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My life certainly seems to have followed a 4-cycle route, as the automotive internal combustion V-8 engine has truly shaped so much of my existence. Before you go thinking that Jack is getting all existential on you (or perhaps I had one too many explosions), I'm just trying to cleverly frame the opening to this blog.
For more than a decade, long before my pro career began, a fuel-burning Chrysler Hemi has been my main "motivation", and lately that powerplant has been more than just my vocation. Back in December I had participated in the filming of a pretty cool show at Irwindale Raceway. Heck, now that the producers have the product finished, why don't I just post the link and you can check it out for yourself here. My clever reference to the Hemi powerplant will make a bit more sense after viewing the show:
Pretty cool piece, huh? Another fun day at the racetrack, surrounded by V-8 Hemi's…and that's NEVER a bad thing! Now, the REAL news around this household has to do with the fact that I just ordered my very own, honest-to-goodness, genuine Hemi-powered (not the 426 version…c'mon guys!) vehicle. Though I am certainly partial to the Chargers (I make my living in one), and I think I like the new Challengers even more (both a bit pricey for me though), my new baby will feature a bed on the back. Yes, El Cheapo del Norco (that's me) bit the bullet and ordered a new Ram 1500. For over two years I've really wanted a newer truck, and finally I set a budget to pick up something nicer, newer, and obviously a marked upgrade over the old Nissan. Well, thanks in large part to my buddy Dale Aldo, who works for Chrysler and attends most races, I found out that, with my "team member" discount, plus the current rebates, I can get into something brand new for about five grand more than I was going to spend for used. Ad in the fact that I couldn't find any crew cabs (the quad cab just doesn't have enough back seat room for the huge kid seats. {I meant that the seats were huge…not the kids!}) with the options I wanted (sorry, but the Laramie version is a bunch more than I can spend on a pickup truck), and you can see how I arrived at this decision.
Though I had taken a couple of months to educate myself as to what suited my needs, my pal Matt Deane at Glendora Dodge (as well as fleet manager Tony Miller) guided me through my first "hands-on" day of looking hard at specific options. A visit to my local Dealer, Browning Dodge in Norco, sealed the deal. Manager Chris Muller not only hosted Jack Beckman Day there back in August of last year, but really went out of his way to help me get the perfect truck. It should arrive sometime in the next 2-3 weeks, and I must say that I'm really excited. Jenna got herself a new Flex 3 years ago, but I've only purchased two new vehicles for myself. The first was my 1985 Yamaha FJ600 (those initials spawned the "Fast Jack" moniker), and the second was my 23-foot RV back in 2000, specifically to tow my racecar and save on hotel expenses. As you can see, I'm not prone to "splurge" on myself with impulse buys, but this truck has me pretty jazzed!
If things go according to plan, I may have some other interesting stuff to share with you regarding my new pickup…fingers crossed!
On the racing front, I haven't updated you guys since last I blew up in Atlanta. Well, I'm proud to report that Topeka was relatively uneventful, but regret to inform you that I broke your throttle cable bracket in the first round…sorry about that! That was a definite case of the proverbial $5 part potentially costing us the round win, as opponent Jeff Arend was only able to muster a 4.50, which really added some sting to a freak event.
Englishtown went much better, and we're doing a solid job of carrying the Infinite Hero colors deep into Sunday. With E-town being the second race in that livery, we ran our round record up to 5-2 for our injured heroes. I truly thought we had the car to beat, but less than one foot into our semifinal round run against Cruz, we just blew the tires off. Again, the frustration was amplified by the fact that he only ran a 4.59, and that should have been a relatively easy victory for us. Breaking our two- race first-round losing streak was nice, but we really need to close the deal on one of these upcoming races and make a move up in the points standings.
I flew into Jersey early so that all the DSR drivers and crewchiefs could attend a function at the NJ Make-A-Wish headquarters. They had TJ's car on display outside the "Castle" (not only is it shaped like one, but they do plenty of magical things for the kids there), and many of the staff came out to the track to see "what all the noise was about" (that was a clever reference to the decibels emitted from our fuel-burning hemi's…and THAT was another brilliant iteration of my engine- themed blog…damn I'm good!)
The next day I spoke at Sandvik headquarters in Fair Lawn, NJ. They tore down the old building and just completed a new one since my last visit. I was a bit disappointed when I found out it wasn't constructed just for my edification, but it was still impressive. If you're not "up to speed" (another good racecar allusion…you gotta keep up with me!) on the company, Sandvik is the world's largest manufacturer of cutting, grinding, and machining tools. Twice they have been the primary sponsor on my car, and they will adorn Antron's ride in Seattle. Great company, great people, and great new building…even if it wasn't for me!
I landed back home at Ontario airport at 3 pm on Monday, headed over to the Dodge dealer to place my truck order while the rebate was still current, then we sprinted over to Jason's baseball game. It was one of the longer days I've had lately, and I hit the pillow at 11:15 that night.
When the alarm clock went off at 4:15 the next morning, I really thought it was a cruel joke someone was playing on me. That wasn't the case. After a shower, shave, making some coffee and oatmeal to go, I was in the PT (which is definitely NOT a hemi!) for the four hour drive to Las Vegas.
Before you go thinking, "man, Jack must REALLY have a gambling addiction", I assure you that's not the case. Frank Hawley was having a program that day, and I drove the two-seat dragster for the ride-alongs. Tom Bayer did likewise in the Firebird and, though I probably shouldn't tell you what the event was, I will say that there were five nitro funny car drivers, plus one top fuel pilot, ALL from Southern California, present that day. That's all you get….
It's not like the pace let up once I got back home. Jason finished first grade, and our little man keeps yanking teeth out like he's allergic to them. Number six fell two nights ago, and I'm going to leave a sponsorship proposal for the Tooth Fairy next time.
His team lasted three games into the double-elimination playoff format, meaning they finished with something like 4 wins, 18 losses, and two ties (and I thought that I was having a tough year!). I do appreciate the experience he's got from playing on a team, and our coaches were great with the kids this year…though I do believe all our blood pressures permanently increased from yelling at 'deaf' ears for months!
Several of his team went to see the Anaheim Angels last Saturday, and the game certainly did not disappoint. The last time I went to a major league game was to see the Angels back in 2002. I attended many a Dodger game in my youth, but I think it's been 30 years since my last trip to see the Boys in Blue.
Anyway, the Angels were getting trounced, having only two hits by the seventh inning, and trailing 5-0. I was thinking perhaps it was time to head home, but fortunately we decided to stick around. After a 6-run bottom of the 8th, which included a grand-slam (a four-run homer, not the Denny's breakfast), I think Jason experienced something rare and magical for his first major-league outing. Mike Trout is fast becoming one of the most popular players in the league, and he sure gained a lot of fans with that fantastic full-count blast. I can imagine how "bad-ass" that feels to accomplish something so cool.
Layla is talking more clearly every day, and I suspect that sometime in the next two months she will be easier to understand than her mother. You know I'm totally kidding on that one…it'll take at least four months! Our little princess (and she just loves to wear her pretty Disney dresses) is one month away from "the big 3". I suppose that also means she'll be able to drive during daylight hours and vote in the primaries…how fast the time goes!
