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5 May 2013
- 6 Hours of Spa
- Andre Lotterer
- Belgium
- Benoit Treluyer
- Marcel Fassler
- R18 e-tron quattro
- R18 e-tron quattro Longtail
- Spa-Francorchamps
- One-two-three success of the R18 e-tron quattro at WEC round two
- Victory makes Fässler/Lotterer/Tréluyer new leaders of the standings
- New body version for Le Mans successfully tested
Ingolstadt/Spa, May 4, 2013 – Audi was pleased about a flawless second race weekend in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). At Spa, the brand started from the three best positions with the R18 e-tron quattro and after the six hours of racing mounted the podium with all three driver teams. Audi won the Belgian WEC round a year ago as well.
Maximum efficiency: With positions one, two and three in qualifying and the race, the three Audi hybrid sports cars achieved the best possible result. In the competition of the hybrid vehicles, Audi celebrated a victory against Toyota for the second time in succession this year. In the season opener at Silverstone, the race cars from Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm managed a one-two win three weeks ago.
On the way to their first WEC victory of the season, the World Champions Marcel Fässler/André Lotterer/Benoît Treluyer (CH/D/F) delivered a strong performance. The trio crossed the finish line with an advantage of 1m 05s after having suffered misfortune on the roller-coaster in the Ardennes at the beginning of the race. In the second hour of the race, a piece of debris damaged a tire and forced André Lotterer to make an early pit stop. From seventh place Benoît Tréluyer, who had taken over driving duties at the stop, battled to recover. 74 minutes later, car number one was running in front again.
The Silverstone winners Loïc Duval/Tom Kristensen/Allan McNish (F/DK/GB) achieved second place. In the standings, the French-Danish-Scottish duo is trailing their fellow drivers in car number 1, who are taking an additional point home for having posted the best qualifying time in Belgium, by only one point.
A remarkable performance was achieved by Marc Gené/Lucas di Grassi/Oliver Jarvis (E/BR/GB). They shared the number 3 hybrid sports car, which has already been aerodynamically optimized for the upcoming run at Le Mans. With that, the car was not the optimum solution for the 7.004-kilometer circuit in the Ardennes but Audi is able to gain valuable findings from the data of both vehicle types. The lower downforce of the race car certainly did not make handling it in the many fast turns in Belgium any easier. Still, the Audi driver trio crossed the finish line in front of the best Toyota, car number 8.
The result in Belgium marked an amazing fourth endurance race victory for the brand this year. The success of the Audi R8 GRAND-AM in the GT class at the Daytona 24 Hours and victory at the Sebring 12 Hours with the Audi R18 e-tron quattro were followed by the two WEC wins. The next station on the calendar will be Le Mans on June 9 when Audi Sport Team Joest is going to prepare for the Le Mans 24 Hours on the official test day. On June 22 and 23, Audi will aim to achieve its twelfth victory at the classic endurance race.
Quotes after the race
Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport): "The race at Spa was important for our preparation for the Le Mans 24 Hours. That's why we also fielded the third vehicle with an aerodynamics configuration that we're probably going to use at Le Mans. While that was arguably not the optimum solution for Spa, it proved to be viable. The performances of all three cars were at a very high level throughout the race. We also saw that the competition made things pretty difficult for us. This battle was about tenths. We made no mistakes, the cars were running perfectly and the drivers were quick without taking excessive risks. The tires worked out really well too. The team performed optimal pit stops at which we gained time over the competition. But we know that Le Mans will be a very difficult race this time."
Christopher Reinke (Overall Project Leader LMP): "We're very happy because you should never expect such a result. We're concentrating on Le Mans and, on the way, have achieved a nice victory at Spa. That's a great relief. We tackled a great challenge because we put three race cars on the grid here for the first time. At the same time, Audi Sport is contesting the DTM season opener at Hockenheim as well."
Ralf Jüttner (Technical Director Audi Sport Team Joest): "That was a superb team performance by the drivers and the squad. Up to the retirement of the number 7 Toyota it was also a very thrilling battle. The cars were running like clockwork, the pit stops and the strategy were all on the mark. It's nice that all nine drivers mounted the podium. We're traveling to Le Mans well prepared."
Marcel Fässler (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #1): "A tremendous weekend. After our puncture we had to recover as much time as possible. Everybody gave everything. The guys in the pits did a fantastic job too. That was a super nice day for all of us."
André Lotterer (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #1): "What a race! The one-two-three win for Audi is fantastic. We had a lot of obstacles in the race. I didn't have a good start but quickly managed to gain an advantage, but then we lost it again due to the safety car period and the puncture. After that, it was only full throttle for us. Marcel and Benoît drove brilliantly. We recovered the loss. It was one of the nicest victories because it was a hard-fought one. And I grew up in Belgium and won here for the first time." Watch more comments from Andre HERE.
Benoît Tréluyer (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #1): "The victory is nice but achieving it was pretty difficult. We lost a lot of time due to the safety car period and the puncture. Afterward, all of us gave everything and that paid off. Our Audi R18 e-tron quattro was perfect. It's a great result for the whole team that did a fantastic job."
Loïc Duval (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #2): "Our race started well. I advanced and was able to build a bit of an advantage. Things were going well when the track was clear. But later, I experienced heavier traffic on track than ever before in my career. Others took big risks but when you're leading you're a bit more careful. We weren't as quick as car number 1 and are going to analyze this based on our data. But it's been a nice day for Audi." Watch more comments from Loic HERE.
Tom Kristensen (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #2): "The one-two-three victory is fantastic for Audi. Everything was going according to plan, the whole team did a very good job. It's great to have beaten Toyota – even though they had problems. Before Le Mans, we continue to have the greatest respect for them. As far as our team is concerned: Loïc and Allan delivered a strong drive. Unlike the winning car, we were struggling a bit with lack of tire grip. Marcel, André and Benoît drove really well and deserve this victory. We're now almost equal to them in the points standings. The doubled points score for Le Mans will still be important in the battle for the title. It'll continue to be thrilling." Watch more comments from Tom HERE.
Allan McNish (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #2): "The one-two-three win was great for the team. Furthermore, the new aero pack for car number 3 makes us confident for Le Mans. The car was pretty fast in qualifying and in the race. Unfortunately, for our driver squad, the result was a bit disappointing. We weren't as quick as we'd been at Silverstone, so we've got to analyze where we lost time. In the points standings, we're trailing our team-mates by just one point. Each of the two driver crews has achieved a victory and a second place. At Le Mans, Loïc, Tom and I want to be back on the top of the podium."
Marc Gené (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #3): "At the start, I had to get out of André Lotterer's way and thus lost my starting position. The air pressure in my first set of tires was a bit high but the race was still good for us. It was clear that we wouldn't be able to keep up with the cars of our team-mates. The whole team learned a lot today and we're happy about having contributed our part to this."
