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KIPTON — The village must slash $10,000 from its planned 2015 budget in order to deal with what Kipton Mayor Bob Meilander said were unpaid bills, unbalanced books and a series of fines from state agencies that have decimated the village's savings.
If the fiscal bleeding isn't stopped or Kipton voters fail to renew its operating levy, which brings in about $14,000 annually, Meilander said during a town meeting Wednesday that it's possible the village could cease to exist and be reabsorbed into Camden Township.
Meilander said that he and Village Council have already come up with a plan to cut the budget, which was about $80,000 this year, to around $70,000 next year. Before state cuts to local government funding began in recent years under Gov. John Kasich, Meilander said, the village's annual budget had been about $95,000.
He said the village has already taken steps to address the budget crunch, including disconnecting power to a gazebo and pavilion in town, a move Meilander estimated will save $840 per year. The village plans to stop employing an attorney, freeze planned raises for Council and cut in half the number of street lights that illuminate the village of roughly 240 people.
On top of the cuts, Meilander said Kipton also owes about $3,000 in fines to agencies because of unpaid bills or unreported information.
He said he and Council have been trying to clean up the books since the departure of the township's previous fiscal officer, Rick Krueck, last year.
Meilander said after Krueck left, he discovered unopened mail, unpaid bills and the village's financial books in disarray. He also said that the Rural Lorain County Water Authority, of which he is a board member, had sent the village a notice that its water service was going to be cut off for nonpayment.
Meilander said after the meeting that once Ohio Auditor Dave Yost's office completes an audit of the village's finances that there will likely be a finding for recovery against Krueck.
But Krueck defended his brief tenure as fiscal officer, saying he had tried to fix the village's fiscal woes. He also said the village was in financial trouble because of a $30,000 loan that was taken out in 2008, something he voted against as a member of Council.
Krueck called the problems with the village's finances a "shared responsibility."
"They just had a series of people in office who didn't know what to do," Sheffield Township Fiscal Officer Patty Echko said after the meeting.
Echko said she and Camden Township Fiscal Officer Cheryl Parrish have been donating time to fix Kipton's books since last fall, but there still exists the possibility that the village could see additional hits from unexpected sources.
Jennifer Strickland, a longtime village resident, said she is still worried that the full extent of the village's finances hasn't been fully disclosed.
"It looks like there may have been mismanagement of (village) funds," she said after the meeting, adding that who's at fault changes based on who one talks to.
Meilander encouraged residents to pull together, not just to vote for the upcoming levy but also to improve the village itself. He suggested forming committees to try to draw events and people into the village.
"We need to do more than just survive," he said.
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[Editor's Note: The following article was written by Todd Casabella, Director of Instruction at Grey Hawk Golf Club in Lagrange. Todd is a member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America and a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor.]
A round of golf traditionally takes about 4 to 4 ½ hours. During that time of the golf course, you're actually only swinging the club and hitting the golf ball for about 2 minutes. That leaves a lot of down time and is one of the reasons it's difficult to play your best golf for 18 holes. If you're consistently having trouble finishing the last 4 to 6 holes of a good round, try these simple fixes to achieve your best performance.
It's impossible to stay tuned in to your golf game the whole time your on the golf course. The best players have an ability to tune in to the shot they are going to hit, then after hitting it, tune out to something else. Jack Nicklaus used to hum the song "Rain Drops Keep Falling on My Head" to himself giving his mind a break. This is why it's important to develop a pre-shot routine. It signals your mind for when it's time to re-focus on the shot at hand. Tiger Woods begins his pre-shot routine by closing his eyes for a second when he opens them; he's focused and ready to go.
Staying hydrated is extremely important to finishing a good round. When the body loses water it can cause a loss of focus and muscle fatigue. Obviously, this would make it difficult to play your best golf. To stop from getting dehydrated not only do you need to be drinking plenty of water while you play but before you go out to play as well. Nutritionists are now recommending that you drinking 25% of your daily water intake with breakfast. Your daily water intake should be half of your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 180lbs, that's 90oz. of water for the day and 22oz. should be consumed at breakfast. Don't wait until you get thirsty to start drinking either. You should be moderately sipping water through out the entire round. If you're properly hydrating you should have to go to the restroom at least once during your round. Also, avoid alcohol until you settle your bets in the clubhouse. Alcohol increases the dehydration rate.
What you eat on the golf course will definitely affect your performance. Eating a hot dog at the turn can be a killer to your score. They are loaded with sodium and fat which can quickly change your mood on the golf course. Definitely avoid eating candy or anything that creates a spike in energy. The amount of food you eat at one time can be detrimental as well. Avoid eating your lunch at the turn. If you do have to eat your lunch on the golf course take your time and eat it over several holes. Energy bars should be consumed slowly over numerous holes as well. The most effective food on the golf course are nuts. Not packaged salty peanuts, stay away from those. Try a mix of almonds, walnuts and pecans. This will give you the sustained energy you need to finish your round strong.
Finally, to sustain a good round through the 18th hole, breathe. Focus on your breathing. Pay attention to the rhythm of your breaths. Take your time with deep breaths. As you exhale slowly, allow any tension in your body to be dismissed. Finish strong.
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In my 2011 Best Of Indie Comics article, I rave on Scott Snyder's American Vampire, and now I get to explain why. I was late to the game with this book for sure. Why? Well, because I hate vampires, or at least what they've become. Having read the trades of the original work, I have once again fallen under the spell of Snyder's magical ability with the written word. American Vampire #22 launches a new storyline, one that is a great example of why I chose Scott Snyder as the best comic book writer of the year.
California. 1954. A greaser rockets down the road, drag racing an unknown rival. It's an intense race but the greaser, named Travis Kidd, is confident. According to him, he's never lost. The opening monologue is one of Snyder's best. It eloquently sets up who our character is and does it with an attitude and voice reflecting the era. The race continues as Travis flashes back to earlier that morning, sitting in his cherry ride, smoking butts and dealing with his overly emotional girlfriend. She wants to run away with him, but Travis squashes that dream.
The girl's family interrupts the two. They're an ugly pair of suburban philistines who engage in an exchange with Travis that's way off the normal bad boy/protective parent conversation. That's when Snyder lays the bait and switch. Turns out our greaser hero is a vampire hunter and these two protective parents are really bloodsuckers. The girl is their protector, forced into serving them for fear she'd be ripped apart. Travis disposes of the parents quickly and frees the girl.
The rest of American Vampire #22 sets up the meat of the arc. Travis's past comes to light and the drag race takes on a much deeper and more menacing reality. All of what works here comes from Snyder's writing. The idea of vampire hunters, vengeance against vampires, a secret society of vampire destroyers, even vampires in history has all been seen before. Snyder's writing keeps things fresh. Travis Kidd is so likeably and funny that him being a hunter isn't what you focus on. Snyder is all about character, plot and dialog. He takes these classic ideas and makes them fresh with his personal viewpoint on the entire genre. Even if you hate vampires (which I do) you'll dig American Vampire.
The art from Rafael Albuquerque is really wonderful. Until I read this series I was unfamiliar with his work but I'm now a fan. Albuquerque knows how to draw the human form, he knows how to give faces the right reactions and emotional impact. Taking that knowledge he stylizes the art to give it a look the combines early EC horror and modern superhero books. He's also great with action and clearly has a love of penciling violence. Albuquerque gets Scott Snyder's vision and draws accordingly. Between the story and the art, American Vampire is another notch in the belt of a writer who seems to be unstoppable.


