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WASHINGTON -The American economy shrugged off the end of a brutal winter last month, rebounding with the biggest hiring surge in two years and suggesting that the job market's gains could endure.
WASHINGTON - For three decades, the U.S. middle class enjoyed a rare financial advantage over the wealthy: lower mortgage rates.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - An Army private convicted of leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks won an initial victory Wednesday to living as a woman when a Kansas judge granted a petition to change her name to Chelsea Elizabeth Manning.
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court appears to be highly skeptical of laws that try to police false statements during political campaigns, raising doubts about the viability of such laws in more than 15 states.
WASHINGTON - A state's voters are free to outlaw the use of race as a factor in college admissions, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a blow to affirmative action that also laid bare tensions among the justices about a continuing need for programs that address racial inequality in America.
LOS ANGELES - Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected - a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our own and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.
The discovery of seven babies found dead and concealed in the garage of a Utah home has Americans struggling to comprehend what would drive a mother to allegedly kill her newborn babies.
BOSTON - Survivors, first responders and family members of those killed came together Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing with solemn ceremonies.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised outgoing Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for helping to steer his health care law's comeback after a rocky rollout, even as he nominated a successor aimed at helping the White House move past the political damage.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The timeless Disney tune "It's a Small World" that wafts through our memories from past theme park vacations turns 50 this year, and on Thursday, Disney parks worldwide hosted a global sing-along.
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. - It was just before the start of class and the hallways were packed with students at their lockers or chatting with friends.
George Strait won his second entertainer of the year - 25 years after he won his first - and Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban teamed up to earn top honors Sunday night at a jam-packed Academy of Country Music Awards that had a little something for everyone.
FORT HOOD, Texas - An Iraq War veteran being treated for mental illness was the gunman who opened fire at Fort Hood, killing three people and wounding 16 others before committing suicide, in an attack on the same Texas military base where more than a dozen people were slain in 2009, authorities said.
FORT HOOD, Texas - A soldier opened fire Wednesday on fellow service members at the Fort Hood military base, killing three people and wounding 16 before committing suicide at the same post where more than a dozen people were slain in a 2009 attack, authorities said.
FERGUSON, Mo. - A grand jury declined Monday to indict white police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting sparked weeks of sometimes-violent protests and inflamed deep racial tensions between many African-Americans and police.
FERGUSON, Mo. - A grand jury declined Monday to indict Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed, black 18-year-old whose fatal shooting by a white officer sparked weeks of sometimes-violent protests and exposed deep racial tension between many African-Americans and police.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Monday he is stepping down, leaving under pressure following a rocky tenure in which he has struggled to break through the White House's insular team of national security advisers.
WASHINGTON - In a broad test of his executive powers, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday he will sidestep Congress and order his own federal action on immigration - in measures that could spare from deportation as many as 5 million people illegally in the U.S. and set up one of the most pitched partisan confrontations of his presidency.
A turning point in the Civil War came 150 years ago this week, when Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman left the smoking ruins of Atlanta and launched his scorching March to the Sea. Here are five questions and answers about the commander whose name, even today, evokes admiration or hatred - and about his march, which hastened the war's end.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The pitch for health care coverage is being made at nail salons, pizzerias, mosques - and even bars.
MILFORD, Pa. - For 48 days, Eric Frein was everywhere and nowhere, supposedly sighted again and again, only to melt back into the woods in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse.
FORT KENT, Maine - A Maine judge gave nurse Kaci Hickox the OK to go wherever she pleases, handing state officials a defeat Friday in the nation's biggest court case yet over how to balance personal liberty, public safety and fear of Ebola.
MOJAVE, Calif. - A winged spaceship designed to take tourists on excursions beyond Earth's atmosphere exploded during a test flight Friday over the Mojave Desert, killing a pilot in the second fiery setback for commercial space travel in less than a week.
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is crossing his fingers that Republicans won't come close to capturing the six Senate seats they need to seize the majority in next week's election. But for Vice President Joe Biden, there's a silver lining if Republicans fall just short.
NEWARK, N.J. - The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday recommended new restrictions for people at highest risk for coming down with the Ebola virus and symptom monitoring for those at lower risk, but some state governors and even the Army are carving their own paths.
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Police said they caught a man in the act as he broke into a convenience store in Craven County Monday night.
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Robbins residents grill developer of proposed quarry, mine
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Robbins residents showed up in force Monday night to demand answers from the developer seeking to create a limestone quarry and underground mine in the village. The project would require the acquisition of about 50 occupied homes.
Hundreds of residents packed the Robbins Community Center and spoke out about the project, most in opposition, during a nearly four-hour public meeting.
"The deal you have given us is not right," Robbins resident Welton Jones Sr. said. "This thing came about in a way that we were bamboozled."
The town hall meeting was held a day before the village board is set to vote on whether to support using "quick-take" authority to acquire the property needed for the massive development. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the community center.
"You have to know that you are not getting shafted," Mayor Tyrone Ward told the crowd. "We will not let that happen to you."
Riverside-based ALM Resources entered into a deal with Robbins in May that would create a 61-acre quarry and a 169-acre mine as part of a huge industrial complex in village of about 5,000 residents.
To move the project forward, the village would need to acquire about 50 occupied single-family homes, along with some businesses, churches and the old Robbins incinerator. The development would begin in late 2014 or early 2015, according to the developer's timetable.
