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"What we need to do is always lean into the future. When the world changes around you and when it changes against you—what used to be a tail wind is now a head wind—you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn't a strategy. "
Classic opportunities
ON A PROMO FOR DISCOVERY HD THEATER'S Chasing Classic Cars, host Wayne Carini tells viewers, "I chase cars," his wry expression suggesting he has heard the one about the dog that chases cars but can't figure out why when it catches one. Unlike the dog, Carini has a shrewd nose for which cars to chase and knows exactly what to do with one when he runs it to ground. Carini's case of the car bug is about as virulent as Jay Leno's. But Carini's TV show has a ways to go to catch Leno's, and he continues to make his living by buying, restoring and selling notable cars.
Carini's rule of thumb is a simple, 80-proof distillation of advice for anyone considering the purchase of a classic car as an investment: "I look for cars that I'd like to own. I'm not a muscle-car guy. Always a sports-car fan. I have to like what I sell. If I'm not passionate about it, I can't sell it."
Some of his finds are for restoration of a specific model at the behest of a customer. He hears about others that, for reasons of scarcity or some less easily defined appeal, are too good to pass up and might eventually find their way into his personal collection. (When asked just how many cars he owns, Carini said only, "Too many, but never enough.")
The recession has changed the climate for classic cars as markedly as it has many other markets, said Carini, who has been buying, restoring and selling collectible autos for 40 years. "Prices for some cars-those regarded as B or less investment quality-are down 20 to 30 percent," he added, citing muscle cars and sedans with no racing history. Prices of newer exotic cars have fallen drastically, too. You can now buy an Aston Martin V8 Vantage with only four figures on the odometer, for example, for as little as $70,000, not far off half its price when new two years ago.
"The car market is like the art market," said Carini, who owns F40 Motorsports in Portland, Conn. "Really good rare paintings, rugs and furniture have not fallen off. It's the same with collector cars like old Bentleys and Ferraris. A Ferrari GTO was worth $10 million five years ago. Now it's worth $25 million, despite the recession. Instead of 10 to 15 top-notch spectacular cars, auctions now have maybe two. Owners are retaining them for when the market comes back."
As Ian Kelleher, CEO of RM Auctions, put it, "Investment-grade collector cars-rather than the market for cars driven by passion-still operate within their own bubble." Prices of muscle cars have bottomed out to some degree, Kelleher noted, but there are exceptions: "A Hemi 'Cuda went from $100,000 to $700,000 with no rhyme or reason. I swear, some of these guys [at auctions] just like looking at themselves later on TV with their friends and neighbors. Passion overwhelms good decision-making. A '71 Hemi 'Cuda convertible, one of 11 built, recently went for about $2 million. The buyer already had two of the 11 and wants to maintain their value so he bought a third. To him, that was not crazy thinking. But when a nondescript Camaro can fetch $150,000 you know the market will, at some point, take a turn for the worse."
Carini agreed: "The prices now being paid at auction for 25,000-production-run cars are a bubble that has to burst."
At a gathering in New York City recently, someone asked Kelleher, "What can I buy now for $350,000 that I can sell for $600,000 in two years?" Kelleher, who is six-foot-eight and admits he doesn't get to enjoy 90 percent of cars, didn't single out any sleepers: "Half of it comes down to preference," he said. "A [Mercedes 300SL] Gullwing is a beautiful car but it's cramped and hot, so the 300SL roadster has become more popular with people who found the Gullwing uncomfortable, and prices rose. But a Gullwing will always be an iconic design. A standout one now will fetch about $600,000, and a driver $300,000. Provenance, history and circumstances drive prices."
RM recently set a new car-auction record when the hammer went down on a 1957 Ferrari 250TR for more than $12.4 million. "It's not the most desirable Ferrari, but it's absolutely gorgeous," said Kelleher. Actor James Coburn's 1961 SWB Ferrari California Spyder was expected to fetch $6 million at an RM/Sotheby's auction in Maranello, Italy, in May last year, but a bidding war took the car to $10 million and it went to UK radio DJ Chris Evans. "Passion can overpower prudence," observed one auctioneer, but isn't that the whole purpose of an auction? "The viability of a car as an investment depends on the buyer-he has to be smart, he has to do his research and he must hire an advisor," Kelleher said.
VISITING CARINI'S F40 Motorsports is like walking onto the set of a familiar show. Over there, in a chain-link enclosure, sits the purple 1948 Davis three-wheeler (it looks like a bumper car) that was the quarry on a past episode of Chasing Classic Cars. To the left are a 1960s Abarth and a diminutive Fiat people carrier. And in there, on stands in a restoration building, is the Ferrari 365GT Daytona Spyder that Carini and customer Herb Chambers snagged by taking Chambers' Gulfstream G450 west to Denver to buy the car before anyone else could. Chambers owned (and survived the wreck of) the exact same car in his earlier days and was intent on owning it once again to complement his Daytona coupe.
Carini considers preserved low-production cars a better buy in this market than extensively restored cars. "It's an up-and-coming segment," he noted, citing his own 1954 Hudson Italia (one of only 25 built) as an example. "The car is completely original. 'Preserved' means the car is used, serviced, run and kept in good running order but not restored." Keeping a car in good running order extends beyond fluid, filter, brake and tire changes; it includes replacement of bushings and shock absorbers, for example. A well-looked-after original rare car in fine fettle makes up with gracefully aged authenticity what it might lack in dazzle.
The last big downturn in the classic car market was in 1989, recalled RM's Kelleher, "and it was brought on by speculators who weren't knowledgeable about the cars they were buying. The clientele now is much more educated, thanks to local car shows and the cable-TV shows." To discourage speculators, Ferrari decided in 1995 that it would restrict the F50 market by leasing the cars only to previous Ferrari owners, but lessees/speculators dodged this bullet by forming a company to lease the F50 and then selling that company to an F50 buyer willing to pay a premium for what was then Ferrari's top car.
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Topic: How do I configure tinymce in Rails using tiny_mce.yml?
At the moment I'm configuring tinymce in all my controllers using:
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:theme_advanced_toolbar_location => "top",
:theme_advanced_toolbar_align => "left",
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:plugins => %w{contextmenu paste}},
:only => [:new, :create, :edit, :update])
I've tried setting up the global configs in the tiny_mce.yml (in config directory) but it doesn't seem to be using them. Do I have to tell tinymce to use this file or is there something wrong with my yaml?
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The studio features elegant wooden floorboards, electric window shutters and a dining table for 2. It consists of a double sofa bed, and a tiled bathroom with a heated towel rack. A kettle and dishwasher are included in the bright kitchenette, and laundry facilities are available.
Tour Montparnasse Building and Le Bon Marché Department Store can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of the studio. There are 2 metro stations within 250 meters, giving guests access to 2 metro lines. A Vélib bike hire station is a 5-minute walk away.
The surrounding area offers a supermarket, cinema and restaurants.
House rulesBed linen and towels are provided.
Flexible check-in by prior arrangement, between 10:00 and 19:00.
For a late arrival after 19:00, €10 per additional late hour will be counted.
Check-out can be flexible according the arrival of following guests.
If on same date and if needed, the check-out will have to be done at 10:00
€30 cleaning fee is required on check-in.
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Reviews of this property
I spent there 4 formidable days with my couple. The apartment has everything that is needed: comfortable beed, complete toilet, well-equipped kitchen, well heated, good location, close to a metro stop... Everything was clean at our arrival and everything happened as planned. We arrived at 14:00 pm, called the person in charge of the apartment and appeared immediately to give us the keys and basic information. I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a tricot Paris ;)
A nice, clean and well equipped studio, somewhat dark as it faces a narrow backyard, but with a terrific location right in the middle of the wonderful Montparnasse quarter.
Kell from Denmark
This is an amazing little flat, perfectly located close to Metro stops, shops, cafes and restaurants. The sofa bed is comfortable & the flat is well equipt-even a Nespressp machine! Due to timing we didn't get to meet the hosts personally but everything went smoothly & they were always in contact. Only downside is the flat is quite close to the bottom of the stairs & entrance to the building so all foot traffic coming in & out goes right past the door. But-a good set of earplugs sorts that out no worries! Would definitely stay here again, we loved it!
I can recommand this studio. The location is superb and the facilities were perfect. Even the sofa/bed was comfortable to sleep on. Note that there is some disturbances from the hall (Close to elevator) and you can also hear the underground. But we did not mind the noises. The place was clean and had all the things we needed. We were also thankful for the flexibility concerning check-in and check-out.
Very nice appartement, nice hosts and the cleaning was excellent. And ther's a very good connection with both bus and metro. I would love to come back.
This is the nicest apartement situated in a perfect place in a very lovely arrondissement. And the cleaning was in top. The hosts vere very nice people, allthougt we've only corrosponded by mail and SMS. Defently a apartement I would visit again.
It was wonderful! Apartment is lovely. Fully furnished and practical. Perfect located, next to the metro station, grocery, luxembourg park. Also great communication with host.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (352 votes).
In short: Brilliantly organised race despite the hideous weatherIn full: The Stevenage HM was my first ever half-marathon and foray into long distance running. I was understandably nervous given I had only got into running a few months beforehand. I had contacted the Race Director prior to the race to express my reservations about meeting the time cut off point in which course support would be withdrawn, but was quickly put at ease and felt reassured that all would be fine on the day. I was not disappointed - despite the horrendous and diabolical weather, the undeterred and friendly marshals were fantastic with their support to the runners given the non-existent crowd support. The race officials and organisers ensured that the race went ahead like clock work. The course itself is slightly undulating and perhaps a little challenging for a first timer, but generally speaking was pretty fast for those wanting to improve on their PB's. Overall excellent race and I would consider doing it again.Date of review: March 29, 2013
In short: Well organised, very good marshalsIn full: Horrible weather, but the marshals still managed a cheer and a smile for everyone, good job guys and thanks. Course is undulating with the endless and not exactly scenic underpasses, but Fairlands valley park was really nice with all the leaves turning orange. An enjoyable race. Date of review: November 10, 2012
In short: Great value, great marshalls, with PB potential.In full: Despite the poor weather, the whole event was well organised. I understood that a lot of people mugged it off due to the rain which was a shame, but overall it was a good day. Loads of credit goes to the marshalls, who were friendly, smiley, ever helpful and encouraging. One was even singing! Not what I would call a flat course but negotiating the underpasses is much better than being on the road! Nice little medal too - will be back next year!Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: Despite the weather a new PBIn full: Good half marathon race with pb potential. Well marshalled despite the weather which helped a lot. Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: cold and wet Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: PB Potential but no intersting land marksIn full: Pluses: Fab, encouarging marshalls (who must have been freezing)Good changing facilities, , quick number retrieval, nice bling at the end, announcer calling out runner's names at the end, tea & cakes, swift baggage drop off and collection.Negatives - My main gripe was the parking arrangements & transfer. We arrived at the car park at 8:55. The 1st bus turned up at 9:25 (publicised for 9:00)This was half full when it arrived and we didn't manage to get on. We finally got on the 4th bus at 9:55, soaked through and cold as each bus was half full from a prior pick up.Personally, I wouldn't do this race again as the course is not very interesting. I like a bit of scenery.Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: Was pleasantly surprised with the route around Stevenage as I had only ever visited the trading estates before. The underpasses weren't too arduous and I took minutes off my PB. Excellently organised and marshaled will be back next year.Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: A fixture in my racing calender in spite of the weather! Great marshalsDate of review: November 5, 2012
In short: An excellently organised half marathon which minimised the problems with the awful weatherIn full: The organisation at the start of the race was absolutely fantastic, the weather was truly awful but there were no problems staying dry and warm at the stadium before the race. The race director's did a fantastic job keeping everyone undercover until the race was ready to start then got everyone into position promptly and off to a smooth start.The course itself was flat and so great for PB's, I managed to take 40 seconds off my previous best.Special mention to the marshalls as well who were plentiful and very encouraging.Will definitely do this again next year. Date of review: November 5, 2012
In short: Nice two-lap course with a track finishIn full: My first half-marathon and it began in the pouring rain waiting for the coach to take us from the car park near the football stadium to the athletics stadium. Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about the weather!It was great with the start and finish at the stadium as we all sheltered from the cold and rain, changing rooms etc., with a few laps of the track for a good warm up.The organisation was excellent and a special mention to the marshals - they were numerous and very encouraging, and although the rain thankfully relented shortly after the start, deserve all the congratulations for braving the weather.The course itself was good: two laps starting from the athletics stadium, then a finish with a lap of the track. Mostly run on cycle paths which meant a little up-and-down as we negotiate the various underpasses, with the rest taking in the Fairlands Valley Park, which was certainly the most pleasant section: as it was two laps, we went round the park twice. As this was my first half, a PB was guaranteed but the up-and-downs were mild; there were perhaps a few sharp turns, but all in all, I think a good course for a PB. Thank you Spartans!Date of review: November 5, 2012
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Galleries. Inspired by the beauty and nature of the islands, artists fill local galleries with original paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and art glass. We love Tower Gallery, a co-op enterprise on Sanibel, and Jungle Drums, whimsical and delightfully creative on Captiva.
Herb Strauss Theater. Professional actors perform comedies, dramas, musicals and revues in an intimate setting throughout the winter season. This April-May, catch the musical The Big Band.
BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
Island-Style Shopping. Stroll flower-lined plazas for unique finds that reflect island life. Some favorites: Pandora's Box, Island Style, Suncatchers' Dream, C Turtles, and Congress Jewelers on Sanibel Island; and the Bubble Room Emporium on Captiva.
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Occupying about one-third of Sanibel Island, the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge has been harboring wildlife in an easily accessible setting since 1945. The four-mile Wildlife Drive passes wetlands that host flocks of winter birds. Trails for biking and hiking penetrate the wilderness on the main campus. At its Tarpon Bay Recreation Area, visitors can explore by kayak, stand-up paddleboard and nature boat cruises. The trail at the Bailey Tract satellite branch delves into freshwater habitat. Another type of trail at Buck Key off Captiva Island invites paddlers to view birds along its canopy paddling trail.
|J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is popular with birders.
Keeper Fish. Whether you choose freshwater, back bays or deep water, you'll have fishing tales to share after your island visit. From land, cast from the beach or the Lighthouse Park fishing pier. For offshore fishing, check out the islands' marinas for rental boats and experienced fishing guides. Get your tips, bait and gear from Norm Zeigler's Fly Shop or The Bait Box on Sanibel.
Lighthouse. A beacon of welcome, the Sanibel Lighthouse has been guiding boaters since the cattle-shipping days of the late 1800s. Today it serves as the centerpiece of Lighthouse Park Beach, a popular beach that rounds Sanibel's southeast end.
|The Sanibel Lighthouse is on Lighthouse Park Beach at Sanibel's southeast end.
Museums. Although most equate Sanibel and Captiva with beaches, the islands offer their share of history and culture. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum examines Sanibel's shelling culture with a look at seashells in the context of history, religion, ecology and art. Take a step into island bygones at the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, a collection of 10 historic and re-created structures that tell the island's story. New on Captiva, the Captiva Island Historical Society's exhibit room in the Captiva Memorial Library peeks into eras of farming, WW II servicemen, Teddy Roosevelt, and other famous visitors.
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CUBRID PHP Driver Build Guide for Windows x64
This article will guide you through the steps you need to follow to build Windows x64 CUBRID PHP Driver with PHP 5.3 and VC9. If you are looking for how to build x86 PHP Driver, see sibling article CUBRID PHP API Build Guide.
x64 PHP
We do not provide Windows x64 CUBRID PHP driver, mainly because there is no official Windows x64 PHP on windows.php.net (only x86 version are available). But sometimes you need x64 PHP. In that case you can build it from source codes, best of all, some guys have already done this (see http://www.anindya.com/).
You can find the "supported compilers to build PHP on Windows" at https://wiki.php.net/internals/windows/compiler. You can see that both VC++ 8 (2005) and VC++9 (2008 SP1 only) can be used to build 64bit PHP. Prior to Visual C++ 2005, the Platform SDK was the only way for programmers to build 64-bit Windows applications. This is why you cannot build x64 PHP using VC++ 6 (sp6), but to use the Windows Server Feb. 2003 SDK to build it.
x64 Apache
There is no official Windows x64 Apache too. You can get vc9 x86 version Apache at http://www.apachelounge.com/, but there is no x64 version. Instead, you can use IIS as your windows server on 64-bit Windows. If you really need vc9 x64 Apache, you can find it at http://www.anindya.com/.
Building x64 PHP Driver
The following contents will give instructions for building x64 driver. We will not talk much about building Windows x64 PHP, because you can find the solutions following the above given links.
Prepare the environment
- CUBRID x64 version:
Install the latest version of CUBRID x64 version, and make sure the Environment Variable %CUBRID% is defined in your system;
- Visual Studio 2008:
You can alternately use the free Visual C++ Express Edition or the VC++ 9 compiler in the Windows SDK v6.1 if you're a Makefile master;
If you are using VC9, you need Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5 (also known as the SDK 6.1);
- PHP 5.3 x64 binaries:
You can build your own VC9 x64 PHP with SDK 6.1, or you can get it at http://www.anindya.com/, both VC9 x64 Non Thread Safe and VC9 x64 Thread Safe are available. After you have installed it, please check if the value of system environment variable %PHPRC% is correctly set;
- PHP 5.3 source code:
Remember to get the src package that matches your binary version. After you extract the PHP 5.3 src, add system environment variable %PHP5_SRC%, and set its value to the path of PHP 5.3 src. In the VC9 project
Properties, select the
Generalnode in C/C++ tree node. You can see $(PHP5_SRC) in
Additional Include Directories.
Note: You do not need to build PHP 5.3 from source, but you do need to configure it. If you don't, VC9 will tell you that it can't find the header file config.w32.h. To configure it, you also need some additional tools such as flex, bison and so on. Read https://wiki.php.net/internals/windows/stepbystepbuild for more detailed information.
Configure PHP 5.3
After you have installed SDK 6.1, click the
CMD Shell shortcut under the
Microsoft Windows SDK v6.1 folder under the Start menu to start a cmd shell.
setenv /x64 /release.
Then enter PHP 5.3 source code directory in the cmd, and run
buildconf to generate the configure.js file.
Otherwise, you can also double-click the buildconf.bat file.
Then run
configure to configure the PHP project.
Build VC9 x64 Driver for PHP 5.3
Open VC9 project under directory win. In the
Solution Explorer on the left, right click on the php_cubrid project name and select
Properties. The following window should pop up. On the top right corner of the php_cubrid Property Page, click
Configuration Manager.
In the new window under
Active solution configuration, there are four configurations (Release_TS, Release_NTS, Debug_TS and Debug_NTS). We need to create a new one for our x64 build. For this reason, select the <New> option.
In the new window, input the configuration name (e.g., Release_TS_x64). For the
copy setting from choose the corresponding x86 configuration, in our case Release_TS. Then click "OK".
In the same
Configuration Manager window, click the dropdown box under the Platform header label. If there is x64, choose it, otherwise choose <New…>.
In the new window, choose x64 option for
New platform. Press
OK and close the Configuration Manager.
In php_cubrid Property Pages window, select the
Preprocessor node under the
C/C++ tree. In
Preprocessor Definitions, delete _USE_32BIT_TIME_T. Then click
OK to close the window.
Then press F7 to compile, and you will get the x64 PHP driver for CUBRID DBMS.
See also
CUBRID PHP API Installer - Install Wizard
The CUBRID PHP API Installer is a Windows Installer which automatically detects the CUBRID and PHP version, and installs the proper driver for...
Install CUBRID with AutoSet
AutoSet is a software bundle for Windows, which provides seamless installation of Apache, PHP, MySQL, CUBRID, and Subversion. It is distributed und...
CUBRID PDO Driver Tutorial
The scope of this tutorial is to introduce the CUBRID PDO Driver, which implements the PHP Data Objects (PDO) interface.
Using Ruby Active Record with CUBRID
This tutorial will explain how to use Ruby Active Record Adapter to work with CUBRID Database. Active Record is compatible with most database syste...


