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Last night in Missouri Rick Santorum finally got to go one on one against Romney, since Gingrich did not bother to get on the ballot, and the results were devastating to the Weathervane. Santorum won two to one, garnering 55% of the vote to 25% for Romney, with Ron Paul bringing up the rear with 12%. Santorum won every county in the state. The Romney camp will claim that since this was a non-binding beauty contest and that Romney did little campaigning in the state, this is meaningless. Rubbish! What does it say about the Romney campaign and its appeal to Republican voters that they lost this badly in a state that has been a bellweather of the nation in most Presidential elections?
However, Missouri was not the end of the bad news for Romney last night. In the Minnesota caucuses Santorum came in first with a stunning 45% and second was, wait for it, Ron Paul with 27%. Romney, who won the caucuses by 20 points in 2008, came in third at 17% with Gingrich being Tail-end-Newt with 11%
To complete the trifecta of woe for the Weathervane last night, we turn to Colorado, a state Romney was supposed to win according to the polls. In the caucuses, Santorum came in first with 40%, Romney took second at 35%, Gingrich a very distant third at 13%, just edging out Paul at 12%.
So, the night couldn't have been better for Santorum or worse for Romney, but what does it all mean?
1. Romney as Bad Dogfood-There is an apocryphal story in the advertising industy about a brand of dogfood brought out by a mega corporation that spent lavishly on a huge advertising campaign. However, the dog food sold poorly. The advertising budget was doubled. The dog food sold even more poorly. The ad budget was tripled. The dog food stayed on the shelves. Finally the CEO of the company asked his secretary who bred dogs with her husband what was wrong with the dog food. She replied, "Well, we tried to feed it to our dogs, and they kept upsetting the bowls and would growl at us if we tried to fill them back up with that stuff. Dogs really, really hate it!". Since the onset of this campaign the Republican voters have been giving off every signal known to man that they really, really do not want Romney to carry the standard against Obama in the fall. Last night they sent yet another such message, that the GOP establishment will seek to ignore.
2. Bye, Bye, Newt-Last night Republican voters sent another clear message. "Newt, you had your chance to defeat Romney and you blew it. Now we are going to give Rick a shot."
3. The anti-Santorum Avalanche-The Romney campaign has given up on attempting to convince people that their sow's ear of a candidate is actually a silk purse. They have only one tactic: bury the opponent under a mountain of negative ads. That is how they beat Gingrich in Florida, with a good assist from Newt's lacklustre campaign in the Sunshine State, and that is what they are now ginning up against Santorum.
4. Money on the Way-Santorum throughout has run a less than shoe-string campaign. With last night's humiliation of Romney, almost all anti-Romney money is now going to be flowing to Santorum.
5. You Plan Your Campaign and You Campaign Your Plan-Throughout this campaign Santorum's plan has been to be the last viable anti-Romney standing and to defeat Romney one on one. Last night, that plan began to bear fruit. The odds are still against Santorum getting the nomination, but after last night, no one can discount that possibility.
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Thank God! Indeed, the liberals hate Santorum as much as thy hate unborn babies.
Now THIS is what I call sending a message. Even if Romney does end up winning the nomination he now knows he MUST turn more to the right if he is to generate enough momentum in the key swing states to win. At the very least, he has to pick a solidly conservative running mate… perhaps Santorum himself, or Marco Rubio.
The most surprising outcome of the evening to me is Ron Paul doing as well as he did in Minnesota. Then again, maybe we shouldn't be surprised given that Minnesota has a history of electing some really odd pols like Jesse Ventura and Al Franken….
It is time to go "all in" for Rick.
Although it is the only strategy he has, Romney's going negative on Santorum – especially if it's done in the manner it happened to Newt in Florida – will NOT sit well with Republican primary voters.
The "grassroots" were never altogether comfortable with Newt as the "not-Romney" candidate, so there was really no downside to going negative against him the way the Romney campaign did. But if they do the same thing to Santorum, there is a HUGE downside – they run the risk of further alienating those who are not sold on Romney, and perhaps getting a backlash from those who were supporting Romney only because they saw him as the only electable alternative to 4 more years of Obama.
Watch how National Review handles this Santorum surge – if they go negative, that will be a clue that the Romney camp plans on holding nothing back in their attacks. If National Review takes the high road, that's no guarantee that Romney won't go negative, but it is an indication of how little tolerance some of his supporters will have for that tactic.
Jay – Very good point. Beating up on a guy like Newt is just karma (if you'll forgive that word on a Catholic site). Beating up on a good family man – a Mormon beating up on a good family man – well, that's gonna backfire. The biggest weaknesses of Santorum are his 2006 loss and his strong anti-gay stand (which I agree with, but by the time the press tells the story, it's going to hurt him). So, what can Romney's people do? Beat up on Santorum for being outside the religious mainstream?! Move to the left on gay rights?! It's a nightmare for them. They'll have to go clean, stressing Romney's business experience, because there's no other difference between the Romney package that they're trying to sell and Santorum.
Do I need to unpack the phrase "the Romney package that they're trying to sell"? I hope it's obvious. Romney is running as an experienced, likeable, electable conservative.
OK, there's one other angle I just thought of, but it's going to be a doozy to pull off. Paint Santorum as a moderate. Attack him for the Bush deficit and the expansion of Medicare. It's really the only move.
Although not my first choice, I could certainly vote for Rick easier than I could for Romney.
The other arrow they might try would be the Specter/Toomey affair. But that would be rather difficult for the Weathervane to pull off with any credibility. It could come from other quarters allied with the Weathervane.
Maybe this is a topic for a different blog post, but Paul Z. stated, "Even right-wingers are falling for the spin that Santorum wants to ban contraception or enact sodomy laws."
Why shouldn't contraception be banned and why shouldn't anti-sodomy laws be enacted? They are intrinsic evils. So why not make them illegal? Is the reason, "Well, the non-Catholics don't agree, nor do even a majority of Catholics."? Since when is truth determined by opinion? Oh yes, I will be accused of wanting a theocracy. Well, one way or another, we're going to get a theocracy. The theocracy of today's society is atheism (yes, I realize that is a contradiction in terms and that's why it's called "liberalism".) But Jesus Christ will return and establish His theocracy with a rod of iron. No voting allowed. And that's bad because?????????
Santorum is the doctor this country needs to make it better.
1. $ is more a vehicle for Mitt Romney than a god, so, in a way (not- counting- the- neg.- ads- which- may- hurt- him- in the end), he is for the USA.
2. Please don't be quiet though, Newt Gingrich. People on both sides hear you and learn both manners and thinking with minds.
3. He could save $, the O's will have that covered.
4. Santorum could do it on a shoestring in a better world, but he need to continue becoming known. Ads are forgotten rushes of images.
5. … now if RPaul wants to defeat O., he could cooperate and support RSantorum.
Romney/Santorum? a hope for GOP unity, one trait of Dems that works for them.
I expect no significant realignment of the federal government with the Constitution with any of the remaining viable candidates. Santorum will be a continuation of compassionate conservatism, i.e. big spender, big government. Newt is Mr. Toad's wild ride, thrilling dips into conservatism and scary climbs into adventurous ideas. Romney is a weathervane.
"The other arrow they might try would be the Specter/Toomey affair. But that would be rather difficult for the Weathervane to pull off with any credibility. It could come from other quarters allied with the Weathervane."
