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Once again, the Universal Serial Bus comes to the rescue in the ecological and economic battles confronting the consumer-electronics markets.
USB first changed the electronics world by enabling near-universal connectivity among the myriad of computer and portable devices. Now, in response to a rising need for ecological charging strategies, USB is once again being called upon to unify the consumer electronics industry as a universal charging technology.
The arbitrary hardware and connector differences between chargers for all sorts of consumer electronics devices require users to discard fully functional chargers, simply because next-generation devices often aren't compatible with them. To eliminate this waste stream, governments worldwide have begun to introduce local regulations that impact how portable devices can be charged. For example, the Chinese government and the European Commission require all new handsets to charge through a micro USB connector.
The near-complete penetration of USB into computers and electronic devices positions it well as a platform upon which to replace the plethora of brands of chargers. In addition, USB's economies of scale combined with a device's ability to connect to a charger with a standard USB cable, which most consumers already own, means that USB provides a greener charging alternative compared to individual charging units.
The most effective green strategies, however, are those that not only reduce the waste stream, but also lower cost. Moving to USB-based charging technology allows devices to be charged with the data cable they're shipped with, eliminating the need for a home wall-based charger and separate aftermarket cigarette lighter/car charger, each costing $20 to $40. USB also uses a sleek, aesthetically pleasing connector that can sit flush with the casing of a device or the dash of a vehicle, compared to bulky standalone chargers.
Making the shift to USB-based charging poses a variety of design challenges, though. The current draw limitations of Standard Downstream USB ports can significantly increase charging time compared to the chargers they're intended to replace, causing them to fall short of consumer expectations.
Universal chargers must also address compatibility issues arising from the use of intelligent communication protocols. Such protocols authenticate chargers to prevent non-compliant chargers from providing too much current and, thus, damaging devices. Finally, given the cost-conscious mindset of the consumer electronics market, any USB-based charger must be implemented at the lowest possible expense.
Dedicated Charging Ports
For all of its advantages as a charging technology, USB is first and foremost a data-communications interface. As such, a full USB controller comprises complex circuitry to support high-speed data transfers. The Standard Downstream Port (SDP) definition within the USB specification also limits powering and charging device—it only supplies up to 500-mA charging current per attached device. This 500-mA limitation is due, in part, to the SDP's need to simultaneously support high-bandwidth data transfers.
For applications that require data transfers, a full USB controller provides a reliable, ubiquitous interface as well as charging capabilities. For many applications, however, data-transfer capabilities are unnecessary. For example, a wall charger only supplies power and has no need to receive data. In these cases, a USB port optimized solely for charging will provide a more efficient and cost-effective approach.
Such dedicated charging ports (DCPs) reduce the cost and complexity of USB-based chargers by implementing only those components required for charging. The savings are significant: a DCP-based charger controller can be less than half the cost of an SDP-based implementation requiring a full USB controller and physical layer (PHY).
DCPs are appropriate even for applications requiring USB-based data-transfer capabilities that, depending on the application, may need several USB ports. In a car, for example, the driver and passengers may wish to charge multiple devices. Developers should consider the true value of implementing each port as a full USB port since only one device connects to the console at a time.
While the primary USB port can be used to connect devices, implementing additional ports with full USB capabilities is unnecessary given that they only will be used to charge devices. Secondary ports, then, are better implemented as DCPs offering fast charging capabilities, since DCPs can increase the current draw limit from 500 mA to 5 A.
Is Data Transfer Always Necessary?
The need for data-transfer capabilities is worth a closer look. For example, streaming audio from a portable device to an entertainment system may be better implemented using a standard audio jack than a USB port. From a system perspective, using a full USB port to charge both a device and stream audio seems to be the most cost-effective approach.
However, the architecture required to support USB-based playback is fairly complex. Not only must the system include a USB port with full functionality, it also must support a wide range of audio codecs to ensure compatibility (Fig. 1a).
The issue of universal audio compatibility should not be overlooked. Home-entertainment equipment and automotive manufacturers don't want to lose customers because a prospective customer's digital device isn't supported.
Further complicating compatibility is the proprietary codec employed by Apple devices, which prevents devices from streaming unprotected content over USB. No hardware-based codecs currently exist for Apple's content format. Therefore, supporting playback from Apple devices requires a subsystem that can run iTunes (Fig. 1b).
The cost of components, e.g., a high-performance processor, operating system, and additional memory, clearly exceed the cost of the alternative—a simple audio jack for playback and a low-cost USB charger controller for power (Fig. 1c). Stereo and car console manufacturers worldwide are using this approach, as it guarantees 100% connectivity with all digital devices while minimizing cost and system complexity.
Charging Time
Since devices must be tethered when charging, the more consumers find a device useful, the more inconvenient the device seemingly becomes to charge. Thus, charging time is a high-profile feature of any portable consumer-electronics device. Ideally, a device can be completely charged within a short period, such as during the drive home.
Charging time is a function of charging current—the more current a device can draw, the faster it can charge. Charge current depends on the power source and the method of power supply. For example, devices can draw substantially more current from a traditional wall charger than a USB-based wall charger using an SDP, which is limited to 500 mA maximum.
By supporting a higher charging current than that specified by the SDP standard, a DCP combines the cost advantage of a universal USB-based charger with the higher current of a wall-based charger. With the ability to supply above 1.8-A charging current, a DCP can dramatically reduce device charging time compared to SDP-based ports.
Recently, the drafters of the USB spec introduced the Charging Downstream Port (CDP) as an alternative to the SDP. A CDP can supply higher current—1.5 A to 5 A—even when transferring data through the USB2.0 protocol.
However, not all USB controllers support CDPs, which creates significant compatibility issues because a CDP may require external circuitry to operate with legacy devices. In any case, a CDP still requires a full USB controller, resulting in higher system cost compared to a DCP for a charge-only port in applications that don't require data transfers.
Protecting Devices
Exceeding USB port and hub current draw limits can potentially damage electronics, from the portable device itself to the charger and USB hub. SDP-based chargers can draw up to 500 mA per device, which requires the hub to manage the maximum draw current it can support among multiple devices: a four-port hub must be able to safely deliver 2 A (i.e., four ports at 500 mA each).
While the USB standard defines the amount of current drawn by devices, overcurrent issues can still arise due to non-compliant equipment or operation. Overcurrent damage can also occur if a device or charger has a short.
To avoid overcurrent failures and the associated costly service calls and returns, many device manufacturers design their power-management blocks to draw less than the maximum allowed. While providing a margin of safety, it also results in longer charge times for devices.
Looking for a competitive advantage, many aftermarket charger manufacturers allow their chargers to source up to 700 mA to enable faster charging. Such non-compliant chargers can exceed a device's or hub's rated limits, which may cause device printed circuit board (PCB) and component damage.
Specifically, overcurrent is one of the top reasons for handset returns, ultimately reducing manufacturer profits due to higher return rates and increased liability (i.e., user injury). Multi-port hubs are also vulnerable to overcurrent damage if several non-compliant chargers are connected, and their total draw exceeds the hub's limits.
