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The Ministry is changing the rules on eligibility for School Transport Assistance. This rule change will mean more students are eligible for School Transport Assistance.
From the beginning of Term 2 (6 May 2013), children will be eligible for School Transport Assistance under the following circumstances:
Other eligibility rules such as the need to show a lack of suitable public transport (where applicable), will still apply.
Eligible students are offered either:
In a limited number of circumstances, some students are eligible for both a school bus place and a Conveyance Allowance.
No. If a student is currently eligible for School Transport Assistance, their eligibility status will not change as a result of the rule change.
The Ministry has decided to change the eligibility rules, so the minimum eligible distance changes at Year 9, rather than when a child turns 10.
Parents have pointed out their frustrations with the current rules. They have said that the eligible distance criteria do not change at a logical place. In some cases it has meant that two children from the same family and going to the same primary school were not both eligible to use the school bus, if one of them had reached 10 years of age.
The Ministry agrees that a more logical place to make this change in eligibility is when children reach year 9, when many children change schools. This rule change will make it simpler and easier for many parents to arrange the family school run.
This rule change will only affect students:
All other students that are eligible for School Transport Assistance will be unaffected.
Yes, there will be some cases where children are currently travelling to school on a Ministry bus but paying a fare, because they are ineligible for assistance. When the rule change comes into force, they may become eligible for a school bus place at no charge. The rule change will only affect those students who are living between 3.2 km and 4.8 km from their nearest appropriate school and in years 8 and below.
Ministry funded school bus services are designed to meet the travelling needs of eligible students. However, if there is space available, fare-paying students may be able to ride these buses, so long as all eligible students on the route are picked up. There is always a risk that fare-paying students may be declined service if the bus is at risk of being over-crowded. Bus operators are responsible for ensuring that they do not exceed the legal bus loading limits.
The Ministry estimates that as a result of the rule change, there will only be a small increase in the total numbers of students carried. Most newly eligible students will have previously been fare-paying students already riding the school bus. The change in rules will mean that instead of having to pay for a fare, these students will be eligible to ride the bus without charge, and would not therefore add to the total number of students on the bus.
The Ministry will be asking bus operators to monitor the capacity of individual buses, to ensure there is not a risk of over-crowding, and that all eligible students can be picked up.
Yes, the rule change applies to all forms of Ministry funded School Transport Assistance. This includes both daily school bus provision and the Conveyance Allowance. The Conveyance Allowance is offered to parents to assist with the costs of transport if a school bus is not available in their area.
If a student is currently eligible for School Transport Assistance, parents do not need to do anything. Their current eligibility status will not change as a result of the rule change.
However, as the Ministry needs to plan school transport services for the start of Term 2, we encourage any parent who believes that their child meets the revised eligibility criteria and wishes to use a school bus, to fill out the School Transport Assistance application form and then forward it to their school for consideration. Once their school has completed Section B of the form, it will then be forwarded to the Ministry's local Service Agent for consideration.
The revised rule will take effect at the beginning of Term 2 (Monday 6 May 2013).
We have asked schools to let parents know about this rule change as soon as possible. The rule change will only affect those students living between 3.2 km and 4.8 km from their nearest appropriate school and in years 8 and below.
We encourage parents who believe that their child might be eligible for assistance under this revised rule, and want to use a Ministry school bus, to fill out an application form for School Transport Assistance and return it to their school.
You can read the revised rules of School Transport Assistance and download the application form..
The Ministry agrees that the logical place to make this change in eligibility is when children reach Year 9, as that is when many children change schools.
The Ministry considers that with age, most children gain greater independence and have greater capacity to make consistent and safe travel decisions by themselves, regardless of the modes of transport they use. The Ministry considers it is reasonable to expect older children to be responsible for getting to and from school for a greater distance than younger children.
The revised eligibility rules will apply to Maori Medium schools. Māori Medium schools receive funding based on the numbers of students attending the school that are eligible for School Transport Assistance. The Ministry is working through when funding for Māori Medium schools will be adjusted to reflect any newly eligible student numbers.
