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More war may mean more peace. NATO kept right on bombing Yugoslavia Monday night and shot down a MIG-29 fighter Tuesday, despite urgings to President Clinton from both the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Russian envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin. But before departing for Europe for a meeting with NATO secretary general Javier Solana and German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, Clinton did offer a significant concession to European fears that Washington may be being too intransigent: The President suggested NATO might call a temporary halt to its air campaign if that would aid the "larger purpose" of stopping Serb repression in Kosovo. In other words, Washington is ready to cut a deal if -- and that's a very big "if" -- Milosevic puts enough on the table.

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This thistle pattern was produced between 1951 and 1978 (the full set contains over 50 different pieces including a very hard to find kidney-shaped serving platter). Part of the pattern was carved directly into the clay, and each of the pieces were hand painted so that no two pieces are exactly the same!
This is a 12" Platter/Chop Plate with the Stangl pottery,Flemington NJ back stamp.
Stangl Pottery in Flemington, New Jersey originally began in 1814 as Hill Pottery. In the 1860s Hill Pottery was acquired by Abram Fulper and in 1910 his grandson William H. Fulper II changed the company name to Fulper Pottery Co. During that year they hired ceramic engineer Martin Stangl to develop pottery glazes and shapes for their Fulper line.
Stangl left for four years in 1914 to go to Haeger Pottery and create its new pottery line. However, in 1919 he returned and by 1924 he was named vice president of the company. During 1924 he was responsible for the introduction of the first open stock solid color dinnerware in America. During the 1920s another smaller factory was built at the Flemington, New Jersey site and they were also able to acquire a large existing pottery facility in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1929 the original factory was burned in a fire, so the other two factories took on all production. It was also in this year that Martin Stangl purchased the Fulper Pottery Company, changing its name to Stangl Pottery.
In 1935, production was ceased at the small remaining Flemington location, and that building was utilized solely as a retail showroom for the company?s ceramic products, becoming one of the nations first ?factory outlets.??(1) During the 1930s and 1940s Stangl began making the bird figurines that were very popular and are still coveted by collectors, fetching about $75 for a single bird. In the 1940s Stangl introduced his hand carved and hand painted dinnerware, which is his best known product. These dishes can be found through out New Jersey in antique shops as well as on the internet. Depending on their rarity and condition they can be priced anywhere from $5 for individual pieces to $400 for some sets. Stangl dinnerware was sold throughout America in over 3000 department and gift stores.
From 1935 to 1978, the Stangl Flemington Outlet showroom was a highly visited tourist destination. Many bus trips up and down New Jersey had a designated stop at the Flemington outlet so that people could partake of bargains offered in high quality pottery.
In 1978 Stangl pottery closed for good and was purchased by Pfaltzgraf. However, working with the owners, in April 2000 the Hill-Fulper-Stangl Museum display was opened in the original Stangl kiln. "This display became a popular focal point for many Flemington Outlet visitors over the years.?(2) Unfortunately, due to flooding and structural issues, the museum was forced to close.


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The Watertown-Mayer/Waconia/Delano/Holy Family boys' swimming and diving team was in action twice last week, losing a dual meet at Hopkins, 95-85, on Thursday, Jan. 17, and finishing in fifth place in the ultra-competitive, five-team Section 6AA True Team Section meet at Edina's Art Downey Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 19.
In that True Team Section meet, which also includes Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina and Hopkins, the Royals scored 262 points. Eden Prairie was first with 914 points. The Royals had two top-10 finishes, including Tristan Gens, who took sixth place in diving with 332.25 points, and Zach Holman, who took ninth in the 200-yard Individual Medley with 2:08.71.
In the loss to Hopkins earlier in the week, the Royals picked up two individual wins and one relay win. Holman won the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:22.04 and Gens won diving with a 230.9 points, winning the event by more than 46 points. The Royals also won the 400-yard freestyle relay, with the team of Holman, Shawn Wasser, Ben DeSutter and Jack Dalluge finishing in a time of 3:35.73.
Wasser added a pair of second-place finishes for the Royals. He finished the 50-yard freestyle in 23.29 seconds and the 100-yard freestyle in 52.93 seconds. Givon Kumal had a second-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:16.19, DeSutter had a second-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:02.78, and Holman was second in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:57.28.
DeSutter added a third-place finish in the 200-yard IM in 2:21.31. Brent Unowsky was third in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:48.34, and Austin Gilbert was third in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:17.6.
The Royals were also in action Tuesday at St. Cloud Apollo, and will return to the pool at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Orono.
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Since 2004, the Artists for Humanity singers — all professionally trained in classical music — have donated their time and talents to help others.
They've put on shows for victims of Hurricane Katrina, Habitat for Humanity, the Samaritan Project, HPH Hospice and two cancer patients.
Tonight, they say "It's a Grand Night for Singing" to help Meals on Wheels, the Pasco County program that provides home-delivered meals to elderly residents.
The show is at 7:30 p.m. at the Eleanor Dempsey Performing Arts Center at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School on Hays Road in Hudson.
"Melody was the catalyst for this," said Dolores Riego de Dios, founder of the group. She's referring to Melody Ossi, a lyric soprano who will sing Summertime from Porgy and Bess and the dramatic Point of No Return from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera with David Groomes, a member of Spanish Lyric Theatre.
"We're hoping to fill 500 seats," Ms. Riego de Dios said. "This is professional entertainment, not amateur night. The people who have heard us want us to do it again. We have a following."
Other performers are Becky Groomes, a former Miss Pasco, who will do The Song That Never Ends from Spamalot.
She's the daughter of Barbara Friedman, former president of Heritage Arts Center and producer of the Spotlight on Talent competition held in Dade City each year, who will be one of the accompanists for the show. The other is the Rev. Bradley Stevens.
Mother and daughter will do a piano duet of classical music.
Ms. Ossi, Ms. Groomes and Ms. Riego de Dios will join for a rousing rendition of the World War II-era Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B.
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Other performers are Sylvana Olding, who will do Moonlight Serenade and You'll Never Walk Alone from Carousel; Melissa Misener of Tampa Opera, who will be joined by Ms. Ossi in the Flower Duet from Lakme; and Alejandro "Alex" Castillo, who plays Spanish guitar.
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Eric Bostrom Looks Back At VIR
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August 14, 2002 – Alton, VA. The last AMA Superbike race of the season proved to be one of the most exciting of the year. With the first two championship positions already decided in Saturday's race, Sunday's season finale looked to
become a 'may the best rider win' scenario. Without the pressures of winning a championship, fans were anticipating an exciting battle and true showdown between Nicky Hayden and Eric Bostrom.

The race began with Eric Bostrom once again charging to the front and setting the early pace. The pace turned out to be too fast for Mat Mladin, as he ran off the track in turn one early in the race. This left Nicky Hayden in second
place, a few seconds behind Eric. But the pace turned out to be too hot for Nicky Hayden as well, and he crashed out a few laps later, trying to keep up with Eric. The crash caused a red flag situation, which gave Mladin a restart and a second chance. And after two more restarts due to red flags and with 20 laps completed, the race winner was decided in an 8 lap sprint to the finish between Mladin and Bostrom. Bostrom nailed down the last top podium spot of the year by taking the battle at the finish line by .004 of a second! After the race, Eric said, "this was obviously a good way to come back after such a
disappointment on Saturday. By the 8th lap Saturday, I felt like the race was in the bag. So to have the motor blow up as it did was a real heartbreaker. But there's nothing better than to come back and win on Sunday. Especially because it was the last Superbike race of the season. I
really had my goals set on a double victory, though. I really wanted to see that through, but unfortunately it didn't happen."

