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Jan 2015 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA, Optony, NV Energy & City of Palo Alto Utilities to explore opportunities for utilities to streamline interconnection standards & procedures, DG rate tariffs, financing options, & more. This webinar is part of the U.S. DOE American Solar Transformation Initiative.
Dec 2014 | Audio | Public Access
Join SEPA and learn how to submit your proposal for the 51st State Initiative. In October 2014, SEPA unveiled the 51st State, a new initiative to crowdsource ideas for a new energy market. This is your opportunity to design the ideal electricity market.
Dec 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA and the City University of New York (CUNY) for a webinar highlighting the solar transformation currently underway in NY and the innovative ideas and lessons that may work in your backyard.
Nov 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA, EPRI, & Con Edison to hear insights and highlights from the paper "Utility Strategies for Influencing the Locational Deployment of Distributed Solar." Con Edison joined two of the paper's authors to share their strategies & tools for optimizing deployment.
Oct 2014 | Audio | Members Only
SEPA, ScottMadden and a select group of executive participants of the recent Fact Finding Mission to Germany present top findings and discuss more insights learned in Germany.
Oct 2014 | Report | Public Access
Produced as a publication resource under the Solar Outreach Partnership (SolarOPs), this case study is the first in a four-part series aimed at documenting how nonprofit utilities—both municipal and cooperative power providers—have overcome the financial challenges to solar deployment.A spotlight on the innovative financing models small utiliti...
Oct 2014 | Report | Members Only
Inaugural issue. Innovation - Utilities as Solar AdvisorsCritical Issues - Can Germany POwer Down Central Generation and Still Thrive?Solar Market Update - Smaller Projects Add Up to a Record QuarterFaces of Solar - Sean Hamilton and Sterling Municipal LIghtIndustry Voices - Grid Integration Challenges and the Role of Concentrating Solar Power
Review the benefits available as a SEPA member. From our digital libraries to one-on-one support services. Presentation includes a walk-through of the SEPA website, including the Utility Solar Database.
This infographic report examines the challenges and best practices for utility interconnection of distributed solar generating resources.
A new brief from the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) envisions a future, not so far away, in which the location of new solar installations becomes a key component of project planning, solar incentives and rate structures. Rather than having solar deployment rely solely on customer demograp...
Sep 2014 | Audio | Public Access
This webinar shows the results of a recent U.S. electric utilities survey, highlighting how best practices can reduce time and costs of interconnection. NV Energy shares why and how software implementation has improved administrative process efficiency.
Sep 2014 | Report | Public Access
Sep 2014 | Report | Members Only
As wind, solar and other renewables have become an increasingly significant part of some utilities' generating supply in the United States, they have also disrupted these companies'decades-old organizational structures. How these utilities are planning for and managing such internal restructuring has not, to date, been well researched or docume...
SEPA and IREC are tracking community solar program development around the country. This document catalogs all of the programs that our teams are following, and includes details such as program status, eligible customers, program size, and website. If you have edits or additions for this list, please contact Becky Campbell.
Utilities across the United States are taking a leading role in the spread of community solar projects aimed at expanding access to clean power for customers who, for a variety of reasons, may not want or be able to install solar panels on their roofs.
Aug 2014 | Audio | Public Access
Utilities that engage customers early about their solar options can support solar goals, increase customer satisfaction. SMUD provides insight into their solar engagement initiative and CPR demonstrates an online software application.
Jul 2014 | Audio | Members Only
This webinar will reveal the details and share the experience of two different microgrids: UC San Diego's awards-winning microgrid and SDG&E's Borrego Springs innovative microgrid. Content includes microgrid: case studies, capabilities and requirements; different objectives and uses; demand response support...
Jul 2014 | Report | Public Access
With more than 4 gigawatts (GW) installed at 137,000locations across the country last year, total accumulatedsolar capacity now stands at 10.7 GW at 475,000locations. The first quarter of 2014 has kept the momentumgoing, with utility-scale installations reaching1,022 megawatts (MW), a 229 percent jump year overyear from 2013. Those figures could...
Jun 2014 | Report | Members Only
Last year was another in a string of perpetually high-growth years for solar deployment. More than 4.2 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity was installed at more than 140,000 locations in the U.S., bringing total capacity to 10.5 GW at 450,000 sites (Figure 1). In particular, 2013 stands out as the first time the utility-scale solar market sur...
Jun 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join us for a high-level overview of information and trends revealed by the SEPA utility solar surveys and the related Utility Solar Market Executive Briefing. This webinar will focus on three specific trends in the areas of distributed generation and the utility business model; utility-scale solar versus distributed generation; and the develop...
Solar generation in the United States grew by 4,202 megawatts (MW) in 2013, more than twice as much new capacity as coal-fired generation and nearly triple the growth of wind power over the same period. Continuing that record-setting growth — and following a particularly strong fourth quarter — the solar sector kicked off 2014 with high expe...
Jun 2014 | Report | Public Access
This Snapshot provides an overview of SEPA's 2013 Utility Solar Market Survey. This edition of the Snapshot is presented in an infographic format.
May 2014 | Report | Members Only
As solar electricity has dropped in cost and become the fastest growing energy resource in the U.S. (with 80% of the total installed solar capacity of 10.5 GW connected to the grid in the past three years), interest in affordable, reliable electric energy storage has intensified. The value of solar energy could be enhanced by cost-effective ...
May 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA and utility experts from Duke Energy and Chelan County Public Utility District to explore inverters as the link between distributed energy resources and the utility distribution system. With increasing levels of distributed generation PV coupled with the need to maintain system reliability, utilities are best positioned to own and leve...
Inverters for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems represent the nexus between the distributed generation (DG) resource and the electric distribution system. Presently-available inverter technologies have the ability to provide direct benefits to the electric distribution system and may also work to mitigate impacts resulting from variable dist...
Apr 2014 | Report | Members Only
Utilities' key accounts comprise their largest per-customer revenues and typically are their highest energy usage customers. They are often afforded enhanced customer service and programmatic attention. These large users include commercial, industrial, government, and institutional customers such as retail stores, military bases, data centers,...
Apr 2014 | Audio | Members Only
There is little question that solar electricity's full potential cannot be fully realized without cost-effective electricity storage options. Join SEPA in kicking-off the publication of a new, comprehensive report on energy storage and utility RD&D with this 30 minute webinar brief.
Mar 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Clean Power Research and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) present applications in solar forecasting for high penetration PV environments. CAISO discusses how this information is used in load forecasting tools. Clean Power Research presents results from a project to aggregate and forecast all PV systems in California behind resi...
Mar 2014 | Report | Members Only
SEPA's 2013 YIR/Q4 Centralized Solar Market Bulletin provides a year-in-review of solar project activity in the U.S. throughout 2013. 2013 was the most impressive year yet for solar power. The addition of new solar generation beat out every other energy source on the grid last year, with the exception of natural gas. Solar even surpassed wind...
