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Rochester, N.Y. (January 5, 2016) – To close 2015, the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index decreased to 100.37, down 0.05 percent from November and 0.19 percent from 2014. The Mountain region was the top-performing regional index and had the strongest 12-month growth rate. Texas surpassed Washington to lead states tracked by the index. Dallas remained the top-ranked metro area, outpacing other metros throughout 2015. Other Services (except Public Administration)*, as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ranked as the top industry sector, followed by Construction.
"December 2015 marks the 51st consecutive month job gains have exceeded the pace of our base year over a decade ago," said James Diffley, chief regional economist at IHS. "Nevertheless, 2015 was the softest year for small business employment growth since 2011."
"The national index steadily trended downward throughout much of the 2015. What that tells us is that while small businesses certainly added jobs this year, the pace at which they did so slowed," said Martin Mucci, president and CEO of Paychex.
The Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index decreased to 100.37 in December as 2015 ended consistently with a downward trend since the index peaked in April 2014 (101.26). Though expansion is still evident, the 12-month growth rate is -0.19 percent with gains continuing to slow each of the past five years following the low point of the recession. Analyzing the national index in 2015, there were increases in the first quarter, followed by consecutive declines in the second and third quarters, capped with little movement in the fourth quarter.
With its eighth increase of 2015, Mountain is the top-ranked regional index and boasts the best 12-month growth rate at 0.48 percent. The Mountain and West South Central lead growth with index levels above 101, while the Middle Atlantic and East North Central remain below 100. After a large jump in November, the pace of employment growth in the Middle Atlantic slowed slightly in December as it fell back to the lowest index among regions, 99.71. After falling below 100 for the first time in three years last month, East South Central rebounded 0.58 percent in December.
Note: Percentages displayed in the regional heat map reflect 12-month changes.
Washington dropped 0.76 percent in December as Texas overtook the top spot among states at 102.61. Florida and Georgia, the two southernmost states in the South Atlantic region, are ranked third and fourth at 101.50 and 101.47, respectively. Conversely, the two northernmost South Atlantic states analyzed, Virginia and Maryland, have the lowest-ranked state indexes, slightly above 99. Despite a drop in December, New Jersey remains above 100 with the best 12-month growth rate, 2.25 percent. After trending below 100 for most of 2015, Massachusetts increased to 100.31 in December to firmly close the year above the national baseline.
Note: Analysis is provided for the 20 largest states based on U.S. population. The chart's dark blue bars reflect the index level and the light blue diamonds reflect the 12-month change.
Small business job growth in Dallas continues to surge as the index jumped 0.47 percent in December to 107.04. While growth has slowed for most metros over the past year, employment conditions have improved 3.50 percent in Dallas. After dropping 4.66 percent during the first three quarters of 2015, Minneapolis has improved 0.37 percent in the last quarter of 2015. Conversely, Baltimore had the poorest performing fourth quarter of 2015, falling 1.39 percent to the lowest-ranked metro index at 98.37. Miami has improved 1.16 percent over the past 12 months, despite the 0.45 decline in December.
Note: Analysis is provided for the 20 largest metro areas based on U.S. population. The chart's dark blue bars reflect the index level and the light blue diamonds reflect the 12-month change.
Improving to 104.35, Other Services (except Public Administration), which includes offerings as varied as repair and maintenance to personal and laundry services, remains the top-ranked industry, followed by Construction at 101.66. Outpacing employment growth at the national level, the Construction index has been above 101 for more than four years. Rising to the third spot among industries at 100.49, Leisure and Hospitality improved 0.26 percent in December. Ranked last among the industries tracked by the index, Manufacturing has been the weak spot of the U.S. economy due to the high value of the dollar. The Manufacturing index is down 1.16 percent over the past year and fell below 99 for the first time in five years to close 2015.
Note: Analysis is provided for eight major industry sectors. The chart's dark blue bars reflect the index level and the light blue diamonds reflect the 12-month change.
For more information about the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index, visit the website. Plus, view and download the December 2015 Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index infographic. Or, sign up to receive monthly alerts on the Paychex | IHS Small Business Jobs Index.
*Information regarding the professions included in the industry data can be found at the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
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The index analyzes same-store, year-over-year worker count changes to identify and track small business employment trends using real small business payroll data from the Paychex client base. The index is based on aggregated data from approximately 350,000 small businesses with fewer than 50 workers across the United States, one of the largest sample sizes of any small business index or report in the country, and provides timely, accurate insight into national, regional, state, metro, and industry employment activity.
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Today we enjoy a splash of frivolity, some might even call it the ultimate 'repliKate': fab costumes being sported by some of our readers, WKW Facebook friends, as well as a celebrity or
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We begin with this dashing couple from Illinois, Kelly and Reggie, looking more-than-regal. (Not to mention cute as can be.)
Leanne (below left) wins the most creative award I think, she made that stunning dress (I initially thought it was the real deal Issa!) from this pattern after seeing it on another blog. In the center we see Rachel Geddes, who went with the nude shoes and enormous 'diamond' ring; Rachel is a radio personality and introduced herself on the air this morning as 'HRH the Duchess of Cambridge formerly known as Kate Middleton'. I liked hearing that Rachel demanded proper curtseys in her presence from the staff, rather overdue, don't you think? On the far right Holly dazzles in an elegant blue dress, her gorgeous hair is very Kate.
The ring seems to be a common element, @DESuffield on Twitter has hers glittering and sparkling.
It's nice to know that Kate and Pippa were able to get out for some fun this weekend.
Meet our Twitter pals, ShannyRichmond is Kate, and the oh-so-bronzed CaitElizabethb stars as Pippa.
These lovely ladies were good enough to share their source for the wedding frocks: Goodwill.
Our friend Leslie not only sported an actual Issa dress (she was buying Issa before it was 'in', she's such a fashionista), she had the perquisite ring bling as well.
How about Lauren, actually wearing the actual blue Zara dress with her precious pumpkin on the left, and our friends-who-prefer-anonymity with that darling monkey?
Below, we share our friend Andi looking regal, on the right we see Julie Coleman and her husband Tomkin bundled up in royal ensembles for the 5K they did with the perfect accessory, Chloe, who was a polo pony.
A wonderful look for your little Princess came via The Modern Mrs. Darcy.
There was no shortage of Kate-related costumes on television. Below, "Harry" and "William" at the royal wedding:
Here comes the bride, along with "Beatrice" and "Eugenie," it's good to know every detail was replicated, especially That Hat. (Ann Curry was the bride, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb were the cousins.) To see the video in its entirety, click here.
Let us not forget the hypothetical Kate wedding dress costume for your four-legged family members.
Happy Halloween!
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Beatrice and Eugenie aren't Kate's technical cousins, I think they are William's.
So many great pics! You missed this adorable pair on GMA, including wedding their wedding guest: http://abcnews.go.com/US/trick-treat-hot-halloween-costume-trends-kids-dog/story?id=14846952 (about half way down — and a closeup of Princess Bea further down).
Quite interesting for you to know… http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/fashion/fashion-specials/kate-middleton-in-pictures-hbtopstories
wow! it look likes everyone had a great time! inspired costumes!! Thanks Susan for putting this together!
I'm amazed by the number of Halloween Kates! Kelly-the-Royal-Bride is adorable, and that little blonde in the pearls and fascinator is a beauty in the making. We'll have to find her a prince one of these days.
The Today Show crew always go all out for Halloween. Al Roker as Prince Harry is particularly funny.
Great post Susan! I love everyone's costumes. I'll be dressing up as Kate next year when I can actually go out!!
But in that final picture, who is the wanna-be Banderas on Kate's right??
Er…yeah, Happy Hallowe'en!
Wonder if Leslie's dress is the actual engagement dress Kate wore?
Love it, FAB FAB FAB xxx
This was a rather interesting post! Some of those people did a great job in their "look alike" costumes!
Oh, what fun. I love this post. Thanks to all of those who shared their costume pix. Before I had to wild boys, I would totally have done something like this. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

