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It's up to us to support our schools, vote yes
Legally School Enhancement Millages may only be passed Educational Service District wide. Proceeds must be distributed on a per student basis. Not necessarily fair but the only option available.
We are possessive of our Tax Base, but most all of the subsidy of Alpena students by Alcona and Montmorency Counties will not be paid by local taxpayers – it will come from downstate owners of hunting land and cottages – like around Hubbard Lake.
State funding cut backs have prompted some efficiencies which is good. Teachers have gone backwards financially (like many of the rest of us) due to insurance contributions and higher pension contributions, inflation and few raises. Some laws have been enacted to help level the playing field between school boards and the MEA (Union).
The K-12 system no longer produces competitive results compared to much of the rest of the world. So significant changes are needed, and in some communities alternatives are needed.
But the cuts have gone too far. Some legislators appear to want to destroy the MEA and the public school systems. They encourage anything that will allow them to spend less money on education. Sounds paranoid but it's true.
So Lansing is not going to meet its obligations to fund our local schools adequately. It is us or no one. Forced cuts have already reduced offerings and quality. Fund balances are depleted. I doubt Atlanta Schools can survive without the 3 mils, devastating to that community. Alpena and Alcona, both face major additional cuts by fall. In Hillman we need to make major technology upgrades and restore cut programs.
It is our obligation, no one else's, to see our kids and grandkids get a good and constantly improving education. Our business is struggling, 3 mils will be expensive, but time to "Man-Up." Vote yes.
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Range DescriptionThis species occurs in southern and central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The first specimen of T. pumilus was collected in 1916 at 1,800 m from Rano Rano, in the mountains between Palu and Poso. The second specimen, collected in 1930, came from 2,200 m on Mount Rantemario in South Sulawesi. A third specimen, which was found dead in a rat trap in May 2000, came from 2,200 m on the flank of Mount Rorekatimbu.

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Zaoui Capital, the advisory firm set up last year by brothers Michael and Yoel Zaoui – two of the most successful investment bankers of the past decade – has won approval from the Financial Services Authority to conduct regulated business, and is on the lookout for junior staff.
Last Wednesday, the firm was listed as having approval from the Financial Services Authority to conduct regulated activities and has, according to sources, been looking to put together a so-called engine room – a pool of more junior staff to work on data crunching, pitchbooks and deal documentation. Michael and Yoel have been holding talks with a number of potential candidates, ranging from analysts and associates up to vice-president and director level, according to two sources familiar with those involved.
The duo established Zaoui Capital in July last year, as first reported by Financial News. The firm registered at the London offices of Schulte, Roth & Zabel, a US law firm that focuses on investment management and banking.
Since then, little has been written about the brothers' plans. However, Financial News understands the two plan to build a small-scale independent advisory boutique.
There had been speculation that Simon Robey, a friend and former colleague of Michael Zaoui and most recently chairman of global M&A at Morgan Stanley, would join the firm. However, it emerged last week that Robey is to join ex-Goldman Sachs partner Simon Robertson at a new boutique.
Yoel and Michael did not return calls or emails seeking comment.
Michael stepped down as head of European mergers and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley in 2008 after 22 years at the firm. Yoel retired as co-head of global M&A at Goldman Sachs in April last year after 24 years with the bank.


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Slept in just a bit (work is a bit more taxing since half the unit was laid off a year ago. When my days off come around...I'm tired!). The usual mountain of laundry. Wonderful London broil dinner at my sister-in-laws.
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Slept in just a bit (work is a bit more taxing since half the unit was laid off a year ago. When my days off come around...I'm tired!). The usual mountain of laundry. Wonderful London broil dinner at my sister-in-laws.
Was in a 1/2 marathon, I've had a cold for nearly a week and I wasn't feeling all that good about how I'd do and lo and behold I ran like crud. If I hadn't pre registered I wouldn't have done the race.
After that the usual. Ate, slept, read, worked.
This past Saturday I took a little trip down to LA. They had tickets to the Hollywood Bowl where John Williams conducted a concert made up of his favorite film scores played to scenes from the movies. Needless to say, I wasn't the only Star Wars fan in the house.
The first time I saw a concert at The Bowl was in '99 to see JW, which had quite a few SW fans to hear likely their first live versions of TPM songs. It was awesome. I've been back there, but those shows didn't live up to that first time.
This Saturday and this Labor Day Weekend are crazy:
Thu - cooking class - and I had planned on going to the last night at the zoo that I thought I'd be free for, but Michelle wanted to make plans.
Fri - I'm going sailing for another battle cruise on the Hawaiian Chieftan (Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek Generations). We're fighting the Californian again. So I'm awake early and getting ready to head down to my ship.
Fri night - The 1st Pace Padres take on the Colorado Rockies.
Sat morning - I drive up to Long Beach (2 hours, plus) to fall-in with my Civil War regiment as we fight the Confederates in one huge battle. I'm hoping to have a staged video shot of me riding with the 6th Cavalry.
Sat night - After a cookout with the men, I'm staying in a hotel room.
Sun morning - it's back on the battlefield to fight again. Those Rebs keep on coming! I'm buying a new rifle as well. Enfield muskets are period appropriate, just that my company didn't carry them for historical accuracy. However, at the distances that most observers of the battle will view us at (keeping out of the line of fire) - no one's going to tell if I carry a lighter rifle.
Sun night - I drive back to San Diego. I love coming home to sleep in my own bed!
Monday - I might have to go back to the Hawaiian Chieftan for another battle cruise if my video footage was not sufficient. If the camera work was good, then I might just go to crew on my ship anyway.
Mon night - it's the Padres vs. the L.A. Dodgers!
Anyway, I should have a lot of pics, but here's one or two from cooking class:
I was invited to a friend's place for the first full day of college fooseball about 10am, and stayed until about 7pm. Did a little classwork at home, then tried to sleep.
Prepared for my trip with my son to the Ozarks (leaving tomorrow). Details, details, details! :crazed:
Ran, ate, napped, worked.
took the 3 year old to an airshow. He loved it. We went in a C 130 and when we finally got in the cockpit, rather than being in awe of all the controls, he proceeded to tell the pilot about the "fishies" we caught last week. At least he paid attention when the A-10 and F-18 were flying over.
That's cool Mtriv!
The air show is coming here around October 3rd. I'm planning for it.
I need to post my Civil War battle re-enactment pics in this thread. In a bit of a hurry right now though.


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Head's signature co-poly, Sonic Pro, is part of a rapidly growing crop of control strings that build higher levels of feel, comfort and playability into a very durable package. For our playtest team, this somewhat softer construction did not compromise the crisp poly feel, but it did translate into slightly less shock on off-center hits, especially when not over-tensioned. There's also some power under the hood for the player who might want to shift more easily into offense, with the downside being a little less control for players who prefer the deader heavy duty polys. As for spin, Sonic Pro didn't have the sharp bite of its shaped offspring, Sonic Pro Edge, but there was definitely enough bite to effectively bend and shape the trajectory of our shots. Ultimately, though, what we really appreciated about Sonic Pro was its balance of performance variables. This co-poly delivered the durability and spin of a solid control string while providing just enough pop to penetrate the back court and keep our opponents off balance.
Sonic Pro proved to be a little livelier than the polys we typically use. The slight bump in power worked just fine for Troy. He said, "I found the power level of this string to be slightly higher than average for a co-poly string. It was fairly crisp and firm right off the stringer, but after a solid hour of hitting it softened up and felt livelier. I enjoyed the power of this string because it had just enough pop while still maintaining good control."
Michelle, with her huge strokes, also found a groove with this co-poly. She said, "I found Head Sonic Pro to have medium power. Even though I prefer the deader polys, Head Sonic Pro fit right into my wheelhouse and allowed me to put some serious pressure on my opponent. I would consider this string to have as much power as I could ever want from a poly. Thankfully, the comfort level allowed me to string it a little tighter, which helped with control."
Although it's not the most spin-friendly string we've hit, Sonic Pro gave us enough bite and snapback to hit effective spin. Michelle was impressed, saying, "Like many of the polys that I've been testing lately, Sonic Pro has some great spin potential. As always, I appreciate this because I find the spin complements my flatter groundstrokes. I really utilized this extra spin when hitting against players who enjoyed my flatter balls and just redirected them right back to me. With Sonic Pro I was able to add extra spin and give them a different look."