Sunday's race win was true vindication for Eric, as he won at one of the most challenging race tracks on the AMA circuit, in difficult conditions. Winning despite Saturday's heartbreaker and Sunday's restarts showed Eric's true heart and determination. The win was the 4th for Eric and the 11th Superbike podium of the season. "It was a hell of a race on Sunday. In the beginning, Mat seemed to be the biggest threat but he ran off the track. So we were off and running and things were looking really good for us until Nick crashed, bringing out the red flag. The following red flag restarts meant more battles with Mladin, and on new tires he was really tough to beat. The guy's just a great
competitor and you could tell that he was riding at the top of his game. It really was a seesaw battle; we both had strong and weak sections on the track. On the final start, we had gone to school enough on each other to eliminate our
weak sections and the lap times really dropped. The final 8 laps were very intense and went by like they were two. Before I knew it, the white flag was out. We had already gone into turn one side by side several times, basically nudging each other doing 160+ (mph) and hard on the
brakes. It was really tight. On the last lap, coming down the hill I tried to set him up, and managed a little better drive out of the corner than he did. I knew I had won. I had one eye on our handlebars and the other eye on the start/finish stripe. At the stripe, I was convinced I had beaten him, even if only by a half a wheel."

After the VIR race, Eric immediately flew to Italy to join his brother for a brief vacation, as well as to train and prepare for the upcoming Oschersleben World Superbike race (September 1st). Eric will be campaigning his Kawasaki
Superbike at the German WSB round. "Germany's going to be good. It looks like the track has a ton of corners. The more turns the better, for us. Ben thinks that I'll be really good there. I hope that Dunlop will have some new tires for
us and that we can actually race with the leaders there. I've got the attitude now that I can race with them, so I'm excited to see if I can actually do that on a track outside the U.S."