Under the plan, Robbins would receive from 5 to 9 percent of the annual revenue from the quarry sales, depending on the total revenue.
Rib Mountain Aggregate has been selected by ALM to operate the quarry and mine. Stephen Davis, Rib Mountain Aggregate's president, said the projects, if successful, might generate as much as $140 million for the village during the next 40 years.
ALM Resources wants to acquire the land through a "quick-take" process, using Robbins' power of eminent domain. That would require approval from the Legislature, which could consider it during the upcoming veto session.
State Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island) ruled out supporting such a bill in the immediate future. He said he needed more details about the large-scale project as well as input from the mayors of neighboring towns that would be affected by it.
"I'm not doing it," Rita said of a possible bill this year. "To do something of this magnitude, we need to get a lot of questions answered."
While a majority of the crowd was critical of the redevelopment, not all residents opposed it. Darrell Mitchell, who owns Omega Tax and Accounting in the village, said it was a "big-picture" project worthy of consideration.
"We have to collectively work together to change and break this cycle," Mitchell said, referring to Robbins' poverty. "That means there will be collateral damage. That means people will be displaced. At the end of the day, we have to do something different."
In a meeting with reporters before the public meeting, Jim Louthen, ALM's managing partner, said residents who would be displaced would be given fair market value for their houses as well as a "relocation package" that would allow them to move into a "similar or better residence then they are in today."
If the project ceased or went bankrupt, all property that ALM Resources purchased through the redevelopment agreement would be returned to the village, Louthen said.
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Asked if the village was given feasibility studies, environmental studies and other reports related to the project before approving the deal, Louthen said the village had "some of them."
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It's becoming a familiar scene in Bay County around the 4th of July holiday weekend: more people, more cars and more traffic accidents. FHP officials want drivers to slow down and use caution.
Ron Hunley of FHP said, "The beach is not going anywhere. It's been here since I was child."
Tens of thousands of people will visit the emerald coast over the holiday weekend.
"We have a large influx here in Bay County that have come to visit the beaches, and right now traffic is heavy."
Couple that with the fact that Bay County has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years and you have recipe for increased traffic accidents.
There have been 23 traffic fatalities in Bay County this year, two of them during this holiday weekend. Speed kills, and authorities say it's their job to slow drivers down.
"If the speed limit sign says 45, we want you to do 45. We don't want you to do 50. We want you to hold it back to 45."
There have been five traffic fatalities in our viewing area since the official 4th of July holiday traffic watch period started at 12:01 Friday morning.
Besides the two in Bay County, there were two in Okaloosa County and one in Washington County. It's an alarming trend that state troopers hope to stop in its tracks.
So far this year there's been over 1,600 automobile fatalities in Florida.
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The house forms part of the oldest wing of Le Bagnaie, a 300 year old farm on a secluded hilltop, which was converted into 8 privately owned houses in 1990. All are beautifully restored in traditional rustic style with exposed beams, old terracotta floors and open fires, together with the modern convenience of superb marble bathrooms and central heating. Each house has its own paved terrace, garden and the shared facility of beautiful grounds, including a magnificent swimming pool, a children's pool, an all-weather tennis court and boules court. There are outstanding views of the surrounding countryside.
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I passed this and laughed. A creative and terribly good stereotype. I was about to pass it but my friend said I'd never forgive myself if I didn't snap it. True. It just goes to prove that even here in New England we have our own "Rednecks" who I affectionately term "Damned Yankees". You know you are a DY if you have more than one unregistered vehicle in the back yard. :-)
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"42nd Street" The Broadway musical about a young tap dancer with big dreams opens the Moonlight Stage Productions summer season. Shows are presented outdoors at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through July 26; 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, July 30-Aug. 1. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $22-$44. (760) 724-2110 or vistixonline.com.
"Godspell" Coyote Cavern Productions presents the musical at 7 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1 at Calavera Hills School, 4100 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad. $10. (760) 529-2479.
"I Take This Man" A bride resorts to kidnapping in this Jack Sharkey comedy, presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 2. Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Suite 1-D, Escondido. $7-$14. (760) 746-6669 or patioplayhouse.com.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" The biblical tale of Jacob and his sons is told in this musical at 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 30. Welk Resorts Theatre, 8860 Welk Resorts Drive, Escondido. $58-$63 with buffet, $44-$47 for show only. (888) 802-7469 or welktheatresandiego.com.
"See How They Run" A British comedy about mistaken identity is based on the song "Three Blind Mice" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 9. PowPAC, 13250 Poway Road, Poway. $13-$15. (858) 679-8085 or powpac.org.
"Seussical: The Musical" A youth theater production by Broadway Theatre Arts Academy is based on the stories of Dr. Seuss at 8 p.m. July 24-25 and July 31 and Aug. 1. Kit Carson Park amphitheater, 3313 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido. Call for ticket prices. (760) 888-1989 or btaakids.org.
"Summer Shorts" A collection of eight short plays will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 2. Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $10-$17. (760) 529-9140 or nvtheatre.com.
G. Love and Special Sauce The hip-hop and blues artist opens the concert series during the Del Mar horse races at 7 p.m. July 24. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Free with $6 admission to races. Parking: $8. (858) 755-1141.
