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I will kick off this column with one of the most interesting fire trucks I have photographed. While returning home from a business trip several years ago, I had to make a stop for gas and food in Bland, Virginia. I also thought I would find the local fire station to see the apparatus; however the doors were closed tight. I found a local business where a volunteer firefighter worked, and he asked me if I was there to see "24â€. Now he really had my interest. He made arrangements for a driver to meet me at the station and I was able to photograph "24â€.
Large is a good description for this truck. Much of Bland County is wooded, so the fire department needed a truck capable of going off road and taking water with it. In addition, Bland County is the only county in the United States that is entered and exited via Interstate Tunnels. There are two tunnels, Big Walker Mountain located a few hundred yards from the Wythe County line and East River Mountain, which forms the Virginia and West Virginia border. "24†was also designed to respond to tunnel emergencies.
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Joe Christensen covered Major League Baseball for 15 years, including three seasons at the Baltimore Sun and eight at the Star Tribune, before switching to the college football beat. He's a Faribault, Minn., native who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. He covered Jim Wacker's Gophers for the Minnesota Daily and also wrote about USC, UCLA and the Rose Bowl for the Riverside Press-Enterprise before getting this chance to cover football again.
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Philip Nelson impressed plenty of observers on Saturday. But maybe the most impressive thing about his day was how unimpressed he was.
Three touchdown passes? Ho hum. Zero interceptions? A blowout victory? Nelson seemed to be thinking more about what was for dinner.
"More than anything, I'm surprised he's like this all the time," said coach Jerry Kill, holding his hand level in front of him to demonstrate Nelson's steady demeanor. "At Wisconsin, when things didn't go right, (when he) threw two interceptions last week, he didn't come over and take his strap down. He stayed even keel."
It's a reflection of his background and his comfort level with the Gophers' offense, Kill said. "When I was 18 or 19, I probably wouldn't do that very well. He's mature," Kill said. "The high school he came from (Mankato West), the system they ran, I think it has a lot to do with it. I'm not going to tell you we take all the credit. He's been raised in a football family."
Nelson completed four passes of more than 30 yards in the first half alone, three of them for touchdowns and another that set up a score. It was a startling departure for Nelson, after a debut in which the Badgers' defense didn't give him many opportunities to throw deep.
The freshman quarterback's arm strength for a deep pass is "pretty darn good," offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover said. "I wish he had been able to cut a couple loose (at Wisconsin), but he did a good job of saying, 'I don't have it, so I don't want to push it.' As he gets more comfortable, we'll hit a couple."
That requires a defense that isn't keeping a safety deep at all times, a strategy that cedes some short passes but discourages big plays. That's what Wisconsin did, and Nelson recognized it. Purdue, however, gambled a little more, and Nelson pounced on his chances.
"Whatever the defense is giving us," Nelson said of his game plan. "Wisconsin wanted to eliminate deep plays. We tried taking a shot on a reverse-pass, but they played it well. So you have to chip your way down the field."
He didn't hold back nearly as much Saturday against Purdue. Nelson hit a wide-open Derrick Engel with a 34-yard pass for a touchdown on the Gophers' second possession, then looped a perfect spiral into MarQueis Gray's hands at the 4-yard line on the next possession, a 33-yard gain. The next drive moved 60 yards in 3 plays, including a 38-yard touchdown pass on the right sideline that Engel caught in stride.
And Nelson executed the longest pass play of the season on the next drive, hitting A.J. Barker on a bomb down the middle of the field, a play so open that Barker had to wait on the ball to arrive.
Limegrover said this week that he was impressed with Nelson's patience.
"Don't get greedy, don't try to do too much -- that's what gets young quarterbacks in trouble," the coach said. "We called a few deep balls, but he didn't have them, so he didn't cut loose. That shows a maturity from him. Sometimes, young guys go, 'I'll just try to let the receiver figure it out.' He doesn't."
Jerry Kill knows skepticism over his team and his coaching is rising, and a 25-point loss to Wisconsin didn't help. He just endured one of the most difficult weeks of his coaching career, one that began in the hospital and became consumed by a barrage of public criticism over future schedules.
But the Gophers' coach said he will spend this week keeping his players' spirits up, and rousing them not to give up on the season, because Minnesota's three-game losing streak doesn't reflect the progress he sees.
"There are some good things going on here," Kill said Sunday. "You've just got to really look hard at it right now."
Among them is the promise of his freshman quarterback, Philip Nelson, who handled everything the veteran Badgers threw at him defensively. There were mistakes, Kill said, but Nelson remained confident and poised throughout the game.
He'll start again Saturday against Purdue, and MarQueis Gray will line up at wide receiver. Gray can run straight ahead, Kill said, but his left legs remains to sore to stop and start quickly; his burst off the line of scrimmage is missing. The Gophers plan to utilize the senior at quarterback, but probably not for a few weeks, until he returns to complete health.
Health is a goal for the entire offense, actually. Kill said Isaac Fruechte and Devin Crawford-Tufts didn't play because both are recovering from concussions, and Fruechte caught the flu as well. Ed Olson was too injured to practice last week, and neither he nor his brother Tommy played in Madison. Zac Epping's hand is too sore to snap the ball, so he moved over to guard, and Zach Mottla, also recovering from an ankle injury, played through pain. And tailback Donnell Kirkwood missed a day of practice with an ankle injury, which helped limit him to just five carries.
They aren't completely healthy on defense, either. Safety Derrick Wells played with stitches in his knee, an injury that kept him out of practice, and he needed new stitches after the game. Tackle Cam Botticelli is playing with a sore elbow as well.
"I've taken some heat on the scheduling, but it's kind of the same thing -- we played four games, we're 4-0, and we're beat up going into the Big Ten," Kill said. "We're just a young group of guys."
This is the life of an offensive lineman: Tommy Olson injuries his ankle, and the Gophers need another left guard. Jon Christenson is the guy, even though he spends most of his time preparing to play center. But backup guard Joe Bjorklund is recovering from a concussion, and Christenson is next up.
And by all accounts, he does a creditable job in the new role. Even his teammates notice how well he's playing, especially considering he's just a 20-year-old redshirt freshman.
"It's not an easy job. My hat's off to him, because he's doing a good job at it," said Caleb Bak, who's started the past two games at right guard. "It's nice to see someone move in so quickly and do a good job."
Only problem: The one time that fans may have noticed Christenson was when his number was called by the referee. The Minnetonka native was flagged for a holding penalty at the worst possible time, just as quarterback Max Shortell was connecting with Devin Crawford-Tufts on a 34-yard touchdown pass.
The penalty was unacceptable, Bak said, but shouldn't obscure all the good work that Christenson did. And besides, holding penalties aren't the worst thing a lineman can do.
