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|Kirsten Gill '11 placed fourth out of 66 competitors in the 5K Freestyle at the Dartmouth Carnival. (File photo by Lincoln Benedict '09)
STOWE, Vt. -- The Bates women's Nordic ski team finished fourth out of 13 teams on Saturday in the women's 5K Freestyle race at the UVM Carnival, trailing only Division I teams Vermont, Dartmouth and New Hampshire. It is the fifth time in six races this carnival season that the Bates women have placed fourth.
Bates senior Kirsten Gill (Jackson, N.H.) edged senior Natalie Ruppertsberger for 11th place out of 69 skiers in the race, with a time of 15:36.1. Ruppertsberger (Plainfield, N.H.) came in 12th in 15:38.8. Junior Beth Taylor (Norwich, Vt.) was 14th and senior Meg McClelland (Keene Valley, N.Y.) gave Bates four competitors in the top 17.
Bates' combined alpine and Nordic teams finished the UVM Carnival in eighth place out of 13 competing teams at the carnival, with 461 points.
In the men's 10K Freestyle race, first-year Jordan Buetow (Fairbanks, Alaska) continued his impressive rookie campaign by tying for 21st place out of 64, with a time of 28:08.0. Sophomore Lucas Milliken (North Yarmouth, Maine) was 48th and first-year Sean Woods (Gypsum, Colo.) placed 58th.
Friday Recap
The Bates women's Nordic ski team finished fourth out of 13 teams on Friday in the 15K Classic Mass Start race.
Ruppertsberger led the way by taking 10th place among 69 competitors, her third top-10 finish of the season in as many attempts. Ruppertsberger finished the course in 55:11.9. Gill continued her outstanding first half of the season by placing 15th, finishing in 55:53.7. Taylor was 23rd in 57:08.0.
In the men's 20K Classical Mass Start race, Bates first-year Buetow again led the Bobcats, notching his best finish thus far by coming in 23rd out of 62 in 1:06:19.1. Milliken was 42nd in 1:08:50.6, and first-year Peter Cowan (Bethel, Maine) came in 46th in 1:09.34.1.
Bates travels to Hanover, N.H., next weekend for the Dartmouth Carnival at Oak Hill.

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Raw milk all the rage
A milk revolution is bubbling up in Taranaki.
Touted as being a "powerhouse food", raw cow's milk keeps many vitamins, enzymes and probiotics often considered lost in the processing plant.
But it's not a concept lost on Dolly's Milk owners Peter and Margaret Dalziel, and Cindy and Kevin Death.
Hunting for something new, the group stumbled across the idea while flicking through a magazine.
And as they researched the rules and ways to safely distribute the product, they knew they had to get out in front of this fledgling industry.
Farmers can sell raw milk from their gate as long as they are certified, consumers are told the milk is unpasteurised and sales are limited to five litres.
But at Dolly's Milk, they wanted to go one step further.
Food safety concerns are driving restrictions as unpasteurised milk products can carry harmful bacteria.
So they set about building facilities in Bell Block and Stratford that would be clean, green and customer-focused.
The two couples are in favour of regulations putting the onus on farmers to prove the safety of their product.
The Ministry of Primary Industries is currently reviewing the law related to farmgate sales.
It is a process the group is fully engaged in.
Dalziel said with rigorous testing at both sites and good management and small herds, the risks were controlled.
"We also have a registered risk management programme," he said.
"We send samples to a lab in Auckland every week and test every day."
This way they offered convenient, hygienic raw milk, he said.
Dalziel said the idea spawned from a similar operation in the South Island, and after a bit of research they were hooked.
"Seeing a population base half the size of Stratford embrace the product was a key driver."
For Mr Death his farm at Mangatoki was too far from customers so he set up the one- stop-shop in Bell Block.
"We thought if it's going to work anywhere it's going to work there," he said.
Mrs Death said because they were fully tested they were drawing customers away from the underground raw milk market.
"There is a stigma with this type of milk that people have put out there," she said.
"We are not milking big herds and taking it out from the vat.
"We are managing it from start to finish."
Only officially open for a few weeks, the Stratford-based facility had already developed a strong following.
And in Bell Block, customers from all around the world were lining up to get their fill at $2.40 a litre. "Every week there is a step up in the quantity we are selling," Mrs Death said. "It has only been through word of mouth so far.
"People are getting back to nature and they are loving the taste."
Dalziel said the facility itself was its own drawcard, offering customers a chance to see the milking shed and offering a quick 24/7 service.
Using cash or a loyalty card, customers use two vending machines to buy a litre glass bottle and then fill it. "We are finding that people of all ages are looking for less processed foods," Dalziel said.
Members of the Raw Milk Producers' Association of New Zealand, they believed they had cornered the market in Taranaki.
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Sheriff's deputies arrested three people on multiple drug charges after an early-morning search at a Santa Fe residence.
Sheriff's deputies arrested three people on multiple drug charges after an early-morning search at a Santa Fe residence.
Candi Jane Capps, 26, Stephen Wayne Capps, 27, and David Michael Mattingly, 28, remain in the Maury County Jail in lieu of separate bonds, according to Maury County Sheriff's records.
Candi Capps and Stephen Capps are each charged with one count of manufacturing methamphetamines, initiation of process intended to manufacture methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with or fabricating evidence. Each are being held on bonds totaling $310,000.
Mattingly is charged with initiation of the process intended to manufacture methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, promotion of methamphetamine manufacturing, and attempted promotion of methamphetamine manufacturing. He is being held on bonds totaling $380,000.
Captain Jimmy Tennyson said undercover drug offers went to the home at 6248 Tom Rail Road in Santa Fe shortly after midnight Saturday to issue an arrest warrant against Mattingly. When officers arrived Mattingly ran through the house and up to the second floor, he said.
In the process of subduing Mattingly, officers saw drug paraphernalia in the home and obtained a search warrant. Officers found evidence indicating drugs were being manufactured in the home which led to the arrest of the two others, Tennyson said.
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in Columbia mall
A local eatery at the Columbia Mall has closed.
A mall spokesperson confirmed the Bonanza Steakhouse located at the mall shut its doors on Jan. 1. No reason was given for the business' closure, the spokesperson said.
The buffet-style restaurant was known for its menu including steak, salad, and seafood as well as the large meeting room where local groups often held functions.
There are no current plans for any new business to move into Bonanza's former location and mall personnel said none of the groups who regularly met at the restaurant have contacted them about finding a replacement venue.
Bonanza Steakhouse is a subsidiary of Homestyle Dining LLC based in Kokomo, Ind.
Hot Fudge Tours begin at Milky Way Farm
PULASKI — Visitor's to the Milky Way Farm in Giles County will have an extra sweet treat as Hodge Fudge Manor Tours begin this month.
The 20-bedroom estate will be open for tours on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting off on Jan. 4-5 and continuing each Saturday in January. Visitors will get to enjoy sundaes and coffee at the historic 40-seat table as well as hear stories of the farm's heydays.
The former residence of Mars Candies founder Franklin C. Mars, Tudor Revival home has more than 35 rooms and is set on a 1,000-acre estate.
Tour tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Call 615-297-0773 for more information.
Two-day mule sale slated in Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND — A two-day event touted as the World's Largest Mule sale is scheduled for next weekend in Sumner County.
The World's Largest Mule sale is being held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at the Westmoreland Expo Center at 4011 Fleetwood Drive in Westmoreland, Tenn. The second day of the sale will commence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the same location. The event is hosted by Reese Brothers Tennessee Mule Sales.
A "colt" sale is scheduled for Friday Evening bringing vendors and buyers from Canada, Mexico and across the U.S. Vendor booths are currently available and can be secured by calling (615) 644-3017 for more information.
Following the mule sale will be an Ice Breaker Swap Meet held from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, hosted by M.O.V. Promotions. A giant tool box will be given away at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults with free admission for ladies and children under 12. For more information, contact M.O.V. Promotions at (240) 991-3425.


