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Worcester upset grading to take triumph in Wheatley Cup
5:21pm Friday 16th November 2012 in Sport
WORCESTER City Chess Club won the Wheatley Cup, beating Greenlands at Greenlands Social Club, Longbridge, Birmingham.
Although Greenlands had a higher-graded team, Worcester clinched a 4-1 success — the fourth time they have won the competition.
The first game to finish saw Greenlands' only win but Worcester's skipper Andrew Farthing equalised the score and Worcester went into the lead when Ray Collett won on board two.
The remaining games were going in Worcester's favour.
But Rob Sutton, a piece up, got into a tangle and had only 10 seconds left to complete his victory by checkmate.
Colin Vernon had completely outplayed his opponent, but lost a rook for a knight in the time scramble and was fortunate to win.
Results (Worcester names first): Farthing beat Roy Peters; Collett beat Ian Truscott; Roger Yates lost to Ian Ellis; Sutton beat Peter Hughes; Vernon beat Richard Collett.
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Relay for Life raises over $40k
Hundreds of walkers came out to Hood Park on Friday, June 6 to participate in the Crawford County annual Relay for Life. Over 70 cancer survivors participated in the event, including Caren Meade, who overcame near impossible odds with her battle with cancer. Meade was the Relay for Life Hero of Hope, an honor given to a person picked by the relay committee that goes above and beyond for other people before themselves.
Much work has gone into Paul Bryan Field improvements
Years spent improving Paul Bryan Field and its facilities finally yielded the results that many had been hoping for, as the Cuba Wildcats were able to host the 2014 district baseball tournament. Countless hours of volunteer labor and donated funds and materials went into the project, which has resulted in the Cuba school district having a baseball facility that other schools in the conference surely must envy.
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Some concerned about solicitations at four-way stop
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Villa Toscana in Lafayette
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
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$ 3,400 - $ 3,700 / week
$ 11,000 - $ 11,500 / month
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Rejuvenate and relax in a lovely old world Tuscan villa 20 minutes from San Francisco. Private getaway was lovingly built with sophistication and elegant charm. Two story grand loggia with frescoed ceilings and pillars leads to large granite and tumbled tile Tuscan kitchen with sit-up bar, island, stainless steel appliances and gas cooking looking into mirrored dining room with fireplace. Sunroom with draped Moroccan sheers opens out onto large deck, cabana, outdoor cooking and covered dining area, pool, Jacuzzi and waterfall. Large living room with stone fireplace sits off entry loggia. Downstairs there are three bedroom suites with bathrooms in each finished in marble, travertine and stone. Full laundry downstairs. Marble and wrought iron stairs lead up to a large master suite with fireplace, view deck with cafe table and chairs, large walk in closet, and wonderful master bath. View jacuzzi bathtub, travertine, stone and marble glassed in sit down shower, double vanities, bidet and frescoed vaulted ceiling. Two zone heating and air conditioning. 2 car garage and additional parking. Villa is on one acre of Roman landscaping with fountains, flowers and trailing plants, cypress trees and a large flat lawned area- great for outdoor activities, intimate weddings and celebrations. Perfect executive rental or vacation escape. Minutes from downtown Lafayette and East Bay corridor. Close to restaurants and great shopping. 20 minutes to San Francisco; 1 hour to the wine country; 40 minutes to Silicon Valley. Quiet lovely villa close to everything and yet in a world by itself.
Villa Toscana is a perfect location for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners and showers. Get ready for your wedding in the villa and get married under the canopy at the pavilion up on top of the property. We can help you coordinate many of the details of your Villa wedding -- please email us.
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Pool, jacuzzi, 4 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths; quiet secluded elegant Tuscan villa getaway. Rejuvenate and relax in a wonderful sophisticated villa. Close to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, stores and restaurants. Hike, bike, visit the wine country: everything is within a short drive.
activities and attractions in Lafayette San Francisco Bay Area
Enjoy the beautiful villa; go into town for dinners or shopping. Take the Bart to San Francisco or drive in -- 20 minutes. Walnut Creek is less than 10 minutes away with several hundred fine restaurants and the best shopping in the East Bay. Or play golf, go hiking, biking -- loads of outdoor trails and great weather to enjoy them.
See more of the villa at the Homeaway or VRBO sites.
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Peak Season: May-November Rates: Minimum 2 night stay - $700 per night wkend rates. $600per nite mid week stays. $3700 weekly rate. $11,500 month.
Off Season: December-April Rates: Minimum 2 night stay - $650 per night wkend rates. $550 per nite mid week stays. $3400 weekly rate. $11,000 month.
For stays of less than one week, $200 cleaning fee applies. For event pricing, please contact owners.
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Security Deposit: $500 - Totally Refundable.
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Minimum Adult Age to rent: 24
Tax Rate: 9.5%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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For 34 years, the Montreux Jazz Festival has showcased the world's premier jazz performers. This year, the 38th Montreux Jazz Festival was no different. For two weeks in July, Switzerland's Lake Geneva was swarmed by international jazz and soul musicians–everyone from legends like B.B. King to sexy soul singers like D'Angelo– and more than 200,000 music enthusiasts, making this the most attended festival yet. As one of the most popular music festivals in the world, Montreux attracts an eclectic mix of more than 150 singers and bands, such as Cheap Trick, Patti LaBelle, P.M.T, and Joss Stone, who grace more than five stages throughout the 15-day event.
The 3,500-seat Stravinski auditorium, the largest of the festival three main venues, played host to famous acts, including Alicia Keys, Seal, and legendary blues artists like BB King, Solomon Burke, Van Morrison, and Buddy Guy. Lighting designer Laurent Zumhofen, of Senetec, specified four vertically rigged sections of G-LEC ClassicFrame, each comprised of four individual frames, to help set the scene.
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Lake Erie College�s theatre department to present plays from New Zealand
Lake Erie College announces the spring theatre production on Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the C.K. Rickel Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. A matinee show will be on Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Starring in the plays are current Lake Erie students, alumni and community residents.
The event features the U.S. premiere of two plays from New Zealand: "Chook Chook," by Fiona Farrell and "An Unseasonable Fall of Snow," by Gary Henderson. The plays are directed by Dr. Jerry C. Jaffe, associate professor of theatre at Lake Erie College.
"Chook Chook" depicts the lives of four female chickens living in cramped conditions on an industrial chicken farm. The play is a satiric metaphor upon the role of women in contemporary society. First produced in 1994, it is one of the most oft-produced plays in New Zealand. Starring in "Chook Chook" are Abby M. Frederick, Beverly Kristy, Becca Hinkley and Maggie Leach.
