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AgSource is pleased to announce that Erin Berger has accepted the position of Associate Vice President Outreach, Training & Sales Support. This newly formed position is part of the cooperative's Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Operations Division. In this role, Berger will lead a team of DHI Service Representatives. She and her team will conduct outreach activities supporting AgSource products and services, assist dairy producers and herd consultants in meeting their analysis and information needs and enhance application of new technologies.
She will begin her new duties July 1, 2013.
AgSource Vice President of DHI Operations, Robert Fourdraine, notes, "The development and adoption of new technologies isn't going to slow down. AgSource understands the need to stay ahead of the curve. Erin's dedication to outreach and education will help our cooperative, members and customers keep pace with technology."
Berger is a native of New York, where she held positions as an assistant herdsman and Field Technician for DairyOne Cooperative. Upon relocating to Wisconsin, she worked as a Regional Support Technician in the AgSource Northeast Division. She then worked as a Breed Programs Specialist for Genex before assuming the position of Regional Sales Manager in the AgSource Northeast Division, July 2005. During the last eight years, Berger has developed the region into a successful part of the DHI Operations Division. She is a recent graduate of CRI's REACH 4 employee development program.
Berger will continue to maintain an office at the Cooperative Resources International (CRI) Shawano headquarters in addition to an office at the AgSource headquarters in Verona, Wis. She and her husband, Brad, reside in Bonduel with their two children.
Berger's hire completes the staffing of AgSource's DHI management team. In February of 2013, Pat Baier was named Chief Operating Officer of the organization. Baier has 26 years experience with the cooperative, having served the past nine years as AgSource's Vice President of DHI Operations.
Robert Fourdraine recently assumed the role of Vice President of DHI Operations, while retaining responsibility for product service and development. He will lead AgSource's DHI management team. Team members include Berger; Jeanne Marshall, Associate Vice President of Information Services; and Tom DeMuth, Associate Vice President of Direct Member and Association Services. The group will also work closely with Joel Amdall, Vice President of DHI Lab Services, and Lisa Behnke, Marketing and Communications Manager.
"AgSource's Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to the success of our dairy farmer member/owners," states COO, Pat Baier. "Our mission is to provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative. This new structure and team of professionals will deliver on that promise."
AgSource is the largest, full-service DHI provider in the country, conducting research and development, field data collection, laboratory analysis and diagnostics, management information, meter service and outreach and education. AgSource is a member-owned cooperative and a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International. Find out more at www.AgSource.com.


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THERE was magic in the air for athletes from Dudley Kingswinford Running Club as the blue hoops mixed with runners from the Sweatshop and Action Heart clubs to put on a series of mile races at The Dell Stadium.
As part of a "Magic Mile" promotion, a nation-wide challenge pitting runners against the clock over the iconic distance, DK took on a distance most runners rarely run and certainly rarely run on a track.
The races, which took place last Friday, were competitive affairs with runners seeded based on their 5k times, ensuring every race throughout the evening was a spirited contest from the first event.
Winners throughout the evening were Gavin Grosvenor of SRC in 8.12, Charlotte Tonks of DK in 7.57, Dan Perry of SRC in 5.38, Carol Fisher of DK in 7.21, Gary Bonner of DK in 5.32, Lisa Newell of DK in 7.19 and Helen Tromans of DK in 6.26.
The standout performance of the night came from Ben Foster who finished in 4.45 in a race where all seven finishers ducked under 5.35.
The following day, runners from DK were back on more familiar ground at the Stourbridge Stumble, a 10k race from Mary Stevens Park over various surfaces.
Just missing out on a podium place, Ben Foster finished fourth in 37.34, Kevin Duckworth finished in 39.58 in 11th place to claim an age group prize, Dave Norman was 14th in 41.21, Simon Hughes was 26th, Paul Richards 27th, Mick Quane 30th, Daren Thompson 34th, Graham Wildgoose 35th, Richard Tonks 44th, Mark Homer 46th and Helen Tromans 53rd in 47.00 to take the four lady position and claiming first place in her age group.
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|Part 2: Indeed, after three days living aboard, our quartet gave our 464 high marks.
Acceleration was more than adequate, although on our boat it came along with an extraordinary amount of smoke. Indeed, during full-throttle acceleration runs, the Yanmars actually left a fuel slick. I've been on plenty of boats powered by these engines and never seen anything like this. At one point I thought perhaps the engines were starved for air, so I tried a few runs with the hatches open. But the same thing happened. I was at a loss to explain this phenomenon, until the folks at NauticBlue told me the likely cause was substandard diesel fuel, which is apparently a common problem in the Virgins. Note that the smoke was objectionable only while we were under hard acceleration. At normal cruising speeds, emissions appeared to be normal.
Also normal—at least by catamaran standards—is the layout. If you've been on a cat, you know the drill: a main deck—in this case with saloon, galley, and lower helm—that far exceeds in room and airiness that of any comparably sized monohull and staterooms that are less so. Frankly, the trade-off worked quite well for us. Being in the tropics, we spent virtually all of our time either outside or in the saloon, which has a comfortable, aft-facing bench to port of the starboard helm and a large starboard-side dinette that handily seats six. The galley is along the port side, and we put its nearly full-size refrigerator and deep double sinks to good use, as we did the standard coffee maker and microwave here, all standard. We never used the three-burner ceramic stovetop.
Stowage up top is adequate, and we all agreed that installing a nifty tip-out trash bin in place of another large cabinet was a solid move. Not so solid was the bungee cord that kept it from opening all the way. We liked, but did not use, the flat-screen TV/DVD player that retracts into the overhead above the sink, and both used and liked the lower helm, which has good sightlines.
The four staterooms, accessed by port and starboard stairs down into the hulls, each have en suite heads and integral shower (no separate shower stall). Of roughly equal size, they also had only adequate stowage despite their generous length, thanks to the V-drives. Stowage is an issue on most catamarans, as the design precludes deep bilges where boaters love to stuff stuff. The berths were comfortable but lacked the walkaround feature of a comparably sized monohull's master or VIP. (The three-cabin 463 does have an island berth in the master but is probably not as highly prized as a charter vessel, where the number of berths trumps all.) In any case, we found the rooms comfortable, in large part because we dumped a lot of our stuff in the two unused staterooms.
Indeed, after three days living aboard, our quartet gave our 464 high marks. We loved her quiet running, roomy saloon, and ability to eat up anything Drake's Channel threw at us. Stowage wasn't a problem for us, although it might have been had we been eight—an imprudent idea on any 46-footer. Add to that a nice turn of speed and good fuel efficiency, and you have one of the nicest cruising boats I've been aboard. And I swear I would have said that even if I'd tested her in the American Paradise.
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As an openly gay character, Freddie Smith (Sonny Kiriakis) of Days of our Lives loves the challenge of "capturing the character."
"I do! It's exciting to be able to play this role. This is a big hot topic (being gay) in today's society," Smith said. "By portraying this character, I feel like I am making an impact on society, and be able to shed light on something that many people have a fear of."
This week Smith along with Chandler Massey (Will) have shared their first on air kiss. "This role gives me the opportunity to share the variety of experiences of what it is like to be gay," Smith said. "It's like do I come out? Do I stay in? This is about showing two sides."
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text: In Short: Nov. 15-21, 2012 By Staff reports November 14, 2012 Story Share 'Hairspray' at WVSUStudents in the music and communications departments at West Virginia State University will stage "Hairspray" at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday at the school's Davis Fine Arts Theater. Directed by Susan Marrash-Minnerly, it's the first musical to be staged at the school in 30 years. Tickets are $10. Visit www.wvstateu.edu.Carrie Underwood ticketsCarrie Underwood's "Blown Away" Tour stops at the Charleston Civic Center on May 8, with opener Hunter Hayes. Tickets are $43.50, $53.50 and $63.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.A pre-sale runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, with the password "CARRIE." This is merely a chance to purchase tickets early, not a discount offer.Tickets are available at the Civic Center box office, select Walmart locations and at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.Free filmThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., will screen "The Sea Inside" for free at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The PG-13 true-life drama stars Javier Bardem as a quadriplegic who fought a 30-year-campaign for the right to end his own life. It is in Spanish, with English subtitles. Call 304-345-5042 or visit www.uucharlestonwv.org.Electronica concert "Laptop1a," a daylong electronic music festival, runs 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W. Artists include Transmissions to Echelon, Simple Self and Xylen Roberts, and there will be an open mic Slam & Jam.Admission for the event, which raises funds to install T Coil technology for patrons with hearing disabilities, is $7. Call 304-345-5042 or visit www.uucharlestonwv.org.'Tiny Tim'The Historic Fayette Theater stages "Tiny Tim," a re-telling of the classic Dickens tale, "A Christmas Carol," set in New York in 1900, Nov. 23-25 and Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children. Call 800-838-3006 or visit www.historicfayettetheater.com.Joy to the World tickets Tickets for West Virginia Public Broadcasting's 20th Joy to the World concert are on sale for $25. Bob Thompson will be joined by singer Catherine Russell for the 8 p.m. Dec. 13 show in the Culture Center Theater. The show generally sells out in advance, but if any tickets do remain, they will be $30 at the door. Call 800-594-TIXX, stop by Taylor Books or visit www.mountainstage.musictoday.com.'Battered But Not Broken'Cynthia Wilson's play about domestic violence, "Battered But Not Broken," will be performed at the Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St., on Dec. 6-8. This production stars Grammy-winning singer Ann Nesby. It was first performed in the city in late August. Tickets are $25 for the Dec. 6 show and $19.50, $27.50 and $34.50 for the Dec. 7-8 shows. Call 304-610-1143 or visit www.milkywayproductions.net. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 2 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 3 Former Charleston National employees gather for a reunion 4 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 5 Vietnam veteran builds prosthetics in war zones In Short: Nov. 8-14, 2012 Previous Story Sitcoms celebrate Thanksgiving with holiday themes Next Story


