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Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee was
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Metropolitan Police were called the Water
Company Canal at Broad Ripple and
College shortly before 5 a.m. after a report
of a man swimming in the canal.
A 911 call was received about 4:45 a.m.
this morning, according to WTHR, from a
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to get into her car at a traffic signal at
Broad Ripple Avenue. Police later found
McAfee in the area, shirtless and soaking
wet, WTHR reports, and arrested the Colts
player for public intoxication. Police say he
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McAfee was taken to the Adult Processing
Center downtown. It was not immediately
known whether he has posted bail.
McAfee played his college ball at West
Virginia. He was drafted by the Colts in the
7th round in 2009.
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Art imitates life (sorta) in Theatre Three's musical love triangle 'Songs from an Unmade Bed'
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Theatre Three's Theatre Too, 2800 Routh Street, Suite 168. Sep. 3–Oct. 3. $20.
The chamber musical Songs from an Unmade Bed was written as a song cycle to be sung by one gay male character. But when Terry Dobson — the musical maven at Theatre Three as well as an occasional director, actor and playwright there — heard it, he couldn't get an idea out of his head: That the musical made more sense if it was performed not from one point of view, but from three.
"I read the reviews from when it came out, and many mentioned that it lacked theatricality," Dobson says. And he knew how to make it more theatrical: Turn it into a love triangle between a bisexual man and his two lovers: a straight woman and a gay man. Call it Sunday Bloody Sunday (in the Park with George). The result promises to be one of the edgier queercentric productions of the fall.
Dobson employed an informal audition process, seeking out people he wanted to work with who would combine musically and emotionally in sync with his conception of the show. And in a weird instance of art imitating life, the cast of three includes two old friends and a newcomer, all of whom are gay.
Dobson jokes that several local actors who lobbied for the plum role of the bisexual will be gunning for Gary Floyd, but few would argue with the wisdom of his casting. Floyd was already a popular and admired singer and recording artist for decades before he tackled his first acting role in 2003's Pump Boys and Dinettes, and he fast became a go-to guy for musical roles.
Floyd met Patty Breckenridge in 2006 in what became her breakout role in Aida at Uptown Players. The next fall, they teamed up again for City of Angels at the Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre, but this is the first onstage pairing since then for the close friends.
"It's about time!" Floyd laughs.
"I kinda dropped out of theater for a while, just enjoying married life," says Breckenridge, who married her wife Carrie Anne last year (the couple are currently expecting a baby in the spring). "But I was getting that itch to go back onstage. Then Terry called me and said, 'I want to head in a different direction with this.'"
Breckenridge was onboard.
If there was an intimidation factor being odd-man out, Christopher Wagley doesn't show it — or at least, he can use it to get into his character. Stepping into the chummy twosome has been easy for the newcomer to Dallas in his first show here.
Wagley spent 12 years in New York, acting and waiting tables early on ("I loved being an actor but hated being a waiter" he says), before moving to Dallas last year. Within a month, he was singing with the Turtle Creek Chorale's Encore! group, which Dobson leads.
"There has been no issue at all," Wagley says. "The fact we blend together so well musically is a byproduct of getting along together so well."
Musically, they all related to the show, written by lyricist Mark Campbell with a score contributed by 18 different composers, including Jake Heggie, the gay musician who wrote the world premiere adaptation of Moby-Dick for the Dallas Opera this year.
"The lyrics are so universal, it could be a straight woman or a gay man or a bisexual," Floyd says. Wagley agrees.
"The lyrics are so smart and absolutely universal, yet so incredibly specific to a gay man's experience, whether it's body issues or casual sex," he says. Although Dobson had assigned all the songs to the cast, many tweaks have occurred during the rehearsal period.
"The other day, Terry asked me to sing one of the songs about not having a great body to myself [in a mirror] instead of to Gary — wow! It makes it so much more personal. We all have those moments."
"I had heard of the musical from [my best friend, actor] Donald Fowler but hadn't listened to any of the songs," says Breckenridge. But she immediately became enchanted by it. "I have a couple of favorite songs. Everyone in the audience is going to relate to 'Oh, To Be Stupid Again.' I know I've been there. And 'To Sing' is why I became a performer."
A lot happens in a quick one-hour show performed without intermission. "There are lots of poignant moments," says Wagley.
None more poignant for the two old friends than one scene where Floyd has to simulate oral stimulation of Breckenridge.
"There's no other woman in Dallas I would do that for!" Floyd avers.
"And there is no other man in town I'd do this with!" quips Breckenridge.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 3, 2010.


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If You Plan To Thrash Your Street Machine, It Pays To Build In Some Strength. This 9-Inch Rear With Parts From Chassisworks, Currie, And Eaton Will Handle It!
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Those who have experience building or racing cars know that the weakest link of your drivetrain can cost you dearly. Many hobbyists start out with modest intentions and under-build their cars, only to find that what they really want is something indestructible and worry-free. For the kind of abuse these cars get, it's no wonder that some guys are constantly chasing down problems and making temporary bandage fixes. This is not something we intend on doing with project Street Fighter. Our '66 Mustang coupe is being built to race and to flog out on the street. Every part we're using needs to be able to withstand the tortures of power and traction.
Our original six-cylinder Mustang rearend was not going to last one night with the 427ci stroker Smeding powerplant we've got in store for it; we had to go bigger and better for all parts that are going to see this dynamo's prodigious torque. With plans to use Chris Alston's Chassisworks' G-Bar rear suspension system (eliminating the leaf spring setup), we would be using Chassisworks' 9-inch housing as well. It came with all the necessary bracketry to attach their new four-link suspension, making the conversion complete. We got the housing powdercoated satin black at AR Powdercoating in Anaheim, California, which you can read more about in my column (see "The Last Word," page 98). Powdercoating is durable, good looking, and fairly inexpensive, making it a favorite option.
The bombproof guts of a Ford 9-inch are what really make it one of the strongest rear ends out there. A GM 12-bolt may be lighter and take less power to operate, but when it comes to setup tolerances, it's hard to beat a 9-inch. Among the biggest checks in the "plus" column is the option of having one or more alternate carrier assemblies (or third members) with different gear ratios or differentials. These can be easily swapped track-side or in your garage in just an hour or two. When it comes to building and setting up a 9-inch rear, few outfits have more experience than the pros at Currie Enterprises, and that's where we went to help us get this rear end together.
The type of driving you intend to do with your project car determines the type of carrier and what gear ratio you want. For our application, we chose a Detroit TrueTrac posi. This posi doesn't use clutches like most, but rather a set of gears that seamlessly apply the power to both wheels under load. A smooth operation was very important to us, since we will be driving the car on the autocross and the road course. The Mustang will constantly undergo load changes–so the traction needs to be predictable, and the TrueTrac provides that in spades. We chose a 3.25:1 gear ratio to give us a little more speed in each gear. If your power is in the higher-rpm range, you may want to choose a numerically higher gear, such as 3.50:1 or 3.70:1, to get you into that power sooner. Currie uses gears by Midwest Motive in all their assemblies, and they have proven strong enough for the drag racers, rock crawlers, and road racers they service. To go along with the built-tough theme, we chose a 1330 yoke over its original 1310 model.
