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Road Theatre's World Premiere of Emilie Beck's SOVEREIGN BODY Opens Tonight
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announced that the world premiere of SOVEREIGN BODY, written by Emilie Beck and directed by Scott Alan Smith (That Good Night, Lady) opens tonight, April 4 at 8pm and run through Saturday, May 24 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA.
As a wife and mother of two grown daughters welcomes an uninvited Thanksgiving dinner guest, a family's life is forever challenged and changed. Is she losing her mind and body or owning them once and for all? SOVEREIGN BODY is an epic story of a family's journey to healing.
Comments playwright Emilie Beck, "I'm thrilled that The Road is producing the world premiere of SOVEREIGN BODY. It takes a lot of courage to commit to the needs of this script, running the gamut, as it does, from poetry to violence, from dream play to naturalism. It's not an easy undertaking, and yet the drive of everyone at the company to get this play on stage is inspiring."
Adds director Scott Alan Smith: "We first read Emilie's play as part of our annual Summer Playwrights Festival in 2011. It was a haunting look at a family's struggle to uphold their lives in the face of severe adversity. It also spoke so eloquently about the redemptive power of art in our world that we all felt we simply had to do this wonderful play."
EMILIE BECK (Playwright) Her play Sovereign Body was a finalist for NNPN's 2011 Smith Prize. It was developed through readings at Playwright's Theatre of New Jersey, The Road Theatre, and The Elephant Theatre. Her play Number of Peoplehad its world premiere at the Piven Theatre in Chicago, in spring of 2010. Number of People was developed at Hartford Stage and Pasadena Playhouse with Edward Asner in the role of Leo Gold. It was further developed at Playwright'sTheatre of New Jersey with Len Cariou. Most recently her play Habeas Corpus was presented as a reading in The Theatre@ Boston Court's 2013 New Play Festival.
Emilie is also known for her directing work. In 2013 she directed the Ovation Award winning Cassiopeia by David Wiener at The Theatre @ Boston Court. She won 2010 LA Weekly Awards for Best Director and Best Production for Block Nine at the Elephant Theatre, and directed Because They Have No Words in both LA (Ovation nominated) and Chicago (Jeff award). In 2003 Emilie wrote and directed And Let the Skies Fall at the El Portal Circle Theatre in an acclaimed Los Angeles premiere (nominated for six Garland Awards, including Best Playwriting and Best Director).
As a performer, she has collaborated with Mary Zimmerman (Godiva, The Mystery of the 4th Wall, Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci), Veronique Guillaud (Processions) and Maurice Guillaud (Une Chronique d'une Piano-Femme) and others, performing in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Paris, as well as Amsterdam, in the improv/sketch hit, Boom Chicago. She is co-Literary Manager at The Theatre @ Boston Court, where she has served as Dramaturg for Heavier Than, The Children, and Alcestis, and will do so again for the upcoming Everything You Touch.
SCOTT ALAN SMITH (Director) Serves as the Associate Artistic Director of the award-winning Road Theatre Company and has been the Summer Playwrights Festival Director since it began in 2010. At The Road he has directed That Good Night (world premiere) and Lady by Craig Wright (4 Ovation nominations and 5 LA Weekly Award nominations with 2 wins) and assistant-directed Craig Wright's directorial debut at The Road with The Unseen. Scott also directed New York Mets (ADA nominated) and So Nice to See You (1 Dramalogue award) here at The Road. He is set to direct the west coast premiere of Melissa Arctic at The Road Theatre fall 2014. Other directing credits include The Petoskey Stones, Three Days of Rain, Bus Stop(Pepperdine University), Proof (with Michael O'Neill), The Roads to Home, Bus Stop (at Spokane's Interplayers Theater - People's Choice Award), Tabak (The Met), Lynette at 3AM, Mr. Happiness, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Elizabeth Sampson's play Bringin' Home the Girl. He has assistant-directed Mother Courage, Light (Theater@Boston Court ) and True West (Deaf West Theater).
Scott is co-author of King of the Moon which ran Off-Off Broadway, in Los Angeles at the Groundlings Theater and HBO Workspace and was made into a film for FOX Searchlab that premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. He directed Ed Harris for the L.A. Philharmonic's 2005 Season Opening Gala at Disney Hall, andHeart...Beat for the Boston Court's Music at the Court series. As an Associate Artist at the New American Theatrehe directed The Adding Machine. As an actor, Scott's L.A. theatre credits include The Dinosaur Within(Theatre@Boston Court - Stage Scene L.A. Award), Apollo (Taper Too), Richard III (with Alfred Molina), King of the Moon, Kindertransport, Detachments, The Memorandum, The Water Engine, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Rose Tattoo. Scott has also appeared regionally at the Studio Theater, Scena and the Source Theater, as well as in New York at the Present Company where his two-man show, King of the Moon, ran to sold-out houses. His over 100 appearances in television and film include playing Kate Walsh's therapist on 'Private Practice' last season, appearing in 21 episodes. Other TV credits include Aaron Sorkin's new show for HBO, 'Newsroom' (with Jeff Daniels), 'Rizzoli and Isles', 'Murder in the First', 'Hung', 'CSI: Miami', 'CSI:NY', 'CSI', 'Medium', 'NCIS', 'NCIS:LA', 'Cold Case', 'Without a Trace', 'Next', 'Rules of Engagement', 'Bones', 'Three Rivers', 'True Blood', 'House', 'Chuck', 'The Closer', 'Veronica Mars', 'Big Love', 'Entourage', 'Justice', 'Philly' (recurring), 'NYPD: Blue', 'Boston Legal', 'Six Feet Under', '24', 'JAG', 'Alias', a recurring role as Dr. Jack Gannon on 'The Young and the Restless', and others. Scott's film credits include " A Matter of Faith", "Stargate", "Mousehunt", "D.C.9/11", "Magnolia", "Déjà Vu", "Bewitched", "The Ring", "X-Files:The Movie", and "Bounce". Scott trained at Arena Stage and the Studio Theater before earning his MFA from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, SDC and the Actor's Studio Playwrights/Directors Unit, and is an adjunct professor of theater at Pepperdine University. He is also a proud alumnus of the Lincoln Center Theater Director's Lab West (Gold Medal Class of '05).
The cast of SOVEREIGN BODY will feature: Taylor Gilbert, Carole Goldman, Kevin McCorkle, Jack Millard, John Cragen, Danielle Stephens, Hannah Mae Sturges and Anna Carini.
SOVEREIGN BODY features an award-winning design team. The Scenic Design is by Stephen Gifford. The Costume Design is by Jocelyn Hublau. The Lighting Design is by Caroline Andrews. The Sound Design is by David B. Marling. The Film Segments are directed by Scott Alan Smith and Darryl Johnson. The Prop Design is by TJ McNeill. The Fight Choreography is by Matt Glave. Original Music is composed by Drew Price.
SOVEREIGN BODY will now preview on Saturday, March 29 at 8pm; Sunday, March 30 at 2pm and Thursday, April 3 at 8pm and will open on Friday, April 4 at 8pm and run through Saturday, May 24 at the Historic Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA.
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm. Ticket prices are $34.00; Previews are $15. Economic Stimulus tickets are $10 on Sunday, April 6 at 2pm (subject to availability). Special group rates available for parties of 8 or more. For tickets, call 866-811-4111 for details or visit www.RoadTheatre.org to purchase tickets online or to view complete schedule.


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Kawasaki making case to stay long-term
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have yet to make any final decisions on what will happen to shortstop Munenori Kawasaki when Jose Reyes eventually returns from his left-ankle injury.
Kawasaki took over the full-time duties when Reyes was lost during the second week of April. Reyes is expected to return some time in late June, and the Blue Jays will understandably reserve final judgement on Kawasaki until then.
"That's all premature until Reyes comes back, but I know one thing, he has played very well for us," manager John Gibbons said. "When the time comes, we'd definitely like to keep him, that's for sure. But we don't know when Reyes is coming back, either."
Kawasaki immediately became a fan favorite in Toronto and he's also been a hit in the clubhouse for his comedic nature. The native of Japan doesn't have a particularly strong throwing arm, nor does he possess any power at the plate, but he has picked his moments well this season.
One example of that came during Sunday's 6-5 victory over Baltimore, when he recorded a walk-off double to the gap in left-center field. He then thrilled fans with a hilarious postgame interview on the field during which be read from a book of prepared statements.
