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Obama, Clinton meeting for lunch at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) ? It's the most talked about lunch in the nation's capital.
President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are dining privately at the White House Monday. While it's not the first time the pair have seen each other since Clinton left the administration earlier this year, each of their get-togethers are closely analyzed.
That's because Clinton is considered a leading contender to replace Obama, though she hasn't said whether she'll launch another presidential campaign.
The president is also being watched for signs of who he will support in the race to replace him. Vice President Joe Biden is also believed to be considering a run for the White House, potentially leaving Obama caught between two of his closest advisers.
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3-D printers are beginning to make an impression
Diego Porqueras' Deezmaker store in Pasadena is a geeky version of Santa's workshop, brimming with action figures, chess pieces and jewelry.
But instead of relying on elves, Porqueras has built his own one-man factory using 3-D printers capable of churning out plastic objects within a few hours. He sells the printers, which go for as little as $650, at the shop, which opened in September in a strip mall.
The 37-year-old entrepreneur is part of an emerging industry for affordable 3-D printers. The technology has long been used in the aerospace and automotive industries, among others, to create prototypes, but has slowly crept into the consumer market with simplified printers that can be had for a few hundred or thousand dollars.
"You can make so many things with them," Porqueras said. "People who have businesses buy them for making prototypes. Parents buy them to make toys for their kids. Hobbyists buy them because they like to tinker."
3-D enthusiasts imagine a day when these printers are as ubiquitous as phones and people print out many household goods instead of stopping at a store. Small-business owners are already switching to these printers from more expensive industrial machines. Prices are expected to drop even further after key patents on 3-D printing technology expire next year.
Usually about the size of a microwave, these machines "print" three-dimensional objects by melting plastic and depositing the material layer by tiny layer based on a three-dimensional computer-generated design of a necklace, say, or a fork. More advanced ? and expensive ? printers can use materials such as metal and chocolate.
For those who are less tech savvy, there are new smartphone apps that streamline the process of crafting or altering a design. Online markets have also popped up in which shoppers can customize and order 3-D-printed clothing, toys, gadget accessories and other products.
Industry experts say 3-D printing could revolutionize traditional manufacturing, much as the Internet upended the music industry, and fundamentally alter how consumers shop and how much they pay. Some tech companies are already foreseeing a day when every home contains a 3-D printer churning out custom furniture and clothes, or a Kinko's-esque store in every neighborhood where items can be manufactured on demand via printers.
It's also raised concerns among law enforcement professionals, who worry that criminals will be able to print untraceable guns and other weapons at home.
"The billion-dollar question is, how big will this become and when?" said Terry Wohlers, president of consulting firm Wohlers Associates, which tracks the industry. "You see companies already making fashion garments and jewelry through printing. And we have seen demonstrations of 3-D printing food and living tissue."
Wohlers said that by 2021, the U.S. market is estimated to hit $10.8 billion, up from $2.2 billion last year and $1.8 billion in 2008. The industry has been growing, on average, more than 25% a year for the last decade. The consumer side, which is in its nascent stages, is especially ripe for growth, Wohlers said.
Tech companies are already salivating at the opportunities.
Last month, 3-D veteran Stratasys Ltd., which for decades has made ultra-pricey printers for companies such as Boeing Co. and General Motors Co., announced plans to buy MakerBot, which specializes in affordable desktop printers. Rival 3D Systems Inc. launched two consumer-oriented models this year, the Cube ($1,299) and the CubeX ($2,499 and up).
Formerly headquartered in Valencia before moving to South Carolina, 3D Systems has deep roots in Southern California: Its chief technology officer, Chuck Hull, is widely credited with pioneering 3-D printing about three decades ago. He still leads a research lab in Valencia, where scientists such as engineer Scott Turner experiment with new materials in the chemistry lab and tinker on machine prototypes.
Turner said that healthcare is one of the biggest areas for 3-D printing; already, companies are testing living cells with a view toward making organs and other human parts such as ears. In March, a man in the U.S. had 75% of his skull replaced with a 3-D printed implant.
Another early adopter is the education sector: With a 3-D printer, students can make and play with models of cells rather than just study them in textbooks, or make custom robots in physics class.