The revised eligibility rules will apply to Directly Resourced schools. School Transport Assistance funding for Directly Resourced schools or networks of schools is based upon the number of eligible students. If the network includes significant numbers of students in the 10-12 year old age group who live between 3.2 and 4.8 km from their school, the number of eligible students may increase. Schools or networks in this category should contact their Service Agent for a review of their funding provision.
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These two sure know how to party! After a romantic night looking loved up at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, Rihanna and Chris were seen leaving a hot after party in the early hours of the morning on Feb. 11. So sweet!
They may have arrived at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 separately, but Rihanna and Chris Brown definitely left together! The pop couple walked the red carpet solo, but then they sat together and looked adorable throughout the show. Rihanna, who performed twice, was clearly in a mood to celebrate her seventh Grammy win, so the pair hit up Hollywood hotspot the Supper Club. It looks like RiRi may be nursing a sore head right about now!
Rihanna & Chris' Romantic Night At The Grammy After Party
Rihanna and Chris were seen leaving the Supper Club together in the early hours of Feb. 11, and they looked a little worse for wear! Chris had changed out of the sharp white suit he was wearing at the show, into a more casual black outfit. As for Rihanna, she was wearing her fourth outfit of the night! After stunning in three different dresses throughout the ceremony, RiRi looked laid back in a white crop top and fur wrap.
Rihanna was later seen attending another after party at Mozza, before heading back to Chris's home. How romantic!
Rihanna and Chris really showed what a supportive couple they are throughout the night, as Chris gave Rihanna a standing ovation after she gave a beautiful performance of "Stay" with Mikky Ekko. Frank Ocean did not receive the same courtesy, however!
Rihanna may be dealing with a hangover right now, but at least she will have a nice gold statue to wake up to!
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2011 Hyundai Tucson Review and Prices
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The 2011 Hyundai Tucson is the best compact crossover SUV for you if you're ready to jump aboard the auto industry's fastest-moving bandwagon.
The 2011 Hyundai Tucson is a shapely rival for the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. It hails from the only automaker that's thrived during the recession. Hyundai and its partner division, Kia, enjoyed double-digit sales increases while nearly every rival declined or merely held steady. In bit of gamesmanship, the South Korean carmaker introduced this second-generation Tucson as an all-new 2010 model in December 2009. The 2011 Tucson follows quickly and even adds a new entry-level GL model equipped with a smaller and more affordable 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Should you buy a 2011 Hyundai Tucson or wait for the 2012 Hyundai Tucson? With the recent updates and added technology for 2011, few changes are anticipated for 2012. Hyundai could potentially expand the lineup by adding a turbocharged version with some 270 horsepower, but more likely is a gas-electric hybrid model. Neither is likely to arrive during model-year 2012, however.
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Styling: The 2011 Hyundai Tucson is arguably the most dramatically styled compact crossover. Hyundai calls its collection of sheet-metal licks, curves, and creases a product of its "fluidic sculpture" school of design. We call it busy, even a little pretentious. But this four-door wagon is eye-catching. More important, it's a fine example of weight-savings in pursuit of fuel economy.
Hyundai says 69 percent of the body shell is comprised of pound-shaving ultra-high-tensile strength steel. Hyundai developed its own six-speed automatic transmission that's 26.4 pounds lighter than the five-speed it replaced. Even the suspension's front stabilizer bar is hollow instead of solid. Indeed, the 2011 Tucson is among the lightest compact SUVs. It weighs as little as 3,175 pounds for the front-wheel-drive model—although it's surprisingly four pounds heavier with the five-speed manual than with the six-speed automatic transmission—and 3,366 for the lightest all-wheel-drive (AWD) version. Comparable rivals are generally 100-200-pounds heavier, a small difference but notable nonetheless.
Against the first-generation 2005-2009 Tucson, the new model is longer and wider, yet more than 60 pounds lighter. The 2011 Hyundai Tucson doesn't sacrifice interior space on the altar of weight-cutting thanks to efficient packaging. Wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is a prime factor in how much space a vehicle can allot for the passenger compartment. Tucson's 103.9-inch wheelbase is midpack for the class, as is overall interior volume. Yet its body length compared to key competitors is shorter by several inches, saving weight and benefiting maneuverability.