Apparently that was the extent of my fun, as the lack of waves has precluded any surfing so far in June. Instead, Jack got to do the maintenance on the RV generator. Funny how that thing holds more oil than any vehicle I have around here, except the Blackbird dragster.
Speaking of that, now that the 'bird is safely nested (see how I used more 'rhetorical figure of speech' so wisely?) in the new garage, it's time to put the trailer up for sale. Emptying everything out of it was much more labor intensive than I originally thought. Wow, was it ever packed with tools, gadgets, spare parts, and "stuff" that I forgot I had! Short of finding Jimmy Hoffa, or clay jars with ancient scrolls, pretty much everything else was in there. Once I got it emptied (thankfully I have a garage to stack all that extra equipment into!), it was cleaning time. I dusted, removed, soaked, sprayed, wiped, scoured, waxed, painted, and detailed until my heart's content. Why is it that we take the best care of something once we decide to let someone else take possession of it? Point being, someone is going to get a pretty nice trailer out of this deal. It's got tons of memories, and has carried my stuff to dozens of victories, a divisional and national championship, and two iterations of my dragster (it wasn't always called the Blackbird). However, with two small kids and no spare time, it makes no sense to let it sit for three more years. Plus, we could use the cash and the backyard space. If you're interested, shoot me an e-mail.
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Okay, now that I've turned Phil Burgess' website into a classified ad consortium, I shall wrap up the blog. By the time this gets posted, I should be well on my way to Bristol. I actually fly into Knoxville, which is a solid two hour drive to Bristol, but knocks nearly $400 off of the airfare. I try to treat Don's money the same as I treat my own, but I'm not looking forward to that drive, especially late into the night on Thursday. Actually, I'm hoping that I miss my return flight Sunday, as I plan on spending some quality time with my crew in our first winner's circle of the year!
Stay tuned, buy a trailer, buy a truck…get a hemi, and go fast!


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The first Logan County resident to reach the post of commander of the Ohio Department of the American Legion urged local residents to honor their veterans both living and deceased during the Memorial Day observance at the Bellefontaine Cemetery.
VFW Auxiliary President Sharon Ashcraft places a wreath in front of the American flag flying at half staff during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Bellefontaine Cemetery on Monday morning. (EXAMINER PHOTO | REUBEN MEES)
"Any American could feel honored today to speak of America's sons and daughters, but as a veteran, it is a very special honor to speak to you on their behalf," Jeff Kauffman said.
A veteran who served from 1969 to 1971 in Germany, Mr. Kauffman succeeded to the statewide position last June after previously having served as deputy vice-commander and then vice-commander.
"This morning when I entered the cemetery, I see countless grave markers and flags on the graves of countless veterans and it brings tears to my eyes," he told the crowd of veterans and observers. "But most of all, I feel humbled, honored and proud; and I feel thank and grateful to be among them.
"We do not just honor those with medals or who participated in the most horrific battles but the millions of men and women who have defended our country from the Revolutionary War to the modern War on Terrorism. It is through those who have fallen that we remember the gift we have been given — the gift of freedom that has been paid for with blood and tears.
"That is why it is important to honor those who deferred their own dreams in favor of ours," Mr. Kaffuman said.
Also honored at the ceremony were grand marshal Max Harr who fought in the Korean War and Gold Star Mother Delores Mawhorr Shepherd, whose son Roger Shepered was killed in action in Vietnam.
Dave Rodgers served as emcee and Pastor Ed Beale of the First United Methodist Church offered prayers.
The winning float in the annual parade went to the 664th Air Command and Wing Squadron veterans group.
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It may be a new dance studio, but those at Bold Dance Studio don't let that hold them back.
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At the Lloyminster Dance Festival, a group of eight dancers from Bold Dance Studio won the highest overall group mark. Back row from left, Nicole Kriel, Rachel Bremner, Kim Schick, Olivia Boden and Rilynn Epp. Front row from left, Marcie Beaulac, Mikaela Gyoerick and Hannah Russell.
The Prince Albert dance studio won more than $5,000 through three competitions held throughout April -- the Saskatoon Dance Festival, Prince Albert Dance Festival and Lloydminster Dance Festival.
"Lloydminster was this last one but all three of them we were very successful," co-owner Brooke Wozniak said. "Lloydminster was the one we got highest overall group mark at the festival."
Both Wozniak and fellow owner Kim Schick said the highest overall group mark was a huge accomplishment for the dancers and the studio.
"That doesn't happen every day," smiled Wozniak. "At Lloydminster there were nine different dance schools from Alberta and Saskatchewan and these girls got the highest out of every one."
"I just couldn't have been prouder," Schick said. "Not only was it an accomplishment for them but for us too as instructors and the entire studio."
The two said the girls "worked very hard" and "deserved it."
Two of the dancers, Hannah Russell and Olivia Boden, joined their instructors to talk about the accomplishment.
"It was just something I have never really heard of anyone doing it in the city," Boden said. "Even before when dancing, we never got that high of a mark in general."
She said she was proud to know their "choreography was so good that it was able to do that."
Russell was also proud of their accomplishment and said it was great to be part of a strong group and studio.
"Personally, I feel like this has been my most successful year of dance ever," Russell said.
The group dance was a lyrical piece called "Be As One" performed by eight dancers.
"It was a strong message about uniting the world," Wozniak said, adding the song they danced to was Avril Lavigne's cover of John Lennon's Imagine.
The dancers all came out at the end of the piece with a word written on their shirts.
"It is really interesting that that's the one that got the highest overall mark because we each got to pick our word and that was a really personal dance for everyone," Russell said.
Although the biggest success they saw was at the Lloydminster festival, the Saskatoon and Prince Albert festivals were also a great experience.
"The Saskatoon one was nice -- it was a fundraiser for cancer," Wozniak said. "The entry fees and anything they sold merchandise-wise all went to Choclacure.
"It was a very feel good festival but everybody still got marks and still got awards," she added. "The girls got a lot of personal awards and group awards there too."
They all agreed that the Prince Albert festival was a lot of fun.
"It is nice to do a festival in your hometown," Schick said.
"That one was really exciting because it was our first opportunity to show people," Wozniak added, "What we are all about," Schick finished.
It was great because it was the first opportunity to show the city what Bold is about, since the studio just opened in August last year.
Both Wozniak and Schick have been teaching for a number of years, but decided to venture out on their own last year.
"This is our first year as studio owners and we have been very successful and happy with how everything has gone this year," Schick said.
"It has just been an awesome year," Wozniak added.
The students have also been excited to be at a new studio with different opportunities.
"Bold, just for me personally, gave me more opportunities and a better chance to succeed in dancing," Russell said. "There are lots of opportunities here"
"I think I just clicked with Brooke and Kim way more than I have with anybody else and it just felt like the right decision from the start," Boden added.
Both girls said they could feel the passion.
Although they don't have more upcoming festivals, the studio will be hosting a recital on May 11-12 at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre. Although the junior show, Glitz, is sold out, tickets are still available for the senior show, Glam. Tickets are $16.50 plus tax and can be bought at the Rawlinson box office.