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Amid a countrywide controversy over police use of Tasers, a coroner's jury has recommended Toronto's front-line officers be equipped with the high-voltage weapons.
Yesterday's recommendation, one of 12 made at the inquest into the 2004 police shooting death of O'Brien Christopher-Reid, caught family and police by surprise.
Jacqueline Christopher, mother of the psychologically troubled 26-year-old, wouldn't comment, saying she'd "heard enough horror stories about Tasers."
The recommendation comes in the midst of a critical look at the use of the weapons. A report this week by the RCMP complaints commissioner found the RCMP rely too heavily on them and urged they restrict their use to individuals who are "combative" and at risk of killing or injuring themselves or a police officer.
In the most high-profile death involving the use of Tasers, Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski died in the Vancouver airport two months ago after being hit twice with 50,000 volts of electricity.
The recommendation that the Toronto Police Service "immediately implement the use of Tasers for all primary response officers" was called "curious" by the lawyer for Christopher-Reid's family, Peter Rosenthal, yesterday.
The subject was of minor importance during the inquest, he said, and contrary to popular belief, Tasers aren't used as a substitute for guns.
George Cowley, director of legal services for Toronto police, said increasing the service's complement of 450 Tasers would require a lot of money and changes to provincial law. Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair has said he wants several thousand of the weapons, at a cost of about $8.5 million. Only tactical officers and front-line supervisors use them now.
The five-member inquest jury found Christopher-Reid was shot four times by three police officers in Edwards Gardens in June 2004. The victim, who had a paranoid delusional disorder, was carrying a knife. The officers were cleared of wrongdoing by the province's Special Investigations Unit.
A coroner's jury investigating another police shooting death also recommended that all Toronto officers be issued Tasers. Last July, that panel found the death of Otto Vass in 2000 might have been avoided if police had used electricity instead of bullets on the mentally ill man.
The Christopher-Reid jury didn't go that far, opting for just a one-line recommendation on the subject. Most of their recommendations focused on more training for police officers on the use of force and de-escalation techniques as well as diversity and mental health issues. The jury also advocated more use of mobile crisis intervention teams, which include mental health-care professionals.
Christopher, who gave the jury 21 recommendations of her own, was pleased with the outcome, saying they picked up on the two most important issues – diversity training and using different approaches to people in crisis.
"I'm happy to hear this because another parent won't have to go through what this family did."
A psychiatrist testified that it's rare for people with Christopher-Reid's mental illness to act violently. Dr. David Ng suggested a tactic of de-escalation or an attempt to calm the man could have saved his life.


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Rab Douglas appears to have played his last game for Dundee after it emerged the goalkeeper had not been back to Dens Park since last Friday's bust-up with manager John Brown.
Douglas is understood to have been unhappy at not being told about the arrival of new goalkeeper Steve Simonsen, who made his debut in Sunday's Dundee derby at Tannadice.
Brown insisted that Douglas, who recently marked his 300th appearance for the Dark Blues, was left out of the 1-1 draw due to a recent thigh injury.
Brown and Douglas spoke after Simonsen's signing, with Douglas left unhappy after the exchange. And there now appears no way back for the 40-year-old former Scotland international.
"What's going to happen is going to happen," said Brown, suggesting there would be further developments related to Douglas' reaction.
"We had a conversation, things were said and he left the stadium after that.
"He's not [been back since] but things are happening; so, when that happens, you'll find out."
Brown added: "Rab is contracted to Dundee until the end of the season. Until Rab is fit he can't play."


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A two-family home in Norwood was evacuated Thursday morning due to a large sinkhole in the basement.
The problem began back in January when the sinkhole developed underneath the back steps of the home.
The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) says the problem was caused by a crack in a 10 to 12 foot sewer pipe. MSD filled in the sinkhole, but early Thursday morning the sewer pipe collapsed, causing a massive sinkhole to develop in the basement.
says the solution is still going to cost more than $100,000, and
for that they need county approval.
"Coincidently, Wednesday afternoon we got
the official approval from the county commissioners that we had the approval to
proceed with the repair," said Pittinger.
Munoz and his wife have lived in the home for about a year, and he says they
lost nearly everything that was stored in the basement.
"My bed went down
that I just bought and all that sunk down about 35 feet in the hole," said Munoz.
Although the problem developed in January, Pittinger says it took months to sort out who
was actually responsible.
"Some of it was due to the fact that there was uncertainty
regarding the ownership of the pipe that actually has the defect.
Some records indicate that it was a Norwood storm line, some records indicate
it was an MSD sewer, so there was some effort to determine the actual ownership
of the asset," said Pittinger.
Later revealed, the broken sewer pipe belongs to MSD. Pittinger says they're now
making sure the problem doesn't get any worse.
"We're making some temporary
redirection of the flow so that the local sanitary sewer on the street goes
into the pipe that we know is in excellent condition," said Pittinger.
property has been declared uninhabitable.
MSD is temporarily relocating Justice Munoz and
his wife to a motel until they can find a permanent place to
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Weight of preterm baby at 1 year
My baby was 6 weeks preterm and weighed 5 1/2 pounds at birth. She is now 5 1/2 months old and weighs about 16 pounds. What should her weight be at one year if she`s already tripled her weight? She is a good eater and very healthy thus far.
Typically an infant doubles their birth weight at 4 to 6 months of age, and triples it by one year. However, it will be different for a preterm infant, with many variables. There are many factors to look at as your child grows; with their weight being just one area when looking at their overall growth. The person who is most familiar with your infant is the one who can give you the best information regarding growth and estimating their weight at a year of age. That person is your child's health care provider.
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Rolls-Royce unveiled a new, more efficient 787 engine variant yesterday at its main Farnborough press briefing. The Trent 1000-TEN (Thrust Efficiency New technology) leverages new technologies from the in-development XWB engine for the Airbus A350XWB. The more efficient Trent 1000-TEN will be rated for up to 78,000 pounds of thrust, enabling it to be used as a common powerplant for all Boeing 787 variants, namely the -8, -9 and, if it launched by the U.S. aircraft manufacturer, the -10X. Entry into service for the TEN engine is slated for the first half of 2016.
According to Rolls-Royce, the -TEN will have a 3-percent efficiency gain over the "package B" Trent 1000s that are now being delivered to customers. An interim 74,000-pound-thrust "package C" variant, which will have a more modest 1-percent efficiency improvement, is scheduled to enter service in early 2014 to coincide with initial deliveries of the 787-9.
The Trent 1000-TEN draws on various concepts developed for the Trent XWB and Advance 3 demonstrator programs. It borrows the "rising line" intermediate-pressure compressor, high-pressure compressor and blisk technologies from the XWB. From the Advance 3, the -TEN uses the advanced high-pressure turbine and refined air system, the latter of which automatically adjusts the cooling airflow via a design that uses no moving parts.
Thanks to these advances, Rolls-Royce maintains that the Trent 1000-TEN engine will "ensure the lowest 'real-life' fuel burn for every model of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner," as well as provide "the lowest net fuel cost and carbon emissions." The powerplant will deliver "the same Trent engine family dependability that our customers have come to expect," noted Eric Schultz, president of Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace large engine programs.
To date, there are 10 Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787s in service that have completed more than 14,000 hours of operation (more than 4,000 passenger flights) with an engine dispatch reliability exceeding 99.9 percent. This is the best ever reliability figure for a widebody powerplant on entering service, according to Rolls-Royce.
The Trent 1000 has been selected in eight of the last nine 787 Dreamliner engine decisions and now has a total of 24 customers around the world.


