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Luxuriate in the charms of Tuscany as you travel first class through the jewel-toned landscapes of a region known for impeccable cuisine and a rich cultural heritage.
Immerse yourself in sensual pleasures on this exclusive journey through the wonders of Tuscany. With your private expert guide and driver, tour hidden historic sites, narrow streets lined with quaint cafes and boutique shops, Renaissance palaces and glorious landscapes of wheat fields and olive groves. From a private Florentine residence of a refined art collector, to a magnificent country Estate nestled among rolling hills, to a highly individual luxury hotel located in the heart of the beautiful Rome, enjoy exclusive accommodations that will pamper your mind and body.
Shop in Via dei Tornabuoni, Florence's Fifth Avenue where you'll find everyone from Armani, Gucci, Versace, and Coveri. Sit down to an unforgettable meal at the Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant as an exclusive guest of Chef Beatrice Segoni. Enjoy a walking tour through Florence and visit the Ponte Vecchio, the famous Piazza della Signoria, and the Accademia Gallery where you'll view Michelangelo's David. Tour the Chianti region and visit Le Capezzine Estate for a tour of the ancient stone wine cellar. Elsewhere on your journey, why not consider a game of tennis or bocce, horseback riding, a round of golf, or simply spend the day at the spa being pampered; after taking in all of that history, you deserve it! La Dolce Vita exists, we can help you experience it.
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For your added comfort, you will have Meet & Greet assistance upon your arrival, which will be waiting for you outside the customs. Your representative will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private chauffeur at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation.
Discover the richness and creativity of Tuscan and Italian cuisine in the exclusive and inviting setting of the Hotel Lungarno overlooking the Arno. Resident chef Beatrice Segoni invites you to sample her delightful interpretations over lunch or dinner in the unforgettable Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant gourmet restaurant in the heart of the elegant Hotel. The Picteau Bar in the lounge of the luxury hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or a cocktail surrounded by original art by Picasso and Cocteau, while the beautiful terrace of the Sky Bar on top of the medieval Consorti tower, seems just one step away from heaven and the famous sights of Florence.
From posh designer brands like Armani, Gucci, Versace and Ferragamo to locally created hand-crafts, souvenirs, quality leathers and traditional clothing, the city of Florence is a never-ending dream for shopping enthusiasts. For those searching for ancient relics and traditional crafted antiques, Via Maggio is the street for you. The shops and merchants on this street boast numerous "Objects d'Art" and furnishings that are sure to create an atmosphere straight out of the 16th century. Via del Tornabuoni is considered Florence's 5th Avenue, featuring shops lined with best quality leather products, elegantly expensive shoes, and modernly stylish clothing boutiques. It is here where you'll find all the "big brand names" products as well as the posh, and potentially upcoming Italian styles. Besides the traditional shops, Florence also boast some of Italy's best open-air markets including the centralized Market of San Lorenzo, the New Market located under the 16th century Loggia del Porcellino, and the Flea Market at the Piazza Santa Croce.
Enjoy a half day walking tour with your private English-speaking guide. You will be met at your hotel, and proceed on foot to view the top sights in Florence. This personalized tour will give you a local insight into the real history and hidden gems the city has to offer. You'll visit the Ponte Vecchio, the famous Piazza della Signoria, the elegant palaces and fashionable shops, the charming narrow medieval streets and the impressive Cathedral Square with Brunelleschi's imposing dome will all be concentrated in a pleasant slowly paced tour. After exploring the city, you will proceed with your guide to the Accademia Gallery where you will have the chance to view Michelangelo's David. Completed in 1504 after four years' work, this stunning statue attracts millions of art lovers from around the globe each year. Your entrance tickets (included in the cost of the tour) are pre-booked so you can bypass the line.
Overnight guests at the Hotel Lungarno receive complimentary access to the Ferragamo museum in Florence - an artistic centerpoint in Florence. The museum's footwear collection documents the entire span of Salvatore Ferragamo's career, from his return to Italy in 1927 to 1960 the year he died. It highlights his technical and artistic skills which, through his color choices, the creativity of the designs and use of innovative materials made a fundamental contribution to the growth and establishment of "Made in Italy". Some of the items reveal Salvatore Ferragamo's relationships with artists of his day, such as the futurist painter, Lucio Venna who created some advertising sketches and the famous Ferragamo footwear label. Others document his continuous quest for the perfect fit and the invention of special constructions and materials, from the famous cork wedge patented in 1936 and immediately imitated all over the world, to the raffia or cellophane vamps, and candy-wrapper paper used during World War II. In addition, there are the shoes that are famous because they were made for Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo and Audrey Hepburn. This museum truly gives an insight into a century of history told by footwear. The items on display are periodically selected from the over 10,000 models in the museum's archives and featured in biennial exhibitions that present different themes through Ferragamo shoes. The Collection is also enriched by footwear production after the death of Salvatore Ferragamo, down to the present day. Every year, in fact, a number of models suitably representative of the season are entered in the Salvatore Ferragamo Archives which the museum draws on for its exhibitions.