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Kimi Raikkonen has expressed his frustration at being forced out of the Rallye de Espana after an accident on the shakedown.
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Kimi Raikkonen has admitted that he was to blame for the accident that ruled him out of this weekend's Rallye de Espana, and expressed his disappointment at missing out on an event that may, in part, have suited his circuit racing background.
Already a compact event, the Spanish round became even shorter for the former F1 champion when he damaged his car in the shakedown. The impact wasn't huge, but damaged his Citroen C4 WRC's roll cage too badly for him to continue.
"It was just one of those stupid things that happens sometimes," the 'Iceman' admitted, "I just touched the bank and the car rolled. It's the sort of thing that, if you're lucky, you get away with it, but, on this occasion, there was something that damaged the roll cage on [co-driver] Kaj [Lindstrom]'s side of the car. We can't restart so that's the end of that."
The penultimate round of the season has been described as the closest that the World Rally Championship comes to circuit racing, but Raikkonen will now be watching on television after heading straight home to Switzerland. He had completed one run through the mixed-surface stage successfully, but clipped a bank on a left-hand corner halfway through the second run, just after the gravel finished and the asphalt began. The impact tipped his car over, and it rolled, damaging the roll cage just above co-driver Lindstrom's seat.
"It's a pity as I think it was a rally that might have suited us, but now we'll never know," the Finn sighed, "I'm obviously disappointed, but I've been around motorsport for long enough to know that disappointments are part of the game sometimes - it's how you deal with them that matters. Now I'm just looking forward to our next event and I'm going to concentrate on the future. That's always more interesting than the past."
Raikkonen's rallying future remains in doubt, amid rumours that Red Bull and Citroen may be about to dispense with him. A rumoured return to F1 with Renault looks unlikely, leaving the Finn to hunt for alternative WRC employment, having been linked to the Monster Ford and Prodrive Mini teams.


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She sauntered down the stairs and to him in an outfit more gone than on. As she reached the wall directly across from him, she stopped, pretending to notice something on her scarlet stilettos. Her tongue caressed her finger, slowly, and she stared at Jared as if she wanted him to know how that might feel. Then her body obediently curved down, and as it did, her top dropped till Jared could see her breasts.
Maya delicately rubbed her shoe, pulsating her supple, tight body--turning it slightly till Jared had full view of what was under her tiny skirt. She was wearing no panties.
As her body snaked and turned compliantly further and further to standing, she cocked her head, her long blonde hair cascading, and smiled at him, "It's been a long time, Jared."
Not that long, he thought. Not long enough. But he couldn't stop watching her; couldn't speak. Instead he leaned against the dark antique screen in the foyer till it nearly tipped, and he looked—hoped--for the servant who had let him in; but he could only see Maya through the miasma. He drew a breath and managed to murmur, "Maya, please."
She started walking toward him then whispered into his ear as her body nearly touched his, "Please, what?"
He didn't want his body to respond the way it did. But, with her little show for him; with her tight body; with her hot breath licking his ear, he was losing himself in her. He tried again, "Maya-please-enough."
She didn't think so. She walked still closer to him till her body pressed his, "Don't you remember how I made you feel. Haven't you been lonely? You want me Jared, I know you do."
Her musk swirled around him chaining his arms to his body, keeping his legs weak and unmoving. Her voice hypnotized and captured his mind. He was falling deep. Deep. 'Yes, yes, yes.'
In an instant, police sirens screamed outside--piercing her spell on him. Jared beckoned his own sanity with a wave of his head and a lungful of air that powered every cell in his body, turning some key in his mind, his energy building till he was solid and could push her off, "What the hell are you doing, Maya?"


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Syracuse tennis doubles pairs still in flux
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Gabriela Knutson and Maria Tritou laughed when asked about their knowledge of upcoming doubles lineups.
"We have no idea," Knutson said. "It's not our choice. … They tell us five minutes before the match who we're gonna play with. We don't have much say in it."
"He (head coach Younes Limam) likes surprises," Tritou said.
On Feb. 18, Syracuse (2-6, 0-2 Atlantic Coast) defeated Buffalo 6-1, which included securing the doubles point by winning in first and third doubles. The following day, Brown came to town and defeated SU by the identical score, 6-1. The Bears copied Syracuse's on-paper success from the day before, winning in first and third doubles. Between Saturday and Sunday, the Orange had made wholesale changes to its doubles lineups, and it showed.
Against Buffalo, Syracuse lined up Knutson and Miranda Ramirez at first doubles. The second doubles pairing was Nicole Mitchell and Dina Hegab, with Tritou and Anna Shkudun comprising the third. Against Brown the next day, even after wins in first and third doubles the day before, Limam altered all the pairings. Mitchell and Tritou partnered in first doubles, followed by Knutson and Shkudun in second and Ramirez playing with Hegab in third.
Inconsistency in pairings stems partially from the loss of Valeria Salazar for the entire season with a right wrist injury. By the end of last season, Knutson and Salazar had formed a strong doubles duo and played together every match. Entering this season, they were ranked Top 10 in the country, and Salazar's absence has created the flux in the partnerships.
Limam said there weren't any radical theories behind the changes. Rather, he said that it's early in the season and he still is looking for the strongest pairings and best methods to win the doubles point. As Limam has said time and again, the number doesn't matter to him.
"As far as where we play, we're kind of always taught that that doesn't matter," Mitchell said. "It's just about playing the tennis ball. So, we really don't focus on the position we're playing when we actually go out on the court."
Winning the doubles point has proved difficult thus far for Syracuse, managing to do so only in the win against Buffalo. That makes Syracuse 1-of-8 at winning the doubles point. This correlates strongly to Syracuse's 2-6 record. The only match where the result of the doubles point was different than the result of the overall match was the season opener against Yale, which SU came back to win 4-3 after losing the doubles point.
As the season goes on, Limam hopes that the team can find consistent doubles pairings, rather than announcing wholesale changes to the lineup right before warmups begin on matchday.
Syracuse played again this past weekend on Feb. 26, and returned back to the lineups that had won the doubles point against Buffalo. Syracuse was, however, unable to secure the doubles point against Boston College as only the Knutson/Ramirez first doubles pairing won its match.
The correlation between doubles record and overall record is clear for Syracuse. To turn the slow start to the season around, Syracuse needs to find consistent pairings to start winning doubles points.
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Florida Virtual responds to Times story
Florida Virtual School has crafted a 7-page written response to the Tampa Bay Times' Jan. 8 story "Success of Florida Virtual Schools is difficult to measure." The Times article explored the school's rapid growth and great political support despite limited data showing whether the school's classes are effective.
According to the Florida Virtual School web site, leaders there posted the response, which they titled "Florida
Virtual School Clarifications to Tampa Bay Times' Article Published Jan. 8, 2012," on Jan. 18. It includes a link to a press release about the school's 2010-11 Advanced Placement data, which The Gradebook explained in this blog post, includes some fuzzy math.
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Masts should be going up early next year for new traffic lights in downtown Ravenna, City Engineer Bob Finney told the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce at a recent breakfast meeting.
Finney said crews have finished setting pole bases and the new poles, or masts, should be going up in January and February.
Four of the existing fluted poles will be kept on Main Street, with new arms to hold the signals.
The project will replace 15 suspended signal lights with new, LED signals with larger, 12-inch diameter lenses.
Another signalization project on West Main Street is planned for 2016, he said.
Finney and city Economic Development Director Kerry Macomber also spoke of expansions and new businesses coming to the industrial park at S.R. 14 and S.R. 44. Finney said officials are talking with the Ohio Department of Transportation about adding a new access road to S.R. 14.
Also, the city is continuing to register rental properties, Finney said. He wants to make the list available on the city website so residents can see the number of rental units by address, see if the property is in compliance with the city maintenance code, and if the property's rental permit is still in force.
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the placement of drop boxes at nine New York State Police Troop Headquarters, including the Troop B barracks in Ray Brook, that will give New Yorkers across the state a secure place to anonymously dispose of unused prescription medications and controlled substances.
"With the state cracking down harder than ever before on prescription drug abuse, these secure drop boxes will give New Yorkers a place to dispose of unneeded medications, helping keep harmful substances out of the hands of those who would abuse them," Cuomo said.
New York's State Troopers are often faced with situations involving the abuse of prescription medications. Recognizing that more than 70 percent of the abused prescription medications are obtained from friends or relatives, the State Police has established secure disposal sites at nine Troop Headquarters locations for the safe disposal of unused controlled substances.
The medication drop box program is open to the public. The public can anonymously dispose of prescription medications, medicated ointments, over-the-counter medications, and inhalers. Hazardous materials and needles are not accepted. Pharmacies and medical providers are not allowed to take part in the program.
The Troop B headquarters are located at 1097 State Route 86 in Ray Brook.