The last decision to make is what to use for rear brakes. Many cars can get away with drum brakes in the rear; for street driving and drag racing, there isn't much need for a ton of rear brake. In fact, that's the option editor Hunkins selected for his '68 Chevelle, which sees more dragstrip use than road course abuse. Our Mustang, however, will need some major braking back there. We chose a matching set of Wilwood's 13-inch rotors to go with our fronts, and four-piston Superlight calipers. These brakes are fitted with an internal parking brake drum, so you can still park on hills without worry.
With all the parts chosen, we needed to get it all together. The guys at Currie walked us through, step by step, on how to put together a rear end that is built to last. Currie's assembly experts, Rueben and Gonsalo, have built rear ends for over 15 years collectively, and they make it look so easy. Here's what you can expect to do when you assemble your indestructible 9-inch rear.
|Wilwood rear brake kit
|Chassisworks Fab 9 housing
|Currie 31-spline axle package
|Currie installation kit and hardware
|Powdercoat housing
|Midwest Motive 3.25:1 gearset
|Eaton TrueTrac posi
|Currie Sportsman 9-inch case
|Currie 1330 yoke
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Well the team that some said didn't deserve to be here but for Romo's miscue.
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Alexander is looking like his old Self, Hasselback is no slouch and Holmgren has been there and done that.
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YONKERS, N.Y. — American Sugar Refining, Inc., the world's largest supplier of refined sugar, has a new corporate brand name. ASR Group will now encompass its leading brands and affiliated companies, which include Domino Sugar.
Along with Domino Sugar, ASR Group's regional brands include C&H Sugar in the United States, Redpath in Canada, Tate & Lyle and Lyle's in the United Kingdom, Sidul and Sores in Portugal. ASR Group also includes raw and refined sugar operations in Mexico and Belize. Over the last decade, ASR Group and its portfolio of brands have grown steadily. The company's strategic growth has expanded it across borders and into additional geographies, resulting in better service to its customers, providing them with innovative products of the best quality, delivered on time and at competitive prices.
"Our company initially began with U.S.-based refineries, but our strategic acquisitions over the past 10 years have elevated us to where we stand today: a global company with business activities spanning more than 40 countries worldwide," said Luis Fernandez , co-president of ASR Group. "Our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups are sold in grocery, food service and industrial channels in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia. As a result of this expansion and the acquisition of leading brands in various markets and sectors, we have concluded that a single, unified identity would better communicate the combined strength and scale of ASR Group to our customers, suppliers, business partners, employees and the communities where we operate."
ASR Group is not a new company; rather, it is a new corporate brand name that will jointly identify the group of related companies and portfolio of brands. It will not affect business relationships and activities already in place. The introduction of the new name will begin with the ASR Group logo appearing alongside the company's iconic logos on its packaging, marketing materials and business documents.
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Nov. 11 was the 94th Armistice/Veteran's Day in our nation's history. It started at the end of World War I, the "war to end all wars," and sadly this year was the first Veteran's Day without a living soldier from that conflict.
One thing we learned from our recent election is there exists a deep divide of where our country should be heading. Stronghold Democrats have an agenda of spreading the wealth and fairness while the Republicans have dug in their heels supporting positions of free markets, lower taxes and business creation. The results of the election didn't change anything, in fact, it reinforces the notion of a widening gap of Americans. Not only is it wide, but becoming nearly impossible to penetrate....312 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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If your a fan of 80s music you've heard the Synclavier. Some notable users of the Synclavier include Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Trevor Horn (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones), and Michael Jackson. I've posted news of other French company UVI's sample libraries because I think they really get it right. I recently used their Emulation II sample library on a new secret side project I've been working on (something with some powerful female vocals!). The Beast is UVI's take on the Synclavier. The videos above really show off what it sounds like.
"The Synclavier System was an early digital synthesizer, polyphonic digital sampling system, and music workstation, manufactured by New England Digital Corporation, Norwich, VT. The original design and development of the Synclavier prototype occurred at Dartmouth College with the collaboration of Professor Jon Appleton, Professor of Digital Electronics, Sydney A. Alonso, and Dartmouth, Thayer School of Engineering student software programmer, Cameron Jones." – Wikipedia
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Distinguished Service Awards granted at Muskingum College 2005 Alumni Weekend
Culminating this year's Alumni Weekend at Muskingum College was the presentation today of the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to three alumni in recognition of their personal and professional achievements. The award is the college's highest alumni honor.
Receiving the awards were: Dr. James F. Burson '63, Muskingum College professor of health and physical education and longtime head basketball coach; Lota Echols Mitchell '56, a nationally recognized expert and advocate on Prader-Willi syndrome; and Shirley Kimmel Wagner '51, a New Philadelphia educator and philanthropist. Presenting the awards was Gordon F. Litt '80, president of the college's Alumni Council.
Dr. James Burson '63
Dr. James F. Burson graduated from Muskingum College in 1963 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from The Ohio State University. He returned to Muskingum as assistant basketball coach in 1964 to begin one of the great careers in college basketball history. He became head men's basketball coach in 1967.
Throughout his 41-year coaching career, Dr. Burson has devoted his energies to amateur basketball at its highest levels. In addition to his record as Muskingum's all-time "winningest" basketball coach, he coached at the Olympic Sports Festival in 1988 and was involved in the selection process for the 1984 Olympic team that won the Gold Medal in Los Angeles. USA Basketball, the national governing body for men's and women's basketball in the United States, named Jim Burson to its prestigious list of "USA Men's Olympic Festival All-Time Coaches."
Sports Illustrated featured Dr. Burson in February, 2003, crediting him with "cracking the code" of the famous and complex Princeton Offense. The coach again made national news early in 2005 when he announced his decision to retire after a stellar career that included his being named Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year six times (1973, 1977, 1988, 1990, 200 and 2005). Former player Stephen Day told The Columbus Dispatch that Dr. Burson's devotion to his players never changed throughout his career: "Coach Burson was a guy who cared about his players and really communicated with them. You give him loyalty and he gives you loyalty right back. I can't say enough about him."
This April, Dr. Burson took office as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the largest professional association of men's basketball coaches at all levels in the United States. He is the first Ohio coach to be elected to the NABC presidency since The Ohio State University's head coach Fred Taylor held the office from 1972 to 1973. Founded in 1927, the NABC has a current membership of nearly 5,000 men's basketball coaches throughout the ranks of the NCAA, NAIA, junior and community colleges and high schools. Since its beginning, the organization has worked to further the best interests of the game of basketball, as well as the players and coaches who participate in the sport.
Lota Echols Mitchell '56
Her leadership in educating families and medical professionals about Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, has brought international recognition to Lota Echols Mitchell. Family Circle magazine honored her in its "Women Making a Difference" section in 2001, the same year she began a three-year term as president of the national Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (PWSA). Mrs. Mitchell chaired the board of PWSA (USA) from 1987 to 1992. She also was instrumental in initiating the Prader-Willi syndrome program at the renowned Children's Institute of Pittsburgh in 1981.
Today, the year-round comprehensive inpatient program for children and adults is the only one of its kind. Since its founding, approximately 500 people from around the world, some as young as four, have found help at the institute.
Mrs. Mitchell's concern with PWS began in 1969 when her daughter, Julie, was born with the disorder, which causes an unrelenting feeling of hunger as well as low muscle tone, short stature, cognitive disabilities and behavioral problems.
Very little was then known about PWS so families were left to fend for themselves. Mrs. Mitchell was studying toward a master's degree in social work at the University of Pittsburgh and she began writing a paper about the syndrome in 1979. "I put together some practical advice about locking away food and clearing the table," she told Family Circle. Her paper, Overview of the Prader-Willi syndrome, was published in the spring of 1981 and immediately became a widely used resource for PWSA (USA). Today, her helpful guide is available in libraries from the United States to Australia and at PWSA (USA)'s website www.pwsausa.org.