Lucas di Grassi (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #3): "We competed with a different vehicle concept than the two cars with more downforce. In the end, we achieved a podium and thus a result that even surpassed our expectations a bit." Watch more comments from Lucas HERE.
Oliver Jarvis (Audi R18 e-tron quattro #3): "Our race went as expected. In qualifying, we caused a surprise. We knew that the race would be difficult for us because the tires degraded more heavily. Third place is the best we could hope for. Congratulations to the winners who were strong today." Watch more comments from Oliver HERE.
Video Highlights
Race results
1 Fässler/Lotterer/Tréluyer (Audi R18 e-tron quattro) 168 laps
2 Duval/Kristensen/McNish (Audi R18 e-tron quattro) + 1m 05.815s
3 Gené/di Grassi/Jarvis (Audi R18 e-tron quattro) + 1m 54.992s
4 Buemi/Davidson/Sarrazin (Toyota) – 1 lap
5 Heidfeld/Jani/Prost (Lola-Toyota) – 3 laps
6 Beche/Belicchi/Cheng (Lola-Toyota) – 3 laps
7 Kane/Leventis/Watts (HPD-Honda) – 7 laps
8 Kaffer/Perez Companc/Minassian (Oreca-Nissan) – 11 laps
9 Brundle/Heinemeier-Hansson/Pla (Morgan-Nissan) – 11 laps
10 Dolan/Luhr/Turvey (Zytek-Nissan) – 11 laps
WEC Spa – Audi Race Facts
Time Facts
14:23 WEC Spa, race, starting drivers: #1 Lotterer, #2 Duval, #3 Gené
14:25 Ambient temperature 22 degrees, asphalt 32
14:33 Lap 1: 1. Audi #2 2. Toyota #7 3. Audi #3 4. Audi #1
14:39 Lap 5: #1 Lotterer overtakes #3 Gené
14:46 Lap 7: #1 Lotterer auf P2
14:51 Lap 10: #2 Duval leads by 5 seconds, #1 Lotterer in P2
15:01 Lap 14: Gap from #1 Lotterer to #2 Duval just 1.3 seconds
15:02 Lap 15: #1 Lotterer takes over P1
15:08 Lap 18: #2 pit stop from P2, diesel, tires
15:10 Lap 19: #1 pit stop (P1), diesel, tires
15:11 Lap 19: #3 pit stop (P4), diesel, tires
15:17 Lap 21: #2 Duval takes over Toyota #8, now at P2
15:27 Lap 27: #3 Gené overtakes Lola #12, now in P5
15:31 After 1 hour: #1 P1 + 17,4 #2 P2 – 17,4 #3 P5 – 48,5
15:32 Lap 25: Safety car because of accident of Oreca #25
15:47 Lap 32: Race is resumed
15:47 Lap 33: #1 pit stop (P1) because of right rear puncture, Lotterer out, Tréluyer in, diesel, tires
15:51 Lap 35: #2 Duval leads by 1.7 seconds to Toyota #7
15:55 Lap 36: #3 Gené overtakes Toyota #8, now in P3
15:59 Lap 40: #2 pit stop (P1), diesel
16:04 Lap 42: #3 pit stop (P2), diesel
16:10 Lap 45: #1 Tréluyer überholt #3 Gené, now in P4
16:16 Lap 46: #2 Duval at P2, just 0.5 seconds behind Toyota #7
16:29 Lap 53: #1 pit stop (P3), diesel
15:31 After 2 hours: #2 P2 – 0,2 #3 P3 – 25,7 #1 P4 – 57,4
16:37 Lap 57: light contact between Audi #2 and Toyota #7
16:42 Lap 59: #2 pit stop from P2, Duval out, Kristensen in, diesel, tires
16:46 Lap 60: #3 pit stop (P2), Gené out, di Grassi in, diesel, tires
17:01 Lap 68: #1 Tréluyer takes over P1, #2 Kristensen in P2
17:11 Lap 73: #1 pit stop (p1), Tréluyer out, Fässler in, diesel, tires
17:20 Lap 76: #1 Fässler passes Toyota #8, now at P4
17:24 Lap 79: #2 pit stop (P1), diesel
17:29 Lap 81: #3 pit stop (P1), diesel
17:30 After 3 hours: #1 P2 – 20,3 #2 P3 – 28,9 #3 P5 – 55,
17:47 Lap 90: #1 P1, #2 P2, #3 P3
17:54 Lap 93: #1 pit stop (P1), diesel
18:04 Lap 99: #2 pit stop (P1), Kristensen out, McNish in, diesel, tires
18:11 Lap 101: #3 pit stop (P1), di Grassi out, Jarvis in, diesel, tires
18:30 After 4 hours: #1 P1 + 26.8 #2 P2 – 26.8 3 #3 P3 – 1.24.2
18:36 Lap 114: #1 pit stop (P1), Fässler out, Lotterer in, diesel, tires
18:44 Lap 114: #1 Lotterer sets new fastest lap (2m 00.964s)
18:48 Lap 118: #2 pit stop (P1), diesel
18:54 Lap 121: #3 pit stop (P3), diesel and tires
19:19 Lap 133: #1 pit stop (P1), diesel, tires
19:29 Lap 138: #2 Pitstop (P1), McNish out, Duval in, diesel, tires
19:30 After 5 hours: #1 P1 + 45.6 #2 P2 – 45.6 #3 P3 – 50,0
19:36 Lap 142: #3 pit stop (P3), Jarvis out, di Grassi in, diesel, tires
19:52 Lap 149: #1 pit stop (P1), diesel, stays in the lead
19:55 Lap 150: #2 pit stop (P2), diesel
20:06 Lap 155: #3 pit stop (P3), diesel
20:30 Last lap
20:30 Finish: #1 P1 + 1.05.8 #2 P2 – 1.05.8 #3 P3 – 1.54.9


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A Generation of "Y"-ners? I Don't Think So
HuffPost Canada has been #AskingY -- presenting a series to dig deeply into the malaise which has come to characterize the ostensible hijacking of my generation's shot at upward mobility. Apparently, we've taken note.
Yes, the numbers appear frightening. But any unscientific survey of our friends might capture the same experiences: We are moving home in droves. Some of us -- the lucky ones, it might be said -- are working multiple jobs just to scrape by or to "pay our dues" in unpaid internships so we may earn the right of (entry-level) passage into an industry that might actually hold some meaning for us.
Were we duped, en masse, to believe we could do anything?
I don't buy the nay-saying. Of course, this sentiment is cold comfort for my friends and those who currently face unemployment and the seeming refusal by old-school employers to make new-school hires. These candidates are abundantly qualified: Most have advanced degrees, relevant work and volunteer experience, a handle on new technologies, and diverse interests that make carrying on a stimulating conversation not just possible, but -- shock! -- enjoyable, too.
Contrast these millennial-pioneers with their neophyte siblings quickly filling the ranks in universities, community colleges, and vocational trades, and their prospects might seem all the better.
