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Let's face it: We live in opinionated times. From polls and surveys to social media and more traditional media, everybody wants to know what you think. And we're no different. The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, in conjunction with the consulting firm GreenPlay, invites your input at a series of focus groups. At these public forums, you'll help us assess customer satisfaction and identify potential partnership opportunities and strategic planning issues, as well as provide feedback about your community's recreational needs. Each meeting emphasizes specific activities or groups.
· Tues., Apr. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. – Trails & Greenways – Fern Forest Nature Center
· Tues., Apr. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. – Conservation & Natural Areas – Fern Forest
· Wed., Apr. 25, 9-10:30 a.m. – Alternative Providers – Secret Woods Nature Center
· Wed., Apr. 25, 4-5:30 p.m. – Youth & Schools – Secret Woods
· Wed., Apr. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. – Public Meeting – Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium
· Thurs., Apr. 26, 9-10:30 a.m. – Public Safety Forum – Central Broward Regional
· Thurs., Apr. 26, 5-6:30 p.m. – Athletics & Aquatics – Central Broward Regional
· Fri., Apr. 27, 8-9:30 a.m. – Business & Tourism – Anne Kolb Nature Center
For facility phone numbers, addresses, and directions, follow the links, or visit www.broward.org/parks.
There are currently about two dozen outdoor velodromes in the United States, where cycling is once again beginning to reclaim some of the attention it had in the 1800s, when, according to USA Cycling, it enjoyed the sort of popularity NASCAR racing has today.
The velodrome at Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City is the only velodrome in Florida and one of only four in the southeastern U.S. (the other three are in East Point, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and Rock Hill, South Carolina). It broke ground in March 1992 and opened on April 17, 1993. It hosted its first major race that month and today attracts more than 3,500 athletes annually. In 2010 the Florida Velodrome Association friends group was founded by three competitive cyclists with a passion for promoting track cycling. The organization was designed to assist with races and training at the velodrome, as well as with management and maintenance of the velodrome and with program development, including volunteer recruitment, for all velodrome events at Brian Piccolo.
The Brian Piccolo Velodrome is used for both competitive cycling and recreational cycling and in-line skating. The concrete competitive track is 333.3 meters long, with a maximum 30-degree slope at each end. The recreational track in the infield, also concrete, is 200 meters long and has a 10-degree slope. There is a paved concourse for spectators around the perimeter of the elevated outer track.
Bicycles for velodrome cycling have no multiple gears or brakes, which helps maximize speed, reduce weight, and avoid sudden braking. If you don't have such a bike, they're available for rent at the facility, along with other necessary equipment. Track passes and youth track passes that include the free use of a track bicycle are also available.
The Brian Piccolo Velodrome offers cycling development programs for both adults and children, as well as developmental classes for beginning, intermediate, and advanced skaters. Evening and weekend sessions are available.
Adjacent to the park's velodrome and skate park you'll find the road course, which is open daily for both cyclists and in-line speed skaters. It is a paved course that includes both 500-meter and 800-meter loops. Except for special events, there is no charge to use the facility, although the park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee applies.
For more information, call the velodrome at 954-357-5160. Brian Piccolo Park has a gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) in effect on weekends and holidays.
More than half a million people a year use picnic shelters or other meeting facilities in Broward County parks. Whether you're planning a birthday party, wedding or reception, holiday gathering, family reunion, or large corporate or association function, there's a park to accommodate your needs.
Our 18 regional parks and nature centers offer more than 110 shelters, with capacities ranging from 20 to 400+, as well as a variety of other facilities, including two gazebos, three outdoor amphitheaters, and several conference and meeting rooms. Our neighborhood parks also have community centers available for rental. All shelters have picnic tables, and most include grills. Amenities at indoor facilities vary, with some providing fully equipped catering kitchens. Certain parks may also provide audiovisual equipment.
The same spaces used for meetings and other functions can be "dressed up" for parties and such special occasions as weddings and receptions. Once you've selected a room that's the right size for your event, the only limit is your imagination. We'll provide the chairs and tables (various sizes and shapes are available) – the rest is up to you. Add some basic tablecloths and a few streamers for a simple look, or go all out with elegant centerpieces, fancy tablecloths, and other theme décor for more dramatic effects. Either way, it's your party at the park, so express yourself. Our knowledgeable park staff may also be able to provide advice regarding caterers and other county-approved vendors.
There is a weekend and holiday gate entrance fee at most regional parks. Nominal fees are also charged for reserving picnic shelters and meeting rooms based on the size of the facility. Early reservations are recommended, especially for major holidays when the parks are open. There are also separate usage fees for some special park facilities.
For fees and other information about meeting in a Broward County park, call the park of your choice, or visit www.broward.org/parks.
In subtropical South Florida just about anything you stick in the ground has a good chance of growing, which is why so many plants classified variously as non-native, invasive, or exotic can thrive. Such plants may have been introduced intentionally. Australian pines, for example, were originally planted throughout the region as shade trees and windbreaks; now they're out of control in many areas. Likewise melaleucas, which were once recommended as ornamental landscape trees but are now considered a nuisance plant.
Other times unwitting home landscapers cultivate the wrong kinds of plants, thanks to misinformation from such seemingly reliable sources as books, friends, nurseries, and the Internet. A home landscape including, say, areca and Chinese fan palms, wandering Jew vines, lantana shrubs, flowering four o'clock and ground orchids, and such trees as schefflera, weeping fig, mimosa, and orchid trees might seem like a good plan, but all these plants wreak varying degrees of havoc on the native environment. Even such fruit trees as mango, guava, and sapodilla come with their own sets of problems. And forget about tossing out houseplants that have outgrown their containers – they can easily take root and spread until they run amok.
That, simply put, is the potential problem. Non-native, invasive, and exotic plants can go wild in our yards, parks, and natural areas and on our roadsides and canal banks. The vast majority pose no serious threat, but some grow out of control, competing with native vegetation and gradually displacing it, forever altering ecosystems that have developed over millions of years.
The most notorious invasive plants – the aforementioned Australian pines and melaleucas, along with Brazilian pepper – have long been targeted by intensive campaigns to curb their spread. But you can also do your part simply by paying closer attention to what you grow in your own yard. Don't trust older editions of landscaping guides, which may contain outdated information, and don't buy plants just because they're pretty or your friends or neighbors recommend them. And by all means don't put indiscriminate faith in the Internet, which is rife with misinformation.
The key is educating yourself on what you put into the ground and what you do with it once it's planted, and for help with that you can turn to Broward County parks. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will have its Spring Into Gardening Native Plant Sale, which emphasizes the right kinds of plants to grow in your home landscape. The event will also include gardening information, displays, and children's arts and crafts. For more information, call Fern Forest at 954-357-5198. The nature center is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42.
In astronomical terms, the new moon is the lunar phase in which the moon is not visible to the naked eye – the opposite of a full moon. Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie will take advantage of the darkest night of the month on Friday, April 20, when it hosts a New Moon Hike, from 8 to 9 p.m. Participants will carefully make their way along Long Key's nature trails, looking for nocturnal animals as they emerge. The hike is $3/person, and preregistration is required by the day before the program. For more information, call Long Key at 954-357-8797.
What do bats and butterflies have in common? Wings, for one thing. Both are also the subject of a Thursday, April 12 program at Secret Woods Nature Center in Dania Beach. It's called Bat and Butterfly House Class and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants ages 16 and up will learn about bat and butterfly roosting habits in South Florida. They'll also leave with a hand-built bat or butterfly house to attract the flying creatures to their own back yards. A $20 donation to the Friends of Secret Woods volunteer group is requested, and preregistration is required. For more information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884. Secret Woods is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #6.
