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Jarrett also said that what he was doing was best for Michael Waltrip Racing. "When I came here it was to help Michael and Buffy, and to help everyone at Michael Waltrip Racing develop their program, and to help Toyota develop their program. And I had to think about what was best for them at this point in time. As we move this forward, we have got a lot of young guys coming to talk about today and it's time we do that. They are the future of Michael Waltrip Racing, and I am not. So, it's time for me to make this decision. I am good with it and looking forward to it."
Jarrett informed UPS the company should put Reutimann in the car as his replacement. "I'm really happy but I'm kind of bummed-out at the same time," said Reutimann. "I started this year and didn't really know what this year would hold for me. I started driving the Aaron's Dream Machine, that's what I was supposed to do. And then Michael said 'Hey, you want to go Cup racing?' And I said yea. We have had our ups and downs this year, but I had Dale Jarrett as a teammate and Michael Waltrip as a car owner. To come here today for this - Dale Jarrett basically helped me get this opportunity. He has put his blessing on this. I have got to thank him for that. I'm going to be disappointed he won't be my teammate."
Reutimann also said that when he puts on the UPS brown, it won't be the first time he has worn it. "I have raced my entire life," said Reutimann. "I have never had another job but racing. During the off season, it wasn't hard to figure out if I wasn't racing, there would be no food. Our local UPS guy said, 'well hey, how about coming and helping us during the winter months during peak season?' So, I was a helper but never drove a UPS truck, but I worn brown and sat in the seat next to the driver. I think I will be looking more forward to the brown this time around. I have to thank UPS for this opportunity. I think they are one of the best sponsors in the garage."
It was also announced that Michael Waltrip Racing had taken on a partner. Rob Kauffman, a principle owner of the Fortress Investment Group, had acquired 50 percent interest in the company.
It was also announced that Michael Waltrip racing had hired Josh Wise and Michael McDowell for their driver development program. The team plans to have three Cup teams and at least one Busch Series team for the 2008 season.


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Purchasing & Procurement
Document Currently Under Review
Current Status: Sent For Approval 3 March 2015
- Purpose
- Scope
- Definitions
- Actions
- Quantifying the Purchasing Requirement for Goods / Services on Behalf of the University
- Risk Heath and Safety and Purchasing
- Selection of Purchase Option
- Acceptable Purchasing Methods
- Supplier Selection
- Requisition Information
- Considerations
- Purchase Orders
- Receipting
- Authorisation for Payment
- Attractive Items / Asset Register
- Responsibilities
- Policy Base
- Associated Documents
- Forms/Record Keeping
- Implementation
The primary object of this procedure is to support University staff in the provision of goods and services that are fit for purpose, value for money and are available when required.
The University Procurement Team are available to advise and direct University Schools/Sections on best practice routes for the procurement of goods and services in line with their Financial Delegation, the University Purchasing Thresholds and Policies and Procedures, in order to achieve value for money and sustainable quality of supply.
Additional guidance is available from the Victorian Government Purchasing Board Website.
The University is committed to achieving best practice procurement that is visible, accountable and achieves quality and sustainable supplier relationships. No preference in the placement of orders is to be given to any member of council, member of staff, donor of any gift (money or in kind) or any person associated with the University in any capacity whatsoever. The University Policy on Probity Auditing is to be referred to when procuring goods or services on major projects that are of high value, high profile, highly complex or contentious or politically sensitive .
This document sets out the procedures to be followed by all University staff involved in purchasing goods and services. The procedure incorporates the placement of orders, the receipt of goods or services and approval for payment.
Accounts Payable: | The process of issuing payments, either by cheque or electronic funds transfer (EFT) to suppliers of the University. |
Attractive Items: | Single items of equipment that incur expenditure of between $150 -$4,999 and are not likely to be consumed in one year. Attractive Items need to be recorded in an Attractive Item Register for the purpose of recording custody and location of the item. |
Approved Supplier: | Suppliers contracted to the University after going through a formal selection process such as Request for Tender process (RFT) or Request for Quotation process (RFQ). |
Finance System: | The finance software application used throughout the University. |
Finance Authorised User: | Staff authorised to access the Finance system and nominated to have electronic purchasing access, and may enter Purchase Requisitions directly into the Finance system. |
Financial Delegation: | Relevant Heads of Schools and Directors of Sections authorised under the Financial Delegation Policy, who are responsible for committing funds within their cost centre budgets. They may delegate authority to staff - Refer to Delegations - Contract, Financial, Staffing and Tender Policy. |
Probity Auditor: | An Auditor engaged to establish a program of audit testing based on identified criteria. |
Purchasing: | Procuring goods or services to support University staff in providing a quality service in the most cost-effective and timely manner. |
Purchasing Threshold: | Purchasing Thresholds is a structure set for all requisitions of goods and services. |
Purchase Order: | Is the official instruction given to a supplier for goods or services required. |
Receipting: | Is the method of official acceptance that goods/services have been delivered as ordered. |
University: | the University |
- The need for purchase.
- Approval and availability of funds.
- That the procurer has delegated financial authority Delegations - Contract, Financial, Staffing and Tender Policy and procurement in line with Purchasing Thresholds.
- The environmental impact of chosen goods or services - seek advice from the University Sustainability Officer - firstname.lastname@example.com.
Check if any Risk Health and Safety Issues need to be considered and addressed in the respect of procured goods or service required. Refer to the Financial Services - Purchasing and Occupational Health and Safety website.
Determine the purchase option that will best suit the required acquisition in respect of process and value for money.
Refer to Purchasing Thresholds listed under Forms.
- Purchasing Card - ideally to be used for purchases of one off low value items, travel expenses, accommodation, conferences etc. Refer to Purchasing Card Policy.
- Purchase Order. Refer to Purchase Order Process.
- No Other Method of Placing Orders is Acceptable. These are the only purchasing methods available other than for claims made under the University Travel Policy or for minor incidental expense claims (refer Minor Expense Staff Reimbursements Procedure). Claims, by staff, for reimbursement of purchases made outside of this procedure will not be paid by the University. Cash claims of any type will not be entertained.
- If an Approved Supplier exists for a required product or service, they should be considered as the first option . Approved Suppliers are identified on the Finance ordering system.
- Approved Suppliers are selected following a fromal Competitive Tendering/Quotation and Contracting process (Refer Approved Suppliers - E Tendering for Obtaining Quotations and Conducting Tenders Guidelines) or by accessing contracts available to the University from the Victorian Government or other consortiums and buying groups of which the University is a member.
- New Suppliers are proposed by the person initiating a requisition by forwarding the Supplier Application Form to the new supplier for completion.
Supplier details:
- Contact / Delivery details
- Firm cost price
- Quantity
- Funding source
- Service details or product specifications/technical requirements
- GST included cost where applicable (Refer: GST Guidelines)
- Timelines - where applicable
Purchase Requisition Authorisation
Relevant staff members delegated to committing funds within their costs centre budgets authorise purchase requisitions. Refer to the Delegations - Contract, Financial, Staffing and Tender Policy.
The person authorising the requisition must satisfy themselves that the requirements of the Purchasing Thresholds have been met before authorising a requisition. Refer to Purchasing Thresholds listed under Forms.
Requisitions Entered by School/Section
An Authorised Financial System User with purchasing access enters details of an authorised Purchase Requisition into the Finance System.
NB: If a procuring department instructs suppliers to provide goods or services by methods other than Purchasing Card or Requisition, this may result in payment delays that could jeopardise future supplies of goods or services to the University.
Consideration should be given to:
- Availability and whole life costs in respect of consumables, spare parts and service. Could there be another department within the University with a requirement for the same goods/service and if so could the combined purchase volumes realise savings?
- Environmental impact of long distance haulage from supply source - is there an alternative source?
- Replacement of existing goods - disposal (will supplier of new goods dispose of old equipment?).
- New service provider - check existing service, maintenance/contract provider has been given timely notice to cease service and avoid excess charges.
