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The San Ramon Valley High football team rallied from an 18-point deficit to stun rival Monte Vista 32-28 on Friday night and earn a share of the East Bay Athletic League title in the teams' regular-season finale.
The Wolves celebrated by hoisting the perpetual trophy retained by the winner of the all-Danville battle, reclaiming it from the host Mustangs.
Wolves quarterback Cameron Birse passed for 315 yards and four touchdowns, but he tipped his cap to his teammates.
"It was a total team victory, and our defense played phenomenally in the second half," he said. "We didn't quit. We wanted to bring back this trophy to San Ramon."
The Wolves (5-5, 5-1 EBAL) needed a victory to finish tied with California atop the standings.
Sophomore JJ Koski put the Wolves ahead 32-28 on a 20-yard touchdown reception from Birse with 3:45 to play.
Then San Ramon Valley's Peter Tagliaferri recovered a fumble to seal Monte Vista's fate. The Mustangs (6-4, 3-3) had marched to the Wolves' 38-yard line before fumbling for the sixth time.
During the back-and-forth battle before a large, enthusiastic crowd, the Wolves cut the deficit to 21-17 on a 36-yard pass play for Matt Turner in the third quarter, after Ryan Dunn recovered a fumble. The Mustangs upped the margin to 11 points on a 9-yard completion from Nikita Zamora to tight end Erik Mensendiek.
But the Wolves' Marcus de la Pena, who rushed for 116 yards, turned a simple screen play into a spectacular 76-yard touchdown reception, which was followed by a two-point conversion on a pass from de la Pena to Justin Bangay, to cut the deficit to 28-25.
Amador Valley 28, Foothill 23: The host Dons (6-4, 4-2 EBAL) intercepted six passes by the Falcons (5-5, 3-3), building a 28-3 lead before holding on for the victory. It was Amador Valley's first win over Foothill since 2004 and only the second for the Dons over the Falcons since 1994.
Justin Cruz got Amador Valley on the board on the third play from scrimmage when he intercepted Kyle Kearns' pass intended for Jack Finney and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. It was the first of five interceptions thrown by Kearns. Backup quarterback Parker Bryan came in the game for a series in the second quarter and promptly was intercepted.
Parker Newman also returned a Kearns interception for a touchdown, bringing it back 67 yards with 1:27 left in the second quarter to make it 28-3.
After Amador Valley forced a punt, the Dons' Kyle Moreno threw a pass for Alejandro Apodaca that was tipped and intercepted by Trevor Maes, who returned it 82 yards for a touchdown with seven seconds to go in the first half.
Foothill got another interception on a tipped ball on the first play of the third quarter, this time from Finney. Maes also blocked two field goals.
Kearns hit Finney on a seam route for a 66-yard touchdown with 7:32 left in the game to cut the score to 28-23. Foothill went for two and failed. The Falcons marched to the Amador Valley 36 the next time they had the ball but failed to convert on fourth down.
-- Damin Esper, correspondent
Granada 35, Livermore 3: Casey Soltis and Kyle Campiotti each rushed for two touchdowns as the host Matadors (4-6, 1-5 EBAL) won the city championship over the rival Cowboys (2-8, 0-6).
Soltis and Campiotti, who rushed for many yards out of the wildcat formation, combined for 180 yards on the ground. Soltis, a junior, had a game-high 117 yards on the ground, and the senior Campiotti added 63.
An interception by Granada's Dominex Kovacs led to the first touchdown of the game, a 3-yard run by Soltis on the first play of the second quarter.
Livermore narrowed Granada's lead to 7-3 nearly halfway through the quarter on a 24-yard field goal by Ryan Galat, but an 18-yard touchdown run by Soltis with 4:58 left in the first half helped the Matadors take a 14-3 halftime lead.
The Matadors were helped by a Cowboys turnover in the third quarter, as a fumble recovery by Granada's Cristian Palomo on the Livermore 32 led to a 6-yard touchdown run by Campiotti. He reached the end zone again early in the fourth quarter on a 15-yard run, and Matt Richards scored the game's final touchdown on a 2-yard run.
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October 27, 2010
NERC: U.S. Power Grid to Feature Diverse Energy Sources, Slow Demand Growth
The U.S. power grid will undergo an unprecedented change in the energy sources that power it over the next 10 years, including significant increases in wind and solar power generation, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). NERC, which is responsible for the reliability of the power grid, released its 2010 Long-Term Reliability Assessment on October 20. The report looks ahead 10 years, dividing future energy resources into "planned" resources—those anticipated to become available in the next decade—and "conceptual" resources, which are in early stages of development and are less certain.
According to the report, 180,000 megawatts (MW) of wind and solar resources—53,000 planned MW and 126,000 conceptual MW—will be added in the contiguous United States and Canada by 2019. The total includes more than 165,000 MW of new wind power capacity, although only 24,000 MW of wind power are expected to be available during times of peak power demand. As a result, fossil-fueled, nuclear, and hydropower generation are projected to provide more than 90% of the capacity necessary to meet peak demand in North America by 2019. But within the coming year, natural gas is expected to replace coal as the leading fuel for peak capacity, and that trend is expected to continue with nearly 60,000 MW of new gas-fired generation capacity expected by 2019.
Meanwhile, the economic recession has caused a significant reduction in projected long-term energy use across North America. Combined with decreases in demand during the recession, the effect has been to defer the projected growth in peak demand by about four years relative to projections made in 2008. Peak demand in the United States is now projected to grow at only 1.3% per year, while net electrical energy needs are projected to grow at an annual rate of 1.6%. In the next decade, energy efficiency efforts in the United States and Canada are expected to reduce the growth in electrical demand by about 10,300 MW. Meanwhile, demand response is expected to grow from 30,000 MW in 2010 to about 40,000 MW in 2019. In the United States alone, energy efficiency and demand response are expected to reduce projected peak demands by 40,000 MW by 2019. See the NERC press release and report.

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Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:13 a.m.
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Here's a reason to kick up your heels after Valentine's Day.
The Knights of Columbus in Dulac will host a live French, country and Cajun music and dancing event from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb.16 at the KC Home, 5396 Shrimpers Row, Dulac.
The smoke- and alcohol-free dance includes a $5 meal of chicken stew. Door prizes are given, and tickets cost $1 each. There is a $2 entry fee. For information, call 873.8200.
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Club Bamboo, a resort and hotel in Patong, Phuket, is located mere minutes from the beach.
Here, guests can enjoy a relaxed and peaceful oasis with free Wi-Fi Internet access,
wonderful spa, and equipped fitness center. Club Bamboo is a fantastic holiday destination
that offers value for your money.
Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa provides free round-trip shuttle service to Patong Beach, Bangla Road, and Jungceylon Mall, which are situated within one mile of the resort.
Offering beautiful views of Patong Bay or the nice outdoor pool, rooms at this Phuket boutique resort feature wood furnishings and Thai artwork. Each air-conditioned room has a marble bathroom, satellite TV, and mini-bar.
Guests may workout at the fitness center or cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool. In-room massage services can be enjoyed in the privacy of the guestrooms. Day trips and travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk.
The Hidden Oasis Restaurant, meanwhile, serves a selection of well-prepared Thai and European dishes. During the daily Happy Hour, cocktails, beer, and wine are available at special prices. Room service at the Patong, Phuket hotel can also be arranged upon request.
|Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa
offers 46 comfortable accommodations, with ten different types of rooms. This accommodation in
Patong is situated in and around the garden, linked by steps and side paths; providing intimacy,
sophistication and a warm stay in the resort with individual attention, typical to small resorts.
All of the rooms at our Phuket boutique resort are designed in a mixture of Thai and Western
styles and are complemented with luxurious amenities.
Superior RoomRoom size: 27 sq.m.
The superior rooms are designed in Thai style with marble floors and Baroque-style furniture. The superior rooms are located in the garden area, surrounded by plants, creating a private and intimate atmosphere.
Deluxe DoubleRoom size: 28 sq.m.
These modern Thai designed rooms are furnished with beautiful dark hardwood furniture. The Deluxe Double room offers comfortable king-size beds and relaxing Jacuzzi. Each room has a private balcony overlooking Patong with the resort garden and swimming pool on the right side.
Grand Deluxe RoomRoom size: 30 sq.m.
