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HICKORY, NC-- Faye Elizabeth Edwards Kyzer, 79, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Caldwell Hospice.
Born February 8, 1933, in Batesburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Beverly and Effie Edwards.
Mrs. Kyzer is a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church; she retired as an assistant lab technician at Hickory Memorial Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randolph "Randy" Edwards and an aunt, Grace Ford.
Mrs. Kyzer is survived by her husband, Henry P. Kyzer; a son, Patrick Kyzer of Apex, NC; two sisters, Patricia E. Storey and husband W.S. of Saluda, SC, and Diane E. Thompson and husband Michael of Saluda, SC; three brothers, James Harvey Edwards and wife Hale of Greer, SC, Richard D. Edwards and wife Carolyn of Greenville, SC, and Wyman "Sonny" Edwards and wife Tillie of Ward, SC; and a caregiver, Mary Barnes Frye of Granite Falls, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 15, 2012 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.
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Even as many people in northeastern Japan struggle to put their lives back together after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, almost directly across the neck of the country's main island of Honshu from where the disaster was centered, artists and musicians are gathering for an annual festival of music, nature and community.
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Asked whether it was appropriate to proceed with the festival in light of the disaster, one of the organizers, Tokyo resident Daniel Rosen said: "We believe it is important for the mindset of Japan as a whole to feel hope for the future and to gather together as a community that empowers all of us in a time when many of us feel helpless to make a change."
"It goes without saying that all of our minds will be on the victims of the quake this year as the sound of the drum echoes across the island," Mr. Rosen said in an email. The taiko "has always been a symbol of Japanese community, and has been used traditionally as a way for people to communicate with each other and with the gods." Japan Real Time has more


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The Rider boys roared ahead early, then held off a Kingston fourth quarter rally to get a 63-57 win, but the Port Angeles girls struggled with offense and could not clamp down on a Kingston offense, suffering a 46-35 loss, their first in league play.
BOYS - Kingston scored the first basket, then the Riders ran off 18 in a row to grab an 18-3 first period lead, but the Bucs settled down and actually outscored the Riders 53-45 the rest of the way.
The Riders (7-4, 9-6) led at the half, 30-16 and took a 54-37 lead into the last period, but poor free throw shooing (3/12 last period) kept Kingston in the game and a Buc flurry of points closed the gap.
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GIRLS - Kingston broke open a 20-20 halftime by scoring 19 points in the third stanza in their upset of the Riders, who fell to 10-1 in league play.
The Riders had trouble both on offense and defense and could not stop Caitlin Carper, who had 16, Maddie Hinrichs had 14, Baylee Jones 10 for the Riders.
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Liberal Democrat president Tim Farron has said that a new ministerial taskforce is urgently needed to oversee a "long-term strategy" for the housing sector.
Writing in the forthcoming September issue of 24housing magazine, the MP says that a "new consensus" is needed to broach the housing crisis, and that government must agree that "housing cannot continue to be side-lined or lost between at least three different government departments".
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's plan to fully close Dixon Landing Road for eight months in the wake of Bay Area Rapid Transit has been postponed until further notice because City of Milpitas refused to grant the necessary permits. The city claims the transit agency's original plan never called for a full closure, and that not enough mitigation is in place to handle the impacts to other Milpitas roadways once commuters look for alternate routes.
VTA last week filed a preliminary injunction in Santa Clara County Superior Court to effectively force the closure of the road that is a major arterial into northern Milpitas and southern Fremont.
According to VTA officials, Dixon Landing Road's full closure in both directions between Milmont Drive to just east of the Union Pacific Railroad corridor to automobiles and other vehicles will shorten the time to construct a trench for trains to pass under Dixon Landing Road (a grade separation) for VTA's $2.3-billion BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension, expected to open to riders by 2017. Since April, VTA's work on Dixon Landing Road has involved intermittent traffic lane closures, traffic shifts, and at certain times reductions to one lane in each direction.
Filed June 11, VTA's preliminary injunction against the city asserts that as a transit agency and special purpose district in California it is responsible for public transit services and countywide transportation planning for the county.
"As such, VTA is authorized under California Public Utilities Code ... to establish or maintain any works or facilities in, under or over any public highway for transit service within or partly without the district," VTA's complaint reads. "Further, under California Streets and Highways Code ... VTA is entitled 'as a matter of right to a permit' to establish or maintain any such works or facilities on city streets. The VTA has a beneficial interest in the outcome of this proceeding in that the relief sought will directly affect the Santa Clara Valley BART Extension Project, for which it is responsible."