To design a robust USB-based charging port, developers must consider how to protect the system against non-compliant chargers. In applications that introduce USB-based charging to, say, an automobile, overcurrent damage to internal vehicle circuitry can be difficult and expensive to repair. To protect against shorts and non-compliant chargers that draw more than the allowed current, a power switching circuit can be introduced to shut down the USB port.
A power switching circuit monitors both the current being drawn and the dynamic temperature across the power-supply path. For applications in which circuit protection is also important, power-policing capabilities can protect the system from faulty chargers or phones attempting to draw a high, continuous current that will melt delicate electronics.
Charger Authentication
Even though a fast charger may be responsible for damaging a portable device, consumers often assume failure is the fault of the device manufacturer. To that end, manufacturers (particularly in the handset market) are adding intelligence to the charging process via communication protocols to prevent non-compliant chargers from providing too much current.
A protocol uses secure mechanisms to allow devices to authenticate a battery charger as a known and trusted source. If the charger isn't recognized, the user is given a message that the accessory isn't supported. This prevents the user from accidentally connecting to an unauthorized fast charger, which may deliver too much current and damage the device.
Another advantage of using a protocol to authenticate chargers is that different devices can draw varying amounts of charge current safely. To supply current in a safe and reliable way, the universal charger must be able to operate within the safe limits of the device currently being charged, even if it can supply more current.
During the handshaking process, the device and charger can negotiate these limits. This also allows the device and charger to act together to work with the ideal charging profile of the device, minimizing charge time while maximizing the battery charge lifetime.
Implementing an authentication protocol introduces complexity, additional cost, and potential interoperability issues. To serve as a charger for a single device, the DCP must support a single charging protocol. To serve as a universal charger, however, the charger must support the variety of charging protocols implemented across the industry.
BlackBerry handsets, for example, follow the 1.0 version of the USB Battery Charging specification, while Nokia and Motorola devices follow the 1.1 spec. The Chinese government has mandated that all phones sold follow the YDT-1591 spec. Apple, which owns a large share of the market, utilizes its own proprietary protocol. To further complicate issues, version 1.2 of the USB Battery Charging specification has been released too.
Automatically identifying the protocol being used for a particular device requires an evaluation layer above the actual protocol layer. Thus, before charging can begin, the DCP needs to determine the brand and type of device that's been plugged in before it can select the proper charging protocol. Next, the DCP offers the device the different current draw levels it supports. The device then acknowledges how much current it wants to draw and begins to draw that current.
These protocols can be implemented in software using a MCU, but it introduces additional components and cost to the system, as well as significant programming complexity. When the protocols are integrated into the USB charger controller, the overall system architecture makes it possible to implement a universal charger in an efficient, self-contained, and straightforward manner.
DCP Or CDP?
Developers can take several different approaches to create an efficient and cost-effective USB-based charging port that safely provides substantially more draw current than the SDP's 500-mA limitation:
• Dedicated Charging Port (DCP): The primary function of a DCP is to provide charging current. Since the charger controller will not need to support data transfers, its internal circuitry can be significantly less complicated than that of a full USB controller (Fig. 2). Charger controllers, like Pericom's PI5USBxxx family, are self-contained ICs with full support for today's various communication protocols and optional power policing capabilities. Compared to an SDP using a standard USB controller, a DCP-based charger controller provides higher current and faster device charging at lower cost. The level of integration also enables developers to implement a universal charger with a single chip.
• Charging Downstream Port (CDP): Some charger applications, such as an automotive entertainment system, may also need to support data transfers. A CDP can be implemented by placing a charger controller inline between a standard USB controller and the USB port connector (Fig. 3). In this configuration, the charger controller transparently passes all data between the USB controller and port. At the same time, the controller boosts the charging current beyond 1.5 A for all data rates to convert the SDP into a CDP. Because the charger controller manages the charging communication protocol, there's no need to modify the USB protocol stack on the host side, and it eliminates any legacy concerns.
• Integrated USB Controller: The inline charger-controller approach also works in applications where the host application processor has an integrated USB controller, but a higher charging current is desired. Placing a charger controller between the application processor's USB controller and the USB port provides full data capabilities with charging current beyond 1.5 A for all data rates using the CDP protcol.
Weighing all the factors, USB is positioned to become both the universal data connection and universal charging technology worldwide. The ability to replace individual charger units with a standard USB cable is compelling both ecologically and economically.
DCPs overcome the limitations imposed by the low 0.5-mA draw current supplied by an SDP. That's because they enable significantly faster charging with currents beyond 2.0 A per device.
DCP-based charger controllers also simplify system design by delivering key universal charger capabilities in a single chip: They eliminate data-transfer circuitry where it's not needed; offer full support of charging communication protocols; guarantee interoperability across all devices; and lower system cost. In addition, optional power switch capabilities can be implemented to ensure reliable operation and prevent damage to system electronics due to overcurrent or shorts.


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Bollywood's two majestic superstars Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan are back in news. And this time, the allegations are on Salman Khan, for befriending Shahrukh's close friends Arjun Rampal, Karan Johar and Priyanka Chopra. But, Salman denied all such rumours.
Salman cleared all the reports stating, "There is no groupism at all... I do my own work. I don't think there is any groupism. I don't follow anyone's life. If anyone comes to talk or meet me, I will talk to them or meet them nicely. I don't care who is whose friend and all. It doesn't matter to me at all."
In fact, when he was further asked about the alleged tiff between SRK and Arjun, Salman said, "I am not even aware if there is any fight or whatever (between them). I don't think so (that Arjun is closer to me). I just met him at Sanjay Diwan's party. We just spoke for two minutes."
Go through the slider for more happenings and gossips of this week.
Umang Awards, 2013
The week kick started with the celebration of the Mumbai Police's annual show Umang, 2013. Celebrities like Shahrukh, Salman, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Katrina Kaif and many more had attended the do.
Superstar Shahrukh Khan performed with Manish Paul at the show, while Salman Khan danced on his hit songs. Also yesteryear stars like Jeetendra, Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor graced the event with their presence.
Ek Thi Daayan Trailer
The much-awaited official trailer of Emraan Hashmi's movie Ek Thi Daayan was finally released on Wednesday night. The trailer of the movie looks promising and scary. The trailer shows Emraan Hashmi, who seems to be an artist or a magician in the film, describing the nature of a witch through sketches. He describes a witch as beautiful and mysterious.
The movie is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj under Balaji Motion Pictures. Ek Thi Daayan is expected to hit the silver screens on April 18, 2013.
Salman's Next Movie Titled Mental
Salman Khan and Sohail Khan are planning to work together in a film for a long time. Earlier it was said that the two will work together soon in Sher Khan but the film was put on the back burner as Sohail wanted to concentrate on the remake of Telugu hit Stalin. It was said that this movie would be titled Radhe but according to recent reports Sohail wants to name it Mental.
A source told a leading daily that a few days ago, Sohail tried getting the title Mental registered. Since the rights belong to someone else, he's not got it yet. But, he is very confidence that he will get the title soon.
Happy Birthday Hrithik And Bipasha!
Bipasha Basu celebrated her birthday on Jan 7 in Goa, while Hrithik celebrated his birthday on Jan 10 with his close friends.
