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Kevin Pietersen: England set to recall batsman for India tour
Kevin Pietersen is due to appear at a news conference on Wednesday where his England return is set to be announced.
The 32-year-old batsman was dropped for sending "provocative" text messages to opposing players during the Test series against South Africa.
But the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has held talks with Pietersen and could pick him for the tour of India.
"Pietersen has done everything he can to prove himself to England. He is committed. I have heard reports he needs to apologise publicly. That is a nonsense. He just has to go in to see the players. The players haven't been as rosy as has been reported; it is 70% Kevin. England need their best players - we have just seen that with the World Twenty20. You need players with the X-factor, especially going to India. Kevin has got that."
The player and ECB chairman Giles Clarke are expected to appear before the media in Sri Lanka.
Former England spinner Phil Tufnell believes Pietersen will be added to the 16-man squad already named for the tour, which starts next month.
"I think Pietersen will go on the tour to India. [Captain] Alistair Cook wants to take his best side, and I think he'll get his way," said Tufnell.
England team director Andy Flower said on Tuesday: "The situation is ongoing and I think it's nearing an end now, hopefully in a positive way."
Pietersen has not played for England since being dropped for the final Test against South Africa in August.
It is understood he has not had the chance to speak to all the England players as a group since then.
Flower said his absence has affected the team's fortunes, notably at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. England, the defending champions, were knocked out of the tournament by the hosts on Monday.
Asked whether Pietersen was missed, Flower said: "Of course, but he wasn't available for this tournament when we selected the side."
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew expects an imminent resolution to the situation.
Agnew said: "It does appear that the first stage of Pietersen's reintroduction to the England camp will start sometime this week.
"We can also expect an assurance that England's commitments will come first. It will then be for the management and selectors to decide whether Pietersen will be a late addition to the team to tour India."
Pietersen had targeted a return to the team for the tour of New Zealand in February.
But with England heading for a tricky tour to India in November, he could be drafted in to boost an inexperienced batting line-up.
New Test and one-day captain Cook has been positive about Pietersen's return to the fold since taking over from Andrew Strauss.
India v England Test series
- 15-19 November: 1st Test, Ahmedabad (Motera)
- 23-27 November: 2nd Test, Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)
- 5-9 December: 3rd Test, Kolkata
- 13-17 December: 4th Test, Nagpur
He leads a squad to India that includes uncapped pair Joe Root, 21, and Nick Compton, who hit 1,191 first-class runs for Somerset this season.
Discussions between Pietersen and the ECB have been ongoing since the second Test against Proteas at Headingley, when the Surrey man cast doubts on his future - a claim he later backtracked from.
Pietersen also apologised to former captain Strauss, who was allegedly criticised in the texts he sent to the South Africans, although he denied offering any tactical advice.
England begin their four-Test winter tour of India on 15 November in Ahmedabad, before games in Mumbai, Kolkata and Nagpur.
Comment number 301. Posted by cartjdon 3 Oct 2012 09:52
Any player without an ego shouldn't be playing in the first place, it's what makes a player better than average, however some average players have ego's bigger than life so act as though they are something special. England got found out this year as to just how many average players they have in their team.
A once fearsome bowling attack is now nothing more than county average, our batting a joke!!
Comment number 300. Posted by TeaPartyBriton 3 Oct 2012 09:52
#298. Ashes sledger. Pray what has Vaughan got to do with this? He was a good captain now he's a pundit. Does Jiffy Davies pick the Welsh RU team?
England cricket have always had trouble with star players. Compton, Wardle, Laker, Lock, Truman, Boycott, Snow, Botham, Gower, now Pietersen to name but a few. The better they are the more troublesome the mediocrity find them to be.
Comment number 299. Posted by Shortthirdmanon 3 Oct 2012 09:47
Honour sacrificed for expediency yet again - how typical of the modern sports ethic.
A plague on all their houses ...
Comment number 298. Posted by ashes sledgeron 3 Oct 2012 09:40
Let's not beat around the bush it is quite obvious what is happening here... the players don't won't him back due to his ego, insincerity about playing for his te(i)am etc etc. However, with no real quality candidates pushing for selection, management and Vaughan can see England rapidly sliding down the rankings so they are going to welcome him back regardless. Gutless
Comment number 297. Posted by Kapnagon 3 Oct 2012 09:39
Found any of those quotes yet Kaiser?
Comment number 296. Posted by fallenfaithon 3 Oct 2012 09:36
#293 More consistent than most other England batsmen, past or present
Comment number 295. Posted by D G Hooperon 3 Oct 2012 09:26
Common sense from all sided has prevailed. Both sides have had there wings clipped a bit which was needed. Just a pity this whole thing got out of hand. I do feel that whoever advises KP needs to do his job better in future.
Bring on India - but boy will is be tough.
Comment number 294. Posted by David Landon 3 Oct 2012 09:25
I love the negative KP comments, an average of fiftyish and approx. 13 batsmen playing with a higher average. He is Englands most dangerous and aggressive batsmen of all time. With 5 years left at the top of his game, I personally think its a disgrace the hiearchy of English Cricket dismissed him for the tour of India. Batting is a selfish occupation. Arrogance - Yes Class - Yes
Shane Warne? x
Comment number 293. Posted by bilboon 3 Oct 2012 09:18
I've never thought that he is consistant enough to be rated a top batsman anyway.
Ego is far bigger than his talent.
Comment number 292. Posted by DrProdon 3 Oct 2012 09:18
KP is a quality batsman averaging just under 50 in Tests. In India you need your best team. KP should be in that team. He has acknowleged he has been an idiot and to be honest he probably will be an idiot again. That though has to be managed, the bottom line is he is a matchwinner and international sport is about winning matches.
He is also entertaining and thats why we pay our money!
Comment number 291. Posted by rpbon 3 Oct 2012 07:33
287 - destablise the team. This statement is not supported by the facts. When KP was paying we were the best team in the world in all three formats. Hardly evidence of a destablising influence. KP is rated the 10th best batsman in the world and the best English batsman. You don't evolve by leaving out your trump card.
