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Pointing out that wine shipments to the U.S. market have climbed by nearly 50 percent since 2001 and American consumption will likely continue to expand, Wine industry consultant Jon Fredrikson of Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates said:
"The amazing diversity of choices and exciting new offerings are attracting new consumers and boosting consumption. Among the key growth drivers are favorable demographics, a widening consumer base and increasing points of distribution in both on- and off-sale outlets. For example, Starbucks is now serving wine in some key markets and Amazon.com and Facebook Gifts both sell wine online."
More from Wine Institute: www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/04082013
Amazon's Peter Faricy Talks About Wine Marketing: www.winebusiness.com/blog/


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Production of Gareth Edwards' reboot to the Godzilla franchise starts next month but there has still been no official casting announced. However, Variety is reporting that Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) could be in line to join the cast.
We reported last month that Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass) could be eyed up for the lead role and sources close to Variety are claiming that he is still in the running. However Legendary Pictures are still waiting on the Frank Darabont (The Mist) script and no deals will be signed until that is finished. His script will be the fifth version since David S. Goyer's (Man of Steel) initial screenplay.
The script and casting will need to be sorted out soon if Legendary and Warner Bros. are going to meet their projected March start date.
Godzilla has been tearing up movie screens since his debut in 1954 and has gone on to star in over 28 movies, TV shows, comic books, and video games. Legendary's Godzilla will be the second attempt at an American reboot to the franchise after Roland Emmerich's failed 1998 movie starring Matthew Broderick.
Gareth Edward's Godzilla is set for release in 2014 to mark the 60th anniversary of the franchise.

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Escondido is suing an 87-year-old widow for up to $876,000 for paying her avocado ranch's water bills on time and, at least on paper, in full.
You read right.
On time and in full.
"I am so upset," Sylvia Clark told me in a tremulous voice. "I'm shaking like a leaf."
A decimal point, misplaced more than 14 years ago in a utility formula, has knocked Clark off balance.
To the city, on the other hand, Clark profited from a billing error and should pay a part of the difference, the most the law allows.
Escondido voters can weigh in on whether the city should pursue this lawsuit, by participating in our poll.
The history: A year ago, Clark, a housewife who handed the management of her family ranch to her sons following the 2007 death of husband Kyle, received her routine water bill directly from Christopher McKinney, the city's director of utilities.
McKinney began by understating that his personal communication, addressed to "Mr. Clark," was an "unusual step."
For more than 14 years, he wrote, the 256-acre ranch's bill had been 90 percent less than what it should have been.
What follows is technical. Stay with me.
The ranch's meters reflected the cubic feet used to irrigate up to 15,000 trees. The city, however, billed for thousands of gallons (kgal). A conversion formula had to be used.
Commentary: More Logan Jenkins columns about our region
"Since there are approximately 7.48 gallons in one cubic foot," McKinney explained, "the correct conversion factor to use when converting from (cubic feet) to kgal is 7.48 (divided by) 1,000, or 0.00748. Instead, the factor which has been used on previous bills was 0.000748. Because this was less than what it should have been by a factor of 10, it effectively means that the water consumption changes billed to your account have only been one-tenth of the correct amount."
McKinney's conclusion was chilling: "We must address the payment of past due amounts promptly."
That's when Sylvia Clark started shaking.
In my view, a judge and jury could look at the misplaced decimal point in two very different ways:
• It could be argued that it's unfair to bill someone and boost the price later. Consider an airline ticket. What if you flew to Paris for $500 and then, months later, American claims you must pay $5,000 because someone dropped a zero?
Most people would say, That's no way to run an airline. Just as buyer's must beware, so should airlines in pricing tickets.
Furthermore, the Clark family contends the price they paid — and never suspected was too low — was factored into crucial business decisions made by Lyle Clark.
With dramatically higher water costs, the Clarks might have sold the property in 2004, when real-estate was hot and an offer was on the table, rather than invest in more trees.
If they were paying the true cost of water, they might very well have altered their business plan, perhaps investing in wells.
In other words, their decisions were not accurately informed if the city reneges on its price, said Lorin Clark, Sylvia Clark's attorney son.
By this logic, if Sylvia Clark is forced to pay a higher price than she was billed, she could countersue the city for damages.
• Escondido's legal position, presented to the City Council in closed session, is simple: A one-time clerical error robbed the city water utility of several millions of dollar. In recouping a fraction of the losses — the exact amount varies according to the length of the applicable statute of limitations up to four years — the city is defending the ratepayers who paid full price while the Clarks enjoyed a 90 percent discount.
Though it's unclear if "intent" will figure into legal arguments, Escondido City Attorney Jeff Epp pointed out that the Clarks are no babes in the groves. They probably knew their irrigation water was too cheap to be true.
That's a sore point.
In the city's complaint, filed in January, a passage reads: "Defendants, through their wrongful conduct described above, have reaped substantial gains."
Wrongful conduct? Paying bills on time and in full?
Lee Clark, another of Sylvia's sons, said he'd gone to City Hall several times to complain about the ranch's water bills because he thought they were too high.
If anything, the Clarks invited scrutiny, not evaded it, he said. Is that the action of someone knowingly cheating the city?
To close, consider the kicker in the teeth.
Even with a huge discount, the ranch cleared just $18,000 a year since 2004, Lee Clark told me. If the Clarks had paid the real cost of water, they'd have stumped their trees years ago, he said.
Shortly after receiving the city's fateful letter, the Clarks started chainsawing their groves, leaving a small number of trees near Sylvia Clark's home.
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MECAL Certificate Fees for Marine Surveyors
MECAL Marine Surveyor Certificate Fees (From 1st March 2012)
The fees listed here are certification fees. Please note that survey fees are additional & vary according to location, complexity & condition of the vessel & to the degree of preparation of the vessel for the survey. The fees listed here are certification fees.
|Vessels < 15m ,not requiring Annual Survey
|Vessels 15m + over or those requiring an Annual Survey & Pilot Boats
|Issue of Certificate – initial & 5-year renewal
|Annual Retention Fee
|Amendment & re-issue of Certificate
|Supplement for Owners/Managing Agents based abroad (applied to the above fees for single vessels – reduced for groups)
|Issue of Cert of Survey for Tonnage (<24M)
|Issue of Cert of Survey for Tonnage (>24M)
|Tonnage Calculation Fees >24M (from supplied lines/GA drgs)
|Stability Information Book Approval (intact stability)
|Stability Information Book Approval (extra for damage stability)
VAT can be treated as zero rated or exempt (as applicable) for fees associated with statutory surveys/certification carried out directly by MECAL Amendment = re-issue of certificate arising from change of code or vessel details, change of owner, change of address, change of vessels name, or transfer from other Certifying Authority. No additional charge is made if such changes occur at the annual certification date.
- MECAL aims to be competitive by efficient and professional management from our fully staffed office in Plymouth.
- Small fleets of Cat.6 vessels may be certificated as a single operation under one certificate. Fees will be negotiated, depending on the complexity of the operation.
- Change of owner of a MECAL coded vessel will incur a certificate fee as shown above for Certificate Amendment. The vessel will require an examination by an authorized examiner under the scope of a reduced annual examination. Survey fees for such examination are charged extra according to vessel complexity, location & the degree of preparation.
- Transfer of a vessel to MECAL from another Certifying Authority will incur a fee as in 3 above, for re-issue of the certificate. The vessel will not normally be subject to overdue examinations or outstanding issues under the previous Certifying Authority examination by an authorized examiner provided that there are no ?
- Survey fees for all surveys carried out by MECAL are based on time & are therefore set according to the complexity of the vessel, location & the degree of preparation. Owners are encouraged to keep such fees to a minimum by careful preparation of the vessel for survey using the vessel SCV2 as a guide or, in the case of a vessel newly coming into code, by the issue of detailed code specifications & free advice from our technical department. The technical specifications are available to all clients on request.
- Vessels requiring annual surveys are those that fit into 1 or more of the following categories:
Operating in Area Categories 0 or 1
Carrying 16 or more persons
Carrying more than 1000kg of cargo
Fitted with crane
Workboat with Pilot Boat Endorsement
Certain other vessels deemed by MECAL to carry additional risk (e.g. certain categories of old wooden vessels & vessels of high complexity & where recommended by surveyor)
- Stability book approval for all vessels is carried out by MECAL Technical Department. The quoted fees assume that the books are presented in the required format. If this is not the case, any resulting additional time spent in carrying out the approval will result in additional fees being charged according to the time spent.
- Occasional surveys carried out directly by MECAL following damage, detention, modification or otherwise as deemed necessary to verify the condition of a vessel, will be charged at the MECAL current rate (please contact the office for advice on this) . These charges will vary for vessels located abroad.
- When the process of certification does not proceed, MECAL's policy is to normally refund the certificate fee but we reserve the right to retain an amount commensurate with any work that may have been performed by MECAL admin or technical staff.
- Non payment of survey or certificate fees will prevent issue of the certificate and/or annual licence disc. It is illegal to operate commercially without these being on board.
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This is the basic standing pose. Tadasana simply implies a pose where the one who practises stands firm and erect as a mountain, with Tada meaning mountain in the term Tadasana and 'Sama' meaning upright, straight and unmoved in the prefix of the term Samasthiti while the suffix Sthiti meaning standing still or steadiness.
1.One is to stand erect with feet together and heels and big toes touching each other. Rest the heads of the metatarsals on the floor stretching the toes flat on the floor.
2.Tighten the knees and pull the knee caps up, then contract the hips and pull up the muscles at the back of the thighs.
3.The stomach is to be kept in , the chest forward , the sine stretched up and the neck straight.
4.The weight of the body should be evenly distributed on both the heels and the toes without bearing the weight individually on the either of them.
5.The arms are supposed to be stretched out over the head in Tadasana but for the sake of convenience they can be placed by the side of the thighs.
Since this is the basic standing pose, the other standing poses can be practised starting with Tadasana with the palms by the side of the thighs.
This asana distributes the body weight evenly on the feet there by aiding in avoiding deformities that hamper spinal elasticity. The hips are contracted, the abdomen is pulled in and the chest is brought forward. The body feels light and mental agility is acquired.
Disclaimer:Before practice, please consult your doctor in case you are suffering from ailments. It is recommended to practice under the guidance of experts.


