed the Future Team Leader Tom Hobgood (left). (Photo courtesy of the American Embassy)


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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:46:17 -0800 Gays in sports: On the field -- and in the closet http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/gays-in-sports-on-the-field-and-in-the-closet http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/gays-in-sports-on-the-field-and-in-the-closet

When I was 7 years old, my friends and I would play football in my backyard for hours, often with my mother watching through the kitchen window. One of the games we played was called "smear the queer." At the time I didn't know what "queer" meant. I only knew if you were brave enough to pick up the ball, you were "the queer" and would get creamed.

As I got older, I learned what that term meant, and then, in high school, I realized that I was gay. But that image of how "the queer" got "smeared" stayed with me. I ultimately realized my goal of becoming a professional football player, but being open about my sexuality while I was a player seemed far too dangerous to consider.

Recently, in a television interview, LZ Granderson, a journalist who has been honored for his efforts to combat homophobia in sports, called closeted gay professional athletes "chickens." He's not alone in demanding that athletes and other public figures divulge their sexual orientation and other aspects of their personal lives. But as someone who was closeted during my time in the NFL, I'd suggest it's not always that simple.

There is currently a movement to make it safer for athletes to be open about their sexuality. I've gladly and wholeheartedly lent my voice to this work and will continue to do so. But I think every athlete is entitled to make a personal decision about whether or not to come out.

Coming out, or as I like to say, "inviting in," is an individual process that requires a level of safety and security. In women's sports, a number of gay athletes have disclosed their sexual orientation, including tennis champion Amelie Mauresmo, basketball great Sheryl Swoopes and soccer star Megan Rapinoe. It was interesting how little fallout there was from those announcements. But I suspect that women's sports fans are more accepting, in part because of misguided societal notions about femininity and masculinity.

I don't believe another athlete would try to harm a gay male athlete, but professional sports is still full of people happy to express their disapproval of homosexuality, and coming out requires a supportive environment.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was cavalier in an interview several years ago with a reporter in which he predicted what would happen if an active gay professional athlete were to go public. "From a marketing perspective, if you're a player who happens to be gay and you want to be incredibly rich, then you should come out, because it would be the best thing that ever happened to you from a marketing and an endorsement perspective."

That kind of speculation is cheap, but it it's not so easy to prove. Moreover, the idea that money or post-career fame should be the motivation for an athlete to come out is misguided. Any athlete who takes that step should do it because it is good for him or her personally. A second consideration might be that the revelation would be good for society and good for sports. Going public primarily for financial gain could well lead to disappointment, and it would certainly rob the movement of heart and truth.

There is a lot of talk about how gay athletes need a Jackie Robinson to break down the barriers. But let's remember that Branch Rickey, the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers executive who signed Robinson, didn't do it solely to improve race relations. Rickey believed that signing Robinson would bring money and welcome attention to the organization. Manager Leo Durocher said it best: "He can make us all rich. And if any of you cannot use the money, I will see that you are all traded."

I understand the hope that some brave athlete in one of the "manly" sports will come out and that this will transform sports culture, redefine our notion of masculinity and inspire millions of gay athletes battling the perception that gay men can't play sports. But that's a lot of hope to hang on a single act.

Transformation is likely to happen more slowly, and it's important that during that process, advocates of equality don't create their own form of oppression by bullying or calling out gay athletes who have chosen not to go public about their sexuality.

The reason I came out and joined this movement was to advocate for all athletes, including those who choose to remain silent. Before judging them harshly, try walking a mile in their cleats.

Wade Davis is a speaker, writer and educator. He played for the Tennessee Titans, the Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks, and two teams within the NFL Europe league.

