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Subject: [CAN-BC-OBITS] Cranbrook, BC - March 2011
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:37:29 -0700
Kootenay News Advertiser
Welk, Agnes Marie Louisa Thursday, 24 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC 1926 - 2011
Agnes Welk passed away at her home in Cranbrook on Thursday, March 24, 2011
at the age of 84 years. She was born in Findlay, Manitoba on October 14,
1926 to Rene and Marie Bauche.
Agnes moved to Kimberley in 1959 and to Cranbrook in 1989. Mom was
independent and her
favourite place in the world was her cabin at Wasa lake. She could change
the oil in her car and then bake the best pumpkin pies. She loved cake
decorating and putting up theme Christmas trees. Our Mom had a wonderful
sense of humour and a quick smile. She gave us sound, objective and
impartial advice. The
legacy she left for us is the high value she placed in
fairness and honesty.
Agnes leaves behind one son; Matt and three daughters; Audrey (Garry),
Virginia (Dave), and Charlotte (Tom) as well as her two grandchildren,
Parker and Olivia. She also leaves her brother Gilles and many nieces and
nephews. She was
predeceased by her parents,
Rene and Marie, her sister, Therese and brother, Eloi.
The family would like to thank the very caring and
compassionate doctors, nurses and caregivers in our health care system and
particularly Dr. Solcova, Val, Sue and Juli from Home Care Nursing and all
the ladies at the hospital lab. Mom appreciated all of your kindnesses.
A private family interment will be held at a later date. If friends desire,
memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, British
Columbia Branch Office, #200 - 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6
Condolences may be left for the family at
Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of
arrangements (250) 426-4864
St. Jean, Carol Anne Thursday, 24 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Carol Anne St. Jean
1942 - 2011
Carol Ann St. Jean peacefully passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 24,
2011 in Calgary, Alberta at 68 years of age at the Foothills Hospital.
Carol was born on May 13, 1942 in Kimberley, British Columbia and is
survived by her
husband of 50 years Einar St. Jean; six children: Marie Lynn (Greg) Merrall,
Glynn (Diane) St. Jean, Colette (Stavros) Tosounidis, Laura (Mark) Lamont,
Cameron (Marcie) St. Jean and Reni (Dale) Rourke; six grandchildren:
Chalayna, Ethan, Madison, Chloe, Emma and Maija; sister: Pat (John)
Sullivan; brother: Bob (Joey) Wasiliew; as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Bill (Marlene) Wasiliew.
A memorial service for Carol will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 2:00
pm at the Cranbrook Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Those wishing to
make a memorial donation in honour of Carol may do so to the Cranbrook
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2200 - 3rd Street South, Cranbrook,
British Columbia, V1C 4X5.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
Drysdale, Alistair James Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Alistair James Drysdale
1917 - 2011
March 23rd, 2011, in his 94th year and after a life of good health and great
humour, Alistair James Drysdale passed away in Cranbrook, BC, with his
daughters by his side.
Born in Neepawa, Manitoba on April 16th, 1917, Alistair moved to Vancouver,
BC, in 1928 and graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1941.
His career as a geologist took him to Kimberley, BC; Bolivia; Calgary, AB;
and Denver, CO. Along with his wife, Pamela Staples, he spent many years
running the S Half Diamond Dude Ranch and since 1972 has called Premier Lake
his home.
Alistair was deeply involved with the Royal Arch Masonry, the cornerstone of
his later years. He was a life-long golfer and a member of the Kimberley
Golf Club, playing right through the summer of 2010. He loved culture,
especially music; he was a great dancer and a snappy dresser. He was known
to all as a man of honour, loyalty and wonderful humour, and maintained a
wide circle of friendships around the world till the day he died (all
without Facebook!)
Alistair is survived by daughters Karen (John Campbell) and Alyson (Frank
Simms), grandsons Alan, John, Mac, Cameron and Tyler, great grandchildren
Tuyen, Liam and Hazel, sister Norma Green, nieces Sharon and Heather, and
nephews Craig and Warren. He was predeceased by his son, Chester and wife,
A Celebration of Alistair's Life was held on Thursday, March 31st, at 2:00
PM at McPherson's Funeral Chapel in Kimberley, BC. In lieu of flowers,
donation in his name to the: Masonic Community Charities Fund for the Cancer
Car Project, 1495 - W. 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6H 1C9 or the: Nature
Conservancy Canada, 825 - Broughton Street, Suite 200, Victoria, BC, V8W 1E5
would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
Harriott, William Jr. Monday, 21 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Died suddenly of a heart attack on March 21, at his home in
Calgary, Alta at 52 years of age.
Born in Windsor Ont. to Bill & Barb Harriott of Wasa, BC. An avid downhill
skier & Member of Canadian Disabled Ski Team for 21 years. Bill had lost his
right arm in an industrial accident in 1979.
Bill carried the Canadian Flag into the Paralympic Games in Nagano, Japan.
Bill gave back to the sport by being a guide for blind skier Chris
Williamson in 2000. Bill & Chris won the Gold medal for Canada in the 2002
Paralympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Left to mourn is Wife, Renee, Daughter, Melissa, Son, Devon, Mother Barb,
Sister, Debbie & Brother, John.
Gone to Soon.
Crocker, Theresa Annie Sunday, 20 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Theresa Annie Crocker
1929 - 2011
Theresa was born July 1, 1929 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan and later moved to
British Columbia. Theresa passed away at the F. W. Green Memorial Home in
Cranbrook on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Theresa is survived by her two sisters Clara Finlayson of Cranbrook, British
Columbia and Evelyn Krupka of Luseland, Saskatchewan; brother Lorne Bermel
of Ontario; son Douglas Bermel; two granddaughters Crystal Bermel and Jenny
Bermel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
At Theresa's request there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of
Theresa's Life will follow at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
Semenoff, Mabel Thursday, 17 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser Cranbrook, BC
Semenoff, Mabel
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mabel Semenoff on March 17, 2011
in Cranbrook, BC after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Lundbreck, AB where she lived for 70 years before moving to
She married Jack on May 29, 1954 and they had three children. They farmed
near Lundbreck for 40 years. There she had plentiful gardens and beautiful
flowers. She was a great homemaker with delicious cooking. Her grandchildren
were her greatest joy.
She is survived by her children: Vince and family, Terry and family, both of
Saskatchewan; and daughter Sally and family of Cranbrook, BC. Brother Peter
and family of Kelowna, BC and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband Jack and her parents.
Internment in Lundbreck, AB on March 25, 2011.
Lancster, Ann Rosaline Friday, 11 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Ann Rosaline Lancaster
August 15, 1915 - March 11, 2011
Ann was born in Mayook, B.C, the daughter of Mary and Basil Bulkot. Ann
passed away peacefully at Joseph Creek Care Village where she had
comfortably resided for the past 6 years. She gained a lot of extended
family there. The staff was exceptionally good to her. Ann was a cashier at
the Van Horne Grocery and at the Overwaitea for many years. She co-owned the
L.D. Ranch at Cherry Creek with her son Gary and Dorothy. Ann and Bert moved
to Princeton, B.C. for Bert's work at the Princeton Airport, and then back
to Cranbrook where she resided for the rest of her days. Ann enjoyed the
games of chance, and her trips to Las Vegas, Reno and Bonners. Ann is
survived by her son Gary and Dorothy Lancaster; grandson Keith and Crystal
Lancaster (their children Cory, Jessica and Nicole); all of Cranbrook, BC,
grandson Brian and Heather Lancaster (their children Danielle, Michael,
Alix, Kaed and Quin); of Calgary, AB, two sisters Laura Godderis of
Cranbrook and Mary and John Dunbar of Kelowna, B.C. and many nieces and
Ann was predeceased by her parents Mary and Basil Bulkot, her daughter
Barbara Ann Lancaster. Her spouse of 40 years Albert N. Whiting, and her
sisters Katherine Anderson and Staffie Citra, all of Cranbrook and great
granddaughter Tory Lindsay Lancaster of Calgary, Alberta.