Parineeti and Sidharth In KJo's Next
Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra have been roped in for Karan Johar's next film Hasee Toh Phasee. Directed by Vinil Matthew, this will be first ever project under the collaboration of Dharma Productions and Phantom Films.
Ranbir Will Play Kishore Kumar But Won't Sing
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who would be seen as actor-singer Kishore Kumar in Anurag Basu's biopic, says he carries a huge responsibility essaying the role but he won't sing in the film. "Everyone knows Kishore Kumar was a great singer and an actor. It's a great opportunity to do a biopic on him. But at the same time it is my duty as an actor to do full justice to my role and the film. It is a huge responsibility," Ranbir told reporters.
"I will not sing in the film. But we will use his songs. I will try and look, act like him. I will adopt his nuances and mannerisms," he said.
Matru Ka Bijlee Ka Mandola Review
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola is wild, wacky, wicked and would leave you with mixed feelings. On the whole, MKBKM isn't Bharadwaj's the best of works, yet, the movie is worth a watch.
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RELIANT PARK - The Texans returned home early Monday morning after a devastating loss in San Francisco.
Photojournalist Damon Sales was there with Local 2's Morning Cam to catch the team's arrival.
The 49ers trounced the Texans 34-3 Sunday night.
Texans quarterback Matt Schaub threw three interceptions at The Stick, including a pick-6 for his first pass of the game. He ended the night 19 of 35 for 173 yards.
The Texans will get a chance to break their three-game losing streak when they face the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
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Gronsveld Vacation Packages
Gronsveld is near a range of colorful Maastricht's attractions. Two sights that should top every visitor's list is the fascinating American War Cemetery and the iconic Valkenburg Caves. Also, be sure to check out Wilhemina Toren and Fluwelengrot.
Gronsveld has a number of museums, exhibits and show venues within easy reach that make great places to visit. There are plenty of excellent places where you can spend a few hours such as the Natural History Museum.
One of the nicest ways to experience the countryside is to head for the greens at the area's best-loved courses like the Maastricht International Golf.
If you're a sports lover, you'll enjoy seeing Gronsveld favorites, the MVV Maastricht, take to the field in nearby De Geusselt Stadium. On match days follow the river of red and white, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join fellow sports lovers at a nearby pub, bar or cafe and relive the action over a friendly drink or two.
After a long day exploring the streets of Gronsveld, rest up in one of the area's popular bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. If you're looking for a warm welcome and a good nights sleep be sure to check out the Bastion Deluxe Hotel Maastricht/Centrum, the NH Maastricht, and the popular Golden Tulip Apple Park Maastricht.


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MORE than £1 million of funding is to be spent on a programme of highways improvements across the county.
The cash for maintenance and repairs to roads and bridges has been made available by Cumbria County Council's Cabinet.
A further £300,000 will be spent on measures to make the county's roads safer and reduce the number of collisions at higher-risk locations.
This money will be spent on 23 road safety engineering schemes at locations experiencing a higher than average number of collisions.
It will have a particular focus on roads where more serious collisions occur and where people have been killed or seriously injured.
The work includes measures such as clearer signs and lines, lighting improvements, anti-skid surfacing and verge work to improve visibility.
South Lakeland will receive a £265,400 slice of the cash with £67,800 earmarked for the A5074 Brook Road to Biskey Howe, Windermere.
There will be £55,900 made available to resurface the road from Gillinggate to Kendal Town Hall while road improvements along the A595 from Soutergate, Ulverston, to Sandside will receive £36,700.
Other areas to get cash for re-surfacing works are: Burneside Road, Kendal (£11,700); Beehive Lane to Singleton Parks Road, Kendal (£50,600); Skelwith Bridge to Skelwith Brow (£22,700) and Bramhaw to Queens Drive - Toll Bar, Sedbergh (£20,000). And £110,000 will be spent on remedial works at the bridge on the A6 at Hucks Brow.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron described the announcement as "welcome news" but added: "The roads announced for funding today are just a few of many in a poor state – we need to make sure a lot more roads are fixed and potholes are mended throughout the county."
In Eden £28,000 is to be made available to resurface the road outside Shap Primary School.
The work programme agreed by the Cabinet links in with the £30m Highways Transport Capital Programme for 2013/14 approved by the county council in February.
The Cabinet's decision determines how £670,000 will be spent on road surfacing schemes on A roads and £382,000 on six bridge/structure repair projects Coun Keith Little, CCC's Cabinet member responsible for highways and transport, said: "The county council is investing in Cumbria's highways to make them safer and more robust.
"Most of our highways investment was agreed in February as part of the main budget process, but today's decision confirms exactly how over £1.3m will be spent from now until April 2014.
"We have prioritised the work so that the investment is being made in locations which have the greatest need and will reap the greatest benefits."
Engineering works to improve road safety in South Lakeland and Eden A683 Casterton - £1,000 to relocate and change existing bend warning sign near Casterton Golf Club Erecting 'road narrowing' warning signs at a cost of £1,800 on the advance to the Pheasant Inn junction Rayrigg Road, Windermere - £12,000 to be spent on re-surfacing of centre of road and re-marking white lines Advanced direction signs at Rayrigg Meadow car park and bus/parking laybys at a cost of £4,000 A6 Blackhall Road, Kendal - provide keep clear/yellow box marking to imrove visibility at pedestrian crossing costing £1,000 A5084 Lowick Green - remove chevron signs and posts from bend at the Old Vicarage. Remark existing SLOW road markings on approaches to bend north of Land Rover garage.
Also erecting THINK BIKE at entry points along the route.
A685 Kirkby Stephen - Improve existing chevron signs for easten bound traffic at Midland Cottages near Kirkby Stephen station. Erect new chevron signs for western bound traffic. Place double white lines on bend and add SLOW markings on red texture-flex next to existing warning sign prior to bend.
A685 Kaber Junction - renew junction markings, replace existing bend sign and add SLOW markings


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Getting Ready for Preschool: Reading Success
Simple things to do to prepare your child for the transistion into the world of school.
Simple things to do to prepare your child for the transistion into the world of school.
What should you apologize? What does it achieve? How does it remedy the situation?
Kids will have plenty to sing about when they watch "Lomax: The Hound of Music," a new children's musical series on PBS.
Students can exercise their creativity by writing an original story and win a $2,000 Best Buy gift card!
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained indoors? Snuggle up with these three books and a videogame!
Did your child make resolutions for the new year? Here's how to help them make and keep their resolutions.
With the cost of higher education continually rising, it's more important than ever to get an early start saving for a child's college education.
A referral from another parent can be a good place to start, but the key is to find a tutor who best addresses the learning styles and issues of your child.
A monthly gift in the mail of a Jewish book or CD to children.
Guidelines for getting kids to do their homework.
Teaching kids to use math in their everyday lives.
Easy ways to help children manage their time better.
When is it OK to send a sick child to school?
It is critical to create a mathematical "environment" for your children, especially during the formative years between pre-K and fifth grade.
Realizing a vision for the school year requires support from a motivated group of individuals: a team of people who ban together through adversity, inspire motivation and acknowledge achievement.
