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Bloomberg News is reporting:
Sixty-four percent of likely voters surveyed after Obama's June 15 announcement said they agreed with the policy, while 30 percent said they disagreed. Independents backed the decision by better than a two-to-one margin.
The results underscore the challenge facing Mitt Romney and Republicans as they try to woo Hispanic voters, who are the nation's largest ethnic minority and made up 9 percent of the 2008 electorate, according to a Pew Hispanic Center analysis of exit polls. Obama won the Hispanic vote 67 to 31 percent over Republican John McCain in 2008, according to exit polls.
"In that Republican Party, there is a tolerance problem," said Carmen Nieves, 27, of Albany, New York, who is of Puerto Rican heritage and participated in the Bloomberg June 15-18 survey.
"These are things that have to be done, and I'm expecting them to be done," said Nieves. "I see a person who is doing his job."
The Republican bishops and their U.S. conference staff will probably go mute when the knee-jerk reaction to what Obama does is to file lawsuits is now being promised by Catholic Republican U.S. Congressman Steve King, a member of St. Martin's Parish in Odebolt, Iowa, in the Diocese of Sioux City under Bishop Walter Nickless. You can bet King will roll out some bastardized view of Catholic social teaching a la Congressman Paul Ryan in support of his bizarre immigration views. Stay tuned for that one.
The Bloomberg story continues:
That's the sort of reaction Obama's team will seize on as it seeks to position the Republicans as being against young immigrants raised in the U.S. -- a position that could alienate swing voters whose life experiences counter that position.
"At first I was really against it, but after sitting down and thinking about it, a lot of kids here are good kids," Loretta Price, 65, a retiree and undecided independent voter from Ocala, Florida, said in a follow-up interview. "I think it was the right thing to do."
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The Broncos have said repeatedly they want Dumervil to be a Bronco for a long time, but he won't come cheap.
"We're going to continue to work," McDaniels said. "We know what we want, we know what they want, and we're trying to make it happen."
The Broncos have informed Dumervil if he doesn't sign his tender of $3.168 million by June 15, they will pull the tender for a salary offer of about $630,000, according to the Denver Post. That doesn't sound like the actions of a team that thinks a long-term extension is imminent.
Neither the Broncos nor Dumervil's representatives have said much about contract talks. Signing Dumervil to a long-term deal has to be a priority after the team traded Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler -- themselves restricted free agents -- this offseason.
After Kuper signed his extension, McDaniels didn't want to say much about how negotiations were going between the two sides.
"It's hard to gauge that," McDaniels said. "You have conversations with them and sometimes they feel better than others. Ultimately, nobody really cares until it gets done. When it gets done it progressed really fast and everybody is content with the results. When it's not done, while you're working on it, everybody can say what they want."
--First-round pick Demaryius Thomas made his return to offseason practice in the first week of June. Thomas broke his foot just before the NFL scouting combine in February and was happy to return.
"It's just exciting to just be out there with my teammates," Thomas said.
--The Broncos released quarterback Tom Brandstater and the second-year signal caller was claimed off waivers by Indianapolis. The Broncos simply thought their other three quarterbacks were better and wanted them to get all the practice repetitions.
"With the way practice was going and the repetitions, we felt it was clear now and it's time for us to make the decision to go ahead and not get everybody reps," McDaniels said.
--The Broncos cut veteran offensive tackle Maurice Williams with right tackle Ryan Harris returning to practice. Harris had been recovering from a toe injury that ended his 2010 season. They signed fullback Kyle Eckel, who gives the Broncos some depth at the position. Spencer Larsen -- the former two-way player who is no longer playing linebacker -- was the top fullback on the roster with little depth behind him.
--Running back J.J. Arrington is just 85 percent recovered from knee surgery that kept him out all last year, but he is encouraged. Arrington recently returned to practice and is looking forward to contributing to the Broncos this year.
"You just have to have faith," Arrington said. "I kept pushing."
QUOTE TO NOTE: "It was different. I'm just trying to come out here to learn some stuff." -- Broncos rookie first-round pick Demaryius Thomas on his return to practice after recovering from a broken foot for about four months.
FRANCHISE PLAYER: None
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers)
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--S Vernon Fox (not tendered as UFA).
--OT Brandon Gorin (not tendered as UFA).
--CB Ty Law (not tendered as UFA).
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--*OLB Elvis Dumervil (tendered at $3.168M with first- and third-round picks as compensation) should be a high priority for the Broncos after leading the NFL in sacks.
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--WR Brandon Lloyd: UFA; terms unknown.
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--K Matt Prater: ERFA; terms unknown.
--*TE Tony Scheffler: RFA; (tendered at $1.176M with second-round pick as compensation); $1.176M/1 yr.
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--FB Kyle Eckel: Not tendered as RFA by Saints; terms unknown.
--DE Jarvis Green: UFA Patriots; $20M/4 yrs.
--CB Nate Jones: UFA Dolphins; $4.33M/4 yrs.
--QB Brady Quinn (trade Browns).
--NT Jamal Williams: FA Chargers; $16M/3 yrs, $7M guaranteed.
--QB Tom Brandstater (rleased).
--LB Andra Davis (released).
--OG Mitch Erickson (released).
--OG Ben Hamilton: UFA Seahawks; terms unknown.
--FB Peyton Hillis (traded Browns).
--DE Vonnie Holliday: UFA Redskins; terms unknown.
--RB LaMont Jordan (released).
--WR Brandon Marshall (traded Dolphins).
--OG Matt McChesney (retired).
--DL J'Vonne Parker (released).
--DE Kenny Peterson (released).
--TE Tony Scheffler (trade Lions).
--QB Chris Simms (released).
--C Casey Wiegmann (released).
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Top Shelf is getting into the digital comics game with its 2.0 initiative, and I just fell for an original comic on the site called Gingerbread Girl by Colleen Coover and Paul Tobin.
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Here is a little about myself and my general goals. I am interested in getting started in 2D/3D illustration/animation for biological sciences. I have an advanced degree in cancer biology and have worked in research lab for years. I am interested in making a huge career change from lab research to illustration and animation.
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I need to buy a computer and tablet capable of handling the software required for this field. Could anyone provide general suggestions on the minimum requirements for a computer? - it can be Mac or PC-based. Also, suggestions for a tablet? I have heard lots of recommendations for Wacom Intuos tablets. I would really appreciate any ideas.
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As first reported in The Australian Financial Review on Wednesday, Perth-based iiNet is understood to be in the final stages of contract negotiations.
It entered a trading halt yesterday afternoon pending an announcement to the market and said it expected to recommence trading by Friday. Sources indicated the deal could be worth $40 million to $60 million.
Patersons Securities analyst Allan Franklin said he could not see why the purchase would not be a positive one for iiNet.
"It's said it needs to continue consolidating market share by buying smaller players, so this is along the lines of the strategy it's had for several years," he said. "They've had plenty of time to settle down AAPT's consumer business and now they can move onto something new."