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The 25,000 Mile Love Story - Page 3
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We turned a bend in the road and I saw what was the first glimpse of our hometown on the horizon. It's such a strange feeling to return when all you've done for half a decade is go. You'd think I'd be relieved. And in a way I was. Whenever you leave a place, you are giving something up. People, memories, comfort, a sense of abiding security. Home is the warm blanket, the timber in the fire, the foundation that makes everything new and insecure grab a firm hold and grow. I love where I am from. And its reassuring silhouette reminded me that Nicole and I belonged somewhere. We no longer had to live out of an overnight bag, plunking down tents, and rapping on doors for meals. We no longer had to beg or be in need. We could hang up pictures and sleep in fresh, clean sheets. We, in a word, belonged.
Would it be possible to hide the pride I had running toward that corner of the world we were privileged to call home, watching the Matterhorn with its chiseled peak flexing in the sky? In Switzerland, I knew what to expect—the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in all of Europe. The railway lines that claw up the mountainside. The submerging contentment of the hot springs. The magic of the small towns and the people who inhabit them—those who are not distracted by the rapid success of the world, but who are enthralled by the success that has existed for years upon years in the valleys and on the mountains. I had seen too many people on this trip who were skimping by, hand to mouth, dwelling in shortage. Clothes worn down to bare threads, the fibers caked in mud. Houses built of scrap metal, cardboard, and wood. Piecemeal poverty and war dots the world like dandelions. It would be selfish not to feel blessed.
All the same, though, just as much as Switzerland is my home, in a way, the road had become just as familiar and comforting. The strangeness had become reassuring. And I had to wonder what life would be like waking up in the same bed—my bed—two days in a row. What would it be like not to push my mind and body to such a degree that it writhed not only in pain, but in satisfaction? How would I exist without the road? To leave this behind felt—in some parts of my heart—uncertain and wrong. Strange even. For me, running is second nature, as everyday as getting a cup of coffee, checking the mail, turning down the covers.
I looked straight ahead, the mountains jutting like sandcastles straight into the sky. I could hear my feet treading, left after right. A built-in metronome, they were the dedicated clockwork that kept me going. Sometimes when I think about it, I can't believe all the places they've taken me. Through the Sahara, darting along the Great Ocean Road, sifting through the bustle of Times Square. Cape Town. Sydney. Portugal. Argentina. I have smelled, touched, seen, and heard the world wake up, witnessing the sun peel into a new sky each day, transcending time zones, languages, and customs. Running can take you anywhere. Running is, in a word, universal.