Comment number 290. Posted by JTLon 3 Oct 2012 03:26
Leave it be. Cricket is a TEAM sport.
Comment number 289. Posted by rainbowdogon 3 Oct 2012 00:52
Why not bring him back as captain and let him pick his own team, oh yeah, and his own coach? Might as well.
Makes me sick.
Comment number 288. Posted by JAYBEE49on 2 Oct 2012 23:04
After all he's done? Bring him back? To do what - wreck another team? In the great scheme of things he's not even that great. He's dumped and he should stay dumped.
Comment number 287. Posted by seeaitchon 2 Oct 2012 22:47
The timing, the inevitability and the complete lack of foresight by those involved. The team is rightly evolving, it is painful - but don't go backwards. The decision has been made. Pietersen has gone - move on. His arrogant presence de-stabilised the team, and the team will be stronger without it. The T20 is a great fun competition but a bit of a lottery - not the best of gauges!
Comment number 286. Posted by Tom_in_Exeteron 2 Oct 2012 22:47
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Comment number 285. Posted by Owain ap Gruffuddon 2 Oct 2012 22:09
Sadly, this is not the beginning of the end, but the end of the beginning of this saga. Lots more to come on this.
Comment number 284. Posted by hudjeron 2 Oct 2012 21:59
#277, i've heard £1m mentioned as the potential legal bill, if both sides went to court, so that is definitely part of it. Plus the ECB have seen the impact of not having him in the team now!
Comment number 283. Posted by kungfu cantonaon 2 Oct 2012 21:55
I wonder what the Australian team is making of all this....
Can England really be contemplating leaving out the man who opposition sides fear the most? Anderson, Broad, Swann etc are all good but can all be replaced. Pietersen is a unique talent.
Also, if I am asked to pay £80+ for a day at a test, then I want the prospect of entertainment. Without KP, England are a dull, workmanlike side.
Comment number 282. Posted by Timon 2 Oct 2012 21:22
#255 wrote: "Those players who made a fuss (Broad,Swann,Anderson etc) need to get over themselves. Lets get back to the cricket & forget the petty politics"
Yes, I heartily agree with your last sentence: this petty sniping at our talented bowling attack is pointless and depressing! We must surely be the only nation on earth that demands humility of its most talented atheletes!
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Four years ago, he had dedicated his match-winning century against England in Chennai to the inhabitants of Mumbai, who had been ravaged by the terror attack of November 26. The Mumbai Test started two days after the sole surviving gunman of those attacks, Ajmal Kasab, was hanged in Pune's Yerawada Jail.
"It had not struck me. I must tell my teammates. It will charge us all up. But that one was an unbelievable game. I had felt that even if for a moment we had been able to make people smile because of our victory, we had done our duty as India players."
The World Cup victory in 2011 remains Tendulkar's "greatest moment"; and 2000-2010 "the great decade for Indian cricket". Indian cricket's future, he said, is in the hands of "some good players". "Five years from now, well, we have the talent and the resources."
And retirement? "The mind and the body know when it is the right moment to go."

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North Union man's hearing continued in double-stabbing case
The preliminary hearing on Tuesday for a North Union man accused of stabbing two brothers during a fight in a Dunbar Township field has been continued until next week.
Elijah Caine Boyer, 23, of 11 Milton St., was charged with two counts each of attempted homicide, aggravated assault and simple assault, and one count of terroristic threats.
He allegedly stabbed brothers Cody and Travis Burnsworth.
Police said a woman's request to guzzle beer while suspended upside down over a keg at a party of about 50 people led to the double stabbing on April 27.
Travis Burnsworth objected to the woman guzzling beer in that manner, which caused a minor fight to break out, police said.
Travis and Cody Burnsworth told police they were stabbed when they confronted the man who allegedly punched the woman.
Boyer told police that the Burnsworth brothers were arguing with his brother, Josiah Boyer, when he intervened.
Elijah Boyer told police he threatened to stab the Burnsworths if they harmed his brother and the two were backing away when "four or five men began to punch him in the head and face."
Elijah Boyer told police he then pulled out the knife "and started swinging it at the males," according to the complaint. He fled into a wooded area and left in a van.
The Burnsworth brothers were taken to UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment.
The hearing was continued to 10:30 a.m. May 14 before District Judge Dwight Shaner.
Boyer is lodged in Fayette County Prison in lieu of $40,000 bond.
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I covered two dry leaves with almost boiling water and let steep about seven minutes. The liquor was a smooth and rich, golden-green drink with a noticeable calming effect.
Blinded by the fruit, we often ignore the full range of a plant's possibilities. We're never more than a stone's throw away from a cup of coffee, yet few of us have ever tasted amertassa or kuti, the green and black equivalents of coffee leaf tea. Or kish'r, the drink made from the coffee cherry itself. Nor have we simply eaten the coffee cherry, which some say has flavors of watermelon and jasmine.
Drinking a.l.t. helped me better understand the avocado itself. What an all around soothing and sensual experience it is to eat that fruit, in terms of texture, color, flavor and even temperature. There are many uses for different parts of the plant, including the seed, which is used to treat both snakebite and unwanted pregnancy. Fortunately, I had no need of testing its powers as a vermifuge.
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This is one that packs a surprising punch, considering its all-natural and effortlessly fluid beginning. The sound of crickets and the bubbling water of a stream nuzzle your senses into a state of complete calm before the song erupts into all of its splendor with a magnificent riff and and epic string section…even the quiet, subdued vocals transform into a fit of passionate shouting akin to a triumphant arrival – not all that dissimilar to spring time coming into full force.
"The Fisherman Song" reminds me of morning. A lake who's waves have just begun to curl and ripple, erasing the evening's glass surface and setting the day in motion. The way the guitars are gently picked does an excellent job of depicting something soothing, such as water. Hell, even the squeaking fingers sliding up and down the strings remind me of a creaky old row boat. As the song gradually increases in tempo, it feels…


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Yes, Progressives, God Made Farmers
What was it about the Dodge' commercial, "God Made a Farmer," that stirred the souls of so many Americans during the Superbowl? Maybe it was the imagery of the dirt and grit of real America, not the white-washed concrete meccas many of us call home. Maybe for just a moment we were unplugged from our instant and superficial world and taken back to a time when we were captivated by God's creation, not what our friends were doing on Facebook. Or maybe it was just the quintessential sound of American icon, the late Paul Harvey, whose voice wraps around you like a warm blanket on a cold day. His message was one you could expect for a happy ending, even at a time when happy endings weren't en vogue.
