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October 18, 2004
A promise to increase spending on education through earmarked funds has made the Oklahoma lottery attractive to voters. Yet there is little evidence that earmarked funds actually increase education spending, says economist Edwin S. Rubenstein.
One reason is that lottery profits are interchangeable within the state budget. State Rep. Mike Wilt (R-Bartlesville) says that future legislatures can simply appropriate fewer General Revenue funds to education than they would without the lottery.
- Dr. Alexander Holmes points out that every category of proposed funding for the Oklahoma lottery already receives some level of current funding that can be diverted in the future, or as has been in the case elsewhere, reduced growth from what might have been the case without a lottery.
- Still more damage occurs at the school district level, says Rubenstein, where voters finally have a guilt-free opportunity to say "no" to property tax hikes and school bond referenda because they were led to believe that after a lottery was adopted, additional monies for education would not be needed.
According to economist Eric Hanushek, there is no evidence to suggest a relationship between education spending and student performance: "There are too few incentives to reward good performance and too few disincentives to penalize poor performance in public schools. They overpay poor teachers (and underpay good ones). They tolerate ineffective administrators at the state, district, and individual school level."
Inflation-adjusted spending per student in Oklahoma has tripled over the last 40 years, yet student performance remains flat at unacceptably low levels.
Additionally, Oklahoma would further coarsen its culture, create thousands of new compulsive gamblers and impose huge social costs on taxpayers, say opponents.
Source: Brandon Dutcher, "Education Lottery Won't Help Students." Perspective, August 2004, Vol. 11(8); and "Education Spending and Performance," Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs, June 24, 2004.
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|Jul 14, 2000
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|James K. Sankey, James M. Byrne, Michael S. Jaeb
|Original Assignee
|Nexpak Corporation
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|Patent Citations (75), Referenced by (2), Classifications (9), Legal Events (13)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/904,264 filed Jul. 12, 2001 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,698,586, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/218,198 filed Jul. 14, 2000, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Technical Field
The present invention generally relates to storage containers and, more particularly, to storage containers used to hold disc-shaped items of recorded media. Specifically, the present invention relates to a thin storage container having a holding hub having a minimum height with small holding fingers that fit within the container when the container is closed.
2. Background Information
Numerous of types of media are now recorded and stored on disc-shaped items of recorded media such as CDs and DVDs. Such items of recorded media include audio and computer CDs and audio, video, and computer DVDs. Various other types of media may also be recorded on similar types of media. In the past, the disc-shaped items of recorded media have been stored in relatively large and sturdy storage containers in order to protect the items and to house literature that may accompany the disc.
The marketplace is now using recorded media on CDs and DVDs to introduce a wide variety of materials to the general public including distributing free music or free software on a disc through the mail in order to advertise a product or service. Previous large storage containers have been too large, heavy, and expensive to use as mailers. The art thus desires a product that can hold and protect a disc while being small enough to mail with a regular envelope or magazine.
Another problem with larger storage containers is that they occupy a large amount of storage space when grouped together in large quantities. Owners of large quantities of discs desire to safely store the discs in a relatively small space. The storage problem is especially problematic when a large number of discs are stored in a vehicle.
The art also desires that the disc be securely held in the storage container so that the disc does not fall out of the container when the container is opened.
In view of the foregoing, an objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media that holds the disc-shaped item of recorded media on a retaining hub.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media that is thin so that the container occupies a minimal amount of space.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media that is easy to hold, open, remove, and replace a disc.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media that securely holds the disc on a retaining hub at the center hole of the disc while positioning the entire retaining hub within the storage compartment of the storage container.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a storage container for a disc-shaped item of recorded media having a latch disposed at the edge of the container that allows the user to securely grasp the storage container while operating the latch.
These and other objectives and advantages of the invention are achieved by a storage container for holding a disc-shaped item of recorded media that includes a base defining a disc seating area adapted to receive the disc-shaped item of recorded media; a lid hingedly connected to the base between open and closed positions; the lid covering at least a portion of the disc-seating area when the lid is in the closed position; and the base having at least one holding tab that is not covered by the lid when the lid is in the closed position; the holding tab adapted to allow a person to grip the base when opening and closing the lid.
Other objectives and advantages of the invention are achieved by a storage container for holding a disc-shaped item of recorded media; the storage container including a base defining a disc seating area adapted to receive the disc-shaped item of recorded media; a hub connected to the base and disposed in the disc seating area; the hub being adapted to hold the disc-shaped item of recorded media; the hub including a sidewall and a locking finger projecting outwardly from the sidewall; the sidewall having a height and an upper surface; the locking finger having a height substantially less than the height of the sidewall; the sidewall being substantially unmoveable; the locking finger being flexible and adapted to allow a disc-shaped item of recorded media to be forced down over the hub; a lid hingedly connected to the base between open and closed positions; and the lid covering at least a portion of the disc-seating area when the lid is in the closed position.
The storage container of the present invention is indicated generally by the numeral 10 in the accompanying drawings. Storage container 10 generally includes a base 12 and a lid 14 that is movable between open and closed positions. Lid 14 is preferably connected to base 12 by a hinge 16. Hinge 16 is preferably a living hinge that includes first and second hinge portions 18 and 20. Lid 14 is shown in the closed position in
Base 12 is substantially square when viewed from a top plan view as shown in
Lid 14 has a rear wall adjacent hinge portion 18 and a curved front wall 27 extending between substantially parallel side walls. Curved front wall 27 has a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of a standard CD or DVD (4 and � inch). In other embodiments, front wall 27 has a diameter that matches (or is slightly larger than) the diameter of the disc being stored in container 10. Lid 14 further includes a rear wall 28 that cooperates with front wall 27 to define the upper portion of the storage compartment of storage container 10. Walls 27 and 28 thus form a continuous wall about lid 14.
In accordance with one of the objectives of the present invention, base 12 includes a pair of holding tabs 30 that extend out away from disc seating area 25. Holding tabs 30 are disposed on the opposite side of base 12 then hinge 16 and allow the user to firmly grasp base 12 while using container 10 without interfering with lid 14. The position of holding tabs 30 allows the user to hold base with one hand while opening lid 14 with the other hand and handling item 22. In addition to the handling feature, holding tabs 30 provide a substantially symmetric shape to container 10. The substantially symmetric shape is a square having rounded corners. The symmetric shape allows container 10 to be easily handled by automated equipment and stored in a variety of configurations within existing storage container holders.
Holding tabs 30 each have a height 32 that defines the thickest portion of container 10. The upper surface is 34 of tabs 30 are substantially coplanar with the upper surface of lid 14 when lid 14 is in the closed position.