Hyundai creates a three-model 2011 Hyundai Tucson lineup by adding the price-leader GL model to the returning GLS and fancier Limited trim levels. The 2011 Hyundai Tucson qualifies as a crossover because it has car-type unibody construction. That means the body and chassis are an integral unit, versus a truck-type design in which the body is bolted to a separate frame. Note that the 2011 Kia Sportage from Hyundai's corporate sibling uses the same basic design as the Tucson but has different styling inside and out and a slightly different powertrain lineup.
Mechanical: The biggest change for 2011 Hyundai Tucson is introduction of the GL trim level with its "Theta II" engine. This 2.0-liter four-cylinder is rated at 165 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. The 2011 Tucson GLS and Limited continue with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated at 176 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque. (Think of torque as the force that gets you moving and horsepower as the energy that sustains momentum). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on the GLS and Limited and optional on the GL in place of a five-speed manual. The six-speed automatic has a separate gate for its floor shifter that allows manual-type gear control.
Notably, this most affordable version of the 2011 Tucson -- the GL with a five-speed manual transmission -- is the least fuel efficient, at 20/27 mpg city/highway. Order the GL with the six-speed automatic transmission, and it merits the highest fuel-economy ratings in the 2011 Tucson lineup at 23/31 mpg city/highway.
All 2011 Tucsons come with front-wheel drive, with the GLS and Limited also available with all-wheel drive (AWD). Front-wheel drive concentrates the weight of the engine over the tires that also propel the vehicle. This is conventional practice in the class and serves to enhance traction on slippery pavement. Hyundai doesn't pretend the 2011 Tucson is an off-road vehicle; in fact, it calls it an "urban cruiser." Still, Tucson promises better rocky- and sloppy-surface traction than most compact crossovers because it's among the few with AWD that can be locked in a 50/50 front/rear power split at the push of a dashboard button. Otherwise, the AWD system acts in the conventional manner by automatically shuffling power between the front and rear wheels to quell tire slip.
All Tucsons come with an antiskid system to mitigate sideways slides and four-wheel disc brakes with antilock management for better control in emergency stops. For model-year 2011, Hyundai says Tucson's power-steering system is better integrated into the antiskid system to improve driver assist in adverse road conditions. There is also a new driver-override for the antiskid system to allow some wheel slip in certain low-traction condtions. Tucson also comes standard with Hyundai's first application of uphill and downhill assist. The former prevents rolling backward on severe inclines, the latter automatically limits vehicle speed to a crawl on steep descents.
Finally, Hyundai enhances the 2011 Tucson Limited model with an upgraded suspension that mechanically varies the shock absorber damping depending upon driving conditions. The idea is to provide a smoother ride without sacrificing handling.
Features: With the 2011 Tucson GL added at a lower price point, Hyundai moves the 2011 Tucson GLS up a notch with added features. New standard equipment includes a telescopic steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, driver power window with auto up/down, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, privacy glass, roof side rails, illuminated vanity mirrors and glove compartment and steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Heated seats are now standard on all-wheel-drive models.
This five-passenger crossover comes with torso-protecting front-seat side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows. The curtain bags are designed to deploy in side collisions and when onboard sensors detect an impending rollover. Power windows and locks, tilt steering wheel, fold-away mirrors, and remote keyless entry with alarm are standard on every 2011 Tucson.
Available features include leather upholstery, heated front seats, power driver seat with lumbar support, integrated turn-signal mirrors, front windshield-wiper de-icer, and dual front automatic climate control. An option exclusive to the Tucson Limited is a dual-panel panoramic sunroof; its front pane can tilt open or slide back over the fixed rear panel.
All 2011 Tucson models come with a six-speaker 160-watt setup that includes XM satellite radio and an iPod/flash-drive interface via both USB and auxiliary inputs. Steering-wheel audio controls also are standard on the GLS and Limited models. Optional is a voice-activated navigation system governed by voice activation or a 6.5-inch LCD dashboard touch-screen. The nav system includes a rearview camera and Bluetooth streaming audio capability and comes with a 360-watt premium audio system that includes an external amplifier and subwoofer.