Those moments make for interesting storylines, but they won't come into account when Gibbons and general manager Alex Anthopoulos eventually sit down to make roster decisions. With a roster that already includes Emilio Bonifacio, Maicer Izturis -- who is on a multi-year contract -- and Mark DeRosa, it will be difficult for Kawasaki to stick on the big league roster.
But Gibbons says that's a problem for another day. Until then, the club will attempt to get all it can from Kawasaki.
"Everything he does, he does right," Gibbons said. "It's like anybody else, you don't always get the results you want, but he approaches it the right way. He does everything right, whether it's baserunning or fundamentals, relay throws, hitting in the right spot at the right time, he does all of those things."
Kawasaki entered play on Monday night with a .247 average, a .345 on-base percentage and five extra-base hits in 37 games this season.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Giambi's hustle draws praise throughout clubhouse
CLEVELAND -- For all the power the Indians put on display Tuesday night, it was an infield single that dominated the conversation in the clubhouse a day later.
In the eighth inning of Cleveland's 14-2 rout of the Phillies on Tuesday, Jason Giambi pulled a pitch down the first-base line, where the baseball glanced off the glove of a lunging Ryan Howard. Giambi tore up the basepath and dove headfirst into first base, claiming an unlikely infield single.
"I felt like Mr. Potato Head," Giambi quipped. "My parts were going everywhere."
The Indians, who launched seven home runs in the victory, were up by a dozen runs at the time.
"That was better than any home run we hit," Indians left fielder Michael Brantley said Wednesday. "Just being around him and knowing him, he's a competitor. He's an awesome teammate. Just to see, in that situation, he was hustling down the line and a headfirst slide, it was just awesome."
Indians manager Terry Francona said after the win that the effort turned in by the 42-year-old Giambi on that play should be enough to inspire any ballplayer.
"You know what?" Francona said. "If you're a young player, and after you watch that, you don't run a ball out, you should be humiliated. Anybody in baseball. I was so [darn] excited. That's just a guy that cares."
Francona took it a step further while discussing the play on Wednesday.
"I think in one, quick 90-foot segment, he displayed what he's about," Francona said. "I don't know if you could see it, our dugout erupted. The last thing you ever want is for somebody to get hurt, but that showed how he feels toward the game of baseball. That's the best way I can put it.
"As he was running down to first, he had 24 other guys pushing him. That's a nice feeling."
Told of Francona's high praise, Giambi smiled.
"That's what I'm here for," Giambi said, "to try to set a good example for these kids and play the game hard and show them how to play hard. I'm coming to the ballpark and loving every minute of it."
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Subrahmanya Shashti, or Skanda Sashti, during Shukla Paksha of Margashirsh month (November – December) is observed mainly in Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Subramanya Shashti 2017 date in Margashirsh Month as per Kannada and Telugu calendar is November 24. Here is a simple idea regarding how to observe Subramanya Shashti.
Please note that the Skanda Sashti is popularly observed in Tamil Nadu and this takes place after Diwali – six days of fast and the rituals culminates with Soorasamharam.
This below explanation of Subramanya Shashti was shared to us by Narahari Sumadhwa. It explains the importance of this Shashti in Margashirsh Month and the belief of Skanda in Karnataka.
Who is Skanda?
Skanda is the Avatara of Manmatha. Popularly He is the son of Lord Shiva.
He is in the same Kakshya of Indra.
He is the Lord of War and the most handsome among gods. He is also the commander of the army of the Devas. During Srinivasa Kalyana (marriage of Lord Balaji), Srinivasa (Lord Venkateshwara) nominated him to invite the audience, as he has six faces and can see all six directions.
His vehicle or Vahana is Mayura or Peacock.
What are the other names of Skanda? – Kumara, Murugan, Shanmukha, Subramanya, Kartikeya
When is this Skanda Shasti celebrated in Karnataka? - It is celebrated on Margashira Shukla Shasti - the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon in Margashirsh month (November – December). This day is also called as Subrahmanya Shasti.
Why is Skanda Shasti celebrated?
Subramanya is believed to have killed Demon Tarakasura on this day.
It is believed that if one does Skanda Darshana (visit Skanda temple), Snaana (bath) and Daana (giving alms) on this day then he will be from all his sins.
If one performs Skanda Shasti prayers, then they will be relieved from Sarpa Doshas (difficulties from Snakes) and skin diseases. The devotee will also be blessed with children.
How is Subrayana Shasti celebrated?
On this day we have to perform pooja of Subramanya and visit temples. Subramanya Swami is worshipped in the form of five- hooded snake. While doing the Subramanya Shasti we have to do the pooja mainly to Shankapaala, one of the serpents.
Shankapalantargata Sankarshanaya nama:
We have to chant "Om ram skandhaaya nama:
Om" while inviting Subramanya.
We have to chant "Dhanu:shaktidharO dhyEya: kaamadO bhayanaashana:" for dhyana shloka.
Why on Skanda Shasti is Brahmacharis invited for food or bhojana?
Subramanya is a Brahmachari. He likes young brahmacharis as they will not be having any dwesha-asuya (hatred and jealousy), and their heart will be pure. Food prepared using Urad Dal is a must. The Brahmachris are also given Vastra and Dakshina.


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Help Remove Dirt and Sod from the Roads
March 19, 2010
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Fairfax County officials are encouraging residents to help remove dirt and sod left on the roads by snowplows. Residents and business owners also are asked to replace any missing grass on their properties.
The county already is taking action on this issue with help from the Sheriff's Office Community Labor Force (CLF). During the next few weeks, these crews will clean up dirt and sod from the roads as they perform landscaping at bus stops and parking lots across the county.
"Because this problem is so widespread, VDOT won't be able to clean up every one of the 17,000 miles of roads that they're responsible for in Northern Virginia," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. "This is why we're asking for help from the community and the county is stepping in to assist too."
In many cases, the sod can be transplanted back on the sides of the roads.
The Sheriff's Community Labor Force provides an innovative approach to incarceration and work release. The CLF partners with other county agencies to provide light landscaping services on county-owned property, saving taxpayer dollars. Labor crews, consisting of well-screened offenders, provide necessary services to the county that include graffiti removal, blight abatement, countywide litter pickup, bus stop maintenance, and overall beautification.
The CLF program participants can engage in meaningful work and develop employable skills. They also may earn "Exemplary Good Time" for their efforts, thereby reducing incarceration periods and the cost of incarceration to taxpayers.
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Session Pianist Mike O'Neill Dies at 75
Mike O'Neill — a session piano player who performed with the Beatles, Deep Purple and Jimi Hendrix — has died of cancer at the age of 75.
Throughout the '60s and early '70s, O'Neill led and played with a number of British bands, including Colin Hicks and the Cabin Boys, Nero and the Gladiators, Poet & the One Man Band and Heads, Hands & Feet, which also included guitarist Albert Lee and singer Chas Hodges.
According to The Guardian, O'Neill was a prolific session musician during this period, playing with everyone from the Beatles and Deep Purple to rock pioneers like Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis, among many others.
He also jammed with Hendrix (who considered hiring him as his full-time keyboardist at one point), played on albums by Donovan and Joe Cocker and helped name Dire Straits back in the mid '70s.
Also in the '70s, O'Neill became involved in the theater and was eventually named managing director of a British theater company, where he worked with 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"s Colm Meaney. In later years, O'Neill became interested in painting and art.


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got a football recruit too, Trae Hart. Speedy little receiver from Dallas.
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got a football recruit too, Trae Hart. Speedy little receiver from Dallas.
Good article on Mathias. I'm pretty excited about this one. This team is desperate for a serious shooter.
Sneaky pick-up for Painter there. I really like it.
Let's hope it works out. 40% from 3 isn't setting the world on fire. Sounds a lot like DJ Byrd, which is OK if he doesn't have to be the go-to guy.
He plays a lot of PG for his high school team.
"A man with no belly has no appetite for life."
- Salman Rushdie
Now they really need to go full court press on getting Vince Edwards. It's down to us and Michigan, and for all the talk Painter gives us about Jay Simpson being so talented and all I'll believe it when I see it. And even if he is there's not much behind him in the coming years. Carroll is what he is, which is better than most give him credit for (but stop being scared to shoot!), and Hale really probably shouldn't be a regular rotation player, I'd be kind of surprised if he finishes out his eligibility at Purdue. Sure he was a freshman, but a 21 year old one who'd had a year in the system. Really gotta focus on swing 4s and a 5 now.