"Holding happens. It's a technique issue, something that can be fixed," Bak said. "We don't put as much stress on it as we do something like jumping offsides, because that's completely mental. We're really emphasizing avoiding those."
So in the film room on Sunday, Christenson heard about the hold, no doubt. But the real reprimands, he said, were saved for Zac Epping, Drew Goodger and K.J. Maye, who cost the Gophers five yards apiece.
False-start penalties "are definitely worse, because that's something that is very easily preventable," Bak said. "It's just about keeping a calm mind."
Hard to stay calm in those film sessions when you know what's coming, isn't it? "It depends on what you mean by punishment," Bak said. "You'll be getting a scolding, for sure."
Jerry Kill got an idea of MarQueis Gray's availability for next Saturday before yesterday's game even started.
"We walked out the tunnel together. I started jogging," the Gophers' coach said. "I'm 51, and he couldn't keep up with me."
That's an indication, the Gophers' coach said, of how sore the senior quarterback's left ankle and knee remain, a week after being injured against Western Michigan. And it makes his call for next Saturday's Big Ten opener at Iowa an easy one.
"I don't anticipate him playing next week. It would be a minor miracle if he was ready to play," Kill said. "I can't control the healing process, but right now, I'm not real optimistic (about) how quick that's going to come along."
That means a second start for Max Shortell, the sophomore quarterback who guided the 4-0 Gophers to a 17-10 victory over Syracuse in Minnesota's non-conference finale. Shortell passed for 231 yards with no interceptions against the Orange, and Kill said he was impressed with the sophomore's ability to read defenses and change plays at the line of scrimmage.
He'll begin preparations today for the 2-2 Hawkeyes, taking snaps with backup Philip Nelson. The Gophers have a bye week after their trip to Iowa, giving Gray an extra week to heal.
"I've seen things happen where guys bounce back pretty quick," Kill said, "but right now, we'll move along as we did the past week."
Kill also said:
-- He considered changing place-kickers after Jordan Wettstein missed two first-half field goals, but decided that the misfires weren't entirely Wettstein's fault. Rather than hurt his confidence, Kill chose to give Wettstein another chance, and the senior nailed a 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
-- Left guard Tommy Olson suffered a sprained ankle, and receiver Marcus Jones developed a hip pointer during Saturday's game, but neither injury is believed to be particularly serious. Jones even returned to action after being examined by the team's athletic trainers.
-- Linebacker Lamonte Edwards, who suffered a concussion a week ago, didn't pass the trainers' baseline concussion test Saturday, and was held out of the game.
-- Wide receiver Andre McDonald had to avoid contact as a result of tests conducted while he was briefly hospitalized last week, but Kill sounded optimistic that the freshman would be cleared to resume practicing within a day or two.
-- Saturday's atmosphere in the stadium was the best he's experienced at Minnesota. "If you didn't have fun last night," he said, "you must not like fun."
Which is more difficult to comprehend, Gophers fans, the fact that your football team is undefeated heading into Big Ten play, or the fact that they've done it with defense?
After feasting on overmatched schools from lower levels for three weeks, the Gophers faced an opponent with BCS conference credentials. "Their skill people were as good as we've seen all year," Kill said. And how did that matchup come out?
Minnesota is 4-0 after shutting down a Syracuse offense that was scoring almost 40 points a game. The pressure up front was evident all night -- for each of the Gophers' three sacks, there were probably two more near-misses -- and the Orange's star receiver, Marcus Sales, wasn't even a factor until the game's final drive.
In fact, take away that 83-yard drive when Minnesota already led by 14 points, a march that the Gophers also managed to slow down so it took almost five minutes off the clock, and Syracuse had 267 yards of offense. Not bad for a defense that ranked 10th in the Big Ten last year and allowed an average of more than 400 yards per game. This year? No opponent has reached 400 yards yet.
"We focus on stopping the run, and as soon as we stop the run, we know we can make a team one-dimensional," said defensive end Michael Amaefula. "Once you make them one-dimensional, we'll go get them on the pass rush."
Good plan. Until the Orange's final drive, senior quarterback Ryan Nassib was only 14-for-24 for 147 yards through the air. He was 7-for-7 on the final drive against a tired (and wary of the big play) Gopher defense, true enough. But the Gophers had established the tone for the night long before that.
On the first play from scrimmage, matter of fact, when safety Cedric Thompson intercepted Nassib's pass.
There are plenty of things for the Gophers to clean up. Jordan Wettstein missed a pair of makable field goals, one of them from just 26 yards, though he recovered by hitting a 43-yarder that all but put the game away in the fourth quarter. They had too many penalties, too, committing eight for 63 yards, and surrendered a couple of sacks.
But none of that matters like the final score. And for the fourth straight week, the score wiped away any and every mistake.


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A film of brutality and redemption, from the story by award-winning author Alan Heathcock. Read more
About this project
"If the Coen Brothers filmed Flannery O'Connor's stories using the ghost of Grant Wood as set and costume designer, the resulting film might resemble the tales in this career-launching collection from Alan Heathcock, a writer distinguished by his poetic treatment of the quotidian violence that underpins too much of American life." - Barnes & Noble Review
Alan Heathcock's story "Smoke" first appeared in the Kenyon Review, and is included in Volt, his award-winning collection of short fiction published by Graywolf Press in 2011. Read an excerpt here: http://goo.gl/drvfA
SMOKE is a story of brutality, redemption, and the desolate landscape intrinsic to both. It is late summer in the rural community of Krafton, fire season, the air thick with heat and soot. Fifteen-year-old Vernon wakes in the early dawn to discover his father at his window—wounded, filthy, and blood-stained. He orders Vernon to dress quietly and quickly, then leads him miles into the woods where he has dragged the body of a stranger he confesses to killing in self-defense the night before. Together, father and son set out to dispose of the body, and to make sense of the violence that has occurred, and that which is yet to come.
A story of deep humanity, SMOKE will be a haunting, meditative film in the vein of Paul Thomas Anderson, Francis Ford Coppola, and Ingmar Bergman.
Stephen Heleker and Cody Gittings are the founders of Red House Media, a visual arts collective established in 2012 in Boise, Idaho. They approach projects with unique and powerful style, creative solutions, and a passion for storytelling. RHM's clients include Amazon, CELTX, and best-selling authors Neal Stephenson (Snow Crash) and Warren Adler (War of the Roses).
Stephen and Cody are strongly committed to advancing and working within Boise's already burgeoning arts community; they have collaborated locally with Treefort Music Fest, Homegrown Theater, and Retroscope Media.