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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:56:18 -0800 Ligety of US wins World Cup giant slalom http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/ligety-of-us-wins-world-cup-giant-slalom http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/ligety-of-us-wins-world-cup-giant-slalom

Ted Ligety from the United States celebrates after winning an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Ted Ligety from the United States celebrates after winning an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Ted Ligety from the United States celebrates on the podium after winning an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

From left, Germany's Fritz Dopfer, second placed, Ted Ligety, of the Unites States, the winner and Germany's Felix Neureuther, third placed, celebrate on podium at the end of an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Ted Ligety of the Unites States reacts after winning an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Ted Ligety from United States competes during the first run of an alpine ski, men's World Cup giant slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan.12, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

(AP) ? Ted Ligety won a duel with Marcel Hirscher in a World Cup giant slalom Saturday for a career-best fourth victory of the season in his specialty event.

The 28-year-old American skied cleanly in the fast-fading light to take the victory after first-run leader Hirscher of Austria made a mistake on the dark slope. Ligety was second after the first run, but finished 1.15 seconds ahead of runner-up Fritz Dopfer of Germany in a combined time of 2 minutes 28.67 seconds.

"I was definitely gifted it by Hirscher today because he would have beaten me by a good margin," Ligety said. "But I have gifted him a lot of races in the past also. I guess that's ski racing."

Ligety, who earned his 15th career World Cup victory ? all in giant slalom ? is third in the overall standings.

He celebrated with a small punch of his left fist after taking the lead on a course where he had never finished in the top three. He watched Hirscher's run on the giant screen in the finish area.

Hirscher, who won the GS at Val d'Isere, France, where Ligety placed third, led at every check point until losing his racing line a few gates from the finish and placed 16th.

"I took too much risk," said Hirscher, who won the only GS race that Ligety failed to claim this season, at Val d'Isere, France. "For 99 percent of the race, I was extremely fast. It's great to see that I can beat Ligety."

Felix Neureuther of Germany was 1.24 back in third. It was the first time Germany had two men on a World Cup podium outside their country.

"It's a special day for the team," Neureuther said. "Ted is for sure the best GS skier in the last few years and he will be in the next ones."

Dopfer and Neureuther were eighth and ninth fastest, respectively, in the morning and enjoyed better racing conditions than Ligety as the sun slipped behind the mountains.

Hirscher retained his lead in the overall World Cup standings. The defending champion is 26 points ahead of Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway, who placed sixth on Saturday.

Ligety was rewarded for his acrobatic recovery in the morning run when he had skied wide at the top of the steep final slope.

"I made one really big mistake before the pitch right here and was out in the powder," Ligety told The Associated Press after the first leg.

American teammate Robby Kelley scored his first career World Cup points, finishing 23rd, 4.29 behind Ligety.

Six of the 30 second-run starters failed to complete the undulating course, which tests racers' balance on rolling terrain used as cow pastures in the summer.

On a difficult day for home racers, Olympic GS champion Carlo Janka skied out early in the first run. World Cup debutant Elia Zurbriggen, whose father Pirmin was an Olympic and overall World Cup champion in the 1980s, lost a ski and also failed to finish.

Ligety joined an illustrious winner's list at the Adelboden giant slalom, which was one of the first World Cup races to be held in January 1967.

"It's one that all of our ski heroes have won," said Ligety, who follows greats like Jean-Claude Killy, Ingemar Stenmark, Alberto Tomba and Hermann Maier.

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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:06:18 -0800 Sunspot unleashes intense solar flare http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/sunspot-unleashes-intense-solar-flare http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/sunspot-unleashes-intense-solar-flare

The surface of the sun erupted in a solar flare early Friday, unleashing a blast of super-heated plasma into space.

A huge sunspot known as AR1654 produced the M1-class flare at 4:11 a.m. EST, officials with NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said in a description of the event. The SDO spacecraft is one of several sun-watching space telescopes keeping tabs on solar flares and other sun weather events.

According to Spaceweather.com, sunspot AR1654 is growing more active and is now "crackling with M-class solar flares" like the one that erupted today.

"AR1654 is getting bigger as it turns toward Earth," the website reported. "Not only is the chance of flares increasing, but also the chance of an Earth-directed eruption. This could be the sunspot that breaks the recent lengthy spell of calm space weather around our planet."

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      Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Radar observations made during this week's close encounter with the asteroid Apophis have ruled out the risk of a collision with Earth in 2036, NASA says.

