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Letter demands Smithsonian bury flyer contract
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BRIDGEPORT -- The Smithsonian Institution is beginning to feel the heat over its 1948 agreement with the heirs of Wilbur and Orville Wright stating the Wright Flyer always be recognized as the first true airplane.
Three weeks ago, a highly regarded aviation publication recognized Gustave Whitehead as the first to fly, and earlier this week a California woman sent a letter to the Smithsonian's board of directors demanding that the respected repository of American history trash its Wright Flyer contract.
"What I would like to see is the historians of the world get together and sign a statement demanding that this contract be purged," Susan Brinchman said from her home in La Mesa, Calif. She is the daughter of William. J. O'Dwyer, the author of the 1966 book "History by Contract," which exposed the existence of the agreement between the Smithsonian and the Wright heirs.
The 11-page letter begins: "On behalf of world educators, students and those who love history, taxpayers of the United States of America, the general public, and all those who seek accuracy in history and desire integrity in our government funded agencies."
It is addressed to the 17 members of the Smithsonian's board of directors, headed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts. The board includes Vice President Joe Biden, three senators and three U.S. representatives.
On March 8, "Jane's All the World's Aircraft," in its forward to its latest edition, came out solidly in favor of listing Gustave Whitehead of Bridgeport as the first man to fly a controllable heavier-than-air aircraft. Whitehead's first flight took place in Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, more than two years before the Wrights' famous flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. on Dec. 14, 1903.
"They've got to be looking at history objectively," Brinchman said. "If they break that contract, the Wright Flyer would revert to the heirs."
She said she intentionally left Whitehead's name out of her demand.
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"Neither the Smithsonian Institution or its successors, nor any museum or other agency, bureau or facilities administered for the United States of America by the Smithsonian Institution or its successors shall publish or permit to be displayed a statement or label in connection with or in respect of any aircraft model or design of earlier date than the Wright Aeroplane of 1903, claiming in effect that such aircraft was capable of carrying a man under its own power in controlled flight."
"I would love to see other people get on board with this," she said. "If the Smithsonian can sell the Wrights a place in history, what other deals do they have? People need to know about this contract. It's not on their website."
She noted that there are nearly 200 museums and nine historical research facilities nationwide that have affiliations with the Smithsonian, and because of this, it's all but impossible to change the status quo.
The contract aside, officials at the Smithsonian say there simply isn't enough evidence to support the Whitehead claim.
The announcement in "Jane's" made reference to the website of John Brown, www.gustave-whitehead.com, which assembled an extensive collection of photographs, lithographs and other historical data that supports the existence of Whitehead's early flights. One of the points that Brown makes is that the lithograph that appeared in the Bridgeport Standard newspaper on Aug. 18, 1901, was almost certainly made from an actual photograph. He notes there are more than 80 media reports worldwide of the Whitehead flight.
Historians agree that Whitehead was quite likely his own worst enemy. He didn't put much effort in making sure his early flights were convincingly witnessed, photographed and documented. As with many early aviators, flight was an end in itself; getting recognition was treated as an afterthought.
The Jane's announcement led to a prickly public exchange between Brown and Tom D. Crouch, senior curator of the Division of Aeronautics at the National Air and Space Museum. Each sent letters to the other, via the media, taking issue with each other's claims. But the Crouch letter makes no mention of his museum's agreement with the Wrights.
City Historian Mary Witkowski said, speaking as a professional curator and archivist, the Smithsonian has no business making a deal with the owners of an artifact in return for keeping it on display.
"What they're doing is unprofessional," she said, "because you never know what the future will bring."
Regarded among the most important aviation artifacts, the Wright Flyer has been on display at the Smithsonian since 1948.
Peter L. Jakab, associate director for collections and curatorial affairs at the National Air and Space Museum, said that the museum never attempted to hide the existence of the agreement, and that it was only made because the Smithsonian had on display another early aircraft, Samuel Langley's Aerodrome, which it described as the first heavier-than-air craft "capable of flight." Orville Wright (Wilbur died in 1912) objected to this, so in 1928 he had his flyer shipped off to the London Science Museum, where it stayed for 20 years. During World War II it was stored in an underground vault.
The agreement was made to resolve this feud, and to settle a Wright family tax burden, Jakab said.
The Smithsonian has maintained that the contract has no bearing on its Flyer display.
"This is not the reason that this document was created," he said, "and, of course, if it were demonstrated that Whitehead or any of the other early flight claimants were first to fly, that would be reflected in what we have on display. It's just silly that we would treat history any other way."
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Beth-Anne Duxbury of Paxton, a professional figure skating coach, has choreographed a skating exhibition to be performed at 6 p.m. tomorrow during the city's annual Festival of Lights, which marks the lighting of the city's Christmas tree and the debut of the Worcester Common Oval.
Beth-Anne Duxbury vividly recalls the evening she got "the famous call."
Duxbury, a professional figure skating coach and choreographer, was 18 at the time. Her dream was to perform with Disney on Ice. She had flown to Baltimore to audition for the entertainment company, and she was anxiously awaiting word.
"It was a Friday night at 6:30," she recounted. "I'll never forget it. I got the famous call from the woman who hires. She said, 'I'd like to offer you a job.' "I said, 'OK, OK.' I was so excited I didn't get an ounce of information. I packed my bags and I said, 'See ya.' My poor Mom. I left over the weekend."
Duxbury, a lifelong resident of Paxton, has had a long and successful career in figure skating, both as an amateur competitor and as a professional performer and coach. Skating, she said, has been the most important element of her life since she was 7 years old, when her mother took her to Elm Park in Worcester and she strapped on skates for the first time. She laughed and said she was immediately captivated by the power to push off and glide.
Duxbury's enthusiasm for the sport is infectious, and she seeks to share it with everyone. That's why she wants the Worcester Common Oval to be a great success. To that end, she has organized and choreographed a figure skating exhibition to be performed at 6 p.m. tomorrow during the Festival of Lights, which marks the lighting of the city's Christmas tree and the rink's opening ceremonies. The exhibition showcases the 2013 New England Regional champions and Eastern Sectional competitors from the Colonial Figure Skating Club of Acton, where Duxbury is on the professional coaching staff.
Duxbury described the Oval's arrival as "a wonderful opportunity to get people from all the towns to come to Worcester and enjoy another wonderful activity."
"It's an addition to The Hanover Theatre and the great restaurants along Shrewsbury Street," she said. "On a Saturday or a Sunday people can go to skate. It's going to be another form of entertainment."
Duxbury and her colleagues also are offering skating lessons at the rink for young children, teenagers and adults. Duxbury said there is nothing quite like figure skating to instill focus, discipline and patience. And, she added, it's a great way to stay in shape.
"Maybe that little girl who watches the show, she may want to take lessons," Duxbury said. "That's where it all starts."
Christina Andreoli, chief of staff for Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien, said Duxbury has been a great help in organizing activities connected with the Oval.
"Beth knows skating and has a love and passion for it," Andreoli said. "We're very excited to partner with her and the Colonial Figure Skating Club. It's the type of activity and energy we want to bring to downtown."
Not long after her first glide at Elm Park, Duxbury started taking group lessons at the Skating Club of Worcester. Soon, she was begging for private lessons. She began training at the Colonial Figure Skating Club, and by the time she was 10 she was entering local competitions. As she added complicated jumps and spins to her repertoire, she competed in regional events. She eventually attained a gold medal in figures and freestyle.
Duxbury recalled with delight her first fancy skating outfit. She and her mother went to a seamstress in Framingham who made costumes for the Boston Ballet. Every bead was sewn on by hand.
"I was beyond-words excited to get a costume that was hand-beaded," Duxbury said. "She put a lucky penny in it."