The rear seatbacks fold down, but Tucson's relatively brief body length limits maximum cargo volume to 55.8 cubic feet – among the stingiest in the class. Hyundai compensates some with a generous array of interior storage spaces, augmenting front- and rear-console cupholders with bottle holders in each door, front seatback pockets, and a large front center armrest storage bin. The Tucson GL models have 17-inch steel wheels while the GLS has 17-inch alloy wheels and Limiteds come with 18-inch alloys.
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Value pricing is a Hyundai hallmark and the 2011 Hyundai Tucson still begins below $20,000 for the GL model with a five-speed manual transmission. That keeps the 2011 Tucson among the lowest-priced crossovers in the compact class. (All base prices in this review include the manufacturer's mandated destination fee; Hyundai's fee for the 2011 Tucson is $795.)
Base price for the 2011 Tucson GL is $19,540 with the manual transmission and $20,540 with the automatic. The 2011 Tucson GLS has a base price of $22,640 for the front-drive model and $24,290 with all-wheel drive.
The 2011 Hyundai Tucson Limited begins at $25,490 with front-wheel drive and at $26,990 for the AWD version. Adding the Premium Package to the Limited AWD (it includes the panoramic sunroof, navigation, rearview camera and premium audio), Tucson pricing tops out at $29,840, keeping this Hyundai below the $30,000 mark with all the trimmings.
A consideration in any Hyundai's value proposition is a warranty the carmaker promotes as America's best. Coverage is 5-years/60,000-miles bumper-to-bumper and 10-years/100,000-miles powertrain. Owners also receive 24-hour roadside assistance at no extra charge for 5-years/unlimited mileage; the service includes emergency towing and lockout service. There is no deductible on any of this coverage. However, only the original purchaser gets the full 10/100,000 powertrain coverage. Hyundai's powertrain warranty for any subsequent owner reverts to 5/60,000 from the date the vehicle was manufactured.
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EPA mileage estimates for 2011 models had not been released in time for this report, but 2011 Hyundai Tucson fuel-economy ratings shouldn't change from 2010-model levels.
That suggests a 2011 Tucson GLS with manual transmission and front-wheel drive will be rated around 23/31 mpg (city/highway). With automatic transmission, expect the 2011 Tucson GLS or Limited to be rated 22/30 with front-wheel drive, 22/29 with AWD.
These figures place the Tucson among the most fuel-efficient compact crossover SUVs. For example, the only other 2010 model in its competitive set to achieve a 30-mpg highway rating was the Ford Escape Hybrid. Hyundai says the Blue edition will be even more frugal thanks to its smaller, specially tuned engine, specific gearing and tires, even smoothed aerodynamics. A rating of 25/33 mpg isn't out of the question.
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The 2011 Hyundai Tucson went on sale in August 2010. The Tucson is built in a Hyundai plant in South Korea but was designed and engineered in Europe at the company's technical center in Germany. It's sold in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Introduction of the current Tucson ignited a Hyundai product initiative that puts this aggressive carmaker on pace to launch seven all-new models by the end of calendar 2011.
Kia is owned by Hyundai and will continue to sell its own version of the Tucson as the Kia Sportage; the 2011 Sportage was recently revised and is essentially a mechanical twin to the Tucson. Thus far, Kia is not offering the base 2.0-liter engine of the Tucson GL, but has announced it will a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 270-plus horsepower sometime during the 2011 model year. Hyundai has not confirmed when it might offer the turbocharged engine in the Tucson.
As for the long-term future of the Tucson, Hyundai offers it with four-cylinder diesel engines in other markets, but for U.S. versions it would likely turn to a gas-electric hybrid powertrain if it decided to offer an alternative to today's conventional fours. Hyundai has confirmed plans to offer some of its cars with hybrid power, such as the Sonata, but hasn't discussed if or when it would take that step with one of its SUVs.
Speaking of "SUVs," or sport-utility vehicles, Hyundai prefers the description "crossover utility vehicle," or CUV. That term is used increasingly to distance the new breed of crossovers from the truck-based wagons that were the original SUVs. Some manufacturers have coined "sports activity vehicle" for performance-oriented iterations, such as the BMW X6 and Acura ZDX.