The weekend after the bat/butterfly program, Butterfly World at Tradewinds Park South in Coconut Creek will offer a Butterfly Gardening Workshop, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Participants will: learn how to identify and attract local butterflies to their yards; learn about the plants best suited to starting a butterfly garden; see nectar and larval host plants for butterflies that are available in South Florida; and receive a free photo guide to help identify butterflies and host plants. No reservations are required, and the workshop is free with paid admission to Butterfly World. For more information, call Butterfly World at 954-977-4434. Tradewinds is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #34. The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
Celebrate the season with a free Spring Fling Dance, on Friday, April 20 at the Sunrise Civic Centerin Sunrise (10610 W. Sunrise Blvd.). The event, for individuals ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities, runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and will include deejay music, dancing, socializing, and refreshments. Preregistration is required a week in advance. For more information, contact the Parks Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or email@example.com.
It's not a bird, it's a plane – a remote-control model aircraft. And it's flying at Markham Park, the only county park with its own airfield. The weekend of Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, the park and the Markham Park Pilots Association (MPPA) will host National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Gold Cup Series RC Pylon Racing. The 6th will be practice day, followed by two days of racing. Fees vary depending on the type of plane. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on race days, followed by racing at 10 a.m. The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect on Saturday and Sunday.
The MPPA was started in 1991 and meets every third Wednesday of the month at the park's target range clubhouse. For more information, call 954-461-5335 or 305-205-9500, or visit www.mppaonline.net.
For more information on Markham Park, call 954-357-8868. The park is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #23.
Start your Earth Day observance early when two nature centers offer related activities. The Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood starts the month with a Spring Into Earth Day Event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Participants will learn about conservation, recycling, and the importance of nature in our lives at the program, which is $1/person.
Then, on Saturday, April 21, the day before the official Earth Day, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek offers a Celebrate Earth Day Guided Walk, from 10 to 11 a.m. It's free and for all ages. Participants will learn about the native habitats found at the nature center. At 2 p.m. the same day, there will be a Living Green Lecture, with tips on how to live a greener life. It's also free, although donations are encouraged and appreciated.
For more information, call Anne Kolb at 954-357-5161 or Fern Forest at 954-357-5198. Anne Kolb is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12; Fern Forest is accessible via Routes #31 and #42.
Forget marathons – triathlons and duathlons are what's happening this month. A triathlon, remember, consists of swimming, biking, and running, and a duathlon includes a run, a bike ride, and another run.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines will host the third annual Egg Hunt Triathlon/Duathlon, and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek gets into the act with its ninth annual Spring Training Triathlon & Duathlon. Both events are presented by Multirace.com, and you can register and get additional information by visiting www.multirace.comor e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
C.B. Smith is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #3, #5, #7, #23, and 95 Express, while Tradewinds is accessible via Route #34.
The second annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival will be on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Activities include:
· VIP Dinner Under the Stars (Friday, 7-10 p.m.)
· Grand Tasting Launch Party (Friday, 7:30-10 p.m.)
· Jazz Blues Brunch (Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon)
· Grand Tasting (Saturday, 6-10 p.m.)
Ticket prices vary by activity, and advance tickets are required. Call 561-338-7594, or visit www.DeerfieldBeachWineAndFoodFestival.com. The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect on Saturday.
As the county's only true island park (Snake Warrior's Island is no longer a true island), Deerfield Island Park in Deerfield Beach has plenty of history and considerable avian life, as two programs this month demonstrate.
There are more than 250 species of birds that make South Florida either their permanent or their temporary home, and more than 200 species have been sighted in Broward County parks and natural areas. Up to 80 species have been spotted at Deerfield Island. Many of these are migratory, however, so while the 53.3-acre park is a good site for a volunteer-led Bird Walk, participants should expect to spot anywhere from a dozen to perhaps two dozen species, depending on the season. The next such walk is scheduled for 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, and the fee is $3 per person.
The island park also boasts some of the most colorful history in the county's park system. A link with gangster Al Capone in the early 1930s, for instance, led to the land being labeled Capone Island – even though Capone himself never actually owned it, and the area at that time was a peninsula, not an island.
This is the sort of tidbit you might pick up when the park, which opened in September 1980, hosts an Intracoastal History Tour, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 29. The cost is $5 per person, and boat transportation to the island is provided, although you must be at the Sullivan Park dock by 9:30 a.m. to catch the shuttle.
Space is limited for both programs, and so preregistration is required and can be made by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100. Deerfield Island is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #48 and #50.
Every year Cooper City celebrates the man who was instrumental in developing the city. Morris Cooper was a Russian-born businessman who, in the late 1950s, helped transform a few acres of orange grove and cattle land into the community that today bears his name. This year's Founder's Day, the 53rd annual one, returns to Brian Piccolo Park on the afternoon of Saturday, April 28, after a morning of activities (including a parade) elsewhere in the city.
The Brian Piccolo part of the day starts at 1 p.m. with a car show and ends with fireworks at 9 p.m. In between there will be baseball games featuring the Cooper City Optimist All-Stars, an arts and crafts show, food booths, bingo, children's activities, a BSO expo, a youth free-throw contest, and a concert.
For more information, call the Cooper City Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, ext. 233, or visit www.coopercityfl.org. Brian Piccolo's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
4-H Annual County Events is a day of competitions in four categories: Illustrated Talks & Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and Share the Fun talent show. This year's event will be held on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Broward County Extension Education Office and the University of Florida Research Center (across the parking lot from Extension). The competition is open to ages 8 to18. Anyone under the age of 8 may exhibit or share project activities on a participation or feedback level. Those who earn the highest scores in their division will go on to participate in the District Events on May 12, in which Broward 4-H youth compete against youth from Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Seniors earning a blue Standard of Excellence ribbon at the district level are eligible to participate in Florida 4-H Congress, which is held at the University of Florida the week of July 25-29.
If you would like to volunteer to judge any of these events, please contact Rina LaRosa or Erin Daniels at 954-357-5270. The tentative schedule, subject to change depending on the number of participants, is as follows:
· 9:20-9:45 a.m. – Judges' Orientation
· 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Public Speaking Competition (UF Research Center)
· 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Illustrated Talks & Demonstrations (Extension Auditorium)
· 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lunch (judges tally scores of morning events)
· 1:30p.m. – Fashion Revue, immediately followed by Share the Fun
For three successive Sundays this month, Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will offer a Nature Lecture series, from noon to 1 p.m. The topic on April 15 will be "Snakes," followed by "Spiders" on April 22. The series concludes on April 29 with "Dangerous Plants, Animals, and Insects." Live animals will be included as part of the presentations, which include question-and-answer sessions, but relax – you'll be neither expected nor allowed to handle them. The lectures are free, but donations are encouraged and appreciated.
For additional information, call the nature center at 954-357-5198. Fern Forest is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42.
Did you know that, according to the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 40 percent of U.S. households have at least one dog? That translates to approximately 78.2 million dogs. If you're one of those households and your beloved pooch presents problems big or small, keep in mind that nine Broward County parks have dog-training classes of various sorts, so there's really no excuse for having a misbehaving mutt. For more information, contact the park of your choice, or visit this Web page for more details on what's available.
