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Terry heads the Mobile Library Services department and enjoys each and every one of the communities the bookmobile serves.
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Who isn't smitten with Curious George? No matter your age, the inquisitive little fellow who always seems to get into one scrape after another has, in all likelihood, captured your heart.
Perhaps his popularity lies in the predictability of his unpredictability. You know that the second the man with the yellow hat leaves the house, warning George to be careful, George is going to get into trouble. And when George starts getting into trouble, he only digs himself deeper.
As Margret Rey observed, "George can do what kids can't do. He can paint a room from the inside. He can hang from a kite in the sky. He can let the animals out of their pens on the farm. He can do all these naughty things that kids would like to do." One cannot give enough credit to the Reys. H. A.'s delightful illustrations and Margret's clear and precise turn of phrase may appear effortless, but that's only because they labored over each book to achieve that perfect look and tone.
Instead of relying on marketing surveys for book ideas, H. A. and Margret Rey each looked to the child within. "I know what I liked as a child," H. A. once said, "and I don't do any book that I, as a child, wouldn't have liked."
Here are some of the wonderful George books available at your library:
Also an amazing book about the journey of the Reys to escape Nazi Germany in the nick of time:
Hans Augusto Rey was born on September 16, 1898, in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up there near the world-famous Hagenbeck Zoo, and developed a lifelong love for animals and drawing. Margarete Elisabeth Waldstein (who would be known to most of the world as Margret Rey) was also born in Hamburg on May 16, 1906.In the 1930's they began work on a manuscript that featured the lovable and exceedingly curious little monkey. But the late 1930s and early '40s were a tumultuous time in Europe, and before the new manuscript could be published, the Reys—both German Jews—found themselves in a horrible situation. Hitler and his Nazi party were tearing through Europe, and they were poised to take control of Paris.
Knowing that they must escape before the Nazis took power, Hans cobbled together two bicycles out of spare parts. Early in the morning of June 14, 1940, the Reys set off on their bicycles. They brought very little with them on their predawn flight — only warm coats, a bit of food, and five manuscripts, one of which was Curious George. The Nazis entered Paris just hours later, but the Reys were already on their way out. They rode their makeshift bicycles for four long days until reaching the French-Spanish border, where they sold them for train fare to Lisbon. From there they made their way to Brazil and on to New York City, beginning a whole new life as children's book authors.

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So far in practice these past few weeks we have been rowing both small and large boats. The mornings mainly consist of some sort of steady-state and some drill work. We have been working on the top-quarter drill to try and make our catch timing more together. The reason we have been working on this drill is because we have our first race coming up in about two weeks. How exciting!
This weekend is Parent's Weekend and also Rumble on the Rock. Rumble on the Rock is when we get to compete against our former alum in a race this Saturday. I'm sure they will get a run for their money. Also our parents will be able to get a chance to get in a boat and learn how to row. Besides that we have been lifting two days a week with our strength coach Amber who is whipping us into great shape. The days we don't lift we have been erging and doing distance runs to keep ourselves in shape. Practice has been getting more intense as we train for our first regatta of the season.
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First President of the State of Israel 1949-1952
Born in 1874 in a small town in Russia, Chaim Weizmann received a combined Jewish and secular education. He pursued scientific studies in Germany and Switzerland and became involved in Zionist activities. In 1904 he immigrated to Great Britain and began his scientific career as a research chemist at Manchester University. During World War I he was acclaimed for his discovery of a method to produce synthetic acetone and came into contact with the "movers and shakers" of British society, among them Lord Balfour and Winston Churchill.
Endowed with great personal charm and eloquence, Weizmann became the spokesman of the Zionist cause in British political and intellectual circles. His efforts culminated in the Balfour Declaration of November 2, 1917, in which the British government expressed its sympathy for Zionist aims in Palestine. The declaration set the stage for the Mandate over Palestine which was granted to Britain by the League of Nations in 1922.
Throughout his life, Weizmann combined scientific endeavor with intensive involvement in Zionist activities. As a leader of the World Zionist Movement for many years, he was highly influential in formulating Zionist strategy and succeeded in broadening support for the Zionist movement and in mobilizing Jewish capital to further Zionist endeavors in Palestine, then under British mandate.
Meeting with President Truman in March 1948, Weizmann impressed upon the President the importance of establishing a Jewish state. This was undoubtedly one of the factors for the speedy recognition of the State of Israel by the United States.
One of the first acts of the Provisional Government of Israel was to appoint Chaim Weizmann as President of the Provisional Council of the State. In February 1949 - a month after Israel's first general elections - a special session of the Knesset elected him the first President of the State of Israel. After the swearing-in ceremony in Jerusalem on February 16, Weizmann's home in Rehovot became the official residence of the President of the State of Israel.
In April 1949 President Weizmann visited the United States. Met by crowds of record-breaking size, he mobilized an unprecedented $23 million in contributions for the State of Israel and for the fledgling scientific research facility which now bears his name - the Weizmann Institute of Science.
A man of action all his life, President Weizmann was disappointed by the mainly ceremonial role assigned to the President. However, his personal relationships with key figures in British political circles were instrumental in the recognition of Israel by Britain - de facto in January 1949 and de jure in April 1950.
By 1950, President Weizmann had to curtail his activities due to ill health, but he continued to receive foreign dignitaries and closely follow current events. He was re-elected to a second term in November 1951 (at the time the term of the President was directly linked to that of the Knesset) and was sworn in at his residence in Rehovot on November 25.
Very ill for most of his last year of life, the first President of the State of Israel, Professor Chaim Weizmann, died on November 9, 1952, and was buried, according to his wish, in the garden of his house, today part of the campus of the Weizmann Institute of Science.


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Edition date: June 10, 2010
Mandatory closure: June 18
Ongoing - Building
Officials Legislative Update Training
Training schedule:
June 10 - Salem;
June 16 - Eugene;
June 21 - Medford;
June 23 - Bend;
June 30 - Portland;
July 14 - Pendleton;
June 17: State
Plumbing Board
June 29: Construction
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June 15: Oregon
Plumbing Specialty Code Committee meeting
June 16: Oregon
Residential Specialty Code Committee meeting
June 17: ORSC Section R703.1 Task Force (Tentative)
June 22: HB 3462 Rulemaking Committee (Tentative)
June 23: Oregon Reach Code Committee (Tentative)
June 29: Plumbing Code Committee (Tentative)
Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code Adoption Rules
Effective: 7/1/10
Oregon Structural Specialty Code Adoption Rules
Effective: 7/1/10
Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code Adoption Rules
Effective: 7/1/10
Phase I - Certification Renewal Process
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Dwelling Installation Specialty Code Effective:
Green Building
The Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) code change
training is being offered in six different locations around the
state this month. The free training is very popular and has over
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training in two parts on August 3 and 5. This online version is
being provided to help those who missed the live training. The
training documents will be available for viewing on our Web site
in the future.
In addition to the code change training, Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory (PNNL) is providing training on the Oregon specific
version of COMcheck, the compliance reporting software that will
be used with the new code. They have scheduled the Web based training
for Thursday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will
be a link to register for this class soon on both the BCD
Web site and www.energycodes.gov.
There will also be a short class on COMcheck and what jurisdictions
should expect with this new system at the Oregon Building Officials
Association's annual business meeting. OBOA's meeting is scheduled
for July 22 and 23 in Bend.
If you have questions or want more information, please contact
Sherri West at 503-373-7509 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Building Codes Division (BCD) is reviewing its disaster response
procedures and updating its list of certified Earthquake (ATC-20,
GQI & LQI) and Flood and Windstorm (ATC-45) inspectors. The
Building Codes Division is seeking definite commitments from local
building departments and certified building inspectors willing
to be contacted by BCD to conduct post-disaster inspections. Individuals
should seriously consider whether they are willing to serve if
a need arises and verify that they have the support of their jurisdictions.
