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Reporter Jack Lakey, a.k.a. The Fixer, gets to the bottom of the complaints from readers about ailing city municipal services to get them fixed.
Somebody in Ottawa or Queen's Park had better be able to explain how a U.S. Homeland Security agent was able to access a Canadian's personal health information.
One of the most troubling stories I've seen lately is Valerie Hauch's account in today's Star of how Ellen Richardson was denied entry to the U.S. by a border agent who cited her hospitalization for clinical depression in 2012.
Richardson was flying to New York to board a 10-day cruise to the Caribbean when a border agent at Pearson airport gave her a signed document that said "system checks" revealed a "mental illness episode" in June 2012. She was told she would need a medical evaluation before she could be admitted to the U.S.
The boat sailed without Richardson and she is out the $6,000 she paid for the trip, which seems shameful, considering most of her trip would be spent elsewhere than in the U.S.
I accept that you can be turned back from entry to the U.S. for just about anything; it's their country, and if the agents assigned to border security don't want to let somebody in, it's their call. That's the way it should be. I'd expect no less from Canada.
But I want to know how the agent was able to summon up information from Richardson's personal health records, and how it was made available to the U.S.
The foundation of our trust with government is that the personal information it collects on us is secure, and is accessed only on a need-to-know basis by government and health care personnel.
They tell us as much, and as trusting Canadians, we are inclined to believe them.
When asked for a response, a spokesperson for the Ontario health ministry would only say that U.S. authorities "do not have access to medical or other health records for Ontarians travelling to the U.S."
So, a border agent cites a health episode as a reason to deny entry, and the province says they don't have access to that person's health information? Do they think we're that stupid?
If the province didn't knowingly hand over the information, it only leaves the federal government as the source, possibly in some kind of information sharing agreement with the U.S. that we aren't supposed to know about.
Given its recently revealed complicity in allowing the U.S. to spy on G8 and G20 leaders when they gathered here in 2010, it is no stretch to believe Ottawa is also playing ball with them on this.
Of course they'll deny it and tell us to trust them, just like the health ministry. But it is disturbing evidence that Canada is knowingly providing our private information to other countries, to be used against us.
Somebody has some explaining to do, and I would hope our esteemed Prime Minister will be in charge of asking the questions.
But I think he'd jump like a dog chasing a Frisbee at the chance to sell us out to our Big Brother, and is almost certainly in on the play, so expect more denials and assurances.
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1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds (or ground cumin)
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sugar
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed
1 red pepper, de-seeded and chopped
1 x 400g | 14oz can chopped tomatoes
900ml | 4 cups hot vegetable stock
2-3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
Salt and pepper to season
1-2 tbsp olive oil to fry
- Heat the oil in a large pot and add the cumin seeds, chilli flakes and ginger. Fry for a minute then add the onion, garlic and sugar stirring for a few minutes over medium-low heat until onion is soft.
- Add the sweet potato, parsnip and tomatoes and stir for a couple of minutes.
- Add the stock, bring to the boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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My vista laptop won't let me install Star Wars Knights of the old republic 2(it stops on the fourth disc), but i haven't tried KOTOR 1 yet because i assume it will stop on one of the discs, any suggestions?
thnx lukaduke
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What happens? Does it just freeze or not respond or do you get an error message?
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it as administrator, or in XP compatibility mode.
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I get an error message...compatability doesn't work thnx lukaduke
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Whats the error message say?
Try turning off UAC in control panel> user accounts and then installing.
Another way(bit of a pain)
Make a folder anywhere on your hard drive and copy and paste the conttents of each disc to it and install from there. or even right click and choose send to my documents if easier.
This will take a long time but it should work.
If disc 4 won't copy to your hard drive then it may be a faulty disc.
You could try copying disc 4 first to save time.
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nope not a faulty disc it works on my other XP's but not vista for some reason but ty anyway
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When Palo Alto officials unanimously approved in 2011 a controversial plan to reduce lanes and make a host of streetscape...Original post made on Jan. 30, 2013
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A preview of Palo Alto government meetings next week. Read the full story here http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=28551...Original post made on Feb. 8, 2013
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Keeping Your Head Above Water in the Google Lagoon
Blink once - take a long weekend or (GASP! Unfortunately, there seem to always be a number of innocent bystanders amongst the casualties when a major update rolls out. Those who work in SEO and digital marketing know that the only constant is change.


