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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Petra Kvitova reaches 3rd round at French Open

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic returns in her second round match against Urszula Radwanska of Poland at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic clenches her fist after scoring a point in her second round match against Urszula Radwanska of Poland at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Urszula Radwanska of Poland returns in her second round match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A doctor tends treats the back injury of Andy Murray of Britain in his second round match against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

PARIS (AP) ? Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova reached the third round of the French Open by beating Urszula Radwanska of Poland 6-1, 6-3 Thursday.

The fourth-seeded Czech was never really tested on Court Suzanne Lenglen, saving all three break points she faced.

Kvitova secured her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last year, and then won the WTA Championships. Although she has yet to win a title in 2012, she is seeded fourth in Paris and is expected to go deep into the tournament.

Radwanska is the younger sister of third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, who reached the third round on Wednesday by beating seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams.

Later Thursday, second-seeded Maria Sharapova was to face Ayumi Morita of Japan, and defending champion Li Na was to play Stephanie Foretz Gacon of France. Also, defending men's champion Rafael Nadal was scheduled to play Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan. Nadal is looking for a record-breaking seventh title at Roland Garros.

For Roger Federer, setting records on the tennis court is becoming ho-hum.

The perks that come with them, like dining with Queen Elizabeth II, are the things to really remember.

"Yes, I have had lunch next to the queen ? with the queen, basically," Federer said. "Big honor, obviously ... Thank God, she came."

Federer beat Adrian Ungur of Romania 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in the second round Tuesday. With the win, the 16-time Grand Slam champion broke a record he shared with Jimmy Connors for most career victories at major tournaments in the Open era, which began in 1968. He is now 234-35 in tennis' top four tournaments, an .870 winning percentage.

But he was less than his dominant self, wasting two match points in the third set before losing the tiebreaker.

"Instead of being aggressive, I let him show me what he could do," Federer said. "He played two beautiful shots, and then I started not playing very well."

Novak Djokovic also advanced to the third round, as did top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus.

Associated Press

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Asia stocks fall as Italy, Spain bond costs rise

Traders on the Tokyo Stock Exchange work at a terminal in Tokyo Thursday, May 31, 2012. Japan's Nikkei 225 index shed 158.62 points, or 1.84 percent, from Wednesday to end the morning session at 8,474.57. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

A man walks by the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo Thursday, May 31, 2012. Japan's Nikkei 225 index shed 158.62 points, or 1.84 percent, from Wednesday to end the morning session at 8,474.57. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

A Japanese chef carries a wrapped plate of sushi past the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo Thursday, May 31, 2012. Japan's Nikkei 225 index shed 158.62 points, or 1.84 percent, from Wednesday to end the morning session at 8,474.57. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

BANGKOK (AP) ? Fears that Europe's debt crisis is morphing from Greece to engulf bigger economies such as Spain and Italy sent Asian stock markets lower Thursday.

Spain's banking system is under strain a week after Bankia, its fourth-largest bank, required $23.8 billion in government aid to cover souring real estate loans.

Investors are increasingly worried that problems might surface at other Spanish banks. Many lent heavily during the nation's real estate bubble and losses from the real estate crash might be too big for Spain's government to shoulder.

Another negative signal came from the European Central Bank, which said Spaniards pulled billions in deposits out of their banks last month, raising concerns of a larger bank run.

On Wednesday, borrowing rates rose sharply for Spain and Italy, a sign that investors are increasingly uneasy about their ability to pay off their debt.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index tumbled 1.9 percent, also hit by a stronger yen which erodes the profits of the country's exporters. Mazda Motor Corp. plunged 5.8 percent and Canon Inc. fell 4.4 percent.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.4 percent to 18,423.61 and South Korea's Kospi was down 1.3 percent at 1,821.32.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 1.1 percent to 4,051. Benchmarks in Singapore, Taiwan, mainland China, Indonesia and the Philippines also fell.

Energy shares fell on lower oil prices. Hong Kong-listed Sinopec, Asia's biggest oil refiner, fell 1.8 percent. China National Offshore Oil Corp., or CNOOC, lost 2.7 percent.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 1.3 percent Wednesday at 12,419.86. The Standard & Poor's 500 index lost 19.10 points to 1,313.32.

The Nasdaq composite index fell 33.63 to 2,837.36. Rising demand for safe investments pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note down to 1.61 percent, apparently the lowest since World War II.

Benchmark oil for July delivery was down 19 cents to $87.63 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract slid $2.99 to close at $87.82 on the Nymex on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the euro plunged below $1.24 for the first time in nearly two years as traders fretted over Spain's economy. The euro fell to $1.2369 from $1.2382 late in the day in New York. The dollar fell to 78.75 yen from 79.07 yen.

