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Buffett, With Heinz Deal, Achieves 19th-Century Image of Robber Baron
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- For decades, Warren Buffett's fortune tied to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has put the Oracle of Omaha in the same stead as industry titans J. Pierpont Morgan, Henry Ford, John Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie from 100 or more years ago.
As it turns out, by way of Berkshire Hathaway's recent acquisitions, Buffett would likely have been formidable competition to the likes of so-called robber barons Carnegie and Rockefeller had he been the product of an earlier century.
After the $28 billion acquisition of 144-year-old ketchup maker H.J. Heinz (HNZ) on Thursday, Buffett's investing conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, increasingly traces its roots to the 19th century, when a handful of men dominated U.S. industry and formed some of America's largest corporations.
Increasingly, it appears that as Buffett's fortune swells to a reported $46 billion, Berkshire's acquisitions are beginning to solidify his place in U.S. industry alongside the likes of billionaires from a past era.
In recent years, Berkshire's largest acquisitions target companies that served 19th-century westward expansion, peddled early mass market consumer products, or were created in the throes of the Great Depression. The deals are indicative of Berkshire's focus on businesses insulated from competition and have the consistent earnings to last a century or longer.
Berkshire's acquisitions, and a seeming focus on some of America's longest lasting and most iconic brands, also appear to play to Buffett's sense of history.
The deal for H.J. Heinz targets a Pittsburgh-based company that dates to 1869 and a small horseradish operation that grew to 57 brands and over $11.5 billion in annual revenue over the years.
For Berkshire Hathaway, the deal would be unique except for the fact that the investing conglomerate has long targeted 100-year-old businesses with distinctive products "moated" from competitors.
Berkshire's largest deal, a 2009 acquisition of railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe , harkens back to mid-19th-century Chicago and the industrialization and westward expansion of the United States. Amid consolidation of the railroad industry over a span of decades, Burlington Northern Santa Fe reached its present state in the mid-1990s.
Berkshire's $26 billion bid put Buffett in the railroad business, where, a century prior, he would have been serving the needs of steel magnates like Carnegie or oil barons such as Rockefeller.
Other recent deals indicate a fondness for 19th-century startups over a new breed of corporate giants emerging from Silicon Valley.
In 2008, Berkshire provided key financing to Mars in its acquisition of Wrigley, a Chicago-based soap and baking products company known for its popular chewing gum that traces its history to 1891 .
A November 2011 deal for newspaper conglomerate Omaha World-Herald indicates Buffett could have used ink, pulp and opinionated broadsheets to publish fiery screeds against the robber barons of a past day and age.


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Setting resolutions
At the last real job I had, one of the tasks that all employees had to do was write our goals and objectives for the coming year. Now, in the college class or two I took that we learned about that concept and how to do it, I had already figured out that the road to hell was probably paved with goals and objectives.
That's how much I embraced the concept and enjoyed the process. In case you are lucky enough to have missed out on learning about goals and objectives, as I remember the idea is that one sets the goals (such as "increase sales in the XXX area by 5 percent by April 1"), and then writes objectives -or steps–on how to reach that goal ("call on two new potential clients each week through March 31").
So that's why I don't really appreciate new year's resolutions, which some folks believe is what we should be doing at this time of year. The problem is that it's hard to stick with our resolutions, to really see them through to reach the goal. Maybe if we broke those resolutions (goals) down to small, workable steps (objectives), we would do better at this resolution thing.
Currently, the top ten resolutions are: lose weight, pay off debt, save money, get a better job, get in shape, eat better, get a degree (or return to college), quit drinking/smoking, reduce stress. And take a trip.
It turns out that almost half of us usually make resolutions. But only eight percent of us are successful in achieving our resolutions. One source I consulted suggested that we would achieve more success in reaching goals if we write them down on paper and approach the goal in small steps rather than generalizations. (Lose a pound a week rather than lose weight.) There's that goals and objectives concept again.
It helps to be realistic about setting a goal if you want to actually achieve it. If you really can't carry a tune in a bucket, your goal of singing in an opera-or even being in your church choir, perhaps-just isn't realistic. Another suggestion about how to achieve your new year's resolution is to aim low. I think that sounds rather negative, but there's something to be said for setting an attainable goal. That gets back to being realistic.
So far, I'm not ready to roll out any resolutions or goals for 2013. If I did, I would concentrate on being a better friend to my people that I am blessed to have around me. That's one of my top goals for the year, and I guess my objective will be to get there by practicing and by mirroring the kindness I see around me.


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i have a feeling that you could shoot the first strike rounds through pvc pipe of fairly close bore match and still have it shoot mint, in other words I'd hypothesize that the barrel has no effect on the fs rounds (ie even the triable barrel would shoot them nice)
I suspect this is almost completely incorrect! EDIT: and the tribal test results suggest I am right.
I have a serious problem with the characterization of vortex shedding in the video. The roundness of the paint won't save you to any degree worth mentioning...the vortex shedding is sequential, not simultaneous, so there is ALWAYS a net force. This leads to a random walk, no matter what you do, and you can in fact predict a gaussian distribution (it was done once upon a time in deep blue) for the pattern. I make this a point of contention, because if you think off-roundness has something to do with it, your natural inclination is to expect rifling to make a difference. However, if you look at the shift in surface velocities induced by even the most aggressive rifling, its trivial to see that vortex shedding should still be random and with an angle that is still essentially perpendicular to ball flight (bad!).
This reinforces the notion that when launching imperfect spheres (see: baseball, golf, ping pong, tennis), spin is key not only to trajectory (Magnus effect), but possibly to precision as well - if you control the spin variable not only do you control the magnus forces, but perhaps you create node for the vortices to preferentially shed from, at least along one axis.
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Focus World Acquires U.S. Rights for THE DEEP, Iceland's Oscar Submission
Focus World has picked up for the U.S. distribution of THE DEEP, celebrated Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur's powerful drama about a real-life event in 1984 in which the will to live of downed fishing boat's survivor made him a national hero. THE DEEP will be released in the first half of 2013. The film was selected as Iceland's official submission for the 2013 Academy Awards, in the Best Foreign-Language Film category, and has screened to popular acclaim at festivals, like Toronto International and Mill Valley festivals, after proving a box-office hit at home.
Baltasar Kormákur, who most recently directed the #1 box-office hit Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg, has long been one of Iceland's most esteemed filmmakers, directing such critically acclaimed movie as Reykjavik 101, The Sea, and Jar City. Next summer, Universal will release Kormákur's 2 Guns, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg.
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Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic. Related to our last topic, do you have a room dedicated to your enjoyment of tea? If not, would you want one? Of course, please share.
