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Get an overview of this hotelPostmodern accommodations in downtown San Diego
Popular property highlights
Near San Diego Bay
Located in the heart of downtown, the 19-floor Renaissance San Diego Hotel is 3 blocks from Little Italy, 4 blocks from San Diego Bay, and 8 blocks from the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Hip rooftop bar
High-style amenities include a rooftop bar, fire pit, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Perch above the city
Renaissance San Diego Hotel guestrooms feature scenic bay window seating with thick cushions, blackboards with chalk and erasers, and color schemes that incorporate sea, sky, and sand.
Guest Highlights
- Comfortable rooms
- Good location
- Onsite bar
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Comfy beds
- Location was a bit noisy
Renaissance San Diego Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The 19-story Renaissance San Diego Hotel is situated 3 blocks from Little Italy, and 5 blocks from Horton Plaza and the Embarcadero. The hotel is also near the airport, cruise ship and ferry terminal, metro station, and a shopping district.
Renaissance San Diego completed an extensive renovation of its public areas in May 2012 and now offers a trendy rooftop bar, lobby lounge bar, restaurant, and a 24-hour indoor fitness room. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee on the hotel's first 3 floors, which include most public areas. A 24-hour business center provides 2 computers with high-speed Internet.
The pet-friendly Renaissance San Diego offers a dog bowl and bed. It also features a dog menu, which includes treats, dog-sitting, and walking services.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 19
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Express check-out
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Express check-in
- Rooftop terrace
- Total number of rooms - 258
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2003
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Meeting rooms 8
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
- Smoke-free property
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 14.95 per night )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 14.95 per night )
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Premium TV channels
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Pillowtop mattress
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Smart TV
- Netflix
- Digital TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Private bathroom
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
Living Room Lounge - This stylish and sophisticated lounge and bar offers plenty for those looking to socialize or to relax with a cocktail. Open daily.
Kelvin — This upscale restaurant features contemporary world cuisine with a West Coast flair. Diners will enjoy the creative menu, which offers small plates to share and savor, as well as signature entrees, all featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients that redefine classic flavors.
Rooftop bar - A visionary fusion of extraordinary cocktails and glittering views. Full service and bottle service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel features a 24-hour indoor fitness room. Pilates and yoga classes are available nearby. Also nearby is a playground, bowling alley, scooter and moped rentals, and Segway rentals and tours.
Numerous water sports and other recreational opportunities are available in the San Diego area. Among the options are surfing, sailing, horse riding, cycling, and hang-gliding.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
Spa Services
Enjoy a seaside escape to San Diego. While you're here, discover relaxing spa services available at Renaissance San Diego Hotel. While we don't have a full-day spa, we do offer spectacular spa services in the privacy and comfort of your guest room or suite. Advance reservations required.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 47.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per stay
- In-room microwave fee: USD 25.00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
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- Renaissance San Diego Downtown Hotel
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Former Ks boss Alan Dowson has backed Tommy Williams as the right man to replace him at Kingsmeadow, but only results will prove him right.
The 43-year-old called time on his Kingstonian career last month but, having spent some time with family, is already after a swift return to the game.
Williams has added Alan Inns and Nathaniel Pinney to the squad he inherited from his predecessor, with the former being someone Dowson had repeatedly tried to sign over the past two years.
A key move for the new incumbent, who secured the services of Matt Drage and Andre McCollin for another season last week, has been to secure the services of goalkeeper Rob Tolfrey.
But no matter how many sensible moves Williams makes off the pitch, it is what happens on the pitch that counts.
"I hope he does well," said Dowson.
"Getting Rob onside was the key signing. He is the club and once he signed you knew the majority would follow.
"He has made some great signings and he has done brilliantly to keep a lot of the squad together, but Tommy will know as much as I do that this is a results business.
"He is a good lad. He's won the league under me and knows Kingston and the area really well. He knows what football at this level is all about.
"Results determine how you do in this game and only time will tell."
Dowson is currently in the market for a new job, but, having been in a similar position when he left Walton & Hersham prior to join Ks, he is aware work may not fall straight into his lap.
"When I left Walton in the October I didn't get a sniff of a job until the Ks job came up that December," he added.
"No jobs come up in the summer – I know that. Even I used to win manager of the month in June and July. I've got to be patient.
"It might be a couple of months, but I will be keeping my ear to the ground.
"It has got to be the right job though."
Kingstonian have added pre-season friendlies with Tooting & Mitcham United and Merstham to their schedule.

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"Best Overall" says Wall Street Journal. A handsome wicker basket filled with everything needed to make sushi. Includes 9 EDEN foods, a quality Bamboo Sushi Mat, and a 2 pound bag of Lundberg™ Organic Sushi Rice. For making sushi at home. It's fun and easy. Simply follow the acclaimed step-by-step color photos in The Art of Sushi. Also included is a 40 page Recipe Book with dozens of easy to follow recipes.
A welcome gift for a holiday, wedding, housewarming, anniversary, birthday, and for the sushi aficionado or novice. Eleven items are arranged in a beautiful sturdy wicker basket. Everything needed to create noodle, rice, or vegetable sushi is there and when emptied the basket can be used to display fresh fruit, as a sewing basket, or to make another gift basket.
The Wall Street Journal compared and rated sushi baskets based on products, utensils, and instructions. They were rated by members of the Wall Street Journal staff and two master sushi chefs. In the article "Sushi Rolls Into the Home", they state "If we're going to the effort to make sushi at home, we want lots of possibilities." They also state, "The sushi basket from Eden Foods had enough extra elements to provide hours of experimentation - a shake-bottle of sesame seeds, Japanese pickles, and even special noodles that could be used in place of rice." They further state, "The kit was impressive, from a sturdy mat" to the "step-by-step instructions, illustrated with color photos. It's our Best Overall. Our rolls came out tight and attractive thanks to the sturdy mat and good color-photo instructions."
Each EDEN Sushi Basket includes:
California, Lundberg™ family farms organic white sushi rice, the best sushi rice that can be found and the only organic sushi rice in North America.
EDEN Organic Soba (Buckwheat) noodles - A blend of sifted Canadian organic, 70 percent spring wheat flour and 30 percent Canadian organic whole buckwheat flour. A warming, traditional healthy food crafted with a bit of EDEN sea salt
EDEN Wasabi Powder - A rare powder containing genuine wasabi (Japanese horseradish) highly valued not only for its fiery flavor but for its health protective qualities. Hot and stimulating. No artificial colors or additives. Mix with a bit of hot water to make genuine wasabi paste, a staple condiment for sushi and a versatile spice.
EDEN Shake (furikake) - A table condiment made of toasted tan and black sesame seed, green nori flakes, and dried pickled red shiso (beefsteak) leaves. Ideal for making California Roll sushi (reverse sushi) and sprinkled over whole grains, noodles, vegetables, and popped corn. Enhances salad dressings, vinaigrettes and dips. Timelessly popular. Very low sodium, low calorie, and fat free.
EDEN Pickled Ginger Slices - Thinly sliced fresh ginger root pickled with red shiso (beefsteak) leaves in a traditional manner with all natural ingredients. Contains no red dye, preservatives, or refined sugar found in commercial sushi bar varieties. Always served with sushi and great with vegetables, grains, and fish.
EDEN Organic Brown Rice Vinegar - Made by a patient 1,000 year old method. Organic brown rice, koji, and spring water are blended in clay crocks and aged six to eight months. Its sweet essence enhances almost any food and it's essential in sushi rice. 4.5 percent acidity. Refillable, protective amber glass bottle with a functional dispenser cap. Great chefs insist on our traditional brew.
