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RMP Competizione wins 2013 GT1 Sprints Championship
The third race of the 2013 season was held at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (CTMP), in RMP Competizione style the car was reliable and consistent to the finish. We finished the race weekend on the podium in 2nd place which brought us well ahead of the 2nd place contender.
The rest of the 4 races of the season continued in a similar manner, finishing each race and collecting points was the goal and the goal was met as each weekend that past with great races and finishes. The RMP Competizione built and tuned TR7 was fast and reliable all season with only one DNF. Showing that a well built and properly maintained car will finish races and win championships.
We are proud to announce we have won the 2012 and 2013 CASC GT1 Sprints championships back to back, in our TR7 piloted by Rocco Marciello. Rocco won the championship with 434 points over the 2nd place contender with only 272.
We thank our great team and our sponsors for a excellent 2013 season and we are looking forward to a great 2014 season.
Clean Sweep at Shanonville!
The second round of the GT Sprints Championship was held at Shanonville Motorsports Park. We made some motor changes before the weekend and went into the weekend hoping for the best. Qualifying in 1st was a good sign for what was to come the rest of the weekend. After a great qualifying we finished all 3 races in 1st place, and received maximum points towards are GT1 championship. The RMP Competzione team is very proud of our accomplishments so far this season as we are already leading the championship with 100 point lead over the current 2nd place team.
The next round is being held at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park June 22-23.
Stay tuned for updates.
Great Start To 2013 Race Season For RMP Competizione
The first race event in the Ontario GT Sprints Championship for 2013 was held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. After a long winter it was great to get out to the track for some Friday testing to prepare for the races on the weekend. The only change to the car for 2013 was the addition of a power steering unit.
Still running our lower powered spare motor we were surprised that we were able to successfully finish with two 2nd places and a 1st place on our first weekend out in 2013.
Getting consistent lap times and only losing to a higher HP Trans Am car,we were extremely happy with our results.
With these results we are already sitting in 1st place in the championship so far.
The second round of the 2013 race season is being held at Shanonville May 25-26.
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RMP Competizione Wins 2012 Motul GT1 Championship!
After a tough mid-season engine failure due to a valve train problem during practice for the 3rd race weekend of the year, a spare lower HP engine was installed to continue the season in hopes of still winning the championship. Without knowing how the engine would perform we headed out to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (CTMP) for the 4th race weekend. The spare engine ran well but not as fast or consistent as our original engine. We were able to come in a respectable 4th place, which kept us in the first place position going into the next race weekend. However, some tuning and setup was needed for faster lap times.
The next race weekend was held at Calabogie Motorsports Park. With it being our first time racing on the full long track, we had to learn the circuit quickly in order to have a successful weekend. Once we became familiar with the circuit, our lap times improved and we were able to pull off an amazing race start and take the trophy for 1st place overall. As a result, the win basically clinched us the GT1 championship title.
Moving on to CTMP for the last two race weekends, all we had to do was finish the races and collect points to secure the title. With the championship already in hand, we didn't take any unnecessary risks and closed the season with many great finishes.
We won the championship in our RMP built and tuned tube chassis TR7. Rocco Marciello, owner of RMP Motors, piloted the TR7 to victory with 337 points over the second place contender with 167 points.
RMP Competizione would also like to congratulate our fellow teammate, Michael Delle Donne, on his 2nd place in the GT3 class championship in his RMP tuned BMW e90 325.
Preparation for the 2013 race season has already begun at RMP Motors and we expect it to be a great one!
RMP Competizione Dominates at DAC Shannonville Race Weekend!
The second race event of the season was held at Shannonville Motorsport Park. We made some small changes to the cars and the preparation served us well. Our GT1 Triumph TR7 was the fastest GT Sprints contender all weekend. We qualified first and that was a sign of what was to follow for the weekend. We finished all 3 races in first well ahead of the rest of the field with over a 10 second lead in all 3 races. Our GT3 BMW 325 also did well finishing the weekend in 1st place as well.
The results from this weekend has us in 1st place in the championship in GT1 and Gt3 so far, and we hope to continue the rest of the season with as good results.
The next race is being held at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (Mosport) on June 30 – July 1st weekend.
RMP Competizione runs in top 3 at BEMC Race Weekend
After a long winter, all the preparation for the first race weekend showed to be worth while. With both race cars running well and turning good lap times at Mosport (now called Canadian Tire Motorsport Park). Our E90 race car in GT3 running our low power motor was able to run a respectable lap time of 1:33, and finish all 3 races in 2nd place, putting our driver M. DELLEDONNE in 1st place overall in the championship thus far. Our GT1 tube chassis race car was able to get down to some very fast lap times, and we believe we will be contenders for both the GT1 and GT3 Motul GT Sprints championships in this year!
We will be racing at Shannonville Motorsport Park on May 26-27 with both cars.
RMP Competizione Prepares for 2012 Race Season
RMP Motors Competizione is ready for the 2012 Motul GT Sprints race season. We finished well in 2011 with a GT1 3rd place overall and GT3 3rd place over all with only competing in 5 out of 8 race weekends, it was a great overall season with many podium finishes. Keep checking back on our website for updates after each race weekend we compete in!