Or maybe it was the unvarnished idea of the farmer, which is so often identified with America. It is the image of a tough life, one marked by hard work and honest living. A time when men were men, and that was okay. A time when workdays didn't end until the work was done.
When was the last time anyone gave a second thought as to where their groceries came from? Or, even cared? I haven't in a long time, at least not until this commercial aired. When I need food, I drive to the nearest grocery store and buy some, and become irritated when the date on the milk isn't as new as I'd like it to be. I've never had to provide milk for myself, and I'll bet farmers feel a certain sense of pride when the shelves are full, and dates are fresh.
But why should we care? Because besides feeding us, American farms feed the world. According to the American Farm Bureau in 2010, one third of the farms in the U.S. exported upwards of "$115 billion worth of American agricultural products." All this from more than two million farms across the country. Not too shabby, until you consider in 1935 there were nearly seven million farms. And it's getting worse.
Farming, like manufacturing, has begun a slow death in this country, sped along by a lazy younger workforce, many of which would rather stare at, as my niece so describes, "glowing rectangular objects" (smart phones), than produce something with soiled hands. According to the EPA, around 40 percent of farmers are 55 years old, or older. And according to the 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture, farmers under the age of 45 dropped 21 percent in five years.
The EPA report stated, "The graying of the farm population has led to concerns about the long-term health of family farms as an American institution," therefore the direct attack of family farms in 2012 by the Progressive-leaning Obama administration should have come as no surprise to anyone. After massive outcry, the DOL dropped its oppressive imperative banning children from working on their parents' farms.
In their quest to upend all that makes this country great, Progressives have hijacked the word "progressive" in hopes to paint buttercream icing over the cow dung they call ideology. And many of us have theoretically ingested it, without thought, and have no idea why our stomachs hurt and souls feel empty. It came as no surprise liberals attacked the Paul Harvey Superbowl commercial. The Atlantic called it "racist," The LA Times, "retro," and some bloggers deemed it "religious."
All is not lost though because a real and present war still wages for the heart and soul of America. On one side, there are those who would have us wholeheartedly embrace hedonism, self-worship, and bowing down to the god of government. And on the other side, there are those who provide for the needs of the others, and still find time to quietly celebrate God, family, country, sacrifice, and the virtues of hard work and self-reliance.
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Harold Ford Jr.'s voting record refutes residency claim
Said he has lived in N.Y. 3 years, but cast ballot in Memphis 14 months ago
Despite talk about a possible run for the U.S. Senate seat in New York, former Memphis Congressman Harold E. Ford Jr. still lists a condo on South Front Street as his home.
He shows the Downtown address as his primary residency on records with the Shelby County Election Commission. And he last cast a ballot in Shelby County during the November 2008 presidential election.
"He voted at an early-voting site for the November 2008 general election," Shelby County Election Administrator Richard Holden confirmed Tuesday.
Holden said election records indicate that Ford has listed 415 S. Front, Unit 12, as his primary residence since March 2006.
Shelby County Property Assessor's records show that Ford owns the Downtown apartment. The one-bedroom, 11/2 -bath unit he purchased in July 2005 is appraised at $168,700.
Ford announced in the pages of The New York Post on Tuesday that he is "strongly considering" a run for the U.S. Senate in New York.
The column appeared a week after reports that Ford was being urged to run by some wealthy backers and a day after President Barack Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs, said the White House is backing incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand to retain the seat she was appointed to when Hillary Clinton resigned to become Secretary of State.
In his Post column, the five-term congressman said he is in favor of same-sex marriage "after listening to and participating in the national conversation about full equality and fairness." When he ran for the Senate in 2006 in Tennessee, he supported a constitutional amendment outlawing the practice.
Ford, a regular commentator on television who works for Merrill Lynch and teaches a course at New York University, said he has lived in New York for three years and is registered to vote in the city.
Holden said both The New York Times and The New York Daily News contacted him about Ford last week.
"The allegation in the Times is he had registered in New York," Holden said. When someone registers in another state, Holden explained, "it should be in the process of canceling the Tennessee registration. Once he registers up there, it will go to Albany probably, and then to Nashville before it gets to us. It is not instantaneous."
Shelby County Election Commission Chairman Bill Giannini said Ford has not notified the local Election Commission.
"Most voters don't notify us that they are leaving or that they have registered elsewhere," he said. "It is not something they typically think about doing."
Regarding Ford and a possible Senate run in New York, Giannini, a Republican, said, "The bottom line is people don't care (about residency). They'll call him a carpetbagger, but ultimately residency hasn't turned out to be a big issue. It didn't for Hillary Clinton. I think it probably should be. We are in a representative government, but that's for the voters of New York to decide."
According to Giannini, "Any voter can always request to be removed from the polls." But typically, he added, "We get notices from the state when voters have moved their registration to another county or another state."
In 2007, Ford's father cast his ballot in Memphis although he hadn't lived in the Bluff City in years. But to take advantage of a homestead tax break, Harold Ford Sr. also told Florida officials that his $2.5 million home on Miami Beach's Fisher Island was his primary and permanent residence beginning in 2007.
Ford's eligibility to vote in Memphis was questionable, but nothing came of the matter. Tennessee law requires voters to keep their permanent residence in the state, and according to state law, voters here can have only one permanent residence.
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The pharmaceutical industry faces an unprecedented number of patent expirations between 2009 and 2013. These expirations include blockbuster drugs like Lipitor, Lexapro, Plavix, and Singulair between now and the end of 2012. Due to impending generic competition, the industry expects to lose 18 percent of total sales, equal to roughly $137 billion.