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A meeting on keeping people with mental illness out of jail and getting them into treatment is the topic of the AMI Oakland County meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 15 at Beaumont Hosptial Administration Building auditorium, 13 Mile an Woodward in Royal Oak. Mary Griffiths, director of planning and community development for Oakland County Community Mental Health Agency will give the talk. For more information about the free meeting open to the public, call 248-706-0591 or 248-661-5684.
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Broken appliance jeopardizes local veteran's housing assistance
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) -- A local veteran says he just wants help to stay in his apartment. He gets Section 8 rent assistance, but that's in jeopardy because the apartment may not pass that program's inspection. The 82-year-old vet says the landlord hasn't fixed the stove as required.
"I'm a veteran, I fought for this country," Bill Quigley said on Friday. He served in the Korean conflict as an Air Force cook, and now he can't get a stove that works right. He shows the gas range with one burner that fires up, and a second one that comes on half-way.
Quigley says the Housing Authority Section 8 inspector was out one month ago and found problems with the stove, a lack of weather stripping under the front door and problems with two electric sockets in the bathroom.
"Everything was done except the stove," Quigley said. He said when the first inspection was done two burners were working, and that wasn't good enough. The manager did send someone to fix the stove, but after two hours -- now only "one and a half" burners will light up.
He's lived in the small apartment on L Street for 14 years, and he's frustrated over the situation. "I don't know what to do, I cry half the night," the senior citizen said. "I do, believe it or not. I don't know what's going to happen, and nobody seems to care."
Quigley said he called several local public officials, but they kept sending him to someone else. The last one started to tell him to make another call. He's had it.
Quigley said he really doesn't want to move. "The money is one problem," he said. "And finding a place that takes Section 8 is another problem." The senior says he's on a very limited income, and it seems almost impossible to come up with a deposit and first and last-month's rent for a new place. And it's just daunting to think about moving at his age.
Housing Authority Executive Director Stephen Pelz told Eyewitness News that the agency tries to work with renters in these situations. Section 8 pays for part of the rent, and if a landlord doesn't make a repair they're responsible for, the agency can withhold their portion of the rent payment. "Nine times out of 10 this takes care of it," Pelz said.
If the landlord still doesn't fix the problem, Pelz said the Section 8 recipient is given a voucher to look for a new place, and they're given four months to do that. If the landlord makes the needed repairs in that period of time, the tenant can opt to stay in the apartment.
Eyewitness News tried to reach the mangers or owners of Quigley's apartment on Friday, but a listed phone number was disconnected, and no one answered at the unit where the owner's relative lives on site.
The re-check of Quigley's apartment was set for Friday, but the Housing Authority inspector somehow missed connecting with him. Quigley's not sure what'll happen next.
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We're so pleased to announce that starting today, Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel will be presenting a regular baby name news recap and analysis every Monday.
If you're a Nameberry aficionado, you might recall that this column started out as a week in review, then morphed into a more conventional list of names based around a certain theme – superheroes, or wild animal names.
This week's column goes in a different direction, offering a re-cap of some of the most notable names in baby name news last week, from baby name message boards to international headlines. The names have nothing in common, necessarily – they're just nine newsworthy appellations plucked from the headlines.
Ami – The first season of NY Ink wrapped up this week, and I can't help thinking about the leading man's given name. It looks like a spin on 1970s girls' favorite Amy, but Ami James rose to fame on TLC's Miami Ink, before headlining his own show. The Israeli-born tattoo artist pronounces his Old Testament name like Tommy without the T. James has been in the public eye since 2005, and 18 newborn boys were named Ami in 2010. I'm intrigued by the idea that names like Peyton or Taylor can remain gender neutral. But what would it take for a name perceived as feminine to chart for boys? Ami seems like a long shot, but Kelly is showing signs of life, at least on message boards.
Arabella – Speaking of feminine, is there a girlier name than the frothy confection Arabella? Worn by well-born women in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, she's in the spotlight now as the newest Trump heiress, daughter of Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner. Arabella is undeniably pretty, but makes me think of Nymphadora Tonks, the Harry Potter heroine who despised her elaborate appellation. What do you do if your Arabella is a tomboy? I guess you call her Arie – or maybe Abby.


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What's a beekeeper to do when fall is around the corner, winter mortality is unnervingly high, and you've got just one hive? Make new queens, of course! (Right … just like that!)
I've been helping Chad Franer, Director of Horticulture, keep bees at the IMA for six years and every season we both learn something new. This year, we tried our hands at splitting the hive – our one and only hive that we purchased in the spring. Did we know what we were doing? Of course not!
Splitting the hive to force the production of queen cells felt a lot like moving from the freshmen level course to somewhere with the upperclassmen. It was one of those moments where we felt the training wheels coming off and it was time to ride or fall. After much instruction from our mentor, Brian Shattuck, we took on the challenge.
A healthy honeybee hive is composed of the queen, worker bees (female), drones (male) and brood (future bees). The queen will lay an average of 1,000 to 1,500 eggs per day, all the while producing a pheromone that communicates to the rest of the hive that she is present and thriving. The daily egg laying, referred to as the brood cycle, ensures a constant and strong colony. When a hive becomes robust, the beekeeper may have the option to split it.
Splitting the hive means moving the queen, along with a few handfuls of workers and brood, to another hive box and leaving the majority of the original hive intact and in need of a queen.
What happens next is pretty fascinating! The colony notices the absence of the queen and begins to prep several of the recently hatched eggs to potentially become the next queen. These select larvae are fed royal jelly and larger cells are constructed for them each to develop within. Then it's a race to see who will emerge first and survive. A new queen, in her due diligence, will systematically kill off the other potential queens as they emerge. Once her position is secured, she takes her mating flight and returns to the hive to pick up where the last queen left off. Voila! The beekeeper now has two hives!
Brian encouraged us to also create a nuc (short for nucleus) around this time. A nuc is a mini version of an official hive. Midway through the splitting process, we opened up the original hive and removed a frame that contained a few queen cells, dropped it into a nuc box along with a starter kit, frames of honey, brood and room to start laying eggs, for the soon-to-emerge queen. We beekeepers now have three hives!
So, why go through this effort when we've got a strong, healthy hive? I guess I could argue that it's part of proper beekeeping. We're making certain that we go into winter with more bees and two new, fresh queens. Winters can be long and hard in Indiana and our honeybees need all the resources we can offer to ensure survival – survival into the next spring and for years and generations to come.
The training wheels are long gone and we're a little bit wiser. Can we claim now that we know what we're doing? Probably not! I'll always be a gardener first and beekeeping is a bonus. But I couldn't be a gardener without the bees. Each day that I work in the gardens of the IMA and I see my tiny worker friends, I thank them for their diligent pollination … and their sweet honey!