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Ohio will get nearly 2 million dollars out of a multi-state settlement with Toyota related to its safety recalls.
State Attorneys General sued after Toyota recalled 14 million vehicles in 2009 and 2010 for accelerating without warning. The company blamed the problem on sticky gas pedals and faulty floor mats. More from Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.


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PETA to Usher: Don't Replace Stolen Furs!
This is my confession, Usher. When I read that you'd fallen victim to a robbery over the holiday season, I felt bad for you. Someone ripped off your unreleased music and you lost more than $1 million in jewelry! Tough blow. But I hope you realize that you weren't the only victim. Considering that the original owners of the fur coats stolen from your car—the animals—were probably skinned alive, I'd say you got off lucky.
Instead of stealing other animals' skins, I'd love to see you make a donation we can all benefit from. It's been three months since Glee's "Confessions"-"It's My Life" mash-up, and we're dying for more.
So, to sum: Glee donations = good, fur = bad. Robbery = hassle, being skinned alive = horrific. I hope that you will listen when we urge you not to replace the fur coats and to take our pledge to be fur-free.
After all, they call you U-S-H-E-R R-A-Y-M-O-N-D—it would be great if we could call you C-O-M-P-A-S-S-I-O-N-A-T-E.
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Usher please do not replace your stolen furs. I do feel bad you were robbed but to me these poor animals were also robbed of their fur. Would you like it if someone made a fashion statement out of your hair??
Please don't replace them! And to calm you down fur is out!
Watch how furs are made and decide for yourself and if you are offended then please make a stand and buy faux. Unlike the commercials cavemen don't exist anymore and there is not one reason why skinning an animal alive is necessary in the society we live in today.
What is up with all of these singers wearing fur? Usher needs to hang it up along with Kid Rock and Rihanna. They were both featured in magazines with long white furs. Were they real or faux?
Two words usher…..'trading places'. fantastic song but imagine if you traded places with the animals you wear.. would you still wear fur???
Usher dont wear fur. just dont. i dont care if u have all the money in the world. its not cool and if u still think so then ur more than a little messed up in the head.
If you know the word empathy you'll don't replace the stolen ones. FUR IS DEAD!
What is up with performers and their furs. Get over it! We all know you're rich. Fur is tacky in this day and age. Get up to date.
Have you looked into the eyes of a stillalive skinned animal Usher? These skinned still breathing animals are thrown on a heap to die a horrific death because you want what does NOT belong to you! Please think of the millions of petrified bewildered animals screaming in agony for the sake of your vanity!
Usher it's not cool to wear fur it's pretentious ignorant and crass.
Usher…I'm sorry your things were stolen. I feel even worse to learn that furs were among the missing items. I realize that owning furs may be a status symbol to some but do you really need to feed your ego in such a cruel way? About a week ago I watched a video that showed how fur is actually obtained for such items. I didn't know what I was about to witness. If I did I wouldn't have watched it seeing as how I don't need to see something I'm already against. It has been haunting me ever since. A "man" stripped the skin right off an animal while the animal was still alive. The only hair left was the lashes around eyes that reflected the horror of the torture this animal was being put through. I watched it suffer as it struggled to stay alive silently screaming with it's expression of anguish. There was no mercy shown for this poor animal…none. Sadder still is that this was not an isolated incident. This is a common occurrence that happens over over again. As long as there is a demand for fur coats etc. this kind of unspeakable horrifying torture will continue to happen. I suggest anyone who thinks that owning fur is "classy" or "cool" should witness the same video. If there is any compassion in your heart for other living beings you will change your mind realize that there is nothing classy or cool about what happens to these animals in order to supply such a sickening demand. Please don't look away. Face the fact that there are consequences for every choice we make. Please let your heart conscience be your guide be a good enough man to make the right choice by these animals.
Come on Usher Don't buy real fur again. It's not right!!
Usher please stop using FUR! You are still cool and hot without it.
OK usher maybe its time for you to take this into consideration! I personally think that you got off pretty lucky compared to the poor defenseless animal that was killed maybe even skinned alive just because you wanted its fur!!
Usher you don't need to be pushed into fur by those money hungry fur corporations.
Usher You possess mad talent and millions of dollars. But Please leave Fur with it's Rightful Owner. Believe us when we say 'You are Far more badass without it'. Peace Wendy
please don't use FUR !!! also don't eat meat S don't kill animals
I feel for Usher but how do you know if he had furs stolen or not?
I couldn't agree with this blog more! It's true that the animals were the first victims in this crime case. I simply have never understood why people want to wear fur especially since we've had more than adequate replacements to fur for many many years now and most people know the torture horrors that the animals suffer. I hope pray that Usher accepts PETA's furfree pledge!!! JUST SAY NO TO FUR!!!
I am also asking on behalf of PETA that you not replace those or ever buy real fur again. You are wealthy and successful enough that you don't need to prove it in this world. You don't need real fur to show off what you have accomplished! I also ask that you refer to your idol and icon our beloved M.J. and how he spent much of his time money and soul into charities that struck out against cruelties to animals and human kind alike! You said you would have never been what you are without him. Honor him! Do NOT promote skinning of animals. He wouldn't! Thank you.
Usher time to realize it is not cool to kill animals so that you can have fur coats. You have the money to enjoy any sort of comfort it need not come from the unnecessary killing of animals right? Do the right thing Usher. Life is about evolving and this is your time re this point. YOU can influence so many to think about it and do the same.
Please ask yourself why you think cruelty is a fashion statement. We all matter even those of us that walk on all 4s.
Usher Please don't replace your stolen furs with other real fur take this act of theift as a sign to go in a new direction towards compassion and love.


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NEWARK, Ohio — Licking County voters will have one less box to check on November's ballot.
After receiving a surprising bill from the county's board of elections last month, the Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District asked to be dropped from the next election. County commissioners approved the removal of the 0.1-mill levy request on Thursday.
The district first asked for the new tax, which would have meant about $3 a year for a $100,000 homeowner, in November 2011. Nearly 61 percent of voters shot it down. Hoping for better luck this year, the district decided to try again.
But about two weeks ago, the bill for that failed 2011 attempt arrived. The district owed nearly $35,000 in election costs, including poll workers' pay. Jim Kiracofe, district program administrator, said he was never aware of any potential expenses. The district had never asked voters for money before.
"We didn't have a clue when we made that decision to be on the ballot," Kiracofe said. "In our case, it's devastating."
During odd years, municipalities and agencies that put issues on the ballot bear most of the burden of election costs, said Sue Penick, director of the Licking County Board of Elections. It's cheaper to piggyback on a state or federal ballot, during even years, when local entities are responsible for only part of advertising and ballot expenses.
This year, the conservation district's cost would have been closer to $5,000 or $10,000, Penick said, but she couldn't guarantee a figure.
"We really just kind of have to estimate until the election is over," Penick said.
To an entity that's seen its state and county allocations slashed by half in recent years — forcing it to swap full-time positions for part-time jobs and dip into its quickly dwindling reserves — the first bill was painful enough, Kiracofe said.