This updated list of specially certified inspectors will be posted
on BCD's Commercial Structures
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already on BCD's contact list will be receiving a letter
requesting updated certification, employment, and contact information.
Any other appropriately certified inspectors who wish to be added
to the contact list may also provide their contact information
to Para Technical Specialist, Dana Fischer at 503-373-0226 or
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by June 30, 2010.
The Solar Code Committee has completed its work on Oregon's new
Solar Installation Specialty Code. The committee has been
working since September 2009 to draft provisions for the nation's
first statewide solar code. The code focuses on photovoltaic installations
setting aside building integrated components, solar thermal and
solar hot water systems, for future versions of the code. The
development process was time consuming, in part, because the committee
did not have a model code to amend. Many of the design and administrative
provisions mirror sections of the Oregon Structural Specialty
Code (OSSC). However, the prescriptive path, fire fighter access
provisions, fee calculations and plan review requirements were
all developed specifically for Oregon. The committee worked closely
with jurisdictions, installers, and fire services to craft the
code. The committee drafted the prescriptive path and various
administrative provisions to allow for simple installations to
be constructed without plan review. Under the new code, solar
installations will be streamlined across the state.
The code will go before the Construction Industry Energy Board
on June 29th. If the Board approves the code, the division expects
to hold a rulemaking hearing in August, with an October 1, 2010
effective date. Because many of the provisions mirror the OSSC,
the code will not require a code change course. Conscious of the
demands on the local jurisdictions, the division is working on
a commentary version of the code, which will explain the provisions
and the considerations behind them.
To clarify the licensing requirements for solar photovoltaic
installations in advance of the new code the division drafted
a solar licensing rule. The rule went to hearing last month and
will become effective July 1.
To accompany the new solar installation code, the division drafted
a set of rules to address solar permit fees. The rules will address
both structural and electrical permit fees. Under the draft rule,
structural permits for installations following the prescriptive
path will be a flat fee and include the cost of the permit review.
Since no plan review is required for prescriptive installations,
this fee methodology should result in relatively predictable fees
for installers. Structural permits for non-prescriptive installations
will be based on the valuation of the systems minus the cost of
the photovoltaic modules.
The division has received a number of questions about the existing
electrical permit structure for renewable energy systems. We are
working on a draft that will clarify and extend the current methodology
for renewable energy systems. The draft rule would maintain the
existing structure for systems up to 25KVA and then increase the
fee by a set amount for each additional increment. The draft caps
the cost to prevent exorbitant fees for larger systems. Each permit
will include a set number of inspections; additional inspections
will be charged at an hourly rate, ensuring that jurisdictions
will be able to recoup their costs for inspections. The division
is currently developing draft rules which will be made available
in the near future. Public hearing on the rules will likely be
held in September. The division anticipates that both rules will
become effective on October 1, 2010, to accompany the solar code.
If you have questions or want more information, please contact
Aeron Teverbaugh at 503-373-2160 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
House Bill 3462, passed by the 2009 Oregon Legislature, directed
the Building Codes Division to establish a certification renewal
procedure including application and fee requirements for building
officials, inspectors, and plan reviewers that will go into effect
July 1, 2010. The Oregon Inspectors Certification (OIC) is the
single certification that is renewed for all the certifications
held by an individual. The rules require renewal of all OICs on
November 1, 2010, and every three years thereafter on that date.
The established renewal fee is $125. The rules also add another
continuing education requirement of a class on legislative changes
that affect the construction industry, to ensure that inspectors
are versed in the current laws. This class is normally offered
after the regular legislative session and is also available at
no cost on the BCD Web site.
All building officials, plan reviewers, and inspectors who have
an Oregon Code Certification, but do not have an OIC, will be
issued an OIC without charge and without examination. That OIC
will be issued through a letter that the division will be sending
toward the end of this month. The OIC issued to this group will
expire along with all other OICs on November 1st. All OIC holders
will receive notice of the renewal requirement by mail in mid-September
at the address on file with the division. If you have recently
moved or are not sure the division has your current address, please
contact Tiffani Alexander, BCD's Inspector Certification Specialist,
at 503-373-1248 or email@example.com
to ensure you receive that notification.
In late April 2010, The Building Codes Division began the solicitation
process to gather names for potential 2011 Oregon Residential
Specialty Code (ORSC) committee members. This code will be
based on the 2009 International Residential Code (2009
IRC) and is anticipated to be adopted on July 1, 2011. The committee
will review both changes to the model code and current Oregon
amendments. This committee will look at both the structural and
mechanical aspects of the residential code, while determining
methods to tighten energy efficiency requirements in the code
authorized by Senate
Bill 79 (2009).
The ORSC code committee will make a recommendation to the Residential
and Manufactured Structures Board to approve their amended code.
Once this board sanctions the code changes, the division reviews
and adopts the changes as the 2011 ORSC. The Residential and Manufactured
Structures Board also makes a recommendation to the division on
the residential plumbing and electrical provisions that are applicable
to residential construction.
There was a wide response from members of the residential construction
industry to the division's committee member request. The new members
of the code committee are Johnathan Balkema representing Oregon
Home Builders Assoc., Mike Goodrich representing Legend Homes
Corporation, Tracy Hankin representing Hankins Construction, Gary
Lampella representing City of Redmond, Ravi Mahajan representing
Clackamas County, Eric McMullen representing Oregon State Fire
Marshal, and Alan Seymour representing Department of Energy.
The first committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please visit the committee's
Web site to sign up for email updates and view committee activities
including submitted code proposals.
Additionally, the division will be issuing a notice to open up
a 45-day code amendment window for Appendix N of the Low Rise
Residential Code. Appendix N is currently contained in the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code. For more information and history on
2008 Appendix N view the scope and application for Appendix N.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact
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Summary report:
These cases were resolved by the division's enforcement section
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by the State Electrical and Elevator Board.
Final orders after
hearing: These cases went to a contested case hearing. Each
penalty assessment was reviewed and approved by the State Electrical
and Elevator Board.
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Summary report:
These cases were resolved by the division's enforcement section
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November 21, 2003
The Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museum (NASM) should restore a historic plane to how it appeared when it won the aerobatic titles that earned it a place in the museums collection, according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). But Smithsonian officials claim--incredibly, says CSPI--that it should retain the controversial Bud Light advertisements it began sporting after the Loudenslager Stephens Akro Laser 200 ended competitive flying. CSPI says that the Smithsonian is sacrificing historical accuracy in order to please Bud Lights corporate parent Anheuser-Busch, which has donated at least $1.5 million to the museum.
Crass commercialism is rampant across the Smithsonian, said George A. Hacker, director of CSPIs alcohol policies project. But Bud Lights presence in the Air and Space Museum sends the wrong message about beer to the millions of impressionable youths who visit the museum each year. Museums are no place for beer ads.
An e-mail from a Smithsonian official to key congressional staff people implies that the plane is in the collection primarily because of the fame it gained on the air-show circuit, when it was sponsored by Bud Light: The artifact in question is an aerobatic plane that became famous at air shows, during which time it was sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and carried the Bud Light logo. In an earlier phase of its career, it also broke several records, the official wrote.
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Earlier this week, 20 members of Congress told the Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence M. Small that the Bud Light logos on the plane needlessly commercialize the planes exhibition while marginalizing its true historical significance.
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Hi ladies and gents,
I'm in the early stages of planning a 40 mile hike in the nature of the SAS selection phase called the 'Long Drag' (see here for wiki details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Drag).
The 40 miles has to be completed in less than 20 hours and carrying a pack that weighs 55lbs. It's through the Brecon Beacons and from what I understand may take in Pen y Fan on the way.