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BOCES, Job Corps Hold Graduation For Nursing Class
CASSADAGA – The Erie 2 BOCES School of Licensed Practical Nursing and the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy recently graduated 15 practical nurses.
The graduates now prepare to take their state licensing exam. Graduates are: Cameron Chung, Shannel Hodge, Jamiesha Reynolds, Rico Coar, Athena Stokes, Thomas Perry, Ana Mercado, Tanisha Jean, Jordan Kiyak, Peter Nyame, Kristina Ruth, Roxanne Finch, Audra Campbell, Laura Menard and Christelle Richard.
The commencement included speeches from the valedictorian, the class president and special awards presented to outstanding students.
"Tomorrow our journey begins not as what we were yesterday but as we are today, graduates of practical nursing," said Audra Campbell, class president. "We should not fear the NCLEX (licensing) exam, the NCLEX should fear us!"
Valedictorian Cameron Chung also addressed her class. She recounted her clinical experience in local health care facilities and stated, "suddenly you see these things you have read about come to life, and you are making these connections as the doctors and nurses talk about the procedure they are performing. This was the moment where we came to life and our brain was on fire."
She went on to thank the instructors and staff.
"This special time in our life was made possible by all the staff on center and our wonderful instructors," Chung said. "They have guided us, shown us patience when answering thousands of questions and grading exams while we waited because we needed to know how we did, now. They have rolled up their sleeves and sweated it out at clinical with us, and for all of this we thank you."
Receiving special recognition during the graduation were several students who were stand outs in different areas. Chung was class valedictorian and Jordan Kiyak was class salutatorian. Winning the Exceptional Academic/Clinical Nurse award was Kristina Ruth of Randolph. Jamiesha Reynolds and Roxanne Finch of Randolph were awarded for academic achievement. The final award was given to Peter Nyame, recognizing him as Outstanding Bedside Nurse.
Mike Pease, guest speaker and chief executive officer of the Chautauqua Center in Dunkirk, reminded the class they, "are following in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Mary Todd Lincoln and Walt Whitman. You have something in common with these great people, you have a desire to help others and make a difference in this world."
He concluded his remarks by saying, "You have to respect the responsibility your place in life has created for you: you now have the responsibility to help others less fortunate. Realize that there's something significant about this ceremony: it's indicative of the way you should view yourselves. You've got a diploma. Now you've got to honor the commitment you make to the world today."
Graduates received certificates, caps and pins presented by the faculty of the nursing school. Following individual recognition the entire class, as well all nurses in attendance, recited the nurses pledge to affirm their commitment to their profession.
Students enrolled in the LPN program at the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy are co-enrolled with both the academy and Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The program consists of classroom lecture and instruction, development of nursing skills and techniques and rotations through local healthcare facilities that allow students firsthand clinical knowledge of the duties of a nurse. All students receive instruction and clinical supervision from BOCES staff while supportive services and a scholarship to attend the program are provided by Job Corps.
The graduating class will now finalize preparations to take their LPN board exams later this year.
For more information about the LPN program at the Cassadaga Job Corps Academy, call Mike Pietrkiewicz at 595-4298 or visit cassadaga.jobcorps.gov.


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Bridging the Gap
Hop on the Bridge of Lions and head over the Matanzas Bay (Massacres Bay) to Anastasia Island, location of two must-see tourist spots and home to some of the best surf breaks in Florida.
Panoramic Views As the nation's oldest port, St. Augustine is steeped in the maritime tradition. So the need for a solid lighthouse was imperative in the days before satellite tracking, GPS coordinates and radio signals relaying warnings of stormy weather. The St. Augustine Lighthouse answered the call in 1874, built in the same location as the Spanish watchtower dating back to the late 16th century, which was Florida's first lighthouse (named such in 1824—Florida was ceded to the U.S. in 1819).
Now the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum is open to the public and visitors can trek up all 219 steps to the lantern room. Along the way visitors can lift barrels simulating the weight of the oil needed to light the lamp for the 1st-order Fresnel Lens, which comprised of 370 hand-cut glass prisms arranged in a beehive shape, measuring 12 feet tall and six feet in diameter. Step outside and peer across the bay for a panoramic view of the city. 81 Lighthouse Ave., 904-829-0745, www.staugustinelighthouse.com
Cowabunga The newest attraction at one of Florida's oldest zoological parks, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, may be the most exhilarating to hit the city in years. The Alligator Farm has long been known as the place to see crocodilians. Founded in 1893 by George Reddington and Felix Fire, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm's Land of Crocodiles is home to all 23 species of the worlds' crocodilians. But now visitors can get a completely different perspective of the largest reptiles on the planet.
The newly christened Crocodile Crossing takes brave visitors up into the trees and zips them across the park on steel-cable zip lines. Among the 10 zip lines, as tall as 50 feet high and 300 feet long, there are swinging log bridges, rope bridges and ladders, even a gliding board that surfs passengers from one platform to another. The course takes between an hour to an hour and a half to complete and is completely worth the price ($65 for the complete course) to get a bird's-eye-view of a day in the life of a crocodile. 999 Anastasia Blvd., 904-824-3337, www.alligatorfarm.us
Sideways, Florida Style
Widely known for orange juice, few people know that Florida produces some pretty palatable wine. One of the most prestigious wineries in Florida, the San Sebastian Winery, located along King Street, just west of St. George Street, in, you guessed it, a Flagler building, welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year to the winery and extensive tasting room.
Founded in 1996, San Sebastian is the second largest winery in Florida (sister winery to Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards), and utilizes the local muscadine grape and other local bunch hybrid grapes suited for Florida's harsh clime to produce eight premium table wines (2 red, 6 white), two dessert wines and a sparkling wine. The recipient of over 350 awards, San Sebastian wines have become a fan favorite not just in the state but also abroad, a common souvenir tucked into the checked baggage on outgoing flights. The Castillo Red and the Port are rich and complex in flavor and aroma, while the Reserva is a fine example of depth the Florida grape can yield.
Daily winery tours and wine tastings at San Sebastian are complimentary (no reservations necessary, running time: about 45 minutes), and the gourmet gift shop is a must stop for any oenophile. The popular The Cellar Upstairs wine, jazz and blues bar is open weekends and is a great way to enjoy the fruits of San Sebastian's labors. 175 King St., 888-352-9463, www.sansebastianwinery.com
Contentions ran high as warring European nations vied for footholds in the newly discovered and resource-rich New World during the colonial era. St. Augustine was no exception, a point dispute ever since it was founded in 1565, leading to the construction of two colonial forts that still stand today.