Alan Heathcock is the award-winning author of Volt, a collection of short fiction which debuted in 2011 to immediate critical acclaim, including praise from The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, GQ, and The Chicago Tribune. The stories in Volt are haunting, visceral, and beautifully rendered; sometimes menacing and heartbreaking, always compelling and potent with deeply-imagined landscapes.
Alan's fiction has also appeared in the Harvard Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, Storyville, and Zoetrope: All Story. He is the recipient of the Whiting Award, the National Magazine Award, the GLCA New Writers Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award Finalist. He currently lives in Boise, Idaho.
What we need to make SMOKE a reality
Film is a collaborative art. We are blessed to belong to a community of talented, generous and creative individuals. Many of the talented women and men we've reached out to have agreed to work with us at a fraction of industry rates; however, we will still have some serious expenses to deal with, including:
- Cast and Crew - There will be a lot of fingerprints on this movie, and we want to treat our collaborators as fairly as possible. We are casting very ambitiously in order to perfectly capture the inner workings of our characters. The more professional our set is, the better we can take advantage of first-rate acting talent.
- Transportation - We are committed to carpooling and minimizing our use of fuel, but with locations ranging from a Boise studio to the forests of Cascade, Idaho, it's going to take some serious gas money to get everyone where they need to be.
- Lodging - Whether in Boise or a remote location, everyone will need a place to sleep.
- Food - Production will likely stretch up to two weeks in length, and it will take a lot of food to keep everyone healthy and mentally sharp.
- Equipment - To ensure that our film is as beautiful and impacting as Alan's cinematic prose, we will be utilizing cutting-edge cinema cameras and lighting equipment.
What we've done so far
Once we received the green-light to make SMOKE, we set right to work. To date we have:
- Applied for and received a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts
- Adapted Alan's story into a screenplay
- Organized public readings of the screenplay with professional actors
- Developed a detailed budget and shooting schedule
- Networked with industry professionals to ensure that the finished film reaches the widest audience possible
- Commissioned six Boise artists to design original artwork for the film in the form of theatrical-size movie posters
Where do we go from here?
Once we receive funding we can:
- Begin the casting process
- Secure locations for production
- Hire key crew members
- and SHOOT THE FILM!
After we're done shooting, we'll hole up in a dark room with all of the footage and promise not to leave until we have a cohesive film. From there, we'll take SMOKE into audio mixing, color grading, and VFX design—this is where we fine-tune the cinematic look and feel of the film.
When postproduction wraps up, a final product will emerge. We'll be ready to send SMOKE into competition at some of the most prestigious U.S. and International film festivals, including:
- Sundance Film Festival
- Cannes, The Short Film Corner
- Tribeca Film Festival
- South by Southwest
- Palm Springs International Film Festival
A top prize at any of these festivals could qualify SMOKE for the short film Academy Award.
A message from the filmmakers:
SMOKE is an ambitious project—the most ambitious film either of us have ever made. The on-location photography in the great forests of Idaho will be demanding. We will need to build the walls of an indoor cave. It will take amazing acting talent to truly bring these characters to life.
In another story from Volt, one character states that "small fires make big fires." Cody and I have been working together for nearly four years, originally brought together by our love of cinema and a shared dream of becoming filmmakers. While we pursued our college degrees we would often talk about attending film school like so many of our heroes. However, we discovered new heroes that took nontraditional routes to writing and directing feature films. As the time to apply to graduate school approached, we felt more and more confident in our filmmaking abilities, and weighed the pros and cons of spending $200,000 to learn how to do something we were already learning to do on our own. So we didn't apply.
Now we're making SMOKE. Not only is SMOKE a movie we desperately want made, but it is also an opportunity for us to pursue our long-term goals. Everyone knows the film industry is rife with pedigree and outdated business models. But excellence is a language of its own, and, if we make SMOKE the way we know we can, it can open doors for us. Cody and I are each currently developing stories that we'd like to see made into feature films. An excellent short film, particularly one that places in well-known festivals, is a way for us to earn the credibility required to bring those ideas to life. After all, small fires make big fires.
We appreciate your contributions. If you are unable to give, please help us by getting the word out. We want as many people to hear this story as possible.
There's no way for us to fully express our gratitude, but thank you.
Stephen Heleker
Cody Gittings
Risks and challenges
Making films is difficult and expensive. But we've been preparing and building expertise; befriending and learning from some of the most talented and successful artists in Idaho.
The biggest risk is not fulfilling our Kickstarter goal. If we don't reach our goal we will receive NO funding. Our grants and other support have carried us this far, but if our Kickstarter project is not funded, this film could very well be dead in the water.
After funding there are still risks—something could go wrong on set, a light or a lens could break. We have local fundraisers scheduled to try and raise a "rainy day" fund for the film, which will help us offset those risks.
We are very confident in our ability to get this film through production. With your help, we can make a beautiful film that all of us can be proud of.
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Guest post by Ana M. Ferrer, Movers.com
Once you've finished unpacking all your boxes and furniture, you might think you're done — but you're not. Whether you moved across the state or across the country, you'll need to do some exploring.
The Internet is going to be your new best friend after you move. Here are some tips for exploring a new city by going online.
1. Visit Review Websites
Whether you moved for work or for a change in scenery, you undoubtedly did some research on your new home. But what do you do when you arrive and you don't know where the best pizza place is? Who will you ask when you need to find a reliable plumber? What will you do when you need to find a new yoga studio?
If you don't already have friends or family in the area, the best place to look will be review websites.
Websites such as Yelp, Urbanspoon and Zagat make it easy to find your new favorite restaurant. Angie's List, the Redfin Open Book Directory and Houzz have reviews of contractors and service providers. Angie's List performs thorough checks on reviewers and does not allow anonymous reviews on the site.
Yelp does double duty in this situation because it not only displays reviews but also helps you locate services, restaurants and other businesses near you on your GPS-enabled phone or using your ZIP code.
2. Use Social Media
Facebook and Twitter are excellent tools for keeping in touch with friends and family, and will become invaluable once you move away. But they're also convenient for learning about your new home.
Many towns and cities have official Facebook and Twitter pages that offer up-to-the-minute information about what's going on in the town. Usually, businesses in the town connect to the town's social media pages, which will help you kill two birds with one stone.
Once you've made "friends" with your town, you'll be able to stay informed about events and public figures and can connect with anyone else who is "friends" with your town, which in turn will grow your personal network!
3. Ask a Search Engine
Sometimes, you can just Google things.
If you're looking for something specific, a good place to start is a search engine. Often enough, a simple phrase and your ZIP code will give you a place to start looking.
Search engines often show ratings of results along with addresses and contact information.
If a business doesn't have a website or your neighbors and friends haven't heard of it, be sure to check the Better Business Bureau's website for any complaints.