You will be met at the hotel by your private driver for a panoramic drive for approximate 1.25 hours to San Gimignano recently the landmark for the highly successful movie Under the Tuscan Sun. Explore this beautiful town independently, viewing the "Manhattan of Tuscany" skyline, bristling with a large number of towers dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries. Enjoy a typical local meal in a nearby farmhouse before continuing to Siena an hour away. Upon arrival in Siena, you will meet your English speaking guide to begin your guided walk to explore Siena, amazingly rich in masterpieces of art and rising above three hills, you will walk to the Piazza del Campo, the square where the world famous folkloric event called Palio Horse Racing takes place twice a year during the summer. Discover this fan-shaped, gently sloping square lined with marvelous buildings like the City Hall, erected in the 13th century, and the Torre del Mangia bell tower, rising 102 meters high. The Sansedoni Palace and the Gaiai Fountain are also close by. You also get to see the exterior views of the gothic-style Duomo of Siena dating back to the 12th century and the Battistero, both adorned with a variety of frescoes, sculptures and painting masterpieces created by some of Italy's most famous artists. Some free time will later be provided before returning to your hotel. Wine tasting and lunch at Local Farmhouse in San Gimignano, and Duomo is included.
Take a private transfer with vehicle and driver to Montalcino. The drive will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are two restaurants and a cozy bar at the Castiglion del Bosco property which showcase the talented chefs' seasonal and regional cuisine using the finest local ingredients, complemented by an extensive list of Castiglion del Bosco and regional wines. The traditional Osteria offers a casual ambience for an informal lunch or dinner, while the fine dining restaurant, Ristorante Campo Del Drago, presents an elegant setting for a sumptuous Tuscan dining experience.
Enjoy an hour and a half drive through the Tuscan countryside in the company of your chauffeur and private vehicle and arrive at Montepulciano, a beautiful medieval town built on a hilltop with an "S" shape and surrounded by very well preserved city walls. Discover its hidden narrow streets with many stores where you can also find beautiful hand made ceramics, and reach the main square "Piazza Grande" with the imposing Town Hall Palace. After about 3hrs of free time (during which you may also decide to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch accompanied by the amazing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano red wine - not included), you'll depart to Pienza, about a 30 minute drive away.
Pienza is a very charming little town, which dates back to the 15th Century. Walk around the narrow streets and visit the typical "botteghe" (small stores) where you can find and taste all sorts of Pecorino cheese (with pepper, truffle, nuts, etc). Pienza also offers nice artisan stores which sell handmade leather items.Return to Castiglion del Bosco in the late afternoon with your private driver.
Castiglion del Bosco is well set up for activities on the estate. In and around the Borgo, one can take advantage of a state-of the-art fitness center, a soccer pitch, and tennis and bocce (Tuscan bowls) courts. The Estate also features miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails that hug spectacular ridges and meander past streams, waterfalls and hidden historic sites. Handsome Maremma horses, used by traditional Tuscan herdsmen, are also an option if a horseriding trek is of interest and treks are taken through a network of riding trails extending to the far-reaching corners of the property.
Immersed in the heart of the Val d'Orcia Artistic, Natural and Cultural Park, Castiglion del Bosco Golf Club centres on a spectacular eighteen-hole course designed by the legendary Tom Weiskopf. Golf enthusiasts will certainly be pleased with the course.
Spa lovers will be truly content with the offerings at the Care Suite Spa by Daniela Steiner which is a serene oasis that specializes in unique therapies based on organic ingredients from the Estate. Entrust yourself to the caring hands of the in-house team, who will pamper you with a complete range of exquisite beauty, spa and wellness treatments. Alternatively, relax by the heated infinity pool or enjoy a wine tasting on the propertry if you haven't already - Castiglion del Bosco is among the first five Brunello wine producers!
The extensive Gardens are a magnificent amenity in their own right, and encompass a radiant Tuscan palette for all seasons, including flower-decked terraces, rustic olive groves, manicured fruit orchards and sprawling Sangiovese vineyards. The splendid vegetable garden, designed by the Vatican's garden landscaper, is home to more than 180 varieties of vegetables, fruits and aromatic herbs grown exclusively for La Canonica's restaurants and Culinary Academy.
Depart Castiglion del Bosco today by private driven vehicle and after approximately 2 hrs 30 minutes you'll arrive at Orvieto, an important Etruscan town built around the 6th Century BC, situated in the Southern part of Umbria region. Meet your private local guide and enjoy an approximately 2 hr walking tour through Orvieto's narrow streets. Admire the magnificent cathedral with the famous Rosone window situated right on top of the main entrance, and at the end of the tour, you'll have some free time for a nice lunch (not included) before heading to Rome. Inclusions: return cable cart, entrance fee to Underground Orvieto and Cathedral.