As a licensed social worker, Mrs. Mitchell spent 20 years as an employee assistance program counselor in Pittsburgh with Sandra Solomon Associates, Inc. She also has taught parenting skills classes at the YWCA, counseled parents of developmentally delayed children, presented programs on stress management and conducted seminars in listening skills training as well as grief and loss. She currently serves as a board member and secretary of Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Western Pennsylvania.
Chosen as PWSA's Honoree of the Year, Mrs. Mitchell continues to dedicate her time and energy to helping others. She continues to write and serves as associate editor of The Gathering View, the national newsletter of PWSA (USA).
Shirley Kimmel Wagner '51
After graduating from Muskingum College in 1951, Shirley Kimmel Wagner returned to her native New Philadelphia, where she taught health and physical education until 1958. Nine years later she returned to the classroom and taught kindergarten until she retired in 1984.
Mrs. Wagner has been a catalyst for enhancing the quality of life in Tuscarawas County. Her efforts to strengthen the arts and cultural amenities have made the region a more attractive place to live and work. Her support of the performing and visual arts has helped turn the county into one of Ohio's most distinctive and attractive tourist destinations.
The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County, for example, where Mrs. Wagner has been a longtime patron and volunteer, is a source of entertainment for audiences and an opportunity for local talent to perform. The abundant educational and cultural opportunities at the Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts, another of her projects, also encourage participation in and appreciation of arts and cultural programs for residents of Tuscarawas and surrounding counties. Rapidly creating new tourism opportunities and amenities, the new facility is becoming a focal point for the teaching of the visual arts and music for adults and children. It also provides an exhibition site for the region's creative artists and students and a meeting place for writers, artists and educators.
At the Tuscora Park Amphitheater, Mrs. Wagner's efforts for the popular Summer Showcase move the arts forward and enhance the cultural life of the region. She was the sponsor of the first Summer Showcase performance of the 2005 season, "Big, Bad, Bodacious Brass & Scott Miller." Each Sunday evening throughout the summer, friends and families gather at the park to enjoy the outdoor entertainment under the stars.
Mrs. Wagner's commitment to Ohio's future is also evident in her dedication to Muskingum College, where she is the founder of the Guy O. Kimmel Scholarship in memory of her late father. She also supports New Philadelphia High School students through the Quaker Foundation, which helps graduates earn college degrees. Her service to Muskingum extends to her membership on its Alumni Council since 1996 and her co-chairmanship of the Dover–New Philadelphia Campaign for Muskingum College.
IN THE PHOTO: Pictured from left to right are Muskingum College Alumni Council President Gordon F. Litt '80, Lota Echols Mitchell '56, Dr. James F. Burson '63, Shirley Kimmel Wagner '51 and Muskingum College President Anne C. Steele.
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Visiting: South Africa
Trip Duration 10 Days
South Africa Cycling Tour
Cycle with us through South Africa's Western Cape Province. We pedal along the rugged coastline of Cape Point and through the forested shorelines of the 'Garden Route'. In Stellenbosch we ride through vineyards and enjoy a glass of the locally produced wine. Along the way we explore the dripstone caverns of Cango Caves and visit Boulders Beach - home to a colony of African Penguins.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle Cape Town - Ride on the slopes of Table Mountain
- Cape Peninsula National Park - Scenic coastal cycle from Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope
- Stellenbosch winelands - Cycle through stunningly beautiful vineyards and farmlands
- Redstone Hills - Cycle through the dramatic orange and red sandstone scenery
- Oudtshoorn- Down the dramatic Swartberg pass
- Tsitsikamma National Park - Dramatic forest covered Indian Ocean coastline
- Knysna - Ride through the Knysna Harkerville Forest
- Cape Agulhas - Cycle to the Southernmost point of Africa
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select.
1Join tour Cape Town; optional introductory ride
2Drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve via Hout Bay; cycle to Kommetjie, or Simon's Town
3Drive to Stellenbosch; cycle through wine farms to Jonkershoek Reserve
4Drive and cycle through Red Stone Hills to De Poort
5Cycle Swartberg Pass; optional visit to Cango Caves
6Drive to Plettenberg Bay via George to Knysna; cycle through the Knysna Harkerville Forest
7Drive to Tsitsikamma NP; cycle Bloukrans and Nature's Valley Passes
8Drive to Witsand, cycle to Malgas Pont, drive Swellendam
9Cycle to Cape Agulhas; return Swellendam
10Drive via Hermanus to Cape Town where tour ends
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Unlike many other operators, we include the hire of your bike in the overall cost of the holiday: you don't need to bring your own or pay extra to hire one locally. We also provide a support vehicle, spare parts and take care of day to day bike maintenance. All you need bring is your own helmet.
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TransportBus, Bicycle
Accommodation4 nights Standard Hotel
3 nights Standard Guesthouse
2 nights Standard Lodge
Trip StaffDriver(s), Explore Tour Leader / Cycle guide
Cycling Information
On this tour we cycle 211 km over eight days (an average of 26 km per day) with a further 71 km of optional rides available. We cycle on minor roads and good tracks (45% dirt roads, 40% tarmac, 10% cycle paths). A support vehicle accompanies the rides throughout the tour. We have graded the route as moderate.