But lamenting by and for us is no solution. When the time comes, dear Boomers, please exit gracefully. To our Gen-X forebears: Please do share the stage.
After some questionable diversions, Grant McCracken of MIT advised recently for Boomers to "take advantage of what [Millennials] know. Promote them in the organization. Install them in the C-Suite. It's simple really. It's time to let Millennials roll up their sleeves, show off their tats, and get to work." Hear-hear. As Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail's personal finance columnist, points out, it's not like Boomers don't need us. Even if we wanted to buy their super-sized homes (I'm in -- only so long as there's an indoor basketball court), who could afford to do so? Our discontent is decidedly more modest.
And if we encounter fervent opposition -- armed with cascading numbers, the power of our convictions, an activist spirit, and tech-savvy -- there really is no time like the present to take matters into our own hands, to change our communities, and to shape the futures we seek for ourselves.
"Yes, Jeff, that's well and good -- but how?"
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The Huffington Post Canada and Abacus Data surveyed 1,004 Canadian millennials from across the country on a variety of issues. Here's what we found:
We asked 1,004 Canadian millennials to rank the biggest challenges facing their generation.
2% rank the decriminalization of marijuana as No. 1 or 2.
5% of millennials rank internet regulation and online privacy as one of their top two issues.
7% rank bullying as the first or second biggest challenge.
8% of millennials rank retirement security No. 1 or 2.
11% of millennials say access to quality health care is one of the generation's top two challenges
20% of millennials rank pollution and environmental protection as No. 1 or 2 of the biggest challenges faced by this generation.
20% say affordable housing is in the top two.
24% of millennials peg the cost of education as their first or second choice for the generation's biggest challenge.
27% say the cost of food, gas and consumer goods are in the top two.
32% of millennials chose "student debt and personal debt" as the first or second biggest challenge.
We asked 1,004 millennials between the ages of 18-30 what it takes to be a good Canadian citizen.
15% of millennials say it takes being active in political parties...
28% of millennials say donating money to charity makes a good citizen..
35% of millennials say that being active in social organizations is important to citizenship..
63% of millennials say being informed about current events is important..
64% of millennials say being able to fluently speak one official language is important..
74% of millennials say a good citizen is someone who always votes in elections.
81% of millennials say good citizens honestly pay their taxes.
43% of millennials rank the availability of quality jobs as their first or second choice.
We asked 1,004 Canadian millennials what were their generation's biggest health challenges
3% say pollution
4% say sexually transmitted infections
7% say disease
11% say poor nutrition
16% say obesity
17% say addiction
19% say mental health
26% say lack of physical activity
Some views from 1,004 Canadian millennials on marriage and family..
18% of millennials are in a common law relationship
66% of millennials are single
15% of millennials are married
63% of unmarried millennials say yes 13% say no 24% say they are unsure
65% of unmarried women say yes 13% say no 22% say they are unsure
61% of unmarried men say yes 13% say no 26% say they are unsure
33% agree 67% disagree
12% of millennials surveyed have children 88% do not
64% of millennials say yes 12% say no 24% are unsure
Huffington Post Canada's series on millennials, Asking Y. Visit it here.
True, we can't all incorporate and self-label as "management consultants." But nor can we all be lawyers, doctors, and bankers -- notwithstanding how happy that might make our mothers.
Not everyone has the stomach for risk, the time to experiment, and the resources to gamble on entrepreneurship. Then again, there are now more opportunities than ever before for one's great idea to be validated through crowdfunding and impact investing schemes, with whip-smart financiers looking to both do well and do good. Indeed, stories abound of enterprising and curious millennials identifying a market lacking some niche service or product and becoming their own boss to plug that hole.
And, hey -- even our provincial and federal governments have begun to talk the talk when it comes to legislating market conditions to support more entrepreneurship and public-private partnerships.
To the cynic, this may look like a desperate play by bloated, cash-strapped bureaucracies -- or an effort to privatize problem solving. But it's only a matter of time before they figure out how to more efficiently allocate capital resources -- and if that takes the form of the entrepreneur's incentive-laden ecosystem, that's a great thing. It's the stuff for which Generation Y is made.
But, more fundamentally, why shouldn't our current woes and challenges serve a useful opportunity to re-examine the paradigms we've unquestionably come to accept? Perhaps the single-family household model will prove to be dated. Maybe the institution of marriage will be replaced by something entirely more appropriate for our present conditions. (Or, maybe it won't be). Admittedly a more difficult notion to ponder for families beset by adult-sibling rivalries, but why might not a variation on the "joint family" -- two brothers, their partners, children, dogs, an ever-lingering mother-in-law or three -- popularized by necessity in India, be a feasible arrangement from a financial, if not a sanity, standpoint?
Surely this example undercuts our middle-class "dream" of single-family home ownership, but couldn't it -- or hopefully far-improved ideas -- lead to healthier, warmer, and more productive relationships? Could new ways of conceiving millennial-suited living standards not actually promote more innovation?
Yes, our generation will be forced to confront enormous challenges -- how to address climate change, care for aging and vulnerable populations, maintain and design better public infrastructure, and support a precarious economy, to name but a few. Meanwhile, despite an arsenal of advanced tools in our most modern of times, we still face lingering problems of poverty and homelessness, unequal access to good opportunities, and a yearning for fulfillment not being met.
Carrick, of the Globe, claims that most of Canada's millennials "don't actually want to rebel -- [we] want to conform." HuffPost and Abacus Data's polling seem to echo that sentiment. But a little rebelling is not just good -- it may be our only salvation. Whether we really need start-ups to prepare us for working in start-ups is a matter of debate -- or ridicule, depending on your vantage.
But, if you'll indulge me: Do brainstorm. Collaborate. And create. It's high time we shook off the shackles of dependence and gave swashbuckling a try.
-- Abacus Data has focused research on the Canadian Millennial. Read more here.
What do you think about this story? Join the conversation below or tweet us @HuffPostCanada with the #AskingY tag. We may feature your comments in an upcoming post. You can also check out our Tumblr, and our dedicated page for more from the Asking Y series.
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Poetry in motion ... Julie Walters and Paul Nicholls in
The Wife of Bath.
Britain's best TV writers give Geoffrey Chaucer's classic Canterbury Tales a modern makeover.
Traditionalists, gird your loins, for Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales has been updated. The cream of Britain's TV writers have created contemporary versions of six stories.
"Chaucer held up a mirror to the 14th century and we intend to do the same for the 21st, exploring themes such as the cult of celebrity, bigotry and the obsession with youth," producer Kate Bartlett says.
Seething purists should consider these words from executive producer Franc Roddam: "The Elizabethans used to be taught 'turning'. They were given stories by Plutarch and Homer and told to rewrite them in their own style. We are turning Chaucer."