Rather than take a chance on another potential loss, Kiracofe said, the district decided to regroup and pass on this election.Meanwhile, it will reach into cash reserves again to pay back the $35,000, which is about 15 percent of what the district receives from the state and county each year. "That's going to really hurt us down the road, too," Kiracofe said.


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The soon to hit the streets 2007 Nissan Infiniti G35 will come equipped with an internal hard drive for direct CD ripping. The internal hard drive is said to be a "9.5G". It is unclear whether that means it's capacity is 9.5 gigabytes or it is the model number. Nor is there mention of what file types audio gets ripped to. The sound system includes a 24-bit Burr Brown used in home theatre setups for the audiophiles, door mounted Bose 10" subwoofers for the bassheads, and what looks to be a memory slot for the geeks.
The photos of the center console show a slot labeled "compact flash" but the article mentions nothing of this. Possibly additional music storage, photo viewing, GPS companion, firmware updating, or [insert your own theory].


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Just in case you happen to think that the 'war on terror' is no more because the Obama administration won't use that Bushian phrase, think again. The legal and policy structures that made the war on terror so objectionable are still in place, and they are still trampling on Arab and Muslim rights. In this most recent case, an unfair government prosecution was enabled by the USA PATRIOT Act and the Clinton-era Anti-Terror and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA).
U.S. District court judge Jorge Solis's sentencing of the founders of the Texas-based Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development shocks the conscience. Even worse, it is a reminder that the vilification of Palestinians in this country is still going strong.
Two of the heads of the once largest Muslim charity were sentenced to 65 years in prison. Three others were sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in prison each. That is nothing short of preposterous.
Federal prosecutors have been targeting Arab and Muslim charities to the undeserved advantage and privilege of Israel even as it openly violates international law. The legal tools they use call into question basic rights as enshrined in the United States Constitution and the Geneva Convention.
Even if you take the inherently anti-Muslim law underlying their prosecution for granted, how can 65 years be a just sentence? The prosecution failed to connect causally even one HLF dollar to one act of terror. The court needed only to connect them to Hamas, which is no problem since the group dominates Islamic charity to the Palestinians. Without being able to link them directly to one act of violence, these sentences are extreme and disproportionate.
More important, the basis for the case rests on an inherently discriminatory legal structure – one that really puts Palestinians in a position of inferiority in this country.
Under the PATRIOT Act, the government criminalizes "material support" to groups deemed as terrorists by the State Department. Yet, the groups deemed terrorist by the State Department represent American foreign policy rather than a universal definition of unjust violence. International law, for instance, offers legal justification for the occupied to violently resist their occupiers – yet American law criminalizes just that.
The legal theory they were prosecuted on is that giving money to an orphanage affiliated with Hamas frees up money for Hamas to spend on weaponry. The government alleged that Holy land Foundation money was also diverted to the families of suicide bombers, as if those checks, and not the crushing Israeli occupation were the reason.
It is absurd that giving money to Palestinian charities affiliated with one of the largest political parties, the one that won the most recent parliamentary elections (which the United States pushed for) and operates as a quasi-government in Gaza, is a criminal act. For one thing, more than a third of the Palestinians would be "affiliated" with the party, making this law overbroad. If anything, the law should be narrowly construed to criminalize donations to support acts of violence against civilians.
Hamas has and does commit acts of violence. That is true, and it has often been cruel and directed at Israeli civilians. But, like every other country, they have also done good with their social organizations and humanitarian work. Hamas has functioned as a government in Gaza. It makes no sense that all the money spent on good is negated by their State Department designation, especially when their work is so widespread throughout the Palestinian territories.
Aha, you say, but American foreign policy should prevail above all since national interests are so important.
However, American law is on the whole unfair because it privileges Jewish groups that give money to Israeli settlers by letting their donors claim tax exemptions for their donations. The settlements run directly against American foreign policy and national interests, and are illegal under international law.
Settlers are armed to the teeth and frequently beat and kill unarmed Palestinians. A UN report documented 222 attacks in the first half of 2008. That was more than one attack per day. Yet, they are not deemed terrorists by the State Department, so tax write-offs can be given.
Despite what federal prosecutors think and the State Department designates, Palestinian groups emerge in a context of violence – the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian territories has endured for more than 4 decades. Every military occupation in history has spawned a resistance. In the Holy land Foundation case, it has been shown that American law turns a blind eye to the crimes of occupation – the collective punishment, the closures, checkpoints, curfews, and the imprisonments without trial, torture and extrajudicial assassinations.
This legal imbalance essentially tolerates the kinds of crimes Israel perpetrates in Gaza, and is therefore morally baseless. And it could be argued that Israel's crimes are as or even more damaging to American interests than are Hamas's. But that is besides the point.
The "material support" laws also should raise constitutional questions.
Since American law privileges the Israeli Jewish narrative and gives benefits to those violating international law, there should be equal protection issues. The Constitution demands that classes of people not be unfairly discriminated against by the law, yet anti-terror legislation has overwhelmingly punished Arab Muslims. There is undoubtedly a disparate impact (one standard of equal protection violations although a contested one). And since almost all of the State Department designations are of Muslim groups — there is one Jewish one — one could argue there is discriminatory intent (the other standard).
A fair law would criminalize all contributions to support acts of violence or contravene international law, no matter the race or ethnicity of the contributor.
I know this sounds absurd since American foreign policy is not really subject to constitutional scrutiny in practice, and the constitution only really protects people in the country. The problem is when foreign policy is domesticated, it reflects with bias against citizens and non-citizens of countries not aligned with the United States. The USA PATRIOT Act dues just that.
Thus, it also raises a First Amendment problem. The freedom of association is provided for in the Constitution. What this Holy land Foundation ruling says is that Americans cannot associate with hospitals serving their families abroad because other certain parties may benefit, even if the benefit is indirect. Why should anti-terror law trump the constitution here?
One may argue there is a compelling government interest that makes the protection of rights too costly to justify.
What is the government's interest in denying donations to social charities and to medical services? How does that imperil the security of the United States? No Palestinian faction has declared war on the United States.
Even if it empowers Hamas, it may be in American interests. How? If Hamas proves to be more in America's interests than an illegitimate Palestinian Authority by, for instance, helping realize the new American peace initiative's goals, then the Holy Land Foundation
founders are being punished despite contributing to the American foreign policy agenda. This hypothetical demonstrates the slippery subjectivity of anti-terror law.
These laws result in absurd cases. Several years ago, a Dearborn man was deported for giving money to an orphanage. It was run by Hizbollah. But he gave it to the orphanage because his nephews and nieces were forced to live there after Israel killed their parents. How does this make sense?
A few weeks ago, government prosecutors dropped the case against two former AIPAC officials who received and transmitted classified information. The judge's leniency on this espionage case manifested in a series of early decisions that made the case harder to prosecute. They were treated with kiddie gloves for one of the highest offenses in the land – one with centuries of precedent.
In the Holy land Foundation case, they threw the book at them for crimes that did not even harm the United States, on a legal bases that is a largely a leftover of the unpopular Bush administration. The State department designations and other elements only go as far back as Clinton. Yet, the court will ruin the lives of these men. I recognize this is a moral argument and not a legal one. Arab-Americans and Muslims will only feel alienated by such systematic, bold-faced hypocrisy.