"An Unseasonable Fall of Snow" is set in an interrogation room as two men argue over the facts of some violent event they are uncovering. In the style of a police mystery, it has a very provocative twist ending. The Sunday Star Times in New Zealand called the play, "a clever, moving piece of writing from one of New Zealand's leading writers." Starring in the play are students Joseph Fath, Jordan Sandidge and Richard Keay.
Farrell has won numerous awards, including the New Zealand Book Award in 1993 for her novel "The Skinny Louie Book" and the New Zealand Prime Minister's Award for Fiction in 2007.
Henderson is a playwright whose plays have been performed around the world, including his most famous, "Skin Tight," which won a coveted Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1998.
Jaffe lived in New Zealand for six years, teaching at the University of Otago. While there, he met many New Zealand theatre artists, including Henderson. Coming to Lake Erie College last year, Jaffe was eager to have an opportunity to share something about the country he considers his second home.
"New Zealand is a lovely and vibrant country, with many enthusiastic and skilled artists, Jaffe said. "I saw so many fun and exciting plays there; the love of New Zealand drama is now in my soul."
In addition to living in New Zealand, Jaffe has edited a special edition of the journal Australasian Drama Studies on the topic of New Zealand theatre.
Serving as technical director is Lake Erie College alumna, Julie Harter, and lighting designer is Cleveland-based designer, Ben Needham.
Tickets are free to all Lake Erie College students, faculty and staff and $5.00 for general admission. For more information, call the Lake Erie College Fine Arts box office at 440.375.7455.
Reviewers are also welcome and will be offered complimentary tickets. They are welcome to attend rehearsals or to interview by appointment with Jaffe. Please contact Jaffe directly at 440.375.7451.
Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, Ohio, currently serves more than 1,300 students. Founded in 1856, Lake Erie is an independent, liberal arts institution that challenges its students to "get in and stand out" in academics, athletics and student activities. The College offers 35 undergraduate majors and graduate programs and the option to design an individualized major to fit career and academic goals. Lake Erie's innovative learning experiences focus on helping students to meet career and life challenges, preparing for a world that is increasingly interdependent.


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Black Bear's Den, BOOK NOW for the busy ski season! in Silverthorne
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Gore Trail
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$ 650 - $ 1,650 / week
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Welcome to our spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the Gore Trail Development, high atop Wildernest. The 1,000 square foot unit is modern with high ceilings, wood, tile and carpet flooring, slate fireplace, large spacious windows that overlook a beaver pond and offer a great view of the Arapaho National Forest.
Our condo is modern and is stocked with many extras for entertaining or dining in, so you'll feel right at home. Each bedroom has a queen bed, and the sofa pulls out into a full size sleeper. The private clubhouse is just next door and has a hot tub, fireplace, foos ball table, and living area with flat-screen tv, DVD player, showers and small bar/kitchenette area for entertaining.
We have one covered parking space for those snowy nights so you don't have to worry about snow removal from your vehicle. Plenty of open parking available.
condo rental amenities
Flat screen TV and DVD player in the living room, cable TV in each bedrooms with remote. Ihome music player will allow you to dock with your smart phone and play music from your ipod or Pandora. Cozy gas fireplace warms the living room with the flick of a switch. As an added bonus, for guests traveling w/laptops, we have FREE WIFI service through out the complex.
Kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, coffee maker, toaster oven, blender, large crock pot and waffle iron.
2 bedrooms, each with queen size bed, dresser, mirror and nightstand. Living room couch folds out into a queen sleeper.
2 full bathrooms, washer/dryer in unit, iron & board. All linens, towels and paper products provided.
Foyer has a built-in benchseat to remove shoes or boots, built-in rack to hold skis, coats and other winter gear.
Outside deck overlooks a pond providing many opportunities to witness wildlife in action. Black bears, beaver, otter, moose, fox and chipmunks have all been spotted here. Lots of hummingbirds in the summertime!
For those traveling with small children, we have a pack n'play portable crib, a bouncy seat, baby monitor, books, toys and all outlets have been covered.
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World class skiing at major resorts, snowboarding, snow mobiling, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, sleigh rides, mine tours, hiking, biking, mountain biking, fishing, sailing, golf, horseback riding, picnics, marina, parks, outlet mall shopping and movie theater.
The Summit Stage is a FREE bus system that will deliver you to all the local attractions and ski resorts. The stop is right in front of the Gore Trail development and stops twice an hour. The bus has a rack on the front to carry bikes in the summer and they allow you to bring your skis/boards on in the winter. Many great dining choices are nearby and excellent outlet shopping at the Silverthorne Outlet. Target, Wal-Mart, movie theater, Starbucks and grocery stores nearby. Convenient to I-70, Dillon and Frisco are minutes away.
Ski Resorts:
Keystone 10 minutes
Breckenridge 12 minutes
Copper Mountain 10 minutes
Arapahoe Basin 12 minutes
Vail 30 minutes
Beaver Creek 40 minutes
Denver International (DEN) is 90 minutes to the east, and Vail/Eagle
Regional (EGE) is 45 minutes to the west. Both airports are served
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vacation rental rates
Summer Season May 1 to Oct 31 $110/nt $675/wk
Early Ski Nov 1 to Dec 14 $135 $850
Holiday Dec 15 to Jan 7 $250 $1650
Mid Ski Jan 8 to Jan 31 $150 $950
High Ski Feb 1 to Mar 31 $175 $1125
Spring Ski Apr 1 to Apr 30 $125 $775
SUMMER 2013 May 1-Oct 31, 2013 $115 $725
Taxes and cleaning fees is are included.
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Weatherford College Workforce and Continuing Education department will offer a newly enhanced Medical Assistant Certification Program beginning in September.This program is approximately six months in length and is designed to prepare students for employment as medical assistants. The course combines classroom instruction of 150 hours, including 42 hours of online training and access to interactive learning tools and the off-site externship of 160 hours to provide the student with a comprehensive learning experience. Students must successfully complete the classroom and externship instruction to be awarded the Medical Assistant Certification that allows them to sit for the National Registry for Certified Medical Assistants (NRCMA) exam. Medical assistants are allied health professionals who assist physicians in the ambulatory care setting and perform a variety of clinical, laboratory and administrative tasks. The specific duties of a medical assistant may vary by location, specialty and size of the medical practice. In small practices, medical assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts healthcare needs will generate 3.2 million new jobs between 2008 and 2018. The medical assistant job openings are expected to grow by 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand will stem from physicians hiring more medical assistants to do routine administrative and clinical duties so that physicians can see more patients. Students enrolling in this program must comply with and complete all requirements as outlined in the "Weatherford College Workforce and Continuing Education Fall 2013 Schedule." For more information, call 817-598-8819 or visit www.wc.edu/ce.