I thought I'd whack a post up on here to see if anyone was aware of any resources that would help me out with routes and planning, or infact if anyone has done this or a similar hike? It's something I've thought about doing for a while now and should be a pretty decent test of endurance.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Hi Muttsnuts,
I've done similar stuff in the past including a 100 mile distance in 48 hours (although the terrain wasn't as mountainous). Are you going to be carrying the same sort of Long drag weights on your back? If you are used to walking, keep yourself fairly fit and have the right mental attitude the distance and timings will provide a challenge worth bragging about even if you're only carrying a daysack with lightweight overnight kit, emergency equipment, food and water.
55lbs is supposed to be representitive of the sort of weight likely to be carried going into battle and will definitely require a careful training build up. Shin splints, twisted ankles, knackered knees and stress fractures are all common side effects of this sort of training and I've had all of them in the past (if you enjoy getting out into the hills any of these injuries will be incredibly frustrating).
So my advice -
1. Don't overtrain and allow enough time for muscles to rest and grow back stronger.
2. Allow enough time between now and the challenge to build fitness and leg strength slowly. Don't be in a hurry and attempt it under prepared
3. Don't neglect your upper body training as you'll need this for carrying crazy weights on yer back
4. If you're doing this off your own back then recruit someone to provide back up for you. When you're pushing yourself to the limit you'll need to know that if anything goes wrong you've got someone to bail you out
5. Develop a good blister treating routine that works for you. I don't know if I've got unusually soft feet but anytime I've done long distance stuff I've got bad blisters after about 25 miles. Draining the blister, applying a padded plaster (Compeed) with zinc oxide tape over the top and (after 20 miles of walking on them) some good painkillers do the trick for me.
6. You're putting yourself under extra physical and mental pressure in a potentially dangerous environment so make sure you know what to do, and are properly equipped for a worst case scenario.
7. If you don't already know how much food and liquids you'll need and what types are best for this sort of thing then do a bit of research. It's amazing how many calories you need for 20 hours of hard slog.
8. Don't park near the Gurnus estate in Merthyr unless you know the number of a friendly taxi driver.
Hope that helps and hasn't been too egg sucky.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for all your advice, that's fantastic and I will certainly take note of everything you've put there.
Yes I'm aiming to be carrying a similar sort of weight though as you say even with a daysack it's still an achievement.
I'm doing some fairly intense training at the moment though the challenge I'm facing is that last year I worked racing on sailing yachts so whilst my upper body strength stayed pretty constant, aspects like cardio, lower body strength decreased as there's really no space to go for a run in the middle of an ocean. In the last 5 months however I've just kept pushing myself and will continue to do so and its really paying off now.
The nutriton side is going to take a good amount of investigation, crossing the Atlantic we were working hard and the skipper had us living on 2 wayfarers a day for 20 days, needless to say we survived but all had to go belt shopping upon arrival!
100 miles in 48 hours is awesome, where abouts did you do that? How long did you have to train and prepare for it?
Thanks again for all your info!
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Screaming Tree says:
I did 50 miles in 20hrs & 41min around the Chiltern Hills in February. It was a killer,all I can say is take some pain killers............
Sounds like you've got the mental strength to keep pushing on - that's a large part of it. The 100 mile 48 hour thing was part of an old challenge we read about which determined whether you could truly consider yourself a 'man'. The route we picked was a 50 mile cross country one over the Wiltshire downs so the plan was to do 50 miles on the first day, bed down and trek the whole way back again the next day. Our first attempt only saw us get 40 miles on the first day but we made it all the way back the following day. We weren't satisfied being 80% men so we recovered and tried it again. My legs ached for days and most of my toenails came off but it was a very interesting experience. I was doing a lot of running, hill walking and weight training at the time so other than a few training walks instead of runs and the knowledge that I had done similar stuff in the army, I didn't have a specific training regime. The other guys I did it with had been training for the Marathon de sable so I just tried to keep up with them. Really long walks aren't really the sort of thing you can mirror in your training so other than having a decent level of all round fitness, your best tool will be having 100% determination every step of the way
Good luck!
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sburt says:
You could do some of these as training. Very friendly layed back events. Highly recomended.
Have fun.
Yeah painkillers are a good idea and definately a good blister routine is important. The marathon de sable looks just unbelievably hardcore, I think that sums up endurance pretty nicely. There's the brit-mil-fit sessions which seem a pretty good way of building up fitness and stamina in the outdoors, though I haven't tried any yet and of course nothing beats the real thing I imagine. Thanks for all your advice Joe.
Sburt, thanks for the link, there's some useful info on the site, lots of events and definately worth looking into.
Jan 08
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bearhugger says:
If you can get up to North Yorkshire, how about considering doing the Lyke Wake Walk? The 'challenge' is to do the 40 mile walk in 24 hours. Could be a useful training excercise. more details can be found on the website www.lykewake.org/. Hope this helps.
Hi. I'm based in Kent, but to be honest that does look pretty good and it looks like the kind of thing I wouldn't mind travelling for anyway. Ta very much indeed.
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IN MEMORY OF Margaret Mary Clauson
September 11, 2013
Margaret Mary Clauson - "Peggy"
Funeral services were held at St. Ann's Church in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 with Fr. James Seitz officiating.
1920 - Margaret Mary Clauson - 2013 "Peggy"
Peggy Clauson was born on May 10, 1920 in Mallow County, Cork Ireland to Richard and Josephine Cosgrove Cummings. The family later moved to Wexford, Ireland. In 1924 the family migrated to London because of the danger to Peggy's father in Ireland. Peggy and her sister, Josey were sent to live at the convent of the Sisters of Charity. Peggy remained there until she completed her schooling and began working. On December 9, 1940 Peggy's mother and sister were killed when a bomb demolished their home. It was 36 hours before Peggy and a friend were found buried in the bomb shelter. Peggy was drafted into the British Army and spent four years in the Signal Corps as a telephone operator. She and Willard Clauson met in London and were married there on August 1, 1945. It would take until March 1946 for Peggy to make it to the United States and her home in Hadley, Minnesota. A niece Karen Clauson Burch was born that same year and was the recipient of the baby shawl that Peggy knitted while crossing the ocean. Peggy worked at the ASC office in Slayton, Minnesota for 20 years. She and Willard spent many winters in Arizona. Willard passed away on August 6, 1990. In 1992 Peggy moved to Slayton. In June 2013 due to failing health Peggy became a resident of the Golden Living Center-Slayton and passed away there on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 93. She was a member of St. Ann's Church in Slayton where she sang in the church choir and was active with the W.C.C.W. eggy enjoyed knitting, traveling and coffee time with friends.
Peggy is survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Her only local family is her niece Karen Burch of Slayton and her two children and their families, Beth Ann and Troy Winter, Slayton and Chris and Melissa Burch, Fulda, MN; also surviving is a brother-in-law Robert Clauson, Phoenix, AZ and a sister-in-law Luzerne Rensink, Benson, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Nora Cummings; husband Willard Clauson and sister Josey Cummings.
Funeral services were held at St. Ann's Church in Slayton at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 with Fr. James Seitz officiating. The organist was Judy Andrews. The song leader was Joanne Halbur. The pallbearers were Chris Burch, Troy Winter, Matt Johnson, Doug Rensink, Al Clauson and Doug Halbur. Interment is at Highland Home Cemetery Hadley, MN. Totzke Funeral Home of Slayton was entrusted with arrangements. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com.
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6 Vivacious Bathroom Vanities
From Engineering on October 22, 2009 in Bathroom Remodel
The word vanity alone means excessive pride and lack of usefulness. Maybe thats what happens if you spend too much time leaning over the bathroom cabinet admiring yourself in the mirror, but whatever whos judging? Here are 6 modern bathroom vanities that might have you spending more time staring at your cabinetry than at that beautiful face in the mirror. #1 - The Contemporary Blue Glass Vanity-Solace by Bath Gems is certainly unique. Although it doesnt present much storage space, its gorgeous with sleek lines and a modern sheen. We love the combination of different colored glass and steel. Best of all, the blue glass vessel bowl sink is included.
