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Leftover bond funds go to energy program
PARKERSBURG -Wood County commissioners voted to turn over more than $48,000 remaining from a 1990s housing program to a new energy project.
After a multi-county 1992 bond housing program closed out, Wood County recently received a $48,274 check. Funds are held in reserve with bond programs to assure outstanding loans are covered. Sometimes there are funds leftover after the program has closed out and all loans have been repaid. Checks for the remaining funds in the 1992 project were returned to the five counties involved in the original program.
The original program was a housing consortium aimed at helping low-income families with energy efficiency projects. Wood, Harrison, Brooke, Tyler and Wetzler counties participated in the bond program.
"It was originally used for housing so I would move we place the remaining proceeds into the new energy program," Commissioner Blair Couch said. "It's found money. The bond agreement is paid off and these proceeds were returned to the county."
"That will really transform the program," commission President Wayne Dunn said, noting other funding the program organizers had anticipated fell through, so the funding was needed.
"If it's not used, it can be returned to the county general fund," Dunn said.
Couch and Commissioner Steve Gainer voted to move the funds over, Dunn, who was involved in originally getting the program started, abstained.
The project is aimed at middle-incomers who can't qualify for federal assistance but can't afford to finance energy upgrades.
Meeting with the commissioners last spring, Gary Thompson, professor in energy management/solar energy programs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, outlined the collaborative project.
"This program will mean a savings in energy and home maintenance costs, as well as improve indoor air quality. The main goal is to improve the energy efficiency of middle- and upper-middle income homeowners. The lower income qualify for federal programs, but there is no help or incentive for middle-income homeowners to make these changes," Dunn said during the earlier meeting.
According to the West Virginia Consumer Advocate Division, rates for electricity since 2008 have continued to increase, 36 percent in Wood County and 47 percent in West Virginia.
"Almost 40 percent of energy use in the U.S. goes to residential and commercial buildings; one-half of that is to residential homes for space heating/and one-half of that is lost," Thompson told commissioners at the earlier meeting.
The project includes everything from sealing leaks, installing insulation, caulking windows, installing weather stripping, window replacement to changing water heaters and energy upgrades for furnace and air-conditioning to make them more energy efficient.
"We would first have an energy assessment done then determine the needs," Thompson said.
Mid-range annual income is considered $32,500-$72,500, and slightly lower in West Virginia. Thompson said there are 40,000 housing units in the county, with the medium value $102,000, the medium income is $42,000 and there are 36,000 households.
At the time, Thompson told commissioners the program was looking for additional funding sources to get started, including possible grants from DuPont, West Virginia Housing and Urban Development and educational grants. The program would use WVU-P energy program students to assist with energy surveys and program awareness, and Community Resources Inc. would administer the program, it was announced at the spring meeting.
County officials said the program is now being integrated into the county finance system with the county acting as a conduit for the funding involved with the project. Officials have met with Wood County lerk Jamie Six to discuss how the financial aspects would be handled.


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The women's soccer and lacrosse teams are receiving inspiration and motivation from an unlikely source: 6-year-old Rosie Colucci. Spirited and vivacious, Rosie has been attending soccer and lacrosse games for nearly two years while coping with treatments for brain cancer and neurofibromatosis, a serious disorder which initiates tumor growth anywhere in or on the nerves of the body.
The two North Central teams, both coached by Jenni Kapanen, adopted her through an organization called Friends of Jaclyn (FOJ) Foundation. The organization pairs children who have cancer with high school or collegiate sports teams that adopt them.
Rosie was first connected to the athletes when a North Central Group Process class, which requires students to work in teams to plan and hold fund-raising activities, chose to hold an event for Rosie. "Friends of Jaclyn called me and asked if we wanted to continue the relationship," explains Natalie Vivaqua '10, who plays lacrosse as a North Central graduate student and is a day porter in maintenance. "She was only 4 when we first met her but she was just so fun." The teams and coach Kapanen decided wholeheartedly to proceed with the "adoption" after talking about the emotional risks of the relationship.
Over the last two years, Rosie's family has driven from Palatine for nearly all the home soccer and lacrosse games. Rosie is assigned a locker among team members and they've held parties with her to celebrate special occasions. The student-athletes held a fund-raiser for a dance marathon event at Children's Memorial Hospital and collected $750 in three days.
Yet the women feel they've gained far more than they've given to Rosie, who calls them with chirpy cell phone messages. "It's brought us closer together as a team," says Amy Frazzini '12, who plays on both the soccer and lacrosse teams. "We'll be down after a loss but then she'll do something funny on the sideline and it keeps us positive. She puts everything in perspective for us."
The year's theme chosen by the teams is "We Play for Rosie" and the women enjoyed a "Rosie the Rock Star" day at one of the soccer games. And at the end of the soccer and lacrosse seasons, one student-athlete is now the proud recipient of the "Rosie Award" to recognize leadership, loyalty and passion for the game.

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A lot admirable human rights work is performed by civil society actors who apart from concrete material assistance and advicacy work are often also involved in raising awareness of applicable human rights standards. In the European context the Council of Europe is the international organization with the by far most extensive range of human rights conventions, treaties and charters, the foremost of which of course being the European Convention on Human Rights.
Non-governmental orgaizations (NGOs) often use, promote and refer to these Council of Europe human rights standards when they perform their advocacy and awareness-raising work. Therefore it is natural that the National Human Rights Structures (NHRS) Unit, which forms part of the Legal and Human Rights Capacity Building Department of the Council of Europe Directorate General of Human Rights and Legal Affairs, is co-operating with, and supporting, NGOs active in spreading Council of Europe human rights standards


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weve had a lot of winable games...
Q needs a nice solid game, like u said, a 3 early will make the cats just a little more cautious leaving him open outside.
looking for another david lee double double or a few rebounds more from curry!
New York Knicks(8-17) vs Charlotte Bobcats(9-14)
7:00pm ET Friday night on MSG
Welcome to MSGknickz33 pregame show, Im your host Jazzy Jeff. The Knicks had their best game of the season Wednesday night against Lebron James and the Cavs. The Bobcats are not as good as the Cavs but the Knicks need to prepare for this game as if they are. This is what gets the Knicks into problems, being unprepared for teams like the Bobcats and the Miami Heat.
Lets Get Right to the Starting lineups for both Teams.
Charlotte Bobcats
pg-Raymond Felton
sg-Jason Richardson
sf-Gerald Wallace
pf-Omeka Okafor
C=Nazr Mohammed
Now its time to take a look at Jazzy Jeffs keys to success:
- Defense!!! The Bobcats are the 3rd worst team in the league offensively averaging only 92.1 points per game. Dont let them all of a sudden become a good team offensively.
- Attack!!! The Knicks need to attack the Bobacts who are ranked 19th defensively, a little bit below average.
- Crash the Boards!!! The Knicks are better at rebounding then the Bobcats who are only averaging 39.9 rebounds, ranked 27th.
- Be Cautious!!! Although Bobcats are below average defensively, they will get better with the addition of former Knick Nazr Mohammed. Okafor and Wallace can block shots as well.
Knicks Game note of the Night: When the Bobcats give up 100 points to their opponents, they are only 1 and 8.