The service for Ann will be Friday, March 18, 2011 at 10:00 am at Christ The
Servant Roman Catholic Church on 14th Avenue South. Interment will be in
Westlawn Cemetery, following the reception at the church. If you choose to
make a memorial donation, it would be to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
Norquist, Louise Patricia Sunday, 06 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Louise Patricia Norquist
October 16, 1914 - March 6, 2011
Louise passed away peacefully at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook, BC
on the morning of Sunday, March 6th where she had been a resident for the
past three years. She was born in Penticton, BC, the youngest daughter of
Edmond and Eva Nagle (Klapstein). Her parents were early pioneers in the
North West Territories prior to moving to Penticton shortly after the turn
of the century.
Louise trained to become a nurse (RN) at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver
before moving to Kimberley to do summer relief work at the local hospital.
Her oldest brother, Ted Nagle, (Winnie) and one of her sisters, Tess Felker
(George) provided her with the family connection. Her first full time
nursing position was at the St Eugene Hospital in Cranbrook and she later
moved to Nelson to continue her nursing career.
Louise married Nels Norquist (now deceased), an airline pilot with Air
Canada. Throughout Nels' career, they lived in many places throughout
Canada. They had three children, Bill Norquist (Jean) of Vancouver, Jim
Norquist (Myrna) of Pitt Meadows and Karen Apps (Bob) of Kimberley. Louise
is also survived by ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two
nieces, Joan McLean (Keith) in Cranbrook , Frances Kimpton (Jerry) in
Invermere, one grand niece, Elaine Angeles in Port Coquitlum, and two
nephews, Geoff Nagle (Louise) of Golden, and Barry Nagle of Victoria.
Louise had many passions and interests. She learned to curl at the age of
forty and went on to be the first woman in Canada to win a car while curling
in a bonspiel. She was part of the team of "curling grannies" who travelled
to Scotland and won the Johnny Walker Gold Plate several years in a row
against predominantly men's teams. She loved to travel and she explored many
exotic places throughout the world during her travels. When Louise moved to
Kimberley in 1978 she learned to play Bridge and it quickly became a passion
of hers during the ten years she lived in Kimberley and thereafter in White
Rock. When she retired from curling, she volunteered with the Seniors both
in Kimberley and later in White Rock. She also spent many hours volunteering
with the Hospital Auxiliary in Kimberley and White Rock.
Louise was well known for her zest for life, her inner strength and
resiliency but in particular, for her love of family and her wonderful sense
of humour. This "larger than life" lady will be sadly missed by all her
family and friends.
We would like to thank Dr. Silvia Solcova for her wonderful, supportive care
of Louise and the staff and volunteers of Joseph Creek Care Village for
their kindness and thoughtfulness.
A Celebration of Louise's life will be held in the summer. If friends wish
to remember Louise with a memorial donation, her favourite charity was the
Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.
Funeral arrangements in care of Mark Memorial Funeral Services (250)
Smith, Kenneth Harold Thursday, 03 Mar 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Kenneth Harold Smith
October 25, 1946 - March 3, 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Ken's sudden passing at the
Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta after a brief illness.
Ken was born in Nelson, British Columbia. He married Pearl August 30, 1969
in Cranbrook, where they started to raise their family. As a mechanic he
spent several years self-employed, worked for Tembec and of late Maple Leaf
Forestry. Ken was an avid golfer being a member of the Kimberley Golf Club.
He loved fishing and the boat rides down the St. Mary's River with his
Survived by his loving wife Pearl, his children Brent (Crystal), Dean
(Anita) and Shelley (Kris); grandchildren Ryan, Alex, Tori, Marshall and
Mitchell; step-grandkids; his brother Robert (Laurie) and sister Jean
Anderson (Ken). Ken was predeceased by his father Gordon, mother Bonnie and
sister Peg.
A devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, Ken was always generous
with his time and energy to anyone who needed him. His kind fun loving
nature will be deeply missed by his family, friends, workmates and golf
Upon Ken's request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Ken's life
will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to
the Kimberley Junior Golf Program or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
Smith, Harvey Everett Thursday, 24 Feb 2011 Kootenay News Advertiser
Cranbrook, BC Harvey Everett Smith (Smitty)
Oct. 15, 1956-Feb. 24, 2011
Harvey passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence
(St. Michaels) in Lethbridge, Alberta February 24, 2011 after being involved
in a single motorcycle accident 4 years ago that left him paralyzed and in
need of an ongoing medical care.
Harvey was an avid custom car and truck builder who had a passion for
hunting, fishing, collecting antiques, going to rodeos, and even the odd
trip to the golf course. But most of all he loved entering his truck (Big
Red) in mud boggs & classic car shows.
You will be greatly missed by your loving wife Marianne, daughters Christie
(Bud), Dana (Bryan), son Harley (Harvey) and grandchildren Cody, Dylan,
Ashley & Courtney.
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text: Home > How To > Interiors > Letters Interiors Letters Login or Register to download the PDF version of this article. (77.96 kB) While I am in total support of sound building practices, the article "Expanded AFCI Requirements Spark Controversy" (In the News, 9/07) raises issues that are somewhat hypothetical and exaggerated. What I do not support is the use of our building codes as a conduit for sales. (The easiest way to get a product into the market place is to have it required.)The idea of a company promoting its product through the design community or code review panels is nothing new. According to some building officials and designers I've spoken to, this is becoming more the norm. But how will housing ever be affordable if we continue to raise its price with new code requirements? Login or Register to continue reading

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The camp will feature some of the top prospects from around the area, including Southlake 2015 OT Kyonta Stallworth, Southlake 2016 RB Martell Pettaway, Southlake 2014 LB Jalen Dingle, Detroit Cass Tech 2014 CB Damon Webb, Farmington 2014 CB Curtis Brunson, Detroit Southwestern 2015 RB Romello Ross, Southfield 2014 QB Jalen Brady, Southfield 2014 WR Jordan Billingslea, East English 2015 QB Anton Curtis, East English 2016 RB Malik Lewis and Detroit King 2014 CB Jalen Embry.
Also, some rising 2017 prospects will be in attendance, including Kalon Gervin and Josh Ross, who is the younger brother of Michigan sophomore linebacker, James Ross.
While the event will take place over four days, Wednesday figures to be the biggest day of the four day event.
According to the NFLHSPD.com : "The NFL High School Player Development program addresses challenges facing high school football programs across the country focusing primarily on underserved communities. HSPD serves as a free resource for both high school player and coaches. The program emphasizes safety and concussion awareness, character development and life skills, and football fundamentals."
The camp is open to the public and there are still open slots remaining. The camp is free to coaches and players. The camp features five sessions. The first session focuses on concussion awareness, NCAA guidelines and time management in four other life skill areas. The remaining four sessions will focus on offensive and defensive fundamentals taught by camp instructors. Also, the camp will feature 7-on-7, position training and 1-on-1 competition.
THE NFL HSPD is a national high school program made possible thru the sponsorship of the National Guard that is free to underserved high school students in the Metro Detroit Area.
"As the NFL HSPD site manager I am proud to provide an opportunity for Detroit youth to compete at the first and only camp to be held in the city," said site manager, Curtis Blackwell. "This is the seventh consecutive year that the NFL has been here. We look forward to continue developing the top talent in Detroit while also showcasing future college student-athletes who will learn from the best coaches in Michigan during this four-day camp."
For further information please contact site manager, Curtis Blackwell at 313-522-8876.


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Startup Voodoo: Top 3 Finalists 'Most Promising' Announced
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UK Oil & Gas Investments PLC (LON:UKOG) chief executive Stephen Sanderson has called the Horse Hill flow-testing results "outstanding" and highlighted that the aggregate flow of oil measured in the programme would be equivalent to 8.5% of the UK's total daily production from onshore fields.