These rooms are tastefully designed in Thai Baroque-style. The Grand Deluxe room is more spacious than the superior room and is available with your choice of a king-size bed or twin bed. The Grand Deluxe rooms offer a comfortable stay with its seating arrangement and private terrace or balcony. Some of our Grand Deluxe rooms offer a view of the pool, waterfall and garden area, while others are overlooking Patong and a part of Patong Bay.
Bungalow Suite DeluxeRoom size: 35 sq.m.
The newest bungalow suite deluxe is a luxurious accommodation with a stylish interior. All furniture are handmade from dark hardwood and the colorful decoration of the room blends well with the modern amenities, creating a unique atmosphere. The room also includes comfortable sofa and a king-size bed. A private terrace can be accessed through the front side of the bungalow, facing the garden of the resort.
Penthouse SuiteRoom size: 65 sq.m.
The elegant and spacious penthouse suite has a beautiful view of Patong and Patong Bay. Our luxurious penthouse suites are decorated in Thai style and are designed to provide our guests the most comfortable stay with a king-size bed, kitchenette and dining table, spacious living area and a large marble bathroom with a king-size Jacuzzi.
Bamboo Pool VillaBamboo Pool Villa is a 3-bedroom private pool villa accommodation in Patong beach, just 10-15 minutes from Patong center. It is close to the shopping area, night entertainment, and restaurants. This hotel's Phuket accommodation has 3 bedrooms with king size beds, air conditioning, and satellite LED TV.
Additional Amenities:
Ananthara Pool VillaThe Ananthara Villa is a 2 bedroom northern Thai style villa and is perched high above the hustle and bustle of Patong yet overlooks the peaceful forest of the valley below. This Patong pool villa is located within 800 meter distance from Patong Beach and is situated on the hill above Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa.
This luxury pool villa in Patong has an air-conditioned area of 160 Sq meters and a further 260 Sq meters of terracing. A spacious area of tranquility is overlooking the pine forest in the valley below. A large shaded sala is ideal for outdoor dining, hosting a barbecue party or relaxing sheltered from the rays of the sun. The terrace garden of this Patong pool villa is the perfect spot to snooze on a sun bed next to the 50 square meter swimming pool. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you and taking care of you during your stay at this beautiful Patong pool villa.
"The Hidden Oasis Restaurant" would like to welcome you in its bar and restaurant which is situated in the tropical garden of the resort. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at this relaxing venue with the sounds of relaxing music, birds and the pool waterfall and fountains.
During the weekend you can also enjoy yourself by watching one of the live football games.
Thai and Western Cuisine
The Thai and European kitchen serves you many traditional Thai dishes and a fine selection of Western dishes. There's also a weekly Chef's recommendation, to provide you with the finest choices of the cuisine. Every day we have another special menu, with special discount prices. Food and drinks can be delivered at your room by our room service from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cocktails and Wines
The restaurant bar and lobby bar will be serving your drinks with a wide choice in cocktails and we have an excellent wine selection on offer. Every day, from 17.00 till 19.00, there is Happy Hours at both bars, where you can get beers, cocktails and mixed drinks at special prices. If you would like to stay in your room then please be sure to take advance of the fully stocked mini bar in your room.
|The Hidden Oasis Restaurant'
|Candle Light Dining
|Room Services
|Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa offers a
beautiful swimming pool with a waterfall that flows into the pool
water. It is interspersed by tropical green, together with a sundeck
area with sun beds. The restaurant is located next to the pool and
serves drinks and dishes at the pool too. At the restaurant you can
eat Thai and European dishes. In the open lobby you have an
overlooking of Patong and the surrounding hillsides. Its possible to
bring your laptop and connect to the Wireless Internet System in the
lobby area. The Internet corner is at your disposal in the Reception
area. If you bring your own laptop, some room types are equipped
with telephone plugs to access the internet. There are also direct
lines to international phone systems as well as fax and copying
services; just contact our reception-staff for any kind of
|Enjoy dinner at the swimming pool
Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa offers you the ultimate relaxation while you are dining in our Poolside restaurant 'The Hidden Oasis'. We serve Thai as well as European dishes and our staff are happy to recommend special local dishes accompanied by the finest wines.
|Fitness centre
Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa provides an open air fitness centre, situated on the top floor of our resort. It allows you to have a relaxed work-out while at the same time enjoying the magnificent sea view.
|Come to your senses with a Thai massage
After an active day of exploring Phuket you might want to relax in your room and come to your senses. We provide professional and skilled Thai masseuses who give Thai and oil massages within your guest room to give you the ultimate relaxation.
|Internet corner
Stay up to date with your family and friends by checking your e-mails at our Internet Corner. For our guests who would like to make use of internet, we provide an internet corner where you will have all privacy.
|Fully automatic motorbikes for rent
Exploring the island was never more easy with the luxury of having your own motorbike. Experience the freedom and the convenience by renting your motorbike at Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa.
|Clean and fresh clothes during your holiday!
During your holiday you do not want to be bothered with dirty clothes. Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa offers you laundry service to provide you of a clean and fresh wardrobe. Also convenient to make use of this service before your departure: this way you come home relaxed, and you can put your clothes immediately into your closet!
|Free wireless internet in the Lobby
When having your own laptop, you can make use of our free wireless internet connection in our Lobby. Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of our refreshing fruit shakes, and enjoy the beautiful view.
|Club Bamboo Boutique Resort & Spa
is located in the area of Patong Beach, in the
island province of Phuket, on the West Cost of Southern Thailand.
Once you are in Patong, the resort is easy to find on Soi Na Nai (Na
Nai Road), in the beginning of the foothills of the mountains
overlooking Patong Beach and a part of Patong Bay. The resort is
about 800 meters from the beach, which is a 10 minute stroll or an
easy 3 minute drive by our free shuttle service. The hotel is build
on a slope in the foothills, on a rise along the old rubber tree and
coconut plantations, formerly known as "Na Nai Plantation", with a
view over Patong and Patong Bay.
Phuket and Patong Phuket has a great deal to offer, and at the top of the list are the natural beauty and the things that come free with the island and its surroundings. There are great natural offerings with beautiful beaches, waterfalls and hidden bays. Patong is the center of all activities on Phuket and its central location allows you to easily access many different beaches to relax and spend your day at the Andaman Sea.
There are some of the best golf courses in the world and numerous eco adventures and other adventure activities, like diving courses, fishing trips and exploring tours. When you like to take a tour or discover by yourself one of the many places on the Island, for example Phuket Town and little villages, it is easy to reach the main routes and roads around Phuket. The Thai cuisine is world famous for its flavors, variety, and for the freshness of ingredients. Phuket seafood is a most admired component.
The Thai staff more than happy to assist you with recommendations or advice about local food and beverages. Patong has great Shopping, the many street stalls and shops sell various high quality crafts and art objects, fabrics and clothes, great local items as well as goods from all over Thailand and all kinds of 'wanna-haves'. Since 2006 Junceylon Mall has opened its doors in the heart of Patong centre, offering a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. Entertainment is also one of the famous attractions of Patong.
You can find several cabaret shows and Thai boxing matches. The night stands for the colorful and blazing visual attractions at bars and clubs, described as the famous nightlife of Soi Bangla (Bangla Road), the Paradise area in Patong and in all other little streets around.


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Professor Muhammad Yunus
Bronze Medal
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The Medal
The reverse (tails), designed by United States Mint AIP Master Designer Richard Masters and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz, depicts a lotus open in full bloom, rising above the water and cradling the world in its petals, symbolizing Professor Yunus' dream to end world poverty. The design is partially framed by the inscription BANKER TO THE POOR, a common reference to Yunus. The Bengali translation for "Let us send poverty to the museum" is inscribed on the globe.
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Robotic Ribosome
11.01.2013 - Researches have constructed the first molecular machine that can produce peptides of defined sequences in milligram quantities.
The group of Bartosz Lewandowski from University of Manchester have taken another step toward the creation of a synthetic machine that performs the duties of a ribosome, which builds proteins in living organisms by joining amino acids together. As reported in Science, they have designed an artificial small-molecule machine that travels along a molecular strand, picking up amino acids that block its path, to synthesise a peptide in a sequence-specific manner.
The chemical structure is based on a rotaxane, a molecular ring threaded onto a molecular axle. The ring carries a thiolate group that iteratively removes amino acids in order from the strand and transfers them to a peptide-elongation site through native chemical ligation. The synthesis was demonstrated with ~1018 molecular machines acting in parallel; this process generated milligram quantities of a peptide with a single sequence confirmed by tandem mass spectrometry.