VTA's complaint, however, acknowledges initial plans under a 2011 design-build contract with joint venture firm Skanska-Shimmick-Herzog called for only a partial closure of Dixon Landing Road (leaving one-lane of traffic traveling in each direction) to occur during construction.
"In December of 2013, VTA and the design-build firm discovered that construction at (Dixon Landing Road) would require a greater level of complexity than what was originally anticipated," VTA's complaint reads. "Whereas the original (design-build) contract anticipated that only two phased traffic alignments would be necessary for the construction, newly discovered design details showed that seven major phased traffic realignments would be necessary.
"These new findings presented compelling justification for full closure of (Dixon Landing Road) to address various safety issues that had not been considered at the time that the original (design-build) contract had been issued," VTA's complaint reads.
According to the complaint, beginning in January, VTA staff began discussions with city staffers "to weigh the comparative benefits and drawbacks between a partial or full closure of Dixon Landing Road."
VTA's complaint asserts the director for the BART project, Mark Massman, met with Milpitas Public Works Director Jeff Moneda (who, besides the city, is named as a defendant in VTA's complaint), Milpitas Fire Marshal Albert Zamora and the city's traffic engineer, Steve Chan, to discuss details of Dixon Landing Road's partial or full closure.
Massman, the complaint states, discussed how a full closure of Dixon Landing Road with a dedicated single lane for pedestrian, bicyclist and emergency vehicle access would address the city's concerns for public safety and emergency access.
"City of Milpitas public works director, fire marshal and traffic engineer ultimately all agreed that full closure of (Dixon Landing Road), with those conditions, would be preferable to a partial closure," VTA's complaint reads.
Although they claimed support from some Milpitas city staffers as well as support from City of Fremont for the full closure of Dixon Landing Road as well as use of Milmont Drive and Kato Road in that city as detour routes during the full closure, VTA's complaint states on June 9 Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams "expressly rejected the application for an encroachment permit" for full closure of Dixon Landing Road.
VTA says it has a "clear, present and legal right to the city's issuance of an encroachment permit" allowing full closure of Dixon Landing Road.
"The city has a legal duty and present ability to issue the encroachment permit allowing for the closure of Dixon Landing Road," the complaint reads.
This week, Milpitas officials objected to VTA's actions and its court complaint, though acknowledged that a partial closure of Dixon Landing Road was necessary.
"The short answer is that for over two years VTA has sought an encroachment permit to only partially close Dixon Landing Road," Milpitas City Attorney Mike Ogaz told this newspaper Monday. "That allows one lane of traffic in each direction but not a total closure. Milpitas is agreeable to the partial closure. As of last month, VTA says it wants a full closure and that it will create no traffic impacts. Milpitas is convinced that full closure over an 8-month period will cause significant traffic impacts to Calaveras Boulevard traffic during commute hours."
Saying closing the road would create a ripple effect and greater traffic congestion in other parts of the city, Ogaz asserted that rather than take the detour (Kato Road) through Fremont that VTA is planning, the city believed many commuters will simply take North Milpitas Boulevard down to Calaveras Boulevard to get to Interstate 880.
"The Calaveras to 880 route is already congested," Ogaz said. "As a compromise, (the city) has offered to allow the full closure of Dixon if VTA can get the 880 Express Lane on 237 open to Calaveras traffic. Currently, westbound Calaveras can join the Express Lane only after a couple of miles down the road at First Street. Allowing earlier entry would ease the westbound traffic on Calaveras and reduce the impact of a full closure of Dixon Landing Road."
But according to VTA's complaint, the city's request to modify the Express Lane on State Route 237 in order to reconsider its position on Dixon Landing Road's closure is outside of the transit agency's purview.
"State Route 237 is a state-owned facility operated by the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and VTA does not have jurisdictional authority to make such changes regarding 237 Express lanes," VTA's complaint reads.
Bernice Alaniz, VTA's director of communications, said that as the transportation authority for Santa Clara County, VTA has the right to do work in any public right of way.
"Permission is required via an encroachment permit. VTA is entitled to encroachment permits and can't be denied," Alaniz said.
She added cities can put reasonable conditions to an encroachment permit that includes conditions directly related to the project delivery activities such as work hours and noise mitigations.
City Attorney Ogaz asserted VTA's desired full closure of Dixon Landing for eight months will impact "Milpitas residents as a result of construction difficulties not of Milpitas creation."