Included Bike
24 gear Schwinn Messa mountain bike with front suspension


text: Pull your own weight By Atlanta Journal-Constitution January 26, 2013 Story Share McClatchy Newspapers AGX owner Jacob McLendon (on stage) teaches a 75-minute BodyPump/CXWORK combo class in Chamblee, Ga., in late December. ATLANTA -- Forget fancy workout gear. One of the hottest trends of 2013 suggests you need nothing more than your own body weight.Body weight training includes back-to-basics exercises -- pushups, planks, pull-ups, squats and other exercises -- and using the body as resistance is a leading trend this year. A survey recently released by the American College of Sports Medicine says among fitness trends, body weight training appears in the top 10 for the first time."The reason body weight exercises are becoming popular is because it's a proven way to get and stay fit," said Walt Thompson, associate dean for graduate studies and research in the College of Education at Georgia State University. He authored the study. "And it's related somewhat to the economy. Our mentality is more back to the basics."Thompson said using your own body weight to work out has been around for centuries. Gyms are repackaging body weight training by adding lights, music and fitness instructors to make it seem "fun, exciting, new." And body weight training is something people can do in the comforts of home for free.The American College of Sports Medicine survey, now in its seventh year, was completed by 3,346 health and fitness professionals worldwide. Other fitness trends rounding out the top 10 include strength training, sharing personal trainers and incorporating more diet programs into fitness programs.So, what's fallen off the list? Pilates, spinning and stability balls.Thompson believes while Pilates is still popular in some pockets of the country, enthusiasm has waned in recent years. He said it raises the question of whether Pilates was ever a real trend or more of a passing fad.Meanwhile, yoga, while not in the top 10 in this latest survey, appears to have staying power. Yoga secured No. 14 in this latest survey. Thompson believes yoga's evolution to include many variations, such as hot yoga and power yoga, helps keep this form of exercise seeming new and fresh -- and ultimately convinces people it's worth paying for these classes even during lean economic times.Jacob McLendon, owner of fitness center AGX, has seen interest in body weight training build for years now.McLendon said people are more likely to combine intense cardio with strength training to achieve more well-rounded fitness. Some of his fitness clubs' most popular classes include a mix of exercises such as leg squats, pushups and plyometrics, which involves high-intensity jumping moves. "People are getting more educated on the body and how it operates, and how body weight training not only makes you strong, but can help you with everyday movements in life like lifting your groceries into the car, walking up that flight of stairs," said McLendon."The aesthetic benefits of working out and how you look in the mirror is one thing," he said, "but the main fact people need to focus on is and are paying more attention to is what's going on under the surface -- your muscles, your whole internal system and how your organs work, the strength of your bones."Meanwhile, Laura Sinton shares a personal trainer with a friend three days a week. Doubling up on the trainer makes it less expensive than one-on-one sessions, and having a workout buddy gives her accountability."I know if I am not there, my workout buddy is there expecting me to be there," said Sinton, of Atlanta.The intense 60- to 90-minute sessions begin with a one-mile run and then include a wide range of exercises designed to make the body sweat and build muscles -- lifting weights, lunges, pushups and bench presses, and the list goes on. Her personal trainer devotes one session a week to body weight training. Sinton, 55, started the three-times-a-week sessions with the personal trainer more than three years ago. While her weight has remained the same, her body fat percentage has dropped sharply. "I recently had my checkup, and my doctor said, 'Whatever you are doing, keep doing it,'" she said. It's not particularly cheap, with Sinton estimating she spends about $500 a month on the personal trainer."It's an investment in myself," Sinton said. "I can cut out shopping for clothes and other things. The way I look at it is this is preventive health care. I can spend the money now or spend the money later on health problems."She added, "It is the best stress reliever and makes me feel great."Top fitness trendsThe top 10 fitness trends predicted for 2013 are: 1. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals: Educated and experienced fitness professionals claimed the top spot in 2013 for the sixth consecutive year. Fully accredited education and certification programs for health/fitness professionals are on the rise.2. Strength training: Remaining in the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row, this trend is important for men, women, young and old to improve or maintain strength.3. Body weight training: This is the first appearance of this trend in the survey. Body weight training uses minimal equipment, making it more affordable.4. Children and obesity: With nearly 1 in 3 children ages 10 to 17 considered overweight or obese, childhood obesity continues to be a serious public health problem. A growing number of commercial and community-based programs are teaming up with schools to fight the obesity epidemic.5. Exercise and weight loss: Incorporating diet and exercise is of growing interest among fitness professionals. A growing number of fitness programs are offering everything from meal planning to onsite nutritionists to regular lessons on nutrition.6. Fitness programs for older adults: The Baby Boom generation is growing older and living longer. With this group typically having more discretionary money and time than others, fitness programs for older adults will remain a strong trend for 2013.7. Personal training: As more professional personal trainers become certified, they are more accessible and available in a wide variety of settings from corporate wellness programs to community-based programs to medical fitness programs.8. Functional fitness: Functional fitness uses strength training to improve balance, coordination and endurance in order to participate in daily activities without any stress. Often, this program is created for older adults.9. Core training: Core training stresses strength and conditioning of the stabilizing muscles of the abdomen, thorax and back. It typically includes exercises of the hips, lower back and abdomen, all of which provide support for the spine and thorax.10. Group personal training: This trend, fueled by the economic downturn, allows the personal trainer to provide individualized service catered to small groups of two to four people. This allows groups to have a discounted rate, while still giving the trainer a full schedule of clients.Source: American College of Sports Medicine annual survey completed by 3,346 health and fitness professionals worldwide. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 WVU law professor announces run for Congress 3 Richwood mayor on leave amid investigation of purchases 4 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 5 West Virginia high school football scores, local box scores -- Week 5 Live Life Fully: How much does it cost to live a lie? Previous Story Real Reality From Our House: I'm always ready to win the lottery Next Story


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Disabled Glynis Deeks was ordered by benefits staff to attend a back-to-work meeting – at a building she was unable to get into.
And when the 59-year-old, of Cowleaze, Chippenham, asked staff for help, they told her they weren't allowed to.
Chippenham Jobcentre told Mrs Deeks, who has arthritis and needs a wheelchair because she was born with both hips dislocated, she had to work more hours to qualify for benefits. It said she had to go to a meeting with training provider Pinnacle People at Avon Reach, Chippenham.
She called the company to ask if it could assist her inside, but she was told no-one was available to help.
Mrs Deeks said: "The Jobcentre told me it was mandatory to have an appointment with Pinnacle to access their back-to-work courses. Before I'd gone to the Jobcentre I rang to make sure they put bollards up to save me the disabled parking space. They know I have mobility problems, so it's just ridiculous they've sent me to a building I can't get into."
Pinnacle People's website says its skills programmes are tailored to specific customer needs – including people with disabilities.
Marketing manager Mary Barton said: "The customer asked if we could physically help them from out of their car to the building. We informed the customer this was not possible due to safeguarding protocols and invited the customer to bring someone with them to the meeting who could assist them."
Mrs Deeks uses an attendant-propelled wheelchair and said it is not always possible to have assistance.
Pinnacle said its Avon Reach site is fully accessible and compliant with the Disa-bility Discrimination Act.
Mrs Deeks works eight hours a week at Christian bookshop Revelation and her wage is topped up by employment and support allowance.
But she has had to have her work capability reassessed for the Department for Work and Pensions.
She said: "They want me to work 16 hours a week.
"I work a few hours to try to keep myself going, but I can't physically work more."
The Jobcentre said it has it on record that Mrs Deeks attended a meeting with Pinnacle, but she said this had to be conducted over the telephone.


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Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler has announced her engagement to professional baseball player Cutter Dykstra on Instagram.
The caption below a photo of her ring (and of her and Dysktra) said: "So this just happened…."
Sigler, 31, is best known for her work in The Sopranos and Entourage. She currently stars on the NBC comedy Guys with Kids.
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Just a quick update. I started using a pendulum type reachback that brad mentioned to me and just got back from the field. After a little warm up I put 3 discs out past 400' 2 wraiths and an eagle x. I'm finally feeling like my whole body is exploding. My shoulder drops on my reach back and I pull straight through my right shoulder. The one thing that happens though with this is I release most of my drives with more hyzdr than I would like. But when I don't, the results are spectacular. I never thought I could throw a fairway driver that far, that nose down, and that high (30'+)
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I'm not a fan of monster zucchini, so I try to watch my plants and not let them get too big, but when the garden is winding down I always have a few that get out of control. When I discovered an enormous zucchini recently I decided to update this recipe that I first made in 2005 with a monster zucchini that greeted me when I got home from a trip. This recipe does have a few eggs to hold it together, but I'd consider it a casserole or side dish and it's one dish made with monster zucchini that really is very good.
Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata
(Makes 8 servings, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from a blog that no longer exists.)
1 monster zucchini, 14-16 inches long
(or use several smaller ones but don't cut out seeds and saute for a shorter time)
2 T olive oil
1-2 tsp. Spike Seasoning
(or use any all-purpose seasoning that's good on vegetables)
salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (I used low-fat Mozzarella)
6 eggs
2 T milk, half and half, or cream (I used 2% milk)
1/2 cup + 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan or Asiago (If you only have finely grated Parmesan I would use a little less)
Wash zucchini, then cut off ends and cut in half crosswise to get manageable sized pieces. Cut each half into fourths (or sixths) lengthwise. Use a spoon or small knife to scrape away the seeds and most of the white inside, leaving about 3/8 inch of white attached to the skin. Then cut each strip crosswise into pieces about 3/8 inch wide.
