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The bird flu
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David Smith Springfield Farm Sparks, MD ----------------------------------- Source: GRAIN-Information [edited] <http://www.grain.org
> Report says global poultry industry is the root of the bird flu crisis - ----------------------------------------------- Small-scale poultry farming and wild birds are being unfairly blamed for the bird flu crisis now affecting large parts of the world. A new report from GRAIN shows how the transnational poultry industry is the root of the problem and must be the focus of efforts to control the virus. (1) The spread of industrial poultry production and trade networks has created ideal conditions for the emergence and transmission of lethal viruses like the H5N1 strain of bird flu. Once inside densely populated factory farms, viruses can rapidly become lethal and amplify. Air thick with viral load from infected farms is carried for kilometers, while integrated trade networks spread the disease through many carriers: live birds, day-old chicks, meat, feathers, hatching eggs, eggs, chicken manure and animal feed. (2) "Everyone is focused on migratory birds and backyard chickens as the problem," says Devlin Kuyek of GRAIN. "But they are not effective vectors of highly pathogenic bird flu. The virus kills them, but is unlikely to be spread by them." For example, in Malaysia, the mortality rate from H5N1 among village chickens is only 5 per cent, indicating that the virus has a hard time spreading among small scale chicken flocks. H5N1 outbreaks in Laos, which is surrounded by infected countries, have only occurred in the nation's few factory farms, which are supplied by Thai hatcheries. The only cases of bird flu in backyard poultry, which account for over 90 per cent of Laos' production, occurred next to the factory farms. "The evidence we see over and over again, from the Netherlands in 2003 to Japan in 2004 to Egypt in 2006, is that lethal bird flu breaks out in large scale industrial chicken farms and then spreads," Kuyek explains. The Nigerian outbreak earlier this year [2006] began at a single factory farm, owned by a cabinet minister, distant from hotspots for migratory birds but known for importing unregulated hatchable eggs. In India, local authorities say that H5N1 emerged and spread from a factory farm owned by the country's largest poultry company, Venkateshwara Hatcheries. A burning question is why governments and international agencies, like the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, are doing nothing to investigate how the factory farms and their byproducts, such as animal feed and manure, spread the virus. Instead, they are using the crisis as an opportunity to further industrialize the poultry sector. Initiatives are multiplying to ban outdoor poultry, squeeze out small producers and restock farms with genetically-modified chickens. The web of complicity with an industry engaged in a string of denials and cover-ups seems complete. "Farmers are losing their livelihoods, native chickens are being wiped out, and some experts say that we're on the verge of a human pandemic that could kill millions of people," Kuyek concludes. "When will governments realize that to protect poultry and people from bird flu, we need to protect them from the global poultry industry?" The full briefing, "Fowl play: The poultry industry's central role in the bird flu crisis," is available at .
David Smith Springfield Farm Sparks, MD ----------------------------------- Source: GRAIN-Information [edited] <http://www.grain.org


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Post stills, (spoiler-free) clips, trivia, and personal anecdotes to convince us that this is a movie we all should see. Look for unknowns and underappreciated flicks, and remember to keep it rated R and below.
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The persistent vulnerability is not limited to remote regions of developing countries, but extends to the city centers of places as cosmopolitan as Portland, Ore., and Istanbul, both of which face looming seismic shocks.
Yumei Wang, the director of Oregon's geohazards team, said a quick evaluation last year found that 1,300 of the state's schools (housing 340,000 students) and emergency-services buildings had a "high or very high" risk of collapse in a substantial earthquake.
And the region faces the near-inevitable prospect of a great earthquake on the Cascadia fault, possibly a 9.0 — 32 times more powerful than the 8.0-magnitude temblor in Sichuan. The last such quake there occurred in 1700, raising a tsunami potent enough to be recorded in Japan.
[I]n Oregon, there are more than 90,000 kindergarten to high school students going to schools in structures that have a very high potential for collapse. There are more than a quarter million more K-12 students going to school in structures that have a high potential for collapse. That puts more than 340,000 of Oregon's K-12 schoolchildren in buildings that have high and very high collapse potential in a seismic event.


