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What some local wags had labeled the "ignition inquisition" did not reach the crescendo that many had forecast. Instead, both sides had a chance to vent and there was even a somewhat amicable conclusion when both agreed to sit down and discuss a multi-year contract for the event to remain in its home in northern Nevada.
Prior to Wednesday's meeting, the print and electronic media had been abuzz with the irate statements from Reno Mayor Bob Cashell about the event moving to Long Beach, Calif. as well as Walter's claim that he had been "misquoted" by the Southern California press.
On one such occasion, when Walter was being interviewed on KKOH's Bill Manders show, Walter noted that he had received numerous death threats, his condominium had been threatened with a break-in when he and his wife were not home and he jokingly said, "I will probably have to visit all the venues this year wearing a bulletproof vest."
For newcomers to the area, it might be appropriate to go back and track the history of the HAN event. When it was first announced that the classic car celebration of rock 'n' roll would be held during the month of August here, many of the longtime hotel owners and promotional men wondered why a new special event was needed in a month that was traditionally already sold out every year. However, the first event went on anyway. It ended up in the red in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and it was only by the Herculean efforts of the late Jim Thompson and his committee that the shortfall was corrected and the event continued forward.
According to several former HAN board members who were serving in those first years and for a long time after, the HAN structure always has been involved in petty political infighting and content disruption. Only when the board finally appointed Randy Burke to the position of executive director did the event again gain some stability and begin to maintain consistent growth and gain national stature.
Following the dismissal of Burke several years ago, a virtual tsunami of unrest occurred on the HAN board as they chose a few short-term executive directors. Most of that imbroglio never reached the press and HAN continued to explode in popularity. Another facet of the event that caused angst amongst the hotel and casino owners was during some of the high-rolling years, HAN was booking entertainers to appear prices well above those that were being paid by the professional booking agents for the hotel casinos. I recall vividly one casino executive who noted, "What's the deal with this? Here we are giving HAN sponsorship dollars and they are going out and out-bidding us for entertainers with our own money!"
The practice was soon dropped.
Following his dismissal from HAN, Burke never looked back and set about starting his equally popular Street Vibrations motorcycle event.
Getting back to the explosion that occurred when the news first broke about the move to Long Beach, Cashell was legitimately highly incensed that an event that had its roots in the cities of Reno and Sparks, as well as numerous local sponsorships, would have the audacity to slip out of town and sign a multi-year contract with a Southern California city and take the name "Hot August Nights" with it.
The firestorm got even hotter when Walter's comments to the Southern California press were released. While he says he was "misquoted," the reporter who broke the story has sworn to stand by the absolute accuracy of his writing.
Following that, the HAN officials made their greatest faux pas when they issued a curt statement and said that was all they would say on the matter. After that, the local press' phone calls to Walter and members of the board went unanswered. Also, initially, Walter said he would not attend the Reno City Council meeting on Wednesday but at the last minute relented and made an appearance. Many felt that his decision was based on the fact that Councilman Dave Aiazzi threatened to ask for a council vote on withholding HAN permits for this year unless the car group stepped forward to explain its actions.
Walter's best defense in his appearance Wednesday seemed to be the fact that in the past, a very small percentage of HAN participants had come from the Southern California region. He noted that the percentages ranged from 1 to 3 percent from major cities. His claim seemed to be logical since it is unlikely that those classic car owners who actually drive their vehicles to Reno from Northern California would opt for the more than 1,000-mile round trip to the southern part of the state. Possibly of more concern to localities is the fact that in addition to the Long Beach stop next year, another new HAN stop is approved for South Lake Tahoe, starting this year.
Many locals feel the Tahoe stop will more seriously impact the revenue to this area since many attendees will opt for the Highway 50 shortcut over the Sierras to Lake Tahoe rather than the longer Interstate 80 commute to Reno and Sparks.
Over the years here, controversies have abounded about a myriad of issues, but this is one of the most inflammatory so far – and it ain't over yet.
Harry Spencer is a freelance writer in Reno. His column about the past and present of northern Nevada appears weekly in the Tribune.
Editor's note: Opinions expressed in Harry Spencer's column are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Tribune.