This report provides a review of solar forecasting approaches and how they are being used by grid operators, utility companies, and other market participants for planning and operations. This report is based on a survey of the literative and interviews with experts from three broad stakeholder groups.
Mar 2014 | Report | Public Access
Learn about forecasting methods; evaluate factors that impact accuracy; assess challenges and hear how solar forecasting can be a tool to accommodate expanding solar deployment.
Feb 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA for a webinar examining how coupling energy storage with solar has the potential to reduce both energy and demand charges. We will also review how storage can align solar peak production with peak hours of demand on the grid. These issues will be explored with a firm grounding in how demand charges are calculated.
Jan 2014 | Audio | Members Only
Join SEPA and staff from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as they explain NREL's work to expand the availability and lower the cost of capital for solar projects. The objectives of the Solar Access to Public Capital (SAPC) working group include the reducing transaction cost, time and perceived risk. The plan is to standardize pr...
Dec 2013 | Report | Members Only
The joint brief explores win-win opportunities for utilities and third-party solar developers (TPOs) who provide long-term leasing or performance contracts to residential and commercial electricity customers. This business model offers no or low upfront costs to consumers and has driven rapid growth in 10-15 of the largest state solar markets. ...
Dec 2013 | Report | Public Access
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has released the "Utility Community Solar Handbook: Understanding and Supporting Utility Program Development." The handbook provides the utility's perspective on community solar program development and is a resource for government officials, regulators, community organizers, solar energy advocates, no...
SEPA's latest edition of the quarterly Centralized Solar Market Bulletin covers solar projects greater than 5 MW-ac for Q3 2013. In the third quarter 10 projects were completed totaling 270 MW, the lowest level since the first quarter 2012. However, a large pulse of ribbon-cutting ceremonies are likely in the next two quarters, which may even ou...
Nov 2013 | Audio | Public Access
Join us for an interactive presentation on the benefits available to you and your colleagues as utility members of SEPA. This is the perfect opportunity to reacquaint yourself with everything that SEPA offers.We will review the full range of benefits from our digital libraries to one-on-one support services. The presentation will include a walk-...
Oct 2013 | Report | Public Access
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) worked together to engage utilities directly to research this topic and author this report. An advisory council of electric industry experts guided the methodology used and provided feedback on draft analysis. The main sources of information captured ...
Sep 2013 | Report | Public Access
This report summarizes SEPA's 2008 International Fact FInding Mission to Germany.
Sep 2013 | Audio | Members Only
SEPA presents a "can't miss" webinar on the Value of Solar (VOS) and Net Energy Metering. Eran Mahrer, SEPA's Executive VP of Utility Strategy, will share the basics of how utilities, and their customers, value solar and how that is changing. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the issues behind solar valuation; how utiliti...
Solar and utility stakeholders are invited to join us for a webinar focusing on PV system design, retrofit options, and field techniques to prevent fires. Over the past several years, fires have occurred in PV systems whose causes are now well understood and mitigation methods exist that can prevent them from occurring. This webinar will provide...
Aug 2013 | Report | Members Only
SEPA's members-only quarterly solar projects bulletin will provide a summary and commentary on the centralized PV and CSP projects activity in the United States.
Aug 2013 | Audio | Members Only
Clean Power Finance is focusing efforts on educating utilities about distributed generation (DG) in general and third-party financed residential solar in particular. As part of these efforts, Clean Power Finance and SEPA are partnering to present a series of two educational webinars. This first webinar will introduce utility managers and execut...
Jul 2013 | Audio | Members Only
Community solar continues to be a hot topic for utilities and solar stakeholders and this second of a two-part webinar series will dive more deeply into the details. Experts from national award-winning community solar programs developer Clean Energy Collective and Xcel Energy will provide a technical assessment of community solar, focusing on k...
Jul 2013 | Report | Public Access
This paper is an introduction to state utility regulation and principles that are considered during solar valuation, with an emphasis on key concepts and terms. It is designed to ensure that stakeholders engaged in these conversations are more fully informed in those areas in order to have a common understanding of the lexicon used.
Jun 2013 | Audio | Public Access
Join SEPA staff for a webinar as they share key trends, insights and information resulting from SEPA's annual Top 10 Utility Solar Rankings. Utilities' annual solar capacity has surpassed 2GW-ac for the first time and large-scale solar project capacity more than doubled from 2011 to 2012. Hear some predictions for what the rest of 2013 might bri...


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MARGAO: Complaining that primary schools run by the Diocesan Society of Education (DSE) and those affiliated to the Archdiocesan Board of Education have switched over to English as the medium of instruction (MoI), the Bhartiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) on Monday submitted a memorandum to deputy director of education, Margao, Sylvia D'Souza, demanding that steps be taken to ensure that there is no contravention of the high court directions on the MoI issue.
The BBSM, in its memorandum, has pointed out that the high court which is hearing the writ petitions filed by Sadanand Dicholkar and three others with regards to the issue, has directed the state government not to implement its circular issued by the education department over the MoI until the writ petitions are disposed of by the court. As per the new policy specified in the circular, the government will extend grants to government-aided primary schools which wish to open up classes teaching subjects in the English medium. The BBSM has demanded that the education department send a communique to all private primary schools directing them to adhere to the high court directions. It has also suggested that a committee be constituted of educationists, social workers and officers of the education department which shall be tasked with ensuring that all private primate primary schools abide by the high court directives. tnn
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See This Movie: Shrink
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by Paulie Walnuts
"See This Movie" is Paulie Walnuts' attempt to draw attention to otherwise lesser-known films that are worth the time of day. It is also an attempt to shine positive light on some well-known films that have poor reputations, or are generally regarded as busts. So jump on board, see the films, leave a comment or two, and let us know if you agree or disagree with Walnuts' assessments.
"Shrink" – starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Williams, Mark Webber, and Keke Palmer
"So…I'm gonna go out to my car," Dr. Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey) says. "I'm gonna take a big hit from a self-medicating joint, and then I'm going to Kentucky Fried Chicken because it's finger-fuckin'-lickin'-good."
"Shrink" at first appears to be a film about a Hollywood psychiatrist who has answers for everything and everyone except himself. On the surface, it's probably exactly what viewers would expect. Typically, writers dabble too often in – and rely too heavily upon – the use of irony. The basis of the film is exactly that – an ironic look at a psychiatrist who simply cannot overcome his own demons.
As the movie begins, we're confronted with a very sluggish looking Dr. Carter smoking marijuana. It is clear early on that something is wrong, but that we will have to watch in order to learn what it is that has Henry in such a state.
Next we're afforded a look at Henry in a professional atmosphere as he tends to one of his patients, a well-known actor named Jack Holden (Robin Williams). Henry's intelligence is put on display here, and is a stark contrast to the wasted, lethargic character we're at first presented with. This extreme change in the nature of the character is ironic, as well, while also serving as a fantastic character development tool. We can now assume, just a few minutes in, the complexity of Henry's character and, judging by the content of his discussion with Jack, we can also assume that whatever is haunting Henry is of a more profound nature.