The less buses have to fight for the roads and school driveways, the smoother the commute is for the entire student body. This year, however, as gas prices approach the $5 mark, more and more parents finally seem to be open to the idea of busing, and the prospect of saving a few dollars on gas.
If you have children just starting school, building their confidence and comfort with books is the most important thing that you can do.
With the end of summer comes the inevitable stress of getting your children ready for another school year. Consider these tips to ease the way.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, The After-School Corporation (TASC), based in New York City, asked highly accomplished individuals what they did after school when they were growing up.
Transitioning from the lazy days of summer to a new grade or school can be a tough task for kids and parents alike.
When it comes time to choose a preschool for your child, there are many things to ponder, from how your child learns, to what your finances allow, and where you live. Here is some feedback from a few local parents who have been involved in the search:
Studies have shown that children can lose between 10 and 25 percent of their reading skills over the course of the summer. This is directly due to the lack of work, skills and drills in which the student should be engaged over the break from school.
Summer "brain drain" is a well-documented occurrence. In addition to causing stress for parents and educators, "brain drain" also fuels the fire in the debate of summer fun versus summer learning. But that doesn't have to be the case, as both goals can be accomplished with a little bit of planning and imagination.
The New York City Department of Education and the Al Hirschfeld Foundation have teamed up to present a curriculum for grades 2-12 based on the artist's life and work.
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Prabhas' latest release Rebel may not win the accolades of critics but that does not stop the movie from creating a record. The Hindi remake rights of the movie had fetched a bomb. Manish from Mumbai bagged the Hindi dubbing rights of the movie for a whooping amount of Rs 2.15 crores. This is the highest for any Telugu movie in recent times. However, there is no clarity regarding who will be casted in the movie.
On the other side, Lawerence' earlier movie 'Kanchana' is also being made in Hindi with Sanjay Dutt playing the role of Sarath Kumar.


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ALLEN, Texas (AP) - When the board of the Allen Independent School District convened its regularly scheduled meeting, the only real item on the agenda was an explanation.
Three days after administrators canceled the remaining two weeks of school because of a rash of bomb threats, the superintendent changed course Monday by rescheduling classes on a staggered schedule today.
The decision did not sit well in the Dallas suburb. Some parents were angry about the mixed messages and said they might not send their children back for the final two weeks of classes.
``My only concern is that this wasn't done Friday,'' said Joe Bellino, an organizer of a parents group called Concerned Parents for Safe Schools. ``Board members, I'm sorry, but you dropped the ball.''
School superintendent Barbara Erwin said the board's decision last week had only meant that normal class schedules were canceled for the rest of the year.
That distinction may have been lost on the public, as parents struggled to get an answer to simple questions like when their children might return their text books or take a final exam.
Ms. Erwin said the school district will operate on a staggered schedule during the next two weeks, with no more than one-third of the district's pupils attending on any given day.
Meanwhile, in Port Huron, Mich., classes resumed under tight security Monday at Holland Woods Middle School.
Four students, ages 12 to 14, were arrested last week and charged with conspiring to kill students and teachers with guns and bombs.
One mother, Sandy Sigman, dropped off her 13-year-old daughter, Amanda, and said she was ``disgusted and saddened and angry that we have come to a point when our kids are scared to come to school.''
Michigan investigators said they did not know whether there was any link between the accused plotters and a pipe bomb found outside the school Thursday night.
Also Monday, a homemade bomb exploded in a trash can in the Ankeney Junior High School cafeteria in Beavercreek, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton.
A security guard and a janitor who handled the device after it exploded got minor chemical burns on their hands. A 16-year-old boy was charged with inducing panic.
And in Minturn, Colo., an eighth grader has been suspended after students told the principal she planned to acquire guns and shoot up the school.
The 14-year-old girl's name was not released. No criminal charges had been filed Monday, authorities said. Minturn is about 75 miles east of Denver.
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Fresh Herb Burger
The Fresh Herb Burger is a burger of fresh herbs: White Onions, Green Onions, Cilantro, Garlic and Celery. It is truly a taste of delight and compliments any Sutterhome wine.
2 lbs. Ground Round
3 3/4 Cup Bread Crums/Crushed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon Cracked Ground Pepper
1/4 cup Chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup fresh cut cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh crushed garlic
1/4 cup of fresh cut celery.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl then make into (6) hamburger patties. The hamburgers afterwards are cooked on an outside grill at 250°F for forty minutes, 20 minutes on each side. Once completely cooked, each of the (6) burgers are served on regular size hamburger buns with Mayonnaise, Kosher dill pickles (3) total, red onions (3 rings total) and romane lettuce (1) piece not bigger than the bun and a tomato slice.


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Lanta Viet, a local branch of the recently suspended Russian tour operator Lanta-Tur Voyach, is VND10 billion (US$480,000) in debt to their local partners, according to the Tourism Association in the coastal province of Binh Thuan.
Nguyen Tri Thoai, deputy chief executive officer at Hoang Ngoc resort, a partner of Lanta Viet for 3 years, said the last contract they did together was last November and though the operator has transferred 50 percent of the contract's value, it still owes the resort US$100,000.
Local Lanta-Viet partners said that Lanta-Viet now can do very little since the branch does not have the finances or savings to solve the problem.
Russian Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City Vladimir Borisovich Klimov said that general director at Lanta-Viet showed up at the consulate and was ordered to return to Binh Thuan to meet local partners, contact the headquarters under local authority surveillance and find a way to pay off debts.
The consulate representatives also arrived in Binh Thuan to work with the province's People's Committee, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to arrange free flights for tourists to get home.
Last Monday, 75 Lanta-Tur Voyach customers moved from Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City for the flight home. Currently, there are still 200 Russian tourists stranded in Vietnam.
Lanta-Tur Voyach is one of the leading Russian travel companies, working with more than 6000 agencies in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, and the Baltic region.
Thousands of travelers who bought tours from Lanta-Tur Voyach are reported to be stuck in Vietnam, Thailand and India.
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Nevada's unemployment rate of 14.4 percent is the highest for any state in the nation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is more than triple the 4.4 percent unemployment rate
Sen. Harry Reid (D.-Nev.) became Senate majority leader in January 2007, following his party's victory in the November 2006 election.
The national unemployment rate was 5.4 percent at the time of the midterm election in November 2006. The BLS announced this morning that in September of this year, the national unemployment rate was 9.6 percent, holding steady from 9.6 percent in August. (BLS's most recent state-by-state unemployment rates are for August of this year. The agency says it plans to release September's state-by-state unemployment rates on Oct. 22.)
Nevada's 14.4 percent unemployment rate for August 2010 was the highest single monthly unemployment rate Nevada has experienced in the 34 years since 1976, the first year for which state unemployment rates are posted on the BLS website.
The unemployment rate in
In Feb. 9, 2009 speech in Elkhart, Ind., promoting his $787-billion economic stimulus plan that was then under consideration in Congress, President Obama warned that executives at banks that received federal bailouts should not get bonuses until they paid the taxpayers back—and, in doing so, he held up junkets to Las Vegas as a symbol of corporate excess.
"But, you know, you are not going to be able to give out these big bonuses until you pay taxpayers back," Obama said. "You can't get corporate jets. You can't go take a trip to
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, an Independent, subsequently demanded an apology from the president for his remarks.