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Rome (Fiumicino/Ciampino) with a private vehicle and driver. Please note drivers may or may not speak English, as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking assistant or guide for your transfer, this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
The magnificent Hotel Lungarno is conveniently located in Florence, just a stone's throw away from the Ponte Vecchio. Imagine the most wonderful rooms and luxury suites, softened by beautiful light and surrounded by the reflections of the Arno River and the inspirational atmosphere of the medieval quarters of Florence. This luxurious accommodation was included as one of Travel & Leisure's 500 Best Hotels, as selected by their readers. The great chef Beatrice Segoni invites you to sample her delightful interpretations over a lunch or dinner in the unforgettable Borgo San Jacopo Restaurant. The Picteau Bar in the lounge of this luxury hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or a cocktail among original art by Picasso and Cocteau.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is set within one of the oldest and best-preserved estates in Italy and is located in Montalcino, Tuscany, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Val d'Orcia. Castiglion del Bosco is an 800-year-old estate comprising the ruins of a castle, a medieval church, and the Borgo, a village that was once an important farming and social hub. The Borgo now forms the heart of the resort and 23 suites are housed within its buildings. The resort also offers 10 villas which have been created from restored farmhouses with antique furniture, artisanal pieces and modern comforts. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco also offers a cooking school, a carefully curated store, an organic kitchen garden, a spa, an infinity pool and fitness center. Guests can choose to dine at two restaurants – the more rustic Osteria La Canonica or the understated Ristorante Campo del Drago which offers classic Tuscan and Italian cooking. The property is also a historic winery and the fifth largest producer of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate's breathtaking 18-hole golf course was designed by the legendary winner of the British Open, Tom Weiskopf. This prestigious course set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site offers an unparalleled playing experience in Italy's only private golf club.
Dating from the 1800's, The Hotel Bernini Bristol, overlooking the splendid Piazza Barberini at one end of Via Veneto, the street of the Dolce Vita, is a museum within that most amazing of all museums: the city of Rome. The hotel offers the glamour of a bygone era along with the most modern amenities. Its ample salons are enchanting with their period furnishings and tapestries, and its rooms are marked by a refined atmosphere and comfortable elegance. The delectable gourmet cuisine at Giuda ballerino and the terrace with its amazing views are sure to please. A cutting edge gym, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna and relaxing massages all create a blissful oasis for guests to enjoy.
Please note that under Roman law, hotels now charge a small amount per traveller per day as a "tourist tax", which needs to be paid locally through your hotel in Rome. Amounts may vary, but currently the cost is 4EUR per person for 3* hotels, 6EUR for 4* hotels and 7EUR for 5* hotels. The charges will be added to your bill upon check out and are non-negotiable.
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Be careful: Someone is watching!
In the wake of the 2013 NSA data spying controversy, last summer The Wall Street Journal ran an article titled "Phones Leave a Telltale Trail."
The authors note that everyone who owns a cell phone creates "metadata" that leaves a "digital trail." While each individual crumb of data might seem insignificant, when it's combined and analyzed, it provides "one of the most powerful investigative tools ever devised." By tracing our metadata, investigators can pinpoint where we were or where we are at this moment.
Here's an example from an imaginary smartphone user named "Geoff":
1. Geoff poses by a waterfall and snaps a self-portrait, which he immediately tweets, then emails to his grandmother.
2. Geoff's text, photo, and email ascend a series of remote servers, each dragging their own trails of metadata.
3. Once there, the metadata may be extracted and interpreted by any interested party with access.
4. Thanks to the above "digital trail," without ever having met Geoff, we know he was at Shoshone Falls near Twin Falls, Idaho, at 3:57 P.M. on April 22, that he has a certain brand of smart phone, and that he speaks English.
One of the facets of this little "digital trail" experiment that intrigued me was the fact that it illustrates perfectly a couple of principles right out of Psalm 139:1-2, which says, "O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar."
The main thought that arises here is that everything about us leaves a trail. In this day and age of digital and social media, is it any wonder that our every movement is somehow traceable? It does not matter whether we use our credit cards, or our cell phones, or… well, whatever. Our every motion is somehow and somewhere on a record that someone else could find and follow. What a concept—take great care about how you live your life, because someone is watching.
This is news to columnists and authors, but it's hardly a revelation to those who believe in a sovereign, all-seeing God. King David in Psalm 139 is expressing the fact that what is true for our physical lives is also true for our spiritual lives. God knows everything about us. Nothing we do or even think is hidden from His penetrating view.