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Martin's MRI a break for Jets
Robinson waived, re-signed: Vikings receiver Koren Robinson was waived Tuesday but that was a technical matter. He was re-signed within five minutes. A week ago, Robinson, who was pursued by the Packers, agreed to a one-year contract instead of the two-year, $1.5 million deal he signed before the start of the regular season. When the team released him prior to opening day in order to get him back without a guaranteed contract, Robinson had enough leverage to get a one-year deal. The NFL Management Council needed to make clear that he was under the one-year deal, so Robinson had to be released and signed to a new one-year, $540,000 deal. He may make his Vikings debut this weekend.
Seahawks get special-teams help: The Seahawks tried to help their special teams with the addition of cornerback Jimmy Williams. The loss of wide receiver Alex Bannister for the season put the team in need of a top special-teams player. Bannister went to the Pro Bowl a couple of years ago but he has broken his clavicle three times. Williams can help the Seahawks on special teams.


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If you're just planning to turn on the telly and tune in the Royal Wedding, you'll be missing out. It's 2011, folks! There are a host of online destinations, social media tools and mobile apps that can truly help you experience the full scope of this 21st century event.
All of the major broadcasters will be airing the Royal Wedding on live TV Friday morning, but so will several online venues. YouTube will be streaming the entire event live at The Royal Channel, built specifically for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. Livestream is also streaming the AP Live feed of the day's events, plus more coverage from CBS News, ET and the UK Press Association. And you can watch full streaming BBC coverage at BBC News' dedicated wedding site.
You can also watch the event live on a smartphone or other Internet device on the Sprint TV ABC News Channel, which is part of the carrier's basic Sprint TV channel package. T-Mobile TV will only carry pre- and post-wedding coverage but start-to-finish coverage is available through Xfinity.tv, which has apps available on the Android Market and on iTunes.
In most cases, live-anchored coverage begins at 5 a.m. Eastern Time(2 a.m. Pacific) and live coverage of the ceremony starts at around 6 a.m. ET (3 a.m. PT). That's pretty early for most people, so what to do if you don't want to wake up hours before dawn?
Here's the bad news: If you don't have a DVR, it's going to be tough to jump into the Royal Wedding broadcast mid-stream without missing a big chunk of it. The good news is that YouTube's Royal Channel stream of the event will be replayed immediately following the close of the ceremonies, which will be at roughly 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT), as will the BBC's dedicated wedding site.
There are also a few apps out there for smartphones, tablets and other Internet devices that let you watch DVR'ed content on your mobile device—try AT&T's U-verse app or, if you have a Slingbox and $30 to spend, there's the SlingPlayer Mobile, which supports iOS, Android, Blackberry, Palm OS and Symbian OS devices.
Brushing Up On History
Before the event itself, you may want to catch up on a little royal history. But first, treat yourself to a first look at the Royal Wedding procession rehearsal.
Back? Now let's turn our attention to the BBC's Royal Wedding page.
"It's a really rich and deep archive of material," BBC World News America executive producer Rome Hartman told PCMag. "I think there's just a depth of understanding that we have. We know this story and we know this turf."
In addition to wedding-related news updates and BBC correspondents' Twitter feeds, the site features an enormous amount of archival material relating to past royal weddings, beginning with Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding to Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey, which the BBC broadcast to 200 million radio listeners around the world.
The Beeb also comes through with some really cool interactive media, like a 360-degree tour of Westminster Abbey and a virtual POV tour of the wedding route. Also be sure to consult the official schedule of the day's events and the seating plan for the wedding itself.
YouTube is also a great source of footage from weddings past.
You'll want to start off with the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana—the 1981 broadcast is available in full on YouTube, with the first of eight parts beginning here. You might also watch Prince Andrew's 1986 marriage to Sarah Ferguson, or catch a glimpse of last year's royal nuptials featuring Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling.
Nor is there any reason for American audiences to feel completely left out—not while footage of JFK and Jackie's big day still exists.
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Hospitals put people at centre of improvement strategy
The principles of lean Six Sigma and Kaizen are efficiency drivers that can, and perhaps should be, deployed by businesses of all shapes and sizes, as well as being applicable to virtually every industry imaginable.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS foundation trust has been working hard in this area through a partnership with Unipart Expert Services for the past three years, the Guardian reported recently. Once a division of British Leyland, before its privatisation in 1987, Unipart has re-emerged as a logistics and consultancy firm which helps to implement people-focussed improvement strategies in an industry plagued by intensifying cost pressure and ever-increasing demand.
Speaking to the newspaper, Ian Hall, the trust's director of service improvement, explained how a close working relationship between Unipart consultants and NHS staff involved in every aspect of patient care had allowed the trust to benefit from a complete operational and cultural transformation. The organisation, which runs King's Mill Hospital in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has established an approach to continuous improvement embodied by the phrase 'Best Care, Best People, Best Place'.
Mr Hall explained how, several years ago, before the partnership was formed, the trust had set up interviews with patients and staff about how their experience of the service and its working practices could be bettered. "From this, we came up with a set of pledges that involved reviewing the way we operate. We also looked at the concept of lean time working, which involves doing more with less," he said. The director claimed that strategies developed to boost the morale and motivation of staff, as well as enhancing the quality of care on offer, had garnered "very positive" responses.
"We wanted our management to drive passion among the staff and this is what we have achieved. Everyone is different, but our partnership with Unipart has helped us to achieve a positive culture in healthcare working environment,"
But what is quite unusual about Sherwood Forest Hospitals' take on lean initiatives is that cost efficiencies take a backseat to the facilitation of better working practices among staff. Its focus is almost purely centred on improving day-to-day running of hospitals, with any resultant financial benefits a mere bonus. Most of this innovation has stemmed from smoother flow of information within the organisation, with practices monitored through Unipart's own Value Stream Mapping process.
The consultancy defines this as the removal of non-value added activity, with measures in place to ensure that the efficiency of staff operation and the quality of services they provide are affected as little as possible. The net result is staff performance being tracked on an hourly basis, allowing everyone at the trust, and not just those working at an executive level, to understand how well they are doing. Mr Hall stressed, however, that these indicators are very different to those seen in more finance-driven cultures.
"We don't want to go down that route. We use communication cells to review staff performance and achieve a process of continuous improvement,"
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Queen Anne Farmers Market kicks off the season on Thursday
Posted on June 4th, 2014 by Laura Fonda
It's finally here, opening day of the Queen Anne Farmers Market! QAFM opens tomorrow, Thursday, June 5 and the season runs through October 16. Market hours are 3pm to 7:30pm, and the market will be at its usual spot at W Crockett and Queen Anne Ave N.
This year, QAFM features over 50 farms, artisan food vendors, and street food vendors. There are both regular food trucks – at the market every week – and rotating food trucks that change each week. This week, Stomani Cellars is the featured winery, and the rotating food trucks are The Grilled Cheese Experience and Off The Rez.
You can check out the full list of all the vendors online, and here's the schedule of events for opening day:
Free Concerts:
- 3:00-5:00pm: Patchy Sanders from Ashland, OR. A seven-piece folk orchestra with "the kind of warm vibe that makes you feel like you're part of a gypsy caravan," says bandmate, Mason Jennings.
- 5:00-7:00pm: The Ramblin' Years Capital Hill's own Alt-country, rhythm & blues & good old rock'n'roll band.
3rd Annual Radish Race
- 4:00pm: Kids ages 5-13 compete in QAFM's Annual Radish Race: Race down Produce Row while balancing a fresh radish on a very small spoon. Great prizes for winner and great fun for all!
QAFM Taste of Summer
- 5:00-7:00pm: Stop by our event tent for complimentary samples of the market team's favorite summer dishes, featuring fresh fruits & veggies from our local farms (while they last).
The weather forecast looks great, so plan on getting outside and to the market!