Tonights Key Matchup: Quentin Richardson vs Gerald Wallace
Richardson set the tone Wednesday night when he came out and hit 3 pointers in a row early in the Knicks 18 point victory over the Cavs. He will have a tough defender on him. Gerald Wallace can defend, score, and rebound. If Richardson can score around 15 points again and slow down Wallace, the Knicks will be in good shape to win this game.
The Bobcats bench can be described as suspect and it can be blamed for the teams 9 and 14 record. Matt Carol, Jared Dudley, Jeff McInnis, and Derek Anderson are the players that get the most minutes off the bench for the Bobcats. Matt Carol, another former Knick, is an excellent shooter. One more former Knicks, Othella Harrington, is also a member of the Bobcats but it is unlikely that we will get to see him play. The Knicks bench should be able to outplay the Bobcats bench.
This is a winnalbe game, the Bobcats dont have much after their starting lineup but the Knicks are known for allowing career nights for players like Matt Carol as seen last Monday night when they allowed Mike Dunleavy to score a career high 36 points.
Thanks for joining me for my pregame show and remember that you can catch the Knicks Friday night on MSG.
weve had a lot of winable games...
Q needs a nice solid game, like u said, a 3 early will make the cats just a little more cautious leaving him open outside.
looking for another david lee double double or a few rebounds more from curry!
Will we ever win a championship again? Id like to think so!
we gotta watch out for Gerald Wallace!
Seems like David Lee is drunk today. He is missing easy shots, and he isn't playing good at all..
I saw that dunk he missed, he must of been chillin with Vin Baker before the game or sumthin, lol. Or maybe he was smokin crack with Shawn Kemp.
missing way too many easy ones, mostly david lee, eddy curry not getting the ball enough
Lee must really be drunk hes got 3 turnovers. This is startin to look ugly. I would say 20 points is ugly. Gerald Wallace is raping us (no homo).
thank god i cant watch this game
Who is on Wallace!!!!
jesus h. christ. does anyone on this team know how to play defense?
Half Time Report............... WE SUCK!!!!!!
Mr. Datruth.... What you talkin about... EC isn't even playing good today. EC doesn't even deserve the damn ball. Turnovers, and bad shots for him tonight.
NOTE... Knicks only lost 1 game last year 25 points difference or more.... This year 5 already... Tell me why? and how? Now tonight probably against the BOBCATS.... thats 6.
Hmmmm we're all finally waking into the hang over from wednesday's night win over cleveland...
Moz and NYK 4 Life....."I got orange n blue blood pumpin in my veins"........
What makes this team worse this year then it was last year?
1. Isiah benching Starbury
2. Death of Starburys father
3. Acquisition of Zach Randolph
4. Trading Steve Francis and Channing Frye
Isiah benching Starbury hurt this team cuz there was no reason to do it. How many games were we into the season, I think 5 or 6 right? Crawfords inconsistent crappy ass should permanently be taken out of the starting lineup. Tonight hes shooting 4-13 with 2 Turnovers. He has 11 points and an impressive one assist.
We cant blame Marbury for missing these games, Im real close to my parents and if I lost my moms or pops I would have a tough time dealin with it.
Zach Randolphs selfish play and poor conditioning has hurt this team. Also, because of his Fat Ass David Lees minutes have been reduced which also hurts. Lee is a better defender and team player. And again, Lee himself is not even an average defender but hes still better then Randolph and especially Curry.
Number 4 was a joke, Steve Francis and Channing Frye both suck, especially Frye. At least Francis can say injurys slowed him down but in his prime he was one of the most entertaining players to every play. A small guard who can handle the ball and dunk the way he could.......Im waitin for the next explosive 6'2" or 6'3" player who can do this. Frye is soft, someone get him a Teddy Bear for Christmas. Hes a bitch. I'm glad we got rid of him, the worst draft pick of the Isiah era. Isiah did better pickin at #30 (david Lee) and I know Ariza was picked somewhere in the 40's then he did pickin at #7.
The funny thing is that Frye think he is important.. Ever seen his face after a good call by a ref.


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February 16, 2006
February 16, 2006
Members Present: Dr. Louis Aikens, Mr. John Caffrey (via conference call), The Reverend Garry Moore, Mr. Norris Kantor, Mr. Jeffrey Forlines, Ms. Anne Crowe, Mr. James Palmer III, Mr. Eli Sharp, Dr. Norman Mirsky,
Members Absent: Mr. Edward Knight III, Mr. Jack Stafford, Dr. Lyn Guy, Mr. Daniel Frost
Guests: Dr. Albert Walker, Ms. Anita Barilla, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Tom Blevins, Dr. Don Smith, Mr. Terry Brown, Mr. Roy Pruett, Mr. Roger Workman, Mr. John White, Dr. Jim Voelker and students from his American Government class
Call to Order – Chairman Norris Kantor
Mr. Norris Kantor called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the Hebert Gallery of the BSC Harris Jefferson Student Center and welcomed the students from Dr. Jim Voelker's class.
Approval of Minutes – January 19, 2006
Mr. Kantor asked for additions or corrections to the January 19 meeting minutes. Dr. Norman Mirsky called the group's attention to a typing error in the name of Mr. Tom Ridge. With the correction noted a motion was made (NMirsky/LAikens) to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried.
President's Report – Dr. Albert Walker
Athletic Department Report – Athletic Director Mr. Terry Brown
Dr. Walker informed the group that he would not be giving a President's report but Mr. Terry Brown would be making a presentation to address some specific areas of the Athletics Department in response to inquiries from January's Board of Governors meeting. Mr. Brown reviewed a handout of athletic scholarships and informed the group that this information is filed in compliance with the NCAA each year. Mr. Brown discussed the requirements for athletes and the processes the institution uses to recruit for all sports.
Human Resources – Mr. David Lord
Chairman Kantor informed the group that in the absence of Mr. David Lord, Human Resources Director, the discussion concerning the policy changes and the comments received will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management – Mr. John Cardwell
Student Housing Report – Mr. Roger Workman, Upper-Classman II Residential Center
Chairman Kantor welcomed Mr. Roger Workman from the Upper-Classman II. Mr. John Cardwell reminded the group about concerns from Board members from the January meeting about the food service at the facility and transportation to and from BSC for students. Mr. Workman shared handouts with statistics concerning the facility and the occupancy numbers this semester as well as renovation costs and projected costs for 2006. He reported that students are served breakfast and lunch on the BSC campus due to the low number of students interested in that service. However, the food service at the facility is fully functional and has been since the fall of 2005. Service is available for students between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. but normally serves an average of only four (4) people per night. The facility is opened conservatively for meetings but there is no advertising to the public in order to preserve a college environment.
Dr. Aikens asked about transportation available for students from the facility to the Bluefield State campus. Mr. Workman informed the group that the city bus company has changed the daily route of the buses to include regular stops at the facility but most students either have their own car or ride with another student.