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Alle-Kiski roundup: Knoch girls soccer team opens section with win
Three different players scored goals to help the Knoch girls soccer team open Section 2-AA play on a positive note.
Gabi Lassinger, Olivia Sharbaugh and Saige Robertson all scored for the Knights, and Maddi Abritas added an assist as Knoch downed Burrell, 3-1, on Wednesday night in Jefferson.
Lexi Galbreath helped to limit the offense for Burrell (1-1, 0-1), making six saves for Knoch (1-1, 0-1).
Michela Beattie scored for Burrell, and Bailey Klems stopped 13 shots on goal for the Bucs.
Highlands 4, Valley 0 — Highlands (2-1, 1-0) got a jump on Section 2-AA play with a victory at Valley (1-1, 0-1).
Deer Lakes 2, Indiana 0 — Emily Irvine and Alexa Burke scored goals to lead Deer Lakes (1-0,1-0) to a season- and Section 2-A-opening victory over Indiana (0-1, 1-2).
Plum 3, Oakland Catholic 0 — Ashley Amato netted two goals to lead Plum (3-0, 1-0) to victory over Oakland Catholic (0-1, 0-1) in the teams' Section 3-AAA opener. Miranda Martin also scored for the Mustangs, and Maggie Krueger added an assist. Chelsey Hubner and Maddy Strohl combined to stop six shots.
Springdale 8, Jeannette 1 — Springdale (2-1, 1-0) cruised to a Section 4-A victory over Jeannette (0-1, 0-1) as Emma Whelan and Casey Hughes each scored twice and added an assist. Amanda Kuba assisted on two goals and scored one, and Jillian Henley picked up an assist and goal for the Dynamos.
Boys soccer
Highlands 4, St. Joseph 1 — Victor Nelson netted a hat trick for Highlands (1-1) in a nonsection victory over St. Joseph (1-1-1). J.J. Clark also scored, Caleb Johnson had an assist, and Bob Reesman stopped 10 shots in goal for the Golden Rams.
Vincenzo DiCola scored for St. Joseph.
Cross country
Knoch takes meet — Knoch's boys team won the season-opening Quad County Warm Up by taking seven of the top 10 spots. Preston Carlsson won with a time of 16:39, and teammate Brandon Grumski was second at 16:43.
Girls tennis
Valley 5-5, Indiana 0-0 — Valley swept a doubleheader against the Indians as Emily Armstrong, Catherine Armstrong and Hannah Albright cruised to back-to-back wins in the Setion 4-AA matches.
Boys golf
Fox Chapel 189, Kiski Area 210 — Patrick Sheerer shot an even-par 36, Matt Friday added 37, Jordan Alfery 38 and Charlie Friend and Anthony Cordaro matched 39s as Fox Chapel (8-0, 6-0) remained undefeated with a Section 4-AAA win at Vandergrift Golf Club.
Tyler Paunovich shot 36 for Kiski Area (5-3, 4-2).
Freeport 199, Leechburg 266 — Cole Hepler, Audrey Clawson and Mickey Frazetta all shot 2-over-par 38 to lead the Yellowjackets (6-1, 3-1) to a Section 1-AA win on the back nine at Buffalo Golf Course. Matt Barto led Leechburg (2-2) with a 1-over 37.
Deer Lakes 218, Riverview 237 — Jake Roberts' 2-over 38 paced Deer Lakes (4-2) to a Section 3-AA victory over Riverview (3-3) at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course. Matt Hammel shot 42, and Dom Conte and Owen Zottola chipped in 44s for Riverview.


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Until September, the apartment building owned by Daw Hnin Aye had little to set it apart from other ageing complexes in Yangon's crowded Tarmwe township.
Fading tiles adorn the façade and blue SkyNet satellite dishes sit on tenants' balconies. The building is remarkable if only for its height: at eight storeys, it is the tallest building at the corner of Banyardala and Kyaikkasan roads.
But after twice rebuffing proposals from Myanmar Distribution Group (MDG) to use the side of her building as a marketing canvas for its Sunkist soft drink brand, Daw Hnin Aye finally relented after the company agreed to use paint rather than vinyl.
"I finally accepted their request to use my building for the Sunkist advertisement using paint because I believed it wouldn't bother any of the tenants," she said, adding that she had been worried that the vinyl signing would block tenants' windows.
Days later, painters dangled precariously from the building's side with litres of orange paint. She is now the owner of one of Yangon's "Sunkist buildings", the name given by residents to the city's apartment blocks that have been adorned with the soft drink brand's massive murals.
The advertisements, eight of which now dot Yangon's skyline, are the result of the marketing efforts of MDG, which last year began producing Sunkist brand products in Myanmar.
MDG was established in 1996 and its major products include Gold Roast Coffee Mix and Royal Myanmar Tea Mix. The company moved into the soft drink market in 2005, importing and selling Sunkist and 7-Up from Malaysia.
While the deal to produce Sunkist domestically was largely overshadowed by the arrival of larger brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, MDG's efforts to advertise Sunkist have been among most novel for a Western brand in Myanmar, thanks in large part to the distinctive shade of orange used in its towering building campaign.
A creative director from MDG said that the idea was pitched to the company's in-house marketing team after a member returned from a trip to San Francisco where large-scale painted advertisements had caught their attention.
So how much does it cost to pull off? MDG pays K10,000 per square foot to YCDC – but only for the area covered by the Sunkist wording and logo, not the entire side of the building.
The group also pays the landowner, while the owner of the top-floor apartment receives compensation for the slight damage caused by the ropes used by workers during the painting process. MDG refused to disclose how much compensation they paid to land and apartment owners, while Daw Hnin Aye also refused to say how much she received for allowing her building to become a billboard.
Tenants who live in the building on other floors do not receive monetary compensation, but instead get "seasonal gifts", MDG officials said. The painting is done by a local company.
Not all are the jarring shade of orange. At least one, located on the Lower Pazundaung Road, is green, the color of the cans of Sunkist's Sparkling brand.
The use of painted advertisements in Yangon has largely diminished in popularity. Most have been replaced by printed vinyl signs, billboards or lettering cut from brightly coloured plastic, which are cheaper and better suited to withstand Myanmar's monsoon season.
But MDG's campaign is certainly not all about throwback aesthetics. With the price of placing a billboard advertisement on the rise in Yangon, the use of buildings is a cost-effective way to raise brand awareness.
At K20,000 a square foot per year, traditional billboards are about twice as expensive on a per square foot basis, according to U Myo Thaw, the managing director of Milky Way advertising.
The painted buildings are also a creative way to slip by muddled city advertising restrictions that have been put in place by YCDC.
YCDC attempted in March to limit billboards to just three sizes and threatened to pull down those that fell outside the standardised sizes. Enforcement of the law has been sporadic but has nonetheless left advertisers questioning how many billboards they can erect and which ones they might be forced to be taken down.
However, according to an official from YCDC, there is no law on the books that pertains to buildings being used for advertising, leaving MDG free to approach as many building owners as it would like.
"If the place is free [from advertising], than we will permit it to be used," the official said.
Members of MDG's creative team declined to say how many more buildings would be given the branding treatment.
As for the orange colour, MDG is aware that it could be polarising.
"I am sure that there are many people out there whose favourite colour is not orange," the creative director conceded. The company's claims that the colour has the ability to "cheer people up", might be a stretch but the reception has been largely positive.
Residents' reactions to their buildings drastic face-lifts have been largely positive. All who spoke to The Myanmar Times said they were pleased with the fresh coat of paint, albeit an eye-catching one.
A resident in the Lower Pazundaung building said he thought the paint job made his apartment look newer, before adding, "And I have no complaint about that."