The study demonstrates that, in principle, small artificial molecular machines can be designed to perform such tasks autonomously. However, their machine lacked performance. In the current lab setting it only joined 3 amino acids together.
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Account Director
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- Realisation
- Location
- Barnes, South West London
- Salary
- Up to £45k + bonus, benefits and equity
- Posted
- 13 Feb 2013
- Closes
- 13 Mar 2013
- Business Type
- Agency, In-house / Client-side
- Specialism
- Account Management, Communications & PR, Digital, Planning & Strategy, Sales & Business Development
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Account Director with responsibility to drive and manage client relationships and increase retention, profitability and business growth.
- Chairman
- To lead and develop your client business through exceptional levels of service.
- To strive to achieve outstanding strategic and creative work that delivers great results for your clients and maximises profit for the agency. This involves maintaining close working relationships with client contacts at various levels, and working to forge new relationships across the client's business. As a small agency, less of the day to day management of the account can be delegated to junior staff, so the role is very 'hands on'
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding client business and the industry they operate in order in order to provide strategic leadership on their business.
- Develop strong business relationship with all client contacts.
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue from existing or new clients business by being pro-active.
- Be accountable for quality of strategic and creative response to client briefs.
- Prepare insightful creative briefs and lead creative briefing sessions.
- Lead the presenting/selling the agencies response to a client brief.
- Ensure your team have the resources to deliver projects; on brief, on time and on budget.
- Establish strong working relationships with creative department to ensure all campaigns are strategically and creatively excellent.
- Ensure effective measurement of all campaigns, looking at how effective they have been and to ensure any learning's are utilised in future work.
- Lead the agencies response to new business opportunities as and when required.
- Comply with company reporting procedures, and ensure correct reporting procedures.
- Lead some other agency initiative outside client business.
- Ensure profit and revenue targets achieved and take remedial action as necessary. Provide regular reporting in agreed format to the Board.
- Ensure internal and external communication is of the highest standard and that all relevant information is communicated to the appropriate channels.
- Assist in the recruitment of personnel to the agency and once employed ensure that they meet the agency standards.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Ability to delegate whilst maintaining support
- Passionate and motivated by creativity
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Great team leader
- Previous experience of digital signage is a bonus, but not essential. It is critical that potential candidates have experience of working within a digital marketing communications agency background and an excellent understanding of brands.
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February 22, 2013
Tweeting in meetings?
Almost three-quarters of all workers check their social media feeds on their smartphones during business meetings, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 office workers by MeetingsBooker.com found that 71% of staff regularly checked feeds from sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. And almost half of all conference delegates say they rely on their smartphones to connect and find information prior to events, with 47% saying they turned to Facebook and Twitter for details. Twitter is the preferred platform for live debate around events, with 28% of those polled considering themselves regular in-meeting tweeters.
HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is calling on the UK's best franchisors to put themselves forward to be recognised for their business success at its 2013 awards. The three awards now open for entries are: Franchisor of the Year, Franchisee Support Award and the Brand Builder of the Year Award. The deadline for entries is Friday 5th April and national finalists will be invited for interview with the judging panel on 20th and 21st May. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 4th July in London.
Tax rebate phishing warning
HMRC is warning firms not to get caught out by tax rebate email phishing scams. Taxpayers reported almost 80,000 tax rebate phishing emails last year. HMRC says it never sends emails about a genuine tax rebate. If anyone receives an email offering a tax rebate and claiming to be from HMRC, they should forward it to [email protected] before deleting it permanently.
The entrepreneurial plans of retirees
Nearly a quarter (24%) of people planning to retire this year say they don't want to stop work yet, and 21% say they don't like the idea of being at home all the time in retirement, according to research from Prudential. Its Class of 2013 research tracks the plans and expectations of people entering retirement this year. It found that 9% of those expecting to retire this year, and who would consider working on, would like to earn money from a hobby, while 6% would ideally like to start their own businesses.
Keep Trade Local campaign relaunched by FSB
The horsemeat scandal has prompted the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to encourage people to "keep trade local" by supporting their local butchers and other independent retailers. Many FSB members that own butchers shops have reported a dramatic increase in sales in recent weeks. The FSB has re-launched its Keep Trade Local campaign to highlight the important role local high streets play in our communities. Its research indicates that more of the money spent locally, stays locally with £1 spent with a local supplier worth £1.76 to the local economy. The FSB is also highlighting positive initiatives to get people to buy locally, including the Bristol pound.
HMRC launches online tax week for small firms
Small businesses are being offered interactive support with their tax affairs by HMRC with a week-long Twitter Q&A session that will give SMEs and those considering setting up a business the opportunity to ask tax-related questions. The session will take place between 25th February and 1st March. HMRC will offer help on issues such as keeping records, VAT registration, National Insurance, starting up a limited company and PAYE Real Time Information. To take part or ask a question, SMEs can follow @HMRCgovuk on Twitter and use the hashtag #biztaxhelp.


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Does your child show any interest in playing a team sport?
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RIPON — Stealing mail seems to be a recurring theme in Ripon, and police are warning people they should take action to avoid falling victim.
Mail thieves are breaking into community mailboxes during the night, police said last week.
It's not the first time community mailboxes have been the focus of thieves.
Back in January, Ripon police arrested the son of a former City Council member who admitted to stealing a community mailbox to try to cash someone else's check.
That mailbox had been taken from the area of Laurelwood Drive and Cooper Court and discovered days later on Mello Road.
Police did not give any locations for the more recent mail thefts, but they have urged everyone to retrieve their mail daily, whether in a private or community mailbox. Outgoing mail that contains checks, currency or other valuables should be taken directly to the post office, police suggested.
They also are asking anyone who notices anything suspicious near community mailboxes to contact police immediately at (209) 599-2102.
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The ITSS TechCenter in Kirby Plaza 165 combines our services for Help Desk, technical support, computer repair, equipment checkout, and classroom and computer lab support into one area.
One place to stop for "Answers, Advice and Assistance" with all of your UMD technology needs.
The TechCenter provides three types of technical support:
With your University ID, you can check out equipment for classroom presentations and meetings at no cost. Equipment available at the TechCenter includes:
For digital and video camera checkout and return, visit the ITSS Multimedia Hub, Lib 260, 726-6087.
We have staff that can visit classrooms and ITSS computer labs to resolve technical problems with equipment, including problems with projectors, computer lab authentication or printing, and more. Call x6222 during business hours to report a problem.
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It is now official and barring a Glenn Mason about-face, Todd Grantham will be our new defensive coordinator. From what I have read, it appears he is a hard-nosed teacher who gets results. In Dallas, his defensive linemen have appreciably raised their level of play. You can read all about his defensive units and their results over the past several years at the link provided.
He has played and coached under Frank Beamer and Bud Foster and also coached under Nick Saban. In my view, Beamer and Saban are the two coaches in the college game with the most impressive defensive philosophies and results. (Charlie Strong gets a nod as well. Monte Kiffin too, but he has only done the college thing recently to help out little Laney.) To learn from Beamer and Saban is about the best preparation one can get. Now it is Grantham time to make his mark on the college game. GATA CTG!
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to lecture April 18 on "Dread, Hope and the African Dream: An Ecumenical Collage"—
NJ, April 10, 2013–Dr. H. Russel Botman,
rector and vice chancellor of Stellenbosch University in South Africa, will
receive Princeton Theological Seminary's 2013 Abraham Kuyper Prize for
Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life, when he delivers the
Seminary's Kuyper Lecture on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in Miller
Chapel. His lecture is titled "Dread, Hope and the African Dream: An Ecumenical Collage."
Botman was born
in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in 1953, and received his secondary education in
Kliptown, Soweto. He honed his leadership skills at the University of the
Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town, where he served as a member of the Students'
Representatives Council in 1976. He became dean of the faculty of religion and
theology at UWC in 1999, and was appointed professor in missiology, ecumenism
and public theology at Stellenbosch University in 2000. He holds a Ph.D. in
theology from UWC, and was installed as rector and vice chancellor of
Stellenbosch University in 2007, and was reappointed for a second term in 2012.
