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This organization is against Islam and the teachings of our beloved prophet Muhammad sallahu alahyi wa salam.
My name is Nasreen Amina and I am a muslim feminist from South America. Since my conversion to Islam I started to work hardly for the promotion of equity, social justice and inclusion in Islam, as a way to broad my work as activist I have being involved in since my teen age. During a long time I wonder how it was possible for me, being alone with a progressive position very against the mainstream patriarcal beliefs of the society which live in, far away from important islamic centers, having only faith and will to succeed feeling in my heart it was something good and worthy for our community, find the way to gain support to my work. Without the support of MFPV nothing what I am doing right now could have been possible. This organization believed in me and sponsored my attending to my first conference in the University of Cordoba, Argentina to a Latin-american Congress on Gender and Social Development. And it was important, I became the first muslim woman in offering a speech in an academical environment on issues related to Islam and Genderbut the positives things didn't stop there. My conference was considered the most interesting of all the Congress, which convened more people.But good does not end there. After this came many national and international conferences, newspaper and radio interviews and most importantly: I managed to both Muslim and non-Muslim people want to know more about Islam and its progressive values. And this is of great benefit to our community in particular and society in general. Because we are happier when we live without stereotypes. With the support of MPV I could develop my vision, and thus empower myself and other Muslim women and men around the liberating message of Islam.
Growing up Muslim in America was not easy. The split between the ideals of freedom, tolerance and inclusion we were taught in school; and the conservativism of the Islamic communities we participated in; created a paradox that made us feel schizophrenic. Today Muslims for Progressive Values is leading the way to show a new generation of Muslim-Americans that there is no contradiction between the values of our faith, and the values of our homeland. This can only lead to a stronger, broader and more integrated Muslim community in the US, and ultimately the world.
I previously worked with Muslims for Progressive through a sister organization. Finding MPV was like finding a kindred spirit. The values and activities of MPV were spot on with what I had worked so long to develop for an Islamic community in the Atlanta area. Once our organization merged with MPV, we knew our little community was truly part of something larger. There is so much love and dedication through the organization and with the members of MPV. The hard work that goes into the development and sustaining of programs is evident. It is amazing what MPV does and what the future holds. I am proud to be a part of MPV. I now have a worldwide community full of love.
This is not an Islamic organization!! This org established a gay-friendly mosque and mixing men and women together, all those are against the Holy Qur'an. As it is very clear, this org is trying to revise Islamic rules and makes a corrupted believe. There are certain rules in Islam that can not be revised and many others that accept different opinions, but this org is changing the ones that can not be changed.
muslims for progressive values (mpv) is doing life-changing work. this organization is helping shape our world for the better; and we need organizations like these to move us forward. thank you, mpv!
Finding MPV was a life changing event for me. As an organization which upholds women's rights, LGBT rights, freedom of speech, diversity, equality, and many other progressive values, It has provided safe and tolerant spaces for me to reconnect with my Muslim faith through it's retreats, Unity Mosques, and online forums. There is no other Muslim organization like it.
My city, Columbus OH, is the 25 largest city in America. Yet there was no mosque where a Muslim woman could attend Friday Prayers and not feel like a second class citizen. There was no mosque where a Gay Muslim could attend Friday Prayers and not feel either vilified or pitied. As of Dec. Seventh that will no longer be the case. Thanks to the support we have received from MPV we will have a local MPV Unity Mosque to welcome EVERY Muslim to share EQUALLY in the joy of Islam.
MPV represents a way to view Islam without prejudices. It doesn't mean changing Islam. It means freeing Islam from obscurantism using our mind to try to understand what Allah wants to us. There should be more MPV around the world to help the new generation to get out from intolerant teachings.
MPV says the things that no one wants to say--either because of fear or apathy. This organization provides information and support for Muslims as individuals, bringing together one of the most diverse groups of constituents of any Muslim organization. I'm grateful for the courage and hard work of the founders and those who support the MPV mission through participation, volunteering and donation.


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text: Dreams of league championships and state playoff appearances will help to get high school football players through those dreaded two-a-days (no pain, no gain) now going on.Hopefully that intense desire for excellence will be matched by an equally important commitment to safety from coaches and players alike. In other words, watch out for each other.According to statistics from the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Injury Survey System: Between 65 and 90 percent of all heat illness occurs in football, and 90 percent occurs during two-a-days. Approximately 50 percent of all football injuries (for the entire season) occur during the preseason's multiple practice days.Coaches, keep those facts in mind when you are preparing your daily schedules. Make sure you have allowed for adequate rest and hydration breaks.While injuries will heal, heat illness can be deadly.Be safe, not sorry.


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The increasing number of new registrations from temporary email accounts and free email accounts caused me to delete all of the accounts on my site and also close my site to new registrations. Although my site is basically used for working on my new theming system, it would be nice to have those new features that you are describing in your post. All of the RN sites that I visit have been closed down because let's face it, Nuke, in general, has died on the vine. But, if RN could get added to the large list of software in Softaculous it might help bring it back. I noticed PHP-Nuke is added.Read More...
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ordered a t shirt off there and didnt get anyDo I get some stickers if i order from thelivecollective?
ordered a t shirt off there and didnt get anyDo I get some stickers if i order from thelivecollective?
So after about 2 weeks of owning Coach's jacket (I've worn in 2 times so far). One of the buttons ripped clean off. Was curious if I could get this issue fixed?
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finally got my order in today. everything I've gotten from Ronin so far has been
print on my hoodie is perfect
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Oh, for sure. They've still got my support. The new blanks fit great too. Hopefully the next printing will go a bit smoother. Always looking forward to seeing what they've got coming up.Bummer on your print @9TNine my Onimusha tee is still cool after the wash a little shrinkage and fading but I was expected that. My black assassin tee is still cool though. I know that type of ink and depending on how heavy it is can crack but I give Jarvis and Yoon props for actually printing this line themselves, it shows improvement and wanting to keep things in house. Probably would've kept the miss prints/crooked hoodie prints for close friends and family and let them go for cheaper, but that's just me. Personally think they have a really good thing going for them so don't let these little mishaps discourage you guys or think less of them. Still a young brand and learning things, at least their customer service is up to par and they ship out orders in a timely manner, unlike some bigger small brands.