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Choosing The Best Flooring For Your Homes

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Home owners like to spend a lot of time and effort in deciding on the flooring of their homes.The floors of our homes and office spaces are the most used areas and are one of the first areas to be subject to wear and tear.On entrance to a home or office,the state of the flooring will usually reflect the degree of maintenance of the building. Builders therefore prefer that home owners invest in flooring in Calgary that is easy to clean and will stand the test of time.Flooring in Calgary is of different types.

Carpet Tile Flooring In Calgary

The more popular types of flooring in Calgary are tile flooring,vinyl tile flooring,and carpet tile flooring.People prefer tile flooring that they can fix themselves.Carpet tile flooring in Calgary has taken the place of rolled carpet that used to be used earlier.A roll of carpet or perhaps two would be needed to cover a floor area. If any part of the carpet got stained,the entire roll had to be replaced.With the advent of carpet tiles in Calgary,you only have to replace the tile that has been soiled.This saves consumers a lot of money and effort since it is cost and labor efficient.Designers can now use different designs and colors to improve the aesthetics of homes.

Hardwood Flooring In Calgary

Another type of flooring that is popular in Calgary is hardwood flooring.Most stores specializing in flooring in Calgary offer hardwood flooring which gives your home a rich and warm finish.This is especially important during the cold winter months when the hardwood flooring in Calgary will insulate your home from the cold and give it a snug feel.Maintaining hardwood floors is also easy since you just have to sweep and mop it.Hardwood floors also fit in with any d?cor and give you the opportunity to play around with the interiors of your home without incurring a lot of expense.

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Hardwood floors in Calgary come in different colors and grain texture.The more commonly used hardwood floors are bamboo,maple,cedar,fir,and oak.Hardwood floors in Calgary add to the elegance of your home and can be protected from scuffing and wear and tear with the help of refinishing.

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Charlie Brooker has 'spoken to writers' about more Black Mirror - Metro

The mini-series, which focused on a dystopian Britain enslaved by reality shows, social media and brain implants, was a big hit with viewers but Brooker has remained tight-lipped over whether there will be a second series.

Speaking at this week's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards, he said: 'The idea always has been that we'll make it a playhouse, almost. There's lots of writers we've spoken to... not that we're doing any more!'

The journalist and screenwriter prefers to keep his projects short and sweet, having previously only made one series of subculture satirising comedy Nathan Barley.

Brooker said he was pleased with the reaction to Black Mirror from viewers but felt snubbed by its omission from the TV Bafta list of nominations.

'I was very pleased [with the reaction] - pity BAFTA didn't seem to enjoy it!' he told Digital Spy. 'Of course, I'm going to feel like it was snubbed, cos I did it. [But] it was a strong flavoured show... and I know it's not going to be to everyone's taste.'

Charlie couldn't confirm what projects he is working on in the coming year but said there was definitely more creative output in the pipeline.

He added: 'I don't know if I've got anything I can talk about, but I'm writing a lot of scripts. I don't think I'm allowed to say what anything is yet, but there's lots of things still to come.'

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Orange County CA Real Estate: How to Make your Older Home ...

By: Legacy International Realty ? May 29th, 2012

Create a Positive Impression

When selling any OC real estate, it?s important to make the purchase as attractive as possible. In other words, you want to make it difficult for a buyer to decidedly say ?no?.? So, you?ll want to direct your efforts in such a way that buyers who conduct a houses for Orange County real estate search will invariably stop on your listing. That means concentrating on all the good qualities about your property and underscoring its best features. Put yourself in the buyer?s shoes. Think about the notable qualities of your home.

Less Work and Maintenance ? Always a Draw for a Real Estate Buyer

Therefore, when selling an older property in Orange County, you?ll want to stress such points by using key words in your listing like modern, upgraded, or remodeled. After all, these kinds of terms conjure up images that are associated with energy efficiency, well-maintained appliances, and attractive interiors and exteriors. Of course, you should be able to offer these kinds of amenities to buyers as well. So, if you need to make some improvements in order to get your point across, by all means do so. After all, when you are selling a house that features upgrades or improvements, it implies less work and maintenance ? definitely selling points that pique a buyer?s interest.

Take an Inventory

Again, you?ll also want to highlight the best features of your Orange Real estate too. So, take an inventory. What are some features that stand out about your OC real estate that are definitely worth noting? Is there a pleasant feature about your property that visitors often mention? Or, maybe you have a nicely landscaped yard or the floor plan in your house is practical for families.

However, Don?t Overstate the Features ? Be Logical

Whatever those best features may be, make sure to emphasize them when you are selling your property as buyers want to know why they should choose your house above all the rest. However, be realistic in your approach. You don?t want to overstate the primary features either. Regard your listing from an objective standpoint.

Make the Transition Easy

Once you?ve presented those all-important selling points, you?ll want to back them up by making the purchasing process easier to facilitate. Buyers may survey all of an area?s comps and Orange County real estate appraisal information at their disposal. However, they will be more incentivized to make an offer if you make your property in Orange County simpler to buy. Terms you may want to introduce to the buying public might include a willingness on your part, say, to finance a portion of the sales price or take care of the closing costs. It also can?t hurt to throw some items, such as furniture, electronics, or yard tools, into the agreement for good measure.