· C.B. Smith Park (954-357-5170) – Humane K9
· Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium (954-357-5400) – American IDogs
· Markham Park (954-357-8868) – PlayTrain
· Plantation Heritage Park (954-357-5135) – Oh Behave
· Quiet Waters Park (954-357-5100) – K-9 Charm School
· Sunview Park (954-791-1040) – American IDogs and Command Dog Training
· Tradewinds Park (954-357-8870) – A Dog's Best Friend
· T.Y. Park (954-357-8811) – K-9 Charm School
· Vista View Park (954-357-8898) – Purely Positive Dog Training
Events Calendar
"When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt." – American industrialist Henry J. Kaiser (1882-1967)
Batting Cages (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park) – Cable Water-Skiing (Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters Park) – Campgrounds (C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin Park, Markham Park, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park) – Dog Park (Barkham at Markham Park) – Educational Farm (Tradewinds Park) – Exhibit Halls (Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, Fern Forest Nature Center, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Secret Woods Nature Center) – Golf Facilities (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Multipurpose Athletic Fields (Brian Piccolo Park, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Tradewinds Park) – Observatory (Markham Park) – Riding Stables (Tradewinds Park, Tree Tops Park) – Skate Park/Track (Brian Piccolo Park) – Target Range (Markham Park) – Tennis Centers (Brian Piccolo Park, C.B. Smith Park) – Velodrome (Brian Piccolo Park) – Water Playgrounds/ Waterslides/Swimming (C.B. Smith Park, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park)
The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors.
We'd like to know what you think about our programs and facilities. Please take a moment to tell us how we're doing by filling out this survey.
Broward County Commission's primary resource and referral service for available swim programs in cooperation with various cities and nonprofit organizations. Call 954-357-SWIM (7946).
Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation manages nearly 6,500 acres, encompassing 18 regional parks and nature centers, six neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit www.broward.org/parks.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in county programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
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Our B&B "Il Gatto sul Sofà" is located in a very quiet residential district, 3 km from the free parking of Mogliano Veneto railway station which is only 20 minutes by train from Venice. Frequent trains connect Mogliano Veneto to Venezia Santa Lucia, from early morning till late at night.
Our location is an ideal jumping-off point for trips to many other historic towns of the Veneto, the beautiful region of Venice: Treviso (10 minutes by train), Padua (50 minutes train), Verona (90 minutes train). The Garda Lake or the Dolomites can also be easily reached from here in two hours drive
But if you arrive by plane, we gladly to do transport service to / from the airport and to / from the station, at modest rates (see in the house rules).
We have two double bedrooms (where a fifth bed can be easily added), with one bathroom to share and a small area to relax and to read.
We also have a little garden, and for your children a public playground is just opposite our B&B.
In a short distance there are also tennis and golf courts, a swimming pool and a riding centre.
The breakfast is included in the rate.
We wait you!
House rulesPlease get in touch with me prior to your arrival, to inform me of your schedule, so that I can arrange to meet you.
If you arrive at the, airport I will pick you up personally. The service fee is €18.00 for Marco Polo Airport to Venice and €15.00 for Canova Airport to Treviso . From Venezia train station (Venice-Mestre) you can change trains and get off at Mogliano Veneto (10 minuts of trip, I will send you the train times tables). If you prefer to pick you up at the station of Mestre the price is € 15.00 and the routes to and from the station Mogliano will cost less than the bus.
Check-in and check-out times are flexible by prior agreements.
In the house please do not be noisy as not to disturb the neighbors and any other guests. Smoking is forbidden, even to the window if you would like to smoke, you may use the garden.
I will make breakfast each day for you.
I will be happy to meet you and I hope you have a good stay in my B&B!
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
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|$ 28 US per guest/night extra
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Top designed rooms, nice and cosy. Getting into Venice by train is easy. Sabina is a very friendly host, helpful and very reliable. We spent some very pleasant days!
We were at Sabina 2 nights in August 2013. The accommodation is clean and comfortable. Sabina is very friendly and happy to help. We were very satisfied. We recommend this property. Jitka
Wir waren bei Sabina 2 Nächte im August 2013. Die Unterkunft ist sauber und komfortabel. Sabina ist sehr freundlich und helfen gerne. Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Wir empfehlen diese Unterkunft.
We had a lovely stay at Sabia's house! She was so caring as if she was our personal tourist guide. I can only recommend her B&B. It is just 20 min from Venice away and there are also very nice restaurants nearby. Thanks Sabia!
Great Place to stay when visiting Vienna and the area around. The room and bathroom was clean. The good breakfast makes you having a good start into the day. Absolutely recommended...
Sabina and elio hosts are very friendly, always there when you need them, they will prepare you a delicious breakfast in their lovely house. Room tastefully decorated, king size bed and well-appointed bathroom. I highly recommend the address.
This summer we stayed with our family (3 children) at Sabina's B&B for 2 nights.
We had a wonderful time, lovely rooms, nice breakfast and fantastic host!
Easy access to Venice by train with free parking.
A very warm welcome and a great experience during our stay in Scorze in Sabina. If you plan to spend a few days in Venice while relaxing in a quiet and sharing your experience of this wonderful city with an Italian who loves his region and will give you some good advice, there is no hesitation! Scorze is 20min by train from Venice, Sabina takes you there directly from her home in 5min. Really great in terms of comfort! I highly recommend this guest house! Aurélien
Un accueil très chaleureux et une expérience très enrichissante lors de notre séjour à Scorze chez Sabina.
Si vous comptez passez quelques jours à Venise en vous reposant au calme et en partageant votre expérience de cette merveilleuse ville avec une italienne qui aime sa région et saura vous procurer quelques bons conseils, il n'y a pas à hésiter!
Scorze est à 20min de train de Venise, et Sabina vous y conduit directement depuis chez elle en 5min. Vraiment idéal en terme de confort!
Je vous recommande vivement cette maison d'hôte!
We had a great stay with us and Elio Sabina received warmly in their beautiful home. Always very attentive to make our stay enjoyable with invaluable advice to visit the wonderful city of Venice and its surroundings. We strongly advise that address for an unforgettable stay!
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Sabina et Elio qui nous ont reçu chaleureusement dans leur belle maison. Toujours très attentionnés pour que notre séjour soit agréable avec des conseils très précieux pour visiter la merveilleuse ville de Venise et ses alentours. Nous conseillons très vivement cette adresse pour un séjour inoubliable !
Sabina and her partner Elio are really what you want to understand the perfect hosts. Rarely have I so love and made courteous people. Could bridge the linguistic difficulties we in versatile manner and warm way makes contact very quickly. The service is great class and special requests are no problem. The room and the bathroom are decorated stylish up to date and fulfill all your wishes. Bottom line: If Venice then, Sabina and Elio. A truly great holiday, thank you.
Sabina und ihr Partner Elio sind wirklich das, was man unter den perfekten Gastgebern verstehen möchte. Selten habe ich so liebe und zuvorkommende Menschen getroffen. Die sprachlichen Schwierigkeiten konnten wir auf vielseitige Art und Weise überbrücken und ihre warmherzige Art macht den Kontakt äußerst unkompliziert. Der Service ist große Klasse und auch Sonderwünsche sind kein Problem. Die Zimmer und das Bad sind Stilvoll eingerichtet auf neuestem Stand und lassen keine Wünsche offen. Fazit: Wenn Venedig, dann bei Sabina und Elio. Ein wahrlich gelungener Urlaub, Danke.
We were at Sabina's home from July 9th to 13th and enjoyed our stay there very much.
Sabina is an outstanding host and a very friendly and warm-hearted person. Whenever we needed assistance, we got it through Sabina or her mother.
She gave us precious tips for good restaurants.
Sabina is a very open minded person. We had a lot of good and entertaining conversations even though we haven't got a common language.
Sabina's B&B is situated in a very quiet area. The rooms are warmly decorated, comfortable and modern.