Duxbury acknowledged that she chose an expensive sport. When she was 13 her father gave her a choice: He would pay for college or for figure skating. Skating won hands down.
Over time, Duxbury found herself intrigued by the big ice shows and their star performers. A year after graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, she was ready to turn professional, and show skating beckoned. It was then that she auditioned for Disney.
In Duxbury's first Disney show, she and her partner were the opening act, performing before 32,000 people in Cleveland.
"I was beside myself," she said. "I thought I was a superstar. It was the greatest thrill to have the spotlight on you. That's my Olympic medal right there."
Duxbury toured with Disney for more than five years in the United States and abroad. Then she returned to competition as a professional while performing in smaller shows. Over the years, she said, she had the good fortune to develop friendships with internationally ranked skaters such as Peggy Fleming, Linda Fratianne and JoJo Starbuck.
The world of figure skating is far more complex today than it was when Duxbury was a youngster. A young skater has a range of options, from the traditional singles or pairs to synchronized or show skating.
Coaches, too, have become highly specialized. A competitive skater might have one coach for jumps and another for spins. Duxbury found her niche as a choreographer. It took time and a lot of hard work to build a clientele, she said. She currently works with 25 to 30 students who range in age from 9 to 25. She finds each of her skaters the right music and then choreographs the program. Often, she designs the costume.
"It's about finding a child's style and helping to develop and market it as best I can," Duxbury said. "That's the fun part for me. I love it."
Duxbury also has dedicated her time to producing benefit shows and has raised thousands of dollars for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Why Me & Sherry's House, an organization dedicated to helping children who are battling cancer. She said it is among the most fulfilling aspects of her work.
"I love teaching the kids that it's about using my skills and gifts to help people," Duxbury said. "Skating lets you do that."


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Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa is set amid 75 acres of
tropical landscaped gardens and conveniently situated on
Phuket Island – Thailand's "Pearl of the Andaman Sea".
Away from the chaos, we offer a range of ways to put your feet up and unwind. On hot days, there are 5 different outdoor pools to dip in and a range of food and drinks to help keep you refreshed throughout the day. To spoil your senses, Spa will do just the trick. At the 15 villa Spa, there are a selection of massages and beauty treatments on offer as well as exceptional services in the beauty salon, retail shop and Tao Garden.
For those who are a little more active or have a daily fitness ritual, there is a 24 hour fitness and activity centre to serve your needs. Within a close radius, there are tennis and squash courts to keep you occupied. Right next the tennis court is Kidz Paradise Club where the little ones can stay entertained.
Just because there is plenty to do inside doesn't mean you shouldn't step out. With plenty of local sights and activities, we are located within a close distance of Phuket top attractions. Famous for its night life, Patong beach is only 15 minutes drive away. Also in close proximity is the famous Phromthep Cape visited by many tourists each day. To further experience the richness of Phuket and its history, the Old Phuket Town and Chalong Temple is a must for all visitors. But more importantly, most visitors come to Phuket for the sand and sun. There is no better way to do so than a day long of scuba diving, snorkeling and endless choices of water sports. All water activities and island-hopping can be arranged by our helpful staff at the leisure desk at your convenience.
Enjoy your stay in a choice of clean and smart rooms at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.
Our rooms are designed with comfort and convenience in mind; providing a place to unwind or to catch up on work.
Explore the various types of rooms, explore the amenities, and choose the space that's right for you.
Deluxe Garden View
44 sqm, garden views, seating area, LCD TVRelax in this comfortable room with king-sized bed and admire the beautifully-kept grounds from your balcony. Unwind in the seating area, clean up in the modern bathroom with separate shower and bathtub and use the in-room amenities. Work at the desk using WiFi, or watch a movie on LCD TV. Special touches include a bathrobe, slippers, and alarm clock radio.
Deluxe Sea View
44 sqm, sea views, seating area, LCD TVUnwind in this comfortable room with a king-sized bed and admire spectacular sunsets over the sparkling Andaman Sea from your balcony. Relax in the seating area and watch a movie on the LCD TV. Work at the desk using WiFi, and refresh in the bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Special touches of amenities include a bathrobe, slippers, and alarm clock radio.
Deluxe Plus Garden
44 sq m, garden views, sofa, balcony, LCD TVEnjoy our beautifully-kept tropical garden and lagoon views from your large balcony with sliding patio doors. Immerse yourself in the stylish ambiance of this room featuring one king-sized bed, a sofa, and a spacious bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Work at the desk using WiFi and watch a movie on LCD TV. Special touches of amenities include a bathrobe, slippers, and alarm clock radio.
Deluxe Plus Sea View
44 sq m, sea views, sofa, balcony, LCD TVAdmire never ending ocean views from the private balcony with large sliding patio doors. Spaciously designed and flooded with natural light, this modern room features a king-sized bed, a seating area with sofa and a large mirrored bathroom with walk-in shower and luxurious bathtub. Work at the desk using WiFi, watch a movie on LCD TV or simply enjoy the luxury of an unforgettable sunset from your balcony. Special touches of amenities include a bathrobe, slippers, and alarm clock radio.
Junior Suite Garden
62 sqm, garden views, seating area, window sofaThe spacious Thai inspired suite offers tranquility and comfort with wooden flooring; an attractive combination of nature, luxury and style. Take in the tropical oasis of our well-maintained lush tropical garden view from the large window sofa or admire it from the step out balcony. The suite features comfortable king bed, special amenities, spacious seating area and large open bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Stretch out on the sofa and watch a movie on LCD TV or simply unwind in the spacious bathtub. Special touches of amenities include a bathrobe, slippers, and alarm clock radio.
Junior Suite Sea View
62 sqm, ocean views, balcony, separate bath and shower, window sofa, 32-inch TV.Take in the sea view from the large window sofa of this comfortable suite with king-size bed, or admire it from the balcony. Stretch out on the sofa and watch a movie, or rejuvenate in the bathroom with separate tub and shower. This suite also benefits from WiFi access (fees apply), and includes a bathrobe and slippers for your comfort
Find dining options to suit every taste at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. Each venue has its own unique atmosphere.
Sails Restaurant, best known for its famous 'Breakfast at Hilton,' offers all-day dining, an international à la carte menu,
nightly themed dinner buffets and the popular Hilton Sunday Brunch.
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes at Buon Appetito or experience local flavor and culture at Thai Thai Restaurant.
Embrace a tropical garden environment with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a homemade pastry at Caffe Cino.
Soak up the sunshine at Ocean Beach Club, the poolside restaurant and bar that offers a striking view of Karon Beach and romantic sunsets.
Meet friends or colleagues at Andaman Lounge in the evening and enjoy cold drinks, tasty snacks and live entertainment.
Andaman Lounge
Sit back and enjoy a relaxing rendezvous with nightly live entertainment. This is a great place to meet and greet friends, family or colleagues alike for a cocktail, cold beer and fine cigar. Enjoy the garden scenery to the backdrop of soothing musical rhythms.
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 01.00 a.m.
Buon Appetito
Buon Appetito is the venue to visit for distinctive Italian dishes, such as pizza and pasta. Breakfast is also served here. Start your day with freshly brewed coffee or a juice, and your choice of fresh options from the international breakfast buffet. Seasonal opening times may apply.
Open: Daily 06.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Caffe Cino
Enjoy a delicious snack while you check your emails at this Phuket café. Take your pick of freshly prepared snacks, sandwiches and salads at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. Watch fellow guests splash around the hotel's Garden Pool or arrange an informal business meeting.
Open: Daily 07.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m.