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SM Coaches (incorporating Olympian Coaches)[1] is a bus and coach operator based in Harlow, Essex. S M Coaches mostly operates local services around Harlow, as well as school services and private hire; Olympian Coaches, which is also a part of the business, operating school services, private hire and commuter services into London. Many of their bus services operate in competition with Arriva routes. Some of the bus services are operated under the trading name Roadrunner Coaches.[2] As of 26.2.16 townlink buses, roadrunner buses and Olympian coaches licences are all going to be revoked by the Eastern Traffic commissioner. Therefore all of their services will cease from that date. Click on https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/489775/np-2222-6-january-2016.pdf to see the full version.
SM Coaches started off as post regulation company SM Travel.[3] The first route was T15, a peak hour Essex County Council contract between Potter Street and Templefields Industrial Area in Harlow. The route missed out Harlow town centre completely. The route eventually became a commercial operation with many route changes throughout the years. SM Coaches have grown over the years, with many routes competing with Harlow's main operator, Arriva Shires & Essex.
Olympian Coaches[4] purchased the Stort Valley Coaches[5] business (also trading as LocalLink) which included the London commuter services.
In November 2012, services operated by Centrebus Harlow depot are to be operated by Olympian Coaches.[6]
As at October 2013 seven routes are operated.[7]
SM Coaches mostly operates local bus services in Harlow, but some routes enter other towns, including Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Epping, Ongar and Hertford. Roadrunner operate a few public service routes, but many school routes are also operated mostly around Hertfordshire. Olympian Coaches mainly operate commuter routes from Hertfordshire and Essex into central London, with many school contracts as well as private hire.
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- ^ Companies House extract company no 5055669 Roadrunner Coaches Limited
- ^ SM Coaches, Roadrunner & Olympian Harlow Bus Travel
- ^ Companies House extract company no 5709214 Olympus Bus & Coach Limited
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It's making the most of those late-round picks that ultimately decides your Fantasy fate. Our Jamey Eisenberg shares his initial list of sleepers to consider on Draft Day.
We all want to look good on Draft Day. It's fun to brag at the end of the year that you predicted before the season started that Robert Griffin III , Stevan Ridley and Randall Cobb would be stars -- and it comes true.
Figuring out who the next standout players are going to be might be the best part of our Draft Prep work. It's great to call someone a sleeper, and at the end of the year you realize you were right.
Last season in this space, I had Cobb and Kyle Rudolph as sleepers, and they were both fantastic. Of course, I also listed Peyton Hillis and Robert Meachem -- and now it's time to change the subject. It just shows that when you gamble on players it doesn't always work the way you hoped.
That's why they are called "sleepers." If we knew they were going to be stars this column would be called "guarantees."
With that in mind, here are 10 sleepers for you to mull over in advance of training camp. We'll be taking another stab at this prior to the start of the season to give you an updated version following preseason action.
Eli Manning
, QB, Giants: Let's imagine the perfect scenario
for Manning.
Hakeem Nicks
is healthy
and signs a contract extension, and
Victor Cruz
gets a new contract as well, bringing both into training camp on time.
Brandon Myers
plays like he did in Oakland last year, and the offensive
line is again dominant.
Rueben Randle
also proves to be more than capable as the No. 3 receiver, and
David Wilson
injects a different dimension of speed out of the
backfield. It's really not that much of a stretch for Manning to have
all these things happen. Keep in mind that prior to last year's debacle
-- he had four games with five Fantasy points or less -- Manning had
consecutive seasons of at least 4,000 passing yards and 30 total
touchdowns and was a Top 10 Fantasy quarterback. He could easily creep
back into the Top 12 and you can draft him this season with a late-round
I'd take him ahead of: Michael Vick , Jay Cutler , Ben Roethlisberger
Andre Brown
, RB, Giants: The Giants are banking on Wilson
being the lead running back in this tandem, and so are we. That doesn't
mean Brown won't have a role -- and a significant one at that. He led
the Giants in rushing touchdowns last year with eight, and he had a
five-game scoring streak before suffering a broken leg in November.
Coach Tom Coughlin told me at the owners meeting that health is the key
for Brown, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career. "The
thing with Andre is he's got to come roaring back and fight his way
through an entire season in the NFL and stay healthy," Coughlin said.
Wilson should start, but he is unproven in his second year. We envision
Brown sharing carries with Wilson and working at the goal line. He could
reach double digits in touchdowns, and 1,000 total yards isn't a stretch
(he averaged 5.3 yards per carry last year). Health is an issue, but
since you can draft Brown with a mid-round pick, he's worth the gamble.
I'd take him ahead of: BenJarvus Green-Ellis , Jonathan Stewart , Mark Ingram
Giovani Bernard
, RB, Bengals: I wasn't a big fan of the
Bengals signing
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
to be their starter last year. Now, he was a pleasant surprise with
1,094 rushing yards and six touchdowns and, more importantly, seven
games with double digits in Fantasy points in a standard league. But he
averaged just 3.9 yards per carry and has limited receiving skills (his
22 catches last year were a career high). Bernard will work in tandem
with Green-Ellis, and he could easily overtake the veteran if he plays
to his potential. He ran for more than 1,200 yards and caught at least
45 passes for at least 350 yards in each of his two seasons at North
Carolina, and he was the first running back drafted this season in the
second round. He is projected to work on passing downs and be a
change-of-pace rusher for Green-Ellis. Don't be surprised if and when
Bernard surpasses Green-Ellis as the featured rusher.
I'd take him ahead of: BenJarvus Green-Ellis , Bernard Pierce , Bryce Brown
Pierre Thomas
, RB, Saints: The top Fantasy producers in the
New Orleans backfield this season should be
Darren Sproles
Mark Ingram
. After
all, Sproles plays on passing downs in this pass-heavy offense, and
Ingram should be the one working at the goal line. That doesn't mean
Thomas will get left out, and he's a great buy with a late-round pick.
There have been three times in Thomas' career where he's had at least
110 carries (2008, 2009 and 2011). Each time he's had over 900 total
yards and six touchdowns.
Chris Ivory
is gone, meaning an injury to Ingram (he's battled knee problems) or
Sproles (he missed three games last year) gives Thomas an increased
workload. And during offseason workouts Thomas worked with the starting
unit. He's a key reserve this season with the chance to be a spot
starter if things go his way.
I'd take him ahead of: Fred Jackson , Vick Ballard , DeAngelo Williams
Ben Tate
, RB, Texans: In 2011, Tate was a Top 30 Fantasy
running back despite starting just two games. He had over 1,000 total
yards and averaged 5.4 yards per carry with four touchdowns. Tate was
healthy that season and able to showcase his skills in somewhat of a
shared role with
Arian Foster
. Last
year, Tate struggled with injuries and had just over 300 total yards and
averaged 4.3 yards per carry with two touchdowns. Coach Gary Kubiak told
me at the NFL owners meeting in March that Tate will be a significant
contributor this year. "He's a fine young player when he has been
healthy," Kubiak said. "He has played very well for us. All signs are
that he's back and ready to go." The key for Tate will be workload, and
Foster is coming off a busy year in 2012 when he had over 450 touches,
including the playoffs. Foster might suffer a breakdown or the Texans
could scale back his work. Either way, Tate should benefit.
I'd take him ahead of: Isaiah Pead , Ronnie Hillman , Vick Ballard
Josh Gordon
, WR, Browns: Gordon was expected to be a
breakout candidate in 2013, but his two-game suspension for violating
the substance abuse policy put a damper on his full potential. Now he's
falling to a range where Fantasy owners can gamble on him with a
mid-round pick and still get great production even with the games he'll
be out. The Browns have a new offensive system in place with coach Rob
Chudzinski and coordinator Norv Turner, and the passing game in
Cleveland should benefit. "Josh is a talented guy," Chudzinski told me.
"He has all the tools to be a solid receiver, a solid No. 1 receiver in
this league." We agree, and we hope he can stay out of trouble. Draft
him as your No. 3 or 4 receiver this year, and don't be surprised if he
is a fixture in your starting lineup once he gets back on the field and
playing at a high level.
I'd take him ahead of: Anquan Boldin , Miles Austin , Denarius Moore
Michael Floyd
, WR, Cardinals: Floyd closed last season with
14 catches for 213 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets in his final two
games against Chicago and San Francisco with
Brian Hoyer
at quarterback. This year, Hoyer is gone, as well as the
other lesser options under center in Arizona, replaced with a
significant upgrade in
Carson Palmer
The Cardinals also get a huge boost in Bruce Arians as head coach, and
he's ready to make Floyd into a star. Arians has already said Floyd is
"making leaps and bounds getting better," and he's ready to assume the
No. 2 receiver spot opposite
Larry Fitzgerald
That should mean plenty of single coverage, and we like Floyd as a
late-round pick in all leagues. If you want to make a comparison to the
Colts offense Arians ran last year, then consider Floyd this year's
T.Y. Hilton
. Last year, Hilton had 50 catches for 861 yards and
seven touchdowns, and Floyd has the potential for similar results.
I'd take him ahead of: Sidney Rice , Justin Blackmon , Kendall Wright
Ryan Broyles
, WR, Lions: Broyles is trying to come back
from a second torn ACL in as many seasons, which makes him a risky
commodity. But when he's been on the field he's been productive (he had
349 receptions, 4,586 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns at Oklahoma).
Last year, once Broyles got back on the field for the Lions, he had
double digits in Fantasy points in a standard league in three of six
games. He suffered the second knee injury in December, but he was back
on the field for offseason workouts. Some in Detroit consider him a
breakout candidate, and we agree since he will see plenty of single
coverage thanks to
Calvin Johnson
Broyles will likely open as the slot receiver for the Lions, but he's
going to see a boatload of targets.
Matthew Stafford
threw an NFL-record 727 passes last year, and he will
love using Broyles when he's on the field. He's a great late-round pick
in all leagues.
I'd take him ahead of: Cordarrelle Patterson , Alshon Jeffery , Brandon LaFell
DeAndre Hopkins
, WR, Texans: There are several rookie
receivers to like this year, from
Tavon Austin
(you'll see him in my breakout column) to
Aaron Dobson
. Hopkins is another potential standout. He is expected
to start this season opposite
Andre Johnson
and Kubiak has already called him "special" and compared him to former
Broncos star Rod Smith. The Texans needed to inject some life into this
passing game since Johnson and
Owen Daniels
can't do it all on their own. In three seasons at Clemson, Hopkins
caught 205 passes for 3,009 yards and 27 touchdowns, including 18 in 13
games in 2012. He won't post those kind of stats as a rookie, but he
will get plenty of single coverage and should be somewhat polished in
his first year. He's a good late-round pick in the majority of leagues.
I'd take him ahead of: Emmanuel Sanders , Santonio Holmes , Brian Hartline
Jermichael Finley
, TE, Packers: I had Finley as a bust last
season, and for the most part he was. He did have a career-high 61
catches, but he managed just 667 yards and two touchdowns. He also had
just two games with double digits in Fantasy points in a standard
league, with one of those coming in Week 1. This year, Finley should
rebound and might be in line for a career season. He's playing for a new
contract, and the offseason reports have been glowing. He's lost weight,
he's going to see more time in the slot and coach Mike McCarthy said
Finley looks "excellent." The last time Finley was in a contract year he
had 55 catches for 767 yards and eight touchdowns in 2011. He's capable
of those stats again, and he's a great target with a late-round pick if
you miss on your tight end of choice. The Packers have a loaded
receiving corps with Cobb,
Jordy Nelson
James Jones
, but someone will have
to help replace
Greg Jennings
. Finley is
going to help in that regard, and he's a good bounce-back candidate this
I'd take him ahead of: Owen Daniels , Brandon Pettigrew , Brandon Myers
|Jay Cutler , QB, CHI
|Coach Marc Trestman and a contract year should bring out the best in Cutler.
|Bernard Pierce , RB, BAL
|Ray Rice remains the starter, but Pierce will get enough work to be a potential flex.
|Joseph Randle , RB, DAL
|DeMarco Murray has missed nine games in two years. Randle is the new backup.
|Johnathan Franklin , RB, GB
|Someone has to lead this backfield, and Franklin could end up winning the job.
|Daryl Richardson , RB, STL
|Starter could be Zac Stacy or Isaiah Pead , but Richardson has the most experience.
|Mike Gillislee , RB, MIA
|Might be third on the depth chart now, but he could emerge if Lamar Miller falters.
|Rueben Randle , WR, NYG
|If something happens to Nicks or Cruz then Randle will become a star.
|Chris Givens , WR, STL
|Givens is getting overlooked because of Austin, which is a mistake.
|Vincent Brown , WR, SD
|A broken ankle ruined last year's season, but he's healthy and could play a big role.
|Aaron Dobson , WR, NE
|The receiving corps is wide open, and Dobson will be catching passes from Tom Brady .
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Norfolk Police said a 30-year-old Norwich man arrested earlier this year as part of the inquiry into the murder of Michelle Bettles has been released from his bail.
Miss Bettles, who was 22 when she died in March 2002, was found strangled in woods near Dereham in Norfolk.
Norfolk Police said the investigation into her death remains open, but the number of officers on the case is being reduced.
At its height, 35 officers were dedicated to the murder investigation.
Detective Inspector Dave Ward said: "We are still appealing for witnesses or information relating to Michelle's death.
"Our enquiries are very much led by information from members of the public, and we are therefore urging anyone with even the slightest detail to contact us.
"Callers will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and discretion. If you think you know something, however seemingly trivial or minor a detail, please contact us."
Ms Bettles was the fourth prostitute from Norwich to disappear or be murdered in 10 years.