The breakfast is according to one's wish (sausage and cheese for "North-Europeans"
Whenever we decide to get back to Venice, our first and only choice is Sabina and "Il gatto sul sofa"
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ORLANDO, FLA. (April 9, 1:40 p.m. ET) — This week's Material Insights video, from NPE2012 in Orlando, leads off with news of that compounder Plastics Color Corp. is looking beyond commodities. Also this week, we report that Braskem is considering a second Brazilian plant to produce Green PE. This week we also report that Asahi Kasei Plastics is taking its Thermylene-brand materials to Europe through a licensing agreement with Polyplast.


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Mark Hunt Scores Huge KO Win
- Written by Dave Walsh
There are some notable stories getting attention in the wake of last night's UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch, but for K-1 fans, there's only one that matters: the return of KO artist Mark Hunt. Hunt faced Chris Tuchscherer in a prelim fight designed to appeal to the live hometown crowd, and for the first time in a long time, Hunt truly delivered. The K-1 veteran opened up a horrendous cut in round 1 before stopping Tuchscherer with a vicious uppercut KO in the 2nd - and then simply walking away from his opponent's sprawled out body looking like a total badass. The stoppage earned him the award for Knockout of the Night.
The fight was a great redemption for Hunt. The past few years have been very rocky for the New Zealand native. Between MMA and K-1 Hunt came into the fight on a combined 7 fight losing streak that dated all the way back to mid-2006, nearly 5 years ago. Tuchscherer brought in a 1-2 record in the UFC, but both loses came against tough opponents in Gabriel Gonzaga and Brendan Schaub, and many favored him to defeat the fading Hunt here. Hunt managed to keep the fight standing for most of the first round, showing off the heavy hands and solid striking skills that once made him K-1 Grand Prix champion. After a nasty left hook opened up a huge cut over Tuchscherer's eye, the doctors took a look and surprisingly allowed the fight to continue. Tuchscherer came back from the break reenergized, managing to take Hunt down and attempt to secure a kimura. The ground game has been Hunt's kryptonite for some time, with 5 of his last 6 MMA loses coming via some form of arm lock, but this time it was not to be, as Hunt rode out the round. In round two they were back to striking before Hunt landed a tight uppercut perfectly on Tuchscherer's jaw. As his opponent flopped to the mat, Hunt knew the fight was done, walking away casually with his fist raised in victory before the referee even stepped in.
It's hard to say where Hunt goes from here. It was a good win for sure, but I don't think he really fits in the greater UFC HW picture. Perhaps one more fight with his old K-1/PRIDE opponent Mirko CroCop? The two men are 1-1 and a rubber match would be appropriate given each man's current career. I could also see him paired with UFC's other ex-K-1 Heavyweight, Pat Barry.
For now though, those of us who have watched Mark Hunt win the 2001 K-1 Grand Prix, duke it out with Ray Sefo, and go to war with Jerome Le Banner, can add another exciting moment to our memories. Cheers to you champ.


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Next month, Congress will begin confirmation hearings to decide the fate of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, the 55-year-old Bronx native whom President Barack Obama nominated last month to fill retiring Justice David Souter's spot on the nine-member bench.
Observers such as Paul Kane of the Washington Post have said that when it comes time for a decision, Maine Republican senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe could be "key votes that could make the entire confirmation fight much less dramatic than some of the epic confirmation fights of the past 25 years."
Both senators had private meetings with Sotomayor — a Latina judge who has been labeled a moderate (lending herself to some comparisons with Snowe and Collins) — in early June. When former president Bill Clinton nominated Sotomayor to a federal appeals court in 1998, Maine's senators were among the group of seven Republicans (also including New Hampshire senator Judd Gregg) that joined Dems in giving her the thumbs-up.
For now, Snowe and Collins are staying relatively mum about whether they'll offer a repeat performance when it comes to sending Sotomayor to the highest judicial bench in the country. Neither is likely to offer her formal support before the confirmation process is complete.
However, there are positive indications. Snowe, whom White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel called personally on the morning of May 26, when Sotomayor was appointed, co-authored a letter on May 11 encouraging Obama to appoint a woman to the vacant seat. The 45-minute June 3 meeting with Snowe was one of Sotomayor's first stops on her senator-wooing tour of Capitol Hill.
"During our meeting, we discussed her judicial philosophy and view of constitutional interpretation — how she approaches each case, the factors she considers in weighing close issues of law and fact, and how she addresses challenges to legal precedent," Snowe said in a statement, before offering a small taste of her own judicial philosophy: "Indeed, a Supreme Court Justice, unlike a circuit judge, is not bound to automatically follow existing precedent, but can vote to alter or overturn it. As I told Judge Sotomayor, throughout this confirmation process I will apply the same standards to her as I have to previous nominees — reviewing thoroughly her reputation for intelligence, professional integrity and judicial temperament, and examining her extensive written opinions and other publications."
Collins's statement following their June 4 meeting was slightly more cagey, highlighting some of the senators' reservations (shared by many conservatives).
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Collins said the remark "troubled" her. Other critics have said those words (uttered when Sotomayor, then an appellate judge, was giving a guest lecture at a California law school), shows Sotomayor's support for affirmative action, and indicate that her personal experiences will shape her decisions on the bench. Some have even labeled it "reverse racism."
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by Martha HolmbergCrêpes are like pancakes, but better. To me, their real appeal comes from their texture: tender but at the same time springy. Unlike a pancake, which becomes soggy under too much butter and syrup, a crêpe holds its delicate integrity whether it's swimming in syrup, blanketed by cheese, or topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.Crêpes get their distinctive texture from a batter that's rich in eggs—I use four to make 14 crêpes. Also, there's no baking powder or baking soda in the batter; crêpes are lightened only by eggs and air, which contributes to their thin, supple texture. Crêpes may be related to pancakes, but there's definitely no fluffiness to them.
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I really like chipotle and for the most part my experience is pretty good. However, I always run into difficulty with this particular store when asking them to change their gloves due to my allergy to gluten and wheat. One server was very rude and refuse to change her gloves even after I explained. So I asked for the manager and she made my meal for me without apology. Another time there was a really nice gentle man who made my food for me separate from the other food which I thought was very nice of him. Overall I would not recommend this store because it's too much of a hassle getting the staff to understand your needs.
Would not recommend. Had to ask 3 different staff before one could help me with gluten free preparation. I could tell by their body language that they would rather be doing something else. This is not a gluten free friendly place and I would have just walked out had I not been meeting someone there that had already ordered. I've been to other Chipolte locations and have never been treated this poorly.
10387 South State Street, Sandy, UT 84070
they were so careful to make sure there was no cross contamination with gluten. this location is great!
1716 NW Chipman Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64081
*** Please write honest reviews so others have up to date information on choices*** As long as you request hand wash, gloves, and tongs for cheese and lettuce you'll be fine. amazing food. I go often.
18003 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740
lots of cross-contamination
1100 Truman St, San Fernando, CA 91340
This is my GO TO place for a quick gluten free meal especially when I travel or don't have time to research places to eat on a new area. I get the beef Barbacoa Burrito Bowl. Since I'm allergic to dairy as well, no sour cream or cheese of course. It's important to note that their Tortilla chips ARE GLUTEN FREE! This is rare because so many Mexican places fry their tortillas with oil that also fries flour products, which of course causes cross-contamination issues. They don't ask you specifically if you have an allergy, which would be a nice feature, but they do make your burrito bowl right in front of you so you do see the food prep for yourself.