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We Wish Disney Would Stay in Galveston!: Disney Magic Cruise Review by pookeysmom
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We Wish Disney Would Stay in Galveston!
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Galveston
This was our 2nd time on a Disney cruise. The 1st time was for only 3 nights out of Port Canaveral, and we've been shopping around trying to get a good deal on a 7 night since then. Well, it finally happened at the end of last year, when Disney was introducing itself to Galveston.
We were able to afford 2 balcony cabins, 1 for us & 1 for our 2 teens, which was amazing, since Disney cabins have 2 bathrooms in each cabin. It was amazing for all of us to be able to prepare for dinner at the same time!
Our itinerary included Grand Cayman, Costa Maya & Cozumel:
In Cayman we took a snorkel tour (booked off the ship at the port = cheaper) to Stingray city & 2 other snorkel spots. It was awesome! We had a wonderful time feeding the stingrays & the water is absolutely stunning!
In Costa Maya we just took a cab to the near-by More Senor Frogs beach, which was a great choice. We paid for the all-inclusive bracelets and got all the drinks we wanted all day. There were lounge chairs & palapas available, as well as a refreshing swimming pool. The beach & ocean were very pleasant. When it was time to eat, we walked a few feet down the sidewalk inside the resort & had quesadillas at a little restaurant owned by a really nice lady, Maria from Mexico City. She was great!
Our port day in Cozumel was ruined by bad weather, but we still slogged through the flooded streets to do some shopping. We've been to Cozumel several times, so it was no biggie that we missed it. Usually we take a cab to San Francisco or Paradise beach and have a wonderful, affordable time at a gorgeous beach.
The ship itself is beautiful, and the staff go above and beyond to make sure you're having fun and have everything you need. Our restaurant staff were the absolute best, as were our room stewards. Our 16 year old just wanted to lay out and eat the whole week, and it took us a while to talk our 13 year old into going to the teen club to make some friends. Once he did, we almost never saw him again! They kept him so busy, and he made a ton of friends that he still keeps in touch with 8 months later.
It's great that each cabin comes with 2 cell phones, so were able to keep in touch with each other when needed, free of charge.
The food was very good on board, even the buffet, which I'm not usually a fan of on ships. The sit-down restaurant rotates each night, so it's nice to have a different venue each time. For the 7 night, you repeat them twice + 1. The shows in the evening are Broadway quality, and we truly enjoyed them. Our sons loved seeing current movies at the theater every day. Pirate night was fun, and it was really cool to view fireworks at sea that night. We brought our own costumes, but it's possible to get them on board too.
I would really recommend this cruise to families. I don't know if I'd cruise Disney without kids, even though they do everything first class, because I think it would be a different experience than what we look for when we're not with the kids.
Being able to cruise out of Galveston was amazing. I wish Disney would stay in Galveston, but it doesn't seem they're staying beyond 2014 unfortunately :( Less
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Cabin review: 5B
We love having a balcony, because it's so relaxing to have coffee in the morning or wine in the evening and watch the sunrise and sunset. We love that Disney cabins each have 2 restrooms, so we could all prepare for dinner at the same time. And the cabins each come with 2 cell phones free of charge for easy communication with family members.
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Costa Maya is developing and growing, so it's not fancy. We took a cab to the near-by Senor Frogs beach resort. It was a 5 minute drive and very affordable. We got all-inclusive bracelets for all the drinks you want at the bar. There's a nice swimming pool, the beach was pretty, and the lounge chairs and palapas were included. There are restaurants in walking distance within the resort, as well as shopping. It was an easy, affordable port, and we were able to stay a long time and get our money's worth, since we were so close to the port.
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The Oscar-nominated actress makes her first red carpet appearance since announcing her split from the 'The Expendables 3' actor at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy.
Melanie Griffith makes her first red carpet appearance after announcing separation from her husband Antonio Banderas in Italy. The Oscar-nominated actress attended the Taormina Film Festival on Tuesday afternoon, June 17. During her appearance, Griffith's "Antonio" tattoo which is inked on her upper arm appeared to have been covered with some make up. She also ditched her wedding ring.
At the film festival, Griffith rocked a printed dress with sheer part around the neck. She was joined by Eva Longoria at the Italian event. "On our way to Taormina Film Festival! @MelanieGriffith," the "Desperate Housewives" alum captioned a photo of her and the "Working Girl" actress.
Griffith and Banderas had been married for 18 years before announcing their separation earlier this month. In a joint statement, they said, "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalize our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together - Melanie & Antonio."
According to TMZ, Griffith cited irreconcilable differences as the reason of their separation. She reportedly wanted child support and sole physical & joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter as well as spousal support.


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I concur with Mark that it would be a bummer. I understand the desire to remove potential conflicts of 'id' and 'rev', which is probably why they were 'name mangled' in C-style. But if the PUT request used the same name mangling, the meta data would be consistently obtained. Every language has reserved words. Every developer/user needs to live with it. I'd just prefer that they were the same. -Scotty ----- Original Message ---- From: Mark Hahn <firstname.lastname@example.com> To: email@example.com Sent: Thu, May 30, 2013 3:01:47 PM Subject: Re: _rev or rev...? Did I see that right? > for a future version where couchdb's metadata is not intertwined with user data at all. That would be a bummer. It is very convenient to just pass the doc around and use/set _id everywhere. We'd have to carry around extra metadata. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Robert Newson <email@example.com> wrote: > It is confusing, but this is the designed behavior. _id and _rev are > used where they could conflict with user-specified properties, which > is basically whenever you're viewing a document. In other contexts, > like the JSON that CouchDB responds with to indicate success or > failure of a PUT request, it uses "id" and "rev". > > There's a ticket, COUCHDB-1725, for a future version where couchdb's > metadata is not intertwined with user data at all. With that work, > this kind of confusion can go away. > > B. > > > On 30 May 2013 20:27, Scott Weber <email@example.com> wrote: > > Hi Gang, > > > > I notice that if I do a PUT, the reply has a key named "rev" > > But if I do a GET, the key is named "_rev" > > > > (In fact, this is a case for "id" as well ) > > > > I know the key is stored in the document, and is meant to be auto > generated. > > However, why can't the "HTTP/1.1 201 Created" reply with the key "_rev", > > identical to what is in the document? > > > > The fact that there are two different key names for the same thing makes > code > > re-use and encapsulation a little more complex. > > > > Or am I missing something. > > > > -Scotty > > >
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The Atlanta Braves made the inevitable and unenviable move of placing rookie shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. He injured his right hand on a headfirst slide during the Braves' win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Simmons was examined by Dr. Gary Lourie and was confirmed to have a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal bone – the bone that leads into the pinky – in his right hand. He will be in a cast for four weeks, though the injury could keep him out up to six weeks.
Simmons sustained the injury legging out a hustle double during Sunday's game, appearing to jam his hand on the bag. He has hit .296 with three homers and 15 RBIs while providing some slick defense since being called up June 2.
The Braves already have Jack Wilson on the big league roster as a backup shortstop and Tyler Pastornicky in Triple-A, but the club will not make any announcements on roster moves until Thursday.Tags: Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta, Atlanta Braves, MLB


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Scattered storms this afternoon
A slow moving system will keep several chances of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast this weekend. It will be cloudy and humid today with widely spread storms developing this afternoon through the evening. Many areas will remain dry, but those areas that do receive rain, could see some heavy downpours.
Because of the cloud cover, temperatures will stay a few degrees below the average of 85 degrees.
Thunderstorms will taper off this evening but it could impact the concert at Klipsch Music Center this evening. Be sure to have the SkyTrak13 Weather app on your phone to track any storms. It looks like we should avoid severe storms but lightning is possible. Please seek shelter if caught out on the lawn tonight during a storm. It will stay mild and muggy tonight with a low near 70 degrees.
There is a better chance of scattered storms on Sunday, once again the best timing being afternoon and evening. Highs will climb into the mid 80s with breezy winds out of the southwest from 10 to 15 mph.
We may hit our first 90 temperature on Monday. A cold front will push in late Monday night, bringing the chance of more organized thunderstorms. A strong or severe storm will be possible into Tuesday morning.
Cooler and drier air will start to arrive behind the cold front by Wednesday.
Right now, the 4th of July looks great as high pressure provides a quiet and tranquil pattern.
Today in Indiana Weather History: In 1929, the highs wind gust in Indianapolis history was measure at 111 mph.


