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Carsten ten Brink has travelled extensively in Africa. In Ghana, he travelled thousands of kilometers throughout the country, documenting the life of its inhabitants. From Accra to Bolgatanga, from Wa to Cape Coast, in Techiman and Tamale, at the bridge at Bambi and the incredible bustle that is Kumasi, Ghanaians worked by the roadside. Ghana at Work was inspired by these scenes of activity.
A selection of the photographs are part of an exhibition of paintings and photographs "A World of Work" held in London in December 2012.
Carsten was born in Germany and has lived in Australia, Japan, Switzerland and England, where he is currently based. He studied photography, printmaking and painting in London. He has travelled extensively - to over 75 countries to date - and draws his inspiration from watching people live their daily lives. Substantial portions of both his photography and his painted works have an observational / street photography element. He has exhibited work in the UK and Germany and his photographs have appeared in publications in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
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Whether you are looking for true tales from a man too talented and too crazy for his own good, or need to know how to run a successful restaurant into the ground, look no further than this book.
Come on in, to a place where the food is exceptional, the Chef is clearly (and profanely) audible, and "the customer is always wrong."
After retiring from the restaurant industry, everyone told me I should write a book about all of my crazy experiences coming up as a chef in Europe and the US. I went into chef apprenticeship in Germany at age 14 and finished at age 17 with job offers around the world. I eventually cooked my way to the United States. I have always done things my own way, and this frequently led me into trouble, adventure, or both. The details of those are found in my memoir. I hope you enjoy it!
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Donated Welsh collections (18th-20th C.)
Part of the collection purchased from Cardiff Public Library 'duplicates' when they moved from the Old Library building in c.1988. Much of it has already been integrated into the Salisbury Library collection, but many volumes remains to be checked. The materials from the 17th and 18th centuries have been integrated, but 19th and 20th century material is still being processed. Both books and periodicals are included in the collections, which fill many gaps in all subjects in the Salisbury Library collections.
Date range: 17th-20th century
Significance: Significant in Wales
Size: c. 5,000 volumes
Languages: Welsh, English
Keywords: Wales, history, literature, religion,
Notes: Associated with these materials is a collection of 20th century Welsh literature acquired from Clwyd Public Library at the same time as the Cardiff acquisition; these are also gradually being integrated to fill gaps.


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TC TO JOHN A. CARLYLE ; 4 September 1847; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18470904-TC-JAC-01; CL 22: 53-54
Rawdon, 4 Septr, 1847—
Dear Brother,—We quit this place on Monday first: Jane southward, about an hour's railwaying to Barns[ley] and the Newton;1 I northward thro' Manchester and on to Scotsbrig without farther deflection. Jane, who contemplates only a night or so with the Newton, will be home some time early in the week: I too expect to be in Annandale about Tuesday or Wednesday, and to lie quiet there again.
There came a Letter from Jean, who is at Scotsbrig, yesterday: our Mother had been complaining of toothache, cold &c, but was now got into her usual state again: p[oor?] Mother, she is evidently very frail!
I enclosed that Note of Jean's, and your Note, in a Letter to Alick, which according to request I wrote and despatched yesterday.
You did not [say] nor does Varnhagen's2 Letter say, what the German Book specially is that has arrived: but I conclude it to be some Collection of Schiller's Letters to Körner;3 you are right welcome to it till you have done; after that, my turn, when there is a chance.
I write to my Mother a little Note, also to Printer Robson, to &c, and being bound to Leeds also am much hurried. Therefore enough.— Pray leave that other leaf with Anne for Postie, any time on Sunday.
Your affectionate
T. Carlyle
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A police officer in Idaho is in the middle of a debate after he chose to shoot and kill a black Labrador right after a boy's birthday party was celebrated. According to Magic Valley on Feb. 11, the dog died as a result of the officer saying that he was being threatened by his aggressive behavior. The whole incident was caught on the patrol car's dashboard camera.
Officer Tarek Hassani from the Filer Police Department was on a call about some dogs that were on the loose in a particular neighborhood where a young boy just celebrated his ninth birthday. When officers arrived, there were several dogs roaming about, including the black Lab named Hooch. In the video, Officer Hassani was seen with his gun pulled out right away and aiming at the dog. Hooch was barking but then backed off until another dog was seen joining them.
Hassani then kicked Hooch, which got the dog barking even more. This is when everything broke loose as the officer headed towards the house, still aiming his gun at the dog. He then shoots Hooch as the other canines are running about still barking. The 7-year-old pet crawls out of the picture and then dies from his wounds.
Hooch's owner, Rick Clubb, came storming out asking why his dog was shot as an argument pursued between the two. The officer explained what happened and went on to tell Clubb that he had no choice as the dog was growling and being aggressive. The owner said that Hooch was his trained service dog because he suffers from Parkinson's disease. Supposedly, the dog got out during the birthday party. However, there is a 'no leash' law in Idaho and the owner was given a ticket. Clubb claimed that Officer Hassani was 'trigger happy' and said that he will fight it.
"He didn't have to pull out his .45 and shoot my dog," Clubb said. "It was right outside my son's bedroom. What if it had ricocheted through the window?"
The police department is not taking any action against the officer that shot the dog. This is causing quite a controversy with many pet owners that say the officer should have chosen another way to deal with the barking dog.
What do you think? Was he justified in shooting the black Labrador in self-defense?


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Kobe Bryant has proven over the course of his career in the NBA that he isn't easy to work with. The five-time NBA champion will go down as one of the best to have ever played in the game once it is all said and done, but he won't be remembered for getting along with his head coaches during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mike D'Antoni is no exception with his relationship with the superstar having gotten worse and worse over the course of the 2013-14 NBA season, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN on May 12.
Reportedly, Kobe and D'Antoni rarely spoke toward of the end of their time together in Los Angeles. D'Antoni believed Kobe was losing a valuable connection with his teammates and requested the veteran guard change his routine via McMenamin:
The Bryant-D'Antoni relationship deteriorated to the point where the pair barely spoke by the end of their tenure together.
Bryant would often use the Lakers' shootaround time to receive treatment in the training room. When D'Antoni thought this was causing a disconnect between Bryant and his teammates, the coach asked the star guard to change his routine, according to a league source.
After being shutdown for the season due to a knee injury, it was rumored that Kobe was done playing for D'Antoni and wanted another change at head coach. It was only a rumor, but many believed it to be true with the perennial All-Star clearly unhappy with the direction of the storied franchise.
Ultimately, the Lakers finished the disappointing season with the worst record in franchise at 27-55. It was only the second time the Lakers missed the playoffs with Kobe on the roster.
Back in February, the Lakers made a bold move to sign the superstar to a two-year , $48.5 million contract extension. The organization was widely criticized for the move as Kobe had yet to return from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered toward the end of last season.
With Kobe locked in for two more seasons, it comes as no surprise that the future Hall of Famer would want the right head coach in place in order to give him at least one more chance at a title in possibly his final two years of his NBA career. It remains to be seen if the next coach will be able to help turn things around as the Lakers franchise facing a tough challenge moving forward.
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Terry Stone Movies and Career Information
Jan 13, 1971
Kingston upon Thames
Actor and Producer
Jan 13, 1971
Kingston upon Thames
Actor and Producer
Terry Stone, also known as Terry Turbo, is a British actor and film producer. Before a career in film, Stone was a rave promoter, and is co-founder of Garage Nation and Rave Nation with Jason Kaye. He is most notable for his role as Tony Tucker, in the 2007 film Rise of the Footsoldier. Stone currently resides in Windsor with his family. Stone began his acting career in 2003, appearing in Hell to Pay. He has also appeared in British television series such as EastEnders, The Bill and My Family.
- Terry Stone Movies before 2015
- Jack Said 2010
- Bronson 2009
- Rollin' With the Nines
- Rise of the Footsoldier
- Doghouse
- Unarmed But Dangerous (Kung Fu Flid)
- Movies Produced by Terry Stone
- Shank
- Messenger (2015-I)


