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Several fans injured in NASCAR crash at Daytona International Speedway
Officials confirm 14 transported to hospital, including driver Michael Annette
The Daytona Beach Police Department has confirmed multiple people were injured as a result of a crash that occurred during the last lap at Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR officials said 14 people were taken to the hospital, including one driver, Michael Annette. 14 people were treated at the track and were released.
PHOTOS: Photos show crash aftermath in Daytona
According to Halifax Health, seven people were transported to Daytona Halifax Health location directly from the crash. Of those seven, there is one pediatric patient that is listed in critical, but stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. Two others are listed as critical/stable.
Officials said six patients from the track were taken to the Halifax Port Orange location and are in stable condition.
Another person was taken to a different hospital in the area.
VIDEO: YouTube video of crash (WARNING: Contains strong language)
Eddie Huckaby, 53, of Krum, Texas was one of the people injured and taken to Halifax Health in Daytona. His brother, Terry Huckaby of Hendersonville, Tenn. (near Nashville), told Local 6 Eddie is OK.
"He's in there, he's doing fine and the first thing he said is 'I don't want to miss that race, but I have to watch on TV," said Huckaby.
Huckaby said Eddie underwent surgery for a large gash on his leg after a big piece of metal flew into the stands and hit him.
"A motor was sitting in the stands," said Huckaby recalling the crash. "The wheel with a brake drum on it, and everything flying over your head, and debris everywhere."
Huckaby says he is rooting for all those who were hurt during Saturday's crash.
"In all honesty, I know it's a lot of people hurt out there and I'm just rooting for them," said Huckaby. "I know my brother is OK, and he's going to be fine they said, but the other people, I don't know."
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NASCAR said they will be reviewing what debris came off and where it landed in the grandstands. The debris hit the grandstands right behind the fence. They said strict fencing will go up, but they do not have time to put the crossover gate back up.
Repairs to the fence are going on right now in preparation for Sunday, said NASCAR.
Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood provided the following statement Saturday evening:
First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with our race fans.
Following the incident, we responded appropriately according to our safety protocols and had emergency medical personnel at the incident immediately.
We transported 14 people off property and 14 were treated at our on-track care center.
We are in the process of repairing the facility, and we will be ready to go racing tomorrow.
As emergency workers tended to injured fans and ambulance sirens wailed in the background, a somber Tony Stewart skipped the traditional post-race victory celebration following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway.
A last-lap accident sent rookie Kyle Larson's car sailing into the fence that separates the track from the seats, and large chunks of Larson's car landed in the grandstands. The car itself had its entire front end sheared off, with a piece of burning engine wedged through a gaping hole in the fence.
Neither NASCAR nor Daytona International Speedway officials had any immediate comment on potential injuries.
"There obviously was some intrusion into the fence and fortunately with the way the event's equipped up, there were plenty of emergency workers ready to go and they all jumped in on it pretty quickly," said NASCAR President Mike Helton. "Right now, it's just a function of determining what all damage is done. They're moving folks, as we've seen, to care centers and take some folks over to Halifax Medical."
Stewart, who won for the 19th time at Daytona and seventh time in the last nine season-opening Nationwide races, was in no mood to celebrate.
"The important thing is what going on on the frontstretch right now," said Stewart, the three-time NASCAR champion. "We've always known, and since racing started, this is a dangerous sport. But it's hard. We assume that risk, but it's hard when the fans get caught up in it.
"So as much as we want to celebrate right now and as much as this is a big deal to us, I'm more worried about the drivers and the fans that are in the stands right now because that was ... I could see it all in my mirror, and it didn't look good from where I was at."
The accident spread into the upper deck and emergency crews treated fans on both levels. There were five stretchers that appeared to be carrying fans out, and a helicopter flew overhead. A forklift was used to pluck Larson's engine out of the fence, and there appeared to be a tire in the stands.
Daytona President Joie Chitwood waited by steps as emergency workers attended to those in the stands. Across the track, fans pressed against a fence and used binoculars trying to watch. Wrecked cars and busted parts were strewn across the garage.
"It's a violent wreck. Just seeing the carnage on the racetrack, it's truly unbelievable," driver Justin Allgaier said.
It was a chaotic finish to a race that was stopped nearly 20 minutes five laps from the finish by a 13-car accident that sent driver Michael Annett to a local hospital for further evaluation. NASCAR said Annett was awake and alert.
The race resumed with three laps to go, and the final accident occurred with Regan Smith leading as he headed out of the final turn to the checkered flag. He admittedly tried to block Brad Keselowski to preserve the win.
"I tried to throw a block, it's Daytona, you want to go for the win here," Smith said. "I don't know how you can play it any different other than concede second place, and I wasn't willing to do that today. Our job is to put them in position to win, and it was, and it didn't work out."
As the cars began wrecking all around Smith and Keselowski, Stewart slid through for the win, but Larson plowed into Keselowski and his car was sent airborne into the stands. When Larson's car came to a stop, it was missing its entire front end. The 20-year-old, who made his Daytona debut this week, stood apparently stunned, hands on his hips, several feet away from his car, before finally making the mandatory trip to the care center.
He later said his first thought was with the fans.
"I hope all the fans are OK and all the drivers are all right," Larson said. "I took a couple big hits there and saw my engine was gone. Just hope everybody's all right."
He said he was along for the ride in the last-lap accident.