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Monday night's by-election victory in Labrador was a model of political campaign organization.
It was also proof that all donations — from a $5 gift in response to our emails, to regular monthly Victory Fund contributions, or even a $1200 gift as a Laurier Club donor — can make change happen.
Let's start at the beginning.
On the afternoon of March 14 news broke that Peter Penashue had resigned after taking 28 ineligible contributions last election.
Within 90 minutes, all the key individuals from our National Office, Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador federal executive and the Labrador Riding Association were connected and organizing.
Such a quick and efficient response would simply not have been possible without the stability provided by our generous riding, Victory Fund and Laurier Club donors.
The election wasn't even called and Yvonne Jones wasn't nominated yet as our candidate and the Conservatives had already started flooding the riding with advertising. But we didn't hesitate. Because of the strong financial support from Liberals across Canada, within days we too were able to get our message into Labrador newspapers and on radio with Big Land FM.
Liberals provided the riding association and campaign team with the resources and encouragement it needed to win. And contributions from Liberals also helped Justin Trudeau and Bob Rae visit Labrador to give the team valuable support.
The biggest lesson of all is this: we came together as a team, we worked hard as a team, and we helped Yvonne Jones get elected as a team. This victory belongs to all of us.
Thanks to all Liberals, from coast to coast to coast, for their collective support and ongoing engagement.
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Devizes police are warning householders to upgrade the security on their garden sheds and other outbuildings after a spate of non-dwelling burglaries in the area.
Inspector Matt Armstrong said that the lighter evenings and warmer weather does tend to go along with an increase in these kinds of crimes.
Homeowners were being advised to adopt a number of inexpensive ways of keeping their property secure.
Insp Armstrong said: "There is a range of good, sturdy padlocks on the market, some of which come with alarms attached.
"It is much better to spend a bit of money than to see your shed broken into and expensive items stolen."
Among the recent burglaries was the theft of a green petrol-driven lawnmower from a shed at the allotments in Sands Lane, Easterton, some time on the night of April 2.
On the same night, a shed in Bath Road, Devizes, was broken into and a blue-and-silver Trek bike, valued at £300, taken.
A thousand pounds of golf clubs and a £600 Cannondale mountain bike went from a garden shed in Dowse Road, Devizes, on Sunday, April 6.
If anyone has any information about these crimes they are asked to contact Devizes police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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London, United Kingdom, 2009/06/03 - Mediaburst today announces the acquisition of Promptext Limiteds UK operations enabling the award-winning mobile marketing company to consolidate messaging volumes and to provide Promptext customers with an enlarged product range - Mediaburst.co.uk.
Promptext has been providing SMS marketing services since 2000. With Mediaburst expanding its range of services this year to include MMS and Outlook Mobile Service, the acquisition of Promptext's customer base makes commercial sense.
"Promptext customers now have access to an enlarged product range and to first class customer services and technical support," says Gary Bury, Mediaburst's managing director. "This acquisition represents a significant development for Mediaburst and demonstrates our ability to simply plug-in additional customers and consolidate mobile messaging volumes,"
Robert Ling, founder and owner of Promptext Limited, adds: "Promptext is a profitable business and has grown well in the UK, but we now feel that we can better serve our customers by passing them into the very capable hands of Mediaburst. It has possibly the finest set of mobile marketing services available on today's market, and an exemplary reputation for customer support and service."
We have worked for nearly a year to identify a suitable acquisition for Mediaburst, says Ian Freeman, managing director of Harlequin Corporate Finance. Promptext UK met the criteria agreed with Mediaburst and I am convinced that the transaction will benefit customers of Promptext UK and Mediaburst and add real value for Mediabursts shareholders
For the financial year 2008/09, Mediaburst reported operating profits doubling compared with 2007/08 generated from brands such as Kellogg's, Bostik and Nurofen introducing mobile marketing campaigns into their digital strategies, and by increasing numbers of businesses using text messaging to communicate with their customers and staff. Now one of the North West region's top ten media companies, May 2009 saw Mediaburst launch a new website with added services such as Microsofts Outlook Mobile Service.
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Trojan's 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Parody Brings the Hilarity to Sex
For all the women who are salivating while waiting for the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie there are men dreading two hours of boredom in the movie theater.
For all the women who are salivating while waiting for the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie there are men dreading two hours of boredom in the movie theater.
We want to send you and three friends to the long-awaited premiere of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie. We'll even make it a proper night out and provide dinner, a VIP club experience and free drinks.
We won't know exactly how graphic '50 Shades of Grey' is going to be until we see the film with our own cursed eyeballs, but we now officially know that the film has been given an R-rating by the pearl-clutching members of the MPAA. What does that R-rating stand for? Graphic nudity, "strong sexual content," and "unusual behavior." Wait, what the hell is unusual behavior?!
One of the great celebratory moments of 2014 was seeing Ben Affleck nude in 'Gone Girl' (and a little bit of Neil Patrick Harris too, if you were paying attention). It's not as if us women are male-nudity-starved, craven maniacs just salivating for a glimpse of wang or something, but with all the rampant female nudity and objectification that permeates pop culture, it's nice to see a little equality. So it's disheartening to hear that Jamie Dornan will not be appearing fully nude in '50 Shades of Grey,' as if that movie needed another reason to be avoided.
We've seen great cat versions of movies, but this one is a little weird.
While there won't be a '50 Shades of Grey' panel at Comic-Con 2014, that's not keeping Universal from getting in on the festivities -- and getting it on with the first official trailer for their upcoming adaptation of the first novel in the steamy trilogy by E.L. James. Get your whips and handcuffs ready 'cause Mr. Grey is ready to see you now.
Talk about building buzz! We're over a year away from the release of the hotly anticipated big screen version of 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' but Universal is already trying to stoke the fires for the film by releasing a poster in five cities tomorrow, spotlighting the back of its Christian Grey, Jamie Dornan.
Originally reported as the result of scheduling issues, it is now believed that Charlie Hunnam may have left 50 Shades of Grey because the studio wouldn't allow him script control.
Many Fifty Shades of Grey fans are furious over the casting choices for the movie. You won't believe what some fans have done.
After months of speculation, the parts of Anastasia and Christian from "Fifty Shades of Grey" have been filled. Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith offspring Dakota Johnson and "Sons of Anarchy" star Charlie Hunnam.