In any event, Hyundai notes compact CUV sales are projected to grow at a rate far above the industry average through 2014. Compact CUVs are among the fastest growing segments due to their convenient size, car-like refinement, and good fuel economy relative to larger SUVs.
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2011 Honda CR-V: America's top-selling SUV is a five-seat crossover that's a little short on acceleration but excels for reliability, build quality, and resale value. The current-generation CR-V went on sale as a 2007 model and will be fully redesigned for model-year 2012 or 2013.
2011 Toyota RAV-4: This crossover SUV appeals for its solid feel, Toyota genes, and available V-6 engine. It's also larger than the Tucson, its longer body making room for an optional, child-sized third-row seat. The RAV-4 got a mid-cycle freshening for model-year 2009 and a full redesign is anticipated around model-year 2012.
2011 Subaru Forester: A model-year 2009 redesign expanded its size from compact-car smooshed to compact-crossover roomy. Along with revised suspension and added features, that moved this cult favorite to the front ranks of small SUVs. Acceleration is lively, handling is sharp, and off-road ability surprisingly good. Forester is the only vehicle in this class with AWD standard on all models. This Subaru's next redesign won't come before model-year 2014.
2011 Nissan Rogue: Nissan wanted to get into this fast-growing segment and brought out the Rogue for model-year 2008. It is refreshed for the 2011 model year with some restyling and added technology. Both styling and performance of the Rogue make it one of the sportier entries in this class.


text: DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is skilled work in one building or maintenance craft or trade area and semi-skilled in additional building or maintenance trades. Assists skilled maintenance and craft workers in any phase of building and grounds, construction and maintenance. Independently performs semi-skilled work in maintenance of building and grounds. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision " Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain, clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e., easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor" for a small number of employees. Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Utility Worker class in which semi-skilled tasks would be closely supervised. Differs from the skilled classes in which the work is a specialized skill and the primary responsibility. Differs from the General Maintenance and Repair Technician Senior class in which the skilled work is in two or more trades and crafts areas. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Repairs ceilings and walls by mixing and applying plaster of Paris and spackle, sanding surfaces, painting or varnishing. Replaces damaged sheet rock by removing damaged areas, hanging new sheet rock, taping and finishing seams, and painting. Checks refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for periodic cleaning, coolant levels, refrigeration levels and proper lubrication. Reports need for more extensive work or safety problems to supervisor or appropriate craft shop. Finishes doors, cabinets, or furniture by sanding, filling, and applying final finishes. Assigns and reviews the work of less skilled workers who may be assigned to assist on projects or maintenance. Maintains grounds by seeding, fertilizing, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, weeding flower beds, removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking areas. Repairs and replaces locks and locking devices in buildings. Performs more difficult lock servicing or repair under supervision of a lock system specialist. Performs routine installation or maintenance tasks where lock systems or locks are already in place, selecting key ways, materials, etc. Supervises inmate or other seasonal work crews in a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects in state parks; transports crews to and from work sites, and assigns and reviews work. Maintains lake or wildlife area grounds by collecting refuse, mowing grass, and cleaning, painting, and sanitizing facilities; maintains equipment, including vehicles, machinery, and tools, by performing routine servicing and making minor repairs. Gives information to the public who visit a park or wildlife area concerning regulations, or concerning services and facilities available; makes reports concerning usage of facilities. Plants and cultivates grain crops, grasses or tree and shrub plots to provide food or sheltering coverage for wildlife; controls vegetation by trimming or removing weeds, trees or shrubbery. Installs, repairs and maintains electric door and gate openers (both walk-through and vehicle gates). This includes the replacement of electric motors, drive belts/chains and mechanical parts to insure this equipment can be operated safely and securely. Constructs and repairs roads, fences, signs, dikes, docks, shelter houses, picnic tables and grills, and other outdoor facilities. Installs and repairs fire alarms, emergency lights and other electrical sensing devices in order to provide safe residence hall and apartment facilities by selecting proper materials, reading schematics and using electrical instruments and hand tools. Drills holes, pulls wire, installs electrical and phone outlets in cellular floors and walls in buildings and grounds. Installs telephone equipment and assists in more complex repair work. Repairs, rebuilds and upholsters furniture. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the basic functions of two or more of the trades required for the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. *Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of a variety of the mechanical and building trades. *Knowledge of the basic operation, care, and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and other construction or maintenance equipment, including basic farm machinery. *Knowledge of basic methods of grounds maintenance or farming. Abilities *Ability to understand and carry out specific oral and written instructions, to perform basic arithmetic, and to read and understand basic diagrams and schematics. *Ability to understand basic but varied mechanical systems such as plumbing, locksmithing, wiring, motors, mechanical equipment; to detect defective operation, and make mechanical repairs. *Ability to learn skilled use of tools, materials, and methods used in the varying crafts associated with facilities maintenance. *Ability to meet the public effectively. *Required at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Six months of experience in a building trades or mechanical building trade. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.