Troy also got sufficient ball rotation from this string. He said, "The spin potential of this string was better than I expected from a 16 gauge. I felt that I was getting good dip on the ball when hitting a cross-court passing shot. I found my spin serves had good kick, and I was creating good angles from all areas of the court. The spin potential wasn't as good as it is in strings such as Babolat RPM Blast, Volkl Cyclone and Solinco Tour Bite, but overall I was pleased with the spin I was hitting."
Compared with the majority of polys we've tested in the TW string lab, Sonic Pro received a remarkably low stiffness score. This helps explain the comfort Troy experienced. He said, "The comfort of this co-poly string was better than average. Once the stringbed softened up, after about an hour of hitting, I found a nice dampened feel. When taking a big cut at the ball from the baseline I felt a nice ball-pocket, which is indicative of the amount of elasticity I'm getting from the string. I have found more comfort from strings such as Polyfibre TCS, Kirschbaum Pro Line II and Signum Pro Hyperion, but Head Sonic Pro was better than most poly-based strings for comfort."
The softer feel allowed Michelle to string her racquet tighter without losing the sweetspot (which is always a concern with polys). She said, "Because this string has medium power, I knew to string it up tighter in the high 50s (59 lbs), which can be a danger zone when it comes to arm pain and polys. However, Head has done a great job making sure this poly feels softer than the average poly. There were no significant dead spots, and I didn't have any arm issues after playtesting it in my Pure Drive Roddick."
With its crisp and predictable response, Sonic Pro is definitely a control string. Even so, Michelle, with her powerful flat strokes, had occasional problems bringing the ball down. She said, "This string did offer me a decent level of control, but I could have gone for a little more (story of my life!). There were certain times when my adrenaline was flowing that I struggled to keep the ball inside the baseline and was missing by an inch or two. I would have enjoyed a tad more control from Head Sonic Pro for that reason, but I could also have strung it up a few pounds tighter to find the control I was looking for. I would say that this is more of a control-oriented string, and anyone looking for a bit more control in their game should find it here. There is always room for more control in my game!"
"This string had just the right amount of control," said Troy, who had no problem taming the pop. "This string possessed just enough control for me to swing freely with confidence. I felt connected to the ball from all areas of the court. I have found other polys, such as Solinco Tour Bite, Babolat RPM Blast and Luxilon 4G, to have slightly better control than this string, but I was far from disappointed."
As with many of the friendlier co-polys, Sonic Pro starts to lose its playability before it snaps. Troy noticed some changes in the feel after several sessions, saying, "I found the playability of this string to be average for a co-poly. I started to notice a significant drop off in tension around 8-10 hours of play. Around 12-15 hours of play I felt that I needed to restring because of the lack of performance. I wasn't losing much control from the tension loss, but the string began to feel dead and lost some of its overall feel."
"This poly played pretty true throughout my playtest," said Michelle. "The initial drop in tension was there, but it maintained its characteristics after that. I would say that I noticed some loss of control toward the end of the playtest. While we were filming the review I started struggling with the control that I had enjoyed the weeks prior. It took a solid 2-3 weeks for the playability to break down."
Troy - "I liked the liveliness of this string, as well as the better than average control. Good ball-pocketing and not too hard on the arm."
Michelle - "The added control and softer feel. The fact that I could string it high and my arm didn't suffer at all."
Troy - "Tension maintenance wasn't its best attribute. I would have preferred testing the 17 gauge."
Michelle - "Some of the control was lost toward the end of the playtest, but that can be expected after 2-3 weeks."
Troy - "I found it similar to strings like Volkl V-Pro, Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange and Tourna Big Hitter Blue. These co-polys all had a lively feel and average tension maintenance."
Michelle - "Similar to Yonex Poly Tour Pro - less bite, but a softer feel."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
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Playtest Racquet: Wilson BLX Six.One 95 (18x20)
Playtest Tension: 45 lbs
Typical String: Luxilon 4G 16L
Playtest Racquet: Babolat Pure Drive Roddick
Playtest Tension: 59 lbs
Typical String: Polyester 16g
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lone starby susan bergstrom
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- "Lone Star" is another fanciful image I carry in my head as I draw upon memories of growing up near the Native American culture at Rosebud Reservation in the North West corner of Nebraska, South West tip of South Dakota. The women were beautiful to me as a child and so many of my Native American Women portraits are a mixture of memories. This is an original Acrylic painting with a final oil and varnish wash for preservation.
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GOWANDA – Donald Abrum Campbell, devoted and much-loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, and beloved husband of the late Edna Klein Campbell, departed this life peacefully at the age of 100 in his home in Gowanda, on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The sixth child of Harry May and Irma VanDyke Flagg Campbell, he was born on February 9, 1914, in Quaker Bridge, New York. He was predeceased
by Leonarda Lent, Mortimer Flagg, Richard Campbell, Josephine Fellows Beebe, Winifred Huntington, Halsey and Frederick Campbell. Donald and his wife moved to Gowanda in 1936 and lived there for 77 years, where he eventually became a very successful and highly regarded businessman. Starting out as an apprentice meat cutter, his career eventually led him to opening the largest independently owned and operated supermarket in Western New York. Eventually, he owned and operated six Super Duper Markets in the region. In the late 1960s, he founded Campbell's Angus Farms, raising 450 head of Angus cattle and 1,000 hogs annually to provide products for his stores. A committed entrepreneur, he, along with three other local businessmen, founded Gowanda Electronics in the 1970s, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Then, after retiring from the grocery business in 1976, he continued the farming operation and opened a meat market on
Route 39, which he continued to operate until 1992. It's easy to understand why it is often said that "nearly everyone who ever worked in Gowanda was employed by Don Campbell." In addition to being president of Ten Buffalo Street Inc., Don Campbell Inc. and Campbell's Super
Markets, Don served the community in many ways in the 78 years in which he lived there. He was a member of the Gowanda Village Board, as well as a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, serving as Senior Warden; he was a member of Phoenix Lodge #62, and, as a 32nd Degree
Mason, was a member of Gowanda Shrine Club #1. Don also served as President of the Gowanda Area Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Gowanda Shrine Club #1 and the Masonic Building Corporation.He was one of the founders of the Gowanda Country Club and helped establish the Gowanda Historical Society. Don was a member of the Niagara Permanent Savings and LoanAdvisory Board. He alsoserved as President of the Tri-County Memorial Hospital. In 1992, he was the recipient of the "Spirit of Gowanda Award." Recently, he was recognized as one of only two people who have achieved 65 years of active membership in the New York State Kiwanis Club. A self-educated man, he believed wholeheartedly that education was of the utmost importance. Proudly attending Alfred University for one year, he continued to educate himself through his avid reading and quest for knowledge. To that end, he was determined to provide educational opportunities for his children and grandchildren. Don will be remembered for sharing his wisdom, his kind and gentle heart and his generous spirit. Loved
by all, he will be missed forever by his daughters, Susan C. Torrance, Karen C. Meyer, Sandra C. Brzezinski and sons-in-law, John A.Torrance and Paul A. Meyer. His legacy includes eight adoring grandchildren and their spouses, and 15 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his many loving nieces, nephews and friends. In recent years he was fortunate to have devoted Caregivers who greatly enriched his life. Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 105 E. Main St. in Gowanda, on both Thursday and Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 3 p.m. from St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Gowanda, NY. Memorial donations may
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (143 votes).