#2 - Another gem from Bath Gems is the Stratton. This is a vanity to delight basket lovers. The vanity looks clean and compact with a wooden basket weave motif on the front and a granite top with a drop-in sink. One intriguing feature is that it stands on legs, not flat on the floor, lending the piece a cool, casual furniture feel.
#3 - Classy and sleek like a polished Grand Piano or Billy Zane in a tuxedo on the deck of the Titanic (before disaster strikes) is the Black Lacquered Console by Devon&Devon. Its black, shiny, curvaceous and stunning. The addition of this beautiful vanity might just mean youll have to class up the rest of your bathroom, but it would be worth it. The vanity offers a small amount of storage by way of two drawers and sits atop tapered cast-aluminum legs that come in a chrome or gold finish.
#4 - For a more traditional look, the Francisco Sink Cabinet offers Old World-style craftsmanship. Made of reclaimed wood and hand-pounded copper, this vanity looks like an heirloom treasure. It offers plenty of storage space with its eight drawers - four on either side of the central compartment. The beautiful wood is mirrored fabulously with the addition of warm copper door and drawer panels, a solid copper vanity top and copper sink.
#5 - The T450 is definitely not Old World; its a vanity for a very modern bathroom. The piece is simple in design yet clean and intriguing. This vanity is basically a set of two very wide drawers, one under the other in asymmetrical stacking. Its a clever way to obtain storage space while keeping hideous plumbing totally behind the scenes. With the sink set off to one side, it gives the appearance of haphazard awesomeness just casually dropped into place.
#6 - Aptly named Traditional Bathroom Vanity, this cabinet is a throwback to French provincial style. Its white with lots of beautiful trim work and sits upon claw feet. The simple elegance will give your bathroom a lovely focal point without going over the top.
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The Yellow Jackets enter this weekend against rival South Dakota School of Mines fresh off their impressive victory against Dickinson State last weekend 23-3. South Dakota School of Mines is a team that has improved each year since their staff arrived. "They are very sound defensively. They play very aggressive and they will really come after you" said Coach Scott. Mines got two early victories to start their season and have lost their last three games which have all been very close. The level that Mines is playing at will be a great test for the Yellow Jackets at Lyle Hare stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Offensively South Dakota School of Mines runs a pistol offense where the quarterback takes a short shotgun snap. They look to really keep you off balance and not be predictable. "They run a lot of play action to balance out their running plays. If you don't stay sound defensively then they will take advantage of you" according to Coach Scott.
Defensively Mines sets up in a four man front where they will give you different looks. "They have a good defensive backfield that allows the front seven to be aggressive. They also have two big defensive linemen that are really good at stopping the run" added Coach Scott.
Saturday, the Yellow Jackets are looking to take care of the ball and get out to a great start where they are not playing out of a hole. "We have to be really active defensively and create turnovers. Our staff has to build off of last weekend at continue to make good decisions dictating good field position" said Coach Scott.
Game time will be at 1:00PM at Lyle Hare Stadium on the Black Hills State University Campus.
Injury Report:
Probable: Joe Beehler
Questionable: Nathan Batteen, Rodney Wasche, Sid Colglazier
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Daytona hotels report uptick in business
DAYTONA BEACH — Hotels in the Daytona Beach area filled more rooms and charged higher rental rates in August than they did the same month a year ago, according to a new report. Published October 1, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20141001/BUSINESS/141009900/0/search
Masco to spin off Daytona-based unit
DAYTONA BEACH — Masco Corp., a Michigan-based manufacturer of home construction materials, announced plans on Tuesday to spin off its installation and services division into an independent, publicly traded company... Published September 30, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140930/BUSINESS/140939951/0/search
Volusia hotel occupancy, rental rates climb
DAYTONA BEACH — Occupancy and average daily room rental rates at Volusia County hotels rose in August, according to a new report. Published September 29, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140929/BUSINESS/140929428/0/search
Volusia Mall to host 'Day of Play' event
DAYTONA BEACH — Volusia Mall, the Volusia-Flagler area's largest shopping center, will host a "Day of Play" on Saturday as part of the Boys & Girls of Volusia/Flagler Counties'... Published September 26, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140926/BUSINESS/140929557/0/search
Record rains bring flooding to SE Volusia, Daytona Beach area
A night of record-setting rain flooded roads, houses and businesses across coastal Volusia County on Wednesday, forcing people from their homes and stranding motorists, as worries grew about more rain in the days ahead. Published September 24, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140924/FREEARTICLES/140929737/0/search
Tourism boards cool towards USSSA plan
A $20 million proposal to bring an amateur sports association to Daytona Beach got a tepid reception from officials at two of Volusia County's three tourism advertising authorities on Tuesday. Published September 16, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140916/BUSINESS/140919538/0/search
County's three tourism groups to consider plan to attract USSSA to Daytona
Two of the county's three tourism advertising authority boards are set Tuesday to mull a controversial $20 million proposal to lure a national amateur sports association to Daytona Beach. Published September 15, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140915/NEWS/140919590/0/search
Daytona tourism board to meet next week
DAYTONA BEACH — The Halifax Area Advertising Authority board will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Published September 11, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140911/BUSINESS/140919846/0/search
Hotel group opposes plan to attract USSSA to Daytona
A local lodging association that represents about 100 hotels came out Thursday against a $20 million plan to attract a national amateur sports association to Daytona Beach, even as a small group of hoteliers forge ahead with the proposal. Published September 11, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140911/BUSINESS/140919836/0/search
$20M plan to attract USSSA to Daytona draws skepticism
County officials reacted with skepticism Wednesday to news of County Councilman Josh Wagner's $20 million proposal to attract a national amateur sports association to Daytona Beach. Published September 10, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140910/BUSINESS/140919900/0/search
Report: Best July since 2004 for Volusia tourism
Fueled by more summer travel and the Coke Zero 400, Volusia County tourism-tax revenues in July hit their highest levels for the month since at least 2004, according to a recently released county report. Published September 10, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140910/BUSINESS/140919939/0/search
Councilman Josh Wagner seeks $20M for sports group
Volusia County Councilman Josh Wagner met with about 25 area hoteliers and tourism officials Tuesday evening to begin hammering out the details of a $20 million incentive package to lure a national amateur sports association to Daytona Beach. Published September 9, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140909/BUSINESS/140909435/0/search
Tourism group hires new finance director
DAYTONA BEACH — The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new director of finance.