"You should ask VTA why they did not sufficiently plan ahead to avoid having to change plans that will adversely impact the community," Ogaz added.
In response to that question, Alaniz said, "VTA notified the city several months ago regarding the plan to fully close Dixon Landing."
Regardless, Alaniz asserted the potential halt to work on Dixon Landing Road was not necessarily detrimental toward the overall BART to San Jose build-out.
"A project of this complexity and magnitude must be adaptable," she said. "This particular aspect of the project is not currently on a critical path, which means it does not preclude other aspects of the project moving forward."
Alaniz also dismissed city claims that Dixon Landing Road-area work was behind schedule. On the contrary.
"We are still almost a year ahead of schedule," she said.
According to Ogaz, the city must file a response to VTA's complaint in court by Wednesday, June 25. A court hearing on this item will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 27 at Santa Clara County Superior Court at 191 N. First St., San Jose.


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A Feast for the Turkeys, Not of Them
With such a strong focus on eating turkey, Thanksgiving can be a tough holiday for vegetarians and vegans. Last weekend, however, one farm animal rights group put a spin on tradition by throwing a festive Thanksgiving feast where "turkeys are the guests of honor, rather than part of the menu."
Farm Sanctuary, the largest farm animal rescue organization in the country, held its annual "Celebration for the Turkeys" at its farm in Acton, California, where guests got to meet rescued animals, feed rescued turkeys, and listen to guest speakers while enjoying a vegan holiday feast.
After being greeted on a chilly (for California) afternoon with hot apple cider and cookies, guests were led on a tour of the sanctuary by Shelter Director Susie Coston, meeting the various goats, pigs, cows, and horses that the organization had rescued from desperate conditions on factory farms and ranches.
Meeting the animals and learning their stories was a touching experience. Coston explained that many came to them in bad shape, but are now thriving under their compassionate care. Joanne the horse, for example, was deathly afraid of people after her career as a tripping horse in rodeos, but with Farm Sanctuary's help, she happily greeted guests giving her a pat on the nose.
The turkey feeding was the main event, though, as dozens of rescued turkeys were presented with "salad" and "pumpkin pie" at the center of a circle of guests. Children had rescued animals literally gobbling food out of their hands as smiling parents snapped photos.
The star of the show was definitely Russell, a 50-pound male turkey rescued from a factory farm who was particularly vocal during the festivities.
After the turkey feeding, we headed to a large, heated tent to enjoy our own mouth-watering vegan Thanksgiving meal, including a tasty kale salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, Tofurky with cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spice cake.
A number of speakers, including actress Loretta Smit, Farm Sanctuary co-founder Gene Baur, and the Humane Society's Jonathan Balcombe informed the audience about the need for better, less cruel farm practices.
Guests were encouraged to leave the sanctuary remembering their encounters with the intelligent and emotive turkeys that most people think of only as a meal, and to try to serve up an extra helping of compassion at their own upcoming Thanksgiving feasts.
What a beautiful, compassionate thing to do. I have so much respect for these people.Caitlin Gillen - 2012-11-28 15:05:09
I love this! As a recently converted vegetarian I totally appreciate. I have a Food, Art & Style blog, www.StyleNectar.com, which still contains my former recipes using meat- but I ONLY ever sourced from humanely raised farms. Factory farming is a nightmare.j p - 2012-11-27 18:51:54
Found out farm sanctuary recently and adopted a turkey and donated.Pat - 2012-11-26 08:11:03
Awesome!! Wish I lived closer to California to be able to come see, but thanks for the wonderful work!!!kay ericksen - 2012-11-21 21:55:39
ommm love all animals divine..esp the turkeys!!!!jesse lee chase - 2012-11-20 18:07:24
What a wonderful sanctuary! I looks like everyone had a fun time. Love the photos!Cynthia McDonald - 2012-11-19 20:45:14


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Joan Blondell: The Bombshell from Ninety-first Street
December 19, 2007–January 1, 2008
Joan Blondell (1906–1979) was illustrative of the strengths of the Hollywood studio system. Never getting the socko starring vehicles of contemporaries like Barbara Stanwyck and Joan Crawford, Blondell nonetheless carved out a memorable career over half a century. As Matthew Kennedy notes in his new biography, Joan Blondell: A Life Between Takes, "She was one of the most reliably good actresses yet she was rarely showcased and never won a major award." Andrew Sarris called Blondell "the world-weary showgirl incarnate," but as she matured she became a creature far more complex than her flip 1930s Warner Bros. persona. This retrospective attempts to capture some of this metamorphosis, as seen in her roles for Elia Kazan, Edmund Goulding, and John Cassavetes. Though she often worked with inferior material in forgettable films, Blondell remained prolific throughout her career; she once said, "Without work, what is life?" Whether one views Blondell as the "fizz on the soda" (Eve Golden) or as the "last of the great troupers" (Seymour Krim), she embodied a spirit that was quintessentially cinematic and American to the core. Several of the prints shown in this exhibition are new and represent rare films that have long been unavailable on video. Kennedy will introduce the screenings on December 19, 20, and 21.