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How to Transplant a Plant
Plant transplants are an important part of keeping healthy plants and gardens. When a plant grows too big for its current container, its roots can be damaged or suffocated, which results in slowed growth and unhealthy appearances. To prevent such damage, the plant should be transferred from its container to a larger container. While such transplants are important, the process can be dangerous and traumatic for your plants, so caution is recommended. Here are a set of steps for how to transplant a plant safely and with minimal risk.
1Water all of the plants that you wish to transplant using a transplanting fertilizer. You should do this approximately 1 or 2 days before the actual day of transplanting in order to let the fertilizer do its work.
2Fill up the destination pot with potting soil. You should use enough potting soil to reach approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) below the rim of the pot.
3Mix the same transplanting fertilizer from step 1 with an equal amount of water and saturate the soil of the destination pot with the mixture. Make sure that there are absolutely no dry soil areas in your destination pot.
4Dig out a hole in the destination pot with the approximate same dimensions as the size of the pot from which the plant will be transplanted.
5Remove the plant from its original pot. Grab the base of the plant with a flat hand, make sure to cover as much of the topsoil as possible. Flip the pot upside down and carefully pull the plant out with the soil. Don't move too quickly or else you may damage the roots in the process.
6Place the plant in the destination pot, being careful not to damage the roots. Use a little bit of extra soil to fill in any holes and make sure that none of the roots are exposed. Lightly water the pot with the water-fertilizer mixture from before.
7Keep the new pot in a place with low levels of light for a few days. It will take a day or 2 for the plant to adjust to its new soil environment, and only then should you bring it back into a full-light environment.
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As temperature rises you should mow your grass?
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- When transplanting a plant to a new pot, make sure that the new pot has extra room for the plant to continue growing. This will help your plants to ease into the new environment, allowing them to grow and expand with minimal shock.
- Incorrect transplantation can result in diminished health, or even death, for a healthy plant. However, correct transplantation can bring a dying or sick plant back to full health.
- The best time of day to transplant plants is late at night. That way, the plants have the entire night to recover and adjust to their new soil environment, and they won't have to deal with sunlight until the next morning.
Things You'll Need
- New, larger pot
- Potting soil
- Transplanting fertilizer
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Italiano: Trapiantare una Pianta, Русский: пересадить растение, Português: Transplantar uma Planta, Español: trasplantar una planta, Deutsch: Pflanzen umtopfen
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Naveen Inn Delicious Hotel In Karaikudi We feeel happy to welcome you. Enjoy the pleasure in our service Opening Hours 24 x 7
Athangudi Tiles Factory - Tourist Palaces near Hotel Naveen
Athangudi is one of the villages that comprise the Chettiyars ancestral home. It is ultimately connected to Karaikudi. It is famous in its own right for the beautiful Athangudi tiles that are made there. These handmade terracotta tiles are as unique as they are beautiful. It is the local sand that is used in their making that is said to be the biggest factor in their unique qualities. It provides each tile with a texture that is unique to them alone. They are cast form the local clay and are painted into beautiful patterns using vivid, breathtaking colors. It is possible to visit the tile factory in Athangudi when you are there so as to witness first hand how they are made.


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Football Rally Falls Short In Ventura Loss, 26-20
After totaling just one first down and 4 yards of offense in an anemic first half, the Pasadena City College football team changed quarterbacks and nearly changed the outcome of its National Northern Conference game Saturday afternoon at PCC's Robinson Stadium. The Lancers fought back from a 16-0 deficit, but Ventura College hung on for a 26-20 victory.The Lancers' overall record fell to 3-3 while Pasadena is 0-2 in NNC play. The Lancers will have to win their final four regular season games to have a shot at playing in a postseason bowl game. The door was closed on the team's state playoff chances, however. Ventura is 5-1 and 2-0 in conference. With sophomore starter Nick Ponce not able to move the PCC offense (9-for-14 passing for 40 yards), Acting Head Coach James Kuk called on sophomore quarterback Jonathan Troast, who responded by completing 12 of 24 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Troast might have had a bigger afternoon, but had four dropped passes by his receiving corps. In the third quarter, Troast engineered a 7-play, 49-yard scoring drive with two completions for 34 yards. Linebacker Roman Pula, the team's leading scorer last year as a two-way player, scored his first touchdown of the season on a 3-yard run with 5:02 left in the period. By the the end of the third quarter, Ventura would up the lead to 23-6 thanks to a 46-yard field goal by Tyler Stampler and a 56-yard TD run by Dominic Morris. Troast went to work in the fourth quarter by hitting DeMonte Bell for a 15-yard TD pass, then connecting on a 39-yard scoring aerial to utility player Reuben Thomas. Nick Luevano's second extra point cut it to 26-20 with 5:32 left. PCC's defense twice stopped Ventura to allow the Lancers' two more cracks at tying the score. PCC did not get past midfield on either opportunity. Ventura's state No. 6-rated defense forced PCC into four turnovers and limited the Lancers to 223 yards overall. The PCC rushing offense netted a minus-36 yards in 22 plays, including 5 quarterback sacks of Troast. Sophomore Anthony Pines was the team's leading gainer with just 14 yards in 6 carries. Sophomore wide receiver Sean Carraway continued his possession receiving ways with a team-high 8 receptions for 99 yards. Thomas added 3 catches for 74 yards. Lancers' freshman punter Brian Gonzalez had a punt blocked for a safety in the PCC end zone, but had a strong game overall with 7 punts for a 37.1 yards average, including a brilliant 48-yarder that was downed at the Ventura 1 in the first quarter. Ventura punter Joe Reynoso had 9 kicks for a 39.3 yards average, including a booming 61-yarder in the fourth quarter. Three of his punts landed inside the PCC 20. On defense, PCC was paced by a team season-high 15 tackles by sophomore safety Daniel Bernal, who added a fumble recovery. Frosh defensive end Ahkeem Mckinney was a force with 9 tackles, 2.5 sacks, a hurry, and a forced fumble. Pula contributed 9 tackles and 2 hurries and second-year linebacker Jeremy Aguilar totaled 9 tackles. Both sophomore safety Julius Harris and freshman middle linebacker Raymond Gordon had 8 tackles each. Ventura quarterback Antavius Sims hit Raphael Washington for a 53-yard TD pass and added a 1-yard scoring sneak. Sims completed 9 of 14 passes for 176 yards. Morris led the ground game with 100 yards in 14 carries. PCC had a season-low 5 penalties called by the officials. Ventura was whistled for 15 penalties for 105 yards. The Pirates controlled the clock with 35:49 in possession time. Pasadena next travels to play Allan Hancock College Saturday, October 17 in a 6 p.m. NNC game at Righetti High School in Santa Maria. [Photo--Daniel Bernal (24) makes one of his 15 tackles with teammate Julius Harris (26) in pursuit during the Lancers' 26-20 loss to Ventura at Robinson Stadium Saturday afternoon, image by Richard Quinton.]
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The CBS' successful drama series Criminal Minds has been returned with its new spinoff 'Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.' Its debut episode already aired on February 16. An American police procedural drama series, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior moves around the best agents' team of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) that finds and arrests the most nefarious criminals of nations by using unusual investigation technique.
After the hit series Criminal Minds, CBS has given order for the next series. So following the original series Criminal Minds, "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavor" has been set and debuted at 10:00 PM on February 16, 2011. The spinoff is produced by ABC Studios and CBS Television Studios production companies. Chris Mundy and Edward Allen Bernero are creators, who also serves as executive producers along with Deborah Spera and Mark Gordon. The entire series is directed by Richard Shepard. Continue Reading »


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Hello, In order to get a list of the surrounding nodes announcing services in an IP network, I was trying to use Bonjour from Apple. However, I couldn't get an "easy" tutorial to do so. Moreover, I've noticed that most of the websites focus on the dynamic IP address allocation, services, etc. But I couldn't find any info about detecting the other nodes in the network. Although it looks easy and clear, I don't know from where to start. Note: I need to use Java (osgi bundles). Need Help please!! Thanks
Just to clarify, you can only discover other services:
If you need to perform service discover through Java, I'd suggest using JmDNS.


