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The Reno County Jail Study Committee meeting Tuesday night agreed to recommend to the County Commission that the comprehensive plan involving a new county jail be approved.
That not only includes a new jail, but also moving some non-judicial county departments to the jail annex, renovating the current jail to allow more space for the Hutchinson Police Department and the Reno County Sheriff's Office including more space to store evidence, holding cells, and additional offices.
The cost for renovation of the current jail back in December was estimated at 427-thousand dollars with the most expensive part would be $208,800 for the mechanical system needed to properly vent the evidence space. But, the total cost now, adding in inflation is up to just under 470-thousand dollars.
The total cost of everything comes to around 28-million, 865-thousand, 134-dollars. The jail committee is recommending that the county try to convince county voters of a bond issue right at 29-million. It appears this would still enable the half cent sales tax to be paid off and the tax would sunset in 10-years or less.
All three commissioners were at Tuesday nights meeting and seem on board with the plan.
The telephone survey of 400 county residents shows that at least 58% of those surveyed said they would be very likely or at least somewhat likely to support additional funding for projects being proposed.
County Officials plan to meet with various groups in the near future to promote the proposal and plans also call for a town hall meeting at some point, prior to the April election. That would give residents opportunity to ask questions or address concerns about the proposal.


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TAMUK Students Showcase Christmas Spirit
Texas A&M University-Kingsville's (TAMUK) on-campus students have started showing their Christmas spirit by decorating their dorm rooms after the Thanksgiving holidays.
TAMUK's Resident Hall Association does allow for students to decorate the
dorm doors with a Christmas theme, as long as all items are removed before the end of the semester.
"When I decorated my door I was totally in the Christmas Spirit," Anna Reyes, sophomore and Lynch Hall resident said. "I love Christmas, it's the best
time of year."
Door decorations have been very interesting this semester ranging from Christmas wrapping paper to
drawing a Christmas tree on butcher paper.
"I've always been a man of the seasons," said Marcellis Childs, freshman and Mesquite Village resident said. "Go to Mesquite. Look for the door that's decorated, that's mine!"
However, not all students decorate their doors.
"Decorating my door is just more money for me to spend," said Austin Johnson, freshman and Mesquite Village resident. "I already put money into the school, I don't need to make it look pretty."
Many students are still not finished with their door decorations and are still looking at others to get ideas.


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Young rugby international Nathan Harris and his teammates were ready for an evening of cut-price drinks, scantily clad dancers and red carpet glamour when they turned up at one of Cape Town's glitziest nightclubs a week ago.
Now, after having met a young woman there, Harris stands accused of rape, an accusation he steadfastly denies.
The Baby Black failed to show up for his Te Puke club game at the weekend, after acknowledging he was the player being investigated by the SAPS in connection with a complaint filed the day after his team's loss to SA in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship.
Te Puke Sports and Recreation Club vice-president Graham Donald said: "We've thrown the ball into his court whether he turns up to play or not. He's not allowed to say anything. Basically, his family's looking after him."
Harris was Te Puke Sports' standout player this season and the only one from the Bay of Plenty to make the Baby Blacks and travel to SA for the tournament.
The team went on safari, made new friends and went hiking on Table Mountain.
But it was the way Harris partied after the tournament that got him in trouble for breaking team rules by having a woman in his room at the team's Newlands hotel. And he could be in far greater trouble if the SAPS press rape charges.
Tiger Tiger markets itself as one of the most exclusive clubs in Cape Town, and has played host to SA cricket captain Graeme Smith, Britain's Prince Harry and Hollywood stars. But on Friday, June 22, ladies' night, it was not so exclusive. On that night, men paid a door fee while women entered free.
The club promised pole dancers, podium dancers, "bare butt butlers" and half-price cocktails.
A club employee, Charlene, said ladies' night drew a big crowd of young women. Two minders had accompanied the Baby Blacks to the club. "There were two security guards that came from the hotel… they look after them and make sure everything's going smoothly."
The girl who later accused Harris of rape had met some rugby players earlier that night and someone told her what hotel room Harris was staying in. "It sounds like she pitched up at the hotel, separately. That's what the staff are saying," said Charlene.
Police had visited Tiger Tiger after the rape allegation was made.
"The cops came in at the beginning of the week to look through footage. They can't find this girl," Charlene said. "She was here, but how she left, I haven't got a clue."
Pinpointing the complainant on CCTV footage was difficult. "There're so many girls," Charlene said. "They can't even tell us what she was wearing."
But the Baby Blacks stood out. One reveller, Bronwyn Bruyns, tweeted afterwards: "They got smashed at Tiger Tiger last nyt!! (sic) They were everywhere, acting like they owned the place! Lol."
Sun International hotel spokeswoman Priya Naidoo refused to explain how an apparently drunk woman with no reservation had been allowed into the guests' section of the hotel.
A message on online sports forum thesilverfern.com said some of the Baby Blacks had returned to the hotel at 5am.
"A friend of mine was also at the hotel after they went clubbing with the boys. My friend went home and returned at about 7am. She says the boys were still up and they were packing their bags."
The New Zealand Rugby Union said this week it did not believe players had been grossly intoxicated. But a Facebook post from one player suggests that many Baby Blacks were still hungover in Sydney more than 12 hours after they left Cape Town.
Jason Emery wrote: "No good how most of us travelled hungover, lol."
Harris travelled with more than a hangover. He faced the prospect of a police investigation. – New Zealand Herald


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A 'pointless gesture' in protest at changes to a local pub cost a Cardigan man £295, following a court appearance.
Piers Andrew Garner, aged 51, of Minafon, 2 Bridge Street, appeared before Aberystwyth magistrates on Wednesday.
He had pleaded guilty to the theft of signs from the Red Lion, Cardigan, at a previous hearing, which put him in breach of a nine week suspended sentence imposed by Haverfordwest magistrates on February 7.
The court heard that three signs were taken from outside the pub in the early hours of the morning on February 16. A hand-written note referring to the signs and signed 'Piers' was then received by the pub's manager.
Garner was captured taking the signs on CCTV and arrested. He told officers: "They're gone, I put them in the river, I actually saw them float past.
"I had deep personal reasons for taking the signs, that used to be a nice welsh pub."
Alison Mathias, defending, told the court her client, who suffers from mental health problems, said the offence was a 'pointless gesture'.
"He did not like the way the landlord had changed the character of the pub."
She added that activation of the suspended sentence could have a negative effect on Garner's mental health.
Magistrates were presented with reports from the probation service and a psychiatrist.
The presiding magistrate said: "We do not feel that activating this suspended sentence is in the best interests of anyone today."
Magistrates added that the suspended sentence would continue, but would be made more onerous by adding 16 session of a specified activity.
Garner was fined £40 for the theft, and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £20 victim surcharge.
He was also told to pay £150 towards the cost of replacing the signs.


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NO INVISIBLE FENCING. This breed needs a fenced area (not necessarily your whole yard) and may NOT be off leash as they wander. The application process is to go to our website and fill out an adoption application form. http://www.nepyresq.org/page/getting-involved-5.html Then a volunteer in your area will contact you to come meet you.
After the home visit the adoption coordinator will put you in contact with the foster family of the dog(s) you are interested in. We do not have a kennel in Lee, Mass.When you meet the dog if there is a connection then you will fill out an adoption contract and take you new family member home. The adoption fee is $350 and is payable the day of the adoption in check or money order.
2.) Education – We teach people about the Great Pyrenees breed characteristics and convey information regarding proper dog selection and the importance of spaying and neutering. Members set up educational booths at county fairs, public events, Pet-Co, live stock events, and dog shows to disseminate information and answer questions. We distribute about 500 educational fliers and pamphlets each year a s well as speak to approximately 1,000 people.