Sanderson's comments came as the final flow tests of the programme have now completed.
In the final test, the Portland reservoir flowed at a stable dry rate of 323 barrels of oil per day, which is double the rate seen in the prior Portland test.
In this second test a larger pump was used to extract the oil, and even at maximum pump capacity there were no indications of depletion. It is believed that the use of a higher capacity pump would probably yield higher rates still.
This final Portland test result means that the three phase testing programme has measured flow rates of 1,688 barrels of oil per day in aggregate across the Horse Hill discovery's three separate test zones.
The stakeholders in Horse Hill - which include UKOG and Solo Oil - are now applying for regulatory permissions to conduct extended production testing on all three zones that have been tested to date.
It is also proposed that this extended testing programme be followed by horizontal side-track drilling through Horse Hill's two deeper Kimmeridge zones. It is also possible that a separate vertical development well could be drilled solely for the Portland reservoir.
In a stock market statement, Sanderson said: "The flow test results are outstanding, demonstrating North Sea-like oil rates from an onshore well.
"This simple vertical well has achieved an impressive aggregate oil rate equivalent to 8.5% of total UK onshore daily oil production.
"The Portland also has greater flow potential as rates were limited by the test pump's maximum capacity. Further significant flow rate improvements may be achieved from all zones using horizontal sidetracks during future planned operations."
He added: "Whilst there is still much work to be done, this test has moved the project into a potential commercial reality."
Neil Ritson, chairman of Solo Oil, meanwhile, said: "This is truly a game changing well for exploration in the Weald Basin and provides considerable encouragement that a significant commercial accumulation has been found in the Portland sandstones and that a potentially massive Kimmeridge limestone play has been revealed.
"Solo looks forward to further results from the tests and future plans to produce the discovery and further explore the potential of the Kimmeridge play."
UKOG owns a 19.968% interest in PEDL137, the onshore licence that hosts the Horse Hill discovery, whereas Solo Oil has a 6.5% interest in the project.


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Get the complete picture of Africa from two dazzling perspectives: the top of Kilimanjaro and vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This 16-day adventure begins with a seven-day attempt at the summit of Kilimanjaro from the Lemosho route, then gives way to six life-altering days in the Serengeti with time spent getting to know the Maasai in a remote village, wildlife drives in search of the Big Five, and a visit to the massive Ngorongoro Crater. Those whove been will tell you that Africa will change your life. This tour will do it several times a day.
Arrive at any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Included Activities:
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s))
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
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Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
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Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
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Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
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In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
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This stretch is the longest, and the most mentally and physically challenging of the trek. But the feeling of conquering Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.
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Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
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Mark Your Calendars: August 26 Is National Go Topless Day
I suspect National Go Topless Day on August 26 will be celebrated the usual way people celebrate things like National Go Topless Day, which is that the only people who will go topless will be those you would rather keep their shirts on. But if you live in Washington, DC., Seattle, Miami, Columbus, Asheville, Honolulu, Chicago, or other cities hosting an event, it's time to keep a bottle of bleach handy for your eyes because there's a National Go Topless Day rally coming to your city. (The official website helpfully shows you locations via a BoobMap with icons of boobies serving as pins. Seriously.)
Naturally, Go Topless Day will coincide with Women's Equality Day, as the biggest problem facing women in this day and age is going topless in public. And make sure to sign this very serious and important petition to President Obama about the issue. It only has 519 signatures. However could that be?
I apologize for being cheeky about this topic — I obviously do believe America should be more liberal about women's bodies in public, like Europeans — but I have a hard time disassociating Go Topless Day from its founders, the Raelians. Seriously, read up. You will need this information when the aliens come. [GoTopless.org]


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NEW YORK (Jun. 28)
The FBI continued today its investigation of the shooting attack last Wednesday near Yeshiva University in upper Manhattan in which two rabbinical students and a Yeshiva high school student were wounded.
"We are still in the preliminary stages of the investigation," Ken Walton, deputy assistant director of the FBI in New York told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. He said the FBI has no new leads so far regarding the case.
Meanwhile, the New York Police Department was continuing to maintain a heavy presence around Yeshiva University. Police Commissioner Robert McGuire said that a ream of 10 detectives was assigned to investigate the case. But he pointed out that unlike similar attacks, no one has claimed responsibility for the Yeshiva University shooting, and two similar other attacks against Jewish targets in the Washington Heights area in the last three weeks, a fact that makes the investigation more difficult.
The police disclosed that ballistic tests indicated the weapons used in the shooting at Heshie's restaurant had been used in a shooting near Jewish Memorial Hospital on June 9. The police said the attacks were connected with a June 7 incident in which shots were fired into the lobby of a Yeshiva University building.
A reward fund of $3,000, to supplement the $10,000 reward offered by New York City for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunmen who attacked the restaurant near Yeshiva University, was announced at a meeting at the American Jewish Committee last Friday. Also on Friday the American Jewish Congress announced that the FBI decided to enter the investigation, following a request by the Congress to the Justice Department.
At the AJCommittee meeting, representatives of the Jewish and Hispanic communities, together with representatives of the police department and leaders of other ethnic and religious groups expressed their outrage at the attack and their determination to join forces to prevent such attacks in the future.
The AJCommittee's New York Chapter pledged $1,000 of the $3,000 reward; the New York Jewish Community Relations Council pledged $1,000; and Lawrence Tisch, president of the JCRC, pledged a personal contribution on behalf of the JCRC of $1,000. An AJCommittee spokesman said it was "hoped" that the reward fund "will match or surpass" the $10,000 pledged by Mayor Edward Koch to aid the capture of the gunmen.
Last week's attack took place at about 11:30 a.m. when "three or four men" described by eyewitnesses as "Hispanic looking," fired about 20 shots from a speeding car into the kosher restaurant across from the main building of Yeshiva University.
Wounded in the attack were Yossef Zimmerman, 40, and Abraham Weintraub, 26, both senior rabbinical students at the University. Weintraub was treated and released from the hospital the same day. Zimmerman was released from Presbyterian Hospital last night and his condition was described by a spokesman for the University as "stable." The high school student who was also wounded, suffered superficial cuts and did not require hospitalization.


text: An imagined state of being where life persists in a perfectly imperfected state, Mark Schoening "Cloudcuckooland" is both a state of mind and place of being. The typography chosen for "Cloudcuckooland" is distantly similar to the strewn letters of the Hollywood sign perched on a lonely hill. Schoening's panels combine layers of acrylic ink, carbon transfer and resin and explode with chunks of machinery veiled by a smoke cloud. A series of 30 black and white panels titled "Balletic Disintegration" reads like a stop motion film where each frame explodes with action and then contained by the resin. A native to the east coast Schoening recently moved to Los Angeles, which inspired a free-form color series complete with neon shades and glitter. To view Schoening's work is a richly textured and near cinematic experience because the multiple layers of color and painterly renderings unleash endless visual possibilities. Schoening's work are glimpses into a world seen through a Technicolor kaleidoscope- utterly fantastical, engaging, and illuminating.


text: I tried opening the drivers door window the other morning whilst it had a little frost on it to see out the window - stupid me!. It appears that I have damaged the window regulator. The window remains in the closed position and I cannot open it at all. When I push the window switch I can hear the motor running fine. I took the door trim off and could see a black cable at the bottom of the door with a bit of white plastic and coil spring detached from the window regulator. I can only assume that it has snapped from the main unit. Can anyone advise whether I need a completely new window regulator or can I replace only the part itself. Audi said that I need a whole new unit and its going to be around £95 plus VAT for the parts alone. Can anyone offer any advice or provide instructions on fixing it. I did see a guide on the A3 forum. Is it the same for the A6? Thanks.