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stay grinding brehsWhats up guys,
Just want to thank all of you guys for the constant support throughout the entire year Ronin has been active. We've grown exponentially throughout the year, even faster than we would have ever imagined honestly. What turned out to be a small side project for us has become what can be potentially something bigger and greater for us in the future. Yoon and I have learned a lot from everything we've been through, good and bad. I know this past drop has not been our strongest quality-wise, but rest assured the criticisms and mishaps do not go unheard. We are constantly always trying our best to put you guys first, and we hope that you guys will still be with us in the long run.
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AB Weddings & Special Events
Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)
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San Francisco, California
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Event Details
AB Weddings & Special Events will host another fabulous ladies event "Pamper Me" Spa Party & RWE Benefit on /Angelique Bates B-Day Party Dec 8th. It will be held at a beautiful venue Naya Sunset in Hollywood, CA. It will be from 1-4 so stop by and get pampered from our amazing Vendors. There will be delicious Asian-Fusion Appetizers and Cash Bar open to the public. This event is free to the public so invite your friends. Donations is accepted but not mandatory. Bernard Hinson Jr will be there taking amazing and memorable pictures. Just added Technopagan will be performing for this awesome Charity event. Just added Actress Angelique Bates will be celebrating with us on this amazing day. There will be Valet for $5 for the Guests
Vendors Participant:
Stella & Dot
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Cool Henna by Rozine
Marilyn Kay- Young Living Essential Oils
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Kinda Fancy Beauty by Alex
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Bernabeach Resort is a beachfront resort located in Nasugbu, Batangas.
It boasts over thirty (30) fully air-conditioned rooms, with private hot and cold shower, cable TV, and room service for a relaxing get-away.
Guests can appreciate the summertime atmosphere in gazebos, umbrella tables, and pavillion tables clustered around the pools' perimeter. They can also enjoy the beach which is just a few steps away.
Motorized activities are also available. Guests may ride a speedboat, get pulled in a banana boat, or drive a jet ski. They may also drive an ATV along the beach's shore.


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Harhai, Solobay join in SEIU health office lawsuit
A plan to close state Health Department offices in Monessen and 25 other municipalities is now the subject of a lawsuit.
State Rep. R. Ted Harhai, D-Monessen, state Sen. Timothy Solobay, D-Canonsburg, and several other lawmakers joined the State Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania in the suit filed in state Commonwealth Court against the administration of Gov. Tom Corbett.
The suit claims the administration's plan to close 26 public state health centers and eliminate 73 Department of Health positions, including 26 community health nurses, violates both Pennsylvania law and its constitution.
"We've not seen the lawsuit, but we will review it," said Christine Cronkright, a spokeswoman for the governor's office.
Health Department spokeswoman Aimee Tysarczyk said, "We are still in the process of the reviewing the suit."
The Department of Health office in Monessen is among those targeted for closure to save money.
Located at the Monessen Municipal Complex, the office has been in the city since 1971. Prior to that, the office was in Charleroi.
The state pays $2,184 per month rent, according to Monessen City Clerk Rosalie Nicksich. The lease began in April 2011 and ends May 31, 2016.
The office offers clinics for tuberculosis, immunizations and sexually transmitted diseases.
State nurses conduct educational programs in schools and investigate reportable diseases in the Mon Valley, including rabies.
State health centers do not provide primary health care services.
The lawsuit alleges that the Corbett administration's plan to shutter the health centers and furlough 26 community health nurses:
• Violates Act 87, passed in 1996, which requires the health department to "operate those public state health centers and provide, at a minimum, those public health services in effect as of July 1, 1995."
• Violates the Pennsylvania Constitution, which bars the governor from suspending laws enacted by the Legislature. It claims Corbett and the health department lack the authority to close state health centers without approval by the Legislature.
• Violates Act 9A of 2012, in which the Legislature provided money for the 60 health centers and for the district nurse positions in the 2012-2013 state budget. Corbett's proposal to reduce funding for the health centers and staffing in his 2013-14 budget has not been approved by the General Assembly.
In February, the Corbett administration said the plan to close the health centers and relocate the nurses would occur in two phases: Phase 1 would close seven health centers on March 29. Phase 2 would close an additional 19 centers by May 31.
In addition, 73 health department employees would see their positions eliminated by March 29.
However, the administration announced in March that the furloughs will be postponed to May 3, and Phase 1 closings will be postponed to mid-May.
The lawsuit asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction pending a trial, and eventually a permanent injunction.
Harhai and Solobay said they were mislead by the administration.
Both said they believed the administration was eliminating the overhead costs of operating such offices as the one in Monessen, but that outreach services would still be provided by nurses and health professionals in those shuttered locations.
"They did not tell us the truth," Harhai said. "They took the money and then laid off the 26 nurses. How do you improve outreach to more citizens when you cut personnel?
"This is the typical Corbett administration bait-and-switch. Once again, the people are going to have to do without."
Harhai said he supported the original plan as laid out by the administration, because it would save money without cutting services.
"We want to reach out to more people, and if that money was made available and better utilized, that's what we would be doing. But we found out differently," he said.
Solobay said he favored closing the buildings if it meant the state was going to "put the nurses out into the community."
Solobay said he changed his position after learning from the SEIU that 26 nurses would be laid off.
"I said, 'Ok, you're going to play that game. I bought into your idea of getting rid of the overhead cost, but to continue the outreach program.'"
Solobay said the goal of the suit is to save the jobs and the outreach health services.
"In my opinion, we're going to affect community health opportunities, because now we're minus all of these nurses," Solobay said.
Chris Buckley is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-684-2642 or email@example.com.


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Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 8:30 AM - Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 8:30 AM
Event Details
RWVA Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship & Heritage Clinic
No Refunds - however transfers are available - please see this page for more information.
Range Fees for this event are:
$10.00 per shooter/weekend
Payable at the range on the day of the event.
This is the amount the range requires per student and is not part of your instruction fees paid here. Please be prepared to pay this part at the event.