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Definitions of MUSCLES in dictionaries:
- noun - one of the contractile organs of the body
- noun - animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
- noun - a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
- noun - authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)
- noun - possessing muscular strength
- verb - make one's way by force
- verb - to proceed by force
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Kids enjoy Zumba, live bees at EVPL's '100 Things'
EVANSVILLE - The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library continued its 100th birthday celebration Sunday afternoon with a spirited Zumba class inside its Downtown front lobby — and 99 other activities spread out all over the central library grounds.
There were exhibits inside and outside the building. They included a miniature tennis net and two disc golf holes set up just outside the front doors, live bees and chickens, arts and crafts and free demos.
Just feet from the Zumba demonstration — which about 30 people joined — librarian Marilyn Wilkerson was strumming a ukulele. Several people stopped by Wilkerson's table and tried their own hand at the small stringed instrument, even over the music and occasional clapping and hollering of the workout going on in the lobby.
"Most people smile when they see ukuleles because they're so cute, and everybody wants to pick them up and try to play it, especially kids," said Wilkerson, who has been playing the instrument for about four years.
Library spokeswoman Miranda Knight said while the number of 100 different activities was chosen to continue the library's centennial celebration, the goal of Sunday's event was to showcase opportunities that people haven't had a chance to try. It wasn't just library employees and volunteers doing the demonstration, either; there were several businesses and organizations manning booths as well.
"These are a lot of things that people probably never thought they would ever learn and have never thought about learning, she said during the event. "It's just a chance for people to come to the library and discover a lot of different activities."
Evansville resident Deena Talbert brought her two children, Audrianna, 13, and Caleb, 11, to the event.
"I kind of knew what it was about," Deena Talbert said. "But I just told the kids today that we were coming so they didn't even know about it. They were like ... 'OK, we're going to learn 100 things.'"
Though the program might have been a little bit of a mystery at first, both siblings said they were able to do several activities and a had a lot of fun doing them. Like many of the young attendees at the event, one of their take-home souvenirs was an orange personalized Home Depot apron. Caleb said his favorite stop on the 100-things tour was watching the glassblowing demonstration, while Audrianna picked one of the many educational exhibits that were offered — a lesson on properly using a fire extinguisher.
"They've never actually used one," the siblings' mother said. "They've seen them, but (today) they got to use one and put out a fire."
Even some of the people who came to show off their hobby took some time to sample some of the other experiences, including Kimberly Fromm of Elberfeld, Ind. Fromm, who is a member of the Indiana Beekeepers' Association, was sharing information about beekeeping outside the building in the café garden but said she took time to learn about some other things, too. One thing she learned Sunday afternoon? She was rolling her sushi incorrectly thanks to a demonstration on how to do it properly by employees of Kanpai — officially No. 45 on the 100 Things to Do program.
Though the 100 Things day was planned as part of many events the library is hosting to celebrate its milestones, Knight said library officials would be open to discussing whether a similar expo should be held on a regular basis.
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You probably know that you can set custom ringtones for different contacts on your phone, but did you know that you can set custom vibration patterns for them, too? As long as you have an iPhone running iOS 7, you can easily set this up and know exactly who's calling you without looking at your phone. To try it out, go into your Contacts and pick someone you want to set a custom vibration for. Tap Edit, scroll down to Vibration and tap Default. Here, you can choose from a handful of preset vibration alerts, like 'Heartbeat' or 'Symphony.' If you want to set up your own tone, tap 'Create New Vibration' at the bottom. This is where it gets pretty cool. A meter starts rolling at the bottom. Tap or hold your finger on the screen to create the pattern you want. Play it back, and if you like it, save it and name it. Now you'll know when to answer your phone – or let it go – even without having to look.
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National Experts To Speak At Pipeline Safety Briefings Next Week
Nebraskans for Jobs and Energy Independence, a non-partisan, non-profit organization supported by over 30,000 Nebraskans, is hosting pipeline safety briefings next week in Norfolk and Grand Island.