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Most of the snow has melted and it's time to read comics now! In the end of April the kuš! 10th anniversary year hits a new high with five new releases: a new kuš! mono, š! #28 and four new mini kuš!. We're very excited to reveal the next kuš! mono that'll help you fight your inner demons!
kuš! mono #3, will be released 25 April 2017
When I reach the blue surface, my exorcism treatment will begin. I don't feel ready for this, but there's no turning back. This is going to be a harsh experience; that's all that I know.
Format: A6 (approx. 4" x 6"), 128 pages, full-color, perfect bound, spot gloss, English, comic itself without text. Printed in Latvia on FSC certified paper
"Theo Ellsworth delves deep into another dimension, forming a world that is beautifully unnerving. Each panel explodes with intensity and movement, thick with complex line work, patterns, and creatures. Ellsworth's work is so original, and An Exorcism is an expressive outflow of his unique creative energy." - Jesse Jacobs: Crawl Space, Safari Honeymoon
Theo Ellsworth has made numerous comics and art zines including 'Capacity', 'Gnome Activity', and 'The Understanding Monster'. He is the house artist for the record label Astral Industries and his work has been featured in Best American Comics, Smoke Signal, and Trip Magazine.
Get it: Pre-order it here for $14.95 (includes worldwide shipping!)
Now why wait? Better pre-order your copy here and get it as soon as it is out! More of our spring season will be revealed next week. Meanwhile check out the other kuš! titles here.


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Miley Cyrus, who, um, intrigued fans at Thursday's VMAs with a short shock of platinum-blond hair, apparently avoided a more unpleasant surprise early Saturday morning. Reports indicate that a man carrying a pair of scissors tried to enter the singer/actress' Los Angeles home and was arrested. Luckily, Cyrus wasn't around at the time.
According to a police lieutenant who spoke to the AP, employees inside the house summoned the authorities around 4 a.m. The suspect allegedly approached the house claiming to be a friend of the 19-year-old star, and was apprehended after officers saw him jump behind some bushes.
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Solar energy remains one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. economy as its photovoltaics produced 66% more power in the first quarter of this year than during the same time last year, the industry reports Thursday.
By the end of March, all grid-connected solar installations generated more than 2.85 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power nearly 600,000 U.S. homes, according to the quarterly report by the Solar Energy Industries Association and GTM Research.
The two biggest factors driving this growth include reduced equipment costs and a rush to take advantage of federal tax credits that were expected to expire in 2010 but were extended through 2011. While residential installations show steady growth, commercial ones are posting the strongest gains.
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"On the whole, the U.S. is currently the PV (photovoltaic) industry's most attractive and stable growth market," Shayle Kann, GTM Research's managing director of solar, said in announcing the findings. He said the U.S. is positioned to nearly double its global market share this year.
The U.S. solar industry is concentrated in a few key states. California remains the largest, but New Jersey -- now second -- is experiencing the quickest growth. Other top states for PV installations, which directly convert solar power to electricity, include: Arizona, Pennsylvania, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon and Texas.
The report says the total U.S. solar market gained grew 67% in value last year to $6 billion -- up from $3.6 billion in 2009 -- and now employs 100,000 people.
The research comes as the U.S. Department of Energy announces $2 billion in conditional loan guarantees for two concentrating solar power (CSP) projects, which use sunlight to heat water or another fluid that generates steam to power a turbine.
The DOE is offering a $1.2 billion loan guarantee for the Mojave Solar Project in San Bernardino County, Calif., and $681.6 million for the Genesis Solar Project, located on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Riverside County, Calif.
At 250 megawatts each, the projects' will double the nation's current CSP capacity and displace a total of 40% of the output from a typical 500-megawatt coal-fired plant. They're estimated to create a total of about 1,630 construction jobs and 114 operating ones.
"These projects represent an important step in the development of solar as an affordable, clean energy resource in this country," Energy Secretary Chu said Wednesday in a statement. "By investing in the commercial-scale deployment of solar technologies, we can create greater efficiencies that will lower the cost of solar power while creating jobs and increasing our global competitiveness in this key industry."
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Anyone watch this? looks a good promotion with decent production and crowds
Anyone watch this? looks a good promotion with decent production and crowds
Yes, massive promotion in Africa. Think they have the largest TV footprint in the world behind UFC. Could be wrong.
UK based Fraser Opie made a winning debut on the promotion last week - http://www.efcafrica.com/news/2013/A...can_Shores.php
I messaged them about fighting for them but you have to be African.
Pro 2-0,Semi-Pro 3-1,Am 6-1-1 Height 5ft 10 Weight 70kg
Ridiculously similar set up to the UFC! Same cage colours, tale of the tape and all sorts!
The poster formally known as Steve_Langford.
Aye I watched it, good fun, very UFC
http://www.facebook.com/craig.st.clair666 ME
"That was how i got my first soapy titwank!
Listening is cool and shit." BlackdogMMA
Do they get blood tested serious question. And why are all on the front cover white? Is this south Africa by any chance?
Retired 2k and out.
Yeah quality production, week nights at 11 on extreme sports.
Why get exited if they get too big Dana buys them simples.
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The kids and I were listening to Leann Rimes' CD "Lady and Gentlemen" and wow… I can't get over how good it is and how I miss the old stuff.
I found myself guessing who originally sang certain songs… It was fun… can you guess who sang these song's? Click the tab below and take the quiz now.


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Budapest, Hungary-based Sarolta Bán is a 28-year-old photographer whose surreal photos have a surprisingly sweet side to them. In fact, though there's always an air of mystery that surrounds them, her photos read like individual stories filled with hope.
It's hard to believe that Bán only started down this creative path about three years ago. As she tells us, 'I learned digital processing by myself, just by experimenting.
'The whole thing started with a picture from a house in Torino, Italy, I didn't like the sky, so I grabbed one of my photos and changed it to a Hungarian sky. I was so delighted that I could do that. It makes me happy when I can bring an idea to life.'
Though Bán is influenced by many artists and photographers, she really enjoys the work of Chema Madoz and Robert ParkeHarrison.
When asked what piece of advice she'd share with others, Bán thad this to say. 'When you have messed something up in a photo, don't be desperate, maybe you can still use it as a really good piece in a montage.'
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WASHINGTON (Dec. 28)
Attorney General Frank Murphy said today that a special District of Columbia Grand Jury which will convene Jan. 2 to consider sabotage and espionage matters will also delve into "anti-Semitic activities of organizations and individuals."
The Attorney General said he considered the investigation of anti-Semitic groups in this country to be of "the greatest importance." The Department of Justice, he said, believes it is its function "to see to it that the freedom of religion is guaranteed to all peoples."
Asked by a reporter whether "the anti-Semitic activities of Father Coughlin are coming under scrutiny," Murphy said: "No complaint of any kind has ever been made in this department against Father Coughlin."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has quietly been investigating anti-Semitism for many months. The investigation of anti-Semitism, the Attorney General added, "is the beginning of something that may mean a great deal towards orderliness under democracy."
What organizations and individuals are being investigated remained a mystery but it was admitted some time ago that the F.B.I. was probing the German-American Bund, the Christian Mobilizers and the Silver Shirts.


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|Amherst Struggles with Hamilton, Falls to 7-6 with 57-47 Loss
Amherst Struggles with Hamilton, Falls to 7-6 with 57-47 Loss
January 9, 2007
By Justin Long
CLINTON, NY – The Amherst College women's basketball team struggled with host Hamilton College from start to finish to fall to 7-6 on the season. The Continentals jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, improving to 6-1 on the season before beginning conference play this Friday.
After the first four minutes of the game, Hamilton held a 15-0 advantage due in large part to a triplet of three-pointers from junior guard Jessica Barrows. The Lord Jeffs did not get on the board until the 15:32 mark, but were able to pull within eight points when a jumper from junior Anne-Claire Roesch (Westport, CT) brought the score to 18-10.
