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The Fight of My Life
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In the mid-2000s, fans, critics and the Recording Academy couldn't heap enough praise on Kanye West's brilliant, visionary fusion of rap/hip-hop with classic pop textures. But long before West was dominating the pop scene, Kirk Franklin was bringing this same type of cross-genre genius to the gospel world. While he was something of a breakout superstar of his genre in the '90s, he also was creating amazing faith based projects well into the 2000s. Beginning with a boxing ring bell and running close to 80 minutes over 16 tracks, The Fight of My Life packs a multi-faceted emotional punch that might challenge fans of only feel-good, happy expressions of "God is Great, all the time" type songs. Exulting in shouts, interjections, and his trademark talk-rap style over an exuberant female choir, bright orchestrations, and edgy scratches, Franklin uses a brilliant reworking of the Kenny Loggins-Michael McDonald lite pop classic "This Is It" to fashion his upfront statement of faith "Declaration (This Is It)." Through this track, he attributes his ability to come through all his trials to the Almighty's grace, but later, he (or rather, his female entourage) reflects refreshingly on his doubts on the gorgeous, heartfelt ballad "Help Me Believe." Then comes "Hide Me," in which he feels lost in life; while not understanding God's ways, he seeks shelter to help his faith grow. More than simply, wonderfully honest, ultra-hip gospel, this is modern-day Psalming at its best. Blending grooves, horn textures, choir textures and in your face rap, the fight constantly balances trust ("He Will Supply," "Jesus") with the darker issues confronting the idea of maintaining faith in a difficult world. The angry, blistering rock guitar driving "I Am God" underscores the tension of wanting to break free while God keeps pursuing and asking for our trust; this track breaks the typical Franklin mold and sounds more like crackling, anthemic Christian rock. The message is always the artist's focus, but with so many tracks, the stylistic diversity (from buoyant, atmospheric '70s disco on "Still in Love" to the tribal African vibe of "I Like Me" and the torchy ballad "Chains") makes the disc a soul-stirring blast from start to finish. This is one fight that will leave the listener smiling through the bruises. All contemporary gospel should be this musically joyful and lyrically raw and honest.
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Album Credits
Performance CreditsKirk Franklin Primary Artist,Piano,Keyboards,Vocals,Hand Clapping,Spoken Word
Keith Anderson Horn,Horn Section
Terry Baker Percussion,Drums
Lloyd Barry Trumpet
Pablo Batista Percussion
Pete Brewer Flute
Doc Powell Acoustic Guitar
Mark Kibble Children's Voices
Ann McCrary Vocals
Doug Moffet Saxophone
Tommy Neal Vocals,Background Vocals
Peter Nocella Viola
Keith Taylor Bass Guitar
Caltomeesh West Vocals
Darrell Blair Vocals
Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Keyboards,Hammond Organ,Hammond B3
John Michael Gray Background Vocals
Anthony Brown Background Vocals
Carl Cox Saxophone
Vinnie Ciesielski Trumpet
Melonie Daniels Vocals
Olga Konopelsky Violin
Emma Kummrow Violin
Todd Parsnow Guitar
Igor Szwec Violin
Gregory Teperman Violin
Matt Butler Cello
Roy Agee Trombone
Todd Baker Drums
Myron Butler Vocals
Isaac Carree Vocals
Nikki Ross Vocals
Shaun Martin Percussion,Piano,Drums,Keyboards,Vocals,Hand Clapping,Hammond B3
Joe Johnson Saxophone
Todd Lawton Bass Guitar
Ric Robbins Turntables,DJ
Jana Bell Vocals
Ashley Guilbert Vocals,Background Vocals
Steve Reid Horn
Daphanie Wright Vocals
tobyMac Vocals
Jeff Bradshaw Trombone
Matt Cappy Trumpet
Wendy Allen Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
James Hill Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Elizabeth Lamb Viola
Chloe Kibble Children's Voices
Anaysha Figueroa Vocals,Background Vocals
AyRon Lewis Hammond Organ,Hammond B3
Ernie Green DJ
Jennie Lorenzo Cello
Anthony Brown Choir, Chorus
Ghislaine Fleischmann Violin
Anthony Evans Vocals
Sari Reist Cello
Erica Davis Vocals
John Gray Background Vocals
Tre Nagella Guitar
Audrey D. Anderson Choir, Chorus
Carl Cox Saxophone
Ryan Edgar Vocals
Tim Rosenau Guitar
Sheri Jones-Moffett Vocals
Kenyel Jetton Children's Voices
Deonis "Pumah" Cook Vocals
Lady Joy Hill Vocals
Rodney Carter Choir, Chorus
Phillip Lassiter Horn,Horn Section
Luigi Mazzocchi Violin
Donovan Owens Vocals
Jahi Allen Vocals,Children's Voices
Faith Anderson Vocals
Jacorah Beasley Vocals,Children's Voices
Jaylen Beasley Vocals,Children's Voices
Erica Bedford Vocals
Bible Fellowship Choir Choir, Chorus
LaTonya Blair Vocals
C. Renee Borner Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Autumn Cannon Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Javian Carr Vocals,Children's Voices
Sonya Chism Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Choir Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Esther D. Collins Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Rahsaan Currie Vocals,Background Vocals
Natasha Duskin Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Jared Foster Vocals,Background Vocals
Carrington Franklin Vocals
Seth Ganwer Violin
Shalece Gibson Vocals,Children's Voices
Rita Giddings-Johnson Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Qai Gordon Vocals,Children's Voices
Quincy Gordon Children's Voices
Zaire Gordon Vocals,Children's Voices
Jeremiah Haynes Hand Clapping
Amy Helman Violin
LaCracha Holley Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Michael Holub Viola
LaTonya James Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Tracey Jenkins Vocals,Children's Voices
Acaylia Johnson Vocals,Children's Voices
Felicia Johnson Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Jakaylin Jones Vocals,Children's Voices
Emerald Joseph Background Vocals,Choir, Chorus
Denzell Woodward Vocals
Alondra Johnson Vocals
Kenyel Jetton Vocals
Chloe Nicole Kibble Vocals
LaKeisha Wilson Background Vocals
Brian Romero Smith Background Vocals
Marilis Lima Background Vocals
DaBoyz'nBarry Strings,Horn
Senia Santos Vocals
Charmaine Swimpson Vocals,Background Vocals
Ashley Guilbet Vocals
Toni Jenkins Vocals
Donnis C. Thomas Background Vocals
Kurt W. Lykes Vocals
Rosalind Reece Background Vocals
Ernest "Ernie G" Green Turntables
Mark Ryan Kibble Vocals
Joy Hill Vocals
Wayne DeLano Horn
Ernest "Erie G" Green Turntables
Quincy Gordon Vocals
Dapanie Wright Vocals
Jenia Smith Background Vocals
Peter Maxberry Jr. Background Vocals
Devon Pettis Background Vocals
Jalon Caldwell Vocals
Maulik Smith Hand Clapping
Jonathan David Wyatt Keyboards,Hammond B3
Jordan Wilson Vocals
Charlene B. Smith Vocals
Revoydia Richardson Background Vocals
Rodney Lawson Guitar
LaTonya Blair Vocals
Warren Ramsey Background Vocals
Tim Titshford Horn
Cornell Woodward Vocals
Jade Caldwell Vocals
D'Shondra Rideout Background Vocals
Henrietta Vinson Background Vocals
Aletha R. Miller Background Vocals
Robert "Sput" Searight Drums
Charls Dixon Violin
Bobby Suiters Background Vocals
Malik Baker Vocals
Princess Nelson Vocals
Vornadette Simpson Background Vocals
Angela McCarter Background Vocals
Melodie Davis Vocals
Raven Bullock Vocals
Artherene D. Williams Background Vocals
Joy Fernandez Background Vocals
Brian Haley Drums
Lyndsay Pruett Violin
Trenity Scott Vocals
Alexandria Johnson Vocals
Austin Symlar Vocals
Katrice M. Williams Background Vocals
Kyndal Robertson Background Vocals
Lilien S. Lima Background Vocals
Tim Tishford Horn
Derrick J. Morrison Background Vocals
Audrey Anderson Background Vocals
Duane Coleman Background Vocals
Lindsey Smith-Trostle Cello
Braylon Lacy Upright Bass
Rodney Carter Background Vocals
Dave Monsch Horn
Gabe Patillo Background Vocals
Charles Parker Violin
Technical CreditsKenny Loggins Composer
Michael McDonald Composer
Lloyd Barry Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Kirk Franklin Arranger,Composer,Programming,Producer,Executive Producer,Audio Production
Larry Gold String Arrangements
Bryan Lennox Engineer
Harold Martin Producer
Jon Smeltz Vocal Engineer
Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon Programming
Chris Godbey Engineer
Shaun Martin Programming
Jessie Hurst Executive Producer
Carla Williams Executive Producer
Jeff Bradshaw Horn Arrangements
Jeff Gilligan Art Direction
Ryan Moys Percussion Engineer
Tre Nagella Engineer,drum programming
Eric Hartman Engineer
Phillip Lassiter Horn Arrangements,Flute Arrangement
James "Jazzy" Jordan Executive Producer
Harold Martin Audio Production
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[IMAGE 2]SAN CLEMENTE, California: This summer, close to 150 million Americans are expected to visit the nation's beaches. The question is, what will all those beach-goers find when they make their visit? Will the water be clean? Will the beach be accessible to the public? And in some cases — will there even be sand on the beach?