Holding tabs 30 are spaced apart by a gap 40 along the front wall 42 of container 10. A finger tab 44 extends forwardly from lid 14 and is disposed in gap 40 when lid 14 is in the closed position. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, tab 44 is curved and does not extend out past the boundary formed by the edge of wall 42 as shown in
Latches 50 extend inwardly from holding tabs 30 on either side of gap 40. Latches 50 engage lid 14 directly or, as in the preferred embodiment, snap fit together with protuberances 52 extending outwardly from lid 14. The positioning and structure of latches 50 and finger tab 44 allow the user to grasp container 10 by one or both of holding tabs 30 and manipulate lid 14 from the closed to the open position with the user's other hand. The user may also grasp container 10 by one of holding tabs 30 and open lid 14 by moving finger tab 44 with the user's thumb.
In accordance with another objective of the present invention, item 22 is securely held in storage container 10 by hub 24. Hub 24 has a substantially circular outer circumference that fits within the standard center hole of a CD or DVD. Hub 24 has a height that causes the top wall of the hub to engage the inner surface of lid 14 when lid 14 is in the closed position as depicted in
In accordance with another objective of the present invention, hub 24 includes at least one, but preferably a plurality of locking fingers 60 that project radially outwardly from the top of hub 24. The top of each locking finger 60 is preferably coplanar with the top surface of hub 24. Each locking finger 60 is relatively small compared to the circumference and height of hub 24. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the height of hub 24 is only slightly taller than the height of a standard CD or DVD and may have a height of 1/16 of an inch while each locking finger 60 has a height (or thickness) of � to 1/12 of the hub 24 thickness. Each locking finger may have a height of only 0.01 inches in the preferred embodiment of the invention.
In one embodiment of the invention, each locking finger 60 extends radially outwardly over the upper edge of item 22 so that fingers 60 securely hold item 22 in storage container on hub 24 when item 22 is pushed down over hub 24. Locking fingers 60 are sufficiently flexible to be forced inwardly through the center opening of item 22 when item 22 is pushed over hub 24. In some situations, locking fingers 60 will become trapped between the other circumferential edge of hub 24 and the inner edge of item 22 creating a frictional fit between item 22 and hub 24. In other embodiments of the invention, locking fingers 60 are configured to be wedged between the inner edge of the disc and the outer edge of hub 24 to frictionally hold the disc on hub 24.
In another embodiment of the invention, hub 24 has a larger diameter at its upper surface than at its lower surface. The larger upper diameter is configured to force the disc to be snap fitted over hub 24. The smaller base diameter allows the disc to slightly move while held on hub 24. The larger upper diameter of hub 24 may be achieved by angling the wall of hub 24 or by curving the wall outwardly toward the top of hub 24. The disc preferably rotates on hub 24 in this embodiment and in the embodiments described above. The rotation of the disc prevents hub 24 or container 10 from unnecessarily stressing the disc when the disc is stored in container 10.
In the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clearness, and understanding. No unnecessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirement of the prior art because such terms are used for descriptive purposes and are intended to be broadly construed.
Moreover, the description and illustration of the invention is an example and the invention is not limited to the exact details shown or described.
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At E3 2017, Ubisoft revealed a brand new trailer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. Promising a multi-ethnic world full of all kinds of people, including many women of colour, the big question from fans was whether they would be able to go through the game as a playable female character.
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The manager of this hotel was very kind, helpful and friendly. He gave us a discount off the posted rates which we later discovered was at par which means we might have found a better hotel for the price. This hotel is not a 3 star hotel. We would rate it a 2 star. We were told we could not eat in our room or we would be charged extra. The reason was to keep cock roaches away. We never saw any because staff does keep the rooms clean. Of course we did not eat in the room even though it was hard to not have a snack later at night. The decor needs upgrading to be a 3 star hotel. New paint, upgraded pictures on the walls, hardwood flooring refinished and better bed spreads other than old navy blue covers would make this hotel room look better. The beds are narrower than those in the US. The room was clean though! It just appeared dingy and in dire need of upgrading. The in-room bathroom was small but included a nice deep tub with shower. We understood we would have high speed internet in our room. Internet was not working nor had it been for a while and there were no plans for getting it going again. We had to use a local internet location one block over. The light at the end of the hall where our room was located never was replaced, making it hard to see to open our room door late at night. The elevator is small, but we managed OK. Noise in the morning due to construction in the immediate area outside, did not begin until around 8:30 or 9 AM which for us was not a problem. We were in very short walking distance of at least 4 local bakeries which we tried each day of our stay. The Follies entrance could be seen from our hotel window. There were no events at the Follies the week we were there, so evenings were quiet. If you want to see and experience an area where the locals live and work, this is a great location for that. It is only a few blocks walk (maybe 5-10 minutes) to transportation.
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR VETERANS SENATE AMENDMENT PASSES FOR POT TO TREAT PTSD, DEPRESSION, PAIN — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES — The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment Thursday that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana as a treatment option in states where it is legal, the Military Times reported. It would essentially allow VA doctors to operate under the same rules as civilian physicians in medical marijuana tates.
The bipartisan amendment, adopted 20-10, is an addition to the fiscal 2017 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies appropriations bill and was sponsored by Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines and Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley. The Military Times reported it marks the second time senators have moved to give veterans further access to medical marijuana at VA facilities. A provision was approved by the full Senate toward the end of last year in the fiscal 2016 VA appropriations bill but was later removed from the final law.
HOUSE APPROVES ROONEY BILL ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO DEFRAUD VETERANS — RIPON ADVANTAGE — The House of Representatives unanimously approved a bipartisan bill on Tuesday that was introduced by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) to protect veterans from financial predators.
The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act, H.R. 4676, would establish criminal penalties for those who defraud veterans and their spouses of benefits by charging them exorbitant fees for help on benefit claims and appeals to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under current law, only qualified agents and attorneys are allowed to charge veterans for helping with the VA's claims and appeals processes. However, there are no criminal penalties on the books for those who break the law.
DOCUMENTS FOUND IN SHREDDER AFTER NEVADA VETERAN'S FAMILY DENIED BURIAL BENEFITS — LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL — A new inspector general's report says the VA Reno Veterans Benefits Administration Office inappropriately put claims-related documents in shred bins, affecting burial expenses that one veteran's family was entitled to.
In another incident, IG staff found three medical documents were destined to be shredded without proper signatures.
"Had we not discovered these claims-related documents, Reno VARO staff would have inappropriately shredded them," according to the 26-page IG report Thursday about shredding practices at 10 VA regional offices.
The Reno office has been a thorn in the side of many Southern Nevada veterans who have battled for VA benefits over the past few decades.
The IG report report found that the Veterans Benefits Administration's controls on document shredding were so lax that they were not effective for preventing staff at some of the 10 regional offices "from potentially destroying claims-related documents."
"We identified 69 of 155 claims-related documents improperly scheduled for destruction, which staff at 6 of the 10 VAROs (VA Regional Offices) had not properly associated with veterans' claims folders," according to the report's findings.
VA OPPOSES BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW SECRETARY TO RECOUP EMPLOYEES' RELOCATION BENEFITS — GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE — The Veterans Affairs Department on Thursday publicly stated its opposition to legislation that would allow the secretary to recoup relocation expenses from employees.