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Time Out publisher considers going controlled, moving listings onto web
It has spawned many imitators, including its own branded versions around the world (23 magazines alone or in partnership) and dozens, if not hundreds of imitators. It could be said that NOW and Eye weekly and similar publications sprang from the same era. Time Out has spun off travel guides to 120 cities around the world and runs major websites in London, New York and Chicago.
Now, according to a story in the Guardian, Elliott is seriously considering a move to shift the listings onto the web and publish the heretofore paid magazine for free in a slimmed-down version.This is an idea that may not be a million miles from the minds of other listings publishers; after all, the internet seems made for such searchable information and the downturn in advertising means that such listings mags need to seriously consider ways of cutting costs.
"We are in quite an intensive period of thinking and researching, certainly until Christmas, to re-plan for the future," he said. "If you've got a situation in two to three years where the main role that we play is online ... the question is what shape does the print magazine take?"The Time Out UK website has almost 2 million unique visitors a month and perhaps 4 million across on online properties.
Elliott reckons there may also be a chance to make the magazine what he calls "controlled free", giving it free to people in specific demographic groups. Time Out New York Kids, for instance, is distributed free to the friends of the Museum of Childhood. "We are just thinking of all the options," he said.
Getting the cash together for his grand plan, however, may not be easy. "The mission today is still to remain completely, genuinely independent but it is absolutely true that every aspect of the business would benefit from having more working capital and it would make - I don't like using the word strategic because it sounds pretentious - but it would make strategic sense to widen the ownership of the business," he said.
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Like the rest of the Senators blogosphere, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend this afternoon's Ottawa Senators 20th Anniversay Launch at the Bell SensPlex.
The event itself took place within Stanley's Restaurant and at the door, I was pleasantly greeted by some Senators staff and handed a social media package. Amidst its contents was a 2011-12 Promotional Calendar (that can be downloaded here) and two pieces of paper containing some key Senators facts and details for the coming season.
Here are a few interesting particulars that are worthy of mentioning:
– Hashtag: #Sens20 is the Twitter hashtag that the Ottawa Senators will use throughout the season for all 20th Anniversary related activities. The organization wants its social media savvy fans to use this tag when discussing any future 20th Anniversary related news.
– Multi-media content relating to the 20th Anniversary can be accessed via www.ottawasenators.com/social . There you can 20th Anniversary logos, photos and the embedding code for the video that can be seen below.
– New motto for the season is apparently 'Hockey Makes Us'. Notice the stylized red 'O' below. I believe it lends credence and foreshadows the leaked heritage sweater that was shown on Icethetics.
– And speaking more on the Hockey Makes Us platform, the team will be launching a "Hockey Makes Us" online mosaic in early September. The process will involve asking fans to upload photos of their own memorable hockey moments.
– The team's pre-season games, opening night and three and five game packages will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, August 9th. The remaining regular season single-game tickets will be available for purchase on Monday, September 12th.
– The Senators will be launching a full multimedia history website in early September which will include a review of the original Senators, as well as full summaries of the last 20 years complete with statistics, highlights and a media gallery.
– According to the promotional calendar, the first heritage jersey night will be Thursday, October 13th versus the Colorado Avalanche.
The Press Conference Itself…
After perusing the information package from my seat, emcee Max Keeping kicked off the event – regaling the audience with his Ottawa Senators tie and what the organization has meant for the community. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson echoed that sentiment during a speech of his own before turning the podium over to Cyril Leeder.
The Senators' President announced that the heritage sweater would not be unveiled today and that it would be formally launched during the first week of October. In light of the week's other leak concerning the possibility of a new scoreboard, I was somewhat surprised that that issue was never formally addressed.
After Leeder paid homage to the late Frank Nighbor, a two-way center from the original Senators era not only won a Stanley Cup in 1920 who also captured the Hart and the Lady Byng trophies, I came to the realization that the organization is going to do everything within its power to honour its past. While I was disappointed that there was no mention of guys like Peluso or Loewen or Sidorkiewic, the reflection on players like Nighbor will hopefully do much to bring some more familiarity to a rich hockey history that some may not know too much about.
When discussing important games on the team's schedule, Leeder mentioned a "Welcome Back Jets" night scheduled for Thursday, October 20th and rare back-to-back home games against Montreal and Toronto on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th. Interestingly, Dany Heatley's name was brought up by Leeder when the President mentioned when single-game tickets will be available to the home opener.
Senators alumni and the first captain in the franchise's modern history Laurie Boschman was the next to take the stage. It was the first time I had seen him since watching him play during the inaugural 1992-93 season. The first immediate thought that came into my head was "Damn. Heatley wishes his game aged as well as Laurie Boschman."
Like Boschman before him, Daniel Alfredsson took the stage and described what the city of Ottawa means to him and how he was embraced by the populace. Pretty standard fare for the captain but the man looked fit and ready for the NHL season. (Note: Later to the traditional media scribes, he announced that he'd skate for the first time next week.)
After the Presser…
… I had the opportunity to stick around for a bit and talk to some individuals at length. Some I had met before but it was nice to finally meet the likes of Sens Chirp, Bruce Garrioch, Brian Morris, and Stuntman Stu.
I do have to say that the highlight of the post-presser involved me standing by myself watching some of the Senators players scrimmage with a few other NHLers and Pascal Leclaire from a window within Stanley's Restaurant. It wasn't too long before I overheard someone say from behind me, "Do you see any players out there that you like?"
I was "this close" to cracking a Leclaire joke when I realized that it was Cyril Leeder who had asked the question. Before I could say anything, he had his hand extended to introduce himself.
He didn't have to come over and strike up a conversation with some fan. But he did. It was a fantastic gesture and one that should not go unnoticed.
My thank you to the Senators organization for extending an invite to the event. I enjoyed my time. Hopefully there'll be more opportunities to attend events like this in the future.


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While snapping shots of the new Chevrolet SS at the end of the show on Thursday, TTAC's NYIAS crew was approached by General Motors vice president Mark Reuss. "You guys are always trying to make GM look bad," he growled, his two personal assistants standing behind him and positively radiating menace, "but I'm going to show you that you can't stop the largest car company in the world from making great product for great customers. Come with me."
We didn't have much choice, but after being given an industry exclusive on the biggest product reveal to not make news at the show, we're glad we followed him down that dark corridor.
More and more of the daily news we consume is not written by people, but by robots and spiders. The people at Motor Trend will be painfully aware of that fact when they come back to work on Monday. Today, MT reports that "General Motors is investigating complaints that XM radios installed in Chevrolet Volts do not pick up the satellite radio service's Fox station." (Read More…)