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Learn how to set up, use and troubleshoot your Xbox 360 accessories, including your Kinect sensor, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, the Xbox 360 Headset and more.
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Siamese TwinsTrick brain teasers appear difficult at first, but they have a trick that makes them really easy.
Two Siamese twins, who were not separated at birth or any time, were going on vacation, but needed to be back home within exactly one week from the time they left. However, one of them wanted to go to Paris, France, and the other wanted to go to Sydney, Australia. They found a way that they could both stay at their preferred vacation place for three and a half days. How did they do it?
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Elevator EnigmaSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
A man enters a lift of a high rise building, takes off one glove and pushes the button for the tenth floor. The next day, the same man enters the lift, puts on one glove and pushes the button for the tenth floor. Why?
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AnswerHe was blind and on the first day he realised that the buttons were touch sensitive so he had to take his glove off. Unfortunately, due to his blindness, he had to feel for the tenth button and in the process pressed every button up to the tenth floor - causing the lift to stop at every floor en-route. The next day, visiting the same building, he puts a glove on one hand to locate the tenth floor button, then with the other hand he pushes the button.
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The potential use of meal replacements to assist in weight management has been examined in several studies. Meal replacements can include shakes, powders or bars that replace a normal meal. They are easy to use, require little if any preparation, and most importantly provide structure to the daily eating plan.
It is estimated that as many as 15% of adults are using meal replacements as a strategy for losing weight. In the longest study to date, 5 years, overweight subjects who consumed a meal replacement shake lost weight (about 10 pounds) compared to a group of control subjects who gained about 15 pounds over the same time period. Other controlled studies of shorter duration have shown that meal replacements can assist in weight loss. The value of meal replacements is the structure of having a prepared meal, which can provide the needed motivation to reduce calories and enhance weight loss.


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Credentials may be picked up at the Media Hotel in the Fleur De Lis Room (Check Media Schedule or see above for times). Credential pickup at the hotel will end at 2 p.m. on game day and resume at 4 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Gate A until halftime. All credentials must be picked up before that time. Media gifts will be distributed when you check in at the hotel only. If you didn't upload a photo during the online credential process, please be patient when you come to pick up your credential as it will take just a few minutes to process.
Members of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee and staff will be on hand in the 7th Floor Press Areas, Field Level press warehouse, workrooms and interview areas to assist with your questions and needs.
Seating charts are located near the elevators and inside the press area.
All media seats in the 7th floor press box will have a game program and flip card.
Print media will have the option of working in the Northwest Warehouse on the field level.
All photographers and videographers can pick up photo vests and flip cards at the photographer check-in point located near the elevator 9 field entrance.
The play-by-play and statistics will be distributed at the conclusion of each quarter in all areas. Post-game quotes and final books will be distributed as soon as possible at the conclusion of the game.
This year's trophy presentations to the winning team will be held on the field. The team post-game press conferences are conducted in the interview warehouse, with a video feed to the 7th floor press area.
There will be a 10-minute cooling off period for the runner-up team before the head coach and two players appear at the post game press conference. The winning team will be entitled to a 20-minute cooling off period. The winning team's cooling off period will begin after the conclusion of the trophy presentation. The locker rooms will be open to the media for 30 minutes following the cooling off period, but only AFTER requested players depart for the formal interview areas.


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CAPITOLA -- In an entertaining and thought-provoking performance, high school students from three area high schools have come together to pay tribute to the trials and tribulations of the teenage years.
During "The View From 16" performance Tuesday evening at the Capitola Book Cafe, the seven teens alternated reading excerpts from more than a dozen published novels, poems and essays, touching on themes such as family ties, body issues that accompany puberty, war and the first stirrings of love.
The audience listened, quietly horrified, to an excerpt from Russell Banks's "The Sweet Hereafter," in which the narrator describes suicidal feelings prompted by being molested by her father. But several minutes later, the room erupted in laughter at a circular and ridiculous conversation -- contrived, yet oddly realistic -- between a teenage girl and a Department of Motor Vehicles employee, who's less than enthused about helping her obtain a driver's license.
The one unpublished piece of work, a senior essay written last year by a Los Gatos High senior, discussed life in what he called the "Los Gatos ghetto," the student's struggles with drugs, lack of a father figure and varied cognitive disorders. But he's been able to overcome those hurdles, or at least come to some sort of peace with them, saying, "Dark pasts do not equal dark futures unless that's what you want."
The readings were performed by Marco Sliva, 16, Haley Novak, 17, Maria Gianni, 17, and Jake Farley, 17, all students at Los Gatos High School; Andrea Castillo and Corina Ramirez, both 15-year-old students at Watsonville High School; and Matt Myers, 16, from Aptos High. They will hold a second performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Aptos branch library on Soquel Drive.
"The View from 16" is the brainchild of 60-year-old Watsonville native Spike Wong, director of the Willing Suspension Armchair Theater group and a longtime English teacher at Los Gatos High. Asked what he hopes to accomplish, Wong said he sees the readings as a way to bring people together through the shared experience of the ever-tumultuous teenage years.
"There's a lot of commonality (with the) teenage experience no matter what the age is," he said. "Sixty-year-olds are going to hear things from the new millennium that are so strikingly similar ... I like to think of it as tying people together with a common bond but through different generations."
The event was one of many hosted by the Capitola Book Cafe, even as it struggles to stay afloat. Earlier this year, the owners kicked off a "Survive & Thrive" campaign, with the goal of raising $285,000 in a six-week period. That deadline was extended for another four weeks, but the store ultimately brought in only a small portion of its goal.
As sales of bumper stickers, totes and other merchandise continue, the owners plan to restructure into a "benefit corporation," a hybrid business-nonprofit model available only in California.
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TWO horses have been killed in a fire that engulfed a stable block in Astley Bridge this morning.
The animals were trapped inside the wooden building off Hathaway Drive, Astley Bridge, when the fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately, took hold at 4.45am.
Petrol and firelighters were found at the scene and there are thought to have been several places where the fire started.
Firefighters put out the flames but were unable to save the horse and pony.
The alarm was raised by neighbours who spotted the flames.
The stable owner, David Davies, was due to sell the stables, his nearby home and riverbank land at auction later this week.
He told the Bolton News that he was horrified when he went to the scene at 6am.
"It was just horrendous. I can't envisage how anyone could do anything like that," he said.
He built the stable block several years ago to house his own horses, but for the last eight months he has rented it out to a local woman and her daughter to use for their own horse and pony.
They are said to be devestated by the incident.
"They loved them to bits," said Mr Davies.
Det Con Dave Harris, from Bolton CID, said: "This was a deliberate fire that caused the death of two horses.
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"The owner is understandably very distressed and we want to find out who did this as soon as possible
"We have launched a joint investigation with the fire service.
"I would urge anyone who may have seen someone acting in a suspicious manner around the stables to contact police."
Land owner David Davies
The horses – Penny and General – were owned by Sam Brierley and John Knowles.
Mr Knowles told reporters at the scene: "Penny was a 27-year-old Shetland. She was fit and healthy. My daughter looked after her. A 10-year-old's baby has been taken away from her."
Mr Knowles wrote on Facebook that the culprits had "destroyed their lives".
He added: "We are totally distraught with the death of General and Penny and if anyone has any information, please get in touch."
Ms Brierley added: "I got a phone call to say the stables were on fire and I just needed to get here. Apparently I collapsed.
"I just don't know what to say. They've gone. I'm not going to get them back. They were everything. I spend a big part of my life here. I feel like my heart has been ripped out. There will be an investigation and we just have to wait. Now I have to organise for my hoses to be removed."
Anyone with information can phone police on 0161 8565772 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
Police confirmed the incident is being treated as arson and fire investigators are now at the scene.
No arrests have been made.