The Norfolk briefing will be held Monday, May 19, from 12noon to 2:00pm at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce at 609 West Norfolk Avenue.
The Grand Island briefing will be held Tuesday, May 20, from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Bosselman Conference Center at the State Fair Grounds, 700 East Stolley Park Road.
Invitations have been extended to local elected officials, emergency managers, first responders and other invited guests.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Brigham McCown, former Administrator, U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration;
- Andrew Black, President and CEO, Association of Oil Pipelines;
- Michael Whatley, Executive Vice President, Consumer Energy Alliance; and,
- Dr. J. Berton Fisher, board certified hydrogeologist and expert on matters related to organic and inorganic geochemistry.
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Now, a technological advance has made it possible for physicists to test the idea. They plan to build a time crystal, not in the hope that this perpetuum mobile will generate an endless supply of energy (as inventors have striven in vain to do for more than a thousand years) but that it will yield a better theory of time itself.Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek's "somewhat embarassing" idea will be put to the test as scientists try to build time crystals.
Mario Vargas Llosa wrote poems when he was young. His father famously responded by sending the boy to military school—where he spent two ghastly years, gathering inspiration for his first novel—La Ciudad y Los Perros, published in English as The Time of the Hero. The military burned a thousand copies of the book and Vargas Llosa's infamy was secured.Mario Vargas Llosa, who once ran for president of Peru and once punched Gabriel Garcia Márquez in the face, has won the Nobel Prize in Literature, meaning Ladbrokes dodged a bullet. [more inside]


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Cosmopolitan Civil Societies : An Interdisciplinary Journal
Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 1837-5391
Published by University of Technology Sydney [6 journals]
Open Access journal
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Published by University of Technology Sydney [6 journals]
- A Common Theme - Ethical Practice
Authors: James Goodman
PubDate: 2014-05-05
Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2014)
- Social Impact, a Theoretical Model
Authors: Jenny Onyx
Pages: 1 - 18
Abstract: This paper constructs a theoretical model of social impact as it applies to civil society organisations. It does so by drawing on the recent literature on the topic as well as recently completed empirical studies. First, the relationship between impact and evaluation is examined. This is followed by an exploration of the capitals, notably social, human, and cultural capital and their interrelationships, as a theoretical base for the explication of social impact. A formal model of social impact is then identified together with a set of basic principles that may be said to define social impact. Finally the implications of the model are discussed for social policy and organisational management.
PubDate: 2014-01-20
Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2014)
- Malaysia's Human Rights Performance: Assessment of its First Session
of Universal Periodic Review in the United Nations Human Rights Council
Authors: Ying Hooi Khoo
Pages: 19 - 37
Abstract: Since its inception, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) has been subjected to a substantial amount of criticism. The mechanism began functioning in 2008, however there have been little made known about the roles and functions of the UPR. This article explicitly examines the first UPR process of Malaysia in 2009, in order to illustrate how the mechanism operates in practice by highlighting the engagement of Malaysia government with the stakeholders, the follow-up process and the main issues concerned. This article argues that in spite of the excellent diplomacy skills that portrayed by the Malaysian government in the UPR session, the human rights situation in the country has not been improved much. This paper seeks to determine how effective the UPR has been at encouraging human rights reforms nationally by analyzing and assessing the implementation actions of Malaysian government in response to their accepted UPR recommendations.
PubDate: 2014-05-05
Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2014)
- Whale Watching as Ecotourism: How Sustainable is it?
Authors: Stephen Leslie Wearing, Paul A. Cunningham, Stephen Schweinsberg, Chantelle Jobberns
Pages: 38 - 55
Abstract: Australia has long tried to portray itself as an environmentally responsible state and has consistently been a strong supporter of Whale Watching as an alternative to the practice of commercial and 'scientific' whaling. This paper explores whale watching in an effort to determine the economic and social viability of it as a sustainable marine tourism activity —and whether in the future the whale and the tourist can coexist or will the latter as with previous human activities such as whaling yet again create a 'tragedy of the commons' and displace the former. As an ecotourism product, whale watching holds the potential for sustainable practice, one that is both ecological and profitable. Responsible whale watching is seen as a clean, green industry that simultaneously supports local economies and promotes whale education and conservation. The question is can it live up to these expectations?