- Responsible disposal of dangerous materials and possible contamination - seek advice from the University Sustainability Officer email@example.com ensure paper audit trail.
- Where goods are listed ensure removal from Asset Register. Contact: Finance Officer - Assets firstname.lastname@example.com
Once the relevant authorised person has approved all details of expenditure, the Purchase Requisition is converted to a Purchase Order.
The Purchase Order is forwarded to the supplier as confirmation of the order.
Orders should state that goods be delivered direct to the order requester's receipt point.
The Purchase Order should state that Supplier Invoices be delivered directly to the Accounts Payable section of Finance Operations. Failure to comply could lead to delay in payment inline with University payment terms.
Goods Received on Campus
Should be inspected and signed for upon delivery.
Confirmation of Receipt of Goods or Services
The person initiating the requisition or their nominated receiving officer has the responsibility to confirm that goods/services received conform to specified order requirements and are as detailed on the receiving note.
Completed Orders
Confirmation of the receipt of goods or services should be registered on the Finance ordering system to enable the payment of the Supplier account.
Incomplete Orders
When orders are only partially received only the component value of the received goods should be entered onto the Finance ordering system.
Invoices are authorised for payment by the requester upon completion of the Receipting process on the Finance system. Failure to receipt will disallow payment.
The Financial Management Act and the University Fixed Asset Policy requires that information for single items of equipment costing between $150 - $4,999 (Attractive Item) be listed on an Attractive Item Register. This register should be kept within the School/Section/Portfolio and made available for audit when requested. Details of items with a value over $5,000 in value must be advised to the Finance Asset Administrator. Attractive and Asset goods must be made available for audit upon request. Details logged should include Supplier, date of purchase, value, make, serial number if available and details of where the item is kept.
The Manager, Financial Operations is the custodian of this procedure and has overall responsibility for ensuring that the following activities are performed:
- Maintaining financial records.
- Payments to suppliers.
- The Manager, Procurement has responsibility for the maintenance of this procedure.
Heads of School/Section are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are performed:
- Approving expenditure from School/Section funds.
- Nominating and authorising staff to expend funds.
- Purchasing Thresholds requirements are being satisfied.
- Details of expenditure are clearly recorded.
Authorised Financial Delegates approving requisitions must ensure the following:
- Total cost on requisition is within their financial delegation.
- All expenditure details are recorded on the requisition.
- Purchasing Threshold guidelines have been complied with.
- Distribution of Purchase Orders is the responsibility of Finance Operations.
- The person receipting goods from carriers or supplier agents are responsible for checking and signing for number of items received.
- Authorising Invoices for payment by way of receipting goods received on the Finance system is the responsibility of the person who initiates the requisition or their nominated receiving officer.
- The Asset Register is maintained by the Financial Operations Section, Mt. Helen.
- The Attractive Item Register is the responsibility of the Head of School/Section.
- Purchasing Card Procedure.
- Accounts Payable Guidelines.
- Fixed Asset Guidelines.
- Approved Suppliers - E-Tendering for Obtaining Quotations and Conducting Tenders Guidelines.
- Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Tender (RFT) Guidelines.
- Completion of Supplier Application Form Guidelines.
- Tender Evaluation Guidelines.
- Minor Expense Staff Reimbursements Procedure.
- Business Case Template (DOCX 1368.5kb)
- Contract Management Flowchart (PDF 18.5kb)
- Expressions Of Interest Invitation Template (DOCX 1400.1kb)
- New Supplier or Change of Supplier Application Form (DOCX 805.0kb)
- Photocopier Request Form (DOCX 1361.8kb)
- Probity Audit Report Template (DOCX 1361.5kb)
- Procurement of Goods and Services Process Checklist (DOCX 1370.3kb)
- Provision of Probity Practioner Services Agreement (DOCX 1364.9kb)
- Purchasing Thresholds (DOCX 1365.2kb)
- Schools Experience - New Supplier or Change of Supplier Application Form (DOCX 815.3kb)
Title | Location | Responsible Officer | Minimum Retention Period |
Financial System Authorised User - Applications | Financial Operations | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Supplier Applications | Accounts Payable - Mt. Helen | Manager, Financial operations | 7 Years |
Requisition Form | School or Section entering the Purchase Requisition/Order | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Purchase Order | Accounts Payable - Mt. Helen | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Receiving authority | Receiving Area | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Financial Delegation Authorised by the Vice-Chancellor | Finance Portfolio | Vice-President, Finance | Permanent |
Partial Delivery Notification | Accounts Payable -Mt. Helen | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Staff Requisition for Reimbursement form | Accounts Payable | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Equipment Approval Form | Financial Operations | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
Quotations | School or Section entering the Purchase Requisition/Order | Manager, Financial Operations | 7 Years |
The Purchasing Procedure will be implemented throughout the University via:
- an Announcement Notice under 'FedNews' on the 'FedUni' website and through the University Policy - 'Recently Approved Documents' webpage to alert the University-wide community of the approved Procedure, and
- inclusion on the University's online Policy Library.

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The CRT Replacement Is Here…Finally!
Sony Trimaster OLED monitors really deliver.
By Terence Curren | October 04, 2011
With the death of CRTs, those of us who needed to critically evaluate video images in a standardized display universe were left with no adequate replacement. Most of us have been nursing along our aging CRT monitors and hoping something of equal or better quality would arrive before our trusted displays give up the ghost. Well, that product has finally arrived, and I predict that Sony is going to own the pro monitor market for delivering it.
When the Europeans banned electronics with lead in them, it spelled the end of CRTs, which couldn't be manufactured without lead shielding. This began a succession of attempts at building an evaluation monitor that could at least match a CRTs performance. This task proved more difficult than I could have imagined. First we were confronted with a series of slightly improving LCD options that never quite hit the mark. The final challenge, reproducing an actual black signal, was never overcome. (Some will argue that Dolby's over $40,000 monitor achieved a pure black, but it is priced out of all but the narrowest markets.)
Plasmas have become our "almost good enough" stand-in for a CRT replacement, and as a consequence, they are prevalent in the professional TV and feature-finishing world. Unfortunately, manufacturers can't or won't make a pro plasma smaller than 42 inches. This is just too large to have up close to a colorist. Additionally, plasmas so far have been unable to accurately reproduce the color spaces used in professional workflows.
The requirements for a reference monitor are pretty high. I need to know beyond a doubt that the image I am looking at in my room will match the image that another pro in another location sees. Not only must all the of the signal must be visible, the reference points must be pure. So white looks white and black looks black and a gray field looks gray.
Over the years we have been hearing about (and seeing occasional teases for) several technologies that promised to handle these issues. Three examples are SED (Surface surface-conduction electron-emitter display), OLED (organic light-emitting diode) and FED (field emission display). I won't go into the differences, or the various battles that have kept these technologies from hitting the market, if you care, you can find more info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_generation_of_display_technology
At NAB 2010 TVLogic introduced a 15" OLED panel, the LEM-150 It was beautiful and I was blown away. But it was too small at 15" And fairly expensive at over $6,000. In January 2011 Sony showed a sneak peek of their new OLED product the BVM Trimaster EL series OLED Monitors. By NAB 2011, they were demoing the product in an impressive setup with an LCD, BVM CRT and the new BVM Trimaster in a side-by-side presentation. I was blown away.
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Ra-ey Saleh: | October, 04, 2011
Thanks for the heads up Terence. Our CRTs are on their last legs and other monitors we've looked at (or bought) really haven't measured up. This is great news.
Terence Curren: | October, 04, 2011
I hear you. Just in time.
kwortendyke: | November, 04, 2011
A bit delayed from your original post, but I wanted to circle back based on a recent blog posted over at Abel Cine and alluded to elsewhere online.
They warn the PVM models have a flicker issue when showing 24p material that the BVM units don't succumb to. Can you comment on that phenomenon and to what degree the problem manifests itself?
Terence Curren: | November, 04, 2011
I am not seeing any flicker on 24P material. It may have to do with the I/P mode they have the monitor set at.