While, for some, that may be a hazard for living – that nothing we do or think is hidden from God – for others that is a powerfully comforting statement. For you see, the fact that God knows exactly where we are, where we have been and what we have been doing, and yet, He is a Father who loves us in spite of all that He knows about us, for those who follow Christ, is a peace-giving, and assuring truth. The truth of the matter is that God loved each one of us before and in spite of our lack of love for Him. He provided in His Son a payment for our sins and the promise of His love, acceptance, and forgiveness, no matter what the digital and spiritual trails may reveal.
What this also demonstrates is that there are no coincidences with God. He knows what is going to happen. He is in control of what is going to happen. And if He so desired, He could change what is going to happen. God is in the business of demonstrating His faithfulness on a daily basis. He wants us to consistently see the events that happen as His demonstrations of His love and care for us. He indeed is watching over us!
Listen to one man's testimony about this very fact:
"Shortly after my wife and I became Christians, the IRS asked me to defend a tax return from years earlier. Unfortunately, I couldn't defend it. I hadn't been honest. So I began months of painful meetings with the IRS. The day came for my last meeting. After parking, I discovered the meter wouldn't take my few remaining pennies, and I was already late. I nearly cried. Instead I prayed, 'Lord, we're trusting you with a huge tax problem. It's dumb not to ask you for help with this little meter. When I came out later, I saw what looked like a ticket on my car window. I was stunned! Hadn't I asked God to help me? I yanked the paper from under the wiper blade and read these words: 'Mike, your time was expired. I took care of it. Chuck.' Incredibly, a friend 'happened' to recognize my car and noticed the expired meter. Happened? No. God had used my friend to speak to me that day with a promise of forgiveness and healing, just as he spoke in the months following by resolving our tax debt."
The point: God is watching over you, and there are no coincidences with God. No matter what your circumstances, God cares for you. The great tragedies of life are not tragedies with God. They are simply His calls to each of us to recognize His care and compassion for us and His love for us, and most of all His desire for us to love Him!
So be careful about your digital and spiritual trails – Someone is watching!
God bless…
— Chuck Tabor is a regular columnist for the Times-Gazette.


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Licensing Animal Boarding Establishments
How to Apply for a Licence
The Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963 requires any person who keeps a boarding establishment for cats and/or dogs to be licensed by the Local Authority. The aim of the licensing requirements is to achieve certain standards in the management of the accommodation and to ensure precautions against disease and fire. This is done by attaching relevant conditions of licence to ensure that animals are kept in suitable accommodation.
To apply for a licence complete the Animal Boarding Establishments Licence form [pdf] attached below and return the form to the Animal Welfare Team - contact details are on the application form and are also provided at the bottom of this page. The application form form must be sent to the Animal Welfare Team at the address indicated, if it is sent to the wrong address this will delay registration.
Once your application has been received you will be sent a payment reference number in order to pay for your application online by credit/debit card. To go directly to the payment page go to the Licensing Online Payment Form.
Invariably it is in the interests of all new applicants to discuss their proposals with the Senior Animal Welfare Officer (see contact details below) before completing an application.
Online Applications
You will be able to apply for a licence using the ELMS (Electronic Licensing Management System). ELMS has been developed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in compliance with an European Services Directive to provide a 'point of single contact' for member states within the EU.
Animal Boarding Establishment Licence - Online Application Form
Refer to the Environmental Health fees and charges list to find the current charge for new or renewal licences.
Processing Timescale
Our target for dealing with applications is 25 days. However, it should be noted that where applications are received for new establishments then these will require planning permission which can could result in the target timescale being exceeded.
Tacit Consent
Tacit consent means that if we have not dealt with your application within the target period identified then your application will have been deemed to have been granted/approved.
Please note that the processing target period (25 days) only begins on receipt of a fully completed application and acknowledgement of such by Birmingham City Council Animal Welfare Team.
First time applications at new or purpose built premises will require planning permission before being considered. If the premises concerned do not have planning permission this may result in the target period for considering such applications being extended.
Guidance and Advice
Regulations:- Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
Public Register
To access information on animal boarding establishments operating in the city contact the Animal Welfare Team - see contact details below.
Complaints/Enquiries - Applicants or Licence Holders
Contact the Animal Welfare Team - contact details included below.
Advice to those considering using Animal Boarding Establishments
Before booking a cat or dog into boarding accommodation it may be worthwhile to visit more than one establishment as some catteries/kennels may suit the needs or temperament of your cat/dog better than others. All animals must be up to date in terms of vaccinations before being accepted at a boarding establishment and proof of such will need to be provided to the proprietor upon arrival.
Changes to Registration/Licence
Once you have registered you need to notify us of any change and in some circumstances this may result in a new licence application being required.
Animal Welfare,
Birmingham City Council,
Telephone: 0121 303 6007
Fax: 0121 303 9901
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I played invasion since it came out. I tried out LoTr, and the first few times I played, I foudn it interesting and kind of cool, but being felt like the game was too much focused on the "mechanics" of playing the game rather then immerse me in the theme as it intends to do.