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Stanley H. Fuld Professor Emeritus of Law
Detailed Biography
Columbia Law School mourns deeply the loss of Hans Smit (1927–2012). Remembrances of him may be left here.
Editor, Columbia Law Review. Private practice, 1949-56, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1952-58; and New York, 1958-60. Joined the Columbia faculty in 1960. Director, Project on International Procedure, 1960-68; director, Leyden-Amsterdam-Columbia Summer Program in American Law, 1962-88; director, Project on European Legal Institutions, 1965-77. Director of the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law at Columbia from 1980 to 1998; director, Center for International Arbitration and Litigation Law, 1997-2005; director, Center for East European Law, 1998 - 2005.
From 1960 to 1969, reporter to the U.S. Commission on International Rules of Judicial Procedure. Former adviser to the U.S. Delegation to UNCITRAL, and consultant to the Judicial Conference of the State of New York. Visiting professor, University of Paris (Panthéon-Sorbonne), 1975-76 and 1989-92, and consultant on Legal Reform, World Bank, 1993 and 1998. Member, Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences and International Academy of Comparative Law. Awarded E. M. Meijers Medal by University of Leyden (Netherlands). Was knighted by the Queen of The Netherlands (Order of Netherlands Lion). Taught civil procedure, international arbitration, international law and transactions, and conflict of laws.
Publications include International Cooperation in Litigation: Europe (co-author, 1965); Elements of Civil Procedure (co-author, 1970); International Business Transactions in the Common Market (2003); The Law of the European Economic Community (6 vols., with P. Herzog); The World Arbitration Reporter (6 vols., with V. Pechota); The Smit Guides to International Arbitration (8 vols.); The American Review of International Arbitration (editor-in-chief); Civil Procedure in Sweden (editor, R. B. Ginsburg and A. Bruzelius, 1965); Civil Procedure in Italy (editor, M. Cappelletti and J. M. Perillo, 1965); Civil Procedure in France (editor, P. Herzog, 1967); and numerous articles on procedure and international transactions.
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Keep your expectations nice and low where we can see 'em... Sketch comedy featuring: Adam Nelson Blanchard, Catherine Durickas, Ryan Emslie, Travis Hammer, Heather Horton, Eden McFadden and Clay Prietsch. Directed by Allison Bills. Musical Direction by Ben Bromfield.