"VA agrees federal employees should be held accountable and supports actions taken to collect debts when employees have been paid incorrectly, and [VA] has established a strong internal policy implementing the Federal Claims Collection Act," said Curtis Coy, deputy undersecretary for economic opportunity at the Veterans Benefits Administration, during a Thursday hearing on H.R. 4138 and eight other separate bills related to veterans' employment and education benefits.
But the VA's support for more employee accountability tools from Congress doesn't extend to H.R. 4138, which Coy on Thursday said the department opposed.
CONGRESS BACKS $4.2B IT FUND FOR VA DEPT. — WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY — House and Senate appropriations subcommittees have backed bills to fund the Veterans Affairs Department, according to FCW.
The department will receive $4.2 billion in IT funding, which is the amount the Obama Administration requested.
The bills also include language restricting funding for VistA modernization efforts at the department until it can prove that it can exchange electronic health data with the Defense Department and private-sector medical providers without any glitches, FCW reported.
VA PUTS $624M EPIC SCHEDULING SYSTEM CONTRACT ON HOLD — HEALTHCARE DIVE — The Veterans Affairs Administration has sidelined a $624 million contract with Epic and Lockheed Martin to implement its MASS physician scheduling product while it tests a cheaper upgrade using its own software, Politico reported.
During a Thursday hearing of the Veterans Affairs Committee's oversight and investigations subcommittee, VA Undersecretary for Health David Shulkin said the Epic contract will be tapped if the in-house fix doesn't meet the needs of veterans, VA employees and the taxpayers.
The department has been under fire since it was learned that as many as 40 veterans may have died while awaiting care at a VA hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.
VA NAMES IT MANAGER FOR VETERANS BENEFITS — FEDSCOOP — Sean Kelley, formerly the CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs' central office and national capitol region, has been named the IT account manager for the Veterans Benefits Administration and VA's Veteran Experience team.
In his new position, Kelley will join as the third member of the VA Office of Information and Technology's newly formed IT Account Manager team, which works with the office's internal customers, CIO LaVerne Council wrote in an announcement to VA staff. In Kelley's case, he will be responsible for meeting the IT needs of the the VBA and Veteran Experience team.
FEW INSIGHTS FOR TROOPS AND VETERANS IN THE GOVERNMENT'S COLLEGE FINDERS — MILITARY TIMES — Students in 2016 have more tools, filled with more data, than ever before to help them decide where to go to college.
But when it comes to informing service members and veterans, that vast quantity of information is of varying — and sometimes quite poor — quality.
"I think we're still far away from having the kind of reliable information that people can base good decisions on," said Barmak Nassirian, director of federal policy for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, or AASCU. "These [tools] are works in progress, and at the end of the day, you really do need to do your own due diligence."
Three federal agencies have established four searchable, online tools that provide information to prospective students, some of it tailored to service members and veterans, some of it decidedly not.
VA SENT IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO THE SHREDDER, AUDIT SAYS — MORNING CALL — There's more disturbing news about how poorly our government treats veterans seeking benefits related to their military service.
Benefits claims centers, including the one in Philadelphia that serves veterans in the Lehigh Valley, were inappropriately sending important documents to the shredder, which could have prevented veterans from getting disability and other payments.
A report released Friday by the inspector general for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said there is a "systemic" issue nationwide caused by lack of training and oversight and an unclear, confusing and outdated records management policy.
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I've been collecting what I think are exceptional recipes that are mainly vegetables or that incorporate vegetables into what would ordinarily not be considered a vegetable dish.
This slaw recipe is really tasty and not overly spicy. I love coleslaw in almost all of its forms and usually add sliced spring onions or diced red or yellow pepper if I have some on hand.
Asian Slaw
Whisk together 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh cilantro to taste or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro.
Whisk together and pour over package of tricolor coleslaw mix.
These biscuits are a savory, delicious version of the staple.
Veggie Skillet Biscuits
1/2 small zucchini (3 oz)
1 small stalk broccoli (3 oz)
stem trimmed and peeled, florets broken apart
1 small carrot (3 oz)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar
1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Flaked sea salt
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Use a box grater to shred zucchini, broccoli stem and carrot onto cutting board. Using a chef's knife, give the shredded vegetables and broccoli florets a quick chop. You should have 2 cups vegetables total). Transfer vegetables to a medium bowl. Toss in 1/4 cup flour: set aside.
2. In a large bowl stir together the remaining flour, the baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. With a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Fold in the vegetable mixture and the cheese. Gently stir in the yogurt until the mixture is moistened. In the bowl gently knead until it comes together as a dough.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough to a 1 1/4-inch thickness. Using 2 1/2-inch diameter cookie cutter or glass, cut dough into rounds, flouring cutter between each cut. Repeat with scraps.
4. Arrange biscuits in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.* Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool slightly before serving.
Makes 9 biscuits. 281 calories each.
(Source: Better Homes & Gardens)
* I didn't use a skillet. Instead a parchment lined baking sheet.
Susan Woody has been a food writer for more than 25 years and is a member of the Association of Food Journalists.


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CHIBA – Masaru Takeda gave the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters everything he had. In the ninth inning, they finally gave him a helping hand.
Takeda threw a four-hit shutout and the Fighters scored runs in four consecutive at-bats during the ninth inning in a 4-0 victory over the Chiba Lotte Marines on Saturday at QVC Marine Field.
"I was throwing with all my might," Takeda said. "I wasn't thinking about anything, I was just following (catcher Shota) Ono's lead and taking it one batter at a time."
Takeda (1-0) went the distance on 104 pitches and struck out four without allowing a walk.
Lotte starter Yuki Karakawa (1-1) held up his end of the pitcher's duel for over eight innings, but ran out of luck in the ninth. Karakawa was charged with four runs in 8⅓ innings. He gave up six hits, struck out six and walked two — one intentionally.
Karakawa kept the Fighters off-balance and off the scoreboard until it all fell apart in the ninth.
Fighters outfielder Yoshio Itoi began the frame with a single up the middle. Eiichi Koyano tried to bunt Itoi to second, but Karakawa was able to field the ball cleanly and nail the lead runner.
Kensuke Tanaka's single into left put runners on first and second. Sho Nakata followed with a seven-pitch at-bat against Karakawa that ended with him drawing a walk to load the bases.
"That was really good in that spot," Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama said.
Atsunori Inaba then drove in the game's first run with an RBI single that was also the 1,977th hit of his career.
Daikan Yoh and pinch hitter Tomihiro Nioka recorded RBI singles in Nippon Ham's next two at-bats, and Ono was hit with a pitch which allowed another run to score and gave the Fighters a 4-0 lead.
"That gave us some security," Kuriyama said.
Takeda retired the side in order in the ninth to seal the victory.
The Fighters were held without an extra-base hit, with seven players combining for the team's seven hits. Ono, shortstop Takuya Nakashima and outfielder Terrmel Sledge were the only members of the starting lineup to finish hitless.