Errick Peck's planning on visiting both Duquesne and Xavier on Tuesday. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but when you're taking two visits on the same day I assume you don't take either of those schools all that seriously. Peck's nothing special, but he's an experienced rotation player that wouldn't screw with any future scholarships, can pretty easily play the 4 in Painter's motion. Would gladly take him for next year.
Not really Purdue, but both Zo at UT and Bruce at KSU have lost their returning star PGs in the last week or so to unexpected transfers. Brutal for them.
Dave Telep on Mathias
Mathias is vanilla in his approach to recruiting and was intent on ending it early. Why? Because from what I can tell, the only thing important to him is improving.
Some of us were fortunate enough to grow up with a basket in the backyard. Mathias, meanwhile, has a whole court at home and a whiteboard, according to one coach, where he writes down his own strengths and weaknesses, plus motivators for improvement. Who doesn't want to coach a kid like this?
This past weekend at Spiece, he put a moderately talented NW Ohio Stars travel team program on his back and took it to the semifinals before Team Thad ended the run. Throughout the weekend, Mathias competed -- and I mean to the point where he would tell the coach what to run and then go out and get it done.
Guys like this have a certain will to them. Purdue fans might get caught up in the fact that Mathias is not national ranked, but that doesn't do a player like this justice. You can't quantify his intangibles, commitment to competing and basketball IQ.
Personally, I'd toss this guy into the back of the top 100 and watch his development. Recruits like this are invaluable pieces. He's not going to be Purdue's best talent, but you watch: He'll be a starter in the program and a player who raises the competition level of the team. I can't tell you he's an electric prospect or a high-riser, but when the ball gets rolled out he'll be the first one to dive on it. There's no need to over-evaluate Mathias, just let him play.
Some red flags there..."intangibles"..."committment to competing"..."basketball IQ"...these are all things people say when some dude is not that skilled...and I'm not sure how having a full court basketball court at home is some kind of achievement...lost to "Team Thad" lol....
However, if he is 6'6" and can credibly run the point, and shoot a little bit, that is a good sign...
Ryne Smith's the new head coach at Clinton Prairie HS in southern Clinton County. They went 2-19 last year and haven't had a winning season in 8 years. So yeah, good luck Ryne.
Painter was able to compete with and beat major conference teams at Southern Illinois because he had kids who bought in and played hard. This season, to me, represented what happens when you chase talent instead of character. It's the same thing that happened to Weber at Illinois, just on a smaller scale.
"A man with no belly has no appetite for life."
- Salman Rushdie
Saw this, and feel like it fits: hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
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#Purdue 2013-14 #B1G single-play opponents are Indiana (home), Michigan State (home), Illinois (away) and Iowa (away).— GoldandBlack.com (@GoldandBlackcom) May 14, 2013
freakin stupid
Errick Peck just committed. Solid experienced guy for next year.
Sandi to DePaul
So ready for this football season!
Hammons invited to the tryouts for the World University Games, not sure if Painter's an assistant coach again this year or not.
I did see that Painter was on the team's selection committee. I don't know if he's coaching or not.
"I had to take her down like Chris Brown."
-Lance Stephenson
2nd 5th year transfer added, Sterling Carter. PG formerly of Seattle University. Kid sounds like a Gerald Green style chucker, he better not take any minutes from Scott.
Isn't Scott a SG?
Good signing; need a credible threat behind RJ to sit him if he does the low BBIQ stuff he is prone to do...
edit: it is somewhat unclear if this Carter guy is a SG or PG (or at least can play PG)
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He's pretty much a PG in size only. He basically got cut from Seattle because he wouldn't stop chucking apparently. I'm fine with him competing for playing time, but I really hope Painter didn't make any promises.
Honestly I hope we get one of the PG targets next year, there are some gems out there to be had.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Domestic Violence
Women and Abusive Relationships
Why do women stay in abusive relationships? I was wondering if you could give me some expert advice on this? Any information that you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Here is some information that I have found helpful in terms of understanding "Why a Woman Stays". This information was taken from a document compiled by the staff of CHOICES located in Columbus, Ohio.
1. Fear: Probably the most understandable explanation, and one we often forget to mention, is fear. Battered women are trapped by fear and terror. Women often express the following:fear of being caught and the abuse getting worse, fear of being stalked and harassed, fear for the safety of family and friends, fear of the unknown, fear of being a single parent with minimal, or no job skill or experiences, fear that other relationships will be the same. Thinking that all relationships are abusive.
2. Women often cling to the belief that the abuser will change. Most batterers will continually promise to change their behavior. Some women report believing that they cause their partners to become abusive. Therefore, some women feel that if they change their behavior, their partner's behavior will change. Statistics reveal that this does not happen.
3. Responsibility: Society has traditionally placed the responsibility of marriage and family issues on women. When relationships become unsuccessful, women often feel responsible for the failure. Women are socialized to nurture. As a result, women often feel that their family needs to stay together. In addition, society still holds women responsible for their victimization. Lastly, some religions preach that women are to submit to their husbands.
4. Economics: Many women do not have the economic means to care for themselves. This issue is even more problematic if there are children involved. Most abusers keep total control over financial matters. Moreover, many women do not always have the job skills to gain employment. Without any money, finding alternative living arrangements is nearly impossible.
Hope you find this information helpful.
Cathy McDaniels-Wilson, PhD
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Department of Sociology
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Ryan Rudolph wrote:By my calculations – a 50% possibility. Because we have no way of knowing what happens at death, and so there are only two possibilities – continuity or no continuity. It doesn't get any simpler than that.
By my reckoning, the chance that consciousness survives death is only about 0.000001%, because there's plenty of evidence that our consciousness is dependent on physical brain structures, and the brain dies with the body. And we have no evidence of anything else taking over the functioning of the brain when it dies.


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It's December and the holiday season is here! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another winter holiday, Chevrolet has compiled an awesome list of great gifts suitable for the resident gearhead – Corvette enthusiasts in particular. Prices range from $12 to up in the thousands, so there is something for everyone. Check them out!
1. 2014 Corvette Stingray Premier Edition Convertible ($77,450) – Okay, so times are tough and most of us can't just run out and pick up a brand-new car (much less a Corvette) to hand over to someone we love. But we had to include it anyway because wouldn't this be at the top of your Christmas list? Only 550 of the all-new top-of-the-line 3LT Corvette Stingray Premier Edition Convertibles will be built and all will feature Lime Rock Green paint and a Brownstone suede interior. Suede-wrapped interior trim, carbon fiber accents, variable tuned performance exhaust system, Z51 Performance Package, and of course Magnetic Selective Ride Control are just a few of the many awesome features the convertible is equipped with. Each will also be fitted with unique wheels with "Stingray" center caps as well as Stingray interior sill plates, and include a sweet five-piece luggage set from Thule. Unique VIN sequence and dash plaques will commemorate the limited-edition status of the Vettes, which will arrive in dealerships in early 2014.
2. Corvette Stingray Rollerball Pen ($12) – You know all those moments when you've dug through a drawer looking for a pen that actually works? Look no further. The Corvette Stingray Rollerball Pen features a sleek design with a solid brass cap and barrel. Rubber accents make it comfortable and easy to grip – and it's affordable too! We're thinking stocking stuffer.
3. Monopoly Empire Game ($20) – Everyone needs a good board game once in a while, and Monopoly is way up on the list of best games ever created. However, sometimes it can get a little long and the details a little dull. Well, now there is a solution. With the Empire game, players purchase brands rather than properties and can choose the 2014 Corvette Stingray as a game piece! You may have to play rock-paper-scissors to determine who gets to "be" the Corvette, but since this is the shortened version of the classic, everyone can have a turn.
4. 1:18 Scale 2014 Corvette Stingray ($38.50) – A perfectly-sized Corvette to show off! Treat your favorite Corvette enthusiast to a miniature 2014 Corvette Stingray. The die cast rendition of the Stingray is sleek, sculpted, and totally realistic, and would look great perched on an office desk.
5. Corvette Stingray: The Seventh Generation of America's Sports Car by Larry Edsall ($40) – Chronicling the creation and birth of the newest Corvette, the book tells the story of the C7 with more than 30 historical and behind-the-scenes photographs. This is a definite must-have for the guy who has a full collection of automotive books.