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Health on a Plate Portobello Burgers
Created for the inner-vegetarian in all of us, these heart-healthy meatless 'burgers' have very little fat and are sure to please even the steadfast carnivore.
8 vine-ripened plum tomatoes
1/3 cup Colavita olive oil
2 tbs. white wine
3 tbs. balsamic vinegar
3 sprigs fresh thyme - chopped
kosher salt/freshly ground pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves – finely minced
4 tbs. Colavita olive oil
1 tbs. white wine
6 portobello mushroom caps – stems removed
12 slices multi-grain or sunflower seed bread
1 cup shredded jalapeno rice cheese*
1 package bean sprouts
2 California avocados – peeled, pitted and sliced
To make the tomatoes, cut each plum tomato in half and place on a cookie sheet, sliced side up. Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, white wine, balsamic vinegar and evenly drizzle over the tomatoes. Season with thyme, salt and pepper and roast the tomatoes on the preheated grill by placing the sheet on it for 30-35 minutes until they lose their structure and start to caramelize. Remove the cookie sheet and put the roasted tomatoes aside for later use. To prepare the caps, combine the garlic, 4 tbs. olive oil, wine salt and pepper in a bowl and brush the mushroom caps with the seasoned garlic oil. Brush the heated grill with oil and place the mushroom caps on the grill for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. During the last few minutes of cooking, place bread slices on grill and lightly toast for a minute on each side. To assemble, place one cap, face up, on top of one slice of bread. Fill the caps with two balsamic fire-roasted tomatoes and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Place a handful of sprouts on top the cheese and four slices of fresh avocado on top of the sprouts. Cover the 'burger' with the remaining slice of toasted bread and serve.
Serves 6 * For a different flavor, or if rice or soy cheese is unavailable, use low-fat boursin in its place and smear on the bread cover rather than sprinkle over the tomatoes Joanne, Philadelphia, PA


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
"Little Me" - Sketch #111 from The Scrappiest
For sketch #111 I thought I would finally cut into some of my coveted Sassafras Lass Indie Girl paper. This is the line of paper for which Jen and I gave up a daytrip to Jasper last July on our way back from our vacation in Banff. The night before we were leaving, Jen received a notification from the LSS that Indie Girl was finally in. We kind of looked at each other, with the same thought in our heads, and decided right then and there that patterned paper was more important than seeing the wonders of nature at beautiful Jasper! Hmmmm...addicted to paper? Possibly. However, while Jasper will always be here for us to visit (and we will definitely be taking a trip there this summer), Indie Girl might have sold out in a day and we'd have missed out on that wonderful paper! ;-)
I struggled a lot getting this LO done. That bottom right-hand corner gave me lots of grief. My initial vision of vertical rows of flowers stitched down just didn't work out. I decided to walk away from the LO (yes, Jen, I walked away from it), came back to it yesterday and played around with different ideas but still wasn't sure what to do with it. Finally this morning I got an idea that I liked.
I have to give credit to Mary of Southern Moments for using her flag banner idea in the top left corner. Thanks Mary. :-) I also liked the way Jen added stitching to that corner so I scraplifted that idea too but added additional stitching on other sides of the LO. Thanks Jen. :-) It was fun to use some of my new products - the Maya Road kraft mini ticket and doily are really cute and Cosmo Cricket has tiny butterflies that layer perfectly with a larger butterfly that I made with a Martha Stewart punch. I also used some of the twine that Jen gave me last week from The Twinery. It is really good quality and ties very nicely.
Here's sketch #111 from The Scrappiest:
Tomorrow is scrappy day with Jen so we should have more peeks of the anniversary album.
Until next time...
Susan :-)
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Aww, these pictures of little Susan are just the cutest. I don't remember seeing these! Loving your take on the sketch! You have definitely conquered the Sassafras! Loving the cloud from the Cricut. I have to make one soon! Maybe on tomorrow's anniversary LO? The kraft circles are the perfect touch, loving the flag banner too. I am so going to layer those little butterflies with the Martha punch!! It looks terrific! Thanks for playing along at The Scrappiest and I am so glad that you plan on doing the sketches! I love it when we do the same sketch! :)ReplyDelete
Susan, your page is filled with so many wonderful details and inspiration. Thank you for all the details, love it!ReplyDelete
I think you did just fine on that bottom corner - the layout looks great and too sweet of a photo girl!! I like the stitches along the corners and how you stitched thru the row of hearts!! The twine - perfect....and I too may have some of it to try!! Don't worry about the mountains in Jasper - come to my work and see the big snow pile out the back - looks the same (except for no sheep)ReplyDelete
First of all...holy smokes, you were a cutie! This pics are great! :) I love what you did with the LO and I appreciate that you shared your struggles with it. Sometimes I create something that I'm really not happy with, and if walking away doesn't work (or I just finish it in frustration/experimentation mode) it really doesn't turn out...and then I don't blog about it. So thank you for blogging about it! LOL I think that was really wordy. Can you tell I'm tired? I spent all day making one of two Roman shades for our bedroom...meanwhile, the house around me is still in shambles...Hmmm...does this mean that I have crafty priorities like you and Jen with your Jasper-diversion? LOL!ReplyDelete