Situated on the St. John's River and the Matanzas Bay, the bastion-style Castillo de San Marcos construction began in 1672 and was completed in 1695. Only one of two forts in the world made of coquina (the other being Castillo's sister fort to the south, Fort Matanzas), it had a decided advantage against cannons and projectiles, absorbing the shot versus deflecting. As the United States' oldest masonry fort, and touting the moniker of unconquerable, Castillo de San Marcos weathered British sieges, the occupation of the Spanish, British and the U.S., and the test of time, now sitting as a historical landmark and the most recognizable attraction on St. Augustine. Open to the public seven days a week. www.nps.gov/casa
On Rattlesnake Island 15 miles to the south of Castillo de San Marcos, sits Fort Matanzas holding guard of the Matanzas Inlet at the mouth of the Matanzas River. The location of the French massacre in 1565 led by Spanish General Pedro Menéndez de Aziles (giving the fort/river/inlet/etc. their names), construction of the fort began in 1740 in response to the 39-day siege of St. Augustine engineered by Georgia Governor James Oglethorpe. Fort Matanzas, in collusion with Castillo de Sans Marcos, gave St. Augustine safe harbor throughout the remainder of the Colonial Era. Open to the public seven days a week. www.nps.gov/foma
Saint George Street
Once one of the city's main thoroughfares, where colonists and settlers hocked their wares, pirates and privateers imbibed rum and ale, and raiding parties burned to the ground while beating hasty retreats, Saint George Street is now a tourist destination even Disney could be proud of. Now the heart of the city's historic downtown area, museums and historic attractions, galleries, restaurants and storefronts line the street, each beckoning promenaders to explore and find that perfect souvenir.
Take a trip back to 18th-century St. Augustine in the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum. A self-guided tour through the garrison town gives visitors a glimpse into the everyday at the Spanish outpost during the 1740s. As a living history museum, historical interpreters dressed in period costume man a blacksmith's workshop and a leather craftsman workstation, carry out the daily activities of a soldier's wife, and scribe using quill and parchment. The two-acre museum is open daily, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., 904-825-6830
Night Cap
After a heavy day of touring historic haunts, shopping and cultural hotspots, an evening of barhopping is in order. Following the ghost tours, continue the good times at these night spots.
- Colonial Libations Tucked away in the Colonial Spanish Quarter on St. George Street is a true throwback. Established in 1734, Taberna del Gallo is unassuming tavern with a small sign sitting above the door, but a great place to take a break from touring St. George Street and enjoy a drink. The small, dark tavern (candle/torch lit—keeping with the Spanish Quarter's historical integrity), where the barman is dressed in period garb, is a one-of-a-kind watering hole with a small, rustic courtyard and a few shadowed snuggeries where tourists can enjoy a small yet diverse and tasty beer selection, a few choice Spanish wines and a sangria, which is a house specialty. Open 12-7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 12-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 35 St. George Street
- Gone with the Wind Scarlett O'Hara's Pub & Restaurant and Rhett's Piano Bar & Brasserie along Hypolita Street are two popular haunts for locals and tourists alike. Scarlett's, housed in a 1879 house (another historic building—go figure), has three areas to enjoy a drink and food: the main inside bar, the outside oyster bar with live entertainment, and the upstairs Ghost Bar, said to be haunted by the original builder of the house. Come as you are; there is no need for a reservation. 70 Hypolita St., 904-824-6535, www.scarlettoharas.net
- Rhett's Piano Bar & Brasserie, Scarlett's neighbor (and third husband), is more of an upscale, modern piano bar, where specialty cocktails and martinis reign (try the Rhett Butler, a mix of Jack Daniels, cranberry juice, and lemon and lime). The food is phenomenal at Rhett's. The small plates are perfect for a light bite, but if you're looking for an entrée, we suggest the Organic Herb Crusted Grouper or the Maine Lobster Stuffed Chicken Roulade—out of this world. And the music at Rhett's is first class, led by music director and house Pianist Samuel Clein. Dress is casual chic and reservations are recommended. 66 Hypolita St., 904-825-0502, www.rhetts.com
- Craft Brewed Enjoy more than just good times at the A1A Ale Works. The brewpub overlooking the Bridge of Lions is the perfect place to while away the time on a lazy afternoon. With a knack for fresh seafood, A1A's true specialty lies in its beer. Multiple winners at both the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival, A1A Ale's taps are always flowing with their five standards: King Street Light Lager, Porpoise Point IPA, Bridge of Lions Brown Ale, Red Brick Ale, A.Strange Stout, as well as dabbling in specialties and seasonals (an amber Maibock was on tap while I visited; quite tasty). 1 King St., 904-829-2977, www.a1aaleworks.com


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At what point does one let go of the past in order to have a future? Does the past always linger in the back of the mind or can we release it? Every relationship and experience has value and shapes who we are and has the power to make us stronger and wiser. The thing is that I'm kind of stuck. Let's have a little public therapy shall we?
I went out for dinner with Mr. X last night. He is very funny, charming and entertaining. He's a total smart a** and I dig it. He asks a lot of questions and has a lot of opinions about a lot of things. We have a nice banter and while we don't agree on everything I respect his views and appreciate how he presents them because he makes me think about things from a different angle. His eyes are so blue that when he looks at me I want to dive in and go for a swim. We have crazy physical chemistry and for whatever reason I can't seem to be able to just relax.
I find myself trusting him in terms of talking about myself but at the same time I am intimidated by him and feel uneasy that I am able to share so freely. I suppose part of it could be related to "Richard the Dick". I really liked Richard. He was so mellow and calm that it was easy to settle in and feel safe. I'm sure that's one of the things that his GIRLFRIEND loves about him too. If she had not called me who knows how long it would have gone on. I'm thankful I was a slow mover on that one or it would have been crushing instead of disappointing.
While on paper my last relationship makes no sense, we were together and it was wonderful. None of my friends, his friends or our friends ever understood how we worked but everyone could see the deep love and admiration we had for each other. We never had a fight or exchanged an unkind word. It felt like it was he and I against the world and I was my most beautiful when I was with him because he allowed all the good in me to come out and our connection was on a spiritual plane that I craved but never had before. I was blindsided when our relationship ended and it still makes me question my choices.
At some point none of it needs to matter. I am a great girl. I am a brilliant mother, and a supportive and caring partner. I am funny and kind. I have a great work ethic and a respect for the earth and the people who share it with me. I believe that people are inherently good and will extend my hand to anyone in need. It is time for me to let it all go and believe in myself and my choices again.
When my son was young I was fine being alone because he was my focus and being his mother was all that mattered to me. I want so much to embrace that I am a grown up and a woman and to trust myself again. I have met some wonderful men and I put my guard up in an attempt to protect myself and in the end I am allowing my life to be ruled by fear.