Once you've done a sufficient amount of online research, there's no substitute for personal experience. Get out there and explore your new hometown with your own two feet. Many people find it helpful to treat the first few weekends as a vacation to really make the most of their time when they're exploring.
About Ana M. Ferrer and Movers.com
Ana M. Ferrer writes content for Movers.com and sometimes writes her own personal blog. Movers.com specializes in connecting customers to professional moving companies and offers information for planning and executing residential, corporate and international moves.
Note: This is a guest post; the views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Redfin.


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Rodeway Inn Redding
Description provided by Rodeway Inn Redding
Old Mining town with much outdoor recreation. Located on the north end of town. Walking distance to restaurants and park. 24-hr front desk. Guests receive a voucher for a fully cooked to order breakfast at the Su Casa Restaurant.
List of Amenities for Rodeway Inn Redding
· Bus parking · Cable television · Coffee/Tea maker · Continental breakfast · Desk · Free high speed internet connection · Hairdryer · Iron · Onsite laundry · Onsite laundry · Outdoor parking · Outdoor pool · Refrigerator · Restaurant · Safe deposit box · Telephone · Truck parking · Vending machines |
Restaurant Information
Miners Cafe Lims Cafe Catninos La Gondola Peacock Casa Ramos Mcdonalds Kfc Arbys Subway Jacks Grill Dennys Last Chance PubRecreation Information
Outdoor pool
Area Attractions
Redding Arpt.Sacramento Int'l Airport
Eureka Airport
Cascade Theatre
Lake Shasta Caverns
Lassen Volcanic Park
McArthur Burney Falls
Redding Aquatic Ctr N Park
Redding Convention Center
Shasta Lake and Dam
Shasta Mall
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Water Works Park
Whiskeytown Lake
Win-River Casino
Room Information for this hotel
Handicap room, Microwave, Non-smokingMiscellaneous Information provided by Rodeway Inn Redding
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 2:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Renovated in 01/01/2007
· 62 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.
This Hotel's Cancellation Policy
Reservations not cancelled by deadline will be charged 1 night's stay, or full amount of stay for reservations requiring prepayment.


text: Located in the heart of the city's most preferred neighborhood, Shadyside Commons is a sharply styled, four-story, brick residential community. Huge arches and handsome cornices, oversized windows and bright, airy apartments give this luxury residence its character. Beyond its unique charm, its proximity to everything that matters in Pittsburgh is one of this location's best attributes. It's close to Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh, Chatham College and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as well as great shopping, galleries and dining on nearby Walnut Street. Schenley, Frick and Mellon parks are just minutes away. Nearby, Oakland is the hub of college life and downtown Pittsburgh is minutes away by car or public transportation.


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2010-02-02 Paris
PARIS - FEBRUARY 02: Prince Karim Aga Khan attends the International 'Global Zero' Summit Against Nuclear Weapons at Hotel Intercontinental on February 2, 2010 in Paris, France.
The Global Zero Summit will convene 200 international political, military, business and religious leaders until February 04 to discuss a practical step-by-step plan for the phased, verified elimination of all nuclear weapons and to launch a global grassroots campaign.
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Birthday remembrance of Mata Salamat Om Habibeh Aga Khan 1906-02-15
Posted February 15th, 2015 by librarian-hdToday February 15 marks the birthday of our beloved Mata Salamat Om Habibeh Aga Khan wife our 48th Imam Shah Sultan Muhammad Shah. They were married in Geneva on October 9th, 1944 under her maiden name Yvette Blanche Labrousse.
In His Last Will, Imam Sultan mentioned that "I desire that my successor shall during the first seven of his Imamat be guided on question of general Imamt policy by my said wife Yvette called Yve Blanche Labrousse..."
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H.H.The Aga Khan attends Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2014-10-04
Posted January 1st, 2015 by librarian-ld2014, October 4: Longchamps, Paris, France - H.H. The Aga Khan attended the Prix de Royallieu (Groupe II) and the Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein at the Hippodrome de Longchamp today Saturday. He was accompanied by Princess Zahra and her daughter Princess Sarah as well as Princess Salwa. Prince Amyn Mohammed also attended the race on Sunday October 5th. H.H. The Aga Khan (center) is seen on the picture talking with the trainer Alain de Royer Dupré (left) and the jockey Christophe Soumillon (right)
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Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa expecting first child 2014-10-24
Posted October 24th, 2014 by librarian-hdHis Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan sent a Holy Talika (special communication to His Jamats) all around the world that His first son Prince Rahim and wife Prince Salwa were expecting their first child. The Aga Khan wanted Ismailis everywhere to share in the happiness of both the families.
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Aga Khan, l'imam philanthrope 2014-06-12
Posted June 25th, 2014 by librarian-hdBelow is the Google English translation)
Gilles Maarek / Gaetane Morin: How faithful are you planning in France and in the world?
His Highness the Aga Khan: Some 5,000 Ismailis live in France after fleeing domestic unrest in their countries of origin.
Worldwide, there are about 15 million. Our structure radiates worldwide. It is governed by a Constitution, which adapts to local laws.
Imam that I was responsible to interpret Islam and to ensure the quality of life of those who refer to me.
GM/GM: How do you do?
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Prince Karim Agha Khan calls on President Asif Ali Zardari 2012-12-10
Posted December 27th, 2013 by librarian-ld2012, December 10: Paris, France - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prince Karim Agha Khan shaking hands before their meeting at Hotel Plaza Athenee. Prince Karim Agha Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, today called on President Asif Ali Zardari here at Hotel Plaza Athenee. He congratulated the President and the Government of Pakistan on organizing, along with UNESCO, a high level event for the promotion of education in Pakistan.
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His Highness the Aga Khan Marks his Golden Jubilee - Envisages Major Opportunity for the Development of Civil Society 2007-07-11
Posted December 26th, 2013 by librarian-hdHis Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims yesterday committed himself to support democratic processes, to find means to help the ultra-poor, and to address political and theological tensions through consensus amongst all Muslims.
The Aga Khan was speaking at a ceremony that marked the 50th anniversary of his accession to the Ismaili Imamat. He succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan as the 49th hereditary Imam on 11th July 1957. The colourful ceremony was attended by over 250 leaders from the Ismaili community from some 25 countries.
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Dalkala denies Tasaday in l'Opera 2013-10-06
Posted October 8th, 2013 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan's Dalkala won in a head bob at the finish line to deny favorite Tasaday in a Prix de l'Opera Longines thriller Oct. 6 at Longchamp.
Silasol led early tracked by multiple French group winner Tasaday and Secret Gesture but entering the straight faded out of it as Christophe Soumillon urged Tasaday into command. Dalkala moved from midpack to run with Tasaday and doggedly pursued the front-runner down the stretch, drawing even in the final strides before thrusting her nose in front to win a tight photo.