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2015 Audi A3 at The Ridge by Joel Pelley
Photo courtesy of Motor Trend Online
It was an excellent turnout Sunday, March 23rd for Audi Club Northwest's season opening Son of Quattrofest high-performance driving event (HPDE) at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA. Everyone had a fantastic day of lapping filled with the spirit of learning as led by our experienced instructor crew and excellent board members. The weather even produced an unseasonably dry track all day and warm sunshine in the afternoon. And as an extra surprise, our special guests Eric Weidle and Steve Kohn from Audi of America (AoA), brought along the all-new 2015 Audi A3.
When you first meet the new A3 sedan, you immediately realize that it is striking from every angle. With the recently introduced Audi Singleframe grille, re-shaped mirrors off the door vs. A-pillars, angular headlights/taillights and smart contour lines from front fender to rear, the A3 confidently marks itself as sporty and luxurious (without screaming it at you). The new 10-spoke 18" wheels on our model looked better in person than pictured, adding to the upscale, sporty feel. Eye-catching lighting style also continued as expected, with sharp LED daytime running lights (DLRs) on both front and rear.
Photo courtesy of Motor Trend Online
Both Eric and Steve were keen to point out that the new A3 was premiering many of Audi's advanced technologies ahead of even the flagship A8, and they weren't kidding. The interior is pleasantly comfortable and spartan, with just the controls you need placed right at the driver's fingertips and the incredibly intuitive MMI ready to recognize your handwriting as you surf a super-crisp display for all of your GPS needs. Also included in the base model were rain sensing wipers (a must in the Pacific Northwest) and a huge sunroof (hey – filtered sunshine is sunshine), which fit well in the leather trimmed interior. Finally, features like the sporty gear select and three-spoke sport steering wheel rounded out the package. The exterior will include options for Full LED, automatic headlights, S-Line trim, heated washer nozzles and my personal favorite, power folding mirrors.
Photo courtesy of Motor Trend Online
The new A3 sedan is basically the same wheel base as the B5 A4 (103.8" vs. 103.0" respectively), making the best of MBQ platform for interior space. At 6 ft. 1 in. I felt very good in the drivers position with the wheel telescoping/tilting easily and multi-way automated seat adjustment. The rear was also comfortable with a reasonably high headline and good seating position. However, sitting behind someone of my height might be a bit cramped for a rear passenger, but not bad for short trips or for children. The best part is that equipped with the 2.0T engine and Quattro, the curb weight was estimated by Steve to be around 3200 lbs. That means that the new A3 sedan is several hundred pounds less than the current A4 with a very similar ~220 HP/260 lb.-ft. TQ.
My guess is this car will feel very nimble no matter what roads it cruises and at auto-cross or HPDE events on tracks like The Ridge. I say "my guess" because the only drawback of the day was that for "insurance purposes" none of us could thumb a ride :) That said, it was a huge pleasure to have the A3 sedan out at the track so we could lift the hood and push all the buttons to get a feel for Audi's next best seller in North America. A huge thanks again to our special guests Eric Weidle and Steve Kohn from Audi of America (AoA) who gave us this wonderful opportunity! It was especially fun to see this car before it was at available at our local dealerships.
The 2015 A3 reaches Audi North America dealers by April 2014. The S3 (of great interest to me personally), A3 Cabriolet and A3 TDI powertrain show up in the late summer 2014 timeframe, followed in early 2015 by the hatchback version with gas/electric (A3 Sportback e-tron) or TDI powertrains available. All in all, at a touch under $30K well equipped with a 1.8T and FWD, this car will compete. Upgraded to the 2.0T and paired with Quattro, the new 2015 A3 should give the Mercedes CLA250 and the BMW 320i (the two cars it is most compared to across multiple automotive publications) a run for their money, in a better equipped, more stylish package.
Cheers from Audi Club Northwest with Eric, Steve and the all-new 2015 A3 Sedan!
Best regards,
Joel Pelley


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Oatmeal-topped cobblers and crisps are real crowd-pleasers, and they're easy on the cook, too, because they can be made in advance and reheated at serving time. This cobbler substitutes brown soda bread crumbs for the usual oatmeal, and offers a snappy topping: a whiskey-flavored crème anglaise. Start to prepare the cobbler about an hour ahead to allow enough time to plump up the raisins.–Margaret M. Johnson
Brown Bread Apple Cobbler Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6 to 8
- For the brown soda bread
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon McCann's quick-cooking (not instant) Irish oatmeal
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- For the crème Anglaise
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar (or just blitz granulated sugar in a blender until finely ground but not powdery)
- 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cobbler
- 1/3 cup water
- 5 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups Brown Soda Bread crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted Kerrygold Irish butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Crème Anglaise, for serving
- Make the brown soda bread
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 2. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the whole-wheat flour and 1 cup of the oats. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and egg. With a wooden spoon, stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- 3. With floured hands, form the dough into 2 rounds. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oatmeal.
- 4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are browned. Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool on a wire rack.
- Make the crème Anglaise
- 5. In a heavy saucepan, combine the cream and milk over medium heat and bring to a simmer. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg yolks.
- 6. Return the egg yolk mixture to the pan and whisk constantly over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 7. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the whiskey and vanilla. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top to prevent a skin from forming, and let cool. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Make the cobbler
- 8. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and whiskey to a boil. Stir in the raisins and vanilla. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour, or until the raisins have absorbed most of the liquid.
- 9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (160°C). Butter an 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish.
- 10. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the granulated sugar. Stir in the raisins and cooking liquid.
- 11. In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer half the apple mixture to the prepared dish. Top with half the bread crumb mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining apples and bread crumbs.
- 12. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the apples are tender, the filling is bubbling, and the topping is browned and crisp. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- 13. Serve topped with the crème Anglaise.
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Cows are India's most valuable national asset and must be protected
Two cows ambling down a city road.
1st cow: I saw in a newspaper i was chewing on the other day that people are being lynched, right, left and centre, all over the country. What exactly does being lynched mean?
2nd cow: Being lynched means not messing around with us cows. You can mess around with minorities like women, you can mess around with freedom of speech, you can mess around with the Constitution, whatever the heck thatis, and you're OK. But mess around with us and before you can 'B for beef ' you'll get yourself lynched.
1st cow: Wow. It's nice to know that we've got this special status and that people can get themselves lynched because of messing around with us. But how did we get singled out for this honour?
2nd cow: We got singled out for this honour because we are the country's most valuable national asset and serve a useful purpose.
1st cow: You mean we serve the useful purpose of supplying milk to people?
2nd cow: Milk, shilk. Goats can supply milk. So can soya beans. We serve a far more useful purpose than supplying milk. We supply the country's most reliable garbage disposal system. We are walking containers for all the rubbish our streets are littered with. The whole country would have long been turned into a Himalayan garbage heap if it weren't for us cows who gobble it all up, plastic bags, empty gutka packets, old newspapers, and all.
1st cow: I didn't know plastic bags were garbage. I thought plastic bags were our staple diet.
2nd cow: Plastic bags are our staple diet. For the simple reason that there's nothing else left, like grass and stuff, for us to eat.
1st cow: Gee, that's really nice of people to thoughtfully throw all those plastic bags on the roads so that we don't go hungry.
2nd cow: It sure is. And thanks to the plastic bags and other junk that we eat, we give the country its most notable product. It's called BS, and – watch out! – you're about to step in a steaming pile of it.


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Event Date / Time: 02/11/2013 @ 9:30am
Event Summary: Events, workshops and debates for women who love women.
Venue: The Joyce Layland LGBT Centre
49/51 Sidney street
Price per Person: Free
Event Full Details: LGBT Youth North West presents 'Sapphormation', an event for women who love women. Find out more by visiting www.sapphormation.com.


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Jerusalem (Oct. 7)
The Jerusalem Police Commandant, Mavrogardato, authorized the Jewish Telegraphic Agency here to state that the last two days, the first and second days of Rosh Hashanah, were uneventful, nothing happening anywhere in Palestine to mar the holiday.
Conditions have sufficiently improved to warrant the entire lifting of the curfew in Jaffa and Tel Aviv, which the local authorities have done on their own responsibility. The New Year thus began in Tel Aviv with restored confidence of security.


