Saturday, December 31, 2011

GOP Lawmakers Want To Change Storm Response

BOSTON ? Republican state lawmakers are calling for big changes in how utility companies respond to storms.

Rep. Elizabeth Poirer says National Grid was bad at communicating with affected residents after both Tropical Storm Irene and a late October noreaster this year.

?In one case one of the communities that I represent was sent a liaison, and when the liaison arrived she had absolutely no knowledge about anything that was going on,? Poirer said.

A National Grid spokeswoman says the company?s latest storm response plans include many of the lawmakers? suggestions ? including additional community liaisons.

Source: http://www.wbur.org/2011/12/28/storm-response

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College football: Today's bowl games

Meineke Car Care Bowl

Northwestern (6-6) vs. Texas A&M (6-6), Houston, 10 a.m., ESPN

Line: Texas A&M by 10 points

Series: First meeting

WHAT'S AT STAKE

A winning record for each team. The Aggies haven't won a bowl game since 2001. The Wildcats haven't won a bowl game since the 1949 Rose Bowl.

KEY MATCHUP

Texas A&M's run game vs. Northwestern's run defense. The Aggies, who leave the Big 12 and join the SEC next summer, are averaging more than 209 yards rushing. The Wildcats are giving up an average of 185.

Sun Bowl

Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), El Paso, noon, CBS

Line: Georgia Tech by 2? points

Series: Utah leads 1-0

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Georgia Tech will try to avoid losing its seventh consecutive bowl game. The Utes will look to bounce back after losing to Colorado in the finale of their first season in the Pac-12.

KEY MATCHUP

Utah's run defense vs. Georgia Tech's option offense. The Utes surrender only 97 yards rushing per game (ranked seventh nationally) and allow 19.7 points per game (18th). But they will be tested by the Yellow Jackets, who are third nationally in rushing average (317 yards).

Liberty Bowl

Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), Memphis, Tenn., 1:30 p.m., ESPN

Line: Vanderbilt by 1? points

Series: Vanderbilt leads 4-3

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Vanderbilt can finish with a winning season for only the second time since 1982 and the program's third bowl victory in five tries. Cincinnati can improve to 7-6 in bowls and add the Liberty Bowl trophy to its share of the Big East title.

KEY MATCHUP

Vanderbilt running back Zac Stacy vs. Cincinnati's defense. Stacy set a school record by running for 1,136 yards, and he's averaging 6.2 yards per carry. The Bearcats allow an average of 94 yards rushing per game. That ranks second in the Big East and sixth nationally.

Fight Hunger Bowl

Illinois (6-6) vs. UCLA (6-7), San Francisco, 1:30 p.m., ESPN

Line: Illinois by 2? points

Series: UCLA leads 6-5

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Illinois is trying to snap a six-game losing streak in its first game under interim coach Vic Koenning. UCLA also has an interim coach, with Mike Johnson taking over after a 49-31 loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game. UCLA is the first team since North Texas in 2001 to go to a bowl with a losing record.

KEY MATCHUP

Illinois' defensive front seven vs. the UCLA run game. The Bruins have rushed for at least 200 yards six times this season, including five of their wins. Reaching that mark won't be easy against All-America defensive end Whitney Mercilus and the Illini, who rank seventh in the nation in total defense.

Chick-Fil-A Bowl

Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), Atlanta, 5:30 p.m., ESPN

Line: Auburn by 3 points

Series: Tied 1-1

WHAT'S AT STAKE

The Cavaliers are hoping for a victory in their first bowl appearance since the 2007 season. The Tigers of the SEC must overcome the suspension of star running back Michael Dyer. One year after winning the national championship, Auburn is looking to finish a disappointing season on a winning note.

KEY MATCHUP

Auburn's linebackers vs. Virginia running back Perry Jones. Tigers coach Gene Chizik is the fill-in defensive coordinator after Ted Roof left for the same job at Central Florida. The Tigers need a good plan to contain Perry, who leads Virginia with 883 yards.

Source: http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_19649992?source=rss

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France condemns Israel's settlement plans

BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- France on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to expand Gilo settlement and build a tourism center in East Jerusalem.

Jerusalem municipality on Wednesday approved 130 new settler homes in Gilo and a tourism complex in Silwan, a flashpoint Palestinian neighborhood.

France said it was "deeply concerned" by the announcements, which it described as "provocative" in a statement from its consulate in Jerusalem.