"I was getting pushed from behind, I felt like, and by the time my spotter said lift or go low, it was too late," Larson said. "I was in the wreck and then felt like it was slowing down and I looked like I could see the ground. Had some flames come in the cockpit, but luckily I was all right and could get out of the car quick."
It appeared fans were lined right along the fence when Larson's car sailed up and into it.
Keselowski watched a replay of the final accident, but said his first thoughts were with the fans. As for the accident, he agreed he tried to make a winning move and Smith tried to block.
"He felt like that's what he had to do, and that's his right. The chaos comes with it," Keselowski said. "I made the move and he blocked it, and the two of us got together and started the chain events that caused that wreck. First and foremost, just want to make sure everyone in the stands is OK and we're thinking about them."
Keselowski said the incident could cast a pall on Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500.
"I think until we know exactly the statuses of everyone involved, it's hard to lock yourself into the 500," Keselowski said. "Hopefully we'll know soon and hopefully everyone's OK. And if that's the case, we'll staring focusing on Sunday."


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So sometimes you could save a bit of time by giving such note earlier to the begging masses out there...
But I guess creating the hype could be addicitive :)
Found a medication meanwhile, for those who read your recent threads?
You promised us to keep us informed, on this one, at last!
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Many of us can't attend NAB (me too, unfortunatley) and so all we get from the show is hype infos and maybe some info on 16 or maybe, even 16 alpha/beta, wow. Then all we can really take hands on is 16. From the rest we had to dream for a while, but 16 is going to become a hands-on experience. It'll not be lost nor overseen...
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TRAVERSE CITY -- Today the grounds of the Northwestern Michigan Fair are quite peaceful as workers set up and prepare for the days ahead.
By the time the fair comes to an end over 40,000 people will have stepped foot on the fairgrounds.
Many people will enjoy fair foods, horse shows, games, races, livestock auctions and much more.
"Throughout the week we have our normal grand stand events, truck tractor pulls, demo derby cars and all that kind of stuff," said Darryl Robinson, President of 4H Livestock Council.
While you may not find much peace amidst all of the hustle and bustle throughout the fair grounds, there is one new place on the grounds that serves as a peaceful reminder to be careful and will give parents some peace of mind.
It's called Zeke's Way, a memorial built in remembrance of 6-year-old Zeke Goodwin who was struck and killed by a truck at the fair last year on the eastern part of the campground.
"The parents were very grateful for what's been done for this," said Robinson. "The whole community has stepped up to help make this a possibility out here."
Thousands of dollars were donated by local businesses and community members in honor of Zeke to make a paved path for people to safely bike and walk on.
"The benefit of Zeke's Way will be the fact that the kids and the parents will be able to actually walk up from the back area of the campgrounds and be able to be safely," said Robinson. "Walking and riding their bikes along the path as opposed to mixed in with golf carts."
Robinson said all vehicles will be prohibited on the grounds after Sunday, all vehicles will have to have a walking spotter with them at all times make sure everyone stays safe during the festivities.
"Everything out here is looking good, the sprinkler systems out here are running great, the grass is green, barns are clean, everything's painted up so we have one of the nicest looking fairgrounds around!" said Robinson.
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Rachael makes traveling to holiday parties easier with her new stoneware covered baker and matching bonus carrier! The 3.5-qt. cov...ered baker is perfect for cooking your favorite holiday sides and the large insulated carrier keeps it warm until you arrive at your destination. The roomy carrier features high density thermal insulation plus Therma-Flect� radiant barrier to keep food hot or cold for hours. There is an Ultra Safe? easy clean lining and comfortable, padded carry handle. Carrier folds flat for convenient storage until your next party. The 3.5-quart covered rectangular baker is crafted from dependable stoneware that doesn?t react to food and is safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, freezer and oven ? up to 500�F. The securely fitting lid is perfect for sealing in heat and flavors, and the wide and comfortable handles mean it?s easy to transfer the casserole around the kitchen, dining room and now right into the insulated carrier. Great for holidays, potlucks, bbq?s, picnics, office parties and more... Includes: 3-1/2-Quart Covered Rectangular Casserole Bonus Large Insulated Carrier - comfortably fits a 9 x 13? baking dish and can hold up to a 10 x 15? baker! read more
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Put the fun back in cooking with this whimsical 4�-quart covered oval casserole dish from Rachael Ray. microwave, refrigerator and... freezer safeplayful, contemporary shape looks great for servinglid locks in flavor and moisture; extra-wide cut-out handles for easy carrying from oven to tablenon-porous glazed interior; foods wont react and cleanup is easymulti-use stoneware; bake and serve in same dishoven safe to 500�F Stoneware. Top-shelf dishwasher-safe. read more
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As the sun peeks over the hills in the morning, this 2-Quart Crescent Teakettle from Rachael Ray will help jump start your day. A ...generous 2-quart size is enough for multiple cups of tea, your instant oatmeal or French-pressed coffee. A stainless steel lid is easy to remove and fill and when the water is boiling, a convenient whistle will sound to let you know. The beautiful porcelain enamel exterior is a two-toned color designed to match the entire Rachael Ray enamel cookware collection and is very easy to clean. Features Whistle feature signals when water is at a boil and a convenient spout lever is at your fingertips for easy operation Beautiful, rich porcelain exterior two-toned color is durable and easy to clean 2-Quart Capacity - The perfect size The removable stainless steel lid makes this kettle easy to fill Quality assurance guarantee read more