The answer to these questions can be found in Surfrider Foundation's 2001 State of the Beach Report, which identifies the good, the bad, and the ugly of how America is managing its coastal resources. This unique report is designed to empower local citizens and governments with information necessary to monitor changes in their beaches.
Surfrider Foundation has approached this report from a unique perspective, that of a recreational user group that spends more time in the ocean than any other. For that reason Surfrider created a report that engages the general public as well as it does politicians and coastal management experts.
This may seem to be a pretty big challenge but judging from reviews of last year's State of the Beach report, Surfrider Foundation has proven it is more than capable of meeting that challenge. Dr. Orrin Pilkey, Professor of Geology and Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines at Duke University said, "What makes Surfrider's State of the Beach Report so unique is its ability to communicate complex coastal issues in a manner that is easily digestible to the general public." And Surfer Magazine called the 2000 State of the Beach Report "…the most important surf magazine released in America this year."
The 2001 State of the Beach Report looks at two things: the information availability and the current status of six beach health indicators for the twenty coastal states where the Surfrider Foundation has chapters. Each indicator is evaluated as to the amount of information available and the status of the indicator. The beach health indicators are beach access, surf zone water quality, shoreline structures, beach erosion, beach nourishment and surfing areas. The report tracks the changes in the public availability of state level coastal information and the status of indicators of beach health since the 2000 State of the Beach Report.
While Surfrider did see a slight improvement in the information available to the public, they did encounter numerous data gaps. Sixty three percent of the time the information from the states was either not available or it was difficult to obtain or understand. Overall, the results of the study reiterate the need for more accessible and easy to understand information so the public can make more informed decisions.
"While we did see some improvement in the States' ability to provide information on beaches, there is still a dire need for improvement," said Chad Nelsen, Surfrider's Environmental Director and the author of the report. "It is imperative for all coastal states to engage their citizenry in the protection of the aesthetic and economic value of their beaches by providing them with understandable information on the state of their beaches. As it stands the vast majority of the states are failing in this regard. Due to this failure, the long-term prospects of a healthy coastal zone are an unknown."
Surfrider Foundation's report recommends that the B.E.A.C.H. Bill be implemented quickly and funded fully by Congress to finally ensure that all states have the same water quality testing standards. The report also recommends that States should create a forward-thinking, stringent policy against hardening of the shoreline and improve the public dissemination of coastal erosion information.
Surfrider Foundation's 2001 State of the Beach Report is available online. Beach.com International donated the web design component of the 2001 State of the Beach Report. Beach.com International is an Internet based beach content company supplying beach-related travel, shopping, & information services via the Web, PDA, and cell phone.
The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education (C.A.R.E.). Surfrider Foundation currently has 50 grassroots chapters and 27,000 members in the U.S.

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After Pope John Paul II: Future of the Papacy
Member of the College of Cardinals To Meet in Conclave
Monday, April 4, 2005; 3:00 PM
What I understand is that His Holiness left no burial instructions or a last will and testament. Pope Paul VI, when he died in 1978, one of his last requests was that he be buried in the truth earth. So as a result, those responsible for carrying out his last wishes had to dig a tomb in a crypt.
So the burial of Pope John Paul II will take place in the Basilica.
So these men may sit in theological lectures at pontifical universities with men from Iraq or Brazil, Ireland. That's the universality. They know that as the return home the church is much larger than the local parish that they will serve and that the Gospel may call them to challenge people in their local churches to have a concern for the needs of the church at-large. And I think that makes a difference.
I would hope that those of you who didn't have a question answered today might approach your local priest to further seek an answer to your inquiry.


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Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Singer-songwriter Ella Eyre has been getting design inspiration for designing her new flat from Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Experimenting with different themes, layouts and items Ella has discovered her inner interior designer, making her animal friends happy in the process! In My Life in 3DS Ella Eyre gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her life, and with her friends and family explains the important role that gaming plays for her.
Ella and best friends Nana and Bethan put their decorating skills to the test to design facilities, homes and gardens for their animal friends. The girls also share their design tips and their finished designs - Ella is most proud of her hospital and the girls love Ella's Ramen Restaurant. If you have the game you can visit and rate Ella's Ramen Restaurant using the in-game Happy Home Network and project number 0690-5735-855.
Ella loves that you can make different rooms and they can be absolutely anything, in any way that you want, channelling her inner designer in every design. She helps Nana and Bethan to pick up the design basics, complete designs and enjoy the sense of community in the game, taking a break from the hectic things that go on in real life and entering the relaxed and charming world of Animal Crossing.
Ella interacts with her animal friends in a different way using amiibo cards and amiibo figures (sold separately). Using amiibo cards, Ella invites her favourite animals like Roscoe into her game to enjoy her designs. Using special amiibo cards allows Ella to design houses for main characters who do not appear in the game without the card, along with unlocking exclusive furniture!
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer comes with one special amiibo card featuring a character whose house you won't be able to build without using its amiibo card. Each card can be used across multiple copies of the game, so they're perfect for collecting and trading with friends. Owners of New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL systems can tap the amiibo card to the NFC area on the bottom screen, while owners of original Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS systems can use the NFC Reader/Writer accessory to enjoy amiibo functionality in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and other compatible software. Enhance the fun with an extra amiibo card pack of three.
*Wireless internet connection required. The registration of Nintendo Network ID and acceptance of the network related terms and privacy policies required.
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Find out more about this important day and how you can get involved.
Take a quick look at a few key slides from the presentation that Congressman Baird will make on September 3rd. Simply click on this link to download them: Advocacy Slides
* Endorsed by 256 patient organizations! (06-18-15 National Health Counsel letter) 230 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives as of June 25, 2015 109 Republicans and 121 Democrats This 309 page bill will significantly increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), increasing its budget over the next five fiscal years by $14.5 billion … from the current $30.3 billion to $31.8 billion in FY2016; $33.3 billion in FY'17 and $34.8 billion in FY'18. The bill also establishes a new "NIH INNOVATION FUND," which would be funded with an additional $2,000,000 each year from 2016 through 2020. If your Representative is on the list, please thank them for supporting medical research! IF YOUR REPRESENTATIVE IS NOT ON THE LIST, PLEASE CALL AND/O R WRITE THEM IMMEDIATELY ASKING THEM TO CO-SPONSOR THE BILL! Click this link to view the complete list of sponsors a state-by-state sponsor listing: HR 6 ~ Cosponsor List 6-25-15
From: The New York Times By: Newt Gringrich April 22, 2015 MCLEAN, Va. — NO one who lived through the 1990s would have suspected that one day people would look back on the period as a golden age of bipartisan cooperation. But in some important ways, it was. Amid the policy fights that followed the Republican victories of 1994, President Bill Clinton and the new majorities in Congress reached one particularly good deal: doubling the budget for the National Institutes of Health. The decision was bipartisan, because health is both a moral and financial issue. Government spends more on health care than any other area. Taxpayers spend more than $1 trillion a year for Medicare and Medicaid alone, and even more when you add in programs like Veterans Affairs, the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Indian Health Service. Unfortunately, since the end of the five-year effort that roughly doubled the N.I.H. budget by 2003, funding for the institutes has been flat. The N.I.H. budget (about $30 billion last year) has effectively been reduced by more than 20 percent since then. As 92 percent of the N.I.H. budget goes directly to research, one result is that the institutes awarded 12.5 percent fewer grants last year than in 2003. Grant applications, over the same period, increased by almost 50 percent. Even as we've let financing for basic scientific and medical research stagnate, government spending on health care has grown significantly. That should trouble every fiscal conservative. As a conservative myself, I'm often skeptical of government "investments." But when it comes to breakthroughs that could cure — not just treat — the most expensive diseases, government is unique. It alone can bring the necessary resources to bear. (The federal government funds roughly a third of all medical research in the United States.) And it is ultimately on the hook for the costs of illness. It's irresponsible and shortsighted, not prudent, to let financing for basic research dwindle. For example, the total cost of care for Alzheimer's and other dementia is expected to exceed $20 trillion over the next four decades — including […]
On February 25, 2015, Paul Fogelberg testified at a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill on Pulmonary Fibrosis, hosted by US Representatives Erik Paulsen (R, MN-3) and Steve Cohen (D, TN-9) and Senator Christopher Murphy (D, CT). The event was excellent with nearly 100 people attending. Please the attached to read the agenda and the remarks. We are making progress! Congressional Briefing Agenda Statement Cong. Brief. PF 02-25-2015
How to Email Congress and Make It Count By Chris Nehls Reports that email is dead as an advocacy tool have been greatly exaggerated—and nowhere is this notion more true than on Capitol Hill. Even with the growing sophistication of social media platforms, stodgy old email remains the most important form of communication for constituents and office holders. Though mass emailings have made the tool a blessing and a curse for congressional offices, email still remains the most cost-effective way to communicate. And with the election adding a major cast of new faces— both lawmakers and their staff—those who want to influence Congress in coming weeks will need to know how to use it to best effect. Click here to read the entire article.