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HAMILTON -- A fire late Sunday in the partially finished basement of a Hamilton Township home doused itself before involving the whole house, fire officials said today.
Firefighters were called to the Valley Road house around 11:30 p.m. when a 10-year-old dehumidifier in the basement of a home caught fire, Fire Marshal Scott McCormick said.
The heat from the fire, however, melted the solder on the water pipe above the dehumidifier, causing pipe to leak, dousing the flames, McCormick.
"It pretty much makes the case for residential sprinkler systems,'' McCormick said.
Without the burst water pipe, damage to the home could have been much worse.
Three people were at home at the time of the fire. One was alerted to the smell of something burning seconds before the home's smoke detectors began sounding, McCormick said.
One resident, a 24-year-old man, was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton as a precaution, following some smoke inhalation, McCormick said.
Fire districts 8, 7, 6, 2 and Robbinsville responded, McCormick said.
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A Pattern of Rosesby K. M. Peyton
The discovery of old drawings with the same initials as his leads a 16-year-old boy on a journey into the past, where he relives the experiences of the artist.
Pennington's Heir (Pennington #3)by K. M. Peyton
Getting out of prison was like being born again, said Patrick Pennington. His adoring girl friend, seventeen-year-old Ruth Hollis, was waiting for him. Professor Hampton, Pat's piano teacher, had waited, too, for his impetuous star pupil to get out and get back to his music again. Now it looked like a sure, straight road to success, if Pat could just keep himself out of trouble and stick with his studies. But trouble and Pat Pennington have an affinity for each other. When Ruth tells him she is going to have his baby, Pat must face a new kind of problem--one that threatens both his personal happiness and his future as a concert pianist. Patrick Pennington, the rebellious and talented anti-hero of Pennington's Last Term and The Beethoven Medal, doesn't settle easily into the role of husband, father, and breadwinner. With humor, compassion, and deep insight, K. M. Peyton portrays a very young, very loving couple's rocky first year of marriage.
Pennington's Last Term (Pennington #1)by K. M. Peyton
"Idle and destructive in class," his report card said. "Character and obedience unsatisfactory in the extreme." Under Music his teacher had written, "May God forgive this boy for abusing so unusual a talent." Aimless, insubordinate, a 196-pound hulk of a boy, Patrick Pennington had been committed (his own words) to a fifth year at Beehive secondary school. Now his last term still stretched before him, a prospect of unrelieved boredom and torment. "Soggy" Marsh, the sadistic form master, had given him two days to have his shoulder-length hair cut. The new police constable was out to get Penn into reform school. Even gentle Crocker, his piano teacher, seemed to be trying to break him. But out of Penn's bitterness and rage, there grows a sudden deep sense of himself as one day, in a piece of music, he finds an elation, a fierce and irrepressible pleasure. Scornfully rebelling against the arbitrariness of authority, against his parents, the law, and his teachers, Penn unexpectedly discovers in his own abilities a key to a meaningful life. Pennington's revolt against the hypocrisy of the adult world in which he must live will speak directly to all young readers. K. M. Peyton, the winner of the 1969 Carnegie Medal, has written a moving, powerful, and at the same time outrageously funny story about a very believable and very contemporary young man.
Plain Jackby K. M. Peyton
Fire of England and Plain Jack are two young foals. Fire is brilliantly talented but never tries hard. Plain Jack has only a little talent but always does his best. This is Plain Jack's story ...
The Plan for Birdsmarshby K. M. Peyton
Plans for an expensive marina threaten the beautiful coastal village in which Paul has grown up, and soon the situation becomes dangerous.
Pony in the Darkby K. M. Peyton
When Tom's favorite Shetland pony, Storm, is sold to work in the coal mines, he is devastated. The poor little black pony will have to work underground for the rest of his life - never seeing the sky or breathing fresh air! And when there is a terrible accident in the mine, Tom wonders whether he'll ever be with Storm again. A heart-warming story from an award-winning author.
Poor Badgerby K. M. Peyton
Having become passionately devoted to a pony who is being mistreated by his owner, nine-year-old Ros decides to steal him in the night and hide him in a place of safety.
Prove Yourself a Hero (Jonathan Meredith #1)by K. M. Peyton
Cycling home after his guitar lesson, Jonathan becomes a kidnapping victim.
The Right-Hand Manby K. M. Peyton
Ned Rowlands--twenty, red-haired and impudent--is the fastest stagecoach driver on the Harwich road. His reckless driving--as full of dash as he is--attracts the attention of young Lord Ironminster who had been, before an accident which cost him an arm, the best dragsman in England. Ironminster is determined to win a racing wager against his cousins James and Rupert Saville and so greatly needs Ned's help. Ned enters a strange partnership which involves his emotions as well as his talents; for he soon realizes that far more is at stake than a mere wager: Ironminster is a sick man and must marry and produce an heir if his estate is not to pass to James Saville. As Ironminster's right-hand man, Ned is to play an important part in helping his master to outwit his cousins - a more dangerous role than that of the driver of a four-in-hand. Mrs Peyton has brought the world 1818-19 vividly to life. In describing the elegance and glamour of the Georgian period, she never loses sight of its brutality, its social injustices and its squalor. Her story is packed with action, colour and period detail and is as readable as the earlier books which won her her well- deserved reputation as 'an outstandingly interesting and original writer of novels for teenage readers.'
The Scruffy Ponyby K. M. Peyton
Carrie adores riding Red Robin. He is a perfect pony in every way and she is heartbroken when he has to be sold as her father loses his job and the family move into a small cottage. But when she tidies up the little stable at the bottom of their new garden, the next-door farmer surprises her with a new pony to live there. There's just one problem: Carrie can't stand the thin, muddy, dirty, scruffy pony. He's so ugly she nicknames him Rabbit - but can the unloved little pony work his way into Carrie's heart?
Sing a Song of Ambushby K. M. Peyton
British scouts Rob and Nick set out for a wilderness adventure in Canada. On the airplane they meet Tony, a rock singer from America. When Tony is kidnapped after a concert the boys have attended, their adventure becomes wilder than they ever expected. Can they survive kidnappers and the rugged Canadian wilderness to get back home?
Skylarkby K. M. Peyton
When Ben finds mysterious footprints in the grass next to the pool, he knows someone is living in the woods. But Ben's not at all sure he wants to investigate: it's dark and creepy in there and the thought of it makes him all trembly. Then, early one morning, while watching from the safety of his bedroom, he spots her. She looks normal enough but who is she and why is she living out there? Ben knows now that he must explore. And so begins his secret and magical friendship with Elf the mystery girl.
Small Gains (Gains #1)by K. M. Peyton
A tragic saga set at the turn of the 18th century; a poverty-stricken family struggles to survive against unimaginable odds. Set just after the Napoleonic wars, Small Gains is the story of Clara, a true heroine who struggles to keep her head above water in a time of poverty and prejudice. Nat, the cruel but incredibly attractive son of the local rich family, turns both Clara and her family's lives upside down, both in the world of racing and in the flushes of first love. And with the threat of tuberculosis hanging over them all, Clara faces up to her extraordinary life and loves with certainty and passion. This is a powerful novel - the story that Jane Austen never told.
Snowfallby K. M. Peyton
Desperate to see the world beyond her grandfather's vicarage, sixteen-year-old Charlotte convinces her older brother to take her along on a mountain-climbing trip to Switzerland.
The Sound of Distant Cheeringby K. M. Peyton
This is an exciting, satisfying story of love and horses, with interesting characters and lots of convincing detail about the world of racehorses. The author's own love and sympathy for horses enhances the story and makes it something special.
Stealawayby K. M. Peyton
Nicky moves to an old castle in Scotland with her mother, a horse trainer, and becomes involved with ghosts from some five hundred years in the past.
Swallow Summer (High Horse #2)by K. M. Peyton
'Loose horse! Loose horse!' 'It's Swallow!' shrieked Shrimp ... Summer has come to High Hawes, which means the annual Pony Club camp - and Rowan is terrified. She still hasn't managed to master wild Swallow, the spirited bay pony with a will of his own, and she's bound to humiliate herself in front of the brilliant Hawes family. But once at camp, even worse is to come when the future of the Hawes' riding school including Swallow - is threatened. To Rowan's horror, she realizes that her darling pony may. now have to be sold...
The Swallow Tale (High Horse #1)by K. M. Peyton
Rowan's mind was full of the black shape and the scream ... whinny? It was a pony! The sparks had been its shoes on the road, skidding. A pony-- 'I know! It's that pony Charlie was talking about! He saw it--loose on the down last week! They tried to catch it but couldn't. He said a few people had tried to catch it. No-one knows where it's come from.' 'It's a disgrace! Animals roaming loose! We might have been killed!' When Rowan's father skids into and injuries a loose pony while driving his car, Rowan knows they have to find it and get it help, leading Rowan into the world of horses, pony clubs and horse training The Swallow Tale is the first title in K.M. Peyton's High Horse series about Rowan and her friends, the Hawes family.
Swallow, the Star (High Horse #3)by K. M. Peyton
Swallow looked boldly at the film people and the wind blew his heavy mane up over his crest. Swallow the star! When a film company asks for a 'difficult' pony to appear in their new film, Swallow - Rowan's beautiful but very high-spirited pony - is everyone's first choice. But it is Rowan's talented friend Hugh who is picked to ride Swallow - not Rowan. And as Rowan watches Swallow put on a splendid performance for the cameras - throwing one enormous buck after another - she begins to have terrible doubts. Can she ever ride well enough to control her bold young pony?
The Team (Hollis #2)by K. M. Peyton
Ruth Hollis and three friends who love to ride join a Pony Club team in this fast-paced sequel to Fly-by-Night. At fourteen Ruth is the youngest and least experienced member. She must cope not only with her handsome but difficult new pony, Toadhill Flax--bought on an impulse at an auction--but with her parents' disapproval and the discipline of teamwork. Along with the more expert riders on the team--Thea, Peter, and Jonathan, who is the son of the team's indefatigable head- Ruth enters cross-country races and competitive pony shows as she struggles to win her coveted place. Details of the exciting horsey world, which K. M. Peyton knows well, are skillfully interwoven with perceptive insights into the lives of Ruth and her friends as they grow through shared experience. This story will delight young equestrians and prove absorbing for the uninitiated, too. When she is older, Ruth's involvement with fiery Patrick Pennington is described in The Beethoven Medal and Pennington's Heir. In The Team the reader will enjoy seeing her when her main passion was ponies.
Thunder in the Skyby K. M. Peyton
Sam, too young to enlist in 1914, signs on as a bargehand on The Flower of Ipswich carrying ammunition from England to the French port of Calais. To his dismay he observes that his skipper, Bunyard, is a German sympathizer. Soon, however, Sam finds it is not Bunyard he has to fear--but a member of Sam's own family. His discoveries unleash a dangerous chain of events that plunge Sam closer and closer to the actual scene of war, and eventually involve him in a harrowing sea chase across the Channel, and a perilous mission to the trenches of Bethune. And as Sam struggles with his deep personal conflict, he grows far beyond his years and learns what sacrifices are demanded by loyalty, courage, and honor. Told against the background of World War I and with the same vitality and authenticity of detail that also marked the author's earlier works, Thunder in the Sky is a gripping story of adventure on land and sea. The excellent characterizations, brisk pace, intensely vivid scenes, and the realistic portrayal of young Sam's ordeal--touched by humor as well as by deep insight--make this a powerful story.
Who, Sir? Me, Sir?by K. M. Peyton
The misadventures of four teen-agers from the lowly neighborhood comprehensive school who suddenly find themselves training for a tetrathlon competition against the elite Greycoats Independent School.
The Wild Boy and Queen Moonby K. M. Peyton
Racing through the night, at one with its bareback boy rider, the beautiful grey mare is everything Sandy has ever dreamed of. But who is the wild boy rider? And could he possibly be involved when an incident at her parents' livery yard leaves Sandy feeling unable to trust anyone - even those closest to her? As mystery follows mystery and Sandy begins to suspect a shocking truth, the wild boy rider and his beautiful horse - Queen Moon - are drawn into her world. And, nothing, for Sandy, can ever be the same again . . .
Windy Webleyby K. M. Peyton
Webley is a fine black army horse, ridden by a soldier called Fred. But he is not a very GOOD army horse. When he gets bored, he crosses his eyes, drops his ears out sideways and hangs his tongue out. And when he gets very bored, he lifts his tail and makes a rude noise. . . A delightful and light-hearted horsey tale.
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I've had crippling panic attacks out of the blue for no reason whatsoever. What helps is: racetams, nicotine, caffeine, prenenolone, antibiotics(Peat believes they are caused by some sort of allergic reaction), and breathing in a brown bag. You usually waste a lot of co2 via panic attacks, and or, have already wasted it, which would in turn cause adrenaline spikes.
I haven't had an actual panic attack since starting this extensive regimen though, so, it must work. Whenever I felt one might be coming on I would just breathe into a brown bag.