6. Fisher Price Power Wheels Corvette ($275) – I suppose you could say there's something for even the little ones on this list. The newest Fisher Price Power Wheels car is modeled after the 2014 Corvette Stingray and features sporty "chrome" wheels. Like its father – the real 2014 Corvette – it is way ahead of the "competition" and is the fastest Power Wheels vehicle in the product line. Perfect for mini speed demons!
7. Seventh-Generation Corvette Watch ($775) – The limited-edition chronograph watch was designed exclusively for the Corvette Collection and features the seventh-generation Corvette's crossed flags and Corvette logo. The dial face is real carbon fiber giving the watch an edgy and functional appearance.
8. Corvette Stingray Luggage ($910) – Yes, this is included with the purchase of a 2014 Corvette Stingray Premier Edition Convertible, but you can also purchase it separately! The beautiful five-piece luggage set includes two roller suitcases, a backpack, a duffle bag, and a messenger bag, all branded with the Corvette logo. That way, the recipient of this gift can take a little Corvette with them even when they're away from their pride and joy.
9. Corvette Heritage Neon Sign ($5,000) – Retired General Motors Vice President of Design, Chuck Jordan, had a hand in creating this sign, which was designed to pay homage to the first generation of Corvette. It represents the clean, simple, and straightforward beauty of the first Corvette and would look awesome hanging in a garage or man cave.
10. Performance Driving Schools ($1,225 and up) – So what to get for a man (or woman) who has everything? How about an experience! Give the gift of learning how to use a Corvette to its fullest potential in a safe environment at one of two driving schools. Ron Fellows Performance Driving School offers a two-day course beginning at $2,995 and the Bob Bondurant School of Performance Driving offers one- to three-day courses starting at $1,225. Students learn to drive with speed, confidence, and finesse to better handle a performance vehicle like the Corvette (in a Corvette no less).
So there you have it, folks! Chevrolet's (and our) top ten gift ideas for the ultimate Corvette enthusiast! Your friends here at Vette wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!


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Watkins among familiar faces on Cubs
CHICAGO -- Logan Watkins felt right at home at Wrigley Field, even though he was just called up from Triple-A Iowa. He's not alone in players who have been promoted from the Minor League team.
"We were saying last night, it's like an Iowa Cubs party in here now," said Watkins, who started at second base on Friday. "It just shows the organization trusts us to come in."
Watkins, who was batting .256 at Iowa, was added to the Cubs' roster after Starlin Castro was placed on the bereavement list.
"Last year, I got sporadic at-bats, but I've been playing every day at Iowa this past month, so I'm ready to go," Watkins said. "I hate that Castro is going through what he has to go through. I'll be here until he gets back, and we'll see what happens."
Watkins' role at Iowa was to get on base and let Kris Bryant, Mike Olt, Javier Baez and Jorge Soler drive him in.
"That was one of the more talented teams I've ever played on," Watkins said. "It was fun to watch. Every day something cool would happen. Even guys like [Matt] Szczur, who aren't quite the high-profile guys, they're fun to watch, too. Guys like that, you get on base for Kris Bryant and Javy to hit the ball out of the park. We had a really good team and it was a lot of fun to play on."
Bryant has hit 41 home runs combined this season at Double-A Tennessee and Iowa, and Watkins has tried to get the third baseman to loosen up.
"He's going to play this game for a long time," Watkins said. "He's a fun kid to talk to. I hang with him in the dugout and talk to him. I try to get him to smile a little more. He takes it pretty serious. He's pretty intense -- but he's fun to play with."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This document contains information for an outdated version and may not be maintained any more. If some of your projects still use this version, consider upgrading as soon as possible.
User Permissions
This class implements SilverStripe's permission system.
Permissions are defined on a group-by-group basis. To give a permission to a member, go to a group that contains them, and then select the permissions tab, and add that permission to the list.
The simple usage, Permission::check("PERM_CODE") will detect if the currently logged in member has the given permission. See the API docs for more options.
Group ACLs
- Call Permission::check("MY_PERMISSION_CODE") to see if the current user has MY_PERMISSION_CODE.
- MY_PERMISSION_CODE can be loaded into the Security admin on the appropriate group, using the "Permissions" tab.
You can use whatever codes you like, but for the sanity of developers and users, it would be worth listing the codes in permissions:codes
PermissionProvider is an interface which lets you define a method providePermissions(). This method should return a map of permission code names with a human readable explanation of its purpose (see permissions:codes).
class Page_Controller implements PermissionProvider {
function init() {
if(!Permission::check("VIEW_SITE")) Security::permissionFailure();
function providePermissions() {
return array(
"VIEW_SITE" => "Access the site",
This can then be used to add a dropdown for permission codes to the security panel. Permission::get_all_codes() will be a helper method that will call providePermissions() on every applicable class, and collate the resuls into a single dropdown.
Default use
By default, permissions are used in the following way:
- The 'View' permission is checked when opening a page
- The 'View' permissions is used on all default datafeeds:
- If not logged in, the 'View' permissions must be 'anyone logged in' for a page to be displayed in a menu
- If logged in, you must be allowed to view a page for it to be displayed in a menu
NOTE: Should the canView() method on SiteTree be updated to call Permission::check("SITETREE_VIEW", $this->ID)? Making this work well is a subtle business and should be discussed with a few developers.
Setting up permissions
- By default, permissions are linked to groups. You define a many-many relationship called Can(permname), eg, "CanView". Please note that group permissions are more efficient, as SQL joins are used to filter data.
- Alternatively, you can create a custom permission by defining a function called can(permname)
Using permissions
- On an individual data record, $page->can("View", $member = null) and be called. If a member isn't passed, the currently logged in member is assumed.
- On a request, $request->hasPermission("View", $member = null) can be called. See datamodel for information on request objects.


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Last night I attended a reception for Blogher contributing editors and conference speakers, and you could feel the energy in the room. All those smart women in one place, not to mention some pretty smart men too. I saw a few blogging superstars, but the person I was most excited to meet at Blogher was Elise, whose cooking blog, Simply Recipes, was one of the very first food blogs I discovered when I accidently became a food blogger. Not only do I love Simply Recipes, but Elise has been so encouraging and helpful to me, and in person she's just as warm, friendly and brilliant as she seems on Simply Recipes. I'm looking forward to getting to know her a lot better. I also met two of the three founders of Blogher, Lisa Stone and Jory de Jardins, who both are the type of young, gorgeous, and intelligent women you might love to hate if only they weren't so darn nice. (I'm also excited about meeting Elisa Camahort, the other Blogher founder today.)
If you're only attending Blogher virtually I've discovered you can still learn a lot due to the number of people doing live blogging while the conference sessions are happening. I'm not going to attempt live blogging, but I'm giving you links to those who are. There are quite a few sessions of interest to food bloggers, so here's the Blogher Day One Schedule and Blogher Day Two Schedule if you want to see what's on the schedule. Then check this list of who's live blogging which session. (Don't miss reading about the session on digital photography on day one if you're a food blogger!) Of course, I'll be reporting later on my own impressions of the conference, including the foodblogger meet-up on Saturday.
By the way, even though I'm away, Weekend Herb Blogging is still happening at Kalyn's Kitchen this weekend. Send your link to kalynskitchen AT comcast DOT net if you'd like to participate. I need it by 3:00 Sunday afternoon (Utah time). I'll be posting the recap on Sunday or Monday morning, depending on how many entries there are.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelLakefront resort with glass atrium, health spa
Popular property highlights
This resort on Lake Grapevine is 6 miles from DFW Airport, 1 mile from Bass Pro Shops and Grapevine Mills outlet mall, and 22 miles from downtown Dallas.
Multiple Restaurants
Gaylord Texan Resort's on-site restaurants and lounges include a wine-cellar steakhouse and a Nuevo Latin cafe; a fitness center, full-service spa, indoor lap pool, seasonal outdoor pool, and salon are on site.
High-speed Internet
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Renovations & Closures
- Water park
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Set on Lake Grapevine--a half-mile from Silver Lake Marina--the nine-story resort features a glass atrium housing 4.5 acres of indoor gardens with a Riverwalk, shopping arcade, and a variety of restaurants and lounges.
