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Health screenings Thursday
Life Line Screening will offer three health screenings using non-invasive ultrasound to assess the risk of stroke and vascular disease Thursday at the Radisson Ponce de Leon Resort, U.S. 1 North.
13th U.S. Coast Guard Reunion
The 13th reunion of the U.S. Coast Guard was held April 24-26 at the Quality Inn in St. Augustine. Those in attendance were men and women who were stationed here during World War II, undergoing training at the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
Matt and Nikki Angelo, St. Augustine, announce the birth of a son, Andrew Caleb, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, March 13 at Flagler Hospital.
Happy 1st Birthday
WGV sets lecture series
The World Golf Village announces the summer edition of the First Coast Technical Institute Lecture Series.
Bulletin Board
Food safety
Easybridge! 2 series begins today at Bridge Center
Easybridge! 2 begins at the Bridge Center today at 9 a.m. The course consists of 10 lessons in modern bidding, play and defense, plus a review of Easybridge! 1.
Keeping You in Stitches
This is the fourth in the series about companies that have their clothes made under terrible conditions.
Briefcase: West completes course
New World Realty and Property Management Inc. has announced that team member Robert West has completed the necessary coursework and passed the state examination to achieve the designation of Broker-Salesperson.
Briefcase: FSDB honorees
Employees of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind have been honored for consecutive years of service as of April 1.
Briefcase: Harvey joins ICI:
ICI Homes of Jacksonville has announced Doris P. Harvey has joined its sales team at South Hampton, a golf course community on State Road 210 in St. Augustine.
Restoration station
When William ''Caddy'' Kadlec was a boy in Woodbridge, N.J., he fell in love with gas stations.
Briefcase: Award for Albanesi
Ed Albanesi has won an Image Award presented by the Gainesville chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.
Wed radio shutdowns impact few
DENVER -- Some of the nation's biggest broadcasting companies have stopped simulcasting over the Internet because of a dispute with recording artists, but the growing online radio audience still has plenty of programming to choose from.
Briefcase: Lighthouse gets grant assistance
The Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum has been awarded $25,000 grant-in-aid assistance through the Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, Katherine Harris, Secretary of State.
Hypothetically, 'pro forma' may be a mirage
If you follow corporate earnings news releases, you know the term ''pro forma'' -- as in ''The JDS Uniphase Corporation today reported pro forma net income of $160 million.''
Briefcase: Bank promotions
Two promotions were announced recently by First Federal Bank of North Florida.
Seattle teachers walk out in protest
SEATTLE -- Angered by state education plans, teachers in Seattle and three suburban districts staged a one-day walkout Tuesday, shutting down classes for 70,000 students.
Bush's demand for school accountability may be weakened
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A tentative deal between the White House and Senate lawmakers could weaken an important provision of President Bush's education plan, allowing struggling schools to keep federal funding even if some students make little progress.
Autry 'back in the saddle' via video
No one could have ever accused Gene Autry of living in the past.
TV Questions and Answers
Q. The actor who played the doctor visiting Syd in a recent episode was on a sitcom a few years back. It is driving me nuts trying to think of the name of the show. I can see him as a goofy brother. What show was it? -- Sue, via e-mail
Rock fans give Mandela ovation
LONDON (AP) -- Well before headlining rockers R.E.M. appeared on the concert stage on Sunday, the 20,000 people celebrating South Africa Freedom Day erupted in a roaring ovation for the event's real star -- Nelson Mandela.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dare to try something that usually makes you wary. The risk might be worth your while, and the results could get rave reviews. The process opens your mind to new alternatives.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Apply your attention to all the mundane tasks and boring details that you would rather ignore. Procrastination gets you nowhere.
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2001. There are 243 days left in the year.
Hollywood writers have not called for strike
LOS ANGELES -- Fears of a walkout by screenwriters have gripped Hollywood for months, but Writers Guild of America officials have yet to call for a strike vote and remained in negotiations Tuesday with producers and studio heads.
Today in history
Today is Tuesday, May 1, the 121st day of 2001. There are 244 days left in the year.
Supermodel in critical condition
ATLANTA (AP) -- Supermodel Niki Taylor was in critical condition Tuesday after a weekend car crash in Atlanta.
Life without Tiger?
The four-week stretch after the Masters until the Byron Nelson Classic often is referred to as the ``dead zone'' on the PGA Tour. It's a time when compelling competition gets lost amid questions about the strength of the fields.
Compaq Classic of New Orleans
Senators promise plan to create more inexpensive drugs
WASHINGTON -- Drug companies are delaying generic versions of expensive medicines, say senators who introduced a plan Tuesday to make it harder for drug makers to hold on to brand-name patents.
Endeavour on its way back to Earth
SPACE CENTER, Houston -- The theme of ''Gladiator'' greeted the seven-man crew of space shuttle Endeavour Monday as they headed for home after delivering and installing a billion-dollar robot arm for the international space station.
Jury convicts ex-Klansman in deadly 1963 church bombing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A former Ku Klux Klansman was convicted of murder Tuesday for the 1963 church bombing that killed four black girls, the deadliest single attack during the civil rights movement.
Postal Service discusses rate hike
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors met via teleconference Tuesday to discuss the service's deteriorating financial situation and what they might be able to do about it.
Teens drink-drive less in strict limit states
WASHINGTON -- Teen-agers' drinking and driving has dropped by nearly one-fifth in states with stricter blood-alcohol limits for young people, according to a 30-state survey of high school seniors.
Fire at student apartment building in Texas kills one, injures roommate
AUSTIN, Texas -- A fire broke out Tuesday at a high-rise luxury apartment building for University of Texas students, killing one student and critically injuring his roommate.
Delta, pilots union reach agreement
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines and its pilots union reached a tentative agreement on a new contract Sunday, ending fears the nation's third-largest airline would be crippled by a strike within 10 days.
Marking 100 days, Bush invites Congress to lunch
WASHINGTON -- President Bush invited Congress over to the White House for lunch on Monday, using the 100-day marker in another bid for bipartisanship -- but the breadbreaking was to be mostly of the Republican variety.
Consumers are careful
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers were selective when it came to opening their wallets and pocketbooks in March. They spent briskly on services but were more thrifty on big-ticket items like cars.
Space shuttle Endeavour lands in California
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Shooed from rainy Florida, space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-man crew landed in California on Tuesday after installing a billion-dollar robot arm for the international space station.
Millionaire arrives at space station
CAPE CANAVERAL -- The world's first space tourist, California millionaire Dennis Tito, arrived at the international space station on Monday and floated inside with a huge grin. ''I love space,'' he said.
Freeh will resign as FBI director
WASHINGTON -- FBI Director Louis Freeh announced Tuesday he is retiring, cutting short a term marked by conflict over Clinton era fund-raising allegations and the arrest of a longtime agent on charges of spying for Russia.
Prosecutor: Alleged embassy bombers were on terror mission
NEW YORK -- Four men on trial in the deadly 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa were loyal soldiers in Saudi millionaire Osama bin Laden's ''holy war'' against Americans, a federal prosecutor said Tuesday in closing arguments.
Theories confirmed about Big Bang
WASHINGTON -- Key elements of theories about how the universe expanded and developed after the Big Bang have been confirmed by data from high-flying balloons and from instruments operating in Antarctica, scientists say.
Hispanics could lead four major U.S. cities
SAN ANTONIO -- Four of the nation's biggest cities may soon have mayors who reflect the explosive growth of America's Hispanic population.