Schedule: Sat 8:30am-5:00pm, Sun 8:30am-4:00pm (as conditions permit)
All Participants are responsible for being prepared, Please be sure to read your confirmation e-mail. It will direct you to links on how to prepare for this event. or go to: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=101.0
For Sunday only Participants, all of the skills will be taught on Saturday. We will attempt to catch you up the best we can.
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TCTC Offers New Heavy Equipment Class
Tri-County Technical College's Corporate and Community Education (CCE) Division launched its first Heavy Equipment Operator class since partnering with Blanchard Machinery, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina. The first students are set to complete the courses and enter the job market this month. Upon completion of the program students receive NCCER certification in Core Curriculum and Level 1 Heavy Equipment Operations, as well as a 10-hour certification in OSHA Construction Standards. The Heavy Equipment training program was developed to meet the need in the highway and heavy construction industry as workforce growth in the area of construction has been experiencing some improvement. Individuals completing the program will be able to serve multiple industry segments, such as industry construction, highway construction, general construction and complementary industries, such as aggregate mining and asphalt production. According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the outlook for jobs operating construction equipment is bright with 24 percent growth predicted during the 2010 – 2020 decade. The Heavy Equipment Operator class is an open enrollment class.


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The TARDIS may be huge on the inside, but it turns out it's also small enough to fit inside a teacup, according to Cara McGee and her tea blends for Adagio Teas.
Doctor Who or TARDIS tea not your thing? Maybe you'd like to sip some Harry Potter by the fire or spend your morning with Bilbo Baggins or Galadiel? As mentioned, there's also Sherlock teas for your detecting palate.
Cara has created a lot of different geek themed teas and has also created some original art for each blend. Handcrafted and geekily made. See more examples after the break.
Tea time, anyone? Keep in mind that if you don't see your favorite character, you can always blend your own on Adagio. Personally, I'm gonna snuggle up with Captain Jack Harkness and call it a day.
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[Hook: Pharrell]
You can find me in the streets, even in the drought
My mattress is full, why shouldn't I be out?
Hey buddy, I'm good
(What they tell you?) I'm good
(What they tell you?) I'm good
(What she tell you?) I'm good
(What you see?)
Two hundred dolla jeans with my favorite patch
Pullin up my ride, hell yeah, my rims match
What they tell you? I'm good
(What they tell you?) I'm good
(What they tell you?) I'm good
(What she tell you?) I'm good
(What you see?)
[Verse 1 - Pusha T]
Man I'm killin' it ridin' in that brand new
Swimmin' through the streets lookin' like I'm Shamu
In that big body, with the wet paint
I got some pocket change from selling wet weight
Today is a good day, ice cubes on my chest
Lookin' at my Blackberry, freak hit me on the text
Come and beat it up, I just need a minute
You can carry ya ass, you ain't gotta lay in it
Niggas don't like it when you lookin' good
Hate it when you shinin' through the neighborhood
Brand new ride, niggas know the time
Ho's cut they eyes, we call them samurais
Fly as I could ever be!
A level of success that you could never see
You jealous mane, we in propellers mane
Think about it, ain't shit you can tell us mane
[Verse 2 - Malice]
Cruisin' on them 22s got me sittin' pretty
You should hear that engine purr, here kitty kitty
Ride through the city, e'erbody know me
And the sun is out, it's like it's shinin on me
Shoutin out the homies as I breeze by
I'm on cloud 9, and I ain't even high
Told my shorty I'll be back and I ain't even lie
Them VVSs be the best that money can buy
I see you flirtin baby, them jeans is painted on her
Mama lookin right, and I don't even want her
No need to take it personal but that's just how it be
No disrespect to you, I'm just enjoyin me
Finally I'm free, all my dues paid
Them yellow diamonds got the charm like it's Minute Maid
And I'm lookin good, and I'm feelin good
Try and stop my shine, I wish a nigga would
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Ultrasone Debuts PRO 2900 Headphones
Ultrasone has debuted the open-backed PRO 2900 headphones with an option to upgrade to a balanced, double cable version.
While standard, single cable headphones are commonplace in most pro audio and audiophile applications, a balanced headphone coupled with a balanced amplifier offers unique advantages over the former such as increased audio performance due to a doubling the slew rate and voltage swing power, while reducing distortion components and eliminating crosstalk. Ultrasone claims the end result is decreased distortion and ultimately superior audio performance. To achieve this paragon of headphone fidelity, balanced headphones must be paired with a balanced amplifier (4-channel amp with 2 inverted positive channels) that instead of using a common ground, uses two wires per side to deliver positive and negative audio signals to each side of the headphone.
Ultrasone's PRO 2900s boast a classic black design, velvet covered black ear pads and a diamond-cut logo insignia on the ear cup. The PRO 2900 features a 40mm titanium-plated driver and a soft USC-Cable that is paired with Neutrik connectors. Ultrasone's newest headphones contain MU-Metal shielding (ULE technology) that reduce the amount of radiation directed to the listener by up to 98%, as compared to conventional headphones. The PRO 2900s also contain Ultrasone's patented S-Logic Plus technology for reduced sound pressure on the ear drum and improved tonal perception. This gives users the advantage of wearing Ultrasone headphones for many hours without their ears hurting. Ultrasone's PRO 2900 comes in a hard-sided carrying case along with two removable cables (one spiral and one straight) and spare speed-switch ear pads.
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Chjimes (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 22l behind Dijeerr (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) hvy in Oct.
My Drop (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Led, headed halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) fbs in Jan beating Ronnie Howe (9-3) by a hd, 11 ran.
Lucky Bee (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, hung right and weakened from over 1f out, 8th of 16, 13l behind Tarraburn (9-1) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Hill of Lujain 14-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 6l behind Steelcut (8-9) at Redcar 5f nov stk (5) gd in May.
New York Oscar (IRE) 4-9fav (9-8) Raced keenly, prominent, chased leaders 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear, comfortably, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo app clm (6) pol in Jan beating Cantique (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sheriff's Silk 2-1jt-fav (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left and hung right inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, nk behind Sohraab (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar.
Off The Record 8-15fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, switched left soon after start and soon prominent, led 3f out, ridden clear final furlong, eased near finish, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs in Nov beating Grange Lili (8-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Kelamon 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Doubtful Sound (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.


