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"GIVE EM HELL" embroidered in white lettering on a black rectangular patch.

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Mountainbike Fully
For technically demanding alpine adventures
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Your gaze scans the horizon. The true heart of mountain biking, the endless trails, challenging climbs and unspoilt nature are what drive you. Our all-mountain JAM supports your attempt to the summit, and dishes up an extra portion of performance on the descents, cementing an unashamedly broad grin on your face. For you and your JAM, no mountain is too high.
Flying into corners and shooting out. A cloud of dust, the only trace you were ever there. This is trail surfing deluxe. Drifting through turns, then getting the gas on. Where to? The summit, the top of the descent. But why limit the fun to the descent? Our mountain bikes with integrated pedal-assist render the entire ride a virtual descent. Conquering the mountain, reinterpreting in the art of climbing with more flow. Legs burning, a grin cemented on your face. Push your limits until none remain. Uphills, downhills, flow. Our T.E.C pack holds an extra portion of energy for longer rides, installed with just one click. Satiate your hunger for mountain biking and reach new dimensions – we call it the SQUARED EXPERIENCE.
With the JAM, you can head off on long rides on challenging terrain that last several days. The JAM is a full-suspension, All Mountain bike with 140 to 150 mm suspension travel. The design is balanced between 50% uphill use and 50% downhill use.
Specifically tuned for all-mountain needs, the F.O.L.D suspension design serves up an optimally balanced mix of stability and sensitivity.
High quality bearings, closed rear triangle and a rear shock protected from dirt and debris; we have left nothing to chance. And yes, there's a bottle cage mount too.
For a sport that has fun as a priority, the geometry on the JAM is apt: modern, agile and aggressive.
F.O.L.D. stands for FOCUS Optimised Linkage Design, and offers the ultimate in rear suspension. The patented F.O.L.D. kinematics make it possible to optimise the suspension for an extremely wide range of different requirements. This ensures maximum riding fun both when racing and on long adventures. READ MORE >>
The tapered head tube increases the headset stiffness while also reducing the steering weight.
The cables and hydraulic lines are routed inside the frame for protection, creating a neat look and extending the service life of the lines for perfect gear shifting and braking at all times.
Butted aluminium tubes are designed so that the walls are thicker at areas under more stress, with a constant external diameter. FOCUS aluminium tubes are triple-butted. This reduces the weight without impacting on the stability.
Pressfit 30 combines the benefits of the BB30 and Pressfit bottom brackets. Pressfit 30 features a preassembled seal in the cups to further prolong the bearing life.
To ensure that all bike sizes offer the same level of quality, all frame sizes on offer are designed individually. This Stable Stiffness Per Size (SSPS) production method ensures that all sizes provide the perfect ratio of weight to stiffness.
The Air Flow system provides optimal ventilation for the integrated battery, and fresh, cool air flows through the Airflow Intakes into the down tube where the battery is installed. Heat produced is removed through this air flow via the down tube. MORE>>
Our Factory Spec is a specific model within a bike family that a FOCUS employee has equipped to his or her specifications. Our employees are enthusiastic cyclists. They have big plans year in, year out, and spend a lot of time in the saddle. They have fine-tuned their Factory Spec model specifically for such biking adventures – and the end result is such great value for money that they'd happily recommend it to their best mates too. The special design is the jewel in the crown of the Factory Spec model.
Thanks to the Tailored Energy Concept (T.E.C.), there are three different options for the down tube: either with integrated battery only, with the option of installing an additional battery (T.E.C. pack) with a flick of the wrist or alternatively of fitting a bottle cage using a simple click system (Smart Rack). READ MORE >>
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Have you checked out the beta of System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2007? You should. DPM 2007 Beta 1 has substantially improved features across the board, but some of the SQL Server features are sure to be particularly attractive to many users.
I'd be willing to bet that many of you aren't familiar with the existing version of DPM even though it's been around since 2004, when it was launched as Data Protection Server. The FAQ for DPM 2006 explains that DPM is a server software application that's designed from the ground up to optimize disk-based backup and recovery. Let's fast forward to the home page of DPM 2007 and review some of the major feature enhancements, with a particular focus on the SQL Server world.
DPM 2007 offers customers continuous, byte-level data protection for Microsoft file and application servers, including core application servers such as SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Windows SharePoint Server. Backup and protection is seamlessly managed and uses disk and tape storage. DPM 2007 offers continuous, real-time data protection and backup with "lossless" restores for application servers such as SQL Server. The new feature list just for SQL Server reads like a DBA's wish list.
My short editorial can't possible cover the product in full. The DPM 2007 Beta 1 Web site provides a host of information and download information for Beta 1. Microsoft projects the release of Beta 2 in May 2007. The main site for the shipping version of DPM 2006 has lots of DPM 2007 info as well. Oddly enough, much of the DPM 2007 content on this site isn't directly linked from the actual DPM 2007 beta site, so you'll definitely want to peruse both locations.
It's hard to categorize DPM 2007. If the product lives up to its white papers and FAQs, it will be a unique product that tightly integrates real-time data protection with lossless recovery, making the backup and restore experience feel like an integrated and seamless part of the core server environment, especially compared to the "bolted on" feel that many third-party products present today. DPM 2007 also looks like it will offer features not available from typical third-party solutions and will offer them in a package that, at first glance, seems like it will be much easier to use and integrate into your SQL Server environment than a typical third-party solution.
I'll reserve final judgment on DPM 2007 until the product ships. But if the latest and greatest version of DPM lives up to even part of its hype, it could become a category killer in the third-party backup and data protection market. This product certainly bears watching and should be on the radar of anyone who manages a Windows-based file or application server.


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A gritty performance from Chivas USA earned the team a deserved point after going down to 10 men late in the first half.
Jack McBean appeared to have won it for the Galaxy with only minutes remaining, but Carlos Alvarez grabbed a late equalizer to stun the defending champions.
The Galaxy took most of the initiative in the first half, attacking the three-man backline of Chivas USA with varying success. Jose Villarreal came closest to opening the scoring when he headed against the crossbar off Omar Gonzalez's headed pass.
The game changed just five minutes from halftime when Ricardo Salazar decided to show Joaquin Velázquez a straight red card after a sliding collision with a Galaxy player, when it appeared either player could have been whistled for a foul.
The strange decision prompted the Galaxy to go further on the attack, and Mike Magee almost opened the scoring when he hit the post five minutes into the second half.
Chivas defended valiantly but finally capitulated just seven minutes from time. A deflected Mike Magee cross popped up in the air, and Jack McBean was on hand to turn a twisting header that was just out of the reach of a diving Dan Kennedy, who could only palm the ball into the back of the net.
The goal appeared to consign the Goats to a loss but shockingly, they grabbed a late equalizer when Carlos Borja was sent through the right flank and delivered a pinpoint low cross which rookie Carlos Alvarez turned home for his first MLS goal, earning his side a share of the spoils.


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Hundreds of different people took part, helping to improve their health and well-being; see the local countryside; get some fresh air; and enjoy good company. Every ride has an accredited leader (at the front) and sweeper (at the back). Often they are linked by radios.
Stevenage and North Herts CTC devised the routes and helped in other ways to organise the new Baldock Cycle Challenge in 2012. This year, they will be looking at ways to help people with disabilities to enjoy cycling. The group has 21 accredited ride makers (the leaders, sweepers and event organisers – 7 women and 14 men). There are also 5 cycle instructors (3 women and 2 men) linked with the group.
The group work in partnership on projects such as the Health Action Day and the cycle route map but the Right to Ride representatives in the group will speak up when necessary and participated in recent local authority investigations into "Active Travel" and Stevenage's famous cycleways.