text: Studying the art of white hat hacking By Douglas Imbrogno November 30, 2013 Story Share Douglas Imbrogno "We're showing the exploits that hackers use so that they know what they look for when they're defending against those exploits," says Marshall University assistant professor Bill Gardner. Douglas Imbrogno "I just like hacking things. I want to be able to do it legally," says Aaron Logan. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- It took a bit of convincing with the powers-that-be.They wanted to train students to think and act like hackers to better understand their methods, said Marshall University assistant professor Bill Gardner."The administration had to be talked into it in some aspect. We had to explain we weren't trying to make better criminals, we're trying to make better defenders. So, once we explained it to them they understood," he said.The end result is a new degree launched last spring in digital forensics and information assurance.Digital forensics is what happens when someone has broken into a computer and you have to figure out how they got in, where they are and what they took, all of which can help make a legal case.Information assurance -- the hacker side of things, you might say -- "is more of a proactive role to find the vulnerabilities and fix them before they actually get in," Gardner said."I always say that I'm the fire marshal and they're the fire department. Digital forensics is more of a reactive security measure, where after someone has broken in you figure out what was taken, what was the value of what was taken, how it was taken. Information assurance is looking at the flaws in an application or network that can be fixed before someone breaks in."So, in order to do that students are taught some popular hacking "exploits." "We teach how you clone a website so you can put up a website that looks just like Bank of America.com or whatever website you want to clone and then put exploits on it that then direct people to that website through spearfishing."Spearfishing refers to any of a number of means of requesting confidential information over the Internet to fraudulently obtain credit card numbers, passwords, or other personal data."Actually, we're showing the exploits that hackers use so that they know what they look for when they're defending against those exploits," Gardner said. "Information assurance is very much like information security -- cyber defense, whatever you want to call it. We're basically teaching students how hackers break in so they can better defend digital assets."The program also teaches a career path known as penetration testing, he said. "People get paid very good money to fly around the United States and the world and break into people's networks with permission. And that's one of the career opportunities that we have."Aaron Logan has exactly that career in his sights. "My career goal is to be a penetration tester. A penetration tester is actually attacking a service and trying to find a vulnerability within that service. It's basically what security professionals do to strengthen their systems, their firewalls. They're finding flaws that they are unaware about."So they hire penetration testers to find these flaws for them by attacking them anyway they can. They'll use multiple attack vectors, different exploits to break into the system and they make the security professionals aware of the flaws and vulnerabilities within their systems." Logan has long had a fascination with hacking. Did he do some on his own? "Yep," he answers. Was he good at it, "Uh, yes.""I just like hacking things. I want to be able to do it legally."In other words, he wants to wear the white hat of hacking."A black hat hacker is a criminal," Gardner said. "They're somebody who is stealing your information or breaking into websites and making off with money. A white hat hacker is someone who tries to figure out those attack vectors before the black hat hackers get there so they can be fixed."This includes things like looking for vulnerabilities in common products that people use and then reporting them to the vendors so they can be patched. We call it disclosure and we disclose these things. Sometimes we publish them to push the vendor to patch them. Some people call it ethical hacking is another name for it."That's what we do. We're the good guys, not the bad guys. I always say I'm a hacker but I'm the good kind, not the bad kind." Gardner is also adviser to Marshall's new 10-member Cyber Defense Team, a student group that will compete against other colleges in the nation as part of the Mid-Atlantic section of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition."It's kind of a difficult competition. You're given a network to defend and you have to keep the services on that network up and running," Gardner said. "The attackers are world-class -- they basically bring in people who are paid to assess networks around the world. So in many ways it's like pitting a high school football team against a professional football team. The whole idea is not just to win but to learn a lot."Whichever way the learning comes, the need for white hat hackers is high."There is a great demand," Gardner said. "At this point in information security we have basically a zero percent unemployment rate. Three-letter agencies and private industry both are begging us for students who have certain skill sets. Digital forensics and information assurance teaches those skill sets."Reach Douglas Imbrogno at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-3017. 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What if I have Advanced Placement Credits?
You will need to submit an official AP Score Report from the College Board. UNH awards credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5.
What if I have International Baccalaureate Credits?
Students pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma at their high school will be recognized with college credit if a grade of 4-7 is achieved on the IB Exam. You must submit an official copy of your diploma in order to receive credit.
Click here for a chart of IB Credit Awarded.
Am I guaranteed to have my AP/IB credit accepted with the minimum score?
In most cases yes, but it will depend upon your major. Credit will be awarded only if there is a course requirement which can be satisfied by the AP/IB exam. Additionally, if the exam is for a course which is a major requirement in your program, the academic department reserves the right not to accept the credit, and require you to take the course at UNH.
What will happen if my AP results are not available until after I am already registered?
Don't worry! Your schedule can be adjusted later. If you register at one of the early registration programs you can mention to your advisor that you may have AP/IB credit forthcoming. When you arrive on campus in the fall you should meet with your academic advisor. Your academic department will be able to evaluate and advise you concerning your AP/IB test scores.
How do I revise my schedule if I receive AP/IB credit for a course I am already registered
After meeting with your academic advisor at the beginning of the semester you will need to complete a Drop Card and/or and Add Card. These cards are available from the Undergraduate Registrar's Office, which is located in South Campus Hall, beginning on August 24th. The drop/add card must be signed by you, your academic advisor and the instructor. Signed drop/add cards can be submitted to the Registrar's Office beginning on August 26th. Questions should be directed to the Undergraduate Registrar's Office at (203) 932-7301. Be sure to bring a copy of your AP test scores with you when you meet with your academic advisor.
Can I adjust my schedule over the summer?
No. Schedule changes cannot be made over the summer. You must wait until you arrive on campus this fall and adjust your schedule during the official drop/add period. Changes can be made to your schedule as of August 26th.
When are colleges notified about AP test scores?
The College Board notifies colleges & universities about student test scores after July 1 at the student's request.
How do I have my AP results sent to UNH?
You must request that the College Board send your AP results to the University of New Haven. Be sure to include UNH as one of the schools designated to receive your AP test scores. The University of New Haven's College Board code number is is 3663. Go to their website at www.collegeboard.com/ap/students for further details about sending your scores to us. Click on "Exam Grades", then on "AP Grade Reporting Services" if you did not include UNH on your original list of colleges you selected to receive your scores.


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Sinful Science
Friday, October 25 (6pm - 10pm)
Tickets: $12 (does not include admission to the Center)
Stressful day? Grab a bar of chocolate. Heartbreak? That calls for a large bowl of mac and cheese. Nerves on edge? Nothing a glass of wine won't calm. What makes comfort food so... comforting? Why is it that the things that taste and feel so good, are always so bad? Are our brains wired to form habits around vice? Explore indulgence with us as we discover the motivation and benefits of vices. Enjoy music, wine, and beer.
Linden Street Brewery
Talk to these mad scientists to see a demonstration on how to make beer from a pumpkin!
Pyramid Alehouse Brewery and Restaurant
Grist mills, mash cookers, and whirlpools! Find out about the brewing process and how barley is transformed into this delightful drink!
Doughnut Dolly
Create your own donut filling combinations and sink your teeth into this sweet treat.
Barlovento Chocolate
Do you like chocolate milky, dark, or filled? Whatever the preference, learn about the tampering process used to create this delectable indulgence.
Cameron Hughes Wines
Smell it, swirl it, and sip it! Discover the complexity and all the notes in this vice!
Sweet Maria's Coffee
Watch how this magical bean transforms during the roasting process and learn why we love it so much
The Octopus Literary Salon
Enjoy sinful storytelling, a liminal library, live music, and a short play!