Ocean Beach Club
Relax on the pool deck and soak up the sunshine at the fashionable Ocean Beach Club. This stylish Phuket bar and restaurant—located at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa—overlooks Karon Beach and the sparkling Andaman Sea. Grab a light lunch at the poolside restaurant or watch the sun set with a cocktail. In the evening, Guests will dine on a delicious mix of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, including fresh seafood and meat skewers. Please note that this restaurant opens for dinner with weather conditions permitting. Seasonal opening times may apply.
Open: Daily 09.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m.
Sails Restaurant
Start the day with the sumptuous Breakfast at Hilton, choose from the all day à la carte menu or enjoy nightly themed dinner buffets at this Phuket restaurant. Gaze out over the swimming pool as you savor delicious steamed sea bass from the Asian menu, indulge in beef lasagna from the Mediterranean menu or simply browse the buffet and relax with a tropical cocktail at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.
Open: Daily 06.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Thai Thai Restaurant
Enjoy a night to remember at this elegant Phuket restaurant, decorated with traditional Thai art. Sip specialty cocktails and sample fresh local seafood at the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. Try the whole red snapper before gazing at the sunset over the Andaman Sea from the terrace.
Open: Daily 06.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Our fresh air venues can host successful and stylish meetings for groups between 50 to 1,200 delegates underneath the stars and amidst the sunset,
complete with planning resources and technology solutions.
Our capacity can hold functions for intimate group meetings to largest gatherings on the Island (1,200 delegates indoor and outdoor).
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Distance from an Airport :
The resort is located near Karon Beach; 30 minutes from the
city of Phuket and 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Distance from airport by car : Take route 4027 to Heroines Monument. Turn right on the bypass and go stright to Chao Fa Road Until Penta Circle. Take route 4028 to Karon Beach and pass Thavorn Plam Beach. The hotel is on the left.
Transportation : You can come to resort by local bus from Phuket town or taxi from Airport. Our hotel has transportation for service the guest.
Nearby places : Our hotel is located on Karon Beach and only 5 minutes by walking to Karon shopping center, 15 minutes to Patong Beach.


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A new Gallup poll shows Americans still blame former President George W. Bush for the nation's ailing economy more than President Obama—a stark finding five months before an election in which economic issues have been front and center.
The Gallup survey, released Thursday and based on telephone interviews with 1,004 adults between June 7 and 10, contained variously encouraging or discouraging elements for Republicans or Democrats alike.
While Bush is blamed by 68% of Americans, compared to just 52% who fault Obama, that is down from the 80% blame Bush got when Gallup first asked the question in July 2009, six months after Obama's inauguration. Meanwhile, the negative assessment of Obama has held steady at around half of the American population since 2010 (while in July 2009 just 32% found him blameworthy).
Also of note, about half of Republicans (49%) blame Bush for the poor economy (compared to 83% of them who hold Obama at fault), while Democrats are mostly lined up behind Obama, with 90% blaming Bush (and just 19% assigning blame to Obama). Respondents could blame both presidents.
Perhaps the one thing uniting all Americans is their identification of the economy as the most pressing national problem, Gallup reports.
For that reason, the issue of who bears responsibility for an economy that most Americans view negatively (again, according to Gallup) is likely to emerge as a key campaign issue.
As if on cue, today's Wall Street Journal featured an op-ed titled "Whose Fault is Today's Bad Economy?" by Edward P. Lazear, who chaired the President's Council of Economic Advisors during George W. Bush's administration. An op-ed published earlier in the week by former President Bill Clinton's former labor secretary Robert Reich, has a decidedly different view of what is causing today's economic woes.
Lazear, currently affiliated with Stanford University's Hoover Institution, compares the president to a replacement pitcher whose team is down by three runs in the fourth inning. After some initial success, the new pitcher gives up five runs in the sixth inning, and then tells reporters he didn't pitch well because the team was behind before he entered the game in the fourth.
Lazear's point is that it is Obama's policy choices after the U.S. emerged from recession three years ago that are responsible for "a new wave of slowdowns." In particular, Lazear argues that Obama's emphasis on spending has had results opposite to what the administration's preferred Keynesian economic theory predicts:
"The data show that real government spending was slightly lower in fiscal 2010 than in 2009, but GDP growth rates were higher in 2010 than in 2009. More significant, government spending in 2011 was about $150 billion higher than in 2010 and GDP growth slowed."
Lazear, who advocates tax reform, expanded trade and less regulation, concludes: "The pitcher's failure to throw strikes this late in the game is not a consequence of what happened during the first three innings. It is because he is throwing the wrong pitches."
The article by Reich, currently a professor at U.C. Berkeley (a longtime rival to Lazear's Stanford), is titled "Why the Economy Can't Get Out of First Gear," and is published on Reich's blog and elsewhere. While Reich's view is very different from Lazear's, it is not its exact opposite. For example, Reich says the anemic recovery is "not even as some liberals contend, because the Obama administration hasn't spent enough on a temporary Keynesian stimulus."
The reason the U.S. economy can't get out of first gear, according to Reich, is "because American consumers, whose spending is 70 percent of economic activity, don't have the dough to buy enough to boost the economy—and they can no longer borrow like they could before the crash of 2008."
Reich cites the attention-getting Fed report released Monday that shows personal income has dropped nearly 8% since 2007 while Americans' median family income slid nearly 40% between 2007 and 2010, down to 1992 levels.
The solution, according to Reich, lies in income redistribution. He cites data showing the top 1% wealthiest Americans held 24% of the national income in 1928 (a tad above today's levels), just before the Great Depression. That share of national income declined to just 10% by 1957 after the New Deal economic programs broadened the middle class and fueled economic growth, Reich argues.


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In-crop optical sensing, also called canopy sensing, is boosting yields and cutting costs for Robert Goettl, his brother Jerome and nephew Justin. Their GreenSeeker crop sensing system allowed the Le Center, Minn., farmers to shift away from reliance on all fall nitrogen (N) application. For the past four years they have combined a base fall rate with variable in-season applications using a coulter cart. Yields were up 10 bu./acre or more in the drier-than-normal 2012 season.
"We like to try for a base of 130 lbs. of nitrogen and then top off with the in-season liquid," says Robert. "In the past we might have put on 200 lbs. of N, but not get 200 bu. of corn. With the GreenSeeker system, it is almost a one-to-one relationship."
Micah Eidem, GreenSeeker market manager for Trimble, suggests adoption of optical sensing is finally pushing past early adopters. It has been two decades since GreenSeeker first hit the market, with OptRx from Ag Leader and CropSpec from TopCon being introduced more recently. Reaching this tipping point hasn't been easy. Even the terminology, such as NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) sensing, can be challenging. Add to that the technical differences in how the sensors work.
"Educating potential users is the biggest challenge," says Eidem. "The university guys understand what the technology does and that there is solid data behind it. Research continues to come back positive, and now the growers are starting to understand it, as well."
Technical know-how needed
John Sawyer, Extension fertility specialist, Iowa State University, and Ken Sudduth, agricultural engineer, USDA ARS, are two researchers who have worked with the technology. "Use requires an understanding of what the sensors do and how to properly implement them," says Sawyer. "Through plant canopy sensing, they provide an indication of biomass and plant stresses. Sensing results can be related to nitrogen or various other stresses like other nutrient deficiencies, low population and moisture stress.
"The challenge is trying to identify what the stress is, when to collect the information and at what stage," he continues. "Using the concept of relative sensing, by comparing to known non-stressed field areas, helps identify the true stress-causing plant canopy differences."
Sudduth reports that the sensors offer fairly comparable accuracy. "They differ in sensed wavelengths, size of sensed area and sensing orientation, with GreenSeeker and OptRx pointing straight down over the corn row. The CropSpec is mounted at an angle and looks at a combination of the top and sides of the crop," he says. "Yet, if you look at the data comparing them, all three have strong, straight-line relationships, indicating they are responding to crop variability similarly."