The move would come during a period of consolidation among telcos smaller than Telstra and Optus. iiNet rival
"As TPG has stated as well, this is a time to consolidate the balance of the sector," he said. "TransACT is one of the last remaining names, away from Primus and Internode as well as a couple of others out there.
"I certainly think it's a positive provided they're purchasing at a reasonable multiple."
He said iiNet traditionally paid takeover targets an amount that multiplied its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by four to five times.
"If it's an acquisition of more than $50 million, iiNet will probably have to tap the market for part of it," he said.
"It has pretty good cash flow and I'm forecasting that it'll pay off a third of its debt in the next period.
"It could buy more companies depending on how its share price is and if investors are compliant with capital raisings, and historically they've never had issues."
But another analyst, who did not wish to be named, said the market would need many more details about TransACT and the deal before passing judgment.
TransACT, which has been on the market for some time, declined to comment on the deal. The company claimed annual revenues of around $100 million but is a private company and is not required to report its net profits or EBITDA.
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Viewers with digital, cable or satellite can access BBC Sport's interactive services during this year's European Championship in Portugal.
Pressing the red button on your remote control during games will enable you to enjoy a host of extra features.
During live matches on BBC TV, viewers can choose different audio channels, including the Radio Five Live commentary, an alternative commentary or even just noise from the stadium itself.
After live 1700 BST games, Ray Stubbs presents an interactive forum between 1900-1930 with guests plus fans' comments via telephone, text and email.
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The family empire continues to grow.
Kendall Jenner, 16, and sister Kylie, 14, the youngest of Kris Jenner's girls, have been appointed West Coast fashion contributors to Seventeen magazine.
"Kendall & Kylie's Fashion Journal" will debut in the June/July issue and will feature the latest fashion and beauty tips. Kendall and Kylie also will appear in a series of twice-a-month style videos on seventeen.com.
The new job dovetails nicely, of course, with their reality TV show. Kendall and Kylie's transition into fashion columnists will be captured throughout Season 7 of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which premieres on E! on May 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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"That's the house up there, right on top of the stoop," Oliver Hardy points out to Stan Laurel as they attempt to move a giant piano up a daunting set of concrete steps leading to a house on Descanso Drive. During the now-infamous slapstick routine from Laurel & Hardy's Academy Award–winning 1932 short film, The Music Box, the raucous piano repeatedly goes crashing down the steep flight of stairs onto Vendome Street. You can still climb all 133 of the Music Box Steps, sans any pianos obstructing your path. The steps are commemorated with a plaque, an official street sign and the adjacent Laurel & Hardy Park, which will be filled with Laurel & Hardy impersonators, film screenings and piano-pushing re-enactments during the annual Music Box Steps Day, held this year on Oct. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Stairway between Descanso Drive and Vendome Street at Del Monte Drive, Silver Lake. —Jennifer Swann
The hike through the Old Los Angeles Zoo at Griffith Park is like traipsing through a lost episode of The Addams Family. Hikers can ascend to its twisted, metal ruins, dating to 1912, making these remains of lion's dens and monkey cages almost ancient by Los Angeles standards. You begin by parking near the creepy carousel straight out of Something Wicked This Way Comes. Along the way, it may give you a chill to come across the many inhumane little cages old-timey folks thought were nice homes in which to keep the beasties. Sites like ModernHiker.com will help you plot your course so you know exactly where to go and what to bring. The full hike can cover up to three miles and take as long as two hours. For those with a less adventurous spirit, simply visit the old bear habitat off the grassy knoll. Today it's a picnic area. Griffith Park Drive, Griffith Park, 90027. (323) 913-4688, trailhead coordinates: 34.13527, -118.286357. laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk. —Erin E. Maxwell
One of the greatest things about living in L.A. is how easy it is to get out of L.A. Nearby beach getaways and ski excursions abound, but on the list of easy weekend trips is the often overlooked, but delightfully charming, mountain village of Idyllwild. Nestled among pine trees and home to an abundance of log cabins, it's just a couple hours east of Los Angeles, though you feel as if you're much farther north. Idyllwild is the perfect place for the ambitious outdoorsman, the California sophisticate or the chilled-out hippie. You can hike, rock-climb and mountain-bike, as well as shop the unique boutiques, go wine tasting and enjoy good dining in the town square. But there's also a vibe here, something that tells you you've found the good life. Ask the local folks, and many will tell you how they came to Idyllwild for a visit — and never left. After one weekend, you start to see why. idyllwildtowncrier.com. —Ali Trachta
"Ain't no shame in the block!" shouts yoga instructor Henry McMillan at Hollywood Power Yoga to practitioners making modifications. Serene as students may feel in Downward Dog, McMillan keeps the vibe upbeat. "It's a yoga party," he says. "It's important that people have fun and feel good." What McMillan achieves is an atmosphere that's somehow tranquil and peppy at the same time. In a word: namaste! There are no bogus sounds of the rainforest pumping through the speakers. Instead, artists like Robyn, Empire of the Sun and M83 are the soundtrack here. But lighthearted as the energy may be, the workout is serious. Like any good party, the movement is nonstop, and in no time, the air is thick with sweat. But if you need a break, McMillan says, just kick it in Child's Pose. Party on, yogis. 1310 N. Wilton Place, Hlywd. (323) 871-4088, hollywoodpoweryoga.com. —Ali Trachta
What's better than smashing a frenemy in the gut with a hard-hitting power throw during a rip-roaring dodgeball game? Knowing that doing so is helping to better the community in which you play. The recreational (yet fiercely competitive) WeHo Dodgeball league started up a little more than a year ago, and players have flocked to its courts to get their game on. But they've also found themselves part of an organization that's serious about giving back. League founder Jake Mason says, "Our fundamental belief is that WeHo Dodgeball is not only a community itself but a large part of the local community." That's meant collecting a U-Haul van's worth of clothing for the Gay & Lesbian Center, raising money for AIDS Project L.A., spearheading a toy drive for the West Hollywood Sheriff's station and hosting a fundraiser "open gym" for AIDS Walk. All that and a chance to win a trophy? Sign us up. West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., W. Hlywd. (323) 638-4225, wehododgeball.com. —Ali Trachta
If you're into being fit but looking for something a lot more adventurous, try Cirque School L.A. fitness classes, which work every part of your body combined but offer far more excitement than a spin class ever could. Aerial Fitness gets you in shape while getting upside down. If you're not up for the aerial route, try an AcroFit ground class. There's also a 90-minute stretch class that safely increases your flexibility no matter your current range of motion. The staff at Cirque School L.A. is prepared to train anybody, regardless of current fitness state and goals. Classes are small, and tasks are tailored to each student, so it never becomes routine. If you haven't been able to commit to a fitness plan, or if your current workout regimen is more regimen and less gratification, don't despair. Join the circus, or at least Cirque School L.A. 5640 1/2 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. (424) 226-2477, cirqueschoolla.com. —Diamond Bodine-Fischer


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The last orca has been born in captivity at a SeaWorld park in San Antonio just over a year after the theme park decided to stop breeding orcas following animal rights protests and declining ticket sales.