Concerts at the Cove The Third Coast Jazz Band plays from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23. Bring low-back beach chairs and blankets. No barbecues, alcohol or dogs. Fletcher Cove Park, 140 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. Free. (858) 720-2453 or cityofsolanabeach.org.
Lowrider Band The Latin funk band performs at 6 p.m. July 24. Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad. Shuttle service from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from Pacific Rim Elementary School, 1100 Camino de las Ondas. Free. (760) 434-2920.
Forward to Breath Contemporary Dance Music accompaniment by John Santos. Shows at 2 and 6 p.m. July 26. The Vine Performance Space, Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo del Verano, Rancho Bernardo. $10-$15. (858) 243-1402.
At the Hop With the Alley Cats The doo-wop harmony show melds comedy and music at 7 p.m. Fridays. Welk Resorts Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. $10-$25. Indefinite run. (760) 749-3448.
West Coast Funnies Marcus, featured on "Last Comic Standing," stars in a PG–13 comedy show with a lineup of comedians at 8 p.m. July 25. Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State St., Carlsbad. $20-$25. (951) 929-3586 or sprocketent.com.


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Earlier in the day, before the shutdown, operators had advised that they were requiring an escort of larger vehicles such as semis and campers.
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came into this morning and found this in my email.. (names removed to protect the not so innocent
Now, this was sent to me personally, so either someone has emailled all the IT Techs individually, odd whent here is a distribution list available, OR.. I was only sent this.. trying to find out if any other NM or tech has got this email...As you maybe aware, as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, we are currently seeking partners to deliver a wide range of services to schools through a Local Education Partnership (LEP), including an ICT Managed Service, a Learning Platform and a Transforming Education Network. The LEP will play an important role in delivering the transformational agenda to learners and educators within the City Of Salford through ICT.
You are hereby invited to attend a consultation meeting with myself and my colleagues <<removed>> (BSF Lead ICT and Transformation) and <<REMOVED>> (Principal HR Advisor) on Monday 25th February 2008 at <<not telling you!>> , whereby the full details, including staffing implications of the services to be delivered by the LEP, and particularly the ICT Managed Service, will be explained.
I would appreciate it if you could email <<removed>> (at <<email removed>>) to acknowledge receipt of this invitation and confirm your attendance.
Anyone got any thoughts as to what I might expect?
Yep, expecting that very special kind of trouble that comes glazed with a sugar coating..
From what I've heard about BSF.. I think i'll be looking for a new job shortly..
It'll happen like this..... you'll all be sitting down and then your arse will fall out as they say all ICT will be taken over and controlled by a Managed Service Company and that the staff will be TUPED as Toner Drones...
Then basically you will be the person that is expected to happily sell your job down the river by helping and advising the consultants to take over your job and install tonnes of flashy new kit which you will not be in charge of..
As it's going out to tender and they are seeking partners, they're probably going to be after information from you. I suspect that BSF 'consultants' will have already presented an overview of the project, a before and after technical and staffing structure. The outline proposal will have been approved by cabinet (councillors). You should be able to get the council minutes of this meeting.
Probably they will be after some of the finer details from you. It may be worth getting hold of the proposal that the consultants put forward to cabinet, and then rubbish the figures (probably they won't care if its overcosted because its central govt money anyway)
Get as many people as you can to go to this meeting, the bigger the fuss the more they will pay attention to detail.
Get reassurance (in writing) about TUPE protection, planned staff reductions/downgrading. Ask if it'll be competitive interview etc. Ask for the staffing structure after its been centralised. Make sure the union attends, and get the union to do a press release about the outcome. Minute the meeting.
time to dig out my login details for jobsite me thinks....
Provided they don't use the ETO defence to reduce staff numbers, YES. They can't do it any other way.
Of course if you quit and go and get another job in protest, they'll never have that problem.
I think you'll find most of us NM's don't get 27k
In Industry you do, and that's where you'll be when your TUPED...
Ok had our meeting yesterday..
The final 2 ICT bidders were confirmed as
- Catalyst Lend Lease Bovis Lend Lease, Capita Symonds, Redstone Communications
- Transformational Learning Partnerships Laing ORourke, Hochtief, RM Education
TUPE was discussed and made to sound like it would be a good thing for us.. that the only change is that we work for a new employer
There were that many questions that I can't remember just yet what was asked and what was said .. hopefully some minutes will come our way.
Though sure someone else on here will remember better than I did..
Nothing said - just that we'd be "protected under TUPE reg's"
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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Middleburg
Updated On: Aug 27 2014 10:32:55 PM EDT
A motorcyclist was airlifted to UF Health Jacksonville on Wednesday with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Dolphin Avenue North in Middleburg.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Douglas Sheppard 39, was traveling northbound on Dolphin Avenue, which is a two-lane road, and for unknown reasons crossed the oncoming traffic lane near John Cemetery Road, left the roadway on the left side of the road, went onto the shoulder and was thrown from the motorcycle.