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The Rachael Ray EVOO Dispensing Bottle is uniquely designed for storing extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). It is designed and shaped f...or quick and convenient reach when cooking or finishing dishes. Spice up a meal by drizzling your favorite olive oil over a fine pasta dish or simply dab on a crostini to make a tasty little Tuscan treat. A perfect complement to any meal. Features: These 24-oz. and 13-oz. cruets are perfect for EVOO, vinegar, or anything that you want to drizzle or pour. The design is both contemporary and playful, lending itself to any type of home d�cor. From traditional to modern, these cruets add function and style. The bottles have a nonporous, glazed interior and that means nothing gets in and nothing gets out. Dishwasher safe. read more
This set includes a 4-qt. Garbage Bowl and a 6-in. Bench Scrape. This beautiful Garbage Bowl will be your new favorite cooking bud...dy. It minimizes your trips to the garbage can by allowing you to put all of your unwanted scraps in one place until you're ready to dump it out. Features: Reduce trips to the trash can while you're chopping, slicing, dicing, and cooking. Colorful speckled pattern is sure to add fun and flair to your cooking experience. Top-rack dishwasher safe. A rubberized base keeps your bowl from slipping so it will stay right where you need it. Capacity: 4-qt. Dimensions: 10.25x7-in. The Bench Scrape makes scooping and transferring your chopped food in to the pot mess-free and in a snap! This multi-purpose tool will soon become one of the most used in your kitchen. Use it to scoop and transfer chopped foods directly from the cutting board to the pot. It is also great for scooping and cleaning residual foods from the cutting board to the trash can. Features: A durable, ribbed handle fits securely in your hand for ease of use. The large stainless steel surface is easy to clean and conveniently dishwasher safe. Dimensions: 6.25x6.5x1.25-in. read more
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Turn kabobs, toss linguine and flip chicken wings with Rachael's "Lil' Hugger" tongs! Grippy handles and high heat silicone heads ...help you hold on even with slippery foods like corn on the cob. Grab these for everything from tossing salad to turning sausages. Features: Includes 9-in. and 12-in. Lil' Huggers. Perfect for nonstick pans. High-heat silicone heads and handles are heat safe to 500�F (caution: handles may melt if rested on the side of a hot pan). Dishwasher Safe. In a short time, Rachael Ray has radically changed the way America cooks dinner. Her perky girl-next-door swagger, her catchphrases for techniques, and her dinner ideology of simpler, less expensive and just-in-time have sold billions of books and made her one of the top personalities in food television. read more
Exclusively ours from Rachael Ray! This 3-pc. Lasagna Lovers Set offers a savings versus buying these pieces individually. Excite ...your dinner guests by bringing this vibrant, fun rectangular stoneware baker to the table. Melt cheesy lasagna, crisp a cobbler, serve a tray of tacos or use it as your fruit bowl, it's just that good looking. Features: Multiple Use Stoneware - Dishwasher, microwave, freezer safe and oven safe to 500�F for convenience and versatility. The glazed interior is nonporous so foods won't interact. Contemporary Design - Contemporary, playful shape in a vibrant and fun color goes directly from oven to table. Wide Handles - Extra wide handle holes allow you to get a good grip from any angle. 9"x13" - Generously sized, this large LASAGNA LOVER is great for baking just about everything. Whatever you decide, your favorite foods will arrive to the table in style Exterior Dimensions: Length: handle to handle 13.380-in. Width: measured from the center of the pan 10.313-in. Height- from bottom surface to top of handle 9.854-in. Height- from bottom surface to top of center pan 2.882-in. Rachael's colorful, flexible nylon turners won't scratch your nonstick cookware and feel great in your hand. The long flexible heads on these turners can flip everything from delicate eggs to juicy steaks. The open design lets grease fall back into the pan instead of landing on your plate. Heat resistant to 400�F. Durable, lightweight handles are heat safe to 350�F. Caution: handles may melt if rested on the side of a hot pan. Includes 10-in. and 12-in. turners. In a short time, Rachael Ray has radically changed the way America cooks dinner. Her perky girl-next-door swagger, her catchphrases for techniques, and her dinner ideology of simpler, less expensive and just-in-time have sold billions of books and made her one of the top personalities in food television. read more
Made of long-lasting glass and durable plastic Includes 9-piece baking set Dishwasher-safe Whats Included (1) 2 qt. batter bowl, (...1) 8 in. square pan, (1) 8 oz. glass measuring cup, (1) 16 oz. glass measuring cup, (1) wire whisk, (4) spatulas Description About Anchor Hocking Chances are, you already own one of Anchor Hockings glass products. Founded in 1905, Anchor Hocking is the second largest supplier of glassware in the United States, with products crossing all price points through the retail, specialty, and hospitality markets. Their comprehensive line of glass products includes beverageware, candle containers, servingware, ovenware, storageware, and lighting components. All products are proudly made in the USA, either at the original site in Lancaster, Ohio, or their secondary facility in Monaca, Pennsylvania. So open up your cabinets and start a scavenger hunt for your existing Anchor Hocking product. If you come up empty, then its time to start shopping. read more