Had the AIPAC officials actually been CAIR employees, and the Holy Land Foundation been a Jewish group sending night vision goggles to settler extremists, the outcomes would have been reversed.
The discrepancy is intolerable. It shows the inherently prejudicial nature of American law during the war on terror. If the Obama administration was wise, they would seek to introduce sanity and fairness into the law. The post-'war on terror' war on terror should be prosecuted in more logical and narrowly-construed ways. Broad punitive measures resemble collective punishment and manifest in unfair, discriminatory practices. That is all to reminiscent of the Bush legacy we'd all do well to undo.Filed Under arab-americans, HAMAS, palestine, war of terror, Will


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Custom House Global Fund Services (the "Company"), a leading provider of financial services to the alternative investment sector, today announces that TMF Group has acquired an outstanding 49% of the Company to become the sole owner. This transaction is subject to regulatory clearance but completion is expected by June 2014.
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American Catholics prep for new Mass translation
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Latest Attempt To Free Hostages In Algeria
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria's news service says another push in the deadly Algerian military raid to free hostages has killed a total of 18 militants and secured the living quarters of a remote natural gas complex. Hostages from at least 10 countries were taken when militants attacked the plant. Dozens of energy workers remain unaccounted for.


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Schimelpfenig Middle School and Hughston Elementary School both have low student-teacher ratios. At Schimelpfenig Middle School it's 15-to-1 and at Hughston Elementary School it's 12-to-1.
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T.J. House pitched eight solid innings and Ryan Rohlinger homered in a five-run seventh to lead the visiting Clippers to an 8-1 victory over the Louisville Bats last night in front of 10,510 at Louisville Slugger Field.
House (6-10) allowed only four hits and one run, with five strikeouts and a walk, as the Clippers won their third straight game against the Bats, the first two coming on Thursday and Friday at Huntington Park.
Neither House nor Blake Wood, who pitched the ninth for the Clippers, allowed an extra-base hit. House threw 110 pitches, including 75 for strikes.
Daniel Corcino (6-12) was tagged with the loss, leaving after the sixth inning trailing 2-1. But the Clippers put the game away against Josh Ravin, who gave up four of the five runs in the seventh without recording an out. He gave up Rohlinger's solo homer and walked three.
The Clippers tacked on another run in the eighth. Rohlinger went 2 for 4 with two RBI and a run scored.


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Breakfast is probably my favorite meal to make.
The above breakfast was probably the most amazing (and easy) breakfast I've ever made.
I used a German Pancake recipe via Smitten Kitchen. I changed it just a tad by using my 12-inch cast iron skillet for the pan rather than two 9-inch cake pans. I'd suggest doing this because it was awesome. The cast iron skillet gives a slightly crispy edge to the crust of the pancake. So, so good.
But, the secret is in the sauce. Or, in this case…the syrup.
My husband claimed this syrup as the best syrup he has had in his entire life.
There was plate licking involved.


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In search of Ginger Beaumont
Until now, my favorite Walworth County sports trivia question was: who designed George Williams Golf Course, and in what other sport did he gain his fame (answer at the end).
My search for Ginger Beaumont began in 1994 in Honey Creek. At the time, writer Linda Godfrey and I were doing a series on crossroads towns in Walworth County.
We'd pick a community and hit the streets knocking on doors and asking people about what went on there. After an initial hesitation, we always left with a treasure trove of fascinating stories.
The day we visited Honey Creek, which sits balanced on the border of Walworth and Racine counties along Highway D, we met life-long resident and unofficial town historian Wendell Earle.
He has since passed away, but if there was anything a person needed to know about Honey Creek, Earle knew it.
During our conversation, he pointed to a home across the main street from his farmhouse and said, "You know who lived there, don't you?"
It was Ginger Beaumont, and Earle went on to tell us about Beaumont's exploits in baseball, as well as his close ties to the small community.
He owned a large farm west of town, Center Field Farms, and sang in the church choir of the Honey Creek First Baptist Church.
In the years since then, I remained curious about one of Walworth County's most famous, but at the same time little-known personalities. Earlier this year, in a newsroom conversation with Chris Schultz, a Janesville Gazette reporter who works out of our office, the conversation turned to baseball.
I showed him a few of the clippings I had collected on Beaumont, and Schultz, who wrote this week's cover story, became curious as well.
After dozens of phone calls leading to one dead end after another, Schultz finally contacted Frank Steele and the door to all we needed to know about Beaumont swung wide open.
It turns out I had met Steele several times over the years, never knowing that he knew everything I wanted to know about Ginger Beaumont.
Steele owns the coffee shop in Rochester, and I'd often stop for a hot cup on one of my family's regular trips to Racine, where my wife's family lives.
Little did I know that in the Rochester Cemetery, where several of my wife's relatives are buried, is the grave of Ginger Beaumont himself. Or that a block away from the coffee shop is the home that Beaumont was born in. Or that I've passed by Beaumont's Center Field Farm, just west of the Alpine Valley entrance hundreds of times.
Recently Schultz and I hit the road to re-trace the stomping grounds of Ginger Beaumont.
We had a long visit and a cup of coffee with Steele, who told us about a celebration they had in Rochester in 2003 on the 100th anniversary of the first World Series.
We made a side trip to visit Jim Bonner, Beaumont's second cousin. Bonner remembers playing ball as a boy with Beaumont at family reunions.
Bonner also told us where to find the Beaumont house in Center Field farms.
Although Schultz had the plat map, which showed the general location, we weren't sure exactly which house we were looking for.
When we did find it, the house turned out to be that of Don Kreft, Walworth County assistant highway superintendent, who lives there with his wife. Kreft said he owns all of the old Beaumont farm, which his father bought in 1959.
Most people in Walworth County have never heard of Beaumont, but for those who keep his history, he remains alive, vibrant and still an important part of their communities.
(Sports Trivia answer: Dr. James Naismith, credited with inventing basketball)
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... EoD in JavaEE 6, More JSF 2.0 Samples, IzPack, OpenStorage and Tufte, Sun Restructuring
By pelegri on Nov 16, 2008
A compilation of today's news of interest:
Java EE 6 builds on the Ease of Development theme of its predecessor and Roberto's latest post sketches the new additions, which includes the improvements in Servlet 3.0 (tune in to Rajiv's presentation on Dec 4th), JAX-RS, JSF 2.0, EJB 3.0, WebBeans, Bean Validation and more. Roberto's webinar is on Dec 18th.
Jim has a series of posts showing the benefits of JSF 2.0; the latest entry shows how to write a Spinner Component, and then how to Adding Styles to it and, then, making the implementation Fully Reusable. Check it out!
Juien created a new IzPack installer for GlassFish v3; check out the GFv3 Installer, a description of the New Features developed for it, and the corresponding IzPack 4.1.1 announcement.
I'm a fan of Tufte, so it is very pleasant to see a reference to his work in Paul Murphy's Review at ZDNet of our recent OpenStorage release. Paul refers to the systems ability for real time monitoring and action (like in this screenshot); hopefully we will see more exploration of these principles in the industry. Thanks to Brian for the tip.