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AJOT Digital Edition
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Los Angeles mayor presses China to allow more Hollywood films
| November 24, 2014 | International Trade
A flurry of private Chinese investment into Hollywood should prompt Beijing to loosen its restrictions on U.S. film imports, the mayor of Los Angeles said in China as he urged officials to raise the country's annual cap on foreign films. Read More »
EU's search for new anti-dumping powers is dead, Italy says
| November 24, 2014 | International Trade
A plan giving Brussels new powers to fight unfair Chinese exports "is dead", Italy said, with the European Union ideologically split over how to deal with countries that dump cheap goods in Europe. Read More »
Slovenia sees higher 2014 GDP growth as exports rise
| November 24, 2014 | International Trade
Slovenia, which narrowly avoided an international bailout last year, expects growth in 2014 to surpass the government's September forecast of 2 percent, Deputy Prime Minister Dejan Zidan said. Read More »
Bird flu outbreak hits second Dutch farm, exports to remain frozen
| November 24, 2014 | International Trade
A second Dutch farm was hit by an outbreak of bird flu, the government said, prompting the destruction of 43,000 chickens and prolonging restrictions on trade in the world's leading egg-exporting country. Read More »
Soaring Malaysian bauxite exports a "game changer" for China supply
| November 24, 2014 | International Trade
Bauxite mines are springing up in Malaysia and shipping ever-increasing amounts of the raw material used for aluminium to China, helping fill a gap since Indonesia banned ore exports in January in a bid to encourage value-added processing at home. Read More »
Can China generate a dry bulk rebound?
| November 21, 2014 | International Trade
The dry bulk trades have been in the doldrums, as the BDI (Baltic Dry Index) seems destined to bump along the bottom bringing little relief to beleaguered ship-owners. China is the key to the dry bulk sector. If supply and demand are to come into balance, it will begin there. But when? Read More »
US Congress urged to consider sanctions on Chinese cyber-spies
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
U.S. lawmakers should look into options for punishing cyber-spying and the theft of trade secrets from U.S. companies, a congressional advisory committee on China said. Read More »
US top trade official optimistic on fast-track power
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said he still hopes for bipartisan support in Congress on granting the White House the authority to fast track trade deals but added the timing was up to lawmakers. Read More »
Starbucks scoops up coffee beans from China for blends, Asia sales
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Starbucks Corp has this year bought coffee beans from China at its highest volume ever, shipping data show, reflecting the country's burgeoning role as bean supplier amid supply concerns among traditional exporters. Read More »
Fiat Chrysler deepen China joint venture to push Jeep brand
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and China's Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co said they would deepen their alliance through a joint sales, marketing and product organization to push Jeep, Fiat and Chrysler brands in China. Read More »
Electrolux sees resurgent US driving demand in 2015
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Sweden's Electrolux said it expected a resurgent U.S. economy to underpin a slight rise in global demand for home appliances next year and falling costs for raw materials would also help it. Read More »
US court overturns bid by India's Ranbaxy to block launch of rival generic drugs
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
A U.S. court has denied a request by Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd to stop competitors from launching copies of AstraZeneca Plc's heartburn pill Nexium and Roche's antiviral Valcyte, a court filing showed. Read More »
Taiwan set for record 2014 export orders on smartphone demand
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Taiwan's export orders are set to reach new heights this year, after October orders doubled market expectations as global retailers rushed to meet year-end sales for smartphones. Read More »
China Premier says Qualcomm's "opportunities greater than challenges"
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Qualcomm Inc's opportunities in China will be far greater than its challenges, Premier Li Keqiang said as the U.S. mobile chipmaker prepares to face a possible record fine for antitrust violations in the country. Read More »
Japan exports grow strongly in October, cutting economic gloom
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Japanese exports grew in October at the fastest pace in eight months, an encouraging sign that global demand could help the country recover from recession and support the central bank's optimistic economic outlook. Read More »
Swiss exports rise in October driven by Asia, North America
| November 20, 2014 | International Trade
Switzerland's exports rose strongly in October, their second consecutive rise, driven by robust chemicals and pharmaceuticals exports and strong increases in sales to Asia and North America. Read More »
Ex-Im Bank Chairman Hochberg signs $1 billion MoU to support US clean energy exports to India
| November 19, 2014 | International Trade
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) Chairman Fred P. Hochberg signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chairman K.S. Popli of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) that will explore options for utilizing up to $1 billion to finance the sale of U.S. clean energy exports to India. Read More »
Time running out for action on fast-track trade authority
| November 19, 2014 | International Trade
U.S. lawmakers have very little time to consider granting the White House power to fast-track trade deals before Congress finishes up for the year, the head of the Senate committee responsible for trade said. Read More »
US sugar refiner woes mount as Mexico deal seen choking supply
| November 19, 2014 | International Trade
At first blush, the powerful U.S. sugar industry seemed to clinch a big win last month when U.S. trade authorities struck a deal to restrict rising imports from Mexican rivals. Read More »
Australia, Brazil sugar industry groups concerned by US-Mexico pact
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Australian and Brazilian sugar industry groups criticized a U.S.-Mexico suspension agreement drafted to end to a trade dispute between the two North American countries, according to letters published on the U.S. Department of Commerce website. Read More »


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The annual APA Convention is always a rich smorgasboard of learning and networking opportunities. Div. 44 highlights include the annual presidential address, the awards ceremony at which we honor the contributors to LGBT psychology, symposia on cutting-edge research and practice, and poster sessions. Programming in the division hospitality suite offers additional time to delve into materials from the formal program and social events including a student party. Finally, our social hour is the place to meet and greet your friends every year. If you come to APA Convention you have a home in the Div. 44 program.