Being single at this stage of life is brutal. The good news is that we are older, wiser and stronger. I am confident and uninhibited and if I can let go of holding onto the past, I will find what I seek and be open to accepting it.
To all the single mothers who read my blog and let me know that they are going through the same feelings and experiences, let's be brave and believe in ourselves and take chances. We deserve to have it all. I think of you often and your notes to me provide the strength to believe not only in myself but in all of us. At the end of the day it's time to stop saying and start doing. I'm in the prime of my life and I want to let go so I can hang on and begin to enjoy the ride. It shouldn't be that hard if I keep the faith.
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By LENNIE BENNETT, Times art critic
As a result of the glass artist's successful show at the Museum of Fine Arts last year, his first permanent installation will become part of a downtown development.
ST. PETERSBURG - The work of Dale Chihuly, whose glass exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts was the most popular show there ever, is going to become a permanent presence in St. Petersburg.
A comprehensive collection of large-scale installations by Chihuly, the first of its kind in the world, will get its own museumlike gallery downtown, opening in January 2008. It will be part of an ambitious project featuring a new home for the Arts Center, which will administer the Chihuly, as well as condominiums and retail space.
The size and scope of the Dale Chihuly Gallery at the Arts Center, its official name, will be similar to the 2004 blockbuster exhibition here that drew more than a quarter-million visitors.
Chihuly and his wife, Leslie, who live in Seattle, will make a rare public appearance in St. Petersburg on Tuesday for a news conference, and then he will have a public book-signing at the Arts Center, a not-for-profit educational facility and gallery, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Chihuly's work is well-known throughout the world, part of collections in many museums and dramatic interiors at upscale resorts. But Chihuly, who carefully controls the sale and placement of his sculptures, has never agreed to a permanent, comprehensive display of his work. He will create new sculptures that are site-specific to the gallery spaces.
"Dale was never interested in a vanity museum," said Evelyn Craft, director of the Arts Center, who helped negotiate the deal. "He loved the idea of its being part of an educational program that would help people, especially children and young artists. A lot of the profits from the gift shop will be donated to our educational programs."
According to his publicist, Janet Makela, Chihuly "thought it was a unique opportunity. I don't know of another one like it." "It's probably the biggest cultural announcement since the (Salvador) Dali (Museum) came here," said Mayor Rick Baker. "In a bigger picture, it solidifies St. Petersburg's position as the cultural center for the state."
The mayor also said it will have a major effect on downtown development.
"It becomes the anchor for the western part of downtown," Baker said. "It widens the redevelopment core, linking the Grand Central redevelopment with downtown redevelopment."
Marshall Rousseau, director emeritus of the Dali Museum, is expected to be named the Chihuly Gallery's director. "I think the Chihuly Gallery can be the kind of tourist draw that the Dali is," Rousseau said in a telephone interview from Chicago.
The Chihuly Gallery is the newest addition to developer Jimmy Aviram's ambitious project that uses a cultural facility rather than a golf course or the waterfront as an attractor to sell condominiums. But Aviram is going even further in making the Arts Center, and now also the Chihuly Gallery, the project's centerpieces. He is giving the Arts Center the land for its new facility, and contributing a percentage of the first condominium sales to it, as much as $2-million, he said.
"What Jimmy is doing is not just using us to sell condominiums," Craft said. "He's ensuring our continuing viability."
The 6,000-square-foot Chihuly Gallery will be next to a new 62,000-square-foot Arts Center and will contain new sculptures and installations by the artist.
"Dale will be working in tandem with the Arts Center to design the space," Makela said. "That will enable him to be hands-on in the crafting of the galleries and to visualize the art he'll create for them."
Aviram and Beth Morean, a local philanthropist who is a major Arts Center donor, will jointly purchase the glass sculptures, worth an estimated total of about $6-million, for the Chihuly Gallery. Those works will not be for sale, but a gift shop will sell smaller Chihuly glass sculptures, called edition glass. Aviram and Morean will use part of those profits to run the gallery. Eventually, Aviram said, the collection will revert to the Arts Center. No decision has been made about whether the gallery will have an admission fee; exhibits at the Arts Center will continue to be free to visitors.
The development of art facilities, condominiums and retail space, not yet named, was originally planned for the block between Eighth and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Streets and Central Avenue and First Avenue N, a part of the downtown well west of most upscale development. Aviram now plans to incorporate the block south of the new site, which he also owns, into the design. On each block, an elliptical, glass-sheathed tower of 30 to 35 stories will rise "like gateways" Aviram said. Its total cost has risen from an initial $75-million to between $150-million and $200-million.
On the north block, the Arts Center will take over the old Landmark Union Trust Bank and add a multistory Glass House to the bank's northwest corner with an auditorium for glass-blowing demonstrations, artists' studios and classrooms. About 30,000 adults and children annually attend the Arts Center's popular classes, many of which have waiting lists. The center projects a jump to 58,000 when the new facility is built. The Glass House concept grew from the popularity of the center's temporary glass-blowing demonstrations held in conjunction with Chihuly's 2004 Museum of Fine Arts show.
That show proved pivotal in the development of the Arts Center. Founded in 1917, it was for decades a small storefront operation with several thousand students each year and very little exhibition space. In 1999, it moved to a 32,000-square-foot renovated building at 719 Central Ave. with more room for classes as well as exhibitions, many of museum quality.
But Craft says the Arts Center does not intend to become a museum, although galleries in the new building will be up to museum standards. She says the Arts Center's mission has always been and will continue to be educational, offering classes and the opportunity for members to exhibit and sell their work. With more and bigger galleries, the Arts Center will also have more special exhibitions of contemporary artists whose work, unlike art shows in museums, is for sale.
Until the 2004 Chihuly show, Craft said, "We had strong local support, but were never on the cultural tourist's map." That show drew several thousand tourists to the Arts Center for the first time.
Craft believes the prestige and visibility of the Chihuly Gallery will attract a stream of tourists as well as other international artists for demonstrations and exhibitions.
On the south block, Aviram plans retail space, with an emphasis on culture such as commercial galleries, and restaurants. Aviram estimates that there will be 600 condominiums that he hopes will have starting prices in the low $200,000s. That would be a real bargain compared to other new high-rise condominiums in St. Petersburg, some of which are priced in the millions.
In spreading the project over two blocks, Aviram said, he was able to add more parklike spaces and walkways, giving the project the appearance of a village.
Why did Chihuly choose St. Petersburg for his first-ever permanent collection gallery?
He wasn't available for comment Friday, but there are a number of factors at play.
His association with Aviram goes back decades, when the developer helped build the Boathouse, his famous Seattle studio and home.
"I have known Dale for many years," Aviram said. "I was involved a long time ago in helping build his place in Seattle and we developed a friendship. I always had in mind to get the Chihuly element here."