3.) Consultation and Assistance – We work with owners who are experiencing behavioral problems with their Pyrs, connecting them with experienced breeders and owners who understand and help resolve their issues of concern. In most instances, with dedicated owners, we can provide easy solutions so the Pyr can remain in their home forever.
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This page explains the purpose of water conservation orders, the application process and the implications of water conservation orders for regional council decision-making.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/existing-water-conservation-orders/rangitata-river/rangitataThis page has the final report on the proposed Rangitata water conservation order released by the Environment Court. PDF for printing [PDF, 29 KB] Decision No. C 135/2005
Further information to the Fish and Game application to amend the Buller River water conservation orderhttp://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/existing-water-conservation-orders/buller-river/amendment-1This page contains further information to the New Zealand Fish and Game Council and the Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council application to ame
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/existing-water-conservation-orders/buller-river/amendment-0This page has the New Zealand Fish and Game Council and the Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council application to amend the Water Conservation (Buller River) Order 2001.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/previous-applications/hurunui-river/special-tribunal-reportThis page has the Special Tribunal report regarding the application by the New Zealand and the North Canterbury Fish and Game Councils and the New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association for a water conservation conservation order in respect to the Hurunui River.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/tools-and-guidelines/microbiological-guidelines-recreational-waterThis page has answers to frequently asked questions on the 'Microbiological water quality guidelines for marine and freshwater recreational areas'. The guidelines provide information to help councils and other agencies inform their communities of the risks related to swimming at bathing beaches.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/new-start-fresh-waterIn Confidence Office of the Minister Office of the Minister of Agriculture Cabinet Proposal
This consultation has closed. About the consultation The Government sought feedback on proposed changes to the way fresh water is managed. These reforms aim to improve our management of fresh water to deliver better environmental and economic outcomes and better outcomes for iwi.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/sustainable-water-0Office of the Minister of Agriculture Office of the Minister for the Environment Chair, Cabinet Policy Committee
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/sustainable-waterOffice of the Minister of Agriculture Office of the Minister for the Environment and Forestry Chair Cabinet Policy Committee
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/water-programme-actionOffice of the Minister for the Environment Cabinet Policy Committee
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/rma/proposed-national-environmentalOffice of the Minister of Agriculture and of Forestry Office of the Minister for the Environment Cabinet Policy Committee - 20 February 2008
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/regulations-measurementOffice of the Minister for the Environment Office of the Minister of Agriculture Chair Cabinet Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/existing-water-conservation-orders/buller-river/amendment-3This page has the second decision of the Special Tribunal on preliminary issues in respect of the New Zealand Fish and Game Council and the Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council application to amend the Water Conservation (Buller River) Order 2001.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/freshwater-demand-indicator/freshwater-dema-0For the latest national reporting on fresh water see Environment Aotearoa 2015.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/reform-programme/freshwater-reforms-2016/feedback-fresh-water-reforms-2016This page has public feedback on the Government's 2016 'Next steps for freshwater' proposals.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/freshwater/implementing-new-startOffice of the MinisterOffice of the Minister of Agriculture
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/rma/proposed-national-environmental-0To accompany Cabinet paper POL (08) 16, considered by Cabinet Policy Committee on 20 February 2008.
Regulatory impact statement: Use of alternative form of regulations on the measurement of water takeshttp://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/regulatory-impact-statements/ris-use-alternativeThis Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by the Ministry for the Environment.
This page has information on the Wainono Lagoon Project. It received Crown funding from the Fresh Start for Freshwater Clean-up Fund from 2012 to 2015 to address historical water quality issues.
This page provides information on the Waituna Lagoon Project. It received Crown funding from the Fresh Start for Freshwater Clean-up Fund from 2012 to 2015 to address historical water quality issues.
This page has information on the Wairarapa Moana Project. It received Crown funding from the Fresh Start for Freshwater Clean-up Fund from 2012 to 2015 to address historical water quality issues.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/former-applications/buller-river/special-tribunal-reportThis page contains the Special Tribunal's decision on the MAJAC Trust application to amend the Water Conservation (Buller River) Order 2001. Prepared by the Special Tribunal February 2006
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/water-conservation-orders/former-applications/hurunui-river/application-appendices-3This page has appendix C to the application
The Te Mana o Te Wai Fund has contributed funding to projects that are assisting iwi and hapu to improve the water quality of freshwater bodies of importance to them. This page has information on those projects.
National policy statements are instruments issued under section 52(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991 and state objectives and policies for matters of national significance. This page lists current and proposed national policy statements. It also outlines how they are developed and links to information on implementation.
The finalists of the 2011 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below.
Regulatory impact statement: Response to review of Environment Canterbury Agency Disclosure Statementhttp://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/regulatory-impact-statements/ris-response-reviewThis Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by the Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry). It provides an analysis of options for responding to the recommendations of the "Investigation of the Performance of Environment Canterbury under the Resource Management Act & Local Government Act".
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/rma/setting-direction-phase-twoProposal 1. This paper seeks agreement for the scope and timing of Phase Two of the government's resource management reforms, and seeks endorsement for the overall direction of the programme.
Briefing Paper 10-B-0117:Mackenzie Dairying Call-In: Call-In Direction, Appointment Letters and Terms of Reference for the Board of Inquiryhttp://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/briefing-notes/briefing-paper-10-b-0117mackenzieDate: 22 January 2010 MfE Priority: Urgent Security Level: APPROVED FOR RELEASE Number of Attachments:
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/environment/environment-new-zealand-0Indicators and variables used in Environment New Zealand 2007, key findings of the report, and relevant government initiatives Return to the point in the document where this table is located.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/energy/national-policy-statement-renewable-electricity-generation/about-npsThis page explains the role and requirements of the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation and how it links to other government policies. It includes information on the recent evaluation of its effectiveness.
The winners of the 2009 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below.
The winners of the 2010 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below.
The finalists of the 2013 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below.
The finalists of the 2014 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/towards-sustainable-new-zealandOffice of the Minister for the Environment Office of the Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues Cabinet Policy Committee
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/funding/community-environment-fund/cef-projects-funded-date/cef-projects-%E2%80%93-july-2011This page provides information about projects that received funding from the Community Environment Fund in July 2011.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/environment/environment-new-zealandPOL (07) 386 19 October 2007 Office of the Acting Minister for the Environment Chair Cabinet Policy Committee
The winners of the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards are listed below. Category: Lifetime Commitment to the Environment Winner: Dean Schneider Region: Nelson
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http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/briefing-notes/briefing-incoming-ministers-allMinister for Climate Change Issues and Minister for the Environment Minister of Finance and Minister for Infrastructure Minister of Energy and Resources Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Forestry Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Conservation Minister of Research, Science and Technology..
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/land/land-use-indicator/land-use-environmental-snapshotFor the latest national reporting see Environment Aotearoa 2015.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/towards-sustainable-new-zealand-1Office of the Minister for the Environment The Chair Cabinet Policy Committee
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Axel Røthe
If you had the choice - is it better to be deaf or blind? During Axel's childhood, this question was often discussed in the Røthe household, without a definitive conclusion. 17 year old, Axel Røthe, gradually lost his vision and by the age of 10 he was totally blind.
Axel had no choice, but his head remains full of images. He remembers a great deal from the time he could see and it's from these references that he draws his inspiration and ideas. Through his photography, Axel attempts to share his experiences and feelings- smells, tastes, sounds and moods. Joyous sounds, sad sounds, happy moods and gloomy moods.
Axel experiences life with the same intensity as any other person, often more profoundly. Due to his disability he is forced to sharpen his impressions and inner pictures. He is required to interpret and relate to various sounds and moods, which initially are difficult for him to understand and which he quite often gets wrong.
Axel's photos abound with humour. Taking in situations where he entertains himself with his inner images, young Mr Røthe questions what a nose or mouth might look like from the inside, how sunlight appears if a photo is taken underwater, or trying to visualise how his brother acts whilst having a laughing fit. It is not always that he hits the nail on the head, but his inner image never misses the target. Even if the titles of his photos may appear extremely confusing to the viewer, they are nothing but absolutely perfect in Axel's mind. His photos will certainly challenge and tease the viewer's own ability of interpretation.