Defense calls witnesses in church bombing trial
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The defense started calling witnesses Monday in the church bombing trial of a former Ku Klux Klansman, attacking the credibility of prosecution evidence.
Randt picked to be ambassador to China
WASHINGTON -- President Bush on Monday nominated longtime friend Clark ''Sandy'' Randt as ambassador to China.
Cheney pushes for oil, gas, nuclear development
TORONTO -- Vice President Dick Cheney warned on Monday that the whole nation could face California-style blackouts as he outlined a national energy strategy relying heavily on oil, natural gas and nuclear power development -- but not conservation.
State ranks Iran No. 1 terrorist backer
WASHINGTON -- Iran remained the most active state sponsor of terrorism in 2000, increasing its support to groups targeting the Middle East peace process, according to the latest State Department terrorism report.
GOP bargainers strike tentative budget deal
WASHINGTON -- Top congressional Republicans reached tentative agreement Tuesday on next year's budget, deciding to include a $1.35 trillion, 11-year tax cut that would give President Bush most of the tax reduction he has long treasured but less than he and GOP leaders wanted.
Bush pledges to build missile defense system
WASHINGTON -- President Bush committed the United States on Tuesday to building a shield against ballistic missile attack, warning that hostile nations like Iraq have replaced the Soviet Union as the ''most urgent threat'' to America and its allies.
NORTHWEST: Late mom's smile inspires tribute from Shawn Cato
This short story was written by 10-year-old Shawn Cato in May 2000. He wrote it as an assignment in Margaret Garrard's fourth grade class at Cunningham Creek Elementary:
THE SOUTH: High school dedication Sunday
This Sunday, the South area's first high school will be officially dedicated at a special ceremony, and all south residents are invited.
WEST AUGUSTINE: Oyster Creek Neighborhood Watch to meet May 10
Christian bumper sticker: ''Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.''
BEACHES: Spring here is quite a bit different than it is in Ohio
Springtime in Florida is a little different than in Ohio, which was my home before being transplanted to Anastasia Island.
LINCOLNVILLE: African-American film classic showing May 11
I was invited to a quiet luncheon recently by James Chastain from the Film Society of St. Augustine. Meeting at 95 Cordova, Jim had also asked County Commissioner John Reardon, Carol Elliott (with a Jacksonville newspaper) and Sandra Birnhak to attend. Being somehow blessed by the ''downtown parking spirits,'' I was able to find a two-hour spot almost at the door of Casa Monica Hotel and was early. While awaiting the rest of the party, I had a chat with a charming young hostess named Jessica. I've noticed that 95's staff is courteous and eager to learn.
HASTINGS: St. Paul's members work hard to make fish fry a success
The Annual Fish Fry and all-day gospel sing at St. Paul's Church at Federal Point was an unqualified success. It is estimated that over 1,000 people partook of the dinner and festivities. The event was held to raise money for the extensive church youth program.
DOWNTOWN: CPS Carnival on Mission Grounds set May 25-28
Paula Fuller, our friend whose son, John age 12 and in sixth grade at CPS, called to remind us of the Cathedral Parish School Carnival on Memorial Day weekend. This gala has been a big St. Augustine event for years.
NORTH BEACHES: Friends of Library book sale Saturday and Sunday
Congratulations to our neighbor David Ledford on his recent retirement from the St. Augustine Fire Department. We enjoyed the profile on David in the April 23 Record. We didn't even know David had honeybee hives. We'll have to go over there and check them -- very carefully.
Zeroing in on Osceola site county's goal
St. Johns County's quest to mark the right site of the capture of Seminole Chief Osceola is critical to its commitment to history, says Patricia Wickman. She is historic preservation chair for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
City Commission set to scrutinize developer's offer
St. Augustine builder Doug Randall's business history -- and his willingness to put real money on the line -- will undergo close scrutiny Friday.
St. Augustine resident Silas Davis III, a graduate of the University of Florida with a major in journalism and broadcasting, has been commissioned a second lieutenant through the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program.
13th U.S. Coast Guard Reunion
The 13th reunion of the U.S. Coast Guard was held April 24-26 at the Quality Inn in St. Augustine. Those in attendance were men and women who were stationed here during World War II, undergoing training at the former Ponce de Leon Hotel, now Flagler College.
Marijuana mail delivery
A 23-year-old St. Augustine Beach man was arrested after 10 pounds of marijuana was delivered to a home through the mail, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Bulletin Board
Food safety
Mary Kraus a survivor
Mary Kraus agreed to talk about her cancer to help raise awareness of early detection and to create interest in the May 11-12 American Cancer Society-sponsored Relay for Life. Kraus said if she'd listened to the doctors back in 1985, she might have avoided a lot of problems.
Health screenings Thursday
Life Line Screening will offer three health screenings using non-invasive ultrasound to assess the risk of stroke and vascular disease Thursday at the Radisson Ponce de Leon Resort, U.S. 1 North.
Former police officer stands trial in sex case
As John Wesley Campbell III sat in the courtroom Tuesday, shaking his head and snickering, his ex-wife testified that he sexually molested two girls and that her ex-husband ''is not an angel.''
Keeping You in Stitches
This is the fourth in the series about companies that have their clothes made under terrible conditions.
Dr. Joseph A. Shelley, chief of staff at St. Augustine General Hospital announces that effective immediately, Dr. Donald A. Winkler will be engaged full time in the practices of Ophthalmology in his offices in the Doctors' Building at St. Augustine General.
WGV sets lecture series
The World Golf Village announces the summer edition of the First Coast Technical Institute Lecture Series.
Man found guilty of sexual battery
A hung jury kept the court in suspense Monday afternoon before finally returning a guilty verdict for one of three charges against a man accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old girl.
Drug charges
A 34-year-old woman was arrested on a drug charge Tuesday morning, according to St. Augustine police.
Awareness helps bring dignity to mental illness
Virginia Etridge has spent 30 years of her life battling manic depression, trying to overcome the negative stigma sometimes attached to mental illness.
Charge dropped
A lewd and lascivious battery charge against a 14-year-old boy accused of molesting a girl his age has been dropped, prosecutors said.
Local Heroes: Willie Dewald
I want to thank Willie Dewald!
Home invasion
An elderly St. Johns County man reported a home invasion robbery early Monday morning in the 200 block of State Road 16, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Lifeguards to get pay hike
Help is on the way for the 60 St. Johns County lifeguards who patrol the busiest beaches in the state with some of the lowest wages. The County Commission consented to boost the pay for lifeguards Tuesday, but for some, it's still not enough.
Father indicted in infant's death
The father of a 9-month-old who died after being battered all over the body was indicted Tuesday on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse, prosecutors said.
Easybridge! 2 series begins today at Bridge Center
Easybridge! 2 begins at the Bridge Center today at 9 a.m. The course consists of 10 lessons in modern bidding, play and defense, plus a review of Easybridge! 1.
Thomas Walsh
Funeral services for Thomas Francis Walsh, 65, St. Augustine, who died April 28, 2001, at Shands Hospital, Gainesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine.
Luke Gadson
Luke Gadson, 69, St. Augustine, died April 28, 2001, in Flagler Hospital.
Bertha Janasiewicz
Memorial services for Bertha Janasiewicz, 94, St. Augustine, who died at her home, will be held 9 a.m. today at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Paul Martz
Paul Martz, Esq., 61, St. Augustine, died April 28, 2001. Prior to opening his own law practice in St. Augustine, he started his career as an attorney for the Florida East Coast Railway.