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The Afikomen is a piece of matzah that is traditionally hidden during the Passover seder.
Breaking the Matzah and Hiding the Afikomen
There are three pieces of matzah used during a Passover seder. During the fourth part of the Seder (called Yachatz) the leader will break the middle of these three pieces in two. The smaller piece is returned to the Seder table and the larger piece is set aside in a napkin or bag. This larger piece is called the "afikomen," a word that comes from the Greek word for "dessert." It is so called not because it is sweet, but because it is the last item of food eaten at the Seder.
Traditionally, after the afikomen is broken, it is hidden. Depending on the family, either the Seder leader hides the afikomen during the meal or the children at the table "steal" the afikomen and hide it. Either way, the Seder cannot be concluded until the afikomen is found and returned to the table so each guest can eat a piece of it. If the Seder leader hid the afikomen the children at the table must search for it and bring it back. They receive a reward (usually candy, money, or a small gift) when they bring it back to the table. Likewise, if the children "stole" the afikomen the Seder leader ransoms it back from them with a reward so that the Seder can continue.
The practice of hiding the afikomen was instituted during the Middle Ages by Jewish families to make the Seder more entertaining and exciting for children (who can become antsy when sitting through a long ritual meal).
Concluding the Seder
Once the afikomen is retuned, each guest receives a small portion at least the size of an olive. This is done after the meal and normal deserts are eaten so that the last taste of the meal is matzah. After the afikomen is eaten the Birkat Ha Mazon (Grace After Meals) is recited and the Seder is concluded.


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150 Years of Christian Encounters with Darwin
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February 27-28, 2009
In the fall of 1859, Charles Darwin's Origin of Species began a transformation of biology, science itself, and ultimately all of Western culture. His "species theory" especially challenged the traditional Christian doctrines of creation. Some Christians reacted with outrage, while others welcomed Darwin's ideas. Join us as we explore widely different Christian encounters with Darwin.
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12:03pm Tuesday 8th January 2013 in News
DETECTIVES want to talk to a dog walker who may have witnessed an attempted rape.
The attack took place in Shoebury when a teenage girl was walking through an alleyway near Shoebury Park shortly after 5.0pm on Wednesday, October 24.
She was pushed to the ground, causing her to black out and awoke to find a young man on top of her.
The girl, who lives locally, managed to push her attacker off. A dog walker then passed her and inquired about her welfare.
This man is described as black, aged approximately 50, was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. He was walking a white "staffy'.
The dog walker is urged to contact detectives at Rayleigh's Sexual Offences Investigation Team on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or email the incident room at SOIT @essex.pnn.police.uk
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|Mr. and Mrs. Craig Honigford
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Mallory Robyn Weller and Craig Matthew Honigford were united in marriage on July 16, 2011, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield, the Rev. Randy Giesige officiating.
The bride's parents are Robert and Patricia Weller of Springfield. The groom's parents are Mike and Denise Honigford of Delphos.
Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Jamie Grothaus and organist Susan Grote.
Maids of honor were Melissa Weller and Monica Weller of Columbus, sisters of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Gretchen Hasselbach of Columbus, Charity Gundolf of Springfield and Erin Radosevich of Chicago, Ill., friends of the couple.
Flower girls were Samantha Honigford and Bailey Honigford of West Carrollton, nieces of the groom.
Best man was Keith Honigford of West Carrollton, brother of the groom.
Groomsmen were Jason Bockey of Delphos, Derek Dickman of Grandview Heights and Brent Deroche of Grove City, friends of the couple; Robbie Weller of Columbus, brother of the bride; and Dustin Pohlman of Kettering and Todd Moenter of Delphos, friends of the couple.
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A year ago, we watched Colby Lewis return from Japan to serve as an effective, reliable starter for the Rangers. Despite some severe home run problems, he's still pitching moderately well, and is a critical component of the team's rotation.
This year, we've seen Ryan Vogelsong re-appear, as he's posted a 1.84 ERA over eight starts since taking over for the injured Barry Zito in San Francisco. Vogelsong also recently played in Japan, and so the natural response is to link him and Lewis together.
Sure enough, the similarities between Lewis and Vogelsong are striking. Both were considered good pitching prospects at a younger age. Both struggled really bad once they made it to the majors, and both underwent significant operations. After spending some time floating around, both made their way to Japan, and then both made their way back to the States, suddenly able to get hitters out.
It all seems so very parallel. Except for this:
Stats in Japan
And that's including a 2009 season for Vogelsong he spent almost entirely in relief. If you just look at his 2007-2008 seasons, he had a BB/9 of 3.1, and a K/9 of 7.4.
Colby Lewis went to Japan, figured something out, and pitched like one of the best starters in the country. Upon returning to the States, he kept doing what he was doing. Ryan Vogelsong, meanwhile, went to Japan and posted league-average numbers. Upon returning to the States, he has upped his game.
And he didn't even up it immediately. Lewis went straight from Japan to the Majors. Vogelsong went from Japan to the Phillies' triple-A team, and then to the Angels' triple-A team after getting released. Vogelsong threw 95-1/3 innings at the triple-A level last season, posting a 4.81 ERA and a K/BB of 1.8. It was only after signing with the Giants this past offseason that Vogelsong apparently straightened things out.
So, to review:
States: bad
Japan: good!
States: good
States: bad
Japan: average
States: bad
States: good!
Ryan Vogelsong and Colby Lewis have taken similar paths to Major League success. However, Ryan Vogelsong is not the new Colby Lewis, because Ryan Vogelsong's path is his own, as it split from Lewis' toward the end. Ryan Vogelsong didn't go to Japan and come back a new, successful pitcher. Ryan Vogelsong went to Japan, came back, took some time, and then became a new, successful pitcher.
It's weird, and it's almost inexplicable. Even the authorities on Vogelsong's turnaround offer such unconvincing explanations as "he just figured out how to pitch." I don't know how Ryan Vogelsong has a 1.68 ERA and 3.0 K/BB with the Giants. But I know that he does, and I know that that's awesome, because baseball is so much better with surprises.


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July 28, 2014
The HCA North Texas Division today announced the selection of Kathleen Beathard as vice president of strategic communications.
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July 22, 2014
The Healing Matters Support Group at The Medical Center of Plano will hold a very special meeting on July 28th, 2014. This meeting will mark the 25th anniversary of the Healing Matters program at the hospital.
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Medical Center Arlington Receives National Recognition
May 26, 2014
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Since his company is folding and he is joining the Great Muta in Wrestle-1, there are talks that Tajiri could be making an appearance in TNA very soon, as the two companies have been working closely together nowadays. Tajiri still has some name value due to his stint in WWE, and he has a connection with characters like Rhyno, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer and Devon.