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The sun is in an active phase of its current 11-year weather cycle, which scientists call Solar Cycle 24. The sun's activity cycle is expected to reach its peak (or "solar maximum") in 2013, astronomers have said.?

The most powerful solar flares, X-class flares, have the most significant effect on Earth. They can cause long-lasting radiation storms in our planet's upper atmosphere and trigger radio blackouts.

Medium-size M-class flares can cause brief radio blackouts in the polar regions and occasional minor radiation storms. C-class flares, the weakest in scientists' three-tiered classification system, have few noticeable consequences.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:56:18 -0800 Wall Street ends flat as rally slows, earnings eyed http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/wall-street-ends-flat-as-rally-slows-earnings http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/wall-street-ends-flat-as-rally-slows-earnings

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended little changed on Friday as investors took a step back from buying ahead of next week's busy corporate earnings calendar.

Overall earnings are expected to grow by just 1.9 percent in this season, according to Thomson Reuters data. Analysts say that, with the bar low, there's room for companies to beat expectations, and that may have contributed to the rise in stocks so far in 2013.

That rally has slowed in the last few days.

"It's a market that is waiting for more of a catalyst from earnings," said Quincy Krosby, market strategist at Prudential Financial in Newark, New Jersey.

The S&P 500 index has gained 5 percent over the last two weeks to take the benchmark to five-year highs.

Wells Fargo & Co set a weak tone Friday after it reported results. It showed lower fourth-quarter net interest margin - a key measure of how much money banks make from loans - even as profit jumped.

The bank, which was the first major financial institution to report results this earnings season, also made fewer mortgage loans than in the third quarter.

Wells Fargo ended down 0.8 percent at $35.10, off its lows for the day, while bank shares weighed on the broader market. The S&P 500 financial sector index fell 0.3 percent after rallying more than 1 percent on Thursday.

Bank of America Corp , JPMorgan Chase & Co and Citigroup Inc are due to report results next week, as are other major companies including General Electric and Intel .

An agreement reached in Washington at the start of the year over the "fiscal cliff" saw investors in U.S.-based funds add $7.53 billion to stock mutual funds in the week ended Jan 9, the most since 2001, data from Thomson Reuters' Lipper service showed.

"The money poured into the market at the beginning of the year and you're going to need new money to bring this market higher," said Krosby. She said that in the short-term the market has a bias toward moving higher, even though it is overbought.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 17.21 points, or 0.13 percent, to 13,488.43. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dipped 0.07 points to 1,472.05. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 3.88 points, or 0.12 percent, to 3,125.64.

For the week, the S&P and Dow both gained 0.4 percent and the Nasdaq rose 0.8 percent.

Boeing weighed on the Dow after a cracked cockpit window and an oil leak on separate flights in Japan added to problems with some of its Dreamliner 787 jets, compounding safety concerns about the new aircraft.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said the jet would be subject to a review of its critical systems by regulators. Boeing was the biggest loser on the Dow, falling 2.5 percent to $75.16.

Best Buy rallied after its results showed a small turnaround in U.S. stores, though same-store sales were flat during the key holiday season. Its shares jumped 16.4 percent to $14.21, making it the best performer on the S&P 500.

Dendreon Corp surged 21 percent to $6.17 after Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded the drugmaker's stock to "outperform" from "market-perform" and said it could be one of the best performers in 2013.

Volume was below the 2012 average of 6.42 billion shares traded a day, with roughly 5.93 billion shares changing hands on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and the NYSE MKT.

Advancers outpaced decliners on the New York Stock Exchange by 1,578 to 1,393, while advancers narrowly outnumbered decliners on the Nasdaq by 1,228 to 1,223.

(Editing by Nick Zieminski)

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:06:20 -0800 NBA: Dallas 117, Sacramento 112 (OT) http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/nba-dallas-117-sacramento-112-ot http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/nba-dallas-117-sacramento-112-ot

Published: Jan. 11, 2013 at 1:11 AM

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Shawn Marion and O.J. Mayo both hit two free throws in the last 22 seconds of overtime Thursday to wrap up a wild 117-112 Dallas victory over Sacramento.