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My friend Valerie makes one chocolate cake. No, I don't mean one chocolate cake for school birthday cupcakes and one for grown-up dinner parties, one for wedding cakes and one for really decadent layer cakes, one for roulades and one for a Thursday afternoon, just because. I mean just one recipe. She serves it plain to guests after dinner, she makes it when she hears it's your birthday and she stacks, and coats it hypercolored frosting and studs it with superheroes for her kids' birthdays.
It's incredibly simple, just butter (she's French, so bien sûr), dark chocolate, sugar, flour, a bit of baking powder and her secret ingredient: water. A spoonful or two here and another there creates a decadent crumb you won't read about in any cookbook. Sure, you could use milk or maybe replace a spoonful with some kirsch but she does not so I do not. The whole thing, save some hand-whisked egg yolks and machine-whipped egg whites (which gives it an airy lift and almost crackly meringue of a lid), is mixed in the pot where you melt the chocolate. It bakes in 30 minutes, which is convenient when your afternoon is rerouted, and tastes amazing. And I bet she regrets ever giving me the recipe.


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The House broke at least several decades of tradition last week by not accepting a plan for redrawing the 40 Senate districts that senators had approved.
Instead, the House is considering a Senate redistricting plan favored by conservative Republicans and narrowly rejected by the Senate.
GOP conservatives, who have a House majority, say the map approved by the Senate is designed to keep its moderate GOP leaders in power.
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In 1990, Beacon Capital Corporation negotiated the purchase of Coleman®'s Heating & Air Conditioning division to create Evcon Industries. By 1996, Unitary Products Group of York, A Johnson Controls Company had acquired Evcon Industries and continued to market their products under the Coleman-Evcon name.Then, during World War II, Coleman® introduced the GI pocket stove. Over one million GIs went to war with this excellent invention. By 1958, the Coleman Company had entered the Heating & Air Conditioning industry, designing units for mobile homes. The success of this endeavor led to a full-fledged entry into the Heating & Air Conditioning industry. This move resulted in the acquisition of Red T Coil - a leading independent manufacturer of evaporator coils and fan coil units - in 1984. In 1999, realizing its outstanding brand recognition, Unitary Products Group decided to market products, solely under the Coleman® name - a name now known for rugged, reliable performance in the great outdoors and the great indoors. Manufacturing Facilities |
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2014 Registration
2014 Registration - Find a Club
WYSA is divided into 12 geographic districts. Information on available programs, tryouts and registration can be found by contacting a club near you.
Kickers District
The Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club is divided into local regions throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
Racine District
Serving Racine County
ACE Soccer Club
Racine Area Soccer Club
Metro District
With clubs primarily in Milwaukee County
Bavarian Soccer Club
Club Latino
Croatian Eagles Soccer Club
FC Wisconsin Nationals
Milwaukee Sport Club
Milwaukee United Soccer Club
Oak Creek Soccer Club
Parkland Soccer Club
Polonia Soccer Club
Racine Spartans Soccer
United Serbian Youth Soccer Club
Washington County FC
Wauwatosa Soccer Club
East Central District
Counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menomonie, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano and Winnebago.