"I told him that
The mayor said one reason he wanted the president to clarify his remarks was that businesses were canceling meetings in Las Vegas, and "actually breaking agreements that they have with the various hotel casinos, where they were going to have business meetings, paying large sums of money to get out of those contracts, and then going to other cities, paying more for rooms and for food, because right now Vegas is bargain basement."
"It hurts me," Goodman said, "because when people are supposed to be creating jobs, when they cancel these kind of meetings, they're taking jobs away from the people who live in
When White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs was asked at a briefing more than a month later about the president's remarks about
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"What the president expressed some concern about was companies that are getting large amounts of public funding, taxpayer funding through a financial stabilization plan, that the president does have great concern with public money being used for that," said Gibbs. "But the president believes in--it's important to have a strong tourism industry."
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Andy Murray's dire prediction that someone could have a heart attack in the heat didn't fall on deaf ears at one of Melbourne Park's newest spectator areas on Wednesday. They reached virtually no ears at all.
Mid-afternoon outside Hisense Arena, 10 huge umbrellas, 30 outdoor tables and seating for several hundred in front of a big screen played host to … a lone Australian Open worker on his break. At the information desk, another employee reported: ''It's been pretty quiet … everyone's inside watching on screens.''
Among those seeking shelter were David Wallace and wife Julie, squeezing a day at the tennis into their trip interstate for a wedding. They had managed a few hours watching the likes of Murray and Rafael Nadal on the practice courts, scored some autographs on an oversized tennis ball, but could only take so much.
Being 30 weeks pregnant contributed to Julie's reflection that perhaps a day at the Australian Open wasn't such a good idea after all.
''It's stifling, it takes the breath out of you,'' David said. ''We've fruit-picked in Katherine - this feels worse.''
''You can't escape it,'' Julie added. ''It makes you wonder how they're playing in it - they're running around, and we can't even walk around.''
Martina Navratilova has made clear her belief that the players shouldn't be running around at all, calling tournament doctor Tim Wood ''completely clueless'' for endorsing the decision not to suspend play during the oppressive conditions.
On Wednesday, the union that represents sporting professionals added its voice to the smashing being endured by Open organisers.
''It's time we moved away from the gladiatorial colosseum view of sports people battling for their lives in the name of entertainment,'' said Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance spokesman Malcolm Tulloch, echoing Murray's view that lives are being endangered.
Tournament organisers stood firm, referee Wayne McKewen reiterating his view that, while conditions were hot and uncomfortable, the relatively low level of humidity ensured they never deteriorated to the point where it was necessary to invoke the ''extreme heat policy'', closing the roof on the two main stadiums and suspending play on outside courts.
Attendances continued to wilt; the 32,911 who braved the conditions for the day session was down almost 15,000 on the corresponding figure in last year's Open for the second day running. Pre-sales of ground passes were up 8 per cent this year, but organisers conceded ''walk-ups'' had been hit hard by the weather.
''I have been heartened by the commitment shown by Australian tennis fans this week who have certainly shown their love of the Australian Open amid the heat,'' said Tennis Australia's chief operating officer, David Roberts.
''But I also know that given the weather during the last two days and the forecast for tomorrow and Friday we will fall well short of the overall record attendance.''
The 2014 tournament will definitely match one record, albeit not exclusively due to the heat. Eight men and one woman failed to complete their opening-round matches, equalling the tally for most retirements in a single round at any major in the 45-year professional era.


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MONDAY, MARCH 12: Three men appeared in court today charged in connection with a fight on Front Street over the weekend.
Zachary Simmons, 29, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Susan Simons on March 10 in Pembroke.
Ralph Robinson, 29, and Michael Payne, 38, both pleaded guilty to taking part in a fight in a public place - Front Street - on the same day.
Crown counsel Carrington Mahoney told the court Mr Simmons allegedly punched Ms Simons in the face early on Saturday morning. Payne came to her rescue by pushing Mr Simmons away from her.
Robinson then attacked Payne and started to fight.
Mr Mahoney continued: "At 1am, officers were on duty on Front Street when they received a report of a disturbance outside Flanagan's.
"When they arrived, they saw two men on the ground viciously fighting and made numerous attempts to break up the men."
Mr Mahoney said police eventually deployed captor spray and separated the men. Both were handcuffed and taken to the Hamilton Police Station where they were charged with affray.
Addressing the court, Robinson's mother June said: 'I just want to say that he has been a good son.
"He always looks out for our family.
"He makes time to pick up his son from school.
"He always works hard.
"This was out of character, he has never been in trouble before."
The court was told Robinson has an IT consultancy business.
He said: "I am very apologetic for the incident that occurred.
"I am normally just focused on my business and working very hard.
"This was just very, very out of character and won't happen again."
The court heard from duty counsel Leo Mills that Payne was assisting a "damsel in distress".
Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner gave Robinson a conditional discharge for 12 months and Payne was given an absolute discharge.


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New York City's Times Square will become an international center for election coverage as thousands of spectators from around the world, as well as local, national and international media, converge to watch the results of the presidential election, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Live election coverage will be broadcast on the giant screens throughout Times Square.
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Among the national news organizations that will be reporting from Times Square is CNN Worldwide, who will offer visitors to the "Crossroads of the World" a special interactive election experience as they watch election results on enormous high-definition television screens. CNN will host a viewing party on Duffy Square (located at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue at 46th Street), inviting political followers to participate in the climax of this election season. Attendees can watch real-time election returns and CNN's leading coverage broadcast on Spectacolor HD, ClearChannel Spectacolor's digital display at the corner of 47th Street and Broadway and the only true high-definition, full video display in Times Square.
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History of Election Nights in Times Square
Times Square has been the gathering point for New Yorkers on Election Days going back to 1904. In each case, Times Square presents the diversity, and at times disorder, of American culture and politics. On Election Day 1904, the same year The New York Times opened its headquarters in midtown and renamed the Broadway-7th Avenue intersection after itself, it held a pre-TV, pre-radio version of a viewing party. The presidential race was between Theodore Roosevelt and Alton Parker, both New Yorkers, and The Times said that once the ballots came in it would flash searchlights from the top of 1 Times Square to announce the result to the city: a light pointing west if Roosevelt won and east if it was Parker. And in 1936, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was reelected in a historic landslide, as thousands crowded Times Square in the middle of the nation's greatest economic downturn to cheer the result.
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NORWICH, Conn. - One of the men listed on Puerto Rico's Top Ten Wanted Suspects was arrested in Connecticut on Monday, reports CBS affiliate WFSB.
Norwich officers along with investigators from Puerto Rico arrested 24-year-old Pedro A. Salcedo, address unknown, during a motor vehicle stop.
He was charged with being a fugitive from justice and interfering with police, reports the station.
Salcedo was wanted in connection for "his role in an attempted murder with a gun." He was also wanted for two counts of conjugal abuse and aggravated conjugal abuse of a minor by the San Juan Police Department.
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GOP lawmaker vows fix to Voting Rights Act
A former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said on Monday he will try to replace the portion of the landmark Voting Rights Act that was struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this summer.