The Mavericks ended a four-game losing streak and won for just the second time in 12 games.

Dallas appeared headed for another setback when they fell behind by nine points early in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks went on a 22-8 run that gave them a five-point lead with 58 seconds to go.

Sacramento came back to tie it, however, when Isiah Thomas hit a 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining.

The Mavericks led by three in the extra period when Marion hit his two foul shots with 22 seconds left. Tyreke Evans brought Sacramento back within three and Vince Carter then went to the foul line for Dallas.

Carter, however, missed both attempts to give the Kings a chance to tie it. Thomas then misfired from 3-point range and Mayo boosted the Dallas lead to five with 8 seconds left by making two from the line.

Mayo had 24 points and Marion scored 19 with both players pulling down 10 rebounds. Carter came off the bench to add 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 17.

DeMarcus Cousins scored 29 for the Kings and Evans chipped in 20.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:17:20 -0800 Notre Dame football: Recruits respond to Kelly news http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/notre-dame-football-recruits-respond-to-kelly http://rachelmcguinness29.posterous.com/notre-dame-football-recruits-respond-to-kelly James Onwualu's phone lit up following a SportsCenter update with news he couldn't have anticipated.

The wide receiver, who's committed to Notre Dame and set to enroll at the end of the week, read an ESPN report that had Irish head coach Brian Kelly interviewing for the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles.


That was the beginning of an active night for Onwualu's phone. He reached out to a couple Irish coaches and fellow commits to find out the truth.

As of late Wednesday night, he didn't have many answers. He and his fellow commits used a private Facebook group to talk about the breaking news.

"I haven't heard from everybody yet, but the communication is there," Onwualu said. "There's still not much out in the public. I've talked to a couple of coaches and some people have talked to a couple coaches, but really not many people know what the truth is and what's really going on."

While information was in short supply, Onwualu said the news wouldn't affect his plans to enroll early after graduating from Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul, Minn., back in November.

"I plan on being there in 72 hours and I'm sticking to that," Onwualu said. "I'll be on campus and we'll see what happens."

Onwualu is one of six recruits slated to relocate to Notre Dame this weekend for the spring semester.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone, offensive lineman Steve Elmer, tight end Mike Heuerman, wide receiver Corey Robinson, and quarterback Malik Zaire are also scheduled to arrive on campus as soon as Friday or Saturday.

The timing of Kelly's possible move couldn't be worse for recruits who are days away from tying their futures to a school. Most of those early enrollees remained quiet on social media, with one recruit declining to comment on the news during a phone call.

Other members of the nation's top-ranked class according to Rivals.com and ESPN voiced their strong commitment to the program regardless of whether Kelly leaves the Irish.

But Kelly's absence would almost certainly create other holes in the coaching staff and leave recruits with a tougher decision before February's national signing day.

Below are reactions from four Notre Dame recruits and one Irish recruiting target:

-- Devin Butler, cornerback commit, @DevinButler_7:

"I committed to a program and school.. Not a coach #GoIrish." "But I doubt he leaves"

-- Jaylon Smith, linebacker commit, @JaeeSmiff9ENT:

"Hope Kelly doesn't leave." "If Kelly leaves!!!!!,,,,, I'm still a domer S/O to my ND fans"

-- Eddie Vanderdoes, uncommitted defensive lineman, @EddieVanderdoes:

"I doubt Kelly leaves..it's just like the recruiting process gotta cover all your bases. #Business"

-- Doug Randolph, linebacker commit, @DougRandolph7:

"I committed to notre dame for the total experience. Not just coach Kelly. I hope he stays but there is way more to ND. #bleedblueandgold"

-- Jacob Matuska, defensive end commit, @moosey2taasty:

"ND is more than just about one coach it's the tradition and community that's why I committed I hope coach stays but ill still be #irishmob13"

Staff writer Tyler James:
tjames1@sbtinfo.com

Source: http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/notredame/recruiting/sbt-notre-dame-football-recruits-respond-to-kelly-news-20130109,0,4897935.story?track=rss

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