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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars
One of the things I knew I wanted to make with our freshly picked strawberries was these ice cream bars. I made them last year with a blueberry compote and lemon ice cream. They were a big hit and I even mentioned at that time that I wanted to try them again with a strawberry compote and cheesecake ice cream.
Now last year I was able to use dairy free ice cream and add lemon to it so I could eat these bars. This year though, I had a really hard time even finding cheesecake flavored ice cream. After searching a couple grocery stores, all I could find was brownie cheesecake ice cream and strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Both sounded amazing, but I really just wanted plain cheesecake flavored ice cream. I had seen it pop up in various food blogs so I knew it was possible.
Then someone suggested ColdStone. Luckily there is one near us so I stopped by to grab a quart of the stuff. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat any of it. I'm pretty sure my stomach would hate me for at least a month even if I ate just one bite…
The bars from last year had a LOT of ice cream in them. They were actually pretty hard to eat because they were just too big to bite in to. So I knew I wanted to cut back the amount of ice cream. I ended up using about 1 1/2 pints of ice cream this time around and I think that's a better ratio.
Hubby had a bowl of ice cream by itself while I was assembling these bars and he said the ice cream by itself was "weird". I gave him a dollop of the compote on top of his ice cream and he just said "Oh yea, that'll be awesome". Hubby was able to confirm what what we assumed about these guys. They are decadent and delicious.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars
Yield: 8 bars
For Strawberry Compote
2 cups strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
For Sandwich Layers
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 pints cheesecake ice cream
For the Strawberry Compote
Cook strawberries and sugar in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly crushing strawberries with a potato masher, until juices are released and sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Stir together lemon juice and cornstarch, then stir into strawberry mixture. Boil, stirring, 1 minute (mixture will thicken).
Transfer strawberry compote to a bowl and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
For the Sandwich Layers (while Compote Chills)
Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter baking pans and line with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on each side, then butter foil.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Beat together butter and brown sugar in another bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. At low speed, add flour mixture in 2 batches, mixing until just combined.
Divide batter between baking pans and spread into thin, even layers with offset spatula. Bake until golden-brown but still tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely in pans, about 30 minutes.
Assemble Sandwiches
Drop spoonfuls of the compote on the bottom cookie, then top with all of the ice cream, then add the rest of the compote on top of the ice cream. Use a knife to swirl the compote and ice cream together. Invert second sandwich layer over ice cream, pressing gently to form an even sandwich. Wrap baking pan in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.
Transfer sandwich to a cutting board using overhang. Trim edges if desired, then cut into 8 pieces.
7 Responses to "Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars"
AND just perfect for Canada Day!! 🙂 I love the colours, and they are cut PERFECTLY… I'm terrible at cutting bars.
I wish I'd seen this a few days ago when I had fresh picked strawberries in my house! But a strawberry rhubarb pie will have to suffice 😉
These are gorgeous! I remember seeing the blueberry ones that you did last year and they looked amazing, but I think you outdid youself this time!
These are gorgeous! I remember seeing the blueberry ones that you did last year and they looked amazing, but I think you outdid youself this time!
These look amazing! I would so love to have one of these now!
These look amazing! When you were talking about not being able to find cheesecake ice cream I immediately thought of Cold Stone. Good thing someone turned you on to that idea. It would have been a shame to think these bars could have not come to fruition 🙂
these sound incredible! Love the sound of the blondie-like sandwich layers. I am so sorry you had to make something you couldn't enjoy though!
These bars look fantastic!!!! YUM!


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Columbus, Ohio -- Discount retailer Big Lots has named David Campisi, 57, as CEO and president of Big Lots, effective May 6. The 30-year-industry veteran most recently served as chairman and CEO of Respect Your Universe, a publicly traded company focused on premium performance apparel and equipment. Prior to that, he was an executive with The Sports Authority for nearly seven years, rising to become chairman and CEO.
"The board was attracted to David's broad base of successful merchandising experience and his collaborative leadership skills," said Jeffrey P. Berger, chairman of the nominating and corporate governance committee and leader of the board's search committee "Both of these characteristics were key to the board's search and they are believed to be paramount as Big Lots enters its next phase of growth and evolution as a company."
Campisi succeeds Steve Fishman, who announced he would retire in December 2012. Fishman is also stepping down from the Big Lots board next month.


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Former world boxing champion Hector "Macho" Camacho was shot in the face Tuesday as he sat in a car outside the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan, and doctors said he was in serious condition but expected to survive.
Another man in the car, whose relationship to Camacho wasn't immediately known, died in the attack in which at least one gunman opened fire on their vehicle in the city of Bayamon, according to a statement from police.
Camacho, 50, was rushed to Centro Medico, the trauma center in San Juan, where he was in critical but stable condition, Dr. Ernesto Torres, the hospital director, told reporters.
The bullet apparently struck Camacho's jaw but exited his head and lodged in his right shoulder and fractured two vertebrae, Torres said. The doctor said the boxer could be paralyzed from the shooting.
John Gibbons was hired as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays for the second time. Gibbons managed Toronto from 2004-08 and had a 305-305 record, making him the third-winningest manager in franchise history. He succeeds John Farrell, who went to Boston.
To clear spots on the 40-man roster, the A's outrighted right-handed pitcher Andrew Carignan to Sacramento and designated right-handed pitcher Jim Miller and infielder Brandon Hicks for assignment.
Rutgers joined the Big Ten, leaving the Big East. The move follows Maryland's announcement a day earlier that it was joining the Big Ten in 2014. The additions give the Big Ten 14 schools.
Chelsea might become the first defending Champions League winner not to reach the knockout rounds, losing 3-0 at Juventus.
Mike Thibault, who led the Connecticut Sun to eight playoff appearances but no WNBA championships in his 10 seasons, was fired.