As appeared in the Minneapolis StarTribune, October 31, 2014 The Star Tribune reports that spending on the Minnesota campaigns for governor and the state House has topped $22 million. The Center for Public Integrity reports that roughly $998 million has been spent on television ads for state-level offices and Senate seats nationally. To fight Ebola — which has claimed nearly 5,000 lives globally — Congress appropriated $88 million; NBC and CNN report $57.2 million raised by six charities. Ebola funds raised: $145.2 million. Pulmonary fibrosis (known as PF or IPF) — the disease that is killing me — takes 40,000 American lives a year, the same number as breast cancer. Over the last five years, spending on PF research by the National Institutes of Health has averaged $32.6 million a year (0.11 percent of NIH's budget). Minnesota ranks 17th in PF mortality in the United States. We must reorder the public's and our government's priorities. $998 million for (senseless?) political campaign spending, $145 million to fight Ebola and less than $33 million ($150 per pulmonary fibrosis fatality annually) to find a cure for PF, which is but 1 of 7,000 so-called rare diseases in the United States. There is a crisis in funding medical research in America. We all need to speak loudly to that clear and present danger. Paul Fogelberg, Wayzata Click here to download the letter to the StarTribune and find out how you can write to your local newspaper. Make a difference today!
Reproduced from FDA.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Esbriet (pirfenidone) for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become progressively scarred over time. As a result, patients with IPF experience shortness of breath, cough, and have difficulty participating in everyday physical activities. Current treatments for IPF include oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, and lung transplant. "Esbriet provides a new treatment option for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious, chronic lung disease," said Curtis J. Rosebraugh, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Office of Drug Evaluation II in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "We continue to help advance medication therapies by approving products that treat conditions that impact public health." The FDA granted Esbriet fast track, priority review, orphan product, and breakthrough designations. Esbriet is being approved ahead of the product's prescription drug user fee goal date of Nov. 23, 2014, the date the agency was scheduled to complete the review of the drug application. Esbriet acts on multiple pathways that may be involved in the scarring of lung tissue. Its safety and effectiveness were established in three clinical trials of 1,247 patients with IPF. The decline in forced vital capacity – the amount of air which can be forcibly exhaled from the lungs after taking the deepest breath possible – was significantly reduced in patients receiving Esbriet compared to patients receiving placebo. Esbriet is not recommended for patients who have severe liver problems, end-stage kidney disease, or who require dialysis. Esbriet should be taken with food to minimize the potential for nausea and dizziness. Patients should avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight and sunlamps and wear sunscreen and protective clothing, as Esbriet may cause patients to sunburn more easily. The most common side effects of Esbriet are nausea, rash, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, dizziness, vomiting, decreased/loss of appetite, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sinusitis, insomnia, decreased weight, and arthralgia. The FDA also today approved Ofev (nintedanib) for the treatment of IPF. Esbriet is manufactured for InterMune, Inc., Brisbane, California. The FDA, […]
A Message from United States Food and Drug Administration: Dear idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis meeting attendees, Thank you for attending the public meeting on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patient-focused drug development! FDA collected valuable information on the disease, the impact it has on patients' lives, and patients' perspectives on treatment options. We truly appreciate the courage, effort and time invested from everyone who was able to attend the meeting in person or on the web. We know that not everyone who wanted to come to this meeting was able to attend. For anyone who missed the meeting or is interested in what was discussed, we have posted a full recording of the meeting on our website: http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/UserFees/PrescriptionDrugUserFee/ucm395774.htm In addition to the input we gathered at the September 26 meeting, we encourage patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders to submit written comments to the online public docket. The comment period closes on November 26, 2014. Submit your comments through this website: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FDA-2014-N-0865-0001 FDA is particularly interested in hearing patients' perspectives on the questions outlined in the Federal Register Notice that announced this meeting. These questions are pasted below for your reference, and the Federal Register Notice can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-07-08/pdf/2014-15871.pdf Again, thank you to everyone who attended the September 26 meeting. If you have any questions, please email email@example.com. Questions for Discussion Topic 1: Disease signs, symptoms and daily impacts that matter most to patients 1) Of all the symptoms that you experience because of the condition, which 1-3 symptoms have the most significant impact on your life? (Examples may include shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, etc.) 2) Are there specific activities that are important to you but that you cannot do at all or as fully as you would like because of your condition? (Examples of activities may include household chores, walking up the stairs, etc.) a) How do your symptoms and their negative impacts affect your daily life on the best days? On the worst days? 3) How has your condition and its symptoms changed over time? Topic 2: Patient perspectives on current approaches to treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 1) What […]
IPF Patient Organisations have identified concrete recommendations and urge European institutions, national governments, funders/payers and healthcare organisations to take the following actions: [Patients in the USA are also urged to sign the Patient Charter. Celebrate IPF World Week 2014, September 28 – October 5, by joining European Pulmonary Fibrosis patients in signing the Patient Charter!] Click here to read the entire Call to Action.
From our friends at govdelivery.com… Committee Members Take 21st Century Cures From Coast to Coast House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent this bulletin at 07/28/2014 05:33 PM EDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2014 CONTACT: Press Office (202) 226-4972 Committee Members Take 21st Century Cures From Coast to Coast McMorris Rodgers: "This goal is not political or partisan. It is personal." The 21st Century Cures initiative has been a collaborative effort from the start. Through a series of four white papers and a number of hearings and roundtables already, the committee has sought ideas from individuals and groups all across the country. Members look forward to continuing the 21st Century Cures initiative in their districts with roundtables and events over the coming weeks. Committee member and House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) writes for Forbes that, "as a Congress, we will ensure – with your ideas, big and small – that we can take medical advancement into the 21st century. This goal is not political or partisan. It is personal. Medical innovation affects everyone…" Committee member Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) also recently announced his office is asking for input from his New Jersey constituents: "To do this right we need first-hand experience and testimony from people who fight this battle every day." NJ.com reported, "Lance is asking constituents from New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District to email in their ideas, suggestions or questions on the initiative to firstname.lastname@example.com. These ideas will then be researched and incorporated into a report Lance will present to the Committee." Join the effort by emailing email@example.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and join the conversation using #Path2Cures. July 28, 2014 The Noblest Cause Of Our Time: Saving Lives By Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Seven years ago, just hours after giving birth to our son Cole, I learned how a single diagnosis can change your whole life. How two simple words – Down syndrome – are associated with lifelong complications and heart defects and Leukemia and even early Alzheimer's. But in that moment, when Cole was taken away for surgery and we […]
Friends ~ last Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Senate version of the FY2015 defense appropriations bill. Earlier this year, Senator Christopher Coons (Democrat, Delaware) submitted a member request to include pulmonary fibrosis as one of the topics eligible for research funding through the … Department of Defense (DoD) Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP – see: http://cdmrp.army.mil/aboutus.shtml The Senate bill ultimately appropriated $247,500,000 to PRMRP for FY2015 and included PF as one of the eligible research topics. IF this bill becomes law, or if the Senate and House ultimately pass an omnibus covering all 12 of the appropriations bills that retains the PF language, then we could celebrate a modest new pool of federal research dollars through DoD. This would be in addition to whatever funding appropriated for PF research for FY'15 from the National Heart Lung & Blood Institute – NHLBI. We will know later this year how Congress intends to handle FY15 appropriations (i.e. a Continuing Resolution, omnibus, etc.) and whether the PF language will become law. Congress will be in recess from August 1st through September 8th. BUT, with House and Senate members in their home districts, this would be a REALLY GOOD TIME to make an appointment to see your US Senators + US Representative (or, their home district Healthcare Legislative Assistants) and to specifically point out this hopeful opportunity for PF research funding. Ø PLEASE ask them to pledge to support the Senate Appropriations Committee version of the DoD appropriations bill (specifically the report language including PF in the PRMRP program on Page 252 as reprinted below). Finally, one instant Action Item for your To Do List…Please take a few minutes and send a THANK YOU NOTE to Senator Coons. We need to keep our supporters on Capitol Hill enthusiastic about working on the wide range of strategies to solve the lethal problem of PF. Senator Coons (and his staff) has been especially helpful to the PF cause since he was elected in 2010. Please help by thanking him personally for his efforts on behalf of the PF community. Address your personal notes to: […]
This blog post is by Chris Nehls, originally posted June 17, 2014 on connectivity.cqrollcall.com Insider Tips for Email Communication With Congress Former Senator Conrad Burns of Montana reads his email Reports of email's death in advocacy have been greatly exaggerated. Nowhere is this notion more true than on Capitol Hill. Even with the growing sophistication of social media platforms — not to mention the multi-billion-dollar lobbying industry — email remains the most important form of communication for both constituents and office holders alike. Still, advocates' ability to bundle together emails en mass have made the tool a blessing and a curse for congressional offices. Email remains their most cost-effective way to communicate with constituents about their concerns; yet the sheer volume of electronic communications that most offices receive mean that congressional staff place a priority on how efficiently they sort and categorize incoming messages. For instance, some Senate offices receive as many as 25,000 pieces of incoming correspondence a week. At a recent forum hosted by the strategic communications firm Beekeeper Group and moderated by Bradford Fitch of the Congressional Management Foundation, House and Senate staffers revealed methods that advocates can use to ensure their messages capture the attention of congressional offices. Here are some insights: Social and Email Are Different First, it's important to note that panelists emphasized that social media and email exist under two separate communications silos. Their offices' social media accounts are the domain of press teams, not legislative staff. Twitter blasts about issues, therefore, are unlikely to grab the attention of those staffers who are helping members with policy decisions. Some staffers said their offices ranked social media communication just above faxes in terms of quality of correspondence. Keep It Personal Correspondence, even if it's done by many people all at once about a particular issue, is still a human endeavor. Even for what amounts to form letters, make sure the organization sending the email is identified clearly. Staffers may have friends or contacts within the organization whom they can reach out to on the issue. Advocates that have personal relationships with staffers should do […]
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Here's a wonderful post from Connectivity, CQ Roll Call's Guide to Building Engaged Communities: Advocacy During Electoral Campaigns.