An ordained
minister of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa, he was president of
the South African Council of Churches from 2003 to 2007. He served as research
consultant to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches from 2001 to 2004, and
participated in its Project on Covenanting for Justice in the Economy and the
Earth. He is a former executive chairperson of the Ecumenical Foundation of
Southern Africa, and was the founding director of the Beyers Naudé Centre for
Public Theology.
As a theologian,
Botman has published widely on topics addressing human rights, reconciliation,
human dignity, the Belhar Confession and social justice. He serves on the
editorial board of Theology Today,
and was a research fellow with the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton,
New Jersey, and a Campbell Scholar at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta,
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contributions to South African society and the advancement of the Millennium
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SANTA CLARA -- Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman still sit next to each other during team meetings. They still swap notes about the nuances of playing linebacker and they still push each other in the weight room.
But when it comes time to take the field, Willis does so alone. A torn ACL will keep Bowman sidelined about half the season, reducing the 49ers' celebrated inside linebacker tandem to a solo act.
Willis said Tuesday that his tag-team partner's absence is made tolerable this week only because of the low-key nature of OTAs. But Willis already dreads the day when he must make it through a sweltering training camp practice without Bowman by his side.
"When you need a little motivation, sometimes you can look to the guy next to you and say, 'Well, if he's going through it, if he's getting better, then so can I,' '' Willis said. "I'm most definitely going to miss that."
The 49ers will miss Bowman, too. The third-year linebacker was coming off a career-best season and his third consecutive first-team All-Pro selection.
How will the 49ers replace him? Michael Wilhoite, 27, who performed well in spot duty last season, is the front-runner. Other candidates include second-year player Nick Moody as well as rookies Chris Borland (third-round pick from Wisconsin) and Shane Skov (undrafted out of Stanford).
In at least some ways, though, the man to replace Bowman will be Willis.
The seven-time Pro Bowler said that coaches recently approached him about taking on the duties that belonged to Bowman. Though both players are listed as inside linebackers, there are subtle differences in their job descriptions. Willis plays a traditional "mike" (middle) linebacker while Bowman plays the 49ers' version of the "jack" (a hybrid spot for someone comfortable in coverage and rushing the QB).
Willis said Tuesday the "jack" role is similar to what he played for four years under former 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.
"Since the day we put in the defense, I always take pride in knowing what all other 10 guys do, not just my position,'' Willis said. "So when coach came to me and asked me, it was one of those things where I know it, even though I haven't played a lot of it.
"There's not a whole lot of difference. You just tend to be a little more in the mix in terms of the (opponents') offensive strength. I think that's probably the biggest difference. But it's not a life-threatening difference."
Willis, the face of the defense, found himself giving something of a State of the Linebackers address Tuesday. Besides missing Bowman, the 49ers face the prospect of playing without sack leader Aldon Smith in the wake of his legal trouble.
Smith recently pleaded no contest to three felony charges of possessing illegal assault rifles and misdemeanor DUI, stemming from separate incidents in 2012 and 2013. The NFL could come down hard on Smith considering that alcohol and guns are two of the league's hot-button issues.
Willis said the 49ers aren't caught up in a potential suspension.
"For us, it's not something we worry about,'' Willis said when asked about Smith. "He's out here working. ... He's been a great teammate. That's our focus right now: Worrying about the present.
"If he's not out here, then just like last year, some of the guys will have to step into his place and play big time. We'll see when that time comes."
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September 21, 2005
As Aiken's polo community grows, some of the best technology is joining the community. This year, America's first Polo Embryo Transfer Center opened in Aiken. And it's improving the game of many Aiken polo players.
Owen Rinehart is one of America's best polo players. And he lives and breeds his horses in Aiken.
"My wife breeds the retired mares that I played," Rinehart said.
But when Owen starts using New Bridge Embryos, he won't have to wait for retirement. The center opened in Aiken this year. It's the first polo embryo transfer facility in America.
"It's a tremendous opportunity for really everyone in the southeast and that's where the majority of the polo is and so it works really well," Rinehart said.
The center came to Aiken because it's becoming an increasingly popular place for polo players to live during the off-season.
"Very valuable mares from the United States are resting here after they finish their polo season," said Luis Losinno.
Argentinean veterinarians Luis Losinno and Jorge Macdonough run Aiken's center. They're from a country experienced with embryo transfer.
"They try to find a way of gaining the experience that we had done in Argentina in the last 20 years and go right to the good results," Macdonough said.
In polo, the polo horses are just as important as the players and the embryo transfer center ensures these turn out to be the very best.
Polo players bring their most talented mares to create the embryo, but after a week, the foal is transferred to a surrogate mother. And this best polo horses don't miss any games.
"There's a certain type that we really like for polo and we can continue that bloodline," Rinehart said.
Many Aiken polo players are hoping this means improved bloodlines close to home, and ultimately improved games.
The veterinarians at New Bridge Embryos produced 38 pregnancies in its first breeding season. You can see polo horses created by embryo transfer in Argentina play Sunday in Aiken's Gold Cup Tournament. Click here to learn more about the tournament.


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|Length Overall
|17' 2''
|Dry Weight
|1,325 lbs
|Tested Weight
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
|24 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
|Not Available
|Tested Power
|1 x 115-hp Honda 4-stroke (outboard)
|Opt. Power
Not Available
Comfortable Ride
She cruised most economically at 23.7mph and reached a top speed of 42.6 mph.
Sporty Helm Station
Under the helm, Smoker Craft has taken advantage of the space by placing one of the trolling motor batteries here.
Smart Feature
The connection at the bow has a main engine trim switch conveniently located within reach.
Generous Size Cockpit
The aft section can be set up for pure family fun with two fold-down seats complete with drinkholders for the cool beverages.
Additional Platform Space
In fishing mode, the seats flip over to form a fishing deck with a 30 gallon livewell in the center.
Smoker Craft 172 Millentia
Ready for Fishing or the Family
By Capt. Bob Smith
Lake Wawasee in Indiana proved to be a great place to test Smoker Craft's 2007 172 Millentia. She is an attractive boat with a durable design that is ready for just about any body of water. The Millentia is the Cadillac of the line and is the basis for all the other models.
At the Bow
Starting at the bow, the 172 Millentia is already wired for a Minn Kota Power Drive trolling motor with foot control. The connection at the bow has a main engine trim switch conveniently located within reach. The bow casting deck offers a adequate room for working fish whether you work from a standing position or sitting in a casting chair. Pop-up cleats keep the sides clear of line tangles, the wide gunwales offer a handy foot hold, and the storage dry box comes with clips for storing the bow light. Over on the port side is a 30 gallon livewell. True to its fishing form, there is a large lockable rod locker in the center, as well as it has vertical slots to organize several lure boxes.
Redesigned Helm
With the raised helm design, the Millentia offers two more features. First, the higher windshield provides great protection from the cool, chilly morning air. Secondly, by raising the helm the critical gauges are positioned higher, creating an unobstructed view. Another pleasant feature is the battery charger connection which passes through the front of the helm. This is really convenient. The helm has a three-spoke wheel and uses aircraft style paddle switches with lighted ends for easily finding the switches when the sun goes down. The stereo is mounted just below the dash in easy reach of the driver. Under the helm, Smoker Craft has taken advantage of the space by placing one of the trolling motor batteries here.
Over on the companion side, is a large dry glove box for all your papers and keeping the cell phone and wallets dry. This side also gets the extra leg room thanks to the raised helm design.
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Cockpit room is really great for this size boat. Side panels have great toe-kick space built in and under gunwale storage is plentiful. Seat bases are powder-coated to give a long, corrosion-free life. Smoker Craft even powder-coated the bottoms! All the floors are vinyl coated for easy care and the snap-in carpet provides great comfort for bare feet.
The aft section can be set up for pure family fun with two fold-down seats complete with drinkholders for the cool beverages. In fishing mode, the seats flip over to form a large aft fishing deck with a 30 gallon livewell in the center. The main battery is tucked under the starboard side storage bin and on the port side is more dry storage. If you choose to use the casting chair, there is still easy access to the bins and room to fish all three sides.
The 172 Millentia measures 17'2" length overall and has a stable 91" beam. She weighs 1325 lbs without the engine, has an interior depth of 26," and can handle up to 6 people or 1400 lbs. This model is now rated for 135-hp and carries 24 gallons of gas. Her 5 keel design and Hydra-Lift hull has a bottom gauge of .100, a rib gauge of .100, and side gauge is .086.