In short: I really enjoyed this race!In full: This was a good race that was challenging with the wind. There was good parking and a huge hall to get ready in. The bag area was easy to find and very quick.The course was really nice and I got a 3 min PB over my previous time set at the Thanet 10miler in December so very happy.Good organisation and will do again next year.Date of review: February 4, 2013
In short: A real momento would have been niceIn full: First time I run this course and found it really nice, challenging at times but just enough to keep you interested! I see a lot of people are commenting about the lack of medals and must agree, for such a steep entry of **£20** on the day, for an unaffiliated member who maybe run their very first race and getting no reward, no momento to keep or show to the family or friends it's a bit wrong. Even the bag was an attempt to self advertise Invicta Club rather than the race. I did a few other local 10m races and at least you got a nice technical top or £5 Sweatshop vouchers. I hope the organisers will listen to the feedbacks and take it on board for next yearDate of review: January 29, 2013
In short: Great challenging 10 miler - pretty much do it every year. Certainly could do with some tweeksIn full: The course is really challenging - a proper 10 mile race - hills, scenic rural route. Not great value for money anymore. Think its popular because of its Kent GP status, as there is always a quality field.Prefer to get a mug! Probably will return as always looking to beat my previous times.Date of review: January 29, 2013
In full: I am 53 years old and can do without cheap medals and momentoes, not sure what people expect, it is the race that counts, and I thought that overall this is a fair course and well organised, the entry price was probably a bit high but contrary to popular myth it costs a lot of money up front to put on road races these days.Done it before and will undoubtedly be back again... Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: Great scenery, but a few pointsIn full: Thanks to Invicta East Kent Athletics Club for organising this and to those who turned out on the day to help, especially the marshals, who gave up their time so we could enjoy the race.The scenery was great and I really enjoyed the course though it was a bit wet, and a bit narrow not so much at the start but about half a mile in. The sun came out just about as the race started, which was excellent. The weather was warm for the time of year but windy in places.I don't mind a mug or a medal, but wasn't keen on the bag.A couple of minor points. We arrived early and the car parking was easy, with bays clearly marked. There were some areas, e.g. the tennis courts where marshals might have helped. Also the instructions asked people not to park on certain roads near the start as the race was die to take part. Maybe I missed them, but there seemed to be no signs or marshals on the day to help with this.It's great to have a bag drop, but it would have been easier for those who had given up their time to do this if they had labels to stick on bags.I prefer to get the race number and chip before hand, but I can see the advantage to the organisers in not posting them.Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: love this race,tough 10 miler but a shame about the goody bag.Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: Enjoyable winter race but vfm and other niggles need addressingIn full: A mixed bag... I ad low expectation of momento (experience from last year etc) and so wasn't disappointed. Apparent lack of "no headphones/music" rule enforcement a frustration - it's ok except when person is oblivious to you/others and it then becomes a safety concern - particularly on the tight stretches which bedevil this race at times. Minor point - I don't like putting my number on before the start - better to get it through the post so can arrive prepared. Re marshalling, excellent/efficient though rather muted. Well organised. Race is near to home for me otherwise probably wouldn't bother...see you next year. As I said, mixed bag...Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: Call that a memento - really don't bother......In full: Fully expect large queues for the toilets and the sports hall to be packed - given the weather. Was really disappointed with the race this year, not the organisers fault that weather had been bad, but totally there fault that they issued for a memento a bag that did not even have Canterbury 10 on it and a cereal bar - where was the medal.To the people moaning about these wearing headphones - get a life, surely if someone enjoys running to music and it helps them they should be allowed to. Have done this race the last 5 years, but don't think I'll bother next year - no medal/t-shirt/mug then no entrance fee from me.Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: I've done this quite a few times over the last 20 years, and it's a good winter race. Quite cold today , and what with the bad weather recently my training seriously lost it's momentum, so I ended up with a pw for this event. Date of review: January 28, 2013
In short: Great race but disapointed with a bag & cereal bar considering entry feeIn full: Race was very well organised and good atmosphere. Course is challenging but still enjoyable. Felt that a cheap bag and a cereal bar as "memento" was a bit pathetic.Date of review: January 28, 2013
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Tried to start my day with a cup of Yunan Gold only to find there wasn't enough...well maybe if you use a pretty little teacup, but in the mornings I like a good 16 ounces. So I added TKY. Yum! Second and third steepings tonight have been delicious.
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I agree it can be a sad occasion, but I think we should celebrate what George left us. Dhani said he didn't want to make "Brainwashed" a sad album, because George wasn't sad about his life. That's the attitude we should have I suppose.
Granted, we need to be tasteful about it.
I was at Graceland on the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. I went to meet Peter Guralnick, my favorite music writer. Seeing thousands of people from all over the world basically kneeling at the altar of Elvis was pretty disturbing. Just enjoy George's music, thank God for George's gift, and focus on your life and your place in the world. I think that's what George would want.
Disturbing is the word for it.
Thank God The Beatles are going the cremation route.


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Many thanks Chip...I too see the cranes, but not until you pointed them out.
Here's Today's Yunomi glazed with a Yellow Crystal Matte and Nuka and fired to 2345F in reduction in my small updraft kiln. There are additional images in my shop at the following link:
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After years of declining sales of XPC small form-factor (SFF) personal computers (PCs), Shuttle wants to get back to the market of motheboards, but this time the former mainboard maker plans to sell system boards compatible with its XPCs in order to provide some upgrade path for its customers.
During a recent interview with DigiTimes web-site, a Shuttle representative revealed that the company is planning to start shipping standalone motherboards for its XPC line of small form-factor PCs in order to allow end-users to perform upgrades without changing chassis and/or other parts, e.g., cooling system or power supply unit.
The move is claimed to address the needs of end-users on the first place, however, keeping in mind that sales of Shuttle XPC systems themselves have been stagnating and the company had to cancel certain marketing activities as well as projects, it is highly likely that mainboards for XPCs are primarily needed to improve financial results of Shuttle.
The details about the intention are unknown, but what is known is that it has nearly ten XPC-series base models, which may mean that the company should sell approximately ten types of motherboards, something, which is not really easy. However, things may get less complex in future, when Shuttle adopts pico-BTX or DTX form-facts and start making industry-standard SFF PCs.
Shuttle, which was established in 1983, used to manufacture motherboards for the longer part of its history and even became the world's No. 5 mainboard maker in the world back in 1995. However, as the company evolved, it decided to focus on a more lucrative barebone PC market and later on even on system assembly. But as leading system makers introduced their own SFF computers, sales of Shuttle's XPC began to drop and now the company wants to go back to mainboard business.


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by Anton Shilov
After years of criticizing silicon-on-insulator technology, Intel Corp. may finally adopt it to increase performance of its future chips, according to an analyst. Believe it or not, but the adoption may be just a year away as the chipmaker if rumoured to endorse SOI with its 22nm process technology.
''We believe Intel will introduce a germanium (III V) channel and full depleted SOI at 22nm. This will give Intel a quantum leap in performance over what they are achieving and leave competitors 3-5 years behind. The 22nm process should be in manufacturing at Intel in Q4 2011," said Gus Richard, an analyst with Piper Jaffray & Co., in a report, according to EETimes web-site.
In the recent several quarters Intel has been revealing pieces of information about its 22nm process technology/technologies that will be used to manufacture Ivy Bridge-generation of microprocessors as well as system-on-chip devices. The company has not said a word about usage of SOI.
The Santa Clara, California-based maker of central processing units (CPUs) displayed its first 22nm test wafer with SRAM memory as well as logic circuits to be used in future Intel microprocessors in September '09 and said that the process technology relies on a third-generation high-k metal gate transistor technology for improved performance and lower leakage power. In early April, 2010, the company said that in case of 22nm fabrication process Intel's research group had a variety of novel transistor and interconnect ideas in the "pipeline", including III-V channel materials, multi-gate transistors, 3-D stacking and others. In June '10 Intel revealed a paper describing development of a 22nm floating body cell (FBC) memory on a bulk wafer "of the kind in use in high volume manufacturing today" and said that earlier results were achieved on much more expensive SOI wafers, a rather clear implication that SOI is not a part of its 22nm.
Generally speaking, nothing certain is presently known about Intel's 22nm process technology. But while the probability of SOI usage on 22nm is not too high, there is no smoke without fire, and the company may utilize silicon-on-insulator wafers sometime in future.
''Intel's lithography roadmap is to use immersion double and multi- patterning at the 22-nm and 16-nm nodes. We note that Intel has consistently pushed lithography one generation further than any other manufacturer. What enables the company to do this in our view is the fact it is vertically integrated (design and manufacturing), has its own mask shop and uses restrictive design rules. At 11nm in 2015, Intel's options are multi-beam e-beam, EUV and quintuple patterning with 193 immersions. It is questionable whether any of these alternatives will be economically viable," added Mr. Richard.


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Debates of Oct. 27th, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #143 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was surplus.