2006 Spring Enrollment and Retention Update
Mr. Cardwell reported that there are 113 students who remain unpaid for the spring semester. Enrollment figures are ahead of the final enrollment for spring of 2005. A grant from HEPC for retention has enabled the institution to move forward with plans to for the selection and training of faculty for the summer advising program. Mr. Cardwell reviewed information concerning student orientation, enrollments and graduation by academic major for 2003-2005, and the Student Profile Analysis for fall 2005. Mr. Forlines asked that Mr. Cardwell work toward offering courses to employees of area businesses who have education dollars set aside to increase the number of people in their employee who hold degrees. Dr. Walker asked that Mr. Cardwell and Dr. Smith conduct a survey of the area businesses, informing the appropriate contacts that we have courses that can be taught on site if enough employees are interested. Then the instructors can be secured in the proper areas of study needed. Mr. Cardwell and Dr. Smith are working with the deans to make courses available in the evenings to accommodate the community. Discussion followed.
Border County Initiative
Mr. Cardwell reviewed a study completed on enrollment for in-state and out-of-state students and various fee adjustments for border counties explaining that tuition of other out-of-state students would increase in order to lower fees for border counties.
Mr. Cardwell reported that the institution is working closely with the Saudi Arabian Embassy to enroll 24 students for the fall semester. They will reside at the Upper-Classman II. Enrollment Management is also working with community colleges in the area to attract two year students into the four year programs at BSC.
Legislative and Media Relations – Mr. Jim Nelson
- Mercer County Day at the Legislature – Mr. Nelson reported that several representatives from Bluefield State went to Charleston and had the opportunity to visit with several legislators and discuss important issues.
- College Day at the Legislature – 30 public and private colleges attended the Legislative sessions. Representatives from BSC included faculty, staff, students from Minorities on the Move, various classes, and the Honors College. Legislators had the opportunity to interact with BSC students during the visit.
- Mr. Nelson reviewed several House and Senate bills and reviewed their importance to BSC.
- A report was given on Black History Month programs and the group was updated on various high schools in attendance.
- CART has been contacted to assist in researching ways to use the robotics program in mine safety.
- Nanotechnology – reviewed concept of this technology and the importance of the production of a 21st century suit of armor.
- February 23-24 -- Mr. Nelson reviewed plans during the game between BSC and WV State for two individuals to have the opportunity to win two 2006 vehicles. Tickets will be given away at the game.
- School of Business will be hosting a Small Business Expo.
- On February 27 the School of Nursing will have a luncheon to honor Dr. Bernadett Dragich as the George Cruise Endowed Chair in Nursing.
- Mr. Nelson informed the group that the discussion of peer institutions is a very important topic at the legislature. Another topic discussed with legislators has been the border county flexibility bill.
Vice President for Academic Affairs – Dr. Don Smith
- Dr. Smith reported that the issue of increased grant writing efforts has been discussed with the deans of the schools and a progress report will be given at a later date. Mr. Kantor asked that a full report on the efforts of the deans for more grants be given at the next meeting.
- The BSC Mission Statement has been rewritten and sent to the appropriate committees on campus for recommendations. It was the feeling of the group that modest changes will be easier to have approved. After College Council has reviewed the statement, it will be presented to the Board for approval. Mr. Forlines asked that a report be given each meeting until the Masters Degree in Business is approved.
Old Business
Mr. Forlines inquired concerning the problems encountered with the chemicals in the labs in the Basic Science building and what costs or penalties have been assigned to the institution. Dr. Walker informed the group that the cost so far has been $5,000 but the final report from the Fire Marshall has not been received. Mr. Forlines asked that a plan be put in place to monitor and prevent future problems of this type.
Mr. Forlines commented that the Board reviews an annual report every year and inquired if the Board reviews a budget. Dr. Walker informed the group that Ms. Johnson will be making a report to the group when that is received. Mr. Kantor reminded the group that no realistic budget can be done until the Governor and the Legislature agree on a budget for higher education. Ms. Crowe, Mr. Forlines, and Dr. Aikens asked if there is a policy or procedure concerning the responsibility of the Board for any emergency expenditures of the institution. Discussion followed. Mr. Forlines asked that a report be given concerning the expense side of the budget so the Board will have a better understanding of expenditures of the institution.
Next meeting Date – March 16, 2006
With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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A Madison teenager ended up with a gun pointed at him after he chased a stranger out of his back yard Monday night, officials said.
The 17-year-old was with friends on the deck of his family's home in the 3700 block of County Grove Drive around 11:52 p.m. when he heard some rustling in the bushes, according to a release. The boy and a friend decided to investigate because of some recent burglaries in the area.
Officials said they saw a man running from the area and, after chasing him, confronted the stranger behind a home on Westbourne Street.
The boy told police the man pointed a handgun at him so he slowly backed away, according to the release.
The stranger is described as a male, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and muscular. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, black pants and a black baseball-style cap.


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Narrowsburg's Vera B. Williams honored
December 11, 2013 —
NARROWSBURG, NY — Narrowsburg author Vera B. Williams' book, "A Chair for My Mother," has been chosen as one of the 100 Greatest Children's Books of the Last Century by the New York Public Library. "A Chair for My Mother" (1982) stands alongside 99 other classics such as Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham" (1962), E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web" (1952), Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" (1963) and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (1998).
The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance will host a book signing and reception for author Williams on Sunday, December 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg. The reception is free and open to the public.
The NY Public Library's 100 Great Children's Books list was released concurrent with its acclaimed free exhibition "The ABC Of It: Why Children's Books Matter," which opened in June at the Library's landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Curated by renowned children's literature expert Leonard Marcus, the exhibition explores the history and importance of children's literature and can be viewed until March 23, 2014.
For more information contact Delaware Valley Arts Alliance at 845/252-7576.


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Was at the ped today, Dr said DS (4 months) was high needs...how is tha possible? I feel this was based on his feeding 11-15 times/day. DS has reflux, I was told frequent small meals were the way to go. DS sleeps decent at night, only waking every 3 or 4 hours to eat.
Is this just a quick label or is there more to it? I thought "high needs" was more than just a frequent feeder. How many times "should" a "normal" BF baby of this age eat?
BTW, DS did pitch a fit at the drs, a real wobbler, he has one of these every few days depending on how he's feeling, naps, feeds, etc. I'm a first time mom, thought an occasional wobbler was just "normal".
What are your thoughts?


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Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy
Ah! Grasp Your Dream With Your Own Hands!
Episode 11 | TV-PG
Otaki and Tamiya want to go into hiding when a terrifying presence from the past comes for a visit. Her name is Chihiro Fujimi and she challenges Keiichi to a race.
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Just checked the stickied thread. I didn't know it was basically against the rules to ask for samples, but I don't see why- many people have a curiousity to know samples not out of "jocking" or whatever but to simply explore, especially when you've got entire albums that are sampling stuff that is atleast pretty hard to find or even identify. Madlib's "Beat Konducta in Africa" samples all sorts of rare 60's-70's garage rock that you'd have to really, really dig to even find any information on, much less find the records themselves, whether as MP3's or vinyl. You've got compilations like Cazumbi that came out a few years ago with stuff that was virtually impossible to find anywhere else beforehand, so can you really expect most people to ever come across these things on their own? Mods/admins can delete this thread if they want, but I'm curious as to why you seem to have a rule against sample sourcing out of a paranoia of "jocking samples".