Thistle Bird uncorked a strong rally to take third, a neck back.
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Valirann steps up under Soumi
Posted October 8th, 2013 by librarian-hdQatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend at Longchamp started off in the best possible fashion for the Aga Khan as the owner celebrated a winner in the Qatar Prix Chaudenay.
It was Valirann, a course-and-distance winner in Group Three company last month, who stepped up one grade with Christophe Soumillon producing him with a strong late run and holding off stern challenges from Montclair and Lucky Loo in a head-bob.
British raider Nearly Caught attemped to make all of the mile and seven furlongs but weakened in the closing stages and was sixth.
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76th Birthday of His Highness The Aga Khan
Posted February 23rd, 2013 by librarian-hdSon of Prince Aly Khan and Princess Tajuddawlah Aly Khan, the Aga Khan was born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva. He spent his early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, and then attended Le Rosey School in Switzerland for nine years. He graduated from Harvard University in 1959 with a BA Honors Degree in Islamic history.
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The Pristine Chantilly, France, Château and Grounds of the Aga Khan 2013-02-01
Posted January 19th, 2013 by librarian-hdVanity Fair - February 2013 features an article and interview of H.H. The Aga Khan: The Aga Khan's Earthly Kingdom - Multi-billionaire prince, spiritual leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims, and one-man state, the fourth Aga Khan defies all boundaries. Photographs by Jonathan Becker.
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Hazar Imam at Longchamps 2012-10-07
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Aga Khan wins again with Ridasiyna 2012-10-07
Posted October 8th, 2012 by librarian-hdOn the 2nd day of the Qatar Prix De l'Arc de Triomphe, Ridasiyna wearing the Aga Khan's racing colours won the 5th Race - the Prix de L'Opera Longines - at odds of more than 16 to 1. Ridasiyna was raced by the jockey CP Lemaire who had also won the previous day with Dalkala.
In this 5th Race, the Aga Khan also had Sagawara wearing his racing colours of green top with red stripe. The jockey for Sagawara was S. Bosse.
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Aga Khan at the 2012 Qatar Prix de l' Arc d'Triomphe
Posted October 6th, 2012 by librarian-hdDalkala won the 5th Race for H.H. The Aga Khan on the Opening day of the 2012 Arc d'Triomphe at Longchamps. This 5th Race - the Qatar Prix de Royallieu - had the highest winners' purse in the amount of 250,000.00 euros for this day.
The Aga Khan's racing colors were represented by 4 horses in Races 2,3, 5 and 6 with the jockey for all races being CP Lemaire.
Race 2 horse was Verema, Race 3 had Sarkiyla, Race 5 was run by the winner Dalkala and Race 6 was run by Parisham.
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Aga Khan wins Prix de Diane for 7th time 2012-06-17
Posted June 19th, 2012 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan, Prince Karim Al Husseini, has again proved why he's France's most influential owner-breeder, landing the prestigious Prix de Diane horse race for a record seventh time.
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Discours de Monsieur Frédéric Mitterrand à l'occasion de la remise de décorations - 2010-11-09
Posted November 13th, 2010 by heritageDiscours de Monsieur Frédéric Mitterrand à l'occasion de la remise de décorations à Son Altesse l'Aga Khan (Commandeur dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres) et au Prince Amyn Aga Khan (Officier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres)
Votre Altesse,
Cher Prince Amyn,
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When you run SFC (System File Checker), you receive:
Files that are required for Windows to run properly must be copied to the DLL cache.
Insert your Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM now.
The CD you provided is the wrong CD.
Please insert the Windows 2000 <version> CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.</version>
You can temporarily disable the policy:
1. Use Start / Run to execute MMC (press OK).
2. Use the Console menu to Add/Remove Snap-in...
3. Using Add on the Standalone tab, Press Group Policy in the Available Standalone Snap-ins list.
4. Press Add, Finish, Close, and OK.
5. Navigate to Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options.
6. Double-click Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only and press Disabled and OK.
7. Press Console / Exit and restart your computer.
8. After SFC finishes, you can Enable the policy.


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South Africa vs . India
The question is would India be able to hold its No.1 position in Test cricket. Smith, Kallis, Amla, Prince, Steyn are well known players but coming down in line South Africa also have players like Alviro Petersen, Botha & Paul Harris who could indeed spoil the broth! Though the Indian pitches would aid spin for the last two days of the Test match, it needs to be seen if the South African team does employ the services of 2 spinners in the form of Botha & Harris. As for the Indian team, Dhoni has a very tough job on hand as he needs to choose between Ishant Sharma & Mithun. Would he endorse his faith in Mithun Or Ishant Sharma? Or would Mithun be warming the benches? It would be a tough call on Mithun if he is selected in the playing 11, he only has one match to prove his worth as Rahul & Laxman may be back for the second Test Match. It would be a great match to watch for all and RCB should not miss out especially on Botha & Harris for the next IPL!


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- Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: "For a team driven to be the last men standing, the Orlando Magic have hung around the least amount of time of any playoff entrant. It's getting so you can see Dwight Howard more on TV in his movie trailers or in his cell-phone commercial than in a series. It's not as if the Magic don't enjoy their job or don't play well with others. They just have been that frighteningly efficient and dominant, more so than any of their contending rivals. On Monday night, the Magic made short work of the Atlanta Hawks with a 98-84 victory at Philips Arena, eliminating them in four games to set up a repeat appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic are halfway home to winning the franchise's first title, looking poised and purposeful to complete the task after beating a 53-win team by 43, 14, 30 and 14 points."
- Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: "Just when you think this team might take a night off, they throttle it up and shoot 74 percent in the first quarter Monday night to bury any hopes the Hawks might have had. It's no wonder Philips Arena seemed more like a cemetery. Atlanta fans obviously took star Joe Johnson's words to heart. Johnson, after the Hawks were booed off the floor after Game 3, said he "could care less if [fans] show up" at the arena. Well, thousands of fans didn't' show up for Game 4, and it's probably just as well. Why endure even more Magic-inflicted misery? [Stan] Van Gundy obviously doesn't adhere to the philosophy that his team needed to sample the bitter taste of defeat in order to toughen them up for Cleveland or Boston in the Eastern Conference finals. Although Van Gundy admits a loss can sometimes "wake up" a team; he says the great teams don't need to lose."
- Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: "Orlando finished with 27 total assists, a high for them this postseason. On a night when unselfishness was the norm, two of the more important assists came from Howard and [Rashard] Lewis. Howard kicked the ball out early in the fourth quarter to Lewis, who made a 3-pointer to extend Orlando's lead to 78-66. On Orlando's next offensive possession, Lewis rotated the ball out to Carter, who sank a 19-foot jumper to give the Magic an 80-66 lead — and control of the game. The offense had worked to perfection."