Henry tries adamantly to convince Jack that he's an alcoholic, but Jack insists, "I'm a functioning alcoholic," and seems more worried that he's a sex addict. He asks Henry's permission to cheat on his wife, which of course the shocked psychiatrist cannot grant. It is only later in the film, when some old friends and family attempt an intervention – and Henry spouts off the quote I began this article with – that we realize how important this scene is as the source of his issues is finally revealed. The irony here is that Henry, like Jack, cannot admit his problem.
As the film progresses, however, it becomes subtly apparent that the theme is changing. The movie makes a sudden perspective change that is both off-kilter and interesting. We're suddenly presented with a plot about a group of characters, including, along with Henry and Jack, a struggling writer named Jeremy (Mark Webber) and a troubled high school student named Jemma (Keke Palmer).
Jeremy is young and confident, yet humbled by bouts of self-doubt brought on by his lack of success. He is also Henry's godbrother and, in a way, plays the part of psychiatrist as the two smoke marijuana together into the late hours. Henry, against his better judgment, reveals too much information about his patients. Jeremy, inspired by Henry's stories, begins to write a movie script. The irony here is that Jeremy, a fiction writer, relies upon true stories to concoct a worthwhile script.
Jemma is a teenage African-American who is struggling in school. The most striking thing about her, aside from her quiet yet mysterious nature, is how utterly alone she is. There seems to be no parental figure in her life and, like Henry, her issues are left a mystery. She spends much of her free time watching movies and saves all of her ticket stubs. The educated critic will see parallels here between the young female and the older man. Presumably, then, the same problem haunts each of them, and this observation is later proven true during the climax of the story. Once again, irony looms large.
Henry's father suggests Jemma as a new patient – as part of his intervention – because he knows what she shares with his son. Henry eventually reveals the nature of his new patient to Jeremy, so Jeremy secretly befriends her. He uses her as the key "ingredient" in his script, and presents the finished work to an agency. When word gets out, Henry is livid, as is Jemma, leading to an intense confrontation and, eventually, a satisfying resolution.
"Shrink," as a title, becomes more fitting upon viewing this film. It has numerous symbolic meanings that fit each main character. The movie relies heavily upon the use of irony in its character and plot development, but it actually suits it well. I was worried at first that the film would fall into cliché themes, but it does a fantastic job of balancing clichés with new and interesting ideas. The irony is not overused because it is used in ways the viewer doesn't expect.
This movie eventually becomes an interesting work of metafiction, moving away from an individual character and into the most fascinating and realistic aspects of a group of characters. This film inspires self-reflection as each of its characters' highlighted characteristics are relatable.
My rating: 3.75 stars. An excellent movie, especially for viewers interested in character-driven works of fiction.
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Robert Griffin III's quickly-rising fantasy stock shouldn't be surprising. That's what happens when you're the second overall point producer in standard leagues (Griffin is behind only Matt Ryan in Yahoo leagues with 110 points). And that's what happens when you're averaging 267.5 passing yards per game along with 58.5 rushing yards with a passer rating of 103.2, and he's already scored eight total touchdowns.
So no, the rise of Griffin's value is greeted with zero shock, especially since through four games and therefore a quarter of a season, he's projected to break 13 records at his current pace. While there will surely be the usual rookie lumps somewhere along the way similar to those faced by Cam Newton in the second half of last season, if he achieves even half of that total it will be an astounding year.
But exactly how much has his value risen since we all drafted back in August, and tried to project his performance? Welp, turns out we may have dramatically underestimated his talents, even though we were all really, ridiculously high on him.


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Pat is a freelance writer and journalist based Kuala Lumpur.
Website: http://we-write-stuff.com
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End of era in Kuala Lumpur to Singapore travel: Tanjong Pagar closes
First published: 05 Jul 2011
June 30, 2011 marked a sad day for rail travel in Southeast Asia, with the last Malaysian train rolling into Singapore's historic Tanjong Pagar station. Such is the charm of the art deco station that starting or finishing a journey there was one of the main reasons for travelling by rail. Neither Singapore nor Malaysia … read the full post
Kuala Lumpur welcomes football's Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal
First published: 01 Jul 2011
Without wishing to offend anyone, Malaysia really sucks at sport. Apart from the odd medal in badminton, this nation of more than 27 million people rarely gets anywhere near the winners' podium. This is particularly embarrassing with football, where enthusiasm for the game is hardly ever matched by success on the pitch. The Malaysian national … read the full post
Kuala Lumpur Festival 2011
First published: 28 Jun 2011
A few months ago, I was reading a Tourism Malaysia leaflet and stumbled upon a reference to the Kuala Lumpur Festival. I was somewhat surprised, as despite living here for more than four years, I was completely unaware of the city even having an arts festival. It turns out I was not alone. I asked … read the full post
Kuala Lumpur's "hop-on hop-off" tour bus
First published: 23 Jun 2011
It sounds like a great idea, doesn't it, a comfortable double-decker bus that links the major sights of a city, which you can get off and on, as you wish? An a la carte tour, if you will. And what better city to operate such a service in than Kuala Lumpur, with its inadequate public … read the full post
It's Mega Sale time in Kuala Lumpur
First published: 22 Jun 2011
I hate shopping. Not for food, or anything useful, you understand. No, I hate shopping as a leisure activity. The idea of spending hours on end shuffling aimlessly round an air-con mall, fills me with a horror normally reserved for repeated colonic irrigations. I understand this puts me in somewhat of a minority, not just … read the full post
Tengkat Tong Shin: Kuala Lumpur's best hub for independent travellers
First published: 17 Jun 2011
For a city that sees as many young independent travellers as Kuala Lumpur, it is peculiar how few services have sprung up to serve their needs. Compare the situation with Bangkok say, which has a whole travel industry centred on backpackers, and more recently flashpackers too. While KL might not want the fully fledged Khao … read the full post
World Music Day in Kuala Lumpur
First published: 15 Jun 2011
June 21 marks World Music Day, an event which originated in France 30 years ago as a celebration of the summer solstice (the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere). Also known as the Fete de la Musique, it now spans more than 100 countries round the world, including Malaysia. Thanks to the … read the full post
Kampung Baru: Kuala Lumpur's most traditional neighbourhood
First published: 09 Jun 2011
As recently as 20 years ago, Kuala Lumpur was a predominantly low-rise city, with hardly any buildings more than a few storeys high. Fast forward to today, and the situation could not be more different. KL is awash with shiny new high-rises, and on every street it seems that yet another temple to modernity is … read the full post
An introduction to Chinese coffee shops in Kuala Lumpur
First published: 08 Jun 2011
When I first came to Kuala Lumpur, a workmate of mine offered to take me to their favourite Chinese eatery. I readily accepted the offer, but as we entered the place, I began to have second thoughts. Our "restaurant" was a collection of plastic tables and stools, located inside a car park. Once the food … read the full post
Where to see contemporary art in Kuala Lumpur
First published: 02 Jun 2011
Given that window shopping is the most popular cultural activity in Kuala Lumpur, it may come as a surprise to visitors that the city has a thriving contemporary art scene. To be honest, it's probably somewhat of a shock for many residents too. The main problem with seeing contemporary art in Kuala Lumpur is that … read the full post


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Sarameida Pendergrass Ware, 70, a resident of Georgetown, suddenly went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, June 17, 2013.