From the 12-minute mark to the five-minute mark, Hamilton and Amherst combined for 4-16 shooting and nine turnovers, as neither team was able to gain any momentum. After calling a timeout with 5:24 remaining in the half, the Continentals went on a 7-0 run during the next two-and-a-half minutes of play, jumping out to a 30-14 lead with 2:52 remaining in the first frame. The teams closed the half with more sloppy play, as the Jeffs went into the locker room trailing 30-16 after Samantha Swensen (Rockaway Park, NY) put in a lay-up in the closing seconds of the half.
Hamilton opened the second half with a 9-0 run to increase its lead to 23 points. Amherst responded with a 6-0 run of its own, trailing 39-22 with 15:22 remaining in regulation, only to be countered by a 7-0 Hamilton run, bringing the deficit to a game-high 24 points.
Sophomore Kerry O'Loughlin (Stow, MA) scored six consecutive points to spark an 11-0 Amherst run, bringing the game within reach with 5:44 remaining in the half, as the Jeffs trailed 48-35. Despite the late run, the Jeffs traded buckets with Hamilton for the remainder of the game and could not gain any more ground. Hamilton's large scoring sprees to open each half paid off, as the Continentals finished with a 57-47 victory.
After a poor shooting performance in the first half, the Jeffs rebounded by shooting 50% from the floor in the second half. O'Loughlin and sophomore Yasmine Harik (New York, NY) each finished with nine points to lead the Jeffs, while Swensen finished with four points and a team-high nine rebounds.
Sydney Fasulo finished with 17 points to lead all scorers, while Barrows finished with five three-pointers for 15 points. Each team committed 20 turnovers on the night.
The Lord Jeffs return to action this Friday, when they will begin their conference schedule with a home match-up with Tufts University at 7 p.m.BOX SCORE
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Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers - who we are and what we do
There are some 230 members of ANZSI in Australia and New Zealand. Typically they are freelance indexers who also do editing, proofreading, and perhaps some library and allied work. The Society maintains a register of indexers with competence in a range of subject specialities whose services are available to editors, authors and publshers.
Indexers compile guides to the location of names, subjects and concepts in books and other publications, to allow readers to find quickly where an item is mentioned or discussed. An index comprises a series of entries, usually in alphabetical sequence, showing the page or section numbers to look up. The table of contents in the front of a publication indicates the structure of its contents; a good index provides an analysis of the information in it.
Besides indexes for the back of books, indexes are made for journals, databases, annual reports, newspapers, collections of pictures and images, websites and disks. Software packages are used to arrange, format and edit the entries in an index, but developing a good index for a publication is a creative process requiring human judgement.
Some examples of indexes are:
- Alphabetical entries at the back of a book directing readers to the pages to where names and subjects occur.
- A searchable list of key words which are taken from records in a database and which direct users to those records via a hyperlink system.
- An alphabetical listing of place names with the longitude and latitude figures of their location.
- A 'time-line' which directs users to the sections of a CD-ROM.
- An online help system in which various components of a program are linked to relevant help screens.
ANZSI conducts training courses in indexing, and run workshops, seminars and conferences.
ANZSI Council Survey
In 2007 ANZSI Council conducted a survey of members. Results were published in the ANZSI Newsletter, 2007;3(10):5-7.


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Rangers-Bruins in review; Live Chat today at noon
REMINDER: We will have our third Live Chat of the season today at noon. Plenty to talk about, including the big win over Boston last night and tonight's game against the 0-3 and very desperate Orange Crud. Be there. Or else. ******************************************** Here's the MSG link to John Tortorella's post-game… Read More →


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eyeglasses and contact lenses, detect vision problems and eye disease,
prescribe medicines to treat some diseases of the eye, and provide care
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After undergraduate study, optometrists must complete optometry school. They must take a national licensing
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I've spent the last week and a half on the road in three different cities, and if one thing has been made clear, it's that connectivity is more important for me now than it ever has been. I'm thinking a few upgrades are in order, because my current situation is just killing me… slowly.
I first realized that being connected on the road was important about five minutes after starting my business. Soon after, I decided to buy a netbook with a built-in mobile broadband card so that I could be reached anywhere. Yes, I realized that this wasn't ideal for my sanity, but hey, I had to sacrifice to make this work.
I chose Verizon knowing that its footprint in the U.S. was unmatched. I figured that even on road trips, I would be able to get online when I needed. If not, I could always just call that obnoxious Verizon geek and have him come see why my service was down. Turns out, this setup has worked well, though there have been some problems.
The most obvious issue is that my Verizon data card doesn't work outside the U.S. That's OK. I get worldwide email on my T-Mobile BlackBerry, so if something urgent comes in while outside the U.S., I can always duck in to a Wi-Fi hotspot and get online. That leaves one other obvious place where I can't connect: at 30,000 feet. But even that's relatively easy these days. You can get almost anywhere in the U.S. on at least one airline with Internet access, though I somehow picked a flight last week that was 5 hours long and had none. Sometimes a break is nice, but these days I find myself worrying that I've missed a client with an urgent need.
(Yes, I need more help, but that's an entirely different discussion.)
The biggest issue I'm finding lately is that my netbook is so sluggish that it takes me twice as long to get anything done on it as it does at home. That's a huge problem since it just wastes my time, so it might be time to start looking for a new system. The options today are much better than they were a year ago. I can give in to peer pressure and buy an iPad or one of its many imitators. I suppose I can also just look for a more traditional laptop, but either way I know I just need some more power, and quickly.
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Chef Gary Nicely of Naples Italian Restaurant stopped by to show us a holiday recipe.
Egg Nog Creme Brulee
1 quart heavy cream
10 large egg yolks
11/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup spiced rum
8 tbs sugar in the raw
8 -10 ramekins
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Place heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, brandy, rum, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice into a medium saucepan. heat over medium-high and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Cover and allow to set for 15 minutes.
3. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the eggs, stirring continuously until all cream is incorporated. Pour the liquid into ramekins. Place ramekins into a large cake pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
4. Bake until set, but still slightly loose in center, approximately 45 - 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove and refrigerate fore at least 2 hours.
5. Evenly divide sugar in the raw on top of brulees. Using a torch or oven broiler, melt the sugar to form a crispy top.
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Joseph Frank Keaton earned his nickname "Buster" from hard hits he took being thrown around the stage like a prop during his family's vaudeville act. Hiding his emotional pain behind a stoic stoneface, Keaton became Hollywood's first action star as he developed the language of physical comedy through the use of fantastic stunts.
Recreating some of Buster's classic sight gags live on stage at The Pasadena Playhouse in June, Stoneface employs the medium of silent film to capture the legendary bygone era of the twenties and chronicle the redemptive tale of one of Hollywood's greatest performers.
Stoneface explores Buster's attempts to resurrect his life and career after falling from Hollywood's heights. Not only did Buster's career implode, but his marriage also disintegrated around him. Director Jaime Robledo notes Keaton's story is universal, revealing how one picks up the pieces after struggles and failures and gets on track again, chasing one's own dreams. Actress Daisy Eagan describes the story as Buster's struggle to be authentically himself.
As Robledo explains, the production recreates great action gags like Buster surviving a house falling around him to viscerally demonstrate the risks Keaton took in performing his own stunts and to reveal the physicality of slapstick comedy.
Multi-talented French Stewart plays Buster, using his physical agility and comic skill to reveal the emotional heart of Keaton. Best known for his work on Third Rock From the Sun, Mom, and Community, Stewart also possesses 30 years of theatrical experience essaying roles in Justin Tanner's Cast Theatre and with Sacred Fools' Theater Company. Stewart brings his love of Buster and his own gravitas to embody the sensitive comic genius. His split-second timing and rhythm channel Buster's creative energy and spark.