Why have so many distinguished TV writers jumped at the chance to dramatise a 600-year-old work? Peter Bowker, who adapted The Miller's Tale, explains: "The Canterbury Tales is one of the few opportunities you have on TV at present to write pure story that is entirely driven by character - no coppers, no nurses, no doctors."
The Miller's Tale (adapted by Peter Bowker)
Asked to re-read The Miller's Tale for the first time since university, Bowker immediately thought of Pop Idol. What struck him about Chaucer's best-known romp was not the biblical overtones that might have amused a 14th-century reader, but our desire to believe in expertise. "If somebody says something with sufficient certainty, people believe it. I saw parallels between this and [Idol judge] Simon Cowell's expertise."
In Bowker's version, Nicholas (James Nesbitt) is no longer an astrologer who uses his knowledge to seduce the miller's wife, Alison (Billie Piper). Now he arrives at a pub karaoke night claiming to be a talent spotter for a record company. "He makes Alison believe he can get her a record contract," Bowker says. Absalon, the foppish rival for Alison's affections, has been given a David Beckham reading and Bowker has created new characters. Bowkers says he has tried to capture the idiosyncrasies of the speech of Chaucer's characters in a modern idiom but kept the central triangle intact.
The Knight's Tale (Tony Marchant)
This tale - about two knights imprisoned in a tower who fall in love with a woman they can see through the bars - was the hardest to modernise. "A lot of writers could not see a contemporary way of translating it," Bartlett says.
Marchant (Holding On, Kid in the Corner) responded immediately to the idea of male codes of honour, but he had to write two drafts. In the first, he turned the knights into obsessive football fans supporting the same team, but Chaucer's tale didn't work in this broader context. In the second draft, the knights became category-C prisoners. In the harsh all-male prison, they do classes together and fall in love with their teacher, Emily, who does not have a personality at all in Chaucer's original, but is merely virginal and beautiful.
"For the modern viewer she had to be fleshed out into a credible, three-dimensional contemporary woman," Marchant says. "We have to understand exactly what it is they fall in love with beyond beauty. Chaucer's point was that in the end their love for this woman was secondary to their need to assert their territory. In a demonstration of their maleness, she got forgotten. All these things still exist in my version, but she has a more proactive and decisive role."
Not surprisingly, it is often Chaucer's women who have changed most in these adaptations.
The Man of Law's Tale (Olivia Hetreed)
This tale begins with a riot in Nigeria, and its central character, the saintly Constance, has become a refugee who is found on a boat. "In Chaucer, the protagonists have no character, only a function," says Hetreed (Girl with a Pearl Earring). "The bad people are bad and Constance is good and long-suffering. I had to give them characters and recognisable motivation."
Chaucer's tale is about an innocent maiden set adrift on a boat. "That is an image whose time has come again. The more I looked into it, the more it became about immigrants and faith."
Hetreed researched immigration and the tale's other dominant theme, the tension between Christianity and Islam. "That, too, seems to be sadly relevant to our times," she says. "The Man of Law is unashamedly xenophobic in his assumption of Christian superiority over Islam. My version is not xenophobic, but it examines the conditions in which xenophobia flourishes. What survives from the original is the power of that single character who changes everything around her because she is good without compromise."
The Wife of Bath's Tale (Sally Wainwright)
The greatest change can be seen in the Wife of Bath. Played by Julie Walters, she has been transformed into Beth Craddock, a fading soap star who injects Botox to keep up with younger actresses. "The tale itself is quite short and our idea of her comes from the Prologue," says Wainwright (At Home with the Braithwaites), who has told the Prologue story in Beth's off-screen life while the tale itself unfolds through her role in the TV soap.
"In all the pilgrims' comments about the Wife of Bath, it is clear they do not approve of her as a much-married woman who is able to support herself, but what I picked up on in this tale is her inability to function without a man in her life even though she is very successful economically," Wainwright says. "Chaucer's Wife of Bath is difficult to like. I wanted mine to be sympathetic."
The Sea Captain's Tale (Avie Luthra)
The Sea Captain's Tale is something of a wild card, so it is fitting that the BBC commissioned a writer who had never had any of his work performed on TV. Now 34, Luthra studied medicine, then practised as a psychiatrist for seven years before doing a directing course at film school. "I have wanted to write a film noir script for a while, and The Sea Captain's Tale was perfect. I didn't know a thing about Chaucer, but the story is like 1940s film noir with the traditional noir love triangle. It was surprisingly easy to update."
In the new version, an Asian godfather has a femme fatale wife who sleeps with his young business partner. "The difference is that in Chaucer's tale the sea captain does not discover the adultery, but ours does. Also, my adulterous couple fall in love with each other, which provided a more emotional, melodramatic journey for the characters. Chaucer's tale is more lightweight and comic, whereas I saw the sea captain and his wife as tragic figures in a story about the hazards of adultery."
The Pardoner's Tale (Tony Grounds)
Tony Grounds (Births, Marriages and Deaths) initially turned down this gig as he had never read Chaucer nor done a dramatisation. Even when persuaded to read it, he couldn't write anything. Then his 11-year-old son asked what he was working on. He told him Chaucer's story of the three ruffians who were so avaricious they killed each other for a bigger share of the money they had found. "That sounds brilliant," the boy said. His enthusiasm made Grounds think again.
"Avarice is quite meaningful to a modern audience and I became interested in the heightened reality of three people in a strange world on the edge of society. I realised that it was quite like my own work."
Telegraph, London
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Review
The movie is an epic full of adventure, romance and ironies both funny and bitter about the inevitability and indignity of aging. The movie explores the human condition that exists outside of time and age – the joys of life and love and the sadness of loss.
A wrinkled baby riddled with cataracts and arthritis is abandoned by its parents. Manageress Queenie (Taraji P. Henson) takes care of baby Benjamin (Brad Pitt), who is in dying condition. As he grows up his health improves little by little. Accidentally he meets Daisy (Cate Blanchett) and falls in love with her. Benjamin turns crazy and sets out to see the world on a tug boat. On the other hand Daisy becomes dancer and rises to fame as a top ballerina. It seems that they never meet up again. But Benjamin returns and the movie gets a happy ending.
The movie can be consider as a technical achievement and the director and his team should be appreciated for the same. They have struggled very hard in integrating the digital make-up within a lush but grounded reality is considerable.
Roth has made an attempt to introspectively view the broad canvas of a life through the synthesis of intimate moments experienced every day, through events that may be as large as a world war or as small as a kiss.
Brad Pitt has played Benjamin, which is most daunting challenge. He has really lived up to the character. Even Cate Blanchett has done justice to her role.
However, the movie does not provide any great comic or tragic insight and it does not arise any catharsis. But it is interesting to watch once.
Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Tilda Swinton
Director: David Fincher
Screenplay: Eric Roth,
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin.
Editors: Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall,
Music: Alexandre Desplat.