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Proteas Test captain Graeme Smith has paid an emotional tribute to Mark Boucher after the record-breaking wicket-keeper was on Tuesday forced to retire from international cricket with an eye injury just one short of a 1 000 dismissals.
Boucher, a 15-year veteran who will close off on 999 catches and stumpings across all formats of the game, quit after undergoing surgery on the severe eye injury he sustained on the opening day of a tour match against Somerset. The 35-year-old admitted he faced an "uncertain recovery" after his three-hour operation on Monday evening.
A sombre Smith read out a statement from Boucher at Taunton: "It is with sadness, and in some pain, that I make this announcement. Due to the severity of my eye injury, I will not be able to play international cricket again.
"I had prepared for this UK tour as well, if not better than I have prepared for any tour in my career. I had never anticipated announcing my retirement now, but circumstances have dictated differently. I have a number of thank you's to make to people who have made significant contributions during my international career, which I will do in due course.
"For now I would like to thank the huge number of people, many of whom are strangers, for their heartfelt support during the past 24 hours. I am deeply touched by all the well wishes. I wish the team well in the UK, as I head home and on to a road of uncertain recovery."
Smith then paid his own, and the team's, emotive tribute: "Bouch, we have walked a long road together, and we are saddened to part under these circumstances. For the 14 years of your international career, you have been a true Proteas warrior, a patriotic South African, a fighter who asks nothing and gives everything," said Smith.
"You have been a 100 percenter for this team. You have been more than a performer, you have been a motivator, an inspirer, an energiser … and a good friend to many. You leave us today with sad hearts, but also with a deep gratitude for your contributions to our team, and to us as people. The fighting spirit you brought to team remains with us.
"We wish you a good as possible recovery from your injury. As we bid you a farewell as an international cricketer and wish you well for your future, we keep you as a friend and respected Proteas warrior."
The nature of Boucher's unusual injury has led to a vast number of well-wishes being sent from within and outside the cricket fraternity.
Boucher is going to be "absolutely difficult" to replace as South Africa's wicket-keeper, both on and off the field. That was the succinct verdict from his former mentor Ray Jennings on Tuesday.
"His work ethic is second to none, he just has the fighting, never-say-die spirit. So that when there's pressure, he actually gets excited," Jennings told the Cape Times on Tuesday.
"He is going to be absolutely difficult to replace. On and off the field.
"His experience, coupled with all the knowledge gained over the past 15 years, has been invaluable to all the bowlers and captains.
"His ability to come back was also incredible. He just fought, and fought, and even when I dropped him in 2004, he just fought his way back again."
Boucher will be able to look back upon a 147-cap career, during which he claimed 555 Test dismissals, easily ahead of Adam Gilchrist on 416.
The eye injury robbed him of the opportunity of claiming just that one more to reach the magical figure of 1 000 dismissals in international cricket, but retaining the use of his left eye will hopefully put that into perspective.
In fact, there is a bit of Mother Cricket magic in Boucher finishing on 999, almost like the great Don Bradman, who closed his stellar career with a Test batting average of 99.94.
"Boucher's numbers can't be broken," Jennings said.
"If they are, or if anyone is to get close to them, it would have to be a player from South Africa or Australia, where fast bowlers allow wicket-keepers to take a lot of catches."
Jennings was not the only former South African wicket-keeper who heaped praise on Boucher on Tuesday.
Dave Richardson, the current International Cricket Council chief executive and the Proteas gloveman who preceded Boucher, believed it was the correct call in 1997 to pick Boucher.
"It was between him and Nic Pothas back then, and if you look at Mark's record, clearly South African cricket got this one right," Richardson said from his Dubai base on Tuesday. "Mark Boucher has been an outstanding servant for not only his country, but for the game of cricket.
"He was a genuine wicket-keeper/batsman of international class, with a fighting temperament to match.
"He has been a great role model and the game will miss him. I wish him a speedy recovery from his eye injury."
The latest prognosis on the severity of the damage was read out in a statement from Proteas team manager and doctor Mohammed Moosajee, who was at the bedside of Boucher throughout his surgery.
"Mark's surgery, which lasted nearly three hours, showed that he sustained a severe eye injury and although the surgeon was able to repair the eyeball, the sensitive nature of the injury makes it difficult to determine the extent of the long-term damage," said Moosajee. "I spent the night with him in the recovery ward at the hospital and he has been overwhelmed by the messages of support and care he has received from all corners of the world.
"He will take no further part in the series against England and will return back to South Africa as soon as possible."
The South Africa selectors will name a replacement for Boucher on Wednesday, with Thami Tsolekile set to receive a Test call-up, although Proteas one-day captain AB de Villiers will most likely don the gloves in the first Test against England next Thursday at the Oval in London. The Proteas and England will fight it out over three Tests for the world No 1 ranking.
Meanwhile, Sapa-AFP reports that South Africa reached 282/9 in reply to Somerset's 312/8 on the final day of the tour match at Taunton yesterday. Hashim Amla top-scored with 64, while Duminy also struck 53.
After the start of day two had been delayed an hour by rain, Jacques Kallis, affected by the traumas of close friend Boucher, retired not out on his overnight score of 45.
From 96/2 at the start, the tourists progressed sedately to 134 before De Villiers, who had replaced Kallis, was bowled off a thin inside edge by medium-pacer Peter Trego for 23.
Amla dropped anchor and reached a solid half-century off 105 balls, with five fours.
Duminy briefly livened up proceedings, smashing a big six over mid-wicket off 21-year-old left-arm spinner Jack Leach. Amla was then bowled by Leach, while Duminy hit four fours and three sixes in facing 100 balls.
Somerset reached 50/1 before the match was called off as a draw.
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ANTI-NATO protesters stepped up activity with more an 'alternative summit' put on yesterday at the Dolman Theatre.
More than 50 people turned up for a day of talks and workshops which welcomed speakers from around the world.
People travelled from as far afield as the USA and Denmark to join residents of Newport.
Meetings at the Dolman saw international speakers and peace activists lead a public discussion of hot topics including drones, the crisis in Iraq, nuclear weapons and the alleged militarisation of the EU.
Leader of the Green Party in Wales, Pippa Bartolotti, chaired the opening discussion on the use of drones worldwide and said she was pleased with the turnout.
Ms Bartolotti said: "I'm pretty delighted to have local people here as well as the international visitors. We would like to do an event like this again.
"Today has given us a new perspective on Ukraine with comments from the audience. The march yesterday and the turnout today shows people are interested."
The human rights campaigner said military surveillance in Wales is a concern and she hopes to have woken up the community to the danger.
She said: "Newport could become a hub for military surveillance. It will creep up on people and we should push for Newport to be drone free.
"In West Wales there are areas which are used to hearing the buzzing of drones and this could be the same here. There is a rather shady future which seems to be mapped out in front of us."
The summit was organised by Stop the War Coalition as part of a series of week-long activities involving peaceful protests of the Nato summit.
Representatives from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Hare Krishna and the United National Anti-war Coalition also attended the summit.
The two talks and discussion on the situation on Iraq drew in one of the day's biggest audiences with the room at the theatre close to bursting point.
Joe Lombardo, an activist who travelled from the USA to speak on the situation in Iraq, gave a run-down of the country's recent history.
He said: "Iraq was almost a first world country at one point. As well as Ukraine, Iraq will be under the spotlight in the next couple of days".
The alternative summit continues today at the Dolman Theatre, with sessions on Gaza, peaceful co-existence and victims of Nato from 10am to 4pm.