Lotte catcher Tomoya Satozaki finished 2-for-4 and was the only player on his team with a multi-hit afternoon.
The Fighters have now won three straight, while the Marines lost their second consecutive game.
The two teams will meet for the final game of their early-season series on Sunday in Chiba.
First-round draft pick Takahiro Fujioka (1-0) will be making his home debut for the Marines, while Mitsuo Yoshikawa (0-1) is scheduled to take the hill for the Fighters.
Pena powers Hawks
Wily Mo Pena drove in two runs and Sho Iwasaki (2-0) held Seibu to two runs in 6⅓ innings as Fukuoka Softbank downed the Lions 4-3 to pick up their third straight win on Saturday.
Pena hit a tiebreaking sac fly in the seventh off losing pitcher Hideaki Wakui (0-2).
Seibu's Hiroyuki Nakajima and the Hawks' Hiroki Kokubo each hit solo homers in the fourth and fifth, respectively.
Eagles 3, Buffaloes 2
At Osaka's Kyocera Dome, starter Kelvin Jimenez threw 7⅔ solid innings as Tohoku Rakuten edged Orix.
Jimenez (1-1) allowed two runs and seven hits without a walk.
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Swallows 2, Dragons 1
At Nagoya Dome, Lastings Milledge and Wladimir Balentien both homered and Tokyo Yakult edged Chunichi.
Kazuhiro Wada had an RBI double in the second inning for the Dragons. Wada went 3-for-4 in the loss.
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Volkswagen has added a few new designers to its car development team - about 1.3 billion of them, to be exact.
The German car maker has tapped into China - the world's most heavily populated country - to help it re-create the People's Car, a modern-day interpretation of the original Volkswagen Beetle.
The project has already generated its first winning idea, a wheel-shaped hover car that uses a magnetic field built into the road to float just above the ground, and even turn on the spot to weave through China's crowded streets and car parks.
A video of the two-seater shows an elderly couple learning how to drive the concept car, quickly becoming familiar with the joystick-like controller as they take to the streets in front of an awe-struck community.
The video also takes the opportunity to spruik a few other emerging technologies that the car maker is believed to be working on, such as an automated driving function that takes over the controls in traffic, and a crash-avoidance system that can sense other vehicles around the People's Car and avoid a collision if it detects that one is likely.
The concept car also shows a clever heads-up display that projects ont o the glass-fronted section of the car.
The year-long online project aimed to tap into the 450 million people in China who have access to the internet.
"Volkswagen has set out to create the most innovative dialogue platform ever with the 'People's Car Project'," Luca de Meo, Volkswagen's marketing director in China, says.
"The platform is debuting in China because that is Volkswagen's largest and most important market. However, we also see potential for launching the project in other markets as well,"
Will those other markets include Australia? Not yet, with the car maker's local division saying it hasn't yet had any discussions on whether locally influenced designs, such as Passat ute, could make it into the local product mix.
Other ideas floated by the China People's Car Project include a musical car that uses externally mounted lights to change the colour of the car depending on what music is being played inside, and a compact smart screen that can show things such as how much fuel is left, what temperature it is inside the car and whether it has been stolen or someone has broken into it.
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LONDON — As Liverpool closes in on its first English league title in 24 years, fans are returning to the club's darkest day.
After years of campaigning to expose wrongdoing by the authorities, new inquests into Britain's worst sports disaster are beginning this week, with the families of the 96 Liverpool fans crushed to death at Hillsborough in 1989 seeking verdicts of unlawful killing.
The original accidental death verdicts were overturned by the High Court in London in 2012 after fresh documents uncovered a cover-up by police.
The deaths came during Liverpool's FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest. A standing-only section of the stadium for visiting fans became overcrowded, and authorities sought to place the blame on the victims by characterizing the disaster as a result of hooliganism.
Liverpool fan groups maintain that police were to blame for herding the fans into that section to avoid overcrowding outside the stadium.
The new hearings could take about a year, with jury selection beginning Monday in Warrington near Liverpool. Over the next month, families will be able to tell the jury about their relatives who died.
"I'm really, really nervous. It's been a long, long fight," said Charlotte Hennessy, who lost her father James Robert Hennessy in the disaster when she was 6 years old. "Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end. I was a bit of an emotional wreck this weekend. I've not slept a wink."
The coming weeks will be emotionally charged for Liverpool fans.
The team is on the cusp of winning the league for the first time since 1990, with eight consecutive victories putting Liverpool on top of the Premier League. If the team wins the remaining six games, Liverpool is guaranteed the trophy.
The biggest game comes at home against title rival Manchester City on April 13 – two days before a service to mark the 25th anniversary of Hillsborough will be held at Anfield.
The new hearings come after the families have fought for more than two decades to prove their claims that misconduct and mistakes by authorities were responsible for the deaths. Prime Minister David Cameron has already lambasted the "failure of the state to protect their loved ones" and "denigration of the deceased."
Inquests cannot determine criminal liability for individuals, but a verdict of unlawful killing would give families of the victims a sense of vindication. Two criminal investigations are running parallel to the inquests, in which 22 people, including retired or current police officers, have been identified as potential suspects.
Some suspects have already been questioned on a range of offenses, including manslaughter, misconduct in a public office and obstructing justice, according to a police watchdog.
"We've done all our fighting, and we know that my dad is innocent and all the 96 were innocent," said Amy McGlone, whose father Alan died at Hillsborough.
"We've got most of the truth there now and facts," McGlone added. "People are still walking around thinking that they've done nothing wrong when they have."


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In what has been proclaimed the coldest night of the year, South Africa's top business leaders are spending the night in the heart of Sandton to create awareness for the homeless.
The 702 Sun International CEO Sleepout is underway with over 200 CEO's huddled along Gwen Lane equipped with blankets, soup and sleeping bags to brave the cold.
The targeted R25 million raised will go towards Girls & Boys Town, a South African NGO which serves an average of 34,416 homeless youth every year.
As corporate executives crowd around fires and set up their sleeping bags on the streets of Africa's richest square mile, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said he was excited to be part of the initiative that raises funds for an issue that will empower the youth.
"Getting kids out of the street to help give them a meaningful and productive life, that's a very important intervention. What are we doing here will never be close to the experience that street children go through. They live in dangerous places where they are very vulnerable. The critical focus is to help get them out of those circumstances," he said.
From Europcar-labelled hot water bottles to Virgin Atlantic-branded sleeping bags and Vodacom cellphone charging stations, the event is fully branded and has been a powerful networking platform.
CEO of Vodacom, Shameel Joosub said the focus of the initiative was raising money while creating awareness.
"The plight of the homeless is an important issue for the country and it's a really good initiative and I think it raises a lot of awareness and provides an opportunity so that everyone here can give back to society," said Joosub.
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The Monument area (also known as TriLakes) is located at the northern edge of El Paso, County Colorado. Approximately 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs and 50 minutes south of Denver in Monument, Colorado. The zip code is 80132 in Monument and 80133 in Palmer Lake.