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Vikings Lose Preseason Opener To TitansPosted by on August 13, 2011 – 9:49 pm
The Vikings dropped a 14-3 decision to the Tennessee Titans on Saturday Night at LP Field in Nashville. The game represented each club's preseason opener and each club surely came away knowing there is still plenty of work to be done before the regular season begins on September 11.
Both teams gave their starters the quick hook, so as to minimize their exposure to injury. That combined with the fact that offenses are even more behind pace than usual because of the lockout – which cancelled all offseason work – didn't give fans a good look at what their club will look like in 2011.
Both the Vikings and Titans are featuring new, veteran starting QBs and both guys didn't see much action. For the Vikings, Donovan McNabb went 6 of 11 for 40 yards with no TDs or INTs. He actually looked fairly sharp, converting a couple of 1st downs and using his athleticism to evade the pass rush a couple of times. One 1st-down completion was to WR Percy Harvin, a connection Vikings fans are itching to see more of once the season begins.
Matt Hasselbeck is the Titans new passer and he wasn't any more sensational in his debut performance. Hasselbeck was 5 of 6 on the night for 55 yards with no TDs or INTs. Actually, the Titans relied on their running game for the most part in the first half. RB Jamie Harper had 8 carries for 27 yards and even found the endzone once.
Both of Tennessee's TDs came in the 2nd quarter. Rookie QB Jake Locker entered the game once Hasselbeck left and he connected with Yamon Figurs for a 45-yard scoring toss on what turned out to be a near-botched play. Locker fumbled the snap, chased the ball down, picked it up and connected with Figurs, who had run behind the Vikings secondary when CB Chris Cook hesitated at the sight of the fumble. Tennessee's second TD came on Harper's two-yard run just moments later.
The Vikings finally got on the board in the 3rd quarter when Ryan Longwell was true on a 37-yard FG that capped an 11-play, 59-yard drive led by Joe Webb. Speaking of Webb, he came in once Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier decided to pull McNabb. Webb, who was quick to pull the ball down and vacate the pocket, was 4 of 8 for 45 yards with no TDs and 1 INT. But he did look good when running with the ball and he finished the night with 33 rushing yards on 5 carries.
Ponder was the third Vikings QB to enter and he flashed plenty of potential. While he wasn't able to lead the offense to any points, the Vikings did go for it twice on 4th down when they were in FG range. Also, Ponder had two completions of 10 yards – including his first throw of the night, which was to fellow rookie Kyle Rudolph – and he also had another 16-yard completion. It was encouraging to see Ponder running around and making plays, especially with some of the plays coming downfield.
Defensively, it was new starting outside LB Erin Henderson who led the way. He had 10 tackles, which was far and away the team high. His older brother, E.J. Henderson, was tied with three others for second on the team in tackles with 3. E.J. Henderson also had a forced fumble.
There's much more to go over from Saturday night's game, including: a solid performance overall by the Vikings special teams group, RB Lorenzo Booker showing up in the box score, Jaymar Johnson taking a step forward and a couple of rookies showing up to make plays.
We'll cover all of that and more right here on the vikings.com over the next 24 hours, so stay tuned.
Tags: Christian Ponder, Donovan McNabb, E.J. Henderson, Erin Henderson, Joe Webb, Ryan Longwell
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Mr. Hippe's Weather ReportPosted by on August 13, 2011 – 5:40 pm
It's a long-standing tradition here on vikings.com to check in with Vikings Director of Operations-Team Travel Luther Hippe for a quick weather forecast right before kickoff. It's only the first preseason game, but Mr. Hippe is already in mid-season form.
Tonight's game-time forecast for Vikings @ Titans: 86 degrees and pleasant, with a 40% chance of rain.
Thanks go out to Mr. Hippe not only for his weather report but for his and his crew's (Chad Lundeen and Paul Martin) efforts in getting us in and out of every city for every game safely.
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Join Us For Tonight's Live ChatPosted by on August 13, 2011 – 5:11 pm
As we have for the last few seasons, we'll be hosting a live game-day chat for each Vikings game. The first chat of the year will be tonight, beginning around 7:00 p.m. CT as the Vikings and Titans square off for their 2011 preseason openers.
Remember, the live chat won't start until right around kickoff.
To join the chat at kickoff, click here to go to the Vikings Game Day page.
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5 Things To Watch TonightPosted by on August 13, 2011 – 1:15 pm
The Vikings preseason opener is tonight in Nashville against the Tennessee Titans. Here are five things to watch tonight when the Vikings and Titans clash in Nashville…
5. Mental mistakes, procedural penalties
No one on the field has a lack of competitive desire, but the truth of the matter is that the preseason is not about wins and losses. With the exception of guys at the bottom of the roster trying to bite, scratch and crawl for a spot, it's about looking good, knocking the rust off and progressing every day. Coaches are more concerned about seeing zero missed assignments than they are about seeing 31 offensive points on the board. What we don't want to see tonight are blitzers running free at Vikings QBs, running backs from the Titans bursting through the line of scrimmage without a hand on them and Vikings WRs cutting one way and the QB tossing a pass the other way. We also don't want to see botched QB-center exchanges, false starts and illegal formation penalties.