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"This smooth coffee mousse is simple to prepare and very delicious," relates Brenda Jackson from Garden City, Kansas. "I also think it would be good layered with pound cake in a trifle bowl," she suggests.
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- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- Additional ground cinnamon
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk until blended. Gradually beat in coffee. Add pudding mix and cinnamon; whisk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes or until soft-set.
- Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Spoon into six dessert dishes. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and additional cinnamon. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Creamy Cappuccino Mousse in Quick Cooking May/June 2004, p37
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"This was quite good and very easy to make. Next time I think I'll try making a bit stronger coffee than used to enhance the flavor even more."
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2012
"This is light, a little on the sweet side for me, but my husband liked it. I think I might try to make it with cooked pudding, just to see if that worked. If I am in a hurry I will certainly make it as written again. I also might add more cinnamon or perhaps some nutmeg."
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2011
"This is VERY tasty! Simple to make, and will keep them coming back for more. Can easily be made into a pie filling as well, and goes great with an Oreo crust. Have had alot of people ask me for this recipe."


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Dr. Page VanSickle has been with Commonwealth Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian since 2003. She has live in NOVA for nearly all her life and went to W.T. Woodson High School. She went to Virginia Tech and obtained an undergraduate degree in Animal Science and her veterinary degree at the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine and finished in the top 15% of her graduating class. Dr. VanSickle has been in general practice in the Northern Virginia area since graduating from veterinary school in 1994.
Dr. VanSickle has a special interest in dermatology and internal medicine.
She lives with her husband and 2 children and her furry family consists of tabby cats Basil and Sassy, snowshoe cat Shoe and a crazy Vizsla dog named Odi. She enjoys doing taekwondo with her kids and has a 3rd degree black belt. She is also a horse enthusiast and enjoys her horseback riding regularly.
"I realized that everyone says they came into this field because they love animals... but for me it is the honest truth! I cannot remember a time when I didn't want to be a vet... maybe for a brief time I wanted to be a jockey after my love of horses, but soon realized I was too tall. I was very lucky to have the support from my family. My father worked for the forest service and it's because of him I have a fascination for nature and the outdoors. Having knowledge of the biological sciences has even served me well as a Veterinarian. One thing that I did not expect while going into veterinary medicine is how much interaction there is with people. I know I was naïve at the time, but I wanted to be a vet because I loved animals more than people. I was always very shy and it didn't occur to me how much I would interact with people. I am VERY happy to say now, that I truly enjoy interacting with my patients' care takers just as much as I love my patients! There are so many amazing things about my job! There is never a dull moment and every day is different and exciting. I love the challenge of trying to solve the mystery of a diagnosis. Some days I feel like Dr. House! And who could resist cuddling with the occasional puppy or kitten?! I truly love my job!"


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First, BJ is running like a beast right now. You can see that he expects holes to be there for him and he's running great right now. Don't ruin a good thing, BJ first, AB second. BJ needs to know he's the "man" right now.
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The funicular railway is actually a cable car that operates most of the year as an alternative to the bus system. From the center of the city, it takes only minutes to reach the Castell, or to travel surrounding areas such as the Olympic Stadium, home to the 1992 Olympic Games, or to stop at the Miro foundation. Integrated into the cities bus system, the railway begins at the metro stop for the Para-lel. The funicular railway runs all day, every day, and the cost is much like taking the bus around your home town, except that it holds about eight people per train and climbs in the air.
The good news on a crowded day is that the trip takes only two minutes. Maps and attractions centers are available for tourist information, so it's nearly impossible to get lost using this simple and ecologically minded alternative to the more expensive taxis. The Ariel funicular railway climbs to the top near the Castell on a suspension wire, affording the best view in Barcelona--for those of you unafraid of dangling on a cable over the harbor. (It's perfectly safe) The other funicular railways are a lot like trains and hold over four hundred people in three cars. They run, as we said, much like the bus system and are easy to navigate. But the Ariel cable car should be part of the tourist attraction, the view is truly breathtaking.


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Do it yourself Auto trans fluid change possible?
to save $$$$ anybody did it?
Do it yourself Auto trans fluid change possible?
to save $$$$ anybody did it?
Yeah, it's possible. Have I done one on the Cruze? No, since mine's manual. Have I done ATF changes on other cars, including my former AT cars? Yes.
IIRC the Cruze does not have a dipstick. If it's similar to other GM cars without AT dipsticks, it'll take some detective work to locate the drain and fill ports. Measure what came out so the same amount can be put back in. Nothing fancy needed to measure, just a few old gallon milk jugs, well-rinsed of course.
Remember to use Dexron-VI ATF only. No Dex/Merc for this transmission!
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owners manual says to change it at 50,000 if you meet the driving in rough conditions which usually includes short trips and a lot of idling.
otherwise change it at 100,000 miles.
so it is obviously some kind of synthetic fluid they are using. if you have 50000 miles on your cruze already you probably don't meet the driving in rough or harsh conditions.
So I would wait till 100,000 miles you will probably be there in a couple of years if you are already at 50,000 miles already.
There's a fluid level hole somewhere on the trans. I believe it is plugged up and you need to remove the plug or bolt.
Removing the drain plug will drain 5.8 quarts of the 8.5 quarts that the transmission holds.
The procedure is to drain the fluid, then start filling it back up until it starts to come out of the fluid level hole. I believe this procedure is identical to that of the fluid change for the manual transmission.
I would not wait 100k miles to have fluid changed. I would go no more than 60k miles based on personal experience. There is no harm in replacing the fluid more often than is necessary, but waiting too long is a recipe for disaster. Change your fluid before the problems start to appear, not after.
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The ACDelco Dexron VI shipped with the Cruze is a synthetic blend. I think that will last for its intended service life unless the transmission is abused with extreme heat.
I had a 1980 Chevy van with a Turbo Hydramatic 350 transmission in it. The change interval for that was 100,000 miles, which was when I performed fluid changes twice while I owned it. Never gave me any trouble.
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It looks like the AT drain plug is similar to what is on our GMC Acadia from what I can tell. The fill cap is on top of the transmission just below the battery.


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Hotel Life, Madrid
- Free WiFi
Main amenities
- 20 guestrooms
- Breakfast available
- Self parking
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
- Meeting rooms
For families
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Private bathroom
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
What's around
- In Gran Via
- Plaza de Espana (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Plaza Mayor (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Prado Museum (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Royal Palace (0.8 mi / 1.2 km)
- Almudena Cathedral (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Hotel Life, Madrid
Hotel Info: 020 3027 9803from £55
- City Double or Twin Room, City View
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- This hotel has 20 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only) *
- 2 per room (up to 18 kg)
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Self parking *
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast (surcharge)
- Meeting rooms 3
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Garden
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
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- Private bathroom
- Bathtub only
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Free WiFi
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
Self-parking costs EUR 27.50 per day
Rollaway beds are available for an extra charge
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 7.50 per person (approximately)
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 10 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 59.00 per vehicle (one way)
Airport shuttle service for children costs EUR 59.00
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Good 3.8 /5 from 85 reviews
Very close to the shopping area of Madrid, plenty of nice resturants and bars
best if you want to catch some sleep
This hotel is very simple and basic but for the price good value. Do be aware though that the nature of the conversion means you will NOT get a quiet night if that is what you are looking for. You can hear people talking in rooms next door and every door or lock movement on your floor. Nicely looked after though and friendly staff.