To combat the loss of revenue, manufacturers have increased marketing efforts to derail the use of new generics and to slow the erosion of the brand agent. Coupons are one of the fastest growing areas of direct-to-consumer advertising. They usually appear in magazines and on the Internet, or are even provided by physicians. According to IMS Health, use of prescription drug coupons, vouchers, and discount cards rose 258 percent in the past four years.
While coupons reduce the member's out-of-pocket costs for expensive drugs, they act as a counter-incentive. They steer patients toward more expensive drugs, which wind up costing the consumer less, and the plan more.
Though the patient's use of a coupon will lower his/her own out-of-pocket cost at the time, the patient's cost will inevitably increase once the promotional offer has expired. Furthermore, the plan does not see any discount because the base price of the drug (ingredient costs) does not change. As a result, this practice can actually cost the plan additional money. This increased cost is passed on to fully insured employers and members as increased premiums, and to self-funded employers in the form of higher claims cost. As Eileen Wood, Vice President of the Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, told NPR in 2009, coupons come with a consequence. If everyone started using coupons to get the more expensive drugs, "we'd have to raise premiums," she said. "There's no question about that."
Furthermore, publicly funded plans must also pay the increased price of prescription drug benefits, which is passed on to taxpayers. Any benefit to the coupon user in the form of reduced out-of-pocket expenses is diminished by higher premiums and taxes. That means the only real beneficiaries of these "pharmaceutical subsidies" are the drug companies who offer them.
People being treated for a specific condition may not actually receive better care if they switch from their current medication to a new one simply because of a $10-off coupon. The Food and Drug Administration is planning a study of consumer perceptions of drug coupons to see if, when partnered with a drug ad, the allure of the discount keeps consumers from paying attention to side effects and other risks.
Drug coupons are prohibited for people insured by most federal and state insurance plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid, because the federal and state governments consider coupons a kickback to consumers. However, programs that involve no money back, such as free trials, are often allowed.
As for Humana Pharmacy SolutionsSM, the use of coupons is not prohibited. However, methods are in place to combat the unnecessary use of high-cost medications for which there are generic alternatives. Through utilization management programs like prior authorization or step therapy, patients may be required to try generic drugs first.
Either way, drug company coupons will remain a topic to watch in coming years.
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TAI'AN, Shandong, China, July 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("CBP," or the "Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that, effective July 24, 2008, it has appointed Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Jie Gan, and Dr. Tong-Jun Lin, to serve as independent members of its Board of Directors, and that it has established an Audit Committee comprised of the new directors.
Mr. Chao Ming Zhao and Mr. Guangli Pang resigned as directors of the Company on the same date, to facilitate the appointment of the new independent directors. Mr. Zhao will continue to fulfill his role as CBP's Chief Executive Officer.
"We are delighted to add Mr. Shao, Dr. Gan and Dr. Lin to our Board of Directors and as members of our Audit Committee, and to have Mr. Shao serve as our Audit Committee Chair," said Mr. Chao Ming Zhao, the Company's CEO. "They each bring to CBP a wealth of knowledge, industrial expertise and experience working with leading public companies in both North America and China. Their addition to our Board of Directors is the first step in the implementation of our new corporate governance policy, as we continue to expand our business and pursue our commercial objectives."
Mr. Sean Shao has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of CBP's
Audit Committee. He brings to CBP over thirteen years of experience in
financial and operational management in publicly held and private-owned
companies. For the past four years Mr. Shao has served as chief financial
officer of Trina Solar Limited, ChinaEdu Corporation, a Chinese educational
service provider, and Watchdata Technologies Ltd., a Chinese security
software company. Prior to this, Mr. Shao served six years as a senior
manager at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Beijing and three years with Deloitte &
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Eric Staal's third-period bid nearly trickled over the goal line before Aaron Ward cleared it. (Barry Chin / Globe Staff)
On the edge of your seat yet?
As the Bruins and Hurricanes tumble into overtime, Boston can look back at the bullet they dodged (above) in the third period when Aaron Ward was able to clear a puck dancing dangerously close to the goal line as Carolina's Eric Staal charged towards the net.
Milan Lucic didn't leave anything to chance, roofing the tying goal (below) at 6:19 of the frame.
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Looks like Intel is indeed doing something like this - already with X79 and much better
They will use PCIe 3.0 for their onboard storage solutions. 4 lanes will provide a lot of headroom. Lets just hope the "ICH" is ready for it - unlike the bandwidth cap on the old ICH10R
But additionally the CPU will provide 2 x16 PCIe 3.0 lanes. If the mainboard manufactures can distribute those in a smart way, there are lots of great systems possible!
Not all that bad after all, according to the latest rumors
There is still the missing 8 Core issue. I have a feeling that Intel will release another Extreme Edition later on but I hope that this doesn't mean we'll have to wait for "Ivy Bridge E" and native USB 3.0 and TB support even longer.
Basically, if EVGA releases an SR-3 dual socket version using the X79 chipset or it's server variant, it will still have to use NF200 bridge chips to offer the graphics card options the current SR-2 has, and even then, it'll still be a 12 core/24 thread platform like the SR-2 is right now, and will still need Xeon processors for their dual QPI links(it's mandatory for dual socket platforms)....
I'm not saying it still won't be faster since it should be if they built one, but i'd be surprised if the performance increase was significant over the SR-2....I'd be interested if it were the ivy bridge with 8 cores and 16 threads per CPU, and the PCI-e 3.0 controler built right into the CPU core to seriously reduce latency and it doesn't have to go thru the northbridge chip at all....The CPU talks to the PCI-e slot directly basically.
Then a potential SR-3 version would be a 16 core/32 thread chewing machine, and should easily beat the SR-2 not only from the enhancements to the architecture, but also the extra thread handling capability(8 extra threads is nothing to sneeze at here)...
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'Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan'- Udhampur sets up 682 school toilets
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BJP launches Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Yatra
BJP today launched a state-wide 'Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Yatra' here to demand a judicial probe into the lapses in 'Brahma Paribartan' ritual and make people aware of it.
Congress wins Meghalaya bypoll
Ruling Congress today won the Chokpot Assembly bypoll in Meghalaya by a margin of 2,550 votes with its candidate Blubell R Sangma defeating her nearest rival Philipole Marak of National People's Party.