Hard-anodized aluminum construction Classic Calphalon look with non-reactive surfaces Tempered glass lids Non-stick 10-year limite...d warranty Whats Included 8-in. omelette pan, 10-in. omelette pan, 1-qt. covered sauce pan, 2-qt. covered sauce pan, 3-qt. covered saute pan, 6-qt covered stock pot, tempered glass lidsDescription Get your kitchen stocked in a hurry and affordably to boot with the excellent Calphalon SA10H Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized 10 Piece Cookware Set. This set has all the needed pans for entertaining large parties or simply feeding your family. The signature hard-anodized aluminum is perfect for even heating, required for good results, and the double coated non-stick surface helps you out in a bind. For use with nylon, coated, and wooden utensils. Set Includes: 8- and 10-inch omelette pans 1- and 2-quart covered sauce pan 3-quart covered saute pan 6-quart covered stockpot About Calphalon. Calphalons mission is to be the culinary authority in kitchenwares, enhancing the home chefs food experience during planning, prep, cooking, baking, and serving. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Calphalon is a leading manufacturer of professional quality cookware, cutlery, bakeware, and kitchen accessories for the home chef. Calphalon is a Newell-Rubbermaid company. Calphalons goal is to give you, the home chef, all the tools you need to realize your highest potential in the kitchen. From your holiday roasting pan to your everyday fry pan, count on Calphalon to be your culinary partner - day in and day out, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a lifetime. read more
Expertly crafted of stainless steel and chrome Dishwasher-safe for daily use Traditional design with artistic flair Includes essen...tial serveware, eight 5-piece settings Richly textured handles with jewel-like facets Whats Included Flatware - Set of 45 Description Add an element of refined, traditional style, with a touch of artistic flair to the dinner table with the Reed and Barton Campion Flatware - Set of 45. This elegantly crafted flatware set blends contemporary and traditional style, and features richly-textured handles, framed by banded throats and sprinkled with raised speckles that give each piece a bejeweled feel. Hand-crafted of durable 18/10 stainless steel and highly polished chrome, this set is guaranteed against corrosion and dullness. It is also protected by a 100-year manufacturers warranty from Reed and Barton, a trusted name in premium silverware since 1824. This set is dishwasher-safe for daily use. Hand-washing is recommended for added protection. Set Includes: 8 dinner forks 8 dinner knives 8 salad forks 8 soup spoons 8 teaspoons 1 serving spoon 1 pierced serving spoon 1 serving fork 1 sugar shell spoon 1 butter knife About Reed and Barton/Eureka Mfg. Founded in 1824, Reed and Barton enjoys a reputation as one of the countrys foremost marketers of fine tableware and giftware. Recognized for design excellence and the highest quality workmanship, Reed and Barton offers an array of exceptional products that satisfy a broad range of tastes. Today the Reed and Barton name graces fine flatware, dinnerware, crystal, giftware, and picture frames, as well as a wide variety of expertly made, hand-crafted flatware and jewelry chests. For more than 183 years, our products have been the choice of those with discriminating taste. Our unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction can be found in every product that bears the Reed and Barton name. Attention California Residents - Proposition 65 Warning: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. read more
Programmable espresso machine with digital display Powerful 1,250-watt heating element 2 stainless steel boilers, 1 for brewing, 1...for steaming Durable steel construction with stainless-steel front 1-year limited manufacturers warranty Dimensions: 26L x 14W x 19H in. Whats Included Espresso machine Description Whether used at home or the office, the Gaggia Titanium Office 90560 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine provides you with cup after cup of rich, flavorful espresso. Features include an adjustable burr grinder, three programmable brew buttons, active cup warmer, digital display, and a stainless steel frothing wand so you can whip up all your favorite coffeehouse drinks whenever and wherever you want. Additional Features: Removable 60-oz. water tank Stainless steel-lined brew boiler 3 programmable brew buttons Extra-large drip tray and spent coffee puck drawer Cobalt blue LCD guides you through the brewing process Stainless steel turbo frother and auto-frothing attachment Active cup warmer 8.5-oz. bean hopper Adjustable burr grinder with a wide range of settings Rapid Steam eliminates wait time between brewing, steaming, or frothing milk Bypass doser allows you to add pre-ground or decaf coffee when you want Wipe clean and decalcify regularly Weight: 37 lbs. read more
Brews up to 30 cups; auto temperature controls 2-way dripless faucet; serving indicator light Includes cool-tip plastic filter bas...ket Simply twist to secure lid Dimensions: 10 diam. x 14.1H in.; 1,090 watts Whats Included Coffee urn Description Brew up to 30 cups of deliciously fresh coffee with the West Bend 54130 30 Cup Urn - Brushed Aluminum. Perfect for large parties and corporate meetings, this 1,090-watt coffee urn is crafted of stainless steel with a brushed aluminum finish. Its two-way dripless faucet fills cups and carafes with no mess or leaking, and its cool-tip plastic filter basket simply rinses clean for regular reuse. Automatic temperature controls ensure consistent heating, and a serving indicator light lets you know when its ready to serve. About West Bend� Since 1911, West Bend has developed a loyal following thanks to its innovative product offerings and unmatched performance, quality, and value. Founded in West Bend, Wisc., the company continues to headquarter there. If you enjoy making fresh, homemade bread, blending smoothies, roasting meat, or making pizza, West Bend is here to make it all easy and fun. read more