The Orlando-based company said the orca — the last in a generation of whales bred in confinement — was born Wednesday afternoon. SeaWorld did not immediately name the calf because the park's veterinarians had not yet determined whether it was male or female.
The mother, 25-year-old Takara, was already pregnant when SeaWorld announced in March 2016 that it had stopped breeding its orcas. The gestation period for orcas is about 18 months.
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Befitting the season, Mac users got a fright this week after they encountered some of the first malware seen on the OS X side of the computing aisle. Also: A classic gadget from an earlier era was buried alive, MySpace got a Frankensteinian makeover, and a Chinese supercomputer achieved the mantle of the world's fastest, scaring the bejesus out of U.S. cyber geeks. Have you got the fright stuff to ace our quiz? Give yourself 10 points for each correct answer. Now put down those zombie brains and begin.
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Buxton reaches seven times in sweep
Twins prospect gets three hits, four walks, scores three runs
By Robert Emrich / MiLB.com | August 23, 2013 9:00 PM ET
Hitting streak over? No problem. Byron Buxton will just start a new one.
The Twins' top prospect reached base seven times and scored three runs Friday as Class A Advanced Fort Myers swept a doubleheader from St. Lucie, winning the opener, 9-8, and taking the nightcap, 3-2.
After having his 13-game hitting streak snapped by Charlotte on Wednesday, Buxton collected two hits, including a triple, and scored twice in the first game as the lead changed hands five times. He singled and drew two more walks in the finale.
The doubleheader was a microcosm of how August has transpired for the 19-year-old outfielder. In 19 games this month, he's batting .417 -- which ranks seventh among all Minor Leaguers -- with 15 walks, 13 stolen bases and 14 runs scored.
MLB.com's top overall prospect began the season with Class A Cedar Rapids, where he batted .341 with 33 extra-base hits, 55 RBIs, 68 runs scored and 32 steals in 68 games. Despite being one of the youngest players in the Florida State League, Buxton has not missed a beat with a .324 average in 47 games.
Overall, the Georgia native leads the Minors with 17 triples, ranks third with 102 runs scored and has a .334 batting average and .954 OPS.
Buxton is heating up again as the FSL playoffs approach. Fort Myers secured a postseason spot by virtue of winning the South Division first-half title. The 2012 first-round pick got a taste of the playoffs last summer with Elizabethton, hitting .208 with a .367 OBP as the Twins' Rookie-level affiliate captured the Appalachian League championship.
Mike Kvasnicka went 3-for-4 with three RBIs as the Miracle rallied in the seventh and eighth to tie the opener before winning on a fielder's choice by Jhon Goncalves. Matthew Summers (5-5) gave up two runs on two hits over six innings to get the win in the second game.
Robert Emrich is a contributor to MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @RobertEmrich. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Interior approves 3 renewable energy sites in WestAP , Associated Press
Jun. 3, 2013 2:58 PM ET
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department has approved three renewable energy projects in Nevada and Arizona that officials say will generate enough electricity to power nearly 200,000 homes. The projects are the first renewable energy projects on public lands approved by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell since she took office in April.
The projects will deliver a combined 520 megawatts to the electricity grid through solar plants in Nevada and Arizona and a geothermal plant in Nevada.
The 350-megawatt Midland Solar Energy Project is near Boulder City, Nev., while the 100-megawatt Quartzsite solar project is near Quartzsite, Ariz. The 70-megawatt New York Canyon Geothermal Project is in Pershing County near Lovelock, Nev.
Interior has approved 45 utility-scale renewable energy projects since 2009, including 25 solar sites, 9 wind farms and 11 geothermal plants.
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Warrenville IL (SPX) May 12, 2008
Record diesel prices are driving on-highway trucking customers to look for every edge to curb fuel costs, beginning with their choice of truck. Navistar today released definitive results of extensive testing confirming that the International ProStar is the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient Class 8 truck on the road.
Recent tests demonstrate that the International ProStar is 7.3 percent more aerodynamic and 7 percent more fuel-efficient than Freightliner's Cascadia, ProStar's closest competitor. Overcoming aerodynamic resistance is particularly important for on-highway trucks, as is a fuel-efficient power train.
This margin of leadership translates into substantial savings. Whether operated as part of a company's fleet of trucks or by an owner-operator, Class 8 trucks rack up a lot of highway miles each year consuming large amounts of diesel fuel. At 120,000 miles a year, each ProStar can save approximately $5,800 annually in fuel over its nearest competitor.
"Clear and decisive fuel-economy leadership is great news for our customers," said Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The ability to save thousands of dollars in fuel with one truck over the course of a year is extremely significant, especially with the financial pressures placed on truck and fleet owners."
Navistar is leading the industry in conducting and publishing ongoing testing results so its customers can benefit from fuel-economy savings. Both over-the-road and wind tunnel tests use rigorous TMC and SAE testing procedures, regarded as the highest standards of testing in the transportation industry. Wind tunnel tests were conducted at the National Research Council Institute for Aerospace Research in Canada utilizing SAE J1252 wind tunnel testing practices.
Over-the-Road Testing
After each run, fuel economy was calculated for both vehicles. Navistar contracted the Transportation Research Center Inc. to conduct the TMC Type IV tests which confirmed ProStar to be 7 percent more fuel-efficient.
These findings support earlier SAE Type III test results regarding ProStar's fuel efficiency leadership. In October 2007, impartial, head-to-head testing was conducted between ProStar and Cascadia at the Goodyear testing facility. In these tests, ProStar outperformed the Cascadia by 5.7 percent on average fuel consumption.
"The ProStar was best on the test track and is now proven best on the highway," said Dee Kapur, Navistar Truck Group president. "Clearly, ProStar is the most fuel-efficient Class 8 truck on the market today based on recent over-the-road and wind tunnel testing."
Wind-Tunnel Testing
Wind tunnel tests of the International ProStar, the new International LoneStar and leading aero models of truck competitors were recently conducted to determine which has the best aerodynamic performance based on drag coefficient. Aerodynamic drag can consume 50 percent of an engine's usable horsepower for a truck traveling at 65 mph.
These tests validate the ProStar delivers customers 7.3 percent better aerodynamics than the next best truck tested. Freightliner Cascadia and International LoneStar were essentially tied for second best among models tested.
"Superior aerodynamic design provides an opportunity for owners to save significant amounts of fuel," said Tom Baughman, general manager, Navistar heavy truck group. "ProStar is clearly the most aerodynamic truck."
Navistar estimates that the International ProStar's aerodynamic design can save 1,400 gallons of fuel annually per truck over competitive aero trucks (based on 20,000 gallons of fuel used per year and 7 percent fuel savings; 120,000 miles per year at a 6 mpg baseline). At the national average price of diesel today ($4.15 as of May 7, 2008), saving 1,400 gallons of fuel would save each customer about $5,800 per truck annually.
