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About $50,000 in jewelry, six cars and a Bobcat construction vehicle will be on sale at an upcoming Terrebonne Parish sheriff's sale, prosecutors said.
About $50,000 in jewelry, six cars and a Bobcat construction vehicle will be on sale at an upcoming Terrebonne Parish sheriff's sale, prosecutors said.
The items are the spoils of the recent guilty pleas of three pill dealers, one of whom is a "major player" in the parish's illegal prescription drug trade, Chief of Trials Mark Rhodes said.
The proceeds from the sale will be divided 60-20-20 by the investigating agencies, the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney's Office, and the Terrebonne courts' criminal fund, respectively, Assistant District Attorney Ellen Doskey said. Such a divvying is dictated by state law.
Altogether, the assets seized — which include a house — are worth more than $550,000, Doskey said.
Daniel "Darnell" Brown, Christine Harris and Arnold Netter all pleaded guilty April 8 to racketeering, Doskey said. Brown, the "major player," also pleaded to cocaine possession and obstruction of justice. Judge Randy Bethancourt sentenced him to 12 years in prison for racketeering, and five years each for the other charges. However, Bethancourt gave him credit for the time he served awaiting trial and said he can serve all sentences at the same time, meaning Brown was essentially given 10-and-a-half years.
There were several agencies involved in the three-year investigation — the Terrebonne, Lafourche, Ascension and Jefferson sheriffs' office, State Police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Federal officials will not receive any proceeds from the sheriff's sale, Doskey said.
Brown, Harris and Netter would drive people to pain clinics in Texas, get prescriptions and fill the prescriptions — primarily in Texas and Jefferson Parish — then sell the pills in Terrebonne Parish, she said.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter has said he would like federal officials to institute a nationwide database of pain prescriptions, as Louisiana recently implemented statewide. Such databases notify law enforcement when someone fills pain prescriptions from different doctors in a short period of time, Larpenter said. A nationwide database would keep drug dealers from visiting doctors in Texas, then bringing the drugs back to Louisiana to sell.
Brown "was one of the main people that was bringing in these drugs," Doskey said. "The fact that it had been operating for quite some time before we were able to build the cases against him shows the level of sophistication of his operation."
Investigators found more than $172,000 cash — also to be divided among the agencies involved — in a hidden compartment in the ceiling of Brown's house in Gonzales, Doskey said. They found the pills under a hidden compartment in the fireplace. They also confiscated a second Bobcat — an excavator — but returned it to the company.
Brown's house was confiscated as part of the investigation, Doskey said. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office will be responsible for selling it.
"It's important for us to seize these assets to keep others from coming in and taking his place. ... If we do not seize assets, then they're still out there for others to continue the business because, unfortunately, drug trafficking is becoming a business," said Doskey, who specializes in the civil cases that involve such seizures.
The public can check future public notices for the next sheriff's sale, Doskey said. Some of the smaller items may be sold over ebay.com.
Agent Michael Garner of the Terrebonne Parish Narcotics Task Force was "instrumental in the investigation," Doskey said. He was the lead investigator and tracked the financial aspects of the case for three years. Garner now works for State Police.
Staff Writer Katie Urbaszewski can be reached at 448-7617 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Hauling Permits
A hauling permit is a document that authorizes movement of overweight and/or overdimensional vehicle configurations over the state highway system. Each permit contains routing information, travel regulations and safety requirements.
If your vehicle configuration is reduced to its smallest dimensions possible and still exceeds the limitations identified below, you must obtain a hauling permit prior to traveling over Virginia's highways. You can not create an over-dimensional or overweight situation by hauling or towing multiple items.