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Usually we talk about handmade furniture or sustainable forestry or home decor or Vermont in this blog, but once in awhile I like to mix it up.
Have you ever heard of TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design)? It's a series of conferences hosted by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, to disseminate "ideas worth sharing." Ideas that can change the world.
Invited speakers are given 18 minutes to present their ideas and they compete for the best one. Speakers include Steve Jobs, Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Malcolm Gladwell, Al Gore, Gordon Brown, Richard Dawkins, Bill Gates, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and many Nobel Prize winners. Million dollar prizes are awarded and winners use them to help realize a chosen wish to change the world.
I know you don't have a lot of time to watch videos online but maybe sometime when you're in front of the computer and you start zoning out you might want to have a look. You can sort through the topics by newest release, most viewed, and those viewers rated most: jaw-dropping, courageous, fascinating, inspiring, beautiful, etc. Take time out to watch a TED video some day or just go out and change the world with your own ideas.
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Short Sales Hit Lows; Time To Be Scared?
A good piece of data mining from Bloomberg today:
Short sales in the Standard & Poor's Composite 1,500 Index fell to 5.6 percent of shares available for trading in February, down from a record 12 percent during the credit crisis and the lowest ever in data compiled by Bespoke Investment Group and Bloomberg starting six years ago.
So...good news? A sign that we're in full-throated bull mode? Maybe not:
The last time the number of shares borrowed and sold short approached this level, the equity gauge lost 3.3 percent in the next three months.
Bulls say the capitulation by market bears shows the rally remains intact and that more money will flow into stocks after individuals sent $37.9 billion to mutual funds in January, the most since 2004. It also means a source of demand is diminishing, a traditional signal for caution in an aging bull market.
We're back to the old fear of too much exuberance signalling an imminent drop.
That could turn out to be the case, but it's not the view held by Myles Zyblock, chief institutional strategist at RBC Dominion Securities, who wrote this morning:
In our opinion, however, short-term weakness will provide those with a 6-9 month investment horizon an opportunity to add to equity exposure:
- The earnings outlook is turning for the better. S&P 500 earnings per share momentum has already passed its point of maximum weakness, with y-o-y earnings growth accelerating to +6.0% in Q4 from +0.1% in the prior quarter. Global leading data has been carving out a bottom and this argues for further improvement ahead given that ~45% of S&P revenues are sourced from abroad.
- Aggressive monetary policy action supports higher valuation multiples. In effect, the central banks have become the largest single sellers of market volatility on the planet, driving risk premia lower while helping to move equity valuations in an upward direction.
- The $1.3 trillion corporate cash mountain is being increasingly put to work. Dividends are growing at a 20% y-o-y rate, M&A activity is surging, and the net share count has been declining at about a 1.0-1.5% pace.
In other words, even if the market cools off in the weeks ahead, stocks are looking good later in the year.


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Re: tubeless in seattle?
Hi Mary,
It does sound like Tom and I are on similar tracks. The monthly "scans" are just blood work to follow the state of my liver chemistry - no CT scans or the like at this point. If the episodes start up again (God forbid!) they will be doing CT and probably ultra sound to find the blockage as before. I am taking Ursodiol as a bile thinner. Have no idea if it is effective at this point but the bile continues to flow, so...
As far as a surgical option if needed, the two surgeons we've talked to are less than eager. They are concerned that the radiation has left much scar tissue which would make already risky surgery much more risky. So like Tom, I'm REALLY wanting to avoid either a partial resection or a transplant. But in the end, my trust must be in the Lord, not doctors.
Im praying that God will give you and the docs guidance through this current maze and that Tom will experience renewed hope and God's peace.
God Bless!


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Tiger Shark - Photo by Wolfgang Leander
Nov. 18, 2009:
Full day of diving with lemons, tigers, and lions – we went in early and came out late. It was great to see the Wolf out there for nine hours straight - literally had lunch on the dive platform with mask on head. The interaction with various lemons, two tigers, and one Caribbean reef shark coupled with amazing visibility was the perfect mix for a fabulous day. Towards the end of the day I focused on Lions – lionfish.
In the Caribbean there is currently a huge problem with the introduction of lionfish to the area. In this part of the world, the fish does not have any natural predators that would regulate the population. In turn, the lionfish eats many fish off the reef, disturbing the ecology. Check out: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/stories/lionfish/welcome.html and http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111695369. In order to do my part, I spent the afternoon spearing 6-8 lionfish.
During my occasional visits to a freediving / spear fishing club in Miami I was first made aware of the problem – they had a lion fish shootout in the Bahamas – apparently when prepared right, it is very tasty.
On a side note, I was flipping through ScubaDiver Magazine and came across an advertisement that is promoting a trip to the Bahamas with Michael AW (I do not know him) and Amanda Cotton (who we know very well).
As per the ad: "Dolphins, Sharks & Mermaid Expedition – This is the definite expedition with the most enchanting big animals of the ocean; Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier), Great Hammerheads (Sphyrna mokarran), dolphins, and a mermaid. Yes a mermaid! Teaming up with the divine sharks diving veteran Amanda Cotton, Michael AW, a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, will present a stupendous 10 days photography extravaganza with the amazing dolphins and sharks of the Bahamas. With award winning photography tips from Michael AW, expand your skills to capture electrifying scenes of Amanda's enthralling interactions with her Tigers of the sea. 24 March to 2 April 2010. (Book early – only five spots remaining). Expeditions led by professionals with proven track records.
Amanda is a great photographer and a lot of fun to be around - something not to miss - contact her through her website: www.acottonphoto.com!


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By now it should come as no surprise that I have a passion for comic book battles. To some degree, it's like Fantasy Football for comics, or at least that's what I enjoy telling my friends that don't share our love for the medium. Just as they'd want to see their favorite athletes go head-to-head, there's a whole plethora of battles that I would be thrilled to see in 2013.
To avoid letting my inner fanboy takeover, I've opted to only pick one fight from Marvel, one from DC, and one from any other publisher. Because there's so much I'd really want to see, I decided to include an honorable mention for each publisher as well. As always, please chime in with your own top 3 once you're done with the read.
Gambit vs Hawkeye
Now that AvX has come to an end, the likelihood of this happening feels incredibly slim. We saw their egos clash in A+X #3, and if we're lucky, some lovely writer out there will build off the brief and fun event that took place between them.
Gambit's more agile, has better reflexes and his kinetic cards are a pain to avoid, but Clint has an uncanny degree of accuracy and has an absurd amount of variety at his disposal with all of his trick arrows. They've only briefly encountered once before (CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II) and Gambit seemed to have the upper hand. However, who do you think would win between Clint and Remy? Is Gambit's agility and explosive power too much for the Avenger... or will Gambit be taken down by a trick arrow or two?
Red Hood vs Nightwing
BATMAN & ROBIN teased us with the tension that still remains between these two, but it's about time we got another classic Jason Todd vs Dick Grayson encounter. Yes, Grayson is more skilled and because of that he'll likely win, but Jason isn't too far behind in that department and usually has plenty of dirty tricks up his sleeve.
A solid fight between members of the Bat-family is always a good dose of popcorn fun, and I would love nothing more than to see something ignite a battle between Robin #1 and Robin #2 once again. I can't be the only one very interested to hear what Scott Lobdell and Kyle Higgins would have to say about this one. Someone shine the DC writers signal!
Bloodshot vs Ninjak
As you can tell from the above image, this is an encounter that took place pre-Valiant reboot. Now, with Ninjak back in the picture and being a major badass over in the pages of X-O MANOWAR, it seems only fitting that he should once again bump into Valiant's other stellar badass: Bloodshot.
This would be a classic case of skill against power. Ninjak's an absurdly talented assassin and would have no problem slicing into Bloodshot, but the solider's healing factor and brutal nature would be a very tough obstacle to overcome. I'd ultimately favor Ninjak thanks to his insane dodging capabilities and skill with a blade, but this is a fight that would surely be worth the cover price and then some.
Honorable Mentions
- (Marvel) Scarlet Spider vs Superior Spider-Man
- (DC) Aquaman vs Deathstroke
- (Other) TMNT vs General Krang
Gregg Katzman is a freelance writer for Comic Vine & IGN Entertainment. It took all of his willpower to resist his fanboy urge to include Kraven or Bane in this feature.