EDEN Mirin (sweet rice cooking wine) - Essential to providing sushi rice's appealing sheen and sweet flavor. A golden color, mildly sweet liquid seasoning used to balance the salty flavors of soy sauce or miso in Japanese cuisine. The highest quality mirin, called 'Ajino-haha' in Japan. Made only with rice, koji Aspergillus oryzae, water, and sea salt. Naturally and traditionally fermented in cedar kegs.
EDEN Sushi Nori - A sweet mild tasting sea vegetable cultivated off the environmentally protected shore of Ise Bay, Japan. The finest grade sushi nori, hand harvested, and naturally sun dried. Convenient, already toasted sheets and ready to roll for sushi, nori rolls, and rice balls. The most well known and popular seaweed worldwide. Very low sodium, fat and cholesterol free, and a good source of vitamin C.
EDEN Organic Shoyu Soy Sauce - Made from non-GMO organic soybeans and organic whole wheat by shoyu brewing masters skilled in the ancient traditional methods. Aged in wood casks for two years. Refillable amber glass bottle with a functional dispenser cap that delivers 'drops' or 'pours' as you desire.
EDEN Umeboshi Plum Paste - A tangy, salty condiment made from pureed naturally processed, pickled umeboshi plums. Ideal for making sushi, dips, sauces, salad dressing, and for seasoning vegetables.
EDEN Bamboo Sushi Mat - The essential sushi making tool made of superior quality thick strips of untreated bamboo tied together with wax free cotton string, considered to be more versatile and durable than those made with thin strips of bamboo. Traditionally called 'sudare' or 'maki-su' meaning 'to roll', it can be used to store rolled sushi before cutting, allowing the roll to breath and prevent it from drying out. The mat can also be used to cover dishes of cooked food or as an attractive trivet on the table. Recent studies of cooked food exposed to long term wrapping in plastic showed chemical absorption, especially in warm foods. Wood allows food to breathe without causing condensation that detracts from the favor and promotes spoilage. Order extra mats.
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Threw one of these friday... and i have one word "long." it was a 167g yellow first run. very fast, but not particularly overstable. it seems discraft finally hit the target by designing this for Z plastic as it's the first driver of theirs that i've been able to flatten from a hyzer since the eilte pro XL.
the two major downsides of this disc:
1) inconsistency of color/stability. have been told the blue ones are VERY flippy... like roller flippy if you have 400+ power. orange are supposed to be most overstable, with yellow in the middle.
2) VERY wide rim... like... 2mm wider than a valkyrie. it also has the little angle change at the bottom of the rim similar to a cyclone or X2 and a notch at the end of the nose similar to an eagle, teebird, or firebird. the combinations of these 3 things pretty much made sure of two things for me due to my small hands. first, i can't get it nose down. second, the bottom of the rim nearly splits open the joint of my index finger.
however, i was throwing nose up stall outs in the 330' range consistently on a soccer field (my max drive for the day was ~385' and an avg of about 350') and i found this relatively impressive. stabilitywise i'd compare it to a new max weight DX valk or a newish heavy DX teebird, but much much faster.
i let my friend give it a few throws, his avg D with a dx valk or dx teebird is usually in the range of 350-380' as well... and this was consistently his longest drive. he did 1 set of 360 turnaround drives and put most of his valks and teebirds out around 375'+ with a longest of about 390', but the flash was up there around 410' on a throw that peaked in the 15' of height range.
this is the first disc in a long time that i have been willing to push as "probably will be your longest disc." if you can break 300' and have fingers long enough for proper grip on this thing, it very likely may be 5-10% longer than your current longest disc.
i'll be posting a comprehensive review on the main page soon.


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Withdrawing money an ATM not owned by your bank has never been cheap. But now, ATM providers have new way to make sure they maximize the fees you pay for withdrawals.
From Felix Salmon of Reuters:
Paul Volcker likes to say that the only worthwhile financial innovation of the past 20 years has been the ATM. So I suppose it was only a matter of time before that, too, was rendered evil.
Here, courtesy of Peter Eavis, is how the ATM at the Holiday Inn in Orlando now works -- it doesn't just charge $3 per withdrawal, but rather the higher of $3 or 3%.
ATM fees have been climbing steadily ever since Bankrate first surveyed them in 1998, when the average out-of-network withdrawal would cost you 89 cents. The rate of increase has been, at least in recent years, about in line with inflation.
But if it gains widespread traction, this method of figuring ATM fees will amount to a gigantic fee increase for anyone withdrawing more than about $100. For many ATMs, a common cash withdrawal limit is $400; to make that withdrawal under the above terms would cost you $12. And that's not including whatever your own bank charges you for an out-of-network withdrawal.
What do you think? Is charging a percentage of large withdrawals reasonable? Would it discourage you from taking cash out?
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Six-member team will perform routine to 'Take It Off' as they march in the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade
Draconis von Trapp | Intern
This year, instead of just marching in the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade and throwing beads and condoms, members of Youth First Texas have decided to throw flags.
In other words, the YFT Color Guard will be hitting the pavement of Cedar Springs Road, with six teens marching and twirling flags to the tune of "Take It Off" by Ke$ha.
For some of the six, the parade will be their debut performance as flag throwers: Half of the team has some significant amount of drill team experience, while the other three are brand new.
Team Captain Michael Eaves has been in color guard for two years at his high school in Sachse. He leads the team with his experience and one-on-one instruction.
"It seemed like something fun," Eaves said. "Most people do floats, so we do something different."
He said that there was one color guard team last year, so, "Why not have two?"
From Plano Senior High, 17-year-old Celina Blanco is one of the co-captains of her color guard squad, and she takes partial command of the YFT group. Blanco has been guarding for three years and has been captain for two of those years, giving her the experience she needs to successfully help guide the newbies through a basic color guard routine.
"It's kind of my goal in life to aid the youth and have a better upbringing, you know, more open," Blanco says. "Being able to participate in the gay Pride parade and being able to tell my straight friends that, you know, I'm gonna be in this and I support this completely."
Blanco was raised without any pressure over her sexuality or gender binary status, and she wants to be able to share that experience with other youth at YFT. Blanco also participates in Youth Board, a youth-run leadership program where the young people work with the YFT Executive Board to develop fundraising ideas and outreach activities, including deciding who and what goes into the parade for YFT's group.
Also from Plano Senior High and a part of Youth Board, 16-year-old Maz-E Magnus is holding her own flag in the routine for Pride. Unlike Blanco, though, Magnus doesn't have any previous color guard experience.
"I had gone to football games and I've seen them out on the football field … and I was like, 'Eh, okay, I guess it's cool,'" Magnus said nonchalantly. "But then Celina was like, 'Oh, we're doing color guard at YFT!'"
At first, Magnus just volunteered to be the music master, stopping and starting the music as needed by the team. But after watching the others spin around and toss the flags around, though, Magnus' interest was piqued.
"I was like, 'Oh, I can do this! Hey, can I join?' And they agreed. It's still fun, but it's a lot of hard work; it's not as easy as I thought it would be," she confided, rubbing her shoulders and explaining the physical intensity that is required for color guard.
Another experienced color guard co-captain, 17-year-old Joeii Johnson, leapt at the chance to participate in the routine with YFT. From Lake
Highlands High School, Johnson did both color guard and winter guard, which includes higher-intensity routines and rifles and sabers as opposed to flags.
"I feel empowered," Johnson says about his love of color guard, "when I can throw something in the air, spin around and then catch it in the right spot. I like the fact that I'm the envelope pusher; I'm the one that does things no one expects me to do."
Johnson joined color guard when all his older brothers did contact sports.