This model performed well with the 115-hp Honda Four Stroke on the stern. She handled smoothly and was on plane in just 3 seconds and passing 30 mph in only 6.3 seconds. She cruised most economically at 23.7 mph and reached a top speed of 42.6 mph. At cruise you can expect 135 miles on a full tank of fuel.
If you are looking for a great fish and family fun boat that is durable and easy to care for, the Millentia 172 is a great choice.
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'We were meant to be there'
Men rescue driver from partially submerged vehicle
Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:09 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:09 p.m.
A woman might have drowned if Justin Blanchard and Daniel Stewart hadn't missed their turn driving home last week, they said.
The two were chatting while driving down La. 311 on Nov. 28 and forgot to turn onto Savanne Road to reach their Bayou Cane homes, so they continued down the highway. After passing Bull Run Road at about 11:40 p.m., they saw bright lights in the canal along La. 311.
"We knew there weren't boats in the canal, so I turned around and stopped," said Blanchard, who is a lifeguard at the YMCA. "All we heard was, 'Help, help, help.' "
Stewart, 22, jumped in the canal while Blanchard, 23, called 911, they said. Stewart pulled a woman out of the passenger window of an SUV and brought her to land.
"Literally one minute after we had her on land, her car was under and gone," Blanchard said.
That woman, Amber Bell, 26, of Houma, was questioned by the State Police and Bayou Cane firefighters who arrived on scene, and she was later charged with DWI and careless operation, State Police said. She was treated at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center for minor injuries.
Blanchard and Stewart said they weren't able to speak with Bell much.
Bell could not be reached this week.
To get the vehicle out of the water, Bayou Cane Fire Capt. Kurt Detillier waded into the canal to attach a winch to it, and he was later treated for hypothermia, Battalion Chief Brian Boudreaux said.
The water was "freezing," Stewart said.
The men are not sure if Bell would have survived if they hadn't missed their turn or if her headlights hadn't been pointing the right way and her window hadn't been open. She seemed very drunk and was having trouble escaping, Stewart said.
"We missed our turn, and we just kept going straight for some strange reason," Blanchard said. "It was like we were meant to be there that night."
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Controversy Over New 'Conscience' Rule
Dec. 19, 2008 -- An 11th-hour ruling from the Bush administration gives health care workers, hospitals, and insurers more leeway to refuse health services for moral or religious reasons.
The rule, issued today, becomes effective in 30 days. Its main provisions widen the number of health workers and institutions that may refuse, based on "sincere religious belief or moral conviction," to provide care or referrals to patients.
"This rule protects the right of medical providers to care for their patients in accord with their conscience," says Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt in a statement.
Previous rules allow health care workers to refuse to provide abortion or sterilization services to which they are morally opposed. The new rulings give individuals and institutions much greater leeway in refusing to provide services to which they are morally opposed.
The ruling, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, covers an estimated 571,947 "entities" including doctors' offices, pharmacies, hospitals, insurers, medical and nursing schools, diagnostic labs, nursing homes, and state governments.
Each of these entities is required to certify in writing that they will comply with the ruling. Failure to comply may be punished with loss of federal funding.
A wide number of medical groups strongly oppose the new ruling. These groups include the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Nurses Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and 27 state medical associations.
The focus of the new ruling is on protecting health care workers and institutions that oppose abortion and a broad interpretation of "sterilization."
"Today's regulation issued by HHS under the guise of 'protecting' the conscience of health care providers, is yet another reminder of the outgoing administration's implicit contempt for women's right to accurate and complete reproductive health information and legal medical procedures," says a statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
The Catholic Health Association, representing the Catholic hospitals that care for about a sixth of U.S. patients, strongly supports the conscience ruling. The group says it's seen a number of efforts to force doctors to perform -- or make referrals -- for abortions and sterilizations.


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Sydney hosts a vibrant calendar of theatre and shows, many playing on some of the country's top stages. It's also home to one of the world's most iconic venues, the Sydney Opera House, hosting theatre, opera, ballet, concerts and comedy shows throughout the year.
See world-class theatre and shows in Sydney
Enjoy some of the world's best entertainment in one of the world's most iconic venues, the Sydney Opera House. Before a show take a tour of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, which sits on the edge of Sydney Harbour, one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. Highlights under the majestic sails include some of the biggest names in opera, dance, music, theatre and comedy.
Just minutes away from the Sydney Opera House is Walsh Bay, where the Sydney Theatre Company puts on plays in the Roslyn Packer Theatre featuring Australia's finest actors. Walsh Bay, near the historic Rocks, is also home to the Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Theatre, the internationally acclaimed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary dance troupe.
Near the grand Queen Victoria Building is the splendid State Theatre, which opened in 1929 and was declared the 'Palace of Dreams'. Theatre Royal is in the Harry Seidler-designed MLC Centre and Capitol Theatre is in Haymarket, near Chinatown.
You can also join theatre-goers at Sydney Harbour's edge for the latest Handa Opera production, a pop-up opera house with purpose-built bars, restaurants and a grandstand under the stars.
Next to Darling Harbour is the Sydney Lyric, and in Surry Hills is the Belvoir St Theatre, one of Australia's most respected theatres.
In Parramatta, the Riverside Theatre puts on a popular shows all year. Discover plays penned by outstanding writers at smaller venues too, including the historic SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross, the Hayes Theatre in Potts Point and the Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst, where you'll also find cabaret at Slide.
The Seymour Centre is in the thriving heart of University of Sydney and you can also enjoy Newtown's nearby Enmore Theatre and King Street Theatre.


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VAIL --As Mark Twain once said, "too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." Those who attend Sonnenalp Hotel's upcoming Glenmorangie whisky dinner will be able to test Twain's famous quote, and his favorite whisky, for themselves.
The whisky dinner will consist of four courses being paired with a different whisky, the highlight of the evening being the latest limited edition of Glenmorangie's "Elanta." Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's director of distilling, whisky creation and whisky stocks, will attend and guide the dinner. Dr. Lumsden oversees the entire Glenmorangie range and is regarded as a pioneer in the malt whisky industry.
"This is a very special event for us," said Johannes Faessler, owner of the Sonnenalp Hotel. "Glenmorangie is legendary and their products are top of the line. We've enjoyed our wine pairing dinners; now we're excited to offer our guests something completely new and different."
The four-course meal will be prepared by Sonnenalp's Executive Chef Steve Topple. The night will begin with appetizers being served at a cocktail reception in the Sonnenalp library. Dishes include warm beer whiskey cheese soup shooters, mini beef wellingtons with double mustard sauce and "Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Year Manhattan."
The event will then move to Ludwig's for the main courses and pairings, which include: salmon tartar with vanilla orange sauce paired with "Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt 10 Year"; crispy lamb potsticker with pickled raisin sauce paired with "Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 12 Year"; slow roasted buffalo tenderloin with bacon lentil stew and whiskey sauce paired with "Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year."
Finally, for dessert, caramel chocolate panna cotta with orange mandarin coulis is paired with "Glenmorangie The Quinta 12 Year" along with petit fours and "Glenmorganie Elanta Private Edition 19 Year."
The dinner is on Saturday and starts at 6:30 p.m. with the cocktail reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m. in Ludwig's. The dinner is $115 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 970-479-5429 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.


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How to Decode What Your Dog Is Saying to You
There are so many things we love about our dogs; one that really resonates with us is that we think they really "understand" us. They seemed tuned into our emotions, are happy when we are happy and commiserate when we are sad and are always, always happy to see us. Yet many of us may not know what our dog is really saying to us! In the book "Decoding your Dog," our goal is to help you look at the world through the eyes, ears and thoughts of your dog so that you can take your relationship to the next level.
The first chapter in our book is the essence of it all — how to talk and listen to your dog. Although dogs have lots of vocalizations, dogs primarily talk to us with their face, eyes, ears, body and tail. So this means we need to "listen with our eyes." A happy dog will be soft and with a relaxed open mouth, soft eyes, and ears, a wiggly body and relaxed tail. But an anxious or frightened dog looks totally different. The signs can be subtle, licking their lips, looking at us sideways, or perhaps not looking at us at all and yawning. In other situations the mouth might be tightly closed or they could be panting heavily. They often furrow their brow; the pupil (the black part of the eye) might be open very wide. When these emotions are extreme, they could be crouching down trying to hide, have their tail tucked, or conversely standing stiff and tall trying to get us to go away.