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2006 Update: At the New Hampshire Invitational (1/21), placed 11th (4:22.60) in the 1,500 meter ... At the Boston Invitational (1/27), placed 17th (2:42.71) in the 1,000 meter ... Placed 10th in the 1,000-meter and 19th in the mile (4:39.10) at the Rhode Island Mega Meet (2/4) ... Placed 132nd in the 800-meter (2:02.87) at the Boston University Valentine Invitational (2/11).
Before UMass: A 2005 graduate of Groton-Dunstable High School where he helped head coach Ken Magliozze's Crusaders to two league cross country championships (2003, 2004) and an overall record of 47-7 ... qualified for the Massachusetts State Cross Country Championship in each of his four prep years ... finished 18th at the State Cross Country Championships as a senior and 13th in the mile during the Outdoor Track Championships ... a four-time league all-star in his cross country career ... league champion in the 800 meters and mile during outdoor track ... three-time district all-star ... four-time Lowell Sun All-Star and three-time honoree as the team's Most Accomplished Runner ... as a senior ran personal-best times of 16:39 in cross country ... during outdoor track, posted personal-best times and school records in the mile (4:29) and in the two-mile (9:58.7).
Personal: James Ryan Roberts ... born Nov. 30, 1986 in Boston ... son of James and Nanette Roberts ... has one sister, Meredith ... intends to major in accounting/corporate finance at UMass ... says he most admires his grandfather because he is a role model and a "wealth of knowledge."
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Paul's murals are inspired by Aboriginal rock art culture and teachings under the mentorship of Yidumduma Bill Harney. They are co-designed and painted by art teachers, students and participants, using local motifs, often school totems or emblems. They are designed so an entire class or all the participants if possible, can be painting at the same time, aiming to create community through the art process.
Mostly painted on 18x5 foot sign cloth, the mural is often used as the theatrical backdrop for the final performance. They become a permanent reminder of the Aussie Residency, it's fun, learning, and a signature mark left behind by former students.
The mural workshop supports achievement standards in Visual Arts, Theatre, Social Studies, Science and Geography.Related Links:
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Dragon Rainbow, Cresthill Elem Casper WY, Tammie Hume & Bonnie White & the 4-5 Graders, Feb 2015, 5'x18'


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College Hockey:Lucky Seven: River Hawks Cruise Past Wildcats
LOWELL, Mass. — Friday night, Massachusetts-Lowell left little room for doubt.
The River Hawks started the 2004-05 Hockey East campaign 0-5-2 and in last place, though a gaudy 9-0-0 nonconference record over the course of the first half was some consolation.
But in the wake of a 7-0 win over New Hampshire that extended UML's nation-best unbeaten streak to 14 games, the question is, rather: how good are these 'Hawks?
Andrew Martin and Danny O'Brien each put up four points on two goals and two assists apiece, and the River Hawks (15-5-3, 6-5-2 Hockey East) ran away from the Wildcats (16-6-3, 9-2-2 Hockey East), scoring four goals in the second period to salt the game away before 5,979 fans at Tsongas Arena.
Massachusetts-Lowell has not lost since Nov. 20, when the 'Hawks dropped a decision to Boston University. Since then, UML is 11-0-3.
O'Brien kicked off the scoring spree for the River Hawks just 3:08 into the first period, scoring off assists from Martin and Ben Walter, the nation's leading goal-scorer — who, ironically, went without a goal Friday.
That would be the only score UML needed, though the 'Hawks got six more by the end of the evening. Martin scored twice in the second period, bookending goals by Jeremy Hall and Bobby Robins to give UML a 5-0 lead after two periods of play.
In the third, Elias Godoy netted the sixth 'Hawk goal and O'Brien followed with his second of the game to account for the final score.
In net for UML, Peter Vetri stopped 21 shots, more than enough to earn the victory for the River Hawks, who outshot New Hampshire 37-21. For New Hampshire, starting netminder Jeff Pietrasiak made 24 saves in two periods, while Kevin Regan played the third and stopped six shots.
Curiously, all seven UML goals came at even strength, as Massachusetts-Lowell went 0-for-4 on the power play. UNH was 0-for-6.
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More and more brands include online digital display in their ad campaigns. And agencies need to know they're reaching the same targets they are buying on other media. GfK MRI's Digital Targeting service helps agencies to do just that – buy online audiences against the GfK MRI targets they create for TV, cable, magazines and radio.
Media, agencies and advertisers have bought and sold advertising based on GfK MRI Survey of the American Consumer® data for more than 30 years. "Our Digital Targeting extends the insights media professionals have trusted for many years into digital display advertising by translating offline targets to online targets," said GfK MRI EVP Agency and Advertiser Sales Scott Turner.
If you're a GfK MRI client, you can find your offline GfK MRI target online through our Digital Targeting custom service. Nonsubscribers can purchase 44 GfK MRI psychographic targets through Blue Kai, Exelate and Lotame data management platforms. These psychographic targets group consumers based on the attitudes and motivations that drive their buying behaviors. Here are just a few examples:
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What do advertising and food have in common? In our industry, they both sustain us. So we need to know their recipes for success, especially during the holiday season. This time of year, recipes for dishes and desserts abound. They're on packaging, in articles and, of course, in ads. According to Starch data, recipes that appear in digital and hard copy magazine ads are well noted. Some of these recipes may even make it to a dinner table near you.
Here's a taste of a few digital magazine ads with recipes that scored well for noted, any non-interactive action taken and tried / plan to try the recipe. The ads appeared in digital editions of magazines on tablets during the first half of 2013. Several also performed well in titles not listed below, demonstrating strong overall performance across campaigns.
Better Homes & Gardens
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Noted - 62%
Any action taken (non interactive) (Noters) 91%
Tried / plan to try recipe (Noters) 38%
Hellmann's With Olive Oil Mayonnaise
Noted - 60%
Any action taken (non interactive)
(Noters) 86%
Tried / plan to try recipe
(Noters) 35%
Martha Stewart Living
McCormick Ground Cinnamon
Noted - 56%
Any action taken (non interactive) (Noters) 88%
Tried / plan to try recipe (Noters) 34%
Good Housekeeping
Mrs. Dash Salt Free Seasonings
Noted - 60%
Any action taken (non interactive)
(Noters) 81%
Tried / plan to try recipe
(Noters) 31%
Woman's Day
McCormick Vanilla Extract
Noted - 67%
Any action taken (non interactive) (Noters) 81%
Tried / plan to try recipe (Noters) 27%
Starch Digital provides metrics on readership and ad effectiveness in more than 40 consumer magazines covering 625 product categories. Results are delivered weekly and are aggregated by platform or medium. We offer:
To learn how your ads perform in digital and hard copy versions of magazines, please contact us.
We're all getting older, and we are getting better. Marketers who've long coveted the 30-something target are seeing many of those consumers turn the corner on the big 40. Just like 30-39 year olds, "40-somethings" possess many desirable attributes.
It's time to look at them through a new lens – granted, that lens may be progressive. But for good reasons, it is rose colored.
Living large when shopping
Before we jump into the 40-49 target, let's consider the broader group of Adults 30-49. They define the sweet spot for many categories, representing 40% or more of total spending. And the older segment accounts for more than half of total 30-49 spending in several categories. Here are some examples:
We see many similarities when looking at average category expenditures. There also are categories such as vacations, where 40-somethings spend more than 30-39 year olds.
When kids are in the household, both age groups spend about the same on certain categories. 40-somethings, however, spend more in other categories such as Health & Beauty Aids.
Catching up online
The older set of 40-somethings is gaining ground when it comes to using the internet for a range of activities. In the last two years alone, they became more likely than typical adults to participate in the following:
Connecting with younger adults will continue to rank high on many marketers' wish lists, and rightfully so. But remember that 40-somethings can be similar to 30-39 year olds … and in some ways, even better.
It pays to know your heavy consumers – they can account for as much as 70 - 90% of your sales. MEMRI, our data retrieval system, tells you all you need to know about these consumers. It reveals who they are, what other products they use, what drives their purchasing behaviors and what media they consume. But there's a right way and a wrong way to find them, so code correctly to get heavy with your best customers.
Heavy users can be found in our Survey of the American Consumer® Doublebase studies. Different amounts may constitute "heavy" for different categories / brands. Usage is based on how much of a category / brand respondents tell us they consume. In the Beer Category, for example, heavy Budweiser users drank eight plus glasses of that brand in the past seven days. For Samuel Adams, four plus glasses indicate heavy brand use. To be a heavy category user, someone would need to drink ten plus beers in the last seven days.
Heavy may not represent your greatest number of customers, but the volume they use often accounts for most of your sales. Here we see that 71% of Budweiser's volume is consumed by the brand's heavy users. Even though they are only 1.4% of all adults, they're a very important group.
The correct way to find heavy users is to use the tercile (heavy / medium / light) function in MEMRI. However, a common error occurs when clients use the "and" function to combine heavy category usage with a brand. "And"ing these two groups will produce results that include heavy category users whose consumption of your brand is minimal. For example, someone who qualified as a heavy beer category drinker and used your brand only once in the past six months would be included in the results.
We know that beer and college football are a great match. When we look at heavy beer drinking among men 21+, we see how coding correctly can find the best match. Although both games have high indices, the Army-Navy index pops for the heavy Samuel Adams drinker. We also see how incorrect coding can lead us to consider the game that doesn't best reach that drinker. Since these data affect media and marketing decisions, it's important to get the coding right:
If you need step-by-step instructions on how to find heavy users of your brand, please contact me, Julie Erbe. You also can learn more about GfK MRI data – best practices, common mistakes, advanced uses, and more – by joining our webinars.