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Yes, there's a new addition to our in-house tap list: Crimson Dynamo.
This beer is a session red (4.7% ABV) bursting with flavor: amber caramel malts are balanced by Simcoe and Cascade hops.
And here's a pint, on our bar, in all of its glory (and ready for you to try!):


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Sekha wrote:retrofuturist wrote:Greetings,
Another sutta worth considering in conjunction with MN 117, vis-a-vis the with/without asava distinction...AN 2.67 - Bodhi translation wrote:"Bhikkhus, there are these two kinds of happiness. What two? The happiness with taints and the happiness without taints. These are the two kinds of happiness. Of these two kinds of happiness, the happiness without taints is foremost."
If there can be "two kinds of happiness" where "the happiness without taints is foremost", why cannot it also be so for Right View?
And why would it?
For one, because it is.


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ANIMART, Inc. once again donated nearly $30,000 to the Wisconsin Association of FFA on behalf of dairy and livestock producers who purchased Pfizer Animal Health vaccines during a 2012 winter and spring program.
"We are proud to have offered our large animal producers a program to support FFA through their purchases of Pfizer Animal Health products during a three month promotion" said Dan Ellsworth, President of ANIMART. "With the help of our clients, ANIMART is pleased to help FFA chapters across Wisconsin develop tomorrow's future agriculture leaders."
For every eligible purchase of Pfizer Animal Health cattle vaccines from February 1 through April 30, 2012, ANIMART donated one percent to the Wisconsin Association of FFA.
The donation will support the Wisconsin Association of FFA programs that complement instruction in agricultural education by giving students practical experiences in premier leadership, personal growth and career success skills for members.
Since 2011, ANIMART has been a Star Mission Partner. Star Mission Partners are dedicated to the mission of preparing Wisconsin's youth for college and careers in the fields of agricultural, food and natural resources. They generously assist in developing student's potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success by supporting all entities of the Wisconsin Association of FFA (Alumni Association, Center Foundation and Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE)). Since 2008, ANIMART has contributed nearly $140,000 to the Wisconsin Association of FFA Foundation.
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is comprised of 253 local chapters preparing over 19,000 students in high school and junior high for careers in agriculture. FFA is making a positive difference in the lives of young people, today and in the future. If you are interested in having your student join the FFA, contact the agricultural education instructor at your local high school. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.wisconsinffa.org for more information.
Established in 1982 and headquartered in Beaver Dam, Wis., ANIMART, Inc. provides animal health products, veterinary supplies, and show equipment and supplies to dairy and livestock producers. ANIMART is committed to offering a full-line of products supported by outstanding service. For more information, visit www.animart.com.
Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE), the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, is a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal vaccines and prescription medicines. Pfizer Animal Health is dedicated to improving the safety, quality and productivity of the world's food supply by enhancing the health of livestock and poultry; and in helping companion animals live longer and healthier lives. For additional information on Pfizer's portfolio of animal products, visit www.PfizerAH.com.


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Marlins' Brantly has family ties to Panama
JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins catcher Rob Brantly was raised in San Diego, and he played his college ball at California-Riverside.
There also is a little known fact about the 24-year-old Brantly. He has family ties to Panama, and he was asked to play for Team Panama in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Brantly's late grandfather, Juan Pablo Brantly, was born in Chame, Panama. The catcher still has relatives in the country.
"I was even thinking about the opportunity to play for Panama in the World Baseball Classic," Brantly said. "They called me up. If I had qualified, I would have had to miss my first Spring Training with the Marlins, so I had to respectfully decline."
This weekend, the Marlins are playing two exhibition games against the Yankees in Panama, but Brantly wasn't part of the trip.
Half of the Miami team, including manager Mike Redmond, traveled to Panama on Friday in preparation for games on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Brantly, though, stayed back in Jupiter, and he caught against the Mets on Friday night at Roger Dean Stadium.
"I have not been to Panama," Brantly said. "I have family there, and they've come to America to visit us. I'm sure I'll get an opportunity to go down there, whether it's a future World Baseball Classic or if I go down there on vacation to see family."
American-born players can qualify playing for other countries if they have family ties.
Carlos Lee, who played for the Marlins in 2012, is from Panama, and he helped arrange Team Panama giving Brantly a call.
Brantly would have seriously considered, but last Spring Training, he was competing for a starting big league job.
"That would have been great opportunity to represent the area of the country where my grandfather was born," Brantly said. "Carlos Lee contacted them for me. That's how I got connected with them. But it would have been my first Spring Training as the starting catcher with the Marlins."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter


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Comedian Brian Regan and Tony Winner Alfie Boe Set for bergenPAC, 11/16 & 1/31
Bergen Performing Arts Center announces two new exciting new shows this week, Tony Award winning actor and singer Alfie Boe Thursday January 31, 2013 and Comedy Central's Brian Regan Friday May 10th 2013. Tickets are on sale Friday, November 16th at 11:00am. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or bergenPAC.org or by calling the box office at 201 227 1030.
Singer-actor Alfie Boe, who won a joint Tony Award for his work in the Broadway revival of La Bohème, will be performing at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey on January 31, 2012.
This rare area performance by Alfie Boe will feature material from his second album "Alfie" as well as selections from his debut recording "Bring Him Home,"
which was released earlier this year. "Bring Him Home" is a collection of timeless pop songs and musical theatre favorites from such classics as Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, West Side Story and Les Miserables, to name a few," according to press notes.
The recent self-titled album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Crossover Chart and features special guests Robert Plant and Nick Jonas.
Boe, who was seen on Broadway as Rodolfo in Baz Luhrmann's La Bohème, played the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at The Queens Theatre in London and was also seen in Cameron Mackintosh's 25th Anniversary celebration of the show at London's 02 Arena. He is a regular performer with London's English National Opera, where he has played Nadir in The Pearl Fishers, and was seen at the Royal Opera House in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette.
Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.
With the release of his two critically acclaimed one-hour Comedy Central specials and DVDs -- 2008's "The Epitome of Hyperbole" and 2007's "Brian Regan Standing Up" -- Brian set a standard of excellence that others continually try to follow.
With his first appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and has since made more than 20 appearances. He also includes regular visits with Conan O'Brien on his schedule.
His performances are relatively "clean" as he refrains from profanity and off-color humor. Regan's material typically covers everyday events, such as shipping a package with UPS and a visit to an optometrist. Regan makes frequent references to childhood, including little league baseball, grade school spelling bees, and science projects. His clean, off-center humor has been praised by critics and contemporaries alike and Regan enjoys a fan base that crosses young taste makers to middle-aged adults; he is respected in the comedy community for being a "universal comic," his work has been applauded by such diverse sources as Comedy Central, Slate, The Onion and The Wall Street
A dorm room favorite, Brian's 1997 CD, "Brian Regan Live," has sold over 150,000 copies and consistently charts in iTunes Top Comedy Albums. His 2000 "Comedy Central Presents" special continues to be a top viewer choice. Brian's independently released 2004 DVD, "I Walked on the Moon," is available at Brian's website.
Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole is available for digital download on Xbox, Zune, iTunes and Amazon.
bergenPAC is located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, NJ. Call (201) 227-1030 or visit www.bergenpac.org for more information.
Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area's cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC – the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that reaches more than 30,000 students annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, "hands-on" training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.