We often come across articles or posts that help us to renew our commitment to advocacy for pulmonary fibrosis. We commend the following to you as a PF advocate from a respected Washington DC-based organization CQ Roll Call: Why Does Issue Advocacy Work? … from the perspective of a Member of Congress If you come across articles or posts that you think would help by sharing with the family of pulmonary fibrosis advocates, please post them here or send them to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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A couple mounths ago my Wii fell off my dresser witch is almost 4 ft. tall. Now when I turn it on, it shows me a black screen, no sound, and my Wii Remotes won't sync. with it. Can anyone tell me how to fix it?
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AN EVENT designed to keep motorcyclists safe on the roads has been organised by North Yorkshire Police and road safety organisations.
Advice for bikers on advancing their road skills along with observed motorcycle rides will be on offer at the event for bikers across the region on Saturday, April 19.
Taking place at DW Motorcycles in Scarborough, riders will have the opportunity to have their skills assessed through an observed ride with a police motorcyclist or a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
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The 95 Alive York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership will be on hand to give away free copies of the latest Biker's Gide to North Yorkshire, along with other items such as visor wipes and ear plugs.
Transport Minister and Scarborough and Knaresborough MP Robert Goodwill will also be in attendance.
Traffic Sergeant Neale Rees, from the force's Roads Policing Group, said: "We want bikers to feel welcome in North Yorkshire and enjoy our roads but we also want them to return home safely so that they can come back again and again."
Fiona Ancell, Road Safety and Travel Awareness Officer from North Yorkshire County Council added: "This is a good opportunity for us to meet up with fellow bikers and bring them up to date with what is happening on our roads and to listen to their concerns.
"We want to see fewer crashes and casualties – in fact we would love to see a casualty free season and want to work with all motorcyclists to try to achieve that aim."
The event will take place between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, April 19 at D W Motorcycles on Roscoe Street, Scarborough.


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LAS VEGAS -- Just when it seemed Mike Tyson's world couldn't get more bizarre, he outdid himself.
Faced with an uncertain future and the reality of throwing away a reported $5 million-plus payday, Tyson woke up in a better mood Tuesday and pronounced himself ready to fight after all.
A day before, Tyson backed out of Saturday's bout against Clifford Etienne. Now, though, Etienne says he doesn't want to fight, leaving the former heavyweight champion in need of another opponent.
Tyson planned to get on a chartered jet Tuesday to Memphis, Tenn., despite the misgivings of his trainer.
"I told him, 'Mike, as your friend, I don't think you're ready for the fight,'" trainer Freddie Roach said.
"He made the decision and I'm going to stand behind him. We'll get a couple of days in to do the best we can to get him back. Hopefully he hasn't lost everything."
While Tyson's mood swings are well known, Etienne had a little fit of his own.
"I'm going to show him I don't have to live by Mike's rules," Etienne said.
"I think he has mental problems, but Mike has to live with that."
Etienne's manager, Les Bonano, said he tried to talk Etienne into fighting, but the boxer was adamant. "He's not going to fight. It's official," Bonano said. "But in this world, who knows?"
Proving that an opponent is just an opponent, however, promoters said they had four fighters lined up to replace Etienne.
"If I were him, I'd be jumping for joy that he's fighting a Mike Tyson who hasn't trained for days," said Tyson's manager, Shelly Finkel. "I think you'll see him fight. If not, we have others to take his place."
The 36-year-old Tyson's erratic behavior took another soap operalike twist Tuesday when he said he was feeling better and wanted to go through with the fight. The night before, Tyson said he wasn't 100 percent and didn't want to risk not being his best.
Tyson might have been influenced by the unhappiness of Showtime executives who had a big weekend of programming built around him and the possibility the network might drop the fighter from its stable. He also faced losing a return match with Lennox Lewis that would pay him millions more.
"He woke up today and said he wanted to do it," Finkel said. "He felt good enough so he could go to Memphis and beat this guy."
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I have a chance to go somewhere for 5 days with my kids 11 & 12 from Frankfurt in Mid May
It would be our first stay in Europe....
Will someone give me some pointers ?
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where to go from Frankfurt 5days in May
I have a chance to go somewhere for 5 days with my kids 11 & 12 from Frankfurt in Mid May
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what do you like to do? interests of the kids? budget? train or car?
what do YOU want to do?
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Well a great day trip from Frankfurt goes to the nearby Rhine Gorge - the best part of the Rhine and your kids will love taking the K-D boats that ply the river regularly between Rudesheim and Koblenz - giving commentary in English and other languages en route on this very pretty stretch of river.
www.k-d.com - take a train from Frankfurt to Rudesheim, take the boat to Koblenz and take the train from there back to Frankfurt.
Really great for kiddos.
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Are you looking suggestions for 5 day trips from Frankfurt or do you have 5 days to spend in or outside of Frankfurt?
Along the Rhine are plenty of castles, including Marksburg. Maybe Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
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This Forum is fantastic, thank you for responding so fast.
Annhig - I would like to spark my childrens interest in history and architecture, learn to appreciate how building where erected without modern technologies. We live in Mexico City son we have very little exposure to nature. Thank you for your comments
PalenQ - that sounds like a lot of fun, I'll check on it -Thanks for you ideas
Pja1 - I have 5 days available to travel from Frankfurt, I'm not much interested in a big city. Castles are a great sight for my kids and perhaps take the train once since we have never travelled by train - I really appreciate you help
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The Middle Rhine Gorge is surely top of the list.
Let me add two more:
Marburg. Traditional university town, intact old town on the hillside just like froma picture book (think cobblestone alleys and half-timbered houses and everything), and the palace on the hilltop. One hour by train from Frankfurt, easy to reach. Are your children familiar with the fairytales by the Brothers Grimm? Here they spend their study years, this is the area where they collected their stories.
Here is their page: http://www.marburg.de/en/24695
And here is my travel page over on VT: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/f86bd/9a93/
Hessenpark, an open-air museum village in the Taunus hills near Neu-Anspach. The museum assembles historical buildings from all over the regions, houses and farms and workshops and a church - buioldings that were to be demolished in their original place but have instead being taken down carefully and transferred to the museum village. All these are fully furnitured and equipped, you can walk into them all, see how people used to live in former times, watch crafts demonstrations... Should be the perfect place for your purposes! It is a bit tricky to reach by public transport, having a car for that day makes sense.
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Another idea. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a) quite far and b) a hotspot of mass tourism, hence rather crowded. It is by far not the only walled old town in Germany although it is the only one the usual overseas tourist knows about. There is an option much closer to Frankfurt and without the crowds which I'd like to recommend as an alternative: Büdingen.
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Thank you QUOKKA that is very helpful.
You seem to know the area very well
Does it sound good to you like this?
Hassenpark, Marburg, Budingen, Loreley, Koblenz->-Koln (KD Cruise)back to Frankfurt
Is it enough for five days? Would you recomend switching hotels or stay a few days in the same place, where?
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You could do all these as day trips from Frankfurt. No need to pack and unpack and change hotel every day. Maybe for the Rhine and Cologne part an overnight stay or two make sense. The first three, however, are within easy reach from Frankfurt. All these together are surely enough to fill five days.
A word about the Rhine cruise. Don't do the part from Koblenz to Cologne. The best part of the Rhine valley is further South, between Bingen respective Rüdesheim and Koblenz. Doing it all by boat takes quite long, it is best done with a combination of boats and local trains. Stop in some of the small towns and at some castles on the way. The best website about the Middle Rhine Gorge has not yet been mentioned: http://www.welterbe-mittelrheintal.de/index.php?id=318&L=3 (English version)
From Cologne back to Frankfurt you could take your children on the highspeed ICE train that travels at 300 kph and covers the distance in a bit more than one hour.
Yes I think I know the area a bit. I spent 11 years of my life in Marburg and another year in Hanau!