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Friday, Mar. 28
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Nebraska, at Phoenix, Ariz. 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 29
TBD, at Phoenix, Ariz. 10:00 a.m.
Expectations dictate that a brand new collegiate program will struggle. Fighting against established opponents is frequently a losing battle, and recruiting is often done with a goal of reaching respectability in the long-term future. More often than not, the result is years of mediocrity, with only the slightest hopes of one day reaching the ranks of the prestige.
Arizona's first sand volleyball team has yet to receive that memo.
The Cats started the season 5-0, winning both the Arizona Invitational and the Wildcat Spring Challenge. Now sitting at 5-2, their only two losses have come at the hands of perennial powerhouses, No. 2 USC and No. 3 Hawaii.
For being in its infancy, the team is packed with experience, starting with head coach Steve Walker and flowing down to the No. 1 pairing of Jane Croson and Madi Kingdon.
Walker played pro/am beach volleyball in the California Beach Volleyball Association series from 1997-99, reaching the highest possible classification along the way, an AAA rating. He was later an Arizona Beach Volleyball Association tournament winner from 2003-06.
For Walker and the Cats, his expertise as a player is turning into valuable insight as a coach.
"I try to best use my knowledge as a player to help them along the way," said Walker. "I just try to put myself in whatever position they're in and what they're going through at that moment. Just looking at what worked out for me and what didn't work out for me."
Good coaching can only go so far, as ultimately the match comes down to how the players perform on the sand. Fortunately for Arizona, they've got high-caliber players to go along with such a decorated coach.
Croson, a University of Hawai'i transfer, was a highly recruited sand volleyball player coming out of high school winning the FIVB Youth (U-19) Beach World Championships in Portugal alongside partner Summer Ross. The duo became the first U.S. pair to ever win the event.
Croson didn't relent at Hawai'i, as she was named an AVCA All-American for sand in just her sophomore year competing for the dominant Rainbow Wahine.
That kind of background has been essential for the young Wildcats, helping them acclimate to the new sport and new opponents.
"My experience has helped me get a sense of what the competition is like already," said Croson. "I know what I have to deal with and compete with. I know what the game is about."
While Croson is undoubtedly prepared for the season, perhaps more crucial is the effect she's had on the team.
"Some of the players don't really know her background and how decorated a sand player she is," Walker said. "They pick up on things from her. She's been invaluable. The younger players can use her as a model everyday in practice."
Often a leader is vocal, acting as the coach on the court but Croson prefers a different approach, guiding the team by her actions while remaining verbally subtle.
"Jane leads by example," Walker said. "Just her innate ability of ball placement, whether it's setting, serving, or blocking, she can place the ball wherever she likes. She makes it look effortless like she just walked off the street, but it's because of years and years of hard work."
Leading by example has proven effective for the rest of the Wildcats, as indoor players like All-Pac-12 junior Kingdon have been able to make a smooth transition.
"Playing with Jane is great," Kingdon said. "She's such an experienced player and we learn a lot watching her. She makes it look flawless."
Having Croson's guidance along with playing in summer sand tournaments has accelerated Kingdon's development as she has successfully translated her indoor command to dominance on the sand.
"The summer tournaments were great preparation for Madi," said Walker. "She's been tremendous in practice. She's an outstanding leader for all the players."
Croson echoes the sentiments, recognizing Kingdon's first-rate play.
"Madi knows the game really well," Croson said. "I don't need to help her with anything."
Despite their recent beginnings, the Wildcats have proven they have the talent to compete,. With a 5-2 start under their belt and a potential yet to be fulfilled, Arizona Athletics' newest sport could quickly become one of their best.


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New crime statistics show your family is a little safer in Florida today than in years past. Florida's crime rate has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years. Violent crime is actually up in some areas, and that's a big problem.
Florida's crime rate has dropped again, by nearly four percent in 2005 over the previous year. That breaks down to 12,400 fewer hard-core crimes like murder, rape and robbery.
Jeb Bush was pleased to deliver the good news.
"It is fantastic that we've seen a reduction in overall crime, a reduction in crime rates."
The governor credits tougher sentencing laws like 10-20-Life for keeping the bad guys behind bars longer. But not all the news is good. The rate of violent crime is actually up in some cities, compared to other cities around the country.
Murder rates in Jacksonville and some Central Florida counties increased. Attorney General Charlie Crist blames much of the problem on habitual offenders.
"I think it's fairly easy. I think what you need to do is straight forward. People who are out and are violating probation need to be locked up."
But Crist's push to get tougher on repeat offenders has gotten bogged down in the legislature for the last two years because of the price tag, and Jeb Bush says even though he's on board with tough sentencing laws, cost is always a concern.
"All of this has to be done in the context of making sure that we have the resources to build a big enough prison system."
Florida's prisons already house nearly 85,000 inmates, and on the local level, Bay County's crime rate dropped 12.3 percent.
There was a slight drop in violent crimes, with the number of murders in Bay County dropping to 4 from 11 and 93 rape victims, down from 97.
The number of robberies only dropped by one number, but aggravated assaults went from 824 in 2004 to 807 this year.
The biggest changes locally came from burglary, larceny and car theft. Burglary totals went from 1,632 down to 1,373.
Also, the larceny rate dropped significantly from just under 6,000, down to about 5,000. And car theft numbers were also lowered from 517 to 380.
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|Ashley Holzer Places Eighth at 2010 World Equestrian Games
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October 1, 2010 — Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, finished in eighth place individually in the Freestyle competition 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) held in Lexington, KY.
Holzer was one of 15 athletes from the original starting field of 66 to qualify for the Friday night competition at the Main Stadium. Her freestyle was designed by fellow Canadian Karen Robinson of Applause Dressage, and included music from the Disney Epcot Center Fireworks display and from the motion picture "National Treasure." Holzer performed a powerful and energetic test with Pop Art, riding him perfectly in time with the music. The panel of five international judges rewarded Holzer's performance with a score of 76.550%.
"I am thrilled. It was a huge crowd and I don't think we have ever performed in front of a crowd that large," said Holzer, who won a Team Bronze Medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. "We took him in the stadium last night and we had a plan for tonight. I have a great team behind me and I could not have done it with out them. My horse showed the fact that he had so many people work to make this ride the best ever he has ever done in a freestyle."
"It is so great that it comes together a time like this — in front of my friends, family and supporters, many of whom have come all the way from Canada and New York to support me," added Holzer. "I have a really great horse."
Pop Art, Holzer's 2008 Olympic mount, is a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by her mother, Moreen Nicoll, and her husband, Rusty Holzer.
"Ashley and Pop Art were simply fantastic tonight and earned every bit of their 8th place in the world! A magnificent accomplishment that all Canadians can be proud of," said Robert Dover, the Dressage Canada technical coach/advisor.
When the Freestyle Medals were awarded, it was Edward Gal of the Netherlands who won Gold with Moorlands Totilas with the phenomenal score of 91.800%. Great Britain's Laura Bechtolsheimer won silver with a score of 85.350% with Mistral Hojris, and Steffen Peters of the United States and Ravel were awarded the bronze medal with a score of 84.850%.
For more information, including live results, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com.
2010 World Equestrian Games — Freestyle Dressage Standings
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Dressage Canada, as a committee of Equine Canada, is the National governing body for Dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada's objective is to foster the growth of Dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateurs and professionals through the following programs: coaching education and programs; officials' education and programs; rules and qualifying criteria; sport development; and publications and awards. For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site or connect with us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dressagecanada or Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/lp8cnd.
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Equine Canada is Canada's national governing body for equestrianism. A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry. Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit equinecanada.ca.