Very nice few days in the centre of Madrid, near most of the major Metro lines. Google Maps had the wrong road address so we got a little lost coming off the metro and it took 3 taxi drivers to tell me which street it was on.
Clean hotel - only downside was no tea/coffe making facilities
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Despite the praise being heaped on the president for not sleepwalking through the debate last night, one thing was -- yet again -- conspicuously absent: A single reference to his stimulus program, the most significant economic legislation of the last 50 years.
President Barack Obama is not an angry man -- black, mixed, or purple -- unless he feels his intelligence and leadership is being taken for granted. What would happen if he loosed it?
Forty-nine percent of respondents believe Joe Biden won last week's vice presidential debate, compared to Paul Ryan's 27 percent. Twenty percent believe neither candidate won the debate.
Mr. President, this is a grand performance that means something; it is much more than a policy debate where most people won't understand or remember the fine details of the policies. We need you to show America what real moral leadership is.
The president should make clear that our exceptionalism is not how wealthy the few become, but how much prosperity is created and shared by the many, and the fairness and justice and decency we stand for.
Mr. President, when you walk on stage in the next debate I would like to hear you say that the choice is not just about whose tax plan you like or who has the better health care strategy. It's much more fundamental than that. This is a choice about our national character.
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Smog Hogs: Two Ports Plan to Clear their Bad Air
Two of California's major ports--Long Beach and Los Angeles--are set to embark on a two-year, $1.2 million pilot program to test hybrid yard tractors.
Two of California's major ports--Long Beach and Los Angeles--are set to embark on a two-year, $1.2 million pilot program to test hybrid yard tractors. The new cargo-movers will do the basic work of loading and unloading goods and are supposed to reduce smog-forming emissions by 93 percent, which is far beyond anything required by state and federal regulations. The equipment will use hybrid electric or hybrid hydraulic technology instead of the current all-diesel fuel.
The project comes on top of a pending $2 billion proposal to clean the air at the ports and in the surrounding communities. The program will require the ports to reduce their overall emissions by 50 percent over the next five years.
Port officials are looking at several technologies to ameliorate pollution from the broad spectrum of traffic that comes into and leaves the port on a daily basis, such as diesel trucks and locomotives. If the $2 billion scheme is approved this month as expected, it would be "one of the largest programs of this type in the world," says Art Wong, public information officer at the Port of Long Beach.
The ports decided to work together on pollution reduction in an effort to counter the natural tendency of shipping companies to dock at ports with the least strict regulations.
Officials at both ports have a powerful incentive to look at clean technologies. Both are located in areas with high pollution rates, and within the next two decades, trade is expected to double or triple at the ports, bringing with it more diesel ships, trucks and trains.
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Fine Living: How To Hunt Big Game
How To Hunt Big Game
English Hunting Safaris charge $1,400 USD for hunting this rare species, including rifle hire, a guide, camping, and boiling of trophies. The agency also boasts an impressive 80% success rate.
WolfRegion: Russia
Legal issues: Wolf season is open throughout the year, but experts suggest the best time to hunt is between January and February. Those who go in January can also combine their wolf hunt with driven wild boar hunts. Go hunting with a reputable agency and they'll organize a gun permit and license for you.
How to hunt it: The increasing wolf population in Russia has caused widespread damage to game and livestock, so it is with a clean-conscience that you can hunt the fanged fiend. Wolves in Russia are reported to be much more aggressive than those in North America and can reach up to two meters in length. Because of their intelligent and wary nature, wolf hunts invariably rely on baiting, calling and chance encounters. An exciting wolf-hunting technique is used in Russia whereby a wolf pack is located, encircled with a 5 km tether (in which the wolves stay due to the human scent) and the hunt begins. Although much preparation is needed for this technique, the success rate is extremely high and hunters are assured they won't come back empty-handed.
The Russian Hunting Agency is one of the country's best and makes a point of following the international rules of fair-chase hunting.
be responsibleBecause of its controversial nature and the immense opposition against it, you must make sure you don't give the sport of big-game hunting a bad name by adhering to these strict rules and regulations when on the hunt.
1- Make sure there are no gruesome accidents by treating your gun with care and respect. Don't take wild shots at big game either, as you never know what else you'll hit.
2- Follow up on all your shots. Even if you think you've missed, you must go to the spot and check with your own eyes.
3- Don't flaunt your big game kill — it's distasteful. You may be proud of it, but non-hunters may take offense to your arrogance and it will confirm their dislike of the sport.
4- Clean up after yourself and leave the hunting ground as you found it. Retrieve all carcasses and take your rubbish with you.
5- Respect animals by taking only the best shots. If you don't think you can take a shot that will put it down immediately, don't take it.


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I signed a 1yr lease contract on a 07' freightliner Cent. class from US XPRESS ENTERPRISE. In orientation not much was explained except sign here and this or that person name mentioned on the contract which anyone who work for or still do know it is hard to get someone to answer the phone at numbers they give us even to get them to call you back if a message is left. Anyways, 4 month left in contract they started practically tring to force me to do local runs which, I couldn't benefit in doing so and refused to do so cause truck payments and etc. wouldn't been able to make enough money to pay my bills or take care of my family. Then the amount miles I need to get to make a living decreased from 3000mls to about 1100mls and their answer for sudden decrease in miles per week was because freight was either slow or I was in a bad area. My truck broke down a couple of times due to the same electrical problem I had each time and it was under warrenty and fixed by the dealer each time, but USX was taking the cost of repairs out of maintainance accout in which the dealer didn't charge me cause it was covered under warrenty work.
Another thing was that they charged me for new tires price, but put recaps on the truck and charged for breakdown tractor tire blowout roadside serv. put a new tire on the truck and USX shop changed it out with a recap once again I was charged for a new tire which is a big price difference between a recap and new tire. The month in my contract the truck had to be towed into the dealer for the same electrical problem and was in the shop for the remainder of my contract in fact 1day pass the contract and I turned it in at the Lexington, NC terminal where it was fully inspected and turned into there mechanics. I received the paperwork signed off on showing that the truck and all equipement was turned in excellent condition.
Completing the leasing contract and turned in all equipement and paperwork to a approved and USX terminal in 45 days I was to receive a $2400 bonus, ins. premium deposit and the money I had left in my maintainance account. instead I received a letter from USX 1 month later saying, I now owe them $441 and they deducted other money owed for truck expenses during the last 2 weeks the truck was in the shop and because I turned the truck in without consulting that I was not going to sign another year contract with them. I tried calling there leasing managers in NE and sent a letter out them, but like always you cannot get anyone to answer there phone or respond back or when you do get to speak with some they place you on hold for 45 min. or longer even hang-up on you.