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Annhig - I would like to spark my childrens interest in history and architecture, learn to appreciate how building where erected without modern technologies. We live in Mexico City son we have very little exposure to nature. Thank you for your comments>>
MB - that sounds wonderful and you have received loads of good advice here. I have loved all our trips to Germany, which is sadly underrated by many travellers to europe. i hope you have a lovely trip.
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Yes I think I know the area a bit. I spent 11 years of my life in Marburg and another year in Hanau!
They both seem to be very nice places to live.
Do youn hink Offenbach is a good place to stay and use as base, is it nice to walk around and have dinner there after our day trips? I found a Sheraton that seems good and reasonably priced there.
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How do you do the K-D boats, I mean do you see the sights from boat only or do they stop to let you visit some sights?
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I'd advise against staying in Offenbach. It doesn't qualify as nice place but is a top candidate for the title of Ugliest City in Germany. Next-door Hanau is a promising competitor, by the way. If you don't want to stay in Frankfurt itself (which would be easiest), check the smaller towns Northwest of the city towards the Taunus hills, like Bad Homburg, Oberursel, Kronberg, Friedrichsdorf, Bad Soden, Eschborn etcetera.
The boats on the Rhine go their scheduled way just like a bus or train would, stopping for a few minutes at the designated stops to let people disembark and board. You can break your journey and then continue on a later boat if you want to see a place along the way.
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LOL, wsithout your help I would end at he worst places, thanks for helping I will check those places you mention and I dont have a problem with Frankfurt proper, all I want is to be able to have nice walks around the hotel and decent meals
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Consider the Central part of Frankfurt with the Adina Apts. or the Spener Haus, or the Westend of Frankfurt with the Savigny Hotel, Beethoven Hotel, Villa Florentina, or Hotel Goelz. For the other side of the river, look at Hotel am Berg for a unique B&B or Linder Hotel. With the kids, you might like to be in Bornheim at Alexanders Hotel. The Zoo and many parks are near-by and transportation is easy here.
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Thankyou , I'm looking at Hotel am Berg it looks attractive and offers free parking and free Internet
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If you want to spark an interest in architecture and history, you might consider exploring Mainz, an easy trip on the S-bahn from FRankfurt. In addition to the impressive Romanesque cathedral, you could show your kids Chagall stained glass windows in the Gothic St. Stephan zu Main. There are museums with Roman ruins and the Gutenberg Museum and a pleasant Altstadt
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Thank you for the suggestion, I'm looking at some Mainz websites and it seems to be an excellent option and while reading and writing you from my iPad I think is of great interest to visit Gutenberg's Museum
We will definitely take a day to visit
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Relentless Build Thread
Just bought a new 04 F150! It's a V8 5.4L Lariat, and it's fully loaded, with the exception of Super Crew(It's a SCab) and it's missing 4X4. I know, that sucks, but nonetheless, the truck is flawless on the exterior, and only has 2 bad places on the interior, and one can be covered with some floor mats. Few of the many things I am looking to do:
- New tires, 33s
- 4-6" lift
- Install my CB (If you have any good places to put it from yours, please post a pic, I have a center console, so not much space in the middle)
- Toolbox
- Flowmaster exhaust, dual or single (Not sure yet)
- Spray-in bed liner
- New headlights/tailights
Let me know if you have any more suggestions! I will post pics sometime today!
33's look small on a 4 and a 6 inch lift to me... I haven't put my lift on yet and think they look small in the front with a 3 inch level. just my opinion though. flowmasters sound cool but don't do anything for performance and obviously same if you don't do true duals. i had the fake duals with a flowmaster and ended up just dumping it before the axle and i like the sound but again it's just sound
Yeah that's all I'm really doing it for is sound. But I like the way duals look turned down at the back.
Sub'd for my Al boys
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Preciate it! Here are a couple pics! Won't be able to drive it for a while, gotta sell ole red first.
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If anyone knows someone in the Alabama area who needs a Ford, let me know. As i said earlier, i'm selling ole red. Also, a little disclaimer: I'm only 17, so this is going to be quite the slow build thread. I'm paying for all mods, with the exception of the tires, which my dad's gonna pay for. Won't be making a lot of money till summer
nice truck man
I like a lift over a level for the geometry of the steering, suspension, and dive components in the front over a level... but if $$ is an issue, you can get a level well under $100 where the cheapest lift is gonna be $1200. I see toolboxes on Craigslist every day and even if they aren't in perfect shape, you'd be surprised what you can do with a rattle can. you could just buy a flowmaster muffler and turn downs before the rear axle for around $100. and for head lights do retro fits. all this should save you a bit of coin. on the bed liner, I don't have much advice... never seen a dyi one that looked good and every product out there has enough bad reviews that I wouldnt try it
Thanks fordman! And my dad's had a spray in on his old truck that was absolutely unscratchable. As far as exhaust goes, I think I'll just go with dual turndown after the wheel. With 4" tips. I had that on my last truck and I loved it. And I think level is a more viable option for me due to cost.
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It's been almost two years since the wing of a downward-plunging Cessna slammed into the side of Lisa Jones' East Palo Alto home, igniting a terrifying blaze that licked just inches from where her three daughters lay sleeping. Today, the suburban, five-bedroom house remains a blackened mess with a caved-in roof — the last lingering sign of an incident that devastated the close-knit neighborhood and captivated the Bay Area.
But a long legal wrangle over its repair has finally concluded, an attorney familiar with the case has confirmed. Within days, a settlement is expected to be made public between Jones' attorney — well known real estate lawyer George Eshoo — and attorneys representing the deceased pilot's estate, his employer, Tesla Motors, and various insurance companies.
Attorneys would not reveal details of the agreement.
But upon learning news of the settlement from a reporter, Jones, typically a woman of many words, said, "I'm speechless. I feel there's something that's finally been done on my behalf." She had estimated the damage to her home to be in the range of $200,000, and she is desperate to move back in and rebuild her life.
By most accounts, it was a long time coming for the last of three homes damaged in the Feb. 17, 2010, plane crash. For 22 months, neighbors have walked solemnly past the uninhabitable 1225 Beech St., where black tarps flap in the wind and boarded up windows serve as a constant reminder of the crash that took three lives and damaged many more.
Since the accident, Jones, 51, has been deprived of both her longtime home and her livelihood — a home day-care center known in the neighborhood for its orderly tots in matching maroon sweaters. Jones said last week that her case for restitution felt so bogged down she likened it to sitting under a hair dryer — but your hair never gets dry. All the while, she has struggled to find alternative housing and stable employment.
"I knew a deal was in the making," Jones said, but she'd become frustrated "due to the fact that I'd been let down for so long."
The plunging of a twin-engine plane into her simple East Palo Alto neighborhood snuggled against the Baylands Nature Preserve remains an incomparable local catastrophe. It began just before 8 a.m., when three Tesla Motors employees set out for a meeting in Hawthorne from the nearby Palo Alto Airport. The fog was so thick that morning, the air traffic controller sent 56-year-old pilot Douglas Bourn off with a caution: "The runway is not visible, so it's at your own risk."
Thirty seconds later, the tower repeated the warning: "I cannot clear you for takeoff because I don't have visibility on the runway, so the release is all yours, and it's at your own risk, sir."
Bourn nonetheless launched the Cessna 310, registered to Air Unique Inc. of Santa Clara, which is now a defendant in multiple lawsuits. The aircraft took a 45-degree left turn off the runway and quickly crashed into a transmission tower.
The impact hurled plane parts along Beech Street, igniting three homes; the passengers' bodies landed in a pile of twisted steel. With red and orange flames whipping against the foggy skies, neighbors in pajamas ran screaming from their homes.
The dead included Bourn, a senior electrical engineer at Tesla; electrical engineer Andrew Ingram, 31; and 42-year-old Brian Finn, a senior interactive electronics manager.
In its much-anticipated final report released Nov. 22, the National Transportation Safety Board placed blame squarely on Bourn, noting that "the pilot departed the airport in near-zero visibility," and failed to safely navigate the plane after takeoff.
Menlo Park Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman was among the first responders to the 2010 crash. And he has kept close tabs on the aftermath, lamenting that Jones' case appeared held up by the question of who was liable.
"This whole thing has been incredibly sad in a lot of different ways," Schapelhouman said. "Not only for the people who died and their family members and for Tesla, but getting life back to what you'd call normal hasn't been easy.
"Having a home that is still boarded up — for whatever reason — is a black eye. A lot of other people were made whole a lot sooner."
Indeed, two of the other damaged homes on Beech Street have long since been repaired, with previously scorched shrubbery blooming again and signs of the devastating crash nonexistent. The families of the downed plane's dead passengers have filed lawsuits in San Mateo County Superior Court against Bourn's estate and Air Unique, charging the pilot with poor judgment that took his colleagues' lives.
But for Jones, there has been little progress until now.
"I really felt from the bottom of my heart that Tesla was going to come and say, 'Miss Jones, what can we do until this is resolved?' I thought it would be the humanitarian thing to do. But they never came."
Calls to Tesla's corporate office were not returned.