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The funny thing about being a midseason All-American is it doesn't always lead to being an All-American at the end of the season.
Conference play tends to bring out the best in the best. Sporting News once named Marquette guard Aaron Hutchins to the midseason team. We named North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough to our full-season first team four times.
The funny thing about Sporting News' 2011-12 midseason All-American team, though, is it has a look of permanence to it. There's just an impressive quality about the first team that suggests each of the players will be difficult to unseat.
Then again, there are players lurking on the second and third teams — and beyond — who could rearrange the order by the time we lock this all in when the regular-season concludes. Check the third team, and you'll see a group of guys who could establish themselves as the nation's best in the end.
First team
John Henson, PF, junior, North Carolina. Although Henson is not the best-known or highest-scoring of the Tar Heels, he has been their most impressive player to date. His position would appear to be the most precarious of the first-teamers because teammate Harrison Barnes remains one of the nation's most talented players and could surge into a first-team spot by dominating the ACC schedule. But Henson has been a complete player for UNC since expanding his offensive repertoire during the offseason. His ability to hit turnaround jumpers from either side of the baseline has made him a legit scoring threat (14.9 points per game), not just a putback guy. He also is an imposing defensive presence averaging 3.2 blocks and 9.9 rebounds per game.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky, freshman. Is it possible the most complete college player has 16 games of experience? It's not definite, but it's possible. Kidd-Gilchrist already is the Wildcats' top perimeter defender, a player coach John Calipari will assign to defend any of four positions. He is the team's second-leading scorer although UK rarely runs a play for him. He is devastating in transition and scramble situations. His ability to make impactful, winning plays is uncommon for such a young player.
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Doug McDermott, PF, Creighton, sophomore. One might suspect his cartoonish shooting — 63.2 percent from the field, 58.2 percent from 3-point range, 86.3 percent from the free-throw line — is the result of playing in the Missouri Valley Conference. But Creighton has played only four Valley games. The Blue Jays also faced three teams from the Big Ten plus others from the Atlantic 10, Mountain West and Conference USA. He's had games of 44, 35 and 31 points. When he blew up Bradley last weekend for the biggest of those numbers, he shot 16-of-23 from the field.
Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas, junior. Aside from his incredible strength and skill around the bucket, the quality that is easiest to love about Robinson is his humility. He was content to earn playing time and develop in KU's program in an era when starters will transfer because they'd rather play a different position. Robinson's patience is being rewarded with a spectacular season — and the respect of many who love the game.
Jared Sullinger, C, Ohio State, sophomore. His performance at various points has been diminished by back and foot injuries, but Sullinger at his best is a level above all college players. No surprise there. He was one of the five best last year, and the other four are gone. But this is a slightly new Sullinger, his better-conditioned body opening new avenues of excellence. He broke open a win against Iowa by busting a 3-pointer, rejecting a shot and later banking in a half-hook from the right block. As his waistline has shrunk, his game has grown.
Second team
Isaiah Canaan, G, Murray State, junior. Dayton coach Archie Miller gets credit for being perhaps the first to declare Canaan ranked with the best college players. He would know, though: His Flyers gave up 21 points and five 3-pointers to the raciest of the Racers.
Marcus Denmon, G, Missouri, senior. His audacious jumpshooting has defined Mizzou's four-guard approach and re-defined the Tigers as overachieving winners.
Kevin Jones, F, West Virginia, senior. Jones is like a modern-day Kenyon Martin for the Mountaineers — blossoming as a senior to dominate for coach Bob Huggins.
Mike Scott, F, Virginia, senior. Scott's 16.5 points per game represent 25 percent of UVa's scoring output. If he did the same in an offense played at North Carolina's nation-leading pace, Scott would be good for 22 points a game.
Cody Zeller, C, Indiana, freshman. His presence does so much to elevate IU at both ends that one could argue he's the most valuable player in Division I.
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Third team
Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina, sophomore. Leading the Tar Heels in scoring, he has yet to establish himself as UNC's most significant player. But remember, he was a second-half player last season.
Anthony Davis, C, Kentucky, freshman. The presumptive No. 1-overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Davis has blocked shots, rebounded and finished above the rim. He has done everything coach John Calipari has asked of him. UK just hasn't asked as much of him as of Kidd-Gilchrist.
Draymond Green, F, Michigan State, senior. So versatile, so productive, so committed — Green was the toughest player to exclude from the first two teams.
Kris Joseph, F, Syracuse, senior. Jim Boeheim's suddenly socialistic approach to playing time — everyone gets a share — has removed some of Joseph's workload. But he's about as productive as a year ago — and far more efficient. Synergy Sports Technologies indicates he is one of Syracuse's best zone defenders, holding opponents to 17.1 percent in spot-up situations.
Jeremy Lamb, F, Connecticut, sophomore. Like every component of UConn basketball this season, Lamb has been slightly out of sorts but still reasonably impressive.


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EM Morning Roundup: EMs Rally As Congress Returns To Sanity
Emerging Asia rallied on news that President Obama and House Republicans began talks to avoid a U.S. debt default.
Infosys (INFY) kicked off India's earnings season today and surged to 2.5-year high gaining 4.3%, after raising its sales forecast. The S&P BSE SENSEX Index gained 1.2%. Wipro (WIT) gained 1.7%. ICICI Bank (IBN) gained 4.5%.
But equity strategists are cutting their SENSEX targets, saying the Reserve Bank Of India's unexpected hike in benchmark rate and the already-high valuation limit a rally.
As I wrote this week, investors should not think of Infosys's strong earnings as a signal of broad-based earnings upside revisions.
China's auto sale rose 21% in September to an eight-month high. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gained 1.2%, led by Tencent Holdings (0700.HK). CNOOC (CEO) gained 1.9%. China Mobile (CHL) gained 1.3%.
As expected, Peru kept its benchmark rate unchanged, for a 29th month. In the face of slower growth, Peru ties with Malaysia for the longest interest rate pause in emerging markets.
Emerging Markets Stocks in the News:
Alibaba is unlikely to file for an IPO in the U.S. before year-end. We will have to wait till 2014 instead. The Chinese e-commerce led a $206 million investment.
Following CNOOC's inaugural Euro bond sale last month and diversifying away from the dollar, Sinopec (SHI) raised EUR 550 million from a bond sale, making it the second Chinese state-owned company to raise money in the euro bond market.


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Perez disappointed but not concerned about injury
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Talking to reporters for the first time since a right shoulder strain forced his withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic, Indians closer Chris Perez appeared optimistic Saturday, insisting the injury was not something that would threaten any large portion of the regular season.
"I think if this were the regular season, it wouldn't be an issue; I would manage it myself and keep playing," Perez said. "But this is Spring Training. I could've chosen a more aggressive route; it just doesn't make sense to, though. I wanted to play in the WBC, obviously, but if I chose the more aggressive route, I may not have been able to pitch a whole season for the Indians, which is my job. We're playing it safe because there's no reason to push it."
Perez initially felt a small knot in his shoulder while playing catch Tuesday but opted to try to work through it, pitching in a game against Kansas City later that day. The next morning, however, when he attempted to play catch again, the shoulder was too sore to throw. That was when he knew something was wrong. An MRI later confirmed his suspicions.
The 27-year-old originally called being selected to represent Team USA in the Classic the biggest honor of his career thus far, but Saturday he said the tournament was not worth jeopardizing his season with Cleveland.
"It would be selfish of me to put my wants of playing in the Classic above what the rest of the team is doing," he said. "It's disappointing, but at the same time, it would've been a lot worse to pitch through it now, then miss three months of the season. I can get over not pitching in the Classic. It was a tremendous honor to be chosen, but I can get over it."
Because of the Classic, Perez began his baseball activities much earlier this season than he normally would, but he does not believe that contributed to his injury.
"It was the same; I just started them earlier," he said. "There's nothing you can do to manage injuries. The only way you can stay healthy is not pitching."
For what it's worth, Perez is not as worried about this injury as he was last spring, when he sustained an oblique strain in his first bullpen session and was sidelined from Cactus League action until March 29. The closer logged only three official innings in three appearances before joining the Opening Day roster.
"I was more concerned last year because I wasn't able to pitch through it," Perez said. "I pitched Tuesday, though, with this, and it didn't make it worse. Plus, it's gotten better every day I've come in, so that's a good sign. Noticeably better."
Perez will not pick up a ball for the next week as he tries to give the injured muscle some rest before beginning his comeback. The timetable for his return is roughly three to four weeks, but the right-hander said he would know more once he begins playing catch again.
"If I feel good, we can accelerate it more at the end, just right now it's a slow, boring process," he said. "We're playing this a lot slower than we would if it were June or July in the middle of the race."
Knowing how important the Classic was to Perez, Indians manager Terry Francona was pleased with how his closer handled the situation.
"I thought he was very mature about it," Francona said. "The minute he felt something, he told us. And he was as honored as anybody to [be picked for the Classic]. I remember when I got that first phone call from him, he was off the charts. So I appreciated his honesty, because I know it was hard for him."
Whether Perez will be ready for Opening Day will not be known for a few weeks, but even if he does miss the start of the season, it will not bother the pitcher too much.
"Everyone wants to point to Opening Day, and rightfully so, but if I miss the first series, in the long run, that's not that bad," he said. "My goal is to not miss any games, but it's early. There's no reason to push it just for April. If there is any lingering issues, I'm not going to just try to get ready for Opening Day, I'm trying to be prepared for a six- hopefully seven-month season."
Perez totaled 39 saves last year to go with a 3.59 ERA over 57 2/3 innings.