Organized by Charles Silver, Associate Curator, Department of Film. Special thanks to Matthew Kennedy. Thanks also to Ned Price, Linda Evans-Smith, and Marilee Womack, Warner Bros.; Schawn Belston, Twentieth Century Fox; Grover Crisp, Sony Pictures; and Todd Wiener, UCLA Film and Television Archive.


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Now: NCD & Senior VP, JWT India
Former: ECD & Senior VP, JWT (Mumbai)
JWT : Since 2001
To an outsider, the new structure of the creative wing at JWT may seem like the complex flow-chart which pops up on screens in gray conference rooms. But that's not the case stresses Tista Sen, JWT's newly appointed NCD in Mumbai. "This is not a hierarchical change. This is about a change in the way we work." It's as simple as that. Client demands, industry changes and pressures and JWT's size, says Sen are some of the crucial reasons why an agency like JWT can't do with just one or even two national creative directors as is the case in many agencies.
Harris has forged three NCDs in the fire of mount JWT and one master creative to rule them all, forged in different realm altogether. So is she at all anxious about having a new chief creative officer from distant shores? On the contrary she says. "With Bobby's calibre and experience, and he has in a way resurrected Mudra as a creative force, he brings an objective perspective and we look forward to working together." But at the end of the day the winner is the creative product, according to Sen. "Creative has been brought back at the core of everything we do and we will always preserve the purity of the idea. For the longest time we were very suit led. Now, creative has been empowered even more."
Now: NCD JWT India and global creative director, Unilever Radiant
Former: ECD, JWT (South and East) and global creative director, Unilever Radiant
JWT: Since 2000
Senthil Kumar is comfortable being one of the trio of NCDs at JWT, at least "until we find the secret potion for omnipresence." He argues that with Lowe, Grey and Ogilvy powered by two creative leaders, it's but natural for JWT which is far larger to have three. Kumar is among the few show pony creatives having bagged gold at the Cannes Lions. Apart from a brief stint in Mumbai, he's mainly worked across the South — principally Chennai and Bangalore , getting the mandate for Kolkata as well. Kumar adds that he's on occasion been involved with projects across all the agency's offices: "For some time now, I've been playing the role (of NCD) without the designation."
He remains global creative director for Unilever Team Radiant (Rin in India) across 16 countries in Asia, Africa and South America. He says, "The latest elevation empowers me to go forth and lead more work for all our clients, albeit largely in the south and the east." As part of the core team, he hopes to work on national campaigns and new business pitches even at Delhi and Mumbai. Kumar claims to be one of the creative people who love being their own boss, but hopes to find in chief creative officer Bobby Pawar, a "mentor more than a boss. I'm sure my work will speak for itself and I'm always willing to have someone better help me craft it and amplify my ideas."
Now: NCD & Senior VP, JWT India
Former: ECD & Senior VP, JWT (Delhi)
JWT: Since 1992
Two decades is a long time spent in one place, especially in advertising, no? And Swati Bhattacharya is certainly an ad aberration when it comes to top ranking creative talent in the industry . After twenty years with the agency and leading the Delhi office (creative population: about 100) Bhattacharya is the new homegrown NCD based in the capital. "Individually it will still be our office first and then the other things. And more fun on the playful side of advertising," she says about the new structure.
"It might sound like a cliché , but it's true — the fact is there's certainly a kind of feeling of oneness. There's so much work and it's nice to have that sense of support (Senthil Kumar and Tista Sen). Also I've heard Bobby is a great team player. It's great being the biggest agency in the country and now it would be nice if we won more awards too." She points to the fact that in their quest to fulfill business goals sometimes they forget to profile themselves. And that they hope to change in the near future. Bhattacharya has handled and is handling major clients like Nestle's Maggi, Pepsi, 7UP, Sunrise Coffee and Horlicks, among others.