Perhaps more important than design is the algorithm used. It encompasses the process that turns a sensor reading into an N application rate. There are different algorithms for different crops, states and even regions within a state. An informal working group is trying to develop a common algorithm for corn that can be used across the board.
"The sensors produce different numerical data, with GreenSeeker and OptRx being more similar, so you need to take that into account when using an algorithm developed with a specific sensor," warns Sudduth. "The same algorithm could work with a different sensor; however, the numbers may need to be adjusted a bit."
Hard data plus intuition
Robert Goettl admits that adopting the technology requires flexibility and a certain level of intuition. A week to 10 days ahead of field application, the brothers create an N-rich strip by applying a minimum 10-25 gal. N, depending on field history, to an average part of a field.
The corn's V5 stage or a little earlier is Goettl's optimum window. An initial dry run through the field across the N-rich strip and base area lets him set parameters for minimum and maximum rates. This is where field knowledge comes into play.
"Some fields may indicate a range of 0-35 gal., while others show 10-25 gal.," says Goettl. "We find a broader range is needed on clay hills than on flat, black ground. And the more variability in the field, the broader the range you want to set."
The Goettls say they are now putting more N down where it is needed, and the timing of the application allows the crop to use it more efficiently. Overall, they are using much less N than they did before using GreenSeeker, though their base rate has increased and their in-season 28% and 32% applications have remained constant overall.
"We average around 16-18 gal./acre, but it can vary from zero to 35 gal./acre," says Goettl. "We know we are making better yields and making more money."
A Nebraska farmer, Matt Helmke, relies on a customer with an Ag Leader OptRx system to variable-rate apply N to his corn at the V6 stage. The precision ag specialist for a local retailer also raises corn and soybeans near Pickrell. "The system is mounted on a Hagie sprayer with drop nozzles on the boom," says Helmke. "We saw more than a 10-bu./acre increase in 2011 using the same amount of N, just rearranging where we put it."
Helmke found that corn planted on ground with lower organic matter and lower soybean yields the previous year matured too quickly due to N deficiency. "Taking out the nitrogen stress allowed the plants to increase seed-fill time and increase yield," he says. "Environmentally, we are now more efficient with our N because there is less chance of runoff or leaching, compared to fall anhydrous ammonia applications. We also avoid disturbing the soil and losing moisture, which can happen when knifing in N."
With few growers in his area side-dressing their corn, Helmke isn't surprised at the slower rate of optical sensing adoption, compared to other precision ag technologies, noting that it requires a change in operation. "It's like any other new technology," he says. "Interest is high, with everyone looking at the early adopters who have implemented it in their systems."
Easier adjustments for weather
Optical sensors may also help growers deal with extreme weather patterns. Doug Weist, who farms in north-central Montana near Choteau, uses his CropSpec sensor system to better match N applications to soil types, but also to available moisture on his wheat, barley, dry pea and canola fields. In coming years, he plans to add corn and expects sensors to help make that crop more economically viable.
A dryland farmer in an arid region, Weist has transitioned from a grain/fallow rotation to a 4:1 or greater crop/fallow mix. More efficient use of N through in-crop, multiple VRT applications have helped make the transition pay.
"We can control everything but the weather," says Weist. "Traditionally, wheat and barley growers put on all their fertilizer in January and February and hope for rain. We try for a base rate and then apply in-crop with the sensors, depending on soil moisture and likelihood of rain. If warranted, we'll make three to four variable-rate applications over the season."
CropSpec allows Weist to use dynamic calibration to adjust rates on a relative basis across the field; no N-rich strip needed. He varies application amounts from 5 to 15 gal./acre based on an average reading for the first quarter mile. His truck-mounted SprayFlex spray system lets him react quickly to rain forecasts.
"If there is an 80% chance of rain, I can cover the whole farm (up to 2,500 crop acres) in two days," says Weist.


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Third session of Meeting of the Parties to the Aarhus Convention
11 - 13 June 2008
Riga, Latvia
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Election to Compliance Committee
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Press releases 10 June 2008 / 13 June 2008
The third meeting of the Parties to the Aarhus Convention was held in Riga, Latvia, on 11-13 June 2008.
The third meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress achieved in the Convention's implementation during
the decade since its adoption in 1998 and efforts to build capacity among its Parties and Signatory States. It also adopted a
long-term strategic plan for the Convention.
The high-level segment of the meeting was held on Friday, 13 June 2007, and culminated in the adoption of the Riga
Declaration (ENG FRE RUS).
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The hotel's facilities are designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. With a swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court and steam room, your fitness routine will thrive at Mantra on the Quay. The barbecue area and adjacent convenience store mean you'll be able to whip up quick meals if you don't feel like dining out.
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Well regarded as one of Western Australia's most talented and respected professional jazz vocalists, Ali Bodycoat has established herself as an unrivalled force in the local jazz industry.
A regular feature at The Ellington Jazz Club, Ali performs sold-out shows with the Ali Bodycoat Quintet. Ali's relationship with the microphone goes even further as she performs at and hosts various events such as StyleAid, Chamber Jam.
A true testament to Ali's electrifying talent and undeniable charm, is the highly coveted residency she has held at the Subiaco Hotel for a staggering fifteen years, performing with her trio every Wednesday night. Ali is also a regular performer at Jazz Fremantle.
Ali completed a Certificate II in Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy Of Performing Arts in 2002, where she has also taught Jazz Vocals.
As a musical theatre performer, Ali has performed in the yellow glass theatre productions: Last Days Of Weimar, Rent, Rainy Days And Mondays – Songs Of the Carpenters, Company and Hair, and starred in Chicago as Roxy Hart at the Regal Theatre.
Chosen to support Marcia Hines in her 2008 concert at The Vines, Ali has also supported Vince Jones, Grace Knight and David Campbell and continues to work with some of Australia's greatest jazz musicians.
In 2010, Ali created and performed two sold-out seasons of
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Cardinals hope Holliday can avoid DL stint
CHICAGO -- The Cardinals are hopeful that star outfielder Matt Holliday will be able to avoid a trip to the 15-day disabled list because of the right hamstring injury that caused him to leave a game at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.
Holliday grabbed for his right hamstring while running out a ground ball in the fourth inning and headed straight to the training room. Treatments were started immediately and he went through another round of therapy on Friday before the second of a four-game series against the Cubs. Holliday appeared fine while walking around and hasn't gotten an MRI done.
"We'll go day to day, but he's definitely better today than he was [Thursday night], which is a good sign," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "They gave him just a clinical evaluation with our trainers and they were all very pleased with the progression.
"Obviously there's something going on there. I mean, he's tough as nails. You see him come up like that before he gets to the base, you know something's going on -- but I think he was able to shut it down in time, before it got to the point where you'd have to go get a picture [MRI]."
Allen Craig hit fourth and replaced Holliday in left field on Friday, while Carlos Beltran hit in the third spot of the order -- where Holliday usually hits.
Jon Jay took Beltran's normal spot in the second slot and Matt Adams -- who replaced Holliday on Thursday night -- got the start at first base. As for Holliday, the Cardinals might catch a break in terms of timing. The All-Star break is looming at the start of next week and the extra rest provided for him might be enough to keep away from a DL stint.
Matheny also didn't rule out a return in this series, but that would come as a surprise.
"It could be good for all of our guys who have nicks and bruises, let alone something that is standing out like this," Matheny said. "The break can always be a good time to get yourself mended up."