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Gold-medal favourite Alistair Brownlee feared his Olympic dream was over before it had started as he battled an Achilles injury.
The 24-year-old from Horsforth has dominated the sport for the past three years, winning two world titles and two European titles, but an Achilles tear in February left him sweating as to whether he would even make the start line.
Those fears have been allayed, with Brownlee now back to full fitness and set to compete in his first World Triathlon Series race of the season in Kitzbuhel this weekend.
The name Brownlee is expected to be one of the headline-grabbers of the Games from a British perspective, with Alistair's nearest challenger for gold likely to be his 22-year-old brother Jonny.
Alistair admitted at the team's kitting out day in Loughborough that it has been a difficult few months.
He said: "There's been lots of moments when I thought I might not make it.
"Jonny will tell you I've nearly retired about 50 times. It's tough, especially with an injury like an Achilles, where it doesn't definitely get better – there's not a defining moment.
"It's a slow process and some days it feels worse and some days it feels good. It's been a really tough few months.
"Training's been going well the last three or four weeks. Obviously it's not ideal to only have that short length of time but it can never be perfect. I'm getting there slowly and I've still got another six weeks of training to go."
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Published: February 25th, 2011 | Tags: Mark Ingram, 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, Bill Belichick, Emmitt Smith, Nick Saban
INDIANAPOLIS — Alabama RB Mark Ingram said Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine that the knee he injured in August has healed and is a non-issue heading into April's draft.
"It feels great, or else I wouldn't be out here about to run and work out," Ingram said, adding that he has trained hard on the knee after gaining 875 yards last season, one year after he won the Heisman Trophy.
"The knee injury, I think, is a question mark in everybody's head," he said. "What I want to do out here is erase that question mark."
Ingram, who's 5-foot-9, has shed about 10 pounds — he said he weighed in at 215 this week — and believes he's "more explosive" at a lighter weight.
Because of his measurements, Ingram has drawn comparison to another diminutive back, NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith. Ingram called the parallel "a tremendous honor," but he said he shies away from comparing himself to past stars.
"I just try to take characteristics from all those guys and develop my own type of character as a runner, my own mystique as a runner," he said.
Ingram's father, WR Mark Ingram Sr., was a first-round draft pick by the Giants in 1987 and won Super Bowl XXV with the team following the 1990 season. The younger Ingram was asked if he hoped to land with the Giants like his dad.
"Wherever I have the opportunity to go and play, that's where I'd be excited to go," he said.
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Wembley Week! And what a tribute to the 40's, 60's and 80's opening from all our performers including a full military band.
(Only on Strictly) but which of our celebrities would be hat trick scoring centre forward winner, and which will be a penalty shoot out looser?
And all live in front of six thousand enthusiasts at Wembley and eleven million over the airwaves!
Lisa & Robin Samba
How nerve raking, must it be to open this show? And what a lively opening from these two it was, however I did feel that Lisa lost a little energy half way through the routine and there were times when she was showing signs struggling, a fabulous performance just needed a bit more stamina.
Nicky & Karen Jive
A great opening to their routine this week with some good Jive content and a difficult pull through Penguin Roll, if anything it was a little heavy at times but a great effort and showmanship demonstrated by Nicky.
Denise & James Charleston
What a great Charleston action Denise has and yet another excellent performance which was an easy ten, but Denise does seriously need to work on her leg strength as all her kicks did look laboured and slow, for me it was a great upper body, shame about the lower half, although the judges are wowed by her performance they do need to look at her footwork a little closer. Do you agree?
Louis & Flavia American Smooth (Quickstep)
For me this was not one of Louis's strongest performances however his floor craft and timing are truly inspirational, his feet though are still a little pigeon toed in places and a few of the chasse's were a little skippy, but great content and choreography, and just to clarify the little confusion there seemed to be, American Smooth can be danced in any of the five standard rhythms.
Richard & Erin Salsa
Not a bad effort from Richard this week, but I did not understand the three male dancers or the turtles and dolphins swimming around until my wife pointed out it was to give it a tropical feel, but for me it was just a distraction from a quite heavy footed slow Salsa.
Victoria & Brendan Paso Doblé
Victoria is still definitely improving; I loved her performance value and dramatic interpretation including well executed Paso steps, but the music and the fluidity of the routine was not strong enough to carry the true Paso feeling for me.
Dani & Vincent Quickstep
A qwerky, quality Quickstep, full of intricate timing and great choreography, a true Quickstep demonstrated wonderfully and should easily, in my opinion, have scored one if not two marks higher than the Charleston.
Kimberley & Pasha Samba
Quite a lively performance with some good Samba content however, I did feel that it was a little heavy in places and maybe just a little lacking in the carnival spirit, which I think was because of the speed of the music. I love these two performing but now I have come to expect a little more.
Michael & Natalie American Smooth (Foxtrot)
A great show stopping routine with good content, control and charisma encompassing great shaping, style and sway, Michael you are now dancing and deserve to be in the semi final with this performance.
Overall this evening I thought all the dancers looked tired, including the professionals, was it because they were overwhelmed by the whole experience, or have they been over rehearsed? It was a great show but have the Beeb over worked them?
Sunday Results Show
What a fabulous Jiving opening to some of the most iconic Rock N Roll hits ever, on Sundays result show, but with Richard & Erin and Nicky and Karen in the dreaded dance off, both couples performing well the second time and either couple knowing that if they were to leave the competition they could do so with their heads held high, but we see Nicky & Karen back in the Ballroom next week.


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UK close to cloning human embryos
The British Government is almost certain to change the law to allow the use of cloned human embryos to create tissue to treat human illnesses.
The UK Daily Telegraph reports that an inquiry has recommended that the potential benefits of human embryo cloning outweigh the ethical problems. British ministers are now expected to end the ban on therapeutic cloning of embryos for research that could cure diseases of organs such as the kidney, liver and heart.
The approval does not allow reproductive cloning to produce human foetuses, but rather, allows therapeutic cloning to produce human stem cells, tissues and organs.
In a treatment situation, an embryo clone of the patient would be created and cells extracted from it. These cells are identical to the patient, and so could be used to grow parts of the body that could be used to replace damaged organs, such as the bone marrow of a child with leukaemia, or heart tissue damaged in a heart attack.
The inquiry's report, expected to be published next month, will specify the circumstances in which human embryos can be cloned, such as who would be allowed to do the work. The report's authors say they are worried that Britain will be left behind in the scientific race if the ban remains.
While many church groups oppose any kind of embryo exploitation, an Australian scientist recently told a Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into human cloning that researchers should be allowed to experiment on human embryos, as long as permission was gained from the parents.
"At least we should allow those people who want to donate spare embryos from IVF to research to do so," said Professor Julian Savulescu from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.