Delhi- 29 industrial areas to be brought under single body
Delhi Industries Minister Satyender Jain today said all 29 industrial areas of the capital would be brought under an umbrella body within a year and provided essential infrastructure for smooth manufacturing and production.
Maharashtra inks MoU with Blackstone, Panchsil for 3 projects
The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Blackstone and Panchsil SPV for three projects worth Rs 4,500 crore and generation of some 50,000 jobs.
Gujarat to introduce chapter on Dhirubhai Ambani in school books
With a view to imbue students with entrepreneurship, Gujarat government is likely to introduce a chapter on Reliance Group founder Dhirubhai Ambani in school textbooks, officials said today.
Indonesian military plane crash kills at least 20
An Indonesian air force transport plane crashed today shortly after take-off, exploding in a fireball in a city residential area and killing at least 20 people.
K S Sabarinadhan of Congress wins Kerala bypoll
In a shot in the arm for the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls next year, K S Sabarinadhan today won the Aruvikkara bypoll with a margin of 10,128 votes defeating his nearest rival M Vijayakumar of the LDF spearheaded by CPI-M.
Bombay HC allows Nestle to export Maggi
The Bombay High Court today allowed Nestle India to export Maggi noodles after Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it had no objection to the company selling the product abroad though it stood by its decision to ban nine variants of the food snack in the country for being hazardous to public health.
Cash-for-vote case: TDP MLA Revanth Reddy, 2 others get bail
In a relief to Telangana TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy, the prime accused in the cash-for-vote case, the Hyderabad High Court today granted bail to him and two others accused in the case.
Moderate quake in Kashmir Valley, no damage reported
A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale, today shook Kashmir Valley but there was no report of any damage due to the tremor.
Devendra Fadnavis in US - Pitches for 'Make in Maharashtra'
Projecting Maharashtra as the land of "immense opportunity", Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has made a strong pitch for investments in the state, assuring American investors of a business-friendly environment and "red carpet" instead of "red tape".
Coal scam: Order on charge in a case against Koda on July 14
A special court today fixed July 14 for pronouncing the order on framing of charges against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and seven others in a coal block allocation scam case.
CPI-M wins Tripura bypoll elections
The ruling CPI(M) won both the Pratapgarh (SC) and Surma (SC) Assembly seats by a huge margin in Tripura where by-elections were held.
David Friedman calls Net Neutrality a Bad Idea
Watch what world-renowned Economist David D Friedman told Niti Central about Net Neutrality.
Madhya Pradesh bypoll: BJP retains Garoth Assembly seat
BJP today retained Garoth Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district albeit with a reduced margin as compared to the 2013 elections.
R K Nagar bypoll- Jayalalithaa headed for massive win
AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was today headed for a clear victory as she secured an unassailable lead of over 62,000 votes over her CPI rival in the R K Nagar Assembly seat bypoll.
IPL money laundering case: ED seeks Letters Rogatories to Singapore, Mauritius
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought legal assistance from Singapore and Mauritius to take forward its probe in the alleged financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League tournament (IPL) and its former chairman Lalit Modi.
#NetNeutrality Alarmism over DoT Panel Report misleading - Niti Exclusive
#NetNeutrality activists should give their alarmism a rest for the next 24 hours and pay close attention to what the Prime Minister has to say tomorrow when he kicks off Digital India week.
Bypoll Results Live - BJP wins in Madhya Pradesh, Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu
Get here the live updates on bypoll results today.
Arunachal's improved railway services
The efforts of Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa to improve railway services in the state has paid dividend as the North East Frontier Railway (NEFR) has replaced the coaches of Naharlagun-Guwahati Inter City Express and Naharlagun-New Delhi AC Express with brand new ones besides improving other services.
Digital Archiving to tackle Fake Degrees
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to unveil his roadmap for a Digital India, the Digital Archiving of our Documents is a small step towards that vision of digitally empowering a Billion plus Indians.
J&K vigilance files chargesheet against 14 in Rs 22 crore fraud
State Vigilance Organisation today filed a supplementary chargesheet against 14 bank employees for their alleged role in embezzlement of over Rs 22 crores from funds meant to compensate people whose lands were acquired in Pulwama.
Parliamentary panel on land bill likely to seek a week's extension
The Parliamentary panel examining the contentious land acquisition bill is likely to seek a week's extension to complete its task as it may find it difficult to prepare its report before July 21, when the Monsoon session starts.
Prakash Javadekar: Hopeful of CAMPA Bill's passage in Parliament
Union Minister of State Prakash Javadekar today said that he was hopeful of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Bill to be passed in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament.
Haryana govt intensifies efforts to implement 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao'
Intensifying its efforts to implement "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign in the state, the Haryana government has decided to display logos of the programme at government buildings and public places in 12 districts to spread awareness among the masses about the initiative.
Punjab to have two selection boards for recruitment in army
Two Service Selection Boards (SSBs) will be set up in Punjab with an aim of boosting army recruitment from north India and to meet the acute shortage of officers in the force.
Blackbuck case: Key witness fails to appear in court
A key witness in the blackbuck poaching case, allegedly involving Salman Khan, today failed to appear in court for recording his statement, saying he is "mentally unfit" for this.
Greek crisis to hit Indian exports, trigger capital outflows
With Greece witnessing a full- blown economic crisis, India's software and engineering exports may take a hit and the country may also face larger capital outflows due to a weaker euro, industry and government officials warned today.
Nagaland nurses go on mass casual leave
The Nagaland Staff Nurse Association (NSNA) and Nursing Sisters without Degree and Diploma went on a three-day mass casual leave from today to press for their demands.
Keralite Neurology professor awarded British Fellowship
Dr Abraham Kuruvilla, professor of Neurology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, here has been awarded the fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Goa- New prison to soon become operational
The newly inaugurated prison in Colvale village of Goa will be soon operational after India Reserve Battalion (IRB) takes over the outward security of this jail, a top official said today.
UP emerging as cost-effective manufacturing centre for medical devices
Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a cost-effective manufacturing centre for medical and dental instruments, owing to availability of trained manpower such as labourers and technicians, industry body Assocham has said.