She was retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken on Keith St. where she worked for many years.
She was a member of the Brittsville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Pendergrass; mother and stepfather, Josephine Cranfield Lewis and Ted "Fid" Lewis; her husband, Freddie Ware; two children: Audra Jean Howard, William Craig Howard; and a grandson, Kevin Howard.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories two daughters and their spouses: Beverly and Bobby Rayburn of Cleveland, Gloria and Tim Book; one son and his wife, Jeff and Denise Howard, all of Georgetown; sisters: Debbie Dixon and Melanie Whaley; brothers: Dale Pendergrass, Terry Pendergrass, Ronnie Pendergrass and David Pendergrass; grandchildren: Amy Stiles, Jennifer Standifer, Tray Howard, Secily Taj, Sierra Howard, Meghan and Matthew Zook, Sarah and Matthew Book; nine great-grandchildren; a very special aunt, Ruby Everett; and many nieces and nephews.
A Remembrance of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the Brittsville Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Purdie officiating.
Interment will follow in McInturf Cemetery with Matthew Book, Leslie Jones, Mike Pendergrass, Tray Howard, Brian Stiles and Cody Whaley serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 this evening at the North Chapel of the Jim Rush Funeral Homes.
The body will be at the church from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday.
Please share your memories and or condolences with Sarameida's family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.


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SAN DIEGO, November 11, 2012 – Eight weeks into the fall 2012 TV season, clear winners and losers have emerged.
There are just a few legitimate hits so far, and they are mainly drama series. There are also just a few early cancellations. The shrinking number of people watching prime time television overall combined with the growing number of viewers who time shift by using their DVR or other recorders means that network programmers are showing a little more patience than in past seasons. Also being factored in: online viewing, which is generally delayed viewing.
Adding in the time shifting viewers can raise a show's ratings 20 to 30 percent. Dramas and shows popular with men benefit the most. When there's a conflict, viewers will often watch an old favorite and leave the new show on the DVR, catching up with it later. This is why TV ratings by the Nielsen company now taken into account all viewers who see a show within the first three days of it airing.
The result: in certain cases, shows that would have been cancelled due to low ratings are being given a chance to finish out the season. Only two shows have been cancelled so far. At this time last year, four new shows were already off the air.
Let's take a look at how the Class of Fall 2012 is doing.
Revolution, NBC: The highest rated new TV series and the breakout hit of the fall, with devoted "Lost"-style fans. Its audience increases 35 percent when DVR and online viewers are added. It benefits from The Voice as a lead in. It was the first show to get a full-season order after three episodes. Its ratings are increasing as word-of-mouth spread. The unusual dystopian sci-fi series appeals to the same viewers who didn't miss a minute of Lost with its many mysterious threads to figure out.
Elementary, CBS: Getting ratings almost as good as Revolution is this crime show following a modern-day Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, with Watson transformed into a beautiful Asian woman (Lucy Liu). The Holmes character played by Jonny Lee Miller has more than a touch of Dr. House's irascible nature, quirks, and personal demons, all on display, filing another void for fans. It's a surprisingly involving show.
Vegas, CBS: This quasi-western set in early 1960s Las Vegas starring veteran actors Dennis Quaid and Michael Chikilis is also enjoying excellent ratings thanks in part to the head start it gets from following the two highest rated series on TV, NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles. Vegas is hanging on to a lot of the audience and that's a real accomplishment.
The New Normal and Go On!, NBC: Although one of NBC's new comedies tanked, two out of three isn't bad. The family comedy from the producers of "Glee" and Matthew Perry's new venture are doing well. Go On! is the top rated new comedy this fall among adult viewers 18 to 49 years old.
Arrow, CW: Its raw audience numbers are anything like the other hits, but it is a success for the CW, its most-watched show on the entire network of any kind old or new in three years. It has a lot of viewers in the ages advertisers like, 18-34. Bravo to the CW for picking up this engaging superhero drama. Chances are you aren't watching this show, and it's well worth your time.
The Mindy Project, Fox: This is the Fox network's highest rated new show. While it has far fewer viewers than the top new dramas, it's a big favorite with younger viewers just like Arrow. Fox doesn't have much else to celebrate, so what the heck, why not order up a full season.
Made in Jersey, CBS: This legal drama was the first show of the 2012 fall season to be cancelled after only two episodes. It was one of the lowest-rating TV shows this fall.
Animal Practice, NBC: When a live monkey is a main character, your show is already in trouble. The show set in a veterinary office tanked from the get-go. I blame the bad kma it generated when NBC decided to air an entire preview episode during the 2012 London Summer Olympics when it seemingly didn't have time to air enough of the actual competition. It aired only three episodes including the preview.
The Mob Doctor, Fox: This show's ratings are about as low as Animal Practice, but it started just a few weeks ago. It's still on the air but it's on life support. Pull the plug, Fox.
Emily Owens, M.D., CW: The CW's shows do not air on as many stations and it runs an abbreviated schedule compared to the other broadcast networks. A show is considered a hit with lower ratings than NBC or CBS would tolerate. Still, this is the lowest rated new show on the air. It didn't help that it debuted against the second presidential debate. Ouch. Not even Meryl Streep's daughter can save it. Don't invest any more viewing time here.
Chicago Fire, NBC: The ratings for this new drama for Dick "Law & Order" Wolf are fair, and after everything Wolf has done for NBC he deserves a break and a full season pickup. It's getting some help from its lead-in, The Voice, which should help it do well as the reality show comes down to the final the next few weeks. The real test will be at the end of the season without the reality show to help boost ratings.
The Neighbors, ABC: A "wacky" comedy about the aliens in the neighborhood gets a lot of help running right after Modern Family. It's the weak link on ABC's Tuesday night comedy lineup, but it will limp across the first season finish line. I wouldn't get too attached just in case it doesn't make it through the summer.
Beauty and the Beast, CW: Solid debut, not spectacular, but it was good enough for CW to keep the show around a full season.
Ben & Kate, Fox: This show's ratings are modest to put it kindly. It's a surprise Fox decided to order six more episodes, a little shy of a full season but it's giving the show an extended tryout. Something must lead network programmers to believe it will gain an audience… eventually.
Last Man Standing and Malibu Country, ABC: These comedies were two of last new series to debut just two weeks ago. They are coming in second place on Friday night and that's an accomplishment. Any other night of the week they wouldn't get a pass. The pair may last the season.