Call Legacy Realty Today

Naturally, it?s a good idea to work with a real estate agent who is knowledgeable about what works and what doesn?t work when it comes to selling Orange County CA real estate. Talk to the professionals at Legacy International Realty. If you want to successfully sell your home, that?s a good place to begin. You can contact the Legacy office at 714-283-5200.

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TD Economics: Five-Year Multi-Family Construction Outlook ...

By Gail Kalinoski, Contributing Editor

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A new report focusing on multi-family housing trends along the East Coast predicts most markets will experience significant increases in multi-family housing construction over the next five years with the greatest opportunities for growth occurring in the South Atlantic region.

The report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, notes that the demographics, declining homeownership and past underinvestment will fuel a stronger recovery in the South Atlantic states such as Florida and Georgia. It expects multi-family housing starts to grow at an annualized pace of 20 percent in the South Atlantic and 10 percent in the Northeast over the next five years.

Developers are already responding to a burgeoning demand for more multi-family housing, sending starts soaring 59 percent in the last two years across the United States, according to TD Economics report. That number is in stark contrast to the single-family starts, which declined 2 percent between 2009 and 2011, the report stated.

Other commercial real estate firms are also forecasting increased multi-family development to meet the pent-up demand for rentals exacerbated by high unemployment and large number of single-family foreclosures. Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc. noted in its 2012 National Apartment Report that only 39,000 multi-family units were completed last year, the lowest number recorded for at least three decades. That report notes permits for construction of five or more units increased by 45 percent to 232,000 units year-to-year as of October 2011. Marcus & Millichap estimates starts will accelerate by the middle of the year and take about 12 to 18 months to complete.

?What?s been built over the last few years since 2007-2008 is running at a fraction of what the historic number (of starts) had been ? and the population is still growing,? Greg Gerken, head of U.S. commercial real estate for TD Bank, told Commercial Property Executive.

Gerken said population growth and household formations are two important drivers in multi-family housing development. The projected increase in population from 2011 to 2017 favors the South Atlantic states for multi-family investment. The TD Economics report notes that the deeper recession in the South Atlantic meant more people out of work causing the ratio of households to population to fall more than in the Northeast. At the same time, fewer people were leaving the Northeast for the southern states. But that is expected to turn around. The TD Economics report predicts the job market will improve in the South Atlantic and the population is also projected to grow along with it.

The report also looks at growth in household formations because new households tend to seek out multi-family housing. Georgia?s is expected to increase almost 9 percent between 2011 and 2017, slightly outpacing Florida and North Carolina, which are each predicted to have about 8 percent household growths during that period. By comparison, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are all projected to have household growth of less than 2 percent each.

Prior to the recession, there was more multi-family housing built in the Northeast than the South Atlantic. During the recession, there was a decline in multi-family investment, further increasing the lack of supply. While the region, particularly Florida, was hit hard by the recession and foreclosures, much of its housing built between 2000 and 2006 was single-family. Some of those foreclosed properties have been turned into rentals, but the TD Economics report says that only offsets some of the South?s need for new multi-family investment. Much of that single-family housing stock was built far from metro areas and transit and would not be a good substitute for many seeking multi-family housing near city centers.

In fact, all along the East Coast there is a need for multi-family housing near transportation hubs, Gerken said. He cited New York City and the metro Washington, D.C., areas in particular.

?There?s heavy demand for new buildings on transportation lines. That?s a big driver of growth,? he said.

Gerken said as the Washington, D.C., Metro system expands further into the suburbs of Virginia, communities are looking at multi-family housing near train stations.

?They just rezoned all those key transportation hubs as they build that Metro line out. They are allowing for increased density,? Gerken said.

Alistair Bentley, who wrote the TD Economics report, cautions that because it takes time to develop multi-family housing there is a danger that some markets may someday be oversaturated, particularly in the slower growing Northeast. But neither Bentley nor Gerken expect overbuilding to be a problem any time soon because of the lack of supply and the growing demand.

?Smart development is the key,? said Gerken.

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Spurs y Thunder, un duelo entre los dos mejores sin que haya favorito

Houston (EEUU) ? ?La superioridad mostrada durante toda la temporada regular se mantuvo en las dos primeras rondas de la fase final dentro de la Conferencia Oeste con los Spurs de San Antonio y los Thunder de Oklahoma City como los equipos que luchar?n por conseguir el t?tulo de campeones y estar en las Finales de la NBA.

Ambas franquicias no tienen m?s que similitudes en la mayor?a de los aspectos tanto de su juego, organizaci?n y mercado, aunque la gran diferencia est? en la edad, los Spurs son de los m?s veteranos de la NBA y los Thunder de los m?s j?venes en cuanto al promedio de a?os de sus jugadores.