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Announced today, Splashtop OS which features the Chromium browser and Bing search engine is now available for download.
"For people who spend all their time using web apps and services like Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox Google Docs and Gmail, adding a fast, safe and secure browser-centric environment to the traditional desktop-oriented environment makes total sense," said Phil Sheu, CTO and co-founder of Splashtop Inc in the press release today. "With Splashtop OS, users don't need to buy new dedicated hardware, and they don't need to wait for six months – they can get it today. If Splashtop OS had a middle initial, it would be 'N' for 'now'."
Splashtop OS is designed to deliver instant web access. The benefits to using the Splashtop OS as listed on its website include: quick startup, easy instant search tools powered by Bing, Linux-based platform running Chromium v8 and more.
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- Are the accommodations air-conditioned? - The residence halls and Varsity Village houses do not have air conditioning. The apartments have individual climate control units.
- What does a typical residence hall room look like? - Each room is furnished with two single beds, a filing cabinet, and two wardrobe units with hanging and drawer space.
- What items should an attendee consider bringing with them if staying overnight? - An alarm clock, toiletries, sandals to use in public restrooms, a small fan for warmer weather.
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- Will the rooms be cleaned every day? - Rooms are cleaned prior to check-in. All public areas are thoroughly cleaned every day and we also request that each guest place's garbage outside their room for disposal every morning.
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- Is internet access available for attendees and is it free? - Yes, Wi-Fi is available at no charge throughout the campus. In-room internet access is also available through Ethernet ports.
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- Are there food and beverage services available on campus? - Yes. Niagara University's Sodexo Hospitality Services offer a wide variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, the Gallagher Center also offers specialty stations that serve sandwiches, pizza, chicken fingers, and much more.
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United States Supreme Court
Kawashima v. Holder
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February 21, 2012
Case #: 10-557
Thomas, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Roberts, C.J., and Scalia, Kennedy, Alito, and Sotomayor, JJ., joined. Ginsburg, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which Breyer and Kagan, JJ., joined.
Full Text Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/10-577.pdf
Immigration: Convictions for making or assisting in the making of a false tax return constitute aggravated felonies under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(M)(i) when the loss to the government exceeds $10,000 and therefore subject petitioners to deportation under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The Kawashimas, lawful permanent residents, were convicted of making a false statement on a tax return and for assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(M)(i), an offense that involves fraud or deceit in which the total loss to the victim exceeds $10,000 is defined as an aggravated felony. Mr. Kawashima stipulated that the government's total loss as a result of his false tax return was $245,126. Under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii), any alien convicted of an aggravated felony is deportable. As a result of the Kawashimas' convictions, an immigration judge ordered the Kawashimas' removal to Japan. The Board of Immigration Appeals made the determination that the Kawashimas' convictions constituted aggravated felonies and affirmed the deportation order. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Board's determination.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Ninth Circuit, holding that the offenses of making a false tax return and assisting in the making of a false tax return constitute aggravated felonies when the total loss to the government exceeds $10,000. The Court held that, although fraud and deceit are not formal elements of making or assisting in the making of a false tax return, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(M)(i) refers more broadly to offenses involving fraudulent or deceitful conduct. The crimes of which the Kawashimas were convicted entailed fraudulent or deceitful conduct because both offenses involved knowingly or willfully participating in the filing of a materially false tax return. The Court rejected the Kawashimas' argument that, because Congress specifically defined certain tax crimes as aggravated felonies in Clause (ii) of the statute, Congress did not intend to include the Kawashimas' offenses within the broad scope of § 1101(a)(43)(M)(i).


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I'd hit that.
just started with running as stress reliever..all that stress led to more and more running!!!
I already knew I was good, and figured it was a good way to meet people since i was at a new school
now i know that i am very good for my age and my main goal is to get better, be the best, and WIN (at my meets of course), not the olympics lol
Hey, don't try to put this thread back on topic! We hijacked it fair and sqaure!
And that is one of the better online photos of me. Let's not divulge the others aurang. Let's not.
i started in 6th grade because, for some reason, my sister who isn't even a runner, suggested I do cross country
Um im not exactly sure how i started running but in seventh grade the coach came into my class and was just looking for people to sign up for cross country. I had no idea what it was and I'd never even heard of it before but I had been wanting to be in a sport so i signed up and have loved it ever since.