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The :Jeti 3020 Titan from Agfa Graphics (www.agfa.com) is a wide-format flatbed UV inkjet printer designed in a modular format that allows users to extend the unit's color and speed capabilities. The standard version features 16 Ricoh Gen 4 grayscale printheads for CMYK output at resolutions up to 1200 dpi. The system supports a maximum print area of 9.8 x 6.6 ft (3 x 2 m) and print speeds up to 1216 sq ft/hr (113 square m/hour). Modular upgrades are available for up to 48 printheads and a maximum print speed of 2432 sq ft/hr (226 sq m/hr). Additional ink choices for the :Jeti 3020 Titan include light cyan and light magenta, double white, white and clear varnish, or orange and green. Titan's vacuum table accommodated flexible and rigid materials up to 1.9 in. (50 mm) in thickness. Agfa says the Titan, even in its initial, four-color configuration, performs flawlessly on photographic and solid colors with no banding and with crisp, clear text output in sizes as small as 4 pt.


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Blackfin eyewear offers the perfect mix of technology and style, with frames designed in Italy from the highest quality materials the world has to offer. Sourcing titanium straight from Japan, Blackfin produces glasses frames that weigh only a matter of grams for maximum comfort.
Taking their design process seriously, Blackfin isn't just another eyewear brand that threw their hat in the ring. Rather, they have a love for the optical industry and are always aiming to push the envelope that much further to see what kinds of creations they can produce.
Glasses frames in Blackfin's line up utilize ultra flexible temples, a unique temple tip design termed the Swordfish, a plethora of colors, and a host of other features that makes their collection stand out from the rest. Adhering to a bit of a futuristic design style, Blackfin frames are perfect for the person who appreciates quality.
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Wilson confident Hamilton will return to form
ANAHEIM -- C.J. Wilson has a long history with struggling slugger Josh Hamilton, and the Angels starter has no doubt Hamilton will revert back to his traditional form next season.
"A hundred percent, because you've seen flashes of it," Wilson said Monday. "The last couple of games, he's been driving the ball. I have no doubt, personally, because I played with him for so long [in Texas]. I know what he's capable of. And everybody else does, too. That's why they aren't throwing him strikes."
Hamilton has been on a good run lately, homering in back-to-back games heading into Monday's series opener against the Indians and carrying a .366 batting average over his previous 10 games. But his season has been mired by an inability to build on the occasional hot streak, his slash line still at .230/.285/.425 over his first 116 games.
With the Rangers from 2008-12, it was .305/.363/.549.
"Hitting has always been the easy thing for him," Wilson said. "When there was an offseason issue or an off-field distraction or people getting on his case or whatever, he just went out there and hit. That's a very difficult thing to maintain indefinitely.
"I think guys have adjusted to his aggressiveness this year, and I think he's adjusted back and he's been drawing more walks recently and hitting for extra bases. It's funny because the stuff that he's struggling with now is the stuff that a lot of guys struggle with at a lot younger age. His talent creates a different level of expectations."


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Backyard bonefish a thrill in SD Bay
CORONADO — When you consider what some anglers pay to travel to bonefish destinations in exotic locations, Randy Riecken has a pretty good gig going right now.
Riecken has been instructing youngsters how to fish in San Diego Bay. A little over a month ago he put one 8-year-old angler onto a small bonefish that he landed from the boardwalk along Coronado Cays.
Riecken followed that up by taking two youngsters out for their first time fishing. This time, a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old got to see a bonefish up close. It measured 16 inches long.
He knew the boys only as Ricci, who is 7, and Jaric, who is 5. They were visiting Coronado for a couple of days from San Jose and wanted to fish.
"We fished the same place I took the other boy out and this time there were high winds, very low tide, and it was 49 degrees in the shade," Riecken said. "We have caught more bonefish, but have lost them due to being late to grab the rod, the drag settings not set for this class of fish or pilings in the water. It all makes for a good challenge."
Riecken's next venture is to organize a volunteer group to teach kids how to fish. He's modifying a beach-surf rod holder cart and plans to load it up and walk Silver Strand State Beach to fish from the surf.
"I don't think the Home Owners Association or the residents will allow me to fish the marina here at the condo much longer due to the excessive jubilant behavior by the fishermen, mostly me," he said.
Hall of Fame: Michael L. Farrior, of Rancho Santa Fe and a trustee with the International Game Fish Association, has been elected into the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Farrior was honored for his volunteer work on behalf of the IGFA and the Tuna Club of Avalon. Farrior has worked with other dedicated people in the sportfishing community such as Catherine Miller of the San Diego Sportfishing Council to host young angler tournaments on local piers. Farrior also sponsors the IGFA Junior Anglers Tournament at the San Diego Marlin Club. In addition to those contributions, Farrior, a world-renowned collector of fishing reels and gear, has donated reels for Make-A-Wish Foundation drawings as well as funded fishing trips for Wounded Warriors recuperating at San Diego Naval Hospital.
In addition to Farrior, San Francisco-based sport boat captain and conservationist Jacqueline Douglas and Ed Migale, a developer of fishing tackle and youth hunt organizer, also were elected into the Outdoors Hall of Fame.
Trout stocking: There was a mix-up with the Department of Fish and Wildlife trout stocking schedule. Those trout that were supposed to go into Miramar at the end of 2012 now are set to be planted the week of Jan. 20. The DFW stocked Chollas, Cuyamaca, El Capitan, Murray, Lindo, Lower Otay and Morena last week.
If you hunted Imperial Valley this year for upland birds or waterfowl, here's a chance to give something back to a group that made a lot of that hunting possible. Desert Wildlife Unlimited will hold its annual barbecue and fundraiser Jan. 26 starting at 5 p.m. at the Brawley Lions Club. It's a great deal at just $10 a plate, and there will be a raffle and silent auction to raise money for the chapter. For information about donating to the chapter or for information about hunting the Valley or the desert, call DWU founder Leon Lesicka at (760) 344-2793.
Hunter safety: Fletcher Diehl's next hunter safety class is set for Jan. 26-27. Call him at (619) 448-6301 for details


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Emma Watson Style Profile: See Her Best Fashion Looks!
Emma Watson's Fresh, Elegant Style: How She Does It
Emma Watson's Fresh, Elegant Style: How She Does It
Emma Watson may be an amazing actress, but she's also no stranger to the fashion game. The style star already has heaps of ad campaigns, design gigs, and editorials under her belt, and her grown-up, sophisticated style is revered on both sides of the pond. The girl just gets it. She never shies away from taking a risk or experimenting with short hemlines, feathered frocks, or sky-high heels; but she also stays age-appropriate, and exudes a ladylike polish well beyond her 21 years. Today marks the Australian release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, in which Emma takes her last turn as Hermione Granger — and we're celebrating with a look back at her incredible personal style, both on and off the red carpet.


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New Zealand's biggest Reggae New Years Party is Back! EXODUS will once again host the best and brightest names in Aotearoa Reggae at Te Tumu Kaituna Reserve, Papamoa Beach.
This years show has grown to 2 stages, 19 bands, 6 DJ's and 13 hours to farewell 2012, and bring in 2013!
Line up:
Herbs, Katchafire, 1814, Paua, Three Houses Down, Cornerstone Roots, David Grace and Injustice, NRG Rising Tomorrow People, Sons Of Zion, Majic Pāora, Foundation, Brown Hill, Tribal Conexionz, Āio, Soljah,
Tasty Brown, Sweet Echo, Competition Winner
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This years line up includes the legendary Herbs, a true household name in New Zealand music making their first appearance at Exodus. Other first timers include Australian based Aotearoa reggae band Paua making a rare trip home to perform. Raglan's own Cornerstone Roots will be spreading conscious messages on the day as well as reggae pioneer, David Grace and Injustice, who's song 'Rua Kenana' is a huge hit around the Pacific.