- Question Period
- Official Languages
- Order in Council Appointments
- Agricultural Marketing Programs Act
- Criminal Code
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Unanticipated Surpluses Act
- CKTB Radio
- Chalk River Laboratories
- Year of the Veteran
- Gisèle Bergeron
- Lakeshore General Hospital
- Year of the Veteran
- Immigrants
- Richard Lamontagne
- Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska Fire Brigade
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- New Canadian Program
- Literacy
- The Environment
- Literacy
- Aboriginal Veterans
- Women's History Month
- Philippe Bonneau
- Sponsorship Program
- Justice
- Aboriginal Affairs
- The Environment
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Health
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Softwood Lumber
- Border Security
- David Dingwall
- Technology Partnerships Canada
- Haiti
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Health
- Justice
- Cigarette Taxes
- Health
- Cigarette Taxes
- Literacy
- Canadian Wheat Board
- Agriculture
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Foreign Affairs
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Business of the House
- Unanticipated Surpluses Act
- Official Languages Act
Unanticipated Surpluses Act
Government Orders
1:50 p.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, the member somehow suggests that this is a forecasting problem. Is there another country in the world that has our problem of doing too well?
The corporate community in the fourth quarter has performed way beyond what was anticipated by any of the internal forecasters, any parliamentarians, any bank or any chief economic forecasters and the opposition is suggesting that somehow we are cooking the books.
As a consequence of these points that were raised, we consulted with Dr. Tim O'Neill. One of his recommendations was that if the government wanted to retain its no deficit rule, it should adopt a more formal and structured process to deal with fiscal surprises by setting out in advance contingent allocations among tax cuts, spending initiatives and reducing debt from any unanticipated surpluses. That is precisely what Bill C-67 would do.
Unanticipated Surpluses Act
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Stockwell Day Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is very clear that what we have here is a problem of overtaxation. If the government were being run like a regulatory agency or a public utility, when it brings in too much revenue to exceed its expenses it would be forced in law to actually pay that money back.
Here is the problem that the government has never zeroed in on and I would ask the finance minister if he would take a look at this. Is the finance minister not aware that there are actually two levels of taxation at all times which will bring in the same amount of revenue to the government? It should be the government's job to pick the lower of the two. Let me explain very quickly.
It is called the Laffer curve. I do not think he has ever heard of it, but it is a very basic principle that would yield proper results for taxpayers and the government. If the government taxed people 100%, there would be no revenues. That is one point of taxation. If the government taxed 0%, there would be no revenues either. There are two levels that yield the same amount of revenue.
If we start to move down the curve and the government starts to tax at 90%, a bit of revenue will come in. If the government starts to tax at 10%, there will still be a bit of revenue. What is the difference? At the high point, taxation is a disincentive. It drives incentive out of the country. We still get some revenue in but it is a disincentive. It is a disincentive to work hard or to work overtime because people say that they do not want to work overtime as they get pushed into a higher tax bracket. It is a disincentive to become more educated because people say that if they go to school for a further 4 years or 10 years they will get a higher salary and be taxed more.
On this so-called Laffer curve, the government needs to ratchet down the rate it is at now which is bringing in this huge surplus. If it were to start taxing at a lower rate it would bring in the same revenue but it would give young people the incentive to stay in the country and not go to the United States or some other jurisdiction. It also would keep investment in the country.
It has worked. After the first world war, taxes in the United States and Canada that were paying the war effort were left high. However, when taxes were lowered in the United States in 1920 or 1921 by President Harding, what happened? Taxes were lowered and revenue increased. The exact same thing happened in Germany in 1948. When Ludwig Erhard lowered the tax rate, what happened? Revenues came in but more people were working and there was more investment.
The same thing happened with the JFK tax cuts. The same thing happened in Alberta in 1998 when there was a commodity crisis. Taxes were lowered and more revenues came in. The burden was lifted from people's backs.
Why will the Minister of Finance not apply that application, lower the taxes, create more incentive for people to work, to become educated, to become skilled, to invest and it would bring in the same amount of revenue for government but it would set the people free? Why will the government not do that?
Unanticipated Surpluses Act
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, the reality is that in the last fiscal year the surplus was only $1.6 billion. That would not cover very much of a tax cut and may even throw us back into deficit. I am sorry but the hon. member has to realize that at least the government has made a firm commitment not to go back into deficit.
With regard to the prior fiscal year in which there was a $9.1 billion surplus, that all had to do with the fourth quarter corporate performance, corporation taxation not personal taxation. The member has not addressed that.
It is interesting to talk about what might work but I can say that if we look at the last eight years, since 1997 eight balance budgets, $65 billion in debt has been repaid. He says that the existence of a surplus means that people must be overtaxed. The only way we can ever pay down debt and save interest expense is to actually run a surplus. His finance critic said that the Conservatives want corporate and personal tax cuts. They did not say one word about health care, seniors, children, paying down the debt, infrastructure or research.
We know the agenda of the Conservatives is. We also know what the agenda of the government is. We have a track record to run on and I am going to be proud to run on that track record.
CKTB Radio
Statements by Members
1:55 p.m.
Walt Lastewka St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, on November 7, 2005, CKTB Radio will celebrate its 75th anniversary of broadcasting.
In 1930, Edward T. Sandall, owner of Taylor and Bate Brewery, brought radio to the city of St. Catharines. From its humble beginnings on the second floor of the Welland House, with 50 watts of power, to Oak Hill, the former home of William Hamilton Merritt on Yates Street where it broadcasts today.
CKTB has a rich history with colourful radio on-air personalities in the news, talk show, music and sports fields. CKTB has prided itself for being the voice of Niagara. It has been a leader in providing school and storm information. Quality, locally produced programs have kept thousands of listeners entertained and informed. It has also held important fundraisers when tragic events have hit other parts of the world or to help meet local needs.
On behalf of all members of the House of Commons, I congratulate CKTB on its 75th anniversary and wish the station many more years of service as the voice of Niagara.
Chalk River Laboratories
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Cheryl Gallant Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the friends and colleagues of the Chalk River Laboratories in beautiful Renfrew county, I congratulate John Hardy and Ian Towner as being North America's top nuclear physicists in winning the Tom W. Bonner prize in nuclear physics from the American Physical Society.
If anything demonstrates the short-sighted policy of the current Prime Minister in being opposed to research and development in Canada, it has to be the fact that this prize was awarded for work that begun in Canada but finished in the United States after the scientists' lab was shut down at the Chalk River labs of AECL.
Like the broken promise to fund the Canadian neutron facility, Liberal policy is forcing bright Canadian researchers to leave Canada because the government would rather see other countries benefit from Canadian research and development.
The time has come to reverse the brain drain. Only a change to honest government will bring home Canadian scientists who have demonstrated their ability. If only this country would provide the support to do their research in Canada.
Year of the Veteran
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Mark Holland Ajax—Pickering, ON
Mr. Speaker, on November 11 at 2:11 p.m., students from across the province of Ontario will join in readings of In Flanders Fields . This will not only honour veterans in the Year of the Veteran but it also will honour and promote literacy.
In creative and innovative ways, they will come together in this program that was started in my own riding, I am proud to say, by the Durham West Arts Centre. I want to take a moment to thank Ontario Power Generation, Veterans Affairs Canada, and particularly Ontario Power Generation and Angie Littlefield. Angie Littlefield is with the Durham West Arts Centre and started this initiative.
It is my sincere hope that this program will spread across all provinces and that next year on November 11, at 2:11 p.m., every school in the country will be reading In Flanders Fields and celebrating our veterans.
Going forward, I would ask all members to look at this program and to promote it in their own constituencies.
Gisèle Bergeron
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
André Bellavance Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Gisèle Bergeron from Chesterville, in my riding of Richmond—Arthabaska. She was recently named Woman Farmer of the Year for Region 17, at the annual general meeting of the Central Quebec women farmers' union.
A mother of five, Mrs. Bergeron is fully involved in the operation of the family farm, which she has been running since her husband died in 1998.
Involved in her community, Mrs. Bergeron was the mayor of Chesterville from 1998 to 2002, and has worked in education as a member of the parents' committee and school commissioner in 1994. She also did volunteer work for Héma-Québec and the Knights of Columbus.
The vitality of a community shines through the efforts of people like Mrs. Bergeron. The Bloc Québécois salutes her life path, which is a model of dedication. This is a most deserved honour.
Lakeshore General Hospital
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Francis Scarpaleggia Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Lakeshore General Hospital, located in my riding of Lac-Saint-Louis, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Besides providing quality medical care to Montreal's West Islanders, this general hospital is at the heart of local community life.
The Lakeshore, as it is known to West Islanders, is more than an architectural landmark and a growing complex of state of the art buildings and equipment.