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Laurier graduates first cohort of its Health Sciences program
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Jun 10/13
The first cohort of Lauriers Health Sciences B.Sc. program graduated at convocation ceremonies held at Lauriers Waterloo campus, preparing them for the next phase of their education toward becoming doctors, occupational therapists, dentists, health administrators, as well as other health-related professionals.
The first cohort joined Laurier in September 2009. Enrolment was originally expected to be 50 students in the first year, but it exceeded expectations with 78 students. The second cohort had 100 students, and the third and fourth had 120. Another 120 students are expected to enrol this fall.
I think people are more and more interested in personal well-being, says Rick Elliott, chair of the Health Sciences program and an associate professor of Mathematics. Elliott was involved in the initial discussions to establish the program.
Elliott says that while many of the students entering Health Sciences look at it as a pre-med or pre-dentistry program, it was purposely designed to give students a much broader perspective on careers in the health sector.
Following two years of required courses including health sciences, biology, chemistry, psychology and mathematics, and with a greater appreciation of the possibilities for future study, students begin to focus on long-term goals with their choice of elective courses in third and fourth year. Faculty members advise students on which courses to take for specific career fields and help them prepare for pre-professional entrance examinations.
The class is now almost split into people who want to go in the direction of a more science-based career, and those who want to go toward a more social science-based career such as public health or health administration, says Elliott.
At the end of June, Elliott is stepping down as coordinator of the program and handing the reins to Peter Tiidus, professor and former chair of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Tiidus, who was acting dean in the Faculty of Science when the first cohort entered Laurier, says the program hopes to add faculty, Health Science courses, laboratories and opportunities for students to get more practical experience.
Health Sciences continues to attract high quality students and is proud to prepare them to pursue the variety of career opportunities in health and health-related fields, says Tiidus. I see a very bright future for Health Sciences at Laurier and look forward to its continued development of successful graduates.
As for Elliott, who will be retiring in two years, seeing this cohort graduate is a bittersweet moment.
Ive gotten to know every single student in the first cohort, he says. To have been involved so late in my academic career with a group like this bright young individuals who have eagerly worked to make the program a success has been a true joy for me.


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Neophron percnopterus
|Scope: Global
|Scientific Name:
|Neophron percnopterus
|Species Authority:
|(Linnaeus, 1758)
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|del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International.
|Identification information:
|55-65 cm. Wingspan 155-170 cm. Medium-large. Characteristic flight silhouette with broad, well-fingered wings and a wedge-shaped tail. Yellow face and base to the bill with a black tip. Plumage is pale grey with some buff on the head and neck. Primaries and secondaries are black showing contrast with underwing-coverts below and unique white centres above. Juveniles are largely dark brown with contrasting area of pale buff.
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|Endangered A2bcde+3bcde+4bcde ver 3.1
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|BirdLife International
|Butchart, S.
|Abdusalyamov, I., Angelov, I., Aspinall, S., Atienza, J., Baral, H., Barlow, C., Barov, B., Belyalova, L., Bowden, C., Brunner, A., Buketov, M., Bukreev, S., Bustamov, E., Camina, A., Cortes, J., Cuthbert, R., Efimenko, N., Eriksen, J., Fundukchiev, S., Galushin, V., Grande, J., Grubac, B., Hatzofe, O., Isfendiyaroglu, S., Kashkarov, R., Katzner, T., Keuzberg-Makhina, E., Khan, A., Khrokov, V., Kolbintzev, V., Koshkin, A., Kovshar, A., Lanovenko, E., Madroño, A., Matekova, G., Mischenko, A., Mitropolskyi, M., Mitropolskyi, O., Monteiro, A., Mulholland, G., Petkov, N., Pomeroy, D., Porter, R., Simmons, R., Sklyarenko, S., Soldatova, N., Stoynov, E., Subramanya, S., Tewes, E., Thiollay, J., Velevski, M., Wolstencroft, J., Cortés-Avizanda, A. & Rahmani, A.
|Bird, J., Butchart, S., Derhé, M., Pople, R., Taylor, J. & Symes, A.
This long-lived species qualifies as Endangered owing to a recent and extremely rapid population decline in India (presumably resulting from poisoning by the veterinary drug Diclofenac) combined with severe long-term declines in Europe (>50% over the last three generations [42 years]) and West Africa, plus ongoing declines through much of the rest of its African range.
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|Range Description:
|Neophron percnopterus occupies a large range with isolated resident populations in the Cape Verde and Canary Islands in the west, through Morocco and parts of West Africa (Ferguson-Lees et al. 2001). A small resident population persists in Angola and Namibia. The bulk of the resident population occurs in Ethiopia and East Africa, Arabia and the Indian Subcontinent,while Saharan and Sahelian parts of Africa in Algeria, Niger, northernmost Cameroon, Chad and northern Sudan also hold significant but presumably smaller populations (I. Angelov in litt. 2012). Migratory birds breed in Northernmost Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Northern Egypt), southern Europe, from Spain in the west, through the Mediterranean, Turkey, the Caucasus and central Asia to Northern Iran, Pakistan, northern India and Nepal. These birds winter within the resident range, and in addition throughout the Sahel region of Africa. Global population estimates for the species are crude, but combining figures of 3,300-5,050 pairs in Europe (Iñigo et al. 2008), <2,000 pairs in central Asia, just a few thousand pairs now in the Indian Subcontinent, perhaps 1,000 pairs in the Middle East, and perhaps 1,000-2,000 pairs in Africa (Thiollay 1989, I. Angelov in litt. 2012) gives a rough total of around 21,900-30,000 individuals. The European population has declined by over 50% in the last three generations (BirdLife International 2004). In Spain, which with at least 1,300 pairs may support as much as 40% of the European breeding population, the number of territories declined by at least 25% between 1987-2000 (i.e. equating to a decline of >50% over three generations) (Donázar 2004, Del Moral 2009), likely due to high mortality rates (Cortés-Avizanda et al. 2009). Similar declines are reported from the Middle East (S. Aspinall in litt. 2005), e.g. 50-75% in Israel, however in Oman the population appears stable (J. Eriksen in litt. 2005), although this may be more a reflection of count methods rather than genuine stability in the population. Around 1,700 birds are resident in a stable population on the island of Socotra (Porter and Suleiman in prep.). The resident populations within Africa also appear to have declined, including those in Ethiopia and Djibouti (G. Mulholland in litt. 2006), and Angola and Namibia (where just 10 pairs remain) (R. Simmons in litt. 2006). Across much of Africa residents are outnumbered by migrant European and probably Asian breeders (J. M. Thiollay in litt. 2006, I. Angelov in litt. 2012). Most critically, the species has undergone a catastrophic decline (>35% per year) since 1999 in India, where numbers detected on road transects declined by 68% between 2000 and 2003 (Cuthbert et al. 2006), while on the Balkans a decline of nearly 50% was noted between 2003-2011 (I. Angelov in litt. 2012).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Andorra; Angola (Angola); Armenia (Armenia); Azerbaijan; Benin; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; Croatia; Cyprus; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; France; Georgia; Ghana; Gibraltar; Greece; Guinea; India; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Iraq; Israel; Italy; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kuwait; Kyrgyzstan; Lebanon; Libya; Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of; Mali; Malta; Mauritania; Moldova; Montenegro; Morocco; Namibia; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; Oman; Pakistan; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Portugal; Romania; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Serbia (Serbia); Somalia; South Sudan; Spain (Canary Is.); Sudan; Syrian Arab Republic; Tajikistan; Tanzania, United Republic of; Togo; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; Uzbekistan; Western Sahara; Yemen
Regionally extinct:South Africa
Vagrant:Austria; Bangladesh; Belgium; Botswana; Congo, The Democratic Republic of the; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; Gambia; Hungary; Lesotho; Mongolia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Norway; Poland; Qatar; Slovakia; Slovenia; Sri Lanka; Svalbard and Jan Mayen; Sweden; Switzerland; United Kingdom; Zimbabwe
Present - origin uncertain:China; Côte d'Ivoire; Guinea-Bissau; Uganda
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|In Europe, the breeding population is estimated to number 3,300-5,050 breeding pairs, equating to 9,900-15,150 individuals. Europe forms 25-49% of the global range, so a very preliminary estimate of the global population size is 20,000-61,000 individuals, roughly equivalent to 13,000-41,000 mature individuals, although further validation of this estimate is needed.