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Activists rejoice as Japan recalls a fleet of whaling ships weeks before the annual hunt was meant to end.
TOKYO, Japan — Several years after they began pursuing whalers through the perilous waters of the Antarctic, environmental activists had cause for celebration last week with Japan's decision to recall its fleet, weeks before its annual hunt was due to end.
Two days after it suspended whaling activities, citing harassment from the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd, Japan's government ordered the fleet to return home Feb. 18 with its lowest ever catch.
While it insists the decision was made purely for safety reasons, there is speculation that this could be the last year Japan ventures south to conduct the "lethal research" it says is necessary to study whale populations ahead of a possible return to sustainable commercial whaling.
The International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling in 1986, but for the past 23 years Japan has used a clause in the moratorium that allows it to kill a certain number every year for research.
The meat — a delicacy often eaten raw, deep-fried or in a hotpot — is sold on the domestic market, but poor demand at home could mean the heavily subsidized industry's days are numbered. The whaling program costs Japan as much as $60 million a year, with 85 percent of funding coming from sales of meat from the research hunts.
Japan's agriculture minister, Michihiko Kano, told a news conference: "It has become difficult to secure the fleet's safety. We have no choice but to cut short our research. It's regrettable that such obstructions have taken place. We will have to find ways to prevent this kind of harassment."
Kano was unable to say if the hunt would resume next season; only that the ministry would "examine" the issue before deciding.
Sea Shepherd's founder, Paul Watson, described the withdrawal of the fleet's four ships and 180 crewmembers as a "very happy day for people everywhere who love whales and our oceans."
He said the move was the culmination of an aggressive international campaign that began seven years ago.
"I have a crew of 88 very happy people from 23 nations, including Japan, and they are absolutely thrilled that the whalers are heading home and the Southern Ocean whale sanctuary is indeed a real sanctuary," he said from the Steve Irwin, one of three Sea Shepherd boats in the Antarctic.
"This a great victory for the whales."
Sea Shepherd claimed it had pursued the Nisshin Maru for more than 3,200 kilometers this winter, and prevented the fleet from killing any whales since Feb. 9. The group estimated the fleet had caught only 30-100 minke whales, while Japanese officials said the catch was about 170, still only about one-fifth the intended quota this year of 945.
The ministry could not say when the fleet would return. It left Japan on Dec. 2, arriving in the whaling grounds at the end of last year, and was supposed to have stayed there until mid-March before arriving home in April.
Sea Shepherd has been involved in a series of skirmishes with whalers in the Southern Ocean in recent years. Its tactics include targeting the decks of whaling vessels with butyric acid and distracting crews with infrared beams and flares.
The Japanese government describes the group as a terrorist organization and has shown a willingness to pursue its members through the courts. Last summer, Peter Bethune, a Sea Shepherd activist from New Zealand, was given a two-year suspended prison sentence after he climbed aboard a whaling ship, the Shonan Maru 2, to protest the sinking of his high-tech powerboat, the Ady Gil, after a collision with the Japanese vessel.
But there may be more to Japan's surprise decision to recall the fleet than concern for the whaling fleet's safety. The hunts have soured relations with Australia, a major trading partner with whom Tokyo hopes to conclude a new free trade agreement.


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Like all modern household appliances, the pop-up toaster has evolved beyond its basic duties over time. Nowadays you're likely to come across sleekly built machines with functions that promise to deliver warm bagels, golden crumpets and crispy café-style toasts. Splash out a little and you can even choose between a range of designer colours and finishes to match your kitchen décor. Fancy features aside however, we wanted to find out how well these modern reincarnations perform in their single most important task — toasting bread. We looked at out how evenly the toasters browned the bread, how consistently they produced the desired colour and how well they handle single slices and frozen bread. We also checked their toasting speed and any safety features that would stop your toast from burning in case it becomes stuck in the carriage.
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Hey im just looking for someone to help me with tanking runes i already have full armor on seal and magic resist on glyph. im also gona go hp on quint but what should i go on marks? I usualy play rammus, mordekaiser and nasus.
well you could grab some more hp/lvl, or Hp regen... other than that i dont really know.
I go with malphite mana regen and magic resist/armour
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Armor on seals isn't exactly what I'd get as a tank. You are a tank, you will already get armor from items, so get dodge instead! (Just like crit and damage scale best together, dodge and armor do) With Nasus get armor pen on marks, with rammus/more get magic pen. If you want to play really defensively (which I wouldn't recommend) get armor or HP/lvl on marks
Imo yellow runes are made for hp!!
I often play Alistar. Quintessence Health, Seals Health/lvl, Marks Magicressist. Glyphs Magicressist/lvl. IMO its the best choice.
i often play shen. i aint sure about marks too, but most of the time i go with magic penetration, cause in early game i can harass nicely with spamming my blade.
according to my super duper spreadsheet, the best mark for a tank late game is the health per level mark - "greater mark of vitality". however, they are very expensive to buy, and nowhere near as cost effective as an offensive mark, such as attack speed, armor penetration, magic penetration, or critical chance. flat armor or flat magic resist are also ok as a mark, but only give you about ~120g worth of stats. flat health gives you ~80g (compared to 400g worth of dps stats)
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I have purchased several "world's best" floats from Frontgate over past years and have been happy with them. I expect some fading and wear, but I didn't expect to throw out this XL lounger after just one season. My mistake was partly the red color which faded quickly in the north Florida sun, but also left it cracked. It wasn't in direct sun all day, but partial. I wont invest in a float this expensive for a one year life again. I will stick to Frontgates other flat floats, which are worth the cost and hold up well.
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Flexible and sturdy ... expensive
We've owned the chair for 4 months. Easily supports me at 6'1" and 182 lbs. Comfortable. Chair back can be moved forward or backward pretty easily. No fading or rust. Seems sturdy and resilient; however, has only been used by two adults.
Seems to be overly expensive for a pool chair.
October 1, 2014
Extra-large Floating Pool Chaise
Love this. Perfect for floating in pool and reading
August 5, 2014
extra large pool chaise
This is the 3rd chair we've bought. They're very comfortable. Definitely the XL over the smaller one. However, I can't give this product 5 stars because they are expensive and don't last more than a couple of seasons. The hardware tore through the rubber on the one we had to replace after 2 years.
August 5, 2014
very comfy
This pool lounger is great for the ultimate relaxation in the pool. However, the second time a used it the gear came off where you adjust the sitting position. My husband, fixed easily, but said it was missing a washer. The other side did have it. Although it was an easy fix, I was disappointed that in the construction and/or quality assurance lacking I have used it many times since and no problems.
July 23, 2014
Horrible product
Purchased 2 floats at the end of last season in 2013 and did not use the floats until May 2014. One of the floats immediately began to leak a black liquid at the adjustment mechanism. After several emails and photos back and forth to TRC Customer Service, they have refused to replace the faulty float because I do not have a receipt. Bottom line - I have a faulty float and they are not concerned with customer satisfaction. Any honorable made in the USA company would have replaced the float to guarantee a return customer. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN!
July 22, 2014
thrilled with the product
Gave them as gifts........said to be awesome !!!!!!!
July 9, 2014
My husband received this as a Father's Day gift and he told me "I don't think I've ever experienced a chair as comfortable as this in my entire life." We all love this chair. Family favorite.
July 3, 2014
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, May 2, 2014
CONTACT:Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Ron Hanavan Public Information Officer 303-814-7089 firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.dcsheriff.net
Colorado National Guard Air National Guard 2nd Lt. Cheresa TheiralPublic Affairs email@example.com://co.ng.mil
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Colorado National Guard will be participating in a wildland fire exercise in coordination with Douglas County May 3 from 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. in the area of the Happy Canyon subdivision (I-25 and Happy Canyon) along with the City of Castle Pines.
As part of the interagency drill, or I-Drill, people in the area will notice military personal and vehicles in the area, as the Colorado National Guard conducts simulated road blocks as part of its National Guard Reaction Force validation.