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Hi, I guess this is a pretty vague question, but any answers would be appreciated.
After a lot of self-studying via books and the internet, I've finally found the courage to contact my local Buddhist centre (it's not a temple, although there is one nearby). The monk seemed very friendly and has booked me in for a two-hour introduction session with him on Monday.
Now, as interested (and admittedly rather excited!) I am about going, I still have a few reservations. First of all, the vague question I mentioned, does anyone have any idea what this session might involve? I'm sure I'll enjoy it nonetheless, but an idea of what to expect would be helpful, if possible.
The other has probably been asked here countless times. Bearing in mind this isn't a temple (but is still ran by at least one ordained monk, who I will be having the session with), what would be the correct etiquette around him? I probably should know this, but it seems quite confusing. Are both Venerable and Bhante accepted, or are these only used in certain situations? He uses Bhante himself, so I assume that is the acceptable title, but I'm not even 100% on how to pronounce it (as I've said my education has been 100% book- and net-based)! Is it "bahn-tay" as I've been saying?
Haha, this is probably a bit of a mess to understand, but I tried!


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A White Lake woman has two sons serving in the military, but she also had a unique family member who was an active Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
"I used to joke that Mina was my sixth grandchild," said June Etlinger.
The joke is only funny only given the context. But the spotlight that has been cast on Etlinger and her family deals with a serious issue, she said. Mina -- the family's dog after being adopted following his service -- recently died, leaving Etlinger's family saddened.
"We're doing the best we can with it," said Etlinger.
The black lab was a bomb-sniffing dog who served on nine U.S. Army tours overseas. In his last few years, Mina served alongside his handler, Sgt. Corey McCourt, Etlinger's son.
Believing that her son's former companion deserved as much honor as any fallen soldier, the family -- at McCourt's request -- started the burial process, focusing on setting Mina's funeral at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
The request was denied.
"The National Cemetery Administration does not allow animals to be buried at any of our national cemeteries," said John Shilling, foreman at the Holly cemetery.
The NCA, he said, "understands how much service members love and respect their dog comrades; they do honorable work and also serve our country."
However, the National Cemetery Act -- a federal law from 1973 -- also cites that the burial of animals in national cemeteries is permitted, including dogs who've served with the military.
The Army classifies him as a piece of military equipment, said Etlinger.
"There are people that have an opposite opinion, which I understand," she said, "but (Mina) did nine missions and brought every one of his handlers back safely."
He's more than a dog -- he's an exceptional soldier, said Etlinger.
"It's a lot like saying a canine unit police dog is not a cop," she added.
After the story was made public by media reports, the South Lyon War Dog Memorial Cemetery offered to give Mina a full military burial.
Phil Weitlauf, Army veteran and the cemetery's director, said the service would entail a color guard, flag line, a reading and a rendition of "Taps."
The only stipulation, he said, is that the family pay for the dog's cremation and headstone.
"I heard that the soldier (McCourt) will be home in two months," said Weitlauf. "It would be nice if he was here for the service."
However, he said, a disagreement has slowed the family's decision.
"I don't think the soldier (McCourt) wants the dog cremated," said Weitlauf.
Etlinger, who hasn't yet made a decision, said she's discussing the option with her family.
"I'm not an activist," she said. "I just have strong feelings about Mina."
The Army brought Mina in to do a job, tattooed his ear, put him through training and boot camp -- he went through everything that a soldier goes through, said Etlinger.
"My opinion is that he is a real soldier," said Etlinger.
The War Dog Memorial Cemetery was discovered and restored by the Weitlauf in 2010 with the help of members of the Huron Valley AmVets-Post 2006 in Milford.
To learn more about the War Dog Memorial Cemetery, visit www.mwdm.org.


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A Farmington Hills man has been arraigned and charged with larceny from an automobile after Bloomfield Township police arrested him for attempting to steal tires from vehicles in a car dealership lot.
Andrew Lee Marculewicz, 24, was charged with one count of larceny from auto -- a five-year felony -- and given a $10,000 bond in the 48th District Court.
On an early Sunday morning emergency call, a witness said that he observed a subject dressed in all black, wearing a hood and face mask and rolling a tire across the parking lot of the Golling Chrysler Dealership on 2405 Telegraph Road.
Police arrived at the scene and surrounded the parking lot of the dealership.
They quickly found Marculewicz and took him into custody without incident, according to authorities.
Further investigation showed that a pre-owned Chevrolet Camaro had both driver side wheels missing.
They found that all the lug nuts had been removed, one missing wheel was in the area and another was near Marculewicz's getaway vehicle.
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Here's an interesting tutorial on how to specifically tune two Operator Oscillators to specific frequencies to make a deeper kick drum.
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LEBANON -- No. 6-ranked University of the Cumberlands escaped with a 14-13 win over Cumberland Saturday at rain-soaked Lindsey Donnell Stadium. The Patriots improved to 4-0 on the season while Coach Dewayne Alexander's Bulldogs fell to 1-3.
"We feel like we've got too good a football team to be 1-3," Alexander said. "Our guys are frustrated and disappointed. I hurt for them because I want to see our guys win. They've put in a tremendous amount of work -- on and off the field -- we just came up one point short."
The first half of Saturday's game was played in a steady rainfall on what was already a very wet and sloppy field. The weather conditions improved in the second half but the field was chewed up, especially between the 20's.
Cumberland's defense held the top-ranked offense in the nation to just 275 total yards, including only 142 on the ground. Univ. of the Cumberlands entered the game averaging more than 500 yards of offense and more than 300 rushing per contest.
The Bulldogs were undone in the end by four interceptions from freshman quarterback Christian Burnett, who entered the contest late in the first quarter after a shoulder injury to starter Curt Bureau. Burnett tossed three of the picks in the fourth quarter, the final one on the last play of the game.
"Christian Burnett got put in a tough spot," Alexander said, "he was trying to give his receivers an opportunity to make a play. I was proud of him."
CU was also hurt by seven penalties, which all seemed to come at inopportune times. The Bulldogs also fumbled four times but lost just one.
"There's no quit in our team or in our staff," Coach Alexander said. "We're 0-0 in the Western Division and that starts up this Saturday. We've got 7 big ball games coming up.
Cumberland opens play in the Mid-South West Division Saturday, Oct. 3 at Bethel Univ. in McKenzie. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.