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Wow! Yao!
In the beginning were Pelé and Ali. Then Michael and Tiger and Lance. And now comes Yao. Athletes who by dint of raw talent, force of will, and power of personality transcend national borders and become mythical figures to people all over the planet. Increasingly, these megastars have also become money and marketing machines. But no sports icon in history has the potential of Shanghai-born Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets center and the epicenter of a campaign by American brands to win the hearts, minds, and pocketbooks of 1.3 billion potential consumers in China's red-hot economy.
Just how big is Yao Ming? So big that there's nowhere he can hide. In early September, Yao flew to the Chinese island of Hainan in the South China Sea to celebrate his 24th birthday in the relative quiet and obscurity of a remote beach resort. He brought along some friends and Rockets strength coach Anthony Falsone. In the mornings, Yao and the 5-foot-7-inch Falsone would sneak out to the beach for a three-mile run, hoping to get in their cardio without much notice. But as the 7-ft.-6-in., 310-pound Yao lumbered along the water's edge, crowds of thrilled tourists would begin running beside him -- snapping photos and begging for autographs -- until there was a horde of smaller beings trampling his footprints in the sand. "It was amazing," Falsone recalls. "There is not a corner of the country where people don't go crazy for Yao."
The scenes of Yao and his giddy herd bring back images of Muhammad Ali being trailed by dozens of schoolkids on his training runs for the "Rumble in the Jungle" prizefight in Zaire 30 years ago. But by then, Ali had long been a global superstar. By contrast, Yao three years ago was a local hotshot in Shanghai and largely unknown beyond China. Now, preparing to enter only his third season in the NBA, he is not just recognized worldwide but could become a real factor in bilateral trade between the U.S. and China.
With his squeaky-clean image (so far) and bashful smile, Yao could be the most effective messenger yet to help American blue chips build business in an economy whose GDP is growing at a robust 9% annual clip. The timing for Yao couldn't be better. The explosion of disposable income in China, its acceptance into the World Trade Organization, its fastidious preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, all combine to elevate China's most familiar face beyond sports hero. "It usually takes five or six years to build a brand," says Columbia University marketing professor Donald E. Sexton, who has taught in China. "Yao has obviously accelerated that for himself and can do that for others in a country that is just beginning to understand brands." Adds Jeffrey Swystun, global director of branding consultancy Interbrand Corp. (OMC ): "If you are teamed up with Yao, you have an instant leg up in a marketplace of a billion people."
Yao's star power will never be more evident than on Oct. 14 and 17, when he returns to China to play for the Rockets in two NBA preseason games against the Sacramento Kings in Shanghai and Beijing. Top U.S. marketing executives will be on the ground, following Yao-mania and using the so-called China Games to wheel and deal new agreements and gain an important first advantage to exploit the 2008 Summer Olympics.
More than 200 million Chinese are expected to watch the NBA's pre-season games on TV -- 70% of the entire U.S. population. "Nobody was more of a global icon than Michael Jordan," says NBA Commissioner David Stern. "But Yao is different....He is a symbol of this Chinese renaissance and their determination to compete on a world stage."
In the two years that he has been their pitchman, Yao is already helping McDonald's sell more Big Macs, Pepsi more soda, and Reebok more basketball shoes in China. McDonald's will nearly double its outlets there to 1,000 by the start of the 2008 Olympics, says Dean Barrett, senior vice-president for global marketing. "[Yao] is a tremendous global asset for us."
Despite this frenzy, Yao has turned down dozens of offers from major companies. Reebok International (RBK ) CEO Paul B. Fireman says that Yao's handlers have done a good job of "not rushing [him] out to every company, not prostituting him." So don't expect to see the big guy sporting a Stetson and pushing cars for a dealership in Sugarland, Tex. His agents, an eclectic bunch called Team Yao, are mostly sticking to what may be a first in the world of sports biz -- a confidential, five-year marketing plan developed with the help of University of Chicago MBA students. Because of his surging popularity, Yao is ahead of schedule, and Team Yao's fear is that he will be overexposed.
So far Team Yao's planning and patience seems to be paying off, however. Yao's four-year contract with the Rockets is worth $18 million, and he earns an estimated $15 million a year in longer-term deals with top-tier brands Pepsi (PEP ), Reebok (RBK ), Gatorade, and McDonald's (MCD ). As his agents strike more deals -- and they say they will pick up the pace in the runup up to the 2008 Olympics -- some executives believe Yao has the potential to gross $300 million in his first 10 years in the league.
The risk for the marketers that have agreed to the multiyear deals Team Yao demands is that Yao never fully develops on the court or that he goes down with an injury. He was selected as the No. 1 pick in the NBA's 2002 draft and has been voted an All-Star in his first two seasons. In terms of his athletic performance, however, Yao is not yet anywhere near Michael Jordan or Ali at their peaks. So Yao is trying to keep his eye on the ball. "What is most important is basketball and my rest," he says.
Staying focused could be hard, though, because Brand Yao is everywhere this fall. In addition to the NBA games in China, a new documentary, called The Year of the Yao, debuted in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. Yao: A Life in Two Worlds, an autobiography co-written with ESPN: The Magazine writer Ric Bucher, was published in early October. And the NBA games in Beijing will be the first time two U.S. pro teams have played each other in mainland China. Needless to say, the Chinese are psyched. Says 34-year-old architect Su Jinsong, a Yao fan from Hangzhou: "His excellent performances in the NBA represent the tough spirit of China's young generation. Yao Ming has brought honor to his homeland."
Yao has endeared himself to America, too, ever since starring in a self-deprecating way in two memorable TV commercials: one for the Apple (AAPL ) G4 Powerbook with the 2-ft.-8-in. actor Verne Troyer (a.k.a. Mini-Me of Austin Powers fame); the other for Visa, which featured the amusing "Yo-Yao" checkout-counter exchange and was first aired before tens of millions of viewers during the 2003 Super Bowl. The ads broke down the mystery of this intimidating giant by showing he can laugh at himself.
The lucky handful of big companies with Yao deals in place say they are already seeing a difference. McDonald's has even gone so far as to appoint him its "first ever worldwide brand ambassador." With Yao as its spokesman, Reebok's Fireman says he could see capturing more than 25% of an estimated $1 billion sneaker business in China by 2008. The company currently does about $30 million in sales there.
PepsiCo Inc., which has an endorsement deal with Yao in China, reports sales are up almost 30% in the past year. Richard Lee, Pepsi's Shanghai-based senior vice-president for marketing in China, says he's not sure he can attribute all of that to Yao. But he points out that Yao's persona is in keeping with Pepsi's slogan "Dare for More." And despite his nice-guy image, Yao is no pushover. When Pepsi competitor Coca-Cola Co. (KO ), a sponsor of the Chinese national basketball team, began using his image on its bottles in China, Yao sued. Coke contended that the government had the rights to his image. A judge disagreed, and Yao won his case.
Many companies that have used Yao to pitch their goods would love to strengthen their ties to him. Walt Disney Co. (DIS ) will show the China exhibition games in the U.S. on its ESPN channel, and its Miramax Books Div. is publishing Yao's life story. But Disney President Robert A. Iger says the entertainment giant wants a broader relationship with Yao.
China is "extremely important" to Disney, says Iger, and Yao "could fit neatly into our approach to building our brands there." Iger envisions Yao helping Disney to open its new theme park in Hong Kong sometime in 2005 or 2006. He could also see Yao introducing the Chinese version of The Wonderful World of Disney TV show, much the same way Walt Disney and later CEO Michael D. Eisner did.
What's the one business with which Yao would really like to partner? Video games, he says. He is an almost obsessive player. But Team Yao is waiting for the right deal, sources say, from industry leader Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS ) So it may be no coincidence that EA, based in Redwood City, Calif., is planning to build a video-game studio in China. Can a Yao deal be that far off?
At home, Yao has done deals with China Unicom and Internet outfit SOHU. In 2003, SOHU linked up with one of Yao's U.S. corporate partners, trading card company Upper Deck Co., to build and promote the English and Chinese Yao Ming Web sites in an exclusive two-year deal. Marketers say that Yao could prove to be just as invaluable to Chinese companies looking to go global as to U.S. companies seeking business in the Middle Kingdom. "His real power as a marketer, I believe, is outside China," says Terry Rhoads, co-founder of consultants Zou Marketing in China and a former Nike Inc. (NKE ) exec who signed Yao to his first sneaker deal (now expired) when he was playing for the Shanghai Sharks.
Managing this booming enterprise called Yao is a team that by any measure is unique in the fast-paced, hard-nosed business of sports representation. It includes veteran NBA agent Bill A. Duffy, indy movie marketer-turned-agent Bill Sanders, University of Chicago economics professor John Huizinga, and Chinese-born entrepreneur M. Erik Zhang.
Everyone's role in Team Yao is well defined: Duffy, president of BDA Sports Management, oversees relations with the NBA. Sanders, also of BDA, does most of the U.S. sponsorship agreements. Huizinga negotiates the Rockets contract, and Zhang, who is married to Yao's cousin, does the deals in China and serves as part-time counselor to his friend.
How Team Yao came together and developed its five-year marketing plan is a story in itself. It starts with Zhang, who was getting his MBA at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He happened to meet Huizinga, a basketball fanatic and then the B-school's dean of faculty, at an NBA rookie tryout in Chicago in the spring of 2002. Zhang asked for Huizinga's advice, and the professor met with Yao over dinner the next day. Soon, Huizinga was a full-time member of Team Yao. After Yao's selection in the NBA draft, Huizinga suggested that Chicago B-school prof Jonathan K. Frenzen's new-product workshop class might help develop a marketing plan. In the fall of 2002, eight students began working on Yao The Product, conducting focus groups, marketing polls, and dozens of street interviews in China. Team Yao paid more than $60,000 to cover expenses.
"We discovered that the world of possibilities for Yao was vast," says Frenzen, whose students have helped the likes of United Airlines (UALAQ ), Citibank (C ), and Honeywell (HON ) develop marketing plans for products -- but never for a person. The class's 500-page report remains under wraps, and the students had to sign confidentiality agreements. Even Rockets marketing execs could only read the report with someone from Team Yao present.
The guiding principle of the report was patience, says one of the students who helped put it together, Aaron Abraham, 30, now a project manager at Nike. "We knew he had the potential to be a huge gateway to China, and we wanted him to be true to the country's old values but also reflect the newer generation." He says there were no specific financial targets. "It was more strategic," says Abraham. "We were interested in protecting him as a brand." Abraham, citing his confidentiality agreement, declined to provide details from the report.
Team Yao has followed the report's game plan closely but not exclusively, says Sanders. He sees a Yao wave building that will crest at the 2008 Olympics. "The finish line is 2008. Beijing is the big day, the pinnacle of Yao's earning power," says Sanders. "The world will be watching."
Yao is uncomfortable talking about the business side of his life. In his book, he offers up these thoughts on money: "I sweat for every paycheck. If that makes me the best-known capitalist in China today, I don't have a problem with that....I still feel as though whatever money I have in my pocket -- the money I can see and use -- is what I have. And it's definitely all I need....No one making millions can say he really needs the money to live. That's not what it means. It is a way to measure your worth in your job. If my next contract with the Rockets is for more money...it's because I'm worth more to them.
Not exactly the bling-bling talk of a pro jock looking to get his mansion featured on the next episode of MTV Cribs. Offers Yao co-author Bucher: "Yao is constantly deflecting the trappings of fame that people try to put upon him."
Yao lives comfortably in a gated community in Houston. His parents -- he is an only child -- stay with him during the season. He drives a Toyota truck and a custom-fitted BMW 745 (no backseat). His English has improved, but he still travels with an interpreter, Colin Pine, a 30-year-old former State Dept. employee. When Yao doesn't understand something, he will give Pine, always on his right, a gentle nudge.
In order to play in the U.S., Yao first had to reach a financial agreement with China. It has never been revealed how much of his earnings go back to the government in Beijing through payments to his old team, the Shanghai Sharks, and the Chinese Basketball Assn. But sources say it is close to a third of his salary. It could ultimately be more, these sources add, depending on how long he stays in the league and on his success. Team Yao declined to comment.
With the start of the regular NBA season only weeks away, Yao is trying to put aside Yao Inc. to concentrate on hoops. Above all, Yao knows he needs to perform better. So do his bosses. "He has not yet achieved great things in the NBA," says Rockets President and CEO George N. Postolos.
Last year, the Rockets made the playoffs but lost 4-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Yao, with an average 17.5 points and nine rebounds per game in the 2003-04 season, has many miles on the court ahead of him before he can hope to match the record of Jordan, who helped deliver six championships to Chicago. Call him a global brand ambassador or marketing marvel, but he'll still need to add "champion" to his titles. Sooner or later, even the biggest man in China must win big to stay big.
By Tom LowryWith Dexter Roberts in Beijing