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The leading lady got glam in J. Mendel for the LA premiere — did you totally love it?
Kristen Stewart turned up at the LA premiere of Breaking Dawn clad in a sparkling J. Mendel column gown. While it was sophisticated and chic, K-Stew managed to stay consistent with her sexy-edgy style, thanks to the thigh-high slit.
From the sequins to the Jimmy Choo pumps and Neil Lane ring, K-Stew looked absolutely stunning. Kristen's best accessory was definitely her killer confidence — she totally rocked the red carpet! What did you think of her high-fashion frock?


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The Washington Nationals (7-5) recently experienced what it's like to be swept, and they would like nothing more than to remind the Miami Marlins (2-10) of the feeling. The Nats swept the Marlins in the first series of the season, and after dropping their last three contests to the Atlanta Braves, they will hope to repeat their early level of success again in Florida. This series will be the beginning of the Nationals' six-game road trip through the NL East, facing both the Marlins and the New York Mets. During the series opener, the Marlins and Nationals, as well as all players across Major League Baseball, will wear jerseys emblazoned with number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson day. No Fish to Fill the Outfield In the last week, three of the Marlins' five outfielders have suffered health complications. First, Giancarlo Stanton went down with a bruised shoulder, and missed the entire series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Then, Justin Ruggiano sat out Saturday's game because of a tight right groin, and just a day later fellow-outfielder Austin Kearns was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat. Marlins manager Mike Redmond said the team would re-evaluate Stanton on Monday and decide if he was ready to play against the Nationals. But even if he returns to the lineup, there is no doubt the outfield will not be playing at 100 percent. "We're out of outfielders, so [Ruggiano] is going to play right field," Redmond said, according to MLB.com. "With Stanton out, we're a little thin. Well, we're very thin. We're running out of options out there. He's got to play. I don't have another outfielder." After facing a Braves outfield that frequently robbed the Nationals of hits, perhaps the Nats can take advantage of the Marlins' current misfortune to bolster the spirits of their offense. Creating Confidence Through the first 12 games of 2012 the Nationals pitching staff boasted a 1.91 ERA, which was the lowest in the majors. This year, their ERA currently stands at 4.38, 11th in the majors. Because the Nationals are a team that leans so heavily on the pitching staff to achieve success, every pitcher is going to have to sharpen up, and Miami may be the right team for them to do it against. The Nats pitched well against the Marlins in the opening series, giving up only one run and 15 hits in three games, shutting out the Fish in the first two face-offs. Eight of those 15 hits were given up by Jordan Zimmermann, who, despite letting the Marlins get on base frequently, was still able to hold them to only one run scored. The bullpen gave up only two hits in the whole series. If the Nats can put in a repeat performance of their pitching from the first series, even if you want to argue their success was simply a result of the Marlins sub-par hitting, this series might be the boost they need to get their confidence back up. Pitching Notes The Marlins team ERA is currently 3.71. Their starters have a lower ERA than the Nationals – 2.78, which is good for fourth best in the NL, while the Nats are at 3.50, sixth in the NL – but both teams have been struggling out of the bullpen. Nats relievers have a 5.90 ERA, which is second worst in the NL, and the Marlins' bullpen is at a 5.45 ERA, fourth worst in the NL. In The Zone Kurt Suzuki did well on Sunday, going 2-for-3, and accounting for half of the Nationals hits for the day against the Braves. Who's Hot? Placido Polanco (3B) .381 AVG, .458 OBP, .476 SLG, 1 SO (last six games) Mike Dunn (RP) 2.84 ERA, .208 BAA, 1.26 WHIP, 6 SO, 6.1 IP Who's Not? Juan Pierre (LF) .174 AVG, .224 OBP, .174 SLG, 4 SO (12 games) Giancarlo Stanton (RF) .167 AVG, .342 OBP, .233 SLG, 12 SO (nine games) Probable Starters 4/15, Jordan Zimmermann (2-0, 2.08 ERA, 5 SO, .1.31 WHIP) vs. Wade LeBlanc (0-2, 3.27 ERA, 10 SO, .256 BAA) 4/16, Dan Haren (1-1, 9.00 ERA, 10 SO, .413 BAA) vs. Alex Sanabia (1-1, 4.91 ERA, 2 HR, .318 BAA) 4/17, Ross Detwiler (0-0, 0.69 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) vs. Ricky Nolasco (0-1, 3.12 ERA, 9 SO, .258 BAA)
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Today the bishops are observing 24 hours of sabbath with their only commitment being to celebrate the Eucharist together. Saturday they heard presentations on the current state of the economy and the activities of the US Congress.
The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith, bishop of Missouri writes of the presentation on the economy:
Professor McFarlan, (Episcopalian and professor at the Harvard Business School) in about an hour, sketched out the details leading up to the current situation, the depth of the problem, and how we might emerge from it. Honest talk without a tone of doom and gloom.
Smith is grateful for the respite and time to process all the presentations but in case you think it is all fun in the sun for our bishops:
I am a little stir crazy from all the sitting around, and would be glad to get outdoors for some exercise. The setting in the mountains of Western North Carolina is, theoretically, well-suited for the likes of this. I say theoretically, because it is pouring rain at present (Sunday morning) and about 38 degrees. This is my third visit to Kanuga in March, and this is the sort of weather I have found here every time.
The Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon appreciates the meetings for the support and collegiality of his sister and brother bishops and reflects on the joy of singing in the bishop's choir (who will soon have a new CD out to support Episcopal Relief and Development):
A saying attributed to St. Augustine is that those who sing, pray twice…
Despite the stress and exhaustion of our meetings (for they are often very emotional and difficult), singing in the choir provides me with the possibility of refreshing my faith at its most basic level. I highly recommend it, Gentle Reader. Being a bishop tries one's faith. Singing with my sisters and brothers, often clapping our hands and playing percussion instruments, helps restore, heal and deepen it.
Who's that big bishop crying in the back of the choir?
That's me.
Praise God
The Rt. Rev. Kirk Smith, bishop of Arizona also writes about the session on the economy and the role of the church to combat fear and offer hope. He offers us some insight into work that happens "in between" official business:
Today (Sunday) is a very light day. It is an intentional "sabbath time," a day to relax, rest, (do laundry), and digest what we have heard the last few days. We had church this morning, and of course there are the meals. The video I've included shows us in the dining hall at lunch. The dining hall is where much of the real work of the HOB gets done. While enjoying great southern cooking, it is also the place to catch up with old friends, discuss the business of the church, and to do those vital "bishop to bishop checks" of clergy looking to move. I have about ten names I need to get a reference for while I am here.