Heat olive oil in large nonstick frying pan, add zucchini and saute 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. Add Spike and fresh basil and saute 2-3 minutes more, seasoning the zucchini with salt and fresh ground black pepper. (Zucchini should be barely starting to soften.)
Put zucchini into casserole dish with the Mozzarella cheese. Combine eggs, milk, and 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan or Asiago and beat well. Pour egg mixture over zucchini and cheese and gently stir so it's well combined, with some zucchini pieces "peeking" out of the egg. Sprinkle the other 1/2 cup Parmesan or Asiago over top.
Bake 35-45 minutes, or until the mixture is well set and slightly browned on top. Serve hot, with a little sour cream if desired.
The flavors in this dish are similar to Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake, which is the recipe I would probably use if I had regular-sized zucchini.
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - The Childhood Cancer Program at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood is receiving new equipment thanks to Northwestern Mutual and its foundation.
Northwestern Mutual and Starlight Children's Foundation donated two Starlight Fun Centers and two Starlight iPads to the cancer center.
The fun centers are mobile units that roll up to a hospital bed so children can play games or watch movies.
"We have a legacy of helping families in South Florida and I am excited to deliver these entertaining Fun Centers and iPads today to families fighting childhood cancer," said Kevin Lawhon, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual - The South Florida Group. "We know this disease takes an enormous financial, physical and emotional toll on children and families. Our goal is to strengthen families who are fighting cancer by alleviating some of the stress accompanying their experience."
"Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital has one of the largest pediatric oncology programs in Florida. We are extremely grateful for the donation by Northwestern Mutual. The children we treat will benefit from this unique gift," said Memorial Healthcare System Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer Kevin Janser.
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NC State enters the upcoming off-season with more excitement surrounding its football program in years following a 9-4 campaign that includes a 3-1 mark against teams currently ranked in the BCS top 25. The Wolfpack soundly defeated No. 22 West Virginia 23-7 in the Champs Sports Bowl Dec. 28 in Orlando, Fla.
The Pack will return at least 15 starters from the bowl game, perhaps 16 depending on what rising fifth-year senior quarterback Russell Wilson decides to do. State will have to replace both kickers from the bowl game however.
Here are five questions that will dominate NC State football between now and spring practices.
What will Russell Wilson do?
That is the million-dollar question around NC State's campus, and the answer usually depends on who you ask and when you do. Wilson has a year left in football eligibility, but he may decide to forgo that season and focus on his professional baseball career. He was drafted in the fourth round of the MLB Draft last year by the Colorado Rockies.
If Wilson goes, then NC State will begin the transition to rising redshirt junior quarterback Mike Glennon, one of the most highly touted quarterback recruits to have ever signed with NC State. Glennon completed 9 of 13 passes for 78 yards in spot duty in three games this year. Freshman Tyler Brosius, who redshirted this year, would likely back up Glennon.
If Wilson stays, then there are other questions that then must be answered. Will Glennon continue to serve as Wilson's backup or would he transfer to another school with eyes on becoming a two-year starter? Would Wilson be willing to go through spring practices or would he focus exclusively on baseball until returning to preseason camp, presumably in late-July or early-August?
Who is catching the passes?
NC State has a proven commodity at quarterback in Wilson, and a strong-armed, highly-regarded option in Glennon if Wilson does not return. The offensive line will return four starters, and two-time first-team All-ACC tight end George Bryan would be a fifth-year senior next fall if he does not turn pro. All of the running backs on the roster will be back as well.
The one big question mark on offense will be at receiver. Owen Spencer and Jarvis Williams, the starting duo for the last three years, are gone. Spencer led the Pack with 60 catches for a team-best 912 yards and four touchdowns this year while Williams added 52 receptions for 713 yards and a team-high five scores. The third leading pass-catcher among receivers was departing senior Darrell Davis, who caught 26 passes for 327 yards and three touchdowns.
Finding new receivers will be a top priority for the offense in the spring. Rising senior T.J. Graham caught 25 passes for 316 yards and four scores in 2010, but he has also struggled with drops some during his career. Rising fifth-year seniors Steven Howard (12 catches for 114 yards and a score in 2010) and Jay Smith (10 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown in 2010) also return. Rising redshirt sophomore Quintin Payton showed some promise in his rookie campaign and caught four passes for 38 yards.
NC State will also add junior Tobais Palmer and freshman Bryan Underwood to the fold in the spring. They are a pair of smaller but speedy slot-receiver types that redshirted this past season.
Who is rushing the passer at defensive end?
Defensive end is clearly the biggest question mark on defense next year. The cupboard is not completely bare as rising fifth-year senior Jeff Rieskamp comes back after making 23 tackles, including 4.5 for losses and two sacks, and five quarterback hurries, second best on the team.
NC State used a four-player rotation at defensive end this past year, three of whom - Michael Lemon, David Akinniyi and Audi Augustin - were seniors. That threesome combined for nine sacks and 16.5 overall tackles for losses.
Rising redshirt sophomore Sylvester Crawford did not play this year with a knee injury, and freshmen Art Norman and Theo Rich both redshirted. They will be joined by junior college transfer McKay Frandsen, who is expected to enroll in January.
The wildcards could be rising redshirt sophomore Darryl Cato-Bishop and sophomore A.J. Ferguson. Both are versatile defensive linemen who could play inside or out. Cato-Bishop had 13 tackles, including two for losses, and a quarterback hurry in limited snaps last year. Ferguson added three tackles in very limited action.
Who replaces Nate Irving?
The back seven returns six of its seven starters, but the one player not coming back is Nate Irving, unquestionably the heart and soul of the Wolfpack's 2010 defense. Irving was second on the team with 92 tackles, and he led the Pack with 21.5 tackles for losses, seven sacks, nine quarterback hurries and he tied for team-best with six pass breakups, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
On the depth chart, rising senior Sterling Lucas was Irving's backup. Lucas had 15 tackles, including a sack, and a pass breakup this year. NC State could also move one of their two talented outside linebackers - rising fifth-year senior Audie Cole and rising redshirt junior Terrell Manning - to the middle.
NC State also will get their first real look this spring at rising redshirt sophomore E.J. Carter, a Syracuse transfer who made the All-Big East Freshman Team in 2009, but he played mainly outside linebacker for the Orange.
Who is kicking?
This will be a very important offseason and spring for a pair of walk-on kickers - punter Andy Leffler and kicker Chris Hawthorne. Both will get a chance to audition for the job to replace punter Jeff Ruiz and kicker Josh Czajkowski.
Leffler, a rising fifth-year senior, actually has extensive experience punting. He replaced the inconsistent Ruiz at times this season, and Leffler averaged 38.7 yards per punt in 31 tries and landing 15 inside the 20-yard line. That was better than Ruiz's 36.9-yard average in the same amount of punts.
Hawthorne, a rising sophomore, filled in for an injured Czajkowski against Wake Forest and made his lone field goal attempt, a 25-yarder, and all five extra point tries. He also kicked off 20 times last season for an average of 62.7 yards per attempt, including one touchback.
Both will need to be impressive this spring because NC State is set to sign two highly touted kickers. Punter Wil Baumann from Wilmington (N.C.) Hoggard High and kicker Niklas Sade from Raleigh (N.C.) Wakefield High are ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 4 punter and No. 3 kicker respectively in the 2011 class.