"When [my family] sees what I do, when I toss something and I catch it … they were amazed, and I felt good," Johnson says.
"It's about having fun and being proud that we even went out there to do this," Johnson said.
He acknowledged that the routine the YFT Color Guard performs in the parade on Sunday might not be perfect that day. But, he declared, they're still going to have a good time showing their colors.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition September 16, 2011.


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The Cannons have teamed up with 98.5 The Sports Hub and Ragged Mountain to provide New England lacrosse fans an opportunity to hit the slopes this winter!
For the month of January, receive 1 lift ticket* for Ragged Mountain with the purchase of a Cannons season ticket**!
Check out all the 2012 season ticket options here. Call 617-746-9933 for more information and to order today.
Located just 90 minutes from downtown Boston in Danbury, NH, Ragged Mountain is the closest place in New England to lose yourself. With lift access to two peaks, 50 trails (30% Novice, 40% Intermediate, 30% Expert), 4 terrain parks, a wonder carpet for the kiddies and the only high speed 6 pack chairlift in New Hampshire, Ragged puts everything you want from a winter resort at your fingertips.
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Is the Prime Minister turning into a giddy celebrity hound?
How Stephen Harper ended up hobnobbing with the world's megastars
How Stephen Harper ended up hobnobbing with the world's megastars
"Meeting celebrities isn't my shtick. That was the shtick of the previous guy." -Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2007 when asked why he refused to meet Bono to discuss funding for AIDS research and prevention in Africa.
Because meeting with Bono worked out so well for Paul Martin, eh.
None of the above celeb meetings were arm twisting for taxpayers money, nor a platform to later humiliate a Prime Minister. But if you don't see the difference, oh well.
Yes, and if you don't understand that you don't see things the way are, but the way *you* are, oh, well.
I find it astounding that political partisans are so mindless as to believe that there contradictions of what other partisans have had to say have any value whatsoever.
I'll bet that you're interested in hearing Arab and Israeli opinions on the Middle East question too. You appear not to have the damnedest notion of how subjective you are in your opinions. You just never grew up, I guess. Oh, well.
Well Wilson, its up to the PM to make the distinction isn't it? Perhaps you're right though. Maybe he really doesn't care about AIDS prevention work in Africa regardless of whose name is attached to it. Being famous can bring you places ask Angelina Jolie , Roger Moore and many,many others, all of whom have given up their time to clamour for attention where respective governments have F-A-I-L-E-D. Such people are not OBLIGATED by fame to do these things but are wrought from a simple desire to make lives better for others, give some a voice who have none, and do some good in the world. Ifs its fundraising its fundraising, which a side benefit of educating people and raising awareness. All those pictures and photos above? IS THAT NOT SHTICK?
9 celeb shots over 4 years seems perfectly reasonable for a G-8 leader. At least he didn't fly in a foreign rock star who believes Canada is committing genocide to deliver the keynote speech when he became leader, unlike Martin.
I am no fan of that guy but seriously – meeting celebs. If you think this is an issue then you have no idea about the breadth of activities our politicians are expected to support. Yo Yo Ma??? Seriously….
A cover band? Really Maclean's what are you doing here? How many of the very few pics you offer are actually celebs wanting a pic with the PM? …next!
A giddy celebrity hound? As opposed to what?
As opposed to the Stephen Harper we once knew.
Trying to find another issue to slam the PM with?? Deal with real issues.
It's all the same issue Pablo: He says one thing, then does the opposite.
If you're happy having opposite guy as your PM, well.. I guess that's on you.
He's just trying to show us that he's one of us, you know, walks on two legs, puts his pants on one leg at a time.
But he's not one of us… He has his own agenda. it took a swing through three different political parties to achieve his overwhelming ambition for power He's just looking for votes & photo-ops will not get them for him. Too many people distrust him because of the way he distances himself. by sending out his minions to address the really serious issues facing Canada, instead of doing the job himself.
When Chad Kroeger is the guest speaker at the Conservative convention, like Bono for Martin, then you might have a point. It also might be one of the signs of the apocalypse and prompt the bigger question….Chad Kroeger can speak?
Oil spill in the Gulf, War in Middle East, Economic meltdown in Europe…….and your feature story is wondering if our PM is a celebrity hound. . I thought you were a newsmagazine, not Entertainment Tonight!! BTW, Mr Harper seems to be spending at least some time on running the country since we are in the best economic condition of almost any country in the world.
The economic strength of Canada today is not Harper's or His minions doing . . . it is a direct result of Paul Martin who was Finance minister for Jean Chretien.
As for the celebrity hond . . . Harper is simply cow-towing t a an age group that he hopes will be stimulated to vote for him, when they decide to vote.
So why doesn't he address these issues, instead of trying to force his own narrow views on us.
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Celine Dion
What brings them together: A shared appreciation for what sinking ships can do for a career—Céline had the Titanic, Harper's got the Liberals.
lol, it's fun Friday
Let's see if I have this right. Our prime minister has "time" for useless photo ops. I think his time should be better spent on needs of Canada and not Gene Simons or taylor swift.
You sound like a desperate Republican complaining about President Obama's NCAA picks!
Did you even read anything above? That was not KISS, but a cover band. Your comment has been rendered useless.
What's really sad is Gene Simmons and KISS could probably do more for Canada than a KISS cover band can. Shannon's Canadian after all, I could certainly see some benefit to KISS promoting Canada for tourism.. but a KISS cover-band?
OHH! Like, no, he is not "turning into" a celebrty hound". He always was one. But those are Canadian "stars" so they dont count as much?
Im just waiting for the media to report on any celebs who report they will NOT meet with the man because they dont like his politics. That'd be funny if Jason Preistly decided he was too good for the PM, really.
But perhaps Brian Mulroneys son could do some phoning around Hollywood
Hey! Did Bono register as a Lobbyist?
….what if pm pro con was caught in bed with his lady who travels with him just to cut his hair! gawd..next scandal coming up for sure
can bono make up his friggin mind to be a rockstar or a poplitician? gawd gawdier gawdest


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College community plans week-long activities for Tsunami relief, beginning January 30
In the aftermath of the Tsunami tragedies halfway across the globe, the Muskingum College community of students, faculty and staff have assembled a week-long schedule of events to raise relief funds.
All of the proceeds from the week's activities will be donated to the American Red Cross.
The week's schedule is as follows:
Sunday, January 30, 7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel, A Celebration of Music.
Cash donations will be accepted at the door. Featured performances will include the college's Wind and Percussion Ensemble, the Concert Choir, both the Men's and Women's Choruses, the Chamber Singers, the Jazz Ensemble and the Saxophone Quartet. Among the soloists will be a performance of Sri Lankan folk music by Associate Professor of Music Dr. Harsha Abeyaratne who recently traveled to the stricken area and will be available for a question and answer period.
January 31 through February 2, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Bottom of the Center, Greek Council Raffle Ticket Sale, Student Senate Dollar Drive. The college's Greek Council will sell raffle tickets for bookstore gift certificates and packages from Campus Services. Winners of the raffle will be announced on Thursday, February 3, at the Open Hearts Service and Soup Luncheon. The Student Senate Dollar Drive seeks $1 donations toward a goal of $1600, and to encourage everyone to participate in all of the week's events.
Wednesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m., Recreation Center, Men's Basketball vs. Ohio Northern. Proceeds from ticket and concession sales will be donated to the relief efforts, and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee will sponsor a halftime raffle.
Thursday, February 3, 11:00 a.m., John Glenn Gym and Recreation Center Atrium, Open Hearts Service and Soup Luncheon. In a special Chapel service in the John Glenn Gym, Campus Minister Reverend Jerry Beavers will talk about the relief efforts. Immediately following, donations will be accepted for a soup lunch in the Recreation Center Atrium. Winners of the Greek Council raffle also will be announced.