However lately, a friend that sells games gave me a opened copy of the LoTr starter set and the hunt for gollom expansion (The man would be a good crack dealer.. the first hit is always free….) With a little more time to spend to read and understand the mechanics and practice them a bit .(My other games were often three player and under rushed time conditions) I found the "fiddelyness" iof the mechanics less of an issue then I first experienced. And being less focused trying to get all the steps properly understood, I was able to let the cards and my imaginiation run with the game, and I really started to find it become a very complete game experience for me.
Meanwhile my first LCG love, Invasion, has been getting a bit tired for me, sure they are trying to mess arroudn with the quest cards and make that more part of them game, but aside from that I find that I am not finding much interesting in the battle packs anymore. Last several I got, nothign stood out as game changing, its more or "Oh wow, another dark elf card with a -1 hot point abaility, another dwarf card that allows a dwarf in the quest zone to be usefull in another phase.. how exciting.. NOT"
My brother and I, and a small handfull of friends got a lot of milege out of invasion, but just suddenly our interest in it has kind of died off.
On the other hand, every new pack in LoTr seams to add a new element to the game as well as a new story to play out, a new puzzle as I like to call them.
From a buisness point of view for FFG business model, it makes no difference.. lol I decided early on no matter how much I liked a game (I like Game of thrones as well, but have few oppenents) I am NOT willing to invest in more then one at a time. I only have so much time to play games, and I like my card games to be complete, so I only want to be devoted to ONE LCG system at a time.
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1) Each expasion for LoTr includes a new story, an interesting and fun puzzle to solve, with a simple, but very thematic story to tell.
2) Each expansion contains cards that truely add to the game, a new character to mix up party possiblites, cards synergize well with existing card traits.
3) Almost all the cards have a USE. Sure every set has a dog card or two, but for the most part, most cards have a use, either as a powerfull part of a certain deck build, or as a part of a theme build. Sure some cards can be highy situational, or may not be as good as another simaler card, but by and by most cards have a point.
On the counter point-
Invasion battle packs feel like they contain very little these days. In fact its almost the opposite. I open an invasion expansion, I may find one or two cards that have a place in one of my deck builds, either adding powerfull synergy, or helping make a theme work, but for the most part, the cards just are not all that exciting, and to top it off, there are MANY cards in each expasion that are just poor cards. They might not be terrible, but they are just subpar and only have buisness in a theme deck, if at all. I find I get a new battle pack, literaly 1/2 the cards get tossed in the "might look at again, but most likey not, part of my card storage box, which is really too bad cause I love the warhammer world and in general like the game.
Perhaps LoTr may run out of interesting ideals for there game and they run into the same problem, but I have higher level of hope for the game, the fact that each pack changes the game on three levels, The quest story, the new character, and the new cards, that I think its easier for the designers to keep it some what fresh.
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Like a linebacker on a blitz from the blindside, Vincent Siders never saw this coming.
A year ago Siders was a freshman junior varsity running back at Jacksonville High School who hoped to make the varsity in 2012 and find a way on the field.
Confident he'd make the grade? Well, not quite.
"For varsity? No, not at all," Siders said. "We have some good players. So it was going to be hard. But I knew I would get up there (eventually), but it would be hard."
Not quite as hard as he may have envisioned, however.
This time a year ago Siders' season was over as a JV player. A year later the 5-foot-9, 155-pound has helped lead the Cardinals (8-4) into a second-round showdown at Havelock (11-1) on Friday night in the NCHSAA 3-A playoffs
Talk about coming a long way in a short time. In fact, the speed of Siders' ascent may only be matched by his speed afoot, where he has been clocked in just under 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
"Pretty quick," coach Beau Williams said.
And pretty amazing given Siders not only never expected to be playing quarterback on varsity but had never actually played the position until offensive coordinator Chip Williams asked him during summer passing league to consider moving under center in the Cardinals' option-oriented attack.
"I had never played quarterback in my life," Siders said. "He came up to me and said, 'We want you to be a quarterback.'"
Siders was surprised and thrilled because the move meant he was also moving up the varsity.
"I was still on junior varsity," he said. "So that's a big step."
But one both Williams' felt was warranted, especially given the spot was thrown in disarray a year ago after starting quarterback Patrick Childress was hurt and also that the Cardinals had no experienced players coming back at the spot this season.
"He's athletic," Beau Williams said. "Last year with the quarterback situation…, we just wanted to go ahead and start developing (a younger player) in case something were ever to happen. We started working over the summer and it just kind of took off for him.
"He's a quick learner. He's a smart kid. He's able to pick things up."
While the Cardinals struggled on offense early, they have averaged 23 points a game in their last three outings as Siders has become more comfortable and the offense has matured as a unit.
Siders ran for two touchdowns and passed for a third in Jacksonville's surprising 27-14 win at Rocky Mount in the opening round of the playoffs last Friday night.