"France also condemns the agreement concluded by the Israeli government to retroactively legalize the outpost of Ramat Gilad in the northern West Bank. All outposts must be dismantled, as Israel pledged to do so under the 2003 roadmap," the statement added.

Israel on Wednesday agreed to legalize the Ramat Gilad outpost near Qalqiliya.

Noting that all settlement activities are illegal under international law, France urged Israel to abandon the projects "in order to establish between the parties a climate of trust that is conducive to the resumption of direct negotiations."

Source: http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=448852

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

London Stock Exchange first-half pretax net up 79%

By Ian Walker

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The London Stock Exchange Group said Wednesday it saw good growth across all four of its key business divisions in 2011 delivering a 79% uplift in profit before tax for the first half financial year 2012.

MAIN FACTS:

-Total IPO money raised during year was GBP12.6 billion, a 27% increase on 2010 (GBP9.9 billion).

-Order book for Retail Bonds raised over GBP860 million in only its second year of operation.

-Remains focused on diversifying our business, driving organic and inorganic opportunities, working with customers and leveraging on our assets.

-2012 promises to be another exciting year.

-Shares at 1045 GMT up 1 pence, or 0.1%, at 787 pence valuing the company at GBP2.13 billion.

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Nielsen's top programs for Dec. 19-25 (AP)

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Dec. 19-25. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

1. NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay, NBC, 24.02 million.

2. "Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick," NBC, 18.67 million.

3. "Football Night in America," NBC, 14.73 million.

4. "The X-Factor" (Thursday), Fox, 12.59 million.

5. "NCIS," CBS, 12.37 million.

6. "NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS, 11.43 million.

7. "The X-Factor" (Wednesday), Fox, 11.23 million.

8. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 9.28 million.

9. "The Mentalist," CBS, 8.47 million.

10. "Person of Interest," CBS, 8.14 million.

11. "Unforgettable," CBS, 8.09 million.

12. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 7.95 million.

13. "Mike & Molly," CBS, 7.77 million.

14. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 7.35 million.

15. "CSI: NY," CBS, 7.33 million.

16. "Blue Bloods," CBS, 7.29 million.

17. "Terra Nova," Fox, 7.24 million.

18. "2 Broke Girls," CBS, 7.2 million.

19. "Hawaii Five-0," CBS, 7.03 million.

20. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 6.78 million.

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ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.; CBS is a division of CBS Corp.; Fox is a unit of News Corp.; NBC is owned by NBC Universal.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20111229/ap_en_tv/us_nielsens_list

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

LG announces ICS upgrades to begin in Q2 2012

Following the footsteps of Samsung and Sony, LG has come forth with details on which devices will be getting Android 4.0 -- also known as Ice Cream Sandwich -- and when we can begin expecting those upgrades to roll out. The phone manufacturer made its official announcement via its Facebook page, stating that several of its 2011 models will be on the receiving end of ICS starting in the second and third quarters of next year, with a full-scale rollout occurring sometime afterward.

In the second quarter we should expect to see updates for the LG Optimus LTE, Prada 3.0, Optimus 2X, Optimus Sol, myTouch Q and the Eclipse. Fast forwarding to the third quarter, the Optimus 3D, Optimus Black, Optimus Big, Optimus Q2 and the Optimus EX will all be lucky recipients. As can be expected, LG was careful not to lump carrier-branded devices into the mix here, as a large portion of the timing depends on the carrier's testing procedures. Head on past the break to see the full statement by LG.

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Aaron Rodgers is 2011 AP Male Athlete of Year

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Atlanta. Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) on a 7-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Atlanta. Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in the NFL Super Bowl XLV football game in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates with Jordy Nelson, left, after Nelson scored a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLV football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates the Packers' 31-25 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers after the NFL Super Bowl XLV football game in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

(AP) ? When Aaron Rodgers needs to rekindle the feelings that drove his rise from a junior college quarterback to Super Bowl MVP, he doesn't have to look too far.

Rodgers held on to the many rejection letters he received from marquee college programs as he was coming out of high school. Even today, he leaves a few of them sitting out at his house.

"I chose the couple that I thought were most demeaning to display in a space in my house that really nobody is able to see but myself," Rodgers said. "It's something that I think is important to keep fresh on your mind. Maybe not every day, but once a week your eyes might pan across it and you have a little laugh about the journey you've been on ? at the same time, remembering that there still are people out there that you can prove something to."