For the students, faculty and staff on campus, the week's activities will also include a faculty panel discussion, bake sales and a benefit concert by a student band.
For further information on Tsunami relief activities on campus, click Camps Events on the left-hand menu of this page.
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Faculty: Anne Rice
Research: African American literature, U.S. modernism, representations of lynching in U.S. literature, diaspora studies, migration narratives, autobiography, postcolonial theory.
Honors: 2005, The Alumni and Doctoral Faculty Prize for the Most Distinguished Dissertation of the Year, City University of New York, Graduate Center; 2003, Adjunct Teacher of the Year, Lehman College.
Rice, A. (2008, Spring). White islands of safety and engulfing blackness: Remapping segregation in Angelina Weld's Grimké's 'Blackness' and 'Goldie'." African American Review, 42(1), 75-90.
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I'll be there supporting my Pacers!
Screw Commish Stern!
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I'll be there supporting my Pacers!
Screw Commish Stern!
I'll be there. Kegboy is otherwise occupied. Lucky him.
Yes, for as pissed as I am....I will be there tonight! This bull just makes me want to wash my hands of the NBA. I just thought that it was standard proceedure for uniformed ARMED officers to be sitting in the stands facing the crowd, Like we do here....This incident does not happen here, or any arena I have been to... Utah, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver (back in the day). Detroit's security is just not up to par.
...Still "flying casual"
I'll be their undeterred and determined. Pacers will lose, but the I won't let this dampen my supoport of my team
Hopefully most of the fans will have this same feeling. I know I feel more supportive than ever. I'll be there making more noise than ever. I also think that we have a chance to win, not statisically but I think you will see a team on the floor tonight with more heart and soul of any Pacers team you have ever seen. At least that is my hope.Originally Posted by UnclebuckThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I've got my Pacers car flag waving proudly as I drive.
I'm not going to let this ruin me...I cannot believe Stern. Doesn't want to take any responsibility. The guy can...aw - forget it.
The players who play tonight will play very hard, they will be pumped, but the Magic are a pretty good team, and the pacers just don't have enough good players to compete
cheer loud! i'll be there...in my magic jersey,lol..not having anything to do with the fight But I had to rep for orlando this once...other games it's all pacers...
I'll be wearing a black tmac throwback and a magic hat...
I donno who to root for...better jus to sit there
Don't wear the magic jersey, man. They'll be here again. Tonight you gotta rep the Pacers.
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By Jatin Thakkar and Soham Sarkhel
Australia 288/5; India 178
(Australia won by 110 runs)
The scorecard of the match is here.
All figures between 0 and 5 unless otherwise mentioned.
*Figures in the brackets represent the players' Match IMPACT when it is not restricted between 0 and 5, as it is in a career context.
Ben Hilfenhaus
delivered the highest-impact performance in the match (Match IMPACT 6.68*) followed by Irfan Pathan (4.62) and Matthew Wade (4.32).
Hilfenhaus delivered his best career bowling performance of 9.1-1-33-5 to emerge as the player with the highest bowling impact. He scalped the prized wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli early in the innings and therefore also accumulated the highest Pressure Building Impact in the match.
Brett Lee provided the perfect foil for Hilfenhaus and ended up having a Bowling Impact of 3.29 for his 3-49 off 10 overs. Lee and Hilfenhaus were the only two bowlers from the Australian line up to have Pressure Impact in the match. Lee in particular achieved it in of his opening spell of 4-0-9-2.
In the batting department, Michael Hussey delivered the highest Batting IMPACT performance in the match (3.75) for his counter attacking knock of 59 off 52 balls. His fast scoring rate during the middle overs is also well highlighted by his Strike Rate Impact which was the highest amongst all the batsmen in today's match.
Peter Forrest continued his impressive show in the CB series with his second half century in only his third ODI innings. He came in at a time when Australia were jolted by the double blow of Warner and Ponting but managed to steady the ship first with his partnership with Wade and then with Michael Hussey. As a result of his stability during the middle overs he also had the highest Partnership Building Impact amongst all the Australian batsmen.
Matthew Wade
emerged with a Match Impact of 4.32 although his Batting Impact was only 2.37. He was brilliant behind the stumps and had a Fielding Impact of 1.25 for his 5 catches.
Besides Wade's all-round performance as wicketkeeper-batsman, Daniel Christian also had an all-round Impact on the match (both Batting and Bowling IMPACT over 1) from his quick 30 runs in 27 balls towards the end of Australia's innings and took Raina's wicket in his 6 overs and gave away just 27 runs.
Irfan Pathan for India was the only one who tasted success with his bowling and ended up with figures of 3-61 off his 10 overs. His Bowling Impact of 3.47 was easily the highest amongst the Indian bowlers. The fact that the next best Indian bowler (Zaheer Khan) only had a Bowling Impact of 1.43 really highlights the authority of the Aussie batting.
MS Dhoni managed the highest Batting Impact (2.89) for his team for his knock of 56 runs off 84 balls but sadly by the time he started to build his innings the match was already gone for the Indians. The main downfall for the Indian batting was primarily due to the lack of partnerships during the start of the innings. A statement well iterated by the fact that Dhoni was the only batsman to have a Partnership Building Impact in the match for the Indians.
Out of the 7 Australian batsmen six of them managed to generate a Batting Impact of above 1.5 and five of them had a Partnership Building Impact in the match but for India only one batsman managed to log both the aforementioned impacts.
All the Aussie bowlers bowled tightly and had an Economy IMPACT in the match whereas all the bowlers for India, except for Zaheer Khan and Suresh Raina, had a negative Economy IMPACT in the match.
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Last night's interview of Vogel reinforced a question I've been wanting to post for a couple of weeks.
He was asked about his main influences or mentors, and he named Rick Pitino and Jim O'Brien.
Pitino was all about working harder than anyone else, outlandish optimism, etc., while with JOB he mainly talked about how he got all his opportunities and chances through Jim. Nothing about coaching or basketball.
Truly one of the most remarkable developments in Pacer nation the past year has been the fact that JOB was replaced with his #1 disciple . . . who coaches completely opposite, it seems.
Just to name of few things:
- Vogel truly emphasizes defense over offense, it's not just lip service.
- Vogel has replaced all the complex weird over-thought out schemes with more simple, workable, realistic strategies.
- Vogel believes positive reinforcement is more powerful than being a hard @ss.
- Vogel demands good shot selection and immediately dethroned 3-ball.
There's more, I'm sure. But here is the question: what GOOD did JOB bring to the table for Frank Vogel? Is there anything noteworthy other than a negative example?
I can think of possibly a couple things: a strong work ethic in practice. And not letting prima donnas run the team.
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clw_uk wrote:So to summarise, d.o. Happens in the moment (you will find this isn't something new, it's apparently in the commentaries and abhidhamma) and rebirth is not central.
The Abhidhamma talks about a succession of mind-moments or consciousness-moments, but I don't see that this supports a "psychological" interpretation of DO.
Apparently there is something in the VisuddhiMagga referring to moment-to-moment rebirth, but I can't recall anyone having found a direct quote to support this. In any case I'm pretty sure that Buddhaghosa didn't rewrite DO in the way that Buddhadasa has attempted to do, ie by redefining the nidanas.


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People in Long Riding, Basildon, say they are fed up with constant battles for parking spaces outside their homes.
Half of the road, which is closer to the town centre, already has permit parking.
Councillors and residents are campaigning for the scheme to be rolled out along the whole road.