Amazon catches up, gets past Flipkart on site visits
As e-commerce players battle it out for buyers' attention, Amazon India has caught up with Flipkart and overtaken Snapdeal in terms of monthly unique visitors in May.
Veteran Indian journalist dies in Nepal
Veteran Indian journalist Ramashish today died of cardiac arrest in Kathmanmdu.
'Tanned. Rested. Ready' -- Jindal's 2016 campaign slogan
"Tanned.Rested.Ready."That is Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's new 2016 presidential campaign slogan and the "tanned" part is supposed to be a reference to his skin tone.
Indian to fight extradition to Australia in hit-and-run case
An Indian youth, who allegedly mowed down an Australian student and injured another in a 2008 hit-and-run case here, will fight attempts to extradite him using his medical condition from India where he is currently living, a media report said today.
NSE to launch new platform for negotiated trade in debt
Leading stock exchange NSE will introduce a new web-based 'negotiated trade platform' for reporting all the deals in the debt segment, from July 1.
Coconut prices likely to fall next quarter
Coconut prices are likely to fall next quarter, according to the Ago Market Intelligence and Business Promotion Centre (AMI & BPC) here.
Jamia Miliya university gets Babu Jagjivan Ram chair
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's autonomous organisation, Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation, has proposed to establish a Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair at Jamia Millia Islamia university.
Air Costa flies one million passengers
Regional carrier Air Costa today crossed the one million passenger mark as it flew its millionth passenger from Bengaluru to Hyderabad.
'Paris climate deal should reflect differentiated responsibilities': BASIC countries
The developing countries' bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China have underscored that the ambitious Paris Agreement on climate change to be adopted later this year should "fully reflect" differentiated responsibilities of developed and developing countries.
Kolkata- Scottish Church College withdraws dress code order
The authorities of the Scottish Church College today revoked their dress code advisory which had asked girl students not to wear above knee-length skirts.
J&K govt to frame new forest policy
The Jammu and Kashmir government will frame a new forest policy as part of its efforts to reverse damage to biodiversity and focus on environmental conservation.
#ChennaiMetro- DMK claims credit for the launch
The DMK today welcomed the launch of Metro Rail services in the city and claimed credit for bringing the transport system to this metropolis.
Priyanka Vadra's Shimla land-deal information wrongly withheld
The Himachal Pradesh State Information Commission today directed Public Information Office to provide all details within ten days about the land purchased by Priyanka Vadra at Chharabra, 12 Km from Shimla.
Greek crisis not to impact ICICI Bank: Chanda Kochhar
Country's largest private sector lender ICICI Bank today said it sees no impact of the Greek debt crisis on the bank as it has no exposure to Europe.
Greece banking shutdown sparks global markets slump
World markets tumbled today as Greece shut its banks and imposed capital controls to halt a panic-driven run on ATMs, a day before Athens risked defaulting and possibly crashing out of the euro.
NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over midday meal poisoning
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Bihar government over reports that at least 72 children fell ill after having their midday meal in two government schools in the state.
Home Ministry voices concern over communal violence in UP
The Union Home Ministry today expressed concern over two recent incidents of communal tension in Uttar Pradesh and asked the administration to ensure peace in the state.
Yatra to Badrinath resumes
Yatra to Badrinath was resumed today after a gap of five days with breached stretches along the highway to the Himalayan temple repaired while 80 pilgrims stranded in Ghanghariya on their way back from the Sikh shrine of Hemkund Sahib were rescued by choppers.
NDA's new textiles policy aims at 35 mn jobs, foreign investment
The government will unveil a new national textiles policy next month that seeks to create 35 million new jobs by attracting foreign investments, a senior ministry official said today.
Rajnath Singh to visit Srinagar, Amarnath cave shrine on July 1-2
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jammu and Kashmir for two days beginning July 1 during which he will offer prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine.
Yoga made compulsory for 10 lakh strong central forces
The 10 lakh-strong paramilitary forces of the country have been asked by the Centre to include Yoga in their daily physical drills.
Narasimha Rao's memorial ready at 'Rastriya Smriti'
Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao has finally got a memorial in his name in the national capital, ten years after his demise.
Lalit Modi targets Srinivasan
Tainted former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi today accused his bete noire and current ICC chairman N Srinivasan of "shielding" the three players who are from Chennai Super Kings in the wake of his allegation that they were bribed by a business tycoon.
Lalu acts like 'Duryodhan' and 'Kansh' - Pappu Yadav
Expelled RJD leader Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav today hit back at Lalu Prasad for calling him "Mir Jafar and Jai Chand" and said his former mentor acted like "Duryodhan" and "Kansh" for the Yadav caste.
India's GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya
India's growth rate is expected to accelerate to 8 per cent in the current financial year and the economy will surpass USD 3 trillion mark in less than five years, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said today.
Haryana govt launches statistical software 'e-vishleshak'
On the occasion of National Statistical Day, Haryana government today launched statistical software, e-vishleshak, to make their schemes more effective.
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Hyderabad for southern sojourn
President Pranab Mukherjee arrived here today for a customary southern sojourn during which he will stay at Rashtrapati Nilayam, one of the Presidential Retreats.
Guwahati scribes demand separate law for their protection
Journalists today protested against the attacks on media personnel across the country and Assam in particular and demanded a separate law for their protection while carrying out their duties.
Home Ministry insists on yearly police verification of journalists
Departing from the past practice, the Home Ministry is now insisting that journalists accredited with the Press Information Bureau (PIB) will have to get their police verification done every year for renewal, a move that may make it difficult for the scribes to have easy access to central ministries and departments.
10 years after death, Narasimha Rao gets memorial in Delhi
Ten years after his demise, former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, who was disowned by Congress and denied a memorial in Delhi by its government, has finally got his due respect in the form of a 'samadhi' here.
NPCI ties up with Japanese cards major JCB International
JCB International, a Japanese cards issuer, has entered into a strategic partnership with National Payments Corporation of India under which its card-holders will be able to transact at all NPCI locations.