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Baltimore at Denver, 4:30 p.m. EST. The teams met in Week 15 and the Broncos earned a 34-17 win. Peyton Manning was 17 for 28 for 204 yards and a touchdown and Knowshon Moreno added 115 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos enter Saturday's game on an 11-game winning streak. The Ravens will be trying to reach the AFC title game for the second consecutive season.
Green Bay at San Francisco, 8 p.m. EST. The 49ers won 30-22 when the teams last met in Week 1, despite Aaron Rodgers going 30 for 44 for 303 yards and two TD passes for the Packers. This will be the first playoff start for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
—Russell Wilson, Seahawks, was 15 for 26 for 187 yards and a touchdown passes and added 67 yards rushing in Seattle's 24-14 win over Washington.
—Joe Flacco, Ravens, threw two second-half touchdowns in Baltimore's 24-9 victory over Indianapolis.
—Robert Griffin III, Redskins, was 10 for 19 for 84 yards with 2 TD passes and an interception before leaving because of a knee injury in Washington's 24-14 loss to Seattle.
—Andrew Luck, Colts, finished 28 for 54 for 288 yards and an interception in Indianapolis' 24-9 loss to Baltimore. It was the most attempts by a rookie in a playoff game.
—Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks, had 20 carries for 132 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's 24-14 win over Washington.
—Bernard Pierce, Ravens, ran for 103 yards on 13 carries to help lead Baltimore past Indianapolis 24-9.
—Anquan Boldin, Ravens, had five catches for 145 yards, including a game-sealing 18-yard touchdown, as Baltimore topped Indianapolis 24-9.
—Reggie Wayne, Colts, caught nine passes for 114 yards in a losing cause as Indianapolis fell to Baltimore 24-9. He moved into second in career playoff catches with 92 — 59 behind leader Jerry Rice.
Special Teams
—Steven Hauschka, Seahawks, was 3 for 3 on field goals in Seattle's 24-14 win over Seattle.
—Adam Vinatieri, Colts, was 3 for 4 on field goals in Indianapolis' 24-9 loss to Baltimore.
—Jacoby Jones, Ravens, gained 60 yards on kickoff runbacks and 57 on punt returns in Baltimore's 24-9 win over Indianapolis.
—Ray Lewis, Ravens, made 13 tackles in Baltimore's 24-9 win over Indianapolis.
—Paul Kroger, Ravens, had 2½ sacks as Baltimore topped Indianapolis 24-9.
—Cary Williams, Ravens, had 10 tackles and an interception in Baltimore's 24-9 win over Indianapolis.
—Reed Doughty, Redskins, had two sacks in Washington's 24-14 loss to Seattle.
For the first time in the Super Bowl era, three rookie quarterbacks — Andrew Luck (Indianapolis), Robert Griffin III (Washington) and Russell Wilson (Seattle) — all started a game in the same postseason. Previously, only 11 rookie quarterbacks have started a playoff game in the Super Bowl era. ... Adam Vinatieri's missed 40-yard field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter of Indianapolis' 24-9 loss at Baltimore was his first career miss against the Ravens (regular season and postseason). Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has won at least one postseason game in all five of his pro seasons, the only quarterback to do it in the Super Bowl era. The Ravens' John Harbaugh became the only head coach in the Super Bowl era with wins in his first five playoff campaigns. ... The Seattle Seahawks finally won a road playoff game, snapping an eight-game postseason skid away from home with a 24-14 NFC wild-card victory Sunday over the Redskins. The Seahawks have won six games in a row heading into Sunday's game against top-seeded Atlanta.
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III left Washington's 24-14 loss to Seattle with a right knee injury in the fourth quarter. Coach Mike Shanahan said he was scheduled for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. DE Chris Clemons, Seattle's best pass rusher, hurt his left knee in the third quarter and did not return. He will undergo an MRI. ... Redskins LG Kory Lichtensteiger re-injured his sprained left ankle in the first quarter. ... Ravens LB Dannell Ellerbe sprained an ankle late in the game. The Ravens didn't specify which ankle. ... Colts T Winston Justice injured his arm.
"I knew how it started, but I never knew how it was going to end here in Baltimore. For it to go the way it went today, I wouldn't change nothing." — Baltimore's Ray Lewis, who played his final home game for the Ravens, a 24-9 playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
"I think I did put myself at more risk by being out there. But every time you get on the field, you're putting yourself on the line." — Redskins QB Robert Griffin III on aggravating his knee injury in Washington's 24-14 loss to Seattle.
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Ted Nugent's wife Shemane Deziel was just arrested at an airport in Dallas, Texas ... and sources tell us it was because she brought a gun into the terminal ... TMZ has learned.
The arrest took place at Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. It's unclear if Ted was with Shemane at the time of the arrest.
Shemane has been married to the "Cat Scratch Fever" rocker since 1989 -- they have one child together. They reportedly met when Ted was a guest on a Detroit radio station, where she worked on the news team.
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Surely that right wing no talent tool Nugent will blame the President for his wife's stupidity. Ted and his wife Shemale are an embarrassment to the human race.
WOW..... u Big Dummy ... now that 's a hefty fine and maybe some jail time .... I hope she get's slapped with both ... Mc Nugget
I'm a gun owner, but I promise you with this freak this was something planned so Ted can jerk off with Faux News about something or other.