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The Downside to the Bush Doctrine (On View in South Asia Now)News Abroad
The Bush doctrine holds that harboring international terrorists makes a country a pariah and authorizes unilateral military action against it. The doctrine allows for none of the ambiguities that plague interpretations of terrorism in the real world. All world leaders facing any sort of insurgency have invoked the Bush doctrine in recent months, from Israel's Ariel Sharon to India's Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said in London last fall,"We have to go beyond al-Qaida in our war against terrorism and target all sponsors who finance, train, equip and harbor terrorists." His reference was to the help that India believes is given by Pakistan to guerilla groups fighting to detach Kashmir from India.
This most current of crises is deeply rooted in history. In 1947, the British colonial possessions in South Asia were partitioned into a Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. The major issue that partition left unresolved was the fate of the northern province of Kashmir. Its Hindu raja, Hari Singh, acceded to India even though most of his subjects were Muslims. His autocratic decision provoked popular uprisings.
As Sikh and Hindu volunteers flocked to the aid of the raja, and Muslim fighters came over from Pakistan, India flew troops to Kashmir and fought the Pakistani army to a standstill. The British negotiator of partition, Lord Mountbatten, stipulated that Kashmir's accession to India was provisional and subject to a popular plebiscite. Later United Nations Council Resolutions concurred. The Indian government rejected the idea of a referendum and the notion of any outside interference, simply claiming Kashmir as its own.
India and Pakistan have fought three major wars, two of them largely over the Kashmir issue.
From the early 1990s, a local popular insurgency in Kashmir, which seeks independence rather than union with Pakistan, has roiled Indian politics. India responded with harsh military reprisals. In the past 11 years some 34,000 Kashmiris have died in the resulting violence, many of them innocent civilians.
Pakistani irregulars called jihadis have supported annexation of Kashmir by going over the border to hit Indian targets. They were given clandestine logistical aid, training and weaponry by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). In the 1990s, the ISI helped create the Taliban and supported terrorist training camps in Afghanistan largely in order to gain "strategic depth" in the struggle with India. Pervez Musharraf, who came to power in a coup in 1999, is known as a hawk on the Kashmir issue. As head of the military, he had brought Pakistan and India to the brink of war earlier that year over the Kargil section of Kashmir.
Musharraf was forced to turn on the Taliban in the aftermath of September 11, and he cracked down on the Afghan-linked guerilla groups in Pakistan. He has played a key role as an ally of the U.S. in its war on terror. His ardor over Kashmir has, however, not cooled. Jihadis still make their way from Pakistan to Kashmir, hitting Indian targets, with or without government backing. Pakistani groups even attacked the Indian Parliament on December 13 of last year. It is unclear whether Musharraf simply cannot stop the terrorists, or whether his military government is still lukewarm about trying to do so.
India has massed 700,000 troops in Kashmir, and Pakistan has virtually its entire army of 400,000 at the front, as well. Both countries have nuclear weapons capabilities, and both Vajpayee and Musharraf seem naïve about the way in which conventional war could turn nuclear if either state felt sufficiently threatened.
If George W. Bush had appealed to the NATO and Security Council decisions on collective security in justifying his war in Afghanistan, he would have deprived others of a pretext for go-it-alone attacks. The invocation of the Bush Doctrine by the Vajpayee government is chilling in its threat of unilateral military action against a foe perceived to harbor terrorists. A world of nuclear powers cannot afford to have its leaders playing Wyatt Earp.
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Badshah of Indus - 10/6/2002
Israel does accept the separate state of Palestine but has to do what it is doing because the Palestine government is not doing anything to prevent suicide bombers. What is India doing? Israel conflict is much more complex than the Indian one, because of the size of Israel and Palestine as countries. The Israel conflict has been going on for generations.
Manisha Sinha - 6/9/2002
Juan Cole's article on the threat of nuclear war in South Asia has many gaps that cast some doubt on his alleged expertise on the region's history. For instance, he fails to note that India has a no-first strike nuclear policy unlike Pakistan or for that matter the United States. Secondly, India has not threatened to invade Pakistan but to strike the terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, not at all similar to the western-condoned wholesale Israeli invasion of Palestine. India accepts the statehood of Pakistan and has done so since 1947 unlike the present Israeli government who are determined to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state. Thirdly, while it is true that the Indian army has been guilty of excesses in putting down the Kashmiri insurgency (highlighted first by India's democratic press), many of the over thousands of Kashmiris killed have died at the hands of militants, whose record of human rights is perhaps even more deplorable. To attribute all the killings in Kashmir to the Indian forces is not just biased but false. Perhaps Professor Cole should study recent Amnesty reports that detail abuses on both sides. Because the Indian Army, unlike the motley crew of Kashmiri, Pakistani and Afghan mujahideens operating in Kashmir, represents the Indian state, it should certainly adhere to a higher standard than the terrorists (and there have been too few instances of court martial of abusive troops) but to ignore the slaughter of entire villages, Kashmiri Pundits and Buddhists, not to mention countless Indian civilians elsewhere by the militants is foolhardy. Most Kashmiris want independence, or at least some measure of autonomy. They do not want to join an undemocratic Pakistan or have a Taliban-like fundamentalist regime, which the Islamic militants will surely inaugurate in the region if they ever get the upper hand. State elections in Kashmir have been marred by the assasination of moderate Kashmiri leaders by Islamic terrorists and no peace is possible unless the voices of the Kashmiri people is heard. And finally, despite a Hindu majority India is a secular democracy with a larger Muslim population than the entire population of Pakistan. Religion is not the best basis for state formation in a region as culturally and religiously diverse as the Indian subcontinent as the creation of Bangladesh out of West Pakistan in 1971 amply illustartes. There is no "natural" equation that should assign a Muslim majority area to Pakistan except in the mind of Islamic fundamentalists. In 1947, Pakistan invaded Kashmir after the Maharja joined India in the instrument of accession. There were no "Sikh" and "Hindu" volunteers in this region at that time. India agreed to the UN referendum but Pakistan refused to withdraw from its portion of occupied Kashmir or allow a referendum to take place there. India then refused to take a part in a referendum that would not include Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Perhaps the best solution to the Kashmir conflict is a referendum in the region, but one that should also include Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Chinese occupied Kashmir (that the Chinese acquired in 1962) and the Kashmiri Pundits and Buddhists who have been "ethnically cleansed" from the region by Islamic terrorists. But no referendum is possible unless all violence ceases. And a conflict between India and Pakistan would merely be an escalation of the violence that the terrorists have foisted upon the region in the last decade.
Pierre S. Troublion - 6/7/2002
The culpability of India and Pakistan in nuclear brinkmanship is no excuse of U.S. blundering, or the burying of OUR national interest (peace and stability) under a Presidential re-election campaign based on an undefined and open-ended "war on terror".
Now thanks to American head-burying since last September we have to tell India: "Do as we say, not as we do."
Tristan Traviolia - 6/7/2002
The author treats the Indian invocation of the Bush doctrine as a causation instead of rhetorical smoke screen. India and Pakistan are responsible for their own inability to overcome the antagonistic remnants of British colonialism. Muslims and Hindus lived for centuries without bloodshed and have the power to do so again. It is their own agency that drives events, and not the Bush doctrine. Their rhetorical invocation of a perception of US foreign policy distracted this author from the real issue. The nations on the subcontinent are responsible for their own actions and can not claim status as pawns of the superpower.
Pierre S. Troublion - 6/4/2002
This piece hits the nail on the head. My only problem is, why weren't these points being made, and loudly, six months ago ? The recklessness of President Bush's unilateralism was glaringly obvious by the time of his big September 20th speech (and there were more than a few hints well before then) Did I miss something or do I correctly recall a deafening silence as the naked emporer paraded to show his new suit after September 11, 2001 ? Dr Cole, and other messengers of common sense, where were you then, when we needed you at least as much as we do today ?
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|YDS: 5.12a French: 7a+ Ewbanks: 25 UIAA: VIII+ ZA: 25 British: E5 6a [details]
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By George Bell
From: Boulder, CO