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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Ciao Chow Linda Celebrates Five Years with Thanks and a Giveaway
88 comments:
- Kristin said...
Congratulations on five years!
- August 25, 2013 at 8:42 AM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
Congratulations! That is quite a milestone. Long live your blog.
- August 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM
- janie said...
Happy Five Years!! It's been great reading your adventures and following your recipes.
- August 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM
- Mister Meatball said...
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- August 25, 2013 at 10:15 AM
- Mister Meatball said...
Tanti auguri!
- August 25, 2013 at 10:16 AM
- Chiara Giglio said...
tantissimi auguri al tuo splendido blog cara Linda !
- August 25, 2013 at 10:19 AM
- AdriBarr said...
Whoa, I'm in! Cool Giveaway! Five years is simply fabulous. What an oeuvre you have produced. Best wishes for many more wonderful years. Only now did I realize how a common thread with our two sites. Mine too, has brought me through dark times to become an integral part of my being. Congratulations!
- August 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM
- kcgalicia said...
Congratulations! I've learned so much from your recipes and tutorials. Thank you!
- August 25, 2013 at 10:51 AM
- Nonna Fiorella said...
Complimenti! Ma chevvelodicoafare...il blog doc.
- August 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM
- zhazha said...
What a sweet giveaway! I have been reading (and barely commenting) for many years now and I can always rely on you for a great new recipe or travel anecdote that makes me want to jump on a plane.
- August 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
Congratulations and Happy Blog Anniversary, Linda! You've shared so many wonderful recipes with us, and brought so many authentic Italian traditions to our attention through these past five years. I am always learning something from you! I always look forward to visiting your blog and I'm so happy we had a chance to meet before I left NY. If you ever visit the Denver area V and I would love to show you our favorite places here. xoxo
- August 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM
- Michelle - Majella Home Cooking said...
Auguri, Linda! You are both a talent and a gem and I'm so glad to have met you through this blogging world. xoxo
- August 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM
- quasitaliano said...
Linda, yours is the only blog I read regularly, and I'll venture a guess it's one of the classiest and most intelligent out there. I've learned A LOT from you! Congratulations and keep 'em coming!
- August 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM
- Dianamajig said...
Happy Anniversary! I've tackled a few of your recipes and everybody's favorite is the upside down apple pie. Thanks for the wonderful recipes!
- August 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM
I so enjoyed meeting you and sharing our last night's dinner with a great group Linda! Congratulations.
- August 25, 2013 at 11:53 AM
- Sue said...
Congratulations on a wonderful blog site! Beautiful photos and great recipes! Always inspiring!
- August 25, 2013 at 12:44 PM
- Ely said...
Auguri, auguri e ancora auguri tesoro! Mille e mille altre soddisfazioni!! :D Un abbraccione!
- August 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM
- dd said...
I so enjoy your pictures, recipes, and writings of Italy. Happy 5th anniversary of your blog!
- August 25, 2013 at 1:15 PM
- daniela64 said...
Congratuòazioni Linda , tanti auguri di buon blog compleanno. Un abbraccio Daniela
- August 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM
- Danielle Imstuffed said...
Awww....Happy Blogaversary!! I totally get how blogging helps you through some tough times. It was during some of my worst times that I starting blogging in the first place. Cheers!! and wishing you many happy blogging years ahead.
peacefulcooking at gmail dot com
- August 25, 2013 at 1:58 PM
- Lucia said...
5 years! Wonderful post. I have loved your writing and recipes for... 5 years! Trying to decide which recipe was my favorite and I think I might have been the Farro, Chickpea and Chestnut Soup. My husband actually at the chestnuts!
Thanks for sharing all you have been through with us. I look forward to many more years of posts.
Cent Anni"
- August 25, 2013 at 2:01 PM
- Stacey Snacks said...
No need to enter me, but wanted to say how happy I am to have met you thru BLOGGING!!!! I love your site!
Glad we are real life friends.
Happy blog anniversary!
Who did the artwork? It's fabulous!
- August 25, 2013 at 3:01 PM
- Carol said...
Glad I found this blog! Happy Blog-iversary!
- August 25, 2013 at 3:55 PM
I appreciate the time and care you put into each of your informative blog articles. Thanks for sharing!
- August 25, 2013 at 4:48 PM
- Liz said...
Congrats on 5 delicious years! I really enjoy your recipes and your travels.
- August 25, 2013 at 5:41 PM
- Helen said...
CCL warms my heart and touches my palate each time I visit. Thanks for all the food, people and travel love you share. H
- August 25, 2013 at 5:50 PM
- SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...
Happy Anniversary to you and your wonderful blog, Linda! You know I'm a sap for good, Italian food and your recipes never disappoint.
And, I know exactly what you mean about how blogging makes you feel :) I have also found that bloggers, as a whole, are wonderful and kind people.
- August 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM
- syl14 said...
Congratulations on 5 years! It's always a pleasure to read your blog! Keep up the wonderful work! :)
- August 25, 2013 at 6:21 PM
- kellyr78 said...
Happy Blogiversary!
- August 25, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Congratulations Linda!
As it happened, I just picked up a box of peaches from our local highschool's fundraiser for after prom night. Now I know what I will make first!
Thank you for the great peach recipe, and all the other recipes.
- August 25, 2013 at 6:34 PM
- Barbara Bradford said...
5 years is an amazing accomplishment, you should be very proud, for all the wonderful recipes you have brought to us all. Thank you..
- August 25, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Happy Anniversary! I have only been following your blog for a few short months, and just want to say thank you for providing me with such pleasure.
- August 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Anonymous said...
Happy Anniversary! I have only been following your blog for a few short months, and just want to say thank you for providing me with such pleasure.
- August 25, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Grazie per le ricette meravigliose
- August 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM
- Carol Szafalowicz said...
First let me say how much I've enjoyed your recipes.
Happy 5 years and may you bring us many many more.
Warm thoughts, Carol from Chicago
- August 25, 2013 at 7:27 PM
- kimberly torpey said...
Happy blogiversity! Quite an accomplishment! Enjoying.
- August 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM
- jotsfromasmallapt said...
I have printed more than "several" of your recipes...and purchased three Italian cookbooks. I'm saving to purchase "Cucina Povera" and try my hand at SFRATTI...one of your lovely postings. I am inspired. Already charting a return visit to Siena...
Thank you so much for sharing your passion for food and...friends. Raye
- August 25, 2013 at 7:47 PM
- Patty Mooney said...
Congratulations, here's to five more wonderful blogging years (at least)...
- August 25, 2013 at 7:50 PM
We should plan on meeting in San Francisco with Jeannette De Conde someday. Definitely after Jeannette retires! Congrats on 5 glorious years!
Agnes Kang, Piedmont California
- August 25, 2013 at 8:04 PM
- Nal said...
Yay, 5 years of amazing recipes and travel! Congrats!
- August 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Congratulations on a terrific five years. Your recipes have graced many family dinners. You have allowed me to look like a hero. We are enjoying an after dinner limoncello right now that I made from your son's recipe. I might be due for another batch soon. It's fantastic! Thank you Linda!
- August 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM
- Agnes Kang said...
We should plan on meeting in San Francisco with Jeannette De Conde someday. Definitely after Jeannette retires! Congrats on 5 glorious years!
Agnes Kang, Piedmont California
- August 25, 2013 at 8:06 PM
- cupcake said...
Congratulations! Thank you for all of the hard work that goes into curating this blog.
- August 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Contras on your 5th blog anniversary! Thanks for sharing some great recipes.
It's a pleasure to be one of your readers.
- August 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM
- Heart of Memoir said...
Very clever post and congratulations on your consistent effort. I love the watercolor sketch too!
- August 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM
- carmen said...
Congratulations! Happy 5 year Blogiversary! Your Blog has been a real blessing to me. I love your posts. I have visited Italy on many an occasion but you have showed me villages that I never even knew existed. Some of them are on my bucket list. Thank you for your constant information and recipes which I really enjoy. You have the knack of being able to show us a little of the folklore of each place you visit. I have always wanted to pack up and move to Italy but it is not practical for us financially or career wise. I must say I live vicariously through your posts. Ciao Carmen
- August 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM
- Maria said...
Love your blog... Found you looking for the "peaches" with the cream and made them for Easter. Every recipe is fabulous. My grandfather was from Prezza in Abbruzzi and I share this with my 88 year old mother, Louise.... Who is still an incredible cook. Keep it up... We love it and it is do nostalgic for us.
- August 25, 2013 at 8:45 PM
- Proud Italian Cook said...
Hey I don't see my comment!Maybe I didn't hit publish? Anyway, you know how I feel about you Linda, I'm so glad we met through blogging. I love your travels you share with us, your photos, your zest for life,
( like climbing up mountains with sheep!)You can cook up a storm, you're a gifted writer and oh yeah, and artist too! Love your sketch up top LP! Happy 5th Ciao Chow Linda, her's to many more!
- August 25, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Congratulations on your milestone 5 years. I love receiving your emails and have tried many of your recipes - I enjoy reading of your adventures and travels in Italy, it always brings fond memories of my last trip there! Thank you for sharing with us, I wish you many more years of blogging
- August 26, 2013 at 1:05 AM
- Elaine said...
congrats!!! that's huge!!!
- August 26, 2013 at 1:27 AM
- Betty said...
Happy 5 years
- August 26, 2013 at 5:09 AM
Congrats--love your recipes and the accounts of your Italian adventures!
- August 26, 2013 at 6:21 AM
- Robert Taylor said...
My wife gets up at five am we have espresso and go over your tasty blog then we shop luv u congrats bobby and Cindy..........
- August 26, 2013 at 6:51 AM
Congrats on five wonderful years and am looking forward to the next five.
- August 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM
- Midge Guerrera said...
Auguri! I still salivate when I think of the basil biscotti I made following your recipe.
- August 26, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Have enjoyed your blog for about 2 years! I've tried many of your recipes and they are always delicious. Blood orange/beet/avacado salad is my all-time favorite!! -Julie F.
- August 26, 2013 at 9:06 AM
- Gracie said...
I'm happy to be on board even if from now and then and I've always enjoyed reading you (especially when you post about my Italy). Sooooo.... happy anniversary!
- August 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM
- Janet M said...
Congratulations. I love this blog
- August 26, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Your blog is fairly new to me, but my initial read of yours was of Arosticini......and I was hooked. I saw many a grill like that in Xian, China in the Muslim markets. And I was fascinated with the arosticini making box. I fabricated my own grill (the alpha model) and have used it twice. Which leads me to your blog on grilled shrimp and pesto pasta: you note one has to, as usual, carefully clean and oil grill to keep those expensive shrimp from sticking. Just skewer them and grill on an arostocini grill. Further, I read some tips from a grillmaster and noted he was using a grill that looked just like an arosticini grill for steaks and chops - he just put a discarded grate from a regular grill on when needed. Best of both worlds!
- August 26, 2013 at 1:54 PM
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- August 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM
- John said...
WOW, 5 years!! Nice!! Congratulations!!
- August 26, 2013 at 2:11 PM
- Andrea said...
- August 26, 2013 at 4:21 PM
- black eyed susans kitchen said...
It is always a treat, and sometimes a learning experience to come and visit your blog Linda. I have very much enjoyed getting to know you and your culinary talents by coming here..keep writing!
- August 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations! I'm happy I found your wonderful blog!
- August 26, 2013 at 4:55 PM
I love your adventures, especially
the sheep herding...happy 5 years.
- August 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations on your milestone anniversary. It's always a joy to receive your emails...I'm always drooling over the photographs. I need to get to Italy!
- August 26, 2013 at 5:55 PM
I found your blog three years ago and it has been a delight! I love the food, the travel and just the enjoyment you take in life. Thanks for 5 years! Debbie
- August 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM
- Carolyn MacLeod said...
Congratulations, Linda! I look forward to your weekly postings which are always so beautifully written. Thanks for bringing sunshine to my inbox. - Carolyn
- August 26, 2013 at 8:48 PM
- Susan C said...
Hooray for you! Congratulations!!!
- August 26, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Still lovin' that no stir polenta recipe. Made it the other day with a ragu of 4 different mushrooms. Yummeeeeeeeee. Keep 'um coming. Happy trails.
Judy C
- August 27, 2013 at 7:37 AM
- Joan Nova said...
Congratulations -- I'm 5 years old too and still having fun. Glad you are too.
- August 27, 2013 at 8:06 AM
- Frank Fariello said...
Five years? Wow, that's quite an accomplishment! It takes an incredible amount of discipline to keep a blog going for that long. Complimenti!
- August 27, 2013 at 8:35 AM
- Cathy at Wives with Knives said...
Congratulations, Linda. You and I started our blogs at the same time and it is hard to believe five years have gone by since I nervously pushed the button that said "publish". What a journey it has been. I have learned so much and become a much better cook. Who knew? What a great giveaway! I have my fingers crossed. I' looking forward to years more of your wonderful posts and photographs.
- August 27, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Brava Linda! Sei un fenomeno riconosciuto ormai. Avanti con auguri di continuo successo al tuo blog.
Bianca & Valerio
- August 27, 2013 at 12:06 PM
- Rosemary Wolbert said...
Congratulations on the milestone, Linda! I'm so glad to have "met" you here. You're a delightful woman. And one of these years, I hope to go to one of writing workshops in Italy. So, so tempting.
- August 27, 2013 at 2:27 PM
- Karen (Back Road Journal) said...
Congratulations! Five years is such an accompaniment. I'm looking forward to the next five. :)
- August 27, 2013 at 2:49 PM
- bellini said...
Congratulations on 5 wonderful years Linda. We have been around awhile and still have a passion for writing, cooking and the blogging community.
- August 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Congratulations Linda on five years blogging. It has seen you through thick and thin. Its been a lot of work, but clearly a labor of love.
- August 27, 2013 at 9:35 PM
- Scat said...
This is funny I came upon your blg and was searching for the shrimp spread recipe and I see you're having a giveaway. Wonderful!
- August 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM
- Leana DiBenedetto said...
Congratulations, Linda! Been following your blog, recommended by my cousin Michelle @ Majella Home Cooking. I've really enjoyed browsing through your colorful photos and posts. Much luck in your future endeavors with Ciao Chow! ~Leana (email@example.com)
- August 28, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Congratulations on the anniversary of your web site. And a tip of the bubbly with a wish for many more...
BartC (Adri's kitchen knave!)
- August 29, 2013 at 12:51 AM
- Beth Carnevale said...
Congratulations Linda on your 5-year anniversary. As you know I am inspired by all you do. Ciao my friend Chirps.xo Birdie
- August 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM
- Heather Zysk said...
That's quite a feat! With all you do and have been through to keep up with your blog too! Happy blogiversary! Much love to you!
- August 29, 2013 at 10:21 AM
- The Food Hunter said...
Congratulations! You and I started blogging around the same time...its been fun and delicious following you!
- August 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM
cara Linda complimenti ed auguri per i prossimi cinque anni!
- August 29, 2013 at 2:30 PM
- CA said...
Hi Linda,
I love your authentic recipes and wonderful pictures of Italy.
Happy anniversary!
- August 29, 2013 at 5:59 PM
- Lucia said...
Hello. What a wonderful experience!!!!! I think you have probably visit my hometown, Villetta Barrea, in Abruzzo National Park. Lovely region, uh?
- August 30, 2013 at 6:22 AM
- Lori Lynn said...
Better late than never:
Congratulations Linda. I share your sentiments exactly.
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If you're looking for an incredible springtime bike ride in the national parks, head to Yellowstone National Park, where you can pedal between West Yellowstone, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs in April without sharing the road with private vehicles.
Plowing operations are under way in the park during the month of April as crews work to clear away the snow in time for the spring season. But until late in the month, the general public normally isn't allowed to drive into the park (outside of the road from Mammoth Hot Springs to Cooke City, Montana, which is open year-round). As a result, from early April until the last few days of the month, cyclists can enjoy the fresh air and sights.
The ride from West Yellowstone to Mammoth Hot Springs takes you along the Madison River, by the Monument Geyser Basin, past the Norris Geyser Basin, and past Roaring Mountain as well as Obsidian Cliff. Along with these wonders, there always is some wildlife out and about to spy.
Of course, the downside is your ride will turn into a 100-mile roundtrip unless you figure out a shuttle. Or, you could add panniers to your bike, take camping gear, overnight in the Mammoth Campground, and reverse your ride the following day. If you're thinking the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel might have a room, it's closed until early May.
As always, a bicycle trip into Yellowstone this time of year is not to be undertaken lightly. The quickly changing weather can be challenging, and snow and ice may still cover sections of road. Bears, bison, elk, wolves and other wildlife could be encountered at any time. No services are available along these sections of road, and cyclists should expect to encounter and yield to snowplows or other vehicles operated by park employees or construction workers traveling in conjunction with park operations.
Bicyclists are required to ride single file and follow all other rules of the road. They are strongly encouraged to carry bear spray, should be prepared to turn around and backtrack when encountering wildlife on the road, and must stay out of closed areas.
Riders need to have a plan for self rescue or repair and be prepared to be out in severe winter conditions for an extended period of time in the event they experience a mechanical breakdown, injury or other emergency. Cell phone coverage throughout the park is sparse and unreliable for communicating emergencies.
Cyclists are urged to call 307-344-2107 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays for updated road access information, or call 307-344-2113 for 24-hour weather information before committing to any park ride. Additional planning information is also available online at http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm.