Mary Pennington
Mary Lillian Pennington, 86, a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, died April 30, 2001, at Bayview Health Care Center.
Clarence Hankerson
Clarence E. Hankerson, 72, a native of St. Augustine, died April 28, 2001, at Flagler Hospital, following a brief illness.
Paul Martz
Funeral services for Paul Martz, Esq., 61, of St. Augustine, who died April 28, 2001, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home Chapel.
Winiford Grofenhurst
Memorial services for Winiford Marie Grofenhurst, 85, St. Augustine, who died April 27, 2001, at the Mariner Health Care, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home chapel.
Winiford Grofenhurst
Winiford Marie Grofenhurst, 85, St. Augustine, died April 27, 2001, at the Mariner Health Care.
Helen Graham
Helen Graham, 65, Bunnell, died April 30, 2001, at Memorial Hospital, Flagler, Bunnell.
Otis Carpenter Sr.
Otis Carpenter Sr., 86, St. Augustine, died April 30, 2001, in Flagler Hospital.
Otis Carpenter Sr.
Funeral services for Otis Carpenter Sr., 86, St. Augustine, who died April 30, 2001, in Flagler Hospital, will be held at noon today at Chase and Son Funeral Home chapel, with a member of the Christian Science Church, officiating.
Frances Zampogna
Frances Mary Yetto Zampogna, 87, Collinsville, Ill., died April 23, 2001, in Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.
Thomas Walsh
Funeral services for Thomas Francis Walsh, 65, St. Augustine, who died April 28, 2001, at Shands Hospital, Gainesville, will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine.
Editorial: Pay lifeguards more
St. Johns County commissioners should do what they can today to increase the hourly pay of the community's 60 lifeguards.
Letter: Fight animal fighting
State legislation is under way to combat the cruel act of animal fighting, where animals are forced to take part in fights for the amusement and illegal wagering of spectators. SB1310 and HB1593 are making their way through the Florida House and Senate, and if passed will strengthen existing laws banning animal fighting.
Letter: Watch for the warning signs
Last month I lost a healthy, 17-year-old granddaughter to bacterial meningitis (meningococcemia) in Jacksonville, within four hours of her admittance to a hospital. It was the first outbreak there since 1998 and became headline news. On my return to Danville, Calif., I was saddened to read of the similar cases of the little cousins in San Jose.
Editorial: Young people of integrity
This month about 60 juniors from St. Johns County's public schools will receive a new award recognizing their strength of character.
Letter: Roscoe Boulevard is not a private drive
I would like to inform the county commissioners and residents of Roscoe Boulevard that Roscoe Boulevard is not a private drive. Roscoe Boulevard was started as a thoroughfare and still is today despite what ya'll might think. The proposals that ya'll are recommending turn this right of way into a long private drive.
Opinion: Is foot-and-mouth crisis the end or the beginning?
A few weeks ago, I received a call from friends in the Netherlands to warn that they may be forced to cancel the forthcoming 50th birthday party of a close friend due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. They wanted to make sure that I could cancel my trip if we were not allowed to travel freely to his home in north Holland.
Opinion: Center left has moved to London
LONDON -- Suppose every newborn American child entered life backed by a government-financed trust fund, designed to provide a nest egg for that youngster at age 18 to help him or her on the first steps toward a successful future.
Opinion: Pause before drilling in Alaskan refuge
It's good to have President Bush's reassurances. Without them we might be skeptical of the safety of the operation, skepticism enhanced by a recent report in the Wall Street Journal and oil spills in Alaska.
Letter: Please fix World War II plaques
We are leaving St. Augustine after spending a delightful week here, and I want to comment on the teen-agers who were all polite and went out of their way to say hello to its strangers. Your city has a lot going for it, with these lovely teen-agers.
Opinion: The Mideast peace process is deceased
It is vain for people to keep saying ''Renew the peace talks.'' The peace process in the Middle East is dead. Kaput. Finished.
Deion Sanders homers in return
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Deion Sanders needed only two swings to prove he belonged back in the major leagues.
Local women win Tampa tournament
A team composed of local women's basketball players won the Open Division at last weekend's Hoop-It-Up tournament in Tampa.
Flashes out of miracles, bow 9-1
There were no miracles in St. Joseph Academy's latest attempt at giant killing, but no shame in defeat.
A shocking exit: Errors end Bartram's season
In three cruel innings, the Bartram Trail softball team went making plans for a second-round state playoff game to planning for next season.
Happy Hairston, member of '71 Lakers, dead at 58
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Harold ''Happy'' Hairston, a member of what many consider the greatest basketball team of all time, died Tuesday. He was 58.
Trinity routs St. Joe softball
JACKSONVILLE -- The St. Joseph Academy softball team got a quick glimpse of life in the postseason. It lasted only five innings.
Walsh to step down as 49ers' GM today
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Bill Walsh, who coached the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl victories during the 1980s, will step down as the team's general manager on Wednesday.
Sabres show some life, top Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH -- Jason Woolley's tip-in midway through the third period broke a tie, and the Buffalo Sabres rediscovered their offense to avoid going down three games, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 Monday night.
Former UF coach battling cancer
ORLANDO (AP) -- Former Florida coach Charley Pell is fighting cancer and believes he doesn't have long to live.
Not in the zone: Strikeouts up, scoring down
NEW YORK -- David Justice kept flailing away at the plate, striking out four times against Boston before hitting a game-winning home run.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. supports NASCAR in death probe
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes the seat belt in his father's car was broken during his fatal accident, brushing aside claims by a rescue worker that the belt was intact when emergency crews arrived at the car.
Hundreds mourn death of UNF baseball player
FERNANDINA BEACH (AP) -- The death of baseball player Taylor Wood had a little to do with sports and a lot to do with communities -- the news rippling through Florida like a thunderstorm, dampening spirits wherever it hit.
Bucks down Magic, face Hornets next
ORLANDO (AP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA playoff series since 1989 as Ray Allen scored 26 points and Sam Cassell added 14 of his 25 points in the third quarter in a 112-104 victory over Orlando on Tuesday night.
St. Joe faces another challenge
For its first district title in more than half of a decade, the St. Joseph Academy baseball team had to pull off a daunting task. Defeat state-ranked Daytona Beach Father Lopez, a team it hadn't fared well against all season, on its home turf.
Pincay Jr. back in Derby on Millennium Wind
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- With Millennium Wind, it's a case of Laffit and the feet.
Bartram doesn't wait for softball success
The softball season didn't go as planned for Bartram Trail, and that's not exactly a bad thing.
N.J. wins in overtime
TORONTO (AP) -- Brian Rafalski's centering pass deflected in off the skate of Toronto defenseman Cory Cross seven minutes into overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
Top All-Star ticket price increases $10
SEATTLE (AP) -- The price of the best tickets for baseball's All-Star game is increasing $10 to $160.
Riley says he deserves criticism
MIAMI (AP) -- It's a somber rite of spring: Pat Riley meets one final time with his team and then with the media, trying to explain what went wrong for the Miami Heat.
Ramirez proves to be wise investment for Red Sox
BOSTON -- Thirty-one RBIs. Nine homers. A .408 batting average.
Palatka's Hall joins Record staff
Award-winning columnist and page designer Andy Hall, a Hastings native, joined The Record staff today as its sports editor.