The Monument area encompasses two municipalities, the City of Monument and the Town of Palmer Lake. There are actually three lakes in the area, Palmer Lake is located in the Town of Palmer Lake; Monument Lake is located in the town of Monument, and Lake Woodmoor is located in the Woodmoor subdivision which is just outside the city limits of Monument.
This area has seen sporadic growth and development since the mid-1800's. Palmer Lake was originally a refueling stop on the Santa Fe railroad, while the Town of Monument grew from a ranching community into what is currently a large suburb between the two largest cities in the State.
People live in the Monument area primarily because the area feels like Colorado. There are towering Ponderosa Pines and views of the Front Range. Additionally, this area provides easy access to both Colorado Springs and Denver.
Similar neighborhoods include: Black Forest, CO and Peyton, CO
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Where is Monument Co?
Monument Colorado is located at the northern edge of El Paso County. This area has many homes nestled in the Ponderosa Pines with beautiful mountain views. The Monument area covers approximately 51 square miles and has an average elevation of 7200 feet. The area has a similar feel to the Black Forest with more shopping and dining opportunities. New homes in Monument can be found in Promontory Pointe, Forest Lakes and Lake of the Rockies.
Schools in Monument Colorado
The Monument area is located in the Lewis Palmer District #38 attendance area. This district offers a wide range of programs and resources and is a great choice for families moving to the area. LPSD 38 has 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school; Lewis Palmer Middle School, 2 high schools; Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis Palmer High School, 1 charter school; Monument Academy as well as private and home school options.
Weather in Monument Colorado
The weather in Monument Colorado tends to be a little more extreme than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to it's higher elevation. Average highs in the winter are in the upper 30's with average lows dropping down to 15-20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 80-83 degrees with the lows in the 50s. The treed areas usually experience more snow during the winter than areas located further south, but the area is hard to beat for beautiful views, gorgeous homes and a reasonable commute to Denver.
Monument (TriLakes) Real Estate Statistics
Monument (TriLakes) Median Sales Price
October 2017
86% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Monument (TriLakes) Number of Sales
57 Home Sales
October 2017
26% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Monument (TriLakes) Average Lot Size
1.3 acres
9% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Monument (TriLakes) Days on Market
48 Days
October 2017
79% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Monument (TriLakes) Number of Listings
171 Listings
October 2017
89% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Monument (TriLakes) Commute Time
28 min to COS
90% compared to max of other neighborhoods
Real Estate Statistics based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. ("RSC"), for the corresponding period. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Demographic data courtesy of the 2010 Census and 2015 American Community Survey. % comparison is in relation to the max value for the 21 El Paso Co neighborhoods represented.
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Homes for sale in Monument tend to be single family homes on larger lots, but there has been a rise in townhomes for sale in Monument as well. Many homes for sale have fantastic Pikes Peak or front range views and a few have a view of one of the area lakes. Both Lake of the Rockies and Forest Lakes are new communities boasting lake views. These homes have just been listed in TriLakes/Monument in the last 14 days.
Monument (TriLakes) Neighborhoods
Here are some of the neighborhoods or MLS subdivisions located within Monument (TriLakes), Colorado.
|Jackson Creek
|Beacon Heights
|Kings Deer
|Walden Preserve
|Bent Tree
|Kings Deer Highlands
|West Oak Ridge
|Black Forest Park
|Wind Ridge Estates
|Long View Estates
|Wissler Ranch
|Cherry Creek Crossing
|Misty Acres
|Cloven Hoof Estates
|Mt Herman Estates
|Woodmoor Country Club
|Colorado Estates
|Peaceful Pines Subdivision
|Woodmoor Forest
|Crane Subdivision
|Pine Hills
|Woodmoor Greens
|Dancing Wolf Subdivision
|Red Rock Ranch
|Woodmoor Highlands
|Deer Creek Estates
|Rollin Ridge Rancheros
|Woodmoor Lode
|Eagle Crest Estates
|Settlers Ranch
|Woodmoor Meadows
|Elephant Acres
|Shamrock Hills
|Woodmoor North
|Elk Creek Ranches
|Shiloh Pines
|Woodmoor Nugget
|Equine Meadows
|Sundance Estates
|Woodmoor Oaks
|Forest Lakes
|Tall Pines Ranch
|Woodmoor Ridge
|Forest View Estates
|The Beach at Woodmoor
|Woodmoor Summit
|Green Mountain Ranch Estates
|The Cove at Woodmoor
|Woodmoor Vista
|Happy Landing Estates
|The Ridge at Fox Run
|Hawk Ridge
|Trails End
|Higby Estates
|Vista Clara Villas
|High Forest Ranch
|Wakonda Hills


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Lady Maroons complete epic comeback to book last Final Four slot
|UP (Final Four)
|DLSU (Eliminated)
The University of the Philippines Lady Maroons needed to overcome one last hurdle to return to the Final Four for the third straight time. Standing in their way were the hungry De La Salle University Lady Batters, a team that has been outside looking in for the last two seasons.
The Lady Maroons had been on the receiving end of two routs during their regular season encounters, 6-1 in the first round and 9-1 in the next round.
"Gigil na kami because we didn't want to lose to them for the third time," said team captain Gelai Penales. "It's like redemption; not for our ego but for our team. We knew that we deserve to be in the top four."
With their season on the line, the Lady Maroons started off strong, connecting on 11 hits against La Salle ace Jamica Arribas en route to a 10-3 win to advance to the Final Four, Thursday morning at the historic Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in the city of Manila.
Leading UP's stand was Swing dela Cruz. UP's first basewoman went 3-of-4 at bat punching in three runs in her best game of the season.
"Tsamba lang yun e. Tsamba lang yun," she quipped. "Actually, nag-team meeting kami before the game. Naging emotional kami pero yun yung nagpalakas ng loob namin. Dine-dedicate namin itong panalo na ito sa kay coach Alex [Causapin] kasi may sakit nga siya."
Dela Cruz and the Lady Maroons immediately broke the game wide open in the second inning, as a combination of hits and La Salle errors gave UP an 8-0 lead. A double by Dela Cruz and a catching error by catcher Jen Gomez gave Jaz Movido base to open the inning, but two successive ousters threatened to strand UP's base runner.
Arribas' pitches went rogue, however, as Maki Cabriana was hit by a pitch, while a fielders choice brought home Movido for the first run of the game. The Lady Maroons then connected on four consecutive hits, highlighted by a 2 RBI single by Keith Ferrer and capped by a Dela Cruz double. The long UP rally extended their lead to 7-0 before Arribas was retired from the game.
"Pinaghandaan namin si Arribas kasi madami siyang change-up tsaka yung labas. Tinulungan din kami ng mga alumni namin like si coach Dione [Macasu] para ma-replicate yung pitches niya," Dela Cruz shared.