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An enthralling blend of oral history and Gail Collins' keen research, this definitive look at 50 years of feminist progress shimmers with the amusing, down-to-earth liberal tone that is this New York Times columnist's trademark.
©2009 Gail Collins; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC
"An engrossing account ... deadly serious and great fun to read at the same time ... sure to become required reading." (Kirkus Reviews)
"The book I have been waiting for!"
I always wondered why there was so little written by and about women my age who were born in the fifties/ sixties and came of age living through the women's liberation movement. Ms. Collins has finally written such a book. It is comprehensive, easy to listen to, full of stories, passion, and truth about what some women did that changed the lives of American women forever and ever. I recalled everything as Ms. Collins it, and I enjoyed reliving the events. I learned so much about the specific women who lead this movement. They are the unsung heroes of my life. Ms. Collins takes us up to the current times, with an honest appraisal of the achievements and the work that still remains. Recommended for every woman, of all ages.
I'm a country potter, gardener, flute player and tin tinker living with my husband, an electrical engineer & cabinet maker.
"a young people must read book"
When I think that women's right to vote wasn't accepted by a southern state until the 1980s it's staggering. This book is well written and draws together events that all women, and those who appreciate wives, sisters, mothers, daughters and friends, should read.
There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – Emily Dickinson
"Interesting Recap of an Era!"
I would never have read this book if it hadn't been a book club pick, but I'm so glad I did! I thought that since I'd lived through the period of time covered in the book, I didn't need to read about it. Wrong! Gail Collins really gave a lot of info and background that both added to and made all my memories come alive.
For example, I knew Billy Jean King had played that "Match of the Sexes" with Bobby Riggs in 1973, but I'd forgotten who he was and how he'd first beaten Margaret Court. I turns out that I really didn't know much about Billy Jean, either. So it was extremely entertaining for me, especially as a tennis player, to read about her upbringing, how she really was the genesis of women's tennis as a pro sport on a par with men's tennis, and then about this match. Billy Jean really knew how to play it up and make a satire of the whole Bobby Riggs' challenge. The author said, "Whether women had strong backhands was secondary to whether they could stand up to people who wanted to make fun of them." So when the producers proposed that she be carried in to the tennis court on a cheesy Egyptian style litter held up by 6 scantily clad young men, she said, "God, that would be great! " She beat Riggs at his own game, literally, in front of 48 million TV viewers! Fantastic!!
Collins talks about how the book Our Bodies Ourselves grew out of a group of women who got together in 1969 to discuss the shortcomings in the way doctors treated women in that era (paternalistic, judgmental, non-informative). Who doesn't remember that book about owning our bodies and all sorts of things about the biology of being a woman that grew out of that group! I had a copy, that's for sure. Then she tells about a woman who showed up for a meeting of the campus women's group at Antioch and said, "We all got little mirrors and examined our cervixes." Great quote from Nora Ephron, who said, "It was hard not to long for the days when an evening with the girls meant – bridge."
The book was very well researched and factual. Collins did a great job of treating all races and classes fairly and painting a full picture of the women's movement. She really started before 1960 with background information that helped to put the coming changes into perspective. That early part was really interesting and helpful. Then, as she moved into the 1960's and onward, I think she summed it up pretty well when she said that the post war economy, soaring expectations of the post war boom, the declining income of men in the 70's, the birth control pill, and the civil rights movement which made women aware of their own lowly status all came together to form "a benevolent version of the perfect storm" and resulted in all the cataclysmic changes of the 60's and 70's. I found the beginning chapters that dealt with the years up through the 70's were the most fascinating. I supposed the reason I only gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because I felt the later sections on the 80's, 90's, and the new millennium didn't have as much cohesiveness or drive as these earlier sections. At 480 pages/15 hours, it's a long book, and perhaps this first part would have been enough – at least for me.
Also, I felt like the titles of the short sections in the book were too cutesy and distracting. A more descriptive and academic way of naming the chapters and sections would help the reader – and especially the listener – to mentally organize the huge amount of information while listening.
"Individual bite-sized narratives, not a history"
There is interesting information from personal perspectives, but am absence of the larger picture. Key events, like the creation of women's history month, or of the emergence of women's studies on college campuses are gross omissions. There is more historical detail on the sixties than the decades that followed, and the chronology is too casual, skipping back and forth through the decades. Some interesting narratives include the role of women of color in the civil rights movement are well described. I listened all the way through but now looking for a better book
"Going Back In Time"
I once told my daughters that girls always had to wear dresses to school. That rule changed when I was in the 7th grade. They couldn't believe that the schools could actually make girls wear dresses. So I gave them this book to listen to and their response after listening to it was "no way!" Well, yes way. Every young woman should listen to this book. It chronicles just how far things have come for women in the last 50 or so years. A wonderful listen. So truthful and anyone of our age will enjoy this book immensely.
"A book of information but not well organized"
As a child of the 60's who entered the working world in the 70's I was fascinated to read this. I confess that the facts as presented gave me much insight into an evolution through which I lived and benefited, and I am glad that I made it through the whole book. BUT it was not well organized, seemed to jump around with non-sequitur which only later coma together. It was a bit of challenge to keep interest
"Attention all high school history teachers!"
I would listen to this book again to take notes the second time around to use in my lecture notes while I'm teaching.
I thought I knew a lot about women's history, but I learned SO much from this book.
Tone, cleverness, pacing.
No- too dense- too intense- had to process the content-
Gail Collins is my new hero (or should I say heroine ;)
"Reveals Women's Lives, Large and Small"
I would absolutely recommend this book. It was an invaluable education for me, as a young woman, to see the struggles and triumphs of previous generations and get some perspective on my own.
It shows many aspects of women's experiences across a broad spectrum of lifestyles, social class, and race. Wonderfully, it is not just about famous women, or women who were involved in the women's movement, but also offers snapshots of "ordinary" women living their lives in the midst of history. It is alternately funny, moving, and infuriating!
"Just wonderful"
I loved this book, it was inspiring and just amazing every woman should read / listen to this book.
"A Great Reminder"
Gail Collins in "When Everything Changed" retells the story of the women's movement from 1960 to the present. As one who lived through that eara, she provides much information and insight that I didn't have or had forgotten. Anecdotes and character studies ad to the benefit of the narrative she provides. Actually, those predisposed to women's rights and anti-feminists will both see the era in a different light. Those looking for a detailed history or thorough analysis might be disappointed. This book, however, will enlighten those young women who don't know "how far we have come." Well written, chronologically arranged, no overt agenda and the narration of Christina Moore is excellent.
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are the PTS books the only english translations of the abhidhamma available?
i'd really like to start reading the actual texts and not just commentaries.
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David N. Snyder wrote:As far as I know the PTS is the only English translation. They have all 7 books except the Yamaka which I have heard is mostly a repetition of what is in the other books.
Be prepared for lots of lists and analyses! It reads like an advanced theoretical psychology or physics book, but still good.
jcsuperstar wrote:are the PTS books the only english translations of the abhidhamma available?
Dhammanando wrote:There's a non-PTS translation of the Dhammasangani by a Burmese.
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No one was injured Monday in an industrial plant fire that included burning molten metal and an explosion in Troy, according to the Troy Fire Department.
Fire crews responded to the Sulzer Metco industrial plant at 1972 Meijer� Drive after emergency calls came through with reports of molten metal burning inside the building.
Officials said the working fire inside involved a propane-powered Hi-Lo and a structure above it.
Shortly after their arrival, firefighters encountered an explosion that damaged most of the structure, according to Troy Assistant Fire Chief David Roberts.
All employees were able to safely exit the building before the Troy Fire Department arrived, said Roberts in a media release. There were no casualties in the incident.
Authorities believe the fire was caused by molten metal spewing onto the above structure and onto the Hi-Low below it. Once the propane-fueled machine came in contact with the burning metal, the explosion occurred, said officials.
Troy crews were on-scene for more than an hour, employing nearly 50 members of the department in their response to the fire.
Sulzer Metco coats and enhances surfaces, produces materials and equipment for enhancing surfaces and develops machining processes for special components, according to the company's website.
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Penelope Cruz/Paul Walker – love's so sweet it suffocates us… HD 1080p
Penelope and Paul, I admire them! They would be very nice couple. I love Penelope, it combines beauty, brains and talent. Paul beautiful and talented. I am very pleased with the result, and I hope that you enjoy this video) Enjoy!