135 E. Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
This is my GO TO place for a quick gluten free meal especially when I travel or don't have time to research places to eat on a new area. I get the beef Barbacoa Burrito Bowl. Since I'm allergic to dairy as well, no sour cream or cheese of course. It's important to note that their Tortilla chips ARE GLUTEN FREE! This is rare because so many Mexican places fry their tortillas with oil that also fries flour products, which of course causes cross-contamination issues. They don't ask you specifically if you have an allergy, which would be a nice feature, but they do make your burrito bowl right in front of you so you do see the food prep for yourself.
29 5th St. West, St. Paul, MN 55102
love the burrito bowl with extra fajita veggies thrown in and guacamole
895 North Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
the best in town. period. Amazing staff and they know exactly how to handle allergies
2301 Glades Rd., Unit C, Boca Raton, FL 33431
The guy seemed annoyed to change his gloves and said there was no wheat in any ingredients there, that the tortillas were made from flour. I tried to explain that it was wheat flour but he still seemed unconvinced. Lack of awareness aside, he did change his gloves and the meal was fine for my Celiac daughter (hard shell tacos).
1158 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Order a bowl and ask them to change gloves. I am really sensitive and I didn't get sick. Food is also great!
1480 North Orchard Rd, Aurora, IL 60507
good, not expensive and if you really want to stay away from gluten, take the bowl. good place for cealic like me
4329 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429
My son had celiacs and the staff is very helpful. I asked for a gf order due to allergy and they washed their hands and put on new gloves. They got out new containers of cheese and sour cream to eliminate cross contamination. We will be back!
3471 Steelyard Dr., Cleveland, OH 44109
They were totally unfamiliar with how to prepare a dish gluten-free. We explained the process to them, and they put the effort in, with some minor hiccups. If you're embarrassed by demanding special treatment, this is not the Chipotle for you.
6455 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Gluten free options with quality ingredients.
213 I-45, Huntsville, TX 77340
Their allergen list claims that the only thing containing gluten or wheat is the flour tortillas.
2801 Concord Road, York, PA 17402
They always make an effort at this location to keep things safe.
2617 David H McLeod Boulevard, Florence, SC 29501
Love love love. I get the bowl and have them change their gloves. The chips are great too. No problems yet!!!!!
5006 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Everyone knows how good Chipotle is. If you let them know you are a celiac they will change gloves for you and everything.
5100 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Chipotle is great! I go there often and every time the staff is so friendly. Let them know that you have a gluten allergy and ask them to change their gloves and wash their hands. I never had any issues with their food. Obviously avoid the flour tortillas but everything else is great! When they change their gloves and wash their hands that same person takes my order all the way down. They also give me the fresh lettuce that isn't out to avoid cross contamination. Great experience, and great food!
55 Dodge Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Love ❤ love ❤ it go NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
435 South Duff Avenue #102, Ames, IA 50010
The person making my burrito bowl always changes their gloves before starting to prep my burrito bowl. I have Celiac Disease and I am able to order all meats and salsa - everything is gluten free except for the tortillas.
235 S. State, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I tried it here for the first time recently and was very impressed. You can look online to see that the corn taco shells are gluten free, and that's what I ordered. They were great!
500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Love this location. Always change their gloves and never give me an attitude or make me feel stupid or rolled their eyes when I say I have a gluten allergy yes I know it's not a real allergy- celiac is a disease but they may not know that. One day I was there and they gave me an actual whole free meal along with chips and guacamole because I was so nice and friendly. Highly recommend!
6415 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Based on others' reviews, I stopped at the Chipotle in Fairview Heights, IL, hungry and eager to try their menu. I walked in, up to the counter, and asked for gluten free options or a menu. The counter stared at me as if I had asked him for drugs, and looked around helplessly. I told him to forget and walked out, not wanting to stand around while he hunted up someone.
If you tell them it's gluten free, they will cook the soft flour tacos wrapped in foil so they don't touch the same surface as the flour tortillas. They change gloves, and will even get lettuce, etc from a fresh container if you want. The same person will take you down the line so as to avoid cross contamination in adding toppings. They do a great job at this location with gluten free! They change gloves & seem pretty careful. Every once in awhile I come across a newbie, but the managers absolutely have it down (just ask)! They seriously have it down. Just tell them you can't do gluten. We love this location. Awesome staff!
601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
i have celiac disease and find it hard to find truly good food. chipotle is one of few amazing, but allergen friendly places I enjoy. i tell my friends and family its my favorite restaurant because of there many gluten free options. ps: if you go, try the guac 👌🏽
1801 E Victory Dr #101, Savannah, GA 31404
This is the best Chipotle in Savannah! They are familiar with Celiac Disease and take precautions to make every dining experience easy. All I have to tell them is that it's a gluten free order, and they are accommodating for every need and prepare it safely. I have never been disappointed here.
4489 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214
I really enjoyed their salad bowls with the double the meat and guacamole!
1040 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Great gluten free option as most ingredients are gluten free. Quick service. Appreciated having this near the Convention Center for a quick bite at lunch.
5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315
Asked three times for spoons and gloves to be changed. Nobody seemed to care or understand. Explained I am sensitive to cross contamination. The person starting my order was going to use the same bowl he was holding before changing gloves. Unbelievable experience. Do not come here unless they get some training.
6210 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Celebration, FL 34747
standard Chipotle fare, but usually one of my go-to's when traveling as I know the burrito bowls will be safe to eat
1680 45th St S, Fargo, ND 58103
Eaten here many times, food is always great and never had any problems
135 E. Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
I ordered a salad and got sick.
7229 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43617
Love them. As soon as I asked for gluten free, the manager came out to prepare everything. He washed his hands, put on gloves, got a new container of shredded cheese. They really do their best!
6759 Miller Lane, Dayton, OH 45414
changed gloves, got new utensils and used cheese and lettuce from new bins when informed of celiac disease. very accommodating and friendly.
9940 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85383
We visit weekly & have never had an issue. Hands are washed, gloves changed & utensils changed. Some restaurants seem annoyed when we request utensils be changed or ask questions, not the case here. We always get service with a smile!
15240 S La Grange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462
They took it very seriously. Changed gloves, pulled out unused ingredients, and made sure to clean the area. I was so grateful for the effort!
396 W. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Very nice. The lady serving also had celiac so she changed her gloves before serving my food. Will be back again!
4717 County Rd 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345
I have eaten at Chipotle more than any other restaurant since being diagnosed 5 years ago & don't ever think I've been glutened. Thats huge since there are some places Ive had issues within just a few visits. For a pretty reliable, available option its hard to beat this place. Try the mobile app to avoid the annoying lines! Just note gluten allergy in the notes. and try the newer chorizo pork sausage for a change of pace, pretty good stuff!
6600 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
When I told the server I have a gluten intolerance she removed her gloves and asked what I wanted to eat. They took out all of the items and served them from fresh containers. I was very impressed would definitely go back.
114-116 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JR, United Kingdom WC2H 0JR
greater after the gym. good portions and cheap
9733 Sawmill Parkway, Unit G, Powell, OH 43065
Not only one, but three gluten free pasta options, that can be substituted in any dish!
20505 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer, IL 60047
Staff does not know how to handle celiac disease
1 Oak St., Westborough, MA 01581
Out of all the chipotles I've gone to this is by far the BEST one! They automatically wash their hands, change their gloves, wipe down the line and put my order in a separate bag. Never do I once feel guilty for slowing down the line and I never have to explain what they should do to help me. I feel really safe!
1421 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537
Very impressed with care taken by staff. Special "thank you" to General Manager, Sarah Galloway, in training staff to be aware of all precautions regarding food prep for celiacs. Highly recommend this Chipotle.
1623 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120
The staff was so helpful! They cleaned all of the utensils from the dishes I was going to have and wiped down the counter.