A triple by Movido ended the run that gave Dela Cruz her second run of the game, and UP had an 8-0 lead to end the inning.
After Dela Cruz punched in her third run of the game at the top of the fourth inning, La Salle were able to answer back. Ella Martinez could not find the strike zone as she walked four batters in the inning, including three straight. A double by Pat Belarmino brought home Badeth Benson for La Salle's first run, while a single later on by Judy Macatangay brought Roselle dela Rosa home to slice the lead to just five runs.
That was La Salle's last stand, though, as reliever Jhoy Bernabe allowed just one hit in the last three innings. A triple by Maki Cabriana in the last inning punctuated UP's trip to the Final Four.
Cabriana went 2-for-3 at bat, resulting in two runs, while Ferrer had 2 RBIs.
"It feels amazing kasi parang things were looking bad for us for the entire tournament. We really didn't expect na aabot kami dito but we knew magkaka-fruit yung hard work namin," Penales said.
And against the league-leading Adamson University Lady Falcons, a team that is armed with a twice-to-beat edge, the Lady Maroons know that they need to just keep on pushing.
"We just have to keep the team whole. We can't give up mid-game and just continue pushing," UP's skipper added.
Judy Macatangay, Jen Gomez, and Pat Belarmino have played their last game for La Salle.
The Adamson-UP series will begin on Saturday, March 11 at 11:00am.


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Tuesday, 3 January 2017
2016 Round Up & New Year's Resolutions
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Happy New Year & thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Less is more is my motto! I hope to have some free time this afternoon to continue my downsizing project. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
I genuinely thought you were talking about the Amazon Echo until I got to the hamster bit... I was thinking "Seeing her face... are you ok?" ahahah! xReplyDelete
Ive found that having a routine before bed always helps, I really recommend doing yoga for about 10 minutes before bed. It's helped my anxiety so much and always makes me feel a thousand times better! I hope 2017 treats you amazing xxxReplyDelete
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Happy New Year :) Wonderful post! Have a great day!ReplyDelete
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Yoga and meditation are great for improving both physical and mental strength ♥ I hope 2017 is a great year for you!ReplyDelete
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Hi Katie!! May I say in advance, excuse the long post! You are fantastic and I really enjoy your videos/ vlogs and blogs!! Your skin looks great and you can be proud of yourself for staying strong through it all and helping so many others going through their own journey with the meds!ReplyDelete
From what I could gather your Derm will not be seeing you again? Has he spoken to you about life after Roaccutane, what to expect, the realities etc? I've been on Roaccutane twice in the past 3 years (I'm now 29 and have mild hormone related adult acne) and here's a summary of my experience (mostly very positive. You and most of your followers probably know these things already but if my personal experience can help anybody even a little bit I will be happy.
1. I had to go on roaccutane again after one year of finishing the first course. BUT my experience the second time (10mg for 6 months) wasn't nearly as tough as the first (40g for 6 months)and after the second course my skin stayed clear for about two years. I am now at a stage where I get hormonal breakouts on my chin and cheekbones and will be seeing my Derm again next week to find out what we can do about it. But I can explain this to you in the meantime:
Hormones irritate the sebaceous glands, those little troublemakers very deep under your skin that produces oil and sebum that clogs pores and causes acne, therefor these hormones should firstly be toned down with a contraceptive pill like Dianne or Ginette or Zinc supplements. Roaccutane then shrinks these glans to a size too small to produce enough oil to cause breakouts. BUT roaccutane doesn't shrink ALL your glands right away that's why your Derm probably lengthened you treatment period and that's often also the reason why acne can come back (but it will ALWAYS be less because you have less "normal size" glands causing havoc on your skin). My Derm explained it in the following, very very simplified way- "If you have say 100 sebaceous glands, your first course of roaccutane might shrink 50 of them and just dry up and "disinfect" the rest, but as your body and hormones change the other 50 normal size glands might get irritated again and produce sebum and that's when you will possibly need another course. So IF your skin breaks out again, DONT panic or think the meds didn't work, have a look at what is causing the breakouts (Those very important Gynecologist appointments) and then chat to your Derm again about a second course!
2. Secondly, the side effects should go away within 2 weeks of stopping the meds, if not, you have to have it checked out!! It might be a good idea to have your PCOS and eyes checked out, I experienced some minor problems in those areas after the meds.
2. Thirdly- Your skin will go through a "honeymoon period" of about three months after you have stopped the meds, treat it like a baby's skin for this effect to last longer! Mild soaps, creams, make up removers, sun block etc! Waxing might also still hurt more during this time. Also wait a few months after stopping the meds to go for things like lazer and chemical peels to remove the scars. The body is fantastic and scars heal quite quickly in the three months after the meds. If you have any scars after this three months, then look into other treatments.
I am a nutritionist and believe in a food based approach when it comes to healthy living BUT the two supplements I would highly recommend after roaccutane is a b-complex and Zinc (this might also help with picking up your mood, although roaccutane definitely effect one's mood and it will go away soon after stopping the meds!)
Have a fantastic year dearest Katie, stay this lovely and never settle for less than you deserve!
I used this post as inspiration for my very first blog post over on my shiny new blog! I love the idea of rounding up the old year and ringing in the new! :) xoxReplyDelete
- Anonymous17 January 2017 at 16:21
Hi, this is a weird question but does anyone know where the floral swimsuit from one of the photos is from!! So cute :)ReplyDelete


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Tour Details
- Saturday, September 8 to Sunday, September 16, 2018
- Two pigger–moderate, hilly riding, but plenty of extra credit for the willing.
- $3,850 per person; $300 extra for a single room.
- Eight days of cycling, cooking classes, wine tastings, and relaxing
- Pisa airport (PSA) pick-up, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.
- The tour starts over lunch, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at Hotel Zi' Martino in Castagneto Carducci.
- Transportation on Sunday, September 16 to Pisa airport (PSA) and local train station. Early departures accommodated.
- Bike rentals available.
- Vegetarian? Food restrictions? No problem!
- Non-rider in your group? This is our best itinerary for non-cycling guests.
Cooking and Cycling is one of our favorite tours. Why? Well, we get to ride our home-town roads around Castagneto, visit our friends and favorite farms in the area, and we learn something new every year from our chef, Chicca Maione. Food, riding, what else is there? Wine, that's right! We're also in the heart of Bolgheri, Italy's hottest district for booming reds. Heaven.
We pack all our favorite routes and superb kitchen adventures into this week. It's the perfect itinerary for a couple with one serious cyclist and one "maybe-I'd-rather-make-magic-happen-in-the-kitchen" partner. During our mornings cyclists can pedal to their hearts delight, while non-cyclists participate in a late morning cooking class, allowing time for an easy pedal, run or walk before each lesson.
All the particulars
Weather: Mid 70's to mid 80's and cooling off at night.
Riding Level: This is a 2-pigger tour. We like to keep the week flexible with plenty of extra mileage to be had. On most days we'll put in a good 4-hour ride through the Tuscan hills while making it back to the hotel for lunch.