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So Avery, Nate, and Val did a clinic at Disc Nation during the players cup festivities in Austin last week. Got some good pointers from Avery about weight shift, but it wasn't anything ground breaking that I had never heard before. This was the first time I had ever seen a "bigger" arm in person and there really aren't any other technique junkies like me in Austin to learn from.
I was lucky enough to finally have ZAM(Leopard) on hand to film my throw after the clinic. This is the first time I have ever seen good videos of my form. Past videos have been from rounds. I think I see a few minor adjustments, but most of it seems to be pretty decent.
I don't like my form in the first throw. I definitely over extend myself pretty far and start pulling way too soon. It doesn't look as effortless as the last 2 throws


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text: Treatment By Mayo Clinic Staff Print If your athlete's foot is mild, your doctor may suggest using an over-the-counter antifungal ointment, lotion, powder or spray. If your athlete's foot doesn't respond, you may need a prescription-strength medication to apply to your feet. Severe infections may require antifungal pills that you take by mouth. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic DiagnosisPreparing for your appointment Aug. 19, 2016 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Ferri FF. Tinea pedis. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 5, 2016. Ely JW, et al. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. American Family Physician. 2014;90:702. Goldstein AO, et al. Dermatophyte (tinea) infections. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed June 3, 2016. Skin conditions. American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/skin-complications.html. Accessed June 5, 2016. Fungal infections. Natural Medicines. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/. Accessed June 3, 2016. RelatedAre you a step ahead of athlete's foot?Take your sandals to the gym, poolPeeling skin Athlete's footOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointmentSelf-managementMore aboutIn-DepthMultimediaNews from Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an AppointmentDiagnosisTreatmentPreparing for your appointment CON-20193994 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Athlete's foot


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Building a Rally: Stocks' Best Week Since December Despite Data Disappointments
Warner Bros. looks to have built an unexpected success with the Lego Movie, a full-length feature film based on the ubiquitous interconnecting blocks that opens this week. Despite what seemed like an opportunity for a disaster--a soulless flick that existed solely to market a toy to children--instead looks to be a runway success. (And pretty good, too. Some 97% of the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were positive, better than the 89% for Disney's (DIS) Frozen.) No surprise then that the Lego Movie is expected to rake in $68 million this weekend--one of the best February openings ever.
The stock market is just happy to have finished the first week of February in positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial gained 0.6% this week to 15,794.08, despite dropping 2.1% on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 1,797.02. Both were the largest gains since December.
We just can't figure out why the markets were strong. It's not like the news this week was terribly good. The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing survey fell to 51.3, well below forecasts for 56.5. The U.S. added just 117,000 jobs, well below forecasts for 170,000. You would think investors would be worried that the economy was running out of steam.
But no. Citigroup's Tobias Levkovich has an idea why:
The credit backdrop remains constructive with business related lending standards improving once again. The Fed's latest senior loan officers' survey showed incremental easing in lending standards for large corporations which is a clear positive for subsequent economic activity, if history is any guide. Generally, the survey leads GDP, industrial production, employment and profit margin patterns by nine months and also is predictive of S&P 500 revenue direction by 12 months...
Proactive investors should take advantage of current stock price volatility with full-year returns in mind, even as short-term wobbles with a slight downward tilt persist. The latest bout of equity market choppiness was anticipated as several notable signs were flashing amber, but the overall environment is more upbeat. While valuation, for instance, does not screen well for three-month gains, it continues to support 12-month appreciation with better than 90% probability. Thus, acting in proactive fashion makes more sense than reacting to every new piece of information especially when some of it was likely to occur based on past behavior.
JPMorgan's Thomas Lee blames hedge fund "derisking" for the years loses--and believes that the selling might be over. He writes:
For the past few weeks, we have written about how we believed that much of the weakness in equities YTD stemmed from "position squaring" by funds that were uncomfortably long (rather than markets anticipating impending weakness). And, as a consequence, we advised investors to stay the course and buy the weakness rather than brace for a larger 7%-10% correction. One measure that we monitor is hedge-fund tracking beta, and as of last week, it was 50% of the way to de-risking.
We now believe that hedge funds have de-risked sufficiently. This, coupled with the fact that mutual fund managers appear to be working with lower-than-typical beta, suggests that there is ample firepower to lift equities at the proper juncture....HF beta has made a rapid adjustment from 0.256 (highest starting point in more than 5 years) to 0.072 (in line with historical levels). Historically, low HF beta and low MF beta have been a contrarian buy signal (as long as economic data is supportive)
Then there are the earnings. Some 65.8% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far this quarter have exceeded analyst forecasts, according to S&P Capital IQ, though it should be noted that 53 of the 78 companies providing guidance have lowered their forecasts. Still, big earnings beats helped drive the major indexes higher. Walt Disney gained 4.2% this week after beating forecasts thanks in part to the aforementioned Frozen, while Akamai (AKAM) surged 19% after trumping expectations, Michael Kors (KORS) climbed 18% after proving luxury is not dead, and Expedia (EXPE) soared to a 15% gain after beating forecasts.
Marketfield's Michael Shaoul and team warn investors not to get overconfident:
After months of easy and productive market conditions we find ourselves back in a corrective phase and the temptation (and pressure) is to predict what exactly will happen when it is almost impossible to know. By its very definition a correction is a change in circumstance, which itself denotes uncertainty and prediction is an imperfect business even in well-ordered periods for capital markets...
Regarding the current decline we have at least established where support lies for a number of markets. In the case of the SPX index prices have bounced twice off support just below 1740, less than one percent below Wednesday's close. It is reasonable to assume this support is quite robust given that it turned around a sharp decline on Monday and a nervous start to the day on Wednesday but with a less than 1% margin of safety and a fair degree of negative momentum building up the odds of support holding in the face of either further pressure in global markets or another weak weather affected payroll report would appear to be slim. In the event that support holds we would expect to see a period of range-bound trading followed by a retest of support over the next few weeks. Over the short term we think it is unlikely that the market will be able to clear its head and simply break out to new highs without something of a catalyst to reinvigorate animal spirits. At the very least a period of digestion appears to be required after the torrid gains of late 2013.
In other words, while a rally might still be building, patience is a virtue.