Tony-Award winning actress Eagan plays Mae Scriven, describing her as "part of his journey downward, showing how far he's fallen." Eagan had seen few of Keaton's films before taking the role, but quickly grew to admire him. She notes how timeless and hilarious his comedy remains today, while his blank face acts as a mirror to our own emotions.
Robledo calls The Pasadena Playhouse, "The perfect place to perform the show because of its intimacy and great history," giving the production a larger canvas on which to work. In fact, The Playhouse was built in 1925, the same year Buster shot scenes of his film, Go West, in Pasadena.
While fellow comedy greats Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd might be more familiar to contemporary audiences, Buster Keaton's redemptive tale of destruction and resurrection resonates more closely with most people.
Stoneface captures the giddy spirit of the times while it also reveals the emotional truth of resilient comic legend, Buster Keaton.
Stoneface plays Tuesdays-Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 4 pm and 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm and 7 pm from June 3 through June 29 at The Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena. Preview tickets June 3 through June 7 cost $34-$54 plus premium, and tickets June 8 through June 29 cost $54-$74 plus premium. They can be purchased by visiting www.pasadenaplayhouse.org, or by calling (626) 356-7529.


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Stock markets are soaring. April saw the FTSE's best month in six years - up 20% from its low at the beginning of March.
That is after months of dramatic swings as markets reacted anxiously to bad economic news.
Now there is even talk of a new "bull market".
Legendary fund manager at Fidelity, Anthony Bolton, turned bullish on equities some months ago, arguing that bank shares, in particular, had fallen too far.
But is this a real recovery in the stockmarket or a temporary rally?
Independent financial economist Michael Hughes and market commentator at Fidelity Tom Stevenson debate the issue.
And Money Box reporter Bob Howard talks to individual investors at the UK Shareholders' Association annual conference in Bournemouth.
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News editors are not sure what to label it, writes Mark Riley, but American psychologists are in no doubt - 9/11 fatigue.
Unlike some husbands, the media never miss an anniversary. Most we commemorate; a few we celebrate. On the odd occasion, such as the anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, we turn them into "tributes".
But in the case of September 11, it seems we are not sure what to do.
Unlike the other events the media have "honoured" with anniversary supplements and television "special events" - from the Newcastle earthquake and Granville train disaster to the passing of princesses of the crown and kings of rock 'n' roll - the attack on America cannot be neatly categorised as a historical event.
The world and its media entered an appalling unknown that morning. We remain there today.
More than 70 per cent of Americans believe their country will be attacked again. Their Vice-President, Dick Cheney, is more certain. He puts the probability at 100 per cent.
The era of terror that began on that darkest of days a year ago this week is an ongoing event. It is a shifting, changing, constantly moving story that our politicians say has divided our options into the polar pejoratives of "war" or "appeasement".
What journalists are writing in an unclear and confusing present are still the first drafts of a history yet to reveal its complete form.
That is not to question the legitimacy of this week's coverage.
Revision has its merits. Time and distance provide clarity. True detail and context emerge only with the passing of the months and years. That doesn't mean we will suddenly understand the cruelty in the hearts of those responsible for these hateful acts of terror. No amount of reason would bring us to that point.
There should be a strong element of commemoration in the coverage. More than 3000 people died in the terrorist assaults on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Their lives deserve a memorial.
There is also good reason to recount the stories of loss and bravery and hope that so movingly conveyed the human consequence of such an inhumane act.
There is even a case for replaying the chilling images of destruction and devastation that froze us in our places that morning, if only to remind the world of the enormity of the threat still present today.
But there is a balance that needs to be struck between reliving those events in search of a new perspective and constantly replaying them for the sake of their visual and emotional impact.
Rick Hall, managing editor of the Desert News in Utah, put the media's responsibility eloquently in response to a recent survey of newsroom intentions for the day, conducted by America's Poynter Institute for journalism.
"We want to inform, update and explore - without exploiting," he said.
Unfortunately, the evidence from the planning of even the most reputable of international news organisations suggests that restraint may be a rare commodity on the day.
The BBC had about 15 people in New York on September 11. This week, it will have 150.
Each of the Australian commercial television networks had one reporter in New York on the day. They were preparing to fly back to their Los Angeles bases after covering Lleyton Hewitt's US Open win. This week, scores of Australian news and current affairs presenters, reporters and producers will join thousands of international news professionals reporting and broadcasting live from the city.
The Wall Street Journal has opened the terrace of its 10-floor newsroom at the World Financial Centre to a boatload of news anchors from around America and the world to allow them to capitalise on the unimpeded view it offers of the twin towers site as a backdrop for their wall-to-wall coverage of the day's events.
Every other available rooftop around the site has been booked by TV news organisations clambering for a vantage point.
If a terrorist ever wanted to take out the leading lights in world media, this would be their chance.
I've tried to steer away from the September 11 specials that have already begun to swamp us. My family and I lived through the events in real time as temporary residents of New York City. Ground zero was my beat for this paper for the better part of six months from the day of the attacks.
One of the great attractions of returning to Sydney this year was that we would no longer be exposed to the constant reminders of the day. The photos of the dead on the neighbourhood shop windows, the flowers outside the local precinct fire station, twin towers photos and postcards being sold on the street corners. Escaping the wall-to-wall media coverage is proving impossible.
American psychologists have already come up with a new term for people feeling the drain of September 11 media coverage. They call it "9/11 fatigue".
The way things are shaping, the numbers of the afflicted are set to skyrocket this week.
Mark Riley has recently returned to Sydney after four years as the Herald's New York correspondent.
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Wow it's been since 29 May when I saw the nutria crossing the road that I last posted. I guess I did dream about posting about KWHSS! I SAW tatterpixie there!!!!! IT WAS AWESOME AND SHE HAD THE BESTEST SCRIBAL SET UP AND NOW I NEED ONE for heraldry, not scribery, because yeah, my art's pretty rough, but I can do straight lines for heraldry. HOWEVER I did get not too bad at painting pre-prints. And I can probably work on making a scroll out of the Mamman embroidery. I'm not a scribe. I'm a herald (even with a H!) but I can learn some stuff! (It will probably take a light board. My drawing skills are not really all that great, mostly because my brain-hand coordination isn't wonderful. Thanks, brain damage!)
KWHSS was SUPER. I got to see a lot of people that I'd wanted to see (and some that I'd only been able to talk to online). I CREATED A SERVICE AMOEBA. IT OOZES AGAIN IN THE DEBATABLE LANDS. AMUCK!
I also went up to Sneferu and told him that he was right and Bruce was wrong. Which yes, it's a big thing. But we do need a ruling on something from Cormac Wreath. Can pantheons be tertiary charges?
I have become the Heraldic Webminister for Gleann Abhann's CoH. I am looking forward to teaching my Ruby deputy all about transferring letters in OSCAR because that means she'll be super ready! We even have figured out a screen-sharing software for that.
Bloodstone Herald has been suggested for Webminister job. Probably because it's like trying to get blood out of a stone to get stuff turned in for that sort of thing. I think I'm going to make a pendant or something with glitter. Glitter vinyl, not actual pouring glitter.
I am considering making myself bookplates for my gaming hardbacks. Brent bought me a new one - 'Horror Adventures'. He also picked up the last part of 'Strange Aeons'. I have all six of them! YAY! But I need to stick nameplates in mine. I have a sticker maker and a lot of time. :D
MASTER CONALL MADE ME A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF MY NAME IN CYRILLIC. I can't wait to turn it into an SCA business card. I told a friend that I was looking forward to being one of those 'one name people', like Cher, Bono, those sort of people. I will be Skaia, Herald.
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THE POINT OF SEX IS PLEASURE. everyone knows that, and you do too. dont play dumb. the fact that it gets you pregnant is an afterthought.
and finally, money isn't just "lost" when it's spent. where did the damn money go? to the void? it just changed hands. the problem of "lost money" only occurs when there is an inefficiency which is keeping a given market from reaching its full potential. guess what, the church creates a lot of these inefficiencies. when people want and then have a child, they know they are making an investment that may or may not benefit them directly, but they almost certainly hope the child will live a fruitful life (i.e. will provide goods and services). the money in that situation is not just "lost." however if having a child you didn't want prevents you from finishing school or working at your job, then money was lost due to that ineffeciency (you believing in the church).