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A succinct "f--- you" and a one-fingered salute was all Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin had for fans questioning his ability to finish the epic series before his death.
In an interview with Swiss daily newspaper, Tages-Anzeiger, the 65-year-old author appeared abrasive on the issue of his ability to finish the book series on which the television epic is based, A Song of Ice and Fire.
"Well, I find that question, you know, pretty offensive frankly, when people start to speculate about my death and my health. So f--- you to those people," he said.
Concerns that Martin will not finish the series have been long felt by eager fans. Wide discussion on the issue has taken place on social media forums, with righteous fans homing in on Martin's other activities that may be delaying him in finishing the series.
But plenty, too came to the author's defence.
Why are people worried George R R Martin will die before he finishes the books? Is he really ill or something? Whats up with that? — Reacher (@JGCH_)
July 10, 2014
This just in: George R.R. Martin is not dying, and 'Game of Thrones' leads Emmys http://t.co/GYY8F0qEP1 — Los Angeles Times (@latimes)
July 10, 2014
HIS GRACE GRRM WILL CONSUME ALL DENIERS OF HIS THRONE!!! http://t.co/W5fGnVAlTd #NOONEUNDERSTAAANDS #GAMEOFTHRONES — AngryGoTFan (@AngryGoTFan)
July 9, 2014
However the author said he can't move any faster than he is.
"I'm 65 years old now; I've been writing professionally since 1971. I know my working methods. I don't work when I travel, I don't work in hotels, I don't work on airplanes, I don't work on trains. I work at home, when I have a nice, big uninterrupted block of time in which I can really lose myself in my work."
He said he wouldn't change his work methods because some fans are "too impatient to wait for the next book."
Martin began the book series in 1996 and has said he could once finish a novel in "a year," but with both his age and increased work through the success of the HBO series publication of the books has slowed.
A Dance with Dragons, the last book to be released, came six years after its predecessor in the series.
Fans of the series have drawn links between Martin and the late fantasy author, Robert Jordan, who passed away prior to finishing his 14 book sequence, The Wheel of Time.
The series has since been completed by Brandon Sanderson.
But in an interview with Fairfax Media in 2013 Martin said would never license anyone else to write in the world of Westeros, not whilst he is alive.
Martin is currently completing the sixth book in the series, with no confirmed release date.


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BYESVILLE Village Council, after a number of work sessions by the finance committee, adopted appropriations Thursday totaling nearly $11 million.
With revenue still depressed, the committee faced tough decisions. But, in the end, it came up with a budget that the council and the administration could live with.
Voting on it as an emergency, council adopted the appropriations ordinance, 5-0.
Despite a projected tight budget, council did find money to help others.
Agencies receiving monies were the Cambridge Airport Authority, $2,000; the Byesville Area Board of Trade, $7,500; the Community Improvement Corporation, $5,000; Victims of Crime, $1,600; and Southeast Area Transportation, $2,000.
The lions share of the appropriations $8.6 million will go to the enterprise fund. The enterprise fund encompasses the water and sewer departments.
The general fund will work with just $818,453.14. The general fund encompasses, among other funds, those of the council, the administration and the police department.
The budget for the police department will be $335,999.50.
The street department will work with a budget of $144,120.35, with additional state highway appropriations of $20,577.88.
The park fund will operate with $24,476.88.
Budgeted for regular water department operations is $1,059,056.59. Of course, another $7 million or so will fund construction of the new water treatment plant.
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I am glad to see that the City of London is convinced of the importance of Londons success in the financial services industry, but what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. The fundamental position in the Labour Party is that it was the Social Chapter, following the Delors visit in 1988, that convinced people to turn to workers rights coming out of Europe. That is still as important as support in the City of London, and both those constituencies must be borne in mind. I shall be interested in the Ministers comments, particularly on how we are going to lead the campaign and on how a legitimate resource can be used to explain these hugely important matters. They are negotiated in Brussels but there is no way of telling the British people anything about them. I hope that, this time next week, we will have some clarity.
Lord Taverne: My Lords, it is a long time since I have spoken in a debate about Europe, and I am as impressed as ever by the quality of the contributions in this debate.
I want to make some brief remarks about a subject which most people avoid. It is almost a forgotten subject but it remains an important issue; namely, the pound and the euro. I start with a confession. My original enthusiasm for joining the euro on economic grounds has somewhat cooled. By and large, as acknowledged by most outside observers, the euro has been a success. Its capital markets are now bigger than those of the United States; the circulation of its bank notes in the world is greater than that of dollar notes; and the European Union is setting the pace in the globalisation of finance. The productivity per hour of its leading countries is about as high as that of the United States. Many leading countries in the euro-zonenotably Spain and Irelandhave enjoyed a high rate of growth, and indeed Germany, too, now seems to be recovering. The euro-zone is an area of stability and, for all those reasons, it is right to say that the euro is a success. However, it has been a somewhat qualified success and, on the other hand, many fears about our failure to join have not proved justified. I shall start by mentioning the disasters that have never happened and the fears that have not been realised.
It was feared that we would never master inflation without linking our currency to an area, dominated by Germany, which had been much more successful than we had in the past in controlling inflation. However, by making the Bank of England independent, the Government, to their credit, succeeded in controlling inflation, and the Banks management of monetary policy has, on the whole, been exemplary. The City has benefited from the euro despite our self-exclusion from the euro-zone. Foreign direct investment has held up. Outside the euro-zone our economy has prospered. We have had a more sustained and higher rate of growth than the other major members of the euro-zone and, assisted by our more flexible labour market, we have had lower unemployment.
At the same time, although overall the euro has been a success, there have been hiccups in the workings of the euro. Fiscal policy and monetary policy have not always been in step. The targets for budget deficits were not met and the stability and growth pact was ignored by the EUs largest members. They acted in what seemed to be their own short-term national interest, to their own longer-term disadvantage. As a result, the monetary policy of the European Central Bank was probably more restrictive than it might have been. Further, labour market reform in the euro-zone and progress in following up the Lisbon agenda has been sluggish and unemployment has been high. On the face of it, on economic grounds it could be plausibly argued that we were right not to join. Perhaps so. Perhaps, however, the issue is less cut and dried.