I don't see how that could work in the primaries. Who would be persuaded to back away from Santorum because of it? Party faithful respect party loyalty; newcomers would have no strong feelings about it. Moderates would admire him for his willingness to compromise; conservatives wouldn't flock to Mitt or Newt because of it, since those two candidates have had to work with moderate Republicans plenty of times. The only portion of the party that could have a problem with it are the Ron Paul supporters, who already have their man in the primary. They'd be less likely to be loyal to Santorum in an Obama/Santorum general election. Otherwise, the only people who would take offense at it are consummate insiders who would distrust Santorum's political instincts.
They will use Catholicism against him, in subverted ways.
Santorum ideas are linked with that "old" oppressive Church– out of date– needs to get with the time- modern and…liberal. People who don't understand why Santorum appeals, don't understand that the Church is really always young, and just right for the times.
We are so over the 70's, 80's, 90's…. Santorum is more with the times than Madonna– how long has she been doing that same schtick? black and silver, smoke and lights and bumping and grinding— Young people I know, when asked about her performance the other night said, "Meh." That is what they are saying to Romney, Gingrich and Obama. Santorum is doing great because his old ideas are new again.
they are not saying "meh" to obama– they are saying "no"
LIke I said before, if Santorum can go from an 18 point drubbing as an incumbent senator in 2006, a long shot at the GOP nomination to winning the nomination and then the presidency, it would be one of the most miraculous of all political miracles in history. I'd love to see it because I don't think much of Romney and rather detest Newt. But it's still a long shot.
Oh, and you can bet his endorsement of the hideous Arlen Specter in 2006 GOP senate primary over Pat Toomey is now gonna be an issue. That's one thing I have passionately disliked about Santorum.
I think Don happened to be channeling Jim Morrison with the title of this post. Mr San–to–rum rising, Mr San–to–rum rising Got-ta keep on ri-sin etc.
I am pleased with Santorum's victories. However we must remember that Santorum added little to his delegate total.
Red State had a temper tantrum at Rick Perry's failed Presidential run and they took it out on Santorum. What Erick Erickson et al have failed to realize is that Santorum is far more conservative than Romney and would go farther in reigning in the government than Romney would – given a Congress that would work with him.
There is some significant dirt on Mrs. Santorum and what her career was prior to her marriage and her personal conversion. Be forewarned. Romney and the Obama attack Machine will attempt to shred Santorum over it. It matters not to me, as there is no force on earth that would cause me to vote for Obama or any Democrat.
I think its awesome that Senator Santorum is finally getting the attention he deserves. I've been saying right along that Santorum knew how to stay alive, and he's done so – all along proving that money and sparkle aren't the only measures of a presidential candidate – or a president, for that matter.
I worry that this support of earmarks is going to bite him in the rear, though. I mean, the truth is that he's got a LOT less baggage than Gingrich generated in a good year, and the fact is that he resonates with the sort of voters who don't necessarily watch TV or listen to what a slick city politician has to say. So I think that the Midwestern base which he's developing is now all but permanently in the Santorum camp.
The question is whether or not he can play in other parts of the country – he needs some strong showings in the South, like Texas or North Carolina, to solidify his candidacy. If that happens, he could very well be our nominee, which would be fantastic. It's about time.
Mr. McClarey, I write this as I am holding my sleeping nine week old son – I pray a majority of voting Americans see this as you and I do.
A man can often be judged by the words and deeds of his adversaries and enemies. I find most anti-Santorum types to be quite obnoxious.
Penguins Fan, may God bless you and your nine week old son!
Well. I think if Romney or his surrogates ever brought up Karen Santorum's past (I don't think Mitt is stupid enough to do that), he ought to be run out of the party.
Somehow, I don't think the underhanded attacks will work as well against Santorum as they did against Newt. Why? The character issue. Newt's questionable character made the attacks, whether they had any real merit or not, appear more credible. Santorum's character is pretty solid in the minds of republicans, especially the conservative base. The strongest trump card (other than the Donald) Romney has against Satorum would be his throwing Pat Toomey under the bus to save Specter's job.,
We're electing a president, not a savior, so absolute perfection is not required. The trick is separating weaknesses (for example, poor performance in debates) and past mistakes that will not be, or are not likely to be, repeated (e.g. a "wrong" endorsement of another candidate) from fundamental character flaws and bad policy ideas that could cause real harm to the country. Unfortunately, the MSM and excessively rabid partisans tend to put all of these flaws on the same level and hold them up as equally valid reasons why a candidate cannot win or should be disqualified from consideration.
Electorally, Santorum would seem to be best positioned to benefit from blue collar Catholics and Midwesterners who Obama has been thumbing his nose at with things like the Keystone Pipeline denial and the HHS mandate.
Politically, the advantage of a Santorum presidency is that for once you wouldn't have to worry about issues like judges. He would also bring a focus to the relation between economic and family issues that has been lacking in the public discourse.
I personally think Romney is a decent candidate personally and politically, there seems to be something about him that turns people off. I don't quite get it myself, but I'm coming to the conclusion that it isn't something that will go away.
We'll have to see whether Santorum can sustain his current momentum. But for now he arguably meets the Buckley Test of being the most conservative viable candidate, and hence deserving of conservative support.
What's wrong with Romney? Let me count the ways.
1. Search YouTube for "Romney flip flops."
2. Minimum wage indexed to inflation.
3. Supporter of socialized medicine, which is what put the U.S. Church in the place its in.
4. Supporter of government bailouts.
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Doubles teams sweep Mid-State titles
Sweeping the three doubles titles led the Park Rapids girls tennis team to a runner-up finish at Saturday's Mid-State Conference tournament at the Depot Courts and Century School courts.
Staples-Motley repeated as conference champs by sweeping the singles titles and compiling 37 points. Park Rapids was second with 34 points while Pequot Lakes finished third with 30 points in this seven-team tournament.
Alyssa Carlson and Christina Smith, the No. 2 seed, lost only six games in winning the title at No. 1 doubles. Carlson and Smith defeated the top seed, Staples-Motley's Emma Koskiniemi and Maggie O'Keefe, 6-2, 6-0 in the title match. Koskiniemi and O'Keefe defeated the Park Rapids duo 6-1, 6-0 in a dual meet last Tuesday.
Karly Dickinson and Allie Girtz lived up to their No. 1 seed by defeating the No. 2 seed, Staples-Motley's Annie Kautto and Brooke Wolhowe, 6-2, 6-0 in the championship match. Dickinson and Girtz defeated that Staples duo in three sets last Tuesday.
Bonnie Baumgartner and Lexi Burlingame received the No. 3 seed, but defeated Staples-Motley's Hallie Olsen and Kelsey Zetah (the No. 2 seed) 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals and Pequot Lakes' Whitney Swenson and Lauren Bengtson (the No. 1 seed) 6-1, 6-2 in the title match. Olsen and Zetah had defeated the Park Rapids duo 6-3, 6-3 last Tuesday.
Julia Renner backed up her No. 2 seed at No. 2 singles, falling to top-seeded Mikayla Wing of Staples-Motley 6-4, 6-1 in the championship match.
Lydia Schaum, who was the No. 3 seed, advanced to the finals at No. 3 singles before dropping a 6-0, 6-2 decision to top-seeded Lucy Zapata of Staples-Motley in the finals.
Bailey LaCoursiere, the No. 3 seed at No. 1 singles, and Katie Walsh, the No. 3 seed at No. 4 singles, both placed fourth to round out Park Rapids' lineup.
Team scores: Staples-Motley 37, Park Rapids 34, Pequot Lakes 30, Detroit Lakes 22, Crosby-Ironton 12, Perham 6, Wadena-Deer Creek 6.