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This week, general managers of MLB teams have spent their time in Orlando, Fla., discussing trades, potential signings of free agents and laying the groundwork for future deals.
Typically, not much happens at the early offseason meetings, but with the annual winter meetings just a few weeks away, things could get crazy on the hot stove.
Resources are limited, as there's only so much talent available to go around. Teams are going to need to act fast while not pulling any punches in order to do what they need to do.
After an 85-win season in 2013, the O's have proven that their success in 2012 wasn't a fluke and that they really are a good team. But the 2013 season also proved to the team that it needs to make some upgrades if it wants to reach the playoffs next season.
Namely, the O's need help in their starting rotation and bullpen, as well as left field, second base and at designated hitter. Will they fill all of those holes this winter? That's a good question.
The team has a few players in mind that they would like to target. Just like any player, there are good and bad aspects to these guys.
Since the offseason is still young, it's a bit difficult to pinpoint exactly which players are being targeted by what specific teams. Let's review what I make out to believe to be are the O's top four offseason targets.
Spoiler alert: They're all starting pitchers.


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Garuda Indonesia pushback from its gate.
Mad Dog departing rwy 30.
First flight January 13 2006 with Deutsche Airbus D-AVYA test registration. Delivered Kingfisher Airlines of India January 27 as VT-VJM. Seen here in hybrid UB Group livery with Kingfisher tail, a... (more)
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When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter
The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,
The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,
Kyle Cotter discusses Irish international Seamus Coleman who has filled a number of roles at both club and international level.
Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year's World Cup.
Ciaran Kelly discusses the news that Aiden McGeady is the latest to join the Irish contingent at Goodison Park.
Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.
After last week's international friendly with Wales in Cardiff, co-editor Barry Landy caught up with Republic of Ireland defender Darren O'Dea to talk qualification hopes and why the players back Giovanni Trapattoni.
Barry Landy reviews and rates the players from Wednesday night's international friendly with Wales.
Ciaran Kelly discusses Everton's nw acquisition who brings with him an excellent pedigree.
Ciaran Kelly looks at the Irish international who at the weekend helped fire Hull City back to the Premier League.
Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni's tenure comes to an end.


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Grasshoppers whose rainbow-colored wings look like something from Dr. Seuss.
Trays full of locusts, thought to be the same species as in the biblical plague in the book of Exodus.
A horned beetle bigger than an ice-cream sandwich.
If you have made it this far without squirming, then step behind the scenes at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. In the midst of its bicentennial year, the nation's oldest natural history museum is offering the public a chance to ogle some its millions of scientific treasures that normally are stored out of sight.
This month the theme is insects, and curatorial assistant Greg Cowper enthusiastically darted through the storage aisles Saturday morning, pulling out shelves of preserved specimens as he kept up a steady stream of patter.


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So how is motherhood treating you?
It's phenomenal – it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
How so?
I don't know. I think that when you find the right person and you have a baby, I think that it's probably very true for women – but I just feel so complete. I just feel completely and utterly happy.
More complete than having a great career and an Oscar?
What about balancing your career and family life?
Well, I've done everything career-wise that I wanted to do. Now I have the luxury to fully dive into this domestic bliss.
Are you getting any sleep at all?
I'm actually very lucky because she's a pretty good sleeper and she was having a big chunk of sleep a night from six weeks on. So I've been okay. She's teething now, so sometimes she's been doing a 4 a.m. thing lately, which is a little bit tough.
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It's interesting. I'm just trying not to cave in to the feelings of guilt. And I'm just sort of trying to observe how I feel. This is also an important part of my life. I'm just happy that it's two hours and then I can go see her during my break and then I can be with her.


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HANOVER — A burglar forced a rear window open and swiped a woman's wallet in the middle of the afternoon, police said.
Police responded to a Legion Place home at about 12:27 p.m. Thursday. A resident at the home told police someone pried open a rear window before grabbing the wallet, police said.
Nothing else was reported missing, police said.
Hanover Police Detective Glenn Yanovak and Detective Guy Engelbert of the Morris County Sheriff's Department assisted in the investigation.