The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena already owns seven 3-D printers and plans to order more. The machines give students the luxury of repeatedly tweaking their designs for products as varied as car fenders and kitchenware, said David Cawley, director of the school's rapid prototyping and model shop.
"If you are making a design and you have to create it by carving it out of wood, the amount of time to create a model would be prohibitive," Cawley said. "But 3-D printing allows them to refine the design because it's pretty fast. You send the file the night before, and the day after that a physical object will be on the shelf."
Small-business owners have already taken to the printers.
John Hariot of Canoga Park, for one, is using a printer bought from Deezmaker to create prototypes, such as knobs for drawers, for his new cabinet-making company. He said the 3-D printer is a much cheaper option compared with the pricey rapid prototyping machines he once had to use.
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Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman keeps things moving
BOURBONNAIS ? The Chicago Bears held their first practice under head coach Marc Trestman today in Bourbonnais, and as expected, it was quite different than those run by former coach Lovie Smith.
For many, the fast pace and the perpetual-motion of it all was a breath of fresh air.
?I think it?s good. It?s getting us in shape, I know that,? safety Chris Conte said. ?It is difficult, but I think it?s good for us.?
Trestman gave a little taste of what his coaching style is like during rookie camp, OTAs and veteran workouts. Friday, however, was the real thing, and Trestman certainly did not tone it down a bit.
His fast-paced practice had no breaks, a lot of whistling and yelling, and plenty of wrinkles thrown in ? he breaks into spontaneous 2-minute drills, and breaks specials teams work into three short phases.
Long inserted early
The new coaching staff quickly inserted rookie first-round draft pick Kyle Long in with the first-team offense, taking only about a half of a practice to do so. Long ? who missed most of the summer workouts due to his college class schedule ? worked at right guard with the first team most of the way after that, and looked sharp, appearing to know the plays throughout.
?I don?t make anything of it,? Long said of his time with the starters. ?I just want to go out and earn every rep. That?s what I?m here to do.?
WRs back in action
Wide receivers Brandon Marshall (hip) and Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) are back, healthy, and ready to go. And with those two back, the offense had a whole new feel to it. Even though this offense calls for a lot of quick-drop pass plays, those two wideouts still should play big roles. Today was their first extensive action in the new offense.
?It felt pretty good, but at the same time, we?re just building,? second-year receiver Jeffery said. ?It?s the first day of training camp, so guys are going to make their mistakes and you?ve got to learn from it.?
Returns only
Devin Hester is all about punt returns ? finally. The experiment is officially over as Hester did nothing but field punts all day.
Melton slowed by flu
Henry Melton didn?t do much on Day 1, complaining of flu-like symptoms. On the other hand, the coaches were already hard at work with new Bear Jamaal Anderson, who is being looked at as depth on the defensive line, especially after the surprise retirement of Sedric Ellis on Thursday. Anderson signed with the team Thursday.
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Duminy's 97 takes South Africa to 238
Sri Lanka 239 for 2 (Dilshan 115*, Sangakkara 91) beat South Africa 238 (Duminy 97, Mendis 4-51)
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details
An unbeaten century from Tillakaratne Dilshan and 91 from Kumar Sangakkara carried Sri Lanka to a series win over South Africa with one match to play. The pair ensured the hosts achieved the highest successful run chase at Pallekele with six overs to spare to underline some of South Africa's most pressing issues as they attempt to rebuild their one-day side.
At first glance, it would seem the bowlers are to blame but South Africa's middle-order are the real culprits in their defeat. Hashim Amla and JP Duminy shared a second-wicket stand of 101 to set a strong base for the team but the batsmen who followed squandered the advantage.
From 118 for 1, South Africa were 238 all out, losing nine wickets for 120 runs. By contrast, Dilshan and Sangakkara shared a partnership of 184 - Sri Lanka's highest against South Africa - to maintain their strong record at home against South Africa.
South Africa have only won two ODIs in Sri Lanka and their inability to adapt to conditions was exposed again. The absence of quality spinners and senior players to take responsibility in the batting line-up cost them dearly and they will now return to Colombo with only pride to play for.
South Africa began to make some amends for their failings with the bat and Hashim Amla's return was central to that. Amla, who missed the first and third match with injury and could not bat in the second, recovered in time to form one half of South Africa's fourth opening pair in as many matches.