Mar 3, 2003
|This route does look very cool although I've only done the route on the left (does this route have a name, anyone know?). One interesting fact is that you can't establish routes on this wall from above, it's smooth and overhanging. All these routes have been established by hanging off hooks to put the bolts in.
By Teleman
From: Steamboat Springs, CO
Apr 18, 2004
rating: 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
I onsighted this climb 11/03, and even though I think it is a spectacular sport route, and would like to accept the 12a rating, I just did't think it matached up with other 12's in the area (Zion or St. George). If you have good endurance and can hold on to 10b holds for 150 feet it is all yours.
P.S. the first bolted route to the left (10a/b)is a great warm up for either Hueco's or Namaste.
By Bill Bones
May 20, 2007
|You can climb this route with one 70M rope.
By Gaar
From: Springdale / Zion UT / Moab
May 25, 2007
rating: 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
Again as "HR" this would be a 11+ (c/d) and NO MORE, if it were anywhere on the east. Still one of the best sport climbs in the country!!!!!! ....Get on it, there is a sit down no hands rest about 9-10 bolts in, after the ladder section..
Also you can TR it with a 70m rope with about 2-3 feet on either end
By KipHenrie
From: Farmington, utah
Nov 19, 2007
make sure you get on the right route. namaste is the third from the left not the center one.
it goes from left to right. 10+, 12c, 12a, and a project. these climbs are other worldly, i feel very lucky to be in their presence.
By susan peplow
From: Joshua Tree
Jun 26, 2009
Gaar, you're nuts. As most the moves are straight forward there are several reachy ones that take strength, reach and technique to pull off without hangin'. Pump factor is a legal element to bump the rating to .12. Furthermore, I highly doubt the .10+ leader could do this route clean. (myself included)
This route like it's easier neighbor 1/2 route is fantastic and worth doing over and over again.
Shady, quiet and perfect temps late June '09 (and not a single mosquito)
By Peter Winter
Dec 27, 2009
|Super fun, we both figured 11d. Lots of good rests, plus a no-hands to get it all back.
By skinny legs and all
From: Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Mar 21, 2010
|Try greeting the next single Indian girl you meet with the phrase "Namaste", and it may earn you you a few bonus points!
By Jacques Lepesant
Apr 9, 2010
12a ...11d...no matter. What's important: Namaste is THE line to do!!
did the route on 4/3/2010... still lots of snow on the approach in the canyon, but very nice.
one of the very best sportclimbs I ever did.
By Kevin Volkening
May 25, 2011
|Thanks Conrad! These lines are truly special climbs, above the realm of grades... There are 4 complete bolt lines plus the unfinished route on the right. I hope to see further development of other lines on this wall, room for several others!
By Spencer Weiler
From: Salt Lake city
Oct 3, 2011
|My new favorite sport route. Jugs, jugs,jugs. Some of the most beautiful climbing anywhere. The whole experience up there is 2nd to none. Would love to chalk this one up as 12a but its not. Soft. Super straight forward and 2 no hands rests make it an easy 12a tick. Magnifico!
By Mark Lewis
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
Jan 22, 2013
I'm confused some on the length of the climb. If it's 140 feet that means it's 43m. One would need an 86 meter rope to do it with a single. Some of you said you did it on a 70m line, that's a difference of 16m or 53 feet. Even with extensive rope stretch a 70m line won't stretch 16 meters. What am I missing? What is the actual length of the climb?
If a 70 meter line works that would mean the climb is no higher than 115 feet, not 140 feet.
By J tot
From: Tempe, AZ
Jan 23, 2013
I haven't been out to this area, but have been looking at it... a lot. If they climb 140 feet but can still lower to the ground with a 70m (230') rope. That means the climber is only 90' off that ground at the anchors and 110' away from the base of the climb when they start. Which would make this climb ~50 degrees overhung.
I sincerely hope so!
By dave blackburn
From: las vegas
May 23, 2013
|I climbed this with a 70m last fall as well as the 10 and 11's.
By Pat Mac
From: Tempe
May 29, 2013
rating: 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
|70m works. At the very worst the belayer can climb up to the first bolt.
By Omar Little
Jun 1, 2013
What is the sun/shade like on the routes here in the summer? I'll be in Zion in early July and am hoping to take a day to check out Namaste and HR.
By Landon McBrayer
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 16, 2013
|We used a 70m and had plenty to spare after lowering.
By J.T.R.
Nov 14, 2013
|These routes do not get any sun. Even in the summer. It'll be cold for sure in December. If there is not a lot of snow it'll still be accessible, just bring hand warmers and a hot beverage.
By benjaminleaton Eaton
From: Sandy, UT
Nov 29, 2013
|I'm curious to know how many of us have accidentally climbed Dost Mitra instead of Namaste. Maybe that is why everyone thinks that Namaste should be down-graded. Dost Mitra is a 5.11 and it is between Huecos Rancheros and Namaste, the third route from the left.
By jarthur
From: Westminster, CO
Dec 20, 2013
|I don't understand why anyone would try to downrate a classic line like this. When we did this route a few years ago the LAST thing on our mind was the grade. If you want to spend the time downgrading routes head down to St George and downgrade every single line on the Chuckwalla until you're blue in the face. I want to feel honest about the routes I've done just as much as the next person, but no one is getting paid to send this thing so enjoy the experience and forget about whether, or not it's 11c or 12a. This route would be classic no matter where it existed in the country.
By D-Storm
Feb 12, 2014
|Jarthur, it seems no one is debating how good it is, just the grade, and the importance of it is this: As a classic route that stands out, it will be climbed by a lot of different people, thereby becoming a benchmark for the grade by default. More and more climbers may very well say, "Namaste is 12a, and this is other route is harder, so ..." and that is how grades continue to inflate. Let's enjoy quality routes, for sure, but also be honest about our opinions on difficulty. I haven't touched the climb, so I don't get the slightest vote in this case, but every one who does gets a vote, and I encourage all of us to be honest so that there may be a true consensus and benchmark for aspiring 5.12 climbers to measure themselves against.
By Mort
Mar 29, 2014
rating: 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
|Just got back from climbing Namaste. It is NOT 140'. My 70m rope worked; same for the group before me. It may be slightly over 115' because the wildly overhanging wall forms the hypotenuse, whereas you lower straight down, probably 35 or 40' from the start (and slightly higher). I cleaned it while lowering, but then climbed back up to the 3rd bolt before cutting loose - and still hit a few thin trees. 11d, or one of the easiest 12a's I've ever done. Got more pumped on Dost Mitra.
By Leify Guy
May 4, 2014
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
I would definitely feel comfortable calling this route 12a, also definitely an awesome route! also one of the best and safest routes to take a "victory whipper" on... here's a video of some of our falls on these awesome, long, over hung routes.
By Rob Warden...Space Lizard
From: Between Zion, Vegas, LA, and my van
Nov 23, 2014
|the video from that last post made my eyes bleed from all the bro in it
By Jake Croft
From: Tucson, Az
Mar 30, 2015
|If I remember correctly these routes are on the right, not the left side as walking down the canyon in the description (although it was awhile ago i was there). Its' super obvious when you get there anyways, I just remember being a little surprised when it appeared on the wrong side. Amazing and unique route, a must do! see how many creative rests you can get as you start to get pumped
By jeffozozo
From: santa clara, utah
Apr 25, 2015
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|Breathtaking. In my opinion, this climb is more about mental stamina than physical stamina. There are plenty of places to rest, but when you are sitting in "the pod," 80 feet off the deck and you still have 10 more clips to go, and you can't see the chains, you really find out where your head is.
By Steven Lucarelli
From: Moab, UT
Oct 14, 2015
rating: 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
|What an outstanding route but 12a...? If you can climb an overhanging ladder then you can climb this route. Most 11a's in Rifle are harder than this.
By Mr. Stevens
From: Boulder, CO
Oct 17, 2015
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|Yea, and in the Gunks it'd be 5.6...maybe 5.6+
By Holly SLC
May 17, 2016
|Holy crap - that's scary. Thanks for the update, David!
By Nicholas Withem
From: Olympia, WA
May 19, 2016
|Crux is at the bottom 2 bolts, then it just sustained burliness for miles! Very straightforward, not technical but a super fun climb!
By minorninth
Jun 29, 2016
rating: 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
|An incredible route. Almost no beta hunting needed, get past the first few bolts then power your way to the top. There are some generously sized huecoes to rest in and the rest is a jug haul. Epic.
By james Buehler
From: Park City, Utah
Oct 26, 2016
By Jordan Perlmutter
Mar 27, 2017
rating: 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
|As of 3/20/2017 the third bolt and the lowering anchors seem to have been fully replaced and look bomber. Go get it, y'all!
By ANGUS WIESSNER
From: Denver Colorad
Jun 13, 2017
|going to be in Zion June 23 and 25th and am searching for a partner for these routes if interested give a call at 720 280 0633 names Angus Thanks.


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