Because we can't have verbal conversations with our dogs, we need to learn to respect what they say and realize that a dog is not trying to dominate us but rather communicate with us. Dogs don't mean to be mean. When a dog does not do what we expect, we need to step back and ask ourselves these questions:
Perhaps my dog does not understand what I am saying?
Perhaps my dog is too frightened or anxious to respond?
Perhaps my dog is distracted by something else?
Does my dog have the right to say "No"?
Our best friends are not out to get us, but rather want to live with us in total harmony. But the human world can really be so confusing at times.
The language that we both can use to make things easier is called training. By using positive reinforcement-based, force-free training, we can teach the dogs what they need to know so that we can help them understand us, and by extension help us understand them.
Our dogs are often telling us "hey I need to do some more dog stuff" when they are destructive or unruly. Our canine companions were bred to be working side by side with people all day long and many still retain that energy and drive to do so. So, instead of thinking they are spiteful, find ways to channel their doggyness into acceptable outlets for play, physical and mental stimulation and social interactions. Decoding your dog has a whole chapter on just this topic.
Finally, our dogs may just have a very difficult time adjusting to the human world and this can cause them profound anxiety. They may be anxious when we leave, be destructive or eliminate indoors and be suffering from separation anxiety. They can find loud noises and storms overwhelming or just can't cope with frustration and conflict and excessively chase their tails, bark at unseen things or lick themselves. These are also communication, but they are cries for help by dogs that are in distress and may be abnormal. Veterinarians and veterinary behaviorists can help dogs with these disorders to recover and live better, anxiety-free lives.
We hope that by reading "Decoding Your dog you will enhance your ability to communicate with your dog, "listen with your eyes" and learn what your dog is really saying to you.
Dr. Debra Horwitz, past president of the ACVB, was named 2012 CEVA veterinarian of the year and NAVC small-animal speaker of the year, and Dr. John Ciribassi, past president of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, is a popular speaker and author. They are the authors of "Decoding Your Dog."


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Summit County venues are starting the party early this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Here's a quick look at some of this evening's entertainment:
The Talking Heads tribute band, Naïve Melodies, returns to Summit County for a show at the The Barkley Ballroom in Frisco tonight. The three-piece cover band hails from Arcata, Calif. Sets weave together both old and new Talking Heads songs and feature synthesizers, three-part harmonies and dance grooves. Members include Matt Engel (lead vocals, bass, bass synth, keyboard), Harry Hulsizer (drums, percussion) and Johnny Fiya (guitar). Tickets are $10. Info: www.barkleyballroom.com
Salem, fronted by Todd Anders Johnson, brings its sound to the Gold Pan Saloon in Breckenridge tonight. Johnson, on drums, vocals and electronics, is joined by Thomas Haupt on guitar and Mark Sculco on keys. The band tours with a multimedia show with The Risan Project and features a variety of ski and snowsport video projections. Info: www.thegoldpansaloon.com
The San Francisco duo, K-Theory, touring with up-and-comer Buku, makes a stop tonight at Cecilia's in Breckenridge, joined by local talent, Thumper. K-Theory counts 50 original productions and remixes since its 2011 debut, including tracks that broke into the Top 5 on Beatport charts. Sounds include dubstep, mid tempo, drum n' bass and "the hardest breakbeat you will ever experience," the group's bio states. The duo has shared stages with Avicii, Nero, Dada Life and Feed Me, and was recently invited to play the SnowBall Music Festival. The Pittsburgh-based producer Buku is racing up charts around the world right now. His new track "Janky" was released recently on the London-based label UKF, and has been getting plays in both Diplo and Paper Diamond's live sets. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the lineup is Thumper (10), Buku (11:15) and K-Theory (12:15). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at therebelstoke.eventbee.com. Info: www.cecilias.tv


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3.9-31 Municipal Sidewalk (Road, Bridge) Defect
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Revised to January 1, 2008 (modified to July 1, 2008)
Note: This statute applies to
roads, bridges or sidewalks. This instruction uses a sidewalk as an
There is a statute that provides
that a person who was injured by means of a defective sidewalk may recover
damages from the party bound to keep it in repair.1
In making a claim under this
statute, the plaintiff must prove all of the following elements by a fair
preponderance of the evidence:
that (he/she) gave the required
statutory notice of injury;
that the sidewalk where the
injury occurred was one that the (city / town / borough) and not some other
person or entity had a duty to maintain or repair;2
that there was a defect in the
that the city had notice of the
that the city failed to
exercise reasonable care to remedy said defect; and
that the defect was the sole
proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries; that is, no other cause was a
substantial factor in causing (his/her) injuries.
In order to be entitled to
compensation from the defendant, the plaintiff must prove each and every one
of these elements.3
If (he/she) has failed to prove any one of them, then (he/she) has failed to
prove (his/her) claim.
Statutory notice of the
Note: If there is no issue
over the statutory notice of injury, this portion may be deleted from the
First, the plaintiff must prove
that the applicable statutory notice was given.
The statute states that an action
can only be brought to recover damages caused by a defective sidewalk if the
plaintiff provides written notice of the injury, with a general description
of the injury, the cause, the time, and the place of its occurrence. This
notice shall be given within ninety days thereafter to a selectman or clerk
of the town, city or borough bound to keep the sidewalk in repair.4
Whether the notice meets the
requirements of the statute and whether it was given within the time
prescribed in the statute are questions for you to determine. The notice
mandated by the statute includes five elements: 1) written notice of the
injury, 2) a general description of the injury, 3) the cause, 4) the time,
and 5) the place.5
The purpose of the notice
requirement is so that officers of municipal corporations shall have precise
information that will enable them to investigate the circumstances of the
accident. The plaintiff must give such notice as a prerequisite of
(his/her) right to recover damages.6
The statute provides that any
notice given shall not be held invalid or insufficient by reason of an
inaccuracy in describing the injury or in stating the time, place or cause,
if it appears that there was no intention to mislead or that the city was
not, in fact, misled.7
Duty to maintain or repair
The next element the plaintiff
must prove is that the sidewalk on which (he/she) claims to have been
injured was one that the city had a duty to maintain or repair.8
The city does not have a duty to repair areas of the sidewalk that are
You will have to determine whether the plaintiff has proven that the
location that has been identified as the area where the plaintiff was
injured was a sidewalk that the city had a duty to maintain or to keep in
Defect in the sidewalk
The next element the plaintiff
must prove is that there was a defect in the sidewalk. A defect is "[a]ny
object in, upon, or near the traveled path, which would necessarily obstruct
or hinder one in the use of the [sidewalk] for the purpose of traveling . .
. ."11
It is not the law that any flaw constitutes a defect, but rather to find the
existence of the defect, you must determine that the sidewalk was not in a
reasonably safe condition.12
The city does not guarantee the
safety of travelers upon its sidewalks. The obligation of the city is not
to keep its sidewalks in perfect condition. The task of making sidewalks
safe at all times and under all circumstances is not imposed upon our
cities. The duty of the city is to use reasonable care to keep its
sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition for public travel.13
In making this determination, you
should consider such factors as <state factors that are applicable such
as the lighting, the location of the sidewalk, the grade of the street, and
the extent of the use of the area.>14
Notice of the defective
The next element that the
plaintiff must prove is that the city knew or, in the exercise of due care
in inspecting the sidewalk, should have known that the sidewalk was in a
defective condition. The plaintiff must prove that the defendant had notice
of the particular defect itself which caused the injury and not merely
notice of the conditions that in fact produced it.15
The plaintiff must prove that the
defendant had either actual or constructive notice of the condition that is
claimed to be the defect.16
Actual notice would be a report of the condition to the city or observation
of the condition by city employees responsible for maintenance of the
The other kind of notice is called
constructive notice. If the condition that is claimed to be a defect was
present for a sufficient length of time so that the defendant should have
discovered it using reasonable care to inspect sidewalks, then the defendant
had constructive notice.17
Failure to exercise
reasonable care to remedy defect
The next element that the
plaintiff must prove is that after having notice, and having had a
reasonable opportunity to do so, the city failed to take reasonable care to
remedy the claimed defect.18
In determining the care that a reasonably prudent person would use in the
same circumstances, you should consider all of the circumstances which were
known or should have been known to the defendant at the time of the conduct
in question. Whether care is reasonable depends upon the dangers that a
reasonable person would perceive in those circumstances. It is common sense
that the more dangerous the circumstances, the greater the care that ought
to be exercised.