- John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: "How thoroughly dominant were the Magic against the third-seeded, 53-win Hawks? The Magic's 101-point margin of victory (wins of 43, 14, 30 and 14 points) is the most in NBA history in a four-game playoff series. "This team is ready for anything," said Howard, who scored 13 points, made all five his shots and finished with the highest shooting percentage (84.4 percent) in a playoff series. "We are on a mission. It's not about the individuals with us, but instead what the team can do. We don't care who gets the points, the rebounds and the shots because it's just about winning." Off seven days between the first-round series and the second, the Magic will now have another extended break before getting the survivor of the Cleveland-Boston series. The top-seeded Cavs and fourth-seeded Celtics are locked in a 2-2 tie with Game 5 Tuesday in Cleveland and Game 6 Thursday in Boston. The Magic's series in the Eastern Conference Finals won't begin until Sunday at the earliest and Tuesday at the latest. Games 1 and 2 would be in Orlando if Boston emerges, while the series would start in Cleveland if the Cavs survive."
- Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: "The Magic ran their offense to perfection in the first quarter, and got open looks wherever and whenever they wanted. They scored on 15 of their 22 possessions in the period. To further stress the magnitude of the clinic they put on, turnovers from Howard accounted for 3 of the 7 empty trips. Throughout this series, the Hawks failed to consistently take any one facet of Orlando's offense away. They couldn't contain [Jameer] Nelson on the pick-and-roll, Howard in the low post (except for when he turned it over), or any of the perimeter shooting which proved a huge factor in their undoing in this series. Lewis and [Mickael] Pietrus got warmup jumpers thanks to some clean passes, as they did throughout the series. Atlanta tried countering that for a spell by assigning the long, athletic, shot-blocking Josh Smith to cover Pietrus for a few possessions, but rather than use his physical tools as a closeout nightmare, he played off Pietrus and let him shoot. Because playing a guy who had taken 33 of his 46 playoff shot attempts from beyond the arc for the drive is totally reasonable."
- Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "They'd just beaten the Bucks in the first two games of their opening playoffs series. Their offense was clicking, the defense was effective and both Hawks players and their fans were happy. The Hawks weren't the same thereafter. They lost three straight to Milwaukee, offering lackluster defense and fraying chemistry. They recovered to win that series but two days later walked into a disaster at Orlando, suffering their worst playoff loss since the franchise moved to Atlanta. […] In just nine days, everything changed for the Hawks. Now they head into an offseason that could bring major changes."
- Mark Bradley of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "Johnson averaged 21.1 points this season, 11th-best in the league. If he leaves, those points would have to be made up somewhere. Who's going to do it? Neither Horford nor Smith is a pure scorer — good players, yes, but not pure scorers. Is Marvin Williams apt to double his average? (We pause now to laugh really hard.) Is Mike Bibby capable of averaging even 10 points a game? I say again: You might not like the way Johnson plays — I myself soured on Iso-Joe last season — but you can't deny he puts up big numbers. He's not Kobe or D-Wade, but he's the third-best shooting guard in the league. Unless the Hawks can find someone better, they're better off sticking with Joe. And they won't find anyone better."
- Jeff Schultz of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "There's a difference between being embarrassed and being disappointed. Losing a playoff series is disappointing. Losing playoff games by lopsided margins because of lack of effort is embarrassing. That's not about talent. It's about character, chemistry and coaching. If ownership and Sund don't make a coaching change, they basically are saying that getting pushed to the brink of elimination by an undermanned Milwaukee team in round one and getting waxed by a combined 87 points in three games against Orlando in round two was an aberration. The bet here is they'll decide otherwise. Woodson will be gone."
- Bret LaGree of Hoopinion: "The Atlanta Hawks had no answers for the Orlando Magic. Most of the time, they looked unable to recognize which questions were being asked of them. A successful season bred an unsuccessful post-season, first against a less talented team that could better execute a game plan specific to the occasion then against a more talented team that could simply execute a better game plan."
- Tim Povtak of NBA FanHouse: "For the Magic, and their championship hopes, it was a second consecutive sweep, and now another long break to rest and recuperate before facing an opponent in the conference final that will come directly from a hard-fought series. For the Hawks, it's a dreadful ending that surely will overshadow their best regular season in 12 years, leading to major changes in the franchise, which could include departures by coach Mike Woodson and All-Star Joe Johnson, both without contracts for next season. It has Atlanta burning. It has Orlando thinking it is unbeatable and on track to win a title. The Magic became just the sixth team in history to win its first eight games in a single postseason."
- John Hollinger of ESPN.com: "See if you can wrap your heads around this one: Orlando has outscored opponents by a whopping 421 points over its past 30 games. To put this in perspective, the Lakers, Suns and Celtics — who could be the other three teams left standing when the conference finals start next week — didn't outscore the opposition by 421 points over the entirety of the 82-game regular season, much less in the final 30 games of it. That's an average of 14 points per game, which simply isn't done over long stretches — nobody else in the NBA had an average margin even half that size during the regular season. This isn't run-of-the-mill good, people. This is blow-your-doors-off, hide-the-women-and-children level domination. The Magic are so good that Stan Van Gundy is in danger of running out of things to worry about."
- John Krolik of ProBasketballTalk: "The one caveat for them going forward is that Howard will be facing either Kendrick Perkins or Shaquille O'Neal down low in the conference finals, both of whom provide a much more formidable challenge than Al Horford or Zaza Pachulia did in this series. If Howard plays like he did against Charlotte, The Celtics or Cavaliers could muster up enough offense to send the Magic home. If Howard can be effective in the post and stay out of foul trouble, the Magic have to be the overwhelming favorites to come out of the East again this season, and have a very good chance of winning the first championship in Magic history. The Magic are only halfway to their goal, but they sure do look like a juggernaut at the moment."
- Paul Forrester of Sports Illustrated: "Recall, if you will, much the same was asked of a Cleveland team that had blown through the first two rounds without a loss while the Magic wrestled to get past Philadelphia in Round 1, before struggling to get past the Celtics in seven games. Sound familiar to this year's potential scenario, only with the Magic and Cavs switching places? Look, Orlando has played exquisitely through eight wins, but the Magic haven't exactly been tested, not against the overmatched Bobcats or the vacation-thirsty Hawks. Both Boston and Cleveland offer far more difficult matchups, from size in the middle to length on the wings to defense on the perimeter. Of course, none of those matchups will mean much if the Celtics or Cavs don't play with the discipline the Magic have demonstrated. Orlanddo's defensive rotations are crisp, rarely revealing an open opponent. The passing on offense is endless, the ball moving until it finds an open target. And their shot-making is accurate, punishing double-teams on other areas of the floor. In other words, it's going to take a combination of talent, effort and focus to beat the Magic, a stew few teams, the kind Boston and Cleveland are capable of, but have yet to show in these playoffs."