Nashville, ABC: Another new show debuting later in the season. The critics love this country music industry drama; the viewers, not so much yet. Given the rave reviews, ABC may try to let this show gain some traction.
666 Park Ave, ABC: This glossy soap drama features the wonderful Vanessa Williams, but Sunday nights can be tough during football season, which isn't something you can record for later viewing. ABC wants this show to find an audience but it will have to be extremely patience, after the holidays and regular season.
The Last Resort, ABC: The third of three solidly produced, well-acted dramas getting good reviews that aren't reflected in its audience. Its DVR viewership is very good however, and if more switch to watching live, it will help keep the military drama set aboard a submarine afloat.
Guys With Kids, NBC: Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon has a lot to worry about. It's better than Animal Practice, but that's about it. It's a bit of a sacrificial lamb going up against the ABC comedy lineup on Wednesday. The bar is set pretty low. Its long-term fate is still up in the air.
Partners, CBS: CBS has stuck with slow-starting comedies before that have turned out to be long term hits. This show airs as part of the powerhouse Monday night comedy lineup. It's from the production team who gave us Will & Grace, another show about gay and straight BFFs. CBS doesn't have another comedy to look to, and the Monday ratings are good enough it can afford to be patient.
Fall 2012's most popular new shows in order of their ratings:
Revolution, NBC
Elementary, CBS
Go On!, NBC
Vegas, CBS
The Mindy Project, Fox
The New Normal, NBC
Nashville, ABC
The Last Resort, ABC
666 Park Avenue, ABC
The Neighbors, ABC
Malibu Country, ABC
Last Man Standing, ABC
Ben & Kate, Fox
Chicago Fire, NBC
Guys with Kids, NBC
Arrow, CW
Beauty and the Beast, CW
Emily Owens MD, CW
Made in Jersey, CBS CANCELLED
Animal Practice, NBC CANCELLED
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This daytime moisturizer with an in-part avobenzone sunscreen is designed not only to protect skin from sun damage but also to help reduce acne. It contains glycolic and salicylic acids to combat acne, although the amounts are too low for either to exert much benefit, so this isn't a 2-in-1 sunscreen/exfoliant product (in addition, the pH of 4.4 is too high for exfoliation to occur). The zinc derivative in this product deserves a bit of explanation because there is a growing body of research demonstrating zinc's second-tier role in minimizing acne. The research deals primarily with oral consumption of pure zinc, which is different than the type Avon uses in this product. However, there have been some intriguing in vitro studies as well that show zinc's role as an anti-inflammatory agent when applied to cultured skin cells.
One study compared the effects of topical application of zinc acetate with the effects of common disinfectants such as benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics. The zinc acetate didn't win out as the superior choice, but it held its own by comparison (Sources: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170–176; European Journal of Dermatology, November-December 2007, pages 492–496; Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, March 2007, pages 311–319; and The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2006, pages 205–210). Given the potential helpfulness of the zinc, this product's relatively lightweight texture suitable for normal to oily skin, and the inclusion of some potentially helpful cell-communicating ingredients, this is the one and only Avon Clearskin Professional product worth considering. It does contain fragrance.
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The last few years have been an interesting time for the world's largest direct seller. Avon is sold in 120 countries and has an enormous range of products that goes beyond skin care and makeup, all sold by five million Avon representatives racking up annual sales of over $8 billion (Source: www.avoncompany.com). Yet due to several quarters of lackluster or poor financial performance, the company announced a multiyear restructuring plan in 2006. The anticipated cost of these changes is upwards of $500 million, which includes downsizing underperforming areas and focusing on remarketing their star products. In recent years, those key products have had "cosmeceutical" appeal, with claims that have gone beyond reality (but overexaggerated claims sell big in the cosmetics industry).
The Anew Clinical line ushered in several products claiming to work like (or, in some instances, better than) cosmetic corrective procedures. Whether you are considering laser treatments, Botox, Thermage, collagen injections, or even liposuction, the ads for Anew Clinical were designed to make you rethink that decision.
It is definitely impressive that Avon invested $100 million on a state-of-the-art research and product development facility in New York, but despite some innovative products that compete with the best of the best (typically for much less money), no cosmetics company has (or will) produce skin-care products that rival or beat the results obtainable from medical procedures. It's admittedly easier to slather on a cream or stroke a pad over your face than to make an office call and shoulder the expense for a cosmetic corrective procedure, but in this case convenience and savings don't equal—or even come close to—comparable results. And lest we forget, despite the onslaught of so-called cosmeceutical products claiming to mimic the results such procedures provide, the number of these procedures being performed increases each year. If any of these works-like-(insert cosmetic corrective procedure here) products did work, the number of procedures would be declining, not rising.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) took issue with several claims Avon made in ads for their Anew Clinical products (Source: www.nadreview.org/default.asp?SessionID=1149178&DocType=1&CaseType=1). In some cases, Avon reworded their claims in ad reprints, while in others they "respectfully disagreed" with the NAD conclusions but agreed to take their comments into consideration for future ads. We'll see how this turns out, but, based on their current ads, the message remains that Anew Clinical products are at the forefront of making cosmetic corrective procedure results as easy as calling your Avon representative and reciting your credit card number.
As a major international cosmetics company, Avon has several initiatives in place that prove its commitment to women and the environment. Whether donating to women's health concerns (most notably breast cancer), surpassing environmental regulations, or financially supporting alternative methods to animal testing, Avon's principles are responsible and admirable. If you pay attention to the best of what they have to offer, you will not only be supporting Avon's mission to improve the lives of women but also gaining some wonderful products, making it a win-win situation.
The bad news is that unless you know what you want and order from Avon's Web site, dealing with an Avon representative tends to be a frustrating experience. Try as they might, most of them are mere order-takers. They cannot keep up with the product assortment, sales, and changes that occur between Avon's "campaigns." One of the representatives we dealt with was quite frank about how much she didn't know, and mentioned that they are not kept as up-to-date as they should be, not to mention the haphazard assortment of testers or samples available. On the flipside, Avon is a wonderful mail-order company should you need to return or exchange products. Unlike companies with a similar business model (Arbonne comes to mind), Avon makes the process smooth and hassle-free, with a "if you're not happy, we're not" motto that epitomizes outstanding customer service.
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You will find some outstanding Avon makeup products to consider, but perhaps due to the sheer size of the collection there are far too many mediocre products, especially among the eyeshadows, pencils, and mascaras. Given that Avon isn't as easy to obtain as comparable products at your local drug or department store, many of the makeup items end up being a tough sell. After all, who wants to go out of their way for average products? Turning to what Avon does really well, you'll find their loose and pressed powders have amazingly silky textures and natural finishes. Their blushes are wonderful, and a few of the lipsticks and foundations are definitely worth talking about with enthusiasm. Another positive point is that Avon regularly discounts their makeup, often upwards of 50% during any given campaign (Avon's campaigns run for two weeks and the specials change each time). If you shop at the right time, the best of Avon color can be yours for less than you'd pay for most low-cost drugstore makeup.