Hee. This is embarrassing.
I was kind of dating this boy a few months back, and during one conversation, he asked me if I exercised. I was all, "Oh yeah. I run. I'm a runner. Yup. Running running running. Blah Blah Lyingcakes."
So then I went for a few runs just so I wouldn't feel like such a dirty liar.
But then he wanted to run with me. Ack. So after our horrible run together, I had to do something to not humiliate myself like that again. Thus the search for a runner's website and my resulting membership here.
The boy is long gone, but the running has stuck, which is awesome.
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The only season left between Football and basketball . I ran a fast mile in gym class in the 8th grade and it just so happened that the gym teacher was the track coach and he pretty much forced me to run and now i am stuck
two years ago when i was in 5th grade, my school got a cc team, and my parents made me run, then i realized i was actually good at it.
I started running shortly after Jock Semple tried to rip the bib number off KV Switzer in the Boston Marathon. I must have started out of spite, but it morphed into a lifelong relationship. When I was growing up, there was no Title 9. The Switzer incident sent me over the edge. I wondered later why he had not been charged with assault and battery.
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In Sochi, 'Plants' Are in Bloom
Much has been made of Sochi's last-minute scramble to get ready for its Olympic close-up. Visitors need not go far to happen upon a stack of drywall or the seams of freshly unfurled sod.
But there is one perfect detail in the city of Alder, where most of the main venues are. Dangling from lampposts lining a road to the Olympic village are dozens of plants in dazzling bloom.
The flowers are so robust that they seem to defy the chilly nighttime temperatures. So robust, in fact, that upon closer inspection their secret to survival is clear: They're fake.
Hopefully Sochi skating fans will find real flowers to throw on the ice during the women's figure skating long program.


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I am Electronic Dipl. Ing. I have taught students in the university.
The quilting is my love and passion.
I have found patchwork around ten years ago reading a magazine.
My first project was a table runner with one Marple leaf and mitered corners.
You may say there is nothing special in this block.
Imagine I have had scissors only and an old household sewing machine.
No mat. No rotary cutter. I have not seen any video how to make it easier.
I made the runner my way and began to read tips, techniques, tutorials.
At the end of last year I won first quilt competition in my country with first prize Bernina sewing machine.
Now with the power of Internet and social networks I have friends from all over the world.
I was nominated by the Modern Quilt Guild for 100 days of Modern quilting in week of composition.
I have explored many aspects of the patchwork and quilting.
My patterns are easy to sew. The pictures look primitive, because I believe that children have to cultivate their imagination. There are plenty of fabrics with perfect prints on.
You could add your projects' photoes here:
Visit my shop for mug rugs only here:
Thank you for being my guest!
Make Liberated Asterisk quilt block pattern!
It can be sewn by Paper foundation , paper piecing or with freezer paper - use your favorite technique.
Create many interesting quilts and wall hangings by combination of liberated asterisks.
Sew more blocks and simply rotate some of them.
The result is amazing!
You'll receive the block in color version plus black white mirror version, numbered and ready for sewing plus instructions for assembling the block. Just print it and start!
This PDF quilt pattern is 6" (15.2 cm) square block .
There is a percentage table if you need other sizes.
You can use this color schema or choose another you decide.
This cute block will be a perfect for your quilt/patchwork creations - quilt, wall hangings, totes, and many items you create.
Let your imagination flying!
Basic paper piecing instructions are NOT included.


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Located just off the Boulder/Denver Turnpike, our Courtyard Boulder Louisville is just a short drive to the University of Colorado, FlatIron Mall, and Lockheed Martin. Escape for the day to Rocky Mountain National Park where you can enjoy hiking, biking, and rock climbing.
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FRISCO, Texas - JIMS' new Engine Failure Detection System, on display at the Tucker Rocky Brand Expo, detects metal shavings and other items early, before they work their way into engine components on 1993-2014 Harley Touring models and 1991-2014 Dynas.
The system monitors the presence of ferrous metal debris in the engine oil using a sensor contained in a special drain plug. When the amount of debris in the oil reaches a level that could indicate a problem it illuminates an LED warning light in the handlebar clamp.
The kit is reportedly easy to install, with no cutting or splicing. Kits are available for 7/8- and 1-inch handlebars in black or chrome.