Details of Jones' pending settlement, and how quickly the agreement will translate into actual construction work, remain unknown. But the prospects of rebuilding came as welcome news to those who witnessed the 2010 crash.
"We're one step closer to completing our community, and we're thankful," said Heather Starnes, a neighbor who ran to help the Jones family after the plane hit. "We can't wait to have her move back in."
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Alternate Source for Moon Phase Prints?
Q: I've fallen in love with these vintage moon phase prints from Restoration Hardware, but unfortunately I'm on a tight budget and can't afford them. I was wondering if anyone knew of alternate sources for similar prints, especially since the book they are taken from (Atlas Photographique de la Lune) is very old and might be in the public domain by now.
I would love to hang two large ones above my bed, and don't mind finding the frames on my own or printing out an image I find online. I particularly enjoy the vintage look of these, but I'm not opposed to more modern photographs of the moon phases if nothing vintage is available. Thanks!
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Nick Allbrook opens up on "sentimental" Tame Impala departure
Nick Allbrook is in chilly Melbourne when FL reaches him on Heathen Skulls promoter Rob MacManus' phone. It's a couple days after he announced his sudden departure from Tame Impala, but he's already onto his next project: playing bass for Black Elk Medicine Band (the new project for US musician Isaiah Mitchell) on the final show of his brief, Heathen Skulls-presented tour.
Allbrook, who also plays in POND, Mink Mussel Creek and Allbrook/Avery (with his Tame Impala replacement Cam Avery, also of The Growl), played his final gig with Tame at Belvoir Theatre on Saturday night. It's also where his five-year run in the band began, supporting MGMT on their 2008 Australian tour. "I've just been doing a big lap," he jokes.
While Tame Impala has always been Kevin Parker's baby, it's hard to imagine what their live show will look like without the hyperactive and impish Allbrook flailing about like a perfect cross between Johnny Rotten, Thom Yorke and Benjamin Button. Allbrook's departure may've been announced in typically evasive style – the release said he wanted to "try and screw his head back on, and make an attempt to assimilate back into society" – but he opened up to FL about his "sentimental" decision to quit, his future plans and the new POND album, Hobo Rocket.
Good afternoon Nick. How are you enjoying this warm weather?
It's not warm. It's fucking cold.
I was kidding.
I'm not very good with jokes and brains. [Laughs]
I was pretty upset to hear you were leaving Tame. What prompted it?
Oh man. I guess it can be pretty hard to do stuff on tour, apart from be in a bus and be playing a show. To do that all the time, you can't actually do anything else like make new stuff. People do, but you've gotta be a very strong-willed and mature—and I'm not strong-willed or mature."
And you've probably spent more time in the bus than anyone over the past 12 months.
Yeah, me and Jay [Watson] have been doing the POND and Tame Impala thing, so it's been constant for a really long time.
How many shows do you reckon you've played over the past year?
I dunno! [Laughs] Somewhere around 356.
Was it a tough decision to make?
Yeah, of course. Yeah, totally.
What do you think you'll miss the most?
Just hanging out with Kev and Jay and Dom [Simper] and Julien [Barbagallo] and Matty Checker, our tour manager. They're such sound people. But apart from that there are other things … It's way more important to be in a normal environment for a while.
Does that quote about "screwing your head" back on allude to that?
Yeah, I guess so. That and having time to finish off all the fucking little projects I keep starting in my two weeks off between tours and then never having any time to finish. I can just finish things now and make them good.
How many projects are we talking about?
Oh, heaps. There's all the stuff with POND, just recording new things and getting our future live stuff [sorted]. There's mixing, releasing and mastering all three Allbrook/Avery albums, and maybe we'll do some shows later as well. I'm doing books with [writer] Amber Fresh from Perth, getting those printed. And new recordings that need to be done with time off. I dunno, flower pots?
Can you tell me about the books?
They're little escapist adult/child simple pretty short things. Hopefully to have a nice peaceful trip to the shitter. [Laughs] They'll be a nice little full package with quality small items.
Suitable for kids as well?
They're fucking simple, so you know. They're for drunk people and children. [Laughs]
Does your decision to focus on other things affect POND at all?
No. I'm going to keep recording stuff. Obviously we can't do full POND stuff because everyone's away [doing Tame Impala]: Jay, Cam and Joe, the techie. It's just me and Jamie and Jamie lives in Perth and I'm in Melbourne. But all the shit I'm going to record is applicable to any and all project, like POND. It'll be the beginning point of the next album type of thing. I'm just going to move it along while everyone else is working. They can join in [when they come back], I guess.
Are you going to be touring the new record [Hobo Rocket]?
Yeah, we'll do some stuff.
What does it sound like? Seven tracks in 40 minutes implies a jammy record.
[Laughs] Not really. They're pretty structured songs. But we did it live, and it's jammy and sloppy as shit. We were just gonna do it as something throwaway and quick and easy, and then we got carried away.
Tell me about the Black Elk Medicine Band shows.
It's just temporary. I'm just helping Isaiah [Mitchell] with his little tour of Australia, just giving his a backing track so everyone can get their arses blown out by his guitar playing.
And you've moved to Melbourne, or just here temporarily?
I'm going to stay here for a little bit and just be around myself and people that I don't know that well. It'll be nice.
Tame Impala has had such a fluid line-up over the years. Do you think you'd ever go back?
Oh, probably. [Laughs] Cam's got a lot of shit to do. He's a busy busy boy. We don't have any rules. It's not like having an office job. You don't clock on, or clock off—even though Kev told me to clock off after our last gig. But he's a bureaucrat at heart. [Laughs] They'd just as easily get Kev's mum to play. It's fluid.
What was the last gig at Belvoir like?
It was great. A ripper gig. It was nice to end on a good one where everyone played well.
Was it emotional?
It was a bit sentimental, totally.
When was your first gig with Tame?
It was at the Belvoir Amphitheatre. I forgot when. We were supporting MGMT, I think.
And then Meredith must've been a week later.
Yeah. So that's pretty crazy that it started and ended in the same place.
Nick Allbrook performs with The Black Elk Medicine Band tonight, May 22, at the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne.


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Arms Race Against Junk DNA Shapes Genome Evolution
Scientists at Georgia Tech have found supporting evidence for a theory they first created in the 1990s, that many of the components that make up our genes are the result of an arms race between the coding and the non-coding parts of the genome.
In the latest issue of BMC - Molecular Biology, these researchers show for the first time that a key regulatory protein, called MOF, plays a central role in the silencing of transposable elements, also known as junk DNA. They hypothesize that this role was MOF's original function - that this and perhaps other regulatory proteins originally evolved as a defense against transposable elements. It was only later that they were co-opted to play an essential role in cellular function.
"Our findings support a growing consensus among molecular evolutionists that transposable elements are not merely 'junk DNA' but have and continue to play an important role in genome evolution" said John McDonald, chair of the School of Biology at the Georgia Institute of Technology and chief research scientist at the Ovarian Cancer Institute.
In this study, McDonald along with Lilya Matyunina and Nathan Bowen first determined that the repression of transposable elements in the fruit fly Drosophila, is due to the manner in which DNA is packaged into chromosomes. They next used genetic techniques to localize the effect to a gene encoding the MOF protein. It turns out that MOF is already well known as a vitally important protein not only in fruit flies but in humans as well. MOF helps ensure that males and females express genes at a uniform level even though they have different numbers of chromosomes -a cellular process known as dosage compensation. The authors propose that MOF originally evolved to silence the activity of transposable elements and was only later co-opted for its current critical role in dosage compensation.
Since McDonald first proposed his theory more than a decade ago, the view that transposable elements are little more than genomic parasites has been gradually replaced by the view that this so-called junk DNA is actually a possible source of new regulatory mutations that help drive evolution and are associated with diseases like cancer.
There are two ways that transposable elements are thought to contribute to evolution. As the elements replicate they end up moving from one location on the genome to another. By inserting themselves in or near existing genes, they can instigate significant changes or mutations in gene expression in the organism and in the traits it exhibits. This can result in new evolutionary changes or in genetic abnormalities that lead to disease.
The second contribution occurs as the host genome tries to repress the mutations by creating proteins that inhibit the ability of transposable elements to replicate. Not about to be outdone, the transposable elements generate new traits that allow them to escape the barriers put forth by the host genome. The result is a genomic conflict of sorts in which new regulatory mechanisms arise because of this struggle. Many of these new mechanisms may end up not having any other function, but others may end up promoting diseases or they might be co-opted by the genome for other cellular functions.
McDonald views the relationship between transposable elements and the host genomes where they reside as a genomic "arms race." Transposable elements are continually trying to invent ways to replicate and move around the genome and host genomes are continually trying to evolve ways to repress this potentially mutagenic activity.
"Just as arms races in human societies generate technologies that can sometimes be co-opted for non-military purposes, so can regulatory mechanisms that were originally evolved to repress transposable elements be subsequently co-opted for essential cellular processes" said McDonald.
McDonald believes that the genomic level war that is being waged between transposable elements and host genomes has been an essential driving force in the evolution biological complexity. "Biologists initially dismissed transposable elements as useless pieces of selfish DNA but the fact is that if it weren't for transposable elements, higher organisms may never have evolved," he said.