While Quinton de Kock's inexperience was exposed against Lasith Malinga, when he was yorked for 8, Amla had the Sri Lankan attack erring. The seamers continually offered him too much width and he pulled and cut at will.
Amla and JP Duminy, who has looked good without producing results in the series so far, settled in and took the batting powerplay after 15 overs. That proved a tactical mistake. Sri Lanka's slew of spinners limited run-scoring opportunities and only 22 were scored in the five-over period.
The pair succeeded in planting a platform but Amla did not stick around to help the launch from it. He was lbw to Dilshan, who went around the wicket to trap him on the back foot, and even a review could not save him.
AB de Villiers' lean run continued as he was caught behind trying to paddle-sweep. Faf du Plessis also did not contribute, offering a chance to Angelo Mathews in his follow-through and eventually being stumped.
Ajantha Mendis foxed the less-experienced players, who have not learnt to pick him. David Miller was bowled by the legbreak and Farhaan Behardien clipped him straight to short leg.
The fall of wickets forced Duminy to continue a quiet vigil and his strike rate remained in the 60s, until the last four overs, when he finally decided to launch against Malinga. Duminy managed to improvise, turning would-be yorkers into low full-tosses, but Malinga's change of pace accounted for the tail.
Still, South Africa would have thought they had enough with 198 the previous-best successful chase in Pallekele. Their bowlers started well against a changed Sri Lankan top order - with Mahela Jayawardene replacing Upula Tharanga - as Morne Morkel and Lonwabo Tsotsobe extracted extra bounce and got movement, but ill-discipline infected them again. South Africa sent down 17 wides, taking their series total to 58, and indicating an obvious problem with line.
Jayawardene was frustrated by the early squeeze and when he tried to steer Tsotsobe to third man, he was caught by a diving Amla at gully. That was the last success South Africa saw until it was too late. Dilshan showed a willingness to ride out the pressure and looked for singles with Sangakkara instead of going for big shots to thwart the bowlers.
But South Africa still had their chances. Sangakkara was on three when he edged Kleinveldt but Amla could not pull off the half chance, and on 33, when Duminy appealed for an lbw against him. South Africa had a review in hand but de Villiers chose not to use it. Afterwards, he said neither Duminy nor de Kock, who was keeping, were convinced, Replays, though, showed Sangakkara was out.
His flirtation with fortune over, Sangakkara matches Dilshan blow for blow thereafter. Dilshan was strong square of the wicket and on the pull and brought out his trademark scoop off Tsotsobe. His century came off 119 balls with a swivel down to fine leg.
Sangakkara peppered the on-side, with 52 of his runs coming in that area. After Dilshan crossed the century mark, Sangakkara was racing against the remaining runs to get there. He smacked Morkel for two fours to get into the nineties, but fell on his sword when he top-edged to mid-off.
Dilshan finished things off to leave South Africa with plenty to think about. Foremost in their minds will be their poor effort in the field, and their decision-making under pressure, both of which need work before Wednesday.
Source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-south-africa-2013/content/story/655927.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
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It?s never too late: JUCO defensive tackle Demetrius Campbell joins Texas Tech?s 2013 class
East Los Angeles College defensive tackle Demetrius Campbell was expected to sign with a big time program on National Signing Day.
After all, he held offers from schools such as Boise State,Kansas State and TCU.
But the three-star Rivals.com prospect waited to long to make a verbal commitment and saw most of his offers get pulled. After months of contemplating his future,Campbell finally got the opportunity he was waiting for.
?When I talked to Matt Wallerstedt, that blew my top off,??Campbell told ESPN.com. ?That?s when I said I want to be a Red Raider.?
Campbell committed to Texas Tech earlier this week as a part of the Class of 2013 and will suit up for the Red Raiders this fall. He is expected to be on campus in time for fall practices and plans on making an immediate impact.
?At times I wanted to quit, come back to Florida and just get a job, but every time I wanted to give up, something came along that made me want to keep going. I kept working out in the hopes that something would come up.
?This whole time I said I was going to play Division I football, but in reality the odds were stacked against me. This will keep me humble and remind me of where I came from. A lot of these freshmen and five-star recruits had the red carpet rolled out for them. They were always told they could make it. A guy like me, I came from a humbling experience. I got this opportunity and I?m going to grab it by the horns and run with it.?
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