PubDate: 2014-02-19
Issue No: Vol. 6, No. 1 (2014)
- Locating Cosmopolitanism Within Academic Mobility
Authors: Liudmila Kirpitchenko
Pages: 56 - 75
Abstract: Intensified academic mobility is an enticing platform for examining the emerging manifestations of cosmopolitanism in expanding intercultural encounters. Cosmopolitanism calls for a dialogue between cultures and for reciprocal appropriation and internalization of cultures within one's own culture. This paper endeavors to locate empirical evidence on evolving cosmopolitanism in everyday intercultural interactions and academic experiences. It is guided by the methodological applications of cosmopolitanism and the way cosmopolitanism is redefining the sociological frame of reference. This paper presents discussion and empirical testing of three defining features of cosmopolitanism according to Beck (2002): globality, plurality and civility. Mirroring these guiding principles, this research attempted to identify and analyze cosmopolitan values and dispositions in everyday intercultural encounters, discourses, situations and experiences. This paper presented an argument that cosmopolitan values and dispositions tend to create mutually beneficial conditions for intercultural inclusion and academic mobility provides a fertile ground for their current and future exploration.
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Worldwide & U.S. Renewables Investments Down
Here's a link to a report on some Bloomberg research (14 Oct. 2013) indicating continued decline in worldwide and U.S. investment in clean energy. Here is the main Bloomberg summary.
Here's a link to a report on some Bloomberg research (14 Oct. 2013) indicating continued decline in worldwide and U.S. investment in clean energy. Here is the main Bloomberg summary.
This blog from a Bloomberg writer shows dramatically how wind lowers electric rates for consumers, and threatens the coal and nuclear industries. We can't help but note that the writer fails to mention that coal and nuclear energy are subsidized to a much greater extent than is wind.
Special thanks to our volunteers who helped out so much at this year's exhibit.
Extra special recognition goes to volunteers extraordinare Paul Dinyer and Todd Triebold. Paul and Todd have volunteered with us at the fair every year for at least the last 4 years, and have gone well above and beyond in helping us out each year. Besides staffing the exhibit Paul helped us move in and move out. And Todd worked an amazing 7 shifts. So, extra special thanks to you guys. You ROCK!
The Wind Program recently (Aug. 2013) released its first annual distributed wind technology market report. According to the report:
In May of 2013 Minnesota's net metering policy was updated to allow for a higher limit on the size of projects eligible for net metering. You can find a more detailed version of the policy here, but we've compiled the most important bits of information in this infographic for your visual and educational pleasure.
Congratulations to Heather Rhoads-Weaver, recipient of the Service in Community Wind Award, and to John Pimentel, recipient of the Community Wind Innovator Award!
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Windustry's work to assist in starting up community wind projects in Montana, Wisconsin and West Virginia will continue well into 2013, thanks to an extension of the grant funding this work approved by the USDA.
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Was It Something I Ate? Implementation of the FDA Seafood HACCP Program
AbstractWe use FDA's seafood inspection records to examine: (i) how FDA has targeted its inspections under HACCP regulation; (ii) the effects of FDA inspections on compliance with both HACCP and plant sanitation standards; and (iii) the relationship between HACCP regulations and pre-existing sanitation standards. We use a theoretical model of enforcement to derive hypotheses about FDA's targeting of inspections and firms' patterns of compliance. We test those hypotheses using econometric models of inspection and compliance. Contrary to the predictions of the theoretical model and to FDA's own stated policies, FDA does not seem to have targeted inspections based on product risk or past compliance performance. Firms' compliance strategies seemed to be broadly in accord with the predictions of the theoretical model. The threat of inspection increased the likelihood of compliance, although the deterrent effect was statistically significant for sanitation standards but not for HACCP. Firms tend to persist in compliance status, especially with respect to sanitation standards. Contrary to FDA's presupposition, however, HACCP compliance does not improve compliance with sanitation standards, suggesting that the two are not complementary.