Large capacity: 12-42 cups with auto temperature control 2-way dripless faucet fills cups or carafes Cool-tip plastic filter baske...t; serving indicator light Twist to secure lid 1090 watts Whats Included Coffee urn Description Ideal for your party or corporate event, the 1,090-watt West Bend 54142 42 Cup Urn - Brushed Aluminum brews cup after perfect cup. Sturdily constructed of stainless steel with a polished aluminum finish, this large-capacity coffee urn brews up to 42 cups of coffee and features automatic temperature controls for long-lasting heat. Simply twist to secure the lid and utilize the two-way dripless faucet to fill cups or carafes. About West Bend� Since 1911, West Bend has developed a loyal following thanks to its innovative product offerings and unmatched performance, quality, and value. Founded in West Bend, Wisc., the company continues to headquarter there. If you enjoy making fresh, homemade bread, blending smoothies, roasting meat, or making pizza, West Bend is here to make it all easy and fun. read more
Made of durable stainless steel Programmable with 2-hour auto shutoff Automatic pause and serve Cone filter design for better coff...ee extraction Bold and robust settings for rich-tasting coffee Whats Included Coffee maker read more
8-cup insulated French press Stainless steel Double-wall carafe Hollow stay-cool handle Patented Flavor Lock filter system In-lid ...micro-mesh filter reduces sediment Dimensions: 6.75L x 6.5W x 8.5H inches Whats Included Press Description Inside the sleek and unassuming design of the 8-Cup Triomphe Double Wall Stainless Steel French Press with Flavor Lock is a double-walled chamber around a classic French press design thats going to give you the coffee you need with the style that you want. This press brews eight cups in a hurry, and the fine filter will keep the sediment out of your cup while the double-walled body keeps the insides hot and the outsides cool. The patented Flavor Lock design stops the brewing at just the right time, and when its over, the entire piece is dishwasher-safe. read more
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12-cup coffee maker Tempered glass carafe accommodates high brewing temps 2-hour auto shut-off, keep-warm and anti-drip functions,... oversized showerhead Removable, washable filter and filter holder Programmable timer; digital display with backlit LCD screen Whats Included Coffee maker, Filter, Filter holderDescription About Kalorik Established in Belgium in 1930, Kalorik has become synonymous with fine engineering and unique product development. As one of Europes first manufacturers of small electric appliances, the companys initial product was one of the very first electric toasters. With this well-recognized achievement and a thirst for new invention, the company established offices in the U.K., Germany, and Switzerland to further innovate and design new and exciting products. Today, Kalorik is a second-generation industry leader. Its passion to create superior products is a guiding force in the companys commitment to new trends in product development, meticulous care for detail, and maintenance of cutting-edge manufacturing facilities. It is this careful balance, combined with Kaloriks experience and traditional values, that has led to the companys worldwide success. read more
8-cup capacity Heat-tempered glass, rubber handle Simple, green method of brewing coffee French-press style Dishwasher-safe 6.5W x... 5.25D x 8.375H in. Whats Included French press Description It may look retro, but the Bodum Presso Double Walled French Press isnt your grandmothers coffee pot. This French Press features an integrated coffee filter made of stainless steel, plastic, and silicone. Its body is made of long-lasting, double wall stainless steel, designed to keep coffee hot longer. The knob on top of the lid and ergonomic handle are covered with non-slip rubber, both remaining cool to the touch. Designed to have a long life, the Presso delivers a balanced and robust flavor profile to your cup. dishwasher-safe. About Bodum In 1944, Peter Bodum founded a company in Copenhagen, Denmark, focused on developing visually appealing products with endless functionality. By the 1960s, Bodum was already achieving international success. In 1974, Peters son, Jorgen, created and launched the companys first coffee press. Bodums Bistro French Coffee Press is now the most environmentally friendly coffee maker in existence, receiving numerous awards from international media outlets. Since 1974, Bodum has leapt forward consistently, establishing in-house design teams, founding stores worldwide, entering the electrical appliance market, and more. And with each leap, the company remains rooted in Peter Bodums 1944 vision to create beautiful products with fantastic function. read more


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Job Title | Checkers General Manager |
Job Type | Full-time, Part-time |
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- Follows procedures to maintain location, including equipment monitoring, maintenance and resolution of each occurrences
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- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, College degree preferred.
- One-two years of QSR or restaurant management experience, preferably in Quick Service Restaurants.
- Food Safety Certified preferred, but not required.
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- Essential Physical Requirements include, but not limited too; lifting and moving 50 pounds, stand/talk/listen for extended periods of time.
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Distance | 26.2 miles |
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Ground pork with aromatic ginger, garlic, cilantro and green onion fill these satisfying dumplings, served at Chinese New Year celebrations to bring good fortune and wealth for the coming year. To make dumpling soup, simply cook the dumplings in chicken or...
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Overcoming negative thoughts that come against your mind brings freedom and peace. Find out how to recognize damaging thought patterns and stop them from influencing your life. In this powerful book, best-selling author and conference host, Joyce Meyer, guides you through an honest self-appraisal by sharing the trials, tragedies and ultimate victories of her own marriage, family and ministry- including the truth she learned about what she was thinking and feeling everystep of the way. ... more
It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily . . .
But who do you know who lives like that? Do you?