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Sharks swarm as errors cost Waratahs in Durban1:41
The Sharks have handed the Waratahs a horror start to their South African tour, collecting a resounding 32-10 win at Kings Park Stadium.
MASTERCOACH Jake White used the Waratahs' own aggression against them to orchestrate the Sharks' 32-10 victory and send a blunt message to Michael Cheika about his side's maiden title aspirations.
Just days after being installed as premiership favourites, the Waratahs were soundly out-thought and outplayed in Durban by the team who deserve to be favourites and are now six points clear at the top of the table.
After the two-tries-to-one victory White said he owed thanks to Cheika after the Tahs had talked up aggression and physicality all week, adding that his pre-game address to the Sharks consisted of writing their comments on a whiteboard in the dressing room.
The game was far more of an arm-wrestle than the 22-point margin suggests, but was essentially decided by two moments.
In the first, Sharks skipper Bismark du Plessis remonstrated with referee Mike Fraser in the 37th minute about an alleged punch by a Tahs player in a scrum five minutes earlier.
"Honestly my team did not punch once. Every time pulling, punching in the scrums — we're not going to take it anymore," du Plessis said.
Fraser told du Plessis: "Don't react to it" to which the hooker replied: "No we're not going to react to it, but you can't keep punching, punching, punching."
Fraser told him: "No, I agree."
While NSW skipper Dave Dennis complained minutes later about a Sharks player punching in the same scrum that du Plessis was referring to, the seed had already been planted in Fraser's mind.
This match was punctuated by shoving exchanges, heated words, behind the play roughness, and Fraser was exasperated, warning both captains numerous times to pull their players in line.
When Dennis pushed du Plessis innocuously during another scrum bust-up in the 48th minute, Fraser consulted his touchline assistant and sin-binned the Tahs leader.
It was never a yellow-card offence, as opposed to the high tackle from Rob Horne on Francois Steyn in the 16th minute or the late tackle by Steyn when he pulled Kurtley Beale dangerously backwards to the ground, with the playmaker's head slammed on the ground.
Both of those incidents were deemed by the SANZAR judiciary to have met the red card threshold for foul play, with Horne and Steyn facing suspensions.
But in a niggle-filled match du Plessis made big noise about NSW's tactics and Dennis paid a heavy price.
Minutes later, the Sharks scored the first try of the match by rolling through the undermanned Tahs pack.
Even after Ryan Kankowski's try the teams shouted at and pushed each other, with stand-in NSW skipper Michael Hooper ordering his teammates to back off.
But the damage was done.
From a 12-3 deficit, with one try enough to give NSW a swing in momentum, the Sharks were up 19-3 and there was no coming back.
NSW blew their attacking chances with loose passing and loose hands, while the absence of Israel Folau became more pronounced with each failed raid.
"There had been a lot of talk in the media about [going] toe to toe and intensity and aggression, so I suppose I must thank Mike [Cheika] for making my team talk easier, I just put it all on the board," the media reported White as saying post-match.
When Cheika's assessment that the match had been close was put to White, he retorted: "Whatever Michael Cheika says, we believe, don't we.
"I just want to see if our coaches' box is still all right, because I have to get [chief executive John Smit] to get some insurance for it.
"Hopefully it's not too damaged."
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Lexus enlists SI Swimsuit model Tori Praver to help sell 2013 Lexus GS (see video)
What did the Kia Super Bowl commercial featuring supermodel Adriana Lima prove or rather reinforce? Well, that men love to look at cars and women, preferably at the same time. Not to be outdone luxury carmaker Lexus has just been named as the Official Marketing Partner for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch Week. Titled the TORI 500 Campaign, Lexus' new ad series will feature SI model Tori Praver.
Lexus' new marketing strategy follows the success of the automaker's 30-second Super Bowl XLVI spot titled "The Beast." While "The Beast" looked to draw attention to the GS 350's new styling via a hard-hitting commercial, Lexus' new union with SI aims to take a softer approach.
This versatile campaign strategy features an iOS app-Availalable at Lexus.com/tori500 and iTunes, which allows users to place pictures of Tori into their own photos with the quick click of a button. The new ad campaign also features a four-page spread in the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (on newstands today) and a custom tablet viewing option for iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Xoom and Nook.
The most unique aspect of this multi-pronged advertising approach is Lexus' creation of a race track based on the configurations of Tori's body. Professional race car driver Scott Pruett and stunt car driver Greg Tracy were the lucky men given the task of trying to handle Traci's curves, while driving the all-new 2013 Lexus GS F Sport. Be sure to check out the exclusive Behind-The –Scenes Video, available below, to see which driver got to take a victory lap with Tori.
Aside from the online and print aspect, the Lexus-SI partnership will be featured in a New York launch event and two Las Vegas events. Lexus will also serve as the first-ever sponsor of the inaugural Beauties & Beats Music Festival, a two-day event at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Feb. 15-16.
So why did Lexus choose to partner with SI and Tori? Just ask Brian Smith, Lexus VP of marketing, who stated:
"What better way to help introduce the bold new face of Lexus-the all-new GS-than with a bold new campaign featuring a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model? With the new GS, there's no going back for Lexus. Instead of just looking at the pictures, consumers can share in the fun through our many campaign components, including having Tori appear in their own photos."
Despite Lexus' distinctive promotion of the 2013 GS, it currently ranks 10 out 14 in large luxury cars according to U.S. News and Auto Rankings. While the GS earns high marks for interior styling and sporty performance, it is hurt by an unrefined transmission and lack of V8 availability.
For more information about 2013 Lexus GS visit lexus.com and be sure to check out Lexus's new ad campaign below.
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SpringHill Suites Houston Hobby Airport
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
SpringHill Suites Houston Hobby Airport features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 585 square feet (53 square meters). This Houston hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. An area shuttle within 5 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
SpringHill Suites Houston Hobby Airport is a smoke-free property.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 122
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free WiFi
- Free airport transportation
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 5
- Coffee shop or café
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- One meeting room
- Shopping on site
- Laundry facilities
- ATM/banking
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 53
- Free long-term parking
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 585
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Flat-panel TV
- Free newspaper
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds (free)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Free rollaway/extra beds!
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 20.00 per day
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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RAY SUAREZ: The dangers might seem obvious to most, but a series of studies and recent articles in the New York Times suggest the risks associated with calling or texting while driving are significantly higher than many people might have realized.
Among the findings: drivers making a phone call were four times as likely to cause an accident as other drivers; hands-free devices were not significantly safer; if you text and drive, it's twice as risky as just talking on the phone.
Some of the data was compiled several years ago but was only recently released through freedom of information requests. The latest research was published today. It found truckers who texted while driving were 23 times more likely to crash.
David Strayer is an expert on distracted driving who's published studies of his own. He's a professor of psychology at the University of Utah.
And, Professor Strayer, I know that these devices are in more hands every day and thus in more drivers' hands. Do we know if texting while driving is something that people are doing more frequently to begin with?
DAVID STRAYER, University of Utah: It is. It's certainly a growing problem, especially with younger drivers, teens and so forth. Up to 50 percent of the teens report that they text message while driving.
So with the advent of some of these new technologies — the cell phone, text messaging, and some of the other aspects of things like iPods and so forth — there's more and more gadgets that are creating substantial new sources of distraction in the vehicle.
RAY SUAREZ: Well, you mentioned all the new machines that can accompany a driver in the driver's seat. Is it possible to compare the level of distraction, to compare talking on the phone to texting, to fiddling with your iPod, to resetting the GPS?
DAVID STRAYER: Some of the studies have been done to kind of try and benchmark the hazards, so when people have looked at the risk of talking on a cell phone, you're about four times more likely to be involved in an accident when you're talking on a cell phone. And that data comes from both epidemiological crash data, as well as driving simulator data.
They provide a nice convergence showing that the risks are about four times higher and that talking on a hands-free cell phone, many people think that that would be a solution, turns out not to be a solution at all, that hands-free cell phone conversations are every bit as hazardous as using a conventional hand-held cell phone. In both cases, the risk is about four times greater than if you were driving without distraction.
And to put that number into some context, other studies that have looked at the crash risk for people who are driving when they're drunk — at a .08 blood alcohol level — has a crash risk that's about four times greater than if they weren't impaired. So the crash risk is quite substantial.
When you look at things like text messaging, it becomes even much greater. So our studies have found that the odds of getting into an accident are more like eight — the odds ratio is about eight times greater than for a non-distracted driver.
And as you mentioned earlier, the work from Virginia Tech shows that some of the people who are trucking may be as much as 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident.
Diffrent levels of distraction
RAY SUAREZ: If you're watching a person, either at a simulator or watching them, in fact, as they drive, what's different about the level of distraction if you're talking to an actual human being in the car versus talking to someone on the phone, versus getting a hit from them and then quickly typing back to them a response to their last message?
DAVID STRAYER: It's a good question, because you basically have two types of communication, the person sitting right next to you where the person that you would be talking to on a phone, both are conversations, but they turn out to have very different distraction profiles.
When someone has a passenger in the vehicle, they're actually slightly less likely to be involved in an accident than if they're driving by themselves. So there doesn't seem to be a substantial crash risk for passenger conversations. And, of course, cell phone conversations increase the risk substantially.
And one of the reasons for that is that, with a passenger, especially an adult passenger, they'll adjust their conversation depending on driving difficulties. So if driving becomes difficult, they might stop talking. They might alert the driver to hazards or remind them of their exit.
So what happens is you really have two sets of eyes with a passenger in the vehicle, and it produces a very different kind of conversation.
RAY SUAREZ: Is there much variation among drivers and their ability to do more than one thing at a time, between young and old drivers, between men and women, between people who are doing different kinds of driving?
DAVID STRAYER: Well, we know that there are some groups that seem to be at risk. Teen drivers, for example, tend to be at risk for trying to multitask. They're just learning how to drive, so some of the things that a more experienced driver might have automated or become habitual are still quite effortful for a teen driver, so, unfortunately, for the teens who are probably just learning to drive, and they're also probably the most likely to be multitasking, either using a cell phone, or an iPod, or text messaging.
There are some individual differences, but as far as we can tell, 98 percent of the population shows substantial significant impairments when they try and multitask using a cell phone.
RAY SUAREZ: So the bottom line, doing anything besides driving is going to make you a worse driver?
DAVID STRAYER: Well, not always. Those kinds of technologies that we just mentioned certainly are, but listening to the radio doesn't appear to produce substantial impairments. Listening to books on tape also doesn't seem to produce substantial impairments.
And that appears to be largely because a lot of the impairments associated with using a cell phone come from speech production, the actual generation of speech. And if you're just passively listening to conversations or the radio, it seems not to produce the kind of impairments that you'd see if you were actually engaged in a conversation on the phone.
RAY SUAREZ: Well, we have very little time left, but some states have passed laws against texting while driving. Others haven't. Have we seen any difference in those places yet?
DAVID STRAYER: I think it's too early to know. Utah, for example, just put a law in place, but it just went on the books July 1st. I think it's an uphill battle, just because you've got so many different ways that a person can be distracted with wireless technologies.
And so one of the things I think is likely to happen is, with text messaging and the impairments that we see, it's likely to raise the dialogue and the discourse about what we should do with driver distraction, because it's becoming a greater and greater problem.
RAY SUAREZ: Professor Strayer, thanks a lot for joining us.
DAVID STRAYER: Thank you.