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Teaching Philosophy
Many instructors have never thought introspectively about learning and teaching. Developing a teaching philosophy will help reveal your personal approaches, priorities and objectives. Putting your philosophy in writing will help you reflect upon your style and will provide a foundation for setting and achieving your future teaching goals. This statement should be a work in progress - revisited, reviewed and revised periodically to facilitate personal growth and adapt to your evolving beliefs and ideas about teaching.
Although your teaching philosophy can be written in any form or style, it should include some basic elements. Begin with a statement about how you feel people learn most effectively. Next, discuss the approaches you take to help students learn the material and skills that you want to impart. Conclude with goals toward which you are working.
The following are some questions to consider as you write your philosophy:
- How does learning take place?
- What are elements of effective learning environments?
- How should teaching be conducted to facilitate and maximize the learning process?
- What is the student's role in this process?
- What is the role of the instructor?
- What are your main objectives as an instructor?
- What methods do you use in the classroom to achieve your teaching objectives?
- What do you want to be the outcome of your teaching?
- How do you measure your success in teaching a class?
- What are your long-term goals as an instructor?
- How do you set your goals?
- Why is teaching important to you?
- What values do you want to impart to your students?
As you begin writing your teaching philosophy, you might simply list all the ideas that come to mind. As you solidify your thoughts, you can pare down what you have written for the final product. A teaching philosophy statement is generally one or two pages long. Remember that it is a personal statement - it is about your personal experiences and insights, not theories and beliefs in general. Use your intuition and reflect on personal experience. Consider reading some basic educational theory texts to help you organize and express your ideas. It is helpful to share your draft with colleagues and ask for feedback. They can often help you clarify the ideas you may have difficulty expressing. When you have completed it, your philosophy statement will help you reflect on who you are as an instructor. Referring to it regularly will allow you to keep your energies focused on why you became an instructor, and what long-term goals you are working to achieve.
See a Sample Teaching Philosophy.
Write your own teaching philosophy. Think about how you have observed students in your classes, their learning processes, and when you feel most satisfied as an instructor. Share your teaching philosophy with at least one colleague with whom you feel comfortable. After a year, revisit it. As your experience grows and reflections deepen, update and fine-tune it. Keep previous copies as a record of your evolution as a teacher.


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Sometimes some characters are so dastardly, and yet so charismatic that even when they're doing terrible things, you still kind of like them.
Often those characters, at least in romance novels, go through some transformation and end up as the hero or heroine in a future book. Sometimes they're just too bad to be redeemed.
Ava, the character played by Eva Green in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (opening Friday) seems to be the latter type. She joins the company of Cruella DeVil, Lady MacBeth, and the Marquise de Merteuil (Les Liaisons Dangereuses), among others.
Who's your favorite bad girl?


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I started collecting Marvel Universe Toys without taking them out of the package. I has 16 so far here is the last 4 I got....
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I'm not sure if I want to spend my money on this which is all they have. I want Captain America tho.
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Anybody has a blog that is just art pics that isn't annoying either? Here is mine I made up a couple series with comic charactors called: Night Spirits, Sunshine Princess, and Wild Frontier....
Bought this before I watched it. Luckily I wasn't disappointed.
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I personally think "Heroes" is friggin weak. What is the cheerleader chick's power? Like Indestructable Girl. That's always convenient "my super powers are I'm completely invinceable, isn't that...
I heard she shaved her head to pass a hair analysis drug test. She checked into rehab for one day, checked out of rehab, shaved her head and got a tatoo. then recently checked back into rehab.
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When someone asks: "May I help you?" in a store or whatever.
I don't like being touched by anyone other than a female, that I like.
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Hobgoblin is my fave I like them all except maybe Kraven the Hunter.
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I swear I didn't plan this on purpose, but it's fitting that today's post is about chicken braised in milk – a recipe from Jamie Oliver. I made this dish awhile back in the spring, right about when temperature turned from crisp and cool to hot and sticky. We woke up one morning – and it was sweltering outside. There was no ramping up – overnight, summer arrived and it seemed ill-timed to serenade anything braised for at least a few months. I put the recipe aside, but vowed to tell you about it first chance I got. Print this recipe and tuck it away somewhere where you can easily find it. It's going to be a staple for you this winter. I promise you.
The irony of the timing of this post isn't lost on me either. Less than a day before we depart for vacation in England (a few days of London followed by a couple of days in the countryside), I give you a recipe by one of the country's most celebrated chefs. I didn't plan on posting this particular recipe right before our UK sojourn – it just soft of happened. I've never properly been to London, outside of business trips and whatnot, so the only way I've experienced London before was through the windows of a taxi – not particularly thrilling, to be honest. But this time, it's all about seeing friends, eating amazing English food, stopping by a pub in the afternoon for a pint or two. We can't wait. We're very much overdue for a vacation.
And a word about English food. Somehow, the stereotype that English food is terrible still persists, and it makes me so mad because it's simply not true. English food is simple, comforting and elegant – without pretense or hyperbole. It's the kind of food you want to eat right about this time of year. It's unfussy and welcoming. It doesn't belabor the point. Maybe years ago, British food was terrible, in the same way American food was terrible. But that's no longer the case, American food has had a remarkable Renaissance, thanks to chefs like Alice Waters, Dan Barber, and lots of others. Same goes for British food. To be fair, there's lots of terrible food around us everywhere. Bad food isn't hard to locate. You can have a terrible meal in France (it's easier than you think!), Italy, or Spain. You can have terrible food in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and other gastronomic centers of the country. And we all know that a lot of Europeans still think of American food as a hybrid of prepackaged foods, pizza, and McDonalds. Anyone who's ever been to Times Square in New York knows that terrible food is all around us. Finding good food, food made carefully, lovingly, thoughtfully, with respect for the ingredients – takes some work. But it's work that can be handsomely rewarded. Which is why after doing much research and asking some lovely folks about their recommendations, I've made a few reservations and I can't wait to try them. I'll have a full report when I'm back.
But more on this chicken. This recipe is sort of the recipe blogged round the world. If you're unfamiliar with Jamie Oliver you should take the time and get to know him. You might have seen his show – Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution where he tried to get West Virginia school children to eat whole foods: including fruits and vegetables. Jamie is on a mission to get us all to eat real food. Whole ingredients. One recipe at a time. You can't really argue with his motivation – it's all wonderful stuff. I could go on and on about his projects, but really, you should just go and buy a book of his. Any book. You won't be steered in the wrong direction, and my guess is you'll return to buy a few more of his books. Jamie gives you tools to make serious food, minus the preciousness of it all. It's food you want to take a bite out of: like this one.
One of Jamie's postulates is that anyone can cook good food. Anyone. Just get a few quality ingredients, and let them stand on their own. And he does it here with this braised chicken. Simply put, you throw a few ingredients in the heavy bottomed pot, add the chicken, and let the whole thing just sort of do its thing. What I love is that left to its own devices, the chicken and the milk along with a few aromatics, fuse together to form something that while looks pretty pedestrian and earthly, yields you something elevated and ethereal. It's a little bit of a rabbit in a hat trick, except there is no gimmick. The result of a few quality ingredients, left alone on low heat to ponder their fate, produces stunning, show-stopping results. After the first bite, I had to put my fork down and exhale – it was that kind of delicious. And I expect us to eat this well all throughout our trip – the English food I know has always been one of my favorite cuisines. We are coming hungry – London and Kent, you best be ready for us.
Chicken Braised in Milk
Adapted from Jamie Oliver
1 3½ lb chicken, preferably organic and pasture-raised
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4oz or ½ a pack of butter
olive oil
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 good handful of fresh thyme
zest of 2 lemons
10 cloves of garlic, skin left on
1 1/2 pints milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
Preheat the oven to 375°F and find a snug-fitting pot for the chicken – I find that my 5 1/2 quart cocotte is perfectly suited for this.
Wash and pat dry the chicken. Season it generously all over, and fry it in the butter and a glug of olive oil, turning the chicken to get an even color all over, until golden. You will thus turn the chicken 4 times. While your chicken browns on all sides, prepare the other ingredients – you've been given perfect time for that.
Once the chicken is brown all over, remove from the heat, and put the chicken aside on a plate. Much as it will pain you, throw away the oil and butter left in the pot. You don't need it anymore. But what you're left with, at the bottom of the pan, is what Jamie refers to as this "tasty sticky goodness". This "goodness" will give you amazing depth of caramelly flavor.
Place the chicken back in the pot along with the rest of the ingredients, and cook in the oven for 1 1/2 hours. Periodically, if you wish, baste with cooking juice.
The milk cooks down to this lovely, creamy sauce that's accented by the lemon zest and is just about one of the most luscious, decadent things. You should serve the this chicken with the sauce along some beautiful fingerling potatoes. Or a panzanella salad!
To serve, let the chicken cool a few minutes, and pull the chicken off the bones, dividing it among the plates.


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Charles Haley Football, Charles Lewis Haley (born January 6, 1964) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League who played for the San Francisco 49ers (1986-1991, 1998-1999) and the Dallas Cowboys (1992-1996). He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL Draft out of James Madison University.
A versatile defensive player, Haley began his career as a specialty outside linebacker, eventually progressing to pass-rusher and finally full-fledged defensive end. Haley had the reputation of being a volatile and unpredictable yet exceptionally talented and hardworking player.
In his 12 NFL seasons, Haley recorded 100.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions (nine return yards), and eight fumble recoveries, which he returned for nine yards and a touchdown. He was also selected to play in five Pro Bowls (1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995) and was named NFL All-Pro in 1990 and 1994.
Haley's supporters, who included the late Bill Walsh, believe his personal accomplishments, especially his record five Super Bowl rings, make him worthy of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. However, his history of obscene, violent, and mutinous behavior during his playing days has not helped his candidacy. He was one of the fifteen finalists in 2010 and 2011; however, he was not selected.
He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
On August 19, 2011, Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys announced that Haley will be enshrined into the prestigious Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor on November 11, 2011.
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Credence Launches Digital Mixed-Signal Test Platform
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Fremont, Calif.--July 13, 1998--Credence Systems Corp. (Fremont) launched its production solution for testing consumer mixed-signal devices, Quartet One. Credence will debut Quartet One at Semicon West 98 in the San Jose Convention Center, July 15-17 (Booth #11927).
Quartet One unifies a new digital subsystem with audio, video, and RF instruments. The synchronicity of the instruments, integrated into a single test system, enables the volume manufacturing of consumer mixed-signal (CMS) devices.
Quartet One uses the Antares chipset, featuring a scalable architecture that provides accuracy enhancements for the newly emerging devices. The Antares subsystem provides 512 digital pins with 200 MHz, 175ps EPA, and 32 Mbyte vector memory.
The Quartet One packages include a pattern memory tool, a shmoo tool, a waveform tool, and an advanced algorithmic pattern processor tool.
Volume shipments of Quartet One for CMS devices are scheduled to begin Q3 1998. Pricing begins at $750,000.
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San Diego has its share of craft shopping events, especially around the holidays. But this inaugural market adds a bit of culture while you shop.
More than 50 merchants will be selling everything from holiday decorations and homemade chocolates to handcrafted jewelry and original artwork. As you check items off your list, costumed dancers from San Diego Ballet's upcoming "Nutcracker" will perform excerpts from the show and mingle with the crowd.
And if you're wondering if you can buy actual nutcrackers at The Nutcracker Market, signs point to yes.
The Nutcracker Market: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. McMillin Event Center, Liberty Station, Point Loma. $5. Details.


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Seward Reminds Flood-affected Farmers Of Assistance
State Senator James L. Seward and New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick H. Brennan today reminded farmers in flood-affected counties to make use of government assistance that may be available to them. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates the dollar loss incurred by farmers in counties affected by recent flooding to be approximately $40 million, which includes crop and livestock losses, as well as damages to structures and land.
"Farmers lost crops, milk pick ups, equipment and buildings," Seward said. "It's critical that they get they help they need to recover."
"The devastation that resulted from the flooding is putting a strain on all residents of the affected area, especially farmers," the commissioner said. "While our farmers try to pick up the pieces, I remind them to take a moment and apply for the various types of assistance available. Every little bit helps."
The commissioner added, "I also encourage farmers to document any and all losses they may have incurred through photographs, invoices and paid bills. Farmers with crop insurance should contact their insurance agents."
To date, 20 New York counties have been designated as Presidential Disaster Areas, within which farmers have experienced severe flooding resulting in significant damages to personal property and economic losses to their businesses. USDA estimates 290,500 acres of crops were destroyed by flooding, along with 28,250 acres of land. Structurally, New York farmers sustained damage to 60 barns, 115 farm structures including silos, and 122 pieces of farm equipment.
President of New York Farm Bureau John W. Lincoln said, "Farmers facing severe devastation from the flooding need significant help in order to recover their losses and sustain their businesses. We are thankful for Governor Pataki and Commissioner Brennan's efforts, and we will continue to work with our state and federal partners to obtain additional disaster assistance funds."
Three government agencies are currently offering financial assistance for which New York farmers could be eligible: the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA), New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
USDA Farm Service Agency
Farmers who have experienced crop, cropland, livestock or milk losses, should contact their county USDA FSA office. FSA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, including Emergency Loans and the Emergency Conservation Program.
Emergency Loan funds may be used to restore or replace essential property; pay all or part of production costs associated with the disaster year; pay essential family living expenses; reorganize the farming operation; and refinance certain debts. If funded, the Emergency Conservation Program provides money to rehabilitate farmland damaged by floods. FSA has requested $4 million under this program to aide farmers.
Producers with crops destroyed by the flooding need to notify their FSA office to report the failed crops before replanting new crops. The deadline to report planted acres in disaster declared counties has been extended to Monday, July 31, 2006. At this time, a crop disaster program has not been funded, but this information will help producers if one is approved.
New York State FSA Executive Director Brymer Humphreys said, "I've seen the devastated crops and farmland throughout the impacted region. It is gratifying to see neighbors helping neighbors, but farmers also need to take the time to document their losses and contact our offices for any assistance they may need."
Also, farmers who obtained Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for their vegetables or hay should contact their local FSA office immediately to report any losses.
Farmers should also check back routinely with their FSA office to report new or additional damages and to learn of any new funding opportunities. To find your local FSA office, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/ny/.
NYS Department of Labor
For immediate operational and/or personal needs, farmers can apply for the State Individual & Family Grant (IFG) Program offered through the NYS DOL. The IFG Program provides up to $5,000 in grants for documented flood losses not covered by insurance or other government programs. The IFG can also cover insurance deductibles on losses covered by insurance.
Individual farm families can apply separately for two grants under the IFG and be eligible to receive both. They can apply for a grant to help offset personal needs, and they can also apply for a grant to help address immediate business needs. Forms are available at www.labor.state.ny.us/grant_info.shtm, by calling 1-888-7-NYS-AID (1-888-769-7243) or by visiting your local disaster assistance service center listed below.
· Binghamton High School, 31 Main Street, Binghamton
· Endwell Fire Station, 3508 Country Club Road, Endwell
· Susquehanna Valley High School, 1040 Conklin Road, Conklin
· Deposit High School, 171 Second Street, Deposit
· Bainbridge Town Hall, 15 North Main Street, Bainbridge
· Walton High School, 47-49 Stockton Avenue, Walton
· Hancock Central School, 67 Education Lane, Hancock
· Sidney Civic Center, 21 Liberty Street, Sidney
· Little Falls Senior Center, 522 East Main Street, Little Falls
· Fonda-Fultonville Middle School, 112 Old Johnstown Road, Fonda
· Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School, 10 Route 209, Port Jervis
· SUNY Campus, Lee Hall, Ravena Parkway, Oneonta
· Livingston Manor Central School, 19 School Street, Livingston
· Owego-Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego
Federal Emergency Management Office
For those farmers who have suffered losses or damage to their primary residence, FEMA can provide assistance, which could include money for temporary housing or to repair damage. Money may also be available for medical bills, household items, clean-up costs, damaged vehicles, and more. To learn more about FEMA assistance, visit www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362).
Commissioner Brennan also reminds farmers who have sustained damage to previously installed environmental stewardship practices that meet specific conservation program standards, to contact their local soil and water conservation district office to complete a damage assessment report. Damage assessment reports can be helpful in obtaining federal disaster assistance for repairing these important environmental management systems.
The 20 New York counties declared as presidential disaster areas include Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins and Ulster Counties. Those 20 counties are home to 11,000 farm families and 2.3 million acres of farmland. In 2003, the 20 counties generated $1.16 billion in farm receipts. The 20 counties represent one-third of the state's agricultural industry from a farm, land and revenue perspective.
For more information on assistance available for farmers affected by flooding, please visit the department's website at www.agmkt.state.ny.us.


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Drs Margaret Jacobsohn (Namibia) and Nigel Crawhall (South Africa) of the WCPA-CEESP inter-Commission Theme on Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Equity and Protected Areas (TILCEPA) ran a half-day session on governance of Protected Areas at the CBD capacity building workshop on the Programme of Work for Protected Areas for Central, East and Southern Africa, 30 January – 3 February 2012. The workshop was held outside of Cape Town, South Africa.
The governance presentations included an overview of Namibia's experience with setting up a Community Conservancy network from the time of independence to present. The presentation described different aspects of governance, equity of benefit sharing, partnerships and sustainable capacity, and the notion that rights come with responsibilities. The second input dealt with the challenges of implementing and reporting on Element 2 of the PoWPA, emphasising the conservation benefits of good governance and the possibilities of synergising Protected Areas Management Effectiveness (PAME) with governance capacity building.
One of the observations in the workshop that countries which are able to create good intra-governmental communication, are also more likely to appreciate inter-sectoral and community contributions. Delegates identified best-practices in PA governance in their national contexts, and extracted some of the elements which made these successes possible. South Africa's team shared their view that successful governance usually occurs in situations where there is conflict, and where one party or agency takes responsibility to examine the conflict, create dialogue opportunities, and a platform for improving governance.
The common theme was that most PoWPA focal points do not get access to the data they need from the various authorities responsible for reporting. In some cases, there are legal or administrative frameworks already in place but they are not being followed up on effectively.
Most of the actions involved stimulating existing information systems to ensure a steady flow of the right information to the CBD PoWPA focal point.
IUCN TILCEPA, in cooperation with GiZ and partners will be releasing a Protected Areas Governance Resource Kit in 2012, in cooperation with UN CBD's e-module training course on Protected Areas. The online version will be available in all UN languages.


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On September 20, 1998, a Cuban-born former Red Army lieutenant named Jose Vigoa launched a series of raids on the Las Vegas Strip. During a 16-month spree, Vigoa robbed five world-class hotels, three armored cars, and one department store. The casinos hit were the MGM; the Desert Inn; the New York, New York; the Mandalay Bay; and the Bellagio.
Lieutenant John Alamshaw, a 23-year-old veteran in charge of robbery detectives, was ordered to stop the robberies at all costs. He knew he was up against a mastermind. What he didn't know was that he was running out of time.
©2008 John Huddy; (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"This debut is a must for true-crime enthusiasts." (Publishers Weekly)
"I loved it.."
This book was really good. How could anyone actually hit the major casinos in Vegas? Jose Vigoa did with ruthless abandon. The author went into the background of the gang members, the key policemen, the armed car guards and the families. This book not only tells you how the robberies were conducted, it tells you about all of the lives that were affected. Bravo to the writer and the editor of a great listen.
"This REALLY is a great book"
This book is non-fiction yet it reads better than most fiction crime or thriller books. The story of how a gang led by a Cuban commando can rob Las Vegas hotels and armored cars is amazing and would not be believable, except it really happened. The author did an excellent job of developing and weaving the stories of the many characters, into what would be a great fiction book, but it is non-fiction. Even the extensive Author's Notes following the book are an interesting listen. They tell how this information was obtained and the effect of this information being published. The reader also did an excellent job with the Cuban accent for the main character. Our friend from Bakersfield needs to download this again and have some more patience while the characters are developed.
"Enjoyed It"
For any book to be considered good, I must learn from it. Within this account you will gain insights into casino security, marketing, police practices, criminal tactics and revolutionary Cuba (... yes, I said revolutionary Cuba.)
Sure, I like exciting non-fiction that is well researched and presented. Prose and fact combine for great entertainment and learning.
Yes, it inspired me to never try robbing major Casinos and armored vehicles with assault weapons.
The author presents insights into this 2-year crime spree by helping us understand just who the players were. It is more than descriptions of crimes, it provides views into some men's souls.
"GREAT story about Vegas crime!"
Well told, especially for being Non-fiction... Narration is superb. Highly recommend this IF you like Vegas, Bank robbery stories, and great character development.
"Plain Good Crime Writing"
What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas – until crime reporter John Huddy decides to reveal it. In his "Storming Las Vegas", Huddy details how a Cuban risked life and limb to come to Florida and ultimately took down Las Vegas hotels, armored cars and millions of US dollars. Little was published in the national press at the time by design, but Huddy recounts, blow by blow, what took place. This is an amazing story of violence, robbery, and public relations. After reading this "Blue Velvet" book, you'll never look at a trip to the strip in the same way. The writing is okay – it reads like a news reporter's work. The story is informative and entertaining. The reading of Stefan Rudnicki is very good.
"Interesting but TMI"
This is an entertaining story and worth the listen, but it could have benefited from further editing. I usually appreciate and enjoy infodumps, but Huddy includes a good bit of information that is not only irrelevant to the story but simply boring, such as the complete mailing address of a house where one of the accomplices lived years before any of the events described took place. Nothing actually HAPPENED there, but we are told in minute detail where it is anyway. It's fairly clear the author's view was "I spent years researching this book and I want everybody to see how thorough I was." Mission accomplished, but it seriously bogs down and distracts from the narrative in places.
He also seems to ascribe emotions and thought processes to some people that it seems doubtful he could have derived from interviews long after the fact, particularly those who were killed before Huddy even began his research.
As always, Stefan Rudnicki's narration is excellent.
"Incredible true crime in SinCity!"
I grew up in and live in Vegas so I enjoyed this book for obvious reasons. As a local I remember these crimes that put terror in the hearts of those that live in this valley. Vegas is still a small city and so these crimes and killings hit home with a certain rawness.
John Huddy did excellent research in preparing for this gripping account and takes the listener on a wild ride through the Vegas suburbs as well as right down the strip and inside the world of big casino security.
The narrator also did a great job of moving the story right along. Something I always appreciate from a narrator.
"Great Book"
This is a great book, investigative journalism at its finest. Chock full of detailed accounts of the events that took place, in-depth background analysis of the people involved, all delivered in a gripping narrative.
"Great Detail"
I am a native Las Vegan. This book is filled with exceptional attention to detail. I can easily visualize the story. There is one issue. No one taught the narrator to pronounce Nevada. This happens a lot, but in a book about Las Vegas it's very disappointing.
I really enjoyed this book and even went on extra walks just to have more time to listen to it. It is a true-crime drama with all of the elements of a Hollywood action flick.
The author spends a great deal of time taking us through the preparations of each robbery, the lives of the victims, and the aftermath.
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Rory McIlroy might not know what country he wants to play for in the Olympics but he can certainly afford tickets.
The 23-year-old from Northern Ireland made things official with Nike on Monday in Abu Dhabi and now has more money than he will ever need. We're talking about the kind of cash that could bridge John Daly over until he is eligible for the Champions Tour.
Nike didn't release financial details but the number and term of the deal fluctuates wildly. When the story first broke several months ago the widely reported figure was $200-250 million over 10 years. Recent reports indicate it is an incentive-laden deal for five to ten years worth anywhere from $100-$250 million.
One of the subplots in Nike's courtship of McIlroy has been the world No. 1's budding bromance with Tiger Woods.
Nike's one-two punch has already filmed a commercial together that is making its rounds on the Internet. They spent a fair bit of time together on the golf course at the end of last season and their off-course relationship seems to be going strong.
"We developed a really good friendship at first. And I think as time goes on, you'll see that friendship turn into, you know, more of — more and more of a romance."
Oops, that quote was from an episode of last summer's The Bachelorette. Sorry for the mix-up. Here's what Tiger had to say about Rory this week in Abu Dhabi:
"It started here last year. … We've certainly hit it off and our relationship has grown and our friendship's gotten better."
Their personalities couldn't be more different — one guarded and private, the other forthcoming and playful — but Woods might be the only person in the world who has lived the life on which McIlroy is about to embark.
One major difference between the two is the way they made the switch to Nike. It took Tiger years before he was using a complete set of Nike clubs and a full decade before he switched to a Nike putter. McIlroy, on the other hand, will be playing all Nike right out of the gate in Abu Dhabi this week.
Like many young players, consistency has been a problem for McIlroy and the level of scrutiny is only going to increase. In a strange way, this Nike mega-deal and equipment switch could take some of the pressure off McIlroy.
Should he falter out of the gate, critics will be quick to point to his wholesale equipment change rather than the man himself.
The most interesting place to see how McIlroy is getting along with his new clubs will be off the tee and on the green. When we last saw the world No. 1 his driving was sublime and no player in his right mind would want to tinker with that. But the flagship of any equipment company (and the item the weekend golfer has been convinced to upgrade most frequently) is the driver, so there was never any question that Rory would be using Nike's new VR_S Covert driver.
So far so good according to McIlroy.
"With the driver, I've picked up, you know, on average, two or three miles an hour more ball speed. Sometimes, if I go after one I can get it up into the 180s, which I was never really able to do before," he said Tuesday. "That's been a big help."
More surprising is McIlroy's willingness to ditch his Scotty Cameron putter and go with a Nike Method right away. Convincing the winner of last season's final major to begin the season with a new putter is quite a feat. If the putts don't drop early in the year, keep your eye on that putter.
Since everything always comes back to Tiger let's examine how this deal affects him.
Having Rory join Nike does more for Tiger's image than it does for his young stablemate's. Woods' reputation has never recovered from his 2009 debauchery scandal. Who would have thought a cheerleading squad full of mistresses, a traffic accident on your front lawn and a trip to sex-addiction camp could hurt your likeability?
There has been nothing better for his marketability than watching him chum around with Rory and flash his bright smile. The surprising camaraderie he has shown already has softened his image. Heck, even my 88-year-old grandmother is pulling for him to win more majors. She also says he is dipping too much at impact with his wedges and probably has a point.
All and all, it should be a good year for Nike and a great year for golf.
Tiger and Rory make their 2013 debut Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Because of the time difference, coverage begins on the golf channel late Wednesday night.
Put on a pot of coffee, Tiger and Rory will be paired together for the opening two rounds.
What Rory wants, Rory gets.
Maybe it's not that simple, but a day after Rory McIlroy put in a good word for Paul McGinley, the 46-year-old from Dublin, Ireland, was named 2014 European Ryder Cup captain.
The announcement was made at a news conference in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
McGinley competed for the European side in the Ryder Cup in 2002, 2004 and 2006.
He was in the running for the position alongside Colin Montgomerie, Sandy Lyle, Paul Lawrie and Miguel Angel Jimenez. Darren Clarke withdrew his name from consideration on Monday.
Tom Watson will captain the American team.
Driver: Nike VR S Covert Tour, 9.5 degrees, neutral position
3-wood: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition, 15 degrees
5-wood: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition, 19 degrees
Irons (3-PW): Nike VR Pro Blades
Wedges: Nike VR Pro (54, 60 degrees)
Putter: Nike Method 006 Prototype
Ball: Nike 20XI X
Apparel: Nike Golf Tour Performance Collection
Footwear: Nike Lunar Control
— PGATour.com


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Less than one year since Apple single-handedly created a new consumer technology market with the iPad tablet, the company is set to unveil the second generation of its bestselling product in a distinctly different atmosphere - one rife with new competitors and products to rival what was once the only game in town.
A host of journalists and analysts have descended on San Francisco, where Apple will give the public its first glimpse of the iPad 2 on Wednesday.
But observers will also focus on how Apple handles its first major public announcement since the company's founder and CEO Steve Jobs disclosed he is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence. Mr. Jobs has long been considered the public face of Apple, but much of that responsibility now falls on chief operating officer Tim Cook and the rest of Apple's senior staff.
"[Mr. Jobs]might make a cameo appearance to pop in, make the announcement and pop out," said Roel Vertegaal, an associate professor in human-computer interaction at Queen's University. "It's also possible that Tim Cook will do the honours, which is actually much more likely."
Regardless of how the new iPad is received, this is likely the last time Apple will enjoy complete dominance of the tablet market - if only because a massive number of new tablets are about to land on store shelves.
According to global management consulting firm PRTM, there are 102 tablet models currently either on sale or in development, from 64 companies. At the end of 2010, there were just 30 models available.
"Why have so many players entered so quickly? The short answer is that many simply have no choice," said PRTM partner Huw Andrews. "The 17 million tablets sold in 2010 established a new product category … This level of growth, four times that of smart phones and five times that of PCs, establishes the tablet space as a mobile computing beachhead where tablet makers can attack both the mobile phone and laptop fronts."
But even if Apple can't sustain its current stranglehold on the tablet arena, it could still generate more profit from the sector, in large part because the tablet market itself is growing so quickly. Some analysts predict sales of 40 million to 60 million units this year. A recent survey of 16,000 consumers by the Boston Consulting Group found only 15 per cent of respondents preferred single-purpose devices, compared with 53 per cent who preferred multi-purpose ones. The results indicate consumer preference may be shifting from gadgets such as electronic book-readers to the more all-encompassing tablets.
While rumoured improvements on the iPad 2 include front- and rear-facing cameras, a thinner and lighter design and higher-resolution display, some observers have speculated there may not be significant improvements over the original model. Because Apple maintains such a strong lead in the tablet space, the company may instead focus its efforts on upgrading its iPhone to battle in the much more competitive smart-phone market.
Apple may also use the iPad announcement to expand on its overall mobile ecosystem. Prof. Vertegaal said the company may soon announce an expansion of its cloud-based services that would make its multimedia offerings more competitive with services such as Netflix by, for example, allowing users to start watching a movie on one Apple device and continue later from the same place on another device.
"I do think they will definitely do that at some point," he said. "Whether they do that at the iPad announcement or not is unclear."


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It is not unusual for those in the Lubbock arts community to want to pay tribute, or simply say a proper goodbye, to one of their own.
One suspects that the mystery surrounding the death of blues musician Dan Earnest, 60, aka "Dangerous Dan," has only added to the pain.
Indeed, prayers go out to the fellow musician who has considered Earnest his best friend since they met when first grade students in Lubbock.
Think, too, of Earnest's girlfriend and roommate of 16 years. Earnest takes her to Plano to visit with a medical specialist, who diagnoses her with cancer and sends her to the hospital. Earnest later visits her in her hospital room -- but then Dan disappears and, days later, authorities inform her that the man she loves has died.
And of course, one also hopes prayers of support are felt by the late musician's brothers, extended family and friends.
No doubt all who ever heard Danny Earnest play the blues miss him already.
Click HERE for an update about "Dangerous Dan."


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Spencer Barasch 'Transitions' out of Andrews Kurth
That happened.
Back in May, I wondered how much longer Andrews Kurth could continue to employ Spencer Barash, a lawyer that we had to remove from our Best Lawyers list because of some Allen Stanford-related shenanigans he was involved in (you'll have to follow some links; it's complicated). Well, an alert FrontBurnervian points us to a story (paywall) in The American Lawyer that says Barasch is on his way out. Explaining why Barasch's profile page had vanished from the Andrews Kurth website, a managing partner told the magazine: "Spence Barasch is still a highly valued member of Andrews Kurth. However, he is in the process of transitioning his legal practice. Under those circumstances, we have agreed that it's best not to continue to publish his website biography during the transition period. The firm continues to fully support Spence in all of his endeavors."


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A couple of weeks ago, on Easter Sunday, we headed off to the races. In a part of the Prater called Krieau (Kree-ow) one finds a harness racing track. No galloping, these horses trot along at extreme speeds pulling a little cart, called a sulky. Instead of a jockey, they have a driver.
As at a standard racetrack there is a grandstand, wagering, and plentiful beer. Unlike at a standard racetrack, a horse is eliminated if he or she gallops. (The horses I bet on pretty much invariably galloped.)
There is actually a non-operational galloping track a little farther down in the Prater — it's absolutely beautiful, an elegant, spindly Jugendstil structure that's now used only for the occasional event; we were most recently there for a bicycle festival. The track itself is having a second life as a golf course. Though there's no more racing there, the structure is under Denkmalschutz (historic preservation), so for the moment they've not knocked it down.
The nearby Trabrennbahn, or trotting track, was finished in 1913 in a Vienna Modernist style. It's the second-oldest harness track in Europe. One does worry for its future, though. It's poorly populated and looks run down. An entire section of the grandstand is not in use, basically in a shambles. Theoretically the horses are going to get new stabling (they're now in older facilities beyond the track). But it's a little hard to believe they won't eventually tear the whole thing down and replace it with some awful contemporary structure that more immediately advances the cause of international capital.
The Krieau track sits cheek-by-jowl with the brand new, hideous, overweeningly self-important WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität, or Economics University), built on the edge of the Prater just in the last couple of years. It is seriously the ugliest thing ever, a mishmash of mishapen buildings by important architects, thrown up in haste. In this photo you can see the WU behind the track as well as the Messe Wien — the convention center that already put pressure on this area:
The area around the Prater is changing rapidly. New campus housing for the WU has already been built; more is being constructed. The old, pastoral, rambling days of the park are on borrowed time — and land. So are the trotters, and the timeless atmosphere that surrounds them. The race meet ends on June 1st. Still opportunity for a pleasant Sunday afternoon at the track.


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On Our Radar: Intermix Dresses Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa probably already has a wardrobe full of clothes to choose from for her show Live With Regis and Kelly. Well, she just got more access, thanks to Intermix. The Fab favorite retailer, which stocks pieces from coveted designers like Catherine Malandrino and Diane von Furstenberg, will soon outfit the stylish talk show host. Plus, the pieces chosen by Kelly and her stylist Faith Cromas will be featured on the show's daily blog, Fashion Finder. We have yet to see which items Kelly will wear — I've made a couple predictions below — but they will undoubtedly be fabulous.


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January 27, 2014
Bendix has announced the 2014 schedule for its in-person Bendix Brake Training School, continuing its efforts to support and educate both new and experienced technicians.
January 22, 2014
Citing safety and a concern about counterfeit parts, Shaun Shroff, vice president of DuraBrake, says the company is forming the Wheel End Manufacturers Association, Linkedin Group.
January 21, 2014
Nacarato Volvo of Nashville, Tenn., has been named Volvo Trucks' 2013 North American Dealer of the Year. The annual award recognizes Nacarato Volvo's organization and employees for overall accomplishment and performance.
January 14, 2014
Ridewell introduces the release of the RSS-233, a steerable auxiliary lift axle suspension system that provides a balance of weight and price. This completely new suspension design includes a compact mounting envelope and an easy mount, adjustable hanger system. This suspension also ships fully assembled for efficient installation.
January 13, 2014
Kiene Diesel developed a new adapter for the multifunctional Clutch Caddy. The CC2066 DPF kit includes a support tray, a matched set of ballistic nylon JackSacks and a 2-inch Load Hugger Safety Strap to secure the load.
January 10, 2014
Mahle Clevite Inc. announced the transition of its company name to Mahle Aftermarket Inc. The changeover to the company's name was effective Jan. 1, and serves a dual purpose: to bring Mahle in line with all of the Mahle Global Aftermarket divisions, and to highlight the substantial diversification of the Mahle Aftermarket product mix.
January 9, 2014
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its Goodyear Authorized Retread network with the addition of Colonial Tire Distributors, a Richmond, Va.-based firm that serves trucking fleets with new Goodyear commercial truck tires, Goodyear retreads, and other products and services.
Arsenault Associates has introduced a new Audit Trail Option to Dossier, its fleet maintenance management software. Audit Trail provides a history of all transactions in Dossier, including who in an organization did what and when.
January 8, 2014
Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of Great Dane of Montreal to its Canadian distribution network.
Honeywell announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Friction Materials business unit to Federal Mogul Corporation for approximately $155 million.
January 6, 2014
Vipar Heavy Duty announced the acquisition of Power Heavy Duty based in Pearland, Texas. As a result of the transaction, Power Heavy Duty will become part of the Vipar Heavy Duty family of companies and continue to serve the marketplace as a separate brand.
December 31, 2013
Whether you have lifts in your shop or not, there are some factors to consider before purchasing a lift or when determining whether the lift you have is right for your needs.
December 23, 2013
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc., a family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, is expanding into the heavy-duty market with the creation of its new commercial vehicle division.
December 16, 2013
The Internet is opening avenues for parts purchases that never existed before. But does it make sense for you to consider adding online parts purchasing to your parts buying strategy?
December 15, 2013
Mitchell 1 has completed updates to their suite of Web-based software programs for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, providing diagnostic, repair and labor time information for the model year 2013.
December 12, 2013
The growing Mega Trend of urbanization and the consequent increase in vehicles in operation has culminated in more stop-and-go traffic than ever before. This has lead to higher wear and tear in wheel end brake components, creating a strong case for the class 4-8 commercial vehicle wheel end brake components market, according to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
December 9, 2013
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim released new All Makes Aero Clad bumpers for the Peterbilt Model 367 and Model 587 trucks. The Aero Clad Peterbilt Model 367 and Model 587 bumpers are another addition to the All Makes aftermarket bumper program from Hendrickson.
November 25, 2013
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week organizers report record-breaking registrations from exhibiting suppliers for the 2014 conference, with a 105 year-to-date increase in the number of supplier-company exhibitors from the previous year.
Freightliner Trucks is now offering twin steer chassis prep kits for its 114SD and 122SD truck models. The prep kits will serve to quickly facilitate aftermarket conversions and installation of second steer axle and heavy-duty suspensions, resulting in faster delivery to the customer.
November 22, 2013
Peterbilt Motors Co. has teamed with Universal Technical Institute to create the Peterbilt Technician Institute program, an exclusive curriculum focused on comprehensive service technician training, the company recently announced.
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- Sauber news
Gutierrez working on qualifying improvement
- Race:
- Monaco Grand Prix
- Drivers:
- Esteban Gutiérrez
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- Sauber
Esteban Gutierrez says he is focusing on improving his qualifying performances relative to his team-mate Nico Hulkenberg.
Hulkenberg has outqualified Gutierrez at all five grands prix so far this season having never dropped out in Q1, while Gutierrez boasts a best grid position so far of 14th place in Malaysia. Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix - a race where qualifying is even more crucial than usual - Gutierrez says he is working hard to improve his performances on a Saturday.
"Of course it is a challenge to put a perfect lap together," Gutierrez said. "I think it's a matter of confidence and something that will come with time. Of course it's a point where I can improve and where I want to improve, and I'm going to work on that in the next few races to try and close that gap."
Looking specifically at the Spanish Grand Prix, Gutierrez said the final gap between himself and Hulkenberg - 0.404s - was not a fair reflection of how close they had been for the rest of the weekend and more down to Hulkenberg pulling out a strong lap.
"He really put together a really good lap, I have to say. From my side in qualifying it's a matter of finding a little bit more and more between each run and it's probably where I need to work a little bit. I'm sure this will come with time, I could feel a lot better generally through the weekend; there was not a big gap during practice, during qualifying, just in the last run it was more than two tenths. But generally on average the gap was closer compared to other races and this is something where I will focus and try to close that gap step-by-step and maximise my performance."


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Discussion in 'Politics and Current Affairs' started by Crude, Nov 22, 2010.
Islamic community center developer seeks federal funding - CNN.com
Where's the ACLU?
The ACLU is probably gearing up for all of those Christmas lawsuits against people that want to celebrate JC's birthday.
The post title is "Separation of Church and State.
In my country our government constantly funds christian organisations
Ah well
I would prefer to see funding for a secular center for people from certain areas
Where is Palin and the Tea Party?
This is about Christian Family Values, and Freedom and Taking America Back and REAL Americans.
Where are you people? Oh right, your puppet masters need you to follow the playbook.
The heck are you smoking and why do you try and derail every thread I start?
Can't you follow along, must EVERYTHING be listed out for you.
1. People are AGAINST the NY Community Center
2. Now you complaining that TAX dollars will be used
3. While America CLAIMS of separation of C&S they are STILL peddling Christianity. Proof, look at the whole Obama is a Muslim thing, so WHAT if he is and or was. I thought you said separation of C&S...right
4. T Party ppl want to take America back and call for REAL Americans to stand up and also wanting traditional family values etc...
So, here is a clear case for them to protest if on nothing else but the TAX issue alone. So where are they?
I wish there was truly separation of church and state. I don't want my government supporting any religious institutions.
when do we take "in god we trust" off all US currency?
Do you know when it was added to the US currency?
droiduzr2: you DO realize that you're becoming an "anti-birther", right?
Not EVERY discussion of American politics requires "ZOMG!!!!!one1eleventy!! The Ebil Tee Partiez"
Sometimes, groups not even related to either the Left or the Right become involved in political issues. Weird, I know...
Honestly, I would prefer we remove all the BS concerning religion from our laws. No special privledges, no tax breaks, no Federal money. For ANY faith.
However... if Christian centers can get Federal dollars, so can Islamic centers...
i think that about sums it all up.
That's absolutely hilarious.
The fact that the citizens of a nation don't want a Muslim president doesn't mean the "government" peddles Christianity.
I understand that you believe what you believe and you don't need actual facts to back that up... but this is probably the biggest reasoning fail I've seen in a long time.
And there you have it.
Like religion in general.
Its not just religions they fund, anything they know will put the lint out the govs' hair. But I do believe they need to seperate church from state being that alot of people can not be in politics becuase of their religous beliefs. Especially if you have none.
lol awesome
If you can't say something nice...
Man, you really have comprehension issues.
I guess to you the Presidents RELIGION is MORE IMPORTANT that his ideas or leadership or character.
hmmm Didn't Hitler brainwash a Nation to become the "President" of Germany BASED on Religion or was it his IDEAS the PEOPLE VOTED FOR?
So in your world there can NEVER be an Atheist President because based on YOUR reply you would only vote for a Christian.
Are you getting new leather boots for Christmas?
Oh that was rich...
Hello Mr. Pot
Actually the word AWESOME by default means GOOD/NICE.
I know comprehension escapes you, keep trying, yes you CAN
wait wait, how's this. "I like your lifestyle as much as you like my church"?
You bring out the worst in this forum, that's quite the accomplishment.
Hows this. If you don't like what others post in your thread then don't post it to begin with. Saves you and others the headache.
That's actually more a function of the voting public than of any law that I've ever heard of.
What are you, 19 or something?
You retort seems juvenile complete with the sticker your finger in your ear image yelling la la la I can't hear you.
You do know what they say when you point your finger...3 are pointing right back at YOU.
That was the most childish thing I have seen on a forum...oh look someone that is challenging my thought process is hurting my feelings...*Crude takes his ball and runs home*
Dark Jedi- Crude is all about FREEDOM of HIS speech, didn't you get the email
Since this is a thread about church and state, I thought I would pose this question here. Where does a US Federal judge get the authority to make a ruling regarding the anti-Sharia law passed in Oklahoma? I can't seem to find anything in the Constitution that gives that authority.


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Michigan State University: An Ambitious and Ever-Evolving Program
Michigan State University, the seat of early calls for reform in teacher education, remains a leader in improving the preparation of educators.
Its five-year program, launched in the early 1990s, includes a bachelor's degree and a postbaccalaureate internship and ensures that students who want to teach are shortchanged on neither a liberal education nor hands-on teaching practice. Other MSU innovations are new and evolving, proving that self-improvement must be ongoing.
"It's a very ambitious place," says Suzanne Wilson, chair of the Department of Teacher Education at the university's College of Education. "You have to try things, find out what doesn't work, and then figure out the next step."
Students take only five education classes as undergraduates, focusing mainly on general subjects. To give candidates a context for their studies, however, each education course entails twenty to thirty hours of fieldwork. Throughout the fifth year, every candidate serves as an intern in a school, gradually working up to lead teaching and then returning to the university to debrief and study further.
A coordinated platoon of support staff guides the interns. Field instructors, part-time faculty with little obligation for academic research, observe the interns and provide feedback. Cluster leaders support and supervise field instructors. And collaborating K-12 teachers -- typically handpicked by the university instructors most involved in the public schools -- give interns daily advice in the classroom.
"The internship year helps us work with students about things that you wouldn't see in a four-year program," Wilson says. "It's a hard first couple of years in teaching, and we're with them when other teacher-education programs are not."
The university had once been what Wilson calls a degree mill for teachers. In the 1980s, the Holmes Group, a coalition of reform-minded education deans spearheaded by those at MSU, prompted the school to refocus on subject-matter training and relationships with K-12 schools.
Today's innovations in the making include a three-year induction program for graduates, supported by a Teachers for a New Era grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Ford and Annenberg foundations. Through the pilot program, now in its third year, carefully selected and trained mentors meet weekly with groups of new teachers in the Lansing schools. Mentors are released from teaching one day a week, when they observe their charges.
"It's way different from models where the mentor just pats you on the back or is there for you once in a while after school," says program director Randi Stanulis.
MSU is also developing a program tailored to candidates with a passion for urban teaching, as well as scholarships for Detroit high school students who pledge to teach for at least three years in city settings. Enrollment in the Urban Educators Cohort Program jumped from thirty-eight in its first year (last year) to fifty-four this fall. "I think we're onto something," says Wilson.
Naturally, faculty are busily examining how well these inventions work and how to make them better. This is just a beginning.
Grace Rubenstein is a senior producer at Edutopia.
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I was part of the first cohort of the five year teacher prep program at MSU. I'm heartened to hear that the self-evaluation and focus on continuous improvement that accompanied the first year of the program are ongoing. As students, we were regularly given opportunities to help shape and improve the program for future students. The full-year internship and graduate courses that the fifth year provided were invaluable components of my preparation.
I'm currently going through my fifth year internship through MSU's urban program. I'm student teaching at an elementary school in Detroit. I must say that this program has been nothing short of wonderful for the past four years. I have always felt the support needed to become a truly successful teacher, as we prepare to become the support for hundreds of young minds throughout our careers. The program has helped not only to dispel the rumors of urban education, but has also provided me with the positive experience in education I feel every teacher needs to have in order to develop the passion necessary for our profession. Though I was initially jealous as my friends from other universities began the job hunt in December after a few months of student teaching, I've realized that my experiences at MSU and in this fifth year have set me up to become the best prepared teacher-candidate I could have become. Go Green!


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When Congress was debating the Medicare drug benefit in 2003, there were many who advocated that Medicare provide the benefit as part of the traditional hospital insurance program. This was expected to save money both due to lower administrative costs and also as result of Medicare's ability to use its market power to directly negotiate lower prices with the pharmaceutical industry. The plan that was passed instead required beneficiaries to purchase insurance from private insurers who would be subsidized by the government. It has been widely noted that the drug benefit has cost considerably less than expected. In 2011, the benefit cost $67.4 billion, just 51.3 percent of the originally projected cost. While advocates of using private insurers have claimed that lower-than-projected costs vindicate their design for the benefit, in fact the main reason that costs have been less than projected is that drug costs in general have risen much less rapidly than had been projected. This issue brief looks at the main factor behind slower-than-projected costs and how the United States can lower spending by negotiating drug prices.
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Opening day washout
SULLY Centurions Cricket Club's much anticipated opening match at local rival Barry Athletic was ended by rain, after Centurions looked to be heading for a huge defeat.
Having won the toss, skipper Lloyd Bruce put Barry into bat in overcast conditions. The opening pair of Dave Goodway and Steve Provis proceeded to put the visiting attack to the sword with both registering half centuries. When Goodway was eventually bowled by Adam Sylvester for 86, the score was already on 162. Provis and Rhett Jones put on another 21 before Adam struck again, bowling Jones for 2. Ash Patel had Provis caught by Tom Davies for a fine 85 with the score on 193. A 37 run fourth wicket partnership between Baker and Brock came to an end when Baker was bowled by Patel for 15. Brock departed lbw to Nick Jones on 15 with no further score on the board.The only other wicket to fall was that of Aaron Smith for 10, this time bowled by Jones, with the scoreboard showing 244. Ellis (6 not out) and Buckland (10 not out) took the home side to a final total of 262/6 at the end of the 50 overs.
After tea Centurions innings got off to a disastrous start with Quasi 'Pavel' Ferdouz being out second ball to Athletic skipper John Gee. It was downhill all the way after this with wickets falling regularly – and at one stage the score was 27/8, with John Gee taking a magnificent 6 for 25 off his ten overs. Although it was a lost cause, Jake Griffett and Adam Sylvester salvaged some pride by putting on 49 for the 9th wicket, when Adam was bowled by Jones for 10. Griffett was on 33 and the score 89/9 when play was stopped because of the rain.
Much to Centurions relief and Barry's frustration, no more play was possible as the umpires called it a day.
Barry Athletic 262/6 Centurions 89/9 (match abandoned – rain)
2nd XI
THE second XI hosted the reverse fixture at Burnham Avenue and it was a similar story.
Barry batted first and in spite of losing Hugh Smith on 28 they compiled a big total – Murphy's 105 and a half century for Davies were the undoubted highlights of the innings. Centurions mostly young bowlers kept at their task though, and were rewarded with 7 wickets – 3 for Nathan Cuddihy, 2 for Reece Bennett and one each for Emma Davies and Tom Pascoe. However the Athletic's total of 273/7 was a formidable one.
The Sully innings was only two overs old and already the opening three batsmen were back in the hutch with no score on the board. The home side were never going to recover from this start and more wickets fell cheaply. Only Joe Hayer (20) and Nathan Cuddihy with 53, his first half century, were able to get going. Frost (3/18) and Baker (2/14) were the pick of the Barry attack. The home score stood at 99/8 when the rain got too bad to stay on the field. That's how the game ended and, like the first eleven, Centurions were the happier of the teams as play was finally abandoned.
Centurions 99/8 Barry Athletic 273/7 (match abandoned – rain)
So, an opening day that ended with both Sully sides thanking the elements for rescuing them. The number of young players in both the 1st and 2nds will be good for the future of the club, but in the short term, the rebuilding process will no doubt be punctuated by days like this.
1st XI v Brecon (Sully, noon): L Bruce, B Spear, O Sullivan, Pavel, Ashid Patel, J Griffett, N Jones, W Barker, L Bennett, T Edwards, A Sylvester, T Davies.
2nd XI v Dinas Powis (Bryn-y-Don. Meet at ground at noon): D W Sylvester, J Hayer, T Pascoe, L Pike, C Bruce, P Harrison, E Davies, R Bennett, P Barnett, N Cuddihy, H Miller, S Morse, R Griffett, J Wooden, T Dredge.
Sunday friendly to be announced.
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Ron Washington's ungrammatical quote, "That's the way baseball go," caught fire in these parts and became quite the buzz-phrase during the playoffs.
Some entrepreneurial friends grabbed it by the antlers and produced T-shirts bearing the Texas Rangers manager's likeness on one side and his words of wisdom on the other. They sold the shirts for $20 a pop from a website and started raking in the cash.
Only problem, though, was they didn't check with the Rangers or Major League Baseball, and they weren't licensed to sell anything related to either. The big boys of baseball sent them a cease-and-desist letter saying they ran afoul of league legalities.
And with that, the little T-shirt business was out, according to a Dallas Morning News article.
There is absolutely no truth to the rumor that MLB plans to file litigation against the kid who dressed as Washington for Halloween.
I think.
Bruce Felps owns and operatesEast Dallas Times, an online community news outlet serving the White Rock Lake area. He wishes he were that entrepreneurial … or clever.


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The 2nd annual Matthew Perkins Memorial Scholarship fundraiser is coming up this Friday night in Sheridan. The fundraiser helps Sheridan High School students travel abroad. Matt's mother, Jane Perkins says the event will have something for everyone.
The 2nd annual Bandana Barn Dance to benefit Volunteers of America of Wyoming and Montana will take place Saturday September 19th at Pam and Win Phillips' Winfield Ranch in Banner. VOA President Jeff Holisinger says that along with dancing, dinner and music, there will be some nice items up for auction as well.
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has used part of the stimulus funds to install large monitors in workforce centers around the state. Workforce Services Director Joan Evans explains how job seekers will benefit from these monitors.
You've heard the expression, "if it's too good to be true, it probably is." But in this case, "it" is true. Cash is available to those in the 65-plus set and to people with disabilities, and it's worth up to $900 for married couples.
Sheridan College is setting records for the number of students enrolled this year. There will be a more than 25 percent increase in students attending their first classes today, yet the Northern Wyoming Community College District had to cut their budget by nearly 10 percent this year. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr.
The building that used to be Bubba's Barbecue was turned into the Sheridan County Museum in 2006. The Museum is an ongoing process that has kept Curator Dana Prater very busy for the last couple of years. Yesterday was the last day of the Community Appreciation Days.
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Rep. Paul Cook to Host Ceremony Honoring Women From His District
WASHINGTON- Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) announced today that he is hosting the first annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony on August 23 to honor women from his district.
Rep. Cook is asking residents of his district to nominate deserving women who have given back to their communities. Nominations will be accepted until August 16 and can be submitted through his website at https://cook.house.gov/. Nominees must reside in California's 8th Congressional District.
Said Rep. Cook, "There are many accomplished women in this district who don't get the recognition they deserve. This event is an opportunity to recognize women throughout the district who have made significant contributions to their communities. It's important that we honor these contributions, and I hope this will become an annual event."
Anyone seeking more information about this event is urged to contact Rep. Cook's Deputy District Director, Jeremy Smith, at 760-247-1815.
A member of the House Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs Committees, Cook is a former educator who served as an infantry officer and retired as a Colonel after 26 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal with valor device and two Purple Hearts for actions in combat.


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WASHINGTON--Tea party favorite and former GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., has endorsed Rep. Ralph Hall in his Republican primary runoff against former U.S. Attorney John Ratcliffe.
"It is a great honor to endorse Ralph Hall, a fellow Constitutional Conservative," Bachmann said in a statement. "He is a true patriot who has fought for our great country in defense of the values and principles we hold dear. In Congress, Ralph Hall has been a leader in the fight against Obamacare, a strong advocate of enforcing our immigration laws, and stood firm on securing our borders. The people of the 4th District are fortunate to have Ralph Hall fighting for them."
Bachmann is a staunch conservative and important figure in the tea party movement. First elected to her House seat in 2006, she was a key advocate for the movement during its initial surge in 2010 and founded and led the Tea Party Caucus in Congress.
Her profile spiked further when she ran for the GOP's 2012 presidential nomination. Bachmann fared well initially, but eventually faded. She recently announced she will not seek another term.
"Congressman Hall is honored to have the support of Michele Bachmann," his campaign said in a statement. "This sends a clear message as to who the true conservative is in this race. Ralph Hall has a consistent record of standing up for family values, defending the Second Amendment and working to repeal and replace Obamacare."
Hall has scooped up a number of endorsements from conservative notables, including tea party-affiliated historian and activist David Barton and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
But tea party sentiment is hardly unanimous. Ratcliffe has garnered some high-profile endorsements of his own, including a nod from the influential tea party group Club for Growth.
Hall, who turns 91 on Saturday, was elected to Congress in 1990 and is asking voters for one final term. He's facing his toughest challenge ever from Ratcliffe. The primary runoff election is May 27.


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The Saint's ashes is a recurring alchemy ingredient in Dragon Quest mainly used to remove curses from cursed equipments and upgrading them through transmutation.
Dragon Quest VIII
The ashes are rare to come by in the early game until the party reaches the Baccarat Casino where it can be bought for 5000 tokens. Some places where the ashes can be found are the Dark Ruins, Godbird's Eeryie and Black Citadel. The item can also be dropped by dark creatures later in the game.
In the post game, the item becomes more plentiful where it can be bought for 12000g at the Dragovian Sanctuary and it sells for 6000g. Recipes that require the ashes include Goddess shield, Metal shield, Mythril helm, Platinum mail, Sorcerer's ring and Sun crown.
Dragon Quest IX
"Abrasive ash that cleans off curses. Alchemise it!" - flavor text.
A useful decently rare regent used in curing equipment from curses. By alchemising cursed equipment with 1 or 3 saint's ashes you get an uncursed piece of equipment. Good to stockpile.They can be found in grottoes or bought from Cap'n Max Meddlin'.
Genie sanguinis, Seaverns and Sculptrices also drop these rarely.