Bliss-seekers rejoice! Nirvana is here at Relâche Spa, a 25,000-square-foot (2,323 square-meter) European-inspired spa featuring 12 private and lavish treatment rooms. Nationally renowned as a premiere spa for exclusive luxurious treatments, Relâche offers soothing massages, rejuvenating facials, relaxing body treatments, aromatherapy and invigorating fitness options. The perfect place to soothe the body and soul. Guests can also use a well-equipped fitness center, an indoor lap pool, and a seasonal outdoor splash pool.
A 400,000-square-foot (37,161 square-meter) convention center is connected to the resort, providing 82 meeting and event spaces, including a ballroom that accommodates 5,000 guests. Event catering, audio-visual equipment, and high-speed Internet access are available (surcharge). An on-site business center provides faxing, copying, printing, shipping, secretarial services, high-speed Internet access, and other services; fees apply.
Scheduled shuttle service is available to Cowboys Golf Club, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Grapevine Mills outlet mall, and downtown Grapevine (surcharge).
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Poolside bar
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 82
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 1511
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Arcade/game room
- Fireplace in lobby
- Number of floors - 9
- Elevator/lift
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Water park access (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 37
- Number of meeting rooms - 73
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Conference center
- Conference space size (feet) - 400,000
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Billiards or pool table
- Nightclub
- Year Built 2004
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (24 hours)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Smart TV
- Netflix
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Old Hickory Steakhouse - Styled after a Texas-vineyard wine cellar, this fine-dining restaurant features Certified Black Angus beef and an extensive regional and international wine list. An outdoor patio overlooks nearby vineyards, and an adjacent wine bar offers regional wines, artisanal cheeses, and gift baskets. Dinner only.
Riverwalk Cantina - This market-style restaurant offers regional dishes on the banks of the resort's atrium riverwalk. Strolling entertainers perform daily. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
Zeppole Coastal Italian - This fine-dining restaurant offers dinner and has a children's menu and a full bar.
Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill - This sports bar has a 52-foot video screen, 50 individual plasma TV screens, and a golf simulator. Two bars serve snacks, burgers, and Texas barbecue. Open from late morning until late night.
Glass Cactus Nightclub - Open Wednesday to Saturday, this restaurant serves dinner and has a bar.
Paradise Springs Pool Bar & Grille - Cold beverages, snacks, salads, and sandwiches are served poolside.
Silver Bar - This saloon-style, lobby-level bar mixes classic cocktails from late morning until late evening.
Mission Plaza Marketplace - Enjoy an eye-opening shot of espresso, soft, fresh pastries, gourmet salads and sandwiches, and delectable desserts.
Nearby Things to Do
The 4,000-square-foot fitness center includes cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, free weights, and steam rooms and saunas. Gaylord Texan Resort also has an indoor lap pool, a seasonal outdoor splash pool with a spa tub and waterfalls, and a game room. The waterpark is open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend only.
Water skiing, pontoon boats, fishing, and other water activities (surcharge) are available at Silver Lake Marina, a half-mile from the resort. One mile away, Cowboys Golf Club has an 18-hole course and a clubhouse with a sports bar and pro shop. The resort provides scheduled shuttle service (surcharge) to both locations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine, or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Spa Services
- Number of treatment rooms 12
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room bottled water
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 17 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 22 per night (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 31.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Gaylord
- Gaylord Resort
- Gaylord Texan
- Gaylord Texan Grapevine
- Gaylord Texan Resort
- Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine
- Texan
- Texan Gaylord
- Texan Gaylord Resort
- Texan Resort
- Gaylord Grapevine
- Gaylord Texan Hotel Grapevine
- Gaylord Texan Resort And Convention Center
- Gaylord Texan Resort Convention Center
- Gaylord Texas Hotel
- Gaylord Texas Resort
- The Gaylord Texan
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. 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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Country-specific Docs | Officers' Handbooks and Resources | Crown Event Handbook
NB: There is no longer a requirement for a tax-exempt letter from the Australian Tax Office as the SCA Ltd is not a tax exempt entity but simply a not-for-profit one.
New Zealand
Officers and Seneschal handbooks currently in use in Lochac:
Other helpful resources:
Don't miss the Hospitaller's handbook and other recruitment-related articles, posters, videos and graphic resources on the Lochac Hospitaller website.
There are four major Kingdom events each year for which event bids are sought:
Twelfth Night Coronation (January)
May Crown Tournament
Midwinter Coronation (July)
November Crown Tournament
Bids for these events close roughly 13 months before the event:
Twelfth Night bids close at the end of November.
May crown Bids close at the end of March
Midwinter bids close at the end of May
November Crown bids close at the end of September.
A submission should contain at the very least the following components:
Contact the Lochac Seneschal and find out if there are any particular requirements of an individual event. It is also a good idea to let them know that your group may be interested in submitting and discuss this in general terms.
A Crown Event Handbook was prepared in AS XLIV by Mistress Katherine
Kerr, drawn from many similar resources, both near and far. This formed
the template for the existing document.
Use this from the moment you start planning your bid. Its guidance and checklists should be handy for anyone running a large event, and will certainly increase your chances of a successful bid and event. You'll find it here:
Crown Event Handbook (333KB PDF document)
Crown Event Handbook (394KB Word Document)
It is available as an editable document (.docm) as well as a PDF so that stewards may adapt and use its many checklists to suit their particular event.
The more you tell us about your plans for the event, the more easily the Council of the Purse will be able to make a decision between competing submissions. Photos of venues etc. and clear budget figures definitely help.
Crown event bids are decided upon by the Council of the Purse, i.e. the Crown, Kingdom Seneschal and Kingdom Exchequer. The decision is generally based on the quality of the bids received, with some weight given to the recency of a group's previous Crown event, and some influence from the location of the immediately preceding Crown events.
Since several bids are often received, and all are usually good, the lesson is to not get too discouraged if your bid does not succeed, and to try again. You are most welcome to ask for feedback about what factors may have told against your bid on any given occasion.
This page is maintained by the Publications/Technical Deputy to the Kingdom Seneschal
Comments or suggestions to email@example.com
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My wife and I will be moving to Bloomington this summer and have begun to search for an apartment. It's always best to have first-hand info, so does anyone here have any apartment complexes or similar rentals worth mentioning, good or bad? We've found some places fitting our wishes but I'm sure we've missed some things. Here's some basic stuff on our wish list:
1-2 bedroom
Cat friendly
On city bus line
Rent under $700/month (not including amenties, higher if some included)
Washer/Dryer included
Every little bit of info helps. Thanks!


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Fallout Shelter Episode 35 Tips and Strategies
Fallout Shelter
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Genre: Simulation
Video Tips
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I will update this post with more tips and tricks, so please bookmark this page and keep on checking in!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask for extra help in the comments section.
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Robin Brownlee
July 29 2013 08:33PM
I usually don't put a lot of stock in the polls that David Staples runs over at the Cult of Hockey at The Edmonton Journal. In fact I sometimes mock them, but the results Staples is getting today for his latest question – Who is Edmonton's top sports radio host? – confirm what I already know.
That is, simply put, when it comes to the gift of gab in this market, Bob Stauffer of 630 CHED and Jason Gregor of TEAM 1260, both of whom I've had the good fortune to share the booth with as a co-host, sit at the top of Edmonton's radio heap. Then, there's everybody else – Allan Mitchell, Jason Strudwick and Mark Spector of 1260 and Dan Tencer of CHED. You can review the latest results of the poll here.
Stauffer, the uber-connected host of Oilers Now on CHED, and Gregor, who somehow fills four hours a day, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with quality yakity-yak despite having a certified windshield technician as one of his co-hosts, will no doubt lead the poll from wire-to-wire. No surprise there, even though Stauffer and Gregor are as different as night and day in terms of style.
Both, however, obviously hit notes that resonate with Edmonton's radio audience. And both, as any good radio host tends to do, have their fair share of critics. Anything in between love and hate, as in the dreaded "like," isn't what drives big numbers in the radio game.
Here's a sampling of comments posted along with the poll in The Journal. To see them all, click on the link I provided in the first paragraph.
Randy: Gregor is pretty good too, but for me, he says "you know" every 30 seconds. I've often that would be a fun drinking game. Nah, everyone would be hammered within the hour:)
Todd: Tencer is just ok. Far from good enough to justify the way he treats people. He also lost all favour with the fans when he basically lobbied on air for the downtown arena and anything else on the Katz agenda. Tencer also works for Katz, and this has no credibility as a broadcaster. Tencer also scored his gf, a oilers puck (vicarious much) a high profile gig in radio. The guys too young and too shady.