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Overheard: "I Will Not See a Movie Over the Weekend . . . Because it's Memorial Day"
I was at lunch today and could not help but overhear this conversation at the booth next to me…
"My wife and kids really want to go see the new "X-Men" movie over the weekend, and I'm a guy . . . so obviously I want to see it too.
But I REFUSE . . . because it's Memorial Weekend. I know the theaters will be packed, and I don't do well with holiday crowds.
And to be honest, I'd rather use a three-day weekend to get outside . . . or to do something that actually commemorates the REAL reason we have Memorial Day.
So my family is going to see the movie without me, and now I'm the bad guy."
(Is there anyone who simply will NOT to go to the movies because of holiday crowds? Shouldn't you go to see a movie if your whole family is going?
(More importantly, have we COMPLETELY missed the point of having Memorial Day in the first place? Or is it like Christmas, and everyone gets the true meaning, but it's okay to do all the other stuff too?)


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New Delhi: A 16-year-old boy was beaten to death by three of his friends near his home in Delhi after a quarrel, police said on Sunday.
Sandeep, a student of Class IX, was assaulted and suffered several internal injuries at Pandav Nagar in east Delhi on Saturday night.
All three attackers, who also lived in the same neighbourhood, have been arrested. The teenager was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.


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Air Canada will no longer allow you to bring a hoverboard on your flight
Air Canada will no longer allow passengers to travel with hoverboards.
According to a statement released by the airline Tuesday, travellers will no longer be able to bring small lithium-battery powered vehicles as checked or carry-on baggage due to "potential safety risks associated with the size of the batteries that power them."
READ MORE: Why lithium-ion smartphone batteries keep exploding
The announcement comes after multiple reports in both the U.S. and U.K. of the self-balancing scooters – more commonly referred to as hoverboards – bursting into flames. In one case, a Louisiana-area woman has alleged a hoverboard was to blame for a fire that destroyed her home.
Last week, more than 15,000 hoverboards were seized by U.K. officials due to safety concerns. According to the U.K.'s National Trading Standards board, officials found many concerns surrounding the plugs, cabling, chargers, batteries, or the cut-off switch within the boards, which sometimes fails.
READ MORE: 15,000 hoverboards seized by U.K. customs agents due to fire concerns
Officials said many of the hoverboards that were sent for testing were found to have noncompliant plugs without fuses, which increases the risk of the device overheating, exploding or catching fire.
Air Canada said those who wish to travel with the gadgets should contact Air Canada Cargo for information about dangerous goods packaging.
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MP Nick Boles office explosion: Paul Leverseidge jailed
A man who threw a homemade explosive at a constituency office of planning minister Nick Boles has been jailed.
Paul Leverseidge strapped coins to fireworks and threw them at Conservative Hall in Bourne in Lincolnshire.
Lincoln Crown Court was told the attack in June was not political and that Leverseidge had health problems.
The 24-year-old, who lived opposite the building in North Street, was jailed for 15 months.
He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to having an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances.
Following the incident, Grantham and Stamford MP Mr Boles issued a statement in which he said: "Obviously I deplore this act of violence."
'Excitable state'
Richard Thatcher, prosecuting, said Leverseidge had first set off a powerful firework which caused a loud bang.
He then threw his homemade bomb at Conservative Hall, shattering a window and shaking nearby properties.
Residents went out to see what had happened and spotted Leverseidge nearby in an "excitable state".
Police sealed off the area and bomb squad officers were called to the scene to carry out checks.
CCTV footage identified the thrower as having come from the flats where Leverseidge lived.
Police searched his home and found a large number of fireworks.
Chris Milligan, defending, said Leverseidge set off the device "to see what would happen".
He said the defendant's life fell apart following the death of his father and he had turned to drugs.


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YMCA looks to raise money to renovate pool
Posted: 07/02/14 08:27
The Hastings Family YMCA has announced plans for a $500,000 capital campaign to renovate the swimming pool at the 16th Street facility. The YMCA and pool were built in 1979 and most of the components remain original from that build date. Director Michael Krings says its time to bring the pool into today's world. It's a costly venture, and AGP helped kick off that campaign yesterday with a big donation. While there is a lot of work to be done, Krings says the most important is the pool shell itself, because the pool is losing more than 3 inches of water each week. The pool will be closed in August for resealing-the first phase of the project. Krings says they hope to have the full project complete by next year.
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During last years Tour de France Jens Voigt had a horrible crash that had many wondering whether he will come back and race again or just retire. Voigt is now just looking ahead to the 2010 racing season.
Voigt, the 38-year-old, who suffered a broken cheekbone and a concussion when he fell in the descent from the Col du Petit St Bernard last July, snatched the Paris-Nice yellow jersey after the third stage.
So far the journey has not been very easy for the experienced Saxo Bank rider.
"At the Tour Down Under, I was not in good shape," Voigt said.
"I then went to training in Mallorca with the Schleck brothers (Andy and Frank) and took part in the Trophy of Mallorca."
Voigt showed he was back to business when he took fourth place overall in the Ruta del Sol and on Wednesday, he was not far from winning the third stage of Paris-Nice.
"After the last climb, I was really on the edge. Alberto (Contador) wanted me to help him in the final kilometres but I was really exhausted," said Voigt, the oldest rider in the race.
The German was fourth in a stage won by Slovakia's Peter Sagan, who at 20 is the youngest man in the field.
"He could be my son," said Voigt.
"Really, I think they should have a distinctive grey jersey for riders over 35."
Retirement is now looming for Voigt but the German wants to ride the Champs Elysees on his bike once more before leaving the peloton.
"I do not want to leave it after that stupid crash," he said.
"I want to see the Champs Elysees, say thank you and goodbye to the Tour de France."


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With my 3rd entrepreneuriversary sneaking on up me in less than 2 weeks (eek!), I'm so thrilled to give ya a more recent take on ditching the (dream!) job. Helena Swyter is a creative-friendly CPA (we all need one of those, you guys) who's about to give us the good, the bad, and the ugly (and she doesn't mean taxes).
On April 4, 2012, I left my former-dream job to start SweeterCPA. I was a CPA in my day job and I'm still a CPA now, so the transition was not so much what I do but who I do it for. This small change has made a huge difference.
Today I'm sharing about the moment I realized what I was meant to do with my professional life and the best and worst parts of starting my own company.
A licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with her Masters in Taxation from the University of Illinois, Helena Swyter helps people turn their passions into careers. After seven years with Deloitte, Helena formed SweeterCPA – a company dedicated to providing tax, accounting, and business advisory services to creative entrepreneurs and independent small businesses. Helena handles the finances, allowing her clients to focus on following their dreams. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two cats.