Lakers playing like champions again
LOS ANGELES -- Only a month ago, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared in trouble, a fractious team going nowhere while attempting to successfully defend its first NBA championship in 12 years.
State softball playoffs
First round
Spurs finish off T'wolves
MINNEAPOLIS -- Tim Duncan scored 24 points and David Robinson added 21 as the San Antonio Spurs wrapped up their first-round series against Minnesota with a 97-84 victory Monday night.
Nease title team has surprise reunion
Katie Wilkins, a former basketball standout at Nease High School and a member of the Panthers title-winning squad in 1999, officially signed to play at Flagler College next season.
Dolphins tackle Webb signs deal with Bengals
CINCINNATI -- Richmond Webb, a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins, reached an agreement Monday with the Cincinnati Bengals on a three-year, $9 million contract.
Songandaprayer helps Hurley fill competitive void
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bobby Hurley rested his arms on the wooden rail of the clocker's stand and gazed out at horses working in the early morning sunshine.
Surprise teams plentiful this year
It's early to start planning for that Cubs-Twins World Series, but some of baseball's surprising starts this season might mean something.
Attorneys argue witness was triggerman
SANFORD -- Attorneys for death row inmate Gregory Mills asked a judge Monday to stop his execution, claiming the star witness at his trial was the actual triggerman who shot to death an elderly man.
Sanford judge grants stay for inmate
SANFORD -- Calling it a ''troublesome case,'' a judge on Tuesday issued a stay of execution for Gregory Mills, who was scheduled to die Wednesday for the fatal shooting of an elderly man.
State to give homeowners $100 for each tree lost to canker
TALLAHASSEE -- Homeowners will get $100 for each citrus tree cut down in Florida's battle against canker, under a plan reached by state lawmakers.
Lawmakers reach budget deal
TALLAHASSEE -- State legislative leaders said Monday they'd agreed on a state spending plan for the coming year in time to finish the lawmaking session on time, but were still working out some details.
Man dies following fall
A 26-year-old Duval County man died after falling from the roof of a Ponte Vedra Beach home Monday afternoon, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Manatee club plans boycott
TALLAHASSEE -- The Save the Manatee Club called on its members Monday to boycott a Fish & Wildlife Conservation Committee meeting in Brevard County because of fears that the club's speakers would be harassed.
Accountants to settle Sunbeam shareholder suit for $110 million
MIAMI -- Arthur Andersen has agreed to pay $110 million to settle a fraud suit over its accounting work for the struggling appliance maker Sunbeam Corp. during the reign of chairman Al ''Chain Saw'' Dunlap.
Water bill to be pulled
WEST PALM BEACH -- A proposal to pump untreated river and lake water deep underground for storage could be yanked because of opposition, Gov. Jeb Bush said Monday.
Proposed $48 billion budget set for vote
TALLAHASSEE -- The state budget lawmakers will vote on Friday has money to fix the state's elections system, $200 more for each public school student and help for a nursing home industry wracked by lawsuits and quality of care questions.
Crews battling 150-acre wildfire
DAVENPORT -- Crews monitored a 150-acre brush fire in Polk County early Monday, a blaze that temporarily closed a road and damaged a porch, state officials said.
House passes six-day sales tax holiday
TALLAHASSEE -- Shoppers won't have to pay state and local sales taxes on clothing and some back-to-school items for six days under a bill the House passed Tuesday.
Man fights deportation
JACKSONVILLE -- A Vietnamese immigrant acquitted in December 1999 in the slayings of his estranged wife and her boyfriend is now fighting to stay in this country.
Tampa radio personality pleads innocent to animal cruelty charge
TAMPA -- Radio disc jockey Todd Clem, also known as ''Bubba the Love Sponge,'' entered a written plea of innocent Monday to an animal cruelty charge stemming from the on-air slaughter of a boar.
Senate narrowly passes grandparents rights bill
TALLAHASSEE -- Grandparents will be able to turn again to a judge to seek court-ordered time with their grandchildren under a bill the Senate passed 19-16 Tuesday.
Indonesia's Wahid refuses to quit
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- President Abdurrahman Wahid will not quit despite a looming threat of impeachment, a spokesman said Tuesday, stressing ''resignation is out of the question.''
U.S. team in China to inspect spy plane
HAIKOU, China -- U.S. technicians arrived on the southern Chinese island of Hainan on Tuesday to figure out how to retrieve a damaged Navy spy plane stranded since colliding with a fighter jet.
Impeachment looms
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia's first freely elected president in nearly 40 years faced possible impeachment after parliament overwhelmingly censured him Monday for corruption and incompetence.
Four Palestinians killed in renewed violence
JERUSALEM -- Explosions killed three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, and a fourth died in a clash with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank.
Tobacco company offers comfort to smokers
TORONTO -- Forget huddling on the sidewalk in the cold. Smokers in Toronto's financial district now have a luxurious canopy lounge complete with reclining chairs and TVs to relax in during their smoke breaks -- courtesy of a Canadian tobacco company.
Britain moves to ban insurance gene testing
LONDON -- Britain's government has tentatively endorsed a ban on genetic testing by insurance companies, hoping to prevent the emergence of a ''genetic underclass'' of people unable to buy health or life insurance.
Fire injures dozens at German amusement park
BRUEHL, Germany -- A fire raged through a roller coaster at one of Europe's largest amusement parks Tuesday, forcing 150 passengers to scramble down 60-foot ladders to escape. At least 54 people were injured.
Delay on trade pact strains relations
HANOI -- Several recent U.S. decisions, particularly on a historic trade agreement, have led to an unusual flurry of criticism from top Vietnamese officials, raising concerns the U.S.-Vietnamese relationship will backslide after years of progress in healing wartime wounds.
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50,000 Xiaomi MiPad tablets sell in less than four minutes
0. phoneArena posted on 05 Jul 2014, 18:30
On Thursday, we told you how Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said that his company was ready to take on the Apple iPad. And to prove it, earlier this week the manufacturer released the Android powered Xiaomi MiPad in China. A challenger to the Apple iPad mini with Retina Display, the MiPad features a 7.9 inch IPS display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536. That works out to a pixel density of 326ppi. The NVIDIA K1 is under the hood with 2GB of RAM on board. 16/64GB of native storage is available, and for those requiring more storage, a 128GB capacity microSD slot is on board. Back and front-facing cameras weigh in at 8MP and 5MP respectively, and a 6700mAh battery keeps the lights on...
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1. pavsidhu (Posts: 214; Member since: 20 May 2014)
Shame there isn't a 10" screen variant to go witg the impressive specs otherwise I would go for this tablet straight away!
23. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)
just keep patience... xiaomi is just entering in the tablet territory... soon they will cater all segments.... how great it might be if xiaomi used samsung's Super Amoled in mipads... then it would be an everything killer
2. ForgedMemories (Posts: 1; Member since: 05 Jul 2014)
Yesterday, here in the Philippines, where there are many haters of China Phones (but many also uses it because they have no choice. lol) , thousands ordered Mi3 in 4 hours. What's good is that they have already received their phones only few hours later.
3. androtaku (Posts: 242; Member since: 12 Dec 2013)
cheap marketing technique
4. tadaa (Posts: 267; Member since: 18 Apr 2013)
Local blog sites in the Philippines say that xiaomi has plans to launch the device here so it should also be launched on other markets xiaomi has presence in like Singapore Malaysia and India
5. Busyboy (unregistered)
Would have been a beast if it hadn't had an 8MP rear facing camera and 2GB of RAM. Otherwise it's one of the best tablet bargains you can buy!