Sin embargo, han sido los Spurs los que han llegado a la final con dos barridas de 4-0 en series al mejor de siete que ganaron a los Jazz de Utah y Los ?ngeles Clippers, respectivamente.

Mientras que los Thunder tuvieron que luchar m?s para superar primero a los Mavericks de Dallas (4-1) y luego a Los ?ngeles Lakers (4-2).

Otra diferencia que puede ayudar a los Spurs es que ya tienen en su poder cuatro t?tulos de campeones de la NBA y los Thunder todav?a buscan llegar a sus primeras Finales despu?s de que el a?o pasado perdiesen el t?tulo de la Conferencia Oeste ante los Mavericks.

Uno de los protagonistas que vivi? nada m?s llegar a la NBA la gran experiencia de conseguir un t?tulo de liga fue el escolta argentino Manu Gin?bili, que lo hizo en el 2003 y nueve a?os despu?s busca conseguir el quinto t?tulo para el equipo de los Spurs.

"S? que lo que me pas? a m? no es algo que ocurra con frecuencia", declar? Gin?bili. "Nuestra intenci?n es que no le suceda a los Thunder", a?adi?.

Los Spurs y los Thunder inician el domingo la lucha por el t?tulo con el primer partido en el AT&T Center de San Antonio.

El duelo ser? nada menos que entre dos de los tres equipos con m?s victorias en el Oeste en las ?ltimas tres temporadas.

Los Lakers, que ganaron su ?ltimo campeonato de la NBA en 2010 con sus astros Kobe Bryant y el espa?ol Pau Gasol, son el otro equipo que tiene m?s victorias.

Una vez m?s, al margen de la plantilla completa que tienen los Spurs, su n?cleo decisivo ser? el que formen los "Tres Amigos", versi?n tejana de los "Big Three", que forman Gin?bili, el base franc?s Tony Parker y el rejuvenecido p?vot Tim Duncan.

Los tres lograron juntos tres campeonatos en la d?cada pasada y el mayor n?mero de triunfos en la temporada regular de la liga desde 2009.

Mientras que los Thunder cuentan como estrellas con el alero Kevin Durant y el base Russell Westbrook, que se han convertido en los pilares del equipo.

Gracias a su clase y aportaci?n, el resurgir de los Thunder, que hace s?lo cuatro a?os ten?an una de las peores marcas de la NBA, ha sido sorprendente.

Incluso el escolta Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan y Shaquille O'Neal tuvieron que aguardar al menos cuatro temporadas antes de estar a la altura de aportar sus primeros anillos de campeones.

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Michigan State Football: All-Time 10 Best Quarterbacks

Now that we have finished up all of the ?Top 10? for each position on the hardwood, it is now time that we focus are attention to the gridiron. First up we have everyone?s favorite position, quarterback. Michigan State Football is not known for producing great quarterbacks, but there have been enough quarterbacks that have made an impact that we were able to put together a decent list. So, for all you football and MSU fans out there, check out the list of the best quarterbacks in the history of MSU football below:

10. Dan Enos (1987-1990)

Enos, now the head coach at Central Michigan University, is ranked fourth all-time in completion percentage in MSU history, completing 62.1 percent in his two years as a starting quarterback. Also, Enos ranks 12th in passing yards with 3,837, and 11th in career yards with 4,301.

9. Ed Smith (1976-1978)

In 1978, Smith led the Spartans to a share of the Big Ten Championship. During this season Smith threw for 2,226 yards, 20 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. Smith ranks fifth in passing touchdowns in MSU history with 43, and he ranks sixth in passing yards in MSU history with 5,706 yards.

8. Dave Yarema (1982-1986)

Dave Yarema ranks in the top 10 in many MSU passing categories such as: passing yards (fifth, 5,809 yards), passing touchdowns (fourth, 44 touchdowns), interceptions (tied for third, 33), completion percentage (seventh, 60.5 percent), and passing efficiency (eighth, 134.4). Yarema had his best season as a senior where he passed for 16 touchdowns and threw for 2,581 yards.

7. Bill Burke (1996-1999)

The former Michigan State southpaw was the first ever quarterback in MSU history to throw for 400 yards in a game when he did it in 1999 in a 34-31 victory against that team in Ann Arbor. Burke ranks amongst the top Spartan quarterbacks in every major category, including touchdowns, where he ranks third with 46 in his career.

6. Tony Banks (1994-1995)

Tony Banks has had the best NFL career of all MSU quarterbacks in recent history, and honestly, that is the only reason he made this list. Usually I don?t do these lists by the athletes career outside of East Lansing, but I felt that someone had to represent MSU at the professional level, and Banks was the guy. Banks didn?t have a great career at MSU, only playing for two years, as he threw 20 touchdown in his career (10th all-time) with 21 interceptions, but Banks was the first quarterback drafted in the 1996 NFL Draft when he was selected by the St.Louis Rams in the second round. During his career in the NFL, Banks threw for over 15,000 yards and threw 77 touchdowns and 73 interceptions. He played for the Rams, Ravens, Redskins, and Texans during his 10-year career.