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Police promote 3 officers
Chief Harry S. Kubojiri recently promoted three police officers to the rank of sergeant/detective, effective May 1.
Sgt. Tuckloy D. Aurello is assigned to the CALEA Project (accreditation) in the Administrative Bureau. He was previously a Traffic Enforcement Unit officer. He joined the department in January 2003.
Detective Michael D. Hardie, who was most recently an officer in the Criminal Intelligence Unit, is now assigned to the Kona Juvenile Aid Section. He joined the department in January 2001.
Sgt. Christopher A. Ragasa is assigned to the Puna district. He previously served as an officer in the North Hilo district. He joined the department in November 1994.
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The latest screencast insallment is on Vista deployment; to give it the proper name - Business Desktop Deployment (BDD). So what's behind the acronym? Well, BDD provides one solution with which businesses can plan, build and deploy Windows Vista to their user's machines. The deployment techniques used in Vista are drastically different from those used in XP and they are much better for it. IT admins need to understand what the advantages of the new deployment tools are, and also how to use them.
The screencast shows of the BDD Workbench, which is the central place where you can manage all your deployments. It's very easy to use and once you understand all terminologies and ways in which to work you can very quickly setup a suite of images ready to deploy to different parts of your organisation depending on role.
I highlight the distribution share which is a server share that acts as the primary location for all the source files that a deployment is based on; Vista Images, Applications to install with the OS, Packages (Service Packs, Language Packs etc), and non-standard device drivers. It's like a deployment repository from which you can pick and choose the components for you build.
There's also something in BDD called the Task Sequencer. This allows complete customisation of the installation steps throughout a deployment and includes great flexibility by using state trees (if statements) to action different items depending on circumstance.
So when you are ready to go and deploy your builds, you can also specify how you want to go and do this, either by deployment share, removable media (DVD, USB Flash) or incorporate it in your SMS 2003 deployment program.
I also touch a little on Windows Image Manager, a tool that allows complete customisation of what goes into an image, so you can specify exactly the settings Vista has. This tool has so much to cover that I'll be doing a seperate screencast so stay tuned!
Video: Vista Deployment Screencast
Download the screencast here: Vista Deployment Screencast (11.7MB WMV)