"International's aerodynamic superiority represents 25 years of internal research on the major components that affect aerodynamic drag, from hood design to headlamps, wind visors, mirrors, windshield angle and bumpers," said Ron Schoon, chief aerodynamics engineer, Navistar.
"Chassis-skirts that run along the side of the ProStar cab and cover the fuel tank and battery box are designed to reduce drag by as much as nine percent, allowing for a four to five percent improvement in fuel economy."
"We've gone to great lengths to design the International ProStar to be the most fuel-efficient on the road today in order to help customers survive these record-high fuel prices," said Baughman. "We firmly believe we have the best solution for customers and a series of independent tests validate it - the ProStar can save $5,800 a year in fuel over any other truck available today."
Additional Fuel-Saving Options
MaxxPower APU - Operating at 4.2 kW, the MaxxPower APU equates to best-in-class fuel consumption of .18 gallons per hour. It features EPA Tier IV certification and is in the process of acquiring CARB '08 emissions compliance. Several states currently offer incentives for trucks with idle reduction systems. Production is slated for later this year.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates trucks use 10 percent of diesel fuel a year while idling. According to DOE figures, the national average for a long-haul sleeper is approximately 1,800 hours per year idling. At a rate of one gallon burned an hour at the national average price of diesel, MaxxPower APU can save nearly $7,600 a year in fuel.
MaxxForce Engines - MaxxForce 11 and 13 Big Bore engines will be in the marketplace in June, 2008. These engines offer a high-pressure commonrail fuel system and are lighter in weight for further fuel efficiency. Results from fuel economy testing with these new engines will be available in the coming months.
Maxximum MPG Customer Offer - Customers who spec any 2009 model year International ProStar, LoneStar, TranStar or 9000 Series unit with pre-determined specifications to maximize fuel efficiency, will be eligible to receive a $1,000 voucher for the cost of the truck.
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Ryan Phillippe And Abbie Cornish Break Up: A Hollywood Homewrecker Relationship Timeline
Ryan Phillippe and his girlfriend of more than three years, Abbie Cornish, have broken up—maybe over Phillippe's alleged infidelities. Which shouldn't have been too much of a surprise, since Cornish allegedly scored the actor while Phillippe was married to Reese Witherspoon. Cornish moved out while Ryan was visiting his two kids. [People]
Honestly, considering the circumstances of their relationship, Ryan and Abbie lasted a pretty long time. How does their run compare to the rest of Hollywood's most infamous homewrecking couples? Let's take a look.
- The original Brangelina, Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher, were married for six years—but it kind of overlapped with Eddie's four-year marriage to Debbie Reynolds. She was left with two kids, including their daughter Carrie Fisher … who's totally not still mad or anything. [Celebitchy]
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been together for five years, while Brad's relationship and subsequent marriage to Jennifer Aniston lasted for seven years. Sounds like Brangelina's got another two years to wrap it up? [People]
- Claire Danes and Billy Crudup stayed together for almost three years after meeting on the set of "Stage Beauty." Meanwhile, Crudup left his 7-months-pregnant partner of eight years, Mary-Louise Parker. At least Mary-Louise enacted the ultimate revenge; i.e., being the sexiest weed dealer on TV … and maybe ever. [Whos Dated Who]
- Mel Gibson left his wife of 28 years, Robyn, and seven kids for Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, who gave birth to their first child this year. They've been together for two years and counting. Isn't it a little weird that Mel was married for four years longer than his new girlfriend had been alive when they met? [People]
- It was kind of a big deal to the Lifetime crowd when LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian dissolved their marriages when they fell in love on the set of "Northern Lights." The couple has been together for 11 months so far and seem to legitimately like each other … at least until Lifetime casts them in another movie. [Huffington Post]
- Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid's 10-year marriage ended around the time that Russell Crowe started dating the rom-com sweetheart. But their love only lasted six months. Now Meg is free to spawn new homewrecker rumors! [Cinema.com]
- Sienna Miller must have learned a thing or two from Jude Law, because she became the lady on the side to Balthazar Getty, who had been married to wife Rosetta for eight years. Miller and Getty only kept the candle burning for six months and Getty and his wife have gotten a divorce. [People]


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A new play area in memory of a Wimbledon toddler who died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart defect will be unveiled this weekend.
Deen City Farm in Windsor Avenue, Merton Abbey, will open the area on Saturday, April 12, complete with farm themed equipment which will be dedicated to the memory of three-year-old Oscar Ashton.
The youngster was a frequent visitor to Deen City with his family, who have helped to raise £10,000 so that an underused section of the farm can be transformed into a fun and educational area for under-fives.
"Oscar loved visiting Deen City Farm and we want to give other children another reason to come and enjoy this super local attraction," Oscar's parents James Ashton and Viveka Alvestrand said in a statement.
Deen City Farm manager Simon Lynn said: "The new play area will be a fantastic addition to the farm and is a fitting tribute to Oscar.
"We hope it will encourage even more families to visit and take part in the many activities that we run throughout the year."
Oscar's family, of Ridley Road, Wimbledon, will be at the opening ceremony from 1pm which will have refreshments and a chance to meet some of the farm's animal residents.
Little Oscar died in December 2012 from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an undetected heart condition that prematurely thickens the heart wall.


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February 19, 2010
Chilly Gonzales is one of the most creative and entertaining acts to migrate to New York in quite some time. Earlier this week, Contributor Chris O'Connell sat down with him to talk about his upcoming NYC "futuristic cabaret" performances.
"I finally lifted myself out of the crust of the quiche," says Chilly Gonzales, the Canadian-born, London-dwelling pianist of his upcoming stateside shows. "Bringing my little song-and-dance operation to NYC brings me back into that position of the underdog that I think I need."
A former jazz music prodigy, Gonzales severely understates his "little song-and-dance operation," one that will include many notable guests and a few surprises. Gonzales is performing in four "Piano Talk Shows" to celebrate two diametrically opposed releases—a piano remake of Erol Alkan and Boys Noize's "Waves" on a little slab of 7" vinyl and a digital release of a quadruple(!) live record titled "The Works." The latter, which takes up four CDs when burned, documents Gonzales's Guinness World Record setting 27-hour-plus live solo piano performance.
The performances, described as "futuristic cabaret" (I don't know what that means, but will assume steampunk is involved somehow), will occur on consecutive Thursdays at Joe's Pub, beginning February 4th and will include one special guest each night. The second Piano Talk show will feature America's favorite party rocker Andrew WK, against whom Gonzales already faced off in a piano duel over a year ago. Gonzales is primed for another go with Mr. WK. "On Feb. 11th, there will indeed be a rematch, and the referee might be more vigilant [than the last one]," says Gonzales, during a recent conversation. "Andrew might also adopt the strategy of a berserker. I will have to adapt or die!"
And die he might; the last time these two squared off, Gonzales eked out a win but was accused of cheating by some in attendance for using a gold chain in what he refers to as "an unorthodox manner." Whatever that means, Gonzales will be pushing the envelope even more at the Piano Talk Shows this month. DJ A-Trak and a surprise guest will accompany Gonzales on February 18th and New York native Princess Superstar on February 25. On the exterior, his guests may seem random and independent of each other due to their musical differences, but Gonzales sees them another way.