Bobbie Euler began working as the visitors bureau's finance director this week. Published September 9, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140909/BUSINESS/140909451/0/search
Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy, dies at 93
S. Truett Cathy, the billionaire founder of the privately held Chick-fil-A restaurant chain that famously closes on Sundays but also drew unwanted attention on gay marriage in recent years because of his family's conservative views, died early... Published September 8, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140908/WIRE/140909529/0/search
Chamber exec tapped for economic post
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Samantha Bishop, the top executive for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, will step down at the end of this month to become chief business recruiter for Edgewater. Published September 8, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140908/BUSINESS/140909520/0/search
Hyatt Place exec says oceanfront hotel is exceeding expectations
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES — The Hyatt Place hotel in Daytona Beach Shores — the brand's first oceanfront property and its only Daytona Beach-area hotel — will soon close out its first year in... Published September 7, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140907/BUSINESS/140909631/0/search
Work crews tackle Treasure Island eyesore in Daytona Beach Shores
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES — Crews have been tearing down buildings surrounding the former Treasure Island hotel for the past two weeks and are preparing to strip the 11-story main tower down to the concrete, a city... Published September 6, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140906/NEWS/140909572/0/search
Daytona hotel occupancies increase
DAYTONA BEACH — Occupancy and average daily room rental rates at Daytona Beach-area hotels rose in July year over year, according to a new survey. Published September 4, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140904/BUSINESS/140909756/0/search
Flagler tourism revenues rise
Flagler County posted its third straight month of double-digit tourism-tax revenue increases in July. Published September 4, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140904/BUSINESS/140909761/0/search
Volusia Mall's $4.6 million makeover set to wrap up in October
Almost $5 million in renovations to the Volusia Mall — its first major face-lift in 18 years — should be completed by Halloween, mall officials say. Published September 2, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140902/BUSINESS/140909973/0/search
Poised to pick up: Projects could boost slow pace of Volusia's economic recovery, economist says
DELAND Published August 28, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140828/BUSINESS/140829383/0/search
Blue Coast Bakers buys facility near Ormond
ORMOND BEACH — A wholesale baked-goods company that supplies international restaurants and retail chains has announced plans to open a commercial bakery and food-manufacturing plant near Ormond Beach that will... Published August 28, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140828/NEWS/140829359/0/search
Partners lend hand: Sponsorships help offset costs of $400M Daytona Rising project
A North Carolina company has joined the growing ranks of corporate sponsors for Daytona Rising, the ongoing $400 million renovation of the Speedway. Published August 27, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140827/BUSINESS/140829480/0/search
Sports group USSSA eyes Daytona Beach for new home
DAYTONA BEACH — The city that's home to the World Center of Racing could also become a hub for amateur athletics. Published August 26, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140826/BUSINESS/140829572/0/search
Volusia hotel occupancy, room rates rise
DAYTONA BEACH — Occupancy and average daily room rates at Volusia County hotels and vacation rental properties rose in July compared to the same month a year ago, according to a new report. Published August 26, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140826/BUSINESS/140829545/0/search
State suspends Daytona greyhound trainer for banned drug found in dog
DAYTONA BEACH — A greyhound trainer at Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room has been suspended and fined by the state more than two years after one of his dogs tested positive for a prohibited... Published August 22, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140822/NEWS/140829762/0/search
Rallycross debuts at Daytona International Speedway
The Rallycross Championship consists of 10 racing events in the U.S. and Barbados. Published August 21, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140821/NEWS/140829842/0/search
Team Volusia under pressure to deliver jobs
DAYTONA BEACH — It's crunch time for Team Volusia Economic Development Corp. to attract new jobs to Volusia County as it enters its fifth year of operation. Published August 20, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140820/BUSINESS/140829910/0/search
Daytona area tourism board OKs ad agency contract
DAYTONA BEACH — The Halifax Area Advertising Authority board on Wednesday approved a contract to hire St. Petersburg-based Paradise as its advertising agency of record starting Oct. 1. Published August 20, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140820/BUSINESS/140829913/0/search
DIS gets dirty Speedway hosts rallycross at track to gin-up offseason business
Dirt will fly at Daytona International Speedway this weekend when drivers in souped-up hatchbacks hit the infield for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship. Published August 16, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140816/BUSINESS/140819567/0/search
Hotel closed since 2004 hurricanes gets extension from Daytona Beach Shores
The Daytona Beach Shores City Council voted last week to extend the deadline in an exchange for speeding up a longer-term plan to redevelop the 11-story building at 2025 S. Atlantic Ave. Philadelphia-based RAIT Financial Trust committed to fully... Published August 15, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140815/BUSINESS/140819583/0/search
What's old is new again for Daytona Beach CVB
DAYTONA BEACH — The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is back...sort of. Published August 14, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140814/BUSINESS/140819720/0/search
Pardon their French — the food's Japanese
Business reporter Jeffrey Cassady recently decided to grab lunch at Cafe du Japon, a Japanese restaurant that opened almost two years ago on Daytona Beach's Seabreeze Boulevard. Cafe du Japon is owned and run by staff from the former Chi-Ling... Published August 13, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140813/COLUMNS/140819908/0/search
Summit Hospitality buys beachside property
DAYTONA BEACH — Summit Hospitality Group, the company that owns the former Desert Inn and two other hotels in Daytona Beach, has purchased the empty lot immediately south of the Desert Inn at 834 N. Atlantic... Published August 12, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140812/BUSINESS/140819829/0/search
Hung over? There's a spa for that
Most people might reach for a Gatorade, a greasy cheeseburger or a bit of the hair of the dog when they're hung over.
A new Daytona Beach spa would like to offer an IV. Published August 11, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140811/BUSINESS/140819962/0/search
Taxicab alternative Uber considers expanding to Daytona Beach
A fast-growing company that bills itself as an alternative to traditional taxicab services stirred controversy when it expanded to Orlando two months ago. Now, it's taking a look at the World's Most Famous Beach. Published August 11, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140811/NEWS/140819882/0/search
New Smyrna design firm takes on 'drones'
PORT ORANGE — Charles Grimm is president and CEO of Grimmster, a New Smyrna Beach-based design company that specializes in Web development and video services. The company has operated out of New Smyrna Beach for... Published August 10, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140810/BUSINESS/140819965/0/search
Bed tax revenues increase in Flagler
Tourism tax revenues in Flagler County jumped by double digits year over year in June. Published August 7, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140807/BUSINESS/140809582/0/search
Museum board member appointed to ad board
DAYTONA BEACH — The Volusia County Council voted on Thursday to appoint Carol Lively-Platig to the Halifax Area Advertising Authority board. Published August 7, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140807/BUSINESS/140809583/0/search
Slovene society to hold convention
DAYTONA BEACH — The Slovene National Benefit Society will have its 30th national convention here Aug. 17-19 at the Plaza Resort & Spa. Published August 7, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140807/BUSINESS/140809594/0/search
2 dogs die, 97 sickened at Daytona Beach greyhound track
DAYTONA BEACH — Two greyhounds died and 97 others fell ill at the Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room this spring in what state officials suspect was a case of food poisoning, according to recently... Published August 6, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140806/NEWS/140809638/0/search
UCF economist to speak at DeLand luncheon
DELAND — University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith will be the featured speaker at the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce's next West Volusia Means Business luncheon later this month. Published August 6, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140806/BUSINESS/140809639/0/search
Volusia tourism tax revenues continue gains
Tourism tax revenues in Volusia County climbed by nearly 15 percent in June compared to the same month in 2013, marking the 16th straight month of year-over-year gains. Published August 6, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140806/BUSINESS/140809633/0/search
Local business briefs for July 5
JetBlue flight lands in Daytona after diversion Published August 5, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140805/BUSINESS/140809756/0/search
JetBlue flight lands in Daytona after diversion
A JetBlue Airbus A320 carrying passengers from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Orlando International Airport landed at the Daytona Beach airport at 3:44 p.m. Sunday after being diverted because of weather, said Steve Cooke,... Published August 4, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140804/BUSINESS/140809778/0/search
Daytona Beach billboards are hard to find on state, national roadways
DAYTONA BEACH — A billboard across the street from Daytona International Speedway — one of the area's biggest tourist attractions — implores passersby to "just be surfin'." Published August 2, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140802/BUSINESS/140809849/0/search
Volusia shoppers pick up supplies during sales tax holiday
DAYTONA BEACH — The beaches are nice, but sisters-in-law Kim and Peggy Williams have another reason for looking forward to their annual Daytona Beach vacation. Published August 1, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140801/NEWS/140809882/0/search
Local business briefs for July 29
Bert Fish hospital board to consider proposals Published July 29, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140729/BUSINESS/140729458/0/search
Volusia hotel occupancies, rates rise
DAYTONA BEACH — Occupancy and daily room rental prices rose at Volusia County hotels in June compared to the same month last year, according to a new report. Published July 28, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140728/BUSINESS/140729527/0/search
West Volusia tourism board approves budget
DELAND — The West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority board voted unanimously at a special meeting to approve a $510,953 budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. Published July 28, 2014 http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140728/BUSINESS/140729528/0/search


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Egeo | Rueda, Spain
The Rueda wine-making region in Spain is a short distance form the capital city, Madrid, and is located in the northwest of the country. The white wines from this region are typically made with the Verdejo grape and are often fragrant, with fruity charactersitics and high levels of acidity. Whites from Rueda are perfect thirst-quenchers on hot Summer days.