Mileage/Terrain: Tuscany is all about rolling hills and our rides this week will range from 35 to 60 miles. There are three days in particular on which we could go longer. We usually let the ride split into groups based on speed and fitness levels, each group having its own guide. Ride however much you like and earn your lunch and dinner. Estimated mileage for the week—280 miles.
Why Castagneto? Andy found Castagneto in the early '90s, then brought his Motorola cycling team here for a training camp in his pro days. Simply put, it is the best of everything in Europe–riding, food, folks, relaxation, and a splendid countryside. We've become family with the crew at Hotel Zi' Martino, a simple inn built by a former Tour de France rider, Carlo Guarguaglini, and his wife, Isa. The Guarguaglinis understand what we're looking for in a vacation–the best riding, a great kitchen, and a family atmosphere with fun people.
The ideal Cooking and Cycling guest: This is our most flexible recipe for an unbelievable week in Italy. We cook, we ride, we relax…and we eat. You get a bit of everything on this itinerary–the chance to immerse yourself in the local cuisine and culture, great cycling, and plenty of time to relax, too. Non-cycling chefs study most mornings, learning a different recipe or technique, while the cyclists spin through rolling vineyards, chestnut forests, and over the hilly countryside. For anyone looking to mix in equal parts cooking, cycling, and culture, this is the tour for you.
The cooking lessons are limited to 10 people. Non-cycling guests have priority to cooking lessons. If you are cyclist with interest in a day in the kitchen we will do our best to work you in to a lesson of your choice during the week. Most lessons start at 11:00 to allow cooks time to exercise in the morning (if desired).
If I'm not cycling, what else is there to do in the area? Each year, we host a handful of non-cyclists on this itinerary and they're usually busy the whole week with trips to the Mediterranean (five minutes by car, 10 by bike), walking or jogging, relaxing poolside at our hotel, visiting one of the many Etruscan archaeological sites in the area, tastings at any of our local wineries or wine bars, or browsing the shops, cafes, and food stores in Castagneto and beyond.
As a group we'll also take side trips to gastronomy shops, a wine estate, and talk about olive oil. We'll be staying in the heart of the Bolgheri DOC wine area, so we'll have a wine tasting comparing local wines to the other wine DOCs of Tuscany.
We're also five minutes from the train station–motivated travelers can be in Pisa in less than an hour and Florence in less than two. Non-cyclists are also always welcome in the follow van if they would like to see the day with the cycling group. Some days a second van will take non-cyclists to meet the group ride when they pass through not-to-be-missed villages.
If you like to ride a bike, just not at the pace of the group, the local bike shop has wonderful hybrid city bikes that come equipped with a bike lock and basket. This is a great way to see neighboring villages (on flat-ish roads), head to the beach on your own, or just ride around the tiny roads from the hotel for some exercise before a cooking lesson.
What Bike/Gears/Tires should I bring? Your favorite road bike will do just fine. We ride compact cranksets to make the hills a bit more casual, so if you tend to suffer on the up, consider a triple or a compact. Generally a 23 or 25mm tire is great.
Bike Rentals: The local bike shop is run by our friends the Carpentieri family. They have a rental fleet of BMC Gran Fondo model bikes, an excellent choice for visiting cyclists who want a nice light climbing machine that descends well. All models come with compact-geared cranks. They'll even rent town-bikes for folks not looking to pedal the hills, but wanting to explore the village and the coast.
Rentals cost 250€ for the length of the tour; a town-bike is 120€. Please see our Bike Rental section for more information on rentals, or contact firstname.lastname@example.com to set up a bike for your trip.
Travel details
Schedule your flights in and out of the Pisa airport (PSA).
There are connections directly to Pisa from New York, Munich, London, and other major European cities. Please don't book your flight until we've responded to your booking form and finalized your spot on the tour. Our Travel page has information on renting cars, the train system, air travel, and more.
Cinghiale Shuttle Schedule
Please note if you arrive outside the shuttle time it is your responsibility to arrive at the hotel by 1 p.m. on the tour start date. If you are unable to schedule your flights to meet a shuttle time please email us and we will help you with train schedules or private taxi services.
Pick up: Saturday, Sept. 8th 11 a.m. at the Pisa Airport
Drop off: Sunday, Sept. 16th at the Pisa Airport—two shuttle times will be offered to accommodate the 6:30/7:15 a.m. departures and later-morning departures. We will also provide drop-offs at the local train station in Castagneto.
For those of you arriving early, or on your own, the tour proper starts at 1 p.m., at Hotel Zi' Martino, in Castagneto Carducci. We'll sit down to lunch, introduce ourselves, assemble bikes…and get riding!
The rides: We'll take a short spin after lunch on the first day. We use this ride to sort out the kinks in our bikes and legs so everyone is ready to go the following day.
We'll average around 280 miles during the week. Rides will range between 35 and 60 miles with plenty of opportunity for more miles and flexibility for less.
It is fall and we know most of you will be plenty fit from the summer, so don't be shy if you're aching for extra miles. We love to reward your fitness and have the flexibility to make it happen!
Highlights: Castagneto Carducci is a charming hilltop town, perched above the old Roman thoroughfare, the Via Emilia and located in the heart of the Bolgheri wine district. Quiet, relaxed, and full of artisans, it's an idyllic setting for a week of cooking and cycling.
Volterra The city dates to at least 1000 years BCE and boasts a great gastronomic scene, as well as fantastic archaeological museums.
Populonia An ancient Etruscan lookout and iron-smelting site, Populonia perches atop a hill above the sea and faces towards Elba and Corsica. Tiny, quiet, and dotted with 3,000 year-old Etruscan archaeological sites, as well as a newly excavated Roman villa, it's way off the beaten path.
Food Fresh vegetables, seafood, and game meats; house-made pastas and regional delicacies–you've come to the right place.
Wine We're smack-dab in the middle of Italy's hottest wine DOC–Bolgheri. We will be tasting the local wines without the stratospheric prices–and we will visit our local favorite to see how they make their magic.
Trip details
Included in the cost of the tour:
Eight nights and eight days fully supported riding, with guides and hotel accommodations; transportation on the first and ninth day.
Eight breakfasts, seven lunches, seven dinners (with wine!).
Snacks and drinks on rides provided. Transportation and admission to scheduled sightseeing stops and special events.
Pick-up and drop-off at the Pisa airport (PSA) and Castagneto train station.
Not included with the tour: Airfare. Tip for guides.
Tour Cost is $3,850 per person.
Single rooms are $300 extra per person. Please request a single on your booking form, if you're interested.
Deposit $1,000 per person. Please wait for us to respond to your booking form to send in your deposit.
Final payment A balance of $2,850 per person ($3,150 for a single room) is due by June 8, 2018. If you are signing on after this date, just drop us a line and we'll arrange a different payment schedule.