5. Brian Hoyer (2004-2008)

Before there was Cousins, there was this man right here. Brian Hoyer was not exceptionally good at one area of the quarterback position, but he was good enough to get the job done. Hoyer ranks fourth in passing yards in MSU history with 6,159 yards, and he ranks seventh in career passing touchdowns with 35. He is also one of only four quarterbacks in MSU history to pass for over 4,000 yards in a season, and Hoyer had 13 career 200-yard passing games, which ranks third MSU history.

4. Jeff Smoker (2000-2003)

With one of the most ironic names in sports history, Jeff Smoker was apart of one of the most high-powered offenses in MSU history. Smoker was the quarterback who was lucky enough to have the services of Charles Rogers during his college stint, and he took full advantage of Mr.Roger?s talent. Smoker is second all-time in passing yards in MSU history with 8,932, and second in passing touchdowns with 61. Nobody in MSU history threw more passes than Smoker, as he threw 1,150 and completed 685. For all of you U of M fans who may have forgotten about one of the biggest plays in MSU history, completed by Smoker, I did the honor of giving you guys the link so that you can reminisce and re-live this great time in Spartan football history.

3. Drew Stanton (2002-2006)

Drew Stanton was easily the most exciting quarterback to watch in MSU history, as he could run and throw the ball with the best of them in college football during his time at MSU. Stanton ranks in the top ten in all major quarterback categories, and has the best completion percentage in MSU history completing 64.2 percent of his passes. Also, Stanton ranks 20th in MSU history in rushing attempts with 332 carries and he racked up 1,512 yards on those carries. Stanton is the best play-maker at the quarterback position that has come through East Lansing, and even though he has not had a great NFL career, his contributions on the football field at Michigan State will never be forgotten.

2. Earl Morrall (1953-1955)

Who? If you have never heard of Earl Morrall before reading this list don?t feel too bad because I hadn?t either until I started to do research for this article. Earl Morrall played football during the era where running the ball was like breathing, running was the game. While his numbers may not seem like ?top 10? caliber numbers, you must remember that you have to place him within his context when evaluating his play. Morrall is another on of those players that I couldn?t ignore his post-college success, and honestly, that is the reason why he is so high on this list. First, while at MSU, Morrall threw for over 2,000 yards in his career, which during the period in which he played was VERY good. Also, he is the third most efficient quarterback in MSU history with a rating of 140.5. He led the Spartans to a Rose Bowl victory in 1956 over UCLA, finishing off a 9-1 season for the Spartans. Morrall only threw 13 touchdowns in his career at MSU, with 16 interceptions, but that was enough for the 49ers to make him with the second overall pick in the 1956 NFL Draft. During his time in the NFL Morrall was a three time Super Bowl winner, two time Pro Bowl selection, he won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 1972, and he was named the NFL MVP is 1968. Morrall was clearly the best Spartans quarterback of all-time when you look at his whole career, and unfortunately for me, I wasn?t able to watch him play.

1. Kirk Cousins (2007-2012)

Kirk Cousins, b.k.a Mr. Perfect, is the most productive quarterback in Michigan State history. Cousins is on top of the list on several MSU passing records. He is the leader in pass completions (723), passing yards (9,131), passing touchdowns (66), and passing efficiency (146.1). Also, no Spartan quarterback has won more games than Cousins (27), and he is tied for sixth in Big Ten history in completion percentage (64. 1 percent). While all of these stats are impressive,? Cousins most impressive stat during his tenure at Michigan State is that he has NEVER lost to that team in Ann Arbor as a starter. When you come to Michigan State that has to be one of your main objectives, and not many have shown the winning attitude quite like Cousins. Aside from football, Cousins is a class act man. He is the type of guy that you would want your kids to be like. From academics, to athletics, to the community, Cousins was one of the most productive players in MSU history on and off the field.

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96% First Position

All Critics (46) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (2)

A number of the performances are plain stunning - Aran and Joan, in particular, seem born to move - and in many ways watching the movie is like watching a sporting event; there are winners and losers and favorites to cheer on.

It's an intense journey, and Kargman captures it all, down to the dancers' bloodied and bruised feet.

Yes, it is possible to create a gripping documentary about the ballet world without resorting to "Black Swan" melodramatics.

Because its subjects are so driven and so talented, "First Position," which is about ballet, is more gripping than the norm.

It's in the quick audience-reaction shots of the young dancers' exultant parents and cringing private instructors that the movie finds its most nakedly human moments.

The film shows the grueling work it takes for young dancers like Zamora to look effortless on stage, and First Position shows teachers who range from supportive to borderline abusive.