Axel's past-time is not restricted to photography alone. He is passionate about drumming and music, especially the Beatles. Following in the footsteps of the Fab Four, Axel has held a live concert on the roof of his home and has recorded songs with his band, Cloudberry Cream, which boasts some of Norway's leading musicians. On one of these tracks, Axel has attracted contributions from international artists, who have added a sound here or a riff there.
Humans must communicate. This need is even more pronounced when the ability to express one's self through conversation is drastically reduced. However, through his music and photography, Axel Røthe reveals his true self and reaches objectives normally beyond the reach of the outside world.
Exhibition A
The way I see it
Nordic Light – House of Photography
Konsul Knudtzons gate 4B
With Morten Krogvold
The way I see it
Thursday May 8th
Klubba, Caroline Cinema


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Aloha Petroleum adds new fast chargers for electric vehicles at three of its locations. Aloha Island Mart and Shell gas stations unveiled new ways to fuel with new electric vehicle fast chargers at their Hawaii gas stations. AeroVironment's electric vehicle DC fast chargers are now offered at three locations across Hawaii: Aloha Island Mart Kahala,
Aloha Petroleum Releases New EV Fast Chargers
Lawson's Enters U.S. Market
Japan's second largest c-store chain hits the U.S. market this summer. Lawson, Japan's second largest convenience store chain, comes to the U.S. this Saturday as the company opens its first two stores in Waikiki, Hawaii. According to Pacific Business News, the two stores will be by the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and the Moana Surfrider on
NCASEF Registration Open
The 37th National Convention of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees is scheduled in Hawaii this July. Registration is now available online for the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees' (NCASEF) 37th National Convention and Trade Show, which will be held July 8 – 12, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Hilton
Hawaii E-Cigarette Bill Passes Senate Committee
After much debate, an edited e-cigarette bill in Hawaii will not tax e-cigs at the 70% tobacco tax rate, but will restrict sales to minors. E-cigarette bill, SB2233, was passed by the Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee Friday, Feb. 10, after members voted to delete language that would require a 70% tobacco tax on
Aloha Petroleum Wins Military Fuel Supply Contract
Aloha Petroleum Ltd. has been awarded a $45 million, one-year contract to supply gasoline and diesel to elect military bases on Oahu, Hawaii. Under the contract with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as Exchange, Aloha Petroleum will supply six Exchange locations on the island. The contract goes into effect in January
Aloha Petroleum Revamps Security
Aloha Petroleum, an independently-owned retail gasoline marketer and convenient store operator in Hawaii, has added SonicWALL's advanced line of network security and data protection solutions. "We needed a state-of-the-art security infrastructure that can be centrally managed to eliminate intruders from accessing our networks or crossing the gateways," said Dwight Mascowe, IT support specialist at Aloha
Aloha Acquires Shell's Hawaii Assets
Aloha Petroleum Ltd. has entered an agreement to buy Shell Oil Products U.S.'s retail and terminal operations in Hawaii, BusinessWeek reported. Financial terms and details were not disclosed, and the exact number of stations Aloha will acquire is not yet known, as some of the locations are subject to first-right-of-refusal or options to purchase held by other


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NEW YORK (Jul. 5)
Twenty-two Americans who have enrolled in "Ulpanim," intensive Hebrew language courses for foreign visitors, sponsored by the Jewish Agency for Palestine, sailed for Israel this week-end. The group includes several teachers from New York, Philadelphia and Chicago who plan to enter Israel's school system after completing the course and a number of other professionals.
Most of the Americans will attend the five-month "Ulpan" for English-speaking students at Maayan Zvi, a settlement on Israel's coastal plain south of Haifa. The teachers have enrolled in a special Jerusalem "Ulpan" of two months duration designed to prepare them for positions in Israel schools. Arrangements for American enrollment in "Ulpanim" are made by the Jewish Agency's Aliyah Department in New York. Courses are of five or six months duration running consecutively throughout the year.


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The St. Michael-Albertville School Board reached consensus to support adding boys lacrosse as a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sanctioned school sport beginning in fall 2015.
The board also heard about an action proposal to implement full-day kindergarten.
St. Michael-Albertville boys lacrosse currently plays as a club team, meaning they have STMA Knights as their name but only play other clubs and not varsity high school teams.
Coach Brian Reinbold said that as more clubs switch to varsity status, that leaves fewer teams to play and longer drives. Reinbold highlighted other reasons about why the team seeks school varsity status, such as 218 percent growth in the sport during the last 10 years, and offering beneficial activity for students who can't play other varsity sports.
Board members asked STMA Athletic Director Brian Benson about his thoughts on the club seeking varsity status. He said that in the future there would be fewer or no club programs to schedule competition.
"Making it MSHSL will make sure it continues," he said. "(The team) has demonstrated a history and sustentation and has the numbers to continue to support the program. I do support the program."
Club team members currently pay $325 per player, and Reinbold presented a plan for the club to play as a school sport and phase in full school funding by 2018.
Benson, Supt. Jim Behle and board members said they are not comfortable with charging "pay to play" after going to varsity status; in other words, that they would want the sport to be on equal funding status right away and not phased in. "It needs to be treated like all other sanctioned sports," board member Jeff Lindquist said.
Board members also asked how much it would cost to fund the program, and with the typical $130 activity fee, less costs, it was estimated that the team would need $5,000 to $6,000 per year.
Now that the board agreed it does not favor lacrosse "pay to play," board chairperson Doug Birk said the next question, "Is do we add it as a sport?"
"At some point we need to say 'yes' or 'no' " board member Drew Scherber replied.
Each board member then voiced support for adding the team. "I'm more than happy to support it," board member Gayle Weber said. "I'm for starting it this spring or next spring (2015)."
Board member Carol Steffens added, "I'm all for keeping kids active. If not this year definitely next year."
Birk said that while he agrees to support lacrosse, he wonders how many other activities will seek similar status. "The line stops here for me," he said. "I think it makes a lot of sense to add this program, but I can't see any other program in the foreseeable future."
The board asked Supt. Behle to come up with a recommendation to add the sport for spring 2015, including a budget and final cost for the board to approve.
In other news, Curriculum Director/Primary School Principal Ann-Marie Foucault updated the board about a community plan for implementing all-day kindergarten, which was recently funded by the state legislature, beginning in 2014-15.
Foucault indicated that the primary school has adequate space to house up to seven additional sections of full-day kindergarten. There would be 4.5 kindergarten positions added, along with specialist time and instructional paraprofessionals.
The all-day kindergarten recommendation will be made to the school board Dec. 2, with approval Jan. 6. In the meantime, feedback will be solicited from teachers, administration, support staff and parents.
The district currently receives .612 per student from the state per pupil formula ($5,302 per pupil). The new legislation increases kindergarten weighting to 1.0 and the per pupil revenue to $5,382. Based on enrollment for this year of 420 students, this change would yield $877,050, Foucault said. Expenditures would be $1.081 million, less eliminating two "Climber" teachers at .75 full-time equivalent, the approximate total cost to the school district is $95,315, Foucault said.
The board's consensus is to offer full-day kindergarten next year.
In other action, the board:
AGREED to get more information such as comparable per acreage costs before making a decision on leasing district-owned farmland to be farmed by a private party. Mark Fehn currently leases to farm the property, but Clay Montgomery said he wants an opportunity to bid for it. A decision is anticipated for the first meeting in October.


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Not a good week for Melissa George.
Her anti-Australia, anti Home And Away tantrum went viral and straight into every media trainer's manual as an example of how not to behave in an interview. Ever.