Trend Justification: The species declining in virtually all parts of its range, apparently for a number of different reasons. In India, it has declined by >90% in the last decade; European populations have declined by >50% over the last three generations, and West, East and southern African populations also appear to have declined significantly, as do Arabian populations (Jennings 2010).
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|Habitat and Ecology:
|Typically nests on ledges or in caves on cliffs (Sarà and Di Vittorio 2003), crags and rocky outcrops, but occasionally also in large trees, buildings (mainly in India), electricity pylons (Naoroji 2006) and exceptionally on the ground (Gangoso and Palacios 2005). Forages in lowland and montane regions over open, often arid, country. Also scavenges at human settlements. Broad diet including carrion, tortoises, organic waste, insects, young vertebrates, eggs and even faeces. Usually solitary, but will congregate at feeding sites, such as rubbish tips, or vulture restaurants (i.e. supplementary feeding stations), and forms roosts of non-breeding birds (Ceballos & Donázar 1990). Performs an energetic display flight with mate. Several resident island populations show genetic isolation. Northern breeders conduct long-distance intercontinental migrations, flying over land and often utilising the narrowest part of the Strait of Gibraltar on their way to Africa (García-Ripollés et al. 2010). The species exhibits high site fidelity, particularly in males (Elorriaga et al. 2009; García-Ripollés et al. 2010).
|Terrestrial; Freshwater
|Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat:
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|Movement patterns:
|Full Migrant
|Congregatory (and dispersive)
|Major Threat(s):
This species faces a number of threats across its range. Disturbance, lead poisoning (from gun shot), direct poisoning, electrocution (by powerlines), collisions with wind turbines, reduced food availability and habitat change are currently impacting upon European populations (Donázar et al. 2002; N. Petkov in litt. 2005; Kurtev et al. 2008; Angelov et al. in prep. 2011; Zuberogoitia et al. 2008; Carrete et al. 2009; Sara et al. 2009; Dzhamirzoev and Bukreev 2009). Illegal poisoning against carnivores seems to be the main threat operating on the breeding grounds in Spain (Hernandez and Margalida 2009) and the Balkans (I. Angelov in. litt. 2012). Declines in parts of Africa are likely to have been driven by loss of wild ungulate populations and, in some areas, overgrazing by livestock (Mundy et al. 1992). Within the European Union, regulations introduced in 2002, controlling the disposal of animal carcasses, greatly reduced food availability, notably through the closure of traditional "muladares" in Spain and Portugal (Donázar 2004; Lemus et al. 2008; J. C. Atienza in litt. 2007, Donázar et al. 2009, Donázar et al. 2010a, Cortés-Avizanda et al. 2010,Cortés-Avizanda 2011); however, recently passed regulations will permit the operation of feeding stations for scavengers (A. Brunner in litt. 2010). Poisoning is a threat to the species, often through the use of poison baits targeted at terrestrial predators (Carrete et al. 2007, Carrete et al. 2009, Cortés-Avizanda et al. 2009), and through the consumption of inappropriately disposed poisoned animals. Recent analyses from many countries such as Spain (Lemus et al. 2008) and Bulgaria (Angelov 2009) have highlighted high levels of contamination of Egyptian Vultures leading to increased mortality. Antiobiotic residues present in the carcasses of intensively-farmed livestock may increase the susceptibility of nestlings to disease (Lemus et al. 2008) (e.g. avian pox has been reported as a cause of mortality in Bulgaria [Kurtev et al. 2008]).
It appears that Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) often used for livestock, and which is fatal to Gyps spp. when ingested at livestock carcasses (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007), is driving the recent rapid declines in India (Cuthbert et al. 2006, A. Rahmani in litt. 2012). NSAIDs are reportedly toxic to raptors, storks, cranes and owls, suggesting that vultures of other genera could be susceptible to its effects (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007). It seems plausible that this species previously had less exposure to the toxin owing to competitive exclusion from carcasses by Gyps spp. vultures (Cuthbert et al. 2006). In 2007, Diclofenac was found to be on sale at a veterinary practice in Tanzania (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007). In addition, it was reported that in Tanzania, a Brazilian manufacturer has been aggressively marketing the drug for veterinary purposes (C. Bowden in litt. 2007) and exporting it to 15 African countries (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007). Mortality at power lines has been found to be particularly common on the Canary Islands (Donazar et al. 2002, Donazar et al. 2007a) and potentially risky in other regions of Spain (Donazar et al. 2007b, 2010b) and in Africa (Nikolaus 1984, 2006), with 17 individuals found killed by electrocution in Port Sudan, over 10 days in 2010 (I. Angelov in litt. 2010), indicating a potentially serious problem that has persisted for decades and will continue to contribute to Egyptian Vulture population declines. In Morocco at least, the species is taken for use in traditional medicine. Competition for suitable nest sites with Griffon Vulture may reduce breeding success in the short-term (Kurtev et al. 2008).
|Conservation Actions:
Conservation Actions Underway
Occurs within a number of protected areas across its range. Monitoring programmes, supplementary feeding (Cortés-Avizanda et al. 2010) and campaigns against illegal use of poisons, including awareness-raising, are in place for a number of national populations. The veterinary drug Diclofenac has now been banned by the Indian government. In 2007, a survey began to establish the extent of Diclofenac use for veterinary purposes in Tanzania (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007). An International species action plan for the species was published in 2008 (Iñigo et al. 2008). National species action plans are in place in France, Bulgaria and Italy, and the species is included in the Balkan Vulture Action Plan (BVAP). Efforts are being taken to release captive-bred individuals in parts of Italy. In Spain, France, Italy, Bulgaria and Macedonia birds have been fitted with satellite-tags to study juvenile dispersion, migratory movements and wintering areas (e.g. García-Ripollés et al. 2010). Nest guarding schemes for pairs that are most threatened by poachers have been implemented in Italy and Bulgaria, where very small populations survive. Expeditions to study the limiting factors in the wintering areas and along the migration flyway have taken place together with local organizations in Mauritania, Senegal, Ethiopia, Sudan and Turkey.