Sole proximate cause
The plaintiff must finally prove
that the defect in the sidewalk was not just one cause among many causes of
(his/her) fall, but that it was the sole proximate cause; that is, the only
substantial factor causing (his/her) fall.19
Notes - Proximate cause below.> The plaintiff must prove that the
injuries claimed were caused solely by a defect of the sidewalk.20
The plaintiff, however, was bound
to use reasonable care for (his/her) own safety; that is, the degree of care
that a reasonably prudent person would use in order to avoid injury. The
plaintiff cannot have been entirely heedless of the situation, but had a
duty to reasonably use (his/her) vision and (his/her) faculties to observe
(his/her) surroundings and to use reasonable care in view of any danger that
was presented by the condition of the sidewalk.21
A pedestrian who knows of a
dangerous condition in the path of travel is not required to take an
alternate route or a detour, but is bound to take precautions that an
ordinarily prudent person would take to avoid the dangerous condition,
including moving to the portion of the sidewalk that is not defective. If
the pedestrian makes the decision to pass over a dangerous condition that
(he/she) knows about, then that pedestrian has a duty to use reasonable care
in doing so.22
Knowledge of a dangerous condition generally requires greater care to meet
the standard of reasonable care.23
If you find that the plaintiff
failed to prove that (he/she) was exercising reasonable care for (his/her)
own safety and that (his/her) negligence was a substantial factor in causing
(him/her) to fall, then any defect in the sidewalk would not be the sole
proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries, and you must find for the
General Statutes § 13a-149; Ferreira v. Pringle, 255 Conn. 330, 341
Serrano v. Burns, 248 Conn. 419, 428-29 (1999).
Bovat v.Waterbury, 258 Conn. 574, 583-84 (2001); Prato v. New
Haven, 246 Conn. 638, 642 (1998); Lukas v. New Haven, 184 Conn.
205, 207 (1981).
General Statutes § 13a-149; Salemme v. Seymour, 262 Conn. 787, 793
(2003); Martin v. Plainville, 240 Conn. 105, 109 (1997).
Salemme v. Seymour, supra, 262 Conn. 793; Pratt v. Old Saybrook,
225 Conn. 177, 180 (1993).
Salemme v. Seymour, supra, 262 Conn. 793; Martin v. Plainville,
supra, 240 Conn. 111.
General Statutes § 13a-149; Salemme v. Seymour, supra, 262 Conn.
Serrano v. Burns, supra, 248 Conn. 428; Amore v. Frankel, 228
Conn. 358, 365-66 (1994).
Miller v. Grossman Shoes, Inc., 186 Conn. 229, 234 (1982).
Serrano v. Burns, supra, 248 Conn. 426; Birchard v. New Britain,
103 Conn. App. 79, 86-89 (2007); Novicki v. New Haven, 47 Conn. App.
734, 742 (1998).
11 McIntosh v. Sullivan,
274 Conn. 262, 268-69 (2005); Ferreira v. Pringle, supra, 255 Conn.
Mausch v. Hartford, 184 Conn. 467, 469-70 (1981); Older v. Old
Lyme, 124 Conn. 283, 284 (1938).
McIntosh v. Sullivan, supra, 274 Conn. 269; Hall v. Burns, 213
Conn. 446-77 (1990).
Hall v. Burns, supra, 213 Conn. 474-75; see also Prato v. New
Haven, supra, 246 Conn. 645-46.
McIntosh v. Sullivan, supra, 274 Conn. 268; Ormsby v. Frankel,
255 Conn. 670, 675-77 (2001); Prato v. New Haven, supra, 246 Conn.
McIntosh v. Sullivan, supra, 274 Conn. 269-70; Ormsby v. Frankel,
supra, 255 Conn. 676-77; Hall v. Burns, supra, 213 Conn. 462.
Baker v. Ives, 162 Conn. 295, 305 (1972); see also Prato v. New
Haven, supra, 246 Conn. 644-46; Hall v. Burns, supra, 213 Conn.
462, 479.
McIntosh v. Sullivan, supra, 274 Conn. 270; Hall v. Burns,
supra, 213 Conn. 461-63.
Bovat v. Waterubry, supra, 258 Conn. 586-87; Prato v. New Haven,
supra, 246 Conn. 642 (maintaining that the "defect must have been the sole
proximate cause of the injuries and damages claimed, which means that the
plaintiff must prove freedom from contributory negligence"); White v.
Burns, 213 Conn. 307, 316, 333-34 (1990); Carbone v. New Britain,
33 Conn. App. 754, 758, cert. denied, 230 Conn. 904 (1994).
White v. Burns, supra, 213 Conn. 316, 330-34; Carbone v. New
Britain, supra, 33 Conn. App. 758.
See Rodriguez v. New Haven, 183 Conn. 473, 478 (1981).
Id., 479.
See id.
The cases that apply for state
liability under General Statutes § 13a-144 can also be used to support an
action for municipal liability under General Statutes § 13a-149. See
Smith v. New Haven, 258 Conn. 56, 64 (2001) (stating that cases dealing
with § 13a-144, the state defective highway statute, "are nonetheless
persuasive authority with respect to the construction of the municipal
defective highway statute because §§ 13a-144 and 13a-149 have always been
regarded as in pari materia as far as the scope of the governmental entity's
obligation is concerned"); Donnelly v. Ives, 159 Conn. 163, 167
(1970) (stating that "on many occasions [the court has] looked to and
applied the rationale in cases involving statutory actions against
municipalities under what is now General Statutes § 13a-149 since there is
no material difference in the obligation imposed on the state by § 13a-144
and that imposed on municipalities by § 13a-149").
Definition of "road"
For road/bridge cases, the term
"road" can include more than just the traveled portion. It includes those
areas related to travel, such as the side of the road or, perhaps, even a
parking area. See, e.g., Ferreira v. Pringle, 255 Conn. 330,
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Hilsenrath Takeaways: Fed Sets Bar on Tapering
Federal Reserve officials stuck to their plan to reduce the central bank's bond buying program to $65 billion per month.
Here are five takes on what it means:
VALIDATION OF THE TAPERING PLAN: Ben Bernanke suggested in December that the Federal Reserve would continue reducing the central bank's monthly bond-buying in $10 billion increments at upcoming meetings, but he didn't state it directly. He said the Fed would take "further modest steps" to reduce QE in the "general range" of $10 billion. Wednesday's decision to pull back the bond-buying program to $65 billion per month is a validation of the Fed's strategy.
MEASURING THE FED'S BAR FOR ALTERING COURSE: The Fed conveyed information today about its threshold for changing course on the bond-buying program. In the last few weeks, a soft jobs report and turbulence in emerging markets have raised investor concerns about the economic outlook and about the outlook for Fed policy. Some investors wondered whether the Fed might keep the bond-buying program at $75 billion per month because of these new worries. By deciding to proceed with a $10 billion reduction in the bond-buying program, the Fed has demonstrated its threshold for inaction. We now know that it will take something worse than a weak jobs report and declining currencies in places like Turkey, Russia and South Africa to convince Fed officials that they should keep the bond-buying program going longer than planned.
GOOD-BYE MR. BERNANKE AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: The Fed chairman got a going away gift from his colleagues … his first unanimous vote on a policy decision since June 2011. Officials voted 10-0 in favor of reducing the bond-buying program again. Mr. Bernanke spent much of his time at the Fed building consensus among officials for controversial new policies. All that work finally paid off just as he gets ready to walk out the door. There's actually important information in this vote. The Fed appears quite comfortable with the course it set out for unwinding its bond-buying program. This, too, suggests the bar to changing the plan is high.
FIVE DEGREES OF COMMUNICATION: The Fed has five different indicators in its policy statement of when it might start raising interest rates: 1) After the jobless rate gets below 6.5%; 2) If inflation looks like it might breach 2.5%; 3) Not until a "considerable time" after the bond buying program is over; 4) "Well past" the time when the jobless rate reaches the 6.5% threshold; 5) Depending on "other information" about the labor market and inflation. Officials didn't change any of that "forward guidance" about rates, though they might decide to change it at upcoming meetings, particularly if the jobless rate, at 6.7% in December, keeps falling. Investors believe liftoff is in mid- to late-2015.