Another factor: the Museum of Fine Arts show in 2004, said Makela, Chihuly's publicist. "He had a very successful show in St. Petersburg. He was so welcomed. He's been all over the world, but he's very excited about this project and that speaks well for your city."
"From the beginning he liked the idea," said Aviram. "But it's still amazing that he agreed."
Lennie Bennett can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 727 893-8293.IF YOU GO
Dale Chihuly will be at the Arts Center, 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for a book-signing. The event is free and open to the public. Books about Chihuly's art will be for sale or patrons may bring their own. For more information, call (727) 822-7872.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (17 votes).
In short: Fast, flat and foggyIn full: This is a fast race and almost guarantees you a PB. There's something about running with so many quicker runners that pulls you along - and there are a lot of fast runers in this one.The weather was ideal, slight chill, totally still day and the fog meant that we didn't have to look at the industrial outlets along Kirkstall Rd. It's not a pretty course but its a great way to sign off the end of the year as it has a good lively atmosphere and is very well organised.Well done and thank-you to all the organisers and marshalls.Date of review: December 14, 2011
In short: Super speedy competitive raceIn full: Excellent for a PB but packed with fast runners. Start was cramped as ever but the organisation of the expected times was better than it used to be. Now the Abbey isn't on the route (particularly in the fog this year - you couldn't even see it) the route is not a sightseeing trip though!Date of review: December 10, 2011
In short: Quick but busyIn full: This is the second time i have done this event and do enjoy it. It's not as flat as you may think but definate promise for neagtive splits. Road was slippy at points due to road works but not much the organisers can do about that. No room for any more capacity in my opinion. Start and finish areas are very busy. Much better value than Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k though.Scarborough 10k followed by this is a great way to finish my year. Will be back next yearDate of review: November 30, 2011
In short: Very quick race.In full: Age old frustration of runners not lining up per ability. Self policing of colour coded numbers doesn't work.Other than that, I did the race for a pb and got one, so I have no complaints.Not perfectly flat, but still very fast and I liked the long straight out and back course. I never pay attention to scenery, so the surroundings didn't bother me.Accurate KM markers, will be back next year.Date of review: November 23, 2011
In short: Super fast raceIn full: A great race from outside the Town Hall to the Abbey and back with a great PB potential as long as you can elbow to the front - some runners are extremely optimistic and start way to near the front. The only down side where the number of participants who just stopped to walk, regardless of who or how many runners where behind them. Great organization and a race to keep returning tooDate of review: November 22, 2011
In short: Fast and Flat Race with good support from the Marshalls.Date of review: November 21, 2011
In short: Good fast PB potential courseIn full: A good well organised fast PB potential 10k event. Organised for and by the charity help the aged. The roadworks on the course this year proved a little hazardous especially in the are where there was mud on the course, in the centre are of the road.The marshalls and staffing are excellent and provide support along the route. Entry into the start area is somewhere that needs improving on this expanding in size race. Previous years we have been able to climb over the barrier but this year was told we had to go all the way around.The finish is well organised with water, energy drink and tshirts well funnelled. The are adjacent to the finish lane gets very busy and could be improved.Overall an excellent race and average value for money, however it is for charity, and I guess the cost of closing roads and setting up cones Etc is very high.Date of review: November 21, 2011
In short: PB SMASHER!In full: First time running this event (Although I've run Leeds half many a time)It's a cracker of a 10k and a PB smasher!Date of review: November 21, 2011
In short: Well organised. Be nice if runners would organise themselves better!In full: A well run event. Despite over hearing some complaints about lack of staff (this is a charity event - probably all volunteers, I wonder if complainers ever volunteer to help at such events...?) I felt it was well organised with enough marshals in bright bibs to ask for directions (eg where to put chips after race).If any of the volunteers on the course read this - thankyou for your encouragement! :)Didn't seem like a particularly strong/friendly atmosphere amongst the 'fun' runners as I have seen in other 10ks, including this one in previous years.So relieved that someone handed in my armband with phone and car/house key!Date of review: November 20, 2011
In short: Sub 35 minsIn full: First time at this - fast route no doubt although not flat, flat. Anyone else find the surface a little slippy? I had to switch to the cycle lane on 7k.Note to organisers - if you're not going to police the time zones then you need to try and explain that 60min plodders need not be in the sub 35mins box - these guys spoil other peoples races and at £16 - its not an inexpensive one to waste.Found the staff at the end great - very smiley and upbeat. I'll be back...Date of review: November 20, 2011
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Natalie M. Rodman
Natalie M. (Malysa) Rodman, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Brooks Memorial Hospi-tal. Hospice provided comfort for Natalie and her family. She had been a resident of Fredonia since 1962.
She was born August 2, 1921 to John and Mary (Smolak) Malysa in Auburn, NY.
Natalie graduated from Skaneateles High School and the Institute of Canton for dietetics. She worked at Auburn Memorial Hospital, Sylvania Electric, Auburn Spark Plug, Dunkirk Ice Cream and the Chautauqua Home and Infirmary from where she retired. She also was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels.
Natalie enjoyed spending time outdoors doing gardening and yard work, playing sports and caring for animals. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Fredonia.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen (Phillip) Schroeder of Clermont, Fla., Terry (Ron Kalinowski) Rodman of Forestville, NY, Phyllis Rodman of Clermont, Fla., and Beverly Mosier of Dunkirk, NY; nine grandchildren, Lee Monter, Hank (Masha) Jensen, Renee (Robert) McLain, John Miller, Malysa Mosier, Jessica Mosier, Rachel (Drew) Butikofer, Cody Rodman and Jimmy Hooten; five great-grandchildren, Alexis McLain, Kaley and James Robb, Jazmin Arce and Sophia Jensen; brother William Malysa of Auburn, NY; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth L. Rodman; infant son, Kenneth L. Rodman Jr.; sister Olga (George) Green and brothers Yaroslaw (John) Malysa and Benjamin Malysa.
Relatives and friends are welcome to call at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc., 56 East Doughty St., Dunkirk Friday, May 3, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. A private family service officiated by Rev. William Leslie will follow immediately after the viewing. Burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Fleming, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Chautauqua County.


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An unknown artist hires Fuu for a private modeling session, but his passion for painting turns out to be a front for a human trafficking ring. Will Mugen crack the case in time to save Fuu from a life of slavery?
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iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: $6.10 (40% off)
Posted by Norwegianchick on Oct 31, 2011
Nice, strong toffee flavour. But be careful; if you use a couple of drops too much it can end up tasting really weird.
dont use too much
Posted by Reviewer3300351 on Nov 09, 2011
be carefull, too much is too much! good for making sugar free caramel:)
Very good!