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Hello every one! I seen in Thailand, foreign monk who seems to be in the country since many years, some even decades. So I was wondering if it is a exemption or if it is fairly easy to stay there for a long time as a monk? do they still fill up visa extension forms or if at some point they just disappear into the nature?
Also, I was wondering the same about neighboring country's like Burma in Sry lanka.
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DatesThese brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
Which of the dates in group B could be moved into group A, and why?
Group A
January 12th, 2012
April 3rd, 2012
June 2nd, 2012
December 1st, 2012
March 4th, 2012
Group B
August 10th, 2012
October 3rd, 2012
January 14th, 2012
February 6th, 2012
September 9th, 2012
HintTry math
AnswerFebruary 6th, 2012
Each of the dates in Group A can be rewritten as an equation with a multiplication sign between the month and day and equal sign between the day and the year, using only the last two year numbers.
January 12th, 2012 becomes 1*12=12.
March 4th, 2012 becomes 3*4=12, and so on.
In Group B, the only one that works is February 6th, 2012, which becomes 2*6=12.
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BATTLE lines are set to be drawn over green belt in Benfleet as Castle Point Council gets ready to defend the land on appeal.
Controversial plans to build 165 homes on fields between Sadlers Farm roundabout and Glebelands were thrown out in April.
Now, developer Fox Land and Property will be going head to head with the council to try and convince the Government's Planning Inspectorate to allow the site to be built on.
Planning Inspectorate John Felgate, who will be hearing the proceedings, has currently set aside seven days to hear all the evidence for the appeal which will begin next week.
It is the first time a planning application for the site has been bought to appeal for around 30 years.
Steve Rogers, head of regeneration and chief planning officer at the council, said: "The appeal is scheduled to last seven days at the moment. However these things are, by their nature, evolutionary and it could be concluded more quickly if the Inspector has heard all the evidence.
"The council will go first and say why the planning permission was refused, and our evidence will be tested by the appellant. They will go next and say why the plans should be allowed and we will then test their evidence. After that the inspector will then ask if anyone else would like to voice their opinions. This is just my guess, but I would expect a decision could be made by around Easter.
"Appeals are quite a common part of the planning system, but for this particular site we have not seen an appeal for some ten years."
This comes after the Echo revealed Fox Land and Property is looking to exploit a legal loophole in which they claim the council has failed to officially define green belt land in its planning blueprint, sparking fears over a building free-for-all on the borough's green spaces.
Steve Guest, co-founder of the Glebelands and Sadlers Green Belt campaign group, who will be speaking at the inquiry, said: "We're quietly confident this will not go ahead. It is worrying the decision is now in Government hands, but while they encourage development, the Government has been consistent with its rules not to allow building on green belt.
"Building at Glebelands would leave no border between Basildon and Castle Point, you wouldn't be able to tell one from the other. It's an inappropriate place to develop, right near a busy six-lane carriageway and this land should be protected.
"But if the company are trying to find loopholes then that suggests to us they are on the back foot."
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After four years without raises, Los Altos School District teachers are getting a bump in pay.
Los Altos School District Superintendent Jeff Baier, who presented specifics of the tentative bargaining agreement with the Los Altos Teachers Association at last week's board meeting, said this is an appropriate time to reward the teachers. He noted that the district is in better financial standing than it was the last four years.
"They have given up some health benefits and absorbed some cuts during that time," Baier said of the teachers.
There are three parts to the salary increase. The first is a 1.75 percent raise, which adds approximately $350,000 to district expenses annually. The second is a one-time 1.25 percent bonus for the 2012-2013 school year, adding approximately $250,000. The third portion is based on property tax collection. If the collection of property taxes for the 2012-2013 school year, finalized in August, is more than 5 percent, the teachers will receive more than half of that overage as a one-time bonus. As of last week, property tax growth was estimated at 6.12 percent.
Randy Kenyon, assistant superintendent for business services, said the raises would be paid out of property tax collections and reserve funds. The agreement is retroactive and begins with the teacher's salary at the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The contract runs through the 2014-2015 school year.
The district and the teacher's association have been through an interest-based bargaining process for the duration of the school year, hammering out the specifics of an offer that includes new language limiting salary advancement for teachers who do not receive a satisfactory performance evaluation.
"The idea that we agree on new language limiting salary advancement – that is really a nod from our teachers that they want excellence in our classrooms," Baier said. "Our teachers would agree, if a teacher isn't performing satisfactorily, they shouldn't get an increase in pay."
The district board is scheduled to vote on the contract at Monday's board meeting. isn't performing satisfactorily they shouldn't get an increase in pay."
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How To 07: Feeding Your Soul, Finding Aspirations
Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought, I have no idea what I've done this whole week. I know from photographic evidence, that I helped throw a party, and my tweets are referencing a certain Miss Kim Boekbinder and Jim Batt staying with me at the caravan. I'm also fairly certain I had a magical night of tarot and wine with Sherene Schostak as we discussed the future of BTHM and Constellation. My orange moleskin swears I've been to Pratt lecturing, and my text messages have been implying I stay up late creating secret collectives with my housemate with fancy names and strange guises.
Laura McLaws Helms and Myself
Last week I co-hosted Constellation's birthday party at Tacombi with Sherene. I like to think of myself as a bit of a hermit, but what I'm finding more and more is my interactions with people I love, is what really feeds my soul.
Me, Yelena Yeretzky, and Sherene Schostak
Dario Wolos (owner of Tacombi), Sherene & Stefania Pia
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My housemate recently introduced me to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. It was instant love. The song below is exactly what I want my life to feel like. The song embodies a certain carefree attitude that is so important in the creative process. I can't tell you how many times I've done crits and the work in the sketchbook is magnetic and spontanious, yet the finished product is too tight and unharmonious. It happens in my own work as well. Sometimes, no matter what we are doing, we need to shut off the part of our brains that says, "It needs to be done like this." So when you need a quick shutdown and recharge, I suggest a five minute dance party.
From The Magnetic Zeros to an impromptu photo shoot. My housemate and I created this image. We laughed hysterically until 2 a.m. There have been many a night like this in the caravan and frankly I wouldn't have it any other way. There's nothing like silly creative nights in your own home. Grab a camera, some watercolors, charcoal, or even some crayons and just run wild. The whole point is to not think, just do. It'll break a block like a charm.
As you create more, you begin to find what you are good at and where you should hone in. I like to keep a notebook of everything that inspires me and the aspirations I have because of it.


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James Gramling is the technician behind the name Diabolical Devices who circuit bends drum machines and other noise making boxes. I've always loved the Roland TR-707. It's the super tight kick in so many late 80s EBM and New Beat records. The Roland 727 is the 707's latin cousin and her sounds are all over mountains of Freestyle tunes that still grace NYC radio. I think it's really interesting that Big City Music, a traditional music retailer is selling James's bent machines.
Diabolical's custom modified TR-707/727 drum machines are capable of producing a whole range of new sounds. We add a bending patch-bay and hard-wired toggle switches which activate different ring modulated, filtered, distorted, and delay/doubling type effects. What "makes" these machines is the added multi-stage pitch oscillators…" – circuit-bent.com
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LeBron James is giving back in a big way to his high school in Akron, Ohio.
The Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday that the Miami Heat superstar has donated $1 million to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School so it can renovate its gym, which opened in 1959.
The Journal reported that the school will rename the facility LeBron James Arena.
James said he will have an active role in the planning of the renovations
"I'm a hands-on guy and this is going to be more hands-on because it's something that means a lot to me," James was quoted as saying. "I'll try to be hands on with Coach Dru (Joyce), with the school, with the floor, the locker rooms, the bleachers. … I have a good sense of what stadiums or arenas or schools or gyms should look like."
James, though, vowed to avoid cost overruns.
"I've got to keep it right there now. I've got to be responsible," he said. "I told Coach Dru, 'We've got a budget. We've got to stay inside that budget.' "
James entered the NBA directly from St. Vincent-St. Mary 10 years ago. He helped the private school gain national attention as a hoops prodigy under Joyce's tutelage.


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'"Rico is an icon in Buffalo, you know it. He was as good off the ice as he was on the ice. The last memory the fans will ever have of the French Connection being together is when they skated out to greet Terry Pegula who had just purchased the team. Robert wouldn't come back to the arena because of his battle with Larry Quinn. He is glad that final moment together happened, "We looked at the picture coming off on the ice and I wish it would've happened a long time ago, maybe at the beginning of the year where the fans could've enjoyed more of the 40th anniversary of the Sabres, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be, but there was something written in a book somewhere above to bring us back here, especially me. You all know I had my feud with the Sabres over the years and to get us back together,(his voice trailed off as he started to sob) it was good."'
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U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, the committee's chairman, said Monday that he will convene the hearing Jan. 28 in Charleston.
The hearing follows a natural gas pipeline explosion in Sissonville on Dec. 11 that destroyed four homes and damaged a section of Interstate 77.
Rockefeller says the explosion is a stark reminder that pipeline safety is serious.
The West Virginia Democrat says the panel will review the Department of Transportation's implementation of a pipeline safety law that became effective in January 2012.