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Eurospine Convention
A total of 3,500 international top surgeons, healthcare experts and industry professionals met at the waterfront venue in October 2013 for the four day event, which generated more than £5m in economic benefit to the city.
The world's leading spine experts gathered at ACC Liverpool for the UK's first ever EUROSPINE annual congress.
A total of 3,500 international top surgeons, healthcare experts and industry professionals met at the waterfront venue in October 2013 for the four day event, which generated more than £5m in economic benefit to the city.
We spoke to EUROSPINE'S Arno Amfort to find out how the event went.
Pre-event Planning
Where was the event held before?
Amsterdam and Milan
Were you considering other locations?
Objectives / The Brief
Why did you come to ACC Liverpool?
For two reasons - the relevant committee of our organising society made the decision to come to ACC Liverpool and because of its excellent infrastructure.
What was the objective of the event?
Annual conference of European spine experts.
Did you face any challenges?
No, everything worked out well.
Who carried out the production?
Production was provided in-house by the ACC Liverpool team and included exhibition rigging and AV for 26 stands, AV for plenary and break-out sessions and the installation of office equipment in registration areas. Other aspects of production came from Mondial Congress & Events.
The execution/ solution
What was the format of the event?
It was an international medical congress for spine professionals: the aims of EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe, are to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and pioneering ideas in the field of research, prevention and treatment of spine diseases and related problems, and to co-ordinate efforts undertaken in European countries towards further development in this field.
Who were the guest/ keynote speakers?
Frank Gardner, Dr. Ferran Pellisé (Spain), Dr. Philip J. Sell (UK), Dr. Tim Pigott (UK), Dr. Martin Wilby (UK), Dr. Haluk Berk (Turkey), Dr. Jörg Franke (Germany), Dr. Everard Munting (Belgium)
Was an exhibition organised as part of the event?
Yes, 114 global exhibitors were installed across the arena and Hall 2 of the venue.
Were there drinks receptions/ dinners?
Post event analysis/ the results
Would you return to ACC Liverpool/ do you have future plans to return?
We would highly recommend another congress or conference at ACC Liverpool.
What was the feedback from delegates?
We have only received truly positive feedback about this year's congress in Liverpool. The event was very successful and very satisfactory.
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Opens Nov. 16 in Japan, will feature resin and vinyl figures
A fun little exhibition is taking place on Nov. 16 at Design Festa Gallery in Tokyo's Harajuku district: Cerrito, the little creation of Argentinian artist César Zanardi, will meet the sofubi creations of Japan's Monster Factory in a three-day show! Running from Nov. 16 to 18, the show will feature resin and vinyl creations, along with original art and the debut of a collaboration piece from both artists that will be available at the show.
If it's your first time hearing about Cerrito, don't worry; it's mine as well, but the little guy seems like an interesting figure. Check out his Facebook page for a bit more info, and of course, if you're somehow in Tokyo and reading this ... go check it out!
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January 18, 2010 at 11:30AM
CHEERS! We here at Neato Burrito/Baby Bar cannot keep you from talking or texting while you're driving, ordering your coffee, or sitting in a restaurant.
January 18, 2010 at 11:29AM
Mt. Spokane GirlTell me more about our interaction, I see lots of funny orange hats. How do I know you are talking about me? P.S. I do come off of the mountain...
January 18, 2010 at 11:27AM
You: tall guy with bright orange beanie & tan carhart vest. You had glasses & a septum ring.
Asian hottie! Working in a Chinese place on Market a couple of weeks ago.
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Every week I tempt you with a tasty-looking vegetarian dish for Meatless Monday, but when I realized that this week Monday was also World Vegetarian Day, I wanted to do something more. I started thinking about what foods represent vegetarian cooking and the answer was obvious, all over the world vegetarians eat various forms of rice and beans. So to properly celebrate World Vegetarian Day, here are five Meatless Monday recipe ideas featuring rice and beans. I bet at least one of them will be a hit at your house!
Click the link under each photo to get the recipe and/or read more about the dish from the blogger who posted it.
Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans
from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice
from Dianne's Dishes
Spicy Vegan Chili Burgers with Red Beans and Rice
from Healthy Happy Life
Quick and Easy Black Beans and Rice
from The Perfect Pantry
Rice and Bean Casserole
from Macheesmo
Do you have a tasty vegetarian dish featuring rice and beans that you'd like to share for Meatless Monday this week? If so please share the recipe link or your recipe in the comments. You can find more Meatless Monday recipes by clicking the tag Meatless Mondays.
BlogHer Contributing Editor Kalyn Denny also blogs at Kalyn's Kitchen where she's committed to low-glycemic cooking, and at Slow Cooker From Scratch, where she features "from scratch" slow cooker recipes. Kalyn probably won't ever be a vegetarian, but she does love to make meatless dishes such as Black Bean, Rice, and Cilantro Salad.
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Bouchard Opts for Articulated Tug Barge
ST Engineering's U.S. shipyard, VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine) announced that Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. (Bouchard) has exercised its option for an additional Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) unit that was announced on February 15, 2013. The value of this ATB unit is in the region of $100 million.
Both barges will measure 625 x 91 x 47 feet and each will have a 250,000-barrel capacity. They will be used to transport liquid petroleum. The barges will be American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified for Jones Act service. The 10,000hp twin screw ATB tug, classed by ABS as XA1 Towing Vessel, Dual Mode, USCG Sub-chapter M, will be equipped with an Interconnected Coupler System.
The construction of the first barge will begin in April 2013 at VT Halter Marine's Pascagoula facility, with delivery scheduled in mid 2015. Construction of the second barge will begin in 4Q2013 with delivery scheduled in 1Q2016.
This contract is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.


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Head Coach, Ben Milner, has over 20 years experience within the tennis industry with extensive facility management experience and offers a coaching program to cater for all ages and backgrounds.
From ANZ Tennis Hot Shots to Advanced Squads, Ben and his team will provide a nurturing and fun learning environment.
Contact the Millswood Tennis Complex by phone on 8297 4448 or by email at [email protected].


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Travel smart to shorten security wait
Posted May 26, 2016
Morrisville, N.C. — With Triangle travelers readying to kick off the summer season, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is gearing up for an influx of thousands.
Transportation Security Administration officials, who must handle that volume without without compromising safety and security, say much depends on the passenger. A prepared traveler who packs correctly, arrives early and knows the rules can ease the wait for everyone around him.
The current advice is to arrive at the airport at least two hours before takeoff, even for domestic flights.
About 18,000 people pass through RDU's security lines each day, with an average wait time of about 20 minutes. "It causes a hassle. It's something that takes longer than it should," said traveler Connor Donohue.
"I do know there is a direct correlation between people carrying prohibited items through the checkpoint and slowing down the checkpoint," TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger said.
Last year, the TSA collected more than 1,000 pounds worth or prohibited items like knives, brass knuckles, even martial arts equipment.
"Year-to-date here at Raleigh we have stopped 18 firearms. That is a 100 percent increase over the same period last year," said Sari Koshetz, a TSA spokeswoman.
Some have blamed slow lines on TSA staffing shortages. That hasn't been a problem at RDU, said Koshetz.
"We're at 96 percent of where we want to be, and by the middle of July we will be at 100 percent of where we want to be and we will be ready to handle the summer crowd."
For traveler Donohue, more people means more stress and more cost.
Across the country, transportation officials say 220 million passengers are expected to pass through airport security checkpoints. They are also pushing the TSA Pre Check program, which allows travelers to pay a fee, fill out some paperwork and become eligible for a shorter line. For $85, approved travelers can gain 5 years of accelerated security clearance.