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Friday's Caught on the Web
Things that caught our eye around the finance and business-related web. Think you've got something for tomorrow's list? Email Lauren Mills or direct message us on Twitter @wsjthesource
Business Insider: Morgan Stanley warns on the euro: This time it could be different
We're back in crisis mode according to Morgan Stanley. Due to Spain's growing weakness and Germany's growing reluctance to help.
Infectious Greed: Gundlach on bank bust #2
Paul Kedrosky's hat tip regarding a CNBC exclusive Tuesday: Jeff Gundlach talking about the risk of another euro zone bank bust. Worth having a look.
Gregor.US: Spectacular ghosts in the oil machine
Continuing oil price strength has one again sparked a load of nonsense about the influence of speculators.
Deus Ex Machiato: Building a new investment bank
If you had a blank sheet of paper, how would you go about constructing an investment bank in today's financial environment?


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ASK A QUESTION What does "así que" mean en English?
I am doing my spanish HW and I came across this phrase "así que" what does it mean? Please and thank you.
- "Mean" is spelled "mean," not "meen." - happyquilter Feb 22, 2011 flag
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You did not study, so then you did not pass your exam.
You did not study, therefore you did not pass your exam.
No estudiaste, así que no pasaste (o aprobaste) tu examen.
"Así que, is a phrase that can mean "so that" or 'so then" or "therefore"
In some cases "so that" cannot be applied because of the context.
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- I think así que doesn't really fit here. "por eso" is a better translation, not así que since not studying was the reason for not passing the exam. - Deanski Feb 22, 2011 flag
- So then & therefore here are used to infer that he did not pass the exam since he did not study, but whether he indeed failed or managed to pass was not established. - Deanski Feb 22, 2011 flag
- I think "asi que" fits well here. - Agora Feb 22, 2011 flag
If you look up "así" in the SD dictionary, and scroll down you will find the phrase.
I second Leatha's advice to look it up. That is the best way to learn.
Así is a word that often gets combined with other words into common useful phrases. If you learn a few, they will come in handy when speaking and make you feel more fluent.
It basically translates to "so" I ate everything so I could go to bed early.
Así que means so and therefore in this context:
El programa va a empezar en diez minutos, así que apúrate.
The show will start in 10 minutes, so hurry up.
Although tricky, it should not be confused with por eso and para que.
It means so or therefore,as has been pointed out, but it is more of a subjective reason than a logical deduction--you would use it to break up with your boy/girlfriend but not to solve a math problem. There are lots of ways to express what is a similar set of ideas in English, but in Spanish the nuances are different.