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America West flight 55
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Depart 7:45 AM Arrive 10:28 AM (actual departure 7:40- actual arrival 12:00)
Eq. Boeing 757 reg# N909AW
Coach Class- seat 10A exit row, full recline
Overall satisfaction- Very Good.
I arrived at JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK's long-term parking lot at 5:00 Am and parked near the P4 bus station. Before 6:00 AM the buses only run every 30 minutes so I tried to time my arrival for the top or bottom of the hour. I was lucky and found a spot near the bus station and waited about 10 minutes in the cold dark morning with two other people for Bus B to take me to terminal 7. Surprisingly the bus was full by the time it made all the rounds at the parking lot. Bus B stops at terminal 4, 6, and 7, most people got off at terminal 6 which is the Jet Blue terminal. America West operates out of terminal 7 which is occupied mostly by British Airways, United and Cathy Pacific also share the terminal but all indications is that British Airways runs the terminal.
After arriving at the terminal I proceeded upstairs to check in where for second I couldn't find America West's ticket counter because all the backboard signs say British Airways. Once I made it to America West's ticket counter there was about 30 people on line. As I approached the line a TSA / RCSS), Taiwan">TSA agent asked me to step aside so he could check my bags. I proceeded with him to the table where he started his inspection. The TSA / RCSS), Taiwan">TSA was very friendly and professional. The inspection only took about two minutes and he then escorted me directly to the check in counter bypassing the line of now 50 people. I guess that's one benefit of a random security check you don't have to wait in line. The America West rep at the desk was very respectful and sat me in seat 10A as I requested. As I made my way to gate 6 through the security checkpoint I set off the alarm like I always do at JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK, anytime I leave from another airport I don't set off the alarm but at JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK I always do, even before 9/11. After the normal poking and prodding I continued my way to gate 6.
The time now was 6:00Am when I made it to my gate, which at the time the TSA / RCSS), Taiwan">TSA was having its morning meeting with the manager. She wasn't very happy with the level of professionalism that she saw over he past few days. Her biggest complaints were agents eating at the checkpoints and leaning up against eq. I then walked around the entire gate area or terminal 7, which isn't all that big but is one of the nicest terminals at JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK. From the looks of it British Airways must have remodeled it very recently. Some highlights included large Plasma TV's all over the place, the most comfortable waiting area chairs I've every seen, a decent food court, and about retail stores. During the time I was there, there were two UAL 767's one going to LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX and one just arriving from SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO, a UAL 777 heading to SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO and then to Asia, a British Airways 744 which had not activity around it, and two America West aircraft, a A320 going to Phoenix and my 757 going to LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS.
During my wait I spotted a South African 744, a VARIG MD-11, Jet Blue A320's, AA 767's, EL Al 777, and a DHL DC-8 (very loud takeoff). Lastly the food from the New York Deli in the food court wasn't that bad but a bit overpriced. I had eggs, bacon, ham, and an OJ for $10.00.
The flight out to LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS was operated by a 757 in standard livery reg# N909AW with only 80 people on board. Being that there were only 80 people most single travelers had their own row and the service was very attentive. We began boarding at 7:10 and pushed back at 7:40 and left the ground at 7:56. During the flight we were served plenty of drinks, peanuts, pretzels, and a Power bar. Even with only 80 people the bathroom lines were always present. I'm guessing it was because every two minutes they would refill you coffee, OJ, or soda glass.
My seat was comfortable for a coach seat but since I was sitting on an exit row the armrest didn't go up but really didn't matter for me, I fit comfortably given the reduced seat width. The legroom was awesome being that there was no seat in front of me except for the FA's jump seat. During the flight they showed James Bond Die Another Day a half hour of music videos and since we hit a 160mph head wind and were going to be delayed they showed us another movie White Oleander. I watched Die Another Day but not White Oleander. Music selection consisted of 9 channels of music, and the FA's were very friendly and personable. Total flight time due to the headwind was 6 hours 8 minutes. It was a long flight. If the flight was full I probably would have been a bit uncomfortable.
Arriving in Las Vegas we parked at gate B12. I asked one of the FA's if I could visit the cockpit, which they let me after everybody got off and since the plane had a long layover in LAS / KLAS), USA - Nevada">LAS I was able to spend a decent amount of time chatting with the Pilot and F.O. Overall I was very happy with America West. The flight was long but comfortable and the hospitality of the FA's made it an enjoyable flight
Click Here to view my aircraft photos at JetPhotos.Net!
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LOVE THE NEW COLORS!!! great illo, bro.
Excellent design!!! I love this composition!
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crazy detail.
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Thanks for all the great comments and votes people. I'm working on another design as we speak, hopefully everybody'll like it as much as they do this one! :D
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drink German helles beer or pils, hardly any more calories but twice as much flavor, schwarzbier works too.
When I go out, I simply drink light beer, like Miller Lite or Bud Light. Don't like the feeling of being filled up by regular/craft beers.
Flame away.
Drinking miller lite to avoid being filled up is just something born out of marketing i think, quite frankly it is overpriced. When i lived in germany the last few months everyone: women, wine drinkers, weight watchers, ect all drank helles beer and never complained about being bloated. Hell, they could put down a few maßes of them.
I agree to a point, coming back from Germany i can't drink high gravity craft beers like i used to.


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Dunhams had the Stack On Elite 36 gun safe on sale for $799.00 so I had to get it. Now Ive gotta figure out how I'm gonna get it out of my truck, and into my house. And how I'm gonna fill it with guns. Gonna be fun.


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Want to know if Utah has arrived in the Pac-12 yet? Just take a look at recruiting.
The Utes, who once mostly battled the likes of BYU and San Diego State for recruits that BCS programs usually weren't interested in, outdueled five Pac-12 schools for a quarterback this week.
Travis Wilson, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound signal caller out of San Clemente, Calif., had offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Washington, but Utah beat them all out to land his services as part of the class of 2012.
Utah assistant coach Norm Chow, who has previous coaching experience in the conference from stops at UCLA and USC, had a part in recruiting Wilson.
"I just felt very comfortable when I visited the school (unofficially in April) and I'm looking at starting soon," Wilson told Sporting News on Thursday morning. "Norm Chow was a big part of my decision too because he is one of the best quarterback coaches out there and he will teach me everything he knows. Utah is a great program and I want to be a part of it and help make the team better."
Utah joined the Pac-12 last year, along with Colorado, and this will be the first season the two schools compete in the conference.
As a junior, Wilson passed for 2,031 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 466 yards and four touchdowns. He is rated a three-star prospect by Scout.com.


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For those of you not satisfied with the current solutions for connecting to ad-hoc wireless networks with your TouchPad, I present an alternative via a post on another forum (Wifi Ad-Hoc Tethering Issues in A3.0/A3.5 - Android Forums) plus a little bit of cliff-diving of my own.
The solution (obviously at your own risk, but I have tested this method w/o issue):
1. Install CyanogenMod 7 or 9 (CM7 or CM9; I highly recommend the latter unless you love using your cam & mic, which ) to dual boot between WebOS and Android. Let's face it: you are probably going to have to do this someday anyway to continue to get the most use out of the device and CM9 is quite stable and useful at this point (especially with the abundance of apps available on Google Play Store App or whatever they're calling it now). This is an excellent HOWTO: HP Touchpad: Full Update Guide - CyanogenMod Wiki
2. Download ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher for Android (I used version 1.4c here: ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher | SlideME). If you chose CM7, I believe you can also find this in the Google Play Store App which will make installation simple; skip to number 3 below. If you are running CM9, you will need to run a File Manager app and find the ZT-180 app that you downloaded and click on it. This should prompt you to go to the settings page to enable app installation from untrusted sources. I did this temporarily because I knew what I was doing and haven't had any problems from installing the app so far. Then go back and click on the file again to go ahead and install the app.
3. Use ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher to connect: to quote "AS23" at first link in this post, "make sure your wifi is on, all networks forgotten, and run the program. Make sure your SSID is 'AndroidTether' on your phone and switch it on, then select to connect via ad hoc tethering in the app and it should work." If you are running CM9, the app will probably say that it did not work and to try the "Just to Try" mode; that is exactly what you will do to get this to work (only on CM9 to my knowledge).
4. Enjoy the freedom of a wireless connection to an ad-hoc-only router (such as an HTC TouchPro2 - TP2)
* If you want to connect to a WEP-encrypted ad-hoc network, you can enable this and input a key in the settings for ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher before trying to connect.
* If you want to connect to a network with a different SSID from 'AndroidTether', you can do that as well: just specifiy the SSID in the Settings menu of ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher before connecting.
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hey, many thanks for this. good to have possibility to connect on my Nokia N9 adHoc wifi hotspot. thanks.
I would need some app that is doing the same for webOS
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Using and iphone 5, I've had no luck with ZT-180 on the CM9 side using one of the December nightlies (app circle just spins)
no luck with bedrock's solution for webOS. My touchpad says "unable to obtain ip address" which I read somewhere means that bedrock's app is working but somehow cannot connect.
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|Guatemalan Femicide: The Legacy of Repression and Injustice
|Written by Cyril Mychalejko
|Friday, 13 July 2012 11:57
Source: Toward Freedom
One generally overlooked feature of the Guatemalan government and military's 36-year (1960-96) genocidal counterinsurgency campaign against the country's Mayan population is the strategy of targeting women with violence.
In 2010, 685 women were assassinated in Guatemala, compared to 213 in 2000. And while there were more than 40,000 complaints of violence against women filed with the Guatemalan Public Ministry, only 1 percent of those registered by the Judicial Department resulted in sentencing, according to a report published June 1 by the Nobel Women's Initiative and the Just Associates (JASS), "Caught in the Crossfire: Women on the frontlines in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala."
The report, co-authored by Nobel Peace Laureates Rigoberta Menchú Tum and Jody Williams, was the result of a fact-finding mission led by them in January 2012 to investigate violence against women in these three countries.
"In Guatemala, the surge in femicides demonstrates that peace is not just the cessation of war," the JASS report states. "The lack of justice for crimes of the 1980s has left victims without redress, and culprits in power." Amnesty International noted that in the last 10 years as many as 5,700 women have been murdered.
The JASS delegation led by Menchu and Williams listened to testimony from women who shared stories about the violence during the war and the violence associated with what might be described now as low intensity conflicts surrounding land and resources. Their report stated, "They described that today's intent is subtler: to force communities out of areas where mineral and other types of resources are coveted. But the methods are very similar: rape, murder, imprisonment, division and harassment...Women presented testimonies and evidence of many cases where army and private security presence is associated with putting down local protests against mining operations and other development projects that displace and disrupt communities to exploit natural resources."
Less than two weeks after the report was released, Yolanda Oqueli Veliz, a community leader from the municipalities of San Jose del Golfo and San Pedro Ayampuc working against the widely unpopular Canadian gold mining project owned by Radius Gold, was shot by assassins and is now in the hospital in critical condition.
While criticism of the Guatemalan State is necessary and warranted, the Canadian government deserves the same treatment. Lawmakers in Ottawa have consistently aided and abetted such behavior by their industry due to what at best could be considered indifference, but is more likely a deliberate disregard for the human rights and environmental rights of communities affected by Canadian mining companies.
A perfect illustration of this was the failure to pass Bill C-300, a modest, if not flawed piece of legislation, which would have empowered the Canadian government to investigate human rights complaints and strip guilty companies from taxpayer subsidies through the Canadian Pension Plan and Export Development Canada. Apparently murder and gang-rapes linked to Canadian mining projects in Guatemala (not to mention similar acts throughout the hemisphere and around the globe) are not enough to encourage lawmakers in Canada to pass legislation that would hold their country's companies accountable for these crimes and human rights abuses.
But if history is any indicator, expecting institutionalized changes in Guatemala, as well as in the United States and Canada, may be a fool's errand. DePauw's Kuecker said that this is the legacy of Guatemala's truncated flirtation with democracy and building civil society between 1944-54.