July 6, 2014
The relationship between WWE and Rey Mysterio might be worse than what a lot of us already thought. Reports have surfaced that the company and the popular masked performer are not communicating with one another nowadays. Many were under the belief that a discussion would be had when Mysterio made a taped appearance at TripleMania for AAA. Apparently, WWE is letting that issue slide for the time being, as lawyers have yet to get involved.
August 28, 2014
Considering the amount of pain that he withstood for the sake of entertaining fans over the years, it is a bit surprising that Mick Foley did not spend more time on the sidelines. He has retired from WWE now, but an injury is preventing him from working. Back issues have prompted the former world heavyweight champion to cancel an upcoming appearance in Denver. No word yet on whether or not it will be rescheduled.
August 27, 2014
WWE has announced a big rematch between John Cena and Bray Wyatt for Monday Night Raw tonight. No word yet on why the match is taking place, as the two of them are not currently feuding with one another. Wyatt is still feuding with Chris Jericho, while Cena is in a program with Brock Lesnar, who once again will not be making a television appearance this week despite being the WWE champion.
August 25, 2014
WWE is bringing in the big names to help open up Monday Night Raw this week. Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair have been confirmed to make an appearance. The trio of former world heavyweight champions will be in the opening segment. Reports are surfacing that Flair, Hogan and Michaels will be promoting the feud between John Cena and Brock Lesnar, who is not scheduled to be there.
August 23, 2014
When Rey Mysterio decided to make a video appearance at TripleMania for AAA, the belief was that he was doing it as a shot at WWE. Rumors have surfaced that he is quite upset with the company in regards to his contract situation. Reports are now surfacing that Mysterio had a handshake agreement with Triple H that would have enabled him to walk away from the company. However, Vince McMahon reportedly decided to overrule that and force to remain under contract to WWE for another year.
August 20, 2014
Since he did not fly home to Florida after the live WWE event last night, the belief is that Hulk Hogan will be making an appearance at Summerslam 2014 tonight. There is also a good chance that he will be making an appearance on Monday Night Raw tomorrow as well. WWE sent their private jet to northern California last night, so that the performers did not have to make the five hour drive down to Los Angeles.
August 17, 2014
While the company was hoping that the legendary masked performer would make an appearance at TripleMania on Sunday, AAA is reportedly backing away from Rey Mysterio. The promotion does not want to be involved in a contract tampering lawsuit with WWE. As of right now, there is a bit of a dispute between Mysterio and Vince McMahon on their deal. Until that is cleared, AAA will not be contacting Mysterio.
August 16, 2014
It looks like Alberto Del Rio will not be joining TNA or Global Force Wrestling after all. During a media appearance, the former world heavyweight champion revealed that he cannot wrestle in the United States for approximately a year. The belief is that he breached his contract with WWE when the backstage incident took place. That reportedly enables the company to ban him from working for another wrestling promotion.
August 16, 2014
Alberto Del Rio might not be the only familiar WWE face to make an appearance at TripleMania this upcoming Sunday night. Word has it that Rey Mysterio has accepted the invitation from AAA to be at the biggest wrestling pay per view in Mexico this weekend. If the masked performer shows up, then that means that his contract issues with Vince McMahon are still lingering.
August 14, 2014
There has been a lot of speculation floating around about Alberto Del Rio and his release from WWE since word got out that the former world heavyweight champion was going to be making an appearance for AAA at TripleMania this upcoming weekend. Some believe that he was able to convince WWE to waive his 90 day no compete clause because of the backstage incident.
August 13, 2014
While there are uncertainty as to whether or not Alberto Del Rio is under the 90 day no compete clause with WWE since he is rumored to be appearing at the big AAA pay per view this weekend, we now know that Ricardo Rodriguez cannot make an appearance for a television promotion. He informed fans via Twitter that he would not be able to make an appearance at TripleMania this upcoming Sunday.
August 12, 2014
Rumors are spreading that Alberto Del Rio could possibly become one of the bigger names to sign with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Wrestling. The speculation is due to the fact that the two of them will both be at TripleMania this weekend. Jarrett has a business relationship with AAA and will be wrestling at the pay per view, while Del Rio, fresh off of a controversial release from WWE, will be making an appearance.
August 12, 2014
The Alberto Del Rio story has just gotten a little more interesting. An employee of AAA has announced that the former world heavyweight champion will be making an appearance at TripleMania, which is the Mexican version of Wrestlemania, on Sunday night. Generally, WWE enforces a 90 day clause on performers who are given a release. There is a possibility that Del Rio might not be under that clause, which means that his chances of showing up in TNA has increased tremendously.
August 11, 2014
Since WWE wants to make this is a big edition of Monday Night Raw, the company has enlisted the help of Hulk Hogan and friends to help spike the ratings. Scott Hall and Kevin Nash have already been confirmed for an appearance, and there are talks that an nWo reunion could be taking place. Another person from Hogan's past has now been added as well. Paul Orndorff is scheduled to make an appearance tonight.
August 11, 2014
While making an appearance at the Comic Con event in southern California, Scott Steiner was asked about his relationship with WWE. He stated that the company has tried to get him to sign a Legends contract in the past. However, Steiner revealed that he did not sign the deal because his lawyers advised him against doing such a thing because WWE would basically own his name.
August 9, 2014
There are rumors floating around that Batista might not actually return to WWE after all. Guardians of the Galaxy has been quite successful, and the second movie has already been signed. Batista is already attached to the Kickboxer remake. He may come back to WWE for one more appearance, but the risk of being injured in the wrestling ring might not make much sense any more to a Hollywood star.
August 8, 2014
Since it has now been revealed that there are talks of having the superheroes from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie making an appearance in a future Avengers movie, that means that WWE might have a representative in a film that is expected to be seen by millions of people worldwide. Batista has a very good chance of being cast in the movie, and that would help to bring a lot of exposure for WWE.
August 2, 2014
To further their story line, WWE has revealed that Stephanie McMahon has invited Brie Bella to make an appearance on the next episode of Monday Night Raw. This should move them closer to the long rumored match at Summerslam 2014. The belief is that this also gives the company an opportunity to showcase Daniel Bryan and capitalize on the fame that he recently picked up by detaining a burglar.
July 28, 2014
In an attempt to get as much out of his name value as possible, WWE has been utilizing Ric Flair during live events as a special guest referee. The hope is that his appearance will help convince some fans to attend the show. As of right now, he has been booked on a couple of shows throughout the summer in this particular role. No word yet on what WWE plans on doing with him on television, though.
July 26, 2014
On Monday Night Raw this week, Xavier Woods, who is only used sporadically on television by WWE, made a surprising appearance after a tag team match featuring Curtis Axel, Ryback, Kofi Kingston and Big E Langston. He cut a quick promo about how Kingston and Langston cannot get very far in WWE by being nice guys. This is the start of the long rumored stable, which has already been compared to the Nation of Domination by fans online.