Posted by Reviewer3269474 on Nov 18, 2011
Great product, I use it a lot!
Almost like caramel
Posted by OhMiah on Nov 28, 2011
Almost tastes like caramel. A great substitute, although it can sometimes taste a tad... burned. I use mine in coffee.
Taste is good
Posted by Reviewer2628732 on Dec 07, 2011
This is my first stevia product and it is really eatable (I was suspicious) :D
Perfect in coffee
Posted by Reviewer2429843 on Dec 12, 2011
Perfect, but don´t use too much!
Posted by Reviewer2151760 on Dec 22, 2011
Posted by Reviewer1011522 on Dec 28, 2011
I like the taste, Bud it was hard to get out the drops.
Posted by Reviewer1802126 on Jan 31, 2012
I use this in my oatmeal for breakfast :) Super tasty!
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Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 for a very special story time with Dr. Goodman, N.D. We will read Growing Vegetable Soup, learn about healthy eating and living, hear how we can stay healthy, and color a well balanced plate of delicious food. Wear orange to the library and let us give you an orange nose to wear all day!
Category Archives: Children's
The super popular BPL Minecraft Club is back this fall! Mr. Soper & Ms. Mennone are once again guiding club members through non-violent & cooperative adventures in order to complete mining tasks & quest objectives! There will be two five-week sessions this fall (October 7 – November 4 & November 18 – December 16). Registration begins September 29 (September 30th for those who participated this summer). To see what the club has been up to so far, check out: www.bplminecraftclub.blogspot.com.
For more information or to register visit the library or call:(860) 584-7787 x 2021.
☆ We Built A TARDIS ☆
"The librarians have the phone box!" Wait. WHAT? Yes, we have a TARDIS in our lobby! Our TARDIS isn't just a refurbished "dimensionally transcendental" filing cabinet, it's also an Awesome Box. The Awesome Box is a way for you to anonymously share books, CDs, and DVDs that you enjoyed with other patrons. Just put your awesome item in our TARDIS-shaped Awesome Box when you are ready to return it.
If your awesome item is overdue, please have a librarian check the book in before you place it in our TARDIS so you do not continue to accrue fines. Please return less awesome items to the regular book drops.
You can see what's "Recently Awesome" by visiting the Bristol Public Library System's Awesome page at bristollibct.awesomebox.io, clicking on the Awesome Box tab on bristollib.com, or following @BristolLibCT on Twitter. If you see something awesome that you want to borrow, click on the item and you will be taken to its record in the catalog. From there you can read more about the item or place it on hold.
Bristol Public Library System's Awesome Box is inspired by, and presented in collaboration with, the Harvard Library Innovation Lab. For more about the Awesome Box program, visit awesomebox.io.
It's going to be an AWESOME summer.
(As for WHY our Awesome Box looks like a TARDIS … well, the librarians who decide these things really like Doctor Who!)
Libraries Closed Memorial Day Weekend
The Bristol Public Library & the Manross Memorial Library will be closed Saturday May 24, Sunday May, 25 & Monday May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. The Bristol Public Library will re-open on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:30 AM and the Manross Memorial Library will re-open Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM.
Bristol Schools open LATE…no A.M. story times!
Bristol Schools have a LATE opening today…Thursday, February 6, 2014…so there are NO morning story times! We will see you next week! There will be afternoon story times and reading clubs today! Let's make sure that everybody gets to SCHOOL safely!


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Doing and Viewing Art (ages 4-12). Family tours are followed by related hands-on art projects led by professional artists. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
September 22: Gifts from the Gods: Art and the Olympic Ideal
Upcoming Saturday programs:
September 29: Impressive Impressionists
October 13: Flying Colors: Playing with Color
October 20: The Power of Painting
October 27: Scenes of the Sea
November 3: Balancing Act: Discovering Line, Shape, Color, and Scale
November 17: Royal Treasures from the Louvre: Louis XIV to Marie-Antoinette
December 1: Art on the Edge: Paintings and Their Frames
December 8: Holiday Art


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Topic: How to find out what a model has_many of?
I'm trying to write a view partial that can be passed an unknown model object, and can list all of its 'primitive' attributes (like scaffolding does), but that can also list all its associations. I'm trying to figure out how I can get the classnames of all the models that the target model has_many of. In other words, given the following:
class User < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :widgets
has_many :thingies
Is there any good way to get @some_user to return something like '[widgets, thingies]'?
Right now I'm thinking I'd have to extend ActiveRecord::Associations to maintain an array of strings and a reader method, and to add to it when the has_many method gets called. Is this a bad idea or a waste of time? Thanks for any help!


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Lois Joffee
HANCOCK – Lois (nee Shenowsky) Joffee, 94, passed away on Feb. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia, Penn. She was formerly from Hancock and Scottsdale, Ariz.
Lois was the beloved wife of the late Harry Joffee, loving mother of Bobbie Sue (Richard) Locke, Jill (Jeff) Strauss, and the late Herman Joffee. She was the cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three, and is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
Lois grew up in Duluth, Minn., the youngest of four sisters. She married Harry in 1938 and spent most of her married life in Hancock until they retired to Arizona in 1981. In Hancock she was a busy homemaker and active in many organizations, including the women's auxiliary of St. Joseph's Hospital, Temple Jacob, the Girl Scouts, the Civic League and the Copper Country Chorale. She was also a big support to Harry in the family business, Joffee's Mens Store and Family Shoe Store.
In Scottsdale she was also active in her synagogue and the Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, where she was president of the auxiliary.
A memorial service is being held in Philadelphia and the funeral and interment will be held in Hancock after the Forest Hill Cemetery opens in the spring.
The O'Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is assisting with arrangements.
Please go to oneilldennisfh.com to leave online condolences.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Jacob in Hancock or the charity of your choice.


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Area communities prepare for annual spring rubbish collection
By LINDA LOBECK
Staff Writer
IRON MOUNTAIN – The cities of Iron Mountain, Kingsford and Norway are gearing up for the annual spring rubbish collections.
In anticipation of this collection, residents have been busy trying to get their yard work done and check and see what other items need to be dropped off or picked up during the collection time.
No curbside pickups are being conducted in Iron Mountain or Norway. Instead, the cities have a drop off location for residents to bring their items. Kingsford continues with its spring rubbish collection by picking up loose lawn materials at the edge of the street/curb and other items where the normal garbage collection area is located.
Norway began its spring rubbish drop off on Monday, and it will continue through Saturday, May 11 at the Department of Public Works building, 400 10th Ave. in Norway. Items can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Items accepted during the drop off include grass clippings, garden waste, leaves and brush, which are brought to the compost site located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant off of U.S. 8, south of Danielson's Greenhouse. The compost site is open daily at no charge to Norway residents throughout the year.