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Dear Friends,
MEMS continues to sponsor the Premodern Colloquium (meets Sundays once a month) and support the Medieval Lunch series (see schedule under Rackham Seminars on this site).
We hope you will join us, and watch the website calendar of events for upcoming lectures and other activities of interest!


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Rotax rules update
This spring, Rotax announced the 2013 rules. Among a few other things, there were new carb rules. Due to parts unavailablilty, Rotax is changing back to 2012 carb rules for now. We will be enforcing 2012 carb rules for the entire season, so you will know what to count on for the entire year.
D1 tires will be required for Micro, Mini, and Junior. Masters and Senior will be on the D2. Both the Black bottle and Yellow bottle XPS oil will be allowed in all classes.
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October 7, 1999
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Another Korean War Massacre Report Surfaces
By Jim Lea, Stripes Osan Bureau Chief
Reports of a second incident of alleged killing of South Korean civilians by U.S. troops in the early days of the Korean War have surfaced as officials in Seoul and Washington investigate the alleged killing of civilians at No Gun Ri by members of the 1st Cavalry Division.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday that residents of the village of Kokan Ri in Masan, 240 miles south of Seoul, said that U.S. troops and aircraft fired on 100 villagers who were hiding in a house at the village on Aug. 11, 1950.
Yonhap quoted a woman identified as Lee Man-sun, 66, as saying 74 people were killed immediately and nine others died later of wounds suffered in the incident. A spokesman for the Masan city office said Wednesday that city officials are establishing a team to investigate the report. But, he said, that team has not begun conducting interviews yet.
Lee says she was wounded in the incident and still has an M1 rifle bullet in her thigh, Yonhap said. She told the news agency that South Korean police had told residents to evacuate the village the night of Aug. 10. About 100 villagers, all members of her family clan, refused to flee and took refuge in a house on the village outskirts used for ancestral worship rites, she said.
The Yonhap story did not say why police had ordered the evacuation. Published histories of the Korean War, however, say there was heavy fighting in the Kokan Ri vicinity Aug. 10 and 11 as North Korean troops tried to break through the Pusan perimeter — a defensive cordon set up in the southeastern corner of the country to protect Pusan port, where war supplies and reinforcements were pouring in.
The Kokan Ri report comes on the heels of a report by The Associated Press last week that members of the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division say they fired on unarmed South Korean civilians hiding beneath a railroad trestle at No Gun Ri, 130 miles southeast of Seoul, on July 26, 1950, killing hundreds.
Officials of the No Gun Ri Survivors Group say they have documented that at least 121 people were killed in the incident. Yonhap has categorized the Kokan Ri incident as an "alleged massacre." But information attributed to Lee indicates a significant difference in what may have happened there and at No Gun Ri.


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With all the hullabaloo of this weekend spread across the Charleston area, it might be easy to overlook another significant spring happening in our own backyard: local strawberries.
I've seen u-pick signs for Ambrose Farm along Maybank Highway on the commute to work. I checked the Boone Hall Farms web site and see that its annual Strawberry Festival is coming up April 18-21. And you can find local strawberries at other farms, market stands, soon-to-be-open farmers markets and even a few grocery stores around the Lowcountry.
It's party time for our berries. So when Sharon Cook of Charleston emailed me this recipe, I thought it's a perfect time to share it, only with fresh berries instead of frozen.
However, Sharon says other fruits work well, too, particularly peaches or raspberries.
Overnight French Toast
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into eight 1-inch-thick slices
5 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 pound frozen whole strawberries, thawed (or fresh, washed and stemmed)
4 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup granulated sugar; set aside 3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Place bread slices in glass 9x13-inch baking pan. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and baking powder until well blended. Pour over bread slices in pan; turn slices to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, remove the bread slices and temporarily set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix strawberries, bananas and all of the sugar except the reserved 3 tablespoons. Place in baking dish and top with bread slices.
Mix the 3 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over bread slices. Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown. Serve immediately.
If you are passionate about strawberries, it doesn't get much more flavor-intense than this dessert I spotted in one of the new Southern Living cookbooks, "Feel Good Food" (Oxmoor House, $24.95) with strawberry ice cream, sorbet and fresh berries. The recipe is easy and makes a stunning presentation.
The recipe notes, "Marshmallow creme stirred into this shortcake eliminates the traditional use for raw eggs."
Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake
Makes 16 servings
2 (3-ounce) packages soft ladyfingers
2 pints strawberry ice cream, softened
1 pint strawberry sorbet, softened
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup heavy cream
Arrange ladyfingers around sides and on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. (Reserve any remaining ladyfingers for another use.) Spread strawberry ice cream over ladyfingers and freeze for 30 minutes.
Spread softened strawberry sorbet over ice cream. Freeze 30 minutes.
Process strawberries and powdered sugar in a food processor 1 minute or until pureed. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture. Whisk remaining strawberry mixture into marshmallow creme until well blended.
Beat cream at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold into marshmallow mixture. Pour over sorbet in pan. Drizzle reserved strawberry mixture over top, and gently swirl with a paring knife. Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Let cake stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Circling back
A few recipes offered by readers in answer to recent requests didn't make it into the column, mostly due to space. So we're circling back to get them in. One was this "go-to" salad recipe from Jane Charles, a professor of pediatrics at MUSC.
"Fast and easy to make and stays in the fridge for several days. It's a favorite of ours, especially in the summer, but I use it when I need to take food to someone."
Jane says she substitutes brown rice or barley for the white rice to make it healthier. She also suggests using a "high end" Italian dressing to add more flavor.
Rice, Black Bean and Feta Salad
Makes 5 servings
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
11/2 cups chopped tomatoes
11/2 cups cooked rice
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup each of chopped celery and green onion
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate before serving.
Elsie Clees of Charleston writes, "I noticed the recipe for Chicken Divan by Carol Scally of Summerville. It looked delicious and I used to make it that way also, but I started using some shortcuts. I'm sure it's not as good as Carol's, but it saved me a lot of time and everyone seems to love it the way I am making it.
"I can put this together in about 15 minutes. While the broccoli is cooking in the microwave, I can do everything else and be ready to layer my dish."
This casserole can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated before baking when needed. Elsie serves it with rice or on top of rice.
Shortcut Chicken Divan
1 (16-ounce) bag baby broccoli florets, cooked according to directions
1 (9-ounce) box of Perdue Short Cuts chicken or rotisserie chicken cut up in small pieces (see cook's note)
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice or the juice of a small lemon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 long package Ritz crackers, crushed
1 stick margarine or butter
Cook's note: Perdue Short Cuts Chicken comes precooked and in small pieces, although Elsie cuts them into smaller pieces.
Place cooked broccoli in bottom of a 13x9-inch dish (not greased). Layer all of the chicken pieces over top.
Combine soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, shredded cheese and pour over broccoli and chicken. Spread evenly over top.
Combine crushed crackers with 1 stick margarine or butter and spread on top of casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees un- covered for about 45 minutes.
Who's got the recipe?
Here's a call to fans of ricotta cheese: Diane Shiver writes, "Some time ago there was mention of cake made with ricotta cheese. I would love to have that recipe or one with ricotta as an ingredient."
Still looking:
Jane Charles (mentioned above) recalls an article in this paper last year about eating cheaply with beans and grains. "I've tried to move our diet that way and am always on the lookout for more recipes. Can you solicit some through your Sunday article?"
A colleague requests recipes of any kind that use honey in a noticeable way.
Looking for a recipe or have one to share? Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Food and Features Editor Teresa Taylor at 937-4886.