The hospital is a family of caring individuals, from the dedicated medical staff who work tirelessly around the clock to respond to emergencies and other challenges, to the permanent managerial, administrative and technical personnel who provide vital support to the doctors and nurses, to the hospital's countless volunteers who give generously of their time to comfort patients, assist medical staff and raise funds which make it possible to offer West Islanders the most advanced treatments.
I congratulate the Lakeshore and, above all, thank them for their 40 years of caring for our community. I hope the next 40 years will be as successful and exciting as the last.
Congratulations and good luck in the future.
Year of the Veteran
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Loyola Hearn St. John's South, NL
Mr. Speaker, 2005 is the Year of the Veteran. Next year is also significant as it marks a special anniversary. On July 1, 1916, at 9:15 in the morning, 801 men of the Newfoundland Regiment attacked at Beaumont-Hamel. Thirty minutes later it was all over. Of the 801 men, 710 were killed, wounded or missing. Scarcely a household in Newfoundland was left untouched.
Of the men it was written, "It was a magnificent display of trained and disciplined valour, and its assault failed of success because dead men can advance no further".
In 1916 we were not part of Canada. We are now. On the 90th anniversary, recognition of this event should be given at our National War Memorial. We celebrate Canada because of such sacrifices.
Let us not forget.
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Pablo Rodriguez Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is never an easy thing to leave one's country for another. The men and women who leave their countries by choice or, all too often, involuntarily, are setting out on an adventure fraught with many challenges.
The host community, which will benefit from the presence and contributions of these newcomers, must do everything it can to help them integrate fully.
The various governments try to do so, but they cannot do it all, hence the essential role played by the devoted community organizations that work so hard at helping immigrants to integrate.
I am thinking in particular of Carrefour Solidarité Anjou, an organization in my riding that is doing great things in this field. It works small miracles on a shoe-string budget, be it providing language training or skills development.
These organizations deserve our respect, as well as greater governmental support. As I have said many times before, they will always be able to count on my personal support.
Richard Lamontagne
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
France Bonsant Compton—Stanstead, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to tell hon. members about Richard Lamontagne, a sensitive and determined man who is deeply concerned about the well-being of the disabled.
Mr. Lamontagne has recently seen his 25 years of volunteer work recognized with the Dollard-Morin award for the Eastern Townships sector. This is an annual award given to volunteers who have excelled in sports and recreation though the quality of their involvement, enthusiasm and commitment.
Mr. Lamontagne organizes dances for the developmentally disabled, attended by an average of 180 participants from all over the Eastern Townships region.
He has been a volunteer at the Special Olympics, and for the Sherbrooke association for the developmentally disabled, where he was actively involved in fundraising and other activities.
Thank you, Richard, on behalf of the Bloc Québécois and all those who benefit from your support. This award was richly deserved.
Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska Fire Brigade
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, today I want to take advantage of this opportunity to address the House to mark the 25th anniversary of the Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska fire brigade in my riding of Madawaska—Restigouche in New Brunswick.
I wish to acknowledge the important contribution to the community made by the members of the Saint Joseph fire brigade. Thanks to the dedication of these brave volunteers the community is protected and given the peace of mind it needs. These firefighters do not hesitate to lay their lives on the line when there is a fire and that deserves to be recognized.
I call on hon. members from across Canada to pay tribute to our firefighters. I want to thank all the members past and present of the Saint-Joseph-de-Madawaska fire brigade for 25 fine years of service to the community.
Canada-U.S. Relations
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Russ Hiebert South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, BC
Mr. Speaker, last night on the Hill, the Parliamentary Border Caucus met again to discuss issues of trade and security affecting the Canada-U.S. border. We were honoured to have the new U.S. Ambassador, David Wilkins, join us for a lively discussion about the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Of course, we talked about trade issues such as the softwood lumber dispute. The ambassador demonstrated he is well versed on the issue.
Among the other issues discussed were the details of how the western hemisphere travel initiative would affect those crossing the border in the future. Border MPs are concerned that the possibility of a "passport only" policy will damage tourism in their ridings. The high cost and inconvenience of passports will discourage many Canadians and Americans from travelling.
Instead, the border caucus proposes that both the U.S. and Canadian governments look at improving the security standards of other forms of government-issued ID, such as driver's licences, health cards and birth certificates.
I want to thank Ambassador Wilkins for his attendance and for his willingness to engage the border caucus on these all important issues.
New Canadian Program
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Andrew Telegdi Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, the New Canadian Program, an organization in my riding of Kitchener--Waterloo, has received one of 20 Citation for Citizenship awards.
This honour is given every two years to groups and individuals from across the country which have demonstrated exemplary citizenship by assisting newcomers to Canada to successfully integrate into Canadian society.
New Canadians are part of our labour market future and successfully integrating them into our communities and our workforce must be a priority.
For the past 13 years, the New Canadian Program has assisted close to 1,500 professional newcomers to Canada in connecting with businesses that can use their skills. Of these clients, 65% to 75% have found employment in their related professions.
Congratulations to the New Canadian Program and continued success in the future.
Statements by Members
October 27th, 2005 / 2:10 p.m.
Alexa McDonough Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, today we are celebrating Literacy Action Day. Advocates from Nova Scotia and every corner of Canada are here to press for a desperately needed pan-Canadian literacy plan to develop a quality adult literacy and education system, to address barriers to learning and social inclusion, to develop and share knowledge and to develop partnerships for a learning society.
Of Canadians aged 16 to 65, 42% lack minimum literacy skills. Studies show a 1% rise in literacy skills will drive a 2.5% increase in labour productivity and a 1.5% increase in GDP. That is $13 billion each and every year.
It is bad enough that the federal government imposes GST on books. To expand the GST to include books and CD-ROMs makes a mockery of the limited literacy support from the government. This counterproductive measure must be reversed and more resources invested in a comprehensive literacy plan in the upcoming budget.
The private member's bill that I will be introducing will remove GST from books and pamphlets. It is a small step toward helping increase literacy in Canada.


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A recent news story from Cedar Rapids rekindled some memories of a similar incident in Sioux City years ago.
In the eastern Iowa incident, sheriff's deputies in Cedar Rapids arrested a 50-year-old man for stealing the local newspaper from outside their office. The man was seen on a security camera stealing a copy of the Cedar Rapids Gazette from the steps of the sheriff's office. Deputies caught the thief in action a day later.
The newspaper thief was charged with fifth-degree theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
About 28 years ago a real estate office in the Morningside neighborhood of Sioux City called the Sioux City Journal's circulation department several mornings in a row complaining that they had not received their newspaper. The carrier assured circulation department managers that he had indeed delivered the newspaper, placing it on the step at the office's front door.
In those days before security cameras were common, one of The Journal's circulation department employees offered to stake out the office in the early morning hours. She was an avid photographer and took along her camera and telephoto lens on the stake out.
Sure enough, the carrier placed the real estate firm's newspaper on the front step of the building. A few minutes later an elderly gentleman walked along the same route. When he reached the real estate office door he bent down, picked up the newspaper, tucked it under his arm and continued walking.
The circulation department employee not only saw the theft, she snapped a series of photos as it occurred.
After the film was developed in a "one-hour" lab she brought the prints to the office where another employee identified the elderly thief.
The circulation manager and one of his assistants drove to the man's home and knocked on his door. They explained to the man that they were investigating a series of newspaper thefts and had evidence that he was the thief.
The elderly man vehemently denied the charges but when the newspaper folks pulled out a half dozen photographs showing him stealing the newspaper he confessed.
The circulation manager was a man of faith who believed in grace and mercy. He told the gentleman that he would not take the matter to the police if he promised to never steal a newspaper again. The old man swore he would never do it again and, so far as we know, he didn't.
Newspaper theft is a common occurrence, particularly from vending machines. Low tech vendors open to a stack of newspapers with nothing (except honesty) preventing the purchaser from taking more than one newspaper.
When the Sioux City Journal began carrying the colored coupon supplements in the mid-80s Sunday newspaper thefts skyrocketed. We finally had to hire private detectives to stake out the hardest hit vending machines and arrest those who took more than one newspaper.
During that time a friend, Duane, told me about his men's Sunday school class at a downtown church. After Sunday school each week the men walked to a nearby restaurant for coffee. On the corner where the restaurant was located stood several newspaper racks, including one for the Sioux City Journal.