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When using MED-V version 1, you have the option of controlling which web URLs will open in the host browser and which URLs will open in the guest browser. This only works with Internet Explorer because the mechanism MED-V uses to facilitate this is a simple BHO (Browser Helper Object) to intercept and redirect as needed. This feature is only available for the following Internet Explorer browsers:
· Host: Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 depending on host operating system. For example, if the host operating system is Windows Vista, Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8 are supported.
· Guest: Internet Explorer versions 6 through 8 depending on host operating system. For example, if the guest operating system is Windows XP, Internet Explorer version 6, 7, and 8 are supported.
One issue in version 1 that you will want to be aware of involves the handling of embedded URLs inside of web pages. For example, assume you have created a URL redirection rule for contoso.com. When you type in http://www.contoso.com inside the host browser window, MED-V will spawn a new process of the guest browser with that URL in the address field. If the data received from http://www.contoso.com contains an embedded reference to http://resource.tailspin.com, then host browser instances will spawn as well.
This is a known issue in version 1 that is slated to be improved in the next release of MED-V.
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The Platonic Form of Health Insurance - National Review Online
by Avik Roy
June 24, 2010
Source: National Review Online
The latest edition of Health Wonk Review is up, hosted by D. Brad Wright of Wright on Health. There wasn't a dominant healthcare issue in the newspapers this fortnight, so top healthcare bloggers tackled a diverse array of interesting subjects.
HWR highlights John Goodman's discussion of the emptiness of Obamacare's promise to allow Americans to keep their health plans if they like them. But the most interesting posts from Goodman's blog were Linda Gorman's brief entry on erroneous payouts by the Medicaid system-for example, an error rate of 77% in 2009 in Colorado-and Goodman's must-read discussion of the concept of health insurance.
Goodman argues that people should pay out-of-pocket for care "when patients can exercise discretion; when patients should exercise discretion; and when the amount of money is not large." He goes on to point out that Obamacare requires people to purchase insurance based on the opposite premise: where the patient can and should have discretion (such as with preventive care), all costs will be paid by the insurer; whereas in cases where the patient has not chosen his condition (e.g., getting hit by a truck), he will get stuck with high out-of-pocket costs.
Austin Frakt does his usual job of honestly assessing the challenges of health care reform from the liberal perspective. This time, he takes on Obamacare's cuts to the Medicare Advantage program. He concludes: "In the long run, there's no getting around the fact that Advantage plans will shrink in generosity and availability. Anything else would defy a fundamental law of economics that also happens to be a fundamental law of politics: you get what you pay for." There was a case to be made for taking on the Medicare Advantage subsidies. (For the opposite view, see one of the Wall Street Journal's many editorials on the topic.) Either way, it's a shame those funds couldn't have been used for deficit reduction.
Chris Fleming of Health Affairs' blog discusses the June issue of the magazine and an accompanying panel discussion in Washington on the subject of "bending the cost curve." The panelists were optimistic about the impact of electronic medical records, and of stimulating more "integrated care"-a healthcare catchphrase for combining health insurance, doctors, and hospitals under one roof (and thereby aligning everyone's incentives). Other panelists, like former CBO director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, were pessimistic about Obamacare's fiscal acrobatics.
Peggy Salvatore of Healthcare Talent Transformation feels "overwhelmed" by the government's directives on the implementation of healthcare information technology. She also writes that private-practice oncologists are on the ropes: "The outlook is grim, quite frankly, for oncologists who are practicing in private medical offices. There's just no money in it anymore, and reimbursement doesn't cover their costs. They aren't the only specialty that is feeling the pinch, but the financial pain is particularly acute in oncology."
David Williams of Health Business Blog makes some excellent points about a recent New England Journal of Medicine op-ed about comparative-effectiveness research. (Comparative-effectiveness research seeks to compare two different approaches to treating a disease, in an effort to see which approach is more cost-effective. The 2009 stimulus law included substantial funding for such research, which some conservatives see as a prelude to pharmaceutical price controls.) While the authors of the op-ed point out a number of logistical difficulties in such research, Williams correctly notes that there are additional problems, because the example they use-a trial of Avastin against Lucentis in a form of blindness called age-related macular degeneration-is a unique situation and not generalizable to other cost-effectiveness questions.
InsureBlog is one of the best blogs for knowledgeable discussion of the health insurance industry. There, Henry Stern investigates the demise of nHealth, a Virginia-based provider of consumer-driven health plans. He concludes that, while the company attempted to blame its failures upon the "considerable uncertainties" caused by Obamacare, its problems were more likely to have been caused by a more conventional business failure: under-capitalization.
Rich Elmore of Health Technology News interviews Rick Jackson, CEO of Jackson Healthcare, who conducted a Gallup survey suggesting that "$650-850 billion per year" could be saved from the healthcare system by tort reform.
Richard Fogoros, author of the intriguing Covert Rationing Blog, has a thoughtful piece on the debate about whether or not relationships between doctors and the pharmaceutical and medical-device industries are a conflict of interest.
Jason Shafrin of Healthcare Economist reviews the healthcare systems of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and...Rwanda as a way of garnering lessons for American health reform.
Finally, Louise Norris of Colorado Health Insurance Insider notes a recent interview of Barbara Bush (George W. Bush's daughter, not his mother) by Fox News Sunday, in which Ms. Bush says she's "glad" that Obamacare passed, and that "health care is a right."


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This paper advocates the use of 3D integration technology to stack a DRAM on top of an FPGA. The DRAM will store future FPGA contexts. A configuration is read from the DRAM into a latch array on the DRAM layer while the FPGA executes; the new configuration is loaded from the latch array into the FPGA in 60ns (5 cycles). The latency between reconfigurations, 8.42 mu s, is dominated by the time to read data from the DRAM into the latch array. We estimate that the DRAM can cache 289 FPGA contexts.
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty says it's "highly unlikely" that Minnesota will apply for a second round of federal "Race to the Top" funding, after lawmakers failed to pass any of his education policy changes during the session that ended Monday.
"Based on the Legislature's absolute failure -- and I mean absolute failure -- to meaningfully address education reforms that are a growing matter of consensus in the nation, it is highly unlikely that we'll proceed with that application," Pawlenty said during a Monday press conference.
Minnesota wasn't named a finalist for money during the federal government's first round of funding earlier this spring. When that happened, Pawlenty demanded lawmakers change a number of laws to bolster a second application.
Chief among those demands was a push for changes in the way teachers are licensed and how they're evaluated. The licensure issue was centered on creating a quick but stringent process for mid-career professionals who want to become teachers to get licensed. The governor also wanted teacher pay linked more closely to student performance and a rating system for teacher effectiveness.
But no such bills passed this year, which the governor blamed squarely on the political influence he said the state's teachers' union has over the DFL-led Legislature.
"There's one group that controls those decisions," he said, referring to Education Minnesota. "They have disproportionate influence over one caucus in the Legislature."
However, union president Tom Dooher said his group's opposition was based on the standards that must be met to become a teacher.
"Based on the Legislature's absolute failure ... it is highly unlikely that we'll proceed with that application."Gov. Tim Pawlenty
"There were some other proposals that would weaken the standards, and put less-qualified people into classrooms where the kids need the attention most," said Dooher. "We will always stand strong on high standards for teachers because that's going to put the best and most trained people in front of our kids, which we believe is the right thing to do."
Lawmakers had rejected similar proposals in recent years, but this year's battle was especially heated, given the potential for "Race to the Top" money, which advocates said could be the last new funding to come to Minnesota for the next few years. In the first round, only Tennessee and Delaware won funding.
The award would have brought as much as $175 million in new education money to Minnesota over the next four years, if the state had applied and won. Round two applications are due June 1. By not submitting a second application, Minnesota would join a handful of other states -- including South Dakota and Kansas -- who applied in the first round but plan to sit out in round two.
Bill Walsh, a spokesman for the state's Education Department, said the governor and Education Commissioner Alice Seagren will likely meet this week before formally making a decision on the application. Seagren had previously said a second bid would be futile without the changes, because the state would essentially submit the same application that has already failed once.
The effort to change some of the teacher licensure provisions attracted support from some DFL lawmakers, including Sen. Kathy Saltzman of Woodbury.
"This was never intended as an assault on our teachers," Saltzman said Monday, shortly before lawmakers adjourned for the year. "It's really a way that I think embraces the importance of a teacher in a child's life, and that's what's most frustrating because it's been seen as an attack, and that's a spin on what's really been happening here at the Capitol."
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, DFL-Minneapolis, recently won the endorsement from Education Minnesota in her own bid for governor this year. She said that endorsement played no role in the failure of those proposals to pass the House.
"The most effective teacher you can put in front of a young person is a well-qualified, well-trained teacher who has classroom management skills," said Kelliher. "It's not about lowering standards - it's not about making it easier, it's about making sure we are getting the best and brightest into teaching."