It's a wealth of material at odds with a scant running time and shallow focus.

When it's over, you won't remember so much about who won and who lost. Instead, what remains is the expression on a young dancer's face, reflected in a mirror: showing the joy of being in love with what you do.

What we experience is the overwhelming thrill of the competition and the true agony of defeat.

It could very well compete for Best Documentary at next year's Academy Awards.

For someone (like me) who has never been to a ballet, the talent of these teens and tweens is a revelation.

It's 'Spartacus' en pointe.

Inspiring documentary about hardworking young dancers.

Almost loses its sense of good taste entirely in the final act, straining to build suspense and shape heroes. The bias hangs a little ugly in an otherwise passable, somewhat enlightening effort.

The cookie cutter format Kargman uses in presenting her subjects may be unoriginal but a safe way to introduce the filmmaker to her new audience.

Child ballet dancer and former journalist Bess Kargman brings a dancer's passion and insight to her directorial debut, illuminating the addictive magic and fierce demands of a ballet dancer's life.

Really, all of the dancers' evident passion for their art is, well, spellbinding.

These kids are proud of their tights.

Kargman follows the pre-established pattern of documentaries following competitions from crosswords to spelling bees, but the format works and she's found six kids ranging in age from 9 to 16 who are truly involving.

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Saturday, May 26, 2012

International Animal Welfare Systems Adopted

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25 May 2012

GLOBAL - At the World Organisation for Animal Health's (OIE) 80th General Session, OIE Delegates adopted new guiding principles on animal welfare relating to livestock production systems and a new chapter on the welfare of cattle bred for meat production.

?In 2011 the Delegates of the OIE did not reach a consensus on a text on animal welfare of broiler chickens and this year?s consensus on livestock is a huge step forward. This is a historical event that opens way to the adoption of animal welfare standards of other farm animal production,? OIE Director General said.

The new adopted texts provide for criteria and indicators to measure the welfare beef cattle, nutritious quality of feed, supplementary lighting for cattle that do not have access to natural light, bedding and many other aspects of cattle breeding conditions.

OIE published the first international standards on the welfare of animals in 2005, addressing the transport of animals by land, sea and air, slaughter of animals for consumption and killing of animals for disease control, and then on welfare of laboratory animals and stray dog population control.

Other key decisions of the World Assembly of Delegates this week include new texts on the responsible use of antibiotics in animals for consumption purposes.

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How can I know to trust an affordable auto insurance broker?

An insurance broker helps car owners find reputable auto insurance providers with affordable rates. This is a chance to save a lot of time and energy. A broker has industry contacts and can find the right coverage far quicker than the average person. However, not all brokers are trustworthy. Our FREE auto insurance comparison tool can give you affordable and trustworthy rates when you enter your ZIP code.

affordable auto insurance broker It is important to find professionals with a lot of experience in the broker world. Enter your ZIP code into our FREE car insurance comparison tool to find rates immediately from reliable companies. The best auto insurance brokers are those who go the extra mile for customers, have low fees, and are clear and honest about what different car insurance groups have to offer. The following are some signs that a car owner can trust an auto insurance broker.

Honesty and Transparency

The best brokers are upfront and honest. They will talk with car owners about their insurance needs. In this conversation, a trustworthy auto insurance company or broker will be blunt about what to expect.

If something sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. These brokers can explain what different terms and rates mean and can advise people on what type of deductible and premium to accept given the owner?s driving history and the age and type of car he or she owns.

It is appropriate for any car owner to ask if the broker is paid by specific companies to push their policies and it is also appropriate to ask for the broker?s credentials. After all, cheap auto insurance plans are an important investment. It is important to work with a broker who knows what he or she is doing and that is honest.

Visit the Auto Insurance Broker?s Website

A broker?s website says a lot about who they are.?Be wary of any professional that does not have much of an online presence. This could suggest that the broker has little experience or is not particularly reputable. The best professionals in the industry have professional-looking websites that are informative and easy-to-navigate.

It is important to visit potential brokers? websites to find out more information about their services, experience, and rates.

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Ask Loved Ones for Referrals on Brokers

Loved ones, neighbors, and coworkers are great resources to turn to when looking for brokers. These people can explain who they have used in the past and whether or not they were satisfied with the results.

You may not expect what resources family and friends have. It is important to spread the word that one is looking for experienced auto insurance brokers. Car owners might be surprised at the information that pours in.

Contact the Better Business Bureau

It is important to double- and triple-check that brokers are reliable and responsible. This means contacting the Better Business Bureau and other consumer advocate groups. If a person has a complaint about a broker or business, they will most likely file it here. This is a chance to make sure that a broker has a solid reputation in the auto insurance world and will not take a person?s money and run.

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Simply using a search engine will help people find reliable brokers. This is a great opportunity to find out what people are saying about different professionals. One can find out if past customers are satisfied with their experience, if the broker is listed in professional directories, and if there are any red flags.