The Rt. Rev. Dan Edwards, bishop of Nevada, a newer bishop talks about the sense of care and concern within the diversity of the bishops:
Before I ever attended a HOB meeting, I thought this bunch would be disputatious whenever they were not being rancorous. I hear that used to be true. But no more! These folks care for each other, pray for each other, support and sustain each other in ministry. God knows we are not perfect. But the feel of worship and fellowship incarnates Christ as well as any group of people I have ever been with.
This is what its like when the church gathers. I know this is how it often is in our parishes. Not always of course. And the HOB has certainly had its rough patches. But the leaders of the church today are leading us into an authentic unity that allows for diversity.
The Rt. Rev. Stephen Lane, bishop of Maine also finds the worship at the meetings a blessing:
We bishops normally preside at worship, often daily, in a variety of contexts. It's always necessary to pay attention to the particular customs and habits of the community one is in. Consequently it's hard to truly worship. Not so at the House of Bishops. You can see the bishops really settling in to worship and prayer. I realized today that worship is probably the thing I like best about the House of Bishops.
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Related to Bishop Smith's comment about needing to get some exercise, …. do the chaplains to the House of Bishops not recommend some walking, hiking, biking or other exercise? Even monks, like those depicted in the "Into Great Silence" film, had time for hiking (and even impromptu sledding).
Or, even some soccer, or cricket – or since they ARE in NC in March, how 'bout some hoops!?
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Feb. 26, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Men's tennis player Cosmin Cotet and women's equestrian rider Kindel Huffman were named TCU's Male and Female Athletes of the Week on Tuesday, while the Gulliver's Road Warrior of the Week award has been given to women's basketball player Adrianne Ross.
Cotet went 3-1 over the weekend to help lead TCU to a 7-0 win over No. 66 Minnesota and a tough 4-3 loss to No. 15 Oklahoma State. He routed No. 46 Raoul Schwark of Minnesota by a score of 6-0, 6-4 to lead the Frogs to a perfect 9-0 record on the season. On Sunday, Cotet upset No. 10 Oleksandr Nedovyesov of Oklahoma State by a score of 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(5) to push his season singles record to 9-1. The senior from Iasi, Romania, is currently ranked No. 83 in singles play and No. 14 in doubles with partner Kriegler Brink.
Huffman went 2-1 against Fresno State on Feb. 22. She earned her first season MVP honors in Equitation over Fences. The senior from Norco, Calif., became the first Horned Frog in school history to earn a MVP in all four events in the same season. Huffman is the only rider in the nation that is undefeated in Horsemanship with a 9-0 record. She currently has seven MVPs on the season which is also a school record.
Ross, a senior from Hobbs, N.M., led TCU to a 76-41 road victory over Colorado State on Feb. 20 with a game-high 16 points. She shot 6-of-12 from the field while collecting three assists and two steals. Ross paced the Lady Frogs in scoring for the 16th time in 26 games this season. She moved into third place on TCU's career games played and starts list, tying former teammate Ashley Davis with her 126 games played and Stacy Price with her 101st start.
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Islah or Al-Islah (ألإصلاح ,إصلاح) is an Arabic word usually translated as "reform", in the sense of "to improve, to better, or to put something into a better position." It is used in religion and politics (including as names for political parties), and is also used as a personal and place name.
Islah may also refer to:
- Islah Jad (born 1951), Palestinian professor and academician in Birzeit University
- Islah Abdur Rahman (born 1991), English film director and actor
- Islah, Qalqilya, village adjacent to Azzoun in Palestinian West Bank
- Al-Islah Mosque, Muslim mosque following the Sunni tradition in Hamtramck, Michigan
- Madrasatul Islah, traditional Islamic institution of learning at Sarai Mir in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh
- Al-Islah (Yemen), or the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, a political party in Yemen
- Al Islah (United Arab Emirates), Islamist group based in the United Arab Emirates that is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood
- Islah Party, or Hizb Al-Islah, also known as Egyptian Reform Party, a Salafi political party in Egypt
- El-Islah, also known as Movement for National Reform, moderate Islamist political party in Algeria
- El Islah, political party in Mauritania
- Hizb el Islah al Suri, also known as Reform Party of Syria, Syrian lobby group based in the United States that was active in the mid to late 2000s
- Hizb Al-Islah wa Al-Tanmiyah, also known as Reform and Development Misruna Party, an Egyptian liberal political party
- National Reform Trend, Iraqi political party
- Al Islah Al Bourj Al Shimaly, football and sports club in Lebanon
- Islah (album), debut studio album by American rapper Kevin Gates.
- Al-Islah (Khaksar Tehrik weekly), a weekly newspaper of the Khaksar Tehrik movement
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The arrival in the 5th century of the Saxons in Essex established sheep-farming across the south of the county. The area of Canvey was recorded in the Domesday book as a sheep farming pasture.During the Victorian era Canvey was a very fashionable place to visit and many thought its air to have healing properties. Canvey Island benefited from this and thousands of people flocked to it especially from places like London. St Katherine's graveyard is not an ancient one, the first burial recorded took place in 1813, with early burials taking place at St Mary's at Benfleet. Not many 19th century headstones can be found and a lot of the 20th century headstones are no longer legible. Saint Katherine's Church was built in 1874 in Canvey Road, behind an original Church that was run by the early Dutch Settlers in the 1600's. Replaced by St Nicholas Church in Long Road, it fell into decay until it was taken over by an Arts & Crafts Centre. St. Katherine's became redundant and was taken over by the Heritage Centre in 1979. Castle Point Borough Council is responsible for grave digging and cemetery grounds maintenance operations. (text by Geoffrey Gillon)
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Thorcom licences secure multi-bearer routing software
An agreement between QinetiQ and Thorcom has been signed that will enable the emergency services to tackle a number of current data communications issues. Thorcom, a leading provider of mission critical wireless data systems to the emergency services, has licensed QinetiQ technology that addresses bandwidth limitations on the existing TETRA communications network by using other networks without compromising security.
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- By Lucy MooreLucy Moore is a researcher at Foreign Policy.
The world's 16th richest man — already the proud owner of the world's longest yacht — may soon also be the owner of the world's largest drill bit (think he's compensating?).
Roman Abramovich, the Russian dropout turned oil tycoon, recently invested $160 million in the 19-meter-wide drill, outdoing the previous recordholder by a good four meters.
Not only has Abramovich set the record, but his colossal purchase just happens to coincide with rumors that President Vladimir Putin will propose the construction of a physical link between
Abramovich has denied that his purchase has any connection to Putin's plans. But seriously, but what else is he going to do with a drill that can bore a hole wide enough for a four-lane highway?
Rumors of the tunnel come at a precarious time in U.S.-Russian relations, currently strained by the Kosovo decision, the proposed U.S. missile shield, and George W. Bush's renewed NATO membership push for former Soviet states Georgia and Ukraine.
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