There is, I fear, an element of smugness about our success. Our sustained growth rate has been admirable, but it has been financed by increasing public and private debt. It has been based on increased consumption, not improvement in productivity. Our interest rates and our present rate of inflation are relatively high; our productivity is relatively low. Let us not forget that our economic success has been achieved at a price of much continuing child poverty, increased inequality and many social problems and conditions in the United Kingdom that other EU countries would not find tolerable.
On balance: so far, mostly good. But what if there is a major slide in the dollar? I am not predicting that there will bethat would be rash. On the other hand, given the size of the American deficit, surely it cannot be ruled out. Which major currency would then become most vulnerable? Of course, it would be the pound sterling. We, too, have serious deficits. Our growth has had many of the same features and causes for concern, as that of the United States. If the pound did come under heavy pressure, and if the Bank of England were forced to prevent a major depreciation in its value to prevent higher inflation and raised interest rates substantially, consumers, who are already heavily into debt, would be seriously hurt. Economic growth and employment would also suffer.
It is not difficult to imagine circumstances in which we would be much better off if we were members of a powerful currency zone that would not leave us vulnerable to the chill winds of international financial instability that are likely to blow throughout the world if the dollar tumbled. Life outside the shelter of the euro-zone may not always be as comfortable as it has been in the past 10 years.
Lord Watson of Invergowrie: My Lords, I, too, commend the noble Lord, Lord McNally, for introducing this debateand very timely it is, just a week before the summit.
Despite having entered its second half century, the European Union continues to excite as much debate as ever within the UKmuch of it ill-informed. It seems that we either love it or loathe it; there is very little in terms of a centre ground. I have never been able to discern much logic associated with that dichotomy, but I am pleased that not much of it has been in evidence in the debate this afternoon.
In opening the debate, the noble Lord, Lord McNally, was right to highlight the fact that one of the aims of the EUs foundersmaintaining peace between nationsstands as a pillar of their vision, and is by any standards a major achievement. I would add that as the Union has grown, it has drawn to it states, or in some instances constituent parts of states, that were formerly under fascist or communist control. Now as democracies, they play a full part in the enlarged EU, and next year, for example, Slovenia will assume the presidency.
Another major achievement of the EU is the fact that we live in the worlds largest single market, which is an example of Europe working at its best. The result is that today more than half of all UK trade is within the EU. But there is more to EU membership than shared wealth. It has opened up new opportunities for employment, travel and cultural exchange. We can now live, work and vote across Europe, owing to a legal framework which guarantees our shared right to the free movement of goods, services, capital and people. Many EU laws and directives affect key aspects of our lives: from food safety standards to employment rights; from mobile phone charges to how clean our beaches are. The UK at the same time has become increasingly influential over the policy agenda of the EU: from the development of the single marketa dynamic and continuing processto enlargement; from regulatory reform to climate change and energy.
Many UK local authorities, and all of the devolved Administrations, now have a presence in Brussels, as do many businesses and business associations. That is the case, too, with the larger trade unions. My noble friend Lord Lea referred to the trade unions and what they can do in terms of Europe. My own union, Amicus/Unite, has a Brussels office and a European forum of MSPs which projects the unions policies at all levels in Europe. Perhaps the best example of its effectiveness is the input the union had on the intensive drafting and re-drafting before the services directive was finally agreed towards the end of last year.
That kind of activity is merely a reflection of the fact that much of the EUs current work programme is firmly focused on issues that affect our everyday livesright now, such as cheaper energy, or in the near future, such as tackling climate change. Climate change has been referred to by many noble Lords this afternoon. The noble Baroness, Lady Miller of Chilthorne Domer, eloquently outlined what needs to be done. But meaningful action cannot be contemplated on a national basis; it must involve co-operation on a much wider basis than just Europe. The role that the EU can play in combating climate change is understood and is evidenced by the fact that the issue was designated as the leading EU priority for British nationals, in the Euro-barometer poll undertaken in December 2006 when 43 per cent of respondents cited it as their main concern.
It seems that EU leaders have got the message because the European Council in March agreed an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2020. Of course, there are other environmental challenges that require attention, such as the EU emissions trading scheme being widened and deepened, and greater urgency being given to building agreement on a post-Kyoto settlement, but we should be prepared to acknowledge that what progress there has been on these global issues would have been much less were it not for the EU.
Next weeks EU Council in Brussels marks the end of what has been a positive German presidency, but it will inevitably be dominated by attempts to find an alternative to the EU constitution. Eighteen member states have now ratified it in one form or another, but the constitution has been dead in the water since the people of France and the Netherlands rejected it two years ago. I believe that we need a treaty in some form because deepening, widening and strengthening the institutions should go together.
Chancellor Merkel said that she is seeking the adoption of what she terms a road map for a revised treaty, but believes that the main stumbling block is Poland. The noble Lord, Lord Kerr, referred to the issues with which that country is most concerned. Certainly that country has threatened to veto a deal without changes to the voting system envisaged under the draft treaty. It seems that the Czech Republic, among others, may also prevent agreement being reached, but what will be the UKs role in this crucial issue for the EUs immediate future?
Perhaps more pertinently for the UKs immediate future, where does the incoming Prime Minister stand on the constitution? According to todays newspapersagain my noble friend Lord Lea mentioned thisGordon Brown, along with Tony Blair, is to meet President Sarkozy in London on Tuesday in an attempt to find common ground on a simplified treaty. I hope that they have success. But what is Gordon Browns policy on Europe? We do not know to any significant extent what attitude Prime Minister Brown will adopt, although we were perhaps provided with a glimpse of its likely shape in the recent Centre for European Reform pamphlet, already referred to by noble Lords, published by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ed Balls. In it, he spelt out what he termed hard-headed pro-Europeanism, in which Britain co-operates more closely in areas of shared European concern, but says no to proposals deemed contrary to the national interest. He also seemed to be stressing inter-governmental co-operation rather than a stronger role for Brussels. The danger is that, should the new Prime Minister be seen to have an influence in a manner that leads to the blocking of a revised, slimmed-down treaty, that could be damaging to the UK, diminishing the voice that this country might have in future negotiations such as those on reform of the EU budget and the common agricultural policy.