Championship matches
No. 1 singles: Andrea Koskiniemi, SM, over Joelle Langworthy, DL, 6-0, 6-1.
No. 2 singles: Mikayla Wing, SM, over Julia Renner, PR, 6-4, 6-1.
No. 3 singles: Lucy Zapata, SM, over Lydia Schaum, PR, 6-0, 6-2.
No. 4 singles: Abby Smith, SM, over Haley Wiebolt, PL, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5).
No. 1 doubles: Alyssa Carlson/Christina Smith, PR, over Emma Koskiniemi/Maggie O'Keefe, SM, 6-2, 6-0.
No. 2 doubles: Karly Dickinson/Allie Girtz, PR, over Annie Kautto/Brooke Wolhowe, SM, 6-2, 6-0.
No. 3 doubles: Bonnie Baumgartner/Lexi Burlingame, PR, over Whitney Swenson/Lauren Bengtson, PL, 6-1, 6-2.
Park Rapids results
Bailey LaCoursiere (No. 1 singles): defeated Hannah Brenk, P, 6-1, 6-1; lost to Joelle Langworthy, DL, 6-2, 6-1; lost to Tricia Villella PL, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) (fourth).
Julia Renner (No. 2 singles): defeated Suzann Coleman, P, 6-4, 6-1; defeated Kaycee Nelson, PL, 6-2, 6-2; lost to Mikayla Wing, SM, 6-4, 6-1 (second).
Lydia Schaum (No. 3 singles): defeated Paige Hartman, WDC, 7-5, 6-3; defeated Ellie Heggersten, PL; lost to Lucy Zapata, SM, 6-0, 6-2 (second).
Katie Walsh (No. 4 singles): defeated Ashley Silbernagel, P, 6-3, 6-2; lost to Haley Wiebolt, PL; lost to Shannon Lundgren, CI, 6-2, 2-6, 10-2 (fourth).
Alyssa Carlson/Christina Smith (No. 1 doubles): defeated Hannah Jacobson/Sarah Najjar, WDC, 6-0, 6-0; defeated Nicci Hedtke/Brittny Breitbach, PL, 6-2, 6-2; defeated Emma Koskiniemi/Maggie O'Keefe, SM, 6-2, 6-0 (first).
Karly Dickinson/Allie Girtz (No. 2 doubles): bye; defeated India Fritze/Emily Seebold, DL, 6-1, 6-0; defeated Annie Kautto/Brooke Wolhowe, SM, 6-2, 6-0 (first).
Bonnie Baumgartner/Lexi Burlingame (No. 3 doubles): defeated Jade Stangel/Shannon Taylor, CI, 6-1, 6-3; defeated Hallie Olsen/Kelsey Zetah, SM, 6-1, 6-4; defeated Whitney Swenson/Lauren Bengtson, PL, 6-1, 6-2 (first).
Panthers blank NYM
The Panthers tuned up for the conference tournament with a 7-0 win over New York Mills Thursday at the Depot Courts.
LaCoursiere, Renner, Schaum and Walsh combined to drop only four games in the four singles matches.
The Panthers also dominated the three doubles matches as Carlson and Smith, Dickinson and Girtz, and Baumgartner and Burlingame combined to lose only six games.
The win gave the Panthers a 9-3 record in dual meets.
Park Rapids 7, New York Mills 0
No. 1 singles: Bailey LaCoursiere, PR, over Jenna Esala 6-1, 6-0.
No. 2 singles: Julia Renner, PR, over Kristin Kane 6-0, 6-1.
No. 3 singles: Lydia Schaum, PR, over Vicky Selander 6-0, 6-2.
No. 4 singles: Katie Walsh, PR, over Abby Salo 6-0, 6-0.
No. 1 doubles: Alyssa Carlson/Christina Smith, PR, over Lauren Bach/Missy Hendrickx 6-1, 6-0.
No. 2 doubles: Karly Dickinson/Allie Girtz, PR, over Jen Maki/Krista Guldseth 6-3, 6-2.
No. 3 doubles: Bonnie Baumgartner/Lexi Burlingame, PR, over Jordin Roberts/Megan Dow 6-0, 6-0.


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IDIADA has been working with Kistler for over 20 years and already uses several Kistler products from the vehicle safety area. In addition to Minidau®, it also uses the KiDAU® (Kistler Data Aquisition Unit). For the first time the plug part can be removed completely through the replaceable SD (Sensor Distribution) panel and replaced with a different attachment, meaning that no additional adapter cable is required. As well as improving the flexibility, time-saving qualities and user-friendliness of the application, this also minimizes the need for space in the vehicle.
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The benefits of these innovations will soon become even more significant as the THOR dummy starts to replace the H3 dummy over the next few years, both in the USA and in Europe. Although the H3 dummy is still stipulated for crash tests in the regulations for crash tests, the THOR dummy will be the one in general use from 2020 in EuroNCAP testing. Many test laboratories are already using the new generation of dummies as a reference in parallel with the H3. "We also discussed the in-dummy measurement technology as a result of the THOR dummies. Our requirements for the measurement technology were clear: start/record function, 100 second recording time, double trigger and a non-volatile memory. Kistler managed to convince us with their crash recorder in particular", says Patxi Arana, Dummy and Electronic Lab Manager – Passive Safety at IDIADA.
The newly developed compact DTI375.TH crash recorder from Kistler with integrated flash data memory can easily be inserted in the dummy and has an integrated start/record function. The recording of the data in the recorder can be initiated at the same time that all the data acquisition systems are started. The measurement data recorded is stored in a central flash memory thus having the guarantee of non-volatile storage of the crash information. "Ultimately, we no longer need to connect sensors to a data acquisition system using analogue technology. This saves us time and space. Kistler really does impress here with its high level of data quality and minimum failure rate", says Arana.
Pioneering DTI technology
Proven DTI technology is used in the crash test dummies: this transforms the analog sensor output during the crash test into digital signals directly at the sensor and forwards it to the DTI375.TH crash recorder centrally located in the dummy. Aside from the reliability and high data quality, IDIADA benefits from increased flexibility of the measurement technology: the cabling required is reduced as just one cable is routed from the dummy and therefore greatly reduces the time required for test preparation.
Towards the next digital age as friends
"Kistler's crash recorder impressed us in the end as an innovative and pioneering development. We have been working with Kistler since 1996, with our relationship based on friendship and close cooperation. This is why we ordered the DTI upgrade for our 2 THOR dummies following multiple tests and meetings. The new technology will make our day-to-day work a lot easier", explains Arana. IDIADA is also currently arranging the digital sensor calibration itself in-house, with support from Kistler.


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"Leftover Swap" App Lets You Share Your Cold Pizza With Strangers
Imagine opening your fridge to find a couple boxes of chow mein from last night, but not much else (you probably don't have to try too hard to conjure up this scenario, huh?). The only problem is you don't feel like chow mein, so you snap a quick photo of last night's noodles, post it to a new app called Leftover Swap, and start scrolling through other local leftover offerings to see if anyone might have some pizza or a sandwich to trade. Are you grossed out or intrigued? Either way, you're not alone. "It's obviously not for everybody," Leftover Swap co-founder Dan Newman told NPR. "But for as many people who seemingly have a problem with it, there's people who love the idea."