July 22, 2014
Yujiro Kushida, who regularly teams up with former TNA star Alex Shelley in New Japan, was mentored by former WWE star Tajiri early on in his career.
July 21, 2014
Earlier this week, Tajiri and the Great Muta had a joint press conference to announce that Wrestling New Classic, which was ran by Tajiri, was folding and that the performers would be joining Wrestle-1, which is owned by Muta. The move enables Wrestle-1 to have a much deeper roster, while making it easier for the former Wrestling New Classic guys to find immediate work.
June 24, 2014
With his contract status in limbo at the moment, Frankie Kazarian is heading over to Japan to work a match for the Great Muta and his new Wrestle-1 promotion. Kazarian will be teaming with Abyss, who is still under contract to TNA, in a tag team match against Muta and Tajiri, the former WWE star. The event will be taking place on May 4th.
April 23, 2014
Had things gone a different way, then wrestling fans might have never heard of Tajiri. The former WWE and ECW star had initially began training for a career in kickboxing, but changed to professional wrestling after watching several matches from Mexico.
January 20, 2014
Chris Benoit shocked the wrestling world when he was able to win the Royal Rumble and earned himself a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. He was successfully able to eliminate the Big Show to win the match.
January 25, 2004
Under a cloud of controversy, Tajiri defeated Dr Wagner Jr to capture the CMLL Light Heavyweight Championship in Tokyo, Japan. However, the promotion in Mexico refuses to acknowledge this reign, as they did not give permission for the title change to happen.
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Richard Miles, Dancing Hill owner, says there's a limited number of trees you can cut and carry, but should have plenty next year because of the wet summer. The farm is still recovering from dry weather, which can take several seasons.
Most of the trees for sale were brought in from Grayson County in Southwest Virginia. Miles says the trees from Grayson County have a high water content, so they won't dry out as quickly.
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Draws returned. Very grateful to you, Rob. Enjoy the IPAs.
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Along with people, around the world, I am deeply moved by the passing of America's poet laureate, Dr. Maya Angelou. I am grateful that we live in an age where visual images of her, the sound of her voice, and most importantly, her elegant words and the wealth of wisdom contained therein are preserved and remain easily accessible. Maya Angelou shared her soul with the world and, in so doing, left it better for her having spent time here. I can think of no greater accomplishment to which to aspire than that. In tribute to her, and for your enrichment, I devote the remainder of this space to her words:
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Philadelphia's International Cycling Championship, known around town as "the Philly bike race" has been canceled for 2013.
The race has been held for the past 28 years and is considered a hallmark Spring event for the city.
Organizers say that the race could return in 2014 after some reorganization.
"We are disappointed that we must remove the race from the calendar in 2013, but we feel that we will be able to reorganize with new partners and make this the preeminent event the region deserves in 2014 and beyond," said David Chauner, a former Olympic cyclist and one of the creators of the event.


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Nanotechnology And The Future Of Computing
I remember back in the 1980s, when we got our first desktop computer, or what later came to be known as the PC. This was the old DOS system with the blue screen and white text as it booted up. As slow and awkward as these machines were, they were still faster and far more powerful than the computers that ran the B1 Stealth Bomber, which was the peak of technology at the time. Now, my teenagers carry more technology than that in their hip pockets.
Cell phones used to be as big as a shoe box. Now, manufactures add bulk to them just to make them easier for people to keep track of. This is due, in a large part, to nanotechnology. This is the science of making things smaller. And smaller. A typical iPhone, now, has as much computing power as most laptops.
What does this mean to the future of computing? One feature that is greatly affected is speed. With smaller structures, signals travel exponentially faster. Nanomaterials conduct signals more quickly than ever, and the smaller circuitry delivers information faster than the speed of light.
These new nanomaterials also will increase the longevity of computers. The materials are tougher, as silicon chips give way to carbon nanotubes. The interior workings and exterior cases of computers are expected to improve, saving people millions of dollars in computer expenses over time.
Quantum Computing
Over the last 10 years, scientists have been working on a quantum computer. One of the shortcomings of silicon technology is that the physics involved mean that the circuitry inside only perform one function, or at least one function at a time. However, when quantum physics becomes involved, scientists have found that they can get more "bang for the buck" so to speak. Circuits can be "simultaneously 'on' and 'off'", according to LOT Quantum Design.
According to quantum physicists, since the elements in use can exist in two states at once, they can store twice the information. Since there is no electrical resistance in the circuitry, the current can go from one circuit to another with little or no interference, speeding up the process of retrieval. This is called, rather than a "bit", a "qubit". Physicists think that they can get 20, 30, or 50 qubits interlinked. The qubit will replace the "1's" and "0's" used in computing now.
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Some governments have alluded to the need to regulate internet traffic because bandwidth is finite. With nanotechnology, and quantum computing, there will be no need for bandwidth. The AI introduced with qubits will make digital 1's and 0's look like an abacus. This is computing with atoms. Gigabits and terabytes will also become passé, with Qubits and kets taking their place. With the increased information exchange and computational power possible with nanotechnology, true AI will be closer than ever.
Some computers already have Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory, or MRAM. The decryption technology that accompanies nanotechnology holds untold possibilities.
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Sharon Rosen
In 2009, right after learning that her beloved mother had died, Sharon Rosen, a member of Congregation B'nai Israel (CBI) in Boca Raton, Florida, felt the intense pain of loss. Knowing she needed to share information about the upcoming memorial service, she made calls to her family and close friends, and then turned to email as her most comfortable way to communicate. The phone, however, kept ringing with well-intentioned callers asking about directions, prayer services, charitable donations, and food ("Is your family kosher?" "Is anyone sending dinner on Thursday?" "Which deli is nearby?" "Has anyone sent a fruit platter?"). The stress grew as an overabundance of food was delivered; some platters had to be taken back to delicatessens for overnight refrigeration and others donated to a local shelter. Exhausted and overwhelmed, Rosen thought, "There must be a better way!"
More than a year later, after much research, design, and programming, Rosen launched ShivaConnect.com, a comprehensive, complimentary website offering Jewish families assistance, coordination, and resources throughout the bereavement period. A personal shiva registry page enables families to quickly share funeral and shiva information with relatives, friends, colleagues, and congregants (through email, texting, Facebook, and/or the search function on the homepage). Frequently asked questions are anticipated and answered in advance, sparing the mourners the stress of handling a myriad of phone calls.