Nepal- 1st draft of constitution to be presented in Parliament
In a major breakthrough, Nepal's Drafting Committee has endorsed the first draft of the long- pending constitution, which if promulgated would recognise the country as "secular, inclusive and multi-ethnic" for the first time.
Bangladesh inks deal to build high-tech business park
Bangladesh's leading conglomerate Summit Group and India's Infinity Infosys Parks will jointly invest USD 207.59 million to build the country's biggest technology park that will provide jobs to nearly 60,000 IT professionals.
Big blow to Kejriwal, Delhi HC allows Meena to continue as ACB chief
Delhi High Court today asked Lt Governor-appointee Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) chief M K Meena to act in accordance with the law, while refusing to issue directions to restrain him from entering office as sought by the Delhi government.
Maharashtra Sadan scam: Governor accepts Deshpande's resignation
Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has accepted the resignation of Information Commissioner of Aurangabad division D B Deshpande, who was booked by the state Anti-Corruption Bureau for his alleged involvement in the Maharashtra Sadan scam.
3500 pilgrims stranded at Gobind Dham rescued
t least 3500 pilgrims stranded at Gobind Dham in Uttarakhand have been safely evacuated and brought back either at Gobind Ghat (Joshi Math) with the co-operation and joint efforts of District Administration of Math, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and state team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
Sun TV network clearance- Final decision to be taken collectively
The government today said that a final decision on the matter related to 33 channels of Kalanithi Maran-promoted Sun TV network will be taken "collectively" even as reports suggested that the two key concerned ministries had taken diverging views on the issue.
Defence Ministry raises Rs 500 cr bill for flood assistance to J&K
The Defence Ministry has raised a bill of Rs 500 crore for its assistance to Jammu and Kashmir government for carrying out relief and rescue operations during the floods that battered the valley last year.
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives in Hyderabad for southern sojourn
President Pranab Mukherjee arrived here today for a 10-day southern sojourn during which he will also visit Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.
Karnataka Assembly rocked by farmers' suicide issue
The Opposition today turned the heat on the Siddaramaiah government on recurring farmers' suicides in Karnataka, accusing it of being "irresponsible" and "careless" in addressing the issues concerning peasants.
Bar bribe scam: LDF walkout over Vigilance department's move to close case
pposition LDF today staged a walkout in Kerala Assembly in protest against denial of permission for adjournment motion seeking discussion over state Vigilance department's decision not to prosecute Finance Minister K M Mani in the bar bribery scam.
Jairam Ramesh comes out of the woodwork
Keeping up the heat on the Lalitgate issue, Congress today accused Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje of "forcible, illegal occupation" of the Dholpur Palace along with Lalit Modi through a private company.
HRD Ministry reviews contentious clauses in IIM bill
Facing open criticism over the draft IIM bill that gives sweeping powers to the government in policy matters governing the prestigious B-schools, the HRD Ministry is considering doing away with some contentious clauses that may infringe on their autonomy.
NITI Aayog to push India's cyber defence system
NITI Aayog would give a policy push to build India's cyber defence system, its member V K Saraswat said today.
Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal
The Hyderabad High court today dismissed an application moved by Telangana's nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson seeking the judge to recuse himself from hearing a petition filed by J Muthaiah, an accused in the cash-for-vote case.
AAP's #DharnaRaj
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today staged a dharna in the office premises of the Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum district here after its activists were allegedly beaten up by BJP workers.
Odisha govt appoints OSD for 'Nabakalebara' festival
With Lord Jagannath's 'Nabakalebara' festival hitting hurdles due to controversies, Odisha government today entrusted additional charge with the IG, (Operations), Soumendra Kumar Priyadarshi, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for the fete.
Gujarat govt may extend deadline of plot usage in GIDC estates
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has hinted at extending plot usage deadline of GIDC estates located in four zones of Gujarat.
Vyapam Scam - The Story so far
The politically motivated targeting of Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the Vyapam Scam is evident from the fact that the scam dates back to 2004, a year before Chouhan became the CM in November 2005.
L C Goyal reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Secretary L C Goyal today visited the Panjtarni halting station on traditional Pahalgam-Amarnath route to take stock of arrangements for the 59-day annual yatra, scheduled to begin on July 2.
Deaths of accused "natural": Gaur on MPPEB scam
Amid fresh Opposition demands for a CBI probe into the high-profile MPPEB scam in the wake of deaths of 25 accused and witnesses, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur today termed them as "natural" deaths and ruled out probe by the central agency into the scandal.
#ChennaiMetro- Young woman loco pilot steers first train
Steered by a young woman, the first train of the Chennai Metro Rail chugged off from Alandur Station here today after being flagged off by chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Tihar jailbreak- Najeeb Jung orders magisterial inquiry
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the daring jail break incident at Tihar Jail from where two undertrials managed to escape.
Sena slams HC order banning 'pandal construction' on roads
Criticising the recent Bombay High Court order which stated that denying permission to erect temporary pandals on roads and foothpaths is not a breach of fundamental right to religion, the Shiv Sena today said that the verdict appears to have come from a Pakistani court.
Greece crisis may trigger outflows from India: Finance Secretary
The economic crisis in Greece may trigger capital outflows from India and the government is consulting the RBI to deal with the situation, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said today.
Devendra Fadnavis leaves for US on official visit
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today left for a week-long official trip to USA where a series of meetings with trade, commerce and industry houses are lined up.
India, Thailand sign multiple agreements, including DTAT
India and Thailand today signed a number of important agreements, including the double taxation avoidance treaty, and exchanged instruments of ratification on the extradition treaty inked in 2013, which provides for the legal framework for seeking extradition of fugitive offenders.
50 nations, including India, sign agreement on China-led AIIB
Representatives from 50 founding countries, including India, today signed an agreement that provided the legal framework for the China-led USD 100 billion multilateral Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Mizo officials reach Hampsapara relief camp
Mizoram government officials reached Hampsapara relief camp in North Tripura district to conduct verification of bonafide residents of states among the Brus lodged in the camp from today, a state home department official said.