Better keep a close eye on that nut. There's no telling what his reaction is going to be or who he's going to blame.
this a hole brainwashed his whole family that their lives are all in danger, so they all must carry a gun... it must suck living with an ape(w.A.m) because you're always stressed out and forced to hate the world, never seeing the good in anything...also a requirement that you watch thug fox news, the ape channel.....what a life of no happiness, just judging others and looking at the glass half empty.....good luck girl, but its depressing...
Wait - you forgot your signature line: "None of the Kardashians could be reached for comment."
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Andrew Gale, captain of a Yorkshire side still seeking a first championship win of the season, has earmarked his county's match against Gloucestershire at Bristol on May 9 as Mitchell Starc's debut for the county.
The arrival of Starc, one of Australia's up-and-coming fast bowlers, is eagerly awaited by Yorkshire as they seek a greater cutting edge to an attack that has so far failed to impress after relegation to the Second Division.
Gale expects Cricket Australia to provide Starc's No Objection Certificate imminently. "Hopefully, Mitchell's NOC will come through in the next day or so," he said. "He will certainly add further quality to the side. Fingers crossed, he will be available for the Gloucestershire match. It's just a question now of sorting out the paperwork."
Starc, a 22-year-old left-armer, would then fly from Sydney on May 4, subject to receiving his visa in time. He returned to Australia's side for the final Test against West Indies in Dominica and now has taken ten wickets at an average of 32.50 in four Tests.
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[JURIST] The New York Senate [official website] rejected legislation [text; materials] Wednesday that would have legalized same-sex marriage [JURIST news archive]. The sponsors of the bill, supported by New York Governor David Paterson [official profile], were unable to marshal the votes required to pass the bill out of the state senate, where the Democratic Party holds a single seat majority. Despite earlier suggestions of the possibility, no Republicans voted in favor of the legislation, resulting in a final vote of 38-24 [NYT report]. Gay rights groups such as the Human Rights Campaign [advocacy website] expressed disappointment [press release] after the vote, while the National Organization for Marriage [advocacy website] welcomed the vote [press release] as a "huge win." Also on Wednesday, a Marist college poll was released [poll results] finding that same-sex marriage is supported by 51 percent of New York's registered voters, and opposed by 42 percent. Paterson introduced the bill to the state legislature last April, and it passed [JURIST report] in the General Assembly [official website] by a margin of 89-52. The bill was again passed by the lower body in anticipation of the senate vote, as required by state law. Wednesday's vote comes as a blow to advocates for same-sex marriage, who faced another defeat last month when Maine voters vetoed [JURIST report] a same-sex marriage bill passed by that state's legislature. The Maine vote came a year after California voters approved Proposition 8 [JURIST report], an amendment to the state constitution overturning the state's high court ruling [JURIST report] in favor of same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage is legal in four states in the US, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, and Vermont, and will be legal in New Hampshire [JURIST reports] starting January 1. New York is currently one of the few US jurisdictions to recognize [JURIST report] same-sex marriages performed in other states.
[JURIST] The International Criminal Court (ICC) [official website] on Wednesday ordered [text, PDF; press release] former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba [ICC materials, JURIST news archive] to remain in custody until his trial next spring. The ruling reverses a decision [JURIST report] issued in August ordering Bemba's conditional release. The order for release was opposed by ICC prosecutors who appealed [JURIST report] the original decision. Bemba remained in custody during the appeals process because the condition of release requiring a country to host him was not met. The ICC appeals judges determined that the original decision to release Bemba was flawed, stating:
the Pre-Trial Chamber misappreciated and disregarded relevant facts in reaching its conclusion that the entirety of factors before it reflected a "substantial change of circumstances" since the issuance of the Decision of 14 April 2009. The Pre-Trial Chamber acknowledged that the grave charges that Mr. Bemba now faces as a result of the Decision of 15 June 2009 makes the risk of him absconding more likely than prior to confirmation. In the view of the Appeals Chamber it was incumbent upon the Pre-Trial Chamber to analyse all the factors based on this heightened risk, in particular, Mr. Bemba's international contacts and ties and his financial situation which the Pre-Trial Chamber did not do.
[JURIST] Iranian economist and journalist Saeed Laylaz was sentenced to a nine-year jail term on Wednesday for possessing classified information and participating in protests following the contested presidential election in June [JURIST news archive]. Laylaz has been a longstanding critic of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [BBC profile; JURIST news archive], and was an editor for the reform newspaper Sarmayeh [media website, in Persian], which was shut down by the government last month. Shapour Kazemi, the brother-in-law of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi [IranTracker profile], was also sentenced to one year in jail after being charged with participating in the demonstrations. Laylaz and Kazemi have 20 days to appeal their sentences.Thousands were arrested during the protests following the contested June election, and about 140 have been tried in court to date. Of those tried, 81 have been convicted and sentenced, including former vice president Mohammad Ali Abtahi who was sentenced last month [JURIST report]. The government's response to the protests has been criticized, and human rights groups have called for [JURIST report] the UN General Assembly [official website] to appoint a special envoy to investigate allegations of human rights abuses in Iran since the election. Alleged human rights abuses of detainees include sexual assault, beatings, and forced confessions [JURIST reports]. The government has detained dozens of journalists as well as protesters, and has shut down numerous media outlets. Laylaz was arrested on June 17, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) [advocacy website], which monitors the status of detained journalists in Iran [materials].