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Scorpions pad NASL edge, clinch playoff berth
Updated 11:40 pm, Sunday, August 19, 2012
San Antonio took a huge step toward securing the top seed in the NASL playoffs and wrapped up a postseason berth Sunday night, moving seven points clear atop the standings with a 4-0 thrashing of Tampa Bay at Heroes Stadium.
Not that Scorpions manager Tim Hankinson is in any mood to relax. He recalled a year with Colorado in Major League Soccer in which the Rapids, after clinching a playoff spot, lost their final six games of the regular season.
"Guys relaxed, and teams were fighting hard to make the playoffs," Hankinson said. "Momentum, home-field advantage — all of those things can crash on top of you if you are not ready to play at your highest level."
But even with so much work remaining, including a three-game road trip that begins Saturday at fourth-place Fort Lauderdale, a victory Sunday over one of only two teams with any real hope of overtaking the Scorpions (12-4-6, 42 points) beat the alternative.
With six matches left until the playoffs, the Scorpions' closest competitors are Tampa Bay (10-7-5, 35) and Puerto Rico (10-7-5, 35). Those clubs meet Saturday in Tampa.
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The Rowdies had been the hottest team in the NASL, gleaning 23 of a possible 30 points from their past 10 matches. But they were essentially finished with more than an hour left, their offside trap shredded with surprising ease for a series of breakaway opportunities.
Walter Ramirez scored the first, taking a crossfield pass from Josue Soto and racing unmarked down the left flank before hammering the ball past Rowdies keeper Jeff Attinella in the eighth minute.
Then it was Pablo Campos' turn. Released on a direct path to the goal by Kevin Harmse in the 17th, he sidestepped Attinella for an easy finish with his left foot.
Campos added a penalty kick in the 28th after he dribbled through a pair of defenders before being taken down by Attinella. The goal brought his league-leading total to 18. Hankinson declined to discuss why he took Campos off at halftime.
Second-half sub Esteban Bayona completed the scoring in injury time.
Goalkeeper Darry Sattler, who did not play in Puerto Rico's 2-1 victory Aug. 5, extended his home scoreless streak to nine matches. He was given outstanding protection from his defense, which rendered Tampa Bay's leading scorer (Daniel Antoniuk) and playmaker (Mike Ambersley) virtually invisible.
"We took it to 'em," Sattler said. "Three points is massive. We're going to be greedy. We want that first seed."


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Whitehurst part of the problem, not the solution
By Mike Salk
You don't need me to tell you how bad Charlie Whitehurst was on Sunday in Cleveland. Or do you? Alright, maybe you do.
He was brutal.
In a league that values accuracy, Whitehurst completed just 40 percent of his passes plus one to the other team. He threw into double and triple coverage. He threw a ball straight up in the air despite not being hit on the play. He fumbled. He made the wrong decision nearly every time there was a decision to be made.
Charlie Whitehurst's performance on Sunday included a 40 percent completion rate, an interception and a lost fumble. (AP)
It was a comedy of errors.
He was so bad that he even weakened the defense by keeping them on the field for nearly 43 minutes. You don't think that had anything to do with the final drives of the game or the frustration Red Bryant showed on the penalty that got him ejected?
He was so bad that his best play of the day may have STILL cost the team the game. Whitehurst managed to connect on a 38-yard pass to Sidney Rice, who was wide open thanks to a complete coverage breakdown. Unfortunately, it was a poorly thrown ball and Rice fell out of bounds soon after catching it. It was a sure touchdown with a well-thrown ball.
There will be those that make excuses for the performance and they are all valid, to some extent. Some will say:
• Marshawn Lynch was a late scratch with a back injury. Whitehurst could have used the battering-ram back to take some of the pressure off of himself.
• Max Unger and Zack Miller were both inactive. Unger has been a quiet success story this year and Miller is a Pro Bowler who has helped mask many problems on the offensive line.
• There were dropped passes. Anthony McCoy didn't bathe himself in glory with a couple of big drops and Ben Obamanu's imitation of a statue didn't help the final drive get underway.
• The officials were atrocious. Referee Mike Carey's crew kept a Browns drive going with an iffy personal foul against Kam Chancellor. Kennard Cox was called for a block in the back that nullified a Leon Washington touchdown return and there looked like pass interference on Whitehurst's lone pick of the day.
The excuses all have some level of validity, yet it was impossible to watch this game and not think that Whitehurst was the biggest problem.
Tim Hasselbeck joined the show this week and for the third time, reminded everyone that Charlie Whitehurst was brought to Seattle with great fanfare. The Hawks moved back in the second round a traded a third-round pick for Whitehurst. They then rewarded him with a nice new contract and, as Tim points out, the type of press conference that is usually reserved for a starting quarterback.
Though Tim insinuates that the team was trying to show off its new starter, I think the message was different. I think they were trying to show off their EVENTUAL starter.
Some 19 months later, the idea of Whitehurst as the "quarterback of the future" seems ludicrous. He has started three games, and played horribly in two of them. He was beaten badly for the starting job a year ago by an aging Matt Hasselbeck. He failed to take advantage of being the only quarterback under contract during the lockout to step up into a leadership role. Then he was relegated to a role behind Tarvaris Jackson, a quarterback who's greatest career accomplishment was being benched by Brett Favre not once, but twice.
Not exactly impressive.
There should not be anyone in Seattle calling for Whitehurst to start over Jackson anymore. There should not be anyone who believes in a quarterback controversy. There should not be anyone who wants to "just give Charlie a chance."
After the Seahawks beat the Giants two weeks ago in New York, Pete Carroll was careful to heap praise on Jackson while he hesitated to give much credit to Whitehurst for leading the final drive.
Two weeks later in Cleveland, we found out why.
Don't go away from this game thinking that there wasn't anything positive gained. There was. We all learned once and for all that Charlie Whitehurst is not the starting quarterback of the future. Now that we know, we can keep pressing the team to find him.
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LODI, Calif. — An air of excitement is circulating around the start of this year's California pear crop.
Grower, shippers and marketers say they're not sure of the exact cause, but they believe an earlier crop, a lack of storage and imported fruit on the market, and even a previous article in The Packer talking about the early start could be contributors.
The crop is estimated at about 4.5 million 36-pound-tight-fill cartons, up slightly from the 2012 crop, according to the Sacramento-based California Pear Advisory Board.
Broken down, that's about 2.8 million from the river district, 1.2 million from the lake district and about 418,000 from the mountain district.
Atomic Torosian, managing partner in Crown Jewels Produce, Fresno, said the last week of June that he had already taken orders for California pears.
"The retailers are ready for the California bartletts to get started," Torosian said. "They seem to be eager."
Crown Jewels has had a long-standing relationship with Greene & Hemly, Courtland, to market its conventionally grown pears.
David Thiessen, sales manager for Courtland-based David J. Elliot & Son, said strong demand, coupled with an end to offshore and Northwest fruit, should boost demand.
"A new product always creates new excitement in the produce section," he said.
Torosian said he expected the first starkrimsons to be picked July 3, followed by bartletts July 8.
All of the early fruit will be preconditioned to provide a good eating experience for consumers, he said.
As the month progresses, other varieties, such as bosc, comice and taylors gold, will begin to mature.
Crown Jewels also has a large apple program, beginning with gala, that runs concurrently with the pears. In addition, the marketer offers melons, year-round grapes and pomegranates.