The biggest news for Sun this week was Friday's Restructuring announcement (PR, Tim O'Brien, The Register). It is still early so just some observations based on publicly available information: GlassFish is mentioned prominently (and positively) in all the news pieces; it will be good to be closer to the MySQL folks; we will all miss Rich Green; by all metrics GlassFish adoption continues to grow (see, for example, Admin Ping Map).


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R.I.P. Maderian Large White Butterfly
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Published on December 2, 2008
Filed Under Green Report / Media, Nature / Non Human Stories Tags Butterfly, Extinction, Insect
We interrupt your reading pleasure to bring you a devastating announcement: the Maderian Large White is the first butterfly to become extinct in Europe since the 17th century.
At a recent International conference of butterfly experts, it was confirmed that many butterfly species around the world are either endangered or extinct. The conference was held as the inaugural meeting of organizations partnering together to form the Butterfly Conservation Europe. Experts from over 31 different countries were represented and the devastating news of the Maderian Large White was announced.
According to a Plenty Magazine story, Chairman Martin Warren, of the Butterfly Conservation Europe states that "Patterns of butterfly behavior are already telling us much about global warming and climate change." Several European countries were reported to have the highest number of extinct or endangered species. Industrial agricultural practices found in these countries, seem to be the reason in the decline.
The Butterfly Conservation Europe has already made plans to put into place butterfly preservation actions across the continent.


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Staff were friendly and the breakfast was tasty (when they got orders right). Room was clean.
The shower was set to boiling hot or scorching hot - so couldn't be used. Being unable to get in the front door at 11:00pm and having to spend the night in another hotel with no personal belongings at great expense and not being compensated.
Central to Llanelli town, very nice position.
We apprecieted the Staff Kindness and the hotel location in the country side with a nice garden.
A room is too small for two persons and too dark in the day.
We were made very welcome, we had a good nights sleep as the thick walls meant it was very quiet. Breakfast was very good & they were happy to do an early sitting (06:30 Sunday).
The fact it was available at short notice. The welcome talk was pleasant and the breakfast was quite good although very poorly served.
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Location and value for money
I liked the friendiless of the staff and also their cheerfulness. Also it was nice and warm in the cold snap that there was.
friendly staff
The Staff we very nice and always helpful
The Bathroom was a in need of a little updating
Service and excellent staff in all area's, food was very good, both breakfast and resturant.
mattress on bed was passed it's best, but i would stay again if i was in the area.
Friendly staff. Good breakfast and suppled early on request.
Small rooms. I thought I booked en-suite, but we got a bathroom between 2 rooms. As we knew each other, this was ok.
Although the hotel itself was pretty old and tatty, the restaurant and food was excellent.
Right next to the railway station and level crossing, opposite two pubs and a social club, was unable to get to sleep until 4'o'clock in the morning due to all night revellers.
I was on my own visiting sick relatives. I felt comfortable and the staff were friendly.
The room was very nice and had good facilities
When I arrived I was told that they only had a booking for one person. Thankfully they had rooms available as I was able to show my email confirmation of a booking for 2 rooms. We ate in the bar and the room was very draughty and cold. I got up a couple of times to shut the door through to the reception but the staff kept opening them again.
Big car park, nice room, tea/coffee facilities, wi-fi, comfi bed
Thin walls so if your nighbours are noisy you'd better have ear plugs
Service and quality of food
Shower took long time to heat and even than it was not hot enough
the attitude of the reception desk left a lot to be desired!!!
Friendly helpful staff, good carvery, excellent breakfast, spotless well appointed bedroom, ample parking. Will stay here again and recommend to anyone coming to Pembrey.
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LeBron is often considered the greatest player in the NBA right now, and is often compared to other NBA greats, most often Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
There are two problems I have with those comparisons: For one, it's always Kobe and Jordan, and very rarely anybody else. For two, LeBron's a cornerman, and Kobe and Jordan are guards.
So here are five players, all retired forwards, you should compare the King to instead.


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by David Hogenkamp, Program Assistant, Empire State Future
Every time we expand water or sewer infrastructure on the outskirts of our existing cities and villages we encourage more vacant storefronts, closed businesses, boarded up houses, and abandoned and often contaminated industrial sites in New York's historic town centers. While suburban growth in exchange for urban decline has been an acceptable reality to some, a new truth has emerged: we no longer can afford it.
New York State's infrastructure spending is already projected to be underfunded by $80 billion. According to the New York State Office of the Comptroller's 2008 report on local infrastructure, New York will need to invest $36.2 billion to maintain municipal wastewater infrastructure, and $38.7 billion in drinking water infrastructure over the next twenty years to replace, repair, and update facilities. The fiscal crisis already upon us will only continue to worsen if we carry on expanding water infrastructure in areas that are neither sustainable nor regional growth areas.
One of the greatest sources of funds for infrastructure projects, the federal government, has indicated that they are no longer interested in funding sprawl and unsustainable practices. This is evident in the Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 policy update which asks states to apply smart growth principles to projects that use the $3.3 billion of federal funds available for water/sewer infrastructure. As highlighted by President Obama in the State of the Union, it is time to invest in our nation's existing infrastructure. The President revealed the startling fact that the nation's infrastructure has received a "D" letter grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers. With over $2.2 trillion updates called for in the next five years, this can be a great opportunity to target investment to the areas that will allow for smart growth solutions
New York State and local governments must make the difficult choices to invest in the cities, towns and villages that need to upgrade existing pipes rather than expand water systems. Recently, The Buffalo News focused on the Village of Williamsville, an Erie County community with a historic and walkable Main Street. Williamsville has seen its water fund deficit triple from 2008-09 to 2009-10– a fiscal situation that forced the raising of water rates. The Village of Williamsville is one of those special New York villages where an upgrade investment in water infrastructure is consistent with smart growth principles. Williamsville is an established village that is mixed-use and has the room for greater density along existing transit lines. Providing water upgrades in historic villages targets economic revitalization efforts on main streets. Williamsville is the kind of place where people want to live. Density can be increased in a way that will maintain the existing charm of the village, if not improve it. Does this investment mean that we should also continue to expand these pipes into rural areas surrounding Williamsville? The resounding answer should be no. As Upstate continues to lose population it is crucial to make prudent decisions when expanding water and sewer capacity, when there are fewer numbers of tax payers to pay the bills. The City of Buffalo has also announced this past summer that they plan to upgrade water infrastructure that was first built in the 1860's, roughly thirty-five years after Governor DeWitt Clinton opened the Erie Canal. Again, this is investing in areas where future development makes sense. Renewing water infrastructure in our historic industrial centers can play a role in attracting new business and improving quality of life for existing residents. Reinvesting in existing infrastructure also provides the opportunity for the conversation to progress on what the future shape and size of the City of Buffalo will really be. Focused water system investment may provide an opportunity to "smart-size" or "Project Green" a city, whose population today is less than half of what it was a half-century ago.