Good luck finding those doubters now.

Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year, chosen by members of The Associated Press, after he turned in an MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in February and then went on to lead his team on a long unbeaten run this season.

Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander finished second with 50 votes, followed by tennis standout Novak Djokovic (21), Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton (6) and NASCAR champion Tony Stewart (5).

Rodgers is one of three quarterbacks to receive the honor in the past five years. The New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees won in 2010 and the New England Patriots' Tom Brady won in 2007.

Rodgers says it still feels "surreal at times" to be considered among the biggest names in sports.

"Those guys are household names, the best of the best," Rodgers said. "(It's) special to win the award, and something I'll remember."

Through 14 games this season, Rodgers has completed 68.1 percent of his passes for 4,360 yards with 40 touchdowns and six interceptions. The Packers are 13-1, and Rodgers' play is leaving people speechless ? even his coach, Mike McCarthy.

"I'm running out of things to say about him," McCarthy said earlier this month, after Rodgers drove the Packers into position for a last-second, game-winning field goal to beat the New York Giants.

Green Bay's 19-game winning streak came to an end at Kansas City on Sunday, but the Packers remain a strong favorite to repeat as champions. That's thanks in large part to Rodgers' knack for making big plays without major mistakes.

It has been a long and challenging journey out of obscurity for Rodgers, who wasn't offered a big-time scholarship out of high school and had to play a year in junior college. Then came his agonizing wait on draft day, three seasons on the bench behind Brett Favre and a tumultuous first year as a starter.

If Rodgers' path to stardom had been smoother, he says he wouldn't be the player ? or person ? he is today.

"It's something that gives me perspective all the time, knowing that the road I took was difficult. But it did shape my character and it shaped my game as well," Rodgers said. "I try and keep that on my mind as a good perspective, but also as a motivator, knowing that it took a lot to get to where I am now and it's going to take a lot to stay where I'm at."

Strangely, earning widespread respect throughout the sports world could become a challenge in and of itself for Rodgers, who draws motivation from proving himself to his doubters and critics.

Is that becoming more difficult?

"It would only be tougher if you stopped remembering or drawing or thinking about those things," Rodgers said. "And I think a great competitor has to have at least some sort of chip on their shoulder, or at least the attitude that you have something to prove every time you take the (field)."

Unable to attract attention from a big-time college program, Rodgers played a year at Butte College in Oroville, Calif., near his hometown of Chico. His play there eventually got the attention of Cal coach Jeff Tedford, and Rodgers transferred.

Rodgers thrived at Cal and went into the 2005 NFL draft expecting to be taken early in the first round. But he didn't hear his name called until the Packers chose him with the 24th overall pick.

Once in Green Bay, Rodgers found himself backing up Favre, a revered Packer who didn't necessarily like the idea that the team had put his eventual successor in place. Favre kept fans and the franchise on their toes every offseason, flirting with the idea of retiring but always coming back.

Then came the summer of 2008, when tension between Favre and the Packers' front office finally snapped after Favre retired, changed his mind and asked for his job back ? or a chance to play elsewhere. Favre was traded to the New York Jets and Rodgers finally had his chance.

Rodgers wasn't immediately embraced by a segment of fans who supported Favre. He even was booed at the team's "Family Night" scrimmage. He stayed calm on the outside and played pretty well in his first year as a starter despite the team's 6-10 record.

But he still had his doubts.

"I had a lot of confidence in my abilities," Rodgers said. "But the doubts and worries are associated with, 'How am I going to be perceived by my teammates? How's my performance going to be scrutinized?' And you go through a point where you're reading your own clippings. You're 6-10 your first season, and you're reading some of these (Internet) comment boards, in the back of your mind, that negative voice is telling you, 'You know, you're not going to live up to any expectations you put on yourself, and you're not as good as you think you are.' Those can mess with you a little bit, but you can also draw some motivation from those negative thoughts. And I did."

Rodgers led the Packers to the playoffs in 2009 season ? then won it all last February.

"I think a weight comes off your shoulders after you win a Super Bowl, and you realize that all those doubts and worries and successes and failures you had before then, a lot of those get wiped away and the slate almost goes clean," Rodgers said. "Because you won the ultimate prize, and you had the chance to silence some of your critics, the challenges change, the way you're viewed changes. I think a lot of the things that you really worried about too much become very little in importance."

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