[JURIST] The US Supreme Court [official website; JURIST news archive] heard oral arguments [day call, PDF; merit briefs] Wednesday in Stop the Beach Renourishment, Inc. v. Florida Department of Environmental Protection [oral arguments transcript, PDF; JURIST report] on the constitutional scope of states' authority to modify property boundaries without a judicial hearing. At issue is whether Florida's restoration of storm-eroded beaches by modifying private property boundaries under the Beach and Shore Preservation Act [text] violates due process. The appeal follows a Supreme Court of Florida [official website] ruling [opinion, PDF] that the legislation in question does not unconstitutionally deprive upland owners of their rights to use and enjoy the shore without just compensation, confining its judgment to the context of eroded beaches only. Counsel for the petitioner argued:
The Florida Supreme Court suddenly and dramatically redefined property rights, converting oceanfront property into oceanview property to avoid the finding of a taking. It did so in the context of a beach restoration project which could have been accomplished without taking any private property at all. Given this Court's jurisprudence that a State's legislative and executive branches cannot violate the Fifth Amendment, we see no reason why the judicial branch should be treated any differently.
[JURIST] The Malaysian high court ruled [Bernama report] Tuesday that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim [BBC profile, JURIST news archive] will stand trial on charges on sodomy early next year. Counsel for Anwar had argued for the case to be thrown out [Star report] since medical reports showed no conclusive proof of penetration, but Justice Mohamad Zabidin concluded that medical reports could not be used as a basis to strike out the charge. Anwar is accused of sodomizing his former aide, Mohd Saiful Bukhari, in 2008. He has pleaded not guilty [JURIST report] and contends that the charge is part of a government conspiracy to undermine his political agenda. The trial date has been set for January 25, 2010, and, if convicted, Anwar faces up to 20 years in prison.The current sodomy charge is the second against Anwar in the past 11 years. Anwar was Malaysia's deputy prime minister until he was fired in 1998 following sodomy charges of which he was initially convicted but later acquitted. He only recently reentered Malaysian politics following the expiration of a ten-year ban [JURIST report] against him for unrelated corruption charges.
[JURIST] The Council of the District of Columbia [official website] voted Tuesday in favor of a law that would allow same-sex marriages to be performed in Washington, DC. The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 [text, PDF] passed with a vote of 11-2, despite opposition from the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington [organization website], which has pledged to end social services [JURIST report] if the bill becomes law. To become law, first the bill must pass another vote by the Council at least two weeks later, which is tentatively scheduled for December 15 [Washington Post report]. DC Mayor Adrian Fenty [official profile] has promised to sign the bill [AP report], after which the US Congress would have 30 days to veto it under the Home Rule Act [text, PDF]. If Congress fails to act, the bill will then become law at the expiration of that time. Council members Marion Barry and Yvette Alexander [official profiles] cast the dissenting votes. Before casting his vote, Barry stated: "I stand here today to express, in no uncertain terms, my strong commitment to the gay and lesbian, bisexual, transgender community on almost every issue except this one."Last month, the District of Columbia Board of Election and Ethics [official website] ruled [JURIST report] that the Jury and Marriage Act (JAMA) [text, PDF], which allows DC to recognize same-sex marriages performed legally in other jurisdictions, could not be challenged by a ballot initiative because overturning the law would violate the DC Human Rights Act [text]. In July, JAMA took effect [JURIST report] after congressional inaction. If the marriage bill becomes law, DC will become the sixth US jurisdiction to recognize marriage between same-sex couples, after voters in Maine rejected a similar bill [JURIST report] that had passed the state legislature. Similar legislative initiatives were successful in New Hampshire and Vermont [JURIST reports]. Legislation to the same end was passed [JURIST report] by the New York State Assembly in May, but has since stalled in the state senate. In April, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned that state's ban on same-sex marriage, following the supreme courts of Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts [JURIST reports]. Last November, California voters approved Proposition 8 [JURIST report], amending the California constitution to exclude same-sex couples from marriage and effectively overriding the ruling of the high court.
[JURIST] The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) [official website] named [press release] a new head co-prosecutor Wednesday after the September resignation [JURIST report] of Canadian Robert Petit. UK lawyer Andrew Cayley, who will serve alongside a Cambodian prosecutor, has previously been in private practice defending alleged war criminal Charles Taylor [JURIST news archive] in The Hague. He also served as Senior Prosecuting Counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) [official website] from 2001-2005 where he was responsible for the continuing investigation against Ratko Mladic [JURIST news archive]. Cayley takes over for William Smith of Australia, who had been serving as acting co-prosecutor [JURIST report]. American Nicholas Koumjian has been appointed as reserve co-prosecutor [AP report]. The ECCC, charged with trying those responsible for atrocities committed during the rule of the Khmer Rouge [BBC backgrounder], has been faced with numerous allegations of corruption. On Tuesday, the court rejected a motion for a probe into allegations of judicial bias [JURIST report]. In August Human Rights Watch (HRW) [advocacy website] asked the ECCC to determine the scope of its prosecutions [JURIST report] "to thwart growing perceptions that court decisions are directed by the government." In February, HRW warned that ECCC trials were in danger of being tainted for their failure to follow fair trial standards, and in January a Cambodian court agreed to hear a corruption case [JURIST reports] involving two ECCC judges.