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From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru
Last week we went to see the exhibition From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru at the Textile Museum. I thought I was being a good blogger bringing my camera along, when lo and behold, it was missing the card! Classic. So I bring you a bunch of unpublished instagrams to at least give you an impression of what the show is all about.
Above, a print of Ichimaru.
Kimono detail.
Kimono detail.
Ichimaru on vinyl.
Elodie: "I don't like it." To be fair, the singing style is quite unfamiliar to Western ears, and the samurai dance pictured above was probably pushing the limits of what a toddler can handle.
This is pretty much how we saw the exhibition. You don't get to take much in, just a whirlwind visit like this post.
Quite a lot of kimonos on display, as well as hair accessories, a pair of shoes, and a musical instrument. To read more about the show visit the Textile Museum. There are also related events listed.
City of Toronto 2013 Urban Design Awards
Last night we attended the City of Toronto 2013 Urban Design Awards and were honoured to receive, along with Peter and Christine of Studio Junction, an award of excellence for our building, including the front facade restoration, the retail space and home! It was nice to be recognized in this manner because Studio Junction and their crew worked extremely hard on this project, and for us it's nice to be acknowledged for bringing back the historic live/work aspect of a localized small business strip.
No one knew what big box stores would do to not only our shopping habits, but how we interact (or don't) with the cityscape. We are so pleased to be a part of a new generation of small businesses working to regenerate the street life that makes our city a vibrant place to live.
Visit the list of winners.
The jury report summarizes the results of the competition.
Rainy days
Toddlers are notoriously terrible with staying cooped up indoors. What to do with all these rainy days we've been having? Any and all suggestions welcome…places to go, things to do at home.
Edwards Gardens
Last Monday on our day off we headed across town to visit Edwards Gardens for the first time.
I am uncertain whether Elodie liked the gardens. In every photo she resembles a fancy Wednesday Adams.
We decided to free the child from her stroller, which we then had to confiscate as she couldn't NOT push it. Toddlers, part 1.
Overlooking the gardens from the lookout mound.
Toddlers, part 2. Teeny tiny rocks.
Ladies with matching hats.
Toddlers, part 3. Running off to clearly out of bounds areas.
A pretty boring green house. Geraniums? Also, I'm not going to lie, we were a tad disappointed there was no Japanese garden. I guess Vancouver has us beat on this front.
Toddlers, part 4. More of the same.
Some nice greenery over here…
Sniff, sniff!
The cafe was disappointing, but to be expected as I think it's city run and they just cannot seem to get their game together. I mean, let's not even begin to discuss the High Park restaurant. Could be amazing.
All in all, it was a nice place to wander around, though we have High Park so I am not sure we'd head across town when we have our own little piece of idyllic parkland right in our back yard.
Souvenirs from Japan, Elodie edition
As anyone who has been away from a loved one can attest, the more you buy the more you are thinking about them, am I right? At least that's what we told ourselves every time we bought something for Elodie. Actually in the end it seemed like we bought more than we actually did. So that's good, at least for our wallet.
A book about a cat (we surmise). A wooden car that plays music when you move it.
This happened. Mother / daughter hats. Couldn't help myself.
Last year we went to see the cherry blossoms in High Park. It was about a week after Elodie was born and she was asleep in her car seat. This time proved more difficult with a toddler. It's just so amazing how much they change in the first year. From tiny blob to fully mobile and four times the size. Elodie became more preoccupied with pushing her stroller around than looking at the blossoms.
Marimekko, With Love at the Textile Museum
After yet another amazing lunch at Santouka–best ramen in Toronto, maybe because our inaugural ramen experience was in Sapporo, Hokkaido–we headed over to the Textile Museum to finally visit Marimekko, With Love (on until May 12, you still have time!).
There is plenty of historical eye candy for fans of the label, and an interesting joining together of artifacts from the local owners of Karelia, the Toronto shop that originally brought Marimekko (and many other Finnish brands) to Toronto back in the 1970s. We particularly enjoyed this portion of the show, since we are doing similar things with Japanese craft.
I just have a small sampling of what is in the show, as it's best to visit if you can!
Fabric samples, fashion photography…
Vintage slideshows from both Marimekko and Karelia. The Karelia slideshow was of particular interest to us – it was so neat to see their exhibitions and parties. Is this what it will be like for us 30 years from now? All I know is they looked like they are having a good time, and so are we!
Personal letters and internal memos.
My two favourite pieces of clothing in the show (naturally).


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New Products
Published: 09/20/2011
New Products summaries are compiled from news releases provided by the suppliers.
GUINNESS Black Lager — The new beer is launching nationwide this month. Made with lager hops, yeast and traditional cold brewing methods, with the brand's signature roasted barley, it combines the refreshing taste of lager with the character and flavor of Guinness. Available in 11.2-ounce bottles, the launch is supported by television, radio and online advertising, sampling and point-of-sale materials.