With special guest/collaborater Sia
"[They were selected] by a perceived similarity," remarks Gonzales. "I would like to think that each of these guests believes in 'entertainment' as opposed to 'authenticity.'"
Gonzales appears to cherish the spectacle of these diverse musicians over their natural abilities. This isn't to say that he thinks they are untalented, however. "Talent is one thing, there are talented musicians everywhere," Gonzales affirms. "But I can tell almost instantaneously whether a musician is on the "entertainment" team or not."
As if the plethora of guests on his entertainment team and the surprises that accompany them weren't enough, there will also be a video installation to amplify the shows. The aptly titled PianoVision will project an image of Gonzales's piano while the virtuoso plays. Other than that, Gonzales has remained silent on the surprises.
"That one's not only a surprise, but a mystery," says Gonzales. It will certainly be one of many.
More tunes from Chilly Gonzales
Photos by Maegan Gindi


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Five Classic Lanes' bowlers bag six 700s
Larry Mason
Dec. 26, 2007 - Scores have been getting better at the center in recent weeks, and this week those 690s and 680s we've reported on lately, turned into 700s. It was the most productive week for 700s in the past three months. Five men accounted for six 700s this round, with one bowler, Allan Hague, collecting two of the six, a 703 on Tuesday and a 701 on Sunday. Tarry Davison shot the highest, a 738 on Thursday, while two Tuesday bowlers, Michael Carter and David Gholson, came within a mark of making it eight 700s for the week when Michael shot a 699 and David fired a 693.
Tarry Davison produced his center-leading 10th 700 series of the season on Thursday, while he was at the same time shooting the week's highest series as well, a 738, made up of games of 247, 289 and 202. Tarry sits atop our high series chart with a 799 he shot in Week 1 of our Sunday league's competition, and he also holds the distinction of occupying the second spot as well, having shot a 783 in the Thursday Men's league a few weeks back.
Tarry is one of six men who have thrown perfect games so far this season. The others are Michael Burnett, Joe Kirkpatrick, Michael Carter and Mike Fletcher. Burnett sits at the top of the center's high game list by virtue of the fact that he has rolled two 300s this season, while Joe ranks second with a 300 as well as a 299. Davison, Carter and Fletcher rank third.� �
At the mid-point of the season, Davison is carrying a 228.11 average on Sunday, and a 219 on Thursday. He trails Jason Keller on Sunday by 62/100ths of a point, while he trails center newcomer, Shayne Wilson, by 21 pins on Thursday. Wilson, you might recall, took over the top spot on our high average board with a 240 average he set just last week, when he shot a 720 series in his first night of play at Classic Lanes.
Allan Hague shot his fourth and fifth 700s of the season this week, one coming on Sunday, the other on Tuesday. On Sunday, Allan shot games of 258, 218 and 225, while his Tuesday series, consisted of games of 246, 234 and 223. Hague ranks first on the Tuesday Mixed league high series chart with a 762 shot earlier in the season; the series ranks fifth on the center's all-inclusive high series chart. Allan is averaging 210 on Tuesdays, eighth best on the high average board. He finds himself tied with three others, Neldon Smith, Jason Parmer and Michael Carter. Allan averages 204 in the Sunday league and 203 on Thursday. Hague's best game of the season, a score he has recorded twice this season, is a 268. It holds the No. 13 position on the high game list, where he joins Steve Edwards and Larry Siegert.
Darreyl Dixon shot the second-best series at the center this week, posting a 711 on Sunday. Darreyl tossed games of 195, 239 and 244 to capture his fifth 700 series of the season. Dixon's highest series of the current season is a 764, which ties him with Harold McClure for fourth place on the high series chart. Darreyl is averaging 215 on Thursday, which places him in a three-way tie with, yet again, Harold McClure, and up and coming bowler, Bobby Brown, for fourth place on the high average board. Dixon totes a 209 average on Sundays. Darreyl's best game of the season is a 288, which ranks sixth on the high game list, and ties him with long-time bowling partner, Charles Harred.
Center maintenance guru Wes Campbell and Greg Pullen both rolled 710 series this week, Wes's occurring on Tuesday, while Greg busted his on Sunday. Wes rolled games of 244, 212 and 254 to claim his fourth 700 in the past 17 weeks, while Greg tossed games of 227, 239 and 244 to register his sixth 700 of the season. On our high average board, Greg ranks sixth with a 212 average on Sunday, tying him with fellow Sunday bowler, Alan Roberts. Wes averages 211 on Tuesday, placing him one slot below Pullen on the high average board in seventh place. Of his four 700s, Campbell's best is a 735, which holds 11th place on the high series chart. Pullen's best of his six 700s is a 723, allowing Greg to claim the 16th position on the high series chart. On the high game list, Wes' 290 honor score ranks fourth, where he joins Harold McClure. Pullen, in the meantime, ranks 12th on the list with a 269, where he joins a host of others, six to be exact. Wes rolled a 650 on Thursday.
Michael Carter, son of Classic Lanes' owners, Debbie and Paul, collected the center's seventh-highest series for the week, shooting a 699 Tuesday night. It's the second 699 Michael has shot this season, both occurring in the Tuesday Mixed league. Michael's initial 699 included his first perfect game of the season. This time around, Michael shot games of 273, 222 and 204. Carter's best series is a 760, which lands him in the No. 6 position on the high series chart. He is averaging 210, eighth on the high average board, tying him with three others, and he is one of those three individuals tied for third place on the high game list with a perfect 300.
David Gholson contributed a 693 series to this week's total, the eighth-best series of the week. David shot games of 202, 257 and 234, just missing what would have been his third 700 of the current season, by seven sticks. At this time, David's best series is a 730, which ranks 13th on the high series chart. He is averaging 200 or more in all three of his leagues, with his best average, a 208 on Tuesday, occupying ninth place on the high average board. Here, he is in a three-way tie with David Strain and Chris Brooks. On the high game list, David ranks eighth with a 278, which ties him with Chris Brooks, Nevil Solomon and Casey Morton.
The ladies didn't have one of those stellar weeks this time around, but one lady did come through for her team at a time when some great bowling was called for - the mid-season championship roll-off for the Ladies' Monday night league. Amber Johnson, who came into the championship with a 149 average, tossed a 539 series, 92 pins over her series average of 447, which was instrumental in allowing the Gutter Dusters to take three of four points from the City National Bank quartet, resulting in the Gutter Dusters taking the 18 week championship. Amber shot games of 155, 201 and 183. Amber's teammates were all over series average as well, with Debbie Miller 33 pins over, Deborah Crist 32 over, and Sharon Callahan finishing at plus 14.
Richard Ethridge must like the pressure of bowling in roll-offs - at least it seemed that way Tuesday night. Richard, who averages a respectable 162, finished Tuesday's action 95 pins above his series norm, shooting a 581, made up of games of 170, 204 and 207. All of Richard's teammates finished above average as well, with Brigette Painter finishing plus 70 pins, Richard's wife Judy, plus 59 pins and Nick Painter, plus 21 pins. They swept their competition, four to zip.