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Eat is a very light, minimalist high chair with a polished aluminum frame and wide, stable base. The seat is made of high quality fabric and is both removable and washable. The five-point harness is adjustable and the tray is removable for use with or without a table. When not in use, Eat can be folded compactly and stored.
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"The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem. "
Another Book from BJT's Editor
Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen: Interviews and Encounters, the latest book from BJT editor Jeff Burger, has just been published in North America by Chicago Review Press. The 624-page hardcover anthology, which is also available as an e-book, tells the legendary 79-year-old singer/songwriter's story in his own words for the first time, via more than 50 interviews and interview-based features spanning nearly half a century. In the book, the artist talks about "Hallelujah," "Bird on the Wire," "Suzanne" and his other classic songs. He candidly discusses his famous romances, his years in a Zen monastery, his ill-fated collaboration with producer Phil Spector, his near-bankruptcy, his long battle with depression and more.
The volume includes a foreword by singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega and eight pages of rarely seen photos. Burger's introductions to each piece put the material in context and include many reflections and reminiscences that contributors supplied specifically for this project.
Journalists in the U.S., Canada, England, Spain, Greece, Australia and Scandinavia conducted the book's interviews between 1966 and 2012. Some of the pieces come from small publications, others from large media such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Approximately 25 percent of the material has not previously been printed anywhere. A few of the print pieces have not been published in English until now and some of the material has not previously been available in any format.
Chicago Review Press has also just released a North American paperback edition of Burger's Springsteen on Springsteen: Interviews, Speeches, and Encounters. That book, which appeared in hardcover in the U.S. and Canada in April 2013, has since been republished in England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (124 votes).
In short: Very hot, but great run out.Date of review: April 21, 2005
In short: Finishing in the stadium gave it that little bit of extra somethingDate of review: December 4, 2004
In short: not much chance of PB. too many small paths. but good finish.Date of review: November 11, 2004
In short: Good race, not bad finish, Horrible bridge???Date of review: October 27, 2004
In short: It's a nice touch finishing inside the stadium but the overall route is a bit dull and narrow near the start which is bad news when trying to get all competitors through. Much like my school report likeable but could have done better.Date of review: August 31, 2004
In short: start and finish was very poorly organisedDate of review: August 24, 2004
In short: This is a great 10k race and fun run over 2200+runners for both races and growing with each year a race well organised by the Derbyshire police force lets hope it keeps on growing by for nowDate of review: August 24, 2004
In short: Apparently they had worked hard to avoid a repeat of last years disasterous finish (despite which the finish funnel still wasn't big enough), but had then forgotten to organise the start. Water station undermanned. Nice marshalls & flat but twisty.Date of review: August 24, 2004
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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Family of missing man asks for public's help
Charles E. Norgard
FT. MYERS, Fla. – Charles E. Norgard, 92, of Ft. Myers, Fla., passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. A former resident of Farmington Hills, Mich. and San Diego, Calif., he had been a resident of Ft. Myers for the past 18 years.
He was born Nov. 28, 1920 in Dollar Bay, a son of the late Emil and Anna (Backman) Norgard.
After high school graduation, he worked for Chrysler Corp. as an apprentice tool maker in Detroit. In 1944, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a bombardier during the war. He rejoined Chrysler after the war and in 1947, went to work for Burroughs Corp. (now Unisys) and retired in 1984 after 37 years.
He completed his college degree at the age of 53, attending Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Beatrice L. Norgard; daughter Gail N. (John) Tudor of Middleton, Mass; son, Lindsay A. Norgard of Ft. Myers, Fla.; brother, Willis (Carolyn) Norgard of Ogden, Utah; sister, Gladys McCormack of Houghton; and three grandchildren, Allison, Corey and Casey Tudor, all of Middleton, Mass.
Charles was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Diane Shafer in 2011; four brothers, James, Robert, Norman and Allen Norgard.
He was an avid golfer, a wonderful storyteller and a devoted family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 15 at noon in Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 38300 Tamiami Tr. So. with Rev. Tim Deacon officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Additional services with Military Honors will be held Monday, Feb.18 at 11 a.m. at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia, Mich.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.


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Linda M. Anderson
SHERBURN – A Mass of Christian burial for Linda M. "Studer" Anderson, 62, of Minneapolis, Minn., will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn, Minn. with Father Brian Sutton as Celebrant and Father Charles Quinn as Con-Celebrant. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in rural Trimont, Minn.
Linda was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday evening, Jan. 30, 2013, at Bryn Mawr Health Care Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Kramer Family Funeral Home in Sherburn, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. There also will be visitation one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday in the Parish Center at St. Luke's Catholic Church.
Please share a memory of Linda with the family, sign her online guest book online at: www.kramerfuneralhome.com
Linda Marie Studer was born March 31, 1950, in Fairmont, Minn., the daughter of Charles and Veronica (Terveer) Studer. She attended and later graduated from SherburnDunnell High School in 1968. Linda was employed for a candy company in Jackson. On May 7, 1969, she was united in marriage to Andrew Anderson at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Jackson, Minn. They lived in Mankato, where Linda did day care. She later moved to St. Peter, Minn., and was employed at Rolco in Kasota. She then moved back to Mankato and was employed at Gus Johnson Plaza. Due to health reasons, she made her home at Autumn Grace Assisted Living in Mankato until moving to Sunrise in Buffalo. In 2009, she made her home at Bryn Mawr Health Care Center in Minneapolis. Linda was involved with 4-H with her sons and enjoyed spending time with her family. She greatly enjoyed gardening, reading, collecting Cabbage Patch Dolls and anything with Elvis Presley on it. Her cat, Sammy, was very special to her.
She is survived by her two sons, Jason (Theresa) Anderson of Montrose, Minn., and Jared Anderson of Owatonna, Minn.; grandchildren, Kyle, Katelynn and Kody Anderson; mother, Veronica "Ronnie" Studer of Sherburn, Minn.; brothers and sisters, Steve (Nancy) Studer of Sioux Falls, S.D., Lori (Tom) Poirot of Sherburn, Minn., Wayne (Patricia) Studer of Maple Grove, Minn., Roger (Mary) Studer of Sherburn, Minn., Keith Studer and his fiance, Joanne Sathoff of Chandler, Ariz., Dale (Kris) Studer of Phoenix, Ariz., Eileen (Doug) Whitehead of Bloomington, Minn.; Tom (Linda) Studer of Sioux Falls, S.D., Don (Laurie) Studer of Ham Lake, Minn., Rich (Susan) Studer of Spencer, Iowa; Flora (Scott) Thiesse of rural Welcome, Minn.; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Charles Studer; her twin boys, Jeff and Joel Anderson and other relatives.