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Dunlop Tortex Standard Plectrum, 0.88mm, Pack of 12
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GivingWay: Connecting travelers to volunteer opportunities around the world
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In September 1987, NDU started its 'Visual Arts' programs with the Faculty of Humanities. During the years 1995-1998, the only two degrees in Visual Arts; which we offered then; Graphic Design and Interior Design, were redesigned to provide for an international and professional (vocational) education.
Consequently, the number of enrolled students multiplied (from eighty five students in the year 1995 to two hundred seventy five in 1998).
In September 1999, the Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design was founded and ever since then the FAAD has evolved from two different Departments, Visual Arts and Architecture, and from two different Faculties, Humanities and Engineering, into a unique, growing and independent Faculty housing four Departments with their respective and varied undergraduate and graduate majors.
Today, the Faculty awards a variety of degrees along with a range of disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, the Faculty handbook lists eleven different titles at the undergraduate level and four at the graduate one. Of these, only seven bachelor degrees and two master degrees have been offered.
As a matter of fact, the FAAD now comprises of four departments with an enrollment of 314 (three hundred fourteen) students composed of:
Also, the Faculty has employed 65 (sixty five) faculty members consisting of two groups: full time faculty members, part-time faculty members as well as co-academic and staff members.
Currently the Faculty is equipped with academic resources such as Smart Rooms, Design Studios, Architecture Computer Workshop, Wood/Metal Workshop, Exhibition Room, Conference Room, Projects Store Room, Photography Lab, Dark Rooms, Mackintosh Lab, Textile Lab and Ceramics Lab.
Deans of the Faculty of Architecture, Art & Design
Dr. Nadim Karam 2000-2003
Dr. Shehwan Khoury (Acting Dean) 2003-2004
Dr. Assaad Eid 2004-2007
Mr. Habib Melki (Acting Dean) 2007-2012
Dr. Jean-Pierre El Asmar (Dean) 2012-present


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Pasta processing
April 1, 2011
The Pavan fresh pasta processing line is fully automated and covers all stages from the handling of raw materials to the cooking of fresh pasta with a capacity of 2,200kg/hr. Semolina, flour and rice flour are sent to different dosing devices that feed 2 mixing tanks. The different mixtures of raw materials can be obtained automatically by loading the desired recipe from the PLC unit. Each forming machine can handle different shapes. The extruded or sheeted pasta products are uniformly cooked in a multi-tier cooker equipped with a rinsing system to wash away starch from the pasta. The cooker has a clean-in-place system consisting of spraying bars above and below the belts and rotating nozzles inside the cooking chamber.
Pavan Group; www.pavan.com
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Will, do you know of a template where it has a menu system 4 or 5 deep?
I have one that works, but I have a small problem where when my 4th level exists and is active, it forces my 3rd level item 2 to turn in to a bullet. This is driving me CRAZY and I have spent hours trying to fix.
If you know of one that works, this would be of a great help and save me from my shitty coding skills.
(attached is an example of my problem, if you want to help.)


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SAN DIMAS >> "We want the whole community to come out and have a good time," said event co-coordinator Erica Rodriguez, issuing invitations to local residents and friends from neighboring cities in the Inland and San Gabriel valleys to attend the 54th annual San Dimas birthday barbecue and public party Saturday.
As it has for 53 years, city and co-presenting San Dimas Chamber of Commerce officials expect the Civic Center Plaza to be filled to overflowing for the largest public celebration in the city. The party kicks off at 4 p.m. and continues until 10 p.m.
New "fun food" snacks; the traditional slow-cooked, deep-pit barbecue dinners with barbecued beef, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll and a birthday cake slice. Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine will be available for sale as well.
Presale barbecue dinner tickets are $4 for children age 12 and younger, $5 for seniors 65 and older and $6 for adults if purchased by 5 p.m. today. Presale tickets are available at City Hall, 245 E. Bonita Ave.; Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita; Chamber of Commerce, 246 E. Bonita; and Golden State Water Co., 121 Exchange Place. The dinner cost increases by $1 per ticket if bought on the party day.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 419 will serve senior citizens at tables set up in the Civic Center Plaza.
"Everything else is free," Rodriguez said. "That includes pony rides, a petting zoo, bouncers and carnival games for the children; a mini-business fair; performances of the Shooting Stars, the city-sponsored and award-winning dance and drill team, and the Elite Twirlers baton ensemble; and dancing to top 40 and oldies but goodies music played from 7 to 10 p.m. by the SoundBytes, a band led by guitarist Mark Tavarez.
"It's going to be wonderful," said Rodriguez, the Parks and Recreation Department employee co-coordinating the party with Karen Gaffney, the chamber's chief executive officer and president.
Gil Lopez, retired water company manager, volunteered his and water company co-workers' cooking talents to the birthday bash when the public party was initiated. The popular tradition continues with current water company manager John Standi and Sanders Towing co-owner Scott Dilley heading the culinary team that barbecues 1,000 pounds of beef. The cooking crew begins on Friday afternoon and works throughout the night to make sure everything's done by party time, Rodriguez said.
The public party relies on community, city and chamber volunteers and the enthusiasm of citizens for its success, she said.
"This event increases community spirit. It's like a big family party where everyone gets to come out and see 'relatives' they haven't seen since last year's birthday barbecue," she said. "The volunteers are drawn from all ages and abilities. They all help make this a great succcess for everybody in the community."
The event also features displays and demonstrations by Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters and paramedics and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regular deputies, Search and Rescue Team, Mounted Posse, Explorers Post 80, Disaster Communication Services, uniformed reserves and Volunteers on Patrol.
The party is co-sponsored by the San Dimas Community Hospital and Fairplex.
Research by the City Clerk's Office noted the first Americans to arrive in the area were explorers led by Jedediah Strong Smith who camped at a cienega, later called Mud Springs, in 1826. The root of the city is agricultural as a result of the 1837 Rancho San Jose land grant given to Ygnacio Palomares and Ricardo Vejar. The two Spanish dons used the area as grazing pasture for their vast cattle herds.
Palomares was heavily hit by rustlers raiding his herds and then hiding in the canyons above Mud Springs. He angrily referred to the rustlers as St. Dismas (San Dimas in Spanish), the repentant thief on the cross, and the hideout area became known as San Dimas Canyon. The city, incorporated in 1960, took its name from the canyon.
Dennis Clancy, operating the Banning Stage Line, and his family became the first American residents in the 1860s. His two children were the first born in San Dimas. The Teague family were the first farmers, settling in the area in 1878. They switched from grain to citrus crops and launched the era when San Dimas and La Verne were known as the world's citrus capital.
Stanley Plummer was the first mayor of San Dimas after it incorporated. The completion of the 57 and 210 freeways stimulated substantial residential, commercial and industrial growth. Besides the several parochial and private schools, local children attend Bonita Unified School District public schools.