One of the problems is that, too often, the negatives of EU membership are stressed, not least by some politicians and certain newspapers. They are usually described as Euro-sceptics when, in fact, they are often plain anti-EU, or even anti-European in the wider sense. Their negativismthrough what the noble Lord, Lord Williamson, earlier described as the noise drowning out the realityhas the effect of distorting the debate on Europe. I hope that Prime Minister Brown will move that debate onto new ground, one that begins to rebuild support for the extent to which Europe has already helped to improve the lives of its citizens and is continuing to do so. I have already suggested some of the issues that could be highlighted, and Ed Balls did so in his pamphlet, particularly emphasising energy and the environment.
On a revised version of the European constitutional treaty, it is important that efforts are refocused on a conventional treaty where the aim is to make Europe more effective, rather than a document with the characteristics of a constitution. The major issues on which the UK will have difficulty are, of course, justice and home affairs, with the extension of majority voting and the inclusion of a Charter of Fundamental Rights. Should the former be agreed, it would cause difficulty to any UK Prime Minister, because we have already negotiated an opt-out. So if it were included in a redrafted treaty, it would become a constitutional issue, making a referendum in this country unavoidable. I make no apology for saying that I cannot foresee anything more damaging than a referendum on a new treaty, not just to the UKs future role within the EU, but perhaps ultimately to our very continuation as an EU member. Some noble Lords have already highlighted the dangers inherent in a referendum. The prospect of a campaign around that is at best unattractive and at worst appalling to contemplate, with newspaper editorsnot just those of the tabloidshaving a field day by pandering to xenophobia and misrepresenting many aspects of what the EU stands for and what it can do for the people of the UK. It would be deeply divisive, possibly causing damaging splits within the political parties as happened with the 1975 referendum, as many will recall.
Should the revised document be described as, or perhaps even be capable of characterisation as, a constitution, or contain major changes that can be deemed to be of a constitutional nature to the UK, its ratification would require a referendum in line with the undertaking given by Tony Blair in 2005. An amending treaty, however, would involve something less dramatic and could be taken to Parliament for decision. That would be nothing unusual, because Europe has had a series of revisions and treaties revising its rules over a considerable time, from Maastricht to Nice. That is an accepted means of doing things and, in this case, would be much less damaging both for the UKs reputation and influence in Europe and beyond.
I very much hope that the premiership of Gordon Brown, which I eagerly anticipate for many reasons, will be characterised in its early phase by a positive approach to the EU and to the UKs role at the centre of it. While, on some political issues, a Brown/Merkel/Sarkozy triumvirate would not necessarily be appropriate, on the advancement of the EU I believe it would. It appears that Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy would welcome close collaboration between Berlin, London and Paris. It would benefit the immediate future of the EU were that allowed to take root and flower.
Lord Inglewood: My Lords, when I was preparing my remarks for the debate of the noble Lord, Lord McNallyon which I congratulate himit rather surprisingly occurred to me that if I am not the youngest speaker in the debate, I am certainly one of the youngest. At the same time, I am the Member taking part who has longest been a Member of this House.
Of course, that is because I am a hereditary Peer. Over that period, two constitutional topics have generally dominated the debate on this kind of occasion: the composition of this House and Europe. As I thought about it, it struck me that there was perhaps one interesting similarity which the two topics share. If I go back to the first 15 years or so of my membership of your Lordships House, the debate about composition was dominated by whether hereditary Peers should remain. From the perspective of the hereditary peerage, the position was pretty clear: the British constitution was such that if the peerage was conferred on one, it was conferred on ones male heirs until they finally expired, enabling them by inheritance to legislate in your Lordships House. It was the constitutional position but, as we all know, the world has moved on. Of course, one of the problems with the European debate is that the world has moved on, but many parts of it are still hijacked by the argument over whether we in Britain should be in or out of Europe.
This was the issue at the start. I recall some of my first political activity, campaigning in the referendum. But we have now seen the evolution of that Europe into a new kind of sui generis system of decision-making by the European nations in an interdependent world. The issue is not now about sovereignty or loss of sovereignty, but how it is exercised. That involves a new mixture of European intergovernmental and community method systems. It is quite clear that what we have in place today will change. But what will not happen is some kind of big bang, and a return to the old intergovernmentalism of the immediate post-war period. To believe that is fantasy, and seems to be curiously addictive and delusory. Instead, we will have a kind of continuous state of evolution. The danger is that we will have permanent revolution rather than no change at all.
The first place to start increasing our influence in the wider world through the European Union is for this country to wean itself off the kind of addiction to the question of whether or not we should remain in Europe. If we concentrate on that, we are neo-Jacobites. As I said to your Lordships on a previous occasion, however much they drank to the king across the water, he never came back. If we move on, we can then collectively, as a nation, start to address the myriad real issues and abuses that we find in the European political process, in a manner likely to maximise our chances of actually putting things right in a way which we would like.
Over the next few weeks and months, we are obviously going to see a lot of debate about the ill fated constitutional treaty and the proposed new treaty. I do not really care what any new treaty might be called; what I care about is what it does. I do not want to haveand am not prepared to vote fora treaty which in some way substitutes Europe for my own country. Maybe the name matters to other people. So be it. So it is quite right that the idea of calling the treaty the constitutional treaty has been set on one side. Equally, it seems to me that the concept of the rotating presidency is no longer appropriate for the contemporary world, and the EU therefore needs some sort of boss. I am not all that concerned about what that person may be called. What matters is what he does and how he does it. Equally, the role of the European Union in foreign policy can, on occasion, be constructive and helpful, but I do not want to see it become a replacement for our own foreign policy. If it needs somebody in charge of itI dare say it doesI do not really mind what he is called. Again, we must find a name that is acceptable to other people and, therefore, acceptable to all.
In this debate, we must get behind the words. One of the problems across Europe is that words that sound very similar in different European languages sometimes have very different connotations and nuances of meaning in reality. We must try to find acceptable words to describe agreed and accepted functions, powers and policies. In doing this, in the context of proposals that may come from an intergovernmental conference, we must recognise that the policies will come forward in a package. We are moving from the a la carte menu to the table dhote. It is a package, and it is self-indulgent at ratification stage to reverse engineer what is on the table and then attempt to cherry-pick the best bits. If we do not like it, we should vote against it and lose the lot.