"Light yellow-gold. Citrus fruits, melon and minerals on the perfumed nose. Juicy and precise, offering lively lemon and honeydew flavors that put on weight with air. Finishes smooth and spicy, with a hint of warmth and good cling."
88 points - Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Bodegas Eidosela Albariño | Rias Baixas, Spain
"The Bodegas Eidosela comes from the tiny, cooler Condado de Tea region of Rias Baixas. It's lighter bodied, with fresh and precise flavors of quince, blood orange, stone fruit, and salty minerals. It finishes with focused, tangy acidity that tightens the flavors in a compact, zippy package. A fantastic value."
Try it alongside seafood, shellfish, Aisan cuisine, sushi, and even tacos.
Clio - Gil Family Estates, Jumilla, Spain
Clio is a Spanish red wine blend crafted as a collaboration between the Gil Family, Chris Ringland, and other oenologists. The wine is made from 70% old vine Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and spends 22-26 months in barrel.
The wine is dark cherry red with an intense nose of ripe cassis and red fruit with sensations of toasted coffee and licorice, which brings finesse and elegance. Strength, flesh, savory, and opulence combine on the palate. $53.00
Rotllan Torra Priorat
Priorat is a small and relatively new Denominacion in Spain's rugged and mountainous north east. This high altitude wine growing area is known for its unique terroir of black slate and quartz and yields elegant and structured blends based on the varietal Grenache. It is one of only two wine regions in Spain to qualify as DOCa, the highest qualification level for a wine region according to Spanish wine regulations, alongside Rioja DOCa.
This Priorat delivers both Old World and New World characteristics, offering an approachable fruit-driven profile. Licorice and dark cherry fruit aromas fill the glass while velvety tannins add weight and texture on the palate. $18.99
The 2006 vintage earned 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate!
Anciano 'Gran Reserva' Tempranillo 2001
Incense, leather, cigar box, and black cherry notes fill the glass. The acidity and tannins have softened over the years, giving this red no hard edges. Drink this wine now, or over the next 6 years. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated this wine 90 points. $13.99


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Oregon football coach Mark Helfrich and track and field coach Robert Johnson will join Andrew Wheating and a host of TrackTown luminaries at Tuesday's Tracktown Tuesday event, at 7 p.m. at the Valley River Inn.
Helfrich will talk about Oregon's unique place as a frontrunner among Division I colleges where football and track operate in collaberation. The Ducks' NCAA Championship qualifying 4x100 meter relay team includes three football players, De'Anthony Thomas, Dior Mathis and B.J. Kelley.
Wheating, a five-time NCAA champion from Oregon, two-time Olympian, and current Oregon Track Club Elite, will serve as the night's host, and will be joined by TrackTown USA President Vin Lananna, Prefontaine Classic meet director Tom Jordan and coaches from the University of Oregon track and field team.
Wheating was the star of the 2010 NCAA Championships at Historic Hayward Field, winning national titles in both the 800 meters and the 1,500 meters, and leading a memorable 1-2-3 Oregon sweep of the latter event with teammates A.J. Acosta and Matthew Centrowitz.
"This is the most exciting time of the year in TrackTown USA," Lananna said. "The best athletes in the world are coming to Hayward Field for the Prefontaine Classic; and only three days later, Oregon's men and women will be competing for national titles in their home stadium."
Both the men's and women's team at Oregon are currently ranked No. 3 in the nation.
Prior to the night's main attraction, fans of all ages will have an opportunity to participate. There will be a run along the bike path, with flights leaving between 6 and 6:30 p.m. from the Valley River Inn. All runners will receive a free beverage from Hop Valley Brewing Co. and a chance to win two tickets to the Pre Classic. Jordan Kent's Youth Challenge will also be onsite with fun activities and healthy snacks for kids from 6-7 p.m.
After 7 p.m., fans can expect drawings for NCAA tickets, a Nike Fuel Band, and KIND Healthy Snacks. Beverages from Hop Valley Brewing Co. will be offered for a $1 donation to Relay for Life, and appetizers will be served.
The 2013 TrackTown Tuesday series continues on June 11 at Valley River Center. Tickets to the NCAA Championships are currently on sale. Go to goducks.com/tracktickets.com for more information.


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The latest version of iLearnWales.org.uk is ready for release into schools in Torfaen and Monmouthshire for 29th April.
This promises to be really important for teachers and learners alike. Great content features are being released to enable teachers to work individually and collaboratively to produce effective, interactive, learning and assessment resources. Playlists have been redesigned to allow users to create high-quality content. New Playlists still have the ability to add text and attachments but you'll now be able to embed video URLs from the internet and to pose multiple choice questions with the option of summative feedback Assignments have been enhanced and now offer the ability to attach both SCORM assessment objects and Playlists. These can be auto-marked, which means an Assignment can be distributed to a class, completed and marked without the need for the teacher to mark each Assignment individually. For ideas on how to use the new features please visit our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ilearnwales, where supporting videos will be available by the 1st May.


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As Elections Nears, Paul Ryan Visits Pittsburgh Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan returned to Pennsylvania for the first time in two months, as independent polls show a narrowing race in a key Electoral College state.
Local Reaction To Republican National ConventionKDKA's Jon Delano surveys local reaction of last night's Republican National Convention.
VP Candidate Paul Ryan Makes First Visit To Pittsburgh AreaRepublican Candidate Paul Ryan hosts a campaign rally in front of supporters at the Beaver Steel Services in Carnegie
Local Democrats, Republicans React To Romney's V.P. PickThe Republican ticket is now all but set in the race for the White House as presidential candidate Mitt Romney revealed his running mate, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, Saturday morning.


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As a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness.Writing Scienceis built upon the idea that successful science writing tells a story. It uses that insight to discuss how to write more effectively. Integrating lessons from other genres of writing with those from the author's years of experience as author, reviewer, and editor, the book shows scientists and students how to present their research in a way that is clear and that will maximize reader comprehension. The book takes an integrated approach, using the principles of story structure to discuss every aspect of successful science writing, from the overall structure of a paper or proposal to individual sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words. It begins by building core arguments, analyzing why some stories are engaging and memorable while others are quickly forgotten, and proceeds to the elements of story structure, showing how the structures scientists and researchers use in papers and proposals fit into classical models. The book targets the internal structure of a paper, explaining how to write clear and professional sections, paragraphs, and sentences in a way that is clear and compelling. The ideas within a paper should flow seamlessly, drawing readers along. The final section of the book deals with special challenges, such as how to discuss research limitations and how to write for the public. Writing Scienceis a much-needed guide to succeeding in modern science. Its insights and strategies will equip science students, scientists, and professionals across a wide range of scientific and technical fields with the tools needed to communicate effectively.
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According to a document filed with the court, the 3-year-old had bruises on her face, back, buttocks and legs while staying with her aunt.
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With the assistance of the U.S. Marshall Fugitive Task Force, Harrington was taken into custody and processed, the document said.
When being interviewed, Harrington told police that he would never spank other people's children, the filing said. Harrington also said that he would only smack the 3-year-old's hand if she was about to hurt herself.
However, the 3-year-old's brother told police he heard his sister screaming and crying and he could hear spanking, the filing said.
Harrington later confessed that he spanked the 3-year-old because she was going to throw a toy, the document said.
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A hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal capped a good start to the season for Pearce's men.
Samaras scores a contender for goal of the season against West Ham with a spectacular volley in September
Pearce's steadfast equine mascot Beanie was jokingly credited with City's run of seven home clean sheets in the first seven games.
City conceded their first home league goal against Fulham in November but still went on to win 3-1.