A MIXED ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMY: Fed officials nodded to the December jobs report, which showed job growth slowed at the end of 2013, but indicated it didn't change their overall assessment of how the economy is performing. "Labor market indicators were mixed but on balance showed further improvement," the Fed said in its assessment of how the economy performed since officials last met in December. Put another way, officials aren't too worried about a slowdown in payroll growth in December, but if it persists their view might change.


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Published: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3:39 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3:39 p.m.
President Obama called University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban on Thursday to congratulate Saban and the Crimson Tide for once again winning the Bowl Championship Series national title.
The president noted that this was the third time that he has made the call to Saban and joked that the Alabama team is beginning to make this a habit.
President Obama commended Saban on the incredible organization he has built at UA and told him that he looks forward to congratulating the team in person at the White House.
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There are so many yogurts in the refrigerator section of our grocery stores these days. You can find fruit yogurts, chocolate yogurts, coffee yogurts, yogurts that taste like apple pie, or red velvet cake … the list is endless. Sadly, we seem to have lost sight of the idea that yogurt was one of the original health foods. It didn't become popular because of calorie content, it became popular because of health benefits. The first record of possible health benefits from yogurt was in the 1500s. The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire sent his doctor with yogurt to Francois I, the King of France, to cure his intestinal disorder. It worked.
The majority of yogurts available today, however, don't resemble the yogurt that was around in the 1500s. Just check the FoodFacts.com database and you'll find yogurts with numerous controversial ingredients that you're probably trying to avoid in your diet. There are some, though, that remind us that yogurt is supposed to be a healthy food. A new report has been released that points to the health benefits of low-fat yogurt.
Researchers found that people who ate low-fat fermented dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese slashed their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 24% compared to those who didn't eat those foods. The 11-year study also showed that yogurt by itself could help ward off the disease. Those who ate low-fat fermented dairy products were 24 percent less likely to develop diabetes.
Eating yogurt and low-fat cheese can cut the risk of developing diabetes by around a quarter compared with consuming none, according to a study of 3,500 Britons published on Wednesday.
The evidence comes from a long-term health survey of men and women living in the eastern county of Norfolk, whose eating and drinking habits were detailed at the start of the investigation.
During the study's 11-year span, 753 people in the group developed adult-onset, also called Type 2, diabetes. Those who ate low-fat fermented dairy products — a category that includes yogurts, fromage frais and low-fat cottage cheese — were 24 percent less likely to develop the disease compared to counterparts who ate none of these products.
When examined separately from the other low-fat dairy products, yogurt by itself was associated with a 28-percent reduced risk.
People in this category ate on average four and a half standard (4.4-ounce) pots of yogurt each week.
Only low-fat, fermented dairy products were associated with the fall in risk. Consumption of high-fat fermented products, and of milk, had no impact.
The new report is a reminder for us all that enjoying a good quality yogurt as part of our regular diet can, indeed benefit our health. Of course, we'd have to assume that would probably remove key lime pie or strawberry cheesecake yogurt from the list of available options. But most of us who are concerned about diet and nutrition probably weren't eating those anyway!
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Definition of slim in English:
adjective (slimmer, slimmest)
- He was slim to medium build, with cropped, mousy brown hair and spoke with a local accent.
- He was slim and strong, built like a rapier and just as fast.
- His skin was very pale and he was slim and not built up at all.
- It's gold and has a slim strap with a narrow oval face, which sparkles as if it had been sprinkled with extra fine glitter.
- New recruits should opt for slim ties - narrow to medium-narrow width.
- Manufacturer and retail catalogs also featured the guard or keeper ring, a plain slim gold band worn over the diamond ring to keep it in place.
- Fall's slim coat has a retro feel that works well with the season's more refined and polished looks.
- Just so you know, slim suits look fine, but tight suits lean toward the tacky side. starching your shirt
- His styles were luxurious, with credits to the 1950s in slim suits and dresses, and wide picture hats.
- It's inevitable there will be some job losses and we're going to be a slimmer organisation but the changes will occur in phases.
- We have not got a figure but we know at the end of the three years we will have to be a slimmer organisation.
- She has a slim chance of success, yet the financial world is slowly replacing their faith in her appeal.
- Giving birth seems like a fragile process, fraught with danger, with a slim chance of success - rather than a completely natural thing as it should be.
- Most English Catholics were appalled by news of the plot, realizing the slim chance of success, and that failure would lead to further repression.
- That's all the mannetjie with the forked tail, bad breath and sulphur body odour is waiting for, slim sales talk.
verb (slims, slimming, slimmed)[no object] British
- With half of all Britons overweight, the government's plan to get us to slim down looks like a daunting task.
- Although Gemma has been a keen supporter of strongman competitions since she was small, she only started training in a gym six months ago, in an attempt to slim down for her singing career.
- A nutrition expert slammed the 'lose weight' order saying the pop world had gone mad if the girls had been told to slim down.
- His body was slimmed down for endurance, but he still had the muscles that bespoke several trips to the gym each week.
- Pop culture glamorizes their muscular bodies but, at the same time, is more preoccupied than ever with slimming women down to an impossible ideal.
- And the tiny straps of her stiletto heels slimmed her already perfect pins to the ideal.
- Some of the big news sites tried coping by slimming down the size of their pages and adding servers, but this helped only marginally.
- Mrs Candler said books would remain important to the Discovery Centre, although the reference side might be slimmed down to reduce duplication.
- Five boxes of business cards were slimmed down to three - two of mine, and one full of other people.
- The priest lost 13 lb in a sponsored slim during the period of Lent.
- He says he will not be led into temptation as he embarks on a sponsored slim during the period of Lent.
- Treasurer Helen Smith has been working steadily on a sponsored slim in preparation for a daring wing walk at Elvington Airfield on August Bank Holiday weekend.
- But their phenomenal wealth led them all into bad ways and the slim disease - Aids - has finally caught up with almost all of them.
- Because of the severe weight-loss they called it Slim disease.
- The virus that caused the syndrome that came to be known as AIDS, and that Ugandansrecognise as Slim, was only formally identified in 1984.
slimly adverb
- Example sentences
- The slimly built local lad is in the form of his life and with each outing he seems to improve.
- He is tall, refined, slimly athletic, and from old money.
- The slimly built paceman bowled lengthy spells without compromising on his intensity, and struck a few key blows.
- Example sentences
- Like strength to an ancient hunter and productivity to an ancient woman, slimness to a modern woman reflects self-control, self-sacrifice and good taste.
- Wise beyond his years he may be, but in terms of physique, the 21-year-old Scot knows there is some way to go before the slimness of adolescence is replaced by the muscular body of the big hitters.
- We live in an age when beauty is associated with slimness, and women everywhere are spending their money and expending their energies on trying to achieve this fashion ideal.
Mid 17th century: from Low German or Dutch (from a base meaning 'slanting, cross, bad'), of Germanic origin. The pejorative sense found in Dutch and German existed originally in the English noun slim 'lazy or worthless person'; compare with the South African usage 'crafty, sly' (sense 3 of the adjective).
Slim may now be something we aspire to be, but it comes from a Low German or Dutch base meaning 'slanting, cross, bad'. The pejorative sense found in Dutch and German existed originally in the English noun slim 'lazy or worthless person' and South African usage still reflects the meaning 'crafty, sly'. While it came into English in the sense 'gracefully thin', it has reflected the sense 'poor, slight' as in slim chance (late 17th century).
Words that rhyme with slimbedim, brim, crim, dim, glim, grim, Grimm, gym, him, hymn, Jim, Kim, limb, limn, nim, prim, scrim, shim, Sim, skim, swim, Tim, trim, vim, whim
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ROCHESTER — A report in the Friday, Jan. 11, edition of Fosters Daily Democrat stating that Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester has run of out flu tests is inaccurate according to Michelle Landry, director of marketing and communications.
According to Landry, "the story implying that Frisbie was out of flu tests is simply not true. The hospital anticipated the need for a large supply of tests for the current flu season and is well stocked and ready to assist any patients who come to us in need of an examination".
Landry also confirmed that all Frisbie's Walk-In Clinics are well supplied with flu kits and encourages anyone in need to visit the hospital or one of their clinics to get needed attention.
For the location of Frisbie Memorial Hospital or any of their walk in clinics, people are encouraged to go to their web site, FrisbieHospital.com.
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