17. Jphones (Posts: 235; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)
What do you want it to have that's realistic then
19. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1122; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Yeah, why not a 41MP Pureview camera and 4 GB of RAM on a 240$ tablet?
Comparing this to the closest Samsung alternative the Tab 4 8.0 which retails for 269$ on Samsung's US website (16 GB version) you get much better set of cameras (8mp + 5mp vs 3mp + 1.3mp), much better screen (2048x1536 vs 1280x800), arguably better design, more RAM (2GB vs 1.5GB), much bigger battery (6700mAh vs 4450mAh) and a MUCH MUCH FASTER processor (TK1 vs Cortex A7 1.2 GHz joke) and it is still 29$ cheaper. This is a beast.
20. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)
exactly, certain people dont know how to appreciate... they just keep complaining out of a habit... these type of people like expensive andunder specs ipads
24. Busyboy (unregistered)
I said it would have been a beast, never said it was a bad tablet. Did you not read my last comment?
6. Totse2k15 (Posts: 470; Member since: 11 Feb 2014)
Very nice tablet. Would love to see it irl at my local BB.
7. Arte-8800 (banned) (Posts: 4562; Member since: 13 Mar 2014)
Nividia K1 Gpu with Tegra4 A15 Cpu. This can't be true.
Powerful Soc at this price. .?
8. gaara6775 (Posts: 738; Member since: 20 May 2014)
Surprised? Why so? They launched mi3 with sd800 & 2gig ram for $270 last year. There are companies beyond HTC, lg,Sony,samsung. And xiaomi is the best,far better than 1+1.
11. Arte-8800 (banned) (Posts: 4562; Member since: 13 Mar 2014)
The K1 costs around $50+ to buy.
15. livyatan (Posts: 867; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)
Well, this is Xiaomi.
In other words, revolutionary business model with razor thin margins and products sold for close to their real price. It is similar to what Google does with the Nexus line over the play store.
18. salaal (Posts: 109; Member since: 08 Dec 2013)
Now in singapore MI3 costs 300$ singapore dollars which is just 240 USD
9. gaara6775 (Posts: 738; Member since: 20 May 2014)
Can't wait to try it. Soon we will have it here in India.
25. JJOPQ (Posts: 55; Member since: 15 Nov 2014)
does xiaomi mipad is released in India?
12. GreekGeek (Posts: 1276; Member since: 22 Mar 2014)
Meanwhile, OnePlus has yet to sell 500 units
13. Arte-8800 (banned) (Posts: 4562; Member since: 13 Mar 2014)
Looks like it's not for-real...?
21. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)
it is for real... I know you will feel it real when it will be only from samsung/apple/htc/lg, which infact its not... pitty on you
14. livyatan (Posts: 867; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)
Totally deserved!
Most powerful ARM tablet on the market that absolutely crushed the iPad Air in benchmarks, for almost half its price.
Can't wait for the reviews
16. alumoyo (Posts: 369; Member since: 26 Aug 2013)
Looks like a typical Nokia video.
22. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)
whatever... you should say typical nokia by microsoft video
26. gardiner (Posts: 3; Member since: 26 Apr 2015)
I would never own an android tablet ever again. I bought a Lenovo Thinkpad 8 tablet and it's perfect. It's super fast, Runs on Windows 10, uses real software instead of crappy ad-filled apps. And gets updates all the time.
With Android, you get 1 maybe 2 updates and then you have to buy a new tablet every 1 or 2 years. lol
My Thinkpad Tablet is over 2 years old and there is no need to buy a new tablet. It can let me for a while. And it does everything an android tablet can do and more.
It also has "apps" that you can download if you really want to have all those spywhere collecting data.
I do have an android phone. Which is BETTER than any Windows phone.
Basically, for tablets, get Windows 10. For phones, a Samsung premium phone will do perfectly. Tons of Windows and iCrap users are upgrading to Samsung.

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Women's Swimming And Diving In Third After Six Events At Pac-10s
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Federal Way, WA- After the first day of competition, the Bruins scored 324.40 to place third in the first day of competition at the 2001 Pacific-10 Conference Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Wash. UCLA trails Arizona (342.30) and USC, who was the top finisher with 360.50 points.
Leading the way for the Bruins in the pool was freshman sensation Sara Platzer who finished third in the 50 Free with a season best time 22.82. Erica Shugart was equally impressive as she finished fifth in the same race with a season best of 23.21.
Freshman Brooke Winkler also garnered a top ten finish, as she posted a time of 2:03.17 in the 200 IM to place eighth.
In the relays, the Bruins finished third in the 200 Free (1:32.45) and fifth in the 400 Medley (3:41.63).
Heidi Prosser led the Bruins divers as she posted 270.35 in the one-meter final to finished fifth. Regan Gosnell scored 264.10 to place eighth.
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San Bernardino >> Criminal charges against two councilmen Thursday was a new "black eye" for the embattled city, according to residents at a political forum Thursday evening sponsored by The Sun.
"It's a tragic event that happened," said San Bernardino city employee Stephen Johns.
In a one-two punch against a city already reeling from a year-old declaration of bankruptcy, councilmen Robert Jenkins and Chas Kelley were both arrested Thursday.
A two-year councilman, Jenkins was charged by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office with 30 criminal counts in alleged identity theft and stalking via the Internet classified ad site Craigslist.
Kelley, who has been on the council for 10 years, was accused of knowingly under-reporting $74,222 in campaign donations between 2006 and 2012. In a very busy day, Kelley resigned from the council, dropped out of the mayoral race and pleaded guilty to one count of felony perjury Thursday.
"We need to actually believe in the justice system," Johns said. "Innocent until proven guilty for Robert Jenkins."
Scott Beard, who started the recall attempt against two council members and the city attorney, called Thursday's two city councilmen arrests another "black eye" for the city.
"The only way we can change our image is (with) quality leadership from people who give a damn," he said. "We've clearly suffered a long time from people who don't, and today was a good example of that."
Barbara Babcock, a longtime critic of the City Council, saw a silver lining in Thursday's arrests.
"What happened today was a travesty, but frankly, I'm glad it happened before the election," she said.
Still, she said, residents share some of the blame for what happened:
"It's our fault," Babcock said. "We get who we vote for."


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We ran through the NFC South portion of Todd McShay's latest mock draft earlier. Now, let's turn to ESPN's other draft guru.
Check out this Insider post in which Mel Kiper Jr. unveils his latest mock draft. Kiper differs significantly from McShay when it comes to the only two NFC South teams with first-round picks.
In Kiper's draft, LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne and Alabama running back Trent Richardson are gone before the Bucs pick at No. 5. As recently as a week ago, the consensus was at least one of those two players would be available for the Bucs. But the consensus seems to be changing and I'm sure the Bucs have been preparing themselves for all scenarios.
Kiper gave the USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil to the Bucs and I don't think that's at all out of the realm of possibility. Yeah, Tampa Bay could take Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly and fill a big need. Or the Bucs could take Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon to give quarterback Josh Freeman another play-maker to go with Vincent Jackson.
But Kalil makes some sense. He's viewed as pretty much a can't-miss prospect. The Bucs already have Donald Penn at left tackle, but right tackle Jeremy Trueblood is a bit of a question mark and he's heading into the final year of his contract. Kalil could step in and play the left side immediately and Penn could switch to the right side. Or Penn could stay on the left side for now and let Kalil begin his career on the right side.