[JURIST] Lawyers for former Guantanamo Bay [JURIST news archive] detainee Ahmed Ghailani [GlobalSecurity backgrounder; JURIST news archive] have filed a motion [text, PDF] to dismiss the charges against him, according to heavily redacted court documents made public Tuesday. Ghailani's lawyers argued that his right to a speedy trial was violated after he spent nearly five years in custody before being brought before a civilian court. The lawyers also argued that Ghailani was subjected to cruel interrogation methods at "black sites," or secret prisons operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) [official website] and was denied access to a lawyer. According to the motion, national security concerns should never "trump a defendant's Constitutional right to a Speedy Trial." A spokesperson for the prosecution declined to comment [NYT report], and prosecutors will be filing a response to the motion.Ghailani faces charges for his alleged involvement in the 1998 bombings of US embassies [PBS backgrounder; JURIST news archive] in Tanzania and Kenya and is the first Guantanamo detainee to be brought to the US for prosecution. Last month, a federal judge ruled [opinion, PDF] that Ghailani does not have a right to be represented by his military defense lawyers [JURIST report] in a civilian court. In July, Ghailani's military lawyers requested access to the CIA "black sites" at which their client was held prior to his transfer to Guantanamo Bay. Having been held at the Guantanamo facility since 2006, Ghailani was transferred [JURIST report] to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York [official website] in June to face 286 separate counts including involvement in the bombings and conspiring with Osama bin Laden and other members of al Qaeda to kill Americans worldwide. He pleaded not guilty [JURIST report] at his initial appearance.
[JURIST] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay [official profile] on Tuesday condemned [press release] Switzerland's ban on building minarets [JURIST report], a type of tower associated with Islamic mosques. The ban, which was approved Sunday with 57.5 percent of the vote and the majority of Swiss cantons, was put forth by conservative political groups and opposed by churches, the government, and business groups. Pillay said that the ban was religious discrimination:
Some of the politicians who proposed this motion argued that it wasn't targeting Islam or Muslims. Others claimed that banning minarets would improve integration. These are extraordinary claims when the symbol of one religion is targeted. ...Indeed, a ban on minarets amounts to an undue restriction of the freedom to manifest one's religion and constitutes a clear discrimination against members of the Muslim community in Switzerland.
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This site seems to have been better years ago than it is today.
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accepted | Should users who vote to close have some experience with the topic? |
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Should users who vote to close have some experience with the topic?
I just took a look at more questions on this site. Apparently comments for IE8 and IE9 users were broken earlier today, but it's fixed now. Had it worked earlier I would have used it and skipped coming here. |
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Should users who vote to close have some experience with the topic?
Great answer, maybe someone should have asked the OP to explain the significance of having a row group, which is different than "too localized." Flagging is a good suggestion too. Earlier when I clicked the "add comment" link nothing happened, but now it's open and the comment link works. I'll have to test it at home, maybe there is something odd happening with my work provided browser (IE9). |
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Should users who vote to close have some experience with the topic?
Ruby - JavaScript, ok. PHP - SSRS, not really. It's not about a specific language, but more of an entire platform. It's also not about a single question, but the practice in gereral. If it was open someone could post a better answer, if anyone cared. |
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Why did my consecutive days disappear?
Yeah, I opened the home page several times this morning, then I come back this evening to look at questions and notice the consecutive days reset, again. I don't think a home page visit counts. |
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Consecutive Day count reset this morning
Doesn't even have to be Friday morning and Saturday evening, could be Friday evening at 9pm Pacific Time, then Saturday evening at 9:10pm. I could visit on consecutive "days" a few minutes late, and miss it because it wasn't within a 24 hour period like Jeff pointed out. Never made the UTC connection until now. The badge is actually "Visited the site each 24 hour period for 100 consecutive 24 hour periods." |
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Big Banner ad for DevExpress
Almost all, or maybe all, sponsored tags have banners in that top ad space if you are viewing questions with a sponsored tag (by clickin on a tag). That DevExpress icon on the C# tag is larger than the actual text on the tag, which is why I noticed it more than usual. |
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What will you do with your questions / problems if there is no Stack Overflow?
Microsoft is killing all their news groups (too much Spam), if they haven't already. My ISP is shutting their news servers off on June 1, and another local ISP has already done so. Long live NNTP. |
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about: what is 'fake rot13 text'
And I think that JavaScript window dropping down asking your for stuff was from tek-tips. |
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Sizes and overlaps of communities on the sites
I was waiting to see one with c# and vb.net. |
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Official position on the use of images in questions and answers
The problem is that as the site ages more and more of the image links are showing as not found, exceeds bandwidth, etc. Even if an image is provided, there should also be an accompanying text description of what the image shows. It would use even more precious bytes. |
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Wondering why I was migrated
Yeah that's true, but I see generic questions like this being more geared for SO than SF, as opposed to questions that deal with scripting for SQL Server, Exchange, or other more obvious administrative tasks. |
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Stickers for Stackers (i.e. post your sticker shots!)