"The first thing we have to do is take the monkey wrench that the court threw in it out of the Voting Rights Act, and then use that monkey wrench to be able to fix it so that it is alive, well, constitutional and impervious to another challenge that will be filed by the usual suspects," said Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., at a March on Washington 50th anniversary event hosted by the Republican National Committee.
Sensenbrenner's comments were first reported Monday by The Washington Post. The lawmaker said he hopes to have a legislative fix in place by the end of the year.
Sensenbrenner was chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 2006 when the law was reauthorized by Congress.
The high court in June struck down a coverage formula that Congress used to monitor Southern states with a history of racial discrimination. The ruling essentially freed states and municipalities with this kind of history from having to clear changes with the Justice Department in the way they vote.
After the decision, GOP state legislatures in Texas and North Carolina have pushed forward with new Voter ID laws that would otherwise have been subject to preclearance. The Justice Department is suing Texas over its law.
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Here at DHgate the BRM team who interact with our buyers enjoyed a teambuilding day on Saturday (6th November). Organized by the ever-resourceful Claudia, everyone arrived at the office at 12pm and by choice of a coloured bangle were divided into three teams of six people: red, green and yellow. Each team had to choose a team name, motto and captain. The red team chose "Red or dead", the yellow team "The Lemons" (including me!) and the green team "Kick Ass".
Claudia then went on to explain the mission: each team was allocated a guide who had ten tasks for them to complete, one after another, with a map. Each successfully achieved task would bring some cash which could be used for transport to the next task, for example, and up to three t-shirts. To win, you had to arrive at the end point indicated in the final task with at least nine of the tasks completed and three t-shirts. However, teams could steal t-shirts from each other!
Duly prepared, the teams were allocated their first task and ran – literally, ran from the office towards the subway. What followed then was a mad treasure-hunt dash through Beijing, as the clues had the teams seeking out locations throughout the Haidian area. Clues might include a picture of a famous Chinese poet and some dumplings, the solution being a restaurant named after a character in one of his books. CHARGE! And off the team would fly.
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All of the tasks took place in the busy Haidian district, with all three team's jogging down streets or trying to make their way through a thronging mass of shoppers, as fast as they possibly could! Also, because the area for the tasks was quite small, the teams sometimes met with each other, with attempts at t-short theft! Red Or Dead came upon The Lemons. I was wearing the t-shirt we had won, and suddenly heard a cry of "WATCH OUT!" I turned to see Robert bearing down on me like a stampeding buffalo, and ran as fast as my feet could carry me. I did a swift about turn to try to lose him, but like the Duracell bunny he kept on going and going! So, managing to avoid David, I did another swift turn (pivoting round a tree), avoided Waz, and ran to the junction, by which time Red or Dead had given up the chase and I, gasping for breath, received the thanks of the rest of The Lemons.
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By John Shiffman and David Ingram
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(Reuters) – Details of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration program that feeds tips to federal agents and then instructs them to alter the investigative trail were published in a manual used by agents of the Internal Revenue Service for two years.
The practice of recreating the investigative trail, highly criticized by former prosecutors and defence lawyers after Reuters reported it this week, is now under review by the Justice Department. Two high-profile Republicans have also raised questions about the procedure.
A 350-word entry in the Internal Revenue Manual instructed agents of the U.S. tax agency to omit any reference to tips supplied by the DEA's Special Operations Division, especially from affidavits, court proceedings or investigative files. The entry was published and posted online in 2005 and 2006, and was removed in early 2007. The IRS is among two dozen arms of the government working with the Special Operations Division, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency.
An IRS spokesman had no comment on the entry or on why it was removed from the manual. Reuters recovered the previous editions from the archives of the Westlaw legal database, which is owned by Thomson Reuters Corp, the parent of this news agency.
As Reuters reported Monday, the Special Operations Division of the DEA funnels information from overseas NSA intercepts, domestic wiretaps, informants and a large DEA database of telephone records to authorities nationwide to help them launch criminal investigations of Americans. The DEA phone database is distinct from a NSA database disclosed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
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District Licensing Committee announced
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For immediate release: 17 October 2013
Eastern Bay of Plenty councils continue to work together on alcohol regulation and are pleased to announce the appointment of a shared Eastern Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee (DLC) to take responsibility for local decisions relating to the sale and supply of alcohol. From December 2013, all local-level liquor licence decisions - new and renewal of premises licences, managers' certificates, special licences and temporary authorities - will be made by the DLC.
The Committee will be chaired by Commissioner Russell Orr, with List Members Jenny Mahoney (Deputy Commissioner), Russell Chase, Anita Moore, Shona Browne, Memory Mio and Michelle Heath sharing the decision-making responsibilities.
The development of the DLC results from the significant changes made to New Zealand's alcohol laws last year through the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The three Eastern Bay of Plenty District Councils (Kawerau, Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne) agreed to work together to respond to those changes, including the development and adoption of a Local Alcohol Policy and the establishment of the shared committee.
Expressions of interest in DLC membership were called for in July, with a total of 26 candidates indicating their interest in the positions. The candidates had a wide range of knowledge and experience and many were well-suited to the role.
Whakatāne District Council Chief Executive, Marty Grenfell, says it was pleasing to receive such strong interest in the committee. "The number and quality of candidates who put themselves forward gave us confidence that the DLC would be capable of making robust decisions in the community's interest," he says.
The councils established a shortlist of committee members and interviewed candidates during September, with the Councils then jointly approving the recommended appointments.
Barbara Dempsey, Acting Chief Executive, Ōpōtiki District Council was involved in the process. "It was a significant task to evaluate the large number of applicants. Overall, I was genuinely impressed with the calibre, experience and knowledge of the candidates and wish to thank everyone involved for their time and interest," she says.
Kawerau Chief Executive Russell George welcomed the appointments. "The seven members of the committee will have the task of applying legislation and policy at a local level. They will have a strong governance role and will need to act independently in the best interest of their communities. I look forward to seeing the DLC in action," he says.
All seven members of the DLC will represent their communities as they share local-level decision-making on the sale and supply of alcohol in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
The next milestone will be the preparation and approval of a Terms of Reference outlining how the DLC responsibilities will be shared. The Committee will hold its first meeting in December.


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Keri Russell was seen arriving at Los Angeles International Airport with her 1 1/2-year-old son River and a female friend on Wednesday. Dad is Keri's hubby, carpenter Shane Deary.
The Felicity actress, who is just days away from her 33rd birthday, recently starred in the family-friendly movie Bedtime Stories, co-staring Adam Sandler. Russell has two movies set for release this year: Wonder Woman and Leaves of Grass.
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THREATS: (external) What negatives exist right now in the marketplace (e.g. trends, economy etc.) that you need to overcome in order to reach your goal? How will you do this? Find a solution to turn each threat into an opportunity.
Once you complete this exercise, you will have a few more action items (dont forget deadlines) to put into that business plan weve been working on.
You can use this same chart not only to aid your own journey to the top of the bestseller lists, but for helping with the plotting of your novel. Try filling out a blank chart for your hero and another one for your heroine. When I do this, it always helps me get to know their characters a little better. Also gives me some new ideas for the plot if Im struck. What is a story plot if not hero/heroine overcoming obstacles/threats? The character arc is them turning a major weakness into strength. I would strongly recommend that you try this for your work in progress and see if you get some new insights.