Maximum Dimensions:
- Height: 13 feet 6 inches
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches
- Length (Motorized Vehicles other than Buses or Motor Homes): 40 feet
- Length (Trailers): 48 feet (53-foot trailers are allowed on interstate system)
- Length (Vehicle/Trailer Combination): 65 feet, Overhang: 4 feet - Rear 3 feet - Front
- Weight (Single Axle): 20,000 pounds
- Weight (Tandem Axle): 34,000 pounds
- Legal Limit Weight Allowances - Gross/Axle Group Weight
For more information, refer to the Hauling Permits Manual.
Obtaining a Hauling Permit
Permits may be obtained either Online or in person at DMV Headquarters, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond Va., Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Payments options are:
- Check
- Credit Card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express)
- Money Order
- Cash (in person at 2300 W. Broad Street)
The Automated Routing Solution
DMV offers an Automated Routing Solution (ARS) for approving and issuing hauling permits. ARS will reduce the permit issuance turnaround time and provide you with the ability to submit hauling permit applications electronically, self-issue certain types of hauling permits and receive most hauling permits in one day or less.
To get started, either logon using your VAHPS ID, User ID and PIN, or register for a self-service account.
In addition, ARS allows hauling permit customers to sign up for electronic funds transfers through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). The ACH provides two payment methods: ACH credit and ACH debit.
Permit Types
|Permit Type
|Single Trip
|One move between origin and destination.
Note: A mileage fee of 30 cents per mile is added if overweight or if the vehicle configuration can not be licensed in Virginia. Mobile homes and Manufactured housing will pay a flat fee of $1.00 in lieu of the 30 cents per mile fee.
|Multiple moves over a specified period of time.
|$100 for one year; $200 for two years
Note: A mileage fee of $40 and a damage fee of $360 per year will be added if overweight. If the vehicle configuration cannot be licensed in Virginia (Mobile homes and Manufactured homes included), the $40 mileage fee per year will apply.
IMPORTANT: If you hold a blanket permit, you must download the VDOT Structure Exclusion List or Locality Document referenced in your blanket hauling permit.
|The overall size and or weight of the vehicle configuration requires research and analysis.
Note: A mileage fee of 30 cents per mile is added if overweight or if the vehicle configuration cannot be licensed in Virginia. A $4.00 per structure/bridge research fee is added. Interstate only moves count as one structure/bridge. An additional damage fee is added based on the gross weight of the vehicle configuration.
Please call the Hauling Permit Department at (804) 497-7135 for more information.
|Available for specific commodities or services
|Cost varies depending on the commodity or service. Refer to Exempt Hauling Permits for more information.
Customers can now apply for an exempt blanket permit for boat trailers online.
IMPORTANT: If you hold an exempt permit, you must review and/or download the VDOT Structure Exclusion List(s) or Locality Document(s).
Contact Information
- In Person
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Hauling Permits Section
- 2300 West Broad St.
- 6th Floor
- Richmond, Va. 23260
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Hauling Permits Section
- P.O. Box 23260
- 6th Floor
- Richmond, Virginia 23260
- Phone
- General inquiries and information: (804) 497-7135
- Single Trip Permit via phone: (804) 786-2787
- Fax
- Fax your permit application, letter of variance or any other attachments to your application to: (804) 367-0063
- Ask a question, report a bug or send comments about VAHPS to: firstname.lastname@example.com

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Honours College
Do you want to get more out of your Bachelor studies? Do you have the time and ability to follow an additional programme? If so, the Honours College is for you.
What is the Honours College?
The Honours College is an additional programme for ambitious and inquisitive Bachelor students who are looking for more challenge alongside their regular studies.
You can follow a faculty track at your own or another faculty. Or perhaps you want to put together your own programme? If so, you can choose an individual track. Students who are taking two simultaneous Bachelor's programmes can opt for the Double Bachelor Plus.
Faculty track
All faculties offer a 30 EC programme. You can either follow an Honours track at your own faculty and gain in-depth knowledge about your study area; or broaden your horizons by following a track at a different faculty.
Read more about faculty tracks
Individual track
Put together your own 30 EC programme, tailored to suit your interests and ambitions.