It is important to work with professionals who are committed to helping car owners find affordable car insurance.

Trust One?s Gut Feeling

It is important to trust one?s gut feeling about an auto insurance broker. This is an important relationship. Such a broker can find people great coverage at an affordable rate, or they could scam people out of their money. This is why it pays for a car owner to actually talk to brokers on the phone and to meet them in person.

One should pay attention to the broker?s location, the look of the office, and all associated marketing materials linked to this professional. If his or her business cards look shoddily made or the office looks temporary, then it may be best to work with a different broker. The details count quite a bit when gauging a person?s professionalism. Our FREE car insurance quote finder has trustworthy and affordable options available now when you enter your ZIP code.

Careful research will help a car owner find a trustworthy auto insurance broker. The right broker can really save a person a lot of money. This is a chance to invest in professionals who have connections that make it easier to find deals on excellent coverage. There are great experts out there. People just need to take the time to find them. Save time and money when you enter your ZIP code into our FREE auto insurance comparison tool!

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Whole Grains Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk

In the British Medical Journal article published in 2011, researchers analyzed several previous studies and determined that whole grains reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. People enjoying three servings of whole grains a day ? that?s ? cup of oatmeal, a slice of good bread, or a ? cup of brown rice ? also enjoy a 17% reduction in risk of the development of colon cancer.

Whole grain is high in fiber, which helps to move the digestive process along and sweep any carcinogens out of the colon quicker. In addition, fiber molecules are excellent at binding carcinogens and hormones in food that would otherwise be absorbed if the grain were processed and the beneficial fiber removed.

Whole grains are also excellent sources of non-inflamatory protein, healthy omega-3 fats and complex carbohydrates. A skimpy salad feels like a full-on dinner when it?s served over rice or wrapped into a multi-grain tortilla. So find some yummy whole grain foods that you enjoy and live it up with that happy, healthy colon.

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Banning Anonymous Speech: Reality Mimics April Fool's Gag ? New ...

Really, who?d a thunk it? On April 1st I went live with a gag about Joe Lieberman proposing to ban anonymous speech on the Internet. I used a new blog: McIntyre v. Ohio to run it anonymously. Lots of fun was had, and I did a deconstruction of the hoax the day after, but no journalists were actually taken in.

But were real life politicians actually suckered into it? Or did they come up with this idea on his own?

Two bills ?now pending in the New York State Senate and Assembly propose to ban anonymous speech. Yes, this would be in flagrant disregard of prior constitutional case law on the First Amendment. And that primary case is McIntyre v. Ohio for which my ?other blog? is named.

The legislation ? conjured due to concerns over cyber-bullying ? would require anyone with a website:

?upon request remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate.? By ?web site,? the bill means just what it seems to: Any New York-based website, including ?social networks, blogs forums, message boards or any other discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.?

The bills will go nowhere, of course, because the First Amendment allows anonymous speech. For a good read on the long and deep history of such speech in the United States, read the concurring opinion of Justice Clarence Thomas in McIntyre.

For more on the subject:

New York to Publius: You?re Done Bully Boy (Simple Justice)

The New York Bill that Would Ban Anonymous Online Speech (Time)

Laughable Online Censorship Attempt Won?t Last a New York Minute (Huffington Post)

As for those that were in on my April Fool?s gag, they deserve once again their due credit for assisting:

Joe Lieberman v. the Internet: It?s not over. (Adam B. @?Daily Kos)

End of Section 230 Protection for Bloggers? (Patterico @?Patterico?s Pontifications)

Thanks To Senator Lieberman, You Guys Are Going To Get Me Sued (Ken @?Popehat)

Dear Commenters: We Can?t Protect You Anymore (Mystal @?Above the Law)

Anti-terrorism law threatens First amendment? (Frank @?Point of Law)

Section 230 Amendment strips websites of immunity from anonymous?commenters(Randazza @?Legal Satyricon)

A Free Speech Disaster ? The End of Anonymous Commenting? (Cuban @?The Cuban Revolution)

Lieberman to Internet: You?re Fungus (Greenfield @?Simple Justice)

Anonymous Commenting Legislation By Joe Lieberman? (Tannebaum @?My Law License)

Blind-Squirrel Lieberman Finds Acorn (Bennett @?Defending People)

A One-Two-Punch Against Free Speech (Draughn @?Windy Pundit)

The Community You Create (Zubon @?Kill Ten Rats)

First Amendment Malpractice (Barovick at?NY Medical Malpractice Law)

Will Free Speech in America Meet Its Match In Lieberman? (Wise @?Wise Law Blog)

Anonymous New York Blogger To Be Sued For Defamation
Previously Anonymous Actress Suing IMDb/Amazon Refiles Suit
New York Responds to Lawsuit Challenging New Attorney Advertising Rules ? By Banning Humor
Anonymous Blawg Review Editor Spotted at ALM?s LegalTech Trade Show
Section 230 April Fool?s Hoax ? A Deconstruction

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Gold & Silver Mining Stocks: An Investment Whose Time Has ...