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"I could never afford a 'cool' car when I was a kid, so, in 2002, when I was finally at a point in my life that I could afford something fun, I came across this car and it was love at first sight!" Six years and an additional 240 horsepower later, Kris Hazen of Kingsport, Tennessee, is still in love with his '00 Camaro SS, and for good reason. The heart of this build is a Texas Speed-built forged LS6, which is force-fed 9 psi of boost from a ProCharger P-1SC. A Yank 3,500-stall and Strange 12-bolt rearend transfer power to the ground, spinning (or, hopefully hooking) a pair of Mickey Thompson drag radials. "The new motor has allowed me to get a new best of 11.064 at 123 mph, falling just short of my 10.999 goal." Of course, Kris also told us that "whenever I get bored again, the simple fix will be a D-1 head unit and more boost." And so it continues-see you in the 10s, Kris!
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Wikipedia, Politics, and Anonymity Don't Mix
The Washington Post has an article today about the recent instances of employees of various politicians editing Wikipedia entries:
This is what passes for an extreme makeover in Washington: A summer intern for seven-term Rep. Martin T. Meehan (D-Mass.) altered the congressman's profile on the Wikipedia Web site to remove an old promise that he would limit his service to four terms.
Someone doctored Sen. Robert C. Byrd's (D-W.Va.) profile on the site to list his age as 180. (He is 88.) An erroneous entry for Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) claimed that he "was voted the most annoying senator by his peers in Congress."
Last week, Wikipedia temporarily blocked certain Capitol Hill Web addresses from altering any entries in the otherwise wide-open forum. Wikipedia is a vast, growing information database written and maintained solely by volunteers. In December, the database received 4.7 million edits from viewers, of which a relatively small number — "a couple of thousand," according to founder Jimmy Wales — constituted vandalism. . . .
When the Wikipedia entry for Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) noted that he had criticized the president, for example, someone modified it to say that Reid had "rightfully" criticized the president. . . .
A popular change in recent weeks has been deleting mentions of former House majority leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) from politicians' profiles. Politically motivated edits aren't just coming from Capitol Hill; some comments are being traced back to other parts of political Washington, including the Justice Department, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Navy and Marines.
I continue to wonder why Wikipedia still accepts anonymous edits. I am generally a fan of anonymous speech, but perhaps anonymity is contributing more costs than benefits to Wikipedia. For one, the anonymity on Wikipedia is often a mirage, as people can frequently be tracked down via their IP addresses. Second, the value of anonymity depends upon context. Anonymity is valuable in encouraging people to express unpopular messages. But Wikipedia isn't designed as a forum for the free expression of opinions — it is an encyclopedia. There are plenty of other places in cyberspace where people can express their views — and where anonymity is very important. But I do not readily see the importance of anonymity to the Wikipedia project. Perhaps there are significant benefits I am missing, and if so, I hope readers will point them out.
UPDATE: Geoffrey Manne over at Truth on the Market has a post on this issue that's definitely worth reading.
Related Posts:
1. Wenger, Congress Takes Action on Wikipedia Abuse
2. Solove, Wikipedia Irony: Jimmy Wales Edits His Own Entry
3. Solove, Curtailing Anonymity on Wikipedia
4. More posts about Wikipedia are at our wiki archive page.


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Applauding! As one descended from a chronically horizontal upstanding patriarch (I do love the way you play with words) I'm all about getting to the truth - though even that is a loaded word.
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Dave Guy-Gainer, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant who lives in Tarrant County, is offering $500 in cold hard cash to anyone who can set up a face-to-face meeting for him — pronto — with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas.
Gainer, a board member for the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network who made the offer Monday morning, wants to speak with Hutchison about the repeal of "don't ask don't tell," which — God willing — will be voted on by the full Senate later this month. Hutchison has indicated she plans to vote against DADT repeal. But Gainer lamented that she's seemingly made up her mind without ever even discussing the issue with constituents like himself who support repeal:
"Despite many attempts over the years, we have never been able to discuss the issue with her face to face," Gainer wrote to Instant Tea. "During SLDN Lobby Day last spring, we had a meeting arranged with a DC staffer. Myself, three other constituents and a retired Army Major General arrived at the appointed time. The staffer was not there. After a two hour wait in her lobby, we were told that 'oh, we forgot you were here.' Other Texans have attempted to meet with her and have met with a brick wall as well. In my one voter opinion, I am not represented by a Senator who refuses to even hear what a constituent has to say about a topic as impacting as is DADT. I am certain of her vote against repeal. That is, unless she chooses to have discourse with constituents who might convince her that repeal is warranted.
"My $500 bounty stands," Gainer added, "but I doubt that I'll ever have to award it."


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Thanks to Clint Dempsey's Jozy Altidore-assisted 55th-minute goal, the United States men's national soccer team knocked off the Italians today 1-0, marking the first ever win for the Americans over Italy in 11 tries over the course of 82 years. The match also marked Italy's first ever loss in Genoa. However, the event was not only notable for the U.S. win – it also marked the on-pitch debut of the new Nike USA away kit. The lightest and most environmentally-friendly jersey the brand has ever produced, the kit is made using an average of 13 recycled plastic bottles and features shirts made of at least 96% recycled polyester, resulting in a fabric that's 23% lighter than the version that debuted four years ago. Also 20% stronger with a double knit structure, the Dri-FIT kit sports laser-cut ventilation and localized cooling zones. Aesthetically, the shirts sport a tonal sash across the front as an ode to the 1950 team that defeated England to win the World Championship finals in Brazil. Capping off the look are the stars and stripes of "Old Glory" on the inside of the neck. The new jersey is now available from Nike Store.
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Call for Papers (CfP)
November 4-6, 2015
Munich, Germany
We solicit the following two types of submissions: technical papers (maximum 3 pages), extended abstracts for industry or experience talks (maximum 700 words), and posters (not larger than DIN A1). Technical papers should follow the standard ACM SIG proceedings format (no permission/copyright block required) and need to be submitted electronically via EasyChair. Extended abstracts need to be submitted as "abstract only" submissions via EasyChair. For Posters an abstract (maximum 700 words) need to be submitted via EasyChair and the submission title should be tagged with "[Poster]". Accepted technical papers will be published in the Softwaretechnik-Trends. Extended abstracts will not be published. Submitted papers can be research papers, position papers, case studies or experience reports including but not limited to approaches employing Descartes, Kieker, and/or Palladio. General topics of interest:
- Application performance management
- Software performance patterns and anti‐patterns
- Thoughts and experiences on the influence of the software architecture on software performance
- Extraction and calibration of performance models
- Performance in virtualized environments
- Performance in trade‐off with other quality attributes, e.g., security or reliability
- Model‐driven approaches for instrumentation and analysis
- Automatic approaches for performance problem detection, diagnosis, and resolution
- Performance-related challenges in industrial software systems
- Application of Descartes, Kieker, or Palladio in projects
- Combined applications of Descartes, Kieker, and Palladio
- Palladio used for the prediction of other quality properties beyond performance
- Wish lists of tool features
Note that we explicitly welcome contributions that have already been (partially) presented at other events or in publications.
Presentations will be organized in sessions with 30-minute slots incl. discussion. At least one author of each accepted paper is required to register, attend the conference and present the paper
Important Dates
|Jun. 24, 2015
|Registration Start
|Sep. 04, 2015 at 23.59 AoE
|Abstract Submission (for all submission types)
|Sep. 13, 2015 at 23.59 AoE
|Paper Submission (for all submission types)
|Oct. 09, 2015
|Acceptance Notification
|Oct. 23, 2015
|Camera Ready
|Nov. 4, 2015
|Developer Day
|Nov. 5-6, 2015
|Date of the SSP
Accepted technical papers will be published in the Softwaretechnik-Trends after the symposium. Extended abstracts will not be published.