Read more about individual tracks
Double Bachelor Plus
A programme specially designed for students following two Bachelor programmes. It comprises at least one 5 EC Honours Class.
Read more about the Double Bachelor Plus
Why take part in the Honours College?
This is a small-scale programme that offers plenty of opportunity for lively discussions. You can choose from a wide range of options, which means you get to shape your own study programme. On top of that, you'll get the chance to venture beyond the boundaries of your own field of study, and work together with students and lecturers from other disciplines.
Upon successful completion of your Honours track, you'll be awarded a certificate and have your Honours College credits mentioned on your diploma supplement.


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Warner Stellian and Bosch teamed up last month to offer one lucky winner a brand new iPad.
Bosch is one of those brands that comes out with just the coolest technology, like the InfoLight that projects a red beam on the floor so you know when it's in use (because the dishwasher is actually that quiet). So we thought, what better to give a Bosch customer than a fancy new iPad?
And Mary Lou of Edina ended up being the exact sort of person you'd like to give an awesome prize to.
She was the lucky winner of our iPad giveaway, furnished by Bosch, the quietest dishwasher brand.
Congratulations to Mary Lou and thank you very much to Bosch!


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My travels across the globe relying on the kindness of strangers with my trusted motorcycle, Kindness One, continue to amaze me. I traveled from Delhi to Agra in India and visited the Taj Mahal. This was a highlight of the trip, to be sure, but to my amazement, better things were just around the corner.
The city of Lucknow, which has about 3 million people, is a few hours' ride from the Taj Mahal. In Lucknow, I bumped into a man on his way to a village. I didn't have anywhere to stay and he offered me free gas when I got to his village 45 minutes away.
When you are relying on the kindness of strangers for gasoline, food and shelter, this comes in handy.
I didn't know it, but he had called his family. When we arrived in my motorcycle, the whole village came out to celebrate. Hundreds of people were singing and dancing as I drove up through the dirt tracks. I was overwhelmed.
Some of these people had never seen a foreigner before and I am pretty certain they had never seen a yellow bike with a side car.
As the dancing and singing died down, I was taken on a tour of the village; hundreds of people followed my every move. I met the cows, the holy men and the farmers. The experience at the village was moving, fueled by kindness borne of love from those villagers.
I ended up staying the night in the elder's house and in the morning my new friend was true to his word and filled up Kindness One. And I was off on another adventure.


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Nicki Minaj + Tyga Embarking on Overseas Tour
Nicki Minaj is currently wowing audiences in the States with her Pink Friday: Reloaded tour and she has big plans in store for her Barbz overseas. "We're finishing up the summer tour with 2 Chainz in America and then we're doin' the overseas tour with Tyga," Minaj revealed to MTV News.
After earning her stripes on tour with Lil Wayne for a number of years, it's good to see the 'Starships' rapper headlining her own trek and handpicking artists who she wants to hit the road with. "I'm very, very excited about that. This is the first time I get to tour with somebody from Young Money, since I branched out on my own," says Minaj about her touring partner.
No word on when her U.K. tour will begin. She recently informed her Barbz on Twitter that she is postponing her fall tour during a top-secret recording session. "When the barbz find out 'why' I'm starting the fall tour a bit later, they will be VERY happy. #secretgang," she tweeted on Wednesday (Aug. 1).
In the meantime, Tyga is headlining his Closer to My Dreams tour next month. The North American trek kicks off Sept. 4 in Los Angeles and wraps up Sept. 23 in Boston. Also on the bill are rap sensation Iggy Azalea, 'Drank In My Cup' artist Kirko Bangz and 'Cashing Out' rapper Ca$h Out.
Watch Nicki Minaj Talk Overseas Tour with Tyga


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Daily log, June 25
Tiffin reports
A 300-block South Monroe Street woman reported Sunday night a juvenile took her son's shoes and set them on fire. The incident is under investigation.