- Eric Freeman of The Baseline: "Orlando took this game by doing what they've done throughout the playoffs: outclassing their opponent in every facet of the game. A 34-23 first quarter announced they were going to end this series tonight, and they carried that performance through the rest of the game: 55.4 percent shooting, 27 assists on 36 field goals, holding the Hawks to only 40.5 percent shooting, etc. ad infinitum. Five players scored at least 12 points, including Vince Carter, who led the team with 22 on 7-of-12 FG."
- Sean Deveney of The Baseline: "With their 98-84 win to complete a sweep of the suddenly hapless Hawks, the Magic are now looking at perhaps a week off for rest, relaxation and rust prevention. That's not always a simple task, and the big question facing the defending East champs is whether the last five weeks have been too easy in advance of what figures to be a tough conference finals matchup. Orlando has not lost since April 2 and swept both of its playoff foes by an average margin of 17.3 points. It's going well for the Magic. Perhaps too well."
I think the Magic's chances against either the Cavaliers or the Celtics are good, but it won't be easy pickings. I'll have more content regarding that topic in the next coming days.


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Singer Adam Levine and Victoria's Secret model Behati Prinsloo will tie the knot on July 19 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — and from the details we know, these nuptials are going to be oh-so romantic. Will Adam sing to his love on their big day? Read on for the details!
Adam Levine, 35, and Behati Prinsloo, 25, are set to marry any minute now in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Adam's SO ready. This morning he posted "Let's do this" on his Facebook page! Reports say that legendary singer Stevie Nicks, who is one of Adam's all-time favorite musicians, will perform at the beachy wedding — but will Adam himself sing to his new bride on their special day? Adam himself is answering that very important question!
Adam Levine's Wedding: Will He Sing To Behati Prinsloo During Their Nuptials?
While women around the world mourn the loss of Adam's single status, we want to know if the Maroon 5 frontman will croon to his lady love on their special day. He won't reveal the full answer!
Adam Levine Married: Star Weds Behati Prinsloo In Beautiful Ceremony
"I don't know. Maybe!" Adam opened up to E! News when asked if he'll perform at his own wedding. We hope he does sing! We're sure he'd come up with the perfect song — or write one himself — that would be fitting for the romantic occasion.
Inside Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo's Rehearsal Dinner
On the night before the wedding, Adam and Behati threw a beachside bash at El Dorado Golf & Beach Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, according to People. The couple's guests dined on mexican foods like churros during the festivities. "Everyone seemed to have a great time. The party went to the late hours," a source opened up to People.
Celebs including Jason Segal, Jonah Hill, Erin Heatherston and Coco Rochas were all at the pre-wedding bash, according to E!
Do YOU think Adam should sing at his wedding, HollywoodLifers? Let us know!
– Megan Ross
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- Adam Levine Wedding: Stevie Nicks To Perform At Sweet Ceremony
- Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo: Stars Going To Their Wedding Revealed
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[etni] about Mock Exams
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**** ETNI on the web http://www.etni.org.il http://www.etni.org **** Hi, I hope you are making use of the Mock Babrut Exams that we have put up on the TAMID website. See below for instructions on how to access them. I'd like to thank Sara and others who have pointed out some mistakes in these exams. I have revised the exams to make corrections where I've seen mistakes but would like to emphasize that these aren't professional versions. They are simply meant to make life a bit easier for us as teachers. Feel free to make any changes you feel necessary or useful to you. We tried to stay as close as possible to the sample exams in the NBA handbook, so since the those exams don't have points for the A exam, we didn't put points for ours. Also the Mikud for the summer doesn't have an informal letter although there is one in our Mock exam. It's easy enough to change the writing task to reflect the Mikud. Enjoy! Now here's how to access the Mock exams for the A, B, C and D modules: Go to the TAMID English website at: http://tamid.cet.ac.il/tamid/english. Then go to the "Resource Center" at the bottom right hand of the screen and click on "Lessons & Activities "(where you'll find lots of other interesting resources as well). To comment on our exams or to share your own materials with other teachers, click on "Forums" under "Communication" ( and then "Mock Exams - Share your ideas") And while you're at our website, have a look at the descriptions of online courses we're offering for next year (click on "Course Descriptions & Info" under "Online Courses"in the upper right hand of the screen), comment on our other forums, apply for your free membership and browse around the other features on the website. Renee Wahl ##### To send a message to the ETNI list email: etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ##### ##### Send queries and questions to: ask@xxxxxxxx #####
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Todd's Inheritance Historic Site Inc., State of Maryland property located between Edgemere and Fort Howard at 9000 North Point Road, is dedicated to the preservation of this historic landmark. This homestead was pivotal to the initial development of Baltimore County and the defense of Baltimore in 1814.
The mission of Todd's Inheritance Historic Site, Inc., is to provide education about all aspects of life on North Point. This includes over 7,000-years of pre-European human habitation, early Colonial life, agriculture, and industry.


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ARC South 1st - Family Medicine3828 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 443-1311
Fax: (512) 406-6266
Year Joined ARC: 1981
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1978
Residency Internship: Central Texas Medical Foundation Austin, Texas, 1981
Certification: Board Certified in Family Practice
Professional Positions and Honors:
- Medical Director for Austin Regional Clinic
- Chairman of the Board for Austin Regional Clinic
- Board Member for Covenant Management Systems
- Board Member for Hyde Park Baptist School.
Personal Summary: Dr. Krienke enjoys fishing, hunting, and golfing and has more time for his hobbies now that his four children have left home or are in the process of leaving home. He attends Hyde Park Baptist Church and serves as a volunteer physician for Camp Ozark every Summer. One interesting note to share about Dr. Krienke is that he has always been interested in different cultures of the world, even studying Swahili, one of the main languages of East Africa, while attending The University Of Texas at Austin.


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Looking to check out Brick Challenge. We are performing tomorrow (Saturday 1/26) at 11:30a and 2p at the Henry Ford Museum. We are taking 7 to 15 year olds for the game but all are welcome for the audience. This might be our last show for a while so come check it out.
Media Coverage
We had some great media coverage over the week leading up to Maker Faire as well as during the event.