The NGRF is a ready force, capable of augmenting and complementing civilian assets during domestic homeland security incidents. NGRF teams provide site security with presence patrols and other displays of force, establish roadblocks and checkpoints, and assist civil authorities in controlling civil disturbances.
The NGRF is trained to quickly respond to both man-made and naturally occurring threats. The development of this ready reaction force provides state-supported agencies an asset that is prepared to quickly assist as an all-hazard response force.
Travelers in the area will not be restricted, unless they are participants in the drill and have designated participation with an orange paper or a book on their vehicle dashboards.
As a whole, the I-drill is designed to prepare firefighters, law enforcement officers and the public to respond to a wildland fire.
This exercise is part of the continued efforts of Douglas County emergency services to prepare and train for all hazards in the county.
The Colorado National Guard will be training with several Douglas County agencies.
The I-Drill will simulate a fire incident and will allow participating agencies to practice command and control, communications and support functions. The exercise will also engage law enforcement and the public in an evacuation of participating residents in Happy Canyon and Forest Park in the City of Castle Pines.
Recent fires in Colorado demonstrate the importance of being able to bring emergency personnel from many different agencies together to work seamlessly in the field. This exercise will provide an opportunity for county agencies to practice working and integrating together with the Colorado National Guard.
The Incident Command post will be located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, so there will be vehicles coming and going from this area throughout the day.
Also on May 3 there will be another drill being conducted at the Douglas County Justice Center. This drill will involve 30 fire vehicles arriving at the Justice center between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The purpose of this drill is to test a new concept to send 30 fire vehicles to a designated location within 90 minutes. This is the first of two drills that will be conducted in the month of May; the next drill will be in Larimer County on May 13th.
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David of Lincoln Lone Stars - 14/06/2002
64 counts but easy to dance and easy to teach. Good upbeat music - shame you have to pay the price of a double CD otherwise everyone would be doing it!
Stumblin' Steve - 03/05/2002
First saw this taught at C2D (Stoke) - it went down a treat and there was a real 'buzz' on the floor during and after tuition. There was the same effect at HH (Skegness) and we all wanted The Deans to get on with it and even to play the number again. ( They didn't ! ) Hope to see more like this one Stumblin'
Karen Hunn - 25/04/2002
Been doing this dance for a few weeks now, and is popular with class. A lively dance which is still easy enough for lower intermediate level dancers. As usual with Robbie's dances it fits perfectly to the music. If you liked Stitch It Up, then you must give this one a go...


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Jesus Christ
News about Jesus Christ, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
May. 14, 2014
Migdal Journal; new spirituality center is completed in Migdal, Israel, presumed hometown of Mary Magdalene, with boat-shaped altar that blends with a view of the harbor and the Sea of Galilee; remains of a first century synagogue, where experts say Jesus may well have taught, were found at the site, as well as mosaics, frescoes and a section of an ancient harbor. MORE
May. 5, 2014
New evidence discovered by skeptical scholar Christian Askeland raises fresh doubts about authenticity of scrap of papyrus known as 'Gospel of Jesus' Wife,' relic that has provoked fascination and fury since it was unveiled in 2012 by eminent historian of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School. MORE
Apr. 10, 2014
Dr Karen L King study in the Harvard Theological Review concludes that controversial 'Gospel of Jesus's Wife' is not a modern forgery, and that ink and papyrus involved are likely to be ancient; fragment caused uproar after being unveiled in 2012 because it made reference not only to Jesus having a wife, but to her being a disciple. MORE
Feb. 16, 2014
Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado, who plays Jesus in upcoming movie Son of God, is latest in long line of actors to take on contentious role. MORE
Aug. 2, 2013
Mr. Aslan's new book is a biography of the historical Jesus, and it argues that Jesus was a Jewish revolutionary interested in overthrowing Roman rule in Palestine. MORE
What Would Jesus Do About Measles?
Christianity teaches us to care for the weak, and protect our children.
February 10, 2015, Tuesday
Marcus Borg, Liberal Scholar on Historical Jesus, Dies at 72
Professor Borg was among a group of scholars, known as the Jesus Seminar, who set out to discern which of Jesus' acts and utterances could be confirmed as historically true, and which were merely myths.
January 27, 2015, Tuesday
Blasphemy Revisited
Satire and self-censorship around religion, from Charlie Hebdo to The Book of Mormon.
January 14, 2015, Wednesday
Jesus, Francis and the Church Today
Readers respond to a Sunday Review essay, "Jesus and the Modern Man," by James Carroll.
November 18, 2014, Tuesday
Jesus and the Modern Man
Retrieving the centrality of Jesus can restore the simplicity of faith.
November 9, 2014, Sunday
A Church, Not a Party
On the limits of the appeal to authority in intra-Catholic debates.
October 30, 2014, Thursday
Why I Am A Catholic
When the reasons for faith in an institution are reasons to resist its leaders.
October 28, 2014, Tuesday
Mercy and Marriage at the Synod
Notes on the synod on the family and the debate over communion and divorce.
October 7, 2014, Tuesday
A Resort in Galilee Rises Where Jesus May Have Taught
Pope Francis is expected to bless the project that includes a spirituality center built near what is presumed to be an ancient synagogue and the hometown of Mary Magdalene.
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Dr. Thanisch Riesling Kabinett Bernkasteler Badstube Vineyard 2012
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Professional Wine Reviews for Dr. Thanisch Riesling Kabinett Bernkasteler Badstube Vineyard 2012Additional information » |
2012 has, so far been a positive year for wineries around the world. While it may be a little too early to speak of the wines being made in the northern hemisphere, European and North American wineries have already begun reporting that their harvesting season has been generally very good, and are predicting to continue with the kind of successes they saw in 2011. However, 2012 has been something of a late year for France, due to unpredictable weather throughout the summer, and the grapes were ripening considerably later than they did in 2011 (which was, admittedly, an exceptionally early year). French wineries are claiming, though, that this could well turn out to be advantageous, as the slow ripening will allow the resulting wines to express more flavour and features of the terroir they are grown in. The southern hemisphere has seen ideal climatic conditions in most of the key wine producing countries, and Australia and New Zealand particularly had a superb year, in particular with the Bordeaux varietal grapes that grow there and which love the humidity these countries received plenty of. Also enjoying a fantastic year for weather were wineries across Argentina and Chile, with the Mendoza region claiming that 2012 will be one of their best vintages of the past decade. Similar claims are being made across the Chilean wine regions, where Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon had an especially good year. These two grape varietals also produced characterful wines on the coastal regions of South Africa this year.
Although they originated in Germany's beautiful Rhine Valley, the Riesling grape soon spread around the world, where it thrives in many countries with a colder climate which can support this pale and unique grapes. Riesling grapes are considered one of the finest varietals on earth, capable of expressing fascinating features of the soil type they are grown on, resulting in some highly interesting wines with plenty to offer those who are looking for something different. Riesling grapes are also noted for their aromas, which tend to be highly perfumed, floral and often with smoky notes accentuating their unusual flavor Because this was always the predominant grape grown in Germany and other such countries, Riesling wineries have always been keen to experiment with its range. This has resulted in dry white wines, sparkling wines, semi sweet wines and several others, but the finest examples are usually considered to be the Riesling dessert wines. These are occasionally made with unusual processes, including the 'eiswine' method, in which the grapes are allowed to freeze in the early frosts, or by allowing the development of 'noble rot', which withers the grapes and results in some truly spectacular and unusual flavors.
Despite being known primarily for sweet and semi-sweet white wines, Germany actually produces a surprisingly large and varied range of wines, with many reaching an extremely high standard and being very well received on the world stage. The terrain across much of the southern parts of the country is extremely fertile, with mineral rich soils adding a wonderful edge to already excellent grapes, and thus resulting in delicious and highly elegant white and rosé wines. The climate in many parts of Germany also allows for some more unusual wine-making practices, with certain regions specializing in the highly aromatic and distinctive 'ice-wines' which are gaining popularity by those looking for something a little more intense and unusual. With these wines, the producers allow the grapes to freeze through the early frosts, resulting in a higher sugar content and a fantastic set of flavors and aromas in the finished product. Germany has long since favored quality over quantity, and a new enthusiasm for fine wine within the country is producing truly exciting results, using a blending of traditional and contemporary techniques.