Yeah me too, until I saw this post. I almost bought a box of large envelopes, but now I know it's okay to just use the small ones I already have. |
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Penn & Teller Theater
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Penn & Teller
Known for their outrageous blending of comedy and magic, Penn & Teller´s Las Vegas show often skewers the traditional hat-and-rabbit tricks and vanishing acts. After becoming a smash Broadway hit and touring the country, the dynamic duo continues their Las Vegas performance, 20 years and counting.
Unlike your common "oohs" and "ahhs," Penn & Teller debunk magic by incorporating gags in them. Edgy, provocative and hilarious, think magic tricks gone wrong. In one stunt, you'll see them cut a showgirl in half, only for "blood" to spurt everywhere. But not to worry – it's all part of the show. And if you never a guy catch a bullet between his teeth (or someone in a straitjacket lying on a bed of spikes), you can cross that off your bucket list! This famous pair couldn't be more opposite, yet perfect, for each other. While Penn may have the more boisterous, outgoing personality, Teller's just as much of a riot despite the silent act.
Penn & Teller's live show on any given night can also involve knives, guns, a fire-eating showgirl and a duck. Known as the "Bad Boys of Magic," for supposedly revealing the secrets to their tricks, they may show you how it´s done, but still leave you startled.
The remarkable theater can seat 1,475 people, with balcony and mezzanine seating available. Plus, with high ceilings and massive theater space, you'll feel like you're watching a show in an opera house.
Penn & Teller have love for their fans, so make sure to stick around. After the show, they hold a meet-and-greet session outside the theater. The theater is located along Rio's Convention Way, just past Starbucks and the spa.
Together since 1975, the two met in 1974. They first started as Vegas in 1993, performing at the Rio since 2001. They are currently the longest-running headliners to play in the same Las Vegas hotel.
The two are winners of an Emmy, Obie, Writer's Guild award and also have their Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Their Showtime series, "Penn & Teller: BS!" was the networks longest-running series and even nominated for 16 Emmy awards. On top of all these accolades, Penn & Teller had three successful Broadway runs. Entertainment Weekly also included them on its "50 Funniest Comedians Alive" list.
Fun facts: Penn attended Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Clown College. And contrary to Teller's silence, he actually took Latin class in high school. They've also appeared on Late Night with David Letterman more than 25 times.
- Unconventional magic tricks with stunts and "blunders"
- Penn plays with the opening band before the show
- Catch spot-on chemistry
- Both a magical and funny experience
- Meet-and-greet after the show
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Penn & Teller at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Why You'll Love It
An outrageous blend of comedy and magic
Edgy, provocative and hilarious
One of the longest running shows in Las Vegas history
"The most intelligent show in Vegas, as these two -- magicians? illusionists? truth-tellers? BS artists? geniuses? -- put on 90 minutes of, yes, magic and juggling, but also acerbic comedy, mean stunts, and quiet beauty."
"Eccentric comic magicians Penn & Teller once seemed an unlikely fit for Las Vegas, but they're more popular now than when they came to town more than a decade ago. The two have spread into mainstream culture beyond the Strip, thanks to Penn (the big loud one to Teller's short mime) becoming a cable news pundit and Celebrity Apprentice contestant."


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Score Breakdown based on
12 Reviews
4.6 on December 26, 2012
This is a very nice place to stay in Key West. The location is perfect, the rooms are very clean and accommodating and the breakfast and Happy Hour is great; but the best thing about the place was the staff. Helen was a joy to meet and she exceeded all expectations on what service should be. We will definitely be returning!
4.0 on October 10, 2012
My husband and I visited Key West for the first time this September 2012. We had an amazing time. Key West is a little piece of paradise! Our stay at the Artist House was wonderful. Laura was so helpful, so genuine. You can tell she loved her job, she loved Key West and she knew what she was talking about. She was always there to answer questions and give suggestions. The house itself was gorgeous, clean and had everything we needed. Close to everything, even provided bike rentals and parking nearby.We will be returning to the Artist House every year!
4.4 on October 01, 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed a long weekend stay at the beautiful Artist House! Breakfast was excellent, happy hour a fun time meeting other guests and the staff was so helpful. Laura gave many wonderful tips about things to do and we found parts of Key West we had never before seen. The only drawback was the tiny shower in the Garden Room-but we'll definitely visit again. Thanks for a great get-away!
4.4 on August 07, 2012
The Artist House was the PERFECT location if you want to be close to all of the action but far away enough from the noise. Duval street was only 1 block away and Mallory Square was 3 blocks down. We stayed in the Sun Room and it was small but nicely decorated and clean (big plus it had a mini-fridge and microwave). The free continental breakfast in the morning was delicious. There was a wide array of food to choose from and champagne to start the day off right :) Also, the free happy hour was a plus. They served beer (domestic and imported) and wine. I will definitley stay here again!
4.4 on October 14, 2011
Wonderful to stay at a period house that has been so lovingly renovated and with such style!
4.8 on August 14, 2011
Just wanted to take some time to thank the staff at the Artist House (Jessica, Jo, and Tracy) for a wonderful stay on our wedding anniversary weekend. Beautiful historic Key West home, super-friendly hosts, and a superb location. Thanks again for a great weekend and see you next year!!! The Cristobals.