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ProgressiveChristianity.org began as The Center for Progressive Christianity (TCPC). We were founded in 1994 by Jim Adams who was, at the time, rector of St. Mark's Church on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. At that time, there was no known organization, scholar, or church leader publicly using the term, "progressive Christianity." His vision was to create a non-profit organization that encouraged churches to focus their attention on those for whom organized religion had proven to be "ineffectual, irrelevant, or repressive." According to Rev. Adams, the goal "was to keep the churches from drying up and blowing away." This was a response to the recently published statistics showing that membership in mainline churches had dramatically declined in the 1980s, the third decade in a row this had occurred. Based on Adams' experience at St. Mark's Church, he was convinced that if churches would become bolder about professing their progressive tenets, they could thrive. Adams and a small group of peers agreed that they needed to provide some way to help "open and progressive" churches find ways to self identify as "progressive." This was the genesis of the "Eight Points" defining progressive Christianity. This early, founding group also thought it important to provide opportunities for these churches to network, to share "progressive Christian" articles and book reviews, and to gather occasionally for conferences and workshops. For the first ten years TCPC held annual national forums, and published quarterly news letters. In 1996 TCPC launched its first website giving "affiliate" churches an opportunity to list themselves as "a progressive church" based on their affirmation of the Eight Points.
By the late 90s, Adams and his then active board and Executive Council realized that they had tapped into a larger hunger and need than anyone had imagined in the early years. The list of churches that wanted to associate grew, the mailing list increased exponentially and the interest in the website attracted people way beyond professional clergy and church leaders. By the year 2002, only eight years after the creation of TCPC, the term "progressive Christianity" had become a common term that was being used by scholars, the media and other Christian organizations, not only in this country, but in the Western world as a whole.
Over the years TCPC, helped form an international network of autonomous progressive Christianity networks that includes South Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, and Canada. TCPC represents the United States branch of that network.
From its inception, the focus of TCPC has been primarily about rethinking and re-conceptualizing the theological and Christological foundations of the Christian faith. The leadership of the organization was and has remained convinced that our supporters and readers are expressing a deep desire to find resources and constructive ways to understand and teach what the newest science, biblical, sociological and historical scholarship has to say about the Christian religion and ways to integrate that information into one's faith and to create healthy, dynamic Christian communities.
In January of 2005 Jim Adams retired as President of TCPC, after nearly twelve years of devoted, volunteer leadership and remains an Honorary Advisor. The role of Presidency was assumed by Fred C. Plumer, a retired UCC minister and an active member of the Executive Council since 1996. Prior to Plumer's acceptance of this position, he had posited that "the 80s and 90s were about the deconstruction of the Christian myth and the challenge of the new millennium would be to reconstruct a viable, holistic, challenging and spiritual Christian paradigm."
In 2008, TCPC created a strategic plan to find ways to better meet the growing demands of our changing world. With extensive research, we came to the conclusion that the most needed resource we could provide was a truly progressive Christian children's curriculum. After three years of hard work, in the Spring of 2010, we presented: A Joyful Path, Spiritual Curriculum for Young Hearts and Minds, Year One. This curriculum is part of our larger children's curriculum project- The Inner Wisdom Series. We are currently in the process of creating Year Two of A Joyful Path and are very excited to offer this resource in 2013.
Also in 2010, we changed our name to ProgressiveChristianity.org to better reflect our web based presence and global network.
Currently, we are also dedicated to our Liturgy Project, in which we are gathering, creating and sharing all the best liturgy that we can find out there to support local groups, congregations and intentional communities. This amazing, in-depth resource is offered free on our website.
We continue to grow as an organization and expand our offerings. We now have 4 part time employees and we opened up a new office in Portland, OR. We aspire to be the global portal for progressive Christianity, providing resources and support for encouraging the education, growth, and creation of progressive Christian communities all over the world.
We invite you to join with us in this exciting moment in history- a window where we have the opportunity to be a part of the age of awakening.

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I thought Ricky was a Raven, did they get rid of him? I wasw hoping he got a ring out of the deal.
"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it."
Frederic Bastiat
I think perhaps the Bengals is the last one.