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A trial of the LEZ has been commissioned by HDC in partnership with West Sussex County Council, Storrington and Sullington Parish Council and the Sussex Air Quality Partnership.
The trial is being carried out by Siemens and will use four 'Automatic Number Plate Recognition' cameras positioned at locations on Pulborough Road, Amberley Road, Washington Road and School Hill.
The cameras will count and categorise vehicles by size (for example, cars, buses, trucks etc.) and will identify their emission levels by looking at the vehicle registration dates.
However there will be no enforcement or restriction of vehicles during the trial period.
All vehicle data that is captured by the cameras will be encrypted and will not be used for any other purpose other than the trial.
Data will be used to find out the air quality benefits of a number of possible restrictions, including restrictions on certain vehicle types and possible time-limited restrictions on specified vehicles, for example during peak traffic periods, and necessary vehicle exemption criteria.
West Sussex County Councillor for Storrington Philip Circus said: "We are moving forward on two fronts. Firstly, we are starting the LEZ trial which will provide us with the information necessary to inform our subsequent decision making at a local level.
"Secondly, the feasibility study is now starting on improvements to the A27 - improvements which will be vital to addressing for air pollution in Storrington. And we have built a strong coalition of interests working together to see this happens."
Diana van der Klugt, Horsham district councillor for Chantry Ward, said: "It was heartening that most people were very positive about the steps being taken towards setting up a LEZ. I am confident that at the end of this current trial we shall be able to put measures in place to make a significant improvement in air quality in the centre of Storrington."
Anna Worthington-Leese, Chairman of Storrington and Sullington Parish Council, said: "We are delighted to be the first to test this new LEZ equipment. A lot of time and work has gone into getting this far and we are confident that we will be able to tailor this system in such a way that it will make a real difference to pollution levels in Storrington, thus improving our environment and bringing real benefits to people's health.
"We had a good attendance at the event on Friday and the vast majority of people who attended were supportive and appreciative of what is being done. We are determined to get a positive result out of this - this time something will be done."
Councillor Jim Sanson, Horsham district councillor for Chantry Ward, said: "We should welcome this trial, which I view as the first positive step in addressing the alarming levels of vehicle induced pollution in the centre of Storrington"
Nick Herbert said: "It's appalling that Storrington has amongst the worst air quality in the South East, and action is clearly needed.
"This trial is an important step towards securing a LEZ in the village, and we also need the Arundel bypass to stop rat-running through the Downs and villages such as Storrington.
"I'm pleased to say that we'll be announcing the launch of the campaign to upgrade the A27 shortly."
The next drop in event will take place on Saturday May 24 between 10am and 4pm at the Mulberry House car park in Storrington.


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On the eve of Passover, Defense Minister Ehud Barak expressed concern over the "growing unrest in the West Bank." The defense minister also claimed that Hezbollah is deterred from shooting at Israel because "they know that we will respond with great force."
In the week before Passover, Defense Minister Ehud Barak declared 2012 "the year of the fight against the Iranian nuclear program." In a meeting with military correspondents on Wednesday [April 4, 2012], Barak said that the economic and diplomatic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic are having an effect on the regime, but it is doubtful whether they will lead to a real solution that will halt Iran's nuclear program.
Barak was referring to a meeting between representatives of the six world powers and Iranian officials that is scheduled to take place in Turkey on April 13-14. He expressed concern that the Iranians will exploit the meeting to stall for time. "Israel is waiting to see the results of the negotiations of the superpowers with Iran before deciding on a course of action. It is not a matter of weeks, but also not of years."
On the other hand, he also expressed satisfaction from knowing that Israel has succeeded during the last year to persuade the world that a nuclear Iran not only threatens Israel, but is the problem of the entire world. He made it clear that as far as Israel is concerned, time is running out and that the "theme" of the entire year of 2012 revolves around the struggle against the Iranian nuclear program.
Regarding Judea and Samaria, Barak said that he is not sure if the situation will remain calm over time and that it also depends on Israel and how much assistance it will give the Palestinian Authority. "There are signs of growing unrest among the Palestinians in the West Bank. It is in Israel's interest to reach a settlement with the Palestinians. Israel is strategically interested in establishing two countries for two nations and a ground-up process of developing a Palestinian state."
The defense minister also referred to Israel's relations with the United States, relations that have known ups and downs during the last three years. According to Barak, the two nations share a close, intimate understanding, despite differences of opinion. Nevertheless, he emphasized that "we cannot entrust decisions that are critical to the security and future of the State of Israel in the hands of others, even friends like the Americans."
Regarding the Iron Dome and Magic Wand systems (that intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells), Barak said that the United States will provide additional assistance to Israel for the development of the systems. He expressed the hope that future development of the Iron Dome in particular will significantly improve Israel's protection against the missile attacks.
Regarding the northern border, Barak said that "Hezbollah is deterred because it knows that if the organization will launch missiles against the Israeli home front in the next conflict, then Israel will use great force against the Lebanese infrastructure."


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The Nashville Sounds hosted their final home opener at Greer Stadium Friday night.
In an effort to bid farewell to the team's longtime venue, the Sounds are asking fans to come out to games and use #LastCheerAtGreer on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Houston Greer, the grandson of the stadium's namesake, threw out the season's first pitch during Friday night's game.
News 2 personalities Samantha Fisher and Jerry Barlar will be on hand signing autographs and meeting fans before throwing out the first pitch during Saturday night's game against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
A fireworks display is scheduled immediately following the game.
The Nashville Sounds new ballpark at Sulphur Dell in north Nashville is expected to open next April.
Groundbreaking on the multi-million dollar project began earlier this year.
SLIDESHOW: Nashville Sounds to move to Sulphur Dell
The plan includes a ballpark, residential developments and a parking garage.
Located on Jackson Street, east of the Bicentennial Mall between Fourth and Fifth avenues, the site, which is state owned, is the original home of Nashville's minor league team.
The ballpark was built in 1870 and used for nearly 100 years until 1963. It was eventually demolished in 1969.
For more information on the Nashville Sounds, visit their Web site.
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History is being recreated at the Tennessee Library and Archives (TLSA) with the opening of a new exhibit highlighting the events of the Civil War in 1862.
Included in the exhibit:
Also included are diary entries from author Lucy Virginia French, correspondence from Confederate Major Nathaniel Cheairs, images from Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, a colored lithograph of the battle of Fort Henry, an autograph book of Captain St. Clair Morgan - a Confederate prisoner captured at Fort Donelson and held at Johnson's Island, and maps of the city of Dover and the Battle of Shiloh, to name just a few.
The exhibit is open to the public until the close of business on Friday, September 21. Representative Steve McDaniel will then move the exhibit to the Parker's Crossroads Visitor Center and it will open to the public on September 24. The exhibit will be at Parker's Crossroads until the end of the year.
Through Sept. 21, the exhibit is in the lobby of the State Library & Archives building, which is located at 403 Seventh Avenue North, just west of the Tennessee State Capitol in downtown Nashville. The library is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., except for state holidays. Some parking is available around the building.


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Musician Tim Myers was seen enjoying the sunshine with his wife and daughter in Calabasas, Calif on Saturday (April 20).
The couple let their toddler run around the playground and get in some water spray action.
Myers – who also was the bassist for One Republic – explained in an interview earlier this year where his music has been heard.
His songs have been played on Grey's Anatomy and films such as Friends with Benefits, The Dilemma, New Year's Eve and The Lucky One.
His big break came when he was doing a solo show in an L.A. club. A rep from Zync Music told him his music was "licensable."
"Right away, they got me the season's finale on 'Grey's Anatomy' and it went up on iTunes and I got 50,000 downloads."


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I Don't Want to Go to Jail : A Good Story
I Don't Want to Go to Jail : A Good Story
All of a sudden the Mafia is back in vogue.
Of course, we all know there is no such group. Still, "The Sopranos" regenerated interest in this faction. The adventures of those wacky mob guys on HBO has created a cottage industry for the entertainment industry. And let us not overlook the success of Analyze This, the gangster comedy starring the always entertaining Billy Crystal and Robert DeNiro (whose angst-ridden character might have been the basis for Tony Soprano). Just what we needed after the hiatus of Godfather movies. Waddya know, crimes does pay.
Enter Jimmy Breslin, the bulldog columnist for numerous Big Apple tabloids. Calling upon his decades of experience in dealing with New Yorkers of all stripes, he has written I DON'T WANT TO GO TO JAIL, a "family" novel.
According to the book's blurb, this is supposed to be the story of the nephew of a notorious crime lord who decides the way of the gun (and the knife and the garrote) is not for him. The title keeps coming up, uttered by various characters at certain junctures. Unfortunately, the story falls apart, like a stoolie under the bright lights of interrogation. The tale takes a bunch of detours in the telling, making for no small amount of confusion as to who's who and what's what. There are tangential tales of bigamy and the difficulties and confusions inherent in trying to keep the various families from encountering each other; there's the constant infighting among the Runyunesque criminals trying to decide who should rule; and a story line about a get rich slow scheme involving some genius' idea to market "mob stars" bubble gums cards. Add to this miasma the feigned insanity by the capo (based on a real-life mobster) who, naturally, does not want to go to jail. In short, this one swims with the fishes.