City suffer a humbling defeat to Chesterfield in the third round of the League Cup - things don't get much better in the following months...
Samaras nets City's last home league goal of the season - on January 1st!
The drought goes on despite a spirited performance against Jose Mourinho's all-conquering Chelsea outfit.
A desperately disappointing defeat to Blackburn is the nadir in a season of lows.
Mpenza's goal against Newcastle against St James Park allays fears of relegation for beleaguered City.
An rearguard performance against Liverpool gives City another point towards survival
A 3-1 win at Craven Cottage ensures survival and lifts the clouds over the Blues.
City fail to score at home for the final five months of the season - Darius Vassell misses a penalty in this, the final home game to confirm the inevitable.
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Joy is overflowing in the Milan camp after a crushing victory over city rivals Inter in tonight's long awaited derby. There's great enthusiasm amongst the Rossoneri, but all agree on one thing: the team has to go on like this.
(IN THE PHOTO: Pato, Robinho and Seedorf celebrating after the first goal of the game)
MILAN - Here is what Adriano Galliani, Massimiliano Allegri, Abate, Amelia, Pato, Seedorf and Zambrotta had to say following the Rossoneri's huge win against Inter:
"It was a splendid game. The international break came at a good time for us. I'm not surprised by our performance though, because yesterday and the day before I saw the players train with great intensity. I've rarely seen such intense sessions. We had a strong start to the game, we were ruthless and managed to surprise them with that early goal. We still haven't won anything, but Inter have to make up for the six points lost against us in the two derbies of the season. We won a very important match, but there are still 7 games left to play and 21 points up for grabs. You can win the derby and lose the championship and vice versa. There's one less round and we're still first.
The players appreciated that the fans came to Milanello this morning. It seems that the morale around the team is high again.
However, we must keep our feet on the ground, keep focused and calm. In the next Round we'll travel to Florence, we'll have to concentrate on that challenge from tomorrow on.
Abate has improved a lot and I also liked Zambrotta, who missed a lot of games through injury. In the middle of the park we had two Dutch experts, Seedorf and Van Bommel. I liked Boateng as well, he's good at joining the attack. Robinho is an extraordinary player. If he missed less chances, he would be nothing less than fantastic. And then there's Pato, whose goal/minutes played ratio is simply terrific. President Berlusconi is very pleased with this victory.
My relationship with Leonardo is still good. I'm still fond of him, because we worked together for 13 years. It was me to hire him as my assistant and then as head coach. I consider him a great man and I still like him. 13 years cannot be erased by taking a coaching job at Inter. It's like a divorce: when you leave your wife, you have to remember the good years of your marriage. The relationship ends, but it's not like it never existed. It did exist. It was a great relationship with Leonardo, but it's over now. I can't forget those years, we worked very well together.
President Berlusconi was disappointed about Cassano's sending off. Fouls, even the most foolish, are part of the game, but I can't understand why players have to take off their shirts.
I'm happy for the victory. When Milan lose, I feel sorry for millions of fans, I feel responsible for their disappointment, but tonight we did something to make them happy".
"I think this has been a great night for the lads, for Milan and the fans, for everyone. My players deserved this success. I told them before the game that it would be would their evening, and it was. We did well technically and played with good intensity. We played as a team, more than in the last two games, when we perhaps thought that we had already won it and as a result lost focus. Now we have to keep concentrated, because there are still plenty of points up for grabs. From Tuesday on, we'll have to focus our attention to Fiorentina. I think that it takes serenity to play good games, because under excessive tension you'll commit errors. The lads did well and deserved the victory. We were focused right off the start.
Seedorf was extraordinary. He ran for 90 minutes, gave a lot physically, but still he was impeccable technically. I'm very happy for him. In my opinion, Abate is good enough to play for Italy seeing how much he's improved.
Boateng had a very good second half, while in the first 45 minutes he should have varied his plays more. Pato demonstrated that he can play differently from how he used to, while Van Bommel proved to be very important to the team and did a great job".
"First of all, I would like to thank the fans, because coming to Milanello in masses this morning they passed on their enthusiasm to us. I grew up wearing this shirt, so for me winning the derby is a dream come true. Now I hope to achieve another great goal, winning the league title. Having been considered underdogs helped us as it was a strong motivating factor. We're a great group, a good mix of established winners and players hungry for success. Seedorf is right about this. Clarence played a hell of a game, as did Pato, who is simply unmarkable".
"By winning the derby, the team gave me a great birthday gift. Now I'm going home to celebrate with my family. This game was very important, seeing that the victory allowed us to regain our 5-point advantage over Inter. In addition, we grabbed all six points against them this season. It was a decisive match, but the other two teams can still have a say in the title race. This win means a lot especially from a psychological point of view. The team had the right approach to the game, we were ruthless, as the boss had asked. He did a perfect job preparing the team. We can say that we crushed Inter as they hardly threatened while we could have scored some more goals. However, let's not forget that Abbiati's save on Pazzini was crucial, worth a goal. With that stop he kept the score 1-0 and paved the way for our win".
"We played against a very strong team, but we did everything well. I'm satisfied with our performance. I always want to do well. I'm very relaxed and just looking to do my best in training and in games. Today I scored twice, worked hard for the team and in the end we managed to solidify our first place position in the standings. I'm also very happy for Cassano's goal. I dedicate my brace to the fans who have always been here at the stadium to support us, even in the past few years, when things were not going so well".
"We've been together for a long time. Knowing the environment, I wanted to send out what I consider the most important message: we need to play as a team. It's unthinkable that what we've done so far is down to pure luck. In times of difficulty you have to regroup, because these are the moments in which your strength unfolds. I've always been proud to wear the number 10, even more so when also the captain's armband comes with it. I have great respect for those who have worn it in the past, because they've shown exemplary leadership on and off the pitch. We're a strong team. We've built something important this season and the time for harvesting the fruit of our hard work is coming. Today we regained self-confidence for the next challenges. I think Inter have huge potential and we did well to keep them quiet. It won't be easy for them to find the right stimuli, seeing that they're coming off some great performances which can make psychological preparation a bit difficult. I'm satisfied with the win, it was an important game. Now we can play with the right determination. Ibra is set to return and I hope he'll score another 10 goals. Hopefully, at the end of the season we'll celebrate the Scudetto together with the fans. Forza Milan forever"!
"I returned from injury in a difficult and important game and I'm pleased with how it went. Clarence did an excellent job both from a technical and tactical point of view. The whole team showed a lot of grit and determination. We were very organised and moved together well. No one can criticize us after this performance. We played a great game defending well and threatening on the counter-attack. We did very, very well. I encouraged the fans to make some noise, because their support can help a lot, especially when you're tired. Physically I'm doing fine, I had a good rest and I'm ready for the season finale".


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TUCSON - The University of Arizona Wildcats No. 20 men's and No. 3 women's track and field teams completed the combined events portion of the Jim Click Shootout on Friday afternoon. The meet is being held at Roy P. Drachman Stadium.
Junior Steven Scarvelisopened the day with a time of 16.12 in the 110-meter hurdles, earning 719 points. Scarvelis posted a personal-best mark of 116-11 (35.65m) in the discus competition. He added 577 points to his team total. His clearance of 13-1.5 (4.0m) was good for 617 points. Scarvelis threw 129-9 (39.56m) in the javelin, good for 436 points. He ran the 1,500-meter race in 4:34.07, adding 718 points to his total. He finished the meet in ninth place with 6,431 points.
Junior Keegan Cookeclocked a time of 15.67 in the 110-meter hurdles to start Friday's competition. That time was good for 770 points. Cooke fouled in all three attempts of the discus. Cooke set a personal-best mark in the pole vault, clearing 14-1.25 (4.30m) and earning 702 points. Cooke threw 188-6 (57.45m) in the javelin, good for 700 points and third place among the competitors. He did not run the 1,500-meter race. The winner, Patrick Arbour (unattached), totaled 7,593 points.