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Gujarat Vidhyasahayak Bharti 2014-www.vidyasahayakgujarat.org-ptcgujarat.org
Gujarat Vidhyasahayak Bharti 2013 for the recruitment of the Primary teachers in the schools are declared by the GRPSS. There are aroung 8800 Vacancies for the Vidhyasahayak Post at the different level of the teaching Class. Mainly these vacant seats are for Science –Maths, Language ,Social sciences teachers Recruitment 2013 in Gujarat. We have come across this information from the Official Website of the Ptcgujarat and Vidhyasahayak that is www.ptcgujarat.org and www.vidhyasahayakgujarat.org
There is a total 8800 vacant posts for the Gujarat Vidhyasahayak Bharti 2014 for the Primary Teachers in India and list is shown below :
Language Teachers : 2300
Social Science Teachers : 3500
Maths-Science Teacher : 3000
Total 8800
Age limit for this recruitment : 18 to 28 years
Gujarat Vidhyasahayak Bharti 2013 was to be conducted in the past but due to the reason of election It was postponed. Now it is a good news for the PTC candidates that this Recruitment/bharti 2013 may change their Life and may selected as a Vidhyasahayak in Gujarat. You just have to Enter your TET seat number and examination date of the TET and generate your merit marks along with detail. hope you will get it
Gujarat Vidhyasahayak Bharti 2014 officail site links


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Chief Justice Roberts Seizure
For our readers we have found that Washington Post is reporting optimistically about the seizure suffered by chief justice Roberts today. We are happy to say Justice Roberts appears to be in good health, our thoughts and wishes for good health go out to him.
"Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. suffered a seizure and fell near his summer home in Maine today and was taken to an area hospital, where he will remain overnight , a Supreme Court spokeswoman said.
Roberts, 52, has "fully recovered" from the 2 p.m. incident except for "minor scrapes" sustained in the fall on a dock near his home in Port Clyde, Maine, said court spokeswoman Kathleen Landin Arberg.
Arberg said Roberts suffered "a benign, idiopathic seizure," medical terminology for an attack whose origin is unknown. She said Roberts suffered a similar episode in 1993.
Seizures are any "sudden, abnormal electrical activity" in the brain, according to background information posted online by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Arberg said Roberts was conscious and taken to Penobscot Bay Medical Center by ambulance. He underwent "a thorough neurological evaluation, which revealed no cause for concern," she said in a statement released by the court.
Roberts took office as chief justice in September 2005 after being nominated by President Bush to replace William H. Rehnquist, who died of cancer on Sept. 3, 2005, at the age of 80. Roberts has no known history of serious illness."
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Chief Justice Roberts Seizure
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Welcome to the
Third Annual Mesa North Stake Turkey Trot and Food Drive!
Each Thanksgiving season we hold a food drive and 5k run in North West Mesa in the neighborhood and along the canal banks.
This is a non-competitive fun event that also features a one mile fun run for those who want to opt for a shorter adventure.
This food drive and fund raiser benefits the Saint Vincent de Paul food bank and provides needed holiday meals to those less fortunate in our community.
Come join us on Saturday, November 17th for a fun event and a great time! The race begins at 8:00 AM!
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The men involved look back on a dramatic afternoon's racing at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren (1st):
"I have gained what I lost at the last race and my Championship battle is back on. I came here to get ten points and we got them and I'm really pleased. Just after my first pitstop my steering developed a problem which meant that whenever I was driving straight it was pulling to the left. After the race I learnt that the team was monitoring the situation carefully but I had to do the best I could and we made it. The team told me to take it easy but I still had to push, so it was all about finding the right balance. Towards the end Michael was catching up but it was not too much of a problem. I can't wait for the race in Indianapolis next week where I think, once again, we should be in with a good chance of winning."
Michael Schumacher, Ferrari (2nd):
We can be happy with this result, particularly with Rubens coming from last to third. We developed the car well over the weekend, but now we have to work on the package more to make it good in all track conditions. At the start, me and Jenson went backwards! I just had no grip. In the closing stages, I was able to close on Kimi, my pace was as good or a little bit better than his, but it was not enough to pass. He almost gave me a present when he ran wide at Turn 4, but he did not stay there long enough.
Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari (3rd):
In over 200 grands prix, this is the first time I have ever started a race from the pit lane. Its nice to do something new after so many races. In the early stages, the car was difficult to drive because it was so heavy. We changed our strategy by putting some extra fuel in at the start, as it would not have been any use to make my stops at the same time as everyone else. It took me a while to pass a Minardi, but after that I pushed all the time. The pit crew did a fabulous job to call me in at just the right time. I had a little bit of oversteer and was locking the rear brakes a bit, so I think my rear tyres suffered. I was lucky when Webber ran wide, Massa tried to avoid him and I passed both of them on the outside. Apart from that my only problems were with my drinks bottle and my radio which stopped working early in the race. What happened in qualifying was a shame but to come from last to third is a great achievement.
Felipe Massa, Sauber (4th):
"I made a great start - two places straight off the grid. After that the car was so consistent the whole race that I was really able to push hard, until the last 15 laps. I just couldn't generate enough heat in the rear tyres after the safety car went in, and I had Webber right behind me all the way. They were the toughest 15 laps of my life! In the last corner I could see he was going to try something but I was able to discourage that and hold him off. This was a fantastic day for the team, and for me. I didn't make a mistake the whole race."
Mark Webber, Williams (5th):
Theres no doubt that finishing fifth having started from 14th position is a good result. My start was quite good and I was on the inside on the first corner, so I managed to get away all right. The first part of every stint was quite tricky because the tyre warm up was difficult, especially in the breaking area. This is why I slid wide twice with very poor grip. The car was better to drive as the fuel load lessened. But again, when the safety car came out it was difficult to keep the tyre temperatures up but I managed to get back into shape as soon as it went in. Then, it was just a matter of getting to the end of the race. We managed to get something good out of an average weekend and this is what counts, four points and a decent starting position for my qualifying in Indy next week.
Ralf Schumacher, Toyota (6th):
"I'm glad to be leaving here with three points under my belt. I gave my best
considering everything that happened this weekend. I didn't get well off the
line today and we need to check the reason for that. Unfortunately the lost
places meant that I was always going to struggle in the race with the strategy
we had. But I battled hard and gained a place early on. Then it was just about
staying in the race and seeing what could happen. I was unlucky with the safety car when Montoya pitted, but our instructions from race control were to stay in the position I was. The good news is that Jarno was very near to getting a podium, and it shows that we can drive good races when everything goes well."
David Coulthard, Red Bull (7th):
That was a difficult race. I was struggling with quite a lot of oversteer in the car, which made it tricky to drive, especially in the early stages of the race. At various points, we had a very good pace, but now its about trying to work with the car to get a handle on the consistency. But, weve come away from this event with three points and thats got to be good.
Christian Klien, Red Bull (8th):
That was one of the toughest races I have ever done! The start was not so good, as I didnt make up any positions, but then I overtook Albers on the second corner, which meant I stood more of a chance of maintaining the same speed as the drivers in front. The car was quite difficult to drive, the rear started to lose grip and I had some understeer. I was quite far behind the leaders at one stage and, as the front runners overtook me, I had a lot of blue flags to contend with and lost some time. After that, I had quite a lot of clear laps and was really able to push. Im pleased to finish the event with no mistakes and we gained a point, which is very good.
Jacques Villeneuve, Sauber (9th):
"At the start the grip was poorer than expected and the car just didn't want to get off the line so I lost ground immediately, and then in the second corner Sato came across me and damaged the front wing so I had to pit straight away for a replacement nose section. That was effectively it for me because I just lost too much time. That was a great pity because the car was fast today. At the end I could attack Klien, but he was exiting the corners well and I could never quite get close enough to challenge him."