Peter: Sad that Allen Mitchell had to manipulate poll by begging people to vote for him. On a hockey site Stauffer should win...His show is all hockey. Best host, and most well-rounded is Gregor. He has a sports show that talks every sport, and he can talk them all. I find he is the best interviewer by far. He and Stauffer are the two best, but IMO Gregor is the best sports host. Bob is hockey.
John: I have a real hard time listening to CHED from 6-9 pm. That is a terrible time if you have kids. I wish they would put a show up against 1260 in that 9-12 am evening slot. As far as Jason Strudwick's show, I wish he would spend 90% of his time talking Oiler hockey instead of 90% of his time joking with Majeau. If CHED even aired a repeat of Oiler lunch around that night slot, they would own it. Bob Stauffer is definitely the best in the City. Vancouver does sports talk radio seven days a week, 360 days a year and we have far more interested fans here. I would like to see at least one more nigh time sports show in Edmonton for sure. Staples maybe???
Stauffer, who gave me the chance to co-host his show when he was at TEAM 1260 before he moved over to CHED as the analyst to play-by-play man Rod Phillips on game nights, is easily the most connected media guy in the city – newspapers, radio and TV – and it's not close.
For those who point out Stauffer should be the most connected, considering he works for the Oilers, that was the case BEFORE he moved from 1260 over to CHED (with a stint on both at the same time when he was doing Oilers Lunch on the TEAM and game nights on CHED).
Stauffer gets the dope because he goes after it by talking to GMs, agents and hockey ops people around the NHL, not because he gets it handed to him by team management, as his critics insist. You don't have to like it or believe it, but that doesn't make it less so.
As for Gregor, I think he's the best interviewer in the city, and by a pretty healthy margin. He's always prepared because he puts the work in, and he's quick on his feet – if an interview takes an unexpected turn, as they often do, he'll shift gears seamlessly.
More times than I can count, often as I'm listening in as I'm driving to the studio or a live location for my 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. segment, Gregor has rattled off an interview that has me locked on the dial. Gregor knows how to tell a story. Just as important, he knows when to let his guests tell their story without feeling the need to jump in and gum it up with what he thinks.
The other thing with Gregor is he's the straight goods. What you hear is what you get. While it's a rule of thumb that conflict and differing opinions make for good radio, I don't remember Gregor taking a position on an issue he didn't believe in just to generate calls or drive ratings. Integrity, what a concept.
There are plenty of reasons Stauffer and Gregor are top of the heap.
The landscape of Edmonton sports radio has changed a lot over the last decade and more changes are in store.
. . . I fully expect we'll see TEAM 1260 re-branded as TSN 1260 in the not-too-distant future now that Bell Media has bought in.
. . . Don't be surprised if SPORTSNET becomes a player on the local radio airwaves as well. Word is, they're after an AM property (maybe CKUA) to compete with TSN.
. . . 630 CHED is the rights holder for Oiler broadcasts for the upcoming season and then the deal is up for renewal. Both TSN (1260) and SPORTSNET, if they draw in, will contest those rights.
. . . 630 CHED has some work to do to fill the void left by Tencer, who is leaving Inside Sports in the evening for a morning talk/news slot. Say what you want about Tencer – I certainly have from time to time -- he's built an impressive resume in a big hurry.
. . . Strudwick is proof you don't have to have the slickest delivery or good hair to make waves on the wireless. Like John Short, Strudwick can spin a story, even if he butchers names and the English language. TEAM 1260 got it right giving him the late night slot.
Listen to Robin Brownlee Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Jason Gregor Show on TEAM 1260.
I'm sorry guys, but I think the most knowledgable, intellectual , and interesting one is Marc Spector!!!!!!...by a country mile!!
Haha, good one.
Post the tweet that prompted me to block you.
This is a fun game. Here is the tweet I made to Brownlee that forced his hand to block me (only time I ever tweeted him):
@Robin_Brownlee yeah, all Petry did was put up huge minutes in all situations and be a plus player on cheap contract. The bum.
Anyways, Brownlee didn't care for that kind of harsh verbage.
July 30 2013, 04:40PM
Team 1260 all the way! I listen to you guys all day at work. I cannot stand Tencer and stopped listening to his Oilers broadcasts when I got cable; he's actually the reason I got cable and stopped listening to games on the radio. I literally did the happy dance the day Rome flamed out.
I also happen to know for a fact Tencer's gf is not a puck bunny, nor does she work in radio. Perhaps an ex of his does but his current gf didn't even know who he was before they started dating.
Robin you probably have shirts older than Milhouse, who know more about hockey than he does!!!
1 spector..wit and opinion 2 Gregor...overall knowledge 3 stauffer...hockey connected 4 strides...still very clumsy but give more time 5 low tide...cancel immediately, erase all known recordings.
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Gotta go with Gregor. The guy knows his sports! CBA question, he did his homework. NFL question, he did his homework. NBA, guess who did his homework? UFC? Dog didn't eat that homework. And his opinions? Passion is golden! Stauffer, listen to him, everytime a player comes up he has to mention his junior roots, his peewee roots, it gets farking annoying! Ya you covered him when he was 12, we care about now. Ask the question and actually get an answer before piping up with your knowledge. Struds, love ya but I gotta hit FM when you are on, love your desire but you are not a broadcaster and your interviews and insights are mind-numbing. Vote Gregor. And this is not his mother FYI
Two and a half sports stations would water down the talent, wouldn't it? Maybe we'll get Brynn and Jake in the mornings again.
Stauffer is a PR guy basically, so I'm not sure he really counts. I imagine he will be working with Spec if Sportsnet comes into the market. Presumably they'd have a leg up in the rights battle, seeing as how they already have a cozy and longstanding relationship with the team.
I agree with 99% of what Spector says, and he has the best perspective on sports on the radio: sports is entertainment, it's fun, and shouldn't be taken totally seriously. I'm glad he's got his own show.
In terms of the important things that make someone a good radio host though, Gregor hands down.


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The Bishop Dwenger High School graduate hasn't let adversity affect his attitude, which has played an integral part of the success of the third-ranked Fighting Irish (10-0) this season.
That is lesson No. 1.
"John really hasn't been healthy all year," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "He's battled a number of different ailments, but when we've asked him to go in there, he's the center of some big plays."
Goodman entered Notre Dame nearly five years ago as a highly touted recruit (21st-ranked wide receiver in the nation). However, that acclaim hasn't translated onto the field (just 32 receptions in four seasons), which goes to show that the recruiting evaluations being posted by everyone from former college coaches to teenagers in their bedrooms can and should be taken with a 44-ounce Big Gulp from the Great Salt Lake.
That is lesson No. 2.
"I know that people are measured, I know that I'm measured by wins and losses, but the relationships that (Goodman) has with guys on this team strengthens that group," Kelly said. "I think he'll look back and say 'Yeah, I would have liked to have caught more and made more touchdowns and done all of those things,' but he is going to look back on the relationships and the strength that he has provided as a senior in this football program."
Goodman injured his back against Miami in early October and missed the next two games (Stanford and Brigham Young), then he didn't get in the game at all against Pittsburgh, so he missed three opportunities to play in front of Notre Dame crowds in his final season.
That won't be the case for Notre Dame's final home game Saturday. Goodman is projected to be in the starting lineup, as a replacement for the injured sophomore DaVaris Daniels, for the first time since the season opener against Navy in August. And regardless of his impact on the field, Kelly believes that Goodman's impact off the field has been critical, due to there being a number of ways to contribute to a team's success.
That is lesson No. 3.
"He's a good teammate," Kelly said. "You've got to have good teammates, guys that are great in the locker room. He's a positive guy. Guys really enjoy being around him."
Goodman has had some moments of glory this season. He's caught just four passes, but two of those have been for touchdowns. He made a spectacular one-handed grab for a score at Michigan State and then brought in another touchdown catch (an 18-yarder) in last week's 21-6 win at Boston College.
"John has given us everything that he has in his senior year," Kelly said. "He'll get a chance now to play a little bit more in the absence of (Daniels)."


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"For his influential studies, theoretical and experimental, probing stability, structure and molecular motion in liquids, supercooled liquids and glasses."Background:
Dr. Kivelson received his A.B. from Harvard University in 1949 and his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1953 with E. Bright Wilson, Jr. He served as an instructor in Physics at M.I.T. from 1953 to 1955. He has been on the faculty at the University of California at Los Angeles in the Chemistry Department since 1953.