Conservation Actions Proposed
Start and maintain intensive cooperation with local key stake-holders to ensure poison- and poaching-free zones at sites with high densities or congregations of the species throughout the breeding, migration and wintering range, alongside similar efforts for other threatened species. Build capacity in countries along the migration flyways and in the wintering areas. Protect nest sites where persecution is a problem. Research the causes and extent of current declines across the species's range. Insulate dangerous electricity pylons in areas where high mortality is recorded. Coordinate monitoring to assess trends throughout the range. Relax the European Union animal hygiene regulations in relation to necrophagous birds. Establish supplementary feeding sites where appropriate, especially at sites where congregations of non-breeders can be supported. Raise awareness amongst pastoralists in Africa of the dangers of using Diclofenac for livestock (BirdLife International news [www.birdlife.org/news] 2007). Effectively reduce risks of poisoning through strict enforcement of poison-bait ban and education. Lobby for the banning of Diclofenac for veterinary purposes throughout the species's range, and support the enforcement of this ban where it has been adopted. Where applicable, establish the impact of wind turbines, and lobby for effective impact assessments to be carried out prior to their construction. Where appropriate, reduce disturbance by guarding nests.Where appropriate, guard nests to reduce disturbance. Confiscate illegally kept live birds and use them for the purposes of captive breeding and future restocking and reintroduction programs. In key areas of the species range, implement long term and large-scale education and community involvement program.
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Mayor: Cop killer said he was going to be famous'
AP Photo A Jersey City Police Department cruiser is seen with bullet holes on the windshield at the scene where an officer was shot and killed while responding to a call at a 24-hour pharmacy Sunday in Jersey City, N.J. Officer Melvin Santiago was shot in the head while still in his police vehicle as he and his partner responded to an armed robbery call at about 4.a.m., Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said in a statement. Fulop said officers responding to the robbery call shot and killed the man who shot Santiago. He was not immediately identified. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
JERSEY CITY, N.J. A gunman who killed a rookie officer responding to a report of an armed robbery at a drugstore early Sunday never tried to rob the store and instead lay in wait for police, telling a witness to watch the news because he was going to be famous, authorities said.
Lawrence Campbell shot Officer Melvin Santiago in the head shortly after he and his partner arrived at the 24-hour Walgreens at around 4 a.m., Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said. Other officers returned fire at Campbell, killing him.
Campbell, 27, of Jersey City, was one of three suspects wanted by police for a prior homicide, Fulop said.
Fulop said Campbell was carrying a knife when he walked into Walgreens and asked for directions to the greeting card aisle. He assaulted an armed security guard at the store and snatched his gun, Fulop said. He waited for police to arrive, then shot Santiago with what police believe was the guards weapon.
Today was a horrible day for Jersey City, Fulop said.
Dozens of officers stood single file at the entrance of the hospital and saluted as Santiagos flag-draped body was carried into an ambulance. A handful of younger officers consoled one another as they walked away. Santiago, 23, graduated from the police academy in December.
Fulop was there when Santiagos body arrived at the hospital. As Santiagos mother identified the body, Fulop said, she just keep repeating the badge number and saying that its not possible.
Santiago is the first Jersey City officer killed in the line of duty since Detective Marc DiNardo died in July 2009 during a raid on an apartment while searching for suspects in a robbery.
It is a tragic situation when any officer is killed in the line of duty, Fulop said. Melvin was an officer who represented everything one would want to see in a police officer. I know the entire citys thoughts and prayers are with the Santiago family during this difficult time and we mourn together.
Jean Belviso, who has been delivering newspapers for 10 years, was driving through the Walgreens parking lot when she said saw a man wearing burgundy sweatpants and a baseball cap walk out of the store. A police cruiser pulled up in front of Walgreens, and the suspect began shooting, the 61-year-old Belviso said.
We thought he was running, coming toward us, said Belviso, who was riding along with a friend. He kept on shooting.
Bullets flew through the cruisers windshield, 13 in all. The suspect was shot multiple times, and officers slapped handcuffs on him, Belviso said.
Campbells body remained on the ground next to the bullet-riddled cruiser for more than five hours after the shooting before it was placed in a coroners van and taken away.
Markeisha Marshall, a spokeswoman for Walgreens, said the company was deeply regretful over the officers death and extended its sympathies to his family and friends. The store has round-the-clock armed security, Marshall noted.
Police are also searching for another man who they believe was involved in the previous homicide with Campbell, Fulop said. They have been aggressively seeking Daniel Wilson for the last three days, Fulop said.
The Jersey City Police Benevolent Association said in a statement that their hearts were heavy over Santiagos death.
Patrolman Santiago knew the risks associated with this job, yet he put himself in front of danger in order to keep Jersey City safe, the association said. Words cannot adequately express our feelings about this senseless tragedy.
The officers stepfather, Alex McBride, said Santiago was very proud to be a police officer, following in the footsteps of his uncle. McBride said he had been in Santiagos life for 14 years, noting that his stepson had wanted to be a police officer since playing the Call of Duty video game.
Melvin was the best kid, he said, choking up as he sat hunched over on a plastic crate in an alley outside the familys apartment. I watched him graduate from high school. He joined every sport, everything. He never did no harm to nobody. And he was full of life.
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Posted 14 March 2008 - 04:17 AM
It was put together by an aussie guy called raph boogie. Basically he went around the world taking photos of all the best beatmakers studios. Inlcudes Dilla, Primo, Chief Xcel, Farma G just to name a few
Well worth checking out. I the kinda book I keep picking up every so often cause I love lookin at the photos.
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its really dope when you're just chilling, ie. taking a crap.. good bathroom book ! the dilla, madlib, dj shadow and dj design sections are really dope.. al ot of other dope studios(even though i dont know half the people in the book) and yeah.. the cd is shit
yea, it's my shit book if i don't have computer arts or web designer magazine to read.
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madlib and dilla have the illest setups in there, yet they're completely opposite in appearance. madlib has crap everywhere and a million records, keyboards, percussion, etc. while dilla has like 2 crates visible and one synth. madlib has like 4 multitracks, where dilla just records right into his laptop. they both have the microkorgs and electribes though
that was just dilla's small set up from when he moved to l.a his studio in detroit is on that frank n' dank video crazy professional looking
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it was cool in the book though how he was just going right into protools with no multi or board or anything
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Can't find mine at the moment though, must've ended up in some box stored at my parents house when I moved :|
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he's working on vol. 2 now.
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Smooth-Stone, a startup developing ultra low-power microprocessors, has received $48 million in funding from a group of chip companies and venture capitalists. The move by companies like ARM and Texas Instruments emphasizes the importance of technologies that reduce power consumption of microprocessors and the fact that both ARM and TI - the two leading providers of technology and chips for mobile phones - are looking forward further improvements.
The capital will be applied directly to the final development and market delivery of high performance, low power chips that will change the server market and the makeup of data centers. Smooth-Stone funding partners include ARM, Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC), Battery Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Highland Capital Partners and Texas Instruments.