On ShivaConnect.com, one can learn more information than is typically made available: not only funeral and shiva locations, times, and directions, but also the shiva food others are sending each day, local delis that will deliver shiva platters, and the family's preferred charities for donations (synagogues and Jewish charities receive complimentary listings). Relatives and friends can also read eulogies and send messages to mourners. Additional site offerings include articles about Jewish bereavement customs, a checklist to prepare the shiva house, prayers, poems, healing songs, insights from rabbis, yizkor dates, and a yearly yarhzeit reminder email.
Rosen's congregation is now utilizing the online shiva registry system. Rabbis Robert Silvers and Marci Bloch let mourning families know of the option, explaining that CBI will help enter their information on a private page (as the WRJ/Sisterhood representative, Rosen often does the posting). The synagogue then sends a lifecycle announcement to members with an explanation and link to the family page.
The congregation itself also used ShivaConnect.com when Linda Harris, CBI director of Early Childhood Education, suffered the loss of her beloved husband, Stan. More than 900 visitors learned about a special CBI Memorial Fund established in Stan's memory and many sent condolence notes during the bereavement period. "ShivaConnect has helped our members do exactly what it is titled—'connect,'" says Rabbi Bloch. "I remember one funeral where, weeks later, people were still reading the beautiful eulogies the family had posted and talking about the inspiration the person had been to our community."
A member of Temple Beth El in Chappaqua, New York was out of the country, with limited phone access, when her mother passed away. With one call to ShivaConnect, the funeral and shiva information was posted, the temple Sisterhood added that they were sending a deli platter for 75 people after the service, and almost everyone else either selected a different day to send a platter or made a memorial donation to the synagogue or charities listed. "ShivaConnect took care of everything!" the mourner says. "Even my rabbi couldn't believe how amazing it was!"
All synagogues throughout the United States are welcomed to follow CBI's example. ShivaConnect.com will provide direct links to the synagogue donation page from its charity section. When a death occurs, it takes about five minutes for a volunteer, Sisterhood member, or administrative assistant to enter the mourner's information onto the shiva registry (alternatively, the 800 number can be called). The congregation then sends the link to its members; mourners send it to relatives and friends.
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For example, Panasonic internally sources all major components except for CPUs and hard drives. Panasonic is the only wireless mobile computer manufacturer that designs and manufactures its own antenna, which exceeds the leading carriers' wireless network requirements. And Panasonic operates one of the world's largest anechoic chambers in the industry. By precisely measuring the amount of electromagnetic radiation produced by Toughbook mobile computers, anechoic chamber testing enables engineers to maximize wireless performance.
Toughbook® mobile computers are designed completely in-house and are manufactured at Panasonic's ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certified facility in Kobe, Japan and Panasonic's IS-14001 certified AVC facility in Taiwan. By retaining control of design, sourcing, manufacturing and fabrication, Panasonic obtains the highest level of quality, reliability and performance for its customers. This in turn results in lower total cost of ownership and greater return on investment for buyers of Toughbook® products.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- The candidates in Ohio's heated U.S. Senate race prepared Thursday to meet in their final debate after clashing sharply in the first two.
Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and GOP state Treasurer Josh Mandel's last meeting was to be set in a Cincinnati TV studio, with the debate sponsored by Ohio NBC affiliates and the AARP and moderated by NBC's Chuck Todd.
In Columbus last week, Mandel looked into the camera and flatly called Brown "a liar," responding to a Brown campaign theme that Mandel can't be trusted. Brown said that was "a pretty remarkable thing" for Mandel to say, calling the Republican the winner of "pants on fire" ratings in the fact-checking column of The Plain Dealer newspaper.
Mandel has depicted the 59-year-old veteran Democrat as a career Washington politician who uses "Washingtonspeak," while Brown has described his 35-year-old challenger as opportunistic and more concerned about his next office than doing the job he has.
They have split on the auto industry bailout backed by President Barack Obama's administration. Brown supported it and says it has saved thousands of Ohio jobs in auto-making plants and auto-related businesses. Mandel said recently he opposed the bailout as unfair and fiscally irresponsible.
The Obama campaign has been hammering Republican challenger Mitt Romney on the auto issue this week, in advertising and during rallies in Ohio. The state is considered pivotal in the presidential race, and also draws strong interest for the Senate race.
Republicans identified Brown, who unseated Mike DeWine in the 2006 election, as an early target in their bid to win control of the Senate, but polls have indicated Brown has been able to hang onto the lead in their race. It has drawn heavy outside ad spending on top of the some $30 million in spending by the two campaigns combined.
Mandel is a Marine veteran of Iraq who was a Cleveland-area city councilman and state legislator before being elected state treasurer two years ago. Brown is a former Ohio secretary of state and state legislator elected to the U.S. House in 1992.
Brown has championed the Obama health care overhaul, which Mandel calls "government-run health care" that he opposes. Brown supports abortion rights and gay marriage, both also opposed by Mandel.
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Lower Merion Police Department Superintendent Michael McGrath on Thursday begins 12 days of counter-terrorism training in Israel, the township announced.
The following information is from the Lower Merion Township public information office:
Lower Merion Police Superintendent Michael McGrath has been invited to represent the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Northeast Counter-Terrorism Seminar (NCTS), held in Israel from January 24 through February 4, 2013. The NCTS is an intensive training program conducted in cooperation with the Israel National Police, and it is organized and funded by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), among the nation's most respected authorities on extremism, hate groups, and terrorism-and one of law enforcement's most trusted partners.
To date, more than 100 senior federal, state and local law enforcement leaders have participated in this training. The NCTS is designed to provide law enforcement leaders with first-hand knowledge of the cutting-edge strategies, tactics, and information to combat terrorism-from some of the world's foremost experts with extensive firsthand experience combating terrorism. The training is limited to 15 personnel from New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Superintendent McGrath serves on the ADL Law Enforcement Advisory Committee in the organization's Philadelphia Regional Office, along with other federal, state and city law enforcement leaders.
The NCTS provides participants with the opportunity to learn counter-terrorism strategies and tactics, with special emphasis on suicide bombing and securing transportation infrastructure. Through presentations and site visits conducted by senior personnel in the Israel National Police, intelligence and security services, and the Israel Defense Forces, participants will learn directly from Israel's most experienced commanders.
This session will include seven participants from Massachusetts, four from New York, and one each from Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Remember the story of David and Goliath? How well do you think David would have performed against his oversized foe had he gone into the fight with one hand tied behind his back?
This is exactly the handicap Bellator Fighting Championships CEO Bjorn Rebney placed on his company thanks to his doctrinaire insistence that all championship contenders must be determined via the company's trademark tournament. Going up against the juggernaut that is the UFC is a daunting enough task under even the best conditions, but to do so without optimizing your chances for success is nothing short of foolhardy.