Metals can be separated and dropped off at the DPW building for recycling as well as building materials from small remodeling projects; furniture including chairs, tables, sofas, beds, mattresses and other items; refrigerators and freezers that have been tagged with a sticker indicating the freon has been removed; and concrete broken up into pieces of approximately one square foot. To make arrangements for disposal, residents can contact the DPW at 563-9641, option 3, extension 300.
Items not being accepted include hazardous waste like gasoline, oil paint and chemicals; waste oil, tires and batteries because those items can be brought to the county waste disposing facility for recycling; and no e-waste.
The recycling container located at the DPW building has bins to take paper, number 1 and 2 plastics and tin cans. There are also two dumpster to drop off scrap iron.
Norway city officials added that paper, waste oil and batteries can be brought to the Dickinson County Solid Waste Processing Facility in Quinnesec at no cost, but there is a fee for tires according to size. This facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 am. to noon.
The city of Kingsford is starting its spring rubbish collection on Monday, May 13, first in Kingsford Heights and then moving on to the Ford Addition, Garden Village, Breitung, and outlying areas of the city.
"All locations should have items for collection properly separated and ready on May 13. The collection will be done in only one pass through the city. Following the collection, the city will charge a minimum of $75 to make special collections," city officials said.
"Any loose lawn material must be placed at the edge of the street behind the curb or street edge. Other items must be placed at the edge of the street or alley of a residence where the weekly refuse is normally collected. Do not place piles next to or behind buildings, fences, power poles or other obstructions," city officials noted.
In Kingsford, city crews will take limbs and brush that is neatly piled separately and cut in lengths between 6-10 feet. Grass, leaves and garden waste should be piled separately or in bags or containers not exceeding 32 gallons or 50 pounds.
Separated from other rubbish, the city will pick up large metal items to be recycled but not appliances with refrigerant. Large furniture items like chairs, tables, sofas, beds and mattresses need to be separated from other rubbish items and carpeting must be rolled up and no longer than four feet in length. Concrete must be broken up in pieces of one foot square and piled separately with a limit of one cubic yard.
Building materials will be collected with the weekly garbage collection, but the city will not collect waste from total demolitions or waste from construction of new buildings.
Items like tires, waste oil, gasoline and hazardous or toxic waste such as oil, paint, anti-freeze and chemicals will not be collected by the city. People can contact the Dickinson County Solid Waste Facility at 774-5680 about disposing of these items.
Kingsford residents can also use the city compost drop-off site, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through the fall and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through Nov. 9.
Iron Mountain residents can take advantage of a drop off site in front the city's Department of Public Works building, located at 125 N. Stephenson Ave., from May 15-18. This is for household rubbish; the city will continue to collect brush and yard waste at curbside.
The drop off site will be open for four days with the hours on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"Acceptable material is limited to two pickup loads a day, and the site is not available to commercial haulers. A driver's license and city utility bill with garbage fee is required as proof of residence to use the site. Renters must go through their landlord to file a form with the DPW to show that they are eligible to use the site," city officials noted.
Household rubbish items allowed at the drop-off site include toys, tools, furniture, appliances that are tagged freon free, old clothing, shoes, books, draperies, carpets, decorations, remodeling waste less than two pick up loads a day with rocks and masonry keep separate, and other minor household items. Metal items dropped off will be separated for recycling.
Items that can be reused can be donated to the Habitat ReStore. ReStore provides free pick-up for any item accepted for donation and can be contacted by calling 774-2867.
Items not being accepted during the drop-off include liquid or hazardous wastes, freon containing appliances, tires, batteries, oil, paint or anti-freeze, compressed gas tanks, and regular garbage including food items.
For more information, residents can call the Iron Mountain DPW department at 774-0722.
Linda Lobeck's e-mail address is email@example.com.


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Some may think that a kid growing up with a physical disability should find a new dream. I was always told wheelchair basketball won't pay the bills. But, me being as stubborn as I am, that dream never went away and I am living it today!
For those who don't know me very well, my name is Matt Scott. I'm a 23 year-old wheelchair basketball player born and raised in Michigan. I was born with a birth defect called spina bifida, and I have an undying love for the game of basketball. That love has helped me get a college education (I attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where I also won three collegiate wheelchair basketball national championships) and led me all over the world. I have played on two U.S. Paralympic Teams in both Athens and Beijing and now I'm living halfway across the globe, playing professional wheelchair basketball!
I arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on October 6th and it has been nothing short of an amazing experience ever since I landed. A lot of people that I talked to about coming to Turkey seemed very concerned about my safety and worried I wouldn't be able to get used to the culture. Although I didn't know much about the country previous to my arrival, I was not ready to judge before I experienced it for myself. WOW is all I can say! I love it here.
The city of Istanbul is beautiful and huge! More than 15 million people live here. It is such a big city that it is broken up into old and new Istanbul. There is old Istanbul which is very beautiful because of the ancient architecture, beautiful mosques and lots of cultural buildings and art. It is breathtaking checking out old Istanbul. Then, there is new Istanbul which is extremely modern. Countless numbers of tall gorgeous buildings, numerous shopping malls that are huge and have very nice things to buy, The Marmara Sea is minutes from my new apartment and it is very pleasing to the eye. I live in the more modern part of the city with a mall in arms reach of my place.
The adjustment to the culture has been easy for me. The traditional foods include mostly meat which makes me happy; however if I want something that reminds me of home I look no further than the food court at the mall which has a Burger King, McDonald's (those things are everywhere!) and KFC, I even saw a 7-11 on my way home from practice yesterday! Turkey is amazing.
The people here are extremely generous and helpful. I feel right at home. I have trouble communicating with people outside of my team, though. Almost everyone affiliated with my team from management all the way to the athletes speaks English pretty well, so communicating with them has been a breeze and they help out a lot when it comes to communicating with others. As far as basketball goes - it's a universal game! I am adjusting well to my teammates and have earned their respect in the short time I've been here. This is an amazing experience!
I am well taken care of here with a beautiful two bedroom apartment and a four door car that suits me just fine. The area I live in is very safe and seems to be a popular spot with the mall and sea being so close by. We play our first games next weekend and have a huge competition in Japan in mid-November. Until then I will be "doing my job."
I am in the gym everyday with the team for a few hours in the afternoon, followed by an hour or so of my own personal workouts. The trainer joins me for my weightlifting program and pays close attention to my technique, and provides guidance and motivation. Then, I eat lunch at the club's cafeteria which serves something different everyday. After lunch, I usually tag along with my teammates to one of the malls in the area or drive around the city to become more familiar with my surroundings. Some evenings we scrimmage against other nearby Turkish teams and soon we will begin a second team practice in the evenings. After all this is over, I'm free to do as I please. Wander the city, grab some food or rest up for the next day at the office! This is a dream come true.