"This kind of investment, the amount, and the strength of this syndicate is a strong endorsement for the innovation we are bringing to market. We look forward to taking advantage of the insights and know-how of these industry-leading investors" said Barry Evans, chief executive officer of Smooth-Creation.
Smooth-Stone promises to bring the low-power virtues of mobile phone technology to servers and data centers. Its semiconductors and software promise provide a solution for companies where energy consumption by servers has become a constraining and expensive issue by increasing the density of computer resources while significantly conserving energy, cooling and space in the data center. Smooth-Stone customers are projected to have new, unseen options as they plan their future server deployments.
"Our goal is to completely remove power consumption as an issue for the data center. Imagine that change for companies with a large presence on the Internet. They all deal with the reality that as the mass of information grows daily, so does their power consumption," added Mr. Evans.
With this investment, ARM continues its seat on the Smooth-Stone board of directors, along with Evans and an independent, Howard Bubb. The three VCs, Battery Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners and Highland Capital Partners, and ATIC, also join the board.
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"In her terrific debut novel, Anne Lyle conjures up a magical Elizabethan England of seedy glamour, long shadows, pulsating romance and heart-stopping adventure. The Alchemist of Souls is the calling card of a great new talent in the fantasy field." – Mark Chadbourn
The Alchemist of Souls: Night's Masque Vol 1 – April 2012 (everywhere)
The Merchant of Dreams: Night's Masque Vol 2 – January 2013 (everywhere)
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Anne Lyle was born in what is known to the tourist industry as "Robin Hood Country", and grew up fascinated by English history, folklore, and swashbuckling heroes. Unfortunately there was little demand in 1970s Nottingham for diminutive female swordswomen, so she studied sensible subjects like science and languages instead.
It appears that although you can take the girl out of Sherwood Forest, you can't take Sherwood Forest out of the girl. She now spends every spare hour writing (or at least planning) fantasy fiction about spies, actors, outlaws and other folk on the fringes of society. Her Night's Masque series is set in an alternate history Elizabethan England, where the Virgin Queen married and had children while fanged and tattooed creatures from the New World walk the streets of London.
Anne lives in Cambridge, a city full of medieval and Tudor buildings where cattle graze on the common land much as they did in Shakespeare's London. She prides herself on being able to ride a horse (badly), sew a sampler and cut a quill pen but hasn't the least idea how to drive one of those new-fangled automobile thingies.
Anne's home on the net is here: www.annelyle.com. Or you can follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/AnneLyle and Facebook.
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NNS Kentucky Speedway Preview
June 24, 2014
Richard Childress Racing
NASCAR Nationwide Series News and Notes
Race: John R. Elliott Hero Campaign 200 presented by Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Date: Friday, June 27, 2014
Location: Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Ky.
Richard Childress Racing at Kentucky ... The organization has seen success at the 1.5-mile tri-oval, earning three victories, one with Kevin Harvick in 2001 and back-to-back wins with Austin Dillon in June 2012 and September 2012. The organization has started from the pole-position in the last three races at Kentucky, all with Austin Dillon. RCR has led 596 laps and also earned 14 top-five and 20 top-10 finishes. The average start for the team is 11.4 and average finish is 9.5.
Back-to-Back NNS Victories ... The RCR NASCAR Nationwide Series-stable backed up Paul Menard's win at Michigan International Speedway two weeks ago with a victory at Road America. last weekend. After 98 career Nationwide Series starts, Brendan Gaughan earned his first victory.
Recap of Road America ... Brendan Gaughan, Brian Scott and Ty Dillon posted first, 16th and 19th-place finishes, respectively, in the Gardner Denver 200 at Road America.
Getting to the Points ... Heading into Kentucky, all three full-time RCR Nationwide Series drivers remain inside the top-10 of the driver point standings: Ty Dillon, fourth, Brian Scott jumps to fifth, and Brendan Gaughan remains seventh.
Social Media ... To stay on track with the latest news, information and to view exclusive, behind the scenes content visit RCR's Twitter page - @RCRracing, RCR's NASCAR Nationwide Series team Twitter pages - @RCR2BScott, @RCR3TDillon, @RCR33NNS and @RCR62BGaughan. RCR's Nationwide Series driver twitter pages - @bscottracing, @tydillon and @Brendan62. For additional photos, news and video log on to rcrracing.com.
Kentucky Coverage... Coverage of this weekend's race at Kentucky will be televised live on Friday, June 27, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. It will also be broadcasted live on PRN and SiriusXM channel 90.
Brian Scott
No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week's Shore Lodge Chevrolet at Kentucky Speedway ... Brian Scott and the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro will race brand new Richard Childress Racing chassis No. 148 at Kentucky Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series John R. Elliott Hero Campaign 300. This chassis will make its first on-track laps during the Wednesday test session at the Sparta, Kentucky venue.
Scott at Kentucky ... In six Nationwide Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, Scott has finished 17th or better in four of the six events. Scott has an average starting position of 12.7 and an average finish of 19.2. He is also credited with one lap led, which was during the Series last visit to the Speedway. In addition to his Nationwide Series starts, Scott has three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts with one top-five and two top-10 finishes and 43 laps led.
14 Races into 2014 ... Brian Scott and his No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro team continues to dominate the Nationwide Series regulars this season in qualifying. Scott's average has continued to increase as race weekends pass, currently leading with a 7.1 average starting position. He also is the top Nationwide Series regular in most laps spent inside the top-15 (2,262, 95.2 percent) and average running position (7.6.). Scott has finished 17th or better in 13 of the 14 races this season.
Dog Friendly at Shore Lodge ... Want to go on vacation but don't want to leave Fido at home? For an additional $25 pet fee per night, any Garden View room has been designated as dog friendly - including dog bowls, and a dog mat. Your pet will also enjoy the amenities with a welcome letter, baggie mitt and dog treat. For more information on bringing your dog to the Shore Lodge, visit www.ShoreLodge.com.
What are your points? ... Brian Scott and his No. 2 RCR Chevrolet Camaro team enter Kentucky Speedway fifth in the Nationwide Series driver point standings.
Rearview Mirror ... Brian Scott and the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro team started the Gardner Denver 200 presented by Johnsonville in the sixth position at Road America. The Shore Lodge team gambled on fuel mileage and was forced to pit in order to complete the green-white-checkered finish. After three-final laps around the 14-turn road course, Scott crossed the finish line 16th.
What are your thoughts about Kentucky Speedway? Is it getting rough?
"Kentucky has been rough. I love Kentucky though. It's been a good race track for me through the years. Normally we are pretty fast there with our ECR Engines. Last year, we had some mechanical issues because of how rough it is. I feel like RCR has good history at Kentucky and I think we know what to do to get over the bumpiness in the race track."
Is the bumpiness of the race track what makes Kentucky Speedway unique?
"Yeah, it is. It's kind of a flatter mile-and-a-half and really bumpy, but has good grip. It's really a unique race track. You really have to know how to handle through the bumps and how to drive through the bumps to be fast. For whatever reason, it normally fits my style and has been a decent race track for us."