Tough decisions will only be harder if the property tax bill, as proposed by Governor Cuomo, becomes law. A cap creates a limit on revenue available for local government. One consequence of this approach to stabilizing property tax rates will be that service users will have to pay more of the real cost incurred by government to provide services like water, snow-removal, etc. Research has been conducted that makes the connection clear that dense development decreases the cost of delivering services, water and sewer in particular. The research, completed by Robert Burchell of Rutgers University, suggests that there could be a nationwide cost savings of $4.77 billion, or 6.5 percent of total water infrastructure costs from 2000 to 2025, if the nation grows in a more compact development pattern. The American Planning Association concurs with these findings and furthers the evidence, reporting that providing water and sewer services to a half-acre lot in a centrally located development costs $283 per household, while it costs $472 for the same lot in a highly dispersed lot, far from the water service center. The research also concludes that for each additional mile of development (from 1 up to 4 miles) from the center in a highly compact, small-lot development, there will be an added thirty year cost of $50,000 per household. This cost rises substantially to $122,000 per household per mile (from 1 up to 5) over thirty years for low-density, large-lot development.
New Yorkers deserve fresh and clean water delivered in an equitable and efficient manner. A time of austerity can lead to a greater future if smart investments are made. Fresh water is an important commodity that, if managed efficiently, may help New York once again become a hotbed for job and population growth. By properly investing in water infrastructure that aligns with smart growth principles we can affordably improve our historic town and city centers today, while providing for a better environmental and economic future tomorrow.
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STEVEN WINE | 6/26/2009, 10:36 a.m.
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. The two-time champion became the first player to earn a spot in the second week of the tournament when she beat Roberta Vinci in the third round, 6-3, 6-4.
As Vinci waited for her tardy opponent to arrive for their noon start, there was brief speculation Williams might be a no-show. Once that ended, so did the prospect of an upset.
Williams said she was late heading to the court at the south end of the club because she was awaiting an escort.
"I thought someone was going to come get me," she said. "I was waiting and waiting. Finally I was like, 'OK, I think I'm just going to go out.' I'm used to someone coming and saying, 'OK, let's go.'"
The mixup didn't rattle Williams, who hit 10 aces and committed only 12 unforced errors to win for the 172nd time in 200 Grand Slam matches. The only other woman to play so many matches in major tournaments is her sister, five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams (219).
Over on Centre Court, the new retractable roof remained open for a fifth consecutive day, despite rain in the forecast.
The No. 2-seeded Williams used her penetrating strokes to push Vinci around the court. One time the Italian scrambled to retrieve a shot in the corner several steps beyond the lines, then stood helpless as Williams hit a winner into the other corner.
Only briefly did Williams waver, with a series of misplays midway through the second set. She squealed in anguish when a poor aim cost her a point at the net. She squealed again when she double-faulted on break point. When she pulled a backhand wide to lose another game, she stomped the grass and said, "Ai-yi-yi."
Serving at 4-3, she fell behind love-30, then hit three aces to hold. Two games later, one final ace gave her the match, and she screamed, "Yes!"
"I don't think I played great today at all," Williams said. "I'm just glad to have gotten through it and go on to the next match."
Williams' opponent in the round of 16 Monday will be Daniela Hantuchova, who beat Ai Sugiyama 6-4, 6-3. Williams is 6-1 against Hantuchova.
"She's such a smooth player," Williams said. "I have to make sure I don't rush myself, because she is playing well, and I think she's moving well. So I'm going to have to really bring a tough game."
Seventh-seeded Vera Zvonareva, slowed by an ankle injury since April, pulled out before her match against No. 26 Virginie Razzano. Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva, a semifinalist last year, beat qualifier Regina Kulikova 6-1, 6-2.
Robin Soderling, this month's French Open runner-up to Roger Federer, reached the fourth round by beating Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (7), 6-4, 6-4. Soderling lost only three points on his first serve and never faced a break point.
When it comes to hopes for U.S. men at Grand Slam events, Andy Roddick is used to going solo. So he was glad to be joined in the third round by two alumni from his high school.
The biggest surprise was Jesse Levine, the lone remaining qualifier in the men's draw. He upset former No. 1 Marat Safin in the opening round, then beat lucky loser Pablo Cuevas 6-2, 6-1, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 Thursday. It's Levine's best showing in a Grand Slam tournament.
Another American, No. 28-seeded Mardy Fish, was to play No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic on Friday. Fish, Levine and Roddick all attended Boca Prep International School in Florida.
Three U.S. males in the round of 32 doesn't necessarily signal a bright future for American fortunes that have been in decline for years. At 27, Fish is a year older than Roddick, while Levine, 21, is ranked only 133rd.
"I'd love nothing more than for some young 17-, 18-year-old to pop out and get in there in the top 15 or the top 10," Roddick said. "But, you know, you can't really deal in hypotheticals. ... We can't really make fantasy worlds up. You just kind of deal with it and move on."
Still, by recent standards it has been a decent week for U.S. tennis - and a very good one for Boca Prep.
"There's something special over there," Levine said.
It helps that the school is adjacent to the Evert Tennis Academy.
Levine attended as a freshman and sophomore. He played one year for the Florida Gators before turning pro in 2007. He arrived in London last week with an 0-2 record in 2009, and he's now into the third round at a major event for the first time.
The United States has a qualifier in the women's third round, too - 17-year-old Melanie Oudin of Marietta, Ga. She became the final player to reach the round of 32 when she beat Yaroslava Shvedova in the twilight Thursday, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Oudin is ranked 124th and playing Wimbledon for the first time.
"I'm still, like, trying to comprehend everything," she said.


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Set on a hilltop with wonderful views La Roche Chabrelle has 3 gîtes in converted barns near the large heated swimming pool (12mx6m) and 1 secluded gîte in the original farmhouse with its own private garden. You can explore the 5 acres (2 ha) of terraced gardens, woods and caves or just relax and admire the beautiful views.
This is a paradise for children and parents alike with plenty to do on site and many places to visit in the area. Onsite is badminton, table tennis and table football.
La Roche Chabrelle equally suits couples out of High Season who can enjoy the heated pool, the local fauna and flora (including many native orchids on site) and benefit from our attractive pricing policy.
The gîtes typically are very well equipped with fitted kitchen including cooker, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Each gîte has beautiful large beamed sitting/dining rooms. Bed linen a sports kit and a generous welcome pack are provided.
£150/200€ refundable breakage deposit.
|Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms
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|Car advised
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|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Bergerac 70 km, Nearest railway: Angouleme TGV 50 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, No smoking at this property
|Fireplace, Internet access
|Shared outdoor pool (heated)
|TV, Fax machine, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
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|Double Beds (2), Single Beds (4), Cots available (2), Dining seats for 8, Lounge seats for 8
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|Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set
|Secure parking, Not suitable for wheelchair users
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Driving south from Limoges in Limousin, the landscape and architecture suddenly begin to take on a more southerly look. Instead of grey slate, the roofs become terracotta tiles with quaint sloping angles. Instead of grey granite, the walls become honey coloured limestone or rusty red sandstone. Cooler, greyer northern France is left behind and you enter Aquitaine and Dordogne, where in summer the crickets sing from dawn till dusk, followed by the nightingales. You have crossed the invisible line into southern France!