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1. Boulder has a reputation as an outlandish place, and there are many reasons why. The town got a new one in October 2001, when the Boulder Public Library decided to hang a string of multi-colored ceramic penises from a clothesline as part of an art exhibit on domestic violence; the piece, called "Hung Out to Dry," also included a noose. To add to the fun, the library had only recently weathered a controversy about its decision to not allow employees to hang a large American flag above a doorway in the wake of 9/11; there was already a flagpole outside. The weenie work wasn't paid for by the library — it was part of a larger exhibit mounted by a nonprofit that helps women who have been victims of domestic violence — but its placement created an outcry.
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2. In April 2011, someone beheaded a sculpture of a nude figure climbing a rock wall in a prominent roundabout in the Western Slope town of Silt. Commissioned by Garfield County and created by artist Blaine Peters in 2009, the five-ton "Silt in a Roundabout Way" — made from steel, Styrofoam and cement — was meant to symbolize the local fauna, but it is the naked cheeks of the climber (which could be a woman but looks more like a man) that got Silt's panties in a bunch. At one point, someone covered up the butt with some cloth.
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By creating an illumination of the text, students will come to a greater understanding of a character or a speech from Act 1. They will choose images that illustrate the text, and use the photo story (Windows) or iMovie (Mac) program to create an audio and visual illumination. These two programs allow users to pair images with text, narration, and music.
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1. Have students create a found poem portrait for a character from Act 1 of Twelfth Night, or select a key speech or passage to illuminate.Some examples would be Orsino's speech in 1.1.1-15, Viola's speech in 1.2.50-64, and Feste's speech in 1.5.40-51.
2. After selecting a block of text, students should use the program Photostory or iMovie to illustrate it.
3. Have students divide their text into sections. Each section will need a single image so students should have approximately 6-10 images. Have students enter their text into the program.
4. Demonstrate how to create images (using original photos) or upload images (suggest web resources) that they think best illuminate the text. Students should pay attention to the sense of mood or tone of their image.
5. Have students record a reading of their passage with their illumination.
6. Have students share their illuminations with each other and if possible project the illuminations on to a large screen.
7. Have students discuss why they chose specific images to illuminate their text. What criteria did they use for selection?
Did students demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate images to pair with the text? Were they able to explain and justify their choices? Did students give a thoughtful reading of the text to pair with the visuals? Did this exercise help them understand and engage with the text?
Extension: Students may come back to their illuminations later on in the play in order to see if the images they selected recur thoroughout the text. If students are able to print out one frame of their illumination, they could compose a collage in the classroom of images from the play.
This lesson can be used with many other scenes from Shakespeare and other literary texts.


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I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but here goes:
I am filling out the tax form required if you want to redeem more than 12000 points/year. I am however not sure how to proceed with line 10..
Special rates and conditions...
The instructions only mention how to fill this out if you are from Canada/France/Germany or the UK, I am from Sweden.
If anyone knows how to do this it's greatly appriciated!
Thanks, Janniie.
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Just wondering what types of Ps will do well in WBs, or if I should not consider it because of the 'container' aspect of things freezing?
While I love changing up my WBs each year, I'm finding some great looking perennials that I'd consider stuffing into them if suitable. Thanks for the tips! |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 11:11
its all about winter drainage .... and the effects of winter sun on the barrel .... the trick with all plants... [not annuals ] .... is GET THEM DORMANT >>>> KEEP THEM DORMANT ... so a pot that thaws in the middle of winter.. in z6 or colder ... will have big problems ... and.. if the pot freezes solid ... and rain or snow melt.. builds up water levels in the pot .... then death can occur.. roots need air.. as much as water ... in other words.. big stinking holes in the bottom.. and potting media that can deal with the whole process ... i knew i was going to move.. i grew a tricolor beech and a larix in huge pots for 2 years ... no problem ... and in fact.. the beech as in a half whiskey barrel ... good luck ken |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 12:33
The key is to select plants that are fully hardy - at least one to 2 zones lower than your own is the recommended cutoff - and provide the best possible potting medium. As Ken notes, very good drainage is key. I wouldn't worry too much about dormancy - even with an extended thaw period, it is unlikely the soil in the whiskey barrel would heat up enough to push the plant out of dormancy early. You might want to visit the Container Gardening forum for some ideas on an appropriate potting mix. I cannot emphasize enough how critical this is to successful long term container plantings. |
I've had good luck with the "usual suspects," ie the tough as nails plants like daylilies, sedums, perennial asters, Acorus, coral bells. Hostas have been iffy -- some made it, some didn't. |
- Posted by christinmk z5b WA (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 12:52
I must respectfully disagree with the above post ;-) I have had no problems whatsoever with thawing. In fact, it takes quite awhile for it to thaw out, even once it is starting to feel spring-like outside. Water can pool up on the top of the dirt if it freezes as snow starts to melt. But then again, that often happens in my garden as well in early spring. Never seems to harm anything, thank goodness. Ken is right about soil and drainage holes. I put quite a few holes in the bottom of mine. I also put a few inch layer of river rocks at the bottom. I think I might have also put some 'filler' soil in there from my yard. The soil here in places is sandy, so that will also help with drainage. I mixed compost, top soil (didn't happen to have any good potting mix on hand) and a bit of fine gravel. I have planted mostly annuals in them over the years, but a few perennials have seeded themselves in there from a few years ago. There are several Eupatorium in there (bloomed this year!) that is really happy, which is a problem ;-) I also have tulips in there and they are also fine with the conditions. I think plant selection is important if you plan to put a perennial in your barrel. I think just planting one of those super-hardy, do-it-all perennials would work. As long as it doesn't mind fluxuating conditions it should be fine. |
I have a whiskey barrel with a really big Rodgersia in it. It's gorgeous! Has been in that big 'ol pot, for oh maybe 6-7 years now. I leave it on the patio all winter. It's on my lower patio, so I cannot drag it up the stairs, obviously. I push it against the wall of the house and barricade it with bags of leaves or straw bales (which I subsequently use in the spring as mulch). I've grown so many things in pots over the years - tree peony, roses, etc. - and have overwintered nursery pots of unplanted stuff I didn't get planted. when I moved years ago, you should have seen the amount of stuff I potted up in the fall, kept in the garage over winter, and then dragged to my new house in the very early spring - perennials, roses, even a couple Japanese maples. If I need to overwinter something in a pot, I drag what potted plants I can into the unheated garage to overwinter (this year, just a tree form hydrangrea, I think that's all). I have never lost any potted plants over the winter in the unheated garage, and they freeze solid in there. I just make sure they're well watered before dragging in there, and come about end of January of February I pack a couple inches of snow on each pot so when the spring thaw comes, the melting snow slowly and gently waters the pots. The barricading method works well, too, if you don't have garage or shed space for storage. The point is: Go for it! :0) |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 17:06