Newman and a friend hatched the idea as a way to combat food waste and offer a plausible solution to growing concerns over food production rates that can't keep up with population growth. The app is set to be released at the end of August, but in order to succeed, it's going to have to overcome the initial "ew" factor. Newman thinks people will come around: "It goes back to the couch-surfing thing. You're staying at a random person's place and you have to trust they aren't going to do something weird. It's the same with leftovers." [NPR]
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WINTER PARK, Fla. – Capping off their final season for Saint Leo, seniors Danielle Bletso and Emily Calderon-Reyes were named to the All-Sunshine State Conference Team it was announced by SSC Commissioner Jay Jones on Thursday morning.
The Saint Leo tandem were two of 16 student-athletes across the SSC's nine member institutions that were named to the 2011 All-Conference Volleyball Team. Tampa's Danielle Selkridge was named Player of the Year, while her teammate, Kahley Patrick, was tabbed Newcomer/Freshman of the Year. Eckerd's Courtney Draper was selected Coach of the Year.
Named as a member of the All-SSC First Team, Bletso was a mainstay in the middle for the Lions during the entire course of her four-year career. In 2011, she led the Lions with a .352 average and 341 kills, ranking her in the top-3 in the tough SSC and 29th in the nation. On the defensive side, she totaled 102 blocks with 36 coming on the solo side. Concluding an outstanding career, the 6'2" native of Boardman, Ohio finished fourth all-time in kills (1,052) and blocking (424). Bletso capped her time in the Green and Gold when she averaged 3.75 kills and a .500 attack percentage as she earned conference Player of the Week honors for the fifth time in her career.
For Calderon-Reyes, the native of Cagaus, Puerto Rico returned from a devastating injury suffered during the 2010 preseason to excel for the Lions in 2011 and earn an Honorable Mention nod on the All-SSC team. This year, she notched nearly 400 digs (397) and 200 kills (194) and was a significant threat for opposing teams. In just two seasons playing for the Lions, she split duties as an outside hitter and libero to tally 563 kills and 738 digs. Along with Bletso, she finished her career with the second conference Player of the Week award of her career.
Earning All-SSC first-team honors with Bletso and Selkridge were: OH Lindsay Biggs (Eckerd), OH Megan Hodges (Rollins), MH Lauren Huber (Florida Southern), MB Alex Laton (Eckerd), and L Julie Howlett (Tampa).
Named second team all-conference were: MB Brittany Brown (Lynn), RS Ariana Chinn (Eckerd), OH Eva Dupay (Tampa), MB Danielle Graham (Nova Southeastern), S Bri Smith (Eckerd), OH Jessica Yingling (Tampa), and L Hallie Ward (Eckerd).
Libero Phoebe Corder (Rollins) was also named honorable mention.
Voting for the All-SSC team was conducted among the league's volleyball coaches and communication directors.
OH - Lindsay Biggs, Eckerd, Sophomore
MB - Danielle Bletso, Saint Leo, Senior
OH - Megan Hodges, Rollins, Sophomore
MH - Lauren Huber, Florida Southern, Senior
MB - Alex Laton, Eckerd, Junior
MH - Danielle Selkridge, Tampa, Junior
L - Julie Howlett, Tampa, Senior
Player of the Year - Danielle Selkridge, Tampa
Newcomer of the Year - Kahley Patrick, Tampa
Freshman of the Year - Kahley Patrick, Tampa
Coach of the Year - Courtney Draper, Eckerd
MB - Brittany Brown, Lynn, Junior
RS - Ariana Chinn, Eckerd, Senior
OH - Eva Dupay, Tampa, Senior
MB - Danielle Graham, Nova Southeastern, Junior
S - Bri Smith, Eckerd, Senior
OH - Jessica Yingling, Tampa, Junior
L - Hallie Ward, Eckerd, Senior
L - Emily Calderon-Reyes, Saint Leo, Senior
L - Phoebe Corder, Rollins, Senior
MB - Brittany Brown, Lynn, Junior
MH - Meagan Burke, Tampa, Freshman
RS - Ali McAlvany, Eckerd, Freshman
S - Kahley Patrick, Tampa, Freshman
RS - Tania Torres, Barry, Junior
MB - Jessica Wilson, Rollins, Freshman


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It has been nearly five decades since Shirley MacLaine commenced her brave and public commitment to chronicling her personal quest for spiritual understanding. Now Shirley is back - with her most breathtakingly powerful and unique book yet.
The Camino is the story of a riveting odyssey that began with a pair of anonymous handwritten letters imploring Shirley to make a difficult pilgrimage along the Santiago de Compostela Camino in Spain. Throughout history, countless pilgrims have taken up the trail. It is an ancient - and allegedly enchanted - pilgrimage. People from St. Francis of Assisi to Dante and Chaucer have taken the journey - a nearly 500-mile trek across highways, mountains, cities and fields.
For Shirley, the Camino was both an intense spiritual and physical challenge. For a woman in her sixth decade, completing such a grueling trip on foot in 30 days at 20 miles per day was remarkable. But even more astounding was her spiritual route: back thousands of years, through past lives to the very origin of the universe.
With rich insight, humility, and grace, The Camino promises listeners the journey of a thousand lifetimes.
©2000 Shirley MacLaine (P)2000 Simon & Schuster
"A good account of traveling the Camino"
I read this book because I've had an interest in the Camino for some time - not enough to do it myself, but....
I did go to Santiago de Compostela a few years ago and visited the Cathedral and the town, but I did it the easy way on a day trip from a cruise.
I've known of MacLaine's interest in things spiritual and esoteric for some time and have read some of her previous books. This one doesn't disappoint, although she does get "way out there" in parts of it. She deviates from the story of walking the Camino in recounting the events of a past life in Lemuria. I reamain a skeptic on this aspect of the narrative, but she writes and speaks about it with conviction. Who knows - maybe she's right. I especially enjoyed hearing this book in her voice.
"A Camino Story and more."
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. At one point, I had to force myself to go forward when Shirley gave warning that what she was going to say next might be strange to most people. But, when I listened closely, I had a basic understanding of her thought process and how "it could happen". She talks openly and intelligently on what she believes happened to her and you can see how the dynamics of her thinking relates somewhat to the biblical learnings some of us grew up with and might explain some of lifes mysteries. These mysteries are avoided by some, questioned by others and researched by a few. I give Shirley the thumbs up for being inquisitive enough, open enough, and forthright enough to go forward and seek her truth. Once again, we each have different truths. Her account of the Camino was great and an enjoyable read. I have thought about it for several days and that is an indication of a book that stays in your mind because it gave you food for thought. If you are interested in the Camino de Santiago and seeking a spiritual journey - this book would be a good one to get on audible. Once again, I found it enjoyable.
"Enjoyed it"
Interesting listen - I'm VERY glad Shirley MacLaine read it, no one else could have pulled it off.
No favorites, all were enjoyable in their way
Shirley of course!
"Great narrative by Shirley MacLaine"
Read this book years ago,even better on Audible. I have listened to it x2 and will again !
"Loved it!"
I love hearing this author read her works. My favorite parts were her experiences in Atlantis and Lemuria.
"Good book"
I liked the book a lot but could have had less past life experiences, more about the Camino
I bought this book to live vicariously through another's inspirational hike. It was unfortunate for Shirley that she was hounded by the press. Shirley's descriptions of her hallucinations were disturbing and not at all thought provoking. She didn't describe how the hike changed her personally. I would have left out full descriptions of her hallucinations and focused more on what she saw and felt along the trail, the poverty, the kindness, the landscape, her physical challenges, etc.