A first-block East Perry Street woman requested to speak to an officer Monday afternoon about two suspicious packages left on her doorstep.
A first-block Grace Street man requested to speak to an officer Monday afternoon about the window on his vehicle being broken out.
County reports
Cody H. Jackson, 35, of Fremont, was charged with possession of paraphernalia Friday.
An employee of Soni Junction, 2860 S. US 23, reported a gasoline drive-off Sunday evening.
CSX train traffic was stopped for about 10 minutes early Monday morning after a caller reported a possible suicidal man. The man was found and taken into custody on TR 159, according to the report. Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services was contacted.
A theft of gas was reported Monday morning at Shell Gasoline, 2942 S. SR 100.
A person went to the station Monday morning to report inappropriate pictures were found on a juvenile's cell phone.
A 4000-block West TR 132 woman reported Monday afternoon several narcotics had been taken from her home within the last week.
Fostoria reports
Carlos P. Harris, 36, of Fostoria, was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and violating traffic lanes early Saturday morning.
Rocky E. Swartz, 42, of Fostoria, was charged with domestic violence Sunday.
A 200-block East Fremont Street woman reported Sunday afternoon her pit bull had been poisoned. It became sick on Friday and died Saturday.
A 400-block North Town Street caller reported Monday morning a back door had been kicked in. Nothing was taken from the residence.
A stolen bicycle was reported Monday morning in the 100 block of West Eagle Street.
A 400-block Sandusky Street man reported Monday morning he found a homemade bomb on his porch. The item was neutralized and put into evidence, according to the report. A call placed to Capt. Patrick Brooks of the Fostoria Police Department for more details was not returned by deadline.
A person went to the station Monday afternoon to speak to an officer about a stolen cell phone.
State Patrol
Donald D. Mompher, 58, of Tiffin, was charged with open container Friday. He also was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, fictitious plates, violation traffic lanes and OVI suspension.
Brandon L. Navarro, 30, of Findlay, was charged with open container Sunday. He also was cited with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, failure to reinstate, speed, left-of-center, marked lanes and a seatbelt violation.
Ashley N. Gutierrez, 20, of Tiffin, was charged with underage possession/consumption Sunday.
Tiffin firefighters were called to 652 N. Sandusky St. Sunday afternoon for a smoke or odor removal.
Clinton firefighters were called to North SR 101 Sunday afternoon for the report of smoke in the area. A brush pile had been burning.
Green Springs fire and Republic EMS were called to the intersection of North SR 18 and East TR 138 Monday morning for the report of a fire with an unknown origin. A farmer had been burning several brush piles.
Tiffin firefighters were called to 54 S. Washington St. Monday morning for a false alarm.
Tiffin EMS had one squad run Sunday afternoon, two squad runs Sunday evening and one squad run Monday morning.
Bascom fire and the Echo unit had a squad run Monday morning.
Bascom fire and EMS and the Echo unit had a squad run Monday morning.
Corn: $6.64
Wheat: $6.49
Soybeans: $15.01


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Carole Bass is an investigative journalist who writes about public health, legal affairs, the environment, and nanotechnology. She was a 2008 Alicia Patterson fellow, reporting on toxic chemicals on the job.
Recent Articles
- Despite Hype, Pratt & Whitney Study Shows Cancer Increase
The second phase of a massive study found somewhat elevated brain cancer rates at one Pratt & Whitney Aircraft factory. You wouldn't know that from the headlines.
- publication: New Haven Independent
- published: June 2010
- read article online
- This Is Your Brain on Nano-Silica
Patients of the future might find doctors injecting tiny bits of silica into their brains. Tomas Guilarte wants to find out whether that's safe.
- publication: New Haven Independent
- published: May 2010
- read article online
- Carbon Nanotubes: The New Asbestos?
These tiny cylinders — wondrously strong and light — are among the most common nanomaterials. They're also the ones producing the most alarming health and safety studies.