For the season, Siders has rushed for 526 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He also has thrown for 381 yards and 2 touchdowns while completing 33 of 89 passes, including a 6-for-8 night against Rocky Mount for 105 yards.
Beau Williams said Siders has just gotten a better "grasp of the offense" with each passing week.
"It's just clicking for him," he said. "He's starting to see the field as it opens up, and he's doing a good job with his reads. His throwing is getting better. He's stepped up to the position and was basically the one to take it."
Early on, Siders and sophomore Ryan Thompson split time at quarterback. Thompson was the better passer and Siders the better runner. But as the weeks went by Siders began to solidify his hold on the starting job.
Not bad for someone who expected to be playing wide receiver.
"They said they could make a quarterback out of me," Siders said during an interview in the coaches' dressing room after practice earlier this week. "So I just listened to them."
Siders said the hardest adjustment was learning to read the defense, and that being the leader required of all quarterbacks wasn't a big issue.
"It wasn't that hard," he said. "I was a leader on JV."
Meanwhile, defenses have had their own challenges. They face a quarterback who doesn't appear to lose any of the speed he displays on Jacksonville's track team — he runs the 100 and 200 along with two relays — while wearing all his football equipment.
"I feel as loose as I do with pads and without them," he said when asked why he felt he was as fast in full pads as in his track attire.
And while opponents have adjusted to his speed, it's taken some time.
"They're prepared for me now," said Siders, who added he's been timed at 4.48 in the 40. "On the field they say, 'Watch No. 6. Watch option. Watch him.'"
Defenses aren't alone in having to adjust. So have the Cardinal receivers, who are catching a ball with a rotation that's different since Siders is a lefty while Thompson is a righty.
"Yeah, a lot of them say (there's a different rotation)," Siders said. "Last game one of them said it looked like it was high and then it looked like it was low, and then he didn't know what to do and it came straight at him."
That's also how Siders is approaching Friday night's rematch with Havelock — straight on. The Rams beat the Cardinals 42-12 on Oct. 12 in Havelock, but Siders and the Cardinals will be out to upset the defending state champions.
"If we — how do I say it? — if we think we can play with them, then we'll play with them," he said. "But it's really a mental thing. I'm not saying they're not good because they really are. But we can play with them. … If we believe we can beat them, we'll come out with the win."


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John Peeters of Stanwood races at the 2012 APBA Pro National Championships on Lake DePue in DePue, Ill. Racing in the OSY-400 class, Peeters won his fifth consecutive national title in 2012, and he added his sixth straight national championship earlier this month at Watts Bar Lake in Kingston, Tenn.
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John Peeters has won 10 national hydro championships in three classes.
Earlier this month, the 31-year-old Stanwood man won his sixth straight national championship in OSY-400, a popular class of limited hydros. The six national titles in a row equals a recent string by Buddy Tennel of Buford, Ga., in the 125cc class for the longest consecutive runs of national championships in American Power Boat Association history.
A year from now, Peeters will go for No. 7 and the chance to have the record all his own.
The quest for an unmatched string of championships "is exciting," Peeters said, "but it gets harder and harder every year. When you're on top, you only have one way to go.
"It's difficult because you know everybody is chasing after you, and you have a big target on your back."
Raised in the Lake Goodwin area of Stanwood, Peeters started racing J stock (junior) hydros as a boy of 9. That lasted only a few years before he moved on to other interests, but in 2004 -- the same year he graduated from Western Washington University -- Peeters and his father Wayne decided to try the sport again.
By removing the restrictor plate from his J stock motor, Peeters had an A stock motor and he was ready to start racing and winning.
Since his return nine years ago, Peeters has nabbed 10 national championships in three classes, including his six straight titles in OSY-400. He also has eight world speed records in four classes.
And he does it all as the truest of amateurs. Peeters spends his own money to race, with expenses reaching around $5,000 a year. Most of that is the cost of traveling, with actual race expenses fortunately much less.
He helps keep the sport affordable by making his own propellers, and he has even made one of his boats. His father and other friends help with the engines.
Peeters says he is hooked on boat racing for two primary reasons. For one, he loves the camaraderie of the other racing families. Intense competitors on the water, they are otherwise amiable friends and sometimes traveling partners. With the utmost sportsmanship, racers will often donate their time and equipment to help a rival.
But as much as he enjoys the people, there is also a terrific thrill from racing. Going fast is a kick, of course, but even better is the drama and excitement of heated competition.
The pinnacle, he said, comes in the countdown of seconds before a heat of boats -- perhaps a dozen in all -- makes a sprint for the start line.
"In those last seconds (before the start), your heart is really pumping," he said. "I sometimes don't even know if I breathe for the first lap. Because when you go into that first corner, everybody is there. Water is spraying, boats are bumping. It's very exciting.