435 South Duff Avenue #102, Ames, IA 50010
Great gluten free options! Staff were very friendly and cautious, washing their hands, changing gloves, and getting new serving spoons. They even asked if we had any questions and took the time to review all their ingredients! I was very, very impressed!!!
9965 Hudson Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125
This location is very good for my Celiac daughter. They change gloves, wash hands, and get fresh lettuce and cheese to avoid cross contamination.
4418 Century Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565
staff is not aware of cross contamination. I don't reccommend it. all experiences for me have ended badly.
4600 Columbine Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Even with a change of gloves, Chipotle is not safe. After a trip here, my throat closed up at work. All should realize that all Chipotle's are not celiac friendly. The only way you will be safe is if you don't get cheese or lettuce in your bowl, because the employees use contaminated gloves from others burrito and taco orders to grab the cheese and lettuce; cross contamination. Unless its brand new, untouched cheese and lettuce, its not safe.
32223 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Good gluten free tacos with corn shells and the bowls are good as well. If you have and allergy and mention it they accommodate.
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"If you avoid gluten, don't eat our flour tortillas. If you are highly sensitive to gluten and would like us to change our gloves, just let us know at the start of your order. You should be aware items containing corn, including corn tortillas (chips, soft corn, and crispy corn tortillas) and corn salsa, may have a small amount of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field."
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You know, I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was.
Now what I'm with isn't it and what's it seems weird and scary to me.
So that's why, we are going back the the bleak and hopeless 1990s for our fourth Iron Chef Idol!
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The perfect thing to capture the sentiment of the 90s!
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It consists of four parts.
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3) People recoil in horror and threaten my life for coming up with something like this.
4) More people request to join next time.
This sounds lame, everything is lame.
That's the spirit!
How do I join?
You can join by following these simple steps.
1. PM me telling me the song you want to sing (we don't want duplicates!)
2. Get a PM from me back telling you you are good to go.
3. Record yourself singing the song.
4. Send me a download link to the song with the file name in this format.
Editor Name_Song Title_Band.mp3
You will only be added to the list when I receive the audio file.
But what do I sing?
Any song from the 1990s! This includes all of our favourite hits, T.V. show theme songs, and commercial jingles.
The only rule is that it has to be your voice, so if you pick an instrumental but you provide the instruments using your voice then we are good to go!
My singing sucks i shouldn't do this
Ohh ho ho ho! you obviously have not heard the other Iron Chef Idols.
This is not about making something that sounds great, it's about having fun and making something AWESOMECORE.
so don't be shy EDITORS OF THE ORG LEND ME YOUR VOICE It couldn't possibly be worse then mine.
Ok that's cool i guess, what do I edit with?
Make it orgable and the rest is up to you.
Also you have a limit of two hours. So pick an anime Pick a day you have a couple of hours free, send the result (whatever that may be to me)
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Some high quality .avi (it won't help)
That's right, we are going HIGH TECH on this one.
well this sounds real cool Dr.D sign me up
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I don't even know anymore
(The people who have sent a song and have joined oficially!)
People who are done their track!
Now that we have reached ten singers, I think it's time to get the ball rollin'
I am of course still accepting songs from those of you who are not done yet.
But if you have sang a song and are ready to do your Iron chef, throw me a PM and I'll send you the song!
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Dear Student and Parents:
The staff of Student Health Services at Rhode Island College is writing to inform you about meningococcal disease, a potentially fatal bacterial infection commonly referred to as meningitis, and the current recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).
The CDC�s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted to recommend that college students, particularly freshmen living in residence halls, be educated about meningitis and the benefits of vaccination. The panel based its recommendation on studies showing that college students, particularly freshmen living in residence halls, have a moderately increased risk for meningitis. The recommendation further states that information about the disease and vaccination is appropriate for other undergraduate students who also wish to reduce their risk for the disease.
Meningitis is rare. However, when it strikes, its flu-like symptoms make diagnosis difficult. If not treated early, meningitis can lead to swelling of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal column as well as severe and permanent disabilities, such as hearing loss, brain damage, seizures, limb amputation and even death.
Cases of meningitis among teens and young adults 15 to 24 years of age (the age of most college students) have more that doubled since 1991. The disease strikes about 3000 Americans each year and claims about 300 lives. Between 100 and 125 meningitis cases occur on college campuses and as many as 15 students will die from the disease.
A vaccine is available that protects against four types of the bacteria that cause meningitis in the United States � types A, C, Y and W-135. These types account for nearly two thirds of meningitis cases among college students.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) presently provides this vaccine free to all residents up to age 19. A single dose is recommended with one exception. Any high school seniors who were immunized more than three years ago, who will be entering college and living in residence halls or group situations are eligible for a booster dose. Boosters for those who were immunized more recently are not recommended. Boosters for those who are now sophomores or later, or who are freshmen but not living in residence halls, are not recommended.
I encourage you and your child to learn more about meningitis and the vaccine. For more information, please feel free to contact your child�s physician or contact Student Health Services at 456-8055. You can obtain more information about the disease at the CDC web site, at the American College Health Association�s web site, at RIDOH web site, or at the Meningitis Foundation of America�s web site.
Sincerely yours,
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published the long awaited Hours of Service of Drivers' Final Rule. The new definition of on-duty time is effective February 27, 2012. The definition is revised to allow a team driver to log as off duty up to 2 hours spent in the passenger seat either immediately before or after the 8-hour period in the sleeper berth. Additionally, time spent resting in or on a parked commercial motor vehicle is excluded from the definition of on-duty time. Compliance for all other rule changes is not required until July 1, 2013. The purpose of the rule is to reduce the possibility of driver fatigue by limiting, on a continuing basis, the ability of drivers to work the maximum number of hours currently allowed, or close to the maximum. Long daily and weekly hours are associated with an increased risk of crashes and with the chronic health conditions associated with lack of sleep. The rule purports to reduce the risk of fatigue and fatigue related crashes, as well as harm to driver health. The following summarizes some of the rule's more significant provisions:
Daily Driving Time Limit - NPGA successfully voiced objection to FMCSA's proposed change to limit daily driving time to 10 hours. The current 11-hour daily driving time limit is unchanged.
60/70-Hour On-Duty Limit - The 60- and 70-hour limits are also unchanged. A driver may not drive after 60-hours on duty in 7 consecutive days, or 70-hours in 8 consecutive days.
14-Hour Driving Window - The maximum driving window will continue to be 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty.
34-Hour Restart - FMCSA is revising the HOS regulations to limit the use of the 34-hour restart provision to once every 168 hours (7 days). On average, this will cut the maximum work week from 82 to 70 hours. The new rule also requires that drivers working long enough to need a restart take off 34-consecutive hours that includes two night periods from 1am to 5am Only drivers who drive nights or work more than 60 or 70 hours in a week will be affected.
30-Minute Break - The rule includes a provision that allows truckers to drive if they have had a break of at least 30 minutes, at a time of their choosing, sometime within the previous 8 hours. However, the final rule requires that if more than 8 consecutive hours on duty have passed since the last off-duty (or sleeper-berth) period of at least half an hour, a driver must take a break of at least 30 minutes before driving. For example, if the driver started driving immediately after coming on duty, he or she could drive for 8 consecutive hours, take a half-hour break, and then drive another 3 hours, for a total of 11 hours. Alternatively, a driver could drive for 3 hours, take a half-hour break, and then drive another 8 hours, for a total of 11 hours. In other words, this driver could take the required break anywhere between the 3rd and 8th hour after coming on duty. A driver who plans to drive until the end of the 14th hour and wants to take only one break will need to take a break between the 6th and 8th hour after coming on duty. Drivers will have great flexibility in deciding when to take their break. By postponing the latest point at which the break can be taken from the 7th to the 8th hour, the rule will make it significantly easier for team drivers to fit their break into their schedules.