In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "succ ... more
Table of Contents: Preface Chapter 1: Stop Praying Chapter 2: You Might Not Finish This Chapter Chapter 3: Crazy Love Chapter 4: Profile of the Lukewarm Chapter 5: Serving Leftovers to a Holy God Chapter 6: When You're ... more
Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator --
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One does not simply make choicesI am writing in response to the article ``Making choices, hopefully right ones" by Jake J. Nho in Thoughts of the Times on March 26, 2012. As I understand, the writer advices people that we have to make decisions and have responsibility whether they are good or bad. In our daily life, it is not simple that we just make decisions. It is not only that we don't want to have responsibilities in our life or we are scared to take risks. The ability for decisions making depends on many life factors. Firstly, families interfere to decisions making. People are growing up from childhood to adult in families which have parents. Parents want good things for their children, so from childhood they decide everything for them such as what to eat, what time to go to bed, who to play with. Progressively, all the decisions the children have to make are of their parents, or indirectly affected by their parents. Their whole lifestyles and decisions are their parents. In some cases, the situations are worse. Parents force their children to do what they want. Because children depend on parents, there is no other way for them to make their own decisions until they are independent. But the time for becoming independence from dependence is long enough for their parents to affect their future decisions, and long enough to degenerate their decisions making abilities. The time is around ten to twenty years. Secondly, society affects your decisions making ability. Affecting others decisions is one of the most desired things that people in the world want. By affecting others decisions, one can earn money, earn love, and earn fame. That's why many people try to affect each other. For example, politicians always want to control their citizens, and their decisions. They do whatever to make citizens satisfied and vote for them. Businessmen only show you the perfect side of their products and let you decide to pay them. Husbands and wives after the honeymoon don't respect other's decisions. The decisions making abilities are affected or abused badly in society because of people's egos. Thirdly, the decisions making depends on other things. Because one cannot make decisions freely from childhood, his decisions making abilities will be degenerated when they grow up. This is just same as other things. If you don't practice, you cannot do well. The situation is like this. When you are in childhood, the decisions are less important compare to the decisions when you are in adult. Your parents make those less important decisions, and let you make the more important ones when you are in adult. Parents hold you in their arms for long from the time you were born then put you on the ground and life asks you to run. How can one run when they don't know how to walk? Also some people don't have will, and responsibility enough to make decisions like the writer had talked about. They are always scared about "what happen if". To overcome this, you should practice making decisions by yourself. Asking others opinions is good, but the final decisions are yours. In inclusion, I want to emphasize that the ability of making decisions is affected by variant factors. Most the factors degenerate the ability rather than strengthen it. By these facts, I hope that people realize what influence their decisions in lives, and have right actions to make them better. The writer is from Vietnam and currently majoring in computer science at KAIST. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com. |


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Style and Technique (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
Chekhov is renowned for his economy of words and ability to portray a mood or a person with a single, well-chosen word. In "Gooseberries," he utilizes this technique as usual until Ivan Ivanich gives his speech on the evils of the world. At this point, Chekhov launches into a very uncharacteristic authorial sermon that catches the immediate attention of the reader but that, at times, seems redundant.
Another Chekhovian technique, however, is carefully adhered to: the use of exaggeration of a human characteristic to prove a point. Chekhov wishes to portray the human ability to delude oneself and to settle for less than what one can achieve. In his portrayal of Nikolai Ivanich, Chekhov presents the reader with an absurd example of such a person but not so absurd that the point is lost. Chekhov's immense talent permits him to exaggerate but not go so far that the reader views the work as fantasy or comedy.
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Historical Context
Decline of Russia's Feudal Order
The end of the nineteenth century saw the end of the old feudal order in Russia. Political bodies and organizations were becoming obsolete in the face of new developments, and the economy (traditionally divided neatly along agrarian and aristocratic lines) was giving rise to capitalists and a new urban middle class. Unfortunately, the lower class suffered increased poverty, and although the middle class was growing, it was experiencing apathy and frustration. In fact, uncertainty characterized Russian society as a whole. Russian authors such as Leo Tolstoy and Ivan Turgenev were writing about weakened social institutions and structures in the 1860s and 1870s, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky was writing about the intellectual consequences of these changes. In the midst of the turmoil and upheaval, Chekhov emerged as a writer who depicted life without traditional heroes and villains.
Realism in Literature
Chekhov is considered the last of the great writers of Russia's Golden Age of literature. During this period, many Russian writers, including Chekhov, wrote realistic works. Realism in literature, which became especially prominent around the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, refers to an author's accurate rendering of the way people, things, and events exist and act in life. Such writing...
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The story opens with a description of the Russian countryside on a rainy day. Chekhov at first describes the scene as gray and dull, conveying the feelings of monotony that plague the Russian people and the general sense of isolation they experience. The still country setting of the story plays a crucial role in conveying Chekhov's message. Contradictions appear almost immediately. On the first page of the story the country is described as both gray and dull and serene and refreshing. Ivan himself embodies this contradiction. It is he who reverses his opinion of the setting, and it is he who takes great pleasure in bathing in the cool river water and settles quite comfortably in Pavel's country estate.
Shortly after Ivan and Burkin arrive at Pavel's home, Ivan launches into his story of his brother Nikolai, who like Pavel is also the owner of a country estate. Ivan appears to be condemning Nikolai's materialism and the idea that he secured his own comfort while others continue to suffer, yet all the while Ivan himself is enjoying the peaceful serenity of Pavel's estate. The hypocrisy of Ivan's views suggests a conflict between social responsibility and the desire for personal comfort. As Chekhov juxtaposes the peaceful country setting Ivan so enjoys with the moralistic tale he relates to his friends, the incompatibility of social consciousness with personal happiness becomes one of the central ironies of Chekhov's tale.