The South Essex Parking Partnership, which took over parking enforcement in the county in April 2011, previously said it did not have enough money.
But in a U-turn yesterday, bosses said they will investigate the issue in Long Riding.
A final decision is still to be made.
Alan Richards, 50, and wife Sue, 48, live in the first house outside the permit zone, which ends between the junctions of Priors East and Nether Priors.
They claim neighbours wanting to avoid the £26 annual cost of a permit park outside their house for free.
Mr Richards said: "We have lived in Long Riding for 25 years, but the problem has got steadily worse. The parking situation now is an absolute nightmare.
"People tend to move into the flats next to us for a short time, so clearly they are not going to want to buy a permit, but all it does is force them up the road.
"We have a communal parking area which holds eight cars at the front of our house, but we can never get in there.
"We struggle to find a space which is reasonably close to our house, but outside the permit zone. I had given up hope anything would be done."
Neighbours claim town centre workers and shoppers also park in Long Riding to avoid car park charges.
A spokesman for the parking partnership said: "This is a restriction that was implemented prior to the partnership being formed.
"All permit parking in Basildon is being reviewed.
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DAN Protherough believes Bromsgrove's excellent set-up was one of the reasons why he took the head coach role at Finstall Park.
The new man will replace Ross Baxter this summer hoping to give the club a lift after their relegation from the Midlands National North.
He inherits a young side which its teeth last season.
"There is a very good structure at Bromsgrove which is dedicated to giving young players a chance," said Protherough.
"Some clubs spend money on bringing players in but that does not always create a lot of continuity.
"Instead, this clubs gives guys learning the game a chance to impress.
"If you look at some there have been a number of players who have moved onto higher ranked clubs, so players know they will get a chance at Bromsgrove.
"There's no shame in the club being a stepping stone, it means we can attract the best younger players because they will get a chance unlike at some other clubs."
Protherough joins the Boars with an excellent track record. He helped Droitwich Spa win promotion seven years ago.
In recent years he has been coaching at North Midlands RFU and was made head coach earlier in the year.
He recently also become a qualified teacher.
He also wants Bromsgrove to make a strong start to the season in the National Three Midlands.
"It's important to make a strong start but we're not setting any targets for next season," commented the head coach.
"To be honest the hard work starts in the summer, you have to make sure the team is ready.
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As I noted here earlier, Ugandan lesbian Brenda Namigadde — who fled to the U.K. in 2002 to escape persecution in her home country where homosexuality is outlawed with those who break that law subject to up to 14 years in prison — was scheduled to be sent back to Uganda at 9 p.m. tonight (London time). But word now is that a High Court judge has granted a temporary injunction preventing her deportation, according to reports by BBC.
Namigadde's earlier pleas for asylum in the U.K. had been denied after a judge said there was no evidence she is a lesbian.
Efforts to halt Namigadde's deportation took on added urgency on Wednesdays after news broke of the murder of Uganda's most prominent gay rights activist, David Kato.


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PLYMOUTH, Mich. - It's not often that the Windsor Spitfires do a favor for their arch-rivals, the Plymouth Whalers.
But that's what happened on Thursday when the Spitfires defeated the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, 7-4.
The Hounds' loss to Windsor mathematically eliminated the Soo from winning the West Division and gave the Whalers their 12th division championship in the team's 23-year history.
The Whalers didn't back into the West Division title. Using an effective combination of balance on all ends of the ice, Plymouth has gone 24-6-0-1 since December 27 to improve to their current record of 38-17-5-4.
Plymouth has won with West (or Emms) Division title in 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2011-12 and now this season.
Plymouth is back in action on Sunday at 2 pm at Compuware Arena against Saginaw (2 pm, Comcast 900).
Although the Whalers lead the OHL with 269 goals scored, defense has led to the Plymouth's success. 37 of the Whalers' 38 victories have occurred when the team allows three goals or less.
Rookie goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (2.11 GAA, .928 save percentage, 17-2-1-1 won-loss record) has been red hot over the second half of the season and was recently named OHL Rookie and Goaltender of the Month for February. In addition, Nedeljkovic (17-years-old) is the current Vaughn Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Week.
Offensively, Plymouth features eight players with at least 20-goals scored (Matt Mistele, 32; Garrett Meurs, 27; Ryan Hartman, Tom Wilson, Stefan Noesen and Vince Trocheck, all with 23 each; Cody Payne, 22; Rickard Rakell, 21).
The Whalers have qualified for the OHL playoffs for 22 straight seasons, which is a current league record. Plymouth will start the 2013 playoffs at Compuware Arena on Fri. Mar. 23 or Sat. Mar. 24 against an opponent to be determined.
Plymouth playoff tickets can be purchased in 12-game packages for $120 for Executive Reserved seating or $168 for Center Ice Seating. Tickets for individual playoff game will be available once an opponent and dates have been confirmed. For more information, please call the Compuware Arena box office at (734) 453-8400 or check online at www.plymouthwhalers.com.
After Sunday's game, Plymouth will host a Skate with the Whalers event for all fans. Parents must sign a waiver for their kids and receive a wristband for each of their skaters from the Fan Assistance Center, located behind section 120. Skates are available for rent.
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Gloucester Township police station shooting: Three police officers injured after gunman opens fire at Gloucester Township police station. The gunman was killed. One officer sustained a gunshot wound below the bulletproof vest and is in surgery. The other two officers sustained minor injuries and will be released shortly.
CBSPhilly: During an impromptu press conference, Chief Harry Earle told the media that the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. inside the building when a suspect being taken into custody for a domestic violence-related incident got into a confrontation with officers. The suspect was able to take a firearm and opened fire on the officers.


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Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency (EEA), said: "Landscapes change constantly but in recent decades humans have often shaped them with little thought to the cumulative impacts and at a pace that is unprecedented."
"For the first time, this report presents the extent of landscape fragmentation across an entire continent using a scientifically sound method. It reveals the most relevant driving forces behind fragmentation, demonstrating that varying factors are relevant in different parts of Europe. The picture it paints is worrying."
The brown hare in Switzerland is an example of a species which has been pushed to the brink of extinction by landscape fragmentation in combination with other human impacts such as intensive agriculture. The animals' movement has been blocked by roads, so they find it more difficult to escape bad weather, and they are often killed by vehicles.
Extinction of the Swiss brown hare may be impossible to avoid as the 'point of no-return' may have been crossed. Indeed, animal populations often react slowly to changes in their habitat, so the current decline may be due to changes that occurred several decades ago, with further decline in animal populations across Europe to come as a result of more recent increases in landscape fragmentation.
However, it is not all bad news - the report also presents some positive stories. For example, badgers in the Netherlands were in decline for many years, until a 'defragmentation policy' was established in 1984, encouraging developers to build 'badger pipes' to allow easier and safer movement of these shy animals. The Dutch badger population has since increased slightly.
Although the situation is critical, there are several proactive policies for more effective protection of remaining unfragmented areas, and wildlife corridors which could successfully reverse the trend of growing fragmentation. Developers should build more tunnels, passages and bridges to allow animals to move more freely, the report says. In addition, planners should aim to upgrade old roads instead of building new roads, and 'bundle' new infrastructure, for example by building bypasses close to settlements or constructing road and rail routes next to each other.
Where the volume of traffic has fallen, roads should be reduced in size or dismantled completely. Most importantly, cumulative effects need to be considered more effectively in the future, based on the precautionary principle, to avoid repeating mistakes of the past. The problem of landscape fragmentation is also considered by the recently-adopted European Union Strategy on Biodiversity and Ecosystems, where green infrastructure features prominently.