5 on September 20, 2010
The Artist House is so beautiful! The rooms are large and well appointed.We stayed in the Garden Room, and the bathroom was recently remodeled. We got chance to see a fair amount of the rooms and I can honestly say they are all equally breathtaking. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. They suggested great restaurants and booked us on a fantastic snorkeling trip. Breakfast was delicious (we loved the fruit tarts and mini-quiche!) and Happy Hour every evening was a blast! The location couldn't be beat and there was no street noise to deal with. Can't wait to go back!!!
5 on July 02, 2009
Super friendly staff. Even let me move some furniture.
4.0 on July 01, 2009
We had a wonderul stay at the Artist House. We were very pleased with the service and the staff was very helpful kind and considerate. The Morning Room was so comfortable and restful especially after a night out on the town. The breakfast was just enough. We are looking forward to our next visit.
5 on June 29, 2009
Some friends and I stayed in the Turret Suite on Memorial Day weekend 2009. We had a great time and can't wait to go back. The room was beautiful as well as the rest of the house. I loved the location which was close to everything, and the staff was was very friendly and helpful especially with their suggestions on the best places to eat, shop, and hang out. The breakfast was phenomenal and offered a huge variety which satisfied everyone of my friends. Which I will say is very difficult since one was a vegetarian and one's favorite meals are made completely of meat. My favorite part about this house was the rich history it holds, every night we were able to hear more and more about the history and ran into people who were intrigued and even a little jealous when we told them where we were staying and which room. I would recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone and will definitely stay here again upon my return to Key West.
5 on June 28, 2009
We've stayed at many b&b's, and this one was by far the best! The location was within walking distance to everything. The staff were friendly and beyond accommodating and went out of our way to make sure we were enjoying our stay. We slept in late one day, so the woman left the breakfast buffet out for us! The pastries were soooo yummy! The room was much larger than any place we've ever stayed and immaculately clean and even had a claw-footed bathtub! We would recommend this b&b and will definetly return!
1.0 on June 12, 2009
We stayed here over Memorial Day weekend..got in late Friday night and went out thinking we will have the next few days to sleep in and relax, wrong!! Someone at the house decided to bring in carpenters to repair the wooden deck which started with hammering, power saws, etc. , at 7am!! They started later the next day but as other writers have listed here...the walls are so thin you can hear people talking and walking around. We stayed in the Garden Room, no drapes to cover the windows and block out the light, so now we have sound and light keeping us from sleep. The bathroom was very small...toilet was like being on an airplane...shower was smaller than a cruise ship shower....breakfast was lacking. I wrote a letter to the owners upon my departure stating my dissatisfaction with the stay.....at $200 a night mind you....and never heard a response....look elsewhere for the above stated reasons....besides, the owners don't care!!
Innkeeper Response
We are terribly sorry that this guest did not enjoy their stay. We have and continue to apologize to this guest for any inconveniences that they may have encountered during their stay. Yes, we did have essential and mandatory maintenance work performed during one on the mornings of his stay that was not routine and we can assure this guest and all future guest that this was not typical. We do pride ourselves on our complimentary continental breakfast that features fresh-cut fruit, pastries and mini-quiche delivered daily from the local French bakery, fresh bagels delivered daily from a local bagel shop, a wide selection of cereals, yogurts, whole fruit, juices, milk and coffee. We do value all of our guests and we invite this guest back in the future!


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Stephen Williamson, executive director of the State Theatre
Stephen Williamson, executive director of the State Theatre, shows the balcony view inside the historic downtown movie house under restoration Nov. 17 in Sioux Falls. The circa-1926 theater, closed since 1991, has been raising funds for its eventual reopening and plans to begin showing movies again sometime next year. Associated Press photo
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Child and Family Services Reviews:
Better Use of Data and Improved Guidance Could Enhance HHS's Oversight of State Performance
GAO-04-333: Published: Apr 20, 2004. Publicly Released: Apr 20, 2004.
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In 2001, the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) implemented the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) to increase states' accountability. The CFSR uses states' data profiles and statewide assessments, as well as interviews and an on-site case review, to measure state performance on 14 outcomes and systemic factors, including child well-being and the provision of caseworker training. The CFSR also requires progress on a program improvement plan (PIP); otherwise ACF may apply financial penalties. This report examines (1) ACF's and the states' experiences preparing for and conducting the statewide assessments and on-site reviews; (2) ACF's and the states' experiences developing, funding, and implementing items in PIPs; and (3) any additional efforts that ACF has taken beyond the CFSR to help ensure that all states meet federal goals related to children's safety, permanency, and well-being.