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Though low-cost ETFs have become much more popular over the past decade, mutual funds are still a popular choice -- especially for inexperienced investors. At the end of 2012, 265 million people had invested more than $13 trillion in about 7,500 funds.
Because these funds -- which typically underperform the S&P 500 -- are popular with novice investors, there is a clever trick fund companies can play to make it appear as though their funds are performing better than they really are. Although technically true, this trick disingenuously gives investors a number that means little.
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Architectural plans for Birmingham's new intermodal transportation facility are complete and include demolishing both the Amtrak station and the 12-year-old, copper-domed Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority station and replacing them with two glass-fronted buildings and a plaza on Morris Avenue.
The design for the $30 million central transit hub will now go to federal authorities for approval, said Andre Bittas, Birmingham's director of planning, engineering and permits.
"We feel like we have the best layout for this site that is functional and meets the needs of Greyhound, Amtrak and BJCTA," Bittas said.
The design team of Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio and Hoskins Architecture, both of Birmingham, and Niles Bolton of Atlanta worked nearly a year on options for the site. In the end, the concept included leveling the MAX bus station.
While the $4.5 million building was erected in only 1999, Chris Giattina, president of Giattina Aycock, said it was more cost-efficient to build a new facility than to modify the old one. That includes saying goodbye to the rounded copper top. "The design is functionally not designed for expansion," he said.
The original plan always called for expansion, though. The work completed in 1999 was considered the first phase of a larger project.
Giattina said the team's challenge was making the project financially feasible, harvesting the synergy of activity nearby, rebranding the area for a first-class transit experience and repurposing the blocks as a district and as a welcoming place to work, ride and bike.
"We can't affect transit with this design, but we can provide a platform that redefines this brand and helps them get better," Giattina said.
Bittas said design documents will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration within a few weeks, with approval expected early next year. Construction of both buildings is expected to begin in spring 2012 and take about two years.
"This intermodal project is one that has been languishing for some time now, and my administration came on board and really got it back on track," said Mayor William Bell.
Bell added that the project will replace the "dark dungeon" that is the current train station. With its vinyl couches and seats, some have likened the station to a 1960s sealed time capsule.
The new buildings would have closed glass waiting areas replacing the open-air shelter. The only covered seating in the existing building is a small area out of view of the buses.
The Greyhound station would move from 19th Street to Morris Avenue, joining with the a new Amtrak station at its current location. The BJCTA offices will also be in that building, while the bus terminal sits across 18th Street.
The project is to be funded 80 percent by the Federal Transportation Administration and 20 percent by the city.
Other elements in the design include a modern version of a clock tower at 18th Street featuring a message board; a pedestrian bridge running from 16th Street to Railroad Park; and a replica of the "Birmingham, The Magic City" sign that once stood near the city's old Terminal Station.
Bell suggested the clock tower and had also discussed recreating the iconic sign.
"Some elements will tie into the baseball park as well as make a connection with the south side and the north side of downtown," he said.
Bittas said the features are part of creating an inviting gateway to the city.
"The first impression is usually what sticks with you when you get there," Bittas said. "We're very excited about this project and its potential for the area."
Funding is subject to approval by the Birmingham City Council, some members of which have questions about the demolition of the BJCTA building.
"I really think the building, being less than 12 years old, can be improved to do what we need to do," said Council President Roderick Royal, citing earlier plans that incorporated the existing building. "I'm not convinced that an 11-year-old building should be demolished."
Both Royal and Transportation Committee Chairwoman Kim Rafferty said they hope the council and committee are given time to formally review the plans, get more details and provide ideas.
Bell said a formal presentation is coming.
Councilman Johnathan Austin, who represents the area, said he liked a previous proposal that preserved the current MAX building. In addition, Austin said he favored having one building, or at least two buildings that are connected.
"It's nice and looks good, but I would suggest they go back to the drawing board. Build two buildings, but connect them," Austin said. "Let's try to do something that accommodates the people. I certainly hope this is not the final option."
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The number one question plaguing the Republican Party these days is, where do they go from here?
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The GOP has lost control of the White House and Congress, leaving many conservatives saying the party is broken.
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Some have intimated that Tom Lewand, who is taking over many of Matt Millen's responsibilities, will use the remainder of the season to cement his status as a contender for "King of the Detroit Lions." But the salary-cap specialist reaffirms his own limitations, as well as points out his strengths, in an article in The Detroit News that focuses on Martin Mayhew and himself. It's chock full of good quotes.
The Detroit News, September 26: "I have always been in a supportive role, predominantly as it's related to the salary cap," said Lewand, who is handling most of Millen's former duties as team president. "And that's all I've ever wanted to do. And that's all I'm qualified to do, is to support in that fashion.
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Uncover Roman monuments, Venetian canals and Florentine artistry on this picture-perfect introduction to Italy.
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Roman monuments, Venetian canals and Florentine artistry complement the tranquil beauty of Lake Garda, your base for one night of this perfect introduction to Italy.
You'll enjoy Insider moments like… bypassing the queues and listening to our expert recount secrets of the Vatican's past and present, as they unfold the story of Michelangelo's greatest work in the Sistine Chapel.
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6 hot buffet breakfasts.
4 dinners (including Be My Guest).
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Italian Holiday
Day 1Arrive Rome (2 Nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. Relax after your journey or take a leisurely stroll through the ancient streets. This evening join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive to see St. Peter's Basilica. This is the perfect introduction to the sights which await you.
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Day 2Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Your included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist begins at the Vatican Museums. Trafalgar has priority early access as an official partner of the Vatican Museums allowing entry before other Tour Operators and the general public. Admire Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel when it is less crowded and more peaceful. Later visit St. Peter's Basilica to see the famous Pietà. Your tour continues in ancient Rome. Visit inside the impressive Colosseum. View the ancient sites of Rome and see the Circus Maximus, where chariot races were once held. There's time afterwards to explore the city on your own, or simply relax and watch the world go by.
Optional Experiences
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00
Roman Evening with Dinner
Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a drive and provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city.
Adult Price: €61.00
Day 3Rome – Venice
This morning follow the valley of the River Tiber north into Umbria and pass the picturesque hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto. Travel through Tuscan landscapes with terraced olive groves and over the Apennine Mountains. Cross the Veneto plains before arriving at your hotel for dinner.
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Optional Experiences
Gondolas and the Grand Canal
Join us for a scenic cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzos, as well as catching a glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 4Venice Orientation – Lake Garda
Savour the sights and sounds of this sublime island city on your included canal cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace. Gain a Cultural Insight into the traditional Venetian glassblowing industry at a local workshop with free time afterwards to explore on your own. Later travel to the Italian Lake District where you will enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dining experience with a local family.
Optional Experiences
Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica
Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and present. You'll visit the majestic basilica of St Mark, where you'll have a chance to view some of the prized trophies looted by the Venetians in their rise to power. Alternatively, we'll visit the outside terrace for exceptional vistas.
Adult Price: €36.00
Day 5Lake Garda – Pisa – Florence
Enjoy views of Lake Garda this morning as you travel to Pisa. View the extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Tonight you might like to sample some local Tuscan cuisine.
Grand Mediterraneo
Optional Experiences
Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills
Join us for a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. We will enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant where a selection of regional favourites is served, accompanied by a selection of the local wines and live music. A truly unforgettable experience, with an atmosphere that is the essence of all things Tuscan.
Adult Price: €64.00
Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We have fast track entry to the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you'll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist.
Adult Price: €40.00
Day 6Florence – Rome
In Florence the city's rich medieval and Renaissance history is brought to life by your Local Specialist. Visit Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. View the multi-coloured marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery with its bronze doors. View the Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular feat of engineering dating from the Middle Ages. Later travel through Umbria's shady valleys, with olive and cypress trees until you reach the valley of the Tiber River, which leads you back to Rome. In Rome tonight celebrate the end of your holiday with your companions at a Farewell Dinner.
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For included sightseeing in Rome and Florence.
Cultural Insights
Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop in Venice.
Be My Guest
Visit a 16th century convent located in picturesque vineyards near Lake Garda where you will be welcomed by the Fabiano family and have a delicious dinner of local specialities.
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City tour in Rome and Florence
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and the Roman Colosseum
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View the ancient sites of Rome, the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Meet warm-hearted locals and like-minded travellers. Along your journey of discovery, stop to share stories and flavours with local farmers, chefs and winemakers. Pause to admire the handicrafts and rich traditions of amazing artisans. Explore the essence of Europe through captivating accounts shared by expert historians and savvy local guides.
Travelling with your tastebuds, treating them to new flavours, spices and textures along the way. From the very first breakfast to the last nightcap, travelling through Europe indulges your palate, with every meal an opportunity to discover regional fare. Savour each new flavour, try the local tipple and take home fresh culinary inspiration. Let us share our love for food and hospitality with you.
Once you've packed your suitcase, we take care of the rest, removing all your concerns so that you can be secure in the knowledge that an award-winning global company with an impeccable reputation has taken care of every little detail. We arrange everything you'll need along your journey - meals, accommodation and travel logistics, because we are with you all the way. Travel the world with peace of mind, knowing you're in the hands of Trafalgar.
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Service rating : Great experienceProduct : saw more and learned more that if we went on our own
Service rating : Our travel director, Heidi, was very patient and handled everything seamlessly. Giusseppe was a total professional at driving the bus-very impressive.Product : The trip was fast-paced, so it was somewhat exhausting. We saw and experienced so much in such a short amount of time.
Service rating : This was our first Trafalgar Tour. The service received exceeded our expectations. Chris Daley our tour guide set the goals for the trip, thoroughly explained each day's agenda, along with providing exceptional dialog for sites, cities, excursions, restaurants. Group always felt
Service rating : Service was excellent - Chris made sure that every single traveler was taken care of. We had one elderly woman in our group and he went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and able to participate in the activities.Product : For our first time in Italy, this was
Service rating : Heidi was very helpful finding solutions made every negative into a positive. First hotel in Rome, not so clean. Giovanna was also a good director. But more reserved in personality.Product : Exhausting, too much walking and climbing. Trafalgar needs some alternative choices for
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Amarillo Area Singles' Dance Club - 6 to 10 p.m., the Krystal Palace at the Clarion Hotel, 7909 E. Interstate 40. Valentine's Day dance. Kickshickers. Cover charge. Call 356-9219.
Classy 39 and Over Singles Dance Club - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Western Horseman, Kiva Motel, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Benny and Jerry.
Dive into Books - 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road. Call 352-2300.
Panhandle P.C. Users Group - 7 p.m., Amarillo Public Library Central Branch, 413 E. Fourth Ave., second floor; speaker each month.
Venture Club - 7 p.m., Hoffbrau Steaks, West Interstate 40 and Coulter Street. Call 352-7154 or 655-3693.
Amarillo Area Law Enforcement Lions Club - 7 p.m., Western Sizzlin' Steakhouse, 2921 W. Interstate 40. Earl Honaker, 355-6435.
Amarillo Photographic Society - 7:30 p.m., Canyons Retirement Center, 2200 W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo. Call Steve, 622-1546.
Yellow Rockers Plus - 7:30 p.m., Yellow Rock Dance Center, old Claude Highway. Plus. Caller Jerry Arthur. Call 353-2642.
Whirley Birds Square Dance - 8 p.m., Amarillo Federation of Women's Clubs, 2001 Civic Circle. Mainstream and Plus, caller Jimmy Gouge. Call 355-0025.
Senior Ambassadors Coalition - 11:30 a.m., first floor board room of Area Agency on Aging, 415 W. Eighth Ave. Call 372-3381.
International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen - noon, Desperado's BBQ & Steaks, 16th Avenue and South Madison Street, Lunch $7.50. Call David Cass at 353-1199 or Bill Frank at 355-8929.
Widowed Persons Service - 5:30 p.m., The Plaza Restaurant, S. 3415 Bell St.
American Business Women's Association - 6:30 p.m., Desperado's, 15th Avenue and South Madison Street. Call Lorene McCrary, 359-1347.
Historic Route 66 Association - 6:30 p.m., J&M Restaurant, 3700 W. Sixth Ave. For those interested in the historical area.
Pajama Party - 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road. Call 352-2300.
Senior Citizens Dance, 7:30 p.m., Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1217 S. Tyler St. Admission: $4.50 per person. Call 354-8712.
Amarillo Chess Club - 7 p.m., Amarillo College, Washington Street Campus, College Union Building, basement.
Harmonica Organization of Texas - 7 to 9 p.m., Amarillo Public Library Central Branch, 413 E. Fourth Ave. Call 358-9055.
Silhouettes Round Dance - 7:30 p.m., Danc'n Center, 24th Avenue and South Polk Street. Phase III and IV Round Dance. Cuers/instructors James and Vicky Novak. Call 358-9326.
Los Barrios de Amarillo - noon, Wesley Community Center, 1615 S. Roberts St. Lunch meetings open to the public. Call 372-7960 for information.
Soroptimist International of Amarillo - noon, Amarillo Club, 30th floor, Bank One Center. Lunch meetings and program.
American Society of Interior Designers - 11:30 a.m., Place varies. Call Nona Johnson at 372-7721.
Crazy A's - 7 p.m., Danc'n Center, 24th Avenue and South Polk Street. Tuff Plus Lessons and Advanced. Caller Jimmy Gouge. Call 355-0025.
Panhandle Archaeological Society - 7:30 p.m., Bob Lee Room, Big Texan Steak Ranch, 7701 E. Interstate 40.
Palo Duro Chapter 1248, National Association of Retired Federal Employees - 9:30 a.m., Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 1217 S. Tyler St. Call 383-1330.
Piecemakers Quilt Club - 9:30 a.m., Freedom Baptist Church, 900 Alta Vista St. Call JoAnn Henderson, 352-6353.
Amarillo Republican Women - 11:30 a.m., Amarillo Country Club, 4800 Bushland Blvd. Open to the public; call 373-3336 by Tuesday for reservations.
Edge of Your Seat Bookclub - 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road. Call 352-2300.
Palo Duro Metro Women's Chorus - 7 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Lowndes Hall, 1601 S. Georgia St. For information, call Linda Kennedy, 383-0660. For bookings, call Natalie at 383-4272
Tigershark Squadron - 7 p.m., 11101 Airport Blvd.
Palo Duro Masonic Lodge No. 1239 - 7:30 p.m., 1701 S. Polk St. Call Doug Griggs, 373-0212 or 467-7298.
Amarillo Model Railroad Association - 7:30 p.m., inside Western Plaza mall.
Golden Spread Chorus of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Inc. - 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 4600 S. Western St.
Pioneer Promenaders - 7:30 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4741 N.W. Fourth Ave. Mainstream. Caller Larry Barton, 359-8055.
Levi's & Lace Square Dance, 8 p.m., Danc'n Center, 24th Avenue and South Polk Street. Mainstream and Plus. Caller Curtis Sarah. Call 383-6182.
Friday Morning Fun - 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road. Call 352-2300.
Panhandle Chapter, Air Force Association Quarterly Dinner Meeting - 6:30 p.m., The Plaza restaurant. Contact Terry Moore at 358-7335 for reservations.
High Plains Scottish Heritage Society - 7 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3001 S. Bell St. Call 374-3414.
45 and Uppers Dance Club - 7:30 p.m., Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, 12th Avenue and South Polk Street.
Fun Time Rounders - 7:30 p.m., Danc'n Center, 24th Avenue and South Polk Street. Phase I & II Round Dance. Cuers/instructors James and Vicky Novak. Call 358-9362.
Ye Old Squares - 8 p.m., Amarillo Federation of Women's Clubs, 2001 Civic Circle. Mainstream & Plus; Rounds. Caller Freddie McKee, Cuer Micky Grimm. Call 355-4823.
Golden Spread Woodcarvers - 9 a.m., AFSCME Local Building, 311 N. McMasters St. Woodcarvers sharing ideas, techniques and carvings.
Widowed Persons Service - 9 a.m., Golden Corral, 7220 W. Interstate 40.
Panhandle P.C. Users Group - 11:30 a.m., location varies. See Web site: www.pcusers.officehiway.com for location. Fellowship and help with questions concerning computers.
Lone Star Chess Club - 3-6 p.m., Amarillo Public Library Central Branch, second floor, 413 E. Fourth Ave. Call Rick Storm at 383-7330 or Randy Reyna at 374-6540.
Caprock Cruisers - 6 p.m., Gene Messer Chrysler-Plymouth-Jeep, 2416 S. Georgia St. Call 359-8653.
TopTex Square and Round Dance Association Sweetheart Dance - 7:30 p.m., rounds; 8 p.m., grand march; Owens Corning Activity Center, 2400 Sundown Lane. Calling, James and Vicky Novak.
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