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MEDINA — City Council took up an issue Monday that has been discussed for more than 10 years — whether to expand the Municipal Court.
Council President John Coyne said Council members have come to a consensus that the city does not yet need a second judge but it does need an improved court facility.
Coyne said talks on enlarging the court have stalled in the past because the idea had been tied to adding a second judge, which he said the city does not have the operating money to fund.
He said, though, that the city needs a bigger court building.
"It's very cramped, and it's very difficult to get everything that needs to be done accomplished," Coyne said.
Municipal Court Judge Dale H. Chase said he disagrees with Council, and that he thinks the court needs a second judge, but acknowledged that he would be willing to work with Council to expand the building at 135 N. Elmwood Ave.
He said about $3.4 million for construction is available from the court's special projects fund, which comes from court fees.
An idea to combine the Municipal Court with the county court system was discussed in previous years but abandoned.
Chase, who attended the meeting, said: "When we started talking about this, I had dark hair."
The remark drew laughter. The judge's hair is now snow white.
In other action Monday, the Finance Committee approved purchasing in-car video cameras as well as 20 body-worn cameras for city police officers for an estimated cost of $73,060.
Police Chief Patrick Berarducci said the new cameras will help with prosecutions and save trial time.
Coyne said he agreed with buying new car cameras but wasn't sure about cameras mounted on police officers' uniforms because of possible privacy issues.
In voting against the proposal, Coyne also said he wanted to make sure there was a protocol in place to deal with officers who might neglect to turn the cameras on.
The Finance Committee approved buying three new Ford Interceptor police sport utility vehicles at a cost of about $33,209 per vehicle.
Mayor Dennis Hanwell said the new vehicles will have more room than the sedan model for equipment — such as trauma bags, ballistic vests and helmets that officers carry in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.
Councilman Mark Kolesar, 3rd Ward, said he would rather not see the city's police fleet replaced with SUVs, and was the only member to vote against the idea. The department already has two sport utility vehicles.
The purchases still must be approved at a regular Council meeting.
Contact reporter Kiera Manion-Fischer at (330) 721-4049 or email@example.com.


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Kate Middleton is painted today as an irate wife who is furious at her husband for partying with his newly single brother. She is also being painted as the person who had a big hand in the breakup of Harry and Cressida Bonas, Harry's girlfriend of the last few years, according to The Inquisitr on May 3.
Kate Middleton's life was a turn-off for Bonas and Kate was more than honest with her about how demanding royal life can be. These reports are making Kate sound a bit tyrannical, when chances are this is not the case.
Kate and William's private life is sacred and one would expect that they would have husband and wife spats from time to time. This doesn't mean that they would share this with the public. According to The Inquisitr, William and Harry were photographed at Guy Pelly's wedding, "both of them looking quite drunk."
The website Celeb Dirty Laundry turned it up a few notches saying "Kate Middleton goes insane" when William turns into "total party animal" when he went to the Memphis wedding of a friend with Harry. Celeb Laundry suggests that William getting drunk in public got Kate awfully hot under the collar, but there are no reports of William acting drunk or doing something even mildly inappropriate.
This is what supposedly got Kate upset at William. If Kate and William did have an argument, they are going to do it out of earshot of others, so how the rumor of Kate being irate got started is anyone's guess. As far as Kate discouraging Harry's girlfriend for becoming a royal, that is also hard to believe.
Kate looks genuinely happy. A few times during her recent trip to New Zealand and Australia she looked a bit apprehensive when people crowded around Prince George, but she's never shown a mad or even an unhappy face in public.
Kate waited so long to marry Prince William and she knew what royal life would entail long before she said "I do," so it is hard to believe she would discourage true love from going forward into marriage. If Bonas couldn't handle royal life, chances are it is not because of Kate's example.
Rumors circulated that Harry dumped Bonas because she was "too needy." Harry has squashed those rumors saying that his ex-girlfriend was anything but too needy. If anyone was needy in the relationship it was Harry. He said he needed her more than she needed him.
Harry has said in the past that it is hard to find the right girl and then have her go along with all the expectations of royal life. Gone are the days of every little girl wanting to grow up to be a princess.
Being a princess in the royal family today is not an easy gig, but as seen with Kate, true love conquers all. She loved William and was willing to live the royal way of life to be with him. It could just be that Harry hasn't found that person yet who is willing to do the same for him.


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Saveur's Summer BBQ; the Pines Hosts Two Brothers Brewing Co.
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The fifth annual Saveur Summer BBQ, with grilled dishes from over 15 top chefs, drinks, and music, is June 24 at the Upper West Side's Boat Basin Café. Buy tickets here. [Grub Street]
On June 2, chef Daniel Boulud will present the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)'s Art de Vivre award to Ladurée USA's co-presidents Elisabeth Holder Raberin and Pierre Antonie Raberin. [Grub Street]
The Pines will host Two Brothers Brewing Co. on June 1 from 3 to 10 p.m., featuring select drafts and rare bottles, in addition to the Pines' expanded Backyard menu. [Grub Street]


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Princeton Announces 2013 Cross Country Schedules
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PRINCETON, N.J. (7/1/13) - Princeton has announced the 2013 cross country schedules for both the men's and women's teams. With the exception of the Lehigh Invitational, the schedules are identical.
The women will kick start the season at the Lehigh Invitational on August 31. It marks the first Princeton Athletics event of the season. The Tigers are hoping to get accustomed to the course, which will serve as the site of the NCAA Regional in November.
The Tigers will visit Van Cortlandt Park for the first time in 2013 on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the Brother Doyle Invitational. The teams will make a return visit for the ECAC/IC4A Championships on November 23.
The weekend of Oct. 4 & 5 will see the team split as it has the last few seasons. The team's A squads will head to the Notre Dame Invitational on Friday. The rest of the team will take part in the Paul Short Invitational, another chance to run on the Regional course.
For the last two years, the women's team has finished eighth at the Notre Dame Invitational. This is their sixth consecutive year competing in the Invitational, with their highest finish being second in 2008 and 2009. The Tigers' JV women's squad was second at the Paul Short Invitational last year, a meet the team has competed in every year since 2006. This is the third straight year the men's team is running in the Notre Dame Invitational. The Tigers were third in both 2011 and 2012. Princeton has competed in the Paul Short Run every year since 2001, winning it in 2010.
Princeton hosts its own invitational on Saturday, Oct. 19 at West Windsor Fields. The team's top runners, however, will be competing at Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind. After a two-year hiatus the teams return to Pre-Nats. The women's team was seventh in 2010, third in 2009 and won in 2008. The men's team was fifth in 2010, it's best finish at the meet in program history. The JV squads will represent on the home course for the Princeton Invitational. The women placed sixth out of 25 last year and have been in the top six every year since it started in 2006. The men finished 14th out of 45 last year, running just its freshmen. Previously the Tigers had won or finished second every year since the meet began in 2006.
For the third consecutive season, West Windsor Fields will serve as the site of the Ivy League Heptagonal Championship. Heps will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. The women's team was the runner-up last year and looks to regain the crown. The Tigers won Heps five straight seasons from 2006-2010. Princeton lost three of its scorers from last year, including Greta Feldman who was eighth. Also gone is Abby Levene, Mel Newbery and Alexis Mikaelian. Returning scorers are juniors Jackie Nicholas who finished 13th last year and Emily de La Bruyere who was 27th. The men's team looks to defend its title as the team returns the No. 1 and No. 2 runners from last year, seniors Chris Bendtsen and Alejandro Arroyo Yamin. The team is seeking its fourth straight title and seventh in eight years. Princeton returns all of its scorers from last year, including No. 4 Tyler Udland, No. 5 Jonathan Vitez, No. 12 Eddie Owens and No. 14 Matt McDonald.
The NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional is slated for Friday, Nov. 5 at Lehigh. The top two teams earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. The women's team has finished in the top five at Regionals since the current format began in 2003. The Tigers won in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Tigers were fourth last year with Feldman, de La Bruyere and Nicholas earning all-region honors. The men's team was nudged out of an automatic qualifier last year placing third. Bendtsen, Arroyo Yamin, Udland finished 3-5-6 to earn all-region honors. Michael Franklin is the lone Tiger scorer not returning.
The NCAA Championships will be Saturday, Nov. 23 in Terre Haute, Ind. The women's side has had individuals run in the NCAA Championships the last two years and last competed as a team in 2010 when it finished 15th. Princeton was fifth at the NCAAs in 2008 and 2009. The Princeton men posted its best finish in program history last year with an 11th-place finish at the NCAAs. Bendtsen, Arroyo Yamin and Udland all finished in the top 100. The Tigers were 19th in 2011 and 12th in 2010.