Over the last several years, gold and silver mining stocks have underperformed their underlying metals by a fairly wide margin, much to the chagrin of those who have used the mining stocks as their primary precious metals exposure.? However, all things are cyclical and there is very strong evidence to believe that this underperformance could be about to reverse strongly.

When looking at the ratio between gold and the XAU (gold & silver mining company index) over the past 28 years, one will find that the average ratio between the two had been about 4.? So, where is it today???? As I write this, it is currently over 10!? Let me try and translate how egregious the current ratio of 10 is as best I can:? If the XAU was currently trading at its average ratio to gold of 4, the price of the index would now be 150% higher than where it currently is!? Said another way, instead of trading at $164, the XAU should be priced at $410. ?Let?s look at another example:? It would be like the S&P 500 currently trading with a PE of about 5.75 instead of the current 14.5 level.? In terms of price, the S&P 500 would be currently at $552 instead of its current value of $1,400 with the same level of earnings that it has today.?? I hope that this helps you understand how terribly cheap the gold/silver mining stocks truly are.

This is occurring at the same time that gold has not even broken its downtrend from 2008 and sentiment in the precious metals arena is at multi-year lows (actually an extremely bullish contrary indicator).? There are a number of reasons that the gold/silver mining stocks are as cheap as they are some of them have a little validity, but I believe that the primary culprit to what has caused the dislocation to be so large is, in my opinion, based upon hedge funds going long gold while shorting the gold/silver mining stocks.? From some sources that I have discussed this with, there appears to have been quite a large implementation of this trade across the industry in the past few years, which obviously benefits gold, while putting pressure on the mining stocks.? With the ratio of gold/XAU hitting such extremes in recent days and the fact that gold appears to have bottomed, there is a strong argument that the hedge fund trade could be unwound fairly aggressively and that would mean big upside for gold/silver mining shares.

Every major dislocation in the market represents opportunity and this one appears to be no different.? ?Nobody can time the markets, nor can anyone exactly know why such market dislocations occur, but it sure looks as though the gold/silver mining stocks could be poised for quite a snap-back rally in the months ahead.? Of course, as with all investing, the risks are certainly high there are never any guarantees, but investing is about being able to quantify risk properly and the risk in the miners appears to be quite a lot more upside from here than downside.

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Jay-Z Takes Off Studio Time For Blue Ivy Time

'I just wanna enjoy those moments for a bit and I'm sure that feeling of music will come back to me,' Jay-Z tells MTV News of his daughter.
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PHILADELPHIA — These days, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/jay_z/artist.jhtml">Jay-Z</a> would rather rock the cradle than rock the mic. After the birth of he and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyoncé</a>'s daughter <a href="/news/articles/1676906/beyonce-jay-z-baby-born-ivy-blue.jhtml">Blue Ivy</a>, Hov figured that he'd be so inspired by fatherhood that he'd be locked in the studio pouring his heart out. But fate has more immediate plans for the God MC, at least for the time being."I thought that I would after my daughter was born. I thought I would be more inspired with all the new feelings and everything that I'd have to write about, but it really happened the other way," Big Poppa Hov told MTV News told in Philadelphia following a press conference where he announced his two-day Made in America music festival. "I just really wanna hang out with her. I just wanna enjoy those moments for a bit and I'm sure that feeling of music will come back to me."<div class="player-placeholder right" title="Jay-Z More Into Blue Ivy Than Music, At The Moment" id="vid:768866" width="415" height="255"></div>Jigga fans shouldn't worry though, when he does return to the booth, Jay will have a ton to rap about. Just days after baby Blue was born, Hov released "Glory," a track dedicated to his daughter. Not only did he rhyme of his innermost feelings, Jay also featured a sampling of Blue Ivy's first cries on the Pharrell Williams-produced track."A younger, smarter, faster me/ Saw a pinch of Hov, a whole glass of B," the one-time hustler rapped about his first born.Long-time Jay fans shouldn't be too surprised by the rapper's intimate soul-bearing, he's been doing it since his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt."My music has always been like that, if you listen to 'Glory' and you listen to 'Regrets,' which was on my first album, side by side, it's exploring the same sort of emotions," he insists. "It's just one deals with my mom, one deals with my daughter."On "Regrets," a younger, much darker Jay addressed the ills of his former street life, but he framed his feelings within the confines of his mother's teachings. "You used to hold me, told me that I was the best/ Anything in this world I want, I could possess/ All that made me want is all that I could get/ In order to survive gotta learn to live with regrets," he spit on the song's heartfelt hook."My music has always been filled with those sort of emotions," he reasoned.<center><a href="http://www.mtv.com/photos/?fid=1617615"><img src="http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/spotted/banner/spotted.jpg"></a></center>

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