4. The QB eye test
We're going to have to go easy on crafting a water-tight judgment of Vikings QBs after this game. Remember, three of them are new Vikings (Rhett Bomar, Donovan McNabb and Christian Ponder) and the other (Joe Webb) may as well be new to the team because he's learning a brand-new offense. With the lockout cancelling all offseason practices, offenses across the League have only just begun to install their strategies. So we'll see a very vanilla style from the Vikings offense tonight, but I still want to see any Vikings QB who trots out there pass the eye test and at least look comfortable in all situations, whether it be a snap on first-and-ten or a pressure moment late in the half with time winding down and the defense dialing up a blitz.
3. Vikings pass rush
Jared Allen and Everson Griffen had great camps, but I'd like confirmation that they're playing well tonight. Confirmation will come in the form of a few disruptive plays against the Titans. This might be a bit tougher to see from Allen because head coach Leslie Frazier may want to limit his reps to reduce exposure to injury, but I think Griffen will get plenty of reps tonight and I expect him to play well.
2. Kick and punt returners
The Vikings have a deep group of players competing for kick and punt return duties. This is an important role on the team not only because it helps the team win the field position battle, but also because anyone who can contribute on special teams will increase their chances of making the roster. If a WR can be relied upon to return kicks and cover kicks as well as run the correct routes on offense, he has a better chance to make the roster. If a RB can do the same while also showing good pass protection ability and a burst with the ball in his hands, then he has a better shot to make the roster. The same can be said for a CB trying to win the return job. RB Lorenzo Booker, WRs Stephen Burton, Percy Harvin and Jaymar Johnson and even a few members of the secondary are examples of players who can increase their value to the team by giving a good accounting of themselves in the return game.
1. Reserve offensive linemen
There are six offensive linemen you can count on (barring injury) being around once the regular season begins – LT Charlie Johnson, LG Steve Hutchinson, C John Sullivan, RGs Anthony Herrera and Chris DeGeare and RT Phil Loadholt. But who will fill in as reserves? The process of determining that begins tonight and, specifically, begins about midway through the first quarter when the starters will exit the game. Draft picks C Brandon Fusco and OT DeMarcus Love have had nice camps. The versatile Ryan Cook was brought back and could fill in anywhere. Veteran Scott Kooistra is a big body that can play both LT and RT. What about Seth Olsen, who filled in for Hutchinson at LG during camp a few times? There are several more names in the mix for reserve offensive linemen jobs and it'll be interesting to see who plays well tonight.
Tags: Christian Ponder, Donovan McNabb, Everson Griffen, Jared Allen, Jaymar Johnson, Joe Webb, Lorenzo Booker, Percy Harvin, Rhett Bomar, Stephen Burton
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Final Position-By-Position Breakdowns: QBs, FBs and RBsPosted by on August 13, 2011 – 7:50 am
This week on the vikings.com Blog, we're breaking down the Vikings roster position-by-position to give fans a comprehensive assessment of the team as the first preseason game – tonight in Tennessee – approaches. We've already looked at the offensive line, defensive line, tight ends, defensive backs and wide receivers and linebackers. Up next: quarterbacks, fullbacks and running backs.
The Vikings decision to trade for Donovan McNabb just before the beginning of training camp gave the team something it hadn't had in two years: the comfort of knowing the identity of the starting QB heading into camp. This was a big deal for the Vikings, especially considering the lockout had significantly derailed first-round pick Christian Ponder and second-year player Joe Webb's chances of learning the offense thoroughly. With McNabb, the Vikings have a 13-year, playoff-tested QB to lead the new offense. McNabb gives the Vikings a chance to win games immediately and he takes pressure off of Ponder and Webb to be thrust into action too early; this will the long-term development of both youngsters.
Barring some unforeseen circumstances (knock on wood), McNabb will be the team's starter this season. Behind McNabb the Vikings have Ponder, Webb and Rhett Bomar. It's common for teams to bring four QBs to camp and once you're in camp you have a chance to earn a spot, but as expected it was Ponder and Webb battling for position on the depth chart. When you select a QB with the 12th overall pick, obviously the eventual plan is for him to play. But Webb has proven himself a capable QB to date. He entered camp as the #2 QB and he's done nothing to lose that standing. Webb will run the second-team offense tonight in Tennessee and it will be fun to see how he plays.
We should certainly not write-off Ponder, though. The fact that Webb has remained the #2 QB behind McNabb is not an indictment on Ponder, rather, it's a credit to Webb. Ponder has looked the part of a first-round QB so far. He carries himself professionally, is respected by his teammates, does not look overwhelmed on the field and has given every indication that he has the stuff to be a starting NFL QB. It's just going to take some time for him to learn this offense and become comfortable in the system. Remember, most rookie QBs have several weeks in their new offense with their new teammates before training camp. Ponder had zero time with his new team before camp and was literally given a trial by fire over the last 13 days.
We move on to the FBs and there were really on two of them in training camp. Second-year player Ryan D'Imperio was atop the depth chart, to no surprise. The Vikings selected D'Imperio with their seventh-round choice in the 2010 NFL Draft and they actually converted him from a college LB to an NFL FB. D'Imperio spent the 2010 season on the Vikings practice squad and perhaps the Vikings decision to not re-sign starting FB Fahu Tahi is an indication that they want to give D'Imperio a look. Helping D'Imperio's cause to make the team is the fact that he's been running with the first-team in a lot of special teams phases.