Urban transport has a marked effect on quality of life for the three quarters of Europeans living in cities. Road transport is a major source of air pollution in cities, leading to a high proportion of the population being exposed to pollutant levels above EU and World Health Organisation standards. The seriousness of this was underlined in October when the UN classified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic.
Traffic noise is also a major health issue in many cities. More than a quarter of the inhabitants of Sofia, Luxembourg, Paris and Tallinn are exposed to night-time traffic noise above WHO limits, according to data on 17 European capitals published in the report. Quality of life is also affected by commute times, with commuters in London and Budapest are most likely to travel more than an hour to work, according to a survey of 75 cities in the EU and Turkey.
Many cities have successfully improved the urban environment by addressing two sides of the issue - encouraging people to switch to non-motorised modes and public transport, while simultaneously restricting car use. Despite initial opposition, such schemes often become very popular with residents, the report notes, citing the example of Stockholm's congestion charge. The report argues that such positive examples should encourage municipalities to replicate policies elsewhere.
Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director, said: "Many cities are applying innovative ideas which will make the car-based transport system seem like an idea belonging to the last century. City life does not have to mean polluted air, congestion, noise and long travelling times. New ideas in urban transport are transforming many cities into more pleasant, healthy places to live."
Better cycling infrastructure in many cities is starting a self-reinforcing pattern of increasing bike traffic, the report notes, referring to the Copenhagenize Index of bicycle-friendly cities. For example, Seville recently moved rapidly up to fourth place due to the extensive new infrastructure for bikes, which has allowed bike traffic to increase from 0.5 % of kilometres travelled to 7 % in just a few years.
The EEA's TERM report also includes many other indicators measuring environmental trends connected to transport.
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A new European Environment Agency (EEA) report, 'Good practice guide on quiet areas', provides guidance and recommendations for authorities who need to identify and maintain these places. Its publication marks International Noise Awareness Day, 30 April 2014.
Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director, said: "When we think about noise pollution, we often think about loud music or a neighbour's barking dog. But in most cases, the real health problems are caused by long-term exposure to noise from road traffic, railways, airports or industry. Quiet areas are important because they can provide respite from noise, ultimately improving quality of life."
There are many different interpretations of what a quiet area means in practice, and how they should be preserved. This is understandable – an appropriate scheme in one place may not suit another location. The report provides an overview of quiet area measures across Europe. For example:
Another approach to the problem of noise is the idea of soundscapes, creating healthier and quieter environments. The European Soundscape Award 2014 aims to draw attention to the most innovative product, campaign, innovation or scheme solving a noise problem.
The award is a joint initiative of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Noise Abatement Societies of the Netherlands and UK. The deadline for submissions is 18th August 2014. More information.
The EEA has developed NoiseWatch, an app which measures and maps noise levels. Over the last two years, NoiseWatch has received more than 155 000 citizens' noise ratings from around the world. On 8 May, the EEA received a World Excellence Award for the app at the Geospatial World Forum.
Later in 2014, the European Environment Agency will publish its first Europe-wide noise assessment report. It will draw on data from Member States, highlighting the main sources of noise in Europe as well as its impacts on health and the environment.]]>
During summer 2012, the percentage of sites exceeding the 'alert threshold' was the lowest on record, indicating peak episodes were shorter and maximum ozone concentrations were lower. Nonetheless, the 'long-term objective' (LTO) to protect human health was exceeded in all EU Member States apart from Estonia, and it is likely many of them will not meet other targets phased in recently.
The lower levels seen during the summer last year were in part due to weather conditions. Ground-level ozone production depends on weather conditions such as sunshine and temperature, and is a result of chemical reactions between other pollutants in the air. These substances are emitted by industry, traffic, farming practices and from other sources.
Ozone pollution can travel great distances, meaning that it is both a local air quality issue and also a global, cross-border problem. This edition of the European Environment Agency (EEA) annual report on summer ozone levels covers the period from April to September 2012. It is based on data from 2 107 monitoring sites across Europe.
Twenty-one finalists were selected from entrants from 15 European countries. A jury made up of communication experts from across Europe selected the winner of each category, as well as a Youth Prize for participants between 18 and 24. Winners in each category will receive a € 500 cash prize.
Dovile Lubyte from Lithuania won both the Air and Technology category and the Youth Prize with her entry, 'Astronauts of the Polluted Earth'.
Demonstrating a more realistic approach, Javier Arcenillas from Spain won the Air and Cities category with 'Contamination,' which creatively depicted the pollution from industry. In 'BADAIR', Stella Carbone from Italy showed how people try to avoid air pollution, winning the Air and Health category.
'Ever closing' by Stephen Mynhardt from Ireland won the Air and Nature category with a photo story about air pollution and bird life.
Finalists were also open to a public online vote. The Public Choice Award was won by Stephen Connell from the UK with 'Wasted light', a series of photographs of power stations and steel works taken during the night.
You can see all the finalists and the eventual winners by clicking on the circles in the Eye on Earth map below, and selecting 'Feature info'. Scroll to the right to see all three pictures for each entry. Note that the circles represent the entries.
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In addition to technological changes, the economic crisis may have increased sales of more efficient models in some countries, the report says.
Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director, said: "New vehicle technology is becoming more efficient, which is an encouraging sign. But significantly cutting the greenhouse gases from transport will also require a more fundamental change in the transport modes we use and how we use them."
Carbon dioxide emissions from road transport increased by 21 % between 1990 and 2011. The sector is responsible for 23% of all CO2 emissions in the EU*. As part of the response to this problem, the EU has a short-term target for average new car emissions to be below 130 grams carbon dioxide per kilometre (g CO2/km) by 2015, and a long term target of 95 gCO2/km by 2020. In 2012, average emissions were 132.2 gCO2/km.
Under EU legislation, car manufacturers have individual emissions targets based on the average mass of the cars they sell. 2012 is the first year that manufacturers may face fines if they exceed their target. The EEA will report on compliance with 2012 targets once the data is confirmed later this year.
In 2012, approximately 12 million new cars were sold. This number has decreased since it peaked in 2007, when 15.5 million new vehicles were registered. Registrations of new cars fell furthest in 2012 in Greece (-41 %), Portugal (-38 %) and Cyprus (-25 %), while at the other end of the scale new cars increased by more than 12 % in in Estonia and Hungary.
Diesel vehicles represent 55 % of the newly registered vehicle fleet. Diesel cars have traditionally had lower CO2 emissions than their petrol counterparts although this gap has narrowed in recent years. However, it is important to note that diesel cars emit higher levels of some air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, compared to petrol-driven equivalents.
The lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per kilometre were in Denmark (117g CO2/km) and Portugal (118 g CO2/km). The largest improvement in efficiency between 2011 and 2012 was in Greece (9 %) and Denmark (6 %).
Hungary and Belgium were the only two EU Member States where cars sold in 2012 were on average less efficient than those sold the year before. Cars with the highest average emissions were sold in Latvia (152g CO2/km) and Estonia (150g CO2/km).
Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) include electric cars, hybrids and cars running on alternative fuels such as liquid petroleum gas and ethanol. Thirteen per cent of new cars sold in Italy were alternative fuel vehicles, the highest proportion in any Member State.
Annual pure electric vehicle sales increased 20-fold over the last three years, going from around 700 in 2010 to around 14 000 in 2012. Most of these cars were registered in France (more than 5 500 vehicles in 2012) and Germany (almost 3 000 vehicles).
* The numbers are based on the draft EU submission to UNFCCC on 15 April 2013, so small revisions may occur before this data is finally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by 27 May 2013. Note also that CO2 from international transport is excluded from these calculations.
Note: * The geographical scope of the data changes over time from the EU-15 to the EU-25 and the EU-27, see Annex 1 for details.