At No. 9, Kiper, who had been giving the Panthers a steady diet of defensive tackles in the past, made a significant change. He has the Panthers taking Kuechly. Makes total sense. Kuechly might be the best player on the board at that point and the Panthers have linebackers Thomas Davis and Jon Beason returning from major injuries.
But I also could see Carolina going with South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore or North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples if Kiper's first eight picks come true.


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|Artificial muscles in a range of diameters (Courtesy Haines et al./University of Texas at Dallas)
An international team of researchers led by Ray Baughman, PhD, of the University of Texas at Dallas has created artificial muscles from ordinary fishing line that are said to be 100 times more powerful than a human muscle of the same weight and length.
The team has published their research, "Artificial muscles from fishing line and sewing thread," in the February 21 issue of the journal Science.
Baughman, who is director of UT Dallas' NanoTech Institute, says that twisting a few strands of fishing line can create a muscle that lifts 16 pounds. Bundles of 100 of these twisted strands can lift up to 1600 pounds, can contract to 49 percent of their initial length, and are said to function for millions of cycles.
The team, which includes scientists from Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, and Turkey, had spent years experimenting with various exotic materials such as carbon nanotubes before discovering that the best material for this application was actually polyethylene fishing line. "Sometimes there is a great irony in research," Geoffrey Spinks, PhD, lead Australian researcher on the project, told the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) website.
The artificial muscles are created by twisting the fishing line until it forms coils. "We attached one end of the fishing line to an electric drill and hung a weight off the other end to apply some tension. We stop the weight from rotating and we use the drill to insert twist into the fiber," explains Spinks. "Before too long, the whole fiber is a spring-like coil. To set this shape, we apply a little bit of heat from a hair dryer and the coil contracts."
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Once they have their fishing-line muscles, the researchers just apply heat to make them expand or contract. If the lines are coiled in one direction, they contract when heated. If coiled in the other direction, heat causes them to expand.
The heat can come from any conventional source. Though the researchers used resistive heating, from passing a electric current through a wire or metallic sewing thread, they say that heat from radiant or chemical sources would work just as well.
"The application opportunities for these polymer muscles are vast," says Baughman. "Today's most advanced humanoid robots, prosthetic limbs and wearable exoskeletons are limited by motors and hydraulic systems, whose size and weight restrict dexterity, force generation and work capability."
Lead author Carter Haines told the UT Dallas News Center, "We have woven textiles from the polymer muscles whose pores reversibly open and close with changes in temperature. This offers the future possibility of comfort-adjusting clothing," The researchers also hypothesize that building ventilation systems might also be designed that react to changes in ambient temperature to open and close vents.
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A "legacy," by definition and by tradition, is something of value passed down from one generation to the next. It was with this in mind that Embraer took advantage of the EBACE stage to officially introduce the latest additions to its business
jet family–the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450–formerly referred to as the MSJ and MLJ respectively.
In making the introduction and unveiling a cabin mockup of the Legacy 500, Embraer Executive Jets executive v-p Luis Carlos Affonso noted that in selecting the names, two possibilities seemed obvious: to continue the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 line, or to build on the reputation of the Legacy 600. In terms of performance and cabin size "and by nature," the new airplanes are more akin to the Legacy, he said. Hence the choice.
While the original Legacy 600, still in production, is an executive/VIP derivative of the Brazilian manufacturer's ERJ 135 regional jet with sales in excess of 115 airplanes, the Legacy 500 and its slightly smaller sister the Legacy 450 are clean-sheet designs.
According to Affonso, the Legacy 500, carrying a promotional price of €11.4 million ($18.4 million), is scheduled to enter service in late 2012. The Legacy 450 is slated to enter service a year later, with a €9.79 million ($15.25 million) price tag.
The Legacy 500 is expected to have a range of 3,000 nm with four passengers, or 2,800 nm with eight passengers and a cruise speed of Mach 0.80 (NBAA/IFR reserves). This will allow non-stop flights from Paris to Riyadh, Moscow to New Delhi and New York to Los Angeles.
The Legacy 450 cabin is only slightly smaller, but with performance figures slightly less than those of its larger sibling. The 450 is being designed for a range of 2,300 nm with four passengers, or 2,200 nm with eight passengers at Mach 0.78. The range would permit non-stop travel from Moscow to Madrid or New York City to Mexico City.
Honeywell will provide engines for both airplanes–the HTF7500E with 6,000 pounds to 7,000 pounds thrust. The powerplant is based on the HTF7000 platform, which Honeywell promotes as being more fuel efficient and easier to maintain, with lower operating costs and reduced noise and emissions.
Both airplanes will feature side-stick-operated, fly-by-wire flight controls, a unique departure from previous Embraer aircraft designs. The cockpit will feature Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics and what Affonso described as an "unmatched level of capability to the midlight and midsize [aircraft] categories, providing extensive situational awareness with a highly intuitive user interface."
The flight deck panel will have four, 15.1-inch, high-resolution displays on a "T" configuration, arranged with advanced graphics capabilities to deliver: high resolution for enhanced synthetic vision systems; integrated flight information systems; advanced flight management systems; full-flight regimen auto-throttle controls; and multi-scan weather radar.
The broad cross-section cabin in both aircraft will feature a flat floor and six-feet of stand-up headroom, a fully equipped galley and an externally serviced aft lavatory. The interiors of both jets have been jointly developed by Embraer and U.S.-based DesignworksUSA.
In terms of competitive categories, the lines are blurred, but the Legacy 500 is most likely in the same category as Bombardier's new Learjet 85, the Cessna 680 Sovereign and Challenger 300. Market rivals for the 450 include the Learjet 45 and 60, Citation's XLS and Hawker Beechcraft's Hawker line.
Affonso said a combined order book for the two new Legacys carries more than 100 letters of intent from a global array of potential customers. Embraer has earmarked some €481.6 million ($750 million) for research and development of the two programs.
Asked if naming the MLJ the Legacy 450 suggests yet another airplane to come in the niche between the Legacy 450 and the smaller Phenom 300, Affonso was noncommittal.
He did admit, however, there is room for another business jet in the €6.42 million ($10 million) to €7.50 million ($12 million) range, with the Phenom 300 priced at €4.497 million ($7 million) and the new Legacy 450 at €9.79 million ($15.25 million). Would the next model in this niche be a Phenom 350 or a Legacy 400?
A look at names Embraer has already trademarked at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals these possibilities: Phenom 200, Legacy 400 and 700 and Lineage 800.
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Maybe this picture will give you a clue as to why Apple changed the connector. It shows a typical iPhone and it's 30 pin connector, with a Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi is a full fledged computer on a board. Take a look at the board and the most obvious thing is all the connectors. The interface connections are the largest things. They occupy the most space.
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The denim curiosity started in Las Vegas. From the moment I saw model Fluvia Lacerda in a pair of City Chic jeans, I knew I had to try them out. She has amazing curves and these jeans hugged her in all the right places.
And since skinny jeans are all the rage, I wanted to do something a little different by picking the Lace Up Wide Leg Jean ($58). I think this my might be my new favorite cut.
I do have a high waist, so low rise jeans are not for me. For some reason, I thought these were higher waisted, but they actually sit a little bit below my belly button. That's not ideal for my shape.