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USA Team Handball announced today that the 2013 College National Championships will be co-hosted by the Carolina Handball Club on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, April 19-21.
Famous Fetzer Hall, located at 101 Student Recreation Center CB #8610, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, will be the main competition venue featuring two full size wooden floor courts. Quality Inn has been designated as a headquarters accommodation hotel while University Inn will serve as a secondary over-flow place to stay during the competition. Both have free parking, include breakfast and internet included in their rates, are very conveniently located near the venue, and will have blocks of rooms reserved for all participating teams. More detailed information along with an official registration packet will be released in January. Competition in both, women's and men's divisions will commence late afternoon on Friday, April 19 with championship matches tentatively planned for early afternoon on Sunday, April 21. The field of participating teams should be wider and more competitive than in the last couple of years, as in addition to returning powerhouses of West Point Black and Gold, home teams of Carolina, runners-up from Texas A & M, US Air Force Academy and US Merchant Marine Academy, several new teams from renowned schools such as University of Michigan, Ohio University in Oxford, Illinois State University, Ohio State University in Columbus, Kennesaw State University, Clemson University, Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel, Colorado State University, and Texas State University are expected to compete for the first time.
There are special incentives available exclusively for new collegiate women's programs established that would enter teams into the 2013 Championships. Please contact USATH Technical Director at email@example.com for full details.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact USATH CEO Matt Van Houten at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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I own the [[Genie]] and the [[Acer 1440G Lathe]]. And lots of stuff in the [[Electronics Room]].
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Introduction / Bio
Hi! Name's Nathaniel Bezanson. Sometimes I go by Nate, but that's ambiguous.
My work schedule is somewhat random. I'll be in town for months, then traveling for weeks or months. So, you might not see me around the space for a while, and then I'll be there every day, and then I'll be scarce again. Some of our other members work for the same company...
Professional background:
- PDH/SONET transmission and cross-connect: T1, DS3, OCx. (STS-xC)
- Spent too much time with a T-Berd, not enough with a SunSet.
- Would be happy to teach you Bell System cable-lacing technique
- And wire-wrapping, the 25-pair color code, TP76300 workmanship
- Never terminated or spliced my own fiber, though. Would love to learn.
- Cellular back-end support: MTSO equipment, BTS equipment
- Know a little about CDMA, but just on the air and network, not handsets.
- Point-of-sale hardware, OPOS scanners/scales/printers
- Barcode scanners are a security problem, ask me why.
- Starting to learn my way around CANbus, but much is under NDA. :(
Hobby background:
- Electronics tinkering since I could hold a screwdriver
- Primary interest these days is barely-eye-safe LED flashlights
- Know a bit about a lot: Cars, audio, rocketry, batteries.
- Licensed as a ham, but never get on the air under Part 97.
- Part-15 though, now that's fun. Ask me about Ricochet.
- Am apparently a fairly accomplished solderer. Love to teach.
My space-related TODO:
- incorporate ToDo by reference
- Backup keypad and help with software
I own the Genie and the Acer 1440G Lathe. And lots of stuff in the Electronics Room.
I have earned the Nosebleed MeritBadge


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Banana Pudding
- 1 cup 2 percent milk
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large bananas
- 6 low-fat cinnamon graham crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Heat the milk and almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat until almost simmering; remove from the heat. Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch, salt, sugar and egg in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour about half of the hot milk mixture into the bowl and whisk vigorously until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking vigorously, until thick and starting to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the vanilla. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally. Cut the bananas into thin slices.
Layer a few banana slices, a few pieces of graham cracker and 2 tablespoons of the prepared pudding in each of 4 glasses; sprinkle with cocoa powder and almonds, then repeat to make 2 more layers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 4 hours or overnight.
Per serving: Calories 253; Fat 7 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 59 mg; Sodium 173 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 6 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine
Cooking Tips
More Recipes and Ideas
Banana Pudding
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee
Banana Pudding with Homemade Vanilla Wafers
Recipe courtesy of Nancy Fuller


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by Anton Shilov
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will become even more aggressive with rolling-out new fabrication processes. The company plans to make 22nm technology available for customers in 2011, whereas the 15nm fabrication process will go online in 2013. However, since those technologies are pretty expensive to develop, larger wafers may be needed to make them feasible.
"While Moore's Law still applies, the shrinking of technology nodes will have to overcome the barriers of power consumption and costs," commented company vice president for research and development Jack Sun, reports DigiTimes web-site.
The reduction of manufacturing cost per transistor has been slowing down: costs declined by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% between 1993 and 2003, whereas between 2003 and 2018 the CAGR decline will be 26%, according to Mr. Sun. The R&D guru at TSMC claims that once the industry starts producing chips using 32nm process technology, it will be even harder to reduce manufacturing cost per transistor.
One of the ways to reduce production cost per transistor is to implement larger wafers, e.g. 450mm wafers. Since the peak of 300mm wafers production will continue till the year 2014 (2004 - 2014), the rolling out of post-32nm process technologies – such as 15nm in 2013 – may be a rather risky move by TSMC.
Earlier this year there were concerns about lower manufacturing capacities at TSMC for more advanced process technologies.


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Flappy Bird flew the Apple Store coop shrouded in mystery. Shannon Rae Green shares some alternatives to the pixelated bird. (USA TODAY, USA NOW)
Flappy Bird flew the Apple Store coop forever, supposedly, so what's a bird gamer to do? Rest assured: There are plenty of 'flappy' options.
Flappy Bird is a simple free game app. Users tap repeatedly on their device to keep a pixelated bird afloat and navigating between green pipes. It skyrocketed up the Apple and Google Play charts then drew global attention when the No. 1 hit was pulled from the store. Why? The Vietnamese developer Dong Nguyen tweeted that he's taking the game down because he "cannot take it anymore." He also tweeted that he hates the game for ruining his simple life. He told USA TODAY that he had to take the game off the market because people had become addicted to it.
Is this all just a big publicity stunt so more people will download the developer's follow-up games before those also get yanked? Influential blogger Robert Scoble thinks so, writing that Nguyen made enough for several years' salary with Flappy Bird.
Whatever the controversy, there are plenty of other fish in the sea if you're missing Flappy Bird, like the bird fish game: Splashy Fish, which is most like the original bird game. There's also Flappy Fish, Flappy Unicorn, Flappy Plane; the list could go on.
What do you think about the flappy controversy? Tweet using #USANOW.