Shirley was walking along the trail and being an avid talker, it seems she couldn't handle the self-silence and started speaking to objects. She conversed with a stick and it agreed to be her walking companion, very funny.
Yes, find another book about hiking the Camino.
I love eccentric people, but Shirley's hallucinations were better left in the background, perhaps a couple of sentences describing how these were a result of a hard day's trek.
"Not at all what I expected..."
This book was not at all what I expected and was very disappointing. I was expecting a story about Shirley MacLaine's pilgrimage on the Camino. She should have titled it "My Past Life as a BrownSkinned Moorish Girl". I will never buy one of her books again.
"She's off her rocker!"
Shirley can't see to tell the difference between dream and reality. Not a good read. She also a bit trumped up about her stardom.
I started out loving this book. I really believed it was about the Camino, but half the book is about the origin of the universe. It caught me totally off guard. I was not mentally prepared to hear about luminous people from other planets, people with both sexes, the loss planet of Atlantis and where Jesus went during his missing years. It contradicted a lot of spiritual info I thought I knew. It was not an issue of what is right or wrong but more of an issue of too much "way out" info at one time. I felt I needed a month to mentally absorb one chapter before moving to the next. It overwhelmed my mind.
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CITGO integrates new loyalty system with the help of Pinnacle. CITGO announced that Loyalink, its loyalty platform, has been approved as a new offering with its Loyalty Bucks program. Loyalink allows retailers to create customized programs for their organizations and customer bases. CITGO partnered with a small group of loyalty solution and service providers in
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Convenience store operators must stop thinking of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance as a nuisance to be handled when they have time. It is a serious, costly, complex fact of life—one that can potentially put an operator out of business and one that must be faced head on. It was in September 2006 that the


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Verizon's CBS deal does double duty as a dig at TWC
Verizon's announcement that it negotiated a retransmission consent agreement with CBS Corp. to distribute CBS on its FiOS network was a masterwork of veiled digs at Time Warner Cable, which is engaged in an epic battle of wills with the broadcaster over retrans fees.
Verizon said its new agreement with CBS covers not only continued retransmission of CBS owned stations but also wider distribution of CBS Sports Network on Verizon's FIOS TV in multiple markets across the country.
Ray Hopkins, president, television networks distribution at CBS provided a statement that implies the fees CBS is charging are fair. "This deal was reached in a short period of time, and CBS has once again achieved fair value for our over-the-air rights."
The particulars of retrans agreements are never divulged, so it remains impossible for anyone not party to any retrans contract to evaluate whether the fees are fair or not, or if the fees demanded are the same from one distributor to the next. Of course, terms of the Verizon / CBS agreement were not disclosed.
"We've reached this agreement in partnership with CBS for our customers, so that they may continue to enjoy CBS content on FiOS," said Terry Denson, Verizon's vice president of video content and strategy.
Such statements are so bland they rarely even make it to boilerplate status, but in context, it's a thumb in the eye of a competitor whose customers are not at the moment enjoying CBS content.
Meanwhile, TWC and CBS have agreed to temporarily lift their blackout in order to televise the New York City mayoral election debates hosted on CBS.
As part of the Verizon-CBS agreement, CBS owned stations in various Verizon markets including New York, Los Angeles and Dallas, will continue to be distributed to FiOS TV subscribers. This includes all of the approximately 3.5 million subscribers served in markets where CBS owns television stations. (FiOS has approximately 5 million subscribers in total.) FiOS TV will also continue to provide - free to the viewer - CBS programming via Verizon's industry-leading video on demand services to all subscribers. In addition, the CBS Sports Network will dramatically increase its distribution with FiOS. Separately, CBS and Verizon have an existing agreement for FiOS to carry Showtime Networks and Smithsonian that will continue in the years to come as well.


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MCEE is produced by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), the Corporation of Master Pipe Mechanics of Quebec (CMMTQ), the Corporation of Master Electricians of Quebec (CMEQ), and the Corporation des entreprises en traitement de l'air et du froid (CETAF).
Together, the four associations represent 90% of the region's plumbing, HVACR and electrical contractors and wholesaler distributors. IES Montreal (Illuminating Engineering Society) and the Electrical Council of the Electro Federation also support MCEE.
MCEE 2013 is expected to attract more than 7,000 visitors involved in all areas of sales, design, specification and installation. They include contractors, wholesaler distributors, builders, engineers, architects, designers, renovators and maintenance personnel.
More than 400 exhibitors from across Canada and the United States will display a wide range of products in plumbing, heating, hydronics, ventilation, electrical, lighting, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electrical equipment, water treatment systems, tools, alarm systems, kitchen and bath fixtures, fire prevention; pipes, valves & fittings and software.
New products receive special attention at MCEE. Judges review exhibitor applications and only those finalists that meet the challenging criteria will be displayed in the New Product Showcase. Winners in a variety of product categories will be announced at the show.
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Shia LaBeouf Continues To Behave Like A LaDouche
- Shia LaBeouf wore this paper bag over his head to the Berlin Film Festival premiere of the Lars Von Treier-directed "Nymphomaniac." Believe me Shia, I wish you weren't famous anymore, especially for this less-sexy version of Joaquin Phoenix stunt. [Celebuzz]
- And at the film's press conference, LaBeouf answered one question from a journalist by verbally plagiarizing/quoting a French soccer player ("When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much.") and then got up from the table and walked out. [Dlisted]
- RiRi & Wheelchair Jimmy romance alert! Rihanna and Drake left a club together so now everyone is assuming they're hooking up again. [Hollywood Life]
- Kristen Stewart told Marie Claire that says she "stands by" every mistake she ever made, "so judge away." Is this the new "I have no regrets"? [People]
- Valentino has apologized for sending out a PR email that promoted the handbag Amy Adams carried to Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral. Adams' rep told Us Weekly that the actress thought the email was "appalling." [Us Weekly]
- Sometimes movie sex scenes don't turn you on. Sometimes they scar you for life. Here are 10 that will do just that. [Flavorwire]
- Besties/maybe-lovers Michelle Rodriguez and Cara Delevingne are maybe going to star in a remake of "Thelma & Louise," which just sounds like a horrible idea. [ONTD]
- Leonardo DiCaprio is tryin' to act like he's never done drugs before (come on, boo) and that he got the inspiration for "Wolf of Wall Street"'s epic cocaine scene from a YouTube video. [Perez Hilton]
- That godawful "celebrity" boxing match between George Zimmerman and DMX has been canceled, thank goodness. [Rolling Stone]
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NACS and Philip Morris USA butt heads over FDA control.By Alex Laracy
NEW YORK -- On July 15, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation that would provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with authority to regulate cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Amongst the wide array of the legislation's provisions are as follows:
* The legislation would give FDA the authority to impose performance standards for the design and manufacture of cigarettes in order to reduce the harm caused by smoking. Under the bills, FDA would, as part of its effort to reduce or eliminate harmful ingredients and smoke constituents, consider whether a new performance standard would significantly increase the demand for contraband cigarettes.
* The bills would change the language of the current cigarette health warnings, substantially enlarge their size and authorize FDA to require new warnings in the future. The bills would not, however, change the Supreme Court's rulings regarding the product liability implications of compliance with warning requirements.
* The legislation would authorize the FDA, as well as states and localities, to regulate the time, place and manner of cigarette advertising and promotion, consistent with the First Amendment's protection of commercial free speech to adults.
* The legislation provides that the FDA's product standards would be consistent on a nationwide basis.
* The legislation would give FDA the authority to combat the existence of counterfeit, contraband and other illicit tobacco products.