If you're catching up: the actress took great offence when Channel Seven's Morning Show made reference to her tenure as Angel Parish on the long running soap, Home And Away. George appeared in over 300 episodes and won two Logies during her run. This is apparently something she's not proud of because she threatened to walk off the set when the show mentioned it amongst a list of other career accolades.
In a subsequent interview she offered this as an explanation:
"I'm a really hard-working woman and people have to respect me for what I've done … my next call will be to Home And Away to ask them to pay me because nobody does more promotion for that f … ing show than me."
The media and the public have been equally incensed and Melissa probably wishes she stayed in bed that morning. Three days after the incident, a slogan T-shirt appeared online with a picture of George above the missive "Angel Never Forget". They've sold like milkshakes at the Summer Bay diner. I feel they missed a real opportunity – the slogan could have read: "I'd rather be having a croissant and an espresso in Paris or walking my French bulldog in New York City".
I mean...you just don't say stuff like that, Melissa. Not in Australia.
The rogue T-shirt got me thinking about scandal slogans and how much we love a celebrity meltdown/breakup/breakdown tee – it's an entire industry. Cutting them down was tough ("Run Katie Run" and "I Slept With Tiger Too" almost made it), but here are my Top Five Scandal Slogans T-Shirts Of All Time.
5. Free Britney/Free Martha/Free Paris/Free Nicole/Free Lindsay
Have I left anyone out? In the last decade there have been more celebrities in jail than out. Makers of these shirts have made a lot of money from Lindsay Lohan – every time she pays the state a visit they change the font and colour making the old one vintage. I bet there are people who've collected the whole set.
4. Team Aniston/Team Jolie
Where were you the day Brad dumped Jen for Angie? The world was shocked when the Prince of America left his Princess for the Evil Queen. Everyone had an opinion, a conspiracy theory and a T-shirt. Were you Team Aniston or Team Jolie? Or perhaps you were a member of the small minority group that was Team Pitt?
3. Bennifer
"Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got" - that little lyrical nugget also made its way on to a T-shirt but it was the film clip for the song, Jenny from the Block, from which the 'Bennifer' phenomenon sprang. For those who have lives: Jennifer Lopez was dating Ben Affleck and someone convinced her that it would be ironic if she parodied their relationship in a video clip. Ben Affleck must have been under her thumb because he agreed to the dumbass idea and appeared in the clip wearing a white bathrobe on a boat.
Years later, he parodied himself on Saturday Night Live wearing a 'Bennifer' tee.
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The photo shows the end of Alexandra Rd in Pill. In the late 70's when I was a driving instructor I used to take my pupils to the Driving Test Centre which was on the left-hand side of the photo but just out of shot. On the right-hand corner at the end of this road was Alec's Cafe where driving instructors would enjoy a full English breakfast while their pupils were on test. Alec was quite a character and used to sell items from under the counter (no questions asked) that he acquired from the crews of ships in the docks just further along this road.
There is a story that one of the Examiners at the test centre was knocked down by a motorcyclist outside the test centre. He had told a motorcycle test candidate that he was about to get him to carry out the emergency stop exercise. He then sent the candidate around the block on his bike with the intention of carrying out this exercise as he came back into Alexandra Rd. Unfortunately he stepped out in front of the wrong motorcyclist and was knocked down. Nothing serious just embarrassing.
I also remember just out of shot was Newport's first CB radio shop which opened at the start of the CB radio craze. CB radio was illegal at the time and the shop always looked busy with customers buying radio sets imported from the USA. I can't remember the name of the shop but I remember the outside was painted a bright green colour.
The last building on the left is a pub. I believe at one time it was called the Gatsby. They also did a mean cooked breakfast to the delight of driving instructors.
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This shows the bottom end of Alexandra Road with the Docks entrance in background. To the left is the Waterloo PH. and to the right the cafe on the corner. Most houses were newer than most in old Pill - modern with front walls! Around the corner, bottom right, was the Old Dock Hotel, bomb damaged during WW2.
Jim Dyer. Newport
The Now and Then picture is of Alexandra Road, and back in those days you were able to walk straight down the road and onto Alexandra Dock. I worked at the dock for two years as a fire-man on the steam engines.
The pub on the left-hand side is the Waterloo, and it is reputed to have the longest bar in Wales. This used to be a very busy area with many shops, and my years working at the docks were very happy
Clive Andrews Newport
The location is the bottom of Alexandra RD, and in the centre of the Then picture is the entrance to the new Alexandra Dock. The last building on the left is the Waterloo Hotel, opposite the hotel was a road called Watch House Parade. The photo was taken from outside the old Pill police station. Before it was called Alexandra Rd, it was named Inkaman Stret.
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Suggestions For The Salad Bowl: Easy To Make And Serve
Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Author: Murray, Mary B.
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Hundreds of Manitobans are still living behind sandbag walls this weekend, but in the weeks ahead thousands of others will find out for themselves what this year's flood is all about.
The 2011 flood will affect beach-goers, cottagers and occasional visitors to The Forks, where the River Walkway will likely be under water well into the summer.
River and lake levels will be far above normal throughout most of July.
"It's going to have a very significant impact on our lakes," Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton told a recent flood briefing. "And you're not going to see The Forks (walkway) for a while, I tell you that."
Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg are already above regulated levels and many smaller lakes such as Oak Lake and Pelican Lake in western Manitoba are at levels higher than they've been in decades.
Lake Manitoba, filled up by the Portage Diversion, is expected to crest in mid-June. Lake Manitoba eventually flows into Lake Winnipeg, which is expected to crest in mid-July.
Lake of the Woods and the Winnipeg River are also high. Forecasters in Ontario say lake levels are already well above normal for this time of year.
Except for some notable exceptions, provincial campgrounds are open. "For the most part, it's going to be business as usual this weekend," said Elisabeth Ostrop with the Manitoba Parks branch.
Some provincial campgrounds, such as the lower campground at Kiche Manitou in Spruce Woods Provincial Park, will not open until close to the August long weekend. Lundar Beach, St. Ambroise and Watchorn parks on Lake Manitoba are closed for the season because of flooding.
On the first day of camping reservations in April, a record 13,995 sites were booked. Ostrop said if your favourite campsite is closed, there are plenty in Manitoba from which to choose.
For the third consecutive year, entry into Manitoba's provincial parks is free.
On the sand beaches of Lake Winnipeg -- what's left of them following last October's "weather-bomb" storm -- it will be a challenge to pitch an umbrella or lay down a towel on days when even a slight north wind pushes the water up.
There are also some changes to two popular beaches at Victoria Beach. A rock wall, or a revetment, now takes up part of Arthur and Patricia beaches. On nearby King Edward and Alexander beaches, a wall of large black sandbags, reinforced with rocks, hugs the base of cliffs. The revetment and the sandbags were recently put up to protect against further erosion caused by large waves. Both these and other, similar projects in the south basin of Lake Winnipeg were constructed to guard the shoreline against big waves washing away private property.
For example, West Beach is closed as work continues at rebuilding the boardwalk destroyed in last October's storm.
Dikes in the south basin to protect homes, cottages and roads from flooding have also been shored up.
Ashton said while most lakes in southern Manitoba are at flood stage, in northern Manitoba it's just the opposite.
"When I travel through my area and in the north, we've had below-normal precipitation," he said. "Many of our lakes are fairly low. We could be ending up with floods in southern Manitoba and forest fires in northern Manitoba."
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Care Free Disney Fantasy Magic Galore!: Disney Fantasy Cruise Review by jonasaa
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Care Free Disney Fantasy Magic Galore!
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Port Canaveral (Orlando)
Wow! What a great cruise! We are a newlywed couple who decided to spend half our honeymoon on a Disney cruise (both male, age 32 and 35), and what a great decision that turned out to be.
Coming into Orlando from New York, we decided to stay at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel, as the airport is included in the Disney transport to Port Canaveral. The hotel is a very convenient choice to do unless you really want to do the Disney hotels (our usual choices). The hotel is nice, well kept and provides adequate (expected) service. We didn't make much use of their amenities as we mostly used them for the lodging.