Dr. Kivelson's areas of research, both experimental and theoretical, have included: microwave spectroscopy; electron spin resonance spectrscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance; low-energy electron-molecule scattering; dynamic light scattering; relaxation phenomena in liquids and viscoelastic fluids; supercooled liquids and glasses (attempted to develop an overall theory of supercooled liquids and glasses); polyamorphism (multiple apparently amorphous solid metastable phases).
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tiltbillings wrote:And so was the election of George W. Bush, but the sequelae has been in no one's best interest except the wealthy. Thatcher was lucky to have had the North Sea oil revenues to buffer the impact of her horrible reign of conservative ugliness, but England is paying the price now. Alas.my point was not that Thatcher's administrations were in anyone's interests, but that they were as mandated and legitimate as many other post-war examples
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Hong Kong and its surrounding islands and territories were leased by China to Britain for 99 years in 1898.
Hong Kong ceased being a British colony and became a Special Administrative Region under Chinese rule on 1st July 1997.
The name Hong Kong comes from the Cantonese "Heung Gong" or "fragrant harbour", a reference to "sweeter" fresh water of the Pearl River estuary.
The Pearl River is named for the large number of pearl-like shells lining the river bed as it runs through Guangzhou.
The Peak Tram, a funicular railway still running from Central to Victoria Peak has been in operation since 1888.
The Mid-Levels escalator is the world's longest escalator system, running over 800m and an elevation of 135m. The full journey takes 20 minutes.
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Residential apartment blocks in the New Territories. There are estimated to be 6,426 citizens per square kilometre as development pushes people further upwards.
An aerial view of Nanshan in Shenzen - this is a tiny proportion of an enormous city, but it highlights the large number of high-rise developments, with further land being reclaimed from the sea.
Old ways of life alongside modern high rises in Hong Kong: this border village close to Shenzhen shows skyscrapers being built in the distance.
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A night-view of the dazzling skyline of Hong Kong harbour, an international financial capital and centre for business and growth within the Pearl River Delta.
1908 - The fishing village of Tai O, on the western side of Lantau Island. Tai O is still a popular tourist destination today, maintaining traditional fishing techniques.
Chinese white dolphins are endangered but live in the Pearl River Estuary and can be seen off the coast of Hong Kong Airport. Pollution and shipping are two of their greatest threats.
c. 1890 - A view of Victoria Harbour from the Peak, when Hong Kong was still relatively undeveloped - notice the small number of buildings and ships when compared with the harbour today.
c. 1900 - An aerial view of farmland in the New Territories, which became part of Hong Kong in 1898. Much of the area was undeveloped for many years and lay as farmland.
Shenzhen is now one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Once a small fishing village, it was singled out to become China's first Special Economic Zone, it is now China's second busiest port after Shanghai.
A map of the Pearl River Delta dating from 1888. Macau, Hong Kong and Canton (now known as Guangzhou) are visible running inland up the Pearl River.
The Pearl River Delta, highlighting the mainland prefectures and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau in green.
Huizhou is the most easterly city of the Pearl River Delta, whose success has focused on the rapidly growing property market across the Delta and southern China.
Macau was once a Portuguese colony and is now the only other Special Administrative Region of China. One of the richest cities in the world, its wealth is built around tourism, especially gambling.
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1910 - An expatriate mother and child pose with their private rickshaw outside their house near the waterfront in Kowloon.
1897 - Queen's Road Central, which is now part of the main business district of Hong Kong, decked out in traditional decorations for Chinese New Year.
1897 - Expatriates and locals fill the stands at the Happy Valley Racecourse to inspect a review of British Troops.
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1897 - The reception hall at Tung Wah hospital, decorated in traditional Chinese style including an altar for those visiting patients to leave offerings and prayers for the sick.
1897 - A pavilion in traditional Chinese style erected to house a seasonal flower show, possibly during the autumnal Lantern Festival.
The old Hong Kong colonial flag, used between 1959 and 1997, reflecting Hong Kong's status as a British Crown Colony. This has now been replaced with a flag depicting the bauhinia, its local flower.
A traditional Chinese junk sails alongside the Star Ferry in Hong Kong harbour. Although taken in 2010, this image is representative of a view seen in the harbour since 1888.
1897 - Extravagant houses built for rich expatriates in the hills of Magazine Gap, heading up from Victoria Harbour towards the Peak.
1908 - The Peak Tram cable railway, running from Central to the Peak through Mid-Levels. Built in 1888, the tram service is still in operation today.
1908 - Government House, the seat of British rule when Hong Kong was a colony. Now the residence of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, it now surround by high-rise office blocks and apartments.
A pre-1869 painting of Hong Kong Island, before Hong Kong was fully established as a colonial territory.
1897 - Decorations line Queens Road Central, now part of the major business district in Hong Kong, in celebration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
A rickshaw with its classic green and red livery plies its trade outside the Star Ferry Terminal in Central. Rickshaws were still in use at the turn of the 21st century.
The iconic Star Ferry at its terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, with the incredible Central Harbour skyline behind it: a perfect juxtaposition of modern development and traditional ways.
The Peak Tram funicular railway passes up through the Mid-Levels en-route to Victoria Peak. This service replaced sedan chairs in 1888 and is still in operation today.
Lion dances are carried out in the traditional way for celebrations such as the opening of a new modern skyscraper. The lion's eyes will be painted on by an important bystander.
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Sir Norman Foster's iconic HSBC Headquarters building. Built in 1985, the original bronze lions (complete with bullet holes from the WWII Battle of Hong Kong) still stand outside the foyer.
Traditional trams still operate across the north of Hong Kong Island, weaving their way between skyscrapers. However, they now make use of modern Oyster card-style technology.
Buildings on the Victoria waterfront taking part in the "Symphony of Lights", a ten minute nightly lights display to promote Hong Kong's incredible skyline.
A typical Hong Kong street market in Graham Street. Small stalls squeeze into the tiny lanes between huge office and apartment blocks, with bright awnings and stalls packed into every space.
The Mid-Level escalator system is the longest in the world. Weaving its way past offices and apartment blocks, it covers over 800 metres and is used by thousands to commute every day.
A Chinese medicine shop in Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese remedies made with herbs, plants and animal parts are often still used alongside or instead of "conventional" Western medicines.
Hong Kong's iconic harbour, with the Bank of China (two pronged tower) and Two International Finance Centre (tallest building) rising above the skyscrapers and Victoria Peak visible behind.
A view of Hong Kong harbour from Victoria Peak, with the Star Ferry, HSBC building and two-pronged Bank of China buildings clearly visible.
Jade amulets and charms for sale within the Jade Market in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Superstitions state that jade protects the wearer from harm, taking the force of any accident or trauma.
The Noon-Day Gun, a colonial relic, is still fired everyday. It was made famous by Noel Coward in his song "Mad Dogs and Englishmen", written in 1931.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
How to write Production quality code?
5 comments :
- thecodemechanic said...
You missed some important things:
It must be simple.
It must be short.
It must document itself.
- September 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM
- Karim said...
Code should be expandable. Once in production, enhancement and new requirements r bound to come. The abstract design should allow for rapid development. Developer should keep on mind when coding
- September 29, 2011 at 5:51 AM
- Kamalkishor said...
I had once encountered a problem due to the "System Locale". On Linux systems, the default locale is UTF_18. I was working on a code that used to read a bufferedinputstream from a file and the previous coder had chosen a method that was dependent on the locale. Later, when I changed the locale in production to "en_us", that same method worked correctly. The method was a part of the project library, hence I couldn't rewrite that part of the code.
- October 8, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Javin @ Volatile in Java said...
Good point Kamalkishor, writing locale independent code is also one of quality for production code. These kind of thing should be part of Resources which allows you flexibility to change the language or resource based on locale.
- October 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM
- Ananth Chellathurai said...
Nice article. I would also like to second the thought on "boundary conditions" as that is where most of the developers tend to miss during their unit testing.
Also to consider that a well formatted and documented code helps maintainability of production code.
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BEND, Ore. (AP) An Oregon National Guard solider from Bend has been convicted of raping his fellow guardsman's 11-year-old daughter.