Tiago Monteiro, Jordan (10th):
It was a hard and long race today. I fought quite a lot with Narain, as I wanted to keep the pace up as much as I could. With the safety car on the track, I struggled to keep the tyres in temperature a little bit. I think I have beaten the record of finishing for a rookie and I am really happy with this. I also would like
to thank the team for such a reliable car.
Christijan Albers, Minardi (11th):
"I'm happy with the result of today's race. We had a good pace and good lap times, and it was a little bit of a shame that we had a pit stop followed by a blue-flag situation, as I think that's where we lost position to Jordan. We had a better pace in the early stages of the race, so it was a bit frustrating to finish behind them. I was really fighting hard at the end, but it was just not possible to pass Monteiro. Even so, I think it was a good result for the team, and a good qualifying performance yesterday. Now it's maximum attack for Indianapolis, where we'll go for it again."
Jarno Trulli, Toyota (DNF):
"That was a real pity for me and the team. We were looking quite good and all
set for the podium when I suffered a brake failure. The brakes had been fine up to that point and there was no wear problem, it was just a failure. As such,
the final chicane was about the best place to have had it because there was
plenty of area to run off. Before that I had a brilliant start with good traction and a good getaway. I tried to go down the inside but there was not much space so I switched the outside. Sato pushed me wide but I kept flat over the kerbs and overtook him. I really enjoyed that one. After that the car was very good and we were getting the best out of our race considering our strategy and set-up. It was a hot, tough race but I prepared well for these conditions, when I've usually had my best results. The whole team did a fantastic job all weekend. It's disappointing to lose out on three podiums in three races, but that's motor racing."
Jenson Button, BAR (DNF):
"It has been a disappointing end to what has been a very encouraging weekend. I got onto the marbles in the hairpin, went a bit wide because the rear locked up and got the tyres dirty. When I got to the chicane, I had big understeer and hit the wall off the second kerb. It was completely my mistake and very frustrating because we were looking good. My start wasn't great and the Renaults got better traction off the line which allowed them to leapfrog me. After that the car was running reasonably well. We were not on the same pace as the leaders but it was looking good for a podium finish. To end the day with no points is frustrating but we have to look at the positives from the weekend. We have made real progress and now have to work hard to make the most of that in Indy."
Nick Heidfeld, Williams (DNF):
My starting position wasnt good but, in hindsight, not being able to finish the race is even more disappointing. Because many of the cars that were in front of me didnt see the chequered flag, I could have been on the podium today! I had a good start, and a reasonably good race, but I was following Felipe Massa for too long trying to overtake him. This severely limited the cooling of my engine and eventually caused it to overheat and fail. I tried to pull over to the side a few times to get out of his slipstream but it still wasnt enough.
Takuma Sato, BAR (DNF):
"It was an extremely disappointing result for all of us today, especially as we had looked good all weekend. It was a particularly eventful afternoon for me. I had a problem at the start when the car didn't pull away well and I struggled into turns one and two. Then one of the Saubers hit me from behind and I lost my diffuser and part of the rear wing which made the car difficult to drive. Halfway through the race, we had a problem with the gearbox and had to change the whole back end of the car. This is a bit unusual but we wanted to collect some data and there was also a chance to gain position. The car was not working well though and the hydraulic pressure was too low. In the end, the rear brakes locked up and I lost the car completely. The mechanics did a fantastic job to get me back in the race today and it was a pity that we were unable to finish. We can take some positives from this weekend however so we look forward now and hope to do better in Indianapolis."
Patrick Friesacher, Minardi (DNF):
"I think we suffered with the tyre choice we made this weekend, as Christijan was on the harder tyres and I was on the softer compound. I had a really good start, and was right behind him, but I couldn't push as hard as I wanted to, as the car had quite a lot of oversteer in it at that point. After the second pit stop, I started to lose the power steering, and it was pretty clear there was a hydraulic problem."
Fernando Alonso, Renault (DNF):
Not a good day for me. When the light went off, the electronic system of the car had a problem and I lost a bit of time. Then, during my pit-stop, the fuel rig also had a problem. In the end, I went too wide, I touched the wall and damaged the car. This is a very disappointing result, because the week-end had been almost perfect until then.
Narain Karthikeyan, Jordan (DNF):
I had a problem at the start and did not make a good get away. However, I managed to pass Friesacher. Then a few laps later, I ran wide in the first corner and the exit of the second corner and Monteiro overtook me. I pushed really hard to improve my position and I was in front of Tiago again after the first pit stop. Unfortunately, I went in the dirt a little bit and clipped the wall, which made me retire. It is really a pity to finish the race like this but I will do my best in Indianapolis next week.
Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault (DNF):
I am obviously very disappointed. I had a fantastic start, then I pushed reasonably hard in order to save my brakes and my tyres. When I pitted, we put a lot of fuel on board as this was the best strategy for us. Unfortunately, a few laps later, the gearbox started not working properly. It was a hydraulic failure and the only thing I could do was to go back to the pits to retire. This is particularly frustrating because I feel I could have won today. Moreover, I'll be among the first drivers to take the track in qualifying at Indianapolis, and it will be tough.
Juan Pablo Montoya, McLaren (DSQ):
"I'm disappointed because I was so close to winning my first race for the team. As a team we all try so hard to be the best but nobody is perfect and not being told to stop immediately after the Safety Car was deployed was made worse by me missing the red light which ultimately was the end of my race. I will quickly put all this behind me because I love Indianapolis and I'm really looking forward to racing there next week even though I will be somewhat penalised for having to qualify first."


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Initiatives by the Department of Environment under the World Bank Assistance:
1. Demarcation of High Tide Line (HTL): Under the Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project (ETRP) the demarcation of HTL (1:5,000 scales) along the coast of Tamil Nadu was awarded to Institute of Remote Sensing (IRS) Anna University. The IRS, Anna University has submitted the final maps which includes information on Low tide Line (LTL) and HTL (100mts, 200mts and 500mts from HTL). These maps have been verified in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu using Global Positioning System (GPS) by the officials of the Department of Environment. The final maps have been forwarded to all the coastal District Collectors, District Environmental Engineers (TNPCB) and Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) since they are the Members of the District Coastal Zone Management Authority.
2. Erection of Stone Pillars on High Tide Line reference points: In order to facilitate the coastal community, planners, stakeholder and revenue officials HTL stone pillars have been erected in Thiruvallur, Chennai and Kancheepuram districts. It is proposed to carryout this work for the remaining coastal stretches (10 districts) through Tamil Nadu Forest Department. It is proposed to complete the entire work by August 2012.
3. Preparation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZMP) and Coastal Vulnerability Maps of Tamil Nadu and preparation of Training Modules: The coast of Tamil Nadu is replete with several economic activities like industry, tourism and fisheries. To minimize the conflicts of interest between various competing activities, an appropriate management plan rationally integrating the activities of all the stakeholders is essential. In order to achieve economic prosperity without sacrificing ecological security, Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan is being prepared for the coastline of Tamil Nadu. The setback lines in the coastal areas will also be drawn based on the vulnerability of the coast to natural and man made hazards. For the purpose of assessing the vulnerability of the coast, seven parameters are taken into account viz., elevation, geology, geomorphology, sea level trends, horizontal shore line displacement (erosion / accretion), tidal ranges and wave heights. The Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan and Coastal Vulnerability Maps are being prepared by DHI (India) Water & Environment. As requested by the consultant the date of submission of final reports has been extended upto 30.11.2011.


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Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.
Ever since the first born son of Colonel Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh was kidnapped in 1932, the resolution of that Crime of the Century has been the subject of on-going confusion, argument, and controversy. To this day articles and books are written about it, web sites refer to it, and periodicals contain articles bringing into question whether or not the Lindbergh child, Charlie, was murdered or whether the child remained alive after he was kidnapped, as believed to be the case by many people. Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. believes that he is the grown man who was believed to have been kidnapped and had pieced together the mystery of his life and had drawn some startling conclusions about the story of his life and alleged father, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh.