ACF and many state officials perceive the CFSR as a valuable process and a substantial undertaking, but some data enhancements could improve its reliability. ACF staff in 8 of the 10 regions considered the CFSR a helpful tool to improve outcomes for children. Further, 26 of 36 states responding to a relevant question in our survey commented that they generally or completely agreed with the results of the final CFSR report, even though none of the 41 states with final CFSR reports released through 2003 has achieved substantial conformity on all 14 outcomes and systemic factors. Additionally, both ACF and the states have dedicated substantial financial and staff resources to the process. Nevertheless, several state officials and child welfare experts we interviewed questioned the accuracy of the data used in the review process. While ACF officials contend that stakeholder interviews and case reviews complement the data profiles, many state officials and experts reported that additional data from the statewide assessment could bolster the evaluation of state performance. Program improvement planning is under way, but uncertainties have affected the development, funding, and implementation of state PIPs. Officials from 3 of the 5 states we visited said ACF's PIP-related instructions were unclear, and at least 9 of the 25 states reporting on PIP implementation in our survey said that insufficient funding and staff were among the greatest challenges. While ACF has provided some guidance, ACF and state officials remain uncertain about PIP monitoring efforts and how ACF will apply financial penalties if states fail to achieve their stated PIP objectives. Since 2001, ACF's focus has been almost exclusively on the CFSRs and regional staff report limitations in providing assistance to states in helping them to meet key federal goals. While staff from half of ACF's regions told us they would like to provide more targeted assistance to states, and state officials in all 5 of the states we visited said that ACF's existing technical assistance efforts could be improved, ACF officials acknowledged that regional staff might still be adjusting to the new way ACF oversees child welfare programs.
Status Legend:
- Review Pending
- Open
- Closed - implemented
- Closed - not implemented
Recommendations for Executive Action
Recommendation: To ensure that ACF uses the best available data in measuring state performance, the Secretary of HHS should expand the use of additional data states may provide in their statewide assessments and consider alternative data sources when available, such as longitudinal data that track children's placements over time, before making final CFSR determinations.
Agency Affected: Department of Health and Human Services
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: HHS has several steps underway to address necessary data improvements. With the agency's assistance, states have begun to submit more accurate information in their Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) and National Child Abuse and Neglect data profiles. In May 2005, HHS reported that revisions to AFCARS were being considered as part of an overall effort to evaluate that system. In 2006 and 2007, HHS reported that a notice of proposed rulemaking to update AFCARS was on the agency's unified agenda. On January 11, 2008, HHS posted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing numerous improvements to AFCARS data, including changes to the reporting populations, data structure, elements, compliance determination and penalty provisions. In 2006, ACF announced new data measures, data composites, and national standards that will replace the six national data standards used during the first round of Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) to assess the performance of State child welfare agencies (71 FR 32969, 6/7/2006). According to the notice, the goals of the data composites are to provide a more holistic view of State performance in a particular domain, account for both the strengths and weaknesses of a State, allow for the development of national standards that account for variations in State practices and policies, and provide a more effective assessment of State performance.
Recommendation: In addition, to ensure that ACF regional offices and states fully understand the PIP development, approval, and monitoring processes, and that regional offices fully understand ACF's prioritization of the CFSR as the primary mechanism for child welfare oversight, the Secretary of HHS should take the following two actions: (1) issue clarifying guidance on the PIP process and evaluate states' and regional offices' adherence to this instruction and (2) provide guidance to regional offices explaining how to better integrate the many training and technical assistance activities for which they are responsible, such as participation in state planning meetings and the provision of counsel to states on various topics, with their new CFSR responsibilities.
Agency Affected: Department of Health and Human Services
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: According to HHS officials, the agency has continued to provide technical assistance and training to states and regional offices when appropriate. It is committed to continually assessing and addressing training and technical assistance needs. In July 2004, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) reported that the Children's Bureau planned to conduct training specifically related to the development, implementation, and monitoring of program improvement plans in each ACF regional office that will also include state staff. In addition, ACF reported in July 2005 that ten CFSR-related trainings have occurred over the course of this fiscal year, which benefit both regional and central office staff. In 2007, HHS reported that training with regional staff is ongoing and that ACF provided training in every region in FY 2006 related to implementing Round 2 of the FY 2007 CFSRs. ACF published a CFSR procedures manual in November 2006, which includes a chapter on the Program Improvement Plan (PIP) development and monitoring process and a PIP content checklist. In addition, the Children's Bureau posted PIP instructions and a matrix, last updated in October 2007, which are intended to provide guidance for States in developing a PIP following receipt of the Final Report on the child and family services review. This guidance document presents a suggested format for preparing a PIP and outlines the content or elements that must be included in the PIP regardless of the format used by the State, as described in the regulations.
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May 15, 2013
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Potential Options to Improve Performance and OversightGAO-13-431: Published: May 15, 2013. Publicly Released: May 15, 2013.
Mar 25, 2013
Summary of Proposals to Address Income Eligibility Requirement for Federal Foster Care ReimbursementGAO-13-323R: Published: Mar 25, 2013. Publicly Released: Mar 25, 2013.
Mar 8, 2013
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Improved Oversight of Income Eligibility Determination NeededGAO-13-290: Published: Feb 28, 2013. Publicly Released: Mar 8, 2013.
Feb 28, 2013
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families:
Workforce Participation Requirement WaiversGAO-13-423T: Published: Feb 28, 2013. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2013.
Jan 30, 2013
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States Use Flexible Federal Funds, But Struggle to Meet Service NeedsGAO-13-170: Published: Jan 30, 2013. Publicly Released: Jan 30, 2013.
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Department of Defense Policies on Accommodating Children with Special Needs in Child Care ProgramsGAO-13-165R: Published: Jan 16, 2013. Publicly Released: Jan 16, 2013.
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Jan 7, 2013
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More Accountability Needed to Reflect Breadth of Block Grant ServicesGAO-13-33: Published: Dec 6, 2012. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2013.
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