Competition will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. for the field events and 12:30 p.m. for the running events. Saturday's meet will be scored using championship scoring (10-8-6-4-2-1) and the relays are scored (10-8-6-4-2-1) in the same fashion. There will be a men's team champion and a women's team champion, instead of a conference champion. If any team has athletes that are competing the in the combined events, they will be scored and factored into the final score of the competition.


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On paper, the team-up of Sylvester Stallone and Robert DeNiro in the boxing comedy "Grudge Match" seems like a match made in cinematic heaven. The actors made their marks on film history by playing two very different pugilists, with Stallone playing the affable Rocky in the series of films of the same name and DeNiro taking on the bitter alcoholic Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull." This combination of talent would have made movie fans drool in anticipation if it had happened during the '80s, but in 2013, it feels more like a nostalgia exercise than a platform for the actors to push their careers forward.
Sylvester Stallone has lived on his Rocky persona for over three decades, trading the Italian Stallion's underdog beginnings for box office glory and turning the stand-alone "Rocky" into a series of sequels that became increasingly over the top with each film. At the time of the 1976 film, Stallone was praised for his acting, with Roger Ebert going as far as to compare him to Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." However, Stallone never capitalized on that pedigree, instead opting to become arguably the premiere action star of the '80s with films such as "Cobra" and "First Blood." By the twenty-first century, his contributions to cinema boiled down to the "Rambo" and "Rocky" films, both of which he continued to mine before turning his attention toward the "Expendables" series. "Grudge Match" even references "Rocky" with a knowing nod to the famous meat locker scene from the original film.
DeNiro's acting trajectory has gone a different way, with him achieving critical and commercial praise in multiple genres. His work with Scorsese is a highlight, capturing the complex morality of his characters in films such as "Casino" and "Goodfellas." By the late '90s, he was even spoofing his hard image in "Analyze This," a commercially successful comedy that paved the way for "Meet the Parents." In recent years, DeNiro has struggled to reclaim the highs of his early and middle years, seemingly bent on taking roles that are less than challenging. Only recently has he returned to the critical praise he was once known for with his part in "The Silver Linings Playbook," which brought him an Academy Award nomination. However, even that role paled in comparison to the ferocity on display in "Raging Bull." Playing Jake LaMotta, DeNiro dug deep into his method-acting bag of tricks to turn in one of the most powerful performances of his career, one that will be remembered long after his career has ended.
In the context of their respective careers, "Grudge Match" is a movie fan's dream, pitting the one-time LaMotta against the perennial Rocky Balboa. That it comes so late in the actors' careers is something of a disappointment—seeing a sixty-seven-year-old fight a seventy-year-old is nowhere near as exciting as watching a thirty-seven-year-old against a forty-year-old. Still, seeing these two actors together, even if they're not playing their classic boxing characters, is something of a treat and creates a kind of alternate history where some brave filmmaker dared to pit these two actors in a serious drama.
Alas, this is a comedy not a drama, one that gently pokes fun at both the actors' images without letting them do any true acting work. Make no mistake, this is a farce, and it should be viewed with low expectations and an understanding that both DeNiro and Stallone have been in better films. With that in mind, this is an enjoyable movie that wants little other than to entertain and feed the viewer's sense of nostalgia. Yes, "Grudge Match" would've been the movie of the year in 1982, but in 2013, it stands as little more than a curiosity, a slight diversion that could serve as a gateway to better films.
Stallone seems game in the role of Henry "Razor" Sharp, playing with his own image while marching through a minefield of clichés. DeNiro is fine as well in a role that demands little other than grimacing and loud talking. Nevertheless, when the two are on screen at the same time, there's a spark of that old magic, hinting at a depth that a better director than Peter Segal could uncover. The audience is left with "Grudge Match," an okay film that is nowhere near as bad as it could've been.


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Who invented the abacus?
While the abacus in one form or another has been around for thousands of years, the abacus that we know of today first appeared around 1200 A.D. in China. No one particular person or group is considered to be the inventor as it likely evolved from various counting boards and bead systems over several centuries. The Chinese call this standard abacus a suan-pan. On each rod, this classic Chinese abacus has 2 beads on the upper deck and 5 on the lower deck (henceforth this type abacus is sometimes called a 2/5 abacus.) The 2/5 style survived unchanged until about 1850 at which time the 1/5 (one bead on the top deck and five beads on the bottom deck) abacus appeared.
Interesting facts about the abacus (you probably didn't know)
Around 1600 A.D., use and evolution of the Chinese 1/5 abacus was begun by the Japanese via Korea. In Japanese, the abacus is called soroban. The 1/4 abacus, a style preferred and still manufactured in Japan today, appeared about 1930. The 1/5 models are rare today and 2/5 models are rare outside of China (except in some Chinese communities throughout the world).
It is thought that early Christians brought the abacus to the East (note that both the suan-pan and the Roman hand-abacus have a vertical orientation). Aspects of Roman culture could have been introduced to China as early as 166 A.D, during the Han Dynasty, as Roman emperor Antoninus Pius' embassies to China spread along the Silk Road. Continued below:
There have been recent suggestions of a Mesoamerican (the Aztec civilization that existed in present day Mexico) abacus called the Nepohualtzitzin, circa 900-1000 A.D., where the counters were made from kernels of maize threaded through strings mounted on a wooden frame. There is also debate about the Incan Khipu— was it a three-dimensional binary calculator or a form of writing? (q.v. Talking Knots of the Incas).
Sources: Ryerson University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/abacus.


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I really dislike when sites don't put any effort into organizing the site. Team Tushy doesn't quite fit into that mold - they have tried to organize things, its just the design, choice of colors and layouts are horrid. The fonts are often small, and the parts of the pages seemed slapped together too quickly. You can find content, it's just a little bit more time consuming than it should be.
The video collection here is all nonexclusive scenes taken from various DVDs with an ass-lover's focus. There were a total of 82 titles at the time of my visit. These were series like The Ass Farmer, Rump Rider, Demi Does Anal, The Anal Life, America's Got Ass, Happy Fucking Birthday and many more. These are populated with hot pornstars famous four their asses and anal sex porn: Flower Tucci, Veronica Rayne, Jada Fire, Jenna Haze, Trina Michaels and Havana Ginger to name just a few. Most DVDs are more anal sex focused rather than ass fetish focused.
The movies are offered up in a series of clips that you can stream online or download. They are in Windows Media formats that offer a good to great quality playback. Some DVDs have a few clips (around 4 or 5) but some have way more. The "Part at Butt's Place" DVD has 24 clips. Some of these come in low quality Windows Media downloads/streams, too (a secondary option). More options would be nice and in varied media formats, but what is provided is sufficient, if not ideal.
Under the pictures link in the main menu you'll find a page with a list of categories to browse: Movie Pictures, My Personal Scrapbook Galleries, In The Trenches Pictures (behind the scenes stuff), The Talent Book (from tryouts and castings), Euro Pictures and High Performance Pootang Galleries. Each offers a different flavor of gallery. All of the sets offer regular-res images though they vary in size. You can browse the shots online. I didn't see any zip file downloads to grab entire galleries with a click, though. There were 216 sets at he time of my visit.
It's been a few year since Team Tushy has been updated, so I get the feeling that the site is as it is and won't be growing any larger. That means a big, good but not great quality collection of varied anal sex and ass worship pics and videos. You could do much worse, for sure. The site had some other extras like games and message boards but no all-access bonus sites were rolled into the site.
Team Tushy has a lot of porn to offer, but the poor layout of the site makes it a bit of a pain to navigate and download. If you can get beyond that the site has some real gems to offer, mostly from popular DVDs. The site is no longer updating but might be worth a 30-day visit to fish out the goodies and move on.