This is a tool I learned in business school and as far as I know no other writer uses it for writing purposes. So I would really love feedback whether or not you find it useful. Would you please let me know? Thank you!!!
There is a common mistake I see people make when working with their strengths and weaknesses, so Im going to talk about it here.
I have a nephew. He is great in sports. They recently had a sports festival at his school and he won several gold medals despite the fact that hes not on any sports teams. Several of the coaches asked the parents to let him join their teams, but the parents wont agree. Why? Because hes not good in math (B-). He needs to stay home in the afternoon and practice math.
Here is the way I see it: He could be great in sports and make a living from it and suck in math (so what?). Or hell be mediocre in both. Which one is better? Hes never going to be a math teacher. He doesnt like it and he doesnt have a natural talent for it. (Ok, he probably could be a math teacher, but it would be a bloody struggle all the way and wouldnt make him happy, so whats the point?)
So when I say improve your weaknesses, Id like to add, BUT not to the detriment of your strengths. We are tempted to look at our strengths and say, Okay, this is what I already know. Now lets pay attention to things I dont know that well yet. Know your strengths and play to them. That is what youll be known for. Who is the funniest author you know? Who is the author who can make you cry every time? Those are the strengths those authors are playing to. What is your most amazing strength? This is going to be your selling feature. This is what people will say when talking about your books. So while its important to address your weaknesses, its just as important to take your main strength and work it into something that will make you stand out in the marketplace.
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Geomorphologist David Montgomery spoke about "the living skin of the Earth that is the foundation for all life on the continents" -- soil. We tend to take soil for granted, he said, but we can actually run out of it. Soil exhaustion brought about the end of prior civilizations, Montgomery explained, noting that "the way those societies treated their land in the end shaped their history."
Europeans began running out of 'vacant land' in the late 1600s and people looked to the New World for the opportunity to acquire their own piece of earth, he said. Montgomery blamed colonial agriculture for the significant decline of soil in the United States. As an example, he pointed to tobacco farming, which not only caused substantial soil loss but also quickly depleted the soil of vital nutrients. After four or five years a tobacco field was not as productive, so the crop would be moved to a new parcel, Montgomery added.
Modern farming practices, the rush to biofuels, and high erosion rates continue to jeopardize the agricultural future of the planet. According to Montgomery, we are losing agricultural soils at a rate of about a millimeter a year -- much faster than they can be formed. Montgomery called for soil conservation measures as well as outlined the practice of biochar. Putting charcoal into soil increases organic matter, allows it to hold more water, and sequesters carbon, he remarked. Montgomery also touched on the vulnerability of hybrid crops, ancient Roman farming techniques, challenges to China's food production, and the concept of urban agriculture.
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In the first hour, columnist James Lileks shared details from his recent UFO sighting. Lileks said he had stepped out to smoke a cigar Thursday night when he looked into the sky and saw a "bright streak of light, incredibly fast... going from east to west, jiggling a little bit." The object vanished a moment later, he noted. Lileks said he does not think the object was a meteor or the International Space Station, as it was traveling horizontally very low in the sky. Check out Lileks' own account of the experience at his blog, The Bleat.
More than 130 fishermen were left stranded Saturday when a giant 8-mile wide slab of ice broke away from Lake Erie's shoreline. The U.S. Coast Guard along with local volunteer firemen organized a massive rescue effort, using helicopters and air boats. One person was found dead in the water. View the ABC News report for more details. .
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ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Neatly packed plastic boxes were drying out Wednesday on a driveway in Royal Oak.
From a soaked heirloom teacup collection to photographs now stuck together, everything in the basement was drenched.
Related: Huntington Woods neighbors clean up mess left by flooding
"Water was shooting up from the drains, up from the toilets, up from the shower and it was just going, going, going. Boxes were toppling over," said Melissa Fahning, whose parents' basement was flooded.
What can't be salvaged will end up with the trash on the curb. Home after home in this neighborhood on the border of Royal Oak and Clawson shows just how much couldn't be saved.
"Normally I get maybe a 3,000 or 4,000-pound load. I'm twice that already," said a garbage collector in Clawson.
By noon Wednesday, Rizzo Environmental Services garbage trucks had filled a second truck load with another seven hours to go. Compare that to a normal day when crews barely fill a load and a half. On Tuesday, drivers in Royal Oak hauled away 30 tons per truck, double the normal load.
"In the section that we're in right now I got four trucks and there's usually one truck," said Jay Goodnight, supervisor with Rizzo in Royal Oak.
Trucks are usually spread out, but following the flood crews are sticking close together and going block by block. They're seeing everything you can imagine: hot water heaters, coaches, and even a scooter.
In some cases, there are belongings people probably never expected to part with.
"It's sad. It's not just garbage. A lot of it's memories and things they've been keeping throughout the years. They thought they kept them safe. They didn't," said Brian Fahning.
Trash collectors are working 12-hour days. Rizzo says they will keep picking up garbage until Saturday. They hope to be caught up by then.
If they don't get your garbage, don't leave it on the curb because they won't return until the next scheduled pickup.
More: Aerial video shows flooded metro Detroit roads, freeways
More: How to handle a flooded basement
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In theory, can save up to 50,000 yen in your money box. It will go on sale August 7th.
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Beginner needing help on fly line choice
My fiance and I have decided to take up fly fishing as a weekend hobby.
So far we have purchased the Martin Mountain Brook fly combo ( Martin Fly Fishing | Fly Reels | Fly Rods | Fly Kits )
We have the 9ft rods in the 5/6 WT.
We will be fishing for trout around Northern California rivers/streams and float tubing small lakes.
What would be a good line for us to both start out on? I hear line is one of the most important investments.
We don't want to spend too much as we are just getting started but donn't want horrible line either.
I have looked at RIO Gold, RIO Mainstream, SA Mastery GPX, Sage Performance II, Cabelas Prestige Plus, SA Lefty Kren, SA Utlra 4, etc.
What would you all suggest as really decent fly line for beginners, that isn't too expensive? Also, should we get 6wt instead of 5wt, and WF or DT?
Thank you for your help!
- Jonathan
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
WF6F Rio Grand or SA Mastery GPX - premium lines
WF6F Rio Mainstream - price point line
Almost every line that I sell is a premium line because a quality line will make a difference in one's fishing experience. These lines have better coatings that make the stay slick for improved distance, that make them float higher, and that make last longer.
If you must have a price point line, get the Rio Mainstream line.
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
Hi, and welcome to the forum!
I started with the exact same setup, and I still have the line it came with on. It's an ok line; not horrible but not great.
I would recommend waiting a bit before upgrading to another line. If your just learning to cast and your like me, you'll snag more than your share of trees, rocks and telephone lines (don't ask. :p)
Once you can cast pretty decent, then I would look to upgrade. If at that time you still want to stay in the cheap, I would suggest picking up a Cabela's brand WF line. I think they're around $30 so it's not a steep investment and their line is a step up from the Martin.
Oh, and also good luck on keeping this a "weekend hobby." It's more of an "every day of the week" hobby for me!