Which is why it was encouraging to read Rebney's announcement on Monday that starting with their move to Spike TV early next year Bellator will institute "a championship fight rematch clause" that will enable them to book immediate rematches of title fights. The move puts Bellator in a better position to capitalize on potential money match ups and in the process grow their audience on the high penetration Spike TV.
This is great news because if we've learned one thing over the years it's that MMA promotions who attempt to compete with the UFC have a low rate of long term success. There are manifold reasons for this, but perhaps none as salient as the UFC's position as far and away the worldwide industry leader in the sport. To the general public the UFC is synonymous with the concept of MMA. This puts any promotion attempting to carve out a niche for themselves on national television at a decided disadvantage.
Bellator's tournament format has been something of a double edged sword for the company thus far. On the positive side of the ledger it gives them a unique identity and provides an alternative for fans who are tired of the UFC playing fast and loose with how they award title shots. While the jury may be out as to whether or not Bellator's meritocratic booking strategy and emphasis on competition can catch on with a larger audience, it at least gives the company something to hang their hat on when trying to convince fans to take a chance on a promotion other than the UFC.
However, the tournament format has also proven to be something of an albatross at times. There's perhaps no better example of this than Rebney steadfastly refusing to book Eddie Alvarez in a rematch with Michael Chandler after the latter upset Alvarez and captured the Bellator lightweight championship in one of the best fights of 2011. An immediate rematch between the two was by far the biggest fight Bellator could have made in early 2012, but Rebney's loyalty to the tournament concept prevented the bout from taking place. Instead Alvarez fought Shinya Aoki and Chandler met Akihiro Gono in a non-title fight. According to MMAJunkie.com the Alvarez/Aoki fight did a dismal 109,000 viewers wheras Chandler/Gono pulled in a decidedly average 165,000 viewers. In contrast to these numbers the first Alvarez/Chandler fight did 269,000 viewers. Considering that rematches in this sport have a history of often doing better numbers than the original fight, it's hard to view Rebney's refusal to book Alvarez/Chandler II as anything other than a missed opportunity.
Incidentally, the Bellator lightweight championship hasn't been defended since Chandler captured it from Alvarez in November of 2011. While some may argue it devalues the championship when number one contenders are determined via the arbitrary whims of the company - see the uproar surrounding the Jones/Chael Sonnen fight for an example - there is also an argument to be made that leaving the belt on ice for over a year does even greater damage to its legitimacy. By the time Chandler makes his first title defense early next year the UFC lightweight title will have been up for grabs on three separate occasions. A distant number two promotion struggling to make a name for itself can't afford to have its championship titles look any more second rate than they already invariably will by dint of the widespread perception that the UFC is the major league of MMA.
Of course there will always be online fans who bemoan immediate rematches, but history has proven these types to be a vocal minority on the fringe of the hardcore fanbase. Time and again rematches have done great business in MMA, with Siva/Sonnen II, GSP/Penn II, Lesnar/Mir II, Liddell/Ortiz II, and Ortiz/Shamrock parts II and III being among some of the best numbers the business has ever seen. While there may be occasional exceptions to this rule - like the third installment of Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard which fell flat at the box office despite the two turning in an all time classic in their second bout at UFC 125 - more often than not rematches between the right stars capture fan interest and lead to increased viewership.
Bellator very well might not have the caliber of stars needed to lead to a huge upturn in business, but they'll never know what their ceiling is unless they put their talent in the best possible positions to succeed. The deck may be stacked against Rebney and company due to the UFC's hegemonic control of the industry, but they nevertheless need to make the best of the cards they've been dealt if they want to establish themselves with a wider audience. Monday's announcement of the championship fight rematch clause puts them in position to do just that.
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SpaceIL launched a new crowfunding campaign on Indiegogo, inviting the public to join their mission: SpaceIL is aiming to raise $240,000 - one dolar for each mile to the moon. Join here http://igg.me/at/SpaceIL/x/6667697
SpaceIL launched a new crowfunding campaign on Indiegogo, inviting the public to join their mission: SpaceIL is aiming to raise $240,000 - one dolar for each mile to the moon. Join here http://igg.me/at/SpaceIL/x/6667697
SpaceIL, a nonprofit organization aiming to land the first Israeli spacecraft on the Moon and a participant in the prestigious Google Lunar X Prize (GLXP) competition, announced today the receipt of a $16.4 million donation from the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Family Foundation.
In celebration of International Women's Day, meet some of the women who take part in the Israeli journey to the Moon!
SpaceIL is working to inspire the next generation and to promote STEM education. The team is not waiting for the landing day to create this important educational impact. A network of dozens of volunteers present SpaceIL's story and mission in classrooms all over Israel, reaching over 50,000 kids in person so far.
Yariv Bash, co-founder and Daniel Saat, director of business development, just got back from their latest trip to the US, and created some buzz around them.
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We have some exciting news!
!Our tireless efforts towards securing a Launch continues and has gone as far as China
Two weeks ago, we sent two of our engineers to the Annual International Space Conference, "International Astronautical Congress- IAC2013", which took place in Beijing, China. The conference is the most important space industry event of the year, covering all space related issues such as: technical, legal, space pollution, education and community programs, and more
You probably know that we "pay" in fuel consumption for every pound of the spacecraft at space. 91 kg of the current total mass of our spacecraft is... fuel. These 91kg should be enough to take our spacecraft all the way to the moon, including the landing and the leap part. If the total weight of the spacecraft grows, then we have to spend more of the fuel in the containers, with no extras remain.
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Police have made an arrest in a double shooting that occurred last week.
Since last week, police have been looking for Jonathan Dyer, 22, in connection with a shooting early April 24 at Melrose Billiards in Berry Hill.
Dyer is facing two charges of attempted criminal homicide.
Police said Dyer got into a verbal fight with victim Jesse Soloman at the bar.
The men were thrown out of the business, but in the parking lot, police said Dyer pulled a .32 caliber pistol out of his car and shot Solomon.
When Solomon's friend, Casey Whitaker, tried to help him, police said Dyer shot him, too.
Solomon was shot in the hip. Whitaker was shot in the arm, severing an artery.
According to arrest records, the victims identified Dyer as the shooter in a photo lineup.
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|Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International Logo
|"We Serve"
|June 7, 1917
|Melvin Jones
|Secular service club
|Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
|Melvin Jones
|Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International Logo
|"We Serve"
|June 7, 1917
|Melvin Jones
|Secular service club
|Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
|Melvin Jones
Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a secular service organization with over 45,500 clubs and more than 1,368,683 members in 205 countries around the world founded by Melvin Jones in 1917.[1] Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, the organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and global scale.