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Muslim World League
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The Muslim World League (MWL, or Rabita from Arabic: رابطة العالم الإسلامي) ( Rabita al-Alam al-Islami) is a group of Islamic non-governmental organizations. One of the largest Islamic nongovernmental organizations, it has 36 satellite offices on five continents (including offices in New York, the District of Columbia, and London, as well as ten "external centers" in Europe, and ten "external offices" in Africa and the Middle East).[1] Among the League's goals in its charter are spreading the message of Islam, uniting "the ranks of the Muslims", and calling "on individuals, communities and state entities to abide by the rules of the Sharia."[1]
Muslim religious figures from 22 states founded the League in Makkah in 1962. It was established as a counter-initiative to more secular the Arab nationalism of the then Egyptian leader, Gamal Abdul Nasser.[2][3] Then Saudi Crown Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz is seen as its founding figure.[2] The League is widely regarded as promoting the strict Wahhabi brand of Islam but broadens its reach by teaming up with other Islamic movements, in particular the Muslim Brotherhood.[3][4]
The current Secretary General is Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki. According to various sources, the MWL is financed by various Muslim countries but major funding comes from the Saudi-Arabian government.[5][6] It is managed by two major offices: the office of the Secretary General and The Constituent Council. The council has 60 members, with each country represented by two members; membership is voluntary.
The League has eight different bodies with various functions;[5][7][1]
- Holy Quran Memorization International Organization[8]
- International Islamic Organization for Education
- Makkah Al-Mukarramah Charity Foundation for Orphans
- Al Haramain & Al-Aqsa Mosque Foundation
- The International Islamic Relief Organization
- Commission on Scientific Signs in the Quran and Sunnah
- The World Supreme Council for Mosques
- The Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) Council.
The League states its functions and objectives to be the following: advocating the application of the rules of the Shariah either by individuals, groups, or states; coordinating the efforts of Islamic preachers the world over; developing methods for the propagation of Islam, peacefully in accord with the Qur'an and the Sunnah; education and culture; holding symposia, rehabilitation, and refresher courses; bringing intellectuals and opinion leaders together during the pilgrimage season with the aim of fostering closer relations among them and urging them to develop practical methods of raising the standard of Muslims in the world; overseeing the activities of the Fiqh Council and lending it the support it needs to find Islamic solutions to contemporary problems; promoting activities that aim at spreading the Arabic language and raising the standard of teaching to both Arabs and non-Arabs; setting up branch offices as well as Islamic centers to serve the purpose of Islam; extending urgent relief to Muslims affected by war and natural disasters; and making the activities and construction of mosques more effective.[4]
In a rare decision on orthodox Muslim faith the Muslim World League declared in April 1974 (by fatwa) that followers of the Ahmadiyyah movement are to be considered "non-Muslims".[9]
Federal agents raided the U.S. offices of the Muslim World League after the attacks of 9/11. Abdurahman Alamoudi, who worked for the League, was convicted for sending funds to terrorist groups.[10]
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- ^ a b c Muslim World League DiscoverTheNetwork.org
- ^ a b Henderson, Simon (10 September 2003). "Institutionalized Islam: Saudi Arabia's Islamic Policies and The Threat They Pose" (Testimony). London: Islam Daily. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
- ^ a b Martin Kramer, "Muslim Congresses", The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World
- ^ a b "Muslim World League and World Assembly of Muslim Youth". Pew Research. Sep 15, 2010. Retrieved Aug 2, 2013.
- ^ a b http://www.hinducurrents.com/topic/profile/muslim-world-league/comments/ About Muslim World League]| Hindu Currents
- ^ Dore Gold (April 6, 2003). "Reining in Riyadh". Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- ^ Muslim World League Islamic Focus
- ^ Holy Qur'an Memorization International sees more than 40,000 Qur'an students| Arab News| 1 December 2012
- ^ Yohanan Friedmann. Prophecy Continuous. Aspects of Ahmadi Religious Thought and Its Medieval Background. Oxford University Press, New Delhi. p. 44.
- ^ Paul Sperry. Infiltration: How Muslim Spies and Subversives have Penetrated Washington. Thomas Nelson. p. 80,106,212.
Further reading[edit]
- Johannes Grundmann: Islamische Internationalisten - Strukturen und Aktivitäten der Muslimbruderschaft und der Islamischen Weltliga. Reichert Verlag, Wiesbaden, 2005, ISBN 3-89500-447-2 (Review by I. Küpeli)
- Dore Gold: Hatred's Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism, pages 74–78, ISBN 978-0895260611, Regnery Publishing, 2004


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Located in the exclusive neighborhood of Palma Real is this modern one bed, one bath apartment. The gated community of Palma Real offers 24-hour security, two swimming pools and a swimming pool just for kids.