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Literary Style
Story within a Story
Aliokhin's house is two-storied, and so is ''Gooseberries.'' Chekhov introduces the outer story as Ivan and Bourkin seek shelter from the rain in Aliokhin's house. Ivan tells a story about his brother, which becomes the inner story. At the end, Chekhov returns to the outer story as Ivan finishes his story and addresses his audience, and the men retire for the night. The outer story frames the inner story, yet the two are related by the character of Ivan and the themes presented. While some authors utilize a framing technique merely to add interest to the inner story, Chekhov relates both in a meaningful and interesting way. The themes of obsession and contentment presented in the inner story come to reflect on the characters of the outer story.
Chekhov is known for his innovative storytelling techniques, and the use of a story within a story is a good example. ''Gooseberries'' is the second in a trilogy of short stories, all of which use this same framing device. This framing technique has been used effectively in other genres by other writers, such as William Shakespeare in the play Hamlet and Margaret Landon in the novel Anna and the King of Siam.
Chekhov sets the tone for ''Gooseberries'' in the first sentence and carries the mood throughout the story. The first sentence reads,...
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Literary Qualities
The narrator of "Gooseberries" is presumably Chekhov himself. He makes Ivan his spokesperson, hailing the benefits of moderation and stressing the danger in retreating from life and ignoring the needs of the masses. Chekhov himself was a realist, and Ivan appears to parrot what is known about Chekhov's views. While Chekhov was once an avid supporter of Tolstoy's anti-materialism, he gradually rejected this doctrine. In "Gooseberries," Chekhov's ambivalence seems apparent. Ivan both denounces Nikolai's materialism and wallows in the pleasures of country life.
"Gooseberries" is comprised of two separate parts, which can be labeled the narrative and the anecdote. It is a story within a story, a format that allows Chekhov to interweave the past with the present and create a framework for setting forth his series of contrasts. Chekhov contrasts the two landowners, Pavel and Nikolai, and by doing so he contrasts realism with idealism, activism with passivity, and involvement versus isolation. Using Pavel to represent the kind and caring landowner and Nikolai to represent the isolated and unaffected man, Chekhov clearly sets apart the plight of the masses from what he considers the selfish bourgeois class and their fruitless existence.
Chekhov has been labeled a master ironist, and in "Gooseberries" the first apparent irony is that Pavel's farm is so much like Nikolai's yet Ivan views them differently. The second irony is that Nikolai's dream of...
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Social Sensitivity
Chekhov clearly uses Ivan's speech as a vehicle to defend his stand on social issues of concern in Russia in the late 1800s. Education of the peasants and the mistreatment of the peasants by the bourgeois class were primary issues at this time, and Chekhov appears to be laying these issues out for evaluation.
Chekhov was criticized for his lack of social consciousness and noted for first supporting, then rejecting, the views of Leo Tolstoy, the famous Russian novelist and noted religious thinker. The influence of Tolstoy is apparent in "Gooseberries." Tolstoy believed that society was corrupt and that one could retreat from this corruption and enjoy a simple life in the country. Tolstoy proposed that people should not worry about society but strive instead for their own peace and happiness, and through this general sense of contentment society would begin to improve. Chekhov, at the time he wrote "Gooseberries," discounted Tolstoy's ideas as unrealistic, and he obviously used Ivan's story of Nikolai to express his disenchantment with Tolstoyism. But Ivan's speech reveals Chekhov's ambivalence. Ivan was so distressed at witnessing Nikolai's smug happiness in the face of others' suffering that he himself appeared to discount the entire notion of happiness. Many critics have interpreted this story as a direct commentary on Tolstoy's story "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" In both Tolstoy's story and in Chekhov's, the protagonists desire material wealth, and...
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Compare and Contrast
1898: Social interactions are often unplanned, yet welcome, and people are entertained simply by conversation. At times, one person relates a story while the others sit listening without interrupting. Because of heavy workloads, people do not make a habit of socializing every weekend but go for extended periods of time without enjoying social interaction.
Today: Social interaction has changed in the last century as the result of technology (television, cinema, computers, etc.) and easier access to entertainment. People have more ways to entertain themselves without gathering together and more entertainment to distract them when they do get together. However, people continue to enjoy one another's company in social situations, and communication has become freer as the result of the looser political climate.
1898: Bathing is done in facilities separate from the main house, even in the homes of wealthier people. Such facilities generally consist of a small bathhouse that contains a pool or tub of some kind that is filled with rainwater, well water, or water from a nearby river or stream.
Today: Indoor plumbing has made it possible (and convenient) to have bathing facilities inside the house. Because pipes bring water into the bathroom, there is no need to fill a pool with either rainwater or well water and leave it. Instead, water for each bath is fresh and is...
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Topics for Discussion
1. Is the ending of the book satisfactory? Can you identify a climax to the story?
2. What purpose does Pelageya serve in the story?
3. In the last part of the story, what does the image of Ivan's pipe symbolize to you?
4. The story both begins and ends with the image of rain—at first pounding down on the land and in the end tap- ping on the windows in Pavel's estate. What does this image convey to you?
5. How does Nikolai's first appearance in Ivan's story compare with Pavel's first appearance in Chekhov's narrative?
6. What do you think Chekhov wished to achieve by creating a slow moving, seemingly plotless story lacking in action?
7. What do you consider to be Nikolai's greatest "crime?"
8. Why do you think Ivan is so hostile toward his brother?
9. What purpose does Burkin serve in the story and how much does Chekhov reveal about him?
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Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. Discuss the symbolism in the novel; specifically of the gooseberries, the rain, and the pipe.
2. It has been said that one of Tolstoy's central themes is the alienation of modern man from his natural environment. Discuss this theme as it relates to Chekhov's "Gooseberries."