One of my favorite features is the dark wash of the jeans. This makes it so versatile and easy to dress up. Because of the stretch in the denim, these jeans are also very comfortable.
The length of the jean was perfect for my height (5'6), while wearing my new heels. But, I do warn that the hem will probably drag with a flat shoe. I haven't had a chance to wash them yet, so I can tell you if they shrink or not. When I do, I'll post that as an update here and on my Facebook page.
Take a look at the pics below. This is after wearing them all day, so they keep their shape. They didn't start to sag, which a problem I normally have with jeans. Because of this one pair, I am very interested in trying another cut. Hmmm…skinny or bootcut?
Do you own a pair of City Chic jeans? Do you love or hate them?
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The carvings of six Mabinogi stories set in the Cych valley, not very far from Rhosygilwen, are the focus of an evening of music, storytelling and history at Neuadd-y-dderwen, the Oak Hall.
The oak carvings depicting these stories might be familiar to those that have attended events at Rhosygilwen. On the 30th May at 7.30 pm there will be a description of the mythical context by Resident Bard Diarmuid Johnson. After which Daniel Morden, the highly regarded storyteller, will retell these ancient stories accompanied by Devil's Violin musicians Oliver Wilson-Dickson (violin) and Dylan Fowler (guitar) in a show called The Tree of Life and Flame.
The carvings were originally crafted by in oak by Pembrokeshire based artist, Phil Forder who also designed the Celtic knot patio around the fountain.
Daniel Morden is one of the UK's most popular storytellers. His book Tree of Leaf and Flame won the Wales Books Council Tir Na Nog Prize in 2013.
Tickets are £10 available on line at Rhosygilwen.co.uk


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2013 Daytona Rolex 24: Ryan Dalziel In Title Vow To Ease Rolex 24 Pain
Ryan Dalzielâs bid to start the year with a Rolex watch ended in frustration at Daytona International Speedway.
The proud Scot - one of the pre-race favorites â had to settle for sixth place after a string of mishaps hit the Fort Lauderdale-based Starworks Motorsport Ford/Riley.
But Ryan - who lives in Windermere, Florida, but is originally from Airdrie in Lanarkshire, Scotland â has promised to use the pain of the performance to boost his Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series title bid with Venezuelan ace Alex Popow.
The Starworks team had defied sleep to get the car ready for the race, and Ryan was in the seat for qualifying. He had the Ford/Riley on the limit, but could only manage seventh place.
But Ryan proved he had taken the form from last yearâs FIA WEC LMP2 world title-winning campaign into 2013 with a string of hot laps. Alongside fellow Scot Allan McNish, Popow and French star Sebastien Bourdais, they proved they could take the battle to the faster Team Ganassi BMWs.
But their bid for glory was ended by throttle and brakeline problems. The Starworks team did an amazing job to get the car back on track but they had lost 11 laps and Ryan was left to bring the car home in sixth place.
It was a tough battle right from the start â a real hard day at the office.
RYAN SAYS: âIt was definitely a tough weekend for us. Right from the start we were a little slower than we hoped but Iâve never seen the Starworks team work harder. People wonât know how much work went on during the race behind the scenes but I think, in the end, we have to be proud of getting a sixth place.
âThe reliability was there but we lacked in speed compared to the BMWs, so we were making some drastic set-up changes during cautions to improve our car. To be honest, OUR chassis wasnât the biggest problem. We knew on a one-on-one situation with Ganassi we didnât have the pace to beat them, but we felt we had the best of the rest when we were out in front.
âI think us and the #10 car were the only real contenders but we were pushing so hard that we really started to beat the car up. The stuck throttle during Allanâs last stint was the start of the downfall. He tried to live with it but ended up killing the brakes so we had to go behind the wall to fix both issues.â
Does this hurt more than last yearâs second place?
RYANS SAYS: âIn a crazy way this year was much harder for us, even before the late issues. Last year we could run at 95% and control the race. This year we were running at 110% just to keep up. The BMWs were in another class and, in my opinion, it ruined the race for the Rolex24 fans because no Ford or Chevrolet would ever have beaten them in a straight-up fight.
That said, it was still solid points for the championship...have you and Alex Popow started to think about that?
RYAN SAYS: âWe went into the race thinking about the championship. From the first hour we knew winning was going to be tough so we focused on being smart and being there at the end no matter what the result. We wanted to be on the lead lap - and I still think that if it had not been for the motor issues we would have been on the podium. But sixth is better than seventh, so we will push to win from here.
âAlex was phenomenal in the race and was running the same lap times as the rest of us. For me, that was the best I have ever seen him drive so that gives me massive confidence for the season. I think heâs going to cause a lot of people problems.â
Do you think Grand-Am will curb the BMWs and give you guys more power?
RYAN SAYS: âThey have to do something. Austin is clearly an HP track and I wouldnât like to be going there if things stay as they are. It was the BMW show when it should have been the Grand-Am show.
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text: Juliean 7068 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Hello, I've got a conceptual question concering a render queue as discussed in the "frostbite render architecture" thread in the forums. I've basically implemented such a queue, much like Hodgman descibed it there. I've just got some concerns about how clearing textures and/or the depth buffer is normally handled in such render queues. What would this be? Would this even be handled by the queue? If yes, what "type" would it be? Would it be a render state (like set vertex buffer, set index buffer, set texture...) ? Or would it be a DrawCall, therefore its own render instance? Should it rather be part of the Model, Material, Effect ? If it should better not be part of the render queue, how else is it "normally" handled? How do you handle it, for example if you need to clear the z-buffer for different shadow caster, or generally at the begin/end of a frame? I'd really be glad to hear some of your opinions, I'm sure a lot of people have worked with such a render queue before...? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Well really everyone should be tested to see what % neanderthal they are, all the people who are more homo sapien than average have to pay reparations.
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Heh, China will have a massive internal balance shift with all the reperation that would need to be paid.PS2/NS2/Mumble: SirWigglyBottom
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I dunno but I think those homo sapien pricks from the Rift Valley owe Europe a lot of cash!
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I for one blame it all on the beaker people. If we could form a quango to enforce reparations from the beaker people due to their destruction of the culture of the British Isles that would be good. Coming here from the Iberian Peninsula, giving us cups so we didn't have to lick water from our hands....
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Stop picking on Squirrel. The poor chap is in a Chinese government facility somewhere with electrodes strapped to his gonads. It's the only logical explanation for his posting history.
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Latin America is a cultural shift away from being some first world thing.
They have to reject religion and corruption.
If they become pure rationalist countries efficient run, they will excel at this shit we call economy.I play mostly in the PS4, but I still love a good PC game
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Not sure what's particularly rational about pursuing a path to extinction, to say nothing of more philosophical objections.
Of course the greatest incentive for developing nations to get ahead in the rat race is the sure knowledge that those at the bottom of the ladder are going to suffer the most as it all starts coming undone, while those who've contributed the most to fucking up the planet will be able to buy their way into maintaining some semblance of comfort and normality regardless.
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Chap is being too nice. Maybe more like a monkey?They have to reject religion and corruption.
My theory is it's easier for populists and opportunists to be corrupt in a monoculture environment.
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There doesn't seem to be a terribly good correlation there at all. The lowest scorers Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia are all recent victims of ethnic genocides/wars. The top rankers of Nordic, NZ and Canada are more monoculture, except yknow all the Maori. Qatar is 28 though so it doesn't seem a very high barrier really.