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
Yeah..... weekend hobby...... keep tellin' yourself that, buddy.....:D
All kidding aside, Good advise given so far.
I am more in Ant's camp-- just fish the line that is on there for the time being. As you fine tune your stroke, you can upgrade lines. You will lower the risk of damaging a nice new line, and you'll appreciate the difference once your cast is dialed in.
As a side note, I've never spent more than 30 or so on a line. (I'm a cheap-o, of course my wife has other words for it....)
EDIT/// I meant to welcome you to the forum-- enjoy your stay--- Tons of good info here-- just ask what you are wondering-- everyone is able and willing to help. We also expect pics and reports of your successes. ;)
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
Try a Hook&Hackle High Floater in a 5wt, weight forward
25 bucks on sale
Hook & Hackle Fly Line
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
Thanks for all the suggestions!
I am leaning toward SA GPX, or Rio Mainstream.
How does the Hook and Hackle line compare to the SA GPX and Rio Mainstream? Is there any comparison at all?
I could get rio and h&h line for both myself and my fiancé for the price of 1 SA GPX. Please let me know how you all think those 3 compare.
- Jonathan
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
You might also look at Scientific Anglers Headstart lines.
They have the AST finish of the premium lines and have a couple of things built right in to help new fly casters like a bump that tells when the rod should be loaded for optimum casts and a weight that is a bit heavier to assist in feeling the rod load.
Here's a link:
Mastery Series Headstart(TM) - Fly Lines - Lines
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
The Hook & Hackle line is made by Cortland and is suppose to be the equivalent of the Cortland 444 with a longer front taper
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
I'm surprised no one mentioned Allen Flyfishing for lines, reels and rods. He has some killer deals and is a great sponsor on this site Allen & Co., Fishing Tackle
Re: Beginner needing help on fly line choice
How do the Allen Fly lines compare to some of the others I was looking at? Are these good lines compared to Rio or SA Mastery?
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This is the first time ever in the world's history that a porn star to be immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas museum. And the lucky star to get the honor is "The Queen of Porn", Jenna Jameson.
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As the summer slips away and leaves fall from the live oaks; Old Man Winter is here. Soup is one of my favorite ways to bear the colder months (those reading from the North please do not judge my low tolerance of cool weather.) Soup has a quality that is filling, healthy, and most importantly, warm!
The varieties are almost endless. There are enough soup recipes to eat a bowl every day of the year, but during a Louisiana summer, the last thing we want is a steamy bowl of chicken noodle.
(#3)While on the subject on chicken noodle, here is my favorite recipe. It is filled with carrot, celery, peas, noodles, and chicken chunks. It is sure to fight off any winter cold or just help warm you up. Some even think that chicken noodle soup has medicinal values!
(#2)Now, for something a little thicker: potato soup. Potato soup is my 2nd favorite winter treat. The best part: it can be made in a slow cooker. You'll have something tasty and warm waiting for you when you get home from work. I top my potato soup off with baked potato toppings: bacon, cheddar cheese and sour cream.
(#1)Two words: tomato soup, my all-time favorite. No one can make tomato soup as good as my mom, but she is pretty selfish with her recipe. This one seems to be the closet to what she makes: Roasted Tomato Soup. Grill up a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping and you'll forget what temperature it is outside.
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Daily runner (20-25 mpw) who hasn't swum or biked in over a year. Is a sprint tri a stupid idea? I'm more worried about injury than finishing.
Thanks in advance.
Daily runner (20-25 mpw) who hasn't swum or biked in over a year. Is a sprint tri a stupid idea? I'm more worried about injury than finishing.
Thanks in advance.
Can you swim? If you are confident in your swimming ability - ability to stay afloat, not panic, deal with crowds, whatever...
sure, go for it. If you are worried about potential injury, take it easy.
tri sprint = cake walk
I've been thinking the same thing Ethan! Avid runner and cyclist... but haven't swam since the 1990's. I don't have access to a pool, and not willing to join the Y just to train for the couple local sprint tri's we have in our area. I strength train a lot, and am in good upper body shape. I trained and raced tris in the 1980's (including a full), and swam hundreds of miles, so I certainly know how. Just wondering how weird it would be to run a sprint tri, with no recent swim training whatsoever. I don't being a mid packer.... but I don't want to make a fool out of myself either. Would love to hear from someone who's done it.
When you say you haven't swum/bike in a over a year...define that. Were you actually swimming laps doing a workout? Or, was in just splashing around? I agree with Lancear to a point. But I've also seem people who are in pretty good shape otherwise get kicked in the a$$ by the swim. And if you haven't been on a bike in a while...even just the 10-16 miles of a sprint will likely cause some sore quads and butt.
tri sprint = cake walk
Not if you do it right.
My answer would be two-fold. 1. What type of swim? Pool or OW? 2. Just about anyone can muddle through a pool sprint, but open water is a different ballgame, even for a super sprint with a 300-400m swim.
when is the sprint tri? I started training for an olympic distance triathlon 5 weeks before the event. I swam twice a week, biked 3 times a week and ran my normal mileage. My goal was to do it in 3 hours. I did it in 3:04. Swimming took longer than expected. I have loads of endurance but move slowly through the water. I did a sprint duathlonafter a week of training and came 2nd! So next summer I might just stick to duathlons, although I do want to do a HIM and full IM one day soon
If you know how to swim, sure you could finish it. Personally, I think it sounds painful and annoying, but hey if you want to feel wheezy, pained, and out of shape along with cold and wet for 60-90 minutes, go nuts.
You don't say how old you are, but I just started doing sprint triathlons about a year ago at 50+. They're a lot of fun, but at my age, I wouldn't have tried it without swim practice at a community pool. I would recommend entering a pool swim in the 300-400m length. You might want to go to Beginner Triathlete to learn more. Good luck!
Doesn't sound like it would be very enjoyable, to do a race untrained in one or two of the disciplines. Can it be done? Probably. But why would you want to?
And yes, you can turn any race into a tough one. Do you think the 100m dash at the Olympics is easy for those runners? The shorter the race, the harder you can go. During my indoor sprint tri last winter, I pushed it fairly hard because I knew it was a shorter race. (It was based on time, something like 10 min. swim, 20 min. bike, 15 min. run, with everyone having the same time for transitions.) I pushed even harder than I would otherwise because I knew the transitions were long. (Something like 5 min. for everyone, so there was no point in rushing through T1 and T2.) I rode fairly hard on the spin bike and went very hard on the treadmill run. (I didn't quite go into an all-out sprint at the end because I'm not comfortable sprinting on treadmills, but I was gasping for air by the end of the 15 minutes.)
tri sprint = cake walk
Only if you think racing 5k is easy
A sprint is ~ three times longer at about same "empty your guts" effort level, if you race it. Just to finish one, in both cases, not too hard.
Honestly if you know how to swim and aren't really worried about your time you should be fine. I do a pool sprint tri twice a year and you see all level of swimmers some people even doggy paddling. Sprint tri's are short enough that you can race them all out like said here but also short enough that even if your not totally prepared you can still fake or muck your way through it (saw a guy do the bike on a unicycle for a sprint this spring).