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Born and raised in the aptly named Paradise Valley of Montana, my indoor playground was my Grandma's kitchen. My early memories of eggs and homemade cinnamon toast inspire me still. My mom, who didn't cook, showed me the simple magic of candles, flowers and the other little touches that make a meal more than just about eating. She taught me how to put love, not just flavor, into every dish. As we enjoyed good food, we had the chance to connect at the beginning and end of each day; these are the moments I cherish.
The first Chef I worked for told me, "Build your resume carefully." I did, working in fine restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and on private yachts. In each location I was the "go to" person because I was not afraid to take creative chances. I found myself sculpting grizzly bears out of butter, using a chain saw to make a rose out of ice and plating a salmon to look as though it was swimming on the platter. As I advanced through the ranks, I had the opportunity to work with some immensely talented people. One of them introduced me to Alaska, where I spent five unforgettable years. Living on the ocean, hand trolling king salmon with my husband and working on a yacht, I thrived. Having access to fresh seafood, my "chef mind" burst with ideas and I could hardly wait to share them with clients and friends. After starting a family it seemed natural to return to my home in Montana…and really get cooking!
Now self employed as an author, Chef and Cooking Instructor , I follow my own rules, stay true to the food and have fun in the kitchen. My success stems from my adaptability, true love of food, and sincere enjoyment of my craft. Regardless of circumstance, I feel confident in the moment. Working with a diverse group of people has taught me to recognize the many unique needs of every job. My quest for learning continues as I seek out the best and the finest in order to meet the expectations of my clients.
While my friends are putting the skewers on the grill, I am adding the final ingredient to my fresh tomato cream sauce. My eleven year old son is rolling out the dough for pasta and my darling nine year old daughter puts on her apron and says," What's my job?" I know she wants to sprinkle flour on her brother! These are the moments I hope my family will cherish.


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a) Michael/dancers did perform many iconic dances
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a) Michael did not act in a professional manner
- He would go in and out of character
- Appologized multiple times for mistakes
- Took many pauses, often in the middle of a song
b) Fog at start of second half served no purpose
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I was very disappointed in the show. I'm glad I didn't pay the full ticket price; if I had I would have asked for a refund. The show did not live up to the hype and was very amaturish.
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Los Angeles' hilltop mecca for the performing arts is an elegant group of three white marble structures and the imposing 2003 Walt Disney Concert Hall, occupying a 10-acre elevated plaza. Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Los Angeles Music Center Opera, the Center Theatre Group and numerous visiting theater, music and dance companies, the complex hosts performances ranging from the traditional to the wildly experimental.An imposing composition of towering windows and columns, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (1964) mounts music, opera and dance productions. Innovative dramatic works are presented at the 752-seat Mark Taper Forum (1967), a low, cylindrical structure framed by a reflecting pool and a detached colonnade. The rectilinear 2,071-seat Ahmanson Theatre (1967) stages plays, musicals, dance concerts and individual performing artists. The Walt Disney Concert Hall (2003) is the home of the L.A. Philharmonic. Designed by avant-garde architect Frank Gehry, the bold and distinctive structure features at its heart a 2,290-seat auditorium with hardwood walls and ceiling and curved stainless-steel exterior of multiple facades.
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Final arguments are finished in the trial of recalled City of Shasta Lake council member Dolores Lucero.
Now Dolores Lucero's fate rests in the hands of the jury.
Lucero is accused of purposely committing voter fraud.
Prosecutor Brandon Storment cited several instances in court Wednesday where witnesses who live in the City of Shasta Lake signed declarations, saying recall backer Kay Kobe was alone when they signed the papers.
It's a violation of code because Kobe does not live in the city.
Under oath, those same witnesses denied that, but they also said they didn't read the paper because they trusted what Lucero said was on it.
Lucero's attorney Aaron Williams countered that the declaration was written by Lucero's former attorney from Southern California, who didn't know what was on the paper.
Williams also said Lucero was unpopular, and Sheriff Tom Bosenko and District Attorney Steve Carlton had personal reasons to charge her with a felony.
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Morena-area car fire knocked down
SAN DIEGO - Fire crews made quick work of a car fire in the Morena area early Saturday.
The incident was reported just before 2 a.m. near Morena Boulevard and Linda Vista Road as a vehicle fire with a fuel leak.
A witness told 10News that firefighters extinguished the fire in about 10 minutes.
No one was injured.


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So often leaders are pumped by all the admiration, by the platitudes and "yes ma'am, yes sir" easy-to-please attitudes that they redirect expectations and orders with an unintentional arrogance.
What do I mean by this? Often people with albeit good intentions, rush into solve an issue or strategize for a challenge, assuming their answers are right, and that they bring the highest value. And they do this BEFORE finding value in others' perspectives that they can build upon.
Even as this sounds obvious as something YOU would NOT do, chances are that at some point you have been guilty of this. Most of us have been. Some of it stems from a culture that says, "Never give up!" "You can do it!" "Believe in yourself!" Can you see the theme?
In a valiant effort to create high self-esteem, consultants, authors, teachers, therapists, gurus, motivational speakers and even coaches like myself have emphasized a self-important, self-indulgent perspective. Sure this is needed - but not all the time.
So how do we avoid this self-centered approach and still bring value?
Examining John Maxwell's quote is a great place to start.
"To add value to others, one must first value others." He says.
Each time you feel you could do better (and maybe you can) first look at the situation and the people in the situation and ask yourself, "What is working here? What HAS worked before? What does she or he bring to this? How can I leverage his or her potential?"
With this attitude you DO and WILL bring value; a collaborative benefit. This engages those in the midst of the challenge – acknowledges them. It becomes a full-circle response because as they feel validated – they become more open to you, your ideas and your value. From there solid and sustainable solutions develop.