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The Norwood Young America Music in the Park series continues every Thursday night. Remaining bands scheduled throughout the summer include:
• July 11 – Mary Guentzel Quintet co-sponsored by Paul McBride Funeral Chapel
• July 18 – Jolly Ramblers co-sponsored by NYA Lions and West Carver Lions
• July 25 – The All Stars co-sponsored by Schmidt Chiropractic
• Aug. 1 – Dahlmann Brothers co-sponsored by Unhinged Pizza!
All events are free of charge and held at NYA Legion Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m.
The activities have all been organized by District 108 Community Education. For more information, call 952-467-7390.
Jolly Ramblers
With a combined total of over 185 years in the dance band industry, Chuck Thiel and his Jolly Ramblers of Lester Prairie., will please you with their genuine style of danceable music that is pleasing to all old-time and modern dancers and listeners alike.
A steady beat and beautiful instrumental and vocal blends make this band very popular throughout the upper-Midwest.
The composition of the group allows many interesting instrumental and vocal combinations.
Solid bass keyboard and percussion along with some very nice concertina fills and solos complete a really enjoyable sound.
Band members include Chuck Thiel, Ken Schmidt, Jason Thiel, David Kroells, Leon Haefner, Myron Muehlbauer and Bob Schroeder.
Jolly Ramblers to perform on July 18 in Memorial Park
The Norwood Young America Music in the Park series continues every Thursday night. Remaining bands scheduled throughout the summer include:


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PENGUIN Jacket
This is a classic jacket. I really love the simple lines and the look of the plaid. It is a great way for men to add some color and pattern to their outfit without it being overbearing.
Consider these dorky at the highest of class. They're sterling silver cufflinks that look like Nintendo Wii controllers.Tags: fashion, electronics, Clothes, video games, style, jewelry, gaming, remote, sterling silverAdded 9 Years Ago from Cufflinks
An awesome gift for men of a certain age- or teens with a sense of history.


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Its the day after Christmas and the malls are packed with shoppers returning gifts and snapping up post- holiday bargains. You wouldn't expect a home furnishings store to be a hubbub of activity, but The Velvet Shoestring in Williamsburg is doing a brisk business. Owner Betty Stephans apologizes, "We don't have much of an inventory at the moment. We won't restock until after the New Year," yet despite a monthly inventory turnover of 90% and new items arriving daily, there is plenty of high quality consignment merchandise to admire, consider, and buy.
As you approach the shop entrance on Second Street, just a few short blocks from Colonial Williamsburg, two large bronze spaniels flanking the door seemingly greet you like old friends, welcoming you to enter and enjoy.
Inside the 4000 square-foot showroom, the shop's inventory of gently treated, pre-owned furniture and accessories is elegantly displayed in attractive groupings to showcase each piece to full advantage.
The Velvet Shoestring is just as its name implies: elegant furnishings available on a budget; a deal few shoppers can resist. "Our goal is to convey beauty and elegance without breaking the bank," says Heidi Druhot, one of seven dedicated employees who clearly loves what she does.
Betty and daughter Jackie Hazeltine opened the doors to The Velvet Shoestring in 2005 after successful careers as interior designers in New York and New Jersey. Betty and Jackie were often faced with the dilemma of what
to do with clients' high end furnishings when redecorating their spaces. When they both relocated to Williamsburg after Betty retired, a consignment shop seemed the perfect solution. From the moment it opened it was a hit.
Two years later, having outgrown their former space, they relocated to their current showroom. With customers coming from as far north as Connecticut and as far south as Florida to consign and shop with us, word spread, attracting not only individual buyers but antique dealers looking for something special for their own clients and galleries. Many from out of town show up with trucks or vans, knowing full well they are going to be carting home some treasure.
From the sparkling crystal chandeliers suspended from the ceiling to expansive oriental rugs covering the floor and an eclectic mix of furniture, fine art, prints, lamps, china, and objects d'art, each piece has been carefully hand-selected by Betty, Jackie and their staff. Focus is on offering great design elements at an affordable price that is also profitable for both the seller and the buyer.
Each gently-loved piece represents some of the best design and craftsmanship of its era, whether it's 19th century traditional, sleek mid-century modern, early Americana reproductions, or painted cottage décor. With distinctive pieces from well-known manufacturers such as Ethan Allen, Henkle-Harris, Drexel and more, shoppers can afford to buy the very best.
Approved items are brought into the shop for a 90 day consignment period and priced to sell within the first 30 days. The price is reduced by 15% every 30 days thereafter and, once an item sells, the consignor receives 50% of the final selling price. With a 90% sales success rate, it's clear the staff understands fair market value when it comes to pricing high quality used furnishings.
Large items such as armoires, beds, dressers, and couches are often picked up by The Velvet Shoestring, pieces chosen from clients in the process of redecorating, perhaps downsizing, or from family members disposing of personal estates.
In order to be considered for consignment, furniture must be stylish, clean, and in good condition. Smaller pieces can be brought to the shop. Brass and silver must arrive polished, ready for display. Lamps must be in working condition along with their shades. Rugs and upholstered pieces must be clean, as well as glassware and china.
With an eye for interior design and knowledgeable about current market trends, the staff of The Velvet Shoestring knows what's hot and what's not. Mid century modern is a hot commodity at the moment and pieces are snapped up as soon as they hit the floor. And when shopping on a shoestring budget, all it takes are a few strategically placed pieces of furniture to turn your home into a stylish retreat, and the shop's staff is more than willing to help guide you through the process.
As their reputation has grown, the accolades have followed. In 2008 the Virginia Gazette dubbed them the area's Best Kept Secret. In 2009, 2010, and 2011 they were voted the region's Best Consignment Shop by a top regional magazine. And the shop's customers couldn't agree more.
"Many are repeat clients who visit the shop three to four times a week," Heidi points out, "looking for what's beautiful, what's new, just looking for that fabulous piece. Our clients want to be esthetically pleased." A few clients have decorated their homes from top to bottom with the shop's chic consignments. It's high end recycling at its very best.
The Velvet Shoestring accepts walk-in consignments Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. but wish to be notified in advance if you need to bring items in on the weekends. They are selective about the items they choose to sell so rest assured if yours are placed in their shop, it won't be long before it finds a new home. Pieces that have sold and are awaiting delivery are appropriately tagged "I'm Taken" and one comes away feeling a treasure may have slipped through your hands.
The Velvet Shoestring is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Inventory changes daily, so stop by often. For additional information phone 757-220-9494 or to browse their gallery online, log onto www.thevelvetshoestring.biz