The Disney's Magical Express to Port Canaveral magically sweeps you from the airport to the port, and all the friendly Disney cast members courteously guides you along the way. It is greatly hassle free, something we value and appreciate. I didn't find it an expensive add More on.
The Disney Fantasy is at the time of this review the newest ship in the Disney fleet, and certainly looks the part, too! The crew keeps the ship impeccably clean at all times, and your stateroom is made neat and tidy twice a day. The only thing we can complain about here, is other guests either throwing garbage into the sea, or on deck in places where its hard for the crew to spot. The common areas are plentiful, spacious, and themed down to the tiniest details. You will wander around the ship in awe for a couple of days before its full glory actually starts to settle on you. In fact, the amazing service and familiarity started acting like our "safe spot" once we got into the different ports. If we ever ran into something less likeable ashore, a feeling of wanting to get back to the ship asap quickly emerged.
Our stateroom had a veranda, and we got it to "spoil ourselves" for the honeymoon. I was worried we wouldn't use it, but we did every day. It's quite nice to have your own outside area within your stateroom to enjoy the view and watch every different scene that floats past you outside the ship. Had it not been for the fact that staterooms with verandas are nearly double the price on the Mediterranean cruise we book for June 2014, we wouldn't have hesitated to get it again. Very little noise, only children and parents screaming at each other every now and then.
The Disney Cruise Line dining rotation is nice, and makes for a comfortable and easy "choice" each night. We opted out once for dinner at Remy, an experience you should try. It is VERY high class fine dining, so if you're uncomfortable being pampered, served by five-six different servers, every meal an artwork, and being surrounded in a quiet luxurious setting by other guests also wearing suits and nice dresses, then Remy is not for you. Probably the most exclusive dining experience I've ever had, and Gianluca (from Italy, yay!), our main server, deserved every bit of the 30% tip we gave him. Had it not been for the fact that we came straight from a mixology (drink mixing) class that same nice we would have also tried the wine pairing menu. Interestingly, the entire Remy crew was European, so we felt very much at home.
At Palo, where we had lunch, the environment is slightly less upscale than at Remy's, but that does not need it's any less incredible. Food is ridiculously good, and so plentiful and beautiful to look at. I've never seen an all you care to eat restaurant like it before. Amanda, our server from Mexico, may have been the most memorable Disney server I have ever had. Not only was she a theatrical delight, but she brought surprise plates of food and desserts to us, and made us laugh and enjoy the brunch even more. I hope they recognize her, and push her upwards in the company.
My only complaint with the dining, is that our table on the regular dining rotation consisting of only adults and no children, seemed to get far less attention than the tables that did have kids. I found this odd, having been a Disney server myself. I know that "happy parents" usually are good tippers, but I would never have left any table out of the extraordinary Disney service you are supposed to provide each and every guest. Oh well, it only meant I found the service adequate. I don't even remember the servers' names, and we had them for nearly a week!
The food elsewhere on the ship is bountiful and at every corner. You get as simple or as incredible food as you would like.
The ship has so many activities that you will find something you'll like no matter what your preferences are. We did minigolf, the spa, and participated in several adult quizzes that were a lot of fun! The days are so packed with fun things to do you just have to pick what you think sounds most fun, and do that. You can't do it all. Chocolate and wine tasting, and mixology class, is highly recommended.
Well, the Disney service standard is world renowned, and pretty much sets the standard for any other competing company. They all smile, and are always friendly, polite and helpful. I can't remember one single time I felt they didn't do well. The only place where it is a bit lackluster, is when reentering the ship from a port through security.
When booking, we were asked (DCL website) if we were celebrating anything. I do remember mentioning this was our honeymoon, and thought they might recognize this in some way. Well - they never did - not at dinner, either. I saw other tables get attention for birthdays and other occasions, but they never said a word to us about anything. Maybe they were just asking for statistical and marketing purposes, and you have to tell DCL again later while onboard.
Besides the first show which is an odd infomercial Disney mix about your cruise, and the tedious cruise director appearances ahead of any movie or show (I mean, he's funny, but does he have to be there every time?), the shows are Broadway worthy. They are that good. The actors are super good, and the entire theater is used on several occasions. Don't miss out on any of them. Also, they show all the latest Disney movies, and may even premiere one on the ship if they can. Often we basically ran back from a Port Adventure and straight into a show or movie starting up. Then you get a little break before heading to dinner. They also play live music in the atrium / lobby area, but I found that a bit cheesy and off. I did see some people dance though.
I am very underwhelmed by the Mexican ports Costa Maya and Cozumel. Maybe we chose the wrong excursions, I don't know, but several of the experienced cruisers either just strolled a bit through the shopping areas or stayed on the ship. We probably will, too, next time. Snorkeling at Stingray City on Grand Cayman and hanging out at Castaway Cay were definitely the highlights! I have gone into a little more detailed in the port reviews. I do on the whole feel like they are less interested in catering to gay couples on these Caribbean destinations though, unfortunately.
Very easy, and we did the Express Walk Off. You get up EARLY, and drag your suitcase with you straight back onto mainland on Port Canaveral. The Disney bus brought us right back to the airport, and everything was a breeze. There was very little you had to do, except for customs which was very quick, too.
Did I mention we booked another Disney cruise in the Mediterranean next year? It was that good. All in all, the seamless experience Disney provides makes everything incredible easy - and you actually start to forget what time it is. Being without a steady cell phone service and internet, and in incredible surroundings with a line of top notch experiences lined up all the time, sucks you in. Reality is slightly more bleak after this cruise. We can't wait to go back. Less
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Cabin review: 05B8570 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Our cabin, stateroom 8570, was perfectly located close to the midship elevators and stairways, but not so it was noisy. Easy to find immediately after you find the midship stairways and your floor deck. There was some noise from neighboring families, but that can only be contributed to the loudness of their voices.Read All Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (05B) Reviews >>
Port and Shore Excursions
Beach Break
I was a little anxious about our shore excursions, interestingly named "Jungle Beach Break", as one our fellow cruisers called Costa Maya "a dump". After we got to the destination, the Uvero Beach Club, we decided to make the best of it. They played loud, ridiculous music that suits a more party oriented crowd than us (we're honeymooners) that would thump painfully even far out at sea. The first 20 yards of the beach water was filled with trash and plastic, and we even observed a floating toothbrush. What saves this from getting a 1 rating is the free included drinks. I suspect the drinks are meant to keep you from getting too observant.
Mayan Ruins
We were told the ruins would be great, and they were nice enough. Maybe we had higher expectations of the site itself. The tour guide was informative and good, though ended the tour short and abruptly to our surprise without any lead up to it. What soured this experience first of all is when they cattled us through a photo session obviously meant to sell to families with children. As an two males on a honeymoon couple they basically stopped talking and smile (!) when they lined us up for a picture. Way to set the mood! Also, the driver promptly came up to each party and told us all to tip generously. As you probably can guess, we did *not* buy their ridiculous attempt to sell us a photo, and we tipped accordingly.
Stingray Swim
The first and tendered port Grand Cayman gave us a smooth start for our Port Adventures with DCL. The trip with Don Foster (DFD?) out to Stingray City was great, and well organized and informed. The only drawback is perhaps how the company seemed to utterly ignore us as apparently an adult all male couple is uninteresting money wise. They are so wrong, and thus made no tips. But a great experience nonetheless!
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St. Sebastian's Archery Hunt
The Barony of Westermark
Located at the San Francisco Archers Range in Pacifica, CA
Come to Westermark and enjoy the noblest of pursuits, the hunt! Bring your stout arm and keen aim and take part in novelty shoots, walk in the forest and 'hunt' our quarry – 3d targets of deer, boar, bear and more. Sunshades are welcome. Please check the for updates. Event / Site Fee: Donations are gladly appreciated.
Site Info: Practice from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Event starts at 10:00 AM. Crossbows are not permitted. Please wear footwear that you can hike in for the hunt trail. Wooden Arrows are required for scoring in the competitions. A very limited number of wooden arrows are available for loaner use. It is possible that modern arrows will be available for additional use, but due to competition performance differences, modern arrows will not be "scoreable" in the competitions.
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2011 Youth Speak Out on Education Conference
On Tuesday, May 10th, hundreds of youth attended the 7th Annual Youth Speak Out on Education Conference held at New York University's Kimmel Hall and presented by The Children's Aid Society, The Department of Education and The Audrey Miller Poritzky Education Fund for Children. This year's conference theme was "Preparing Students in Transition to Succeed in College." Middle and high school students from throughout New York City and Children's Aid community centers and schools came together to present their research on issues affecting the academic success of students in transitional housing.
The event opened with welcoming and inspirational remarks by Elayna Konstan, Executive Officer, Office of Youth Development, and Susana Vilardell, Director of Students in Transitional Housing Programs of the New York City Department of Education, and New York Ranger Adam Graves. As in the past, the youth presented their topics and solutions using power point presentations, skits and poetry. Among the many academic obstacles faced by students in transitional housing, the ones touched upon at the conference included inadequate spaces to study or do homework because of overcrowding, loss of supplemental academic services and programs due to budget cuts and strict curfews at shelters that prevent teens from visiting colleges. One very moving presentation was given by Angel from Children's Aid's Dunlevy Milbank Center, who spoke about the importance of peer mentoring and extended day services in the life of students in transitional housing. He said that too often he sees "kids hitting each other instead of hitting the books" and that "these programs help unleash talents." Speaking of his own journey, he believes that these programs give children in transition the opportunity to be a kid.
This year the conference presented two Q&A panels, one featuring college students who were successful while in transitional housing or facing issues with immigration. This first panel discussion was moderated by Toure, host of FUSE Network's"Hip Hop Shop" and "On The Record with FUSE." The second panel included The Children's Aid Society's very own President and CEO, Richard R. Buery, Jr., along with Anthony Orzo, Deputy CEO, Office of School and Youth Development, New York City Department of Education. Both panelists shared their personal stories about the obstacles they had to overcome and advice on how to stay focused on the road to college. Mr. Buery, who was one of the few residents of his block in East New York to go to college, credits his education for his success today.
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Wow! I can't believe I haven't posted a new recipe in almost a month. Sorry about that folks but hopefully these Chocolate Chunk Black Bean Recipes will make up for the time lost. Before I dive into these delicious brownies, I have an announcement. My novel "Love of a Rockstar" hit eBook shelves everywhere February 11th, which is partially the reason for my absence. It has been an exciting journey to see my dream come true yet a relentless one. When I am not at my day job, I am writing till my fingers fall off. This blog has been my number one priory for the past year but it's gonna have to take a backseat, at least until I figure how to manage my time better. I don't know what that means schedule wise for Young, Broke and Hungry. I may post one, twice or not at all some weeks. Just remember, I'll always come back! Also, if second chance romances interest you, it would mean the world to me if you checked out, "Love of a Rockstar." I posted the synopsis below along with purchase links. OK! Enough business talk. BROWNIES.
These Chocolate Chunk Brownies have a scant ¼ cup black beans. You can hardly taste them in the finished product. What you can taste though is a rich fudgy brownie with chocolate chunks scattered throughout. I strongly recommend you under-bake these brownies because will they continue to cook as they cool. Nobody likes dry brownies, am I right? Enjoy!
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, set aside.
- In a small bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher until creamy.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat butter, semisweet chocolate and unsweetened chocolate together in 30 second burst until melted. Allow to cool.
- Whisk in the eggs and white, one at a time, until mixture is glossy. Beat in sugar, bean puree and vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a small bowl. Add the dry ingredients, all at once, to the chocolate mixture. Fold in chocolate chunks. Once thoroughly combined, pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake brownies for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with just a few chocolate crumbs on it.
SYNOPSIS FOR LOVE OF A ROCKSTAR: Marlene Parker thought she met her soul mate at eighteen but when he left her pregnant and alone to pursue a life of rock n roll, she vowed to never love again. Now four years later, she is being offered the dream of a lifetime. Moving to France with her daughter to start anew. There is only one problem. Marlene's formative ex is back in town, and his pull is strong as ever.
Luke Anderson has everything a man could want. Fame, fortune and enough beautiful women to last him a lifetime. That is until a young runaway shows him what is truly important. Family. A word in which plagues Luke with regret. As a scared twenty two year old he ran away from the love of his life and their unborn child. Now ready to reverse his biggest regret with only three days to do it, Luke's fate hangs in the balance. The question is, will he be able to convince Marlene their love story deserves a second chance?
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For two weeks, we've asked you to choose the best Arizona Wildcats football and basketball players to ever wear the numbers on their jerseys.
Today, we up the ante.
For five days, we'll ask you to compare UA players who wore the same numbers across sports. It's our Numbers Game, All-Star Edition.
Enjoy the debate.
Who wore it best?
The number: 32
The showdown: Basketball star Sean Elliott vs. baseball star Terry Francona
The comparison
Sean Elliott (1986-89)
The stats: A two-time All-American and Pac-10 Player of the Year, Elliott is the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer with 2,555 points and was at the time the Pac-10's top career scorer ever. Elliott's 743 points in 1987-88 was best in school history at the time.
The details: The McDonald's All-American from Cholla High School is the only UA player ever to lead the team in scoring in each of his four seasons. The 1989 Wooden Award winner claimed 105 victories over four years - the UA was 34-2, combined, in league play his last two seasons - and reached the 1988 Final Four. He was the first Wildcats player to have his number retired.
The postscript: The No. 3 pick in the 1989 draft by the Spurs, Elliott won the 1999 NBA title. The next year, he became the first NBA player to return after a kidney transplant, receiving the organ from his older brother, Noel.
Terry Francona (1978-80)
The stats: The 1980 Golden Spikes Award winner left school as the UA's all-time hits leader and is the school's career batting average leader in Pac-12 games, at .406. His 105 hits in 1980 and 104 hits in 1979 are third and fourth, respectively, on the UA's all-time list. He led the UA to the 1980 College World Series title, earning MVP honors after hitting .458 with one homer and six RBIs.
The details: Francona was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 and was named to the all-time College World Series team in 1995.
The postscript: A first-round draft pick by Montreal in 1980, Francona bounced around in the big leagues, playing for the Expos, Cubs, Reds, Indians and Brewers before becoming the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1997. His greatest success came with winning two World Series titles as the Boston Red Sox skipper from 2004 to 2011. He is now the Cleveland Indians' manager.
The one-sentence debate: It's the Wildcats' best basketball player ever against the school's best baseball player all-time, and you must choose.
On StarNet: What's your take? Visit the Arizona Daily Star online at azstarnet.com/polls and vote for who you think wore it best.
UA football results
• Friday's question: Which UA football player wore No. 77 better: Mike Dawson or Eben Britton?
• Results: Dawson wins with 90 percent of the vote
Who wore it best?
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Sean Elliott F • 1986-1989
Points scored in four seasons, a school record
Consecutive seasons he was voted an All-American and Pac-10 Player of the Year
Terry Francona OF • 1978-1980
Career average in conference games, the top Pac-12 mark in UA history
Average during the 1980 College World Series, when he led Cats to title


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MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish airline Iberia, part of International Airlines Group (ICAG.L), warned on Monday that a fresh round of strikes by its pilots to protest the creation of a low-cost carrier could threaten the company's future.
Iberia pilots launched the first of 30 planned one-day strikes last week, hot on the heels of 12 stoppages held between December and March. Iberia estimates the cost of each strike day at 3 million euros (2 million pounds).
"The pilots' abusive strike, low productivity and high labour costs threaten the future of Iberia," the airline said in a statement on Monday.
Iberia said its pilots' productivity was the lowest in Spain with an average 650 hours of annual flying time compared with the 900 allowed by legislation and the more than 800 average hours of short-haul companies with which Iberia competes.
But pilots' union SEPLA says Iberia Express, which was created to compete with growing low-cost competition on national and European flights, was a threat to jobs and conditions.
Iberia says it is vital to increasing profitability.
Spain's public works ministry has organized a meeting between Iberia and its pilots to discuss the ongoing labour dispute at 1800 local time (1600 GMT) on Monday.
Iberia's pilots briefly called off strike action in March and went into talks with the company, but resumed their protests once negotiations broke down.
Last week, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos warned the conflict could hurt Spain's image abroad.
Iberia was forced to cancel more than 120 flights again on Monday due to the strike.
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My son recently married, so he does not live with me, and I am not financially dependent upon him. My husband abused me and my two sons; I divorced my husband when my sons were 7 and 11. Both have been strongly influenced by their father's behavior as he played the 'victim' role after he was forced out of our home. My sons felt sorry for him, and he has continued to play that role over these 23 years. The youngest son is the one that I'm having problems with. He lived with his father from age 15 to 24, even though I reported to the court during a custody hearing that my former husband had recently been issued a TRO after beating up his current live-in girlfriend. I told my 15-year old son about that before he moved in with his father, but he wouldn't listen to me. He 'learned' behavior that is dishonest and manipulative.
I have tried to remain alongside both of my sons over all these years (since 1988), and it finally seems to be working with my older son, but there is a stubborn streak in my youngest. He recently tried to manipulate me into doing something that went against my principles. I called him on it, and demanded an apology. I may have been wrong to DEMAND an apology because if it is given, but not from the heart, it doesn't mean much.
Both sons have cut me out of their lives at various times over the past many years. That's where I stand now with my youngest; it's hard at Christmas time, but I believe I have to stand firm and stand true to the truth and for what is honest and not manipulative. Unfortunately, my son's new wife is caught in the middle of this, and I'm not sure she understands what is going on. I am concerned for her, but don't know what to do about that either.
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After over a year, Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva have finally reached a custody agreement over their daughter, Lucia.
Access Hollywood reports that Los Angeles Superior Court officials released a statement Friday (August 26) evening, announcing that the couple has settled. Details of the custody arrangement will be handled in a closed session, with the financial portion being determined during the August 31st hearing.
The actor's spokesman confirmed the settlement, adding that Mel appreciated the judge's assistance in mediating their case.
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We could have the 10 of this or that, but its not our style, and if you are seeking anything in particular use the search feature and see what comes up.
The Colonel
Who is this guy? After almost 10 years some folks know who he is, other still know him has The Colonel. He remains the main guy at Strada. Yes...its a work of passion, which still burns bright.
The Business
What do we know about that auto business? Probably not enough, and perhaps too much. Is that vague enough for you. We just hope that if you are a regular reader, we have provoked your thought process on a few occasions, to make it worth your time.
We are not in the eyeball business...lets leave it at that.
We enjoy doing vehicle reviews, especially of vehicles that grasp our attention. Yes...they are all pretty darn good too.
Boutique Publication
We are a boutique publication, not for everyone, its appeals to folks that seek to be provoked, want a different perspective, an advantage.
Your Own Editor
Absolutely...there is a ton of stuff out there chasing eyeballs, and/or protecting interests, and/or promoting snake oil.
We are closet Cadillac fans, maiby not so much closet. Still waiting for Cadillac to emerge...we might just wait a long time
The Colonel has been driving a Benz for decades...lets leave it at that. Maiby not, V8, sedan, rear wheel drive.
"You have bowties flowing in your veins" referring to The Colonel.
Hot Rods
Totally cool, right stance, a bigger than smaller engine, enduring, lasting
A immense sense of freedom, a liberating, relaxing experience to go for a bike ride.
Heavy Duty Trucks
"Have you thanked a truck today?" Everything we consume was hauled by a truck at one point or another. Old school 2 cycle Detroit Diesels are very special. A Peterbilt with an aluminum hood/rivets remains cool
Pick Ups
In 2015 they are positively huge, and cool too.
Utility Vehicles
Its a station wagon from back in the day, in most cases it provides traction to 4 wheels, its the family kicker, its useful.
Its an hideous experience...while saving time. Everything is an option...
Another incresingly hideous experience...unreal, scary, frustrating especially in the GTA, or any major metro area.
Shoebox Chevy
Through the years you have heard talk about a "Shoebox Chevy" on a few occasions. Its this imaginary 2 door post 55 or 56 Chevy with 2016 performance. If you evr wondered what a shoebox Chevy would look like...take a look.
We are always thankful and appreciative for what we have, and wish the best to others.
Prior to navigation systems, maps were useful, as well as knowing how to quickly situate yourself while using a map. Some of the best maps are from MapArt.
Navigation be it in a vehicle or a smart device is appreciably easier to use than any map, since the navigation will immediately situate you, and guide you to your destination. However, you having knowledge of your destination is very useful.
The early navigation systems relied on mapping CD's which required regular updates of the CD's to have current maps. As well the hardware was bulky, often located in the trunk of a car or the cargo area of a utility vehicle.
One thing has not changed, all navigation systems rely on GPS satellites which orbit at 20,000 kms above earth. To locate your position the navigation system must capture a signal from at least 3 satellites. Think about this for a moment. Here you are in your vehicle, capturing signals from 3 satellites orbiting at 20,000 kms to know where you are, and where you are going. Fascinating...while we take it for granted.
The stubby antenna on the roof is capturing GPS signals, satellite radio signals, while you are enjoying uninterrupted music, and know exactly where you are at all times. Pretty cool stuff.
Obvious that every navigation system, although they all tell you your position, and guide you where you want to go, have different features in locating various landmarks.
One more thing
The stubborn old fool driving that insists in absolutely knowing where he is going, asks the younger individual "Are we on the right road, you have been here several times?"....the reply "Don't know, every time I was here I followed the navigation system".
One last thing
The old fool still insists in knowing where he is using his brains, and not relying only on a navigation system. It raises the fun factor of navigating unfamiliar locations.
Those were the days of "idiot lights" that would not forewarn you, but simply turn on when you were in deep yogurt.
They were the days when enthusiasts/gearheads wanted a temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, and obvious a tachometer.
Lets take a look at a few of these gauges...
It was essential to know how fast you were spinning and engine, while staying on the right side of the red line. This often resulted with a "tach" mounted on the steering column. Back then you did not want to over rev a performance engine. Today you want to stay away from the rev limiter.
Temperature Gauge:
It was essential to know the temperature of the engine, and in cold climates at one time there was a summer and winter thermostat. With the onset of pollution controls all engines were running "hotter" to improve emissions. Thermostatic fans, auxiliary electric fans its for another time. On very cold days the gauge will run up to open the thermostat, then the temperature drops once the thermostat opens. You have to wonder who pays attention to temperature variations.
Oil Pressure:
Old school you wanted a mechanical oil pressure gauge with a copper line. Obvious this transferred engine sounds to the interior of the car...but it was fun. The rule of thumb...10 lbs of pressure for 1,000 RPM, you were spinning an engine to 6,000 you wanted to see 60 lbs of pressure. The gauge also indicated when an engine was properly warmed up, that you could start hitting the red line.
Remember the old ammeter (generator) with the + and - on the dial, now replaced by the voltmeter (alternator). You want to be over 14 volts. ideally you need the battery to start a vehicle, then the alternator takes care of all the electrical requirements.
Temperature Controls:
Do you remember the old school temperature controls with levers, cables, valves in the heater lines, and constantly adjusting and fine tuning the interior temperature. To this day these manual controls in various forms are still widespread; with the addition of the air conditioning variable. By now you know that at Strada we have a dislike for these manual controls. We prefer that automatic, set it, and forget is controls.