"So we're in a lot of different things, and we have a full shopping cart to fill our retail trading partners' needs," he said. "We're mixing a lot of our fruit down in Reedley."
That way, Crown Jewels can offer retailers mixed loads from its cold storage in the Central Valley.
More excitement
Ken Carter, chief marketing officer for Rivermaid Trading Co., Lodi, said he saw a small amount of excitement last year before the California harvest.
He's seeing more this season.
"It's just a function of when the Northwest and imports end," he said. "I think with all of the data retailers are able to extract that bartletts are still an American favorite. So any time there's a new crop of bartletts, they're always excited about it.
"I think it goes back to flavor. The older storage fruit or (pears) shipped from the Southern Hemisphere are getting pretty tired."
The fact that the California crop is starting 10 days to two weeks ahead of the past few seasons also means retailers will have more time to capitalize on California pears, said Dave Parker, marketing adviser.
Rivermaid planned to start harvest of starkrimson July 1-3, followed by bartletts July 8 or 9.
Bosc, comice and other varieties will be harvested in late July, with french butters beginning early August.
"We have a complete variety program for retailers who are interested in putting out an intriguing pear display for the shoppers who are really pear aficionados," Parker said.
Good mix of sizes
Kyle Persky, sales manager for Finley-based Scully Packing Co. LLC, said this year's crop is similar to that of 2011, which saw a nice mix of sizes.
"Last year peaked on large fruit," he said. "This year is more in the nature of 100s to 110s. Generally, domestic chains prefer the 100s and larger, and the various export markets like the 110s. So this manifest should be successful for all markets."
Some foodservice operations even like the smallish 135s, which were tight last year.
But this year, it won't be a problem.
"So this should allow for a better manifest for the total pear market," Persky said.
David J. Elliot & Son should harvest about 15% more bartletts from its river district orchards this year because of increased acreage and a better than average per-acre yield, Thiessen said.
Quality also should be very good, since there weren't any hail or other weather-related issues during the growing season.
Early on, Thiessen said he expects sizes to average 110s and 100s. As the crop progresses, sizes should increase, probably peaking on 100s and 90s.
Steve Johnson, marketing director for Johnson Family Ranch, Ukiah, said harvest in the mountain district should begin about July 25, a week to 10 days earlier than the past few years.
He said he expects this season to be "solid," as it has the past couple years.
"In general, it looks like the whole market seems pretty stable, which is good for everybody," Johnson said. "The pear market the last couple of years is in better shape than it had been."


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Lindsey Petersen Awarded the Outstanding Co-op/Intern of the Year Award
February 20, 2014
By Lindsay Anderson
This week, senior business management and administration student, Lindsey Petesen, was awarded the Bradley University Smith Career Center Outstanding Co-op/Intern of the Year Award, representing the Foster College of Business.
This past summer, Petersen worked for LCN Closers, a sub-company of Allegion, formerly Ingersoll Rand, as a human resources intern. While there, Petersen developed a crisis action plan, restructured some company policies, created and presented an interviewing workshop for employees and also created a recognition program that continues to flourish at the company.
"Right from the beginning, I immediately felt at home at LCN," Petersen said. "More importantly, I loved the work I was doing and truly felt I was making a difference."
Petersen then went back to work at LCN Closers over her winter break. During the break, she developed a 2014 training schedule, managed a $25,000 budget and organized college mixers for recruiting purposes, along with various other small projects.
Petersen's internship solidified her interest in the Foster College of Business' human resource management concentration.
"Leaving both of these experiences with LCN as a human resources intern, I now am certain as to what I want to do with my career," Petersen continued. "I've found something that I am truly passionate about. These experiences have helped me immensely and provided me with a plethora of knowledge that I will continue to use as I follow my career aspirations."
Petersen will receive a $200.00 award, commemorative acknowledgement, her name and picture displayed on a plaque at the Smith Career Center, her name and picture on the Smith Career Center's website and in the Scout and further recognition at various other events in 2014.
Five Bradley University students, one per college, were honored with this special award.
"The five college-level winners exemplify the Smith Career Center's emphasis on experiential learning through their positive experiences," Molly Drenckpohl, Associate Director, Springer Center for Excellence in Internships, at the Smith Career Center said. "They were each able to demonstrate how their individual experiences contributed to their career development. At the same time, they were each able to benefit the company where they were interning. This combination of added value for their classroom experience at Bradley, assistance for their career after Bradley and benefiting the company embodies the importance of experiential learning."
Winners were chosen based on several items including a letter of application, reflection paper and employer letter and supporting materials. This helped the selection committee to essentially judge the co-op/internship experience as well as the intern's accomplishments.
Over the past three years, Bradley graduates averaged a 93 percent placement rate, which means those graduates found employment or continued education within six months of graduation. The high placement rate is bolstered by job-seekers' experiential learning as students, with 96 percent of students participating in experiential learning projects and 84 percent taking internships while in school.


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Mitsubishi Aircraft said last week it has signed a deal with US-based carrier SkyWest for 100 jets worth $US4.2 billion ($A4 billion), with an option to buy another 100 planes, in a "major order" for the Japanese firm.
The Japanese company, founded in 2008, said it expected to deliver the first batch of planes from 2017 while the optional order could be delivered from 2021.
The optional order could double the deal's value to over $US8 billion based on its planes' list price, Mitsubishi said, adding the pair's agreement would "mutually position themselves for opportunities in the US regional airline industry".
SkyWest, one of the world's biggest regional airline operators, is partnered with major US carriers including Delta and United and serves nearly 170 destinations in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
It flew about 24.5 million passengers last year.
"Without a doubt, this is a major order and significant boost for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) programme," Mitsubishi Aircraft chief Hideo Egawa said in a statement.
The MRJ will be Japan's first home-grown passegner jet.
Mitsubishi Aircraft, backed by several top Japanese firms including conglomerate Mitsubishi, automaker Toyota and trading giant Sumitomo, said this year it had reached a deal in principle with the US company for an order.
"SkyWest believes the MRJ with its significant advancements in fuel economy, passenger comfort and environmental friendliness, will be a valued addition to our fleet," it said in a statement.
The Japanese firm's 70-90 seat regional jets are touted as having a next-generation design that is fuel-efficient and cuts down on noise.
The company previously inked an order for 15 planes with Japan's All Nippon Airways and 50 jets from US-based Trans States Holdings.
Last year it also announced a five-jet deal with Hong Kong-based aircraft leasing firm ANI Group Holdings.
Worldwide demand for regional jets with 60 to 99 seats is expected to surge to more than 4100 planes by 2031 from 1810 units in 2011, according to research institute Japan Aircraft Development Corporation.


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Timbuktu the next target as French troops head north
BAMAKO: French-led troops have recaptured the Islamist stronghold of Gao in a major boost to their 16-day offensive against al-Qaeda-linked rebels holding Mali's vast desert north.
France's Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, said the nation's troops were also advancing on Timbuktu, another key northern town held by the insurgents.
The seizure of Gao, the most populated town in Mali's northern region, was announced by the French defence ministry and confirmed by Malian security sources.
France said troops from Niger and Chad ''will pick up the baton'' and that the mayor of Gao, Sadou Diallo, was due to return from the capital Bamako, 1200 kilometres to the southwest.
''A first contingent of Malian, Chadian and Niger troops are presently in Gao to help secure it,'' a Malian security source said. They had been flown in from Niamey, capital of neighbouring Niger.