Lions Clubs International, a service membership organization of 1,368,683 members world-wide, was founded in the United States on June 7, 1917, by Melvin Jones,[2] a Chicago businessman. Jones asked, with regard to his colleagues, "What if these men who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communities?" Jones' personal code, "You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else," reminds many Lions of the importance of community service.[3]
The Lions motto is "We Serve." Local Lions Club programs include sight conservation, hearing and speech conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, environmental issues, and other programs.[4]
The stated purposes of Lions Clubs International are:
Much of the focus of Lions Clubs International work as a service club organization is to raise money for worthy causes. All funds raised by Lions Clubs from the general public are used for charitable purposes, and administrative costs are kept strictly separate and paid for by members. Some of the money raised for a club's charity account goes toward projects that benefit the local community of an individual club.
Lions Clubs plan and participate in a wide variety of service projects that meet the international goals of Lions Clubs International as well as the needs of their local communities. Examples include donations to hospices,[5] or community campaigns such as Message in a bottle, a United Kingdom initiative which places a plastic bottle with critical medical information inside the refrigerators of vulnerable people.[6] Money is also raised for international purposes. Some of this is donated in reaction to events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Other money is used to support international campaigns, coordinated by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), such as Sight First and Lions World Sight Day, which was launched in 1998 to draw world media attention to the plight of sight loss in the third world.[7] Lions take on all sorts of various fundraisers to fund these projects. For example, the Dublin, Virginia Lions Club host two flea markets a year, and sell their famous Lion Dog, a fresh prepared variation of a corn dog.[8]
Lions focus on work for the blind and visually impaired began when Helen Keller addressed the International Convention at Cedar Point, Ohio, on 30 June 1925 and charged Lions to be Knights of the Blind.
Lions also have a strong commitment to community hearing- and cancer-screening projects. In Perth, Western Australia, they have conducted hearing screening for over 30 years and provided seed funding for the Lions Ear and Hearing Institute established September 9, 2001, a center of excellence in the diagnosis, management, and research of ear and hearing disorders.[9] In Perth, Lions have also been instrumental in the establishment of the Lions Eye Institute. In Brisbane, Queensland, the Lions Medical Research Foundation provides funding to a number of researchers. Ian Frazer's initial work, leading to the development of a HPV vaccine for the human papillomavirus which could lead to cervical cancer, was funded by the Lions Medical Research Foundation.
Lions Clubs International has supported the work of the United Nations since that organization's inception in 1945, when it was one of the non-governmental organizations invited to assist in the drafting of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, California.
Lions Clubs International Foundation is "Lions helping Lions serve the world".[10] Donations provide funding in the form of grants to financially assist Lions districts with large-scale humanitarian projects that are too expansive and costly for Lions to finance on their own.[11] The Foundation aids Lions in making a greater impact in their local communities, as well as around the world. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide. Major initiatives of the foundation include the following:
Upon endorsing the biggest ever collaborative disease eradication programme called the London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases launched on 30 January 2012 in London, the organisation has implemented SightFirst programme by which it aims to eradicate blindness due to trachoma, one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases. It has allocated over US$11 million in 10 countries for eye surgeries, medical training, distribution of Zithromax and tetracycline, and sanitary services. It has also announced US$6.9 million funding to support the Government of China for the same cause.[14][15]
Membership is by invitation only and attendance at meetings is encouraged on a monthly or fortnightly basis. Due to the hierarchical nature of Lions Clubs International, members have the opportunity to advance from a local club to an office at the zone, multiple district, and international levels.
In 1986 the constitution of Lions Clubs International was amended to allow for women to become members.[16] Since then many clubs have admitted women, but some all-male clubs still exist. In 2003, 8 out of 17 members at the Lions Club in Worcester, England, resigned when a woman joined the club.[17] Despite this setback the club is now flourishing with 19 members, 7 of whom are women. Women's membership numbers continue to grow throughout the association.
The organization became international on 12 March 1920, when the first club in Canada was established in Windsor, Ontario. Lions Clubs have since spread across the globe and have a current membership roster of 1,368,683 members worldwide.[citation needed] Listed below are the dates of entry for some countries and regions.
In addition to adult Lions Clubs, the Lions family includes Lioness Clubs, Leo Clubs, and Campus Lions Clubs and Lion Cubs. These divisions are important parts of Lions Clubs International. They allow service-minded individuals the opportunity to build better communities at the high school and college or university level.
Lioness Club Membership is generally for service-minded women, with exceptions of men also becoming Lioness members nowadays. They are formed under a parent Lions Club. The Lions Club thus becomes the Parent Club for the Lioness Club. Naming of the Club is also like that of the Lions Club—e.g., Lions Club of Vadodara (Race Course Circle) Dist 323F-1 forming and sponsoring a Lioness Club of Vadodara (Race Course Circle) Dist 323F-1. In many areas, particularly the United States, Lioness clubs have disbanded and merged into their parent clubs to make a more effective club as a whole.
Leo Clubs are an extension of the Lions service organization which aims to encourage community service and involvement from a young age. Leo Clubs much like Lioness Clubs are sponsored by a parent Lions Club. Leo Clubs are a common school-based organization with members between the ages of 12 and 18 from the same school, these are commonly referred to as Alpha Leo Clubs. Community based clubs also exist, these generally cater for 18- to 30-year-olds and are referred to as Omega Leo Clubs. Leo Clubs are required to have a Leo Club Advisor, a member of the sponsoring Lions Club who attends meetings and provides general advice to the club. Lions International includes more than 144,000 Leo club members in 139 countries.[23]
Many Leos join a Campus Lions Club if they attend a university or college after high school graduation. There are more than 125 Campus Lions clubs in the world including nearly 2,500 members on college and university campuses in Australia, Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Venezuela, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Ghana-Lions KNUST. Campus Lions Clubs empower their members to create meaningful change in their communities while developing leadership and professional skills.[24]
Lion Cubs is a youth service organization for the elementary aged students. The first club was chartered in the Owen J. Roberts School District in Pottstown, PA, USA. It was developed for students in 4th through 6th grade, and therefore too young to be a Leo Club member. The clubs (one club in each of five elementary schools) started their meetings and activities in September 2008 and were officially chartered March 24, 2009. The club is sponsored by the Coventry Lions Club of District 14P. The Lion Cubs first year had 179 charter members.
An international convention is held annually in cities across the globe for members to meet other Lions, elect the coming year's officers, and partake in the many activities planned. At the convention, Lions can participate in elections and parades, display and discuss fundraisers and service projects, and trade pins and other souvenirs. The first convention was held in 1917, the first year of the club's existence, in Dallas, Texas. The 2006 convention was due to be held in New Orleans, but damage sustained during Hurricane Katrina meant that the convention had to be relocated to Boston.[25]
Past convention locations include the following: