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One of the young, up-and-coming triathletes, sporting his USAT jersey, attacked the course at the bottom. He had come out of his saddle and was pounding a good-sized gear, quickly opening up a sizeable gap. I was the only other rider on a time trial bike that day, as Lieto was on his road bike because he was training for the Tour of Utah. It was up to me to either chase the young gun or let him go.
The wonderful thing about showing up on a TT superbike is that it almost forces you to prove your worth. That doesn't mean you need to go hard whenever you ride it, but if you have the audacity to go to the front of a group of strong riders, you had better be ready to git 'er done.
Our young escapee wasn't a rabbit that day; he was bigger prey, and Lieto and I were the predators. We settled into a strong, steady rhythm, sharing the load pull for pull. When we saw we weren't yet gaining on him, we slowly increased the pace.
Since I was on my TT bike, I took on the lion's share of the work. I was turning the biggest gear I dared, careful not to be so ambitious as to get in my own way. I was pushing myself to my very limits, with the same frame of mind you sometimes need to employ in competition: I was willing to risk losing in order to win. That day, winning meant holding my own against a feisty up-and-comer and one of triathlon's fastest cyclists.
I guided my bike by its aero extensions as if they were flight controls, aiming the bar end shifters like crosshairs squarely at the young rider's backside. There he was, dangling out in front of us in a furious effort to stay away. But we were now reeling him in.
We would hold our momentum up a riser, then plunk the chain a couple of cogs down after cresting it, settling back into a lower, efficient, big-gear cadence. The pace was unrelenting.
Lieto and I had now dropped all but one strong rider, the pack having melted away under the heat of our combined effort. The three of us caught the buck and he integrated himself into our paceline, his face betraying the full extent of his exertion.
As we approached the final hill, I continued to drive the pace. I was on the front as the road inclined more steeply. I now anticipated the others coming around me in an effort to be the first to the top, with my steady pulls having served as the perfect leadout.
Even so, I wasn't ready to yield. I dropped into my small chainring, but I was still in a good-sized gear. I knew they would fly by me any second. I came out of the saddle, willing to leave whatever I had left right there on that final slope.
But no one passed me; I was alone. I looked back as I continued pulling against my base bars to counter the force I was pouring onto the pedals. Lieto had eased up, shaking his head. At the top, he rolled up, giving me an inquisitive glance. He asked me, "Dude, do you peak for these rides, or what?"
We relaxed for a few minutes, taking long drinks from our water bottles while we waited for the others to arrive. It was quiet; the dust of our effort was still settling. Once everyone had regrouped, we set off again. A couple miles later, the drag racing resumed. I was right there in the middle of it, loving every minute.
For now, that was my greatest day on a TT bike, but I've had countless memorable days on that sexy thing. And I want more.
The Beauty of the Time Trial Bike
The ability to rock an aero bike at whatever level you recreate, train or race at will make you stronger and could even set you apart from the crowd. At first, many of your riding companions will be skeptical of your ability to ride it safely. Come prepared to show them that you can. The safety of other riders should always be your first priority, but then, after you prove you can handle a TT rig, show them you can ride it fast.
There will always be somebody who is stronger, more experienced and more accomplished than you are. But technology and speed belong to no one individual. Take whatever you have or whatever you can afford and figure out how to optimize it. Dial in your position and your technique, and then get comfortable on one of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever own.
Like love, time trialing needs no reason. In the end, it's just you and your machine, whether you're up against a group of riders, a nasty set of rollers or a relentless wind. Find that gear you can barely tick over smoothly. Get on top of it, but don't get cocky. Respect it.
Pace yourself, but push yourself to the limit of your ability and fitness. You have to be willing to blow up in order to break through.
Alone you are an athlete, but on your bike, you are a rocket.
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President George W Bush of the United States has been declared mentally instable by the FBI. His lack of brain capacity was discovered when he was heard yelling and screaming obscenities around the White House.
The face in the mirror, its hideous! Get it away from me! where the words of a panicked president. When he was told that this face in the mirror was actually his, Bush denied the fact, claiming that the face in the mirror was just too ugly to be his.
Psychiatrists say that Mr Bush is suffering from self denial and acute schizophrenia, and may need severe counseling to cure himself.
For now, The president will held in an insane asylum for the highly insane and mentally incapable. TheSpoof.com is wishing Mr Bush a speedy recovery.

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Get ready Arab music fans for the release of "Yalla Dance 2!" by 'EMI Productions' - the hottest Arabic dance album of the season, featuring dance hits from the biggest DJ's and crossover artists in the Arab World.
The album features a diverse selection of 14 of the finest Arabic club tracks that were and are still being played in Arab clubs across the region, including the unreleased smash hit by Melissa and Dr. Alban, "Somebody Call My Name (Habibi)."
The video clip for this exclusive song is currently being aired on Arab satellite music channels.
Other featured hits include Kenaan Dogulu's "Shake It Up Shekereem," Sahara Dunes's " 'FTV' Guy Manoukian," and Prophecy's "Harem."
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2 Shake It Up Shekereem Kenan Dogulu
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4 El Ouyoun El Soud "REG 4" REG Project
5 Oriental Dream Yarabi
6 One Thousand & One Nights (Alf Leyla Wlayla) 2007 Mix Said Mrad
7 INTA Omri Electro Mix (Club Edit) Elie Attieh
8 World Is Not Enough Alien The DJ
9 El Zai "1001 Nights" (Part 2) 1001 NIGHTSociety
10 Prophecy Harem
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So another weekend goes by and another W for the good guys. Detroit picked up the garbage in OT to beat the Wild (on the PP no less) 3-2 in Minnesota on Saturday. I'm sure you've read everything you've wanted to regarding the game by now, so I'm not going to bore you with any sort of recap or reflection. But I will excite you with two other items.
First, did you know that the last time the Wings started the season 4-0 was in 1997-98? The only other team to start the season 4-0 so far is Washington. The last time they started 4-0? 1997-98. Anyone remember how that season finished for both Detroit and Washington? All smiles for the boys in Red and White is one thing that comes to mind
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Secondly, Jakob Kindl. How impressive has he been so far? I'll admit, I would have had no problem trading him last season. He never put up the points in Grand Rapids that he was supposed to and was a combined -57 in three seasons. In his first season with the Wings he appeared to be a Derek Meech or Brett Lebda. Not really useful in any particular way. I didn't see anything special in his place and I was completely indifferent on his staying with Detroit.
This season, I've completely changed my tune. He's put on some weight, the good kind, up from just over 200 last season to around 220 lbs this year. You can completely tell by the way he plays. He's stronger on the puck, passes harder, and is simply more stable. He looks like a veteran in the way he plays this season, and not the scared timid little girl that we say in the past. As explained by Mike Babcock:
"He has confidence in himself so he earns confidence in himself."
And it shows. I had never really realized his vision before. The past on Saturday to Happy was nothing short of perfect. He's made smart plays consistantly, which has helped put him in the team lead in +/- right now, with an impressive +6 in four games.
This all has given him, in my eyes, a jump on Big E and Commie22 for those last two defensive spots. For all the talk about how happy we are with Happy, Filppula and Franzen's play thus far, I'm even more surprised and delighted with Kindl's play.


text: Johannesburg - Cyril Ramaphosa is to step down from his positions at platinum producer Lonmin [JSE:LON] and international packaging and paper group Mondi plc [JSE:MNP].Lonmin said on Wednesday that Ramaphosa was stepping down as a non-executive director at the end of the month.Ramaphosa informed the Board of platinum mining group Lonmin Plc that he will not be standing for re-election as a non-executive Director at the Company's forthcoming Annual Meeting on 31 January 2013.Lonmin's Chairperson' Roger Phillimore' thanked Ramaphosa for his commitment to Lonmin over a demanding period. "The wisdom of his contributions has been invaluable to the Company' and we will miss his measured but forceful participation in our affairs" he said. "On behalf of our shareholders' I would like to convey our very best wishes to him in his new and important role."The Mondi group also said on Wednesday that Ramaphosa had advised the group that he wished to resign from his positions as joint chairperson and as a non-executive director at the Annual General Meetings of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc on 3 May 2013.David Williams' joint chairperson' said: "We would like to thank Cyril for his significant contribution to the Mondi Group. He has helped guide Mondi through its initial years of listing and played an important role in providing constructive counsel particularly on issues specific to the South African business environment.""Anne Quinn' senior independent director' supported by the DLC nominations committee' will immediately start the process of seeking a successor to Cyril'" Mondi said.Ramaphosa was elected deputy president of the ANC in December and said at the time he would be reviewing his various business interests to prevent conflicts with his new political role.


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One chapter ends and another begins. This custom 2013 Triumph Bonneville would make a fine addition to any garage.
One chapter ends and another begins. This custom 2013 Triumph Bonneville would make a fine addition to any garage.
I attended my very first MotoGP race a couple weeks ago at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I was fortunate enough to be a guest of Ducati as part of the Motoworks Chicago crew.
Our aerial photography platform got to play the part of the Goodyear Blimp for this youth sports program.
In addition to my coverage of Motoblot 2015 for BEHIND THE MOTO, I did some aerial video with local bike builder Analog Motorcycles.
I am featured as the Guest Columnist in the July/August issue of Motorcycle magazine.
In this week's story for the Motoworks Blog, BEHIND THE MOTO, I did a review of the Scrambler Ducati as part of our regular bike feature series.
My recap of Motoblot 2015 is live on BEHIND THE MOTO, and features highlights from the Iron Moto Challenge plus some exclusive aerial photos of the event.
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Though they're equally dope in different ways, the adidas ZX 800 retro runner is often overshadowed by the ZX 8000. Both feature classic running aesthetics, but neither has looked quite like this since they were released in the late '80s and early '90s, respectively. The adidas ZX 800 is more like the ZX700 Boat if anything, but that comparison fails to capture the full essence of this mock-moc-toed boot of a hightop sneaker. In the first run of colorways, you can already get a sense for how versatile the design will be, with a brown pair looking like a more traditional boot, while white and black pairs both have bright blue accents for a totally different end result. Check out all three after the jump and look for these at select adidas Originals retailers soon. via mita
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putting the wii on DMZ (Destination is my wiis IP) doesn't seem to help, it even feels as if it got slower O.o
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putting the wii on DMZ (Destination is my wiis IP) doesn't seem to help, it even feels as if it got slower O.o
whats it mean to expose it to the internet?
I was wondering how do I set up the NAT to be open on my Wii so I can play Monster Hunter 3 better online (Pretty much everytime I play (like 2 games out of 3o so far succeeded) d/c) and gives me...
Everytime I beat world 2 the final stage it always goes *game disk could not be read* is there a fix for it? I really want to keep playing it. Please and thanks!
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How do I load the wii shop channel? It says I need to do an update (though I used 4.2 safe updater app) and I'm afraid it may do something to my wii (it...
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I think I have 4.1 (since 4.2 bricks your system or so before) how do I check or something? and also, how do you re install it?
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I have a small question, when I finish doing all the steps, should I never play any japanese games, etc and only us games? (been playing MH3 for some time, waiting for SW3)
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b currently at Agronomy Dep., Purdue Univ., 915 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
c FCA-INTA Balcarce, Mar del Plata National Univ., CC 276, 7620 Balcarce, Buenos Aires, Argentina
d Agricultural College and INBA, Univ. of Buenos Aires, Av. San Martin 4453, C1417DSE, Buenos Aires, Argentina
A better understanding of the P cycle is necessary to provide insights into management strategies that could enhance P bioavailability for crops. Our objectives were to evaluate the effects of continuous P fertilization on (i) the P budget, (ii) soil-extractable P (Pe) dynamics, and (iii) the relationship between these variables. Two crop rotations during a 6-yr period were analyzed in seven on-farm experiments: corn (Zea mays L.)–double cropped wheat (Triticum aestivum)/soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] (C-W/S), and corn–soybean–double cropped wheat/soybean (C-S-W/S). Calculations of net P input considered only P removal (output) and fertilization (input). Initial soil-test P was 13.4 mg P kg−1 (average for the four sites) for the C-W/S rotation and 37.9 mg P kg−1 for the C-S-W/S rotation (average for the three sites). Treatment combinations were two annual rates: unfertilized and grain P removal estimation +10% (average 34 kg P ha−1 yr−1). Not applying P to soils testing 45 to 68 mg kg−1 of initial Pe resulted in a steep Pe decline (slope 0.2 mg kg−1 per unit of negative P budget). Nevertheless, soils with <25 mg kg−1 of initial Pe levels resulted in a very small and gradual decline (slope 0.02 mg kg−1). Use of current P rates applied by local farmers probably results in a small soil-test P buildup with time. The P required to increase Pe by 1 mg P kg−1 was 11 and 8 kg P ha−1 yr−1 for the C-W/S and C-S-W/S rotations, respectively.Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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Eric Richard is executive vice president and general counsel for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), headquartered in the Washington, D.C. office. His department is responsible for regulatory advocacy before various federal agencies including the National Credit Union Administration, the Treasury Department, the Small Business Administration, and others, and regulatory compliance services to leagues and credit unions. He has been deeply involved in defending the credit union movement against banking industry litigation, and also supervises CUNA's internal corporate legal affairs.
He joined CUNA in 1997 from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), where he was associate general counsel for regulation and legislation. He was the primary liaison with Freddie Mac's safety and soundness regulator, which involved all advocacy activities on proposed rules and powers. On the legislative side, Richard played a leading role in drafting legislation which created a new system of regulation for Freddie Mac and the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). He also developed corporate positions on legal issues raised by numerous other proposed bills and drafted legislation sought by the corporation.
During the Carter administration, he worked at the U.S. Department of Justice. He began as an assistant to the head of the Legislative Affairs Office, and moved up to become special assistant to the attorney general. In 1985-86, Richard served as legislative director for Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.).
In private legal practice, Richard specialized in bank and thrift regulation and legislation.
He received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and the bars of the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been active with the World Council of Credit Unions and has a special interest in russian issues.


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Winter maintenance crews ready to work through the big chill
Aberdeen City Council is gearing up to tackle ice and snow on the city's roads and footpaths as winter approaches.
The full Winter Maintenance Plan will commence in November, but the crews are ready now to tackle any problems.
Roads staff are monitoring the weather forecast daily and will arrange for any necessary action to be taken. Overnight salting and snow clearing work will be carried out as required.
The council is starting the winter with a full supply of salt, almost 17,000 tonnes, and further deliveries are on order to see us through the winter period. The roads team will, of weather conditions allow, be trialling the use of a product called Eco-Thaw, which may be useful in dealing with thick ice and compacted snow.
All 900 of the city's grit bins are in the process of being filled a major exercise which would take a two man crew the equivalent of 38 working weeks to complete. Businesses and members of the public are reminded that they are welcome to use the grit in these bins, but it should be used only on public roads and footpaths. It is not for use on private property or business premises. If a grit box needs to be refilled, please call 08456 080919 or call 01224 241511 and leave a message, stating the location of the box, or use the Report It link on the city council website at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk We will refill it as soon as we can.
Council employees carry out salting and snow clearing work on city roads on a priority basis. Further information is available in the council's Winter Services Plan 2012-13 at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/web/files//Roads/winter_service_plan.pdf
Please bear in mind that all roads cannot be treated simultaneously. If there is a particular problem on a road, please call the Aberdeen City Council contact centre on 08456 080919. Problems can also be reported using the Report It link on the city council website at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Please do not call the depot.
Aberdeen City Council general manager operations Mike Cheyne said: "Over the past few years we've had a good response from the community during the winter and people appear to be preparing better for it.
"Simple steps like making sure you've got enough supplies in, including medication, non-perishable food, salt or grit for use on your own paths and steps, and winter tyres for your vehicles; that your pipes insulated and fuel supplies are topped up, can make a huge difference especially if conditions are particularly harsh. Now is the time to start getting organised."
Motorists are reminded to drive according to the conditions, and are asked to be patient while salting and snow clearing work is carried out. The worst time to tackle any snowfall is during the peak periods with the gritters and snowploughs being stuck in traffic queues. To combat this, salting and snow clearing work will routinely begin in the early hours to avoid being caught up in the peak traffic movements, but unfortunately we cannot dictate the weather pattern.
Mr Cheyne added: "We have thanked motorists in the past for co-operating and working with us through some of the difficult periods of the winter and we look forward to enjoying that level of co-operation again this winter.
"As ever, we would ask drivers to treat gritters and snowploughs as 'emergency vehicles' during periods of bad weather and to allow them to get through the traffic so that they can get on with the job of treating the roads as quickly as possible."
The council will also be using Twitter and Facebook to offer advice and keep city residents up-to-date with conditions in Aberdeen.
Local and national TV and radio stations and text services provide a useful source of information for motorists and travellers during inclement weather conditions and the Met Office provides a weather warning service, which you can subscribe to on the Met Office website at www.metoffice.gov.uk
For general information on main and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website at www.trafficscotland.org
The Scottish Government has created a website to help people prepare for the winter weather. The Ready Scotland site, at www.ReadyScotland.org contains practical advice and the simple steps people can take to protect themselves, their families, their communities and their businesses from the worst effects of all kinds of bad weather.
Scottish Water is offering online advice to help customers keep their properties safe this winter, at www.scottishwater.co.uk/winter


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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. - Cadaver dogs and their handlers searched Wednesday for a man feared to have perished in a fast-moving Northern California wildfire, and the local sheriff says he expects several more bodies will eventually be found amid the ashes.
An elderly, disabled woman's body was found Monday in the ruins of her destroyed Lake County home, and authorities were searching nearby for a 69-year-old man reported missing by his family. His burned-out car was found on the route he would have used to escape.
"We've already had a confirmed loss of one life," Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin said while on a tour of the disaster zone with state emergency officials. "We have reports of several others that may have perished in the fire."
State and local officials in a convoy of government-issued SUVs inspected the devastated region about 100 miles (1560 kilometres) north of San Francisco Wednesday morning, viewing still-smouldering ruins.
Smoking power lines dangled overhead. The convoy stopped frequently to view the hardest-hit areas.
The officials are contemplating asking President Barack Obama for emergency federal assistance. Obama and Gov. Jerry Brown are expected to discuss the matter Wednesday.
"It's not a pretty picture," said Kim Zagaris, the state's fire chief, on the tour. "There's going to be a lot of heart break for the folks who live out here."
Zagaris said officials have counted 603 homes destroyed, but that he expects that number to rise.
Sheriff's deputies and others have responded to a number of missing-persons reports since the fire broke out on Saturday. Many of those unaccounted for could be staying with relatives, on vacation or not affected by the fire, officials said.
Aided by drought, the fire has consumed more than 109 square miles (280 sq. kilometres) since the flames sped Saturday through rural Lake County, less than 100 miles (160 kilometres) north of San Francisco. Crews are gaining ground on the fire and were able to double containment from 15 per cent to 30 per cent Wednesday, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Dan Olson said.
The weather was co-operating, with heavy rain falling Wednesday morning.
"We're trying to use that the best we can," Olson said. "Hopefully we get a little bit more rain."
Some residents have cried as they walked through the rubble of their homes. Other residents hared amazing stories of survival as they surveyed the twisted metal and smoking ruins lefts behind by the fire.
Authorities say 585 homes were known to be destroyed, and the number was expected to increase. Another 9,000 structures remained threatened.
The Lake County fire and another blaze about 120 miles (195 kilometres) to the southeast have displaced 23,000 people and were the worst of a dozen wildfires burning in the state. The Lake County fire spread into northern Napa County, but the region's famous wine valley was not threatened.
Lake County has been particularly hard-hit. In late July, a wildfire east of Clear Lake destroyed 43 homes as it spread across more than 100 square miles. Another fire erupted Aug. 9 several miles from the community of Lower Lake.
A separate destructive wildfire burning less than 200 miles (320 kilometres) away in the Sierra Nevada had destroyed at least 233 homes. The blaze in Amador and Calaveras counties has charred more than 110 square miles and was 45 per cent contained on Wednesday. It was threatening another 6,400 structures.
East of Fresno, California's largest wildfire had moved away from the Sierra Nevada's Giant Sequoia trees, some of which are 3,000 years old.


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Canadian-owned Ainsworth Lumber Co. says it will permanently close its two lumber mills in Cook and Bemidji. The move means the permanent loss of hundreds of jobs.
Ainsworth officials blame the shutdowns on stagnant home construction and the weak economy. The plants make oriented strand board, a product similar to plywood, which is used in home construction.
The mill in Cook was temporarily shuttered a year ago. The mill in Bemidji has been idle since October. Ainsworth closed its third northern Minnesota mill in Grand Rapids last August.
Wayne Brandt is with the Minnesota Timber Producers Association. He says people in the industry were hoping the Ainsworth mills would eventually reopen when the housing market turned around.
"So it's at least somewhat unexpected, and very unfortunate for the loggers in the area, the workers in those mills, and the other businesses that supplied them and the communities as a whole. I mean, it's a devastating blow to those communities," said Brandt.
A recent study estimates the economic loss from just a single lumber plant shutdown at about $90 million annually.
Company officials say they'll spend about $7 million to permanently close the facilities and provide severance packages for some 280 workers.
All of the mills were acquired by the Vancouver-based company in 2004 from Potlatch Corp. Ainsworth's three board mills in Canada will continue to run at full capacity.


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The call for a new Vikings stadium is undoubtedly going to get much louder as the roof at the Metrodome collapses and rips open in several spots due to heavy snowfall in the Twin Cities. Vikings President Mark Wilf said a new stadium is currently not on the top of his mind, noting there "will be a proper time" to discuss a new venue for the team. But with the league moving tonight's rescheduled Giants-Vikings game to Detroit and the availability of the Metrodome in doubt for the Vikes' home finale next weekend, it is clear talk of a new stadium will not subside. That point is pounded home when national voices like Fox' Howie Long are rhetorically asking, "You think they need a new stadium in Minneapolis?" Meanwhile, the Lions are doing all they can to accommodate their division rival. Tickets are given out free of charge and officials are hustling to get the field ready with Vikings logos.
Sunday's Finest
CBS earns NFL season's best overnight with 18.5 for national window; Eagles-Cowboys on NBC ties for highest "SNF" overnight ever.
Helping Bee
George Shinn will lend NBA about $70M to help facilitate league's takeover of Hornets.
Turkey Trot
Kobe signs a two-year deal to endorse Turkish Airlines, his second global deal in as many years.
This Town Ain't Big Enough
Majestic Realty's Semcken calls AEG's stadium plan "pipe dream," says Leiweke is a "bad guy," claims NFL misguided in downtown quest.
In The Swing Of Things
HSBC partners with IMG Golf, replacing RBS as official patron of the British Open.
If I Could Turn Back Time
LPGA reportedly wants out of new Golf Channel deal; tour calls report "absolutely false."
House Of Maize & Blues
Michigan State-Michigan outdoor game draws the largest crowd in hockey history for an event called "spectacular" and "just about perfect."
On The Clock
Jerry Jones tells "60 Minutes" about fear of being broke, the "agony" of tough '10 season.


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The Curriculum
This full-year program begins with a two- or three-week orientation (depending on university affiliation) including courses in language, culture, and history of the Ancien Régime; cultural activities; and an introduction to living and studying in Paris. During the academic year, students enroll in four courses each semester in a range of disciplines, including humanities and arts, social sciences, sciences and math.
Les Sciences à Paris
The Sciences à Paris option is a yearlong program designed explicitly for students in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Coursework, research opportunities, and tutoring are combined into a customized curriculum enabling science students to experience the rich scientific traditions of France, acquire competence in French, and experience the practice of science in an international context. Students with at least one year of college-level French or the equivalent are invited to apply.
Architecture and Art History at Val de Seine
The Smith in Paris program offers students in architecture and art history the opportunity to study at the premier architecture school in Paris, the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture - Val de Seine (UNSAVDS). Participants in this yearlong program combine coursework in architectural history, urban studies, language and culture with intensive studio work. As a result, students are fully immersed in a rigorous design program that engages with the architecture and urban history of Paris, and have the opportunity to interact - both academically and socially - with their French and international peers studying at Val de Seine.
The Universities of Paris
Students choose courses from a variety of Parisian universities, including the historic Sorbonne ("Paris 4"), the Université Paris Diderot ("Paris 7"), and the Institut d'Études Politiques ("Sciences Po"). Courses are also offered at the Smith Center and through the Three-College Consortium (Smith-Hamilton-Middlebury). All courses are taught in French.
Students experience French life firsthand by living with French families, often making lifelong friendships. All homestays are within Paris and are near a subway or bus station.
The Smith Center and Faculty Director
Situated in the heart of Montparnasse, the Smith Center is housed at the renowned Reid Hall Global Center, a focal point of intellectual and cultural exchange for over a century. This is where the faculty director and the associate director have thier offices. In addition, the Smith Center offers students a library, computer facilities, and classrooms. The director in Paris, appointed annually from the Smith College faculty, oversees the program, provides academic advising and offers guidance to university life in France. The program associate director, a French resident, offers additional support and practical assistance on living in France.
Women and men from four-year colleges with at least a 3.0 GPA and four recent semesters (or the equivalent) of college French are invited to apply.
Program Dates
Late August to early June
Application Deadline
Smith student applications are due on the first Monday in February (2/01/16). Guest students are encouraged to apply by the February deadline but will be accepted on a space-available, rolling basis up until the second Monday in March (3/14/16).
2016-17 Program Fee
$31,815 per semester includes orientation, tuition, academic advising and course selection assistance, room, board and a lunch stipend, required health insurance, medical emergency coverage, excursions and cultural activities. Students should consult their home institutions regarding financial aid assistance.


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With the return of true darkness to the upper Susitna Valley, host Kathleen Fleming returns as a regular contributor to our locally produced Earth and Beyond series. In this edition of Stardate Susitna, we hear about La Luna's activities, how the angle of the ecliptic relates to our position on the planet, the light/dark cycle, and the bogus Mars e-mail. Audio runs 8:22.
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It's been a colorful career for Joe Johnston. The effects artist started out on Star Wars sets, designing some of the most beloved characters in the canon. Branching off into films, he's logged several years in the blockbuster trenches with films like Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, Jumanji and Jurassic Park III. By watching his questionable The Wolfman, one could guess Johnston was running on fumes, with that film bereft of a clear vision or any standout sequences (though when that project was orphaned by Mark Romanek, no one expected any different). But Captain America: The First Avenger proved to be a battery-recharging project for the veteran, helping build the WWII world inhabited by the shield-slinging Avenger.
His next project looks to be another big-time effort, as he's in negotiations to direct Extinction. This high-concept sci-fi thriller is keeping its logline under wraps, but what is being revealed is that it involves a man trying to save his family during an alien invasion. The hope is there's more than that, but the pretty cut-and-dried title sort of suggests there might not be. Writer Spenser Cohen doesn't have much experience, penning the TV movie Macklemore's Big Surprise, so if this is his big break, it's likely the material has some sort of fresh spin.
Johnston's next film, Not Safe For Work, is currently awaiting release. The story involves a killer let loose inside an office and... oh, haha -- now the title makes sense, you funny guys. Max Minghella stars in that one, as does Captain America actor J.J. Field. It's a low-budget effort from Jason Blum's prolific Blumhouse. They are the folks responsible for Paranormal Activity and The Purge, but this one is going straight to VOD. They're also responsible for Area 51, Oren Peli's as-yet-unreleased follow-up to the original Paranormal Activity that feels like it's been in-the-works forever.
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Eddie Lacy ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers embarrassed the Minnesota Vikings, 42-10, at rainy Lambeau Field in Wisconsin on Thursday night.
The 2014 NFL season marked its first full Sunday of games with a 400-yard passing performance, two overtime games and three big upsets. Here are the day's most interesting facts:
After three days and 256 selections, NFL teams stocked their rosters with talented college football players via the 2014 NFL Draft.
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The 2014 Winter Olympics came to a close on Sunday with the host nation on top of the medal standings. Here's a recap of the final weekend of the Sochi Games:
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Super Bowl XLVIII is less than a week away. Now that both the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks have arrived in the New York metropolitan area, let's take a look at some fast facts about Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (6:30 p.m. ET on Fox):
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Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis each drove in runs, and the American League beat the National League, 3-0, in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York.
To paraphrase the late Robert F. Kennedy, some people would ask 'Why put sloppy joe meat into a deep-fried, glazed donut shell?' but Charlie Boghosian asks 'Why not...
A truck carrying fireworks struck a moose on the Trans Canada Highway near Wawa, Ontario on Friday morning. The collision caused the vehicle's fuel tank to rupture and catch fire, and you know what happened next...
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VITAL SIGNS; Screening: Why Women Skip M.R.I. Exams for Cancer
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Published: January 5, 2010
Many women at risk for breast cancer refuse to undergo M.R.I. screening, often saying they have claustrophobia and cannot tolerate the closed machines required for breast imaging, a new study says.
Of 1,214 women eligible for magnetic resonance imaging as part of a screening trial at a number of centers, 57.9 percent agreed to an M.R.I. and 42.1 percent declined. For the procedure, they had to be injected with a contrast agent and spend about 30 minutes in a closed machine, said the study's lead author, Dr. Wendie A. Berg, a radiologist in Maryland who specializes in breast screening.
One-fourth of the women who refused said they had claustrophobia, and just under one-fifth cited time constraints.
M.R.I. screening is often recommended for those at high or intermediate risk for breast cancer, as some tumors may be missed by mammography and ultrasound screening.
Women at highest risk for breast cancer, with a lifetime risk of 25 percent or more, were more likely to participate than others, according to the study, which appears in the January issue of the journal Radiology.
''There's a tremendous push to do more and more M.R.I.'s,'' Dr. Berg said, ''because it is such a sensitive test. But if it isn't going to be well tolerated by women, it can't be the only option for supplemental screening.''


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Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Released: May 29, 2007
Microsoft's answer to the Gran Turismo series still has a little ways to go before it can hope to overtake Sony's crown jewel of racing, but it can definitely hold its own. The racing simulation offers some of the best pure driving on Xbox 360 and has enough flexibility that anyone from car enthusiasts to novice gamers to artists can enjoy. That's right, we said artists.
Forza Motorsport 2 features one of the most in-depth customization systems we've ever seen, building on the foundation its predecessor laid down on the original Xbox. Most racing simulations offer up numerous ways to outfit the engine and parts of your car and in this category, Forza 2 is no slouch. Where it shines is the livery editor that allows you to create some of the most amazing paint jobs we've ever seen.
Just take a look at this sample art sent in by a reader, shown in the screenshot below. This is just one of dozens of pieces of arts the IGN community made and submitted. Check out the image gallery for more stellar creations. There's nothing better than cruising past the competition and showing off both your gaming skills and your originality and that's where Forza 2 stands above the competition.


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The Wife to Her Husband:
A good family is a special, a wonderful thing:
people who trust each other,
who care for each other.
A good family means people who listen
Who open their hearts and their minds to each other.
Each member of the family is an important person
Each with responsibilities to the others.
Some work in the home and some work outside it,
but all work together,
all grow and learn,
each in a different way.
A good family is a divine blessing
to be treasured and enjoyed.
With thanks in our hearts, we pray to find the ways
always to be a good family.
From Ruth F. Brin, HARVEST: Collected Poems and Prayers, The Reconstructionist Press, New York, 1986. Used by permission of the estate of Ruth F. Brin, z"l. Rabbi Deborah J. Brin, a daughter of the author, can be contacted by clicking here.


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Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing BAM, I 5 Bioanalytics, Richard Willstätter Str 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany
Ann N Y Acad Sci 1130:287-92. 2008..Approaches to amplify the signal intensity include the increase of the number of dye molecules per target through either particle labels or rolling circle amplification, as used for this study...
- Real-time spectroscopic and chemical probing of reductive electron transfer in DNAPeter Kaden
Chemistry Department, Technical University Munich, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85747 Garching, Germany
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 44:1636-9. 2005
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Technical University of Munich, Chemistry Department, Lichtenbergstr 4, D 85747 Garching, Germany
Org Biomol Chem 3:2062-3. 2005..An absorption band at approximately 420 nm is only present in the duplex, exhibits thermal melting behaviour and provides the basis for a molecular beacon together with 1-ethynylpyrene-modified cytosine...
- Electron transfer chemistry between DNA and DNA-binding tripeptidesElke Mayer-Enthart
Chemistry Department, Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstr 4, D 85747 Garching, Germany
Biochemistry 44:11749-57. 2005..Most remarkably, DNA-binding tripeptides, which bear both the Nb and the tryptophan/tyrosine moiety, are able to trap both the negative and the positive charge from the contact ion pair Py(*)(+)-dU(*)(-)...
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Institute for Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 45:3372-5. 2006
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University of Regensburg, Institute for Organic Chemistry, D 93040 Regensburg, Germany
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[USA-ENGLAND COUNTDOWN] During the Confederations Cup in South Africa last year, Coach Bob Bradley cited the experience of playing in cities
and stadiums to be utilized during the World Cup as an important cog in the team's preparation. He gave up a bit more information about his lineup than normal Friday by divulging that forward
Jozy Altidore's ankle sprain had healed sufficiently that he will start against England Saturday (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC, Univision) in the Group C opener.
"We step on the field believing we can win," Bradley said. "It is said with no disrespect to our opponent. The preparation has been good. The players are ready."
If a success at a particular venue counts for anything, the Americans might drive some benefit. The USA rebounded from losses to Italy and Brazil a year ago by beating Egypt at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, which is where it plays England. Goals by Charlie Davies, Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey earned the Americans a place in the semifinals, in which it upset Spain, 2-0.
Of the 14 Americans who played in that match, only Davies and Conor Casey – who replaced Davies in the 82nd minute – didn't make the World Cup squad. Though the stakes are higher this time, the Americans believe – rightly or wrongly – that those two victories in the Confederations Cup and a 3-2 loss to Brazil in the final instilled belief and confidence that no matter what the opponent or the setting, they can get results.
"Our experience last summer was positive," says Bradley, "just in the sense that we played against very good teams, we learned from those experiences, we had good moments and at the end we had a big disappointment. So we'll take that all in."
However, as many as 10,000 English fans could be in attendance, according to figures in English newspapers. Large numbers of fans have been arriving in South Africa since the middle of the week. The listed capacity is 44,530, which is ninth among the 10 stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
There are no injury problems facing the Americans. Midfielder Ricardo Clark, who came off the field walking gingerly last Saturday in stoppage time of a 3-1 win over Australia, did not suffer a hamstring injury, as some outlets reported. According to U.S. Soccer press officer Michael Kammarman, Clark's hammy cramped up but he is fully recovered and available to play against England.
Following his arrival in Germany last winter to play with Eintracht Frankfurt, he sat out two months with a calf injury but returned in time to play the last three games of the German Bundesliga season. Last month Eintracht offered him a three-year contract. Whether he starts alongside Michael Bradley in central midfield is one topic of great speculation as to which 11 players the coach will choose.
As to players recovering from injuries, Altidore and Oguchi Onyewu (knee) have participated in full training sessions since Tuesday, as have defenders Carlos Bocanegra (recovering from hernia surgery) and Jay DeMerit (abdominal strain). The green light for Altidore sets up at least a few confrontations with centerback and captain John Terry. Hull City's Altidoe and Chelsea's Terry dueled Feb. 2 in a 1-1 tie, one of 16 starts and 28 total league appearances in which Altidore scored just one goal.
"He's a great player and he reads the game well," said Altidore, whose rights reverted back to Spanish club Villarreal when Hull, relegated to the second-tier League Championship, declined to retain him on loan or buy his contract. "It's going to be tough for whoever is going against him."
A stomach bug is bothering English midfielder John Milner, though his inclusion in the starting lineup if healthy is far from assured. Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who sat on the bench much of the season but played well during a few appearances in May, is under consideration by Coach Fabio Capello to get a start at left mid.
What the USA accomplished in South Africa in 2009 may have laid a foundation, but nothing more.
"Last year was helpful in that it gives us the belief that we can do something special here," said Landon Donovan. "Aside from that, that's the past. Now our job is to focus on the now, but we know that we have the ability to be special. Now the focus is on bringing that out of us every time we play."


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It's senior night at Frisco Wakeland High School, and it just happens to be the biggest game of the season. The Wolverines need a win against Heritage High School to make the playoffs.
Senior forward Justin Nicholas is returning to the court for the first time since December. Win or lose, this will be his last game.
"I've missed it a lot," said Nicholas. "I've even had dreams about playing. You know, you never realize how much you miss something until it's gone."
Midway through the basketball season, Justin was rushed to the hospital after finding lumps on his body. On Christmas eve, he had emergency surgery for testicular cancer.
"When we found out it was just like 'wow,'" Nicholas said. "You never know what could happen, you never know when your life could end. You just take little things for granted like playing basketball."
Surgery was successful, but the cancer had spread. Justin is through three rounds of chemotherapy, with one more to go.
"At first, it was really hard," said Justin's mom Gayla Nicholas. "There would be nights where he and I were at the hospital where he'd become very emotional, which was very tough. But he has very good spirits, a very good attitude and he's handled this extremely well."
Through chemotherapy, Justin's health is improving. His basketball coach wanted to recognize that progress on senior night.
"Since it was taken from him so suddenly, I knew coach Harris over at Heritage would be completely on board with the fact if we could work something out, get him in the game, let him score a bucket and just let him get in the box score with his teammates one last time," said Wakeland basketball coach Brent Benningfield.
To a standing ovation, Justin was welcomed back to the court and introduced as a starter. The two teams allowed Nicholas to take the ball and score the game's first basket. Wakeland then let Heritage score an uncontested layup to tie the game at two. Nine seconds into the game, Justin left the court knowing his varsity career was over.
On a night that celebrated Justin's determination, the basketball game had a similar theme. Wakeland hit a game winning bucket in the final minute. Final score, Wakeland 67, Heritage 65.
"It was awesome, a lot better than I thought it would be with everyone behind me," says Justin. "It was such an amazing night and I want to just thank everyone for coming out and supporting me. It means so much to me."


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This feels like first day at the new school. I hope everyone will enjoy/make use of and give constructive criticism on the plans I'm posting on AirlightRC. You'll see that it's a work in progress right now, this has been a year's work for me to get even here, but I think it's time to put the stuff out there and see what you all think.
Even now, I feel a little unsure about the whole thing, as I'm leaving myself bare for critique. I've tried to give people some ideas for a Sunday afternoon's building, but being new to this whole thing (the first/last time I built RC it crashed spectacularly, at university) I don't expect an awful lot of credence headed my way. There are many more of you out there who can bring a lot to my designs, if you want to, and I'm open to discussion on the flyability of some of my designs.
The intent was always to be easy build and scalable, myself not having huge amounts of time to pursue this, and I figured that there must be more people out there who would feel similarly: I don't want to build something by sticking 3 bits together (not that there's anything wrong with this) but I also don't have the inclination (yet) for weeks of evenings spent cutting and joining. I'm now in the position that I have more designs than time to build them, so anyone taking the time to have a go is thanked in advance for taking part, I hope you will send pictures.
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SAN MATEO, Calif. -- In a bold attempt to leapfrog rival Intel Corp. in the performance race, Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday (Sept. 23) formally introduced a family 64-bit processors for mainstream PCs that the company hopes will mark the beginning of the end for 32-bit computing.
To kick off its crusade, AMD introduced three Athlon64 processors targeting mainstream desktops, mobile systems and high-end game machines. The processor line comes five months after the company introduced Opteron, a 64-bit processor for servers and workstations. Both the Opteron and Athlon64 are based on the same microarchitecture, which includes an on-chip memory controller and sophisticated out-of-order execution and branch prediction capabilities.
Though 32-bit computing is unlikely to disappear any time soon, AMD is betting on wider availability of software for 64-bit processors. A number of software developers involved in the Athlon64 launch expressed an interest moving to 64 bit. Among them are Microsoft, which is expected to introduce a 64-bit version of Windows next year.
A chief advantage of moving to 64 bits is that it lets processors address more than 4 gigabytes of memory, which is beyond the capability of 32-bit systems. This "memory wall" diminishes the realism of computer graphics and makes it difficult to send high-bandwidth data such as video over wireless networks, said Fred Weber, AMD vice president and chief technology officer.
AMD also is betting that PC games will be among the first applications to make the switch. Since launching its first 32-bit Athlon, the company said its had considerable success wooing game enthusiasts to its camp. It sees Athlon64 as a way to build on that momentum.
To drive home the point, the company has introduced premium line of 64-bit processors under the AthlonFX brand. The line includes a large on-die cache memory and 128-bit interface to external DDR memory, features that should boost bandwidth to main memory while reducing latency.
In some ways AMD shares a common vision with Apple Computer, which launched its first 64-bit PowerPC systems for consumers earlier this year. That both companies have announced plans to pursue 64-bit computing for mainstream users "is proof that this is the right time," Weber said.
The transition to 64-bit computing could depend largely on trends in memory technology. Currently, the average desktop system has about 512 megabytes of DRAM. To get the most out of 64-bit processors, the total would need to increase to 2 gigabytes or more. Weber said he's confident that memory prices will continue to decline at a rates that will fuel more memory usage. "The biggest benefits come as memory prices go down," he said.
Still, 64-bit computing will be overkill for many office productivity tools, which could make it a tougher sell for business users and IT managers. Weber acknowledged that many applications won't need 64 bits, but added that market trends could bolster the case for more computing power. He cited evidence that the replacement cycle for PCs has increased to four years, which would give IT managers an incentive to switch to 64-bit earlier rather than later, Weber said.
Moreover, the company stressed that having 64-bit capability won't come at the expense of 32-bit performance. The company claims that the FX-51, for example, can outperform a 3.2-GHz Pentium 4 by 10 to 20 percent. But these benchmarks may soon have to be revisited when Intel introduces Prescott, which will be built on 90-nm process technology and feature an enhanced P4 architecture.
AMD's Athlon64 is manufactured using 130-nm design rules and makes use of silicon-on-insulator technology to boost transistor performance.


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Wilmer Valderrama has been active on the political scene for 10 years, and he's coming to Miami this weekend to inspire young Latinos to exercise their right to vote.
Actor Wilmer Valderrama takes Miami this week to inspire young Latino voters.
The actor/co-chair of the Voto Latino Artist Coalition is in town to speak at the Voto Latino Power Summit, a two-day event (June 13-14 at Florida International University) meant to inform and empower local Latino millennials. We sat down with Valderrama to discuss his political passions, the 10th anniversary of Voto Latino, and his aspirations for the 2016 presidential election.
Tell us about Voto Latino and why you feel it's such an important organization. WILMER VALDERRAMA: Voto Latino works to bring Latino millennials into the political process so they can create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. [It's] important because it's one of the few organizations focused just on reaching young Latinos, one of the fastest growing groups in the country. More than 15 million young Latinos live in the United States, but only a small portion of them vote. We have a lot of work to do to get the rest of our community engaged, and with 800,000 Latinos becoming eligible to vote every year, the work becomes even more important. [We also] encourage young Latinos to be civic-minded year-round and to keep up with issues they care about. We want [them] to see themselves as problem solvers. That's why we've launched campaigns on issues like immigration reform and affordable healthcare.
How long have you been a part of Voto Latino?WV: I joined Rosario [Dawson, the organization's founder] and her mother about 10 years ago to help launch Voto Latino. [Their] commitment to the cause was something that I felt was unique and very forward-thinking. I wanted to be a part of that visionary initiative. A decade later, I am just as passionate about motivating young Latinos to be involved in their communities.
What would you say to young Latinos who feel their vote doesn't matter?WV: That's only true if you let it be true. Only around 11 million Latinos voted in the 2012 presidential election, which means that more than 12 million eligible Latino voters didn't come out to vote. That's a lot of people. One vote can seem insignificant, but the collective voice of 12 million voters can shape elections and legislative priorities in Washington. With numbers like that, politicians have no choice but to listen to Latinos, but it won't matter unless they show up to the polls on Election Day. As more Latinos reach voting age each year, it is more important than ever for young Latinos to get involved with the civic process.
What do you think are some of the most important political issues Latinos are facing today?WV: The most important political issues for Latinos are the same ones [that] all Americans face. We see the need for jobs and fair wages, we are concerned with the state of the economy, [and] we care about access to education and being able to afford that education. Immigration is [also] an issue that concerns all Americans, not just Latinos. It impacts our jobs, our education, our entire lives. Latino issues are American issues.
What can people expect from the upcoming Voto Latino Power Summit in Miami?WV: First, they can expect a good time, but more than that, I can guarantee that everyone in attendance will learn something useful. Voto Latino has put together a great set of workshops in advocacy, leadership, and media and technology—skills they will actually use in real life. Normally, we only do Power Summit once a year. It's really cool that this year Voto Latino has taken Power Summit across the U.S. because that makes it much more accessible to people in areas like Miami. Power Summit can help Latinos prepare to make a strong impact in the professional world.
What are your favorite things to do while you're in Miami?WV: The first thing I do is put my running shoes on and go for a run on the boardwalk. I normally stay at the Fountainbleau and one of my favorite afternoon restaurants is SUSHISAMBA.
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Ethiopian Cuisine!
For our sixth Slow Food Supper this year, we are highlighting Ethiopian Cuisine! If you've ever had Ethiopian cuisine before, you pine for it always. The complexity of the berbere spice mixture, the texture of the spongy injera bread, the spicy lentil, chicken and lamb stews that you scoop up with injera, washing it all down with honey wine or beer – this cuisine is a perfect candidate for a Slow Food Supper, as it ranks among the most convivial of eating styles – on the floor around a communal plate, eating with our hands!
We chose June for this potluck because there is a very important festival called Laylatul Bara'ah that translates as "the night of deliverance". The observance involves a festive night-long vigil with prayers.
We will be sourcing plenty of injera locally for this great potluck that has been requested for many years!
Please bring your dish ready to eat. If you need to reheat at the potluck, that is fine.
Please provide a list of ingredients in your recipe as well.
Slow Food Suppers are potlucks, and they are always free to attend. Just RSVP to this ticket so we know how many people we'll be hosting. This year, each Slow Food Supper will take place in a different location, across the state – this one will be in Essex Junction. These events are always packed and promise a good time, so if you haven't attended one yet, please do!
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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell
20 August 2012
Pike Research forecasts that the global market for all electric-drive buses—including hybrid, battery electric, and fuel cell buses—grow steadily over the next 6 years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4% from 2012 to 2018.
In a new report, "Electric Drive Buses", Pike finds that China market will constitute the majority of global electric drive bus sales, while some of the more developed markets will see fluctuations in electric bus uptake. This latter development is due as much to the fact that developed bus markets may experience a general slowdown, due to austerity measures and the end of stimulus funding, as to any changes in demand for electric drive buses.
Pike suggests that North America will experience a rebound in a few years, as the economy stabilizes along with public transit funding levels. Sales of electric drive buses in Western Europe will experience steady growth (around a 20% CAGR), as the hybrid market begins to take off and there is continued interest in building the electric and fuel cell bus markets, according to Pike.
The Latin American market will be driven largely by uptake in Brazil, but other countries will also spur adoption, notably Uruguay which recently indicated it would purchase 500 battery electric buses. The Africa/Middle East countries will see very little uptake due to the high cost of electric buses and infrastructure, the report finds.
In terms of the status of the three electric-drive technologies, Pike notes that:
Hybrid buses are a mature technology, and are generally best suited for lower speed, stop-and-go driving. A parallel hybrid system is more suited to duty cycles where there is both stop and-go and higher speed or steady speed driving. Current hybrid buses can cost around $200,000 more than a comparable diesel bus, depending on the bus specifications.
North America is the leading market for this technology, with hybrids capturing 30% to 40% of annual transit bus sales. Europe is behind on hybrid bus deployments, although stimulus funding in the UK has spurred a 50% increase in the sales of hybrids over the last few years. Germany has a hybrid bus demonstration program, although results have been mixed.
Annual sales of hybrid buses in China surpassed that of North America in 2011, reaching almost 1,700 units.
Battery electric buses are still in development and demonstration for most parts of the world, including the United States and Europe. The exception to this is China, which has been undertaking a major initiative to deploy electric vehicles of all types through its "Ten Cities, Thousand Vehicles Program." Since 2009, hundreds of battery buses have been deployed through this effort, and China has become a leading developer of battery electric buses, with more than 10 electric bus original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Fuel cell buses are currently in a pre-commercial phase, although there are buses being deployed in regular transit operations and transit fuel cells being offered with conventional warranties. Most fuel cell development in the transit sector has focused on the full-size 40-foot buses, with the fuel cell providing primary propulsion. This requires a high power fuel cell—typically around 125 kW to 150 kW.
key markets will be the United States, where California's Zero Emission Bus regulation is spurring development and Europe, where the European Union is funding a 28 bus deployment. China and Japan will also see development and deployment activity, although China is not pushing as aggressively in fuel cell as with battery electric buses.
Fundamentally, all of these buses require either government emissions or fuel economy policy that essentially requires a shift from conventional diesel buses or government subsidies and grants to offset the price premium. The biggest challenge for electric drive technologies has been the cost premium over a conventional diesel bus or a CNG bus.
...The price premium is even more considerable for fuel cells and battery electric buses. In addition, fuel cell and battery electric buses are still in pre-commercial or very early commercial production and have some operational limitations arising from the respective technologies—"Electric Drive Buses"
Li-ion batteries. Pike also forecasts that global demand for Li-ion batteries in electric drive buses will be more than 162,000 kWh in 2012. Pike Research expects that demand to grow to more than 1.3 million kWh by 2018, a CAGR of 42%.
The hybrid bus segment is expected to provide the greatest demand this year, with around 91,000 kWh needed to fulfill hybrid bus orders. This does not correspond directly to hybrid bus growth, Pike notes, because NiMH and ultracapacitors continue to take a significant part of the energy storage market share for hybrids.
By 2018, it is perhaps not surprising that battery electric buses will drive the most demand for Li-ion batteries. Since battery buses are expected to be almost 100% powered by lithium ion, and they require much larger batteries than hybrids, this market offers the greatest growth potential. It is expected that Li-ion battery capacity for battery buses will grow from 69,472 kWh in 2012 to over 1 million kWh in 2018, a 57% CAGR.
Finally, fuel cell buses will drive demand for Li-ion batteries as well but to a much lower degree. Pike Research estimates that they will require around 1,600 kWh in 2012, but will grow to 22,240 kWh by 2018.—"Electric Drive Buses"
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Finally, a local organisation admits that China will be the breeding ground for future electrified vehicles, specially electrified buses, delivery trucks, taxis, cars etc. The same could be said for very high speed e-trains, e-bike, solar power plants, etc etc.
It also foresees that China will be the main producer of the future improved batteries and FCs required.
This will be a shock to many posters who have not yet seen the innovation and manufacturing move from USA to China, even if it has been going on for 15+ years.
Annual growth rates of 26+%, 42% and 57% in electrified vehicles and EV batteries between 2012 and 2018 is a lot more than many posters are ready to accept. A few countries and States, like Japan and California will see higher growth rates.
Will FC powered heavy vehicles follow the same growth rate?
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Pretoria - Pupils must ignore the call by the Congress of SA Students (Cosas) to hit back when they are being hit by teachers, the DA Youth said on Wednesday."We should actually instead encourage learners to open cases with [the police] where incidences of unlawful conducts are performed by teachers on learners," DA Youth Gauteng leader Lebo More said.He was responding to Cosas provincial chairperson Ntsako Mogobe's call for pupils to "fight fire with fire" when teachers hit them."We call on all students to fight fire with fire. When teachers hit you, you must hit back," Mogobe told reporters in Pretoria.He defended his statement by saying that teachers were failing in their duty to teach.More said Mogobe's utterances were disturbing and would not improve studying in schools."Many learners are likely to interpret this statement as encouraging violence in schools and this we strongly discourage," he said.
And once again the voice of reason comes from the DA.
Off course to stay within the law will be considered reactionary, counter revolutionary as well as racist by the ANCYL and their cronies from Cosas (who are most likely all members of the ANCYL)....
And we all know how well educated and intelligent the latter are...
That is a good voice of reason indeed from the DA Youth.
Many critical and forward-thinking young black people are seeing the DAYL as an alternative to the ANCYL, and also the DAYL is a completely multi-racial and non-racial organisation.
Really?? It doesn't appear that way though. .completely multi-racial and non-racial organisation, these are politics Maddy-CT, race is being used to keep people to their own by both political parties!
BTW, I'm not a supporter of any political party, more like an observer, am looking for a party thas is in it for the people.
@Maddy-CT the correct term is DAY. Otherwise I can't agree with you more. :-)
What is everyone so worried about? The chance of a student running into a teacher is about the same as a patient getting a decent doctor.
The students must hit the teachers. Period.
Then the other students can video the fight on their cellphones and publish it on utube.
That will show the world the level of civilized restraint in our schools.
So your answer to violence is more violence? That doesn't make sense.
Read it again. Then you may discover the dripping sarcasm.
Typical Africa! When something does not go according to plan, use aggression and violence. Teachers who hit are breaking the law - pupils should be encouraged to report them; and not hit back. no wonder we have the highest murder/domestic violence rates in the world. I hang my head in shame when I read things like this because it shows the rest of the world how backward and barbaric Africa is.....
At least someone has Brains not surprising... its the DA
Least the DA has standards! WELLDONE DA... These so called "people" have not idea... Our youth today is a disgrace to the human nation and the teachers!!!
This is not a good thing to do teachers are in danger now children need to be disciplined next thing children are going to hit their parents this is all devils work one day god will ask cosas how was this decision made we need to stop this before its too late
i agree mfethu COSAS IS LED BY MAD BOYS WHO HAVE NO PLACE IN THIS SOCIETY.


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I just had the result of my blood test. I asked the doctor to include a test for Lipoprotein (a). The result I received was Apolipoprotein A of 1.7 g/L.
I don't know if Apolipoprotein is the same as Lipoplrotein and I am not familiar with the term g/L.
Could someone please let me know what is Apolipoproteing and help me to convert the term g/L to mmol/l?
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This is the U.S. premiere of MacArthur "genius" playwright Naomi Wallace's play about 1760s rural England: the landed gentry want the landscape to look just so, and the peasants who will be displaced to make the perfect views start to feel their collective strength in numbers. The play pits class against class, man against woman, living against dead -- in Wallace's evocative language, provocative scenes, and vision of complex hope.
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The Dania Beach man accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill family members including his wife and young child faces a new charge after he beat his dog numerous times, authorities said Thursday.
Jason D. Simione, 39, is charged with felony cruelty to an animal for beating the 4-year-old Cane Corso dog that he and his wife Megumi Simione own, the Broward Sheriff's Office said in a complaint affidavit released Thursday.
On one occasion, Simione repeatedly punched the dog in the face, giving it bloodshot eyes, according to the affidavit.
"He just took out his aggression on the dog. He was seen once beating it with a stick. The dog had bloodshot eyes, allegedly from these beatings, and this was a regular occurrence," BSO spokeswoman Dani Moschella said.
Megumi Simione said that after the dog was beaten, it cried continuously for several days. She also testified that her husband wouldn't allow her to seek medical treatment for the animal, the affidavit said.
Simione was arrested Monday on three counts of solicitation to commit first-degree murder, one count of threatening to throw, place or discharge a destructive device and one count of child abuse. Broward Sheriff's Office Det. Ricky Libman said Tuesday that authorities believe that Simione "inquired to have a person come up from El Salvador, specifically a MS-13 gang member, and offered to pay up to $150,000 to dispose of his wife, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, and child, if he did not receive custody of the child."
Simione owns Bulldog Tactical Equipment in Fort Lauderdale. He is also accused of stockpiling guns and bomb-making materials and repeatedly threatening the life of President Barack Obama. The BSO said 60,000-70,000 rounds of ammunition and 68 rifles, shotguns and handguns were found in Simione's house. The guns were legally owned but taken for safekeeping because of a protection order recently obtained by his wife, the BSO said.
After he was read his Miranda rights Monday, Simione "did admit to beating the dog and stated he did so to protect a second smaller dog," the affidavit said.
The dog was taken to Broward's animal care agency and then released back to Megumi Simione, the affidavit said. She in turn surrendered the dog to a rescue, Moschella said.
Simione's attorney, David Bogenschutz, could not immediately be reached for comment.
Simione is being held on $5,002,500 bond, including $2,500 for the new charge, online jail records said.
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TV fanatics, today marks the start of Wikia's 12 Days of Guilt! Each day we will be bringing a list of our guilty pleasures to you, and you can vote on the #1 guilty pleasure or add your own! For the first day, we celebrate a TV genre that has swept the nation in the last couple of years. We hate it and we love it, but the most important thing is that we can never get enough of it! If you haven't guessed already, today's guilty pleasure is: REALITY TELEVISION!!!
Whether it's cringing over someone's love for detergent in My Strange Addiction or watching Snooki make a fool of herself on MTV's Jersey Shore, there is something for everyone when it comes to reality TV.
Here is what we have so far:
- Jersey Shore
- Teen Mom
- Million Dollar Listing
- My Strange Addiction
- The Real World
- Storage Wars
- Bad Girls Club
- True Life
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians
- Real Housewives (ANY of the Real Housewives)
- The Hills/Laguna Beach (It's an LC-fest and we love it!)
- Toddlers and Tiaras
Check out the reality TV guilty pleasures list and vote which show should reign supreme as the greatest guilty pleasure!
If there's something besides Toddlers & Tiaras and Storage Wars that you love to watch, leave your show of choice in the comments below and we will add it to the list! Stay tuned for more guilty pleasures!


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Islanders cruise to KingCo championship | Swimming roundup
The Islanders won only two events, but amassed 659 points to cruise to the team title in the KingCo boys championships.
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Mercer Island has used superior depth to build a high-school swimming dynasty, and the Islanders aren't about the change the formula now.
The Islanders won only two events, but amassed 659 points to cruise to the team title in the KingCo boys championships on Saturday at Husky Pool.
The meet brought together all the teams in the conference — 4A, 3A and 2A.
Class 4A Newport was runner-up with 517 points and 3A Bellevue was third with 508.
Karl MacLane got the Islanders' only individual win, in the 50-yard freestyle. He also swam on Mercer Island's winning 200 free relay.
Bellevue's Matt Williams won a pair of events, the 200 free (1:45.26) and 100 backstroke (52.25). The Wolverines also won the remaining two relays.
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At Curtis High School, Chase Bublitz won two events for Kentridge and the Chargers won two relays, but they couldn't quite catch Gig Harbor for the team crown. Gig Harbor had 294 points, Kentridge 272.5, Curtis 267 and Mount Rainier 246 to lead the team race. Bublitz swept the 100 and 200 free.
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At Helene Madison Pool, Lakeside won the coed team championship, and the Lions' boys tuned up for a run at a second consecutive state title with a dominating performance. Abrahm DeVine won the 200 individual medley and 500 free, helping Lakeside win six of 11 boys events. Grant Neil of O'Dea (50 free, 100 fly) was another double winner.


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As a young Christian I purchased a copy of Halley's Bible Handbook. While I had some problems with some of its theology, I found it to be a very helpful volume for summarizing the books of the Bible. It was said that it contained more biblical information than any other book of its size and was translated into many different languages. Ryken's Bible Handbook will soon become a standard tool for all preachers, teachers, and students of the Bible, just as Halley's Bible Handbook.
Ryken's Bible Handbook contains maps, charts and many illustrations. Also, key doctrines, overviews and main themes are highlighted throughout. J. I. Packer writes, "This is truly an educational treasure trove." All who aim to be discerning biblical Christians will appreciate it enormously. Two of the authors, Leland Ryken and James Wilhoit are faculty members at Wheaton College. Philip Ryken, the third author and son of Leland, is pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church, PCA, in Philadelphia.
In this handbook each book of the Bible is outlined with information such as: implied purposes, author's perspectives, implied audience, what unifies the book, special features of each particular book, challenges facing the reader or teacher of the book and how to meet that challenge. I was particularly impressed with the key verses and key doctrines contained in each book. For example, 2 Chronicles key doctrines: the sovereignty of God, the justice of God, human responsibility, sin, providence, history, worship, and prayer.
Ryken's Bible Handbook also contains great maps clearly printed in color and easy to read. There is also a one-year Bible reading plan that offers a workable procedure for reading the Word. With great sensitivity to the readers, they include tips for reading each particular book. One of the important tasks in studying and teaching the Bible is to know where each part relates to the whole and how they fit together. They have given us rich insights to that end.
I recommend that pastors, teachers, Bible students and families have this book at their disposal. If there has ever been a time when we need to address Bible illiteracy, it is today. Also with today's postmodern influence on culture, we need to see the grand story of the Gospel of the Kingdom and how the various parts contribute to the whole with all of their uniqueness, mystery, and diversity.


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Tank biathlon: First comp in new paramilitary sport starts near Moscow
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Russia is introducing 'tank biathlon', a new paramilitary sport about armor races and precision gunnery. The first international competition starts near Moscow on Monday. Several NATO countries, including the US, are expected to join the contest in 2014.
The basic idea behind the tank contest is simple and repeats the rules of the classic biathlon: cover about 20km in shortest time while successfully hitting your targets.


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WALTHAM, Mass. — Vitor Faverani gets another chance to take in the weekend night life in Portland, Maine.
Faverani will be back in the D-League for another brief stint with the Maine Red Claws, the Boston Celtics announced Friday. Vander Blue, whose 10-day contract with the team expired, was also assigned to the minor-league club.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens only had complimentary things to say about Blue following Friday's practice.
"He was fantastic in practice," Stevens said. "I give him a lot of credit. Even when he didn't play, his attitude was great. In a lot of cases, he was a dominant player [Friday] at practice. He's maximized this for the opportunities he was given in the games."
Faverani played one game with the Red Claws last Saturday, when he had 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block in a one-night stay with the team. He was back in Boston the next morning for the Celtics' game against the Brooklyn Nets. Blue signed with the Celtics on a 10-day contract on Jan. 22. He appeared in three games, scoring five total points in 15 minutes of action.
Stevens expects both Faverani and Blue to be back with the Celtics in time for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic.
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The third and final July open evaluation period is over, and the lessons learned this month on the basketball recruiting trail have been plentiful.
We already caught you up with what we learned from the first and second live periods. So with our team of RecruitingNation scouts out at events in Las Vegas, Orlando, Fla., Atlantic City, N.J., and New York City last week, it's time to check in again and see what they learned from the third evaluation period. On Wednesday, we'll be back to weigh in on the biggest storylines from the month of July.