Appleton Soccer Club
Ashwaubenon Soccer Club
DePere Select Soccer Club
Electric City Youth Soccer Association
Everton FC of Wisconsin
FC Green Bay
FC Menasha
Fond du Lac Soccer Association
Foxx Soccer
Goalgetters United Soccer Club
Green Bay Lightning
Heart of the Valley Soccer Association
Kiel Soccer Club
Kimberly Area Soccer Association
Neenah Soccer Club
New Holstein Soccer Association
Niagara Northern Stars Soccer Club
Oshkosh United Soccer Club
Thunder Area Soccer Kids
United Hurricanes Soccer Club
United Soccer of Allouez
Water Cities Soccer Club
MAYSA District
Clubs in Columbia, Dane, Green Lake, Jefferson, Marquette, Rock and Sauk counties
Baraboo Soccer Club
Beaver Dam United Soccer Club
Belleville Bulldogs Soccer Club
Capital East
Dells Area Youth Soccer Association
Dodgeville (Iowa County Soccer League)
Evansville Soccer Club
Glacial Drumlin United Soccer Club
Lodi Area Youth Soccer Club
Madison 56ers
Madison Celtics Youth Soccer Club
Madison FC
Magic Soccer Club
McFarland Soccer Club
Middleton United Soccer Club
Middleton Yahara Soccer Club
Milton Soccer Club
Monona Grove Soccer Club
Monroe Area Rebel Soccer Club
Mt Horeb Youth Soccer Club
New Glarus Youth Soccer Association
Norski Soccer Club
Oregon Soccer Association
Platteville Power
Portage Youth Soccer Association
Poynette Area Youth Soccer Organization
Regent Soccer Club
River Valley Soccer Association
Rock Soccer Club
Sauk Prairie Strikers
Shorewood Soccer Club
Soccer Club of Reedsburg
Stoughton Area Youth Soccer Association
Sun Prairie Soccer Club
Verona Area Soccer Club
Watertown Soccer Club
Waunakee Area Soccer Club
Wisconsin Heights Soccer Club, Inc
Kenosha District
Serving Kenosha County
Kenosha Area Soccer League
Red Star Soccer Club
Stateline District
Serving Walworth County
Burlington Youth Soccer Club
Delavan Youth Soccer Club
East Troy Youth Soccer Club
Elkhorn Soccer Club
Fort Atkinson Youth Soccer Association
Geneva Lake United Soccer Club
Lake Geneva Lakers Soccer Club
Lake Geneva YMCA
Whitewater Youth Soccer Club
Williams Bay Soccer Club
Waukesha District
Serving Waukesha County
Brookfield Soccer Club
Elm Grove Soccer
Hartford United Soccer Club
Menomonee Falls Soccer Club
Pewaukee Sussex United Soccer Club
SFC Wisconsin
SC Waukesha
Village of Wales
Northwest District
Ashland , Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,Pierce, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, St Croix and Washburn counties
Eau Claire United
Hayward United Soccer Club
Hudson Soccer Association
New Richmond Area Youth Soccer
Northland Badger
Northwest Wisconsin Soccer Club
Red Cedar Soccer Club
Rice Lake Soccer Association
River Falls Soccer Club
Somerset Soccer Club
Superior Soccer Association
Southwest District
Crawford, Grant,, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon counties
Coulee Region United Soccer Association
Coulee Region Youth Soccer
Richland Center Soccer Club
Tomah Youth Soccer Association
Ozaukee District
Dodge, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington counties
Grafton Soccer Club
Lakeshore United FC
Mequon Soccer Club
North Shore United Soccer Club
Plymouth Youth Soccer Association
Port Washington Soccer Club
Waubedonia Soccer Club
Midway District
Adams, Clark, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon,Oneida,Portage, Price, Taylor, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties
Headwaters United Youth Soccer Association
Marathon County United Soccer Club
Marshfield Youth Soccer Association
Price Soccer Club
Rhinelander Soccer Club
Stevens Point S.C./Portage CTY Youth Soccer
Waupaca Soccer Club
Wausau United Soccer Club
Wisconsin Rapids Kickers