Philip Morris USA is the only major tobacco company to support FDA regulation of cigarettes. The company believes this bipartisan legislation helps define the national standards that will help guide legitimate retail, wholesale and cigarette manufacturing businesses to responsibly market its products for the long term.
"We are aware that some of the other tobacco companies are not supporting this, but we are convinced that once it's implemented, over time all legitimate participants in the industry are going to come to realize the significant benefits that FDA involvement will bring," said Mark Berlind, vice president and associate general counsel of Altria Corp., Philip Morris's parent company.
"We believe our support of legislation intended to help reduce the harm caused by smoking will solidify Philip Morris USA's reputation not only as the leading cigarette manufacturer in this country, but also as the most responsible," he added.
Philip Morris's competitors think the bill gives Philip Morris a considerable competitive advantage in the U.S. market.
"Our take on the measure is that it represents the most anti-competitive bill passed by Congress in decades," said David Howard, spokesman for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
"This regulation, in R.J. Reynolds opinion, can take away many of the avenues that we have to communicate with adult smokers in order to effectively compete in the domestic market."
NACS has also been outspoken about their disdain for the bill.
"Supporting the bill makes sense for Philip Morris, and they have every right to support the bill," said Lyle Beckwith, NACS's senior vice president of government relations. "What we have a problem with is their attempts to mislead, water down, or otherwise confuse the issue of retailing provisions. They've made several statements that the retail concerns have been addressed, though we find it very disingenuous that they would not share the language when they worked on it. They basically went into a closed room, came out with a bill and said, 'there, we took care of your problems.'"
Beckwith added that NACS's believes that with the FDA measure, everything distills down to three bullet points:
* Any comprehensive tobacco regulation should treat all retailers equally. That means Bricks and Mortar, Internet, Indian reservations, smoke shops, anyone who sells tobacco.
* Retailers should not be held responsible if a disgruntled clerk sells tobacco to a kid, forcing them to lose their license. If a clerk makes a mistake, even though he or she was trained, retailers should get penalized, but not lose their license.
* Minors who attempt to buy tobacco products should receive some form of penalty.
"We feel the bill falls short on all three of these measures. We want to work with Congress to make this into a bill we could support. If we're unable to do that, then the bill is unacceptable, and we will work to try and defeat it," said Beckwith.
In response to NACS's statements, a Philip Morris release claimed, "We are fairly and clearly presenting our opinion of the facts and the provisions of this bill as it would operate in the real world and we are encouraging members of Congress and staff to read the exact provisions we cite and it's up to them to decide whether these provisions provide adequate safeguards to retailers.
In summation, the FDA's mission is going to be to prevent as many kids from smoking as possible, which we fully support. If that leads to fewer adult smokers over time, than that is a goal that we support, because everybody agrees that kids shouldn't smoke, and whatever consequences flow from that, we are more than prepared to accept," the release said.


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July 29, 2011 – Tyler Arboretum, PA
(written by Martin Smit, photographs by Abby Johnson and Nate Tschaenn)
With a documented history stretching back to 1681, when William Penn released the property to Thomas Minshall, the Tyler Arboretum has a rich legacy. Since 1944 when Laura Tyler donated the property to be developed as an arboretum, in memory of her husband, the Tyler Arboretum has slowly evolved and grown as an organization. With rich plant collections, notably due to the work of the Painter brothers and the first director Dr. John Wister, combined with large natural areas, Tyler has always been an inspirational setting. In the last few decades, Tyler has become focused on sharing these wonderful resources with the community. In its own words, the Tyler Arboretum wants to "stimulate stewardship and understanding of our wonderful natural world."
The current Executive Director, Mr. Rick Colbert, welcomed First Year Fellows and discussed the Arboretum's more recent history. It was interesting to learn about Tyler's process of drawing up a master plan in 1996, a groundbreaking step in the field of public horticulture at the time. It was interesting to see how this document was put into practice and how, partly because of it, the organization has experienced significant growth during the last decade. Mr. Colbert also pointed out how continuous long term planning is an essential part of the Tyler Arboretum's successful management and that the organization regularly updates the master plan. He also explained how various efforts were being put into growing the Arboretum's endowment to ensure the organization's future, a crucial step in these uncertain financial times.
Ms. Betsey Ney, Director of Public Programs, guided First Year Fellows through the Arboretum and pointed out how new developments are aimed at making it more accessible to visitors. Hopefully, future visitors will also be drawn into some wonderful, previously hidden, areas of the Arboretum. The Tyler Arboretum offers a diverse range of activities but is especially focused on engaging families and children. Tyler has made a concerted effort to align the educational programs for children with school curriculums, which has led to Tyler becoming an ever more popular destination for regional schools. Enhanced programming has also increased family visitation, as well as improved membership growth in recent years.
With exhibits such as playful tree houses, various quirky sculptures, the butterfly house, amazing landscapes and natural areas, it is easy to see why this Arboretum has become such a popular regional destination. With its strong institutional leadership it is sure to continue its important role in the region for the years to come.


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Safe Stocks for a Choppy Market
|Let me tell you about a group of high-yield dividend stocks called "retirement compounders." These companies are dividend-paying domestic and international stocks that offer high yield but also boast strong balance sheets and a consistent record of annual dividend payments. I favor companies that operate in industries with high barriers to entry, those that possess durable competitive advantages and businesses that are less prone to the volatility of the business cycle.
These picks are powerful because in addition to big paydays each quarter, these retirement compounders also are elite companies with a secure position in their industry. That means they aren't going anywhere. That marriage of high yield and low risk is crucial in a choppy market like this one, and will ensure your nest egg continues to grow no matter what happens on Wall Street.
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The Prime Minister, John Howard, and his Treasurer, Peter Costello, are quickly reminded of the difference between talking up tax cuts and fashioning them in such a way as to deliver meaningful savings widely enough so that everyone thinks they've got a fair shake. Hence Mr Howard's efforts to douse expectations, even though he wittingly fuelled them.
The difficulties are not restricted to the usual political divide because its lines are more blurred than ever and because competition for tax relief is as concentrated within Coalition constituencies as outside them. So, too, is the hot debate over whether budget surpluses should be spent on enhanced government services or returned to taxpayers.
Barely had the $7.5 billion federal surplus been announced last week than the me-first crowd was pleading special needs and demanding first bite of the cherry. The Nationals - a direct partner in government - are shaping up to demand $5 billion in Telstra sale proceeds for rural infrastructure and environmental projects, as well as another $3 billion for bush telecommunications. Big business says the fiscal windfall - double that expected last May - should persuade the Senate to permit $270 million in tax breaks for companies selling overseas. Another business lobby wants R&D tax breaks and another wants less tax on superannuation.
None of this competition surprises Mr Costello. "I've never thought there was any shortage of people with programs to spend taxpayers' money," he says. Too right, there isn't. Governments could go on raising taxes and spending the proceeds and never get within coo-ee of meeting all special interest demands.
But taxation is not inexhaustibly elastic. Pitched too high, it discourages economic endeavour to the point where overburdened individuals and companies withdraw effort or direct it to tax avoidance. Either way, the cake shrinks and society is diminished. Tax cuts must be big enough to be meaningful. That raises dilemmas of distribution.
The issue becomes not only what is fair but what is effective. Should everyone get an equal slice of the tax cut pie? If so, would anyone get enough to make then feel the tax cut was money better returned than spent on national initiatives? If not, who should get a substantial tax cut and who should miss out? These issues spell political risk as much as electoral advantage.