I'm surprised hostas didn't do better in a container. That's one of those very tough, very cold hardy perennials that seems to be tailor made for container plantings. But again, the incorrect potting soil or inadequate drainage can certainly have an impact on how well plants will do in a container regardless of zone. I'd encourage the OP to visit the Container Gardening forum and read some of the posts discussing appropriate potting soils as it will greatly increase your chances for long term success with perennials in containers. Garden soil should be avoided in any container planting and there are some interesting tips there on what other additives/soil amendments will do for drainage and aeration. |
I've had good success with hostas in pots. I agree with gardengal that you need to look for plants that are 1 to 2 zones lower before even starting. Could you experiment with perennial divisions from your garden to see what may/may not do well? That way it's free and you won't feel too bad if you lose them. |
- Posted by pitimpinai z6 Chicago (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 19:08
I have these plants growing in WB for several years: - Asters - Bearded Iris - Sedum - Curly Willow - Creeping Phlox - Garden Phlox - Carex muskumiensis - Rudbeckia hirta - Liatris spicata - Rudbeckia triloba - Orange Tiger Lily - Lilium lancifolium The barrels are left on the patio out in the open all year. |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 27, 09 at 19:17
Interesting -- I grow all sorts of hostas in containers, most not nearly as large as a whiskey barrel, and never lost one :-) I tend to plant them by themselves since they fill out and take up so much room and then move the pots to "decorate" portions of my shade garden that have too many tree roots to plant in the ground easily. |
Thanks all, for the tips! I keep forgetting about the container forum- simply because I've resolved myself to the fact that I suk at container gardening in general, so it never occurs to me to visit that forum. The only thing that comes close is the whiskey barrel plantings that, because they are so big, I don't have to "maintain" so it works for me. I usually only stick one type of annual in them- nothing fancy like a 'real' container planting LOL. For now, I stuck a few tulips in there, and will certainly take note of all the suggestions given. THANK YOU! FWIW, I have a mixture of compost, a little leftover loam, and some leftover pro-mix in all of my whiskey barrels. They get top-dressed each spring with another few scoops of compost, and stirred in as much as I can reach down with my little shortie kodiak shovel. I'll stir in what's laying around in the fall- some mowed grass and a few leaves, too. |
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The Foster Auto Body Inc. 305 Sprint Cars have been added to Baumann Auto Group Night on Saturday, August 31st
By Brian Liskai
(Attica, OH) With just three weeks until the 2013 racing season opens at Attica Raceway Park , officials have implemented a few procedural changes.
Race drivers will be allowed to compete in more than one division on race nights. However, the driver must be ready to race and cannot hold up the show.
For race fans, NO stadium chairs with backs will be allowed for special events such as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series; the Lucas Oil Late Model Series and the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. The stadium chairs leave no room for fans to sit behind them or get through to get out to the isle ways said Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations Rex LeJeune.
Also, driver information sheets and 1099 tax forms are available to print off of the Attica website (www.atticaracewaypark.com). Drivers can fill them out and bring them to the mall displays, the first race or fax them to 419-679-4242. Also, UMP DIRTcar memberships are available for the late model teams. Click on the link from the Attica website.
For more information contact LeJeune at 419-680-5606.
(Attica, OH) There have been a lot of big events and special seasons over the course of the past 25 years at Attica Raceway Park. But, the 2013 season might be remembered as one of the biggest as "Ohio's Finest Racing" speedplant celebrates its silver anniversary with many special events."Not many tracks can say they've been around for 25 years. We are honored by the support we've received at Attica from the fans, race teams and area businesses. They are the reason this track continues to thrive and we wanted to give them all something to be excited about as we celebrate our silver anniversary," said John Bores, ARP Promoter."This schedule has something for any dirt track fan….every week there's something special planned," added Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at ARP. "Dirt track racing's biggest names will be at Attica Raceway Park in 2013. But it's our tough weekly competitors that create the excitement and entertainment. It promises to be a year everyone will remember."It all kicks off Friday, March 22 on Construction Equipment and Supply Night with the O'Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Foster's Auto Body 305 Sprints.
(Attica, OH) For the 2013 season, Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park have announced what tires sprint teams will have to use and a new muffler rule.Teams competing in the 410 sprint division will have to use Hoosier 85/8.0-15 D12, D15 or D20 on the fronts; a 15.0/90-15 H12; 15.0/92-15 H12, H15; 15.0/94-15 H12, H15; or 15.0/96-15 H12, H15 on the left rear and a 105/16.0-15 medium on the right rear for the 2013 season. The new tire rules for all four corners of the car are in effect beginning the season opener at both tracks.
The entire staff at Attica Raceway Park would like to congratulation our own Brian Liskai who was awarded the 2012 Tom Carnegie Track Announcer of the Year during the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club banquet this past Saturday night.
One of the most prestigious awards in all of Midwest auto racing is named after Tom Carnegie who was the public address announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1946 to 2006.


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Suleyman Karimov, Sportsman/Philanthropist
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By Parvez Fatteh, Founder of http://sportingummah.com, firstname.lastname@example.com
Russia's Suleyman Karimov is a member of the Federation Council of Russia (the upper chamber of the Russian parliament), a businessman, an investor and an active philanthropist. He has a degree in financial accounting and economics from Dagestan State University. And he is currently listed as number 118 on Forbes' list of the World's Billionaires, with a reported net worth of $7.8 billion. A self-made investor, Kerimov earned his success by building a diverse investment portfolio made up of both public and private interests. And his charitable organization, the Suleiman Kerimov Foundation, has directed over $60 million to charitable causes.
Most prominently, in January 2011, he purchased the Russian Premier League football team FC Anzhi Makhachkala. And this past August, Karimov made a huge splash by acquiring Samuel Eto'o and making him the highest paid footballer in the world. Eto'o's salary is estimated at €20 million ($AU27 million) net per season, eclipsing the estimated €12 million ($AU17.4 million) that Cristiano Ronaldo earns at Real Madrid and the €10.5 million ($AU15.2 million) that Lionel Messi is paid by Barcelona. After a week of negotiations, the transfer fee was reportedly set between €25 and €27 million ($36 and $39 million). The deal also put the former Inter and Barcelona striker ahead of the NBA's highest-paid player, Kobe Bryant ($AU25.2 million). The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez still makes more with his $32 million this season.
From 1999 to 2007, Kerimov served as a Deputy of the State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament. He was Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Physical Education, Youth and Sports and also a member of the State Duma's Security Committee. He now serves as a member of the Financial Markets and Monetary Circulation Committee.
Kerimov is married and has three children. A lifelong athlete and supporter of youth sports, Kerimov currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Wrestling Federation. He has served in this position since the board was created in 2006.