Breslin has built a reputation of being a Nick Charles/Thin Man type, as comfortable with potentates as predators, friend to every man, respected and even feared (he even looks the part of a wizened wise guy). He has used his wealth of information and contacts to produce several excellent titles, including the acclaimed THE GANG THAT COULDN'T SHOOT STRAIGHT. It is therefore easy to understand why fans of this genre would put stock in his ability to produce a family-style intrigue.
Breslin's book is subtitled "A Good Novel." After reading it, one can see the capo informing you that I DON'T WANT TO GO TO JAIL is just that...or else. Capisce?
Reviewed by Ron Kaplan (email@example.com) on May 1, 2000
I Don't Want to Go to Jail : A Good Story
- Publication Date: May 1, 2001
- Genres: Fiction
- Hardcover: 306 pages
- Publisher: Little Brown and Company


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KABUL, Afghanistan - A wave of attacks killed six U.S. troops and at least a dozen civilians Saturday in Afghanistan's volatile south and east, as American reinforcements moving into Taliban-dominated areas face up to the fierce resistance they expected.
Increased U.S.-led military operations in the southern province of Kandahar are aimed at trying to break the Taliban's grip where they are strongest by delivering security and government services to win over Afghan people.
The hope is that once the tide begins to turn, more control can be handed to Afghan forces without fear that the Taliban might again seize power, bring back its harsh interpretation of Islamic law and resume sheltering al-Qaida terrorist leaders.
Then U.S. troops could begin withdrawing in July 2011, in line with a timeline set by President Obama.
Senior U.S. military officers have warned, however, that the fight in the Taliban's spiritual birthplace would lead to a rise in casualties for troops. June was the deadliest month of the nearly 9-year-old war, and July has kept pace.
On Saturday, two of the U.S. troops killed died in the south in separate roadside bombings.
In Kandahar city, a remote-controlled bomb on a motorcycle exploded, setting cars ablaze and shattering windows at a popular shopping center. The provincial government said one passer-by was killed.
The other American service members died in the east: One as a result of small-arms fire, another by a roadside bomb, a third during an insurgent attack and the last in an accidental explosion. Their deaths raised to 23 the number of American troops killed so far this month.
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Kerry Vale offers vineyard tours with a difference. Choose from a fascinating wine tasting tour, a cheese and wine tasting experience, or a delightful afternoon tea, all including an informative and entertaining tour of the Shropshire vineyard. We've been talking to Nadine at Kerry Vale about their journey as a vineyard and the exciting experiences they offer.
1) Please explain your journey as 'Kerry Vale Vineyard' so far.
It all started back in 2009 after mum and dad purchased an old blacksmiths house, 16 extremely dilapidated buildings and 6 acres land.
The idea was to take the buildings down, renovate and perhaps extend the house. However before they could make a start they had to dispose of 50 years worth of contents! Due to the poor state of the house the property was demolished and they were given permission to rebuild back off the road, using the stone from the old house. Due to its 'ancient monument' status a watching brief was required to oversee the digging of the foundations.
Soon after buying the property, they decided to look into planting a vineyard! Consultants checked the site for suitability and suggested varieties to plant. 6000 vines later (planted by a German team of contractors)–Kerry Vale Vineyard was born in May 2010!
This summer (July 2013) saw the opening of our shop and visitor centre. We were fortunate to receive some grant towards the costs from the Rural Economy Grant which is administered by Defra. This enabled the erection and fitting out of a specially designed building on the site to offer vineyard tours and tastings as well as wine sales.
On a lovely day, (we've had plenty of those this year!) there's nothing nicer than pottering around in the vines, whether its pruning or tucking in – it really doesn't matter, it's quite therapeutic, a lovely way to while away a few hours.
Our day to day challenge is finding ways to make this into a successful business, we're so lucky to live in a sparsely populated part of the country, which is lovely, but it throws up its own challenges for all small businesses in the area.
2) What has been the biggest or most memorable event you've provided?
Appearing on Midlands Today earlier this year was rather exciting although the day the film crew arrived it was pouring down with rain! We've also discovered some rare Roman artefacts, such as a scribe, a broach and a small pottery ball which were told was part of a Roman game. We continue to find bits of pottery on the vineyard as we walk around which we always find fascinating.
We've also had a visit from Robert Plant lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin who popped in asking for advice on planting some vines after his son had been on one of our tours!
3) Is there any inside information you can give us?
One of the ways to get the most from your experience with us, is to relax and take your time, you could even stay in the area for a few days (or even a week) The Welsh Border's where we are situated are fantastic walking country. The gardens at Powys Castle are wonderful – there's so many ways to spend a few relaxing days – if you are staying close you can always carry on tasting for a little longer or have a glass of your favourite wine from the 'tasting' on our patio, or in front of our log burning fire. Mellington Hall is a fab place to stay – best of all it's within walking distance. Montgomery is just three miles away – if you like walking you can get to us by walking Offa's Dyke (a national Walking Trail) without hardly touching the road.
4) Do you have any exciting plans for the future that you'd like to tell us about?
We currently have our wine made by award winning wine makers at Halfpenny Green Vineyard. In the future we hope to develop our own winery on site so we can produce our own wines and offer an enhanced experience with a more indepth insight into the wine making process to our visitors.
5) What would you say is your most frequently asked question?
People often ask us 'What made us decide to plant a vineyard? ' Our answer is always the same… "Too many glasses of wine one evening, and the idealistic notion of a tending a sunny vineyard and enjoying the delicious fruits of our labour!" In reality that may have been a bit of a romanticised ideal!
However, English wine is growing in popularity and the industry is flourishing as consumers realise its extremely high quality. We are confident that with our lovely custom built shop and historic location we can offer visitors a unique and interesting experience that will enable us to grow and prosper.
Kerry Vale also offer the following experiences:
Shropshire Cheese And Wine Tour
Shropshire Vineyard Tour And Wine Tasting


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Senator Young Passes "Textbook Access Act"
Bill would protect college students from excessive textbook costs
Students strapped with hefty college expenses will get a break on textbooks, thanks to legislation passed in the State Senate, and supported by Senator Catharine Young.The "Textbook Access Act" puts an end to unfair practices such as book bundling, and creates a more fiscally-sensible market for college textbooks.
"Families have a tough time affording college, and textbook costs have escalated, making it ever harder. Students need relief, and our bill is a common-sense approach that requires transparent marketing and affordable course material," Senator Young said.
"College opens the door for career paths and economic revitalization. Ensuring reasonable textbook costs allows more people to earn their degrees," she added.
The bill has been sent to the Assembly for passage, and Governor Paterson is expected to sign it into law.


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Google's Crash Course
When it comes to its self-driving cars Google is on a collision course with motor city.
Two years ago a team of Google engineers and business staffers met with some of the world's largest car makers. At first both sides were excited about the idea of a car that could drive on its own; but soon it became clear that they were on opposite sides of the road.
People on both sides say the most recent source of disagreement is Google's latest prototype. A tiny pod shaped car with a flexible windshield for safety and a spinning cone for navigation. The car is limited to a speed of 25 miles an hour and do away with long standing features that include a steering wheel, brake and gas pedal.
Car companies familiar with the damaging effects of recalls say google is driving too fast towards profit and not paying close enough attention to safety. They say if something goes wrong they have a lot more to lose than Google does. Looks like this project has a lot of passengers; but no clear driver.


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Nagasaki to Himeji to Osaka to Mount Koya to Kyoto in 3 days?!
Thank you for reading my post. Recommendations and feedback most appreciated.
I will be travelling from Nagasaki to Himeji to see the castle then on to Osaka the same day. From Osaka I would like to go to Mount Koya the next day for one night then finally on to Kyoto. Does this seem reasonable in terms of travel time?
Without knowing a full itinerary it's impossible to say if a JR Pass is worth it. At any rate for travel time, going from Nagasaki is the longest, taking around 4½ hours. After seeing the castle (and next door the Kokoen Gardens are well worth it too) you could see Osaka, which really comes alive in the evening. There is Dotonbori, plus the night views from the Umeda Sky Bldg and Abeno Harukas Bldg are wonderful:
To get to Koyasan, read this info.
To go to Kyoto from Koyasan takes just over 2 hours. One day in Kyoto is hardly enough to see all this city offers though.
Hello there,
Doing Nagasaki - Osaka in one go is a long route. So it's a great idea to make a stop at Himeji. It's not that much further to Osaka, so you can take a late train there from Himeji.
Also like the idea of spending a night at Koya-san, this way you get the best experience and join in with the temple rituals.
From there, Kyoto is also not too far. To travel there, return to Osaka station from where there are direct trains to Kyoto.
Hope this helps,
Thanks so much Daniel-san. I will be staying in Kyoto for one week after Mount Koya. This information is very helpful and will make my trip planning so much easier. Thanks again Daniel-san.
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