Duane told me that on this particular Sunday the lesson had been on honesty. He was surprised then when one of his Sunday school classmates put the required number of quarters in the Sioux City Journal vending box and held the door open, inviting the other men to help themselves to a copy of the Sunday paper.
When Duane called him on the act, the man claimed it wasn't theft. The Journal would never miss the copies, he claimed.
Actually, newspapers do miss the stolen copies. There is value to each copy stolen paper, ink, payroll, etc.
An old proverb states, "He that steals an egg will steal an ox." A person who will steal an inexpensive newspaper will likely steal other things, too.


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Sorry but I disagree with you Buzz. At home even a small change in quantity will have a large effect on the percentages because of the small amount of weights involved. Larger baker quantities have more measurable room for error due to the larger weights. Measuring at least the flour will make your home product much more consistent. I have taken as long as a year to use a single 100# bag of flour and the dough remained the same as long as I measured the flour. Add to that the fact that the flour protein level changes the liquid requirements the most, not daily humidity like the television cooks promote.The people I know that cook by feel have inconsistent products but always blame it on the weather or ingredients.I measure the liquid now also.Get a scale and you will never go back to feel again.


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Katerina Politi, PhD
Associate Professor Term
Research Interests
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; Lung Neoplasms; Pathology; Receptor, Epidermal Growth Factor; Molecular Targeted Therapy
Research Organizations
Pathology: Pathology Research | Politi Lab
Cancer Center: Signal Transduction
Research Summary
Mutations in the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) are found in 10-20% of lung adenocarcinomas (a subtype of lung cancer). These mutations are most common in tumors in never-smokers and are associated with sensitivity to drugs that specifically block the activity of the mutant receptor. Patients with EGFR mutant tumors initially respond to treatment with these drugs, however drug-resistant disease almost invariably emerges within a year of starting treatment. In our laboratory we use genetically engineered mouse models of EGFR mutant lung cancer to study: 1) how the mutant receptors alter signaling pathways in lung cells to cause cancer and, 2) mechanisms of resistance to therapies directed against mutant EGFR.
Specialized Terms: Cancer biology; Mouse models of lung cancer; Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor; ERBB Receptor family; Targeted therapy
Selected Publications
- Politi K, Fan PD, Shen R, Zakowski M and Varmus H. Erlotinib Resistance in Mouse Models of EGFR-Induced Lung Adenocarcinoma Resembles Drug Resistance in the Human Disease. Dis Model Mech. 2010 Jan-Feb;3(1-2):111-9. Epub 2009 Dec 9. PMCID: 2806903
- Regales L, Gong Y, Shen R, De Stanchina E, Vivanco I, Goel A, Koutcher J, Spassova M, Oerfelli O, Mellingohoff I, Zakowski M, Politi K and Pao W. Dual targeting of EGFR can overcome a major drug resistance mutation in mouse models of EGFR mutant lung cancer.J Clin Invest. 2009 Oct;119(10):3000-10. doi: 10.1172/JCI38746. Epub 2009 Sep 14.PMCID: PMC2752070
- Regales L, Balak MN, Gong Y, Politi K, Sawai A, Le C, Koutcher JA, Solit DB, Rosen N, Zakowski MF, Pao W. Development of new mouse lung tumor models expressing EGFR T790M mutants associated with clinical resistance to kinase inhibitors. PLoS ONE. 2007 Aug 29;2(8):e810.PMCID: 1950079
- Politi K, Zakowski MF, Fan PD, Schonfeld EA, Pao W, Varmus HE. Lung adenocarcinomas induced in mice by mutant EGF receptors found in human lung cancers respond to a tyrosine kinase inhibitor or to down-regulation of the receptors. Genes Dev. 2006 Jun 1;20(11):1496-510.
- Pao W, Miller VA, Politi KA, Riely GJ, Somwar R, Zakowski MF, Kris MG, Varmus H. Acquired resistance of lung adenocarcinomas to gefitinib or erlotinib is associated with a second mutation in the EGFR kinase domain. PLoS Med. 2005 Mar;2(3):e73 Epub 2005 Feb 22.
- Pao W, Miller V, Zakowski M, Doherty J, Politi K, Sarkaria I, Singh B, Heelan R, Rusch V, Fulton L, Mardis E, Kupfer D, Wilson R, Kris M, Varmus H. EGF receptor gene mutations are common in lung cancers from "never smokers" and are associated with sensitivity of tumors to gefitinib and erlotinib. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Sep 7;101(36):13306-11. Epub 2004 Aug 25.PMCID: 516528


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Topic: Looping arrays and adding based on array value
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Alternative Education Pizza Challenge
By THERESA PETERSON
Staff Writer
IRON MOUNTAIN – Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools Alternative Education students put their pizza-making skills to the test, with local experts serving as judges.
Students in Sally Beauchamp's home economics class in the former East Elementary School competed in the Annual Pizza Challenge.
"The students and judges all enjoyed an afternoon of pizza and fun," Beauchamp said.
The students who entered the challenge were required to make a full pizza from scratch for the contest.
"They selected the type of pizza they wanted to make, created their own crust and sauce and hand-selected their toppings to create their idea of what a great pizza would be." she said.,
Participants included Vanessa Lanthier, Devon Urban, Cody Smith, Paige Vincent, Savahnna Pollock, Dakota Juul, D.J. Burnette, and Tiffany Griswald.
The students created four different pizzas to be critiqued by judges from five Iron Mountain-Kingsford area pizza restaurants.
Judges included Paige Beyers of Mainstreet Pizza, Theresa Peterson of Pizza Oven, John Budge of Pizza Hut, Jacob Griggs of Blackstone Pizza Company, and Nick Steber of Antonio's Pizza Pasta & Pasties.
The pies were judged on appearance, crust, sauce and overall taste.
Budge, of Pizza Hut, was impressed with the overall creativeness of the different pizzas.
"They did a really good job creating their own pizzas," he said.
The first place winner of this year's pizza challenge was Savahnna Pollock, who created a stuffed crust cheese pizza using a homemade mushroom sauce.
"The dough was homemade, I used mozzarella and a three cheese shredded blend, added mushroom and garlic to my sauce and sweetened it with brown sugar. I made it with love," said Pollock.
The second place pizza was a stuffed crust cheese pizza with ham and onions, third place was a Chicago style double stuffed pizza and fourth place was a Mexican pizza.
Theresa Peterson's e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Gone fishin'
Upper Peninsula
Had good salmon action with some getting their limit of chinook. The fish were averaging 4 to 8 pounds but a few went as high as 10 to 18 pounds. Good coho action as well with the fish running 1 & 1/2 to 3 pounds. Best areas to fish are still outside the Lower Harbor breakwall and towards the Chocolay River or the Sand River when trolling in 100 feet or less. The occasional coho, steelhead or brown trout were also mixed in. Lake trout were caught as shallow as 50 feet or as deep as 150 feet between Shot Point and Granite Island. The fish are eating sticklebacks. Stannard Rock is producing good numbers of lake trout for those jigging along the breaks. Fish up to 25 pounds were reported.
Keweenaw Bay:
Salmon catches were hit-or-miss. When they were hitting, anglers did well when trolling 25 to 60 feet down in 30 to 70 feet of water between the head of the Bay northward to the Keweenaw Bay Roadside Park. Coho and lake trout were also caught. Most were using spoons and trolling between 2 and 2.4 mph. A chinook salmon weighed in at just over 18 pounds. Those trolling the South Portage Entry caught a few lake trout near Farmers, Newton's and the Big Reef. Chinook and coho were taken 35 to 40 feet down in 40 to 50 feet of water from the Entry south towards the Keweenaw Roadside Park.
Is producing a good number of trout and chinook salmon for those trolling from the Rock River and Shelter Bay to AuTrain Point. Most are using spoons or stick baits in water 60 feet deep or less. Gusty north winds cooled the surface water to 40 degrees. Large schools of sticklebacks were reported in the area. Lake trout were common in waters less than 50 feet deep.
Pier fishing for splake was fair with only a few fish taken by those casting spawn. The fish range 13 to 20 inches. Boat anglers had good results for chinook in the early morning. The average size was 5 pounds. A few splake were also caught. They are trolling spoons in 100 feet of water.
Grand Marais:
The upper parking area continues to be blocked with construction debris. Pier anglers have done well taking a mix of whitefish, coho and rainbow trout when using spawn off the end of the pier. The majority of whitefish were small but some caught their limit. Early morning is best. Boats trolling east and west caught coho in less than 20 feet of water. Catch rates for pike were slow.