Returning to Exodus is some of our most loved Reggae Acts in New Zealand including Katchafire, showing why they are a force in the International scene, along with 1814 who are always crowd favourites. South Auckland reggae kings Three Houses Down and Wellingtons Tomorrow People will be there bringing the best in Island reggae, along with the awesome talents of Sons Of Zion, Foundation and NRG Rising.
Rounding out the line up we have some the best and brightest new stars in Reggae music. We know there are many up and coming acts and picking only a few was extremely difficult! This year we are proud to showcase the female vocal talents of Majic Pāora, along with Wairere Ropata who fronts four peice band Āio. Wellington band Brown Hill, who has recorded with Fiji and backed International Artists J Boog and Spawnbreezie will be there, along with Tasty Brown who recently released their debut album 'Kitchen'. Rounding out the upcoming bands, its an all family affair with the Pirihi brothers; Tribal Conexionz, and the sweet sounds of family band Sweet Echo from Tauranga and Tokoroa.
Very soon we will be holding a competition for Bands to be the Opening Act at Exodus! This is a huge opportunity for all reggae bands out there to showcase their music. Winners will be decided by public vote because we all want to hear the next new band to blow us away! Competition details will be released soon.
We're keeping the party going throughout the day with DJs playing on both stages during all band changeovers. It's gonna be a huge reggae party not to be missed, so from all the team here at Reggae By Nature, Nau mai, Haere mai ki Papamoa this New Years Eve!
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A mass of 5.00 kg hangs attached to three strings as shown in the figure (see image below). Find the tension in each string. Hint: Consider the equilibrium of the point where the strings join.
So finding $T_3$ was relative quick, knowing $W = mg$, $m = 5.00\text{ kg}$, $g = 10\ \mathrm{ms^{-2}}$
$$W = 50\text{ N} = T_3$$
It is the other two ($T_1$ and $T_2$) I'm not sure. In fact I'm at lost with what I learned in class and applying. I noticed the problem states a hint (equilibrium where strings join) but I'm not seeing how this information can be used.


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A first, minor victory for Amazon in its battle with Apple over the term "app store." A United States district court on Tuesday granted Amazon's motion for summary judgement on Apple's allegation that the retailer is guilty of false advertising for improperly using its App Store mark to promote its Android Appstore.
U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton found that Apple simply did not provide enough evidence to support its claim that Amazon misled anyone by branding its service Appstore for Android.
"Apple has failed to establish that Amazon made any false statement (express or implied) of fact that actually deceived or had the tendency to deceive a substantial segment of its audience," Hamilton wrote. "The mere use of "Appstore" by Amazon to designate a site for viewing and downloading/purchasing apps cannot be construed as a representation that the nature, characteristics, or quality of the Amazon Appstore is the same as that of the Apple APP STORE."
So, point Amazon. Of course, this is just one of six claims Apple has pending against the retailer, and arguably the smallest of them all. The remainder, which include trademark infringement, have yet to be decided.
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Expectations raised, but Tribe's approach the same
Francona's spring message echoes what he said before club surprised in 2013
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Every team enjoys some level of optimism each spring. Not every team is able to then translate the positive outlook into realistic expectations and results.
A year ago, the Indians talked the talk during the preseason, proclaiming that the disaster that took place in Cleveland the previous season was planted deep in the past. In a far corner of the Tribe's clubhouse, left fielder Michael Brantley scanned the room, saw all the new faces and declared that the Indians would reach the postseason.
There were some laughs and Brantley's statement was mostly written off as another instance where the hope that accompanies Spring Training simply carried over into commentary. Then, Cleveland went out and claimed the American League's top Wild Card seed, surprising all of baseball.
"I sat here in this chair last year and said we're going to the playoffs," Brantley said. "And we did. I believed it."
Cleveland will not be surprising anyone this year.
The Tribe went 21-6 in September, rattled off 10 wins in a row to end the season, finished one game behind the AL Central-champion Tigers and took on Tampa Bay in the AL Wild Card Game. The Baseball Writers' Association of America honored Terry Francona as the AL Manager of the Year for his part in swiftly changing the culture around the Tribe and turning the team into a contender.
Cleveland's time on the October stage was brief, but the club still sent a message to the rest of the league.
"People know who we are now," said Indians first baseman Nick Swisher, who signed a four-year contract with the team before last season. "We put ourselves on the map last year, and that only makes things harder. Now you've got that 'X,' and that's what you work for. You want to have that. We've definitely got our work cut out for us, man."
Francona does not view the workload or preparation any different than he did last season.
During his first team meeting last spring, when the Indians were coming off a 92-loss season that initiated an overhaul of the roster and coaching staff, Francona's message to the group was that expectations should always be high. He stresses adopting a horse-blinder mentality, meaning the goal is to focus on the task and day at hand without looking down the road.
Before the team's first full-squad workout this spring, following Cleveland's Cinderella run to the postseason, Francona's speech was essentially the same.
"It was the same," Indians setup man Cody Allen said. "He's basically saying there's no secret formula for this game."
Brantley echoed that sentiment.
"He expects the same thing we do," Brantley said. "Go out there and win a baseball game. Go out there and make sure we handle our business each and every day on the field. And at the end of the year, when we look up at the standings, we'll see where we're at."
Brantley may as well have been reading from a booklet of Francona quotes.
Outside expectations might be raised, but the Indians are taking the same approach.
"I don't think that matters to us," Francona said of now having a target on the team's back. "We showed up last year, you saw it, every day we tried to win a game. And regardless of how people viewed us externally, that didn't ever go into us winning or losing, and it won't this year. We'll show up, and when we play a game, we'll try to win.
"If we win, we'll move on. If we lose, we'll move on. If we lose, we'll try to figure out what we didn't do right and do it better. That's kind of the formula. It's the only way I know how to do it. It doesn't really matter how people view us. What's important is our record."
Allen said the team's belief that it had a playoff-caliber team did indeed begin during Spring Training last year.
Veteran Jason Giambi, who has 19 seasons in the Majors and 45 playoff games on his resume, stood up before the team and said that he saw something special. As Giambi spoke, Allen began to buy into the idea that the woes of 2012 were truly gone.
"When you've got somebody like Jason Giambi saying, 'I know what we have here and it's something special,' you believe it," Allen said. "It wasn't one of those things where it's like, 'OK,' and it goes in one ear and out the other, a typical preseason speech. It was, 'He's got a point here.'
"And everybody believed him. I think that's one reason we did as well as we did last year, because there was a lot of belief there."
The difference this year is that the believing has evolved into expecting.
Around the league, teams are not going to be taking the Indians lightly, either.
Giambi said that can be a challenge for any club.
"That's what we're going to have to work on," Giambi said. "We're not going to be the Cinderella anymore, going, 'Oh my God. We almost lost 100 games last year and we've got to turn it around and have the attitude.' I think everybody walks into Spring Training, no matter who you are, saying, 'We're going to go win a World Series.' ... But, literally, we have an opportunity. It's not unthinkable to say, 'These guys have got a chance,' especially with what we did last year and the returning players that we have, and the pickups that we made. That's not out of the realm.
"People always ask me, 'What was it like when you played with the Yankees?' You walked in the clubhouse and it's not, 'We're going to win the division.' It's, 'We're going to win the World Series.' It's big expectations. We're really going to find out who we are as a ballclub and as an organization this year, because now we're not a surprise.
"Now, if we want to really make the turn and really turn things around, this has got to be a big year for us."


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October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm$39.00
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Bring your friends down to the Pottery Factory, along with your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and enjoy adult canvas painting! You will be given step-by-step instructions from one of our experienced and enthusiastic Creative Specialists. And you will leave with a beautiful creation that you can truly say you painted yourself!