If they were going to repave Kentucky Speedway tomorrow, would you tell them to leave it alone?
"I think we need to have a hiatus from the repaves for a little bit. Obviously, some tracks need to have it. But if there is any way around it, it would be nice to keep some race tracks on the circuit that have a lot of character."
Ty Dillon
No. 3 Alsco/Red Kap Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week's Alsco/Red Kap Chevrolet at Kentucky Speedway ... This weekend Ty Dillon will race chassis No. 142 in the John R. Elliott Hero Campaign 300. This Richard Childress Racing-prepared chassis is new to the Nationwide Series stable this season and will make its debut Friday night.
Dillon at Kentucky Speedway ... Dillon will be making his NNS Kentucky Speedway career debut this Friday night. In the Camping World Truck Series, Dillon has past success and is the defending race winner at the 1.5-mile track and has three top-five finishes in four starts.
Stockman at Kentucky Speedway ... Two-time, championship-winning crew chief Danny Stockman knows his way around the 1.5-mile speedway. In four Nationwide Series races on top of the pit box for RCR, Stockman has two wins, three poles and three top-five finishes.
Red Kap & RCR ... This week Red Kap will be featured as a primary sponsor on the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro. The official provider of high performance work-wear and uniforms for RCR, Red Kap has been in business since 1923.
Alsco on board ... Alsco, a family owned and operated business, is a worldwide leader in linen and uniform rental. This year, Alsco is celebrating 125 years in business and will be featured on the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro.
Road America race rewind ... Dillon qualified seventh and managed to stay inside the top-10 for the first 26 laps before having to put Goodyear Racing rain tires on his No. 3 Camaro. For the remainder of the race, Dillon used a windshield wiper and rain tires to guide him to the checkered flag, where he finished 19th.
Points update ... The 22-year-old, Welcome, N.C.-native remains fourth in the driver point standings. Also competing for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year award, Dillon remains in second for that ranking.
Kentucky Speedway Racing to Excellence School Program ... Ty and Austin Dillon are scheduled to participate in a question-and-answer session on Saturday, June 28 at 4:15 p.m. at the Racing Excellence Display located in the Midway.
What is your approach to this weekend at Kentucky Speedway?
"Kentucky has been a great track to me in the past. I've had a lot of success there and got a really big win there last June in the Camping World Truck Series race. I'm very optimistic about this weekend because my crew chief and team has done very well in Kentucky. Having the right attitude each weekend, before even getting to the track, can make a big difference."
Paul Menard
No. 33 Libman/Menards Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week's Libman / Menards Chevrolet at Kentucky Speedway ... This weekend in the John R. Elliott Hero Campaign 300 presented by Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over at Kentucky Speedway, Paul Menard and the No. 33 Libman / Menards Chevrolet Camaro will race chassis No. 146. This Chevrolet Camaro is the same chassis Menard drove to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway on June 14.
Menard at Kentucky ... In four NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at Kentucky Speedway, Menard has earned two top-10 and one top-five finishes with an average starting position of 10.8 and an average finish of 15. Menard has completed 94.4 percent of the laps around the 1.5-mile oval in the Nationwide Series. In addition, Menard has three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts.
About Libman ... For over 110 years, the Libman family has made quality their utmost priority. William Libman started 'The Libman Company' in 1896 with one mission, to make the finest, most durable wire-wound corn brooms. William's sons, grandsons and great grandchildren have since expanded that mission to include the finest mops, brooms, brushes and cleaning tools. For more information on Libman, please visit www.libman.com.
Double Duty ... In addition to driving the No. 33 Libman / Menards Chevrolet Camaro in Friday night's race, Menard will pilot the No. 27 Quaker State / Menards Chevrolet SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event on Saturday night. This race is scheduled to air live on TNT at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, along with the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel 90.
Test, Test ... Menard, along with his Richard Childress Racing teammates Brian Scott, Ty Dillon and Brendan Gaughan, will be testing at Kentucky Speedway on Wednesday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Looking Back ... Menard's last visit to the 1.5-mile oval in the Nationwide Series was in 2010 where he qualified eighth, but was relegated to at 32nd-place finish after being collected in an on-track incident.
What are your thoughts heading in to Kentucky?
"Kentucky (Speedway) is a track that I enjoy coming to. I think we will all have high expectations coming off of the win in Michigan. We're actually racing with the same chassis this weekend that we won with in Michigan, so it'll be interesting to see what carries over. I know that Nick (Harrison) and the guys worked hard all week to give me a fast Libman / Menards Chevy so we'll see what happens."
Brendan Gaughan
No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week's South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet at Kentucky... Brendan Gaughan will drive chassis No. 140 at Kentucky Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series John R. Elliott Hero Campaign 300. This No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino previously ran at Charlotte Motor Speedway this season, where Gaughan qualified 20th and finished 17th.
Gaughan's Stats at Kentucky ...The Las Vegas-native will make his fourth Nationwide Series start at the 1.5-mile tri-oval this weekend. In three previous starts, Gaughan has led seven laps, completed 100 percent of the 600 laps ran and finished inside the top-five in all three starts. His average starting position is 10.7 and average finish is 3.7. The 38-year-old driver also has nine starts at Kentucky in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series where he led 72 laps and earned two top-five finishes. Gaughan's average starting position is 13.4 and average finish is 18.2.
Road Course Winner ... Gaughan ended his 11-year winless streak at Road America's 14-turn road course on Saturday. This was Gaughan's first Nationwide Series win in 98 starts and first top-five finish of the season.
In the Rearview Mirror: Road America ... After qualifying fifth at Road America, Gaughan faced many challenges during the 53-lap race. Despite the challenges and changing track conditions, Gaughan and his No. 62 RCR team came out victorious becoming a first-time Nationwide Series winner.
To the Points ...Gaughan and the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino team remain seventh in the Nationwide Series driver point standings, currently 48 points out of the top-five heading to Kentucky Speedway.
Spa Costa Del Sur at South Point ... With more than 40,000 square feet, 28 treatment rooms and a full-service salon, relaxation is their specialty. A visit to Spa Costa del Sur steam, sauna, whirlpool and treatment rooms will leave any guest feeling like they can take on the world, or at least the sights and sounds of Las Vegas. For more information or to request an appointment, visit www.spacostadelsur.com.
What are your thoughts on Kentucky Speedway?
"It is the only track with that flat 1.5-mile surface, with a ton of bumps. I hope they never change it. Kentucky is one of the best tracks of that size we have left on the circuit. You get slipping and sliding with multiple grooves racing three wide. Kentucky is one of the last tracks that has my preferred style of racing. I love Kentucky and I cannot wait to get on track."


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A problem with the brick facade of the building, which houses the Uncommon Market on the ground floor, was discovered recently when the city was embarking on a sidewalk improvement project. Due to the risk of falling bricks, the sidewalk project had to be postponed until the structural issue was resolved.
City officials had already announced that starting tomorrow and continuing through Friday, Elm Street would be closed to all motor vehicle traffic between the intersection of Langdon Street and the Elm Street/School Street intersection. All businesses will remain open during construction including the Uncommon Market. If deemed safe, the street will be open during the evening, non-work hours of the project.
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