Anglers jigging with minnows are still picking up some nice walleye in Wisconsin waters not far from the mouth. Those trolling crawler harnesses had fair catches. Those launching off the Cedar River were trolling north and south in 12 to 14 feet of water with crawler harnesses or rapalas.
Menominee River:
Is producing walleye, catfish, pike and freshwater drum for those casting spoons or rapalas. Those anchoring by the deep holes near the paper mill did well when jigging minnows. A few walleye were caught at night by those fishing off the Cat Walk. They are casting rapalas or jigging minnows.
Cedar River:
Anglers caught smallmouth bass when drifting minnows but the fish were running small. Pike were caught down near the mouth. No trout were reported.
Little Bay De Noc:
Perch fishing slowed but a few were still caught near Gladstone Beach in 14 to 25 feet or the Kipling Flats in 17 to 28 feet. Fair to good walleye catches reported at the mouth of the Whitefish River in 8 to 12 feet. Crawlers with jig heads or harnesses worked best. The reefs produced a few fish during the day but the better fishing was at night. From the "Narrows" south to the "Black Bottom" was best for walleye. Anglers are trolling or drifting crawlers in 18 to 30 feet of water.
Ford River:
Had good smallmouth action around the mouth and up to the bridge. Shore and boat anglers are casting tube baits or crank baits.
Big Bay De Noc:
A few walleye were caught in Kate's Bay and out to the "Boot" when trolling stick baits or crawler harnesses in 18 to 23 feet. Smallmouth bass were drawing anglers to Ogontz, South River, the "Sand Pit", Tylene's Bay, Kate's Bay and Garden Bay. Water temperatures are still cold for this time of year. Try plastics or crank baits in 4 to 10 feet of water. Fairport had no salmon reports.
St. Marys River:
Had very good walleye fishing up near 15-Mile Road, off Cherokee Beach when trolling crawler harnesses at night in 2 to 4 feet of water. Good perch fishing at Neebish Island directly across from the Neebish Island Ferry Boat. Try minnows in 4 to 6 feet of water.
Drummond Island:
Had excellent smallmouth bass fishing off Paw Point in Scott Bay for those casting or jigging tube baits or crank baits in shallow waters about 3 feet deep. Walleye catches were good in Scott Bay when trolling crawler harnesses with bottom bouncers in 4 to 6 feet of water or running planer boards between Paw Point and Peck Island. Bullheads were caught in the shallow waters of Maxton Bay. Smallmouth bass were caught by those casting tube jigs or still-fishing with minnows just north of the DNR launch.
Cedarville and Hessel:
Perch have been caught in Cedarville Bay by those using worms in 6 to 8 feet of water near Little Joe Island. Pike fishing remains good throughout the Les Cheneaux Islands. Try still-fishing or casting with chubs. Bass fishing has been very good.
Carp River:
Anglers are fishing at the Mackinaw Trail Bridge, the McDonald Rapids and at the mouth. They have caught steelhead, brook trout and brown trout on spinners.
Northeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report
Rogers City:
Runoff after all the rain not only muddied the water but also raised the surface water temperatures to the high 40's. Lake trout have been caught off Sea Gull Point, Adams Point and west towards Forty Mile Point. Fish the entire water column or close to the bottom in 40 to 70 feet with cowbells and spin glows or spoons. Hot colors were green, orange, yellow and blue. Chinook, Atlantic salmon and steelhead have also been caught. Pier anglers caught Atlantic salmon. Good colors were orange and gold or chartreuse and silver.
Presque Isle:
Had good lake trout fishing in 30 to 60 feet of water with dodgers or cowbells and spin glows. Those high-lining in the shallows did well off Big Lighthouse Point. A couple Atlantic salmon were taken towards Stoneport. Try bright spoons.
Those walleye fishing caught a few on crawler harnesses. If fishing for lake trout, try the Thunder Bay Island area.
Thunder Bay River:
Is producing smallmouth bass and a few smaller walleye up near the 9th Street Dam. Crawlers and leeches worked best. Anglers may still find the odd steelhead up near the dam.
The lake trout are moving out at a slow pace. Most of the fish caught were suspended in 50 to 80 feet. Average size was 10 pounds. Most are using spoons, flies and body baits with downriggers, lead core and planer boards. Steelhead should be in the area.
Pier anglers are catching walleye in the early morning or late evening however; don't rule out those overcast afternoons. Crawlers, leeches and body baits were the ticket.
Au Sable River:
Steelhead are still moving in however the number of fish is declining. Catch rates were inconsistent. The brown drake hatch should occur in the next week as a few are hatching at this time.
Houghton Lake:
Walleye fishing usually picks up between the storm systems. Anglers caught largemouth bass but the bluegill fishing was hit-or-miss. Cooler weather has delayed spawning in much of the state. Some caught rock bass.
Pier anglers are catching bass. Those fishing out in the bay caught smallmouth when casting tube jigs. A few walleye were caught in 25 to 30 feet of water. The area is currently seeing a mayfly hatch.
Tawas River:
Is producing catfish, bowfin, freshwater drum and even the occasional walleye.
Au Gres:
Those trolling for walleye did well in 30 to 35 feet between Pt. Au Gres and Pt. Lookout, south of Pt. Au Gres or North towards the gravelly shoals and the Charity Islands. Bass fishing was good.
Au Gres River:
Is producing channel cats but some are trying for walleye.
Northwest Lower Peninsula Fishing Report
There were reports of panfish starting to stage for spawning, but that will probably be set back now because of the cold front. The trout streams are running a bit high but fishing can be good on the higher water, especially for those using bait. Along Lake Michigan, rumor has it there are fewer chinook salmon compared to last year however the average size is bigger.
Harbor Springs:
Boat anglers might want to try for lake trout near Harbor Point. Look for smallmouth bass around the docks.
Anglers fishing off the pier with crank baits and crawlers caught smallmouth bass. Look for pike, carp or rock bass as well.
Bear River:
Has been high and fast. A couple steelhead can still be found up near the dam but most of the fish have spawned. Try spawn bags above the dam.
Anglers continue to do well for walleye in the channel after dark. The bite usually starts between 10-11pm. Anglers are fishing on the Lake Michigan end of the channel when the current is going out or the Round Lake end when the current comes in. Use deep diving crank baits or a to 1 ounce jig with a rubber minnow or rubber worm with a twisty tail. The fish were not interested in crawlers or leeches. A couple smallmouth bass were also caught. Boat anglers caught lake trout 80 to 100 feet down in 100 to 220 feet off North Point. Try green and orange spin glows with dodgers or cowbells. A few fish were caught near the can at St. Mary's Cement.
Traverse City:
Lake trout catches were decent for those trolling or jigging in the East Bay. Ciscoes were caught on jigging spoons in 20 to 70 feet of water. Smallmouth action slowed with the cooler weather. The West Bay had fair lake trout fishing. Depths were variable. Those jigging caught lake trout and the occasional whitefish.
Elk River:
Smallmouth bass were hitting on crawlers and artificial baits. Catch rates will improve with warmer weather. Steelhead can still be found but most anglers were targeting bass.
Boardman River:
Is producing pike, smallmouth bass, rock bass, perch, carp and suckers. Try crawlers, leeches or plastic baits for smallmouth.
Frankfort: Brown trout are still hitting between the piers and outside to the elbows. Early morning was best starting about 5am. There is a large number of alewife around the piers. With the cooler than average temperatures, the chinooks are slow to arrive this year.
Portage Lake:
Bass anglers are having a great time working the beds and along the drop-offs. Anglers reported good catches of bluegill, crappie, sunfish and pumpkinseed. Crawlers worked best. Walleye have slowed but the pike are becoming more active.
Salmon have been caught 50 to 120 feet down in 100 to 200 feet of water. Anglers are using green and blue dolphins or green and blue meat rigs. Pier anglers casting spoons caught a few brown trout.
Lake Cadillac:
Bluegills were on the beds. Anglers are using a piece of crawler or leaf worms. Only a few crappie were caught. The pike action was good however the fish are running small. For walleye, anglers are trolling crawler harnesses in 12 to 16 feet of water.
Lake Mitchell:
Is producing a few crappie for those using minnows. Bluegills were on the beds. Pike are still hitting but the fish are small. Large bowfin were caught.