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The MathWorks announces the availability of MATLAB® 7. This release of the company's platform enhances programmer productivity with tools that enable rapid, iterative program creation. In addition, MATLAB 7 offers built-in support for integer and single-precision floating-point math, as well as language features for managing and analyzing larger data sets. A large number of optimizations across data types, operations, functions, and hardware result in improved computational performance of end user applications. Also new in the MATLAB family of products is an enhanced MATLAB Compiler that now supports the full MATLAB language, enabling developers to deploy more MATLAB applications for use outside of MATLAB. MATLAB 7 features a redesigned desktop that includes new programming and debugging tools, automated program analysis for code quality, and publishing of code and output directly to HTML and Word.
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Have your photos come out crooked? Using Adobe Photoshop, you can easily straighten the image to beautify your photo. Read on to find out how.
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1Open the image and locate the Ruler from the Eyedropper menu in the toolbar.
2Position the ruler on the horizon. Click on the beginning of the line you want to fix and drag the ruler to the end of it.
3Click on 'Image' in the top toolbar, select 'Image Rotation' and choose 'Arbitrary'.
4You'll see the dialog showing the direction and the angle the image should be rotated to be straight.
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ComingSoon wrote:Chinese superstar Li Bingbing has joined the cast of Michael Bay's Transformers 4, says a story today at The Hollywood Repoter. Her role has not yet been officially confirmed, but she joins Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer and Sophia Myles in the franchise sequel.
Although the plot of sequel is still top secret, Bay teased to ComingSoon.net that it will involve a "Chase from Hell."
Bingbing is well known to American audiences for playing Ada Wong in Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil: Retribution.
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• Leyland usually doesn't make much out of Spring Training slugfests like Sunday, but sounded an observation about his bullpen after Phil Coke, Al Alburquerque and Darin Downs combined to allow four earned runs on six hits over the final three innings.
"Nobody's getting excited," Leyland said. "But I saw some things today that I did not like. And I'm not talking about the starter. When guys came out of the bullpen today, I saw some things that I didn't like too well."
• The Tigers continued their St. Patrick's Day tradition of green hats and green batting practice jerseys on Sunday. It's one of the rare days when the Tigers don't wear their regular-season uniforms for a Spring Training game.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Chris Hughton is not fooled by Newcastle's recent dip in Premier League form ahead of facing his old club on Tuesday at Carrow Road.
The Magpies lost four consecutive games over the festive period and crashed out of the FA Cup before getting back to winning ways at West Ham, and Hughton is wary of Newcastle's threat on the road.
"We are concentrating on what we would like to do," he said. "But they had a very good run before the Christmas period and they have picked up a lot of wins away. We are conscious of the offensive quality they have in the team but we are at home, we are on the back of a good win and there was a good feeling with the supporters at the end of that (Hull) game. I don't think we started the game well up there at Newcastle and if we had managed to start in the vein we finished then possibly it would have been a different result so that is something we are also conscious of."
Leroy Fer's goalscoring display at St James' Park earned special praise from Magpies' boss Alan Pardew after Norwich's 2-1 Premier League defeat and Hughton knows the Dutch midfielder will have a key role although Fer may not have to face Yohan Cabaye again with reports late on Monday night the French international is poised to join Paris St Germain.
"I thought he played very well up there. Overall his level of performance has been very good," said Hughton. "He is still a young man, he is adapting to our game and that has brought some ups and downs but I have been delighted with his contribution and feel there is more to come.
"Cabaye is a good player and an influential player. You can speak about Cabaye but Loic Remy is not bad either, Yoan Gouffran the same, (Moussa) Sissoko. Cabaye is a big player for them but we want to go into the game with a really positive frame of mind."
Injured duo Michael Turner (hamstring) and Jonny Howson (back) both miss out and Hughton does not expect them to return in the near future.
"Michael will be out for a number of weeks. It is a hamstring injury, but a severe pull rather than something that requires surgery," said Hughton. "Jonny will be out for a few more weeks. It still hasn't settled down and the treatment and all the expert advice we are getting tells us it has to settle down before he is able to do too much. It is very frustrating for Jon because he is used to being on the training pitch. We still anticipate that is a few weeks."


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Denver Broncos fans really know how to talk smack.
Mile High bar The Hornet, located at First Avenue and Broadway, is picking up some national attention after taking a cheap shot at New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Denver is bracing for Brady and the Patriots, who are coming to Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday for the AFC Championship Game.
Unless the bar is talking about Carol Brady, the self-proclaimed "neighborhood joint" appears to be insisting that the Patriots quarterback and future NFL Hall of Famer wears women's undergarments.
At least he doesn't drink Bud Light.
Check out the photo of the bar's marquee below, thanks to @RenKnowItall.
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Singer/Super-producer, Jay Martins, has released his sophomore album titled "Elevated" and it's currently doing well in the local market.
The 10-track album (not counting the instrumentals) was co-written by Bracket, P-Square and J. Martins, and all the songs were produced by J. Martins himself. The featured artistes include Bracket, Jesse Jagz, Vector, Illbliss, Waje, and an international act, Wyre (from Kenya). It also features the only released single till date… Oyoyo!
Official Release Date: November 2nd, 2009!
Personal Verdict: 8/10. Definitely shelf-worthy.
- Oyoyo
- Iva
- Believe
- Jukpa ft. Bracket
- Change
- Tonight ft Phyno & Douglas
- Good or Bad ft Vector
- Chameleon ft illBliss, Waje & Real Macoy
- Kudi ft Wyre
- So Fly Remix ft Vector, Muna & Jesse Jagz
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Disability Services
Delaware County Community College ensures equal access to all of its educational opportunities for students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act, 2008.
The Office of Disability Services is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. The goal is to minimize the impact of a disability while not altering essential academic standards.
Getting Started
Four Steps to Becoming a College Student
- Submit an application to the College (click here for application) in person/or by mail with a $25 non-refundable fee to:
Admissions Office
Delaware County Community College
901 Media Line Rd, Media, PA 19063
- Submit an official, final high school transcript after graduation
- Submit an application to the College (click here for application) in person/or by mail with a $25 non-refundable fee to:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to List the College's name and school code, 007110
- Check your status, tuition bill and schedule on delaGATE
- Schedule your placement test on delaGATE or phone 610-359-5322
- The College placement test provides adequate time for most students with LD or ADD issues
- For questions or to request accommodations for a physical disability, call 610-359-5229
- Practice tests: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html
- Take your placement test and schedule a college planning session to review your scores and schedule classes
- Submit current and comprehensive documentation to the Office of Disability Services, Marple Campus, Room 1325
- Meet with Ann Binder, Director of Disability Services, to discuss accommodation procedures
- It will be your responsibility to pick up your accommodation letters every semester and communicate with your instructors
Documentation Guidelines
Students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations at the College must contact the Director of Disability Services and provide the appropriate documentation. A school plan such as an individualized education program (IEP) is insufficient documentation but can be included as part of a more comprehensive assessment battery. To ensure that this documentation is complete and the necessary accommodations are implemented, please refer to the guidelines linked below.
Disability Documentation Requirements >>
Please mail or fax your documents to:
Director of Disability Services
Delaware County Community College
901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063, 1094
Accommodation Process
Request Accommodations
The student submits current and comprehensive documentation | Student contacts Disability Services to schedule an appointment
Documentation Evaluation
Director of Disability Services reviews & determines reasonable accommodations | Student meets with Director to set up accommodations
Accommodation Letters
Student picks up accommodation letter(s) each semester | It is student's responsibility to give accommodation letter(s) to professors
Implementing Accommodations
Student works with professor to arrange accommodations needed | Good communication skills are essential for student success
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Workstations are available to students on every College location. The College has a variety of software and technology to assist students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills. Accommodations for students with hearing impairments may include sign language interpreters, CART/C-Print Services and/or assistive listening systems. Contact the Office of Disability Services to discuss your assistive technology needs.
Available technology includes:
- CCTVs - Closed Circuit Televisions (enlarge print materials)
- JAWS - screen reading software
- ZOOM TEXT - Screen Magnification Software
- Kurzweil 3000 - Text-To-Speech Reading Software
- Duxbury Translation Software and Braille Embosser
- Dragon Naturally Speaking - Speech Recognition Software
- Textbooks in alternative format
Assistive Technology Workstation Locations
- Marple Campus: The Office of Disability Services and the Learning Commons
- Downingtown Campus: Learning Commons, Room 218
- Exton Center: Learning Commons, Room 108
- Southeast Center: Learning Commons, Room 108
- Upper Darby Center: Learning Commons, Room 114
- Pennocks Bridge Campus: Learning Commons, B135
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Thursday, May 19, 2011Big Brother doesnt just want to know where you are, he wants to know what youre thinking. Short of implanting a device in your brain that divulges your every thought, the government has opted for the next best thing behaviometrics a new omnipresent surveillance technology developed for the US Air Force and destined to be used in law enforcement to monitor suspicious behavior.http://www.prisonplanet.com/new-behaviometrics-technology-allows-government-to-know-what-youre-thinking.html-----------------------------------------------------------------------TURN ON, TUNE IN, WAKE UP. Join the community at Prison Planet.tv! Click here to subscribe.
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BET's Reason to Keep Smiley
You know, BET celebrated its 20th anniversary last fall, yet the cable channel still gives the perception that it's broadcasting from 1986. (It still plays videos in mono, for chrissakes!) Black people still watch the channel -- where else can you get an endless supply of Toni Braxton videos, stand-up comics who talk about how much they looove oral sex, and Amen reruns, all on the same channel? -- but they don't have the reverence for it that they should have. Black folks watch BET for the same reason white folks watch E!: It's a guilty pleasure.
Yet there are still some things on that wacky network to be proud of, like Tavis Smiley. Every weeknight the Mississippi-born, Indiana-bred Smiley assumes the position of the no-bullshit talk-show host of the channel's topical call-in gabfest BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley. A hipper Chris Matthews, Charlie Rose with a fly fade, Bill O'Reilly with rhythm -- Smiley, 36, can be called all these things. But the man has managed to make an impact that is all his own. When he interviewed Bill Clinton during the height of his little "presidential sex scandal," Smiley officially became a playa in the television medium game. He has gone on to interview figures as diverse and dubious as Fidel Castro, Warren Beatty, Toni Morrison and Rick James (that's where the dubious part comes in).
But Smiley is not just another talking head fawning over his guests like a black Bryant Gumbel. Oh, hell no! From his frenetic, fast-talking tone (one writer called him "Walter Winchell on speed") to his attentiveness as an interviewer, Smiley wants answers. And it's answers he wants to give black America. Smiley has made it his life's work to make African-Americans more aware of and active in social, cultural and political affairs both nationally and abroad. A blazing liberal, Smiley shares his viewpoints anyplace he can. The head aide to former Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley began his career as a political commentator for The Tom Joyner Morning Show (which airs locally on KMJQ Majic 102 FM). When he's not putting in his two cents on that program, he is also a veteran of the lecture circuit. His liberal yet logical stance serves as a contrast to the loudmouthed diatribes given by such black-conservative media pundits as Larry Elder and Ken Hamblin. Instead of rambling about how blacks can't motivate themselves, Smiley chooses to motivate black audiences through his media outlets. Smiley is that most savvy of sociocultural activists: He knows the right places to speak to the masses.
With television, radio and speaking gigs all crowding his time, the brotha still has time to write a book once in a while. Smiley is currently touring the country hyping his latest book, How to Make Black America Better (Doubleday), in which Smiley gives, among other things, 12 "challenges" to the African-American community. Since Smiley is already working on a TV show that challenges the minds of African-Americans instead of giving them the umpteenth booty-shaking Cash Money Millionaires video, it looks like he's already doing his part.
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The Olympic Park has been praised by the United Nations (UN) for its commitment to being sustainable.
The UN under-secretary general Achim Steiner visited the main Olympic venue as part of the launch of the London 2012 pre-Games sustainability report.
It is hoped that this summer's games will be the most sustainable in Olympic history as well as helping to regenerate the east London area of the capital city.
In order to achieve sustainability, there are a number of initiatives being adopted by organisers in the run-up to and during the Games.
These include a commitment to produce zero waste during the sporting event. There is also the Active Travel Programme, which is focused on encouraging more people to walk or cycle during the Games. In addition, all caterers involved in London 2012 have signed up to ensuring all the food served meets Food Vision standards.
Mr Steiner said: "I witnessed the thoughtful approach to bringing sustainability issues into the planning and development of a mass scale event.
"Efforts such as the greening of the supply chain, regeneration of an inner city area and bringing energy efficiency measures to local homes can build the confidence to wider society that sustainability is not theory but infinitely do-able with the policies and technologies available today not tomorrow."
David Stubbs, London 2012 organising committee head of sustainability, added that organisers had faced a number of challenges in trying to ensure sustainability, especially in areas that had not been tackled in previous Games.
The opening ceremony of London 2012 will be held on July 27th and many of those with tickets will be taking advantage of special Olympic London hotel packages.