Others who bowled well this week include: David Soeder (670), James Allen (666 Thursday/613 Sunday), Jason Parmer (664 Tuesday/660 Sunday), Alan Roberts (664), Larry Siegert (659), Cliff Whitney and Bobby Brown (658), Nathan Crist (657), Mike Gilliland (652 Tuesday/629 Thursday), Mike Fletcher (638), Michael Burnett (636), Jason Keller (625), Vincent Smith (614), David Strain (611 Sunday/603 Thursday), Danny Burns (610), Chris Brooks (607), Nick Painter, and Charles Harred (603), and Mark Smith (600).
We hope all of you have had an enjoyable holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you at the center in the coming year. God bless each and every one of you.� � � � �
Larry Mason writes a weekly column on the bowling action at Classic Lanes. His column normally appears on Tuesday.
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Better Homes and Gardens: Super-Fast Pumpkins with No-Carve Designs
I get this magazine and thought this was a very clever pumpkin carving idea. To get this sophisticated look, use an apple corer to punch through the pumpkin's rind to create a perfectly round hole. Buy three different colored gourds, and mix and match the different colors of plugs.


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NEW YORK (May. 16)
Data from the Commission on Jewish Chaplaincy indicate there is now a shortage of 16 Jewish military chaplains, relative to an agreed-upon quota of 80 such chaplains, and that the shortage will increase to 20 by the end of the year, it was learned here today. The commission, an affiliate of the National Jewish Welfare Board, is the official Jewish liaison organization for certifying Jewish chaplains for military service.
The data were made available as members of the commission met this week to hear a report from Rabbi Aryeh Lev, director, on the problems developing from the decision of the Yeshiva University (Orthodox) and the Jewish Theological Seminary (Conservative) to drop their participation in the military chaplaincy draft. Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanon Theological Seminary suspended participation in the draft, effective last Jan. 1, in favor of a one-year test of volunteering by rabbinic students. The Jewish Theological Seminary, in a follow-through to a decision by the Rabbinical Assembly, the association of Conservative rabbis, announced plans for a new seminary school for chaplains, starting in the fall, in a program in which all rabbinic candidates must choose either military chaplaincy duty or civilian chaplaincy assignments. Rabbi Lev noted that the Reform movement was still participating in the chaplaincy draft and that the Central Conference of American Rabbis had announced that the issue would be discussed at its convention next month.
According to the Commission data, there are now 64 Jewish military chaplains on duty, 16 short of the 80-man quota, and 14 will be released this year after their two-year tours of duty. Four Reform, one Conservative and five Orthodox rabbinic students are now being processed for service, for a total of 10 new military chaplains to replace the 14 who will be discharged.
Rabbi Lev told the meeting that despite the difficulties attending the draft program since its inception in 1950, he felt it would not have been dropped "by the Orthodox and Conservative groups while three million men are in the armed forces, were it not for the political and moral problems raised by the war in Vietnam." He said that "the general student spirit of revolt" had affected the rabbinical schools and that the chaplaincy "has apparently been one of the first casualties of this revolution." He noted that the students "listened carefully to the rabbinic leaders who opposed the government's policies in Vietnam" but they did not hear the same leaders "when they affirmed that, as long as there are Jewish personnel in the armed forces, it is the responsibility of the rabbinate to serve these Jews."
He warned that "many of the gains which we have made, Jewishly speaking, in the military and on the American scene in general – will be jeopardized if we have a ridiculously inadequate number of Jewish chaplains in uniform." He declared that "without Jewish chaplains, intermarriages and conversion of Jews to Christianity are certain to increase in the services."


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Now is the time, and will be the time, for Bill Gates to return full time to the company he built and return it to the top of the tech food chain.
The departure of Ray Ozzie has opened the door and left a hole at the top of the Microsoft corporate structure. A Gates return is all but inevitable.
The logic is all there. Gates, long known as a hyper-competitive and aggressive businessman, cannot be happy watching his company flounder and be disparaged. Once upon a time, Microsoft was considered one of the innovators of the tech world; now it is mocked as one of the more stagnant companies in the industry.
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Some things the game can teach us when it goes to the 10th.
Take us back to "Take Me Out"
The seventh-inning stretch ain't what it used to be.
2013 THT awards review
Picking the postseason and award winners is not easy
The 12 most bizarre endings to World Series games
Saturday's game was crazy, but how does it rank?
BOB: Nolan Ryan retires…for now
The latest in the business of baseball.
WPS recap: ALCS, 10/19/2013
Didn't we see this at Fenway six days ago?
WPS Recap: NLCS, 10/18/2013
Two aces enter; one ace leaves.
WPS recap: ALCS, 10/17/2013
Boston early; Detroit late. Who at the end?
WPS Recap: LCS, 10/16/2013
Game Five plus Game Four equals two Game Sixes
WPS recap: LCS, 10/15/2013
The ALCS goes binary again, and no W on the board for L.A.
BOB: Attendance and ratings
The latest in the business of baseball.
WPS recap: NLCS, 10/14/2013
Mistakes were made.
WPS recap: ALCS, 10/13/2013
Four outs from domination, and one foot from immortality.
WPS recap: LCS, 10/12/2013
Two games. Two runs. Two outs from history.
WPS recap: NLCS, 10/11/2013
Thirteen ends up a lucky number. But for whom?
WPS recap: ALDS, 10/10/2013
Billy Beane's post-seasonal fecal functionality remains low.
WPS recap: NLDS, 10/9/2013
Lower the Jolly Roger.
WPS recap: ALDS, 10/8/2013
The ghost of Jeffrey Maier, and Maddon-ness at the Trop
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Peter Nelis
26 October, 2012
With Assassin's Creed III, one of the most hotly anticipated titles of 2012, hitting stores next week, we have decided to take a look at the game's lineage, charting its success from its 2007 debut through to this year's release…
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With a new generation of console finally getting into its stride, Ubisoft's 2007 title Assassin's Creed sought to make use of all that extra processing and graphical power to tell a story of unparalleled depth. Placing players in an open world setting, Assassin's Creed focused was a title based on historical events, but wholly fictional in its execution. Despite disclaimers, the game courted much controversy from religious groups angry about the depiction of their faiths within the game, nevertheless it would prove to be a massive success for Ubisoft, with both players and critics impressed by the level of depth on offer.
The game kicks off as we are introduced to Desmond Myles, a bartender voiced by gaming vocal talent superstar Nolan North. We quickly learn that there's more to Desmond than meets the eye. Taken seemingly against his will by a company known as Abstergo, Desmond's genetic memories are a highly sought after commodity. With a line of descendants that included historically significant Assassin's, Abstergo's Animus machine enables the company to peer into the past, seeking out memories from Desmond's ancestors buried deep within his subconscious. It's a genuinely impressive story, and goes a long way to explaining the seeming disconnect between the game's dual settings of present day America and the Middle East during the Third Crusade.