Mr Howard prefers to prioritise high-income earners who missed out on a $75,000 top marginal tax rate threshold when the Senate fiddled with the GST. But some on much lower incomes get caught with diminished government assistance as their incomes rise, catching them on an effective top marginal tax rate of 60 cents in the dollar. If they're ignored while the Government hands a $12 weekly tax cut to those earning twice as much, the Government will be accused of helping the haves and eschewing the have-nots. Whatever the Government chooses, there will be winners and losers. If this exercise is handled ineptly, those winners and losers might well include MPs in the Government party room.
As diplomatic clubs go, the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is about as cosy as its gets. Since its founding in 1967, ASEAN's code of conduct has prevented member states from criticising or interfering in each other's affairs, no matter how well deserved such censure might be. For the shameless generals of Burma, admission to ASEAN six years ago came with all the potential benefits of regional co-operation, but imposed no restraints on their crushing of political dissent at home.
This was not surprising, given Indonesia's dominant role in the regional forum at the time. In 1997, the then Indonesian president, Soeharto, was himself counting on ASEAN to turn its customary "blind eye" to his own political armoury of summary executions, torture and disappearances. Other authoritarian tools - such as martial law in the Philippines, and harsh internal security laws in Malaysia and Singapore - had not previously upset ASEAN's "say nothing" motto.
How much longer the club rules can hold is another matter. Soeharto is gone. The political map of South-East Asia is shifting. Emboldened by the fledgling democracy in Indonesia, the Philippines - which threw off its own military dictatorship in 1986 and is unafraid of plain speaking - has found a new ally in Jakarta. Malaysia and Singapore, rattled by the threat of terrorism and Islamic extremism, are determined to present a co-operative, moderate face to the West.
In this context, the prospect of ASEAN's chairmanship rotating to seat Burma at its head in 2006 is deeply troubling. The re-arrest of opposition leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi makes a mockery of the junta's claims of political reforms under the dubious banner of "disciplined democracy".
When the 10 ASEAN leaders meet for their annual summit in Bali this week, they will be keen to avoid a public rift. Indonesia, however, is furious over Rangoon's recent snub of its special envoy, the former foreign minister, Ali Alitas, who sought to visit Ms Suu Kyi. Malaysia has suggested that Burma should be expelled if it continues to defy international opinion. Thailand, which has lucrative business deals with Burma, is backing Rangoon. Burma's generals have, to date, ignored Western economic sanctions and international diplomatic pressure. This means a more effective lever against the excesses of military rule must be found. It would be a reflection of ASEAN's political maturity - not a failure of discipline within the ranks - if such a challenge were to come from within.
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WordStream's Larry Kim to Speak on "Search in the Social Era" at Search Industry Summit 2012
WordStream is partnering with additional search experts to offer a presentation "Driving Social Further down the Conversion Funnel" at the 2012 Search Industry Summit.
WordStream Inc., a provider of search marketing software and PPC management solutions, will be partnering with other search industry experts to give a presentation on "Driving Social Further down the Conversion Funnel" at the Search Insider Summit on Saturday December 15, 2012, at 10:15 am.
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Together the panelists will examine where social media sites such as Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Foursquare belong in the conversion funnel. Despite reports of some businesses reaching major success on Facebook and generating impressive ROI, many marketers remain confused when it comes to incorporating Facebook and other social media networks into their overall search strategy.
Panelists will discuss how businesses can best use Facebook to build their brand and how to take advantage of the predominately untapped revenue streams social media sites can offer.
To take advantage of this learning opportunity, https://www.mediapost.com/searchinsidersummit/register/.
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The winter Summit will take place in the country's most beautiful and renowned skiing resort, Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, at the opening week of the ski season. Whether you are a hardcore skier or not, you will enjoy the fresh air, the stunning views, the hot chocolate by the cozy fire pit, the lavishing parties, the abundant options of adventurous, relaxing or exhilarating activities, and most importantly, the knowledgeable industry professionals and great companies you'll have the pleasure doing business with in the year(s) to come. For more information, visit http://www.mediapost.com/searchinsidersummit/


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Can Buddhists Be Activists?
David P. Barash
Buddhism is widely seen as quietistic, but that doesn't mean Buddhists can't be engaged in the world.
Originally published 11/25/2013
New archeological evidence pins down Buddha's date of birth
The Buddha was born in the 6th century B.C.
Originally published 07/08/2013
Rare Buddhist manuscript Lotus Sutra released
A rare Buddhist manuscript, discovered by cattle grazers in 1931, has been released in book form in India.The Lotus Sutra was found in Gilgit region, now in Pakistan.The document, which dates back to 5th century, is perhaps the only Buddhist manuscript discovered in India.Believed to be one of the most revered Buddhist scriptures, it represents the discourse delivered by Buddha towards the end of his life.The Gilgit Lotus Sutra is kept at the National Archives of India in the capital, Delhi....
Originally published 03/20/2013
Afghanistan moves to salvage ancient Buddhist city
It had the potential to be another Afghanistan Buddha disaster, recalling the Taliban's destruction of two ancient statues that had stood for centuries in this country's west: A buried Buddhist city lost to time was about to be obliterated by what promised to be one of the largest copper mines in the world.Now, however, thanks to delays in construction of the massive mine and a hefty influx of cash from the World Bank, the 1.5-square-mile Mes Aynak complex is an archaeological triumph – though bittersweet.An international team of archaeologists and more than 550 local laborers are now frantically excavating what turns out to be a unique window into Afghanistan's role on the ancient Silk Road connecting China and India with the Mediterranean.With its Buddhist city, a ring of perhaps a half-dozen monasteries and a striking complex of workshops and mine shafts built into a high mountain ridgeline at an altitude of 8,200 feet, the site shows the interplay of Buddhism, mining and trade during the years it was in operation, now thought to be from the fifth to the late eighth centuries....
Originally published 03/18/2013
Ancient Buddhist site discovered in SE India
A Buddhist site, probably belonging to the Satavahana/Ikshvaku dynasties, has been unearthed by a freelance archaeologist Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao, near Pondugula village in Mylavaram mandal of Krishna district.Mr. Rao, who hails from Tenali, is also an ex-documentation officer with the Archaeological Survey of India. Among his recent discoveries was a megalith menhir with rock engravings near Karampudi in Guntur district. On trail of Buddhist remnants in Guntur and Krishna districts, Mr. Rao stumbled upon two marble pillars with engravings of Lotus Medallions and bricks used during the Satavahana period buried in a pit on a field at Pangadi village on the outskirts of Pondugula village, about 10 km from Mylavaram. The row of sitting bulls and lion motifs carved intricately on the huge Palnadu white marble stones, is strikingly reminiscent of the Amravati School of Art, says Mr. Rao. Similar pillars have been found at Buddhist sites at Jaggaiahpet, Ghantasala, Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, and Chinaganjam....
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- Pazartesi 17:00 - 23:00
- Salı 17:00 - 23:00
- Çarşamba 17:00 - 23:00
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What a fantastic experience. . Great food, lovely vegetarian curry, poppadums and 4 sauces lovely friendly waiters and fast service, many thanks for a lovely evening, Chrissy
The restaurant is clean and airy and the parking at the rear is very handy. The service was fast and unobtrusive. The food was one of the best meals of this type that I have eaten and I have eaten many many a curry meal. My wife thought is was "brill". This was our first visit here, it will not be our last. Just all round good.