''The French and African forces are in 100 per cent control of the town of Gao,'' another Malian security source said. ''There is popular rejoicing and everyone is very happy.''
Other soldiers from Chad and Niger were moving towards the Malian border from the Niger town of Ouallam, which lies about 100 kilometres south-east of Gao.
French-led forces had seized Gao's airport and a key bridge held by the al-Qaeda-linked Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa.
There had not been substantive fighting around Gao, said a spokesman for the French military command, but there was sporadic gunfire from ''terrorist elements''.
Defence ministry sources in Paris described as ''plausible'' a report in Le Monde newspaper, citing military sources, that hundreds of Islamists had died since the French military intervention in Mali.
In April last year after a coup in Bamako, an alliance of Tuareg rebels who wanted to declare an independent homeland in the north and several hardline Islamist groups seized Gao, Timbuktu and Kidal.
Extremist militants quickly sidelined the Tuaregs and imposed sharia law, with transgressors flogged, stoned and executed, music and television banned and women forced to wear veils.
Mr Ayrault said the troops would be soon near Timbuktu. ''The objective is that the African multinational force being put together be able to take over, and that Mali be able to begin a process of political stabilisation,'' he said.
Meanwhile, West African defence chiefs reviewed the slow deployment of regional forces to bolster the French-led offensive at an emergency meeting in Ivory Coast, boosting troop pledges to 5700 from 4500. Chad has separately promised 2000.
France has 2500 troops in Mali and its defence ministry says 1900 African soldiers are on the ground there and in Niger.
The Pentagon announced it had agreed to refuel French warplanes operating in Mali.
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Living in NYC I hear my fair share of massive bass rumble from ghettoed out automobiles. I guess it's fair considering I tortured the suburbs in the 80s blasting Nitzer Ebb on my hand me down Cadillac Sedan DeVille's Alpine stereo. The young rule the earth.
"Bass describes tones of low frequency or range. Played in an ensemble/orchestra, such notes are frequently used to provide a counterpoint or counter-melody, in a harmonic context either to outline or juxtapose the progression of the chords, or with percussion to underline the rhythm. In popular music the bass part most often provides harmonic and rhythmic support, usually playing the root or fifth of the chord and stressing the strong beats." – WIkipedia
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Abigail Washburn's POST-AMERICAN GIRL Comes to Joe's Pub, 3/28-30
Clawhammer banjo player, composer and singer ABIGAIL WASHBURN will debut POST-AMERICAN GIRL at Joe's Pub at The Public March 28 - 30 as part of New York Voices, the popular commission series designed to help musicians make the leap from songwriting and performance to theatrical production. Washburn's new stage piece is about an American girl coming-of-age in a swiftly changing global order. It features folk arts of China and Appalachia in shadow puppetry, sacred harp song, traditional music as well as new compositions. Tickets go on-sale today, February 28 at http://www.joespub.com/.
New York Voices adds to The Public's wide range of contemporary stagings at its downtown home at Astor Place. Washburn is the first of three artists to debut a new work-in-progress at Joe's Pub in 2013 during the NEA-supported program's second season. Downtown cabaret star Bridget Everett and the world-renowned dance company Noche Flamenca will debut work later this year. Previous New York Voices artists include Ethan Lipton whose 2011 New York Voices premiere No Place To Go, an intelligent and hilarious meditation on loss and confusion during the recession, went on to win an Obie Award.
POST-AMERICAN GIRL draws from Washburn's 17-year relationship with China and addresses themes of expanding identity, cultural relativism, pilgrimage, today's shifting world order, the universal appeal of music and opening the heart big enough to fold it all in. "I started going back and forth between China and America in 1996 and have hoped for a chance to dive headlong into a fuller expression of this journey and the lessons learned," said WASHBURN. "My artistry is expanding inexplicably because of New York Voices. Joe's Pub and The Public have created an opportunity to expand my artistic vision by freeing me up to think unabashedly about ways to merge my musical and personal journey with theatrical performance."
New York Voices provides artists with the space, time and financial support needed to develop new work that connects them with their fans and contemporaries. For the 2013 season, Joe's Pub has expanded the program through the addition of a development workshop with The Public Theater's artistic staff. POST-AMERICAN GIRL will be directed by MEIYIN WANG, Associate Artistic Producer of The Public's Under The Radar.
"When it came time to select this year's commissions, I knew Abigail would be one of them. She is a phenomenal storyteller and musician with a tireless commitment to her work," said SHANTA THAKE, Director of Joe's Pub at The Public. "In Post-American Girl, Abigail manages to stitch together the personal and the political in such a beautiful way that you can't help but understand the urgency and poignancy of this story. No Mandarin required."
"Joe's Pub has been one of the most successful ventures The Public has ever undertaken, offering support and a venue to literally thousands of artists over the last 14 years," said Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis. "The New York Voices series has also been a triumph, producing in its inaugural season an Obie Award winning show which went into the Public's mainstage season and is now touring the nation. We expect great things from the second season."
POST-AMERICAN GIRL explores how a contemporary young American woman brings her conflicted feelings and simultaneous love of a changing China together with similar conflicted feelings and love of her own country's culture. It is the story of an expanding worldview, told through the lens of cross-cultural anecdotes, alongside hope for the future as expressed to her unborn child.
The production will include Chinese Theatre Works' KUANG YU FONG (founder and Master Vocalist); Stephen Kaplin (Puppeteer & Set Design); composer, violinist and violist JEREMY KITTEL; Chinese percussion master TIAN GANG; cellist TRISTAN CLARIDGE, actress Jennifer Lim and Guzheng master WANG JUNLING. Watch Washburn discuss ongoing efforts to improve US-China relations during the TED Fellow Talk at TED 2012 in Long Beach: http://bit.ly/Hxg7ur.
For more information on POST-AMERICAN GIRL, please visit: http://www.post-americangirl.com/


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Shanghai hotel in Pudong with 4 restaurants
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Shanghai hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Century Park, and Long Museum. Oriental Art Center and Shanghai Science and Technology Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features 4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 574 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and iPod docks. Free wired Internet and 24-hour room service are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Guest Highlights
- Prime location
- Proximity to shopping
- Helpful staff
Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai features an indoor pool and a spa tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This luxury hotel also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary. The property may provide extended parking privileges to guests after check-out (surcharge).
Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 574
- Number of floors - 31
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Designated smoking areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Tennis on site
- Free self parking
- Year Built 2011
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Conference center
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- iPod docking station
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bidet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Down comforter
- Pillow menu
- Desk
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free wired Internet
Where to Eat
THE COOK - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
THE MEET - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
THE BREW - This pub serves lunch and dinner.
BLOSSOMS - This diner serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
The COOK Lounge - Onsite café.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: CNY 274 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: CNY 800 per vehicle
Hotel Name
- Hotel Kerry
- Kerry Hotel
- Kerry Hotel Pudong
- Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai
- Kerry Hotel Shanghai Pudong
- Kerry Pudong
- Kerry Pudong Shanghai
- Kerry Shanghai Pudong
- Kerry Shanghai Pudong Hotel
- Shanghai Pudong Kerry Hotel
We should mention
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Club Room Promotion
Book a stay in any "Club" level room and receive complimentary pressing services, late check-out until 4 PM (subject to availability), use of a separate check-out location, newspapers, and fresh fruit.
Must book a Club level room to receive benefits. Full details at check-in. Offer subject to availability. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
National Rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.