Also at the show were JIMS' new Powerglide Steady Roll tappets (shown), which reduce problems associated with contamination or failure caused by broken needle rollers and debris. JIMS replaced the needle rollers with a bronze alloy bushing and then attached the new roller assembly to the regular Powerglide tappets.
The result is increased reliability, longer life and quieter operation, the company said.
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Also on tap, and just in time for the crowded summer rallies, was JIMS' new ForceFlow Cylinder Head Cooler system (shown, left) which forces the heat away from your customer's engine by pushing high-velocity air through the cylinder fin pack in a wide flow pattern directed at the head gasket surface.
It's powered by a cooling fan reportedly designed to cool brakes in NASCAR, and thus can lower head temperatures by as much as 100 degrees, the company reported.
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Book your room at Hotel Luna
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Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Center Aquaria Spa and Wellness Center and Scaliger Castle. Grotto of Catullus is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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Hotel LunaVia Vittorio Emanuele II Sirmione BS 25019
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Sirmione hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 30
- Number of floors - 2
- Bar/lounge
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Free parking nearby
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Balcony
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 9 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Hotel Name
- Hotel Luna Sirmione
- Luna Sirmione
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Up 28% over previous record in 2005
Boston – John Hancock Financial Services said today that full year sales of variable annuities in the bank channel reached a record $1.28 billion in 2006, up from $1.0 billion in 2005, itself a record year. This full year increase of 28% marks the third consecutive year John Hancock has achieved record bank sales of variable annuities while operating in a very dynamic and competitive marketplace.
John Hancock's 2006 bank sales volume in fact made the company the 5th largest seller of variable annuities through banks in the industry, according to VARDS.
"We are very proud of everyone in our talented organization who worked so hard to attain such exceptional results," said Fred Nicholas, President, John Hancock Bank Annuities Channel. "Our seasoned wholesalers and veteran management team delivered in 2006, while providing strong momentum for continued sales success in 2007. While bank sales currently account for about 12 percent of our overall variable annuity sales, our goal is to bring that figure to 20 percent in the next two years. The bank channel is likely to become the biggest driver of new business growth for us over the near term, so adding new partners is a key priority for our organization."
Hugh McHaffie, President of John Hancock Wealth Management, added: "These outstanding results reflect our ongoing commitment to focus the expertise of our company on meeting the retirement income needs of our customers, and of our bank partners who serve them. The strength of the John Hancock brand, paired with our consistent and focused marketing story, and our AAA financial strength rating from Standard & Poor's, are all strong positives for our bank business going forward."
In the second half of 2006, John Hancock added two new bank partners to its variable annuity distribution network, New York-based JP Morgan Chase and Banco Popular, headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing the total of John Hancock's relationships in the bank channel to 82. Earlier in the year, John Hancock announced partnerships with four new banks: Wachovia, Commerce Bank, Citizens Bank, and AmSouth, which recently merged with Regions Financial.
Key drivers of bank sales included the success of John Hancock variable annuity's optional Principal Plus for Life (PPFL) rider, which provides retirees with guaranteed income for life that can increase with favorable investment performance. John Hancock backs the product with specialized sales support and service delivered by a team of bank wholesalers, who focus exclusively on John Hancock's full suite of annuity products. The guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer. Optional benefits can only be elected at issue and are irrevocable. Additional fees, restrictions and limitations apply. See the prospectus for full details.
About Manulife Financial and John Hancock
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$414 billion (US$355 billion) as of December 31, 2006.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.
The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance.
Contact your financial consultant or visit www.jhannuities.com for more information, including product and fund prospectuses that contain complete details on investment objectives, risks, fees, charges, and expenses as well as other information about the investment company, which should be carefully considered. Please read the prospectuses carefully prior to investing. The prospectuses contain this and other information on the product and the underlying portfolios.
Venture Annuities and the optional riders are not available in all states; product features may vary, subject to state regulation. Variable annuities are not FDIC insured, are long-term contracts designed for retirement purposes, and are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal. Withdrawal charges apply to withdrawals taken in excess of the free withdrawal amount during the surrender charge period, excluding Venture Vision. All withdrawals reduce the death benefit and optional benefits. In addition, withdrawals of taxable amounts will be subject to ordinary income tax and, if made prior to age 59½, a 10% IRS penalty tax may apply. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Venture Annuities are issued and administered by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), a Bloomfield Hills, MI, company with its annuity service office in Boston, MA. Venture Combination Fixed and Variable Annuities are distributed by John Hancock Distributors LLC, member NASD.
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Beth McGoldrick