Food is excellent its always hot staff are friendly service is very good just the right amount of time to wait between courses your never rushed at the end of your meal
Booked a table on line. Shown straight to our booked table on arrival. Excellent meal and drinks, excellent service, good menu and prices. Will go again.
Its definitely an old School experience at the Shahbaaz Curry Cottage with a strange mix of old & new décor, but who cares, I am reviewing the food & it was excellent. It is always a good start when the Poppadum's are fresh & crispy & the "bits" are tasty. I always gravitate to a spicier/hotter dish & opted for the Kashmiri Chilli (Lamb) & it was excellent. The Lamb melted in your mouth & the sauce had a dry consistency, not the often usual "one-pot mush" & it was hot!!! Not necessarily the place to take your better half for a romantic meal for 2, but 10/10 for the quality of the food, which was well presented & slightly different to all to often disappointing fayre of other local Curry Houses.
The welcome was not very welcoming. Very official, not much by way of friendliness. No smiles. No banter. No enthusiasm. It felt like the staff didn't want to be there. We were virtually thrown the midweek, laminated set menu and there were only two standard menus on the table. These had to be passed around to allow us to make an informed decision. The table was also very cramped. We were still reading the menu when a stern faced waiter came to take our order. We were nowhere near ready. When we were ready, we put the menus down and waited ... and waited. The waiter (now I know why they're called that) seemed disinterested and had to be called over. Four of our group ordered from the set menu, whereas I ordered from the standard menu. The food came relatively promptly. Unfortunately, three out of the five of us did not enjoy the starter. One was my daughter, and she can be a pain. If she gets an idea in her head that a place is not going to be up to scratch then no amount of effort will change her mind. I took her tainted view with a pinch of salt, until I tried her starter (chicken pakora). Now I'm renowned for eating any old muck, but even my unsophisticated palate could tell it was dry and rubbery. My in laws weren't keen on their starters either, but acknowledged that it was "sort of ok". The mains were nice. I went for a chicken tikka pathia. It was described as sweet and sour ... and hot. It was indeed all of those things. My wife and daughter went for the dupiaza and the bhuna and shared them between each other. My daughter hardly ate ... although I don't give much sway to that. Her mind was made up before we got there, but reinforced after the starter. Overall, the mains were good, but not fantastic. In conclusion, the food didn't make up for the frosty welcome. The ambience was virtually non-existent. It all felt very amateur, which is a shame. This restaurant has been here for years, but in my opinion does not live up to its reputation. Would I go back? Maybe ... but not in a hurry.
Food as always was spot on and waiting time was very low indeed. In the past the customer service wasn't the best but now they seem to have brand new, eager and positive staff. My best experience so far yet and reaffirmed that the Shahbaaz is my all time fav Indian restaurant.
We eat here a lot and always have great quality food served by attentive friendly staff. The menu caters for all tastes and we would recommend any of the specials. Great place to eat and reasonably priced
I have been visiting this resturant for many years now and have never been disappointed. The food is awlays tasty and good well, the staff are always friendly and wanting to make your experoence with them great.
Fantastic. We all loved the food and service was spot on. No complaints! Really good value for money and really nice quaint place with a good atmosphere. Enjoyed it here and will be returning!
Very enjoyable experience. The waiters were lovely and attentive. The food was delicious and the surroundings pleasant. Would definitely recommend to friends and family and can't wait to visit again!
Excellent food, been going for a few year's now and never been disappointed yet. The service was fast even while busy and didn't have to wait long for your meal
Great food - service a little slow this evening but still a thoroughly enjoyed evening Took along 2 children, wasn't sure how they would be as never been to a curryhouse but seemed to enjoy it.
Amazing food and service as always. Prices are good for the area. Will definitely be going back again.. Please of parking and hello and goodbyes from the staff..
We enjoyed our visit to Curry Cottage great food as ever our favourite place to eat out we have never been disappointed and the staff are always welcoming
Great love tandoori garlicwala young English boy waiters that do the drinks are really really helpful. Went on chirmstas eve really busy but still has great service
Friendly service and delicious food. Great range of items to choose from and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend to others. On site parking is a plus too.
First visit and we weren't disappointed. Very friendly staff and fabulous food. We had the special menu but we will definitely return and pay full price.
Excellent food perfectly served. Would continue to use this restaurant and recommend it to family and friends. Also a major plus is the car park facility.
Fantastic food,,fantastic service. The friendly, welcoming staff can't do enough for you. Never had a bad experience in all the time we have been going.
Food excellent plenty of choice on the menu including some dishes never seen before at other restaurants, service could be better although was quite busy. Overall enjoyable and will return
Lovely mild but flavoursome curry. Will definitely go again . Waiters attentive but not overbearing. Overall a good experience and would highly recommend to others
Enjoyed a midweek meal here with friends. Restaurant was clean, had a relaxed atmosphere. We received good service, there was an extensive menu choice and the food was great.
Had a really good evening food was lovely and the staff was attentive me and my mum are both Coeliacs and there was plenty for use to choose from.
Very slow. I ordered a drink and it took half an hour to arrive. Food was lovely though. Id booked a table for 12 online but arrived and they had no clue about our reservation.
excellent food with a wide variety on the menu. Good prices and the special on Wednesday and Sunday is worth every penny. The staff are helpful and friendly.
A bit rushed with it being New Years Eve but the food was excellent,will give it another try when it's not a busy night the service should be a bit more relaxed then
The food was well presented and very tasty and authentic. Good Service from the staff. Easy parking and in a good location for ease access.
7.30 till 10.00 Saturday night hardly anyone in, no atmosphere but the food was excellent. If they could get the customers in would score better.
Rubbish cancelled on me by a rude text message saying we are full after accepting my reservation won't be booking again clearly poor customer service !


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Author | exchange4media News Service | Tuesday, Nov 26,2002 5:44 AM
Doordarshan's Jalandhar Kendra walked away with the best Doordarshan Kendra of the year Trophy at the Second Doordarshan Awards. The chief guest I&B minister, Sushma Swaraj, reiterated that obscenity would not be allowed to continue on television. "If this is all that sells, don't sell," she said.
Instituted to recognize and encourage in house talent, the DD Awards picked out the best technical and creative brains behind the shows on various DD Channels. Doordarshan's Jaipur Kendra bagged the highest, five, number of awards for the best editing (Inside Pushkar), best science and technology show (Surya Kiran), best serial (Bhor), best agriculture show (Ujjas Batan Gaon Gaon Ri) and best wildlife and environment show (Ab Nahi Roothenge Badal).
Devika Moktam's (DDK Delhi) reporting on child labour won her the best news report award for 'Ek Bachpan Aisa Bhi'. The live coverage of General Musharraff's visit to Agra was adjudged the best live event of the year. Hindi news anchor, Neelam Sharma walked away with the best news presenter award. DDK Srinagar and Jammu bagged the best regional news unit awards. The best TV spot award went to Vijay Bhingarde of Mumbai for anti smoking theme. Among the technical categories, Bangalore bagged the trophy for the best maintained kendra, while Gwalior was adjudged the best-maintained high power transmitter (HPT).
Vijayalakshmi Chhabra, Director-Marketing, Mumbai and Usha Bhasin, Director-Development Communication Unit, New Delhi won the Director General's Special Award for exemplary work.
Anchored by media personality Sachin along with former Miss World Yukta Mookhey and three DD comperes, the awards ceremony was interspersed with performances by various artistes including Shaan, the Colonial Cousins, Kavita Krishnamoorthy and Jaspinder Narula.
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