This phenomenon poses particular difficulties for opposition parties in our country. Domestically, they perform precisely that kind of cherry-picking on a daily basis in this Parliament. In Britain, we have not yet got to grips with the problem of what domestic opposition parties should do when on a Europe-wide basis they may be the majority. I do not think my party in the late 1990s and the early part of this century or the Labour Party in the early 1990s managed to get to grips with this problem. By definition, some timeand like my noble and learned friend Lord Howe, I hope soonthe Conservative Party will be back in government. The problems that this can throw up are graphically illustrated by the debate in the Conservative Party about where its MEPs should sit in the European Parliament. It is not a question of whether a party should sit with party A or party B; it is a matter of the party positioning itself where the nations and its own best interests are served in the circumstances of the case, and that may change over time. The one thing that is absolutely certain is that if you want to get the wrong answer, you start by asking the wrong question.
The other trouble in this country is that debates about European issues tend to get exaggerated and polarised because of our two-party system. The advocates of what is on the table tend to overstate their case, and the Opposition, in opposition to the Government of the day, tend to overstate the criticisms and objections. We end up by distorting the implications of what is in front of us. Whatever the new treaty may beI have no ideathe truth of the matter is that it will not be the precursor of the new Jerusalem, nor will it be the end of civilisation as we know it and the winding up of 1,000 years of British freedom. Equally, I share the concerns for parliamentary democracy that the increasing prevalence of and reliance on referendums poses. After all, they are invariably a plebiscite on the popularity of the Government of the day on the day of the poll.
We have to have a hard-nosed assessment of the crucial meaning of the changes that may be included in any treaty and what they mean for us in Britain in the real world. In the context of our foreign policy, it is important that what we do seems sensible and understandable to those outside these shores, be they on mainland Europe, across the Atlantic in Washington, in Moscow or in Beijing. I believe that the best way to further our nations best interests through the European Union is to be seen and recognised as sensible people furthering our national interests by doing sensible things for sensible reasons. That has the added advantage of being good domestic politics.
Lord Bowness: My Lords, like other noble Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord McNally, for securing and introducing this debate and for presenting the achievements of the European Union and its forerunners in such an enthusiastic but balanced way.
I had to leave the Chamber to attend a meeting of the European Union Select Committee for a short time, and I hope that other noble Lords have not troubled the House with the article by the chief political commentator of the Financial Times that was published this month in Business Voice, the journal of the CBI. Among other things, he wrote:
After a long period of stagnation, the pace of growth in Europes largest economies has picked up strongly. Overall, the European Union is expected to expand by three per cent this year and, on present trends, by almost the same in 2008. It is also creating jobs.
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Nor is there a danger of the UK being sucked in to a European superstate. Europes federalist tides have long receded. Whatever the nightmares of UKIP, the reality will remain what de Gaulle called the Europe des patries. The political currents of todays EU are flowing in the UKs directionmore so, perhaps, than ever before during three decades of membership.
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Johnson, a senior post for the Principia girls' basketball team, plays the game with a competitive chip on her shoulder that might as well be a boulder. At 5-foot-10, the 18-yearold Johnson is a tad undersized to make her hay under the basket. But that's exactly what she has done in her three seasons for the Panthers.
As of press time, the Panthers were 17-3 overall and 6-0 in Metro Leauge play, good enough for first place. Johnson has been a significant force in the team's success as she's averaging 16 points and seven rebounds per game.
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Johnson knows a thing or two about dedication. She finds time to juggle a healthy academic schedule while pursuing other interests beyond basketball. She's a bit of a foodie. She writes a weekly restaurant review column in the school paper, which gives her a chance to step out and try the local fare.
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After attempting a meager six three-pointers her sophomore and junior seasons combined, she's hit 16 of 27 this year. She's shooting nearly 60 percent on her treys, a staggering number. She even knocked down four three-pointers against Incarnate Word when Purdue recruit Taylor Manuel was guarding her. That's no small feat considering Manuel is 6-3 with the wingspan of a condor.
But more than her rebounds, scoring, toughness and new-look jumper, Johnson does her best work because she buys into what Principia coach Shad Nichols is selling. Nichols believes the key to being a good team starts with being a good teammate. The Panthers' motto this year revolves around making games, practices and the season good for your teammates. Johnson is behind that idea 100 percent. "We celebrate each other," Johnson says. "Off the court any discord or disharmony we have we settle it right away. You have to play together." And, Johnson has to play with an edge. Even if that makes her 'mean.'


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Despite no-frills airlines, travel passes can still be very good value - particularly if you want to be able to travel at short notice or are under 26. But where can you find them?
Rail passes in Britain
Despite the privatisation of the rail network, a surprising number of Rovers - as they tend to be called - are still available. They cost anything from £10.30 for a Lake District day ranger ticket to £781 for 14 days of first class travel virtually anywhere in Britain. Railcard holders can usually claim a further discount. What this site doesn't tell you is how to buy them - and in most instances you'll need to call National Rail Enquiries to do so. An exception is the First ScotRail website (firstgroup.com/scotrail/content/buytickets/index.php), which sells Highland and Central Scotland Rovers online.
... and North America
With the exchange rate still favourable, you'd expect a national or regional US rail pass to be affordable. Unfortunately, you can't buy one from the Amtrak website and take advantage of the weak dollar, nor when you arrive in the States; passes have to be bought in advance from an agent in the UK such as Rail Choice railchoice.co.uk). However, you can buy a Canrailpass (viarail.com/planner/en_cart_canr.html) or a 30-day North America rail pass covering both countries (viarail.com /planner/en_cart_amno.html) for Can$711 (around £316) directly from ViaRail in Canada.
In the rest of the world
A useful guide, particularly if you're trying to work out whether a pass would prove cheaper than individual tickets. A 16-day pass covering Europe, Turkey and Morocco costs £223 (£159 for under-26s). Book via Railchoice.co.uk or Rail Europe (raileurope.co.uk/railpasses/.). Have a look, too, at Rail Australia (railaustralia.com.au/rail_passes.htm).