- publication: Occupational Health at Work
- published: January 2010
- download article
- Radio interview: KDHX in St. Louis
Jean Ponzi of KDHX in St. Louis interviewed me about the risks of nanoparticles.
- publication: KDHX Radio
- published: September 2009
- read article online
- Tiny Troubles
How nanoparticles are changing everything from our sunscreen to our supplements.
- publication: E Magazine
- published: July 2009
- download article
- read article online
- Why Is Black Lung Back? Tracking An Epidemiological Mystery
Black lung disease used to be nearly as common as dirty fingernails among American coal miners. Now it's back: After a 90 percent drop, the rate of the deadly illness has doubled in recent years. Federal scientists are trying to find out why.
- publication: New Haven Independent
- published: January 2009
- read article online
- Amory Lovins: Energy Efficiency is the Key
The world's biggest untapped energy source, according to energy expert Amory Lovins, is efficiency. But don't call it "conservation."
- publication: Yale Environment 360
- published: November 2008
- read article online
- Nanotechnology Now
In makeshift labs and old factory buildings, Connecticut entrepreneurs are trying to engineer commercial breakthroughs using the science of the very, very small.
- publication: Connecticut Magazine
- published: October 2008
- download article
- OSHA, Inspect Thyself
Pushed out for blowing the whistle on OSHA's failure to protect its own employees, Adam Finkel is still trying to get the workers'-health agency to do its job.
- publication: Alternet
- published: July 2008
- read article online
- The Risks and Rewards of Nanotechnology (radio interview)
New Hampshire Public Radio's "Word of Mouth" show interviewed me for a segment on nanotechnology.
- publication: New Hampshire Public Radio
- published: July 2008
- listen online
- Nanotech: The Unknown Risks
"It's green, it's clean, it's never seen — that's nanotechnology!" That exuberant motto, used by an executive at a nanotech trade group, reflects the enthusiasm about nanotechnology, now used in everything from computer keyboards to toothpaste. But the motto is open for debate. For while nanotech does hold clean and green potential, it also poses possible serious risks to the environment and human health — risks that researchers have barely begun to probe, and regulators have barely begun to regulate.
- publication: Yale Environment 360
- published: June 2008
- read article online
- (Nano)Silver Bullet
Your toothpaste and computer keyboard might be pesticides. As manufacturers lace more and more ordinary household goods with germ-killing nano toxins, federal regulators — and the environment — struggle to keep up.
- publication: The New Republic
- published: May 2008
- read article online
- Solving a Massive Worker Health Puzzle
The largest workplace health study ever conducted is applying cutting-edge techniques to investigating an apparent cancer cluster—and highlighting the reasons why science doesn't always protect us at work
- publication: Scientific American
- published: March 2008
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- As Nanotech's Promise Grows, Will Puny Particles Present Big Health Problems?
Amid the great promise nanotechnology offers, big questions remain on health dangers posed by exposure to tissue-penetrating particles
- publication: SciAm.com
- published: February 2008
- read article online
- Yale's Big Green Experiment
A world-class university gets serious about its environmental footprint.
- publication: Yale Alumni Magazine
- published: November 2007
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- On the Job
The novel is set a century ago, but workplace tragedy is still with us.
- publication: New Haven Review
- published: August 2007
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Ring of Honor sent this in.
The innovator of the Go 2 Sleep, a multi-time GHC champion in both the Junior Heavyweight Singles & Tag Divisions, one of the hardest-hitting individuals to ever enter the ROH ring, he is KENTA!
Coming to Ring of Honor from Pro Wrestling NOAH on the heels of the historic Kobashi vs. Samoa Joe contest, KENTA immediately established himself as a force to be reckoned with in his GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title affair against Low Ki. With his crisp chops, vicious kicks, and lightning fast reflexes, KENTA was right at home in Ring of Honor, and it was those attributes that lead to his domination of ROH in 2006, culminating in the epic ROH World Title bout with Bryan Danielson. Whether it be Austin Aries, Rocky Romero, or Samoa Joe, nearly every one in ROH went toe-to-toe with KENTA and had the scars to prove it.