Coming as a couple our a group of people? Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the event so you can get seats together!
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Catholic film school seeking grand site in Escondido
A small Catholic university focused on business, film and animation wants to take over nearly an entire block in downtown Escondido for a campus that could eventually include dormitories, real estate brokers said this week.
The proposal could enliven downtown with an infusion of people, and it could help the city fill two conspicuous longtime vacancies: the Mingei International Museum at Maple Street and Grand Avenue, and H. Johnson Furniture at Broadway and Second Avenue.
But the proposal faces hurdles. Downtown zoning rules prohibit schools on the first floor of Grand. And brokers involved in the negotiations said the school, John Paul the Great Catholic University in Mira Mesa, has had trouble finalizing deals for the downtown properties it wants.
Mayor Sam Abed said this week that he was upbeat about the proposal as a short-term idea for downtown. He said the university's focus on film and entertainment could create synergy with the nearby California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
But he said the city's long-term goals for the area are still focused on shops and restaurants.
"It's an exciting idea that we're still exploring," Abed said. "There is a new trend of bringing kids with disposable income into downtowns. And we are open-minded about anything that will add to the vibrancy there."
Abed said, however, it was crucial that classrooms not face Grand. "We need some sort of interactive entertainment venue in the front," he said.
Councilwoman Olga Diaz, who ran a coffeehouse two blocks from the Mingei from 2002 to 2010, agreed. "Downtown is supposed to be for businesses, so I can't say I'm excited about this," she said.
The 24,000-square-foot Mingei building, the former site of a JC Penney, was vacant for years before the museum opened in 2003. The museum closed to visitors in 2010, but Mingei officials have continued to keep its display windows filled so the building won't look abandoned.
The 31,000-square-foot H. Johnson building, the former site of a Sears, takes up much of the city block where the Mingei is located. The building has been vacant since 2007.
Abed said he views the university's proposal as an "interim use." He said requiring a conditional use permit could give the city power to replace the university at some point.
But the school, founded in 2006, has a master plan that calls for establishing a permanent campus by assembling office and industrial buildings in an urban area.
The plan also calls for eventually creating a media industry cluster around the school, and establishing dormitories for students.
The university's campus in Mira Mesa, off Interstate 15 just south of Edwards Cinemas, has student housing a couple of miles away in Scripps Ranch.
According to its website, the university had about 140 students last year, but the site says school officials hope to increase that number to about 1,200 in the next few years.
Don Zech, a broker handling negotiations between the university and the Mingei for CDC commercial real estate, said the school is also interested in multiple properties nearby. But he said nothing has been finalized.
Tom Crowley, a broker handling the H. Johnson site for Hanson Commercial real estate, said his clients have been considering the university's proposal. But he also said they're aware that the university is looking at other options.
Derry Connolly, president of the university, declined to comment this week on any of the negotiations.
Crowley said interest in the H. Johnson site has increased recently.
He also said the city might want to consider being more flexible.
"Sears and JC Penney aren't coming back," Crowley said. "Something's better than nothing."
The university's proposal suffered a setback Tuesday night when Escondido's Planning Commission voted 3-2 against a recommendation by city planning staffers to allow schools on the first floor of Grand Avenue.
Commission Chairman Jeff Weber said Thursday that he voted against the proposal for three reasons: It wasn't presented to downtown merchants; it could worsen parking; and other proposals might be on the horizon.
"I'm hoping there will be other opportunities as the economy improves," he said.
The commission's decision could be appealed to the City Council.
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- 1 pound slender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
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- 5 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth, divided
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact, shells reserved
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Spanish chorizo sausage links (6 ounces), casings removed
- 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato (12 to 13 ounces), halved, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup drained roasted canned Piquillo peppers or drained roasted red peppers from jar, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Pimentón de la Vera (hot spanish smoked paprika) or hot Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups Spanish Bomba rice, Italian arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice (about 17 ounces)
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- 18 small littleneck clams (about 1 1/4 pounds), scrubbed
- 24 mussels, scrubbed, debearded
- 5 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
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- Lemon wedges
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Cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
Bring 4 1/2 cups broth to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add reserved shrimp shells; simmer 10 minutes. Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat; add saffron and set aside 5 minutes to steep. Strain saffron-infused wine into 8-cup measuring cup. Strain in shrimp broth. Add enough chicken broth to measure 5 cups broth mixture.
Heat oil in large wide pot (at least 3 inches deep) over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and sauté until lightly browned, breaking into 1/2-inch pieces with side of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add onions. Reduce heat to medium and sauté until onions are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 2 minutes. Add tomato and peppers. Sauté until tomato is soft and juices evaporate, about 3 minutes. Mix in paprika and salt, then rice. (Asparagus, broth mixture, and rice mixture can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let each stand at room temperature.)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Add broth mixture to rice mixture and bring to boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pot from heat. Scatter shrimp over. Tuck clams and mussels into rice mixture, hinged side down. Place pot in oven and bake paella, uncovered, 15 minutes. Sprinkle peas and asparagus over. Continue to bake until broth is absorbed, rice is tender, and clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer pot to work surface. Cover with foil; let stand 5 minutes.
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- Sinclair was deputy commander in charge of logistics
- The subordinate says she and Sinclair first had sex in 2008
- Sinclair's former commanding officer testified that he launched the criminal investigation
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina (AP) — A female U.S. Army captain testified Tuesday that her commanding general initiated a sexual affair during a combat tour in Iraq and threatened to kill her and her family if she told anyone.
The woman said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair was extremely controlling, even telling her how much water to drink and when and where she could use the bathroom during a later combat tour in Afghanistan.
She said she repeatedly tried to end the relationship and asked Sinclair, a married man, for a transfer.
On two occasions, she testified the general ended such conversations by exposing himself and physically forcing her to perform oral sex.
When a prosecutor asked if Sinclair should have been able to tell that she did not want to participate, the captain responded: "Yes, I was crying."
The woman testified on the second day of a military hearing on whether there was enough evidence to court-martial Sinclair on charges including forcible sodomy, wrongful sexual conduct and engaging in inappropriate relationships.
It is a rare criminal case against a general, and the details from the hearing are the first public narrative of the alleged offenses that prosecutors say involved a total of five women: four of them military subordinates and one a civilian.
During the woman's testimony, Sinclair repeatedly rolled his eyes, sighed audibly and stared at his former aide from the defense table as she sobbed. She did not look back at him.
The woman says she was honored at first by the attention from Sinclair, who she said was highly regarded. They first had sex in 2008 at a forward operating base in Iraq, she said.
"I was extremely intimidated by him. Everybody in the brigade spoke about him like he was a god," she said. The Associated Press does not identify victims of alleged sexual assaults.
The captain testified that she believed Sinclair's threats to kill her because he had gone through special forces training, knew how to kill with his hands and had a reputation as a killer in battle.
Sinclair was deputy commander in charge of logistics and support for the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan before being abruptly relieved in May amid a criminal probe. He has been on special assignment since then at Fort Bragg, the sprawling North Carolina post that is home to the 82nd Airborne.
Sinclair's former commanding officer, Maj. Gen. James Huggins, testified Monday that he launched the criminal investigation on March 19 after the captain came to his office at the division's headquarters in Afghanistan late at night and in tears.
She reported that she had been involved in an affair with Sinclair. Adultery is a crime under the military code of justice, and Huggins said the captain understood that making such a report could end her military career. After making her report, her security clearance was suspended and she was relieved of her duties.
After becoming so conflicted and depressed about the relationship she wished for her own death, the soldier testified she finally reported the affair and the abuse after finding messages from another woman in the general's military e-mail account, which she reviewed as part of her work duties.