Taliban ambush kills 11 Afghan soldiers
At least 11 Afghan soldiers were killed in a Taliban ambush in western Afghanistan, officials said today, as security forces face their first fighting season without NATO combat support.
#SelfieWithDaughter goes Viral, infects Left-Libs as well
Narendra Modi's #SelfieWithDaughter evokes a flood of responses from India and across the world even as petulant Left-Libs find their feminist ground slipping away from under their feet.
Gujarat Pollution Control Board mulls new initiative to tackle river pollution
In order to reduce pollution in rivers and water bodies situated near industrial belts across the state, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has decided to keep a close watch on activities of service stations involved in cleaning chemical tankers.
Maharashtra: Arrangements for Kumbh mela reviewed
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan reviewed the works going on for the Kumbh mela to be held here next month.


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THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER: NBC Sports Group is launching an NFL-themed show across its RSNs next week. The 30-minute "3 and Out" debuts Tuesday and is described as an analysis-and-debate program that discusses three storylines for the upcoming week. NBC will use analysts that already are on-air at the RSNs they operate. CSN Houston's Kelli Johnson, CSN Mid-Atlantic's Brian Mitchell, CSN New England's Mike Felger and CSN Bay Area's Ray Ratto will be regular guests (John Ourand, Staff Writer).
QUICK LOOK: In Las Vegas, Ron Kantowski writes, "There is much to like in 'Flat Out,' the new AOL docu-series that focuses on Dylan Kwasniewski, the 18-year-old NASCAR phenom from Las Vegas" who recently moved to Charlotte "to accelerate his career." There are 10 episodes, "but each lasts only a tightly edited seven minutes." The "most compelling" installment is Episode 4, in which Kwasniewski "discusses the death of his father," former Hard Rock Hotel President & CEO Randy Kwasniewski (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 9/25).
LOVE IT LIVE: PepsiCo CMO/Global Consumer Engagement Frank Cooper yesterday at the Advertising Week 2013 conference in N.Y. said that a "major reason for the growing interest in sports is the widespread belief that as programming, sports events are 'DVR-proof' because they are almost always watched live." In N.Y., Stuart Elliott reports Twitter Dir of Promoted Content & Sponsorships Glenn Brown "described how marketers associating themselves with live sports events ought to be 'ready for the unexpected' like the brief blackout during Super Bowl XLVII" (N.Y. TIMES, 9/25).


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BRANDON — After a hard-fought, scoreless first-quarter on Friday, the visiting Mount Abraham Union High School boys' lacrosse team began to earn the edge in play in the second quarter, and took a 3-1 halftime lead over Otter Valley.
In the second half, that edge became decisive as the Eagles bounced back from an 11-goal loss in their opener earlier last week to pull away for a 15-2 victory.
Eagle senior middie Myles McGowan said the sharper ball control the Eagles displayed as the game progressed bodes will for the rest of their season.
VERGENNES — Vergennes aldermen at their April 12 meeting approved the city's farmers' market request to use the downtown green for another season, but not without some discussion triggered by the proposed inclusion of a pizza maker among the market's vendors.
City Manager Mel Hawley first raised the issue that such a vendor might conflict with existing downtown eateries.
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VERGENNES — Vergennes aldermen at their April 12 meeting said they would like to retain the better of two building sites on a city-owned 8.13-acre parcel off New Haven Road as a possible future home for a new police station.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes has also been interested in the parcel, which was owned by the Vergennes ID school district and deeded to the city in 2010 when the ID board was dissolved per a citywide vote.
VERGENNES — Despite a winter that challenged the Vergennes Public Works Department and increased demand for the services of the Vergennes Police Department, the city's budget appears to be on track as the June 30 end of the fiscal year approaches.
City Manager Mel Hawley said in an interview last Thursday that a combination of belt-tightening and better-than-expected revenue streams put the city's finances in a better position than he had hoped even a few short weeks before.
VERGENNES — In scheduling a televised public forum in advance of the city's May 17 revote on Addison Northwest Supervisory Union unification, Vergennes aldermen and an ANwSU representative agreed on Tuesday that the school district should make a full presentation describing what the school governance change would mean.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. on May 10 in the Vergennes Opera House. It will then be broadcast locally on cable channel 17 on Wednesday, May 11, at 1 and 7 p.m.; on Friday, May 13, at 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m.
BRANDON — Trailing by a run in the bottom of the seventh with the bases empty and down to their last batter, No. 9 hitter Colton Aines, the Otter Valley Union High School baseball team on Monday rallied to tie visiting Springfield and then win in eight innings, 3-2.
The comeback made for a successful varsity debut for new coach Tim Mitchell, who had seen eight Otters reach base through six innings, but only one score as the Cosmos took a 2-1 lead into the seventh.
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys' lacrosse team showed flashes of promise in Saturday's season opener against Woodstock, but the visiting Wasps carried an edge in play and took advantage of Tiger miscues to earn an 8-3 win.
Woodstock improved to 2-0. The Wasps earlier defeated Rutland, 10-4, and had a couple scrimmages under their belts.
MIDDLEBURY — The newest coach of the Middlebury Union High School girls' tennis team — and at MUHS — certainly doesn't lack for qualifications for her latest challenge.
Cornwall's Laura Rumbough captained the Middlebury College women's tennis team back in the fall of 1981. After graduating from Middlebury, she has been regularly instructing the sport at clubs and camps, many in Rowatyn, Conn., and in nearby New York.
ADDISON — Addison residents will join their Vergennes counterparts on May 17 in deciding the fate of Addison Northwest Supervisory Union unification.
Petitions in both those communities triggered revotes of Town Meeting Day tallies in favor of a plan in which one 12-member board would own and operate the four ANwSU schools.
Voters in Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham joined Addison and Vergennes in backing the plan, but the results were not petitioned in those towns.
ADDISON COUNTY — Although Mother Nature may have the last laugh considering the uncooperative weather in the forecast and the iffy condition of playing surfaces, the local high school sports season is scheduled to open this week.
Eight teams have games or matches on their dockets, but it's possible only up to half of them will see action: the Middlebury Union boys' and girls' lacrosse and tennis squads.
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