3. It has been said that "Gooseberries" is a direct commentary on Tolstoy's short story "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" This story says that a man only needs six feet of earth in which to be buried. Read this short story, analyze this quote, and explain how Chekhov comments on this view in "Gooseberries."
4. To quote Ivan: "Behind the door of every contented, happy man, there ought to be someone standing with a little hammer and continually reminding him with a knock that there are unhappy people, and that however happy he may be, life will sooner or later show him its claws." Explain what Ivan meant by this and comment on what this quote means to you.
5. Assuming that Ivan speaks for Chekhov, write an essay on Chekhov's views on happiness.
6. "Gooseberries" is the second in a trilogy of short stories that have unifying themes. Read the first story, "The Man in a Shell," and the third story, "About Love" and discuss the themes you find in all three stories.
7. Extend the concept of stillness and isolation to encompass the concept of death. Do you recognize any death symbolism in the story? Discuss the theme of death, the...
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Topics for Further Study
Read a sampling of William Blake's poems from Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience Write an essay in which you relate some of these poems to the perspectives of Ivan Ivanich, Nicholai Ivanich, and Aliokhin.
Ivan Ivanich and his brother seem to be two very different people. Speculate as to whether you think this is because of their inborn personalities or because of their experiences. Make an argument in the tradition of the ''nature versus nurture'' debate in which you account for the differences between the two brothers. You may make assumptions about the men beyond what is told in the story as long as your assumptions are reasonable given what Chekhov reveals about them. Imagine Ivan Ivanich, Bourkin, and Aliokhin lounging by the fire as Ivan tells his story. Select a theme song for each character that reflects his state of mind and personality. Write a short essay explaining why you chose each song.
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Gooseberries is the middle story in a trilogy of Chekhov's tales, the first titled "The Man in a Shell" and the last titled "About Love." All are united in theme, particularly on the theme of isolation and escape from life. They also all comment on Tolstoy's short story "How Much Land Does a Man Need."
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What Do I Read Next?
Anton Chekhov: Selected Stories (1990), translated by Ann Dunnigan, is a collection of twenty of Chekhov's short works. Because this collection spans the author's entire career, not just his mature writings, it enables the reader to see how he developed and changed over the course of his writing years.
Chekhov scholar Donald Rayfield presents Chekhov's life story in Anton Chekhov: A Life (2000). This biography draws on correspondence and various accounts of the author's life to provide the reader with an insightful and detailed look at Chekhov's life and experiences.
Nicholas Rzhevsky edited An Anthology of Russian Literature from Earliest Writings to Modern Fiction: Introduction to a Culture for publication in 1997. This anthology is arranged chronologically, with an introduction prefacing each section. It is a good introduction for the student of Russian literature, as it provides a sweeping overview of literary developments and also comments on adaptations of works.
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For Further Reference
"Chekhov, Anton." In Contemporary Authors, vol. 124. Detroit: Gale, 1988. A biographical essay with information about Chekhov's work.
"Chekhov, Anton." In Short Story Criticism, vol. 28. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Contains extensive excerpts from individual critical reviews of "Gooseberries."
"Chekhov, Anton." In World Literature Criticism. Detroit: Gale, 1992. The essay about Chekhov discusses the critical response to his works and provides some biographical information.
"Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich." In Something about the Author, vol. 90. Detroit: Gale, 1997. An essay that includes biographical information about Chekhov and comments on his work.
Hahn, Beverly. Chekhov: A Study of the Major Stories and Plays. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1977. Hahn's book gives an overview of Chekhov's work. It discusses the development of his writing style and themes through the course of his career as a short story and play writer.
Johnson, Ronald J. Anton Chekhov: A Study of the Short Fiction. New York: Twayne, 1993. This introduction to Chekhov's short stories includes a critical analysis of "Gooseberries." It discusses Chekhov's narrative and point of view in the story, as well as his social conscience and his beliefs regarding freedom and happiness.
Pritchett, V. S. Chekhov: A Spirit Set Free. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1988. Pritchett's work contains...
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Bibliography and Further Reading
Baker, Simon, '''Gooseberries,''' in Reference Guide to Short Fiction, 1st ed., edited by Noelle Watson, St. James Press, 1994.
Chekhov, Anton, ''Gooseberries,'' in Short Fiction: Classic and Contemporary, 3d ed., edited by Charles Bohner, Prentice Hall, 1994.
Ford, Richard, ''Introduction,'' in The Essential Tales of Chekhov, edited by Richard Ford and Constance Garnett, Ecco Press, 1998.
Gullason, Thomas H., ''The Short Story: An Underrated Art,'' in Studies in Short Fiction, Vol. 2, No. 1, Fall 1964, pp. 13–31.
Harmon, William, and C. Hugh Holman, ''Realism,'' in A Handbook to Literature, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, 1996.
Kirk, Irina, ''Anton Chekhov,'' in Twayne's World Authors Series Online, http://www.galenet.com/servlet/Twayne/ (1999).
Mays, Milton A., '''Gooseberries' and Chekhov's Concreteness,'' in Southern Humanities Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, Winter 1972, pp. 63–67.
O'Faolain, Sean, ''The Technical Struggle: On Subject,'' in Short Story, Devin-Adair Company, 1951, pp. 171–92.
Proffer, Carl R., ''Practical Criticism for Students: 'Gooseberries,''' in From Karamzin to Bunin: An Anthology of Russian Short Stories, Indiana University Press, 1969, pp. 38–39.
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