Coach passes
Cheaper but time consuming. Discovery Passes can be bought direct from Greyhound (discoverypass.com) but are not that cheap. For triangular journeys to two cities in Europe, the Eurolines MiniPass (nationalexpress.com /eurolines_microsite/travel _passes.cfm) is reasonably cheap (£55 for London-Brussels-Paris-London). At £129 for 15 days, a Europe-wide coach pass ((nationalexpress.com/p.cfm?n=pcc-eps) is really only worthwhile if you are over 26 and short of cash.


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AutoblogVR uses futuristic tech to highlight the past in these new episodes.
Go on, meet the Tesla Model X on its 2-country tour
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- Feb 29, 2016
Tesla is finally working to build demand for its latest model by offering test drives during a tour of North American cities.
Tesla Model S goes road tripping, drivers experience variety of charging methods
- Jon LeSage
- Jan 5, 2013
The Tesla Model S is on another cross country road trip. It's not being driven by a Tesla team, like last year – this time it's a long, winding tour for old friends Peter, Luba and Tina, making their way from Portland, OR, to New York. It's been a sightseeing drive – as of day six, they'd only made it to Albuquerque from Oregon and still had a couple thousand miles to cover. Thankfully, they're writing up their journey, so we can ride along with words.
A behind-the-scenes look inside the BMW Classic warehouse
- Michael Harley
- Oct 27, 2010
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Be like Clarkson and conquer the Arctic in a Toyota Hilux [w/video]
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- Jan 18, 2010
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German CNG fan tours 800 filling stations
- Xavier Navarro
- Jan 23, 2009
Despite some recent problems with the natural gas supply from Russia, Germans have an ever-increasing number of CNG options. Rainer Zietlow, a German citizen who just might be the world's biggest CNG fan, started a nationwide tour of Germany's 800 compressed natural gas (CNG) service stations on the 7th of January. He'll be at the wheel of a VW Passat TSI EcoFuel with a direct injection bi-fuel turbo engine and expects to complete the tour in 80 days, just before the AMI 2009 (Auto Mobile Inter
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In something of a paradigm shift equal to that of their source of propulsion, it seems the companies developing electric drive cars are being a lot more open with the general public and allowing folks to follow their progress closely. Tesla, through their website, seemed to have started the trend and GM is getting in on the action, hosting an afternoon with a bunch of Voltheads under the banner of VoltNation and allowing packs of journalists to tour their facilities.
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- Mar 18, 2008
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- Jan 18, 2008
Thinking back to our formative years, there were three defining moments that began our automotive obsession. Our first exotic car poster (Countach FTW!), our first subscription to a buff book (in our own name) and countless hours spent on the carpet with our Hot Wheels collection doing imaginary power slides and performing gravity defying leaps over the abyss of our kitchen sink. Amazingly, Hot Wheels has been facilitating those memories for four decades since it began selling its die-cast toys
Drive Italy in a Ferrari
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- Feb 26, 2007
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- Nov 20, 2006
Ferrari's continent-crushing rally across the Americas has finally come to its conclusion, having started in Brazil, crossing the Andes through Argentina, through Central America, across Mexico, criss-crossing the United States, passing through Canada and finally reaching its destination in New York. Considering Ferrari's last such journey passed the Great Wall, ending this one at Wall Street made for the perfect conclusion to the Panamerican escapade. (As if the Ferrari name weren't already syn
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Library data bank upgrades to briefly limit access
Library patrons across Allegheny County will notice service changes for a few days in February and March, as upgrades to the eiNetwork system that connects libraries are completed.
Electronic checkouts for books and other materials won't be available on Feb. 16 and 17, or on March 22, 23 and 24. Electronic searches of catalogues or of patrons' accounts also can't be done on those days.
But patrons still will be able to show their regular eiNetwork cards to borrow materials. And they'll be able to use the Internet and Wi-Fi at the 75 affected libraries.
"It's a significant upgrade of the system already in place," Rebecca Serey, executive director of eiNetwork, said of the planned hardware and software changes. "It's routine maintenance, a version change to the software." Serey declined to specify the cost of upgrades.
Paula Kelly, director of the Whitehall Public Library, said visitors will be able to use their library cards, and those new to the library on the upgrade days will be able to apply for cards on paper. Due dates for items will be extended around the affected times, and fines and fees won't be charged.
The upgrade won't be that much different from the current system, Kelly said. "Patrons will just have to find out where to point and click," she said.
Baldwin Borough Public Library Director Jenny Worley called the upgrade a "necessary evil" and said what is coming is much better.
Sierra, the new software, will be similar to the previous Millennium, but it will provide a new catalogue experience, she said. Also, "It'll make searches much easier and be like Amazon, where you put things in the cart," she said.
Dennis Luther, director of the Brentwood Library, said his staff will return to checking out books by hand, instead of swiping cards, during the upgrade days.
"If they want a book, they want a book," he said of patrons, "but it's a good addiction."
He also is excited about getting replacements for the library's computers, which will come later. This happens every three years for libraries in the county.
Members of the Allegheny County Library Association and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh systems pay annually into the eiNetwork. Computers are leased to keep technology current.
"We'll have to get the old-time librarian skills back," Sharon Julian-Milas, director of Pleasant Hills Public Library, said of changes during the five days.
Updates will be made from a central location, and directors of each were allowed to adjust their schedules or close some days. At Pleasant Hills, some staff will be involved in the Friends of the Library Book Sale during the March dates. The sale will be in the Pleasant Hills Borough Building.
By March 25, the switchover should be complete.
Rebecca Long, director of Bridgeville Public Library and South Fayette Township Library, said she wants to keep the five days "as customer-service friendly as we can."
During Bridgeville's closure on Feb. 17, those who scheduled appointments for the AARP tax assistance still will have access to the library. Her staffs have been training with the test module for the new system, but it isn't difficult, she said.
Jan Reschenthaler, director at Jefferson Hills Public Library, has watched her staff perform practice tests and will take training herself on Feb. 13.
"I think it will be a smooth transition," she said. "This will serve patrons better and be faster and easier to use."
Worley, at the Baldwin library, looks forward to the changes. "Even in the cold weather, we have people in here. They come to the library because they need us," she said.


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