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Raised as an orphan by strangers, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. shared evidence gained by personal research and questioning under hypnosis to support his claim that he is in fact the grown kidnapped son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh.Lindbergh Jr. recalled the day of his kidnapping, March 1, 1932, when he was "carried by a thin, sturdy male down the stairway past the hanging bulb and out the front door." Hypnotherapy sessions also revealed that he was taken to a "gentleman with a moustache" who Lindbergh Jr. thinks may have been Dr. Condon, the man who delivered the ransom money to the kidnappers.Lindbergh Jr. said he was shuffled around to various surrogate parents, including Charles and Katie Sigman in Kansas and Don Husted, an Assembly of God minister from Wichita. Lindbergh Jr. remembered overhearing a startling conversation between Myrtle and Lorne Husted in which his step-grandfather said, "Lindbergh's a communist. He doesn't deserve this boy."In 1943, Lin ... More »
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A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber. Some of the truffle species are highly prized as a food. French gourmand Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles "the diamond of the kitchen".[1] Edible truffles are held in high esteem in Middle Eastern, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek and Georgian cooking, as well as in international haute cuisine. Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi and are therefore usually found in close association with the roots of trees. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals that eat fungi.
The origin of the word truffle appears to be the Latin term tuber, meaning "swelling" or "lump", which became tufer- and gave rise to the various European terms: French truffe, Spanish trufa, Danish trøffel, German Trüffel, Swedish tryffel, Dutch truffel, Polish trufel, Serbian тартуф / tartuf and Croatian tartuf. In Portuguese, the words trufa and túbera are synonyms, the latter closer to the Latin term. The German word Kartoffel ("potato") is derived from the Italian tartufo (truffle) because of superficial similarities.[2]
The mycelia of truffles form symbiotic, mycorrhizal relationships with the roots of several tree species including beech, poplar, oak, birch, hornbeam, hazel, and pine.[3][4] They prefer argillaceous or calcareous soils that are well drained and neutral or alkaline.[5][6] Truffles fruit throughout the year, depending on the species and can be found buried between the leaf litter and the soil.
The phylogeny and biogeography of truffles was investigated in 2008[7] using internal transcribed spacers (ITS) of nuclear DNA with five major clades (Aestivum, Excavatum, Rufum, Melanosporum and Puberulum); this was later improved and expanded in 2010 using large-subunits (LSU) of mitochondrial DNA to nine major clades. The Magnatum and Macrosporum clades were distinguished as distinct from the Aestivum clade. The Gibbosum clade was resolved as distinct from all other clades, and the Spinoreticulatum clade was separated from the Rufum clade.[8]
The "white truffle" or "trifola d'Alba" (Tuber magnatum) comes from the Langhe and Montferrat areas[9] of the Piedmont region in northern Italy and, most famously, in the countryside around the cities of Alba and Asti;[10] in Italy it can also be found in Molise, Abruzzo, and in the hills around San Miniato, in Tuscany. It is also found on the Istria peninsula, in Croatia in the Motovun forest along the Mirna river,[11] and in Slovenia along the Dragonja and Rizana river,[12] as well as in the Drome area in France. Growing symbiotically with oak, hazel, poplar and beech and fruiting in autumn, they can reach 12 cm (5 in) diameter and 500 g, though are usually much smaller. The flesh is pale cream or brown with white marbling.[13] Italian white truffles are very highly esteemed (illustration, left) and are the most valuable on the market: The white truffle market in Alba is busiest in the months of October and November when the Fiera del Tartufo (truffle fair) takes place. In 2001, the Tuber magnatum truffles sold for between $1000–$2200 per pound ($2000–$4500 per kg);[14] as of December 2009 they were being sold at $14,203.50 per kilogram.
In 1999, Giancarlo Zigante and his dog Diana found one of the largest truffles in the world near Buje, Croatia. The truffle weighed 1.31 kilograms (2 lb 14 oz) and has entered the Guinness Book of Records.[15]
The record price paid for a single white truffle was set in December 2007, when Macau casino owner Stanley Ho paid $330,000 (£165,000) for a specimen weighing 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb), discovered by Luciano Savini and his dog Rocco. One of the largest truffles found in decades, it was unearthed near Pisa, Italy and sold at an auction held simultaneously in Macau, Hong Kong and Florence.[16] This record was then matched on November 27, 2010 when Ho again paid $330,000 for a pair of white truffles, including one weighing nearly a kilogram.
The Tuber magnatum pico white truffle is found mostly in northern and central Italy, while the Tuber borchii, or whitish truffle, is found in Tuscany, Abruzzo, Romagna, Umbria, the Marche and Molise. Neither of these is as aromatic as those from Piedmont, although those from Città di Castello come quite close.[13]
The black truffle or black Périgord truffle (Tuber melanosporum), the second-most commercially valuable species, is named after the Périgord region in France and grows with oak and hazelnut trees. Black truffles are harvested in late autumn and winter.[13] The genome sequence of the black truffle was published in March 2010.[17]
The black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum) is found across Europe and is prized for its culinary value. Burgundy truffles (Tuber uncinatum) are harvested in autumn until December and have aromatic flesh of a darker colour.
A less common truffle is "garlic truffle" (Tuber macrosporum). In the U.S. Pacific Northwest, several species of truffle are harvested both recreationally and commercially, most notably, the "Oregon white truffles", Tuber oregonense and Tuber gibbosum.
The "pecan truffle" (Tuber lyonii)[18] syn. texense[19] is found in the Southern United States, usually associated with pecan trees. Chefs who have experimented with them agree "they are very good and have potential as a food commodity".[20] Although pecan farmers used to find them along with pecans and discard them, considering them a nuisance, they sell for about $100 a pound and have been used in some gourmet restaurants.
The term "truffle" has been applied to several other genera of similar underground fungi. The genera Terfezia and Tirmania of the family Terfeziaceae are known as the "desert truffles" of Africa and the Middle East. "Hart's truffle" is a name for Elaphomycetaceae. Pisolithus tinctorius, which was historically eaten in parts of Germany, is sometimes called "Bohemian truffle".[21]
The first mention of truffles appears in the inscriptions of the neo-Sumerians regarding their Amorite enemy's eating habits (Third Dynasty of Ur, 20th century BC)[22] and later in writings of Theophrastus in the fourth century BC. In classical times, their origins were a mystery that challenged many; Plutarch and others thought them to be the result of lightning, warmth and water in the soil, while Juvenal thought thunder and rain to be instrumental in their origin. Cicero deemed them children of the earth, while Dioscorides thought they were tuberous roots.[21]
Italy in the Classical period produced three kinds of truffles: the Tuber melanosporum, the Tuber magnificanus and the Tuber magnatum. The Romans, however, only used the terfez (Terfezia bouderi), a fungus of similar appearance, which the Romans called truffles, and which is sometimes called "desert truffle". Terfez used in Rome came from Lesbos, Carthage, and especially Libya, where the coastal climate was less dry in ancient times.[21] Their substance is pale, tinged with rose. Unlike truffles, terfez have no taste of their own. The Romans used the terfez as a carrier of flavour, because the terfez have the property to absorb surrounding flavours. Indeed, Ancient Roman cuisine used many spices and flavours, and terfez were perfect in that context.
Truffles were rarely used during the Middle Ages. Truffle hunting is mentioned by Bartolomeo Platina, the papal historian, in 1481, when he recorded that the sows of Notza were without equal in hunting truffles, but they should be muzzled to prevent them from eating the prize.[23]
According to a hadith narrated by Saeed bin Zaid, Muhammad said that truffles are like manna and that water from truffles "heals eye diseases".[24]
During the Renaissance, truffles regained popularity in Europe and were honoured at the court of King Francis I of France. However, it was not until the 17th century that Western (and in particular French) cuisine abandoned "heavy" oriental spices, and rediscovered the natural flavour of foodstuffs. Truffles were very popular in Parisian markets in the 1780s. They were imported seasonally from truffle grounds, where peasants had long enjoyed their secret. Brillat-Savarin (1825) noted characteristically that they were so expensive they appeared only at the dinner tables of great nobles and kept women. A great delicacy was a truffled turkey.