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The Department of Consumer and Business Services, Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) urges support for the National Firefighter Safety Stand Down on Tuesday, June 21.
The day-long event, organized by International Association of Fire Chiefs, is designed to encourage fire departments to suspend non-emergency activities for the day to focus on firefighter safety.
The goal is to reduce the number of line-of-duty injuries and deaths occurring to fire personnel.
Throughout the year, Oregon fire districts and fire departments are encouraged to utilize Oregon OSHAs safety and health services, including free on-site safety and health consultations, training
classes (including on-line courses), and answers to technical questions through the Oregon OSHA web site or calling Oregon OSHA toll-free at (800) 922-2689.
Oregon OSHA has been partnering with fire service organizations in Oregon to improve safety and health conditions for fire fighters in the aftermath of a November 2002 fire that claimed the lives
of three fire fighters in Coos Bay.
Additional information about the event, including suggestions for safety activities on June 21, is available on the International Association of Fire Chiefs web site, www.iafc.org/standdown
More information and resources about workplace safety and health are available on Oregon OSHA's Web site, www.orosha.org
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Greenfield — A voluptuous Marilyn Monroe stood against the big windows looking out onto 76th Street. Pushed up in front of her was a baby grand played uproariously by Mac Tonight, a figure with a huge crescent moon head and a big, beaming smile.
It was a McDonald's restaurant like you've never seen before. And may never see again in Greenfield.
On Friday, a monster moving van positioned itself in the parking lot of Solid Gold McDonald's, 5040 S. 76th St. Marilyn, Mac Tonight, a variety of Beatles items and and all the restaurant's memorabilia from the 1950s, '60s and '70s had "A Ticket to Ride" on that truck en route to be auctioned off for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House.
Next week, most likely, wrecking crews will take their place in the parking lot as they begin to take down the old restaurant to make way for a new McDonald's.
The new eatery, expected to open in July, will have a safer drive-thru, where patrons do not have to line up in the street, and modern amenities. But it won't have that rock-and-roll ambience of its predecessor.
But "Wouldn't it be Nice" if it did?
"We talked about it," said Ernie Masucci, president of the Illinois-based McEssy Organization that bought the Greenfield restaurant from long-time owner Jim Patterson in 2008. "But we felt it is better to start again, to have a new beginning."
Understanding patrons
Nobody sitting in the hubbub of the restaurant surrounded by the whir of power tools and the rush of volunteers carrying the memorabilia away seemed to all shook up - at least not too horribly.
"It's sad to see it go," said Ruth Parks of Greendale who comes to McDonald's every Friday morning with her daughter and sister-in-law.
"Everything has to change and be with the oncoming things. You can't stay with the old," she said, despite the highlights of white in her hair.
Next to her, Lois Becker, of Greenfield, who is married to Ruth's twin brother, wasn't singing "Cry Me a River."
"It was time for a change," Lois said, but acknowledging she does love its '50s and '60s feel.
"We used to like the piano" when it actually played, Lois added.
"My favorite is the motorcycle," probably because it's a Harley, added Sharon Harding, who comes from Sussex on Friday mornings to be with her mother and aunt at the Solid Gold McDonald's.
But even she doesn't think the new owner is a "Hound Dog."
"I realize it needs updating," she said.
And sad ones, too
But some customers are quite upset about the passing of the Solid Gold.
"Why didn't Greenfield do something to keep this landmark going?" Vince Michuda asked in an e-mail, upon hearing about the impending demolition in the news.
"Big corporations are ruining tourist attractions in our local cities," he said. "What about the revenue the car shows brought to the area, and my grandkids will never again be able to view the rock and roll history of our country. … All this history will be to lost to someone's private closed-door collection. What good is that? "
Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke said he also is sorry to see it go.
"I'll miss it huge," he said. "I used to go every Wednesday in the summer with my kids to the car show. … You couldn't find a better bunch of people, all ages sat around and talked about their cars."
One of those classic car shows was valuable to the Police Department because it helped support the D.A.R.E. anti-drug and alcohol abuse program, Neitzke said. The show had been held every fall.
The restaurant and the car shows were good for the city because they brought people into Greenfield, the mayor said. "It's sad when those traditions go away."
The city tried to keep the car shows, but really has little say in the matter about what the property's current owner will do in that regard, Neitzke said.
Chris Baldwin, who was on his way to work nad was joined three retired friends for morning coffee, admitted "I'm kind of disappointed" with the owners' decision, noting that the new place will "be just a basic McDonald's."
Even though he is a 20s-something, Chris loves the Beatles and jazz that sings softly as a musical background for conversation.
Across the table, John Rucic of Greenfield said he hates to see the cute little kiddie car painted like a race car go.
His friend, Dean Harryman of Greendale, said he is also sorry to see the old place go.
Across from Dean was Tom George, who in his 20s drove formula Indy and midget race cars. He went back to driving in his 50s. Tom freely acknowledges he's sorry the racing mementos are gone from the walls and ceiling of the restaurant. Some were from hometown boy and NASCAR racer Alan Kulwicki.
The restaurant is so unique, Tom said he liked to bring his wife there. "She's an Elvis fan," Tom said with a smile.
The restaurant has had other distinguished guests. At one time or another, the musicians who have made the memories depicted inside have rolled into the McDonald's. They include the Beach Boys, Herman's Hermits, Jan and Dean and Les Paul.
But for customers, all those are happy memories now. But they are not forgotten because they know "All I Have to Do is Dream."
Julie London
"Cry Me a River," 1955
"All Shook Up," 1957
"Return to Sender," 1962
Everly Brothers
"Bye Bye Love," 1957
"All I Have to Do is Dream," 1958
"Walk Right Back," 1961
Rick Nelson
"Travelin' Man," 1961
Connie Francis
"Who's Sorry Now," 1958
Beach Boys
"Fun, Fun, Fun," 1964
"Wouldn't It Be Nice," 1966
"Good Vibrations," 1966
"I Feel Fine," 1964
"Ticket to Ride," 1965
"Yesterday," 1965
Bobby Rydell
"Wild One," 1960
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Nov. 2, 2012
WESTERN OREGON vs. WASHINGTON STATE
12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3
Beasley Coliseum (11,671)
Pullman, Wash.
COUGARS HOST WESTERN OREGON SATURDAY FOR EXHIBITION: Washington State women's basketball continues its preseason schedule with another home exhibition against Western Oregon University 12:30 p.m., Saturday at Beasley Coliseum.
NEXT UP: The Cougars open their 2012-13 season next weekend at the Best Buy Classic in Minneapolis hosted by the University of Minnesota. WSU will face Minnesota Saturday, Nov. 10 and the winner/loser of South Dakota State/Villanova Sunday, Nov. 11.
TUESDAY RECAP: Washington State posted a 67-52 exhibition victory over visiting Simon Fraser University at Beasley Coliseum Tuesday. The Cougars forced 33 turnovers behind 17 steals and held SFU to 30.0 percent shooting including 0-14 from behind the arc in the second half. WSU saw all 14 active players appear in the game as freshman guard Lia Galdeira led the way with 12 points, four rebounds and five steals. Seniors Katie Grad and Carly Noyes each added eight points while junior Hana Potter and freshmen Taylor Edmondson and Mariah Cooks all finished with seven.
LISTEN IN: Fans can follow the Cougars during the regular season on Pullman's KHTR (104.3 FM), KQQQ 1150 AM or go to WSUCougars.com and listen to with a subscription to Cougar All Access. Steve Grubbs will be calling the play-by-play for the Cougs this season.
COUGAR ATHLETICS ON THE WEB: Connect with Washington State University Athletics on the web at WSUCougars.com, the official website of Cougar Athletics, and on Twitter (twitter.com/WSUCougars_com), Facebook (facebook.com/WSUCougarAthletics) and YouTube (youtube.com/WSUCougarAthletics) during the 2012-13 season. Fans can follow along on the Cougars Gameday page at http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/gameday.html
June Daugherty ON TWITTER: Washington State University Women's Basketball Head Coach June Daugherty is on Twitter. Follow coach Daugherty at @CoachJuneD
COUGARS PICKED 10th IN PAC-12 PRESEASON POLL: Washington State University was picked tenth in 2012-13 Pac-12 Conference women's basketball preseason coaches' poll. The Cougars were placed ahead of the University of Oregon and University of Arizona who were voted No. 11 and No. 12, respectively. Stanford was voted the preseason favorite after collecting a maximum number of points (121) and first-place votes (11).
FIVE CONFERENCE GAMES TO BE TELEVISED: WSU will play five of its Pac-12 Conference games on the Pac-12 Networks this season. The games that will be televised will be WSU's game at UCLA, Jan. 11, both games against the University of Washington, Jan. 15 and 20, the Feb. 17 game at University of Oregon on Pac-12 Networks Oregon/Washington and the regular-season finale at home against Stanford University, Feb. 26 on Pac-12 Networks.
ANOTHER CHALLENGING NONCONFERENCE SLATE IN 2012-13: Highlighted by home games against Wisconsin, BYU and Ohio State, WSU's 2012-13 nonconference schedule features games against nine teams that reached the postseason last year, including six NCAA Tournament teams and last year's WBI Champions, Minnesota in the season-opener.
WSU NOTCHES MOST WINS SINCE 1995-96: Washington State finished the year with 13 wins, the most by a Cougar team since the 1995-96 team recorded 17 victories. The Cougars also posted their second double-digit win season since the 2000-01 with both double-digit win campaigns coming under head coach June Daugherty, notching 13 victories this season and 11 in 2008-09.
ABOUT WESTERN OREGON: Western Oregon University is an NCAA Division II school out of Monmouth, Ore. that competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and went 7-21 last season including 6-12 in conference play. Greg Bruce enters his sixth season as the Wolves' head coach. WOU returns five letterwinners from 2011-12 led by the lone senior Lorrie Clifford who average 7.8 ppg and dished out a team-high 57 assists. WSU and Western Oregon have met four previous times with the Cougars holding a 3-1 advantage. Washington State won the last meeting, 74-51 in 1978 in Oregon.
COUGARS SET SINGLE SEASON MARKS: As a team, WSU set the record for rebounds in a season with 1,267, grabbing nearly 100 more than the previous record. The Cougars scored the sixth-most points in a season, made the fourth most three's, recorded the fifth most assists and the second-most steals in single season history.
ADZASU INKS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT TO PLAY IN FINLAND: Former WSU guard Rosetta Adzasu recently signed a professional contract with the Kerava Energia in Finland. Adzasu was a two-year letterwinner for the Cougars, appearing in 62 games and starting 26 while leading the team in assists the past two seasons. In just two seasons at WSU, the West Linn, Ore. native finished her career with 382 points, 171 rebounds, 194 assists and 125 steals. As a senior, the 5-5 guard was second on the team with 7.4 ppg in conference play, posted eight double-digit scoring efforts and helped the Cougars reach the semifinal round of the Pac-12 Conference Tournament.
COUGARS CLOSE OUT SEASON WITH PAC-12 TOURNAMENT RUN: Washington State University closed out its 2011-12 season with a couple wins at the Pacific Life Pac-12 Tournament in Los Angeles. The Cougars beat No. 6 Oregon State in the opening round, knocked off No. 3 seed USC on its home floor to advance to the semifinals held in the Staples Center. WSU then matched No. 2 seed California for 30 minutes before falling in its semifinal matchup.
PAC-12 TOURNAMENT MOVES TO SEATTLE: With its new partnership with Force 10 Sports Marketing, LLC, the Seattle Sports Commission and Seattle Center, the Pac-12 Conference will bring the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament to KeyArena in Seattle in 2013, and will deliver unprecedented national television exposure to its women's basketball teams and student-athletes. The new agreement, which runs through 2015, moves the tournament to the first full week in March to strengthen television windows and maximize national exposure. ESPN2 will televise the championship game, while all other games will be carried nationally on the Pac-12 Networks. The 2013 tournament will be played March 7-10.
WSU AMONG PAC-12 LEADERS: Washington State finished the season leading the conference in turnover margin (+3.2), second in three-point field goal defense (26.7) and in steals (328, 9.9 spg). In Pac-12 games only; the Cougars were second in the conference in three-point field goal defense (25.2) and in steals (166, 9.2).
COUGS WELCOME IN SIX FRESHMEN: Washington State welcomes in six freshmen this season. Dawnyelle Awa and Emalia Galdeira out of Hawai'i, Whitney Tinjum from Minnesota, Taylor Edmondson out of New Mexico and Mariah Cooks and Alex Williamson from California.
PERKINS CREATES HER OWN RECORD BOOK: Jazmine Perkins made three steals and grabbed four rebound to surpass the 700 career rebound plateau against UCLA to become the first player in WSU history, men's or women's, to record 1,000 points, 700 rebounds and 250 steals. Perkins finished her career with 1,288 points, 728 rebounds and 259 steals.
FINAL RPI RANKINGS RELEASED: After playing one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country and with an equally challenging Pac-12 slate, Washington State finished the season No. 106 in the RPI rankings released by NCAA.com, up 50 spots from last season. Seven of the Cougars opponents finished in the top 50.
COOK AND PERKINS EXIT AS MEMBERS OF 1,000 CAREER POINT CLUB: Graduate guard April Cook became WSU's 14th member of its 1,000 career point club after scoring 10 points in the win at Wisconsin last season. Cook joined fellow classmate Jazmine Perkins as the No. 12 and No. 13 players in program history to reach the 1,000 career-point mark. Perkins finished her career seventh among WSU's all-time leading scorers with 1,288 career points while Cook is closed her career in eighth with 1,188.