Latin America is a cultural shift away from being some first world thing.
They have to reject religion and corruption.
If they become pure rationalist countries efficient run, they will excel at this shit we call economy.
The "West" maintains it's relative advantage due to the same economic forces, e.g. we own all the capital still so can control what gets built where and even what government policies are enacted to a degree. The only real exceptions to this ever were the communist countries as they're capable of just giving a big fuck off to international capital, though only while they have an internal market which is large enough, which is similar to how the US industrialised despite Europeans owning the majority of capital at the time.
Then again, Argentina (which is what started this discussion) used to be one of the richest countries on the planet. So saying that they are where they are because of foreign capital issues is probably not the whole truth. I'd say that corruption is definitely one of the main factors behind its decline. That and political turmoil, which is never good. Both of which naturally decrease the amount of capital that foreigners are willing to invest. Also, most of what made Argentina wealthy back in the day was natural resources, which gave the impression that industrialization was probably not as urgent as it was for many other nations.
The thing with many of these (relatively!) young nations is that they simply didn't have the institutions necessary to compete with the old world. Solid institutions, while it may seem a bit boring, is one of the absolute key factors for success.
Also, sorry if this seems a bit disjointed, incomprehensible or simply false. I may be a wee bit tipsy. Toodles!
But yes, the agricultural oligarchy was never fond of the idea of industrialization so every project was met with heavy resistance and sabotage. The typical story of the rich fucking over the rest.
I don't want to get into a heavy historical review as it might end up being long and depressing for me.
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Some things I read about like the one town in China forcing its school children to give blood (this was recent) for about 6 months, until one pupil finally told his parents. I never imagine that happening in EU and Canada/USA or at least much less likely. But I do very much imagine that happening in a country like India or China. I feel like in a diverse community there is more chance for a small subset of a group to question what the majority or other minorities are doing.
This is not to say it's a rule like you're saying, or that there can be no exceptions. Just a sort of general observation. For some reason I feel that the free transfer of people of different backgrounds between countries, like EU has so easily between many countries, I feel that is an extremely positive thing and encourages tolerance and fairness.
My observation in life in general... most of us in school in Canada always make jokes about minorities. But that's because everyone in our schools was a minority, so if you wanted to join in on that you had to be able to laugh at your own background as well lol. There was no dominant culture of people. And that was awesome I think, because it kind of forces everyone to get along.
For some reason I just feel that a monoculture in the sense of "everyone is this religion/believes in these superstitions/is appealed to viscerally by these same things" it kind of gives a situation possibly that allows someone appealing to those things to go all populist and take advantage.
These are not perfect examples, but just to name some off the top of my head: When I think of Egypt I think of the military trying to destroy the Muslim Brotherhood (not that it is so simple, not trying to say that). And when I think of Iraq I think of Sunni versus Shia versus Christian (and we can see how well that turns out). And when I think of India I think of many people who don't like Pakistan, or constant strain between Hindu and Muslim. And when I think of Japan I think of many people who don't like China, and the same in reverse. And when I think of Japan I also think of very rigid and defined social rules and a country not very friendly to foreigners.
I guess when diverse people of different backgrounds are together... at least in my mind... then they can all call each other out on the stupid stuff they might have carried over from old world thinking or something? I guess my best examples would be India and China, in my mind at least. The opportunity for corruption and willingness of people in control to bend rules for personal benefit... it seems rampant. What allows this... I think monoculture/common thinking is part of it.
I don't say it's impossible for a monoculture/very not diverse society to be rich and fair and tolerant though. It just seems easier to motivate a large number of people of one group into one direction if they are all the same kind of background, with similar underlying prejudices possibly. I think diversity invites more questioning into "what is normal/acceptable." And I think that's positive in general.
The top rankers of Nordic, NZ and Canada are more monoculture, except yknow all the Maori. Qatar is 28 though so it doesn't seem a very high barrier really.
It's not that NZ is not diverse, but it's not diverse to the same degree and most of the immigration population to NZ is from (relatively) nearby and surrounding countries. Same with countries like Singapore, huge populations of Indian and Chinese people, Malaysians... not many other people at all.
Gloating time.... three Canadian cities landed on the top 10 greatest places to live apparently on "some list": http://www.thestar.com/business/2014...p_10_list.html
Melbourne Australia took the cake at the top, and 4 australian cities in total :P
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Did you just describe India as a monoculture? I think I need one of those facepalm/epic fail GIFs. India is one of the most diverse countries in the world.
EDIT: here's one study on comparative cultural diversity...
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The usual suspects lead the list of culturally diverse countries: Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These and other African countries typically rank high on any diversity index because of their multitude of tribal groups and languages. The only western country to break into the top 20 most diverse is Canada. The United States ranks near the middle, slightly more diverse than Russia but slightly less diverse than Spain.
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India is a monoculture in the sense of corruption, to me personally, as an Indian person... whether you are from the North or South, there is a common feature: the system can be cheated at any level with even just a little greasing the wheels with cash, to a degree most people don't really appreciate. There are a lot of reasons why India is so inefficient. The prevalence of corruption and country-wide attitudes of "don't worry friend, it'll be alright, just do this this for me friend" doesn't help.
In terms of ethnic and linguistic and religious practices and such differences, yea, it's probably one of the most diverse countries in the world. 1400 dialects *at least.* North is different from north east is different from south is different from central. There's everything from more common Hindu to Punjabi to Guju to Buddhist to Zoroastrian to etc etc etc. The list goes on forever.
In terms of behaviour that results in corruption... that's a little more common to the entire country. Virtually all have common systems of caste, especially rural India which is the vast majority of the population. Light skinned Indians are the public face of India and dominate in politics/caste systems.... while most others get shut out. There are a lot of problems I would call endemic to the entire country, even if in many terms there is a broad set of cultures, there are some features common to virtually all of them.
If we're talking about India, we're talking about a country where there are still many occasions of people buying houses from realtors.... and then still not owning them until they pay excesses in "tax" to whoever happens to really have control of whatever place. And a country in which there are politicians in office convicted of rape. And a country in which 40% of food rots in storage because of corruption in transportation. And a country in which you can still straight-up buy some diplomas. They don't make low-budget Bollywood movies on these topics because it doesn't happen... it's a very, very corrupt country, and these are issues common to the entire country, despite the ethnic diversity. Less so in some areas though.
Again, it was thinking out loud and simply thoughts for the sake of it. But.... I guess it's not a good idea to do that here.
Very interesting article you pointed out though. As well though, it does note differences in interpretation of what diversity means depending on the analyses which may favour certain aspects more than others, like linguistic differences (see last paragraph). In the same sense, there can be some difficulty in defining cultural diversity between countries using objective measures, as different countries might be diverse in very different ways, as is the case in the disagreement on where they place Brazil between those two analyses they mention.
Canada is also mostly a monoculture (in certain definitions). Toronto likes to use this term "multicultural" but it is a misnomer, at least as far as what professors/universities/the like consider multicultural. Toronto is diverse, not multicultural (again... in certain definitions).
Multicultural in one definition is multiple groups of persons in the same geographic area which follow different customs and laws. Which does not define Canada, and to some of those professor types Canada is not multicultural (I agree with them). But yea, Canada is very diverse.
In India, the term multicultural is probably much more apt, when considering the many customs, languages, ethnic groups. In terms of the political climate and sentiment towards domestic issues and corruption though, I would not say India is very diverse in that sense.
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