The second-team FB is a guy that I've actually enjoyed watching in camp and has impressed. His name is Matt Asiata and he's an undrafted rookie free agent out of Utah. This kid is athletic, he can catch the ball out of the backfield and he's got some wiggle to him when he's carrying the football. Ironically, the only part of his game that I would question right now is his lead blocking ability. Obviously that's a FB's main job – lead blocking – so Asiata has something to prove throughout the preseason and the rest of training camp at Winter Park, but I'll continue to keep my eye on him.
It should come as no surprise to you, but the Vikings are going to be fine at RB this year. Adrian Peterson, despite being in a contract year, showed up on time for training camp and he's performed well. I took some criticism for saying it, but he had one of the best practices I have ever seen a couple of Thursdays ago. He started off looking great in pass protection during a blitz drill, picking up E.J. Henderson and allowing McNabb to find Michael Jenkins for a long completion on one play. Then he looked outstanding in 9-on-7, knifing through the line of scrimmage two times in three plays for a long gain; remember, the 9-on-7 drill is designed to create contact and collision, but Peterson went untouched twice. Later toward the end of practice, Peterson made three catches that were far from routine, one where he was sprinting down the right sideline, had to slow down, turn around and leap toward his outside shoulder to haul in the pass. Anyway, I digress…
Toby Gerhart has looked solid as the #2 RB. I know a lot of people like to think of him as a FB, but he is a pure RB and he's a good one, too. He's more of a between-the-tackles runner than Peterson, even though Peterson has a bigger build. Gerhart is a no-nonsense, north-south, down-hill runner who tends to break the first tackle and will rarely be stopped for no gain or less. He's also going to be a great asset for the offense in the four-minute situation, where the Vikings hold a lead and are trying to run out the clock. After trying to stop Peterson all game, defenses are going to have to adjust to trying to stop Gerhart, who will have fresh legs, with the game on the line and the clock working against them.
The #3 RB is a guy who surprised me a bit with how good he looked in camp – Lorenzo Booker. You'll probably remember Booker as the guy who came to the Vikings late last year and looked good on a few kickoff returns. This year, I think you'll remember him as the team's outstanding kickoff returner who was also a nice change-of-pace RB. Booker has some ability in the pass-receiving game and he's got some wiggle to him as well. He's hard to bring down on the first try and I think he's going to be a factor on offense this year. Booker also has a legitimate chance to be the team's primary kickoff returner, especially if the coaching staff decides to use Percy Harvin only sparingly in that role to preserve him for offensive use.
After those three guys, the Vikings have a pair of youngsters in the RB stable – Tristan Davis and Alexander Robinson. Davis has not come out and flashed a bunch, but he's also not been a waste. I'm not sure how long he'll stick around this roster, but it wouldn't surprise me to see a team show interest in him and give him a shot. Alexander, on the other hand, has impressed me. He appears to have great quickness and good speed and we know he knows how to play the position because he was Iowa State's fourth all-time leading rusher. Alexander is also a native of Minneapolis, so it'd be a fun story to have him stick around either on the 53-man roster if the Vikings decide to keep four RBs or even on the practice squad to see if he can develop.
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From the Associated Press: Violence Scares Kids Into Avoiding School.
The number of U.S. teenagers skipping school for fear of getting hurt climbed over the past decade, even though violence in schools actually declined, the government said Thursday….More than one out of every 20 high school students – 5.4 percent – skipped at least one day of school because of safety concerns in 2003, according to the CDC survey. That is up from 4.4 percent in 1993.
So much for all those anti-homeschooling arguments about how public schools offer superior "socialization" skills.
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Gavin Kaysen may keep a cool head, but this Minnesota native is busy working on one of the most anticipated restaurants of the fall of 2014, right here in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Kaysen, former executive chef at the acclaimed Café Boulud in NYC, took some time to talk with us ab ... More >>
Flashback to 1995. A young Gavin Kaysen is at work. He's slicing fresh tomatoes by the case. One by one, they fall under the spell of his knife. Lettuce is on the block next. It's almost lunchtime in the business district, and he's anticipating a busy rush. Prepping for a steady stream of h ... More >>
The rumor mill is abuzz with news of James Beard Rising Star and Bloomington native Gavin Kaysen and his homecoming restaurant, Merchant. On her blog, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl says she has it from "multiple good sources" that the money for Kaysen's new Twin Cities venture is coming in from some of th ... More >>
Tonight's dinner service will be a busy one for Peter Botcher and his staff, one of many to come for this new executive chef. Now that opening chef and part-owner Jack Riebel has sold his stake and left the business, Botcher has taken over this fan-favorite known for rustic takes on regional Am ... More >>
Flour and fat and favorable reviews. That's what it's all about for the two Minneapolis bakeries recently featured on the Daily Meal's list of the 50 Best Bakeries in America. Like most food and cooking blogs, the Daily Meal site is currently flooded with tips on carving turkey and t ... More >>
No matter if you're rolling in a hooptie. Step inside La Belle Vie and be transported to an opulent world where every aspect of the restaurant functions at the pinnacle of fine dining.See Also:2013 Best Desserts: La Belle VieLa Belle Vie throws fabulous birthday feteThomas Keller and Bouch ... More >>
Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel of Bouchon will be stopping in town to promote their new Bouchon Bakery cookbook along with a little help from local celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern and Tim McKee. A very special book signing will take place at La Belle Vie, and you're invited.See Also:2013 Best Des ... More >>