The Bend Bulletin reports that 35-year-old Florentino Allen Valdez hung his head after Judge Stephen Forte returned the guilty verdict Wednesday, and cried as he left the courtroom.
The judge said the evidence was "overwhelming."
Valdez is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday. Mandatory minimum sentences for first-degree rape and sodomy charges are 25 years in prison.
He has been held in Deschutes County jail since his March 2012 arrest.
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The Live Work Play exhibition is open to the public from June 14 to July 6 at the Discovery Centre in Jewry Street, Winchester.
It shows recent work by 26 architects including several based in Winchester.
Exhibitors include award-winning practices such as PAD Studio (recent winner of three RIBA Awards), Design Engine (RIBA and Civic Trust Award winners, 2014), AR Design Studio, Design ACB, ADAM Architecture, John Pardey Architects, Hampshire County Council and Ruth Butler Architects.
Design workshops with local schools is being held at the centre on June 16, June 25 and July 2 on the work, live and play theme. They are being run with local firms Architecture PLB, PAD Studio and Design ACB.
A series of lectures are also being held at the Discovery Centre by accomplished architects including Richard Jobson, Design Engine (June 25) and Robert Sakula, Ash Sakula (July 23), talks including Keith Myers, MD of The Myers Touch – Designing kitchens with light, space and laughter (June 17), design workshops for local schools.
A football tournament is being held at Kings' School, Winchester on June 21.
The Hampshire Festival of Architecture is being organised by the county branch of RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects.


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Jack Gluckman, MD, UC professor of otolaryngology, was born and raised in South Africa and attended medical school at the University of Cape Town. After completing his otolaryngology residency in Johannesburg and Cape Town in 1973, he joined the faculty at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town and subsequently entered private practice for a number of years in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
In 1977 he moved to Cincinnati for a fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery and remained on the faculty at UC. He became a tenured professor in 1985 and was named chairman of the department of otolaryngology in 1991—a post he held through 2004. Gluckman has served in many leadership roles in the College of Medicine and at University Hospital, including associate dean for clinical affairs and chief of the medical staff.
Nationally he has been a member of multiple academic societies and has served on the board of directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Head and Neck Society and the Council of the Triologic Society. He was regional secretary to North America, Mexico and the Caribbean for the International Federation of Otolaryngologic Societies from 2001 to 2003.
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Gluckman is editor of Current Opinions in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and was editor-in-chief of the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Recertification Study Guide. He has also been on the editorial boards of many journals and has received numerous awards, including presidential citations from the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Head and Neck Society, the Triologic Society and the Board of Governors of the Academy. He was also awarded the Semon Medal from the University of London for academic achievement and the Chevalier-Jackson Award from the American Broncho-Esophagologic Association.


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It would be tough to find anyone in the NASCAR industry who isn't happy with the look of the new 2013 Sprint Cup car.
The only problem is trying to get enough parts and pieces to build them.
Teams are scrambling as they try to build cars for the 2013 season, with the words "hood" and "decklid" making crew chiefs cringe.
NASCAR decided late last year that it would switch to carbon fiber hoods and decklids for the new car. Each manufacturer is producing its hoods through a vendor (it is considered a piece that must come from the manufacturer) while NASCAR decided that all decklids — the only piece of the bodies that are the same for each manufacturer — must come from the same source.
But getting those pieces has been a challenge for teams.
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The shortage of hoods and decklids has put nearly every team behind in building cars for the 2013 season. More than a dozen teams had to leave last week's three-day test session at Daytona early after a 12-car wreck damaged several cars. Most of those teams didn't have backup cars and many teams left the test because of the fear of wrecking or damaging their only Daytona car.
Michael Waltrip Racing crew chief Brian Pattie said Thursday that each of the three MWR teams has only six cars built so far compared to 10 at this time a year ago.
The decklids are being produced by Composite Resources, a Rock Hill, S.C. company that primarily works in the aerospace and military industry and which won the contract through a bidding process. The company is active in sportscar racing, owning Core Autosport, which competes in the American Le Mans Series.
The company can make at least 50 decklids a week and this past week was able to boost production to 70, according to owner Jon Bennett.
"We started production of the decklid in mid-December," Bennett said in an e-mail. "Production has been on a steady ramp up since we started. … We know the teams need decklids ASAP to provide ample time to get their racecars built for Daytona and races that follow.
"For the moment, we are following NASCAR's lead on production targets and releases to teams. Our production has steadily increased from 12 decklids on week one to our current 50-plus per week."
Bennett said the company is working around the clock six days per week (three shifts a day) and expects that type of production through February.
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said that up until this week, the decklids were being distributed equally among Cup organizations no matter how many teams each organization had. Starting this week, decklid distribution is based on the number of teams the organization plans to field in 2013.
With approximately 100 decklids being produced every two weeks and about 35 full-time teams, that means those teams would get about three decklids per organization every two weeks. The decklids are the same no matter the type of track teams run at, so teams don't need different ones for different tracks.
"The decklid is an area that is very important to the car," Pemberton said. "Over the past few years, it was becoming a science project, whereas if a decklid can distort a certain way during a run, during the afternoon, it generates more downforce.
"That being said, then they became a piece that was only made for a race or two races, then it was thrown out. So that got to be labor intensive. It was not predictable. It wasn't fair for some teams that had more resources than others that could afford to do that week in and week out when other teams could not."
As far as the manufacturers, they are trying to work with their teams to get them enough hoods. The carbon fiber hoods had to go through strength and fire-resistant tests at NASCAR's research and development center and that approval process took time and slowed down manufacturing.
Because of the strict approval process and because it is a structural piece, NASCAR also wanted to have limited vendors in order to ensure the structural integrity. That spurred the decision to have each manufacturer choose one vendor, said Toyota Racing Development Sprint Cup manager Andy Graves.
Five Star Race Car Bodies is making the hoods for Chevrolet, Roush Industries is doing them for Ford teams and Crawford Composites is manufacturing them for Toyota. All of the manufacturers have had long-standing relationship with those companies.
Toyota teams are getting a minimum of eight hoods a week and Graves decides who gets them. Teams have requests in for how many hoods they need.
"There's a series of things, not all of them fall on NASCAR's shoulders," Graves said. "A lot of them fall on ours as well in wanting to make sure we have a product sufficient for the track.
"It's tight. Supply is limited right now. It's uncomfortable for the teams and we understand that and we apologize to them for our portion of the delay."
Graves estimated that each team (car) would need at least 10 hoods to get through the season. A team could take a hood that is damaged and see if Crawford will repair it instead of the team having to buy a new one.
Chevy Racing's Sprint Cup program manager Alba Colon said Chevrolet has distributed hoods to all of its teams and it depends on the situation of each team as far as how many they get. She said every team has a schedule of when they will get hoods.
"Trust me — everything will be OK," Colon said. "The teams are getting the hoods and they will have plenty of hoods. That is not an issue. … Everybody is a little bit anxious but it will be OK. We won't be having this conversation in five weeks."
Graves said he believes Crawford has added extra shifts and by mid-March, the Toyota teams should be well-stocked with hoods.
"We felt it was more important to take the time, to make sure all the rules were 100 percent correct and were going to be the best for the series in the long term rather than rushing through it early on," Graves said. "That's created a lot of heartburn and some issues for the teams.
"We understand it. It's not great, but once we get through the first couple of months of the season, we won't hear about those issues anymore."
Ford officials declined to comment for this story.
"I don't think there's a reason for people to be worried or concerned in the industry," Graves said. "We've been running the same car since 2007 and there's been this huge supply. … Now all of a sudden, there's a radical, different approach to how we construct bodies, the shape of the body, some of the materials the bodies are made out of and it took longer than any of us wanted to settle in on the rules."


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The essential problem I see with Camp Kysoc is that it sits idle too often. The location would be a great for local companies to book for a retreat or meetings, Families to book for reunions, etc. If they are local then give them a break on the cost to promote use of the facility.
Have events at the camp. Examples: Story Telling Festival, Renaissance Festival, SCA Demonstration, Girl / Boy Scout events.
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My 2cents worth,


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'"Reports regarding the sale of the Buffalo Sabres tend to surface from time to time. There have been several inquiries in the past few years regarding this subject. Our company policy is we do not comment on them because people make inquiries all the time. Some of these inquiries are serious, some are not, some make the media and others do not. The report that a $150 million letter of intent has been signed is simply not true."'
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