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George Christensen
George Christensen, 86, of Grand Island, died under the care of Hospice Buffalo, Sunday, March 10, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Christensen was a resident of Clymer, until moving to Grand Island in 1973.
He was born March 23, 1926, in Clymer, to the late Chris and Winifred (Campbell) Christensen.
Following graduation from Clymer Central School, Mr. Christensen attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Like many from his generation, his studies were interrupted by World War II. He served in the United States Army Air Force until the end of the war be-fore returning to Pitt.
For more than two decades, Mr. Christensen ran C. Christensen Motors in Corry, Pa., with his father. During this time, Mr. Christensen served on the Clymer Central school board, the Corry Memorial Hospital board and with the Corry Kiwanis. Mr. Christensen was a longtime member of the Clymer Methodist Church and was also a six-decade member of the American Legion Damcott-Jones Post 874, Clymer.
Mr. Christensen served the volunteer fire service for 64 years, 25 years in Clymer, where he held the post of assistant chief and 39 years on Grand Island, where he was active in various county and state fire associations.
In the early 1970s, Mr. Christensen became the district sales manager for Brockway Motor Truck in Southwestern New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. In 1972, Mr. Christensen achieved a historic company sale known as "72 in '72" where he sold 72 trucks in one transaction. In 1973, he became branch manager for Brockway's Western New York Division based in Tonawanda. Upon Brockway's closing in 1977, he went to work for Higgins Erectors and Haulers of Buffalo. He served as the president of Higgins' rental division until his retirement in 1992.
George was an avid fan of the Pitt Panthers and Buffalo Bills and enjoyed watching the many Clymer and Grand Island football games at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
George and his wife Marianne (Smolk) were married Nov. 8, 1952, at the Abbe Reformed Church, Clymer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Julie (Michael) Ganske of Clymer; and two sons: Kurt (Diana) of Lorton, Va., and Kris (Michelle) of Grand Island. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Melissa Christensen of Chicago, Mary Kate Ganske of Clymer, Lindsay Christensen of Lorton, Michael and Brooke Christensen of Grand Island. Other survivors include his sister-in-law, Judith Smolk and three nieces: Alisa (Bryan) Duke, Shawn Smolk and Gina (Don) Robinson, all of Florida.
Family will receive visitors at the Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013. Grand Island fire company chaplain, Father Earle King will lead a memorial service at St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, 2587 Base-line Road, Grand Island at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Grand Island Fire Company, 2275 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY, 14072; or The Hospice Foundation of Western New York, 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227.


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13406 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier, CA 90608
Whittier College is located about 12 miles southeast of the City of Los Angeles, easily accessible from the 605 Freeway, which runs the north-south corridor between Los Angeles and Orange Counties. The campus is situated on the eastern edge of historic Uptown Whittier, on Painter Avenue, between Philadelphia Street and Earlham Drive.
The College's principal street address is:
13406 E. Philadelphia St.
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Weingart Hall (the Admission & Aid Office), Mendenhall (Business, Registrar, President and Dean of Faculty offices), and the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts are all located on the corner of Philadelphia and Painter.


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The Mary Clark Thompson Health Grant program issues grants bi-annually in the spring and fall, enabling the Foundation to invest directly in projects and organizations that care for the community. Individual projects may receive grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 annually based on grant applications and the following criteria:
• Benefit to the health status of the community
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For those interested in applying for the fall 2012 grant cycle, the application deadline is Sept. 14, 2012. Applications are available by visiting the F.F. Thompson Foundation area of the Thompson Health website, www.thompsonhealth.com, or by calling (585) 396-6155.