In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>
In the search for the Twin Cities' best culinary creations, we often come across dishes that stop us mid-bite and force us to reflect on the level of thought and artistry chefs put into their work. The efforts of the chefs are often laborious, and the end results are regularly consumed before the fu ... More >>
After a tumultuous few months, it looks like Jack's Cafe will close its doors for good.Late Wednesday afternoon, Matt Perry, the Nicollet East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA) president, broke the news via Twitter writing, "Jack's (46/Bryant) formerly Java Jacks is closing this Friday (4/27). As ... More >>
The recipe-swap, dinner-inspiration, and food-porn website Tablespoon, recently announced nominees for the Munchies, their first ever People's Choice-style food and restaurant awards. They're judged by an expert panel that includes hometown star Andrew Zimmern, and the nominees include well-kn ... More >>
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UNV Executive Coordinator Richard Dictus and UN-Habitat Executive Director Joan Clos sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation between the two...noodls 2014-03-17
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has expressed its interest in increasing the number of UN Volunteers it engages. UN-Habitat Executive Director...noodls 2014-03-21
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In the run up to the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme hosted a live Facebook chat on 27 May 2013 with Isabelle Blanc, an international UN Volunteer who is serving with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Isabelle, a national of France, started as a UN Volunteer with the UNV Support Office...noodls 2013-05-29
(Source: UNV - United Nations Volunteers ) UNV Executive Coordinator Richard Dictus addresses the more than 100 participants from UN Member States, UN entities, regional organizations, volunteer involving organizations, civil society stakeholders and the private sector, at UNV's first Partnerships Forum held in Bonn, Germany on 30 September and 1 October 2014 while Forum...noodls 2014-10-07
(Source: UNV - United Nations Volunteers ) Four of the eight UN Volunteers who spoke during the Blue Room Talks session of the UNV Partnerships Forum 2014 held in Bonn: from left to right. UNV Pediatric Surgeon Bip Nandi (UK) serves in Malawi; UNV Communications Officer Moses Zangar Jr (Liberia) serves in Zambia; national UN Volunteer Wei Li serves on a forest management...noodls 2014-10-09
(Source: UNV - United Nations Volunteers ) World Humanitarian Day: UN Volunteers advance humanitarian work around the world Refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR) have crossed into Cameroon to escape violence in their country. The camp of Gado, in the Garoua-Boulaï area, is next to the border of CAR and receives refugees every day. National UN Volunteer, Hamza Tidjani...noodls 2014-08-19
(Source: UN - United Nations ) International Volunteer Day: Ban highlights potential of youth as agents of change Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) meets with volunteers of "My World," a UN-led global survey of people's priorities for a better world. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe 5 December 2013 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today paid tribute to the millions of young...noodls 2013-12-05
Richard Dictus, UNV Executive Coordinator, represents the UN in Bonn. (Photo: Cristina Birsan/UNV, October 2013)UNV booth at UN Day event in Bonn with UNV staff member Fabienne Copin and visitor filling out My World Global Survey form. (Photo: Cristina Birsan/UNV, October 2013) 24 October 2013 Bonn, Germany: UNV joined the City of Bonn's UN Day celebrations held under the motto...noodls 2013-10-24
Bonn, Germany: International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a chance for individual volunteers, communities and organizations to promote their contributions to peace and development at local, national and international levels. On IVD 2013, we not only celebrate and recognize volunteerism in all its facets, but also pay special tribute to the contribution of youth volunteers in global...noodls 2013-12-05
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The verb Volunteer was first recorded in 1755, from the noun, in C.1600, "one who offers himself for military service," from M.Fr. Voluntaire. The word in the Non-military sense was first recorded during 1630s. The word Volunteering has a more recent usage, still predominantly military, coinciding with the word Community service.


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Gillian Welch MN Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley Monday, July 7, 2014 As the wind howled and the trees bent to the ground, Mother Nature did her damnedest to keep Gillian Welch's Minnesota Zoo show from happening, but she eventually relented. With only about an hour delay, Welch and her longtime col ... More >>
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When Paste Magazine suspended print publication last summer and scaled down to a bare-bones editorial staff, it certainly seemed like the magazine's final breaths. It looked at first like yet another entry in a grim list of magazines simply unable to survive in the digital age. During that ye ... More >>
The Ericksons base their music around one principle: simplicity. Less is more. Sisters Bethany Valentini and Jenny Kochsiek cultivate a sound that is sparse and dark, a little Appalachian and a little bluegrass. Their lyrics are in the tradition of a storyteller, humble but with heart and sou ... More >>
May 2, 2011 Chris Pureka Minneapolis Aster Café Chris Pureka has one of the quietest speaking voices you've ever heard. As she introduces herself softly to the crowd at the packed Aster Café show last night, the entire audience falls absolutely silent--a state that Pureka would slowly co ... More >>
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Where's Robert Stack when you need him? A compilation CD titled Live in Town has been showing up in the mailboxes of musicians, DJs, rock critics, and record store owners throughout the Twin Cities. The mix, comprised of bootlegs from various local venues, ranges from the Dead Boys recorded at a Lon ... More >>
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