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Manufacturers' performance in meeting their targets is assessed on the basis of new vehicle registration data from Member States. By 2020 van manufacturers will have to further reduce emissions, so the average van sold in the EU emits 147 g CO2/km. This target was confirmed by the European Parliament and the Council earlier this year.
People in Malta, Cyprus and Portugal bought vans with the lowest average emissions, the data shows, while at the other end of the scale vans sold in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Germany had the highest.
Twenty-eight manufacturers (of 66) provided feedback to the Commission and the EEA on the quality of the Member States' data. The verification covered approximately 60 % of the newly registered vehicles reported by Member States and showed good results for some vehicle categories. However, it is apparent that the 2012 data was not fully representative of the European fleet, since vans built in multiple stages ('multistage vehicles', see below) were not fully included in the reported data. To address this issue, the European Commission is working to improve monitoring with stakeholders and Member States.
The new figures revise the preliminary data published by the EEA in June. The updated figures show average vehicle emissions to be slightly lower than previously thought, a reduction 0.13 gCO2/km. Since legislation was adopted in 2011, 2012 was the first year of reporting on new vans' emissions levels.
A significant number of vans in the EU are constructed in multiple stages, meaning that there are several different manufacturers involved in the completion of the vehicle. According to the legislation, responsibility for meeting specific emissions targets lies with the manufacturer of the base vehicle, which is normally the chassis or chassis-cab.]]>
"Although the new data shows some clear improvement between 2010 and 2011, Europe still needs to work hard to reduce air pollution," EEA Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade said. "Emissions from transport are still a major problem, particularly in some cities."
The NEC Directive covers four main air pollutants: sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia (NH3). These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation.
An early analysis of the official 'final' 2010 data confirms twelve Member States exceeded their respective NOx ceilings. According to preliminary data, seven of these Member States continued to breach these NOx ceilings in 2011, in some instances by significant amounts. The status for 30 European countries is shown on the chart below. The data can be explored in depth in the National Emission Ceilings (NEC) interactive chart. Germany was the only Member State to have exceeded three of four emission ceilings under the directive in both 2010 and 2011.
Road transport contributes approximately 40 % of total EU-27 NOx emissions and is one of the main factors behind the large number of NOx exceedances. Reductions of NOx from this sector over the last two decades have not been as large as originally anticipated. This is partly because transport demand has been higher than expected, and partly because real-world driving conditions have sometimes led to higher emissions than those anticipated with vehicle emission standards.
A preliminary analysis of the 2011 air quality data in AirBase indicates that European citizens often breathe air that does not meet the air quality requirements, a problem which is particularly serious in cities. As a new feature this year, the AirBase release is accompanied by interactive maps showing the measured air pollutant concentration values throughout Europe. The maps provide an overview of the extent of the problem areas and locations where air quality standards are exceeded.
Annual mean concentrations of Particulate Matter (PM10) in Europe
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AirBase contains air quality monitoring data and information made available by 38 countries throughout Europe. The latest Airbase version contains more than 2 billion records reaching from 1973 to 2011 and will enable an updated assessment of the status and trends in air quality in Europe.
One aim of the current review of EU air policy is to better understand air pollution in Europe and its impacts to support future policy initiatives. Together with the new version of AirBase, the information on air pollutant emissions is an important resource for Europe's air policies. EEA's annual 'NEC Directive Status' and 'Air Quality in Europe' reports, to be published by mid-2013, will further analyse the recent data reported by EU Member States.
Following the review of EU air policy, the European Commission is expected to publish a proposal for a revised NEC Directive in the autumn of this year, potentially calling for stricter emission ceilings for 2020 or beyond in order to further protect health and the environment. For the first time, a ceiling for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) may be introduced. In the absence of new legislation, however, the NEC Directive remains in force and requires Member States to keep emissions below national ceilings also in future years.
UPDATE: New information on NEC Directive compliance is available in the NEC Directive status report 2012, published on 23 May 2013. The report includes final emission data for the year 2010, and provisional estimates of emissions for 2011.]]>
The effects of noise are particularly widespread. For the one in four Europeans exposed to noise levels above the EU's threshold for assessment and action, there are both direct and indirect health effects, the report states. Traffic noise annoys almost 20 million Europeans and disturbs the sleep of an estimated eight million. Environmental noise is also linked to approximately 43 000 hospital admissions, 900 000 cases of hypertension and up to 10 000 premature deaths per year, the EEA estimates.


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Trowbridge Rugby Club head coach Steve Ojomoh believes his players will head to Twickenham today in no doubt about what their achievements mean to the town.
Ojomoh reckons the club have pulled off a masterstroke by ensuring that his squad will mingle together with supporters at Doric Park before boarding the one of the 15 coaches heading to the home of English rugby at 10am for their RFU Intermediate Cup final against Staffordshire side Leek, kick off 3pm.
The former Bath and England flanker made clear his desire to make the town proud of their rugby club from his earliest days in the job in the summer of 2012 and says players and coaches will see the fruits of their labours so far when they gather before setting off.
"It's just incredible and what I'm really pleased about is that virtually all the buses (carrying team and supporters) are leaving together from the club,'' he said.
"I think that's wonderful because I want the players to understand what it means to people and the support they will have from the town. If they weren't aware of it before, they will get a sense of it then.
"I'm pleased they are sharing that experience. It would be so easy for us to go off and get cocooned in a hotel or something like that beforehand. But this way, it gives the guys a real sense of what they are in for.''
Ojomoh is well aware of the benefits huge support can bring from his playing days with both Bath and Gloucester and he added: "It's amazing. We're talking about 14 or 15 buses heading up there (Twickenham) and then you'll have people making their own way too.
"Everyone is talking about it. I've spoken to the chief executive of Bath about the support they have and how much of it comes from Wiltshire and everything about Trowbridge, the club and the town, reminds me of Gloucester.
"One of the things I really felt (after becoming head coach) was that the town should have a rugby club they are proud of.
"There should be that buzz, that vibe, because all these guys (the players) live locally. You always get people who move away, go to university or whatever, but they always come back.''
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It's not every day that you can take the boat to the pub… with your dog, writes Jim Levack.
It's also extremely unusual for my lot to settle calmly down after tea, healthily exhausted by the fresh sea air.
But then this short break was anything but normal.
Miles from civilisation perched on a peninsular on the rugged southernmost tip of Devon with just a single lane track for the last mile – I was glad we'd arrived in daylight.
But even if we'd left it any later, our destination would have been pretty unmissable. After all its three quick beams of light have been saving sailors from shipwreck since 1836.
"After the drive you won't want to be heading out again tonight, so I'll lock you in," said the Start Point lighthouse tour guide as the last beams of sunlight dipped beneath the horizon out at sea.
Now that might have concerned this reviewer at one time, but there's something strangely – yet logically - reassuring about living in a lighthouse.
Lying in bed that night I looked up at the sky as the constant beams sent their lifesaving message miles out to the sea, and drifted off to the sound of the wind buffeting this most resilient of buildings.
The welcome hamper of wine, chocs and various Devon delicacies helped us settle in straight away and the wonderful isolation meant nothing could touch us here.
Next morning and the view was breathtaking as we scanned the sea with binoculars to watch the seals and occasional dolphins cavorting along the bay.
Well that was the hope – the fact that we saw nothing more than some huge sea birds and fishermen maintaining centuries old traditions did not diminish our exhilaration.
Once the security gate was reopened at 10am – this is secure land owned by Trinity House and the whole thing runs electronically from Essex - we reluctantly left the lighthouse for a scout around.