- Make Magazine – 7/28/12 – ""Nick Bricksly" and the Brick Challenge Game Show"
- Detroit Free Press – 7/26/12 – "Maker Faire Detroit showcases do-it-yourself ingenuity"
- Royal Oak Patch – 7/25/12 – "Royal Oak Resident Hosts Lego Game Show at Maker Faire Detroit"
- WXYZ – 7/19/12 – "Maker Faire coming to the Henry Ford, DIY festival with crafts & demonstrations"
Thanks so much for everyone that came out to compete this weekend. Maker Faire Detroit was a blast. We will be back in January for the traveling Lego Architectural Show at The Henry Ford – America's Greatest History Attraction. For anyone that didn't get to play, you will have 8 more chances then. See you soon.
Detroit Maker Faire – We are On!
Hey everyone – We were accepted to Detroit Maker Faire on July 28-29th. They have graciously allowed us to perform at the Anderson Theater. This is a fantastic facility within the Henry Ford Museum to perform the greatest building challenge on the planet – Brick Challenge. We will have adults and kids shows thorough the weekend so stop on by. Can't wait for another great opportunity for bricks, questions and fun.
Check out our most recent promo video that we built off of the Penguicon event.


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The 172nd academic year at Bridgewater State University began with the annual opening day breakfast in the Flynn Dining Commons, where President [b]Dana Mohler-Faria[/b] spoke before an audience of more than 700 faculty and staff, sharing his thoughts on plans accomplished and developments to come.
"This weekend, as students were moving in, I walked around the campus and was impressed with how enthusiastic the students were," he said. "It's wonderful to watch them and look into their faces and see the excitement in their eyes."


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The International Telecommun-ication Union's 'ICT Development Index' monitors and compares the development of information and communication technology (ICT) across the world. In its latest Index, the ITU found that the global Top 20 countries were occupied almost exclusively by nations in Europe & Asia. However, this year the Middle East is set to feature amongst the fastest growing IT markets in the world, with analysts predicting that spending on IT projects alone will exceed $210 billion in 2014 and that IT spending in Kuwait in particular will continue to increase this year .
Following its recent announcement to set up a new Joint Innovation Center in Kuwait, Terry He, General Manager of Huawei Kuwait speaks, about the wider initiatives being advanced in the region to support governments' vision for propelling the Gulf into the global digital economy.
Question: How do you feel the Gulf's overall technology infrastructure has developed in comparison to the rest of the world during the past year? Answer: There has been encouraging progress in the development of ICT infrastructure locally driven by growing demand for bandwidth and enhanced customer experience. In this region particularly, we have seen rapid development of overall broadband infrastructure as reflected in the widespread backing of mobile broadband technologies such as 4G LTE and LTE-Advanced, which are already being supported by operators in countries such as Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and others. Telecom operators and enterprises are also taking a more serious look at the role of IT cloud infrastructure, with Gartner predicting that from 2013 through 2017 around $4 billion alone will be spent on cloud services in MENA region. We think it is equally important that there are developments in terms of fixed broadband - such as fiber to the home connectivity. Regionally fixed broadband has been adopted in some areas, although there has perhaps been slower adoption due to the significant changes in infrastructure required to lay fiber. We observe globally that government policies and even direct investment is of key importance to boosting fiber connectivity. This has been seen in areas such as Europe where a shared regulatory framework and clear set of targets have helped many counties climb into the ITU's top 30 on the ICT Development Index (IDI). When crafting a vision for the "digital economy" of the future, we have seen governments in the Middle East borrowing experiences from peers and choosing partners who can jointly research the market and set business targets. Many of these governments - including that of Kuwait - have succeeded thus far with the latest IDI rankings noting Kuwait as one of the top countries worldwide with affordable mobile broadband services.
Q: Is this momentum anticipated to continue throughout 2014? A: The Gulf continues to stand out as one of the most rapidly growing markets for information and communication technologies (ICT) worldwide. Both governments and the private sector realize that new digital services and applications are emerging within Kuwait, especially in businesses such as healthcare, banking & finance, transportation and the energy sector. Mobile broadband connections are also expected to increase by a staggering rate in the coming years, particularly in the GCC. Earlier this year the GSMA actually called on Arab States to release the spectrum required for seamless LTE services, allowing mobile broadband to further stimulate the region's socio-economic advancement.
Q: For large multinationals like Huawei, how does the potential value of this region's ICT industry compare to what you see in other parts of the globe? A: This region has traditionally made up around 10% of Huawei's global revenue. As such it is an incredibly important region for the company. With overall ICT spending in the Middle East predicted to top US$96 billion this year, the outlook is increasingly positive. That will be bolstered by projects such as our Joint Innovation Centers in Kuwait which will serve as research hubs for the advancement of broadband technologies and enhance the telecom customer experience.
Q: With heightened public-sector backing for the expansion of connected 'Smart Cities', what benefits can individuals and businesses in Kuwait expect to see as a result? A: The role of ICT companies will almost certainly widen as there is a greater emphasis placed on powering Smart Cities of the future - communities in which the analysis and sharing of information provides a new level of intelligence to public facilities and services. From ubiquitous ultra-broadband connectivity to simpler access to e-Government portals, cheaper utilities, unified hospital systems, and more efficient public transportation networks, there is a lot for businesses and individuals to look forward to. That is ultimately what companies like Huawei are working to deliver in the Smart Cities era. Putting that into an economic perspective, groups like Pike Research forecasted that the Smart City technology market will grow from $6.1 billion annually in 2012 to over $20 billion in 2020.
Q: What are companies like Huawei doing to ensure that new broadband services - particularly in the telecom space-remain accessible to the general public? In 2014, ensuring widespread access to information and communication services is a key priority for us, and will ultimately require deeper cooperation amongst local operators, channel partners, technology vendors, and others in the communication ecosystem so that we as an industry can establish competitive yet sustainable business models; passing those benefits onto the end user. Furthermore, the solution involves focusing on more than just providing the very latest technology. Success is no longer just about having the fastest network speeds and highest bandwidth, but enabling more of society to have access to communication services. As such, we help governments and operators to achieve smarter segmentation of their customer base, identify more precise usage trends, and reshape service packages to specific customer requirements - whether that is an individual subscriber or a public institution such as a hospital or university.
Q: How can countries like Kuwait continue to make progress heading into 2014? A: A great deal of that momentum will come from local companies and organizations that are looking to bring more of their services and products online in 2014. What we often suggest to our own partners is to think big about digital connectivity, but to not be afraid to start with small steps forward. Taking advantage of the growth of data in the workplace and the wisdom this information contains can for example, be done in a fairly targeted way, and may not need to happen as a single massive investment. What it does require is businesses and the general public to regularly take a step back, consider how they are utilizing modern technology services, and redefine the role of ICT as a core business asset that drives innovation. In fact, experts at Booz & Company have even estimated that were the pace of digitization in the MENA region to accelerate, it would add a cumulative $820 billion to regional GDP and create an extra 4.4 million much-needed jobs by 2020.