Salmon action has been hit-or-miss. Fish were caught 60 to 120 feet down in 120 to 140 feet of water with meat rigs or green and orange spoons.
Anglers caught a mixed bag of chinook, coho and steelhead 45 to 70 feet down in 90 to 150 feet of water across from the Silver Lake sand dunes. Blue and green were the hot colors.
Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report
Lake Erie:
Walleye fishing remains good for most. They are using crawler harnesses or spoons in 18 to 25 feet of water. Fish have been caught in 22 to 24 feet of water between Stony Point and the north end of the Dumping Grounds. Hot colors were orange, purple and chrome. Smallmouth bass were caught throughout Brest Bay and the shallow humps off the River Raisin.
Detroit River:
The white bass action has been fast and furious. Fishing is limited with all the white bass but a few perch were caught near Celeron Island and a few walleye were taken near the Ford Yacht Club.
Lake St. Clair:
Musky fishing was slow.
St. Clair River:
Had good walleye fishing at Port Huron and Algonac. Anglers are jigging or using crawler harnesses. Night fishing was best.
Is producing trout and salmon for those trolling spoons in 50 to 60 or 80 to 100 feet of water. A good number of lake trout were caught. Pier anglers caught white bass, rock bass, pike freshwater drum, smallmouth bass and even a few perch.
Harbor Beach:
Some are catching whitefish. For salmon, try straight out and north of the harbor in 40 to 85 feet. For lake trout, try 80 to 100 feet with dodgers and spin glows or spoons just off the bottom. Steelhead were hitting near the surface. Try bright colored spoons with offshore boards. Brown trout were closer to shore. Bass are being caught inside the harbor and close to shore. Keep a towel handy to clear off your line.as the green vegetation is here for a while.
Port Austin:
Was producing chinook, coho, steelhead and lake trout in 50 to 100 feet of water. They caught more lake trout than salmon or steelhead. Most are trolling spoons.
Saginaw Bay:
Had good walleye action in 5 to 6 feet of water along the Callahan Reef and off the Kawkawlin River when using crawler harnesses or spoons. Walleye were caught off Quanicassee and north of the Slot. It appears the fish are moving out. Good walleye action off Sebewaing for those trolling spoons or crawler harnesses in 11 to 13 feet of water and in Wildfowl Bay when drifting crawlers near the weed line. At Bay Port, walleye were caught out by the islands. Those bowfishing in the shallows are taking a good number of carp. Bird Creek is producing bullhead.
Saginaw River:
Those trolling crank baits or crawlers caught walleye between Consumers and the Coast Guard Station.
Quanicassee River:
Shore anglers are taking catfish.
Sebewaing River:
Is producing a few pike.
Southwest Lower Peninsula Fishing Report
Is producing salmon 40 to 80 feet down in 180 to 220 feet of water. A few chinook were caught 100 feet down. Use green and blue regular size spoons and paddles and flies in white, blue and green. Pier anglers caught freshwater drum.
Grand Haven:
Pier anglers are getting alewife with cast nets but the only thing they are catching is freshwater drum. Boat anglers are catching salmon 40 to 80 feet down in 160 to 300 feet of water. Many fish were caught in the 180 to 220 range. Blue and green spoons along with blue, green and white paddles and flies were the ticket. Steelhead are higher in the water and hitting on orange and green spoons.
Grand River at Grand Rapids:
Smallmouth bass are hitting on crawlers, leeches, soft shell crabs and top water baits. Channel cats are hitting on chicken liver crawlers, leeches and cut bait. Flatheads prefer live bluegill or suckers. Those using leaf worms or wax worms caught bluegill. Crappie and bluegill have been caught at Millennium Park and Riverside Park. Pike are hitting on big spinners, body baits or live suckers.
Grand River at Lansing:
When anglers can find them, some decent bluegill and crappie were caught above and below the Moore's Park Dam. Smallmouth bass were caught below the North Lansing Dam. Crank baits worked better than live bait. For catfish, try cut bait, small bluegills, leeches, crawlers or chicken liver.
Lake Ovid:
Was producing a few crappie and some small bluegills. If you find fish on the beds, try rubber spiders.
Reeds Lake:
Bass fishing was good and some nice perch were caught in 15 to 25 feet of water near the sunken island.
Muskegon River:
Has good trout fishing especially for those fly fishing. A drake hatch is currently underway.
Pier anglers casting blue and silver spoons caught coho, brown trout and some large pike. Boat anglers did best south of Duck Lake in 150 to 200 feet. Try fishing all depths as the fish were scattered.
White Lake:
Was still producing bluegill, perch, bass and pike close to the shoreline. Catfish are still hitting in the channel. Anglers are casting crawlers or spoons and running them very close to the bottom.


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Machine Keeps Dealing, Acquires All-Star Hartzell in Trade With Bayhawks
from press releases | Related: Protected Lists Announced for Expansion
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Machine, which begins its inaugural season in Major League Lacrosse in May 2012, announced Wednesday a trade with the Chesapeake Bayhawks for 2010 MLL Championship Weekend MVP Kyle Hartzell and the second round MLL Supplemental Draft pick (13th overall). In exchange, the Bayhawks receive the Machine's seventh round MLL Expansion Draft pick (13th overall).
Hartzell joined the Bayhawks in 2009, where he has been a standout part of the team. Contributing defensively for three seasons, Hartzell tallied 76 ground balls and shut out many star midfielders. The All-Star was also named the MVP for the 2010 MLL Championship game, which was the first time a defenseman ever received the honor. Prior to the Bayhawks, Hartzell played for San Francisco in 2008.
"Anytime you have the opportunity to trade for a MLL Championship Weekend MVP, you have to make that move," said President and GM John Algie. "Kyle will inject an incredible amount of athleticism and versatility into the Machine defense."
Hartzell was drafted by San Francisco after a standout college tenure at Salisbury State University (SSU) where he won two NCAA Division III National Championships, was selected First Team and Third Team All-American and All-League and named SSU 2007 Most Valuable Defenseman. Hartzell also played at Community College Baltimore County – Essex where he won two NJCAA National Championships during his 2004 and 2005 seasons.
"Kyle has been a valuable member of the Bayhawks franchise and we thank him for his contributions," new Chesapeake Bayhawks general manager Brian Reese said. "We felt that this trade was a way to get a pick in the Expansion Draft to get a player that could help us. We felt that Kyle would have been selected in the Expansion draft and this was a way to get something of value in return."
Earlier Wednesday, the Machine made a trade with the Boston Cannons involving draft picks. The Machine received the Cannons' first round MLL Collegiate Draft pick (8th overall). In exchange, the Cannons received the Machine's second round MLL Collegiate Draft pick (15th overall) and sixth round MLL Expansion Draft pick (11th overall).
The Machine had recently acquired that second round MLL Collegiate Draft pick in a trade with the Rochester Rattlers, which also brought to the Machine Ohio State alums Greg Bice, Anthony Kelly and Stefan Schroder, as well as MLL veteran Brett Garber. In return, the Machine had traded their first round (1st overall) and 13th round (25th overall) MLL Expansion Draft picks and their second round (10th overall) and third round (18th overall) MLL Collegiate Draft picks to Rochester.
"This is a notable move for us because it gives us two picks in the top eight of the upcoming collegiate draft," Algie said. "We have the opportunity to select two of the next great MLL stars who can be impact players for us in seasons to come."
The Machine will have more opportunities to acquire players during the MLL Expansion Draft on December 7, the MLL Supplemental Draft on December 14 and the MLL Collegiate Draft on January 13.
More Trading
In advance of Wednesday's noon deadline for protected rosters ahead of the expansion draft, there was much activity on the trade front:
The Long Island Lizards traded midfielder Peter Mezzanotte and the 44th overall selection in the 2012 collegiate draft to the Denver Outlaws for midfielder Kevin Unterstein.
The Charlotte Hounds acquired defenseman Ryan Flanagan, a North Carolina alum, from the Hamilton Nationals in exchange for their 4th round selection (8th overall) in the expansion draft and the 6th round selection (42nd overall) in the supplemental draft.
The Lizards also traded attackman Jay Card to the Rochester Rattlers in exchange for the 18th pick in the 2012 collegiate draft.
The Boston Cannons traded defenseman John Lade to the Rochester Rattlers in exchange for the 19th overall selection in the 2012 collegiate draft.
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