Right from the off, it's clear that Ubisoft managed to deliver on its promise to offer a truly epic storytelling experience. North's Miles is backed up by the likes of Kristen Bell, who plays Abstergo research assistant Lucy Stillman, and Philip Proctor, known best for his roles in a range of Pixar movies, who plays Warren Vidic. The quality of the voice acting in the main cast far exceeds anything else from Assassin's Creed's peers, offering a glimpse of how the production values of games would increase in the years go come.
Once a brief outline of who everyone is and what's going on has been presented to the player, it's time to hop into the Animus and meet Altaïr ibn-La'Ahad, through whom the vast majority of the story is told. An ancestor of Miles, Altaïr is a Syrian Assassin sworn to protect his people from the Templars. A secretive group, the Assassin's are waging an ongoing war with their Templar enemies, but they have a creed that they must abide by at all times, which includes the oath never to kill the innocent, or their enemies unless absolutely necessary. It's Altaïr's flagrant disregard of this oath which kick starts the game, seeing him punished for his indiscretion and forced to rebuild the trust of his Assassin brotherhood.
For its time, Assassin's Creed is a damn fine looking title. It's not quite up to par with modern day games, but it's not a million miles off either, another testament to the Ubisoft team's dedication to eeking as much as possible from the new systems at their disposal. Yet despite the engaging narrative, superb voice performances and stunning visuals, Assassin's Creed found itself lacking somewhat in the gameplay stakes.
Initially, everything seems fresh and enjoyable. The parkour style navigation of the streets of city streets is fantastically implemented; scaling buildings to escape the attention of guards is a delight in itself, but after a few hours it starts to grate a touch. The missions are too samey, varying from eavesdropping to pick pocketing to plain old thuggery to extract information from key characters, the lead up to each assassination is far from exhilarating once you've been through the process a couple of times.
Thankfully, the assassinations themselves are epic affairs. Staying true to the game's open world format, you'll be able to approach them however you choose. Whether you're the type to likes to run in head first, dispatching guards left, right and centre, or someone who prefers to stealthily make your way towards your target, dropping his protectors from the shadows when the opportunity arises, you're catered for.
It's the level of choice on offer that prevents Assassin's Creed from being a thoroughly dull affair once the initial novelty of the presentation has worn off. Each assassination brings with it the rewards of increased standing among the Assassins, and with it more weapons and abilities with which to pursue your prey. Soon, the storyline begins to come together nicely, and you'll find yourself drawn in, desperately needing to know who the next target is, and what their relevance to the story will turn out to be.
As you trek between cities, Altaïr meets a range of new characters – some key to the story, most not. It's the latter that provides yet more grating on the nerves. Beggars are particularly irritating, continually spouting over and over again that they need money to feed their families and generally being a pain in the ass – although we suppose that's the whole point of them, but it's just that the continued repetition of the same phrases over and over is trying at the best of times, and when you factor it in with repetitive grinds of missions, such as climbing your way to countless lookout points in order to unlock the next area, the game suddenly stops being quite so much fun.
Ultimately though, Assassin's Creed was not a bad game. It was dull in places, and certainly repetitive, but there was plenty of evidence on offer that something special was happening in the halls of Ubisoft Montreal. A sequel, which appeared to be inevitable given the games' commercial success, would have strong foundations to build upon, and if it could adequately address the balance of the non-assassination missions, then it might just prove to be something very special.
As an aside to this rereview, those of you who have never actually played the original games in the series should probably eschew modern convention and play them out of chronological order. It might sound a little strange, but if you are to start with Assassin's Creed II, and then move back to the original, before hitting up Brotherhood and Revelations, you'll find that you're an awful lot more patient with the issues the first game suffered from. It's definitely worth keeping in mind, as there's a strong likelihood that attempting Assassin's Creed first may just put you off the series, and that would be a serious mistake!
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Birmingham shining a light on autism
The Library of Birmingham will turn blue next week, joining the likes of Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House and Niagara Falls, in a major global campaign to raise awareness about autism.
The library is one of thousands of high profile buildings and landmarks across the world that plan to 'Light It Up Blue' for World Autism Day on Wednesday April 2. The building will be bathed in blue light from 5pm.
And people across the city with autism will also find themselves in the spotlight as part of a push from Birmingham City Council and Autism West Midlands to highlight the issue of Autism in adults in Birmingham.
The campaign will include:
- A series of posters featuring local adults with autism, and highlighting the strong individuality of people with the condition.
- A new website - www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/aware
- A radio campaign
- Bus and train advertisements.
On Tuesday April 1 a new Advice and Guidance service will be launched in Birmingham to help adults with autism understand their condition, the support they may need for it and how that support can be accessed.
World Autism Day also sees the launch of Connect, the UK's first ever autism social network. Launched and managed by Autism West Midlands, the site aims to connect members of the autism community and show them that they are not alone.
The campaign follows the successful launch last year of Birmingham's three-year Autism Strategy Vision for adults over 18. Developed by the Birmingham Partnership Autism Board, the city's strategy will ensure that services are in place to meet the needs and deliver better outcomes for those people with the condition, and support their families living in Birmingham to care for them.
Councillor Steve Bedser, Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing said: "Birmingham has a strong partnership approach to the way we support and care for people with autism in the city, and the launch of the Advice and Guidance Centre underlines that commitment.
"The campaign reflects the positive side of autism and shows just how much potential each individual has, and I urge everyone to go on to the campaign website to find out more about some of the amazing people involved."
Dr Ashok Roy, Chair of the Birmingham Autism Partnership Board, said: "The Birmingham Adult Autism Strategy sets out to raise autism awareness in the city, for ordinary people as well as frontline staff such as general practitioners and the police. We are building on this to develop a number of diagnostic services for people who are suspected of having autism, and providing social and employment opportunities in the local community."
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Launched by Autism West Midlands to accompany the campaign, this new mini-site has detailed information about autism and support available in the city. It also has full details of the campaign, including a Flashmob on 5th April and a Silly Sock Day that organisations and schools can take part in!
Light It Up Blue
The Library of Birmingham joins a worldwide list of locations partaking in the LIUB campaign, including the Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House and Niagara Falls to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Last year's event saw more than 7,000 iconic structures and landmarks in 90 countries take part.
The city council have commissioned Autism West Midlands to deliver an e-learning package, which is being rolled out across a range of professions and groups who come into contact with people with autism, including GPs and social workers.
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Starting in May 2014, this service will support adults with autism who have just received the diagnosis. The service will provide one-to-one advice sessions, workshops on understanding autism, social and life skills workshops and social activities and groups. The service will be delivered by Autism West Midlands and is funded by Birmingham City Council.
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Autism West Midlands deliver the Options programme for adults with Asperger Syndrome or Higher Functioning Autism. The programme is funded by Birmingham City Council to support people who are struggling to know what to do with their future.
About Autism
- Autism is a life-long condition affecting around 1.1% of the population. It affects all races, classes and intellectual abilities. It is a spectrum condition meaning that it affects people differently and to varying degrees.