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Kansas City, KS: Lakeside Speedway Weekly Racing Series
5615 Wolcott Drive Kansas City, KS 66109 (map | website ) 9132999206
Check out the action on the dirt track! This NASCAR sanctioned track features Late Model, Modified and Stock Car racing events every Friday night throughout the spring and summer months, along with special events on some Saturdays and Sundays. Gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps start at 7:00 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Adults grandstand tickets are $12, kids ages 7-12 are $6 and children ages 6 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Military personnel, students and seniors over 62 get in for $10 with proper I.D. Visit website for more information on Weekly Racing Series Special Events.
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- Organisational Development: email@example.com, Ext, 5350/5381
- Information Services - IT Training: firstname.lastname@example.com, Ext 6189
There are plans to host further instances of this course during the rest of this academic year. The course can be offered for your unit/area if there are 6 or more delegates. Materials at http://go.qub.ac.uk/itdocs
Microsoft Word can be used to create forms for completion on a computer that allow users to enter text or select options without altering the structure of the form. This course looks at some of the tools available in Word which can be used to create forms, including text, checkbox and drop-down list fields. Participants will also learn how to create tables in Word and how tables can be used in the layout of forms. Along with the basics of creating forms, the course will cover how to add instructional text to form fields, how to protect the form and how to export data from forms to a spreadsheet file.
Staff who are experienced at using Word to edit and format documents and wish to learn how to create tables and data capture forms using Word. The course may also benefit those intending to take the ECDL Advanced module in Word Processing.
Previous attendance at Word 1: Essentials or equivalent experience of using Word to format documents and create basic tables.
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Utah Jazz: Jazz 'outworked' by Dallas Mavericks in fourth-straight loss
Dirty Hippie Bangladesh, 00Feb. 8, 2014 2:43 p.m.
You keep going on and on and on about coach Corbin but shouldn't you really be going after Lindsey and Co. for allowing him to stay on as coach even after proving how inadequate he is for the job? It's pretty pointless to blame the coach, it's not like he's gonna fire himself now is he? You know exactly where the blame should be put but for some reason you choose to rant about the coaching situation, i wonder why's that?
Richie Saint George, UTFeb. 8, 2014 10:22 a.m.
I sure wish the Jazz had someone who could teach the players how to shoot. They looked pathetic. I am going to start rooting for Phoenix.
Iowa Jazz Fan 2 Cedar Rapids, IAFeb. 8, 2014 9:41 a.m.
Here we go back to November . . . . Whatever chemistry the team had a month ago seems to be vanishing.
We expect them to lose much of the time, but we don't expect them to be "outworked". The coaching staff has to find a way to light a fire under them. If the team is getting discouraged because by now opponents have figured out their sets and plays and are all over them, can the coaches re-adjust? If Corbin and the rest of the staff are unable to do this, it doesn't bode well for their future here.
JBQ Saint Louis, MOFeb. 8, 2014 8:53 a.m.
It is becoming more and more obvious that Coach Corbin is under orders to put out a minimum effort. Just as in trying to lose weight, we fluctuate. The Jazz are now sinking again slowly toward the bottom and that chance at an elusive good draft choice. I actually don't blame the Jazz. The NBA just has to do something about the charade of many teams in trying to obtain Randle, Wiggins, and Parker.
gehelmke Bastrop, TXFeb. 8, 2014 8:36 a.m.
Sad to watch this group of kids...They have multiple problems.....problems which could be corrected with some time spent studying film with a decent coach, followed by some court time demonstrating the correction....But this isn't happening....The obvious verification of this is that they are just going through the motions....and settling for a multitude of three point shots....With the money the Jazz spend on these players, it seems a decent coach would be a top priority...Obviously it isn't.


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Pepe Wedding
I did this up as a sample cake for my BTB to see if this is what she was looking for. She had told me she wanted scrolls on her cake and maybe flowers. THis is what I came up with and she LOVES it. Wedding is in Sept. Flowers are gumpaste and dusted with luster dust. First wedding cake. I forgot to say that I ran out of flowers and also it gave the bride to differents looks to pick from.


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How to fix a speedometer?
If the VSS/PSSS unit is faulty, the information from the transmission is not passed to the speedometer AND can also cause your hard steering.
Note: You won't necessarily see anything wrong with sensors that are faulty. They can look perfectly fine on the outside and still be the cause of your problem. Most sensors are in a sealed unit and are usually not repairable.
Other possibilities…
- While dealing with the power steering fluid issue, you may have disconnected a set of wires. Look for any wiring connectors that are loose, damaged or disconnected.
- Fuse. In the engine compartment there is a set of fuses (not the ones inside the vehicle). The VSS & PSSS share the same fuse.
- Could be a faulty ABS controller unit (if equipped).
- Could also be a faulty ECU.
My recommendation is that you either;
A: Purchase a Repair Manual for your vehicle and;
- test trouble codes. (Note: You may not always get a fault code with sensors).
- check wiring; that nothing is loose, damaged or disconnected.
- locate the fuses in the engine compartment and check their condition.
B: Go to a reputable repair facility that has computerized diagnostic services. Ensure that they are able to diagnose and repair your vehicles' make and model. Ask for a quote to diagnose your vehicle BEFORE they do anything. Then get the results in writing, WITH a quote for repair costs.
From there you should be able to make a decision about whether you want the repair shop to do the repairs OR if you are comfortable/able to do them yourself.
If you want more help, you need to reply with your vehicle Make, Model, and Year. Also, does your vehicle have ABS and/or Traction Control?
if you got iphone, you can get free app to do same thing.


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Amman, Jordan, 2008/09/29 - The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the central development body for the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) is the Gold Sponsor of Cityscape Dubai 2008, the worlds largest property investment and development event.
The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), is the Gold Sponsor of Cityscape Dubai 2008, the worlds largest property investment and development event, that will take place between the 6th and 9th of October, 2008 at Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
Together, ADC and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) will be participating in the event with the aim of marketing the ever-growing real estate sector in ASEZ, promoting the investment opportunities available in the sector and shedding light on the major ongoing real estate projects in Aqaba.
Eng. Imad Fakhoury, ADCs CEO stated, ADC will be participating in Cityscape Dubai for the unique opportunity the event presents to showcase the attractive real estate investment environment in Aqaba and the investment opportunities available for Arab and International investors alike. He went on to say, This world renowned exhibition will also give us the chance to share experiences with regions main real estate developers.
Since established in 2004, ADC attracted significant investments in the real estate sector . Recently ADC signed an agreement with Al Maabar International (UAE) to develop the location of the main port in Aqaba and the surrounding area. The total value of this project is expected to exceed US $ 5 billion. The project will create at least 15,000 job opportunities and will contribute to transforming the Northern Corniche of Aqaba coastline into a leading tourism and business destination on the Red Sea.
In addition, ADC signed an agreement with Taameer Jordan Holdings to develop a tourist city known as the Mansion Hills at an investment value of more than US $ 2 billion. The project will be established on more than 2.5 million m² of land and will include housing complexes with high quality features and services, hotels, chalets, residential units, shopping centers, an aqua park along with all supporting services.
Fakhoury added, Aqaba has attracted a large number of tourism and residential projects and Mansion Hills is a project that we indeed are very proud of. As the central development body of ASEZ, our goal is to successfully and efficiently implement the Master Plan for the Zone. He added, As of today, ADC has succeeded in attracting $11 billion worth of real estate investments to Aqaba.
Al Yemeniya Heights is another significant part of the developmental plan for ADC. It will include housing and tourism projects, university villages and a media city. ADC and in partnership with private sector is committed to transforming Al Yemeniya Heights into a major tourist attraction on the southern shore.
ADC (adc.jo) provides investment opportunities for both Arab and international investors in current and newly established master-developments in real estate, tourism, commercial, logistics, industrial and multi-purpose real estate developments. In addition, the newly finished master plan for King Hussein International Airport offers a range of airport-related real estate development opportunities.
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