I'm giving you a choice: either put on these glasses or start eatin' that trash can.
Anyway thank for johnny63 for a fun trivia question. Among other things I learned that Derek Moye is with the Steelers now.


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Our parks offer an unparalleled range of facilities to ensure that no matter how long you come to Haven for, you can be sure of having a great time. From relaxing afternoons by the pool through to great evening entertainment, Haven offers you family breaks in the UK like no other perfect for any short family breaks.
At Haven we have something for everyone to enjoy, especially the kids! Families can play together by the pool, or enjoy fun with friends. We offer a choice of kids clubs for all ages that all offer plenty of activity and entertainment:
One of the best things about holidays in the UK with Haven is that you can enjoy a full programme of free family entertainment from 8 till late. Our FunStars are always ready to perform, and we also have live bands, top comedy acts and discos featuring all your favourite songs. Of course we also have great acts on during the day too and if you want to enjoy fun entertainment in the afternoon, then head over to the ShowBar to relax and enjoy the show!
A UK holiday at one of our parks is a great way to see the best that the country has to offer. Whether you choose one of our holiday parks in Cornwall to enjoy the beach life, or want to visit the stunning Lake District, Haven is the ideal destination for you and your family. With great beaches and easy access to some of the best attractions in the UK on your doorstep, you can do as much or as little as you like.
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RENO — RedRover, a California-based non-profit organization, is offering a training workshop at the Nevada Humane Society for people who want to shelter and care for animals rescued from large cruelty situations or displaced by floods, fires and other natural disasters.
The workshop will prepare people to volunteer with the RedRover Responders, which provides temporary sheltering for animals displaced by natural disasters and other crises in the United States and Canada. RedRover Responders volunteers walk, feed and comfort animals until they can be reunited with their families, placed in foster care or adopted into new homes. After completing the training program, volunteers are eligible to deploy to situations in Nevada and throughout the United States and Canada.
The workshop will be facilitated by Beth Gammie, RedRover's emergency services manager. Gammie has deployed to numerous emergencies with RedRover, including mass rescues from puppy mill busts and hoarding cases. Last October, a volunteer team led by Gammie sheltered two dozen cats rescued from a hoarding situation in Virginia City after their owner died. In that situation, RedRover worked closely with the Nevada Humane Society.
With nearly 3,000 active volunteers in the U.S. and Canada, RedRover can respond when communities become overburdened by a crisis involving a large number of animals. In 2011, RedRover Responders volunteers provided temporary animal sheltering in 17 emergency situations.
"RedRover Responders volunteers are specially trained in emergency sheltering, and we are prepared to assist a community at a moment's notice when a large influx of animals in crisis overtaxes existing resources," said RedRover President and CEO Nicole Forsyth.
The workshop will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the society, 2825-B Longley Lane. Cost is $50 per person in advance. The training program fee includes a volunteer T-shirt, official photo ID badge, certificate of completion and volunteer handbook.
Advance registration is required. Attendees must be at least 18 years old. Find more information and register online at www.redrover.org/responders.


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Our Apart Hotel is situated 6 kilometers to the Antalya city center, 15 kilometers to the Antalya airport, 600 meters up from the famous Konyaalti Beach with magnificient views of the Toros mountains, its pine forests and the Mediterenean Sea. This listing is one of the 24 apart studio flats of the hotel which are 50 square meters each.
There is a double speed elevator, a lobby, a reception, a restaurant, a terrace restaurant, a breakfast saloon, a mini market, a swimming pool, a central kitchen, a laundry, a fire ladder, a telephone switch with 4 out, 32 in lines, an integrated TV and antenna system, an air conditioner system and a big parking lot.
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TV star, SAMA nominee, brand ambassador and Supermom Kelly Khumalo brings her megawatt musical magic to The Carousel Casino in April! The talented songstress and her 6-piece band will bring their star power to bear at The Cheyenne Saloon on 25 and 26 April 2014.
She got her performance career off to a dizzying start, taking to the stage for the first time in front of 30 000 people at a Kaizer Chiefs soccer match. Two months later, she opened for Missy Elliott. A decade on, Kelly is one of the most experienced live performers in South Africa. Backed by a 6-piece band, Kelly delivers a powerful, intense and emotional show incorporating original Afro-pop, soul and adult contemporary tracks.