Truffles long eluded techniques of domestication, as Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1825) noted:
"The most learned men have sought to ascertain the secret, and fancied they discovered the seed. Their promises, however, were vain, and no planting was ever followed by a harvest. This perhaps is all right, for as one of the great values of truffles is their dearness, perhaps they would be less highly esteemed if they were cheaper." [1]
However, truffles can be cultivated.[25] As early as 1808, there were successful attempts to cultivate truffles, known in French as trufficulture. People had long observed that truffles were growing among the roots of certain trees, and in 1808, Joseph Talon, from Apt (département of Vaucluse) in southern France, had the idea of transplanting some seedlings that he'd collected at the foot of oak trees known to host truffles in their root system.
The experiment was successful: Years later, truffles were found in the soil around the newly grown oak trees. In 1847, Auguste Rousseau of Carpentras (in Vaucluse) planted 7 hectares (17 acres) of oak trees (again from acorns found on the soil around truffle-producing oak trees), and he subsequently obtained large harvests of truffles. He received a prize at the 1855 World's Fair in Paris.[26]
These successful attempts were met with enthusiasm in southern France, which possessed the sweet limestone soils and dry, hot weather that truffles need to grow. In the late 19th century, an epidemic of phylloxera destroyed many of the vineyards in southern France. Another epidemic destroyed most of the silkworms there, too, making the fields of mulberry trees useless. Thus, large tracts of land were set free for the cultivation of truffles. Thousands of truffle-producing trees were planted, and production reached peaks of hundreds of tonnes at the end of the 19th century. In 1890, there were 75,000 hectares (190,000 acres) of truffle-producing trees.
In the 20th century, however, with the growing industrialization of France and the subsequent rural exodus, many of these truffle fields (champs truffiers or truffières) returned to wilderness. The First World War also dealt a serious blow to the French countryside, killing 20% or more of the male working force. As a consequence, newly acquired techniques of trufficulture were lost. Also, between the two world wars, the truffle groves planted in the 19th century stopped being productive. (The average life cycle of a truffle-producing tree is 30 years.) Consequently, after 1945, the production of truffles plummeted, and the prices have risen dramatically. In 1900, truffles were used by most people, and on many occasions. Today, they are a rare delicacy reserved for the rich, or used on very special occasions.
In the last 30 years, new attempts for mass production of truffles have been started. Eighty percent of the truffles now produced in France come from specially planted truffle groves. Nonetheless, production has yet to recover its 1900s peaks. Local farmers are opposed to a return of mass production, which would decrease the price of truffles. There are now truffle-growing areas in the United Kingdom, United States, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia and Chile.
The first black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) to be produced in the Southern Hemisphere were harvested in Gisborne, New Zealand in 1993.[27]
In 1999, the first Australian truffles were harvested in Tasmania,[28] the result of eight years of work. Trees were inoculated with the truffle fungus in the hope of creating a local truffle industry. Their success and the value of the resulting truffles has encouraged a small industry to develop. A Western Australian venture, The Wine and Truffle Company, had its first harvest in 2004, and in 2005 they unearthed a 1-kg (2.2-lb) truffle. In 2008, an estimated 600 kilograms (1,300 lb) of truffles were removed from the rich ground of Manjimup. Each year, The Wine and Truffle Company has expanded its production, moving into the colder regions of Victoria and New South Wales.
In June 2010, Tasmanian growers Michael and Gwynneth Williams harvested Australia's largest truffle from their property at Myrtle Bank, near Launceston. It weighed in at 1.084 kilograms (2 lb 6.2 oz).[29] Mrs. Williams told ABC Radio in Australia[30] that it is valued at about A$1,500 per kg.
New Zealand's first burgundy truffle was found in July 2012, at a Waipara truffle farm. It weighed 330 g, and was found by Rosie, the farm owner's beagle.[31]
Looking for truffles in open ground is almost always carried out with specially trained pigs (truffle hogs) or, more recently, dogs. The Lagotto Romagnolo is currently the only dog breed recognized for sniffing out truffles (although virtually any breed could be trained for this purpose).[32]
Truffle hog | Truffle dog |
Keen sense of smell | Keen sense of smell |
Innate ability to sniff out truffles | Must be trained |
Tendency to eat truffles once found | Easier to control |
The female pig's natural truffle-seeking, as well as her usual intent to eat the truffle, is due to a compound within the truffle similar to androstenol, the sex pheromone of boar saliva, to which the sow is keenly attracted.
In Italy, the use of the pig to hunt truffles is prohibited since 1985 due to damage caused by animals to truffle's mycelia during the digging that dropped the production rate of the area for some years.
Because of their high price[33] and their pungent taste, truffles are used sparingly. Supplies can be found commercially as unadulterated fresh produce or preserved, typically in a light brine.
White truffles are generally served raw, and shaved over steaming buttered pasta or salads or fried eggs. White or black paper-thin truffle slices may be inserted into meats, under the skins of roasted fowl, in foie gras preparations, in pâtés, or in stuffings. Some speciality cheeses contain truffles, as well.
The flavor of black truffles is far less pungent and more refined than that of white truffles. Its strong flavor is often described as syrupy sweet. Black truffles also are used for producing truffle salt and truffle honey.
While in the past chefs used to peel truffles, in modern times, most restaurants brush the truffle carefully and shave it or dice it with the skin on so as to make the most of this valuable ingredient. A few restaurants, such as Philippe Rochat in Switzerland, still stamp out circular discs of truffle flesh and use the skins for sauces.
Truffle oil is often used as a lower-cost and convenient substitute for truffles, to provide flavoring, or to enhance the flavor and aroma of truffles in cooking. Most "truffle oil", however, does not contain any truffles.[34] The vast majority is olive oil which has been artificially flavoured using a synthetic agent such as 2,4-dithiapentane.[34] Daniel Patterson reported in the New York Times that "even now, you will find chefs who are surprised to hear that truffle oil does not actually come from real truffles."
The bulk of truffle oil on the market is made with a synthetic ingredient, as are many other truffle products. However, alcohol is now being used to carry the truffle flavour without the need for synthetic flavourings. The first truffle vodka, Black Moth Vodka, is a natural vodka infused with black Périgord truffles (Tuber melanosporum). Although primarily used as a spirit in its own right and mixed in a range of cocktails, truffle vodka is also used by various chefs to flavour dishes by evaporating the alcohol through cooking whilst retaining the truffle aroma.[35]
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In the midst of all this excessive heat, I got a phone call last week from Maryanne at Beadboard Up Country that she was sending me a batch of images from her upcoming knits trunk show. Maryanne knows I am a big fan of the line and wanted to get my opinion. When the images arrived, I swooned - not from the heat, but from the gorgeous designs and colors. We decided that it would be nice to coordinate some of my jewelry designs with these chic ruanas, capes and scarves. I spent several hours Saturday pairing up the images and having the absolute best time doing so. This wonderful line of couture knits is simply perfect for our temperate winter climate in Arizona.
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Both. But I like to just seat and watch the show, most of the time.
well here is the question...
u like to entertain ppl.. or u like to be entertained?
if u entertain.. what can u do to entertain ppl?...
for me... I would be entertained.. cuz im kind of shy to do something physical.... but I could entertain ppl with small animations made in computer..... small videos....
how about u?
thanx for answering..
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I like to entertain because I like the way people get better after getting entertained by me ... and also I love to be entertained Like funny videos for example ^_^
it depends who is good at it. If i know tat i have something nice to show, i'll do it: if not its better to hang around and be entertained. Ya, maybe get a bit of beer to break ice...doh!
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i would like to be entertain.. i dont to entertain others because i have no guts to do it.. and i have no confidence at all.. but the only thing that i can do to entertain is doing cosplay
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