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Born Arturo Secunda in New Jersey in 1927, Arthur Secunda has maintained a broad and constant association with the arts in America for over 60 years. He studied at New York University prior to serving as a staff artist to the United States Air Force in World War II and, following the war, studied at the Art Students League. Secunda's oeuvre includes prints, paintings and sculpture and he has worked as a curator, a teacher and an arts critic. He was the founding editor of the journal Artforum in 1963 and came to work at Gemini Ltd on several print editions in 1965.
The looters, Peace brother and Negro owned are good examples of the striking collage graphics for which Secunda is renowned. The works use images taken from contemporaneous media to address issues of racial tension and war that were at the forefront of American society in the mid 1960s.
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The panic rushes through your body as the pressure to make your final decision increases with every passing second. 15 minutes is all you have. A weird, contrived facial expression envelops your face as you try to do the math. It'll take 20 minutes to walk. 15 minutes is the longest possible time you'd have to wait assuming that you JUST missed the bus. It should take 6 minutes to get there by bus. But, there is absolutely no way of knowing when the next bus is coming. This is starting to remind you of the physics problem on your final that made you fail for the year. If one train is X distance from point A and another train going in the opposite direction is X distance traveling Y mph at which point will they fly? Er. Well, it was something like that. The confusion is taking over and you need to sit down. Take a deep breath and calm down because the mayor of NYC has finally heard your cries for mercy and has decided to solve all of your problems. The answer? Electronic countdown displays. …Read More →
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As President and CEO, Hamish Dodds oversees all aspects of Hard Rock's worldwide businesses, which include both company owned and franchise cafes, bars, hotels, casinos and live music venues, all showcasing the world's greatest collection of authentic music memorabilia.
Hamish is responsible for the strategic development and operational results of all Hard Rock's activities across 63 countries ensuring that all our guests enjoy the highest quality food, merchandise, service and entertainment experiences whenever they visit our locations.
Prior to joining the Hard Rock team in 2004, Hamish worked as CEO for Cabcorp, and also held senior positions with PepsiCo Beverages International, where he worked for 13 years gaining extensive international experience in finance, franchising, joint ventures and brand management from a number of senior roles in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
In his final position with PepsiCo, from 1997 through 2002, Hamish was President for South America, Central America and the Caribbean business unit and was responsible for the major re-franchising, brand recovery and financial turnaround in those markets.
Hamish is also a Non Executive Board Director for Pier 1, a public listed company on the NYSE, and one of the USA's most successful specialty retailers of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts.
In both his personal and professional capacity, Hamish has championed many philanthropic initiatives and is particularly focused on efforts to address worldwide children and women's causes through his association with WHY Hunger, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Campaign to Stop Sexual Slavery.
Hamish holds an honorary doctorate, Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, Business Studies from Robert Gordon's University in Scotland and is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants (UK).
Outside of work, Hamish enjoys golf, running and a variety of water sports. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Susannah and their three children, Sarah, Katie and James. His favorite bands are Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Killers, Imagine Dragons and Snow Patrol.
Antonio leads the team responsible for the development strategy and ongoing operations of Hard Rock's franchised concepts worldwide. His primary focus is to ensure that Hard Rock partners around the globe receive full corporate support and that the Hard Rock brands are deployed effectively as part of a comprehensive, global development program.
Antonio joined Hard Rock International in 1994 as a Restaurant Manager and took over the Restaurant General Manager role between 1998 – 2003. In 2004, he was promoted to Regional Director of Franchise Operations and successfully grew the European Franchise portfolio over the years. In 2007, he decided to pursue other opportunities, returning to the Hard Rock family in 2011 to take on the role of Senior Director for the EMEA region. Antonio's last post before taking on his current global franchise leadership role was Area Vice President for the EMEA region.
Antonio began his career in 1988 in New York City working in various restaurant concepts while attending University at Hunter College. However, it was during the long and "studious" evenings at the infamous CBGB where he developed his passion for hospitality and All Things Rock. Antonio is fluent in English, Spanish and French, a devoted yoga practitioner and an avid music fan who lists Pink as his favorite musician.
Joseph Emanuele AIA, PP, ASID joined Hard Rock International in September 2009 as the Senior Vice President of Design and Construction. Joe is responsible for overseeing internationally, the design, development and implementation of new cafes, live venues, retail stores, hotels and casinos, as well as overseeing Hard Rock Memorabilia. He leads the design and development teams for projects representing our brand to ensure the design and construction meets our brand strategy and standards. Joe has a broad knowledge of the hospitality development industry and brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality design, construction and real estate management to the Hard Rock team.
Joe gained valuable domestic and international architectural project design experience as Vice President with The Friedmutter Group, an architecture, interior design and master planning firm that focuses specifically on the gaming and hospitality industry. Joe managed the design and development of all projects from beginning to end, from large multi-use hospitality projects to casinos, from entertainment and retail to hotels and condominiums. His extensive project list includes hotels and hotel casinos in the UK, UAE, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and resort projects in the Bahamas and Europe.
Joe received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, PA., is a licensed architect in several states and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is also a licensed professional planner and member of AIA and ASID.
When not leading state-of-the-art Hard Rock projects into the future, Joe enjoys boating, riding motorcycles, vintage automobiles and spending family time with his wife, Tisha and daughter, Giana. As far as music goes, Joe loves the oldies, including Elvis, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as newer artists like Imagine Dragons.
As Sr. Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, John Galloway spearheads Hard Rock's global marketing efforts for the company's cafes and hotels/casinos, including live music, philanthropy, memorabilia, artist relations, sponsorships, promotions and special events.
John has more than 20 years of experience in the marketing industry, including an extensive background with PepsiCo in various capacities – Vice President of Marketing, Gatorade; Vice President/General Manager, IZZE Beverage Co.; Vice President, Sports and Media; and Brand Manager for Mountain Dew. Additionally, he's held international positions covering Europe and Africa. Prior to joining PepsiCo, John worked at Tracey Locke Partnership and Young & Rubicam.
John graduated from Manhattan College with a B.A. in Communications.
When not immersed in the world of marketing, John spends as much time as he can with his family: wife, Denise, and three children, Julia, JJ and Nicholas. He enjoys a wide range of music, and the last show he attended was U2 at Madison Square Garden.
Tom leads the finance and information technology teams that support Hard Rock's varying business interests in restaurants, hotels and casinos. He works closely with the CEO to prioritize opportunities and ensure the financial goals of Hard Rock are met. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries, Tom is capable of providing financial leadership and insight across the Hard Rock branded estate.
Prior to joining Hard Rock, Tom spent the past five years in the hospitality industry that included roles as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Orange Lake Resort and the Wilson Resort Management Corp., a real estate developer and a resort management company, and as Senior Vice President and Controller of Sunterra Resorts - an international timeshare developer. Tom's experience and knowledge of the restaurant business was developed in his tenure at Brinker International where he served in varying financial roles including Senior Vice President and Controller. At Brinker, Tom also gained experience in acquisitions and divestitures of business segments. Tom started his career at KPMG, one of the big four accounting firms, where he achieved the position of Senior Manager while gaining international experience working in United Kingdom and the US.
A University of Utah graduate, Tom received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Utah and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Outside of work, Tom enjoys golfing at every opportunity. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Piper and they have three children Austin, Lauren and Jordan Marie. His music of choice is always rock and roll with a long list of favorite bands that include U2, Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz, Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Coldplay, Yellowcard, Foo Fighters, the Strokes and Jet.
Sharon guides the team responsible for leading the global efforts for all facets of Human Resources for the company's cafes and Hotels & Casinos. Her primary emphasis is on building employee engagement, talent acquisition and leadership development practices that position Hard Rock to be recognized as a world class employer.
Before joining Hard Rock, Sharon grew her 16 years of Human Resources experience within the hotel industry, her most recent role serving on two executive teams and leading all HR efforts for both Ashford Hospitality Trust & Remington Hotels. Remington is a 'Top 10' premier hotel management company, operating over 90 Ashford owned hotels in 27 states with over 15,000 hotel rooms and 7,000 associates.
Prior to her time at Ashford Hospitality Trust & Remington Hotels, Sharon gained other hotel brand knowledge working at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, as well as Marriott.
Sharon graduated from George Mason University. When not leading the Human Resources team to success, she is an avid runner and enjoys golfing. As far as music goes, Sharon loves Pink, Snow Patrol, O.A.R and Pete Townsend.
A seasoned retail executive, Vickie Kunkle has overseen all facets of Hard Rock International's global merchandise business since 1998. She spearheads all product development, buying, planning, logistics and visual merchandising within Hard Rock's worldwide portfolio, which includes cafes, hotels, and casinos, as well as the company's e-commerce site.
Driven by her passion for the retail business, she continually works toward expanding Hard Rock's retail presence by creating innovative, collectible and rock 'n' roll inspired items with broad appeal, while exploring new global resources to achieve maximum profitability throughout the supply chain.
Prior to joining Hard Rock, Vickie was with Champs Sports Merchandising Division, a multi-unit retail company which sells branded and proprietary softlines, hardlines, and footwear products. While with the company for 12 years, she gained extensive experience in both product development and buying domestic and international goods.
Vickie holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. When Vickie's not working, you can find her hiking in the mountains of North Carolina or enjoying one of the beautiful beaches of Florida. She lives in Orlando with her husband, Bob, and children, Freddie and Corrine.
Jon Lucas spearheads Hard Rock's development into a world class, full service hotel & casino management company. With extensive experience in the gaming industry, Jon represents Hard Rock International in numerous hotel & casino joint venture partnerships.
Jon joined Hard Rock in February 2013 as the President of the first Hard Rock Rocksino, located in Northfield Park. Under Jon's leadership, the Rocksino, in less than one year, has become the casino market share leader in Ohio, overcoming immense and pre-existing marketplace competition.
He has over 30 years in the hospitality business, including 10 years in food & beverage and hotel management prior to beginning his career in the gaming space. Jon was the President & General Manager of the 1,100 room, 6 restaurant, IP Casino/Resort/Spa, Biloxi, MS for 6 years. After Hurricane Katrina, Jon was able to lead the team in earning a AAA Four Diamond status for the hotel. Prior to the Imperial Palace, he spent more than four years as a Regional President, where he was responsible for 3 properties, with a total of 1700 rooms, an 18 hole golf course, 18 food outlets, 5,200 slots and 157 table games.
Jon is originally from Philadelphia, PA and was educated at the University of Tennessee. Outside of work, Jon is passionate about sports, especially the Philadelphia and University of Tennessee sports teams. He enjoys working out, golf, wine, food, warm weather and spending time with his wife. Jon is married to Michelle, and has three children, two grandchildren, and two step children.
Jon's musical taste covers a broad range of genres, led by rock and country. Some favorite artists include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, Zac Brown Band, Allman Brothers, Eagles, and Van Morrison.
As a cultural leader of the Hard Rock brand in the global hotel industry, Marco is responsible for accelerating the company's growth within the worldwide hotel space.
Marco has gained extensive experience in global real estate, both start-up and operations, for the past 30 years. Prior to joining Hard Rock, Marco was the Global Senior Managing Director for Realogy, where he was accountable for all service and franchise sales outside of the U.S. for the largest real estate company in the world. Marco spent six years before Realogy as the Senior Vice President of Development for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; and two years as Vice President of Development – Americas and Caribbean for Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
Prior to Starwood, Marco was the Vice President of Global Licensing, Contract & International Operations for The Simmons Company from 1999 through 2004 where he led a team of 14 professionals. There, he was accountable for all sales to hotels, healthcare, rental, military and other institutional clients; and handled all aspects of licensing in 108 countries, including: JV's, service, patent and trademark registration, collection of fees, sales and acquisitions of new licensed territories and products. Marco's time before Simmons included several executive leadership and property operations roles in the hotel industry, including IHG, Marriott, Forte Hotels & Hilton.
Marco is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Psychology from University of The Americas in Mexico and a Master's of Science in Management & Organizational Development from the United States International University in Mexico City. He and his wife Claudia have been married 21 years and have three sons: Marco Jr., Giovanni and Stefano. In his spare time, Marco enjoys boating and golfing. His favorite band of all time is The Beatles.
Jay Wolszczak leads Hard Rock's legal team that is tasked with protecting one of the world's most recognized and iconic brands. As the Sr. Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel, Jay handles or oversees all legal matters affecting Hard Rock International's worldwide businesses, including development and operation of franchised and company owned Hard Rock Cafes, development and operation of Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, merchandising, and live performance venues and events. His primary practice areas at Hard Rock include licensing, franchising, real estate, corporate, litigation management and intellectual property. Jay also oversees the risk management/insurance department of Hard Rock International.
Jay also serves on the Board of Directors and acts as the Corporate Secretary for Hard Rock International and all of its subsidiaries and affiliates. Jay is an integral part of every project, purchase, acquisition and franchise activity of the company throughout the world.
Prior to joining Hard Rock, Jay was an Associate with the law firm of Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson, and prior to that he was an Associate with Holland & Knight. While with these firms his practice was primarily in corporate and real estate transactions.
Jay received his B.S. in Business Administration and his J.D. from the University of Florida in Gainesville, both with honors. Jay was a member of the University of Florida Law Review and the Order of the Coif.
Outside of work, Jay enjoys the outdoors, going to the beach, spending time on the ocean, and being a Gator football and basketball fan. Jay lives in Central Florida with his wife Marti and their three beautiful daughters, Anna Clare, Ava and Olivia. Jay's musical tastes are broad, but always rock and roll, with favorite bands including U2, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, Velvet Revolver, White Stripes, and The Killers.