It all started with the lowly AM radio with knobs, which progressed to push buttons, wonder bar, floor button. The advent of AM-FM with a rear speaker, subsequently stereo with at least 4 speakers. Casettes, CD's, Bluetooth, USB plugs. Aftermarket sound systems were a big business for several years.
Back in the day the sound of a high performance V8 was always more entertaining than a lowly AM radio with a single speaker in the dash.
To this day if you have a "killer" sound system in a vehicle, you will need a CD player/changer to truly experience your sound system. Think about this...
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For countless years especially with luxury cars manufacturers adherent to a constant dash layout. On the premise that their customers were not expected to acquire a new dash learning curve. Think about this for a moment...
If you are of a certain age, you perhaps remember that Renault had a modest assembly line in St.Bruno on the south shore of Montreal. If by chance back then you were commuting to the south shore of Montreal the 30 (autoroute 30) was in the process of being constructed. But the stretch heading west from the 20 to St.Bruno and Chemin Chambly was completed at the time.
Stretch of highway going nowhere, hardly any traffic at any time, and no urgency to clear snow in winter.
On winter mornings that it had snowed, going from the 20 to the 30 was an interesting experience, of finding the 30 not cleared yet, with literally a tire trail in the snow and a wide expanse of white. It was simple, follow the single tire trail in the snow, and stay a good distance from the vehicle in front of you, while driving in a cautious, safe fashion.
Driving a GM product the tire trail was right sized, driving a Renault the tire trail was slightly wider than the Renault.
There is an appealing aspect to driving in a good amount of fresh, fluffy snow at a reasonable speed, some will blow over the hood, while there is a cloud of snow behind the car.
This particular morning...with fresh unplowed snow on the 30.
There is a Renault in the 30 on ramp in front of the GM car, on the 30 as the cloud of snow behind the Renault is distancing itself from the GM car. The individual in the Renault is gaining speed perhaps to increase the momentum to overcome the narrower track of the Renault or just to have fun.
The Colonel in the GM car gathers more speed to keep up with the cloud of snow of the Renault in front of him in the tire trail.
The thought process:
Going reasonably fast in a tire trail, no other vehicles on the road, stay a distance from the cloud. If anything happens to that narrow tracked Renault in front of you that you can't see, ideally you don;t want to hit it.
As this thought process is evolving, suddenly the cloud of snow in front of The Colonel gets appreciably bigger.
Something happened to the Renault in front of you, get off the gas, don't even think of braking, you have no clue what is under this snow, stuck on a deserted highway in the middle of fields is not much fun.
Whatever happened...the Renault is no longer on the road, in the tire trail, its in the median. The reason for the bigger cloud of snow as it flew off the road.
Back then cellular phones were a figment of the imagination. The Colonel reaching his office called Renault in St.Bruno to advise them that probably one of their employee was in the median of the 30 a few kilometers from the plant.
Keep in mind that bias belted tires of the day were incredibly slippery on snow compared to radial tires of today.
Its Friday, its the Vroom Room, with a week to Christmas, make yourself comfortable, enjoy the cappuccino and biscotti, join the conversation.
Its supposed to be a softer shopping season, its not cold, there is no snow, climate change. Interesting enough wherever we have been to shop...it was a case of full on shopping, wait in line to check out...go figure.
On a philosophical note, we are running out on 2015, is it the usual where did the time go?
In our case its we managed to do this, that, complete another, deal with change, and more unexpected change. While finding time to be appreciative and thankful for 2015. We hope its the same for you.
The other day we were reading a piece on older European cars of the luxury persuasion for less than $10,000...which got us wondering why anyone would even consider writing about older luxury cars for less than 10K. Its easy to write about it, not as easy to actually own one. As we often said in Project 200K its absolutely not for everyone.
An informative article "A Look Inside VW", if you are familiar with German auto companies, its a reminder of the old school German management system, which obviously is enduring at VW.
From the Globe and Mail "Canadians should be enjoying lower prices at the gas pump given the wreckage in the oil market, BMO Nesbitt Burns says". At Strada we have been telling you for months now that oil companies prefer to see gas at $1.00 a liter...anything less does not fit with their business model.
We expect December to be a record, or near record month in Canadian sales.
CMS (Citizen Main Street) has been powering the Canadian economy for the past several years, everyone has known that CMS empowered by cheap money is powering the economy. Now it seems that everyone is concerned. Perhaps its the answer to the question "How long can it last?".
Informative charts that describe Canada,
In the meantime the Federal Reserve has finally raised the interest rate in the US by 0.0025% (quarter point) ...yes it will have ramifications in Canada.
Our usual old race cars from the 1961 Sebring 12 Hours, and impressive photo gallery from way back in the day.


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Transparency International
Federal prosecutors keep close eye on overseas corruption
As the world economy has become more and more intertwined, overseas business has come under greater scrutiny for bribery and hiring practices.
List of most corrupt countries updated
The 2013 edition features a 100-point scale. This allows for year-to-year comparisons of countries, tracking their improvement – or lack thereof – in the area of corruption.
Fewer countries enforcing anti-bribery laws
Transparency International recently reviewed data about the 40 countries that signed the Organization for Economic Cooperation's 1997 Anti-Bribery Convention agreement, and the results are disheartening.


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New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov.5 (ANI): Commenting on Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray's remarks against India-Pakistan cricket match, politicians said on Monday that sports should not be politicised.
Chief of India's regional Shiv Sena party, Thackeray termed the invitation extended to Pakistan's cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) a day ago as a matter of "national shame".
Reacting to the statement, Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia said that sports should not be politicised and the matches between the two countries must take place.
"Whenever there is a cricket match between India and Pakistan, the matter is politicised and politicians start taking mileage to garner votes. Doesn't the country want that our players should play against Pakistan and win the match? Sports should not be politicised and the youth of the country will give an answer to the remarks of Bal Thackeray and those who are opposing it by playing against Pakistan," he said in New Delhi.
Bilateral cricket between the nuclear-armed neighbours were suspended after the 2008 Mumbai attacks in which 166 people were killed. India blamed Pakistan-based militants for the incident.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also echoed similar views and said that India and Pakistan must play the match in a good environment.
"This remark can affect the relations between the two countries and I will not want that sports should be politicised. I would want that the Pakistan cricket team comes to India and play a match in a good environment," he said while addressing reporters in Jammu.
Thackeray had accused the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) of "betraying the country for sake of money" and Indian cricketers of being part of that betrayal.
He considers it an insult to those who had lost their lives in the Mumbai 26/11 attacks.
Leader of India's Congress party, Jagdambika Pal said that that matches between the two nations would prove beneficial for both the countries.
"If the match does not take place, it will not affect anything. However, if you ask the people of India or Pakistan, they would say that the match should happen," Pal said in western Mumbai city.
However, leader of India's main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Balbir Punj justified Thackeray's statement and said that on the one hand steps were being taken to strengthen the bilateral relations, while on the other hand militants were infiltrating in the country and disrupting the peace and harmony.
"On one hand you are having all these cricket matches, exchange of artists, and on the other you are busy training terrorists, who you try to smuggle to India, which in turn are trying to destroy our country. So, he is only trying to underline this ugly reality of India and Pakistan relations," Punj said.
India's cricket board announced earlier that it had secured government clearance to host Pakistan for a short tour later this year.
The BCCI has invited Pakistan to play three one-dayers and two Twenty20 matches in December-January, the first bilateral contests between the arch-rivals in five years.
The last series between the two sides was Pakistan's tour of India in 2007 although Pakistan travelled to India to play the 50 overs World Cup semi-final in Mohali last year.
India and Pakistan have fought three wars in the past 65 years and already fragile relations were further strained since the carnage when gunmen attacked two upmarket hotels, a busy railway terminal and a fashionable cafe in Mumbai. (ANI)