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Good news for Saturn-lovers, the brand is close to being saved by Roger Penske, a Detroit businessman who runs the Penske Automotive Group (PAG) chain of dealers, and distributes the Smart line of mini-cars in the US. The Detroit Free Press says that the deal will have GM manufacturing Saturns for two years, after which Penske will be looking for a new manufacturer.
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The New York Giants do not know yet how long they will be without cornerback Kenny Phillips, who left Sunday night's game in the first quarter with a knee sprain.
Phillips was able to walk to the locker room on his own after the injury.
"Yeah, great concerns," Giants coach Tom Coughlin told the Bergen Record after their 19-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. "I don't know what it is about that spot but we're certainly having a difficult time being able to stay together and stay whole. Give credit to the guys who fought their way through it tonight. I'm sorry Kenny went down.
"Hopefully we'll find out that it's something he can come back from soon. I don't know that for a fact."
The Giants have had a host of injuries in their defensive backfield.
Terrell Thomas is out with an ACL injury and Jayron Hosley and Michael Coe were inactive with hamstring injuries.
Safety Antrel Rolle played despite being questionable with a knee injury. He collided with a camera the week prior at the Carolina Panthers. Cornerback Corey Webster also played with a cast on his broken hand.
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LOS ANGELES Few places are known for as many splashy, nationally televised annual events as Los Angeles. (Oscars, anyone?) Southern California plays host not just to an array of celebrity-driven entertainment industry events, but to big-time festivals, trade shows, and sports programming, too. Here are our annual picks for the region's top events, which bring big crowds, media attention, donors, and players in their respective fields.
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Update: Elderly man airlifted to hospital after accidents in Rollesby, Felthorpe and Billockby
PUBLISHED: 12:58 08 December 2012 | UPDATED: 16:10 08 December 2012
A man in his 80s was airlifted to hospital this morning after a clutch of road accidents across Norfolk.
At 11am police, fire and paramedics were called to Rollesby after a two vehicle crash on Main Road.
Firefighters from Great Yarmouth used hydraulic cutting gear to remove the roof from one of the cars to free an elderly man from the wreckage.
Ambulance crews attended to three casualties. One, who was among those trapped, was airlifted to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, while the other two were taken by land ambulance to the James Paget Hospital.
All three had suffered possible spinal injuries and needed spinal board extraction.
The road was blocked during the recovery and drivers were advised to take an alternative route.
Emergency crews were also called to Billockby after a car came off the road and went into a field at around 11.35am.
And they were then called to a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Reepham Road, Felthorpe at around 11.45am.
The male motorcyclist is believed to have suffered a broken leg.
Reepham Road was closed at the junction with Brands Lane.
A police spokesman said it was thought the low lying sun may have been a factor in the crashes.


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Though meals tend to bring friends together, meals peppered with magnets can push them apart. Enjoy an attractive repast with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
- $10 for $20 worth of Southern cuisine for two or more
- $20 for $40 worth of Southern cuisine for four or more
The menu includes appetizers such as fried pickles ($5.99) and loaded nachos ($8.99), as well as entrees of grilled tilapia ($14.99) and red beans and rice ($8.99).
Blind Mule
At Blind Mule, cooks infuse the flavors of the South into their casual menu of burgers and bar fare. They infuse extra smokiness into Cajun classics such as shrimp and grits and red beans and rice with the addition of Conecuh sausage, and they jazz up sandwiches with flavorful flourishes such as blackening spice and house-made sauces. A sudsy selection of domestic, imported, and intergalactic brews is also available to temper the spiciness of their Southern specialties.
Blind Mule also boasts an upstairs stage that hosts live blues, folk, and fusion melodies on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. As guests' toes tap, they can bask in the eye-catching splendor of the venue's vintage music memorabilia and local art, which Mobile Bay magazine described in its list of great destinations for a night on the town.