First of all, sex is not just for pleasure, at least to the Christians. IMO, that was a very ignorant and biased comment that you made. Unlike you, people actually preserve that special moment for life; not just having sex all around with whoever you want to. Not everyone's horny.
Secondly, you wouldn't have to worry about your financial problems if you're a Christian. Sure, families want to help their child and support them, but what family doesn't? How exactly does being a Christian mess your money up? At mass, people choose to give money, it's not mandatory, unlike some religions. And me "believing" in church? Not necessarily. Some of the church's teachings I do not agree with, mainly because those teachings are usually contradicted by the Bible. How exactly do I lose money by going to church? Do I pay for confession or the Eucharist? Do I pay to go to mass? Do I pay the priest to administer the Body of Christ? No. Most, if not all church functions are free. They don't force this religion on me. If I didn't want this religion, I would become an atheist, but that's not happening anytime soon.


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Very nice location and structure. Nice pools filled with sea water, excellent food, very very rich and well cooked and nicely presented.The majority of personnel were helpful. Also there were activities and events every night. Lovely hotel, suitable for families, nice location. The only thing that could be improved would be cleaning better the external hotel areas, such as corridors, yards and pools. The rooms were very clean inside. Also the level of noise should be moderated as some rooms were very close to the function areas. The hotel could expand the main restaurant area more as it has many guests.
I liked the food, the staff was very warm and helpfull. We found our room to small compared to the photos shown on your site. The hotel is situated in Sissi wich is not a "fun" resort but more of a quiet one.
Great Hotel in very nice village on the northern coast of Crete. The overwhelming friendlyness of the staff, helpfullness and cleanliness made as wanting to come back next year. The new part of the hotel in the second building has definitely added luxury. A few meters to the east are some fantastic beaches and to rent a car or (better) a scooter is highly recomended. We found the car rental 'smile' appr. 100 m from the hotel best.
Good rooms and good food No beach, istead double bed there were two single beds splitted together
The room was spacious and overlooked the sea On one day our room was not cleaned, we had to ask twice for clean towels and as you can't flush toilet paper, leaving the bin 2 days was not acceptable.
The most I like was friendly and helpful stuff, environment of hotel, food,...
The manager was sympathetic. Very loud and noisy place. Rooms facing the pool are unbearable because of the noise.Not recommended if you're looking for any peace and quiet. Dinner was not good.
pools, position, staff, breakfast, our room was good. Evening meals! Very bland luke-warm preheated food, after the first night we went out despite the fact that we had paid for half board
The hotel's staff was extremely polite and friendly. Everyone seemed to look for our convenience/service. The breakfast and dinner was really good value. Really good value for money hotel! It is a complete hotel complex in general. Change of the towels more often. The gym area was totally old fashioned and left, needs a renovation and more attention to be paid. Some of the furniture although good quality maybe need a renovation in future.
We transfered to the new Castello Boutique hotel across the road and found the facilities to be excellent. The room was well appointed and spacious and it had a lovely view over the pool and local church. The staff were very helpful and very friendly-we could not fault the way that we were looked after. The meals-which we took in the old Castello Village hotel were very nice-only down side was that the restaurant was very busy and in retrospect we wished that we had opted to eat in the new hotel which looked much quieter. Nothing
Quite place, not crowded No beach near the hotel
The hotel itself was very pleasant. The buffet dinner, after the salads, was inedible. I emailed asking for location/directions and was not answered. That proved costly for the taxi. It should be made more clear where the hotel is and which port it is nearest to.
We stay at sea-front renovated aparments. Nice view from balcony! Apts was good equiped - technics, furniture, bathroom, plates and dishes, linen. In total complex of apartments is small so there was no crowd of people. Good placement in the center of Sisi - a lot of restaraunts&bars there. Small beach in the harbour near apts. Not good location for travelling without car because Sisi is located aside from main road with buses. You have to walk about 2 km until bus station.
We stayed 6 nights at the Porto Sissi's seaside appartment in front of the pool. We enjoyed these days in the tastefully furnished appartment with a gorgeous view, calmly situated but close to the centre of Sisi. The landlady Anthi was very friendly and competent in advicing on Crete's wonderful sites, hidden from the regular touristic tracks. We got to visit fish tavernas and mountain villages we otherwise would not have seen, we found wonderful beaches and mountain plateaus and we hope to come back soon.
We really enjoyed our stay in one of the sea front apartments, which for the two of us was comfortable and roomy. Opening the living room windows and front door to see/hear the sea was great as was having a balcony to relax by the pool (which overlooks the sea). Only a few of the apartments were occupied during our stay and, being outside of the school holidays, there weren't any children, so it was quietwith almost exclusive use of the pool. The hotel owner was very helpful when we arrived and then basically left us to it but made sure we knew we could contact her at any time. The amenities were great with plenty of supermarkets and bars/tavernas (many right beside the sea) practically on our door step. No
It is very central, and all the available amenities are very close; sea, pool, shops. The staff are very helpful. No!
Could not find any faults. None
the location is good for quite nights, there is no good access to the beach ... but central to do sightseeing and not overwhelmed with package tourism ..
very loud til 4am, mosquitos, no screens
Facilities excellent and staff very friendly and helpful...thoughtful detailing we did not find elsewhere such as provision of iron & ironing board as well as hair dryer. Kitchen equipment included little useful touches like a cheese grater. Although simply furnished the apartment was spotlessly clean None
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The path that led me to CFCC is pretty typical: I finished college, started my first full-time job, worked long hours, travelled to conferences, ate out for lunch and dinner most days, attended countless happy hours… and in just a few short months I was 30lbs heavier than when I finished college. I decided something had to change in fall 2011, when I got home from an amazing end of summer road trip to Charleston and realized I had been too embarrassed to take a single picture.
I looked into a lot of different diet options, and was ultimately convinced by Gary Taubes' Why We Get Fat to try cutting wheat gluten and grains. So in September 2011, I started eating paleo/primal. I quit Bagel Thursday at work, raided the produce section at Trader Joe's twice a week, stocked up on thick-cut bacon, carried bags of almonds and beef jerky to my fall conferences, drank cider instead of beer on football Saturdays. I never went hungry or counted calories. I lost about 15 lbs. pretty quickly, and the nagging pain in my feet when I first woke up in the morning went away.
My resolution for 2012 was to add more physical activity to the mix. To give this decision some context, you have to understand that I was never an athletically gifted kid. My periodic attempts at sports and/or fitness have all fallen somewhere between lackluster and disastrous. My mom still likes to do impressions of my "most uncoordinated and bored ballerina" routine from elementary school. When I played coach pitch little league–the kind where no one ever strikes out–I once swung and missed 18 times before they threatened to bring out a tee. In middle school, I was the slowest runner to ever join the track and cross country teams. My biggest accomplishment in three years of running was finishing a 5k in 39:28. With any activity I considered "exercise", I was doing it because I was supposed to in order to be healthy, not because I actually enjoyed it. The closest I got to a "runner's high" was getting dizzy from being out of breath and almost passing out.
So, when I noticed that a lot of the food blogs I was following mentioned "CrossFit," I looked it up but figured it was way out of my league. I decided to start small. My friends play in an indoor winter kickball league, so I signed up for the team.
I made it 2 games and 3 innings…and spent February and March recovering from an absurdly painful and expensive finger surgery. On the plus side, I gave at least 15 doctors, nurses, and physical therapists a great new dinner table anecdote by explaining that no, I'm not a teacher and yes, I broke my finger playing kickball with other fully grown people.