Even on the witness stand, with the general facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence, the captain said part of her was eager to please him.
"In a (expletive)-up way I still love him," she admitted. "I don't want him to be mad at me."


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This example shows how logging state trajectories of a Simulink® model in a structure format can be better than the traditional method of logging states in an array format. The ordering of the states along the columns in the logged matrix depends on the block sorted order, which the Simulink software determines during model compilation. Various factors can affect the block sorted order, which can alter the ordering of the states.
This example illustrates how logging the states in the Structure format, which stores the block names with the state trajectories, can help prevent the state ordering problem.
By default, the Simulink software logs the state trajectories in array format, which is a matrix with N columns, where N is the number of states. The matrix has M rows, with each row corresponding to a single simulation time step. This M-by-N matrix form is easy to manipulate in MATLAB®. However, the ordering of the state variables along the columns of the logged matrix depends on the block sorted order. Therefore, any MATLAB code which expects a fixed mapping between the states of blocks in the model and the columns of the states matrix is prone to breaking when the block sorted order changes due to changes in the model.
For example, consider the following two block diagrams:
mdl1 = 'sldemo_state_logging1'; mdl2 = 'sldemo_state_logging2'; open_system(mdl1); open_system(mdl2);
The two diagrams have the same blocks, the only difference is the ordering of output ports. Simulate the models and log the states in array format:
simOut1 = sim(mdl1, 'SaveFormat','Array'); simOut2 = sim(mdl2, 'SaveFormat','Array');
Extract the states vectors from the Simulink.SimulationOutput object, which contains the output logs of the simulation:
x1 = simOut1.get('xout'); x2 = simOut2.get('xout');
Note that the relative ordering of the integrator blocks is different in the two block diagrams. This causes the logged states
x1 and
x2 to differ because the mapping between the columns and the states is different:
isequal(x1, x2)
ans = logical 0
Simulate the models again, but this time log the states in structure format:
simOut1=sim(mdl1,'SaveFormat','Structure'); simOut2=sim(mdl2,'SaveFormat','Structure');
Extract the structures, which contain the state logs, from the simulation output object:
x1s = simOut1.get('xout'); x2s = simOut2.get('xout');
Display these structures. Note that these structures have two fields: time and signals. The field 'time' is empty because we chose 'Structure' for the model parameter 'SaveFormat'. We could have chosen 'StructureWithTime' to store the time vector in the states structure:
disp(x1s); disp(x2s);
time: [] signals: [1x2 struct] time: [] signals: [1x2 struct]
The software logs the state trajectories into
xs.signals(k).values along with the names of blocks
xs.signals(k).blockName that correspond to these states. Extract the states into a matrix (like in array format) like this:
x1a = [x1s.signals.values]; x2a = [x2s.signals.values];
Note that the state ordering problem still exists (
x1a and
x2a are the same as
x1 and
x2, obtained via array format):
isequal(x1a, x2a)
ans = logical 0
To fix the state ordering problem, use the block names stored along with the values to map the states to a fixed order, for example, the alphabetical order of the block names:
[~, idx1] = sort({x1s.signals.blockName}); x1 = [x1s.signals(idx1).values]; [~, idx2] = sort({x2s.signals.blockName}); x2 = [x2s.signals(idx2).values]; isequal(x1, x2)
ans = logical 1
By re-ordering the signals arrays in
x1 and
x2 into the alphabetical order of the block names, and extracting the values fields, in that order, into the matrices
x1 and
x2, we have a mechanism for logging the states into a matrix with a fixed mapping of the block states to columns of the logged matrix.
Close the models and clear the variables which were used in this example:
close_system(mdl1); close_system(mdl2); clear ans idx1 idx2 mdl1 mdl2 simOut1 simOut2 x1 x1a x1s x2 x2a x2s


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Researchers have chosen an experimental drug by Eli Lilly & Co. for a large federally funded study aiming to prevent Alzheimer's disease in older people at high risk of developing it.
The drug, called solanezumab (sol-ah-NAYZ-uh-mab), is designed to bind to and help clear the sticky deposits that clog patients' brains.
Earlier studies found it did not help people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's but it showed some promise against milder disease.
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The story of Daniel_K vs. Creative reaches a temporary conclusion as Creative reinstates the deleted forum posts by Daniel that helped other users get their sound cards working under Vista. The company did this as a result of angry forum and blog posts (some here as well), mostly all siding with Daniel.
On the one hand, Daniel says "They publicly threatened me, just to show their arrogance. They were sarcastic, ironic and asked me if I wanted something from them, as if I were expecting something. It was my protest against them and would like to see how far it would go."
On the other hand, Creative does have a legal right to protect their software, and if they want to force users to upgrade in order to get proper functionality, it's their right to do so (even if it is somewhat of a dick move). Daniel himself admits that he crossed the line, both with asking for donations and this:
Reversing ALchemy was also wrong, I know. But I reiterate, what is the point of improving ALchemy and changing for it, when it requires an improved driver? It was my protest against Creative.
To Creative's credit, they do realize the error of their ways and are being more acceptive to new forms of development. But Daniel's not without his faults here, which seems to be something glossed over on recent accounts of the situation. In the end, the posts are back up and people can go ahead and get their cards working on Vista, which is probably the most important thing any of us will take away from this mess. That, and the fact that John Stamos has aged quite well. [The Register]
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Say why eating healthy is important.
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Take the lead. Do it together.
"There are simple things we can do, like trying oatmeal or whole-grain cereal for breakfast."
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Heat given keys to Brisbane city after winning BBL crown
"I WONDER what getting the keys to the city entitles you to?"
Brisbane Heat players were pondering that very question this week as we received the prestigious award from Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk.
It wasn't the only silverware in our cupboard, as we brought the Big Bash League to a close with a trouncing of the Perth Scorchers.
Our grand final win not only reinforced our team as a major threat come the Champions League, but once again proved we are the 'come-from-behind' specialists.
The win was a monkey off our back, being our first Twenty20 title win since the format kicked off domestically seven years ago.
It is fair to say it was celebrated strongly post-game, kicking off in the dressing rooms at the WACA.
We invited a number of Brisbane Heat season members into our rooms to join us, most of them having made the trip from Brisbane just for the game.
In previous weeks I have discussed the notion of us playing with our 'kahunas'.
Well, the same goes for two of our season members.
A father-son duo made the trip from Brisbane, without tickets, but with $1000 and an eye out for scalpers. That's commitment to the team.
Fortunately the duo came across Channel 9 reporter Aislin O'Connor (who also made the trip to cover our story) who helped them with ticketing to the sold-out match.
Great Queensland spirit all-round.
The game wasn't without its share of humour either.
The West Australian crowd can be quite vicious at the best of times, but there was clearly something more in the air on Saturday night where Nathan Hauritz gave back as good as he got.
I don't think I'll ever forget the sound of 20,000 people jacked up on adrenalin, chanting "Haury's a w****r".
To his credit, Nathan produced a man-of-the-match performance in between his taunting of the crowd, and he loved every minute of it. We all did.
The frivolities extended to the dressing rooms post game, where twitter personality 'Lars Bishop' raided our party to come face-to-face with his two idols, 'Coach Lehmon' and 'Mr Christiansen'.
Plenty of laughter ensued as he made his way around the room in true Bishop style.
To the players and support staff, the BBL Bash win wasn't just something we had scrapped and fought hard for during the course of the competition, it was a stepping stone - one that involves premiership wins for all three formats of the summer game.
We now turn our focus back to the Ryobi Cup and Sheffield Shield fixtures.
Once we add those to our mantelpiece, maybe then we can lock them away with those 'special' keys.