She's also starred in SABC1's Mthunzini.com, Rhythm City and her own reality show, Rolling with Kelly Khumalo.
Four gorgeous, classically-trained virtuosos who can bring any
musical genre to life with their cellos, violins and violas.
Their versions of hits like "Party Rock", "Pata, Pata" and "Don't You Worry
Child" have garnered them a cult following, and they've recently added
"Titanium", "Locked Out Of Heaven" and Pink's "Try" to their rocking repertoire
Each member of the group followed their own path – and when their styles
combine, they're unstoppable! John Mayer fan Ruby brings the 'rock chick'
attitude, Mia's world revolves around music, Laetitia brings her classical studies
to the group and Olivia delivers the indie twist.
Catch The Muses at The Cheyenne Saloon on the 23 & 24 May 2014
at 21h00. Tickets are available from Computicket (www.computicket.com) and at
the door on the night, priced at R50 per person.
Snotkop is one of the country's most popular artists, and never
fails to win audiences over with his talent, passion, music and infectious
energy! He's sold over 150 000 albums and taken the music industry by storm –
not bad for a boy from Randburg, with big dreams!
Born Francois Henning, Snotkop studied drama at Tshwane University. His 2012
album 'Ek Laaik Van Jol' went platinum and picked up a SAMA, while his latest,
'Oppas' had already reached gold status just 6 weeks after release. The title
track from 'Ek Laaik Van Jol' was a nationwide party anthem.
Catch Snotkop at The Cheyenne Saloon on 27 & 28 June at 21h00. Tickets are
available from Computicket (www.computicket.com) and at the venue and are
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Malaysia Airlines accepts various payment methods for online flight tickets:
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Although born in Port Glasgow, McAvoy was raised by his grandparents in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow. His acting debut came in 1995 in 'The Near Room' but McAvoy did not consider acting as a career until he was accepted into the Royal Scottish Academy for Music and Drama. McAvoy became known for his role in the Channel 4 award-winning series 'Shameless' (2004), followed by 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (2005). He has since gone on to star alongside Forrest Whittaker in the Academy award-winning film 'The Last King of Scotland' (2006) and Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman in 'Wanted' (2008). This is an intense and captivating photograph of the actor.


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It is used to prevent an infection with measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles) viruses
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor for check- ups as directed.
Do not become pregnant for 3 months after receiving this vaccine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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Vineyards along the Danube
From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you'll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten, may lead you to spy an emerald-scaled Smaragd lizard. This sun-loving vineyard denizen is the mascot for the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the Wachau Valley.Learn more about Austrian wines


text: Iraqi student, Riyam Al-Karkokliy, finds her place at Regis Two years ago, Riyam Al-Karkokliy was finishing high school in her hometown of Baghdad, Iraq, and unsure of her future. Today, Riyam is the first student to study in Colorado through the Iraqi Student Project (ISP) and is gaining a new perspective at Regis University on how she can make an impact in her community. In Iraq, Riyam was at the top of her class and was chosen to study architectural engineering, but felt that she was being called elsewhere. Her life changed when she discovered ISP, a grassroots effort to help educate war-displaced Iraqi students who intend to return home to participate in rebuilding their country. Riyam applied for the program, was accepted and moved to Syria for a year of preparation before coming to the United States. ISP also pointed Riyam toward Regis, where she received a full scholarship and began her studies in August 2012. Riyam's decision wasn't without sacrifice. By leaving her family to study abroad, she was breaking a cultural tradition, which was initially tough for her family to accept. Today, Riyam feels Regis is her home away from home. "I didn't imagine a university would fit my personality so well. I have fallen in love with Regis' focus on the community and its emphasis on learning to serve people," Riyam said. Through Regis' liberal arts education, Riyam also discovered her ability to make a difference in the world and her local community – something she had never considered before. "There are a lot of people who have high hopes for me, so when I study I don't study just for me, but for them, too," she said. Find your values and live your dream at Regis University.