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The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in classes and activities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.
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AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Rick Perry has directed all necessary state resources to assist with the cleanup of oil that has spilled into the Houston Ship Channel after a collision between vessels Saturday, according to the governor's office.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is ensuring the coordination of the multiple state resources responding to this incident, and the governor has been briefed by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd on the ongoing cleanup efforts.
"The State of Texas is deploying all necessary resources to respond to this situation, and will continue to do so to ensure the spill is contained and cleaned up with as little impact as possible to the environment and commerce," Gov. Perry said in a statement. "We are thankful to the responders and personnel who are working diligently to respond to this situation."
The U.S. Coast Guard is the lead agency for maritime incidents such as this, while the Texas General Land Office is the lead state agency for cleanup efforts, the governor's office said.
The Texas General Land Office has deployed several crews to help assist with the cleanup effort, and resources from the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are also assisting in this effort.
The barge has been removed from the water to a ship yard.
The Houston Ship Channel has been closed to most traffic, and the Bolivar Ferry has been suspended until the spill is contained.
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This is the capital's weirdest temple, with hundreds of ghoulish figures painted with blue and red faces. It is a Taoist temple, where rooms are set aside for spiritually-inspired displays.
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A catchy name for this new microbrewery, close to the city's funkiest street, Nanluoguxiang. Among the offerings are Sichuan peppercorn beer and more conventional pale ale.
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Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
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Not for some football, but for Christmas? For those of you who know me, you know what my answer is always a resounding, NO! But, this year, my house, with the exception of the monster tree we bought is decorated (waiting for hubby to put the lights on, the pic is of my tree last year) I'm much further along with my shopping than I usually am, and while I do have deadlines, they aren't killing me. I'm actually pretty relaxed this year. One of the reasons is that I'm doing a large amount of my Christmas shopping on line. I took advantage of the cyber Monday sales and in so doing, I'm getting inundated with even more fabulous offers. I will take advantage of them.
The problem for me isn't trying to figure out what to buy, I'm a good thoughtful shopper, my problem is doing it. I do not enjoy shopping. Period. So when I do shop, I shop in a few expensive bursts. I'm not a frugal year round grazer but a gluttonous event shopper. If I need clothes for a conference, I go buy what I need and then some. It gets me to the next event. I don't save money that way because I buy what I like at the time and it usually isn't on sale. But this year, I waited for cyber Monday and I'm glad I did.
My family says I'm difficult to buy for. It's a lie. I like a lot of things, specific brands and labels yes, but it's not like they have to travel to the four corners of the earth to purchase it. So, every year when I'm opening a gift from my kids or friends they preface it with, "I hope you like it, you're so hard to buy for." I always like it. (mostly ^_~)
I suspect this year will be no different, except, I will be done with my shopping before any of them, and they all started last month! ^.^
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Chuck Morrison is used to being on the other side of the fence.
As the old saying goes, the grass is always greener there, and the coach of Deerfield`s perennially tough tennis team seemed comfortable in his perch at or near the top.
Chuck Morrison is used to being on the other side of the fence.
As the old saying goes, the grass is always greener there, and the coach of Deerfield`s perennially tough tennis team seemed comfortable in his perch at or near the top.
For the last few years, the Warriors were among the state`s elite, cruising to victories behind the phenomenal success of Morrison`s son, Mike, who won the state singles title for four years. After winning the state team crown in 1984, Deerfield finished fourth in `85 and third last year.
But now that young Mike has taken his golden serving arm to the University of Georgia, it appears that his father is stranded on the wrong side of the fence with just a slightly-better-than-average team in an area where the competition traditionally is the strongest in the state.
``Our team is doing fairly well,`` Morrison said, ``but every school up here is doing fairly well.``
Earlier this year, Deerfield finished fourth in a New Trier quadrangular tournament. And in the recent Homewood-Flossmoor Invitational, the Warriors finished sixth in a strong eight-team field.
The Warriors rebounded to beat Niles West and Glenbrook North in dual meets and finish 16th in last weekend`s 32-team Hersey Invitational.
``Deerfield is down this year,`` said New Trier coach John Schneiter.
``That`s the way it goes. Some years you`re good and you win it, and some years you`re down.``
The hard-luck player who inherited the unfortunate task of trying to fill Mike Morrison`s legendary shoes hasn`t fared too well. Senior Mike Cisneros was thrust into the No. 1 singles position and carried a 2-10 record into the Hersey meet, where he lost in the first round.
Morrison realizes that Cisneros usually is overmatched, having spent the previous year at No. 2 singles. Morrison says that Cisneros would be the first to admit that the talent and leadership provided by his predecessor, the guy they called ``the big hitter,`` is sorely lacking.
``We miss the big hitter, and Michael knows it,`` said Morrison. ``He`d be very good at No. 2 singles, but without the big hitter here playing No. 1, he shows up and has to play everyone that`s the best. He`s had losses to the likes of New Trier and Barrington, and that`s some awfully tough
Cisneros is one of only two seniors on the junior-dominated team, which relies on a promising freshman, Matt Taxman, as its No. 2 singles player. Juniors Andy Nelson and Mark Harris have formed a decent doubles team that finished fifth in the outstanding field at Homewood-Flossmoor.
``They`ve also had a couple of tough losses against good teams, but our schedule may ease up soon,`` Morrison said.
Even if it does, it will be difficult for the Warriors to regroup in time for the state tournament May 28-30 at Hersey in Arlington Heights. To get there again, Deerfield will have to survive a quality seven-team field at the Glenbrook South sectional that includes New Trier, Highland Park, Niles North, Loyola, Glenbrook North, Deerfield and the host school. Only one team can advance from each of the 39 sectionals.
Morrison objects to the grouping. ``So here`s Deerfield and New Trier in the same sectional, two teams that for the last few years have been in the top of the state,`` he said. ``That`s disappointing to us. If the sectional was even, it might be a different story.``
Illinois High School Association associate executive secretary David Fry, the tournament`s supervisor, said the number of sectionals was reduced from 40 to 39 this year so more will have seven or eight teams instead of only six. Fry said the IHSA had difficulty finding North Shore sites and was turned down by several schools.
``If we can create a balance within a geographical context, we will,``
Fry said. ``This year, with the schools declining to host, we were really in a box. I don`t want to be unfair to Chuck Morrison. I think very highly of him.``
``My opinion is that the state doesn`t care one way or another who has a good team, they put it in geographically,`` said Schneiter. ``They don`t care who wins state. The best team will come out on top, and we`re probably the best team in the sectional.``
Morrison knows the odds are against the Warriors` reaching the state tournament this year.
``What we`ve got to do as a team is become more aggressive,`` he said.
``So far, we`re missing the leadership most of all.``
Tribune photos by Bob Langer and Charles Cherney. Deerfield`s No. 1 doubles team of Andrew Nelson (front) and Mark Harris is fairly good, but No. 1 singles Mike Cisneros (above with coach Chuck Morrison) has been overmatched most of the season.


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July 28, 2013
The Future of South Africa
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This past summer Room for Debate published a forum about how constitutional protections have not erased homophobia and other human rights issues in South Africa. Indeed, although the country has come far since apartheid, it has further to go to reach Nelson Mandela's dream of a democratic nation.
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Hunua Ranges Park tracks closed for goat control
Hunua Ranges Regional Park tracks closed for goat control
28 May 2007
During June the Auckland Regional Council will close several tracks in Hunua Ranges Regional Park for goat control operations.
The track closures relating to goat control will not affect the Hunua Ranges Regional Park's most popular walking track around Hunua Falls. This will remain open and visitors are welcome. The Lower Mangatawhiri mountain bike and horse riding tracks will be affected in the period 25 – 29 June 2007.
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tracks and campsites will be closed from 5 – 13 June:
Mine Road and onto Mine Road Track, Kohukohunui Track, Upper Mangatawhiri Track, Kohukohunui Trig Track, Lilburne Road Track, Rata Ridge Track, Ernies Track, Challenge Track, Waterline Road, Mangatangi Ridge Track, Waharau Ridge Track, Upper Link Track, Lower Link Track, Adams Lookout camp site, Piggotts camp site.
The following tracks and campsites
will be closed between 5 – 8 June and between 14 – 22
Lilburne Road Track, Mangatangi Hill Road (Pukapuka Track to Mangatangi Dam), Pukapuka Track, Mangatangi Trig Track (Pukapuka Track to Workman Road), Workman Road (park boundary to Mangatangi Dam), Workman Track, Whakatiwai Ridge Track, Waharau Ridge Track, Ernies Track, Mangatangi Ridge Track, Rata Ridge Track, Piggotts camp site, Workman camp site.
Between 25 – 29 June the
following tracks and campsites will be closed:
Pukapuka Track, Lilburne Road Track, Mangatangi Trig Track, Lower Mangatawhiri Track, Mangatangi Hill Road, Graeme White Road, Moumoukai Valley Road, Manning Road, Repeater Road, Plows Road, Mine Road (access to Kohukohunui Track, all mountain bike tracks, all horse riding tracks, Wairoa Loop Track, Suspension Bridge Track, Wairoa –Cosseys Track, all Waytemore Forest, Upper and Lower Mangatawhiri camp sites, Piggotts camp site.
All tracks will be open for recreational use on weekends and public holidays.
Signs will be placed at all track entry points including car parks and arrival zones to inform visitors about temporary closure of tracks and campsites, including restrictions on recreational hunting.
ARC Biosecurity Southern Team Leader Mark Geaney says the areas are being targeted for their high conservation value, which is potentially under threat from wild goats and possums.
"Possum and goat control is an essential part of improving the biodiversity of the Hunua Ranges Regional Park. The ARC has made great progress in goat control in the Hunua Ranges in the last two years. The support of local farmers in the associated Hunua buffer goat programme has been vital to overall success," he says.
People wanting further information on pest control operations in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park should call the ARC on 09 366 2000.


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Warsaw (May. 19)
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The project to introduce into Poland's capital a municipal milk supply, thus depriving a Iarge number of milk dealers, the majority of whom are Jews, of their livelihood, was defeated at yesterday's session of the City Council by a combined vote of the Polish nationalist groups and the Jewish middle class representatives.
The motion failed because of the vote of the councillors representing the National Democratic Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Jewish middle class representatives, against the votes of the Polish Socialist representatives, the Jewish labor party, Bund, and the pro-government party.