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The Louisiana House of Representatives voted 67 - 26, passing SB250 which allows Tony to stay at the only home he's ever known - with Michael Sandlin. The long battle against false accusations made about Tony's care and housing as claimed on the website "Save Tony" have been put to rest allowing Tony to be free from the stress of being moved to unfamiliar surroundings and strangers.
Michael Sandlin said "A Big Victory For Small Business, Personal Freedoms, and Tony The Truck Stop Tiger! Although we were out spent 10-1 by ALDF & HSUS Lobbyist's efforts, The TRUTH prevails. A special thanks to all the folks that helped to keep Tony home and to God for seeing this through." in a written statement about the outcome of the vote on SB250. The time and money spent to keep Tony at home shows it is not always about money and sometimes it really is about the love of a big cat. Tony will never be aware of how close he came to getting moved from the only home he's known, but surely if he were, he would be thankful for the outcome. At his age, stress of a new environment, an unnecessary move would have been hard for him to adjust to in a new setting.
Veterinarian records show Tony to be in good health, properly cared for and doing great at his current home of many years. Let's wish him many more surrounded by those who love and know him best.
The photo, taken from the "Keep Tony Where He Is" Facebook page, includes a statement made by the legislature in 2006. Mr. Sandlin irrefutably proved he likes, apparently loves, his tiger. Let's hope they are allowed to live their lives in peace now.


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Milton Friedman Comes Close…
When it comes to the euro, the late Milton Friedman is starting to look a lot like a prophet whose time is at hand; one vindicated so overwhelmingly by posterity that you start to believe in clairvoyance.
One of the 20th century's undisputed economic champions, it's fair to say Friedman never thought much of the single currency's chances. Way back in 1999, when the euro at last set sail as an accounting unit, the great man wondered whether it would even be able to survive a first economic crisis.
He said:
"It seems to me that Europe, especially with the addition of more countries, is becoming ever-more susceptible to any asymmetric shock. Sooner or later, when the global economy hits a real bump, Europe's internal contradictions will tear it apart."
Won't they though?
Now Greece and Ireland are on their backs and the vultures are circling over Portugal, casting sidelong glances at Spain, those contradictions are writ large. How can nations never distinguished economically in the modern era live with interest rates set for the convenience of Germany, arguably its greatest success story? Disparities among euro-zone fiscal policies were bizarre enough in the good times; in the bad ones they're unavoidably stark.
And yet…
Last week brought news that confidence among German businesses was as high as it's been since East and West were re-united in 1990. Not famed as the most exuberant demographic, you'd expect this lot to be terrified of systemic risk if they thought their currency was about to unravel. Not a bit of it, it seems.
But perhaps this only highlights one of Friedman's contradictions: the euro zone's core is in clover while its periphery stumbles through the nettles. And yet…
Look at European stocks. For sure, the Stoxx Europe 600 and 50 indexes have taken a knock while Ireland's agony has played out but, once again, they don't look like indexes hunkering down for systemic nightmare either.
Perhaps the world of financial market commentary is too full of Friedmanites, doubtful of the euro's very novelty even if not overtly hostile to the socialism of many of its member states. For them this long crisis is an expression of the euro's underlying lack of logic and rigor, the great 'I told you so' moment.
But the current political generation has too much invested; it will defend the single currency with all it has, and, for now, markets seem convinced of that.
As long as the global economy keeps staggering upward perhaps that political will and vast backstops of cash will keep the euro together, despite its contradictions. But that's not a trick for the long term. The fiscal balancing Europe has been signally unable to produce up to now will have to come out of the hat very soon.
Maybe Friedman will miss by a whisker. He should have staked his reputation on the second crisis tearing the euro apart instead.


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