I was out of commission until April. I had my last appointment with my doctor on a Thursday. That Saturday…
I wrecked an ATV and broke my wrist. My doctor probably bought a new boat that summer. (Hi Dr. Leinberry! You and your staff are great!)
By my birthday, half the year was gone and I still didn't have much to show for my resolution. I had been revisiting the CrossFit Center City site about once a month since I first looked up CrossFit. I read the testimonials page each time, with stories from members who started at square one like me and were able to succeed. Clearly, I was not going to get fit on my own without suffering serious bodily harm. So I decided to give the Elements class a try in July.
The first time I realized that CrossFit, and this gym in particular, was special came after my second Elements class. We did a simple workout with jumping rope and air squats, and everyone else in my class finished easily in about 5 minutes. It took me more than 12 minutes, and I felt embarrassed about making everyone else stand around and wait for me to finish. I mentioned this to Coach Tim after class, and he told me that in CrossFit, we always cheer the last athlete on. This supportive attitude is true of everyone I have encountered at CFCC.
Every single coach and staff member at CFCC has been unbelievably supportive of me. They are amazing athletes in their own right, but also great teachers. They never get annoyed when I ask lots of questions and need modifications to get through the metcon, and they always encourage me to push myself, even if it's just doing a pull-up workout with one band instead of two or trying for a 5lb PR. They notice when I improve and go out of their way to tell me so. It makes even the most frustrating workouts something I look forward to.
The past year has been nothing short of life changing. I love going to CFCC. Walking through the door, even if I'm having a really tough day, makes me instantly feel better. When I forgot my workout clothes at home, I have gone to Macy's next door and bought a new sports bra so that I didn't miss the WOD at least twice. I leave work at a reasonable time to get to class, which has helped me to be less stressed.
But the biggest change over the past year has been my improved my self-confidence. I quit weighing myself and started gauging my progress by the weight I can lift. I stopped serially deleting and untagging every picture of myself. In fact, I even posted an awesome picture that Erin took of me in OLY class to my Facebook page:
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If not for the fact that opposites attract, the merger of two Ann Arbor insurance agencies with wildly disparate cultures would seem to be an unlikely match.
In one corner: a satellite office of the Toledo-based Hylant Group, one of the country's largest insurance agencies, a hard-charging outfit with a keen eye on growth. In the other: Dobson McOmber, a century-old local agency content to earn much of its new business through referrals.
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"Our people had to adapt to a move and a merger all at once," says Patrick Savage, a former Dobson executive who now serves as chief operating officer of the combined firm—Hylant Group of Ann Arbor. "After all, there's little point in merging if you can't take advantage of operating efficiencies by consolidating offices."
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"Morale was low," Mr. Savage admits. "Our employees feared that by leaving downtown they would lose their identity."
In an effort to resolve the cultural clash, Hylant decided to use Herman Miller's Workplace Change Management service at the suggestion of the Herman Miller sales team and Facility Matrix Group, its Herman Miller dealer.
"Given how much resistance there was to the move, this project seemed to be a prime candidate for change management," says Lisa Whalls, vice president of marketing in the dealership's Ann Arbor office.
"Our service persuades employees to embrace workplace change by making sure everyone knows exactly why it's necessary and how it's going to happen," adds Rick Reid, the Herman Miller account development manager who assisted Facility Matrix with the project. "That's exactly what Hylant needed."
Though typically associated with the massive moves of Fortune 500 firms, Herman Miller's Workplace Change Management service also makes sense for modest moves involving smallish headcounts—in Hylant's case, fewer than 100.
"Our job was to identify what culture Hylant and Dobson McOmber were coming from, determine what culture they wanted to develop together, and figure out how their workplace could help them get there," says Tracy Brower, who heads up Herman Miller's change management practice.
Turns out, building a sense of community was important when the two firms became one. So, too, was creating a workplace that would help attract the top talent Hylant needed to meet its ambitious growth plans.
The first order of business, though, was to disabuse employees of the notion that Hylant's sales culture and Dobson McOmber's service culture were mutually exclusive.
"Employee communications developed as part of the program emphasized how the new Hylant could combine the best of both cultures," Brower says.
That message was initially shared with employees when they gathered to check out the new space when it was still just an empty shell. Next, Herman Miller's change management team developed a communication plan to reiterate key move messages and keep employees in the loop. The centerpiece: a frequently updated intranet site containing the latest move news.
The plan also included monthly move meetings, an online newsletter, a convenient procedure for e-mailing questions, and welcome packets to help employees get comfortable in their new workplace. Herman Miller even urged Hylant to conduct purge parties—"Tidy Fridays" Hylant called them—to streamline the move by pitching and consolidating as much stuff as possible beforehand.
One thing more: To tie everything together, Herman Miller gave all move communication a common graphic identity. The theme: "Moving in the Wright Direction," a playful reference to Hylant's address on Frank Lloyd Wright Drive in Domino's Farms.
"The change management program gave me the freedom to focus on the nuts and bolts of our move," Mr. Savage says. "I understood the importance of getting employees on board, but there's no guarantee that would have happened without a formal process for making sure it did."
For Facility Matrix Group, the primary design challenge presented by Hylant's new space stemmed from its unusual dimensions—approximately 50 feet wide by 300 feet long, about what a football field would feel like if you walled off two-thirds of it lengthwise.
Asked to "respect the past while keeping an eye on the future," designers created a layout evocative of the bustling downtown Dobson McOmber employees left behind. Pathways meander through the narrow space, creating curiosity about what lies around the corner. Meanwhile, a wrought iron fence leads from the lobby to a coffee bar—with a little imagination, it feels like you're strolling to the neighborhood Starbucks.
Facility Matrix designers also peppered the space with informal meeting areas—some featuring Herman Miller's Celeste seating—the better to support impromptu chats when employees bump into each other "on the street."
Flanking one of the long walls are 50 or so Ethospace workstations, all configured in a 120-degree layout that creates a spacious, organic feel. Along the other wall are 30 private offices constructed of M-Wall floor-to-ceiling movable walls, making them just as easy to reconfigure as the Ethospace stations.
Senior executives also use M-Wall in a grouping of four centrally located hexagonal offices situated to facilitate chance encounters with Hylant staffers. These executive pods all feature back doors that open into a private "backyard," a casual seating and meeting area that overlooks the pastoral grounds.
As for seating, everyone has a top-of-the line Aeron chair—Hylant has handled enough workplace injury claims to know that ergonomics matter. Meridian stackable lateral files and storage towers also abound. There's an ample representation of Geiger furniture, too—tables in the conference rooms; casegoods and seating in the executive pods and backyard.
So has the move been successful? Absolutely, says new Hylant COO Patrick Savage, who points to two tangible metrics: For starters, he's heard no complaints, remarkable considering how much resistance there was to the move early on. What's more, recruiting seems to go more smoothly.
"Without a doubt, our new space has played a significant role in helping us attract the talent we want," Mr. Savage says. "People from our Toledo headquarters have even requested meetings here as part of their own recruiting efforts."
"Your workplace sends a strategic message about who you are and where you're going," adds Lisa Whalls of Facility Matrix. "Understanding that is especially important in places like Michigan, where companies have to compete for knowledge workers who could easily pack up and move to a sunnier climate. In this case, the executives got it—and were willing to create a work space that would help level the field."
Complementary cultures. Is it possible to merge a service culture into a sales culture and wind up with one big happy family? Herman Miller's change management program helped employees find common ground.
Reeling in recruits. Hylant executives figured a world-class workplace would appeal to knowledge workers with the skills to work pretty much anywhere. Early evidence suggests they were right.
Change is good. Employees who initially expressed reservations about merging and moving now feel right at home. Consistent change communication helped bring them around.
Downtown dreaming. How could a new office in the burbs compare to the downtown locale employees loved but left? Surprisingly well—especially because it was designed to evoke fond memories of their downtown digs.