"That first-turn exhilaration is better than anything. I've never jumped off a bridge with a bungee (cord) and I've never jumped out of a plane with a parachute, but it's got to be better than that."
In recent years, Peeters has entered fewer races. Time is an issue -- he and his wife Jodi are expecting their first child in September -- and the plan is to "set myself up to race less, but at the more important races."
He races mostly in the Pacific Northwest, with a regional race circuit that covers Washington, Oregon and Idaho. But he also competes around the United States, with two races this year in northern California, the national championships in Kingston, Tenn., and a trip to New York planned for later in the season.
In addition, Peeters expects to be in Coniston, England, in November for the OSY-400 world championships
As for his future goals, he would like to extend his string of consecutive national championships another few years, maybe more. He also has an itch to drive an unlimited hydroplane someday, or one of the other "big boats," as he calls them.
The drivers of the smaller limiteds, he insists, are every bit as skilled as their counterparts in the unlimited cockpits.
"I'm not taking anything away from their skill level because there are some really good drivers up there (on the unlimited circuit)," he said. "But everybody will say, hands down, that somebody who won C stock hydro at nationals is a better driver than somebody who won the Gold Cup."
For now, Peeters is content where he is. And the reason, he explained, "is because of the fun level, pure and simple. We're not getting paid to do this. In fact, we're spending our own money. But we do it because it's fun."
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Nearly 100 lost and stray dogs brought to Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) in Kentucky each month find their way back to their pet parents, thanks in part to the efforts of a new lost and found coordinator funded by the ASPCA.
"That's a 40% increase over what we've had in previous years," says Margaret Brosko, senior manager of special initiatives and communications for LMAS. "But the data doesn't even begin to tell the story."
LMAS is one of three partner agencies (along with the Kentucky Humane Society and Alley Cat Advocates) comprising the ASPCA Partnership in Louisville. Last July, with a grant from the ASPCA, LMAS hired Lost and Found Coordinator Megan Fox, a former customer service representative, who once dreamed of becoming a large animal veterinarian.
Since Fox's hiring, the abundance of happy endings and reunions have been bringing tears of joy to pet parents, LMAS shelter staff and volunteers alike.
There was the Boxer, Rocky, from Jeffersonville, Indiana, who ended up at LMAS 10 days after disappearing on July 4, 2013. Fox spotted a posting for a lost Boxer on Craigslist, and days later noticed Rocky in LMAS's kennels.
"When I contacted Rocky's owner, he was hesitant to come in because of the distance; he figured his dog was gone forever," she said. "But it was him!" When she spoke with the owner recently, he said Rocky is "fat, happy and crazy."
There was a Husky, Sheba, who had been missing for two years. On November 1, 2013, she arrived at LMAS as a stray. Her microchip enabled shelter workers to trace her back to her pet parent, who picked her up that very day.
The LMAS website allows citizens not only to register lost and found pets, but also to view the latest lost and found pet entries. The public is also encouraged to call or visit the shelter if their pet is lost.
"We're lucky to have several really good resources for lost and found pets in our area," adds Fox. "The people are dedicated and post sightings of lost or found pets. I'm in daily communication with them and try to be the keeper of that information."
With the spring and summer months ahead, LMAS is bracing for a high intake of strays. But Brosko is hopeful. "We're lucky to have so many people who care about getting them back home. Our entire team helps people fill out reports, walk through our kennels and share information. We are continually evolving and improving—and people really feel like they're part of the process."
That's especially true for Fox: "I absolutely love being a part of this team of amazing, compassionate, dedicated people, and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to help animals every day!"
Learn more about the ASPCA Partnership in Louisville.
You people are AWESOME! I would be absolutely heartbroken if my dog went missing. Thank you for all the good that you do. Keep it up. These furry friends and their people parents depend on you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you all! The work you do is so incredible and important! It goes beyond words to say how moving it is to witness the power of your efforts to help these wonderful creatures return home.
That's awesome! Keep up the good work.
That's awesome! Keep up the good work.
Is there a way to bring this program to Washington State? We have many organizations here who would love to partner and bring lost pets home. Please take this email as a formal request to contact/bring your wonderful program to Washington state. Thanks so much, Animal Angels Network
Thank you for reuniting pets and owners, and for caring enough to devote all your time to this.
What a fabulous idea! I wish all shelters would do this.
We donate to you every month and it is wonderful with what you do with all the money sent to you. God bless all of you that donate and all of Aspca animal lovers.
Megan, it sure sounds like this is the job for you. So many lost dogs are going to luck out and get back to their families due to your work. Congrats for finding a perfect job for yourself and helping so many dogs and people to be happy again.