You will not want to travel much further if you have driven from a channel port that day. So what have we here in northern Dordogne bordering on Corrèze and Haute-Vienne? This is the borderland between France and Aquitaine, scene of so many battles during the hundred years' war, a land of stunning fortress chateaux, built mostly to keep out the English - or the French, depending on which side of the border they happened to be. Some towns were repeatedly sacked, pillaged and burnt by the opposing armies. One castle, Excideuil, withstood two sieges by the English king, but the town around it was burnt to a cinder. In Excideuil also was born the first troubadour, Bertrand de Born. Perhaps the whole idea of chivalry came from this little area in Périgord. Enough of history – what about the weather?
Long hot summers last from May until September. Just enough rain keeps the landscape deliciously fresh and green. It is, after all, called the Périgord Vert, and even when there is a dry summer it does not turn the landscape brown or glaring white (as it can so often be only a short way south). Winters here are delightful, with frosty dry weather, sunny days and very little snow. When it rains it is usually very wet, but mild. Spring and autumn are distinct seasons, reliably unreliable. The colourful local farmers' markets keep pace with the seasons so you know where you are in the year. Temperatures are a noticeable degree or two higher than in Limousin, but only rarely reach the dizzy heights so frequent in the Midi and Mediterranean regions.
This is the undiscovered corner of Aquitaine, quiet, unspoilt and rural. Fewer Britons have bought here than have been descending on the fashionable river Dordogne area. Being an hour away from the tourist hot spots means uncluttered roads throughout the summer and easy access at all times of the year.
One huge advantage is the easy access to Limoges, Bordeaux and Bergerac airports flying direct to many UK cities. Brive also is soon to have a brand new international airport. The new A89 motorway provides good links to Bordeaux and the coast to the west, and to the ski slopes of the Massif Central to the east. The A20 links the area to Paris and the north, and to Toulouse and the far south.
Based upon an article by Luisa Copeland from Dream Properties Dordogne Ltd and reproduced with her kind permission www.dreampropertiesdordogne.com
This is what makes La Roche Chabrelle a superb destination for your holiday whether you are a family or just a couple. If you are house hunting then 2 of the gîtes come with heating, UK & French TV and free Internet access.
La Roche Chabrelle is located near the lovely town of Brantôme known locally as 'the Venice of Périgord'.
Long hot summers last from May until September. Just enough rain keeps the landscape deliciously fresh and green. It is, after all, called the Périgord Vert, and even when there is a dry summer it does not turn the landscape brown or glaring white (as it can so often be only a short way south).
Winters here are delightful, with frosty dry weather, sunny days and very little snow. When it rains it is usually very wet, but mild. Spring and autumn are distinct seasons, reliably unreliable. The colourful local farmers' markets keep pace with the seasons so you know where you are in the year.
In the area: canoeing, river beaches, fishing, mountain biking, golf, walking and riding. Brantôme 'Venice of Périgord' is 10 minutes away, Périgueux is 20 minutes, nearest restaurants and shops under 10 minutes away. Further afield Lascaux (cave paintings) and other prehistory sites.
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At one point, Police Chief Andy Lopez Jr. warned those in the audience to remain civil or he would remove them.
An item on the council's agenda was to discuss and take any action on health and safety concerns about the property located at 502 E. Empresario St.
Owner of the property, Kenda Nelson, chastised the council for not notifying her.
"Nobody called for any courtesy. Had I not heard about it, I wouldn't be here," Nelson said.
Mayor Rey Jaso apologized on behalf of the city council for not having any notification sent to Nelson.
"I had numerous people ask me to put it on the agenda," said City Councilman Dale Skrobarcek.
Skrobarcek said debris has blown into neighboring yards, and the fencing around the burned-out house is down in places so children can go in and probably step on nails.
It was noted that a fire burned the house in January 2008, five years ago.
Initially, the council held off doing anything about the burned-out house while litigation was going on at the request of then Councilman Ron Nelson.
But a settlement was reached about a year and a half ago.
Nelson said, after the settlement, she met with three contractors to see about demolition.
She also said her husband had heart surgery and other mishaps prevented them from the cleanup, which at that point was not a priority.
However, she contracted with Leslie Premo to tear the house down. Premo was present at the meeting.
They had talked to the mayor and said the mayor told them as long as they were making progress, it was OK.
Mayor Pro Tem Karen Watts asked what the estimated time to finish cleaning the lot up was.
Nelson said nothing was said about that.
"I think we made great strides," Nelson said.
"You want it done in a specific amount of time. I can't get laborers in this city that are worth a d__n," Premo said.
Premo said there were all kinds of houses in Refugio the council could address as needing demolition. He asked why the council chose the Empresario property.
Ron Nelson, also present at the meeting, said the whole issue was political.
Ron Nelson, Councilman Joey Heard and Mayor Rey Jaso are running for mayor.
Premo said he had told neighbors around the pile of debris that if they saw rodents to call him.
"I have not had complaints. I am trying to finish the job as fast as I can," he said.
Watts complained about a letter she wrote to the editor about two years ago that Kenda Nelson said she would not publish after the settlement was made. But the letter was eventually published with editing.
Watts said the letter she wrote wasn't put in because she believed Nelson spent the settlement money from the electric company on something else besides the cleanup.
Nelson said as part of the settlement, she couldn't talk about the settlement agreement.
"The bottom line is we are going to get that done as fast as we can," Premo said.
He added that some neighbor is going on the property and stealing doors and trying to find the Nelsons' jewelry.
Kenda Nelson added that copper also had been taken, and that was why someone opened the fence.
"The property needs to be fenced to keep children out," Skrobarcek said.
He added that the project also needed to be speeded up.
He also said that lumber with nails in it from the debris could be piled by the road to be picked up.
"We're not picking on the property. It's been years. We agreed to wait through litigation. It's time to address it," Watts said.
Ron Nelson said the cleanup was getting done.
"It's not fast enough for the council, but we are getting it done," he said.
No action was taken on the agenda item. Skrobarcek said the council will wait to see what happens.
The council also addressed another property at 301 Power St. across the street from H-E-B.
The property has a pile of debris and trash that has been there for quite some time.
Skrobarcek asked Police Chief Lopez for an update on the lot.
Lopez said the issue had been addressed.
"The last thing we've done on it is issue a citation," Lopez said.
He added that the citation is as far as the police can go on it for now.
City Secretary Callie Shreckengost said a court date on the property cleanup was set for April 26.
City Attorney Don Kubicek, after the meeting, said the judge in the case could levy a fine up to $500 as an outcome of the court proceedings.
He also said the owners of the property could be given an extension of time if they are working on cleaning the property up.
Watts said the council should see what happens in court and proceed from there at its first meeting in May.
In other business, the council approved a resolution authorizing GrantWorks as the administrator of the next HOME Program applications.
"You could do up to 10 more houses," said HOME Program Director Donna Johnson.
Recently, four houses were given to successful applicants.
"Last time you had a match. This time, there is no match," she said.
"Your current list will include people who didn't make the last round of successful applicants," she added.
The council also approved raises for the city council.
Only newly elected or re-elected officials will receive the raise.
For council members, the raise increases salary from $200 to $350.
For the mayor, the raise increases salary from $1,050 to $1,500.