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We choose to pull only from EVACC because of the thousands of great animals that come through the shelter each year. Thousands of cats and dogs (and some chickens, horses, and small furries) are relinquished to the shelter each year. Some are given up by owners, victims of hard times, or new living circumstances. A larger portion have come in as strays, found on the streets of Evansville, held for 7 days at the shelter for an owner to reclaim them, and then given a very short period of time in which to find an adoptive home before the kennel is needed again for the next animal that comes in.
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The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter police blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week.
Between Feb. 15-21, the Kirkland Police Department reported 637 traffic violations (four DUIs), 19 school zone traffic violations, 31 alarm calls, 10 noise complaints, 11 calls of disturbance, 11 thefts, 13 car prowls, two car thefts, 12 acts of traffic accidents, 12 calls of civil disturbance, four reported burglaries, three reports of juvenile crime, six domestic violence calls, four calls for harassment, seven reports of illegal drugs, six acts of fraud, two animal calls, five malicious mischief reports, two reported sex offenses and three suicides. At least 32 people were arrested.
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Warrant: 1:05 a.m., 9700 block of N.E. 120th Pl. A 24-year-old man was contacted at a traffic stop and was found to have an outstanding driving while license suspended warrant. He was taken into custody.
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Assault: 11:56 p.m., 12800 block of N.E. 104th St. A 23-year-old woman was arrested for slapping her 25-year-old boyfriend multiple times after he called her names.
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Warrant: 3:27 p.m., 10200 block of 124th Ave. N.E. A 31-year-old was arrested on a U.S. marshal felony warrant after he was stopped in his registered vehicle. The driver was pulled over for lane travel violations.
Domestic violence: 8:30 p.m., 11400 block of N.E. 132nd St. A 15-year-old girl was arrested for slapping her 34-year-old mother.
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Domestic violence: 2:52 p.m., 13100 block of 107th Pl. N.E. A 30-year-old woman was arrested for striking her 14-year-old son with an object and leaving marks. A plastic hanger was taken as evidence.
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Domestic violence: 9:46 a.m., 9700 block of 112th Ave. N.E. A 35-year-old man attempted to sneak out of a house with a co-worker, while his longtime girlfriend was in the shower. The man, who was holding several of his personal belongings, was involved in a verbal altercation. He broke his Playstation 3 and cell phone, then pushed his girlfriend into a brick wall.
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Forecasting trends in the food industry can be just as precarious as predicting the weather as consumers' tastes can change on a dime. However, Phil Lempert, known as the SuperMarket Guru, works closely with ConAgra to forecast food trends. For 2011 he expects six trends to emerge.
1. Apps. The use of smart phones for scanning bar codes at the grocery store, downloading coupons, acquiring frequent shopper bonuses and reading about the latest sales are expected to grow this segment.
2. Clear Claims. More stickers on produce to highlight the vitamins and minerals within is expected to become more popular. Food labels are also expected to be slimmed down and simplified.
3. D-licious. Increasing demand for vitamin D in foods will show up everywhere including the dairy aisle.
4. Shift from Local to Regional. Consumers are expected to understand the challenges of acquiring all their food within 100 miles. As a result, consumers will shift to looking for more "regional" food.
5. Big Easy Seafood. As the Gulf recovers from last summer's oil spill, the region's seafood industry will rally to recover with significant events planned from Mardi Gras forward.
6. "Free Sample" Makeover. More companies will solicit information from consumers with sampling to control new product failure rates.
The biggest impacts of these food trends on production agriculture will likely come from the push for more vitamin D-containing foods and the shift from local to regional.
The craze for vitamin D is likely to really ramp up in 2011 after gaining publicity through mainstream media channels. This will bode well for the dairy industry, which is expected to take advantage of this new demand by rebranding containers and adding notes about the benefits of vitamin D. Any extra demand generated by consumers wanting these foods will only help the dairy industry.
Perhaps the biggest trend for production agriculture could be the shift to "regional" foods instead of "local." However, don't expect the "locavores" to be quiet this year. They will continue to fight for their movement. With some support from the White House and Mrs. Obama's mission to improve nutrition, reduce food deserts and fighting childhood obesity, the local movement will remain in the limelight.
However, consumers will realize the challenge of obtaining all of their food from within a 100-miles radius to where they live. With the stresses of modern day life, a continuing recession and a struggling economy, consumers' passion for the movement may wane in lieu of closer, cheaper food.
The locavore movement will continue to remain strong in 2011. Locavores are passionate about their cause, and this will not be deterred from a shift to "regional" food. They likely won't see this as a significant loss—more likely, it'll be seen as a progression away from modern production agriculture grown hundreds or thousands of miles away.
As this movement is expected to continue, its impacts at the regulatory level is yet to be determined. Ag Secretary Vilsack has already shown a willingness to bring the organic sector into discussions. It's not out of the question to see new legislation being drawn to support more local and regional food production.
By Colleen Scherer, managing editor, AgProfessional
Forecasting trends in the food industry can be just as precarious as predicting the weather as consumers' tastes can change on a dime. However, Phil Lempert, known as the SuperMarket Guru, works closely with ConAgra to forecast food trends. For 2011 he expects six trends to emerge.


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I am new to d.g. I got a few discs for my birthday after expressing some interest. Not at all the athletic type. So I have gone to the local course twice now and realize I need to develop consistent technique. What is the best disc to help me do this?
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Today is Burns Night in Scotland and because Zachary from Jeri Smith-Ready's Shade Series is from Scotland, she's celebrating! You can click HERE to learn about Burns Night and about some of the activities she has gone on today and THIS second post has more fun she has planned for today!
We chose to celebrate because both Pixie and I have a fascination with Scotland. We bond over our love for James McAvoy, but there's more to Scotland than it's pretty boys and their amazing accents! Scotland has an amazingly rich history that is full of oppression, attempted genocide, a fights for Independence, and amazing courage. And it also has a grate literary tradition as well! It's a country full of great myth and mysticism and many horrors (Edinburgh was also big into the study of modern medicine that lead to a lot of body snatching) that helped such authors as Robert Louis Stevenson to write some amazing books and stories.
I'm not totally sure when my love affair with Scotland started, but it's one that continues and I'm DYING to visit one day! It's a country full of great architecture, amazing natural beauty and kilts! What more can a girl ask for? But in all seriousness it is an amazing country that oddly has a very similar story as my own. And so here at PTB we are celebrating today to show our love for Scotland, Jeri Smith-Ready & Zach!
So to go along with this love fest, we're going to spread out love of Scotland to you, with a giveaway!
We're giving away a copy of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Yes, I know this isn't a YA book, but it's an amazing love story and shows off Scotland's history and culture and it's one of my favorite books of all times!
So to enter, leave a comment letting us know what your favorite thing about Scotland is or if you learned something new from this post that you didn't before along with your email (or if it's in your blogger profile, that works too) and you'll be entered to win. We'll make this international (so if you live in a country that bookdepository.com will ship to you are welcome to enter!) and if we get 200 entries I'll make it the 20th anniversary edition instead of just the paperback! This giveaway will go through Feb 1st and the winner will also be entered to win a prize from Jeri!
PS for an extra entries, stop by and tell us what Burns Night activities you have participated in, leave a new comment for each activity! (entering other giveaways counts too!)
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Chef John Besh is a Louisiana native son who is dedicated to preserving the culinary riches of the Gulf Coast region. The James Beard winner was the host of the public television series "Chef John Besh's New Orleans," which showcased his unique interpretation of the iconic food of the Crescent City.
Now in his second national public television series Chef Besh brings the ingredients and techniques of Southern Louisiana to the home table. Shot entirely on location in the kitchen of the bayou home that he shares with his wife Jenifer and their four sons, "Chef John Besh's Family Table" features mouthwatering dishes for every family occasion.
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