On November 26, 2006, in Nice, France Kerimov was seriously injured in a road accident on the Promenade des Anglais. He suffered severe burns from this accident followed by prolonged recovery. Following his car crash and resulting medical treatment for severe burns, Kerimov donated €1 million to the non-profit organization Pinocchio. The non-profit organization, which works with children suffering from burns, has an annual budget of between €250,000-300,000.
In 2007, Kerimov founded The Suleiman Kerimov Foundation with the vision to help lives by investing in initiatives that strengthen communities and help those in need. The foundation supports projects all over the world, with particular emphasis on Russia and Russian communities. Between its 2007 and 2009, the foundation made donations totaling over $164 million in support of worthwhile projects and causes.
On December 17, 2010, it was announced that Kerimov would spend $100 million on the construction of an advanced comprehensive school west of Moscow "for educating forward-minded children from different social groups." The school is to include a modern sports complex with a swimming pool, a skating-rink, a giant dance floor, as well as a residential area for gifted children from the provinces.
Tony Blair Reads Qur`an
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The envoy and former prime minister, 58, says he reads Qur'an every day
By Tim Adams
Sometimes it feels strange not to be prime minister – if you are at an occasion like the Obama speech, for example. But then you also have to remember what it was really like: the enormous responsibility, the huge daily pressure. I had 10 years of that, and I am not at all into looking backwards.
I've met Michael Sheen, and I watched the Brian Clough film, which I thought was brilliant. But I haven't seen him playing me. I know I'd just be screaming at the TV: "It wasn't like that at all!"
I have always been very certain about my ethical values, but I have always tried to have the appropriate level of self-doubt about the solutions they suggest.
I was in Brazil working at the time of the royal wedding. They have their protocols and it didn't trouble me in the least that I wasn't there. I was absolutely fine about it. Really. And that's the honest truth.
People still ask me if military decisions in Iraq or Afghanistan were based on some kind of divine instruction. It's rubbish. Of course not. Just as I couldn't go into a corner and pray to ask God what the minimum wage should be.
I was a child of the 70s, not the 60s. It's a very important difference. I came out of university in 1975. Life had got tougher. Idealism wasn't enough; we were far more practically focused.
To be faith-literate is crucial in a globalised world, I believe. I read the Bible every day. I read the Qur'an every day. Partly to understand some of the things happening in the world, but mainly just because it is immensely instructive.
Reports of my wealth are greatly exaggerated.
The experiment that said "the bigger the state, the more just the society" clearly failed. There is no point pretending that it didn't.
I would never have used Peter Mandelson's phrase about being relaxed about people getting filthy rich. But should Lionel Messi – or an investment banker – earn more in a week than a nurse earns in five years? You can debate that, but I don't know the answer. One thing I am sure of is that the way to make poor people better off is not just to target a wealthier group of people and take their money off them.
The most fascinating thing to me now is learning about the places where I work. In the Israeli-Palestinian situation, for example, my understanding is significant layers deeper and better than it was when I was prime minister.
People always used to say to me: listen to the people. That was a fine idea, of course, but unfortunately the people were all saying different things.
The social media, I know, is having an enormous impact in places like the West Bank and Gaza. But I've not tweeted. Wouldn't know how.
I was a very different prime minister at the beginning to the one I was at the end. The irony is I was probably best at the job at the end, but least popular in doing it.
A Journey by Tony Blair (Arrow, £9.99) is out now in paperback and is also available as an ebook.
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I offered to share some of my red rain lily bulbs with a friend out of state then realized that I know nothing about lilies, bulbs, transplanting, nothing. She is in lower Florida and I am in upper Gulf Coast, Texas so climate isn't a problem. But...
When is the best time to dig them up? Do I dry them out before shipping or ship them as soon as they are out of the ground? Best way to ship? Rebecca |
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Zephyranthes can be divided late summer to early fall and then replanted. For shipping I would clead the soil from the bulb and then wrap it in a damp paper then seal it in a "zip lock" type bag tape it closed then ship. The paper is DAMP not dripping wet. |
Thanks. Sounds like I better get busy and get them shipped out. |
you still have bulbs? I am interested in zephyranthes of you are red (z. katherinae). I z. citrina, and z.candida z.grandiflora candidate for change. my email is: firstname.lastname@example.com |
Would the person (bunti?) who emailed me yesterday (22 Jan '03) about the red rain lilies please contact me with a viable email addres. I have no way of contacting you. |
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No Astana for Roubaix; no Cofidis or BBox for Amstel. What's it mean?
So, team lists for some upcoming big-boy races are set, and there are some inclusions and omissions that are a bit surprising at first take.
To start, Paris-Roubaix will see 25 teams take part. That's one more than last year, and assuming that each team gets eight riders, will mean a 200-rider field starts in Compiegne. That's big for any race. For Roubaix, where there are sprints to get to the cobbles first, it's nutty.
14 of the teams are guaranteed entry under an agreement between the UCI and promotor ASO. It's complicated, but because ASO and two other major promoters aren't part of the ProTour, they struck a bargain where any team that held a ProTour license at the end of 2008 was guaranteed entry to the so-called "Historic" calendar events.
Except two such teams, Astana and Footon-Servetto, aren't riding Roubaix. What's it mean? Is ASO somehow sending a message that these teams also won't be welcome come Tour time? After all, Astana has Alexandre Vinokourov back on its roster, while Footon-Servetto is the new name for the team that shit all over the 2008 Tour with Riccardo Ricco's positive and was summarily banned from the 2009 edition.
Eh, I wouldn't read too much into it. Again, technically both teams are guaranteed entry. If they want it. But look at Astana's roster. Find me a guy there who will excel at Roubaix. In fact, find me a guy who's even finished Roubaix. Footon-Servetto is largely in the same boat.
Astana is built for stage races, to the extent that - after the RadioShack housecleaning - they're built for anything. That's not to say they won't compete at certain classics. Maxim Iglinsky's win at Eroica shows that he's a contender for hillier one-day races and could do well at events like Amstel (where, naturally, Astana will race).
As for Amstel, it's Cofidis and BBox that get the shaft there, marking the first time since 2004 that they won't ride the race (Amstel is a ProTour event). But both teams dropped to Pro Continental for 2010 and lost their automatic qualifier. And organizers, understandably, weighted hard on the Dutch and Belgian teams - Skil-Shimano, Landbouwkrediet, Vacansoleil and Topsport Vlaanderen all made the cut.
But both Cofidis and BBox are all but assured of berths in the Tour de France and, to them, that's what matters.
Tour de France invites are set to be announced in late March. If we can read anything out of the tea leaves of invites to other races, it's that outfits like Skil-Shimano and Vacansoleil are the ones that have something to prove.
Both rode hard in Paris-Nice but other than getting in a few breaks and flying the colors on TV, neither came away with much in the results column.
With 16 teams (including Cofidis and BBox) guaranteed entry to the Tour, plus Garmin, Katusha, RadioShack, Sky, BMC and Cervelo all extremely strong, there may simply be no spots left for anyone else.