A short hop to Portlemouth in a river ferry crossing and we were in Salcombe, home to an array of 'sailing sorts' shops and more importantly, some lovely boozers.
Back home I wouldn't dream of taking Lucy, our adored Spaniel-Lurcher cross, to the pub. In south Devon it's frowned upon not to.
Two pints of Tribute Cornish ale in front of a roaring log fire and I was 'in the zone', too comfortable to even think of the return boat trip, however brief.
Start Point is perfectly located to visit the nearby towns of Totnes – good for its shops - and Dartmouth and is visible from the superb award-winning Blackpool Sands beach.
But it's the lighthouse's dark, brooding history and the constant threat of the fog horn going off, that makes it such a mystical, magical place to stay.
We'd been dreading the decibel-busting warning, but the ear protectors in our welcome hamper hinted at the adventure of it all to the extent that we were almost disappointed when we left without hearing it.
There's something about the south Devon coastline and its crystal clean air that turns me into an energetic walker.
We took a half hour stroll along the coastal path to nearby Hallsands, a ghost village built into the cliffs controversially washed away during storms in 1917.
The families that lived there had complained to the Plymouth dockyard builders that shingle from their beach should not be removed – then it was too late.
There are plenty of hidden nuggets like this throughout the area, but one far less out of sight is a café restaurant that I've been visiting with my wife for the last 20 years.
No visit to the South Hams is complete without a trip to Alf Resco's, the Dartmouth caff renowned for its superbreakfasts… the cinnamon toast is a must.
Lucy was welcomed with the promise of a free sausage and whatever the weather, the welcome is always warm in this part of the south coast.
Nowhere moreso than the Pigs Nose Inn in East Prawle, on the southern tip of Devon – a typical village pub serving huge portions in a olde worlde atmosphere more befitting of a slightly offbeat film set.
But wherever we went, Start Point lighthouse was our anchor and for a bloke used to the big city, always a strangely reassuring sight.
Come wind, come rain, come sleet or sea mist, this place was warm, cosy and a haven completely remote from the outside world – in fact a destination perfect for a short break with plenty of memories and something completely out of the ordinary thrown in.
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Even though he remains sidelined for at least another week because of an injured right shoulder, that's not keeping Dwight Howard away from the court.
Ever since an MRI confirmed Monday that he had a separated labrum from his right shoulder, Howard told this newspaper he's participated in conditioning drills with strength & conditioning coach Tim DiFrancesco. Howard, who said he will be reevaluated at an undetermined day next week, said none of the drills test his shoulder.
"It's just to keep my legs and everything moving," Howard said. "I don't have to use my arms."
Howard has missed the past three games and will also sit Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Howard's absence also coincided with injuries to Pau Gasol (concussion) and Jordan Hill (left hip).
At the latter portion of Friday's morning shootaround, Howard performed various running drills with DiFrancesco. Some of those drills featured DiFrancesco using himself as a barrier, something Howard believes will improve his explosiveness. That's an area he's admittedly struggled with eight months after having back surgery.
"It was just applying pressure to make it harder," said Howard, who's averaged 17.3 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. "He stands in front of me and puts all of his weight on me when I run."


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The study of plasma and urine proteomic profiles in patients with ischemic brain injury is important to better understanding of the mechanisms by which thrombolytic agents or other therapy affects clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study is to study the proteomic profile of patients with ischemic brain injury and compare it to control subjects without ischemic brain injury, subjects with other chronic neurologic diseases or systemic vascular diseases, and pre- and post- therapy which may be associated with, or predictive of, therapeutic outcome.
The investigators hypothesize that there is a unique set of proteins expressed in serum and urine in patients with ischemic brain injury that may provide a more complete understanding of ischemic brain injury pathophysiology.
Ultimately, this study may provide information of direct relevance to the medical care of a large proportion of patients with ischemic brain injury and other neurologic diseases in the future. And proteomic proteomic profile may provide important information about the roles of specific biomarkers. Perhaps the prevention of ischemic injury related complications.
|Ischemic Brain Injury Stroke Healthy Individual Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Neurovascular Injury
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- Ischemic brain injury within 12 hours of symptom onset;
- Including primary ischemic brain injury from embolism or arterial occlusion or secondary due to increased ICP after trauma, subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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- Patients who are hemodynamically unstable for venipunctures;
- Anemic patients (hemoglobin < 11);
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- Healthy adults without any neurologic or systemic disease;
- Inpatient or outpatient adults with a chronic stroke (greater than 3 months) or chronic neurologic disease such as neurodegenerative disease, movement disorder, demyelinating disease;
- Inpatient or outpatient adults with systemic vascular disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are hemodynamically unstable for venipunctures;
- Anemic patients (hemoglobin < 11);
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00983723
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Patient Foramen Ovale
Ischemic Brain Injury
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Wounds and Injuries
Brain Injuries
Foramen Ovale, Patent
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Looking younger later in life has become a goal for most women, not only to stand tall and proud next to their guy who seems to have gotten better looking over the years, but also to prove to the other ladies in the room that they've certainly still got it. Though exercising and eating a healthy diet are key parts of faking your age, using certain beauty products can also keep your complexion looking fabulous for years to come.
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Your eyes are certainly an important part of your overall look, so using the right makeup to enhance your peepers is a must, the experts at Marie Claire magazine report. A great option to help your eyes seem larger and more attractive is to rock shimmery eyeshadow in neutral shades like gold or copper along with black eyeliner to help highlight the shape and even false lashes if you've got the time.
Fashion designer Lauren Conrad adds on her blog, The Beauty Department, that adding some highlighter directly under your brow lines works in a flash to enhance the look of your lids. Apply a light pink matte pencil starting at the inner corners and continuing the line to the outer corners for the best effect. Blend the product in so the line is gone, but you can still see a hint of the pink.
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Straight, sleek hair continues to be in fashion, but if you weren't blessed with naturally straight locks, you might be trying everything in the book to get the desired style. More ladies than ever have been heading to the salon to get their hair chemically straightened, but the experts at Marie Claire warn against this idea.
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Washington Sees Rise in SAT Participation
More students with more diversity are choosing to take the college-entrance exam
OLYMPIA — September 26, 2013 — Washington's 12th graders earned a combined average score of 1526 on the 2013 SAT, according to figures released by the College Board today. This is the nation's fourth highest score among states with at least 50 percent of eligible students taking the test. The national average composite score is 1474.
Washington students scored very close to the top, especially in math. In fact, only two states in the 50 percent-plus testing category scored higher than Washington in math, both only by one point.
"I am encouraged by the ever-increasing number of students who take the SAT," State Superintendent Randy Dorn said. "The goal of earning a college education is expanding to more and more students. Our state continues to perform well above the national average on this test."
The number of Washington public school students taking the test increased by 4.6 percent in 2012, compared to a 0.8 percent increase nationally. Washington's SAT participation rate of 55 percent was higher than all but two Western states (Texas at 56 percent and Idaho at 100 percent).
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The SAT is a legislatively approved alternative to Washington's high school state exams in reading, math and writing. If a student does not pass a state exam, he or she can apply to use qualifying scores from the SAT to meet the assessment requirement for graduation. Students who transfer into Washington public schools in 11th or 12th grade from out of state or an in-state non-public school setting can apply for a "transfer student waiver" to use one of the alternatives without taking a state exam first.
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The College Board also released preliminary results for Advanced Placement (AP) performance and participation by Washington students. Early AP results show state student participation increased across all ethnic groups.
Overall, the number of AP test takers increased by 5.7 percent this year. And the number of students who earned a 3, 4 or 5 on the exam increased by 6.6 percent.
A total of 40,616 Washington public school students took 69,582 AP exams.
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