This fully furnished apartment has air conditioning, a plasma TV, fully stocked kitchen and a double sofa bed in the lounge area, which can accommodate two people. This is a well priced rental for such a quality apartment. This apartment is only a 10-15 minute walk to Palm Beach and the high-rise hotel area, where guests can find every type of restaurant and bar.
A surcharge applies for Christmas and New Year
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Newly appointed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott was impressed with the dedication he found along the production line last week at BMW plant in Greer, S.C..
"It was great to meet so many hardworking folks on the plant floor – the men and women who help shape the backbone of our state's economy," says Scott (R-S.C.).
It was the first visit to BMW for the fledgling senator, who previously represented the state's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House until Gov. Nikki Haley named him to replace retiring Sen. Jim DeMint.
The Spartanburg County plant is in the process of building a $900 million, 1.6 million-square-foot addition that will boost its production to 350,000 automobiles per year.
In a news release, Josef Kerscher, president of BMW Manufacturing, says the visit gave the company an opportunity to showcase "BMW's contribution to South Carolina's work force development and manufacturing competitiveness."
Ken Elkins covers manufacturing, international business and economic development for the Charlotte Business Journal.
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Philip Rivers has just looked like a much better quarterback of late. He has a record of 3-0 while wearing gloves this season. The game started off nicely with Micheal Spurlock taking the opening kickoff in for a score. He sparked the team last week with a punt return for a score last week and was named the AFC special teams player of the week. He could be looking forward to the same award this week.
Philip threw a pair of touchdowns in the game. He threw one to Antonio Gates and also hit a long pass down the sideline to Danario Alexander. Alexander has been a huge impact since joining the team.
The defense was able to contain Terrelle Pryor for most of the game. Pryor extended plays on multiple occasions, but he didn't make enough plays to get the win. He threw a paid of touchdowns and also ran one in. He looked comfortable at quarterback and I expect to see more of him next season.
The Chargers attempted to blow another lead at the end of the game, but they barely held on in the end. They allowed their third blocked punt of the year and allowed the Raiders to pull within 3 in the final 2 minutes.
With the win the Chargers will have the 11th pick in the draft.


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Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management hosted a dinner and beer pairing on April 3 to celebrate the introduction ceremony of its new Brewing Science Laboratory.
The state-of-the-art lab (opened last fall), was funded by proceeds from the South Beach Wine and Food Fest. It is designed to generate new brews and conduct research to help the local craft beer industry, while allowing students to participate in brewery events, develop their own beer and learn about running a craft brew business.
A major challenge to the budding brew industry in Miami is the area's water inconsistencies. B.R.E.W. (Biscayne's Renowned Engineers of Wort) F.I.U. is working with eWater, a national company, to de-mineralize the water and then cleanse it using electrical currents to raise or lower the ph balance as needed.
"It utilizes natural products instead of chemicals, is safer for students to work with and also more effective for cleaning and sanitation usage throughout the brewing and culinary fields," explains Matthew Weintraub, president and co-founder of BREW FIU. Weintraub, 25, also works as a research assistant to Dr. Barry Gump, director of beverage management.
Emcee for the event was American Brewmaster and best-selling author Garrett Oliver (guests each received a copy of his newest book, The Brewmaster's Table). In addition to Weintraub and Gump, other attendees included Dean Michael Hampton, dean of Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, Eric Levin, president of Gold Coast Beverage Distributers, Mike Halker, president of Due South Brewing Co. and Luis G. Brignoni, founder and president of Wynwood Brewing Co.
The four-course meal included Arugula and fennel salad, paired with AMA Bionda beer (golden lager made with Italian champagne yeast); seared grouper and sweet potato mash with BQE Wild Streak beer (made using aged bourbon barrels). Barbeque beef brisket was accompanied by Brooklyn Local 2 and Local 1 (there was apparently a labeling mishap) and dessert (beignets with raspberry and milk chocolate) were served with "secret mission" Brooklyn Black Ops (11.5 percent alcohol content).
The Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is located on FIU's North Miami Campus. To learn more, visit www.brewfiu.com.
April is National Autism Awareness month.
On April 2 (World Autism Day), The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities in North Miami Beach teamed up with staff from the Microsoft retail kiosk in Aventura Mall to create a special experience for students.
"An Xbox was set up in one of the Center's classrooms and all of our students danced and enjoyed themselves as they watched the Just Dance Video," explained The Victory Center's Executive Director Patricia Rosen.
Located on the grounds of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center at 18900 NE 25th Ave., The Victory Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian center, with a mission to provide educational services to individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in a nurturing environment with a low student to teacher ratio to help them achieve their fullest potential.
The Victory Center was co-founded in 2000 by North Miami Beach tax attorney Barry Nelson and former judge Judith Nelson, a mediator and arbitrator to help children like their son, Jesse, now 19.
"There was no appropriate facility or program available for Jessie at that time," explained Barry Nelson. "Out of desperation came inspiration."
The facility started in one room with four children. Today, it has expanded to six classrooms for a wide range of students (ages 3-22). Over 100 kids have utilized the Center during the past 14 years. The Victory Center offers three year-round programs: Early Intervention, Academy (students on track to obtain a diploma) and Vocational (Life Skills Training). The Center uses Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to encourage positive reinforcement and modeling.
According to Rosen, the Center's annual budget is $1.1 million. Funding is raised through sources including a McKay Scholarship, tuition, special events and direct appeal to foundations and corporations.
The Victory Center will host a free conference "The Future is Now" for parents and caregivers of older children with autism on May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Peter Gerhardt (Organization for Autism Research).
To learn more, call 305-466-1142 or visit www.victorycenterforautism.org.
The Bass Museum of Art first opened its doors on April 7, 1964. Fifty years later, the museum celebrated the milestone with an opening reception titled "Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works" by El Anatsui on Thursday.
The event featured a conversation between the Nigerian artist Anatsui and Silvia Karman Cubiñà, Bass Museum's executive director and chief curator.
The exhibition of Anatsui's works – on view through Aug. 10, includes a variety of monumental metal and floor sculptures, as well as a series of works on paper to illuminate his artistic process and wooden wall reliefs to reference his extensive work in other media.
What about all the recent buzz surrounding Bass Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA)?
"I can confirm that the Bass Museum of Art is in active conversations with MoCA regarding a possible collaboration that would allow us to expand and enhance educational and public programming," said Karmen Cubiñà previously.
Bass Museum is located at 2100 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. For hours or details, call 305-673-7530 or visit www.bassmuseum.org.


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THE Tamworth Cup keeps getting bigger and better every year – and its Fashions on the Field has really started to shine in recent years.
Min McDonald, who is in charge of the team judging the fashions, says autumn racewear is all about a much greater level of sophistication than spring fashion.
"The key trend this year is The Great Gatsby – the cloche hats and the drop-waisted dresses," Ms McDonald said.
Sunday's eight-race meeting (gates open at 10am) has also received a huge boost in prizemoney, by about $50,000, to $215,000.
Ms McDonald said it was great to see the country women – and men – lifting their game.
"Traditional racing fashion says you must have stockings, a hat and gloves for autumn race meetings," Ms McDonald said.
"There's lots of room for interpretation, but, in terms of criteria, if you don't meet those rules ... you won't get a look-in.
"Those traditional autumn colours, like grey, black and creams, olive and mustard, are all also in this year as well."
Vicki Pooley, of Town & Country Boutique, agrees the darker autumn colours are very much in vogue for autumn racing.
She tipped reds, oranges, crimsons and neutrals would be popular, "but black and white are still exceptionally strong".
"Fascinators are fantastic – fascinators are definitely the new race headpiece to wear," she said.
But the fascinators for autumn were felt-based – and felt cloche hats were also appropriate.
"Technically speaking, girls should have pantyhose and closed shoes," Mrs Pooley said.
Just Irresistible co-owner Janet McRae said the "vintage look is really good for autumn – lace is really in this year".
n See tomorrow's Leader for an autumn racewear feature and details on how you can enter our Hot 50 competition


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