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Discover some vital details about the exclusive PS Vita game on everybody's lips.
LittleBigPlanet developer Media Molecule surprised everyone at gamescom 2012 with the announcement of Tearaway on PlayStation Vita. We sat down with the team behind this special looking game to find out more.
Bringing paper to life
The world of Tearaway isn't flat - it's a 3D universe made entirely out of paper and brought to life. "It's sometimes fragile and always magical," explains Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule. "And it has all sorts of surprises. Paper is amazing - you can tell stories with it, fold it, draw on it... and it's perfect for PlayStation Vita."
Only on PS Vita
Media Molecule wanted to create a game which would be unique in both the way it played and how it made use of the PS Vita system's features. So the team gathered into a room and pitched ideas to each other, keeping the ones which were the best and felt most natural to the system. The result is something you won't be able to play anywhere else. "We wanted to create a game that only works on PS Vita," says Mark Healey, creative director and co-founder. "So we took the features of the system and aimed to make great use of them."
Unfolding Tearaway
Media Molecule's amazing looking action adventure is about a messenger from another dimension called Iota - and he's got a message specifically for you. Trapped in the craft-like world of Tearaway, you have to guide him from there to the real world to deliver his message. "We've taken the traditional adventure platformer and given it a Media Molecule twist," says Dave Smith, co-founder and technical director. "When Iota is too weak to deal with something, we give you - the player - the connection with this fragile paper style world."
Bringing worlds together
An important message behind Tearaway is merging and crossing over the real world with the game world, with the PS Vita system's unique features such as the touchscreen and rear touch pad acting as the connection. So blowing or shouting into the microphone affects the world in Tearaway, turning the PS Vita system upside down will make things fall in the game world and so on.
"When you play games you sometimes tilt the controller unconsciously to dodge out of the way of things," says Dave. "So we wanted to take those physical movements and make them into gameplay. You're not just tapping at the screen to have a subtle effect on it - you're literally shaking the world and shouting at it and your fingers are grasping in there and destroying it."
"We wanted to find ways to use these features that felt natural and made sense," says Mark. "So things like drumming your fingers on the rear touch pad can help Iota bounce up to places. And I really love poking your fingers into the world of Tearaway. There are a lot of gameplay elements that come from that which we didn't really show in the trailer; for example, the zoom of the camera on the screen affects the size of your finger, so it could be the size of a mountain or a tiny tree stump. "
Reality bends at your fingertips
As you progress through Tearaway, you unlock physical paper trophies that are emailed to you, which you can then print out and use in the real world. This creates unique possibilities rarely seen in video games. "These little items are things you've customised in the game," says Mark. "So you can create something in Tearaway, have it printed out in the real world, draw on it, then recapture it using the PS Vita camera and put it back into the game."
Iota and you
Tearaway isn't so much about you being Iota - even though you control the cute messenger, you're acting as a partner to his adventure, helping him along the way and interacting with the world around him. "We like to think of it as a buddy game, between you - the player - and Iota," says Alex.
The best postman ever
Wondering how unique Iota's message to you is? "It's tailored to how you play the game," says Mark. "So if there will be as many unique messages out there as there are people playing the game!"
Smile with Media Molecule
Like LittleBigPlanet, there will be moments of wackiness and humour throughout Tearaway. From little paper cyclops to multi-coloured elks, Media Molecule likes to have a laugh. "We're not afraid to get a little silly," smiles Mark. "We're making games, after all!" agrees Dave.
What's in a name?
Tearaway is an incredibly fitting name for the action adventure, although it was only chosen a week or so before gamescom 2012. "When we were putting the game together, we named it after the room, which was The Treehouse," explains Mark. "Then we named it after the team working on it, which was Sandpit. After that it was called Uncovery. We also had some hilarious names suggested for it, like Pokey World."
Tearaway's hero, Iota, also went through a few different names. "We can't say what they were though," says Dave. "We may want to use those for other projects!"
Want more on Tearaway? Keep reading eu.playstation.com and PlayStation.Blog at blog.eu.playstation.com for all the latest on this delightful adventure.
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According to Theforce.net, it looks as if there definitley will be a live action Star Wars tv series in the future.
But the question remains, will it be set closer to Episode 3 or Episode 4...?More SW TV Series Confirmation
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Sean writes in with this cool report to confirm work on a SW TV Show is most definitely happening:I asked him about Star Wars' future and he got really excited and told me in thinly veiled comments that it is going to TV (live-action) . He couldn't go into details because he was under a legal contract. So I asked this gentlemen if the show was pre-EP4, he said maybe with a smile, then I asked about Vader, and he had the same response, same with Chewbacca, same with Tarkin. Anyways he said Lucasfilm was really excited about this, and he did mention that there were to be no Episodes 7-9.We've got more coming this week, but let's just say a TV Show is a definite thing, according to documents being distributed to licensees and marketing people now.


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The new jewel-tone pout is not for wallflowers. Alexandra Parnass gets adorned.
As Bazaar's beauty director, I report on a lot of makeup trends—some indescribably beautiful, others downright mad. I assumed that vivid lip shades like amethyst, emerald, and topaz would fall into the looks-good-only-on-Gaga category, but, well, I was wrong. I dabbed on Dolce & Gabbana's purple lacquer (Dolce & Gabbana Make Up Classic Cream Lipstick in Amethyst, $35), designed by makeup artist Pat McGrath. She promised that it can be "young, ironic" or "grown-up, sophisticated."
I marveled at how much I liked my gemmed-out lips. The shade is quite pretty, with a modern holographic finish. M.A.C.'s bold Who's That Chick ($16.50) reminded me of a coveted JAR orange sapphire ring, and was stunning on a colleague with olive skin. Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in Athena ($25), a gold topaz, looked rich and luminous layered over a ruby hue—still the chicest jewel shade of all.


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Dekker gets Big Ten honor
Freshman of the week is first Badger award in 2012-13
MADISON - Wisconsin's Sam Dekker is named the Big Ten men's basketball Freshman of the Week.
Dekker scored 13 points and had four rebounds and three assists in just 24 minutes as the Badgers defeated 13th ranked Illinois at the Kohl Center Saturday,
Dekker is the Badgers' fourth leading scorer with 9.3 points per game and is also averaging 3.5 rebounds per contest.
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50 years later, thinking has shifted since Gettysburg centennialJune 30, 2013 8:00 AM
Americans have tried to find meaning in the Civil War since it was still being fought.
Books, re-enactments, anniversary commemorations, national battlefields, personal stories, arguments and political themes that recur generation after generation all try to capture the elusive lessons of conflict.
The 1961-65 centennial commemoration was one of those efforts, undertaken during a time when the divisions that drove the war erupted again in a less bloody but still searing way for the country.
As the nation this week marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the contrast between a country in the midst of civil rights struggles 50 years ago and one that has an African-American president today is sharp.
The commemoration of the early 1960s turned into a new front on an old war. In 2013, there are arguments about the fine points of history, but Gettysburg represents a point of unity, not division.
A half century ago, the nation marked the centenary of Gettysburg amid a convulsion over civil rights and a global debate about the nature of freedom. The commemoration in the Central Pennsylvania town came 20 days after Gov. George C. Wallace stood in the schoolhouse door to block the enrollment of black students at the University of Alabama, 19 days before the murder of the Mississippi civil-rights activist Medgar Evers, 12 days before President John F. Kennedy sent the administration's Civil Rights bill to Capitol Hill, and five days before the president, standing in a square in Berlin, spoke of freedom for Europe while the battle for freedom in America remained unwon.