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The Kingdom is within. When we experience it we
The Kingdom is within. When we experience it we experience the river and the tree of healing and the oneness of all the nations. We stop -- perhaps for only a moment -- allowing ego-fear to rule our decisions: "We NEED money. We NEED gas. We NEED land." We begin to listen to the river Who jes keeps rollin' a-long.

This is so beautiful to read and to hear, no matter one's
This is so beautiful to read and to hear, no matter one's faith. Thank you for it. I read (and quoted on my own blog) a quote from the Talmud that is particularly apropos as well --

"that God will turn away the plagues from us, ...."

"that God will turn away the plagues from us, ...."
This prayer is passive voice. We have to face that we brought this plague upon ourselves. I have been grieving for years at the decline in our regard for our civil society. The vilifying our state's role to protect the many weak from the few powerful has been going on for a long time, and many of us have haplessly gone along with it, including "Christian" Church leaders.
Of course, the few powerful, such as leading shareholders of Oil companies, were behind the megaphones used to poison the minds of many weak, who now find themselves "victims" of this disaster and others that we face now. It is heart wrenching to hear from friends now about what they are only now realizing has already happened to their homes and ways of life on the Gulf coast. But, they should have seen it coming years ago based on the choices being made by our fellow voters. It was only a matter of time before our environment and ecology would be destroyed by the Egomania of these proto-Callicles characters amongst us who despise democratic institutions. Calllicles was behind the execution of Socrates, according to Plato. We mustn't forget how offended he was by the idea of the Demos subjugating his "personal liberty" as a tough guy!
Spinoza said our "social constructions" like the Demos, Magna Carta or eventually the US constitution are reflections of our collective divinity. We know what we have to do to correct this situation. We knew before. We did it in the 1900s to improve life immeasurably for Americans. We'd better do it again, or face more degradation of more than the Gulf Coast.

Your blog brought tears to my eyes. This happened earlier
Your blog brought tears to my eyes. This happened earlier today when I caught sight of the photo of the pelican drenched and dripping with globs of thick oil. I've been bracing myself for these moments and I don't even live there. So, thank you, I guess, for the providing a touching catharsis for a good cry. We've been holding our breaths for weeks and weeks. I am praying for a miracle.

That was beautiful and sad beyond description. I too
That was beautiful and sad beyond description. I too remember being on Jersey shore of Atlantic Ocean as a child and watching the boys pulling the nets up to their waists and watching with amazement as they turned the nets over and the tiny silver fish hopping around heading again as fast as they could, for their sanctuary. The boys scooped up the small silver fish into a bucket to be sold for bait to the fisherman. Tiny blow fish blew up and would expand in my hand as I gave them one last look before I tossed them back into the waves.
The thought of these delicate creatures struggling for life inside the dark shadow of the oil is sickening. The Holy Spirit is suffering as well as the floor of his creation is hemorrhaging in pain. Elizabeth


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Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center to Host Revolutionary War Reenactment, Weekend of May 31, To Mark 225th Anniversary of Battle of Cobleskill
May 20, 2003
NORTH BLENHEIM—Whether you're a student of American history or enjoy a change of pace, a scheduled reenactment of a Revolutionary War battle on the weekend of May 31-June 1 in the woods and fields surrounding the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center complex here may be up your alley.
Some 300 American Revolutionary War re-enactors will mark the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Cobleskill on those two days, providing a "living history" of the May 1778 encounter between American patriots and British loyalists (Tories) who supported England's King George III. In addition to the reenactment, over a 400-acre area, visitors will get a glimpse of various rituals, customs and practices of late 18th century America. They'll include a ladies' tea gathering, children's games and toys, the typical political discourse of a local citizens' meeting, and a Saturday night dance that the public is invited to participate in.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to get a real sense of this critical time in our history, when the country was divided over whether to pursue independence and self-government, or stay loyal to the Crown," said Paul Supley, chairman of the Burning of the Valleys Military Association (BVMA), which reenacts military events of the Revolutionary War.
"The Battle of Cobleskill took the lives of 22 civilians and soldiers from the American Continental Army and militias. It also foreshadowed a brutal three-year period that saw most of the settlements in the Schoharie, Mohawk and Upper Hudson Valley burned to the ground, and nearly one-third of the civilian population carried away or killed," said John L. Osinski, NYPA executive director, Regulatory Affairs, and BVMA deputy chairman.
The BVMA will be joined by two other Revolutionary War educational groups--the Continental Line and the British Brigade--in reenacting the fighting that began with a Tory raid on the tiny settlement of Cobleskill.
In the days before the attack, a large party of Loyalists and Native Americans arrived in the area intent on destruction of property and capture of influential citizens like George Warner, a member of the Schoharie District Committee of Safety. The raiding party and American forces clashed near Warner's residence, leading to the wanton destruction of the Cobleskill settlement, according to Osinski, who, as one of the Revolutionary War re-enactors, serves in the 2nd Regiment, Albany County Militia, established in 1775.
The B-G Visitors Center complex, off Route 30 in Schoharie County, near Mine Kill State Park, is about 20 miles south of Cobleskill and only a 50-minute drive from Albany. It includes a converted 19th century dairy barn with interactive exhibits on electricity generation, and a manor house built in 1819 by John Lansing, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
"It's seems fitting that the grounds surrounding the Lansing Manor will be the location for the commemorative reenactment of the Battle of Cobleskill since the house was built just a few decades later and by an individual who served in the Continental Army and then represented New York at the Constitutional Convention," said Louis P. Ciminelli, NYPA chairman. "The Power Authority is delighted to host this reenactment, which highlights this state's patriotic history and contribution to the War of Independence."
(See scheduled times of the battle reenactments and other events.)
NYPA restored the Lansing Manor in 1977 to its original condition, and only recently renovated it. The manor house museum is operated by the Power Authority in cooperation with the Schoharie County Historical Society.
The Blenheim-Gilboa project is a pumped-storage generating facility that recycles water between upper and lower reservoirs to produce economical electricity during times of peak power demand. The 1,000,000-kilowatt project is located across the Schoharie Creek from the B-G Visitors Center, with much of the generating facility underground. It began producing electricity in 1973.
For more information on the May 31-June 1 events, contact Stephen Ramsey, NYPA senior community relations specialist, at (607) 588-6380.