Confirmation and communication
Once you've sent us your booking form, you can expect the following communication and requests from us:
A reservation email–Andy or Elaine will respond, letting you know about availability for the tour. If we have space available, they'll instruct you to send your deposit of $1,000 per person, by check, to our address (provided in the email).
A deposit email–we'll acknowledge receipt of your deposit, confirming your spot(s) on the tour, and give you a balance and its due date.
Balance email–once we've received your balance payment, we'll acknowledge its receipt, and remind you to send us your travel details so we can confirm ground transportation/ shuttle times with you.
For cancellations, see below.
Trip files–One month before your trip, we'll send you an email with five attachments, including an agreement to sign, a medical questionnaire that must be filled out, travel info, contact info for each day of the trip, and a suggested packing list.
Itinerary–Upon arriving in Italy, we'll provide you with a detailed itinerary and route map.
Travel confirmation—Send your travel plans to us at least one month before the trip (airline, flight number, arrival and departure days and times) to firstname.lastname@example.com. We'd like to know how you're arriving in Italy, so we can make sure everyone's covered in getting to the tour on time.
Contact us
If this info hasn't answered all your questions, then drop us a line via email or by phone:
Andy in the US– (303) 506-1788 or Elaine (303) 888-4543 (US mountain time)
In the spring and fall we are in Italy, so please call: (Central Euro time; please call during daylight hours in Italy.) Andy in Italy (011 39) 333 97 60 997 or Elaine (011 39) 346 68 55 070
Booking Travel
Specific information for your tour is contained in the Travel Details section above, so please read it carefully. Please visit our Travel Help and FAQ's page to answer questions about booking, travel, and your tour.
If you decide not to come or cannot come for any reason, the amount you have paid is fully refundable up to 91 days before your trip. We do not refund money after 90 days. This means if you cancel within 90 days of your trip, you will forfeit the full amount you've paid.
We reserve the right to cancel your reservation with us if we have not received your balance payment by June 17, 2016.
We do not overbook our tours and we strongly recommend travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance that covers trip cancellations (for any reason), lost luggage, and unforeseen medical emergencies.
Travel insurance:
Visit http://www.insuremytrip.com for an insurance quote and http://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/purchase/quote/quote.cfm for a travel health insurance quote.
Thanks for your interest and we hope to see you soon!


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Runtime: 99 minutes
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99-minute film (full movie) directed by Curtis Hanson.
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Lady Bears Head To OKC, Site Of Both Cheers & TearsThe Lady Bears are headed back to Oklahoma City to play Louisville in an NCAA Sweet 16 match Friday night. "We've shed plenty of tears there, but we've also celebrated in confetti there," senior forward Nina Davis said.
Last Chance For Baylor's Davis To Reach Final FourNina Davis will leave Baylor as only the fifth player in school history with more than 2,000 points and more than 1,000 rebounds. But there is still something missing as she faces her last chance for a trip to the NCAA Final Four.
Lady Bears Roll Past Iowa State 83-52Alexis Prince scored 22 points and Baylor beat Iowa State by a score of 83-52 on Wednesday night for its 20th straight win.
Lady Bears Thump Sooners 92-58Alexis Jones entered an exclusive chapter of the Baylor record book on Sunday. The senior guard had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the second Lady Bear with a triple-double.
Prince Lifts Baylor Women Over Kansas State 91-49Alexis Prince got Baylor going and the Lady Bears never looked back. Prince scored a career-high 25 points to help Baylor rout Kansas State by a score of 91-49 on Wednesday night.
Lady Bears Beat TCU To Stay Perfect In Big 12Baylor freshman Lauren Cox made her first seven shots on way to 19 points in only 22 minutes, and the second-ranked Lady Bears beat TCU by a score of 77-54 on Wednesday night for their 51st consecutive win at home.
Lady Bears Rout Kansas 90-43Nina Davis and Alexis Jones each scored 16 points to lead Baylor to a 90-43 victory over the Jayhawks on Sunday. The Lady Bears shot 60 percent from the floor while limiting Kansas to a 22.4 percent clip.
Baylor Women Beat Kansas State 87-57Kalani Brown dominated the night. She finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Lady Bears cruised past Kansas State by a score of 87-57 on Thursday to open Big 12 play.
Baylor Women Win 46th Consecutive Home GameNina Davis scored 18 points, and fourth-ranked Baylor stretched its home winning streak to 46 games with a 79-34 victory over Abilene Christian on Thursday night. The Lady Bears haven't lost at home since March 2014.
Lady Bears Overwhelm Mississippi Valley State 101-36Beatrice Mompremier had 11 points and 15 rebounds while playing only 15 minutes, and Baylor overwhelmed Mississippi Valley State by a score of 101-36 on Sunday, three days after losing to UConn.
Brown Leads Lady Bears In 84-70 Win Over UCLAKalani Brown set career highs with 25 points, 19 rebounds and six assists, and Baylor took over after halftime on way to an 84-70 victory over ninth-ranked UCLA on Monday night.
Mulkey Long Anticipated Baylor Women Being GoodKim Mulkey has long anticipated how good Baylor could be this season. The coach, who has two national titles with the second-ranked Lady Bears, was already talking about the 2017 NCAA Final Four two seasons ago.


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Re: CARROLL,William 1800's N.C.-TN.
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Re: CARROLL,William 1800's N.C.-TN.
Kevin, William Robert Carroll was my grand father on my mothers side, Your grandmother,Roma was my mothers(Juanita) sister. anyway, william was born in natchadoches, Tx. inFeb. 1, 1884. and died in FortWorth, Tx. in January 1926. of double phnumonia, He is buried in Fort Worth,Tx. At Mt. Olivet Cemetary.He and Grandma (Ella ) were married either the 1st or 2nd of July. Grandmothers birthdate was July 3, 1889,She died January 26,1989 in Denver and is buried at Fremont Cemetary. Your Grandparents(Roma and Manuel) left Texas in the summer of 1932, They were all(Grandma Ella, Mom, Bud,Carl,Lorimae, Wanda Faye ) traveling togeather, on a journey that was suppose to take them to Oregon to homestead property, However, they broke down in Kansas and had to leave all of their belongings behind with a "kind farmer" needless to say the whole family became stranded in Denver, And thats where they all stayed, until much later in life.


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Title: Penny Drop That Thang!
This lesson is designed to introduce and extend students' knowledge on slope and linear equations. Students will be able to differentiate finding the slope to creating a linear equation.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.
Standard(s): [MA2015] AL1 (9-12) 23: Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions.* [A-REI11]
Title: Shedding the Light
In this four-lesson unit, from Illuminations, students investigate a mathematical model for the decay of light passing through water. The goal of this investigation is a rich exploration of exponential models in context. Students examine the way light changes as water depth increases, conduct experiments, explore related algebraic functions using an interactive Java applet and analyze the data collected.
Standard(s): [MA2015] DM1 (9-12) 3: Use the recursive process and difference equations to create fractals, population growth models, sequences, series, and compound interest models. (Alabama)