Even so, five decades ago, there were big plans for a nationwide, four-year commemoration of the Civil War's centennial.
But organizers ran into overly enthusiastic Confederate re-enactors on one side and African-American civil rights activists on the other. The desire to put on a Cold War show of national unity that portrayed the Civil War as a tragic chapter in U.S. history that nevertheless impelled the nation forward was undermined and almost sputtered out.
Many Southerners saw it as an opportunity to articulate their version of the war and use it as a weapon in their efforts to fight desegregation. Blacks resisted the mushy nationalistic message that marginalized their role in the war, both in terms of participation and in the war's causes.
What was planned as a series of national assemblies and local commemorations devolved into disputes over whether a black New Jersey delegate would be able to stay in the hotel in which an assembly was taking part, discomfort over re-enactments in which Southerners cheered as fireworks mimicked the bombing of Fort Sumter, and pressure from civil rights groups to make the Emancipation Proclamation a central part of the commemoration.
In his 2007 book "Troubled Commemoration: the American Civil War Centennial," Robert J. Cook writes that the centennial sought to present a view of the war that represented a consensus that had arisen over the decades. It was a story of the war that was acceptable to both sides -- at least to the majority of the white population on both sides.
In this "mythology" of the war, the conflict was presented as a tragic fraternal struggle waged principally over the issue of states' rights, in which the South fought bravely and was only defeated by the North's greater manpower and economic strength.
Slavery, according to this view, was a regional institution that wasn't that bad, and African-Americans were not ready for citizenship when the war ended. Reconstruction was a harmful failure. Finally, the Civil War laid the groundwork for the country's greatness in the following decades.
This view of the war -- which evolved as the ferocious antipathies of the war faded, but some of the underlying issues flared anew -- allowed for white unification, Mr. Cook writes, but did so at the cost of the rights of blacks.
Because the Civil War centennial organizers sought a commemoration that would promote national unity, they acquiesced to events that accepted segregation and marginalized blacks. But in trying to put this view forward as the official history, they allowed what Mr. Cook calls the vernacular history to surface.
Many in the South saw it as a chance to display their historic memory of their valor and to use it in their efforts to block integration, Mr. Cook says. In their view, "White Southerners had risen up courageously in defiance of federal authority a hundred years previously. What was to stop their heirs from doing something similar in the modern age?"
One of the ways this was expressed was in sham battles, early forerunners of the enormously popular Civil War re-enactors of today.
By mid-1961, Mr. Cook says, the anti-federal-government tone of some Southern commemorations worried organizers and those in government.
He cites a letter written to President John Kennedy by a soldier who reported seeing Confederate flags flown at schools and kids dressed in Confederate uniforms and "using the term Yankee as if it was taking the Lord himself in vain."
Just as slavery had been represented as part of a distinctive Southern culture, as well as an engine of its economy, segregation was now represented by some as a part of their history and culture that should be left alone.
That didn't sit well with many in the North, either because they supported integration or because they saw divisions in the country as undermining national unity needed during the Cold War. "Jim Crow is treason" proclaimed a headline in Saturday Review.
Tensions were exacerbated that year, 1961, when an African-American delegate to the fourth national assembly of the Civil War Centennial Commission in Charleston, S.C., was denied a room in the hotel in which the assembly was being held.
Also planned was a re-enactment of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, with fireworks substituting for the bombardment. Ultimately the assembly was moved to the integrated Naval Station, but the failure of the Centennial Commission to stand up for the delegate alienated many, as did the re-enactment.
The New York Times described the "whooping and yelling every time a geyser of flame rose to indicate a direct hit" on the fort.
After that, the head of the Centennial Commission, Karl Betts, was ousted, and historians Allan Nevins and James I. "Bud" Robertson Jr. took over.
They made the commemoration more academic and less a popular and local event. That kept it from getting out of control, but lost was the public element of the commemoration. Some Southern states were unhappy with the change, because they had spent money promoting the anniversary as a tourist event.
At the same time some in the South were trying to shape the centennial to their message, African-Americans were pushing a strong counter narrative. Though few blacks were involved in the centennial and many were barely aware of it or scorned it as propaganda that ignored the issue of rights for African-Americans, some Civil Rights activists drew on the war as the crucible of their movement.
The 1963 March on Washington, D.C., was not a centennial event, but Martin Luther King Jr. invoked the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address (as well as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution) in his speech.
Echoing Lincoln's "Four score and seven years ago" with his opening "Five score years ago," King pointed to the Emancipation Proclamation as a promise made -- and not kept.
"But 100 years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination."
But it was a lesser-known speech that crystallized the links among the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg address and the country at the moment of the centennial of the great Pennsylvania battle.
On Memorial Day 1963, Vice President Lyndon Johnson traveled to Gettysburg to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle there and to mark the same failure noted by King.
"One hundred years ago, the slave was freed. One hundred years later, the Negro remains in bondage to the color of his skin," he said. "The Negro today asks justice. We do not answer him -- we do not answer those who lie beneath this soil -- when we reply to the Negro by asking, 'Patience.' "
He continued: "It is empty to plead that the solution to the dilemmas of the present rests on the hands of the clock. The solution is in our hands. Unless we are willing to yield up our destiny of greatness among the civilizations of history, Americans -- white and Negro together -- must be about the business of resolving the challenge which confronts us now."
That summer Kennedy, who had introduced a relatively weak civil rights bill earlier in the year, submitted legislation to ban discrimination in public accommodations and to allow Washington to intervene in cases of discrimination. His speech announcing his plan to introduce that legislation echoed some of the lines from the LBJ speech: In a country where those with darker skin face discrimination, "who among us would be content to have the color of his skin changed?" he asked. "Who among us would then be content with the counsel of patience and delay? One hundred years of delay have passed."
By the time the Civil War Centennial wound down at the last assembly in Springfield, Ill., in 1965, there were few southern delegates.
Many battles remained in the Civil Rights movement.
And two score and 10 years later, they still remain.
Though the world is a different one, and though the president is an African-American, Americans remain deeply divided over race, over states' rights, over the role of government.
The Centennial was a bridge from the Gettysburg address, which gave meaning to the suffering of the Civil War, to an understanding of the war that embraced the civil rights struggle that was dividing the country at the time.
The Centennial itself didn't really bring the country to that point -- it sought unity, but at the cost of pushing crucial issues to the edges.
But the beginnings of that embrace are seen in Johnson's words at Gettysburg:
"Our nation found its soul in honor on these fields of Gettysburg 100 years ago. We must not lose that soul in dishonor now on the fields of hate."state - civilwar - gettysburgstories
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Let's look at Westwood real estate performance over the past year, from August 2011 to August 2012.
Year over year the median sold price is up 25%
The numer of sold properties is up 25%
The number of new properties on the market is down 22%
The average months supply of inventory is down 50% to 4 months supply, indicating a sellers' market.
Year over year the median sold price is up 11%
The numer of sold properties is up 67%
The number of new properties on the market is down 22%
The average months supply of inventory is down 90% to 2.6 months supply, indicating a strong sellers' market.
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Volunteers have an important role to play at the World Diabetes Congress. We welcome applications from those who are interested in being a part of this significant scientific event in Melbourne.
Whether you are someone who simply enjoys the excitement of volunteering for big events, or have a specific interest in diabetes research and education, your contribution as a volunteer will be crucial to the success of the Congress.
Volunteers will be assigned specific roles after an initial screening of applications. Some examples of roles include:
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