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March 26, 2009
Mark Mitchell with Canoe Ventures gave an update his company's progress on collecting data on television advertising and its vision for the future.
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The number of households with an installed high-definition television (HDTV) continues to grow worldwide. However, this installed base of households is decidedly biased to two countries: the U.S. and Japan. Moreover, in the USA there is a significant gap between HDTV ownership and households utilizing HD programming, reports In-Stat market research firm.
The number of US HDTV households, defined as households having both an installed HD-capable TV set and also receiving and watching HD programming, increased by almost 40% in 2008. However, the growth rate could well have been much larger.
"In the U.S., there are more than 39 million households with an installed HDTV set. However, only 22 million of those are HDTV households, meaning that 17 million US households with an installed HDTV set are not watching HD programming," according to Mike Paxton, an In-Stat analyst.
On a global basis, HDTV service remains limited to a relatively small number of countries, primarily the U.S. and Japan, which greatly slows down adoption of HDTVs. Nevertheless, the current numbers of HDTV households are so negligible – 36 million across the world in late 2008, up fro up from 29 million at year-end 2007 – that the whole high-definition technology turns out to be an extremely niche market globally.
Even though there are situations when an HDTV is used primarily for Blu-ray movie watching, video gaming and so on, such situations are rare, as it is strange to own a high-def TV and not use high-def television. As a result it can be assumed that for many HDTV owners high-definition television is either not available, or is too costly to subscribe.
Even though the number of European HDTV households is rising, it will be 2011 before the number of HDTV households in that region reaches the 10 million mark, according to In-Stat.
Cable and satellite TV service providers provide HD programming to almost 80% of all HDTV households, meanwhile telco TV service providers and terrestrial broadcast TV service providers provide service to the remaining HDTV households.


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Estimated grade. Sold by B. Max Mehl Jun '41 price realized $8.4
David Akers: For many years, the 1897-O was considered to be one of the greatest rarities in the entire series; in fact, it was thought to be at the same rarity level as the 1896-O, 1901-O, 1901-S and a number of other issues. Much of this thinking, of course, was due to the issue's low mintage of only 632,000 pieces. It is true that in circulated grades this is one of the most difficult to obtain of all the Barber Half issues; however, in recent years, say the last 15-20, it has become apparent that the 1897-O is not quite as rare in Gem condition as previously thought, at least not when compared to some other issues of the series. However, rarity is a relative concept to a large degree, and although it may no longer be correct to consider the 1897-O one of the rarest issues of the Barber Half Dollar series in Gem condition, it is certainly very scarce, if not rare, in terms of the total number of such specimens known.
David Akers, sold privately in 3/2003 - Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection - Heritage 8/2010:3189, $37,375 - Joseph O'Connor, sold privately on 10/2010 - Eugene H. Gardner Collection - Heritage 10/2014:98549, $35,250


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2012 | By USCIRF The Egyptian Constituent Assembly on November 30 approved a draft constitution that includes problematic provisions limiting freedom of religion or belief for all Egyptians.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2012| By USCIRF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2012 | By USCIRF
11/8/12: USCIRF Statement -- USCIRF Deeply Concerned by Emerging Religious Freedom Violations in Ethiopia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2012| By USCIRF
8/31/12: Statement by Commissioners al-Hibri and George -- World Must Stand with Burma's Rohingya Muslims
August 31, 2012 | Azizah al-Hibri and Robert P. George , Commissioners
August 3, 2012 | by USCIRF
July 30, 2012| by USCIRF WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom welcomed the State Department's issuance of its 2011 International Religious Freedom Report.
July 25, 2012| by USCIRF
July 24, 2012| by USCIRF The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) mourns the shocking death of Oswaldo Paya, a longtime human rights advocate in Cuba, who was killed on Sunday in an automobile accident.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) sent the following letter on July 19, 2012:


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It may annoy you when your cat scratches furniture, carpets or other household items, but according to VCA Animal Hospitals, scratching behavior in cats is normal and healthy. Your feline companion may be scratching in order to shorten and condition her claws, or she may be trying to mark her territory with scratch marks and the scent she leaves behind.
Still, coming home to scratch marks on your favorite sofa is no treat. Fortunately, there are ways that pet owners can redirect the scratching behavior onto appropriate surfaces. VCA reports that indoor cats are more likely to scratch, as felines that roam around outside may do all of their scratching outdoors. Cats that reside inside the home can benefit from a designated scratching area, which will allow them an appropriate outlet for this behavior.
Scratching posts are commonly sold at pet supply stores or you can make one from wood, carpet and cardboard. If you are unsure of what type of post to purchase ask your veterinarian for advice. VCA recommends that pet owners set up at least one post near the cat's usual sleeping area, and to place posts in areas where cats like to scratch—for example, next to the couch or other prominent areas. Additionally, try to find a material that is appealing to your feline companion.


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Deactivate an Office 365 Home, Personal, or University install
Tip: Business admins, see Deactivate an Office 365 for business install.
There are two main reasons you would deactivate an Office 365 installation:
You've shared your Office 365 Home subscription, and you want to deactivate an install for someone using your subscription. Deactivating someone's install isn't the same as removing that person from your subscription. If you want to completely remove someone from your subscription, you can.
You've run out of Office 365 installs. So you deactivate one so that you can install Office on a different PC, Mac, or tablet.
After you deactivate an install, you'll still be able to view and print documents but you won't be able to edit them or create new ones. Office lets you know that the install is deactivated by showing Unlicensed Product notifications.
If you actually want to remove Office, you can by following the steps in one of these articles: Uninstall Office 2016, Office 2013, or Office 365 from a PC, Uninstall Office 2016 for Mac, or Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac.
Watch the video or follow the steps below the video to learn how to deactivate an Office 365 install.
On your My Account page, choose Install.
On the Install page, choose Deactivate Install next to the name of the computer or tablet that has the install you want to remove.
Choose Deactivate to confirm that you want to deactivate this install.
After you deactivate an install, Office will run in read-only mode on that computer or tablet. That means you'll be able to view and print documents but you won't be able to edit them or create new ones.