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Expo Bikeway at Risk of Serious CompromiseAugust 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm | Posted in Bike News, Get Involved | 2 Comments
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Update: On Tuesday, August 21st, the Expo Bicycle Advisory Committee reconvened to discuss some of the design issues identified below, including Pico/Gateway and Centinela. There is not yet consensus among Expo Authority staff that design changes need to occur. As LACBC works with Expo and other stakeholders, please continue to send in your letters to the Expo Board. We will provide further updates as developments occur.
For years LA cyclists have been providing enthusiastic support for the Expo Bikeway, looking forward to the day when we'll have a high-quality, safe bikeway from Downtown LA to Santa Monica once Phase II of the Expo Line is completed. For years, we have been urging Expo and Metro to integrate the bikeway at the earliest stages to avoid conflicts with the light rail facilities. Unfortunately, this project is moving so fast now that numerous opportunities for better integrating the bikeway are at risk of being lost as highly compromised bikeway plans are being rushed to construction (see below). We need to get the attention of the Expo Board of Directors so that better solutions are found and implemented before it is too late!
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Dear Expo Directors,
For years cyclists have been looking forward to the Expo Bikeway giving us a safe, convenient bikeway from Downtown to Santa Monica. This facility will be a key feature of the system for bringing riders to the Expo train without creating car trips. And for years we have been providing input on this project, stressing the need to integrate the bikeway at the earliest stages so that it is not compromised by missed opportunities.
Now we are learning that current plans for the Expo Bikeway will create unacceptable conditions at several locations if steps are not taken immediately to find better solutions. Routing cyclists into the crowded plaza at Westwood will most certainly create conflicts with the high volume of pedestrians that are expected at this station. At Centinela, a conflict with traffic has been created when a new driveway to the train maintenance yard was added right where cyclists are planned to cross the road. And Pico-Gateway needs carefully designed improvements to get cyclists across this complex intersection without creating unworkable bottlenecks and tedious diversions.
I am extremely concerned that these unacceptable plans are being rushed to construction. We must not waste this opportunity to create a high-quality bicycle facility that will benefit generations of community members. Please direct your very capable staff and consultants to immediately work on finding better solutions before it is too late!
[Your Name Here]
Send to:
And if you can make it (we know it's early!) please come to the next Expo Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting and ask to speak on these issues.
When: Tuesday, August 21, 2012; 8:00AM – 9:30AM
Where: Skanska-Rados Joint Venture Field Office – 11390 W. Olympic Blvd., 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Here is some background on urgent design issues for the Expo Bikeway:
Westwood station area
The current plan routes the bike path, including cyclists who wish to bypass the station, into the station plaza where large volumes of pedestrians will be converging from the train platform, bus stops, drop-offs, sidewalk, etc. Westwood is expected to be one of the busiest stations, likely necessitating that cyclists dismount when it's crowded. A solution is needed that would allow cyclists to bypass the congested plaza area. If a good route is not implemented, many cyclists can be expected to try to bypass the plaza anyhow, incurring safety risks.
We saw this one coming years ago and have repeatedly alerted Expo to the problems that need to be addressed at this complex intersection. Unfortunately, Expo's plans route cyclists onto sidewalks and across four crosswalks with attendant delays and a bare minimum of space where cyclists are expected to wait for a green light. Considering the volume of bikes that could use this path, this is a nightmare waiting to happen. Potential solutions would either close off some short streets and alleys or consolidate them into fewer crossing points. Another part of the solution for this area is to create a better link from these crossings to Sawtelle. Expo is planning to widen Pico in this area anyhow and LADOT has proposed widening the sidewalk to accommodate Expo Bikeway traffic. Expo doesn't want to do any of this, saying they don't have the money or time. Again, we've been alerting all parties of the issues here for years, so this seems to be an inappropriate response.
There is no station here and the train is elevated in this area but the bike path needs to cross from the south side of the LRT to the north because the train maintenance yard will be on the south side further to the west. This crossover was pretty straightforward until Expo added a driveway to the maintenance yard right where cyclists are expected to cross Centinela, creating safety conflicts between bikes and motor vehicles there. Had Expo gotten timely bikeway design input, they could have adjusted the placement of the bridge supports to provide enough off-road space to route the bikeway on the east side, avoiding the driveway altogether. But this didn't happen and Expo recently started construction on the bridge supports. Various options appear to exist that could still improve the situation, but additional design and construction work will be needed. Expo is unwilling to pay for changes to improve the situation despite the fact that the problem was caused by their addition of the driveway late in the game.
Security cameras needed
In several places the bike path will be located between a continuous wall structure that supports the train and long stretches of commercial buildings. These segments will have poor visibility from surrounding areas, making them intimidating places to ride for some cyclists. Security cameras will be used on Expo platforms. We need similar cameras in these isolated bike path areas to be tied into the system.
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In this week's edition of On DoD, Jared Serbu speaks with the Director of the Defense Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Arati Prabhakar. She says DARPA has felt the impact of a decreasing budget. The agency has had to end projects early and delayed new programs due to the effects of sequestration.
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