- Everyone with autism is different. Whilst some people with autism lead independent lives, some need lifelong care. Others will need some degree of support, which will change over the course of their lifetime.
- Autism is not a learning disability - about half of all people with autism have average or above-average intelligence - or a mental illness. However, one in three people with autism develop mental health difficulties due to the challenge of adapting to society with inadequate support.
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- There is no cure for autism but early diagnosis and specialist support can greatly improve the quality of life of people with autism.
- Autism is a hidden condition, meaning that it is often difficult to tell that someone has autism. Lack of autism awareness can lead to misunderstandings about the reasons that a person with autism may behave in a certain way. This can sometimes increase anxiety and depression in people with autism. Increasing autism awareness is key to ensuring that people with autism receive the right support and understanding throughout life.


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|YDS: 5.11c French: 6c+ Ewbanks: 24 UIAA: VIII- ZA: 24 British: E4 6a [details]
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By piz
Sep 25, 2002
Hey man, all the bolting on this wall is totally safe to lead. All bolts are placed at extremely large holds and all difficult sections have appropriate bolt placements. Remember, when you are ROCK CLIMBING (that is on rock) you are not in a gym, therefore there will not be bolts every two feet to clip. Lead climbing is an art and should be practiced on more tame ground. Accidents happen because people make poor decisions, not because bolt locations. If you are on a 5.11 route and can't climb 5.8 without much thought then maybe you should practice more before trying harder routes. I have done your first pitch and thought to myself, why was this route opened and not cleaned it is more unsafe then any other the others for the belay and the leader. I could go on all day but I won't, lets just say you do it your way and I'll do it mine.
piz : )
By Anonymous Coward
Oct 2, 2002
|As of october '02, this route is dirty and loose. The second pitch especially. Be careful up there. Having said that, the first pitch is a nice warm-up with a cool crux move half way up. 5.9+ with a bolt right there in your face. The rest of the pitch is easier 5.7-5.8 on big holds. It is run out for clear creek standards. There are good stances and hands for each clip save the first one. Certainly not a beginner lead. The second pitch goes through a roof with way cool position and well bolted. I call it 5.11a/b. From there you get onto a big ledge and then have to pull over another bulge on thin moves, again bolts everywhere you need them. I pulled on the draws through this section after I pulled off a large block and got spooked but it looks like mid to hard 5.11. The rest is much easier. This pitch needs a lot of cleaning work. Again becareful. The belay is protected from falling stuff by the big roof. This will be a very fun route once cleaned up and made a little safer for all.
By Anonymous Coward
Dec 7, 2002
I am aware that the route needs cleaning and will get to it in the spring.
The second pitch is now complet but not cleaned.
Please be very careful if you climb the 2nd pitch.It'll get better in the spring I promise - Thor
By Anonymous Coward
Jun 16, 2003
As of Spring '03, route still dirty and loose....
Spaces between the bolts wouldn't seem run out if it were solid rock. Thor, I have some brushes and crow bar you could borrow !?
On the top of the 1st pitch, at the 3 bolt anchor, the two lowering rings should be on the bottom two bolts, not the side two bolts.
By Thor Kieser
Jun 8, 2004
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|We did some cleaning on Wild Child and its better now. THe second pitch is very cool and worth doing. at 5.11a. Hopefully this summer we will get to the third pitch.
By Thor Kieser
Aug 30, 2004
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|The second pitch is now clean. This is an awesome and rerally fun pitch with two cruxes. The first crux is a 5.10 c roof with a heel hook and small dyno to a jug on the lip and a second dyno to a crack over the lip. The second crux is 11a (hint: reach left twice).
By T. Kieser
May 15, 2006
|I do not know how the bomb rating got in here. The fourth pitch is actually really cool 5.10d/11a. The third pitch is not super nice but the route is worth doing.
By Ron Olsen
From: Boulder, CO
May 15, 2006
|Thor, if you log in using your old id ("Thor Kieser", not "T. Kieser"), you can edit the route and change the Bomb rating to whatever you think it really should be.
By Dan G0D5H411
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 25, 2007
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
Fun and challenging route. 1st, 2nd and 4th pitches are well worth doing. 3rd pitch unfortunately is dirty, mossy and loose in sections. Particularly the 3rd pitch v-slot roof crux is in bad shape...tread lightly and look carefully for the few good sections of rock to trust...
Dan Godshall
By Jay Eggleston
From: Denver
Jul 15, 2009
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|The first pitch has six bolts, not eight or nine.
By Mark Roth
From: Boulder
Sep 1, 2009
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|Maybe edit both of these into one route? It's cleaning up just fine. Very fun route...
By Jay Eggleston
From: Denver
Sep 1, 2009
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|Certainly a fun route. Not too dirty. The final pitch is excellent!
By Jay Eggleston
From: Denver
Sep 1, 2009
rating: 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
|No dynos are necessary at the second roof crux on the second pitch. I am 5'8" tall and did the moves statically at 11a/10d.
By 303scott
Jun 29, 2011
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
|A swallow made a nest (with eggs) on one of the jugs for the 9+ roof on the first pitch. With the egg handicap, it likely goes at easy 10.
By Brent Apgar
From: Out of the Loop
Jun 10, 2012
|The route has cleaned up nicely. The only disturbingly loose rocks were a couple of large blocks in the roof starting the 3rd pitch.
By gregsmiller
From: Louisville
Feb 11, 2013
|I rope soloed this on Saturday, great route with a nice adventure feel to it despite being bolted very well! The route seemed pretty clean of anything dangerously loose or dirty. Combine p. 1 and 3 for a full value. I'd call it 10+ Thanks for the hard work!
By Brian Locke
From: Denver, CO
Sep 6, 2015
rating: 5.11- 6c 22 VIII+ 22 E3 5c
|Just a heads up, the easy to see hanging chain on the 2nd pitch is for the neighboring route, Billy. We led up into that from the 1st belay - which worked out fine as the roof is easy 11ish, but it did add some rope drag to the rest of the pitch - the intended route follow a more direct path. Otherwise, climb was great - bolting seemed in line with Clear Creek stds and didn't have any loose rock to speak of, and the exposure on the last pitch is phenomenal.
By 20 kN
From: Hawaii
Oct 8, 2015
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
There are a few loose blocks on this route. They might never come off, or they might come off tomorrow, who knows? Just something to keep in the back of your mind when yarding on the blocks from directly under them. A number of holds had chalked Xs on them, indicating they were loose (and indeed they were).
We rapped with a single 60.
By Dave Clark 5.10
From: Golden, CO
Jul 7, 2017
|As correctly stated by Jay in 2009, there are only 6 bolts on pitch 1; spacing looks a bit old-school from the ground, but it climbs just fine at 5.9, and as Brian found out in 2015, those next two bolts leading to the big chain hanging from the roof are not on this route (not bolts 7 and 8 on P1, but I just had to find out). I really should read these comments before I climb the route.


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