This 15 match collection showcases the phenomenal athletic ability of KENTA as he takes on his protege Davey Richards, challenges for the ROH World Title against both Bryan Danielson & Nigel McGuinness, collides with the legendary Mitsuharu Misawa, goes head-to-head with Tyler Black, and a great deal more. One of the finest junior heavyweights in the wrestling world, KENTA has made a name for himself putting his opponents down with one simple thing: Go 2 Sleep!
Disc 1
1. KENTA vs. Low Ki (GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title Match)…Final Battle 2005
2. KENTA & Naomichi Marufuji vs. Bryan Danielson & Samoa Joe…Best in the World 3/25/06
3. KENTA vs. Bryan Danielson vs. Samoa Joe…In Your Face 6/17/06
4. KENTA vs. Austin Aries…Chi-Town Struggle 6/24/06
5. KENTA vs. Davey Richards…Fight of the Century 8/5/06
6. KENTA vs. Bryan Danielson (ROH World Title Match)…Glory By Honor V Night 2 9/16/06
7. KENTA vs. Matt Sydal…The Bitter End 11/4/06
Disc 2
1. KENTA vs. Rocky Romero…United We Stand 6/22/07
2. KENTA vs. Bryan Danielson…Driven 6/23/07
3. KENTA vs. Mitsuharu Misawa (GHC Heavyweight Title Match)…Glory By Honor VI Night 2 11/3/07
4. KENTA & Kota Ibushi vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Katsuhiko Nakajima…Tokyo Summit 9/14/08
5. KENTA vs. Nigel McGuinness (ROH World Title Match)…7th Anniversary Show 3/21/09
6. KENTA vs. Davey Richards (GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title Match)…Supercard of Honor IV 4/3/09
7. KENTA & Tyler Black vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima & Austin Aries…Take No Prisoners 2009 4/4/09
8. KENTA vs. Tyler Black…End of an Age 6/27/09
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Here's a fuel-saving technology for a range of vehicles you probably haven't heard about in a while: flywheels.
Designed to capture and re-use braking energy, flywheels are now being tested not just in cars but in construction equipment, too.
For starters, the Volvo Car Group wrapped up testing begun in 2012 of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads that confirms – at least to its engineers – that flywheels offer a light, financially viable and very eco-efficient fuel-saving solution.
"The results show that this technology combined with a four-cylinder turbo engine has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up to 25% compared with a six-cylinder turbo engine at a comparable performance level," noted Derek Crabb (below), Volvo Car's VP-powertrain engineering. "Giving the driver an extra 80 horsepower, it makes a car with a four-cylinder engine accelerate like one with a six-cylinder unit."
Crabb said Volvo Car's experimental Flywheel KERS – short for "Kinetic Energy Recovery System" – is fitted to the rear axle. When braking, the braking energy causes the flywheel to spin at up to 60,000 revolutions per minute, so when the car starts moving again, that fast flywheel rotational energy then gets transferred to the rear wheels via a specially designed transmission.
The result is that the engine driving the front wheels is switched off as soon as braking begins, so the energy in the flywheel is used to accelerate the vehicle when it is time to move again, allowing the motor to spool back on in a more fuel-efficient manner. That flywheel energy can also help power the vehicle once it reaches cruising speed, Crabb noted.
And flywheels aren't just for sedans, mind you. Take a look at what the Ricardo Group is doing with a flywheel design it crafted after four years of development work (some of it with Formula 1 racing cars!) that's now being tested in – of all things – an excavator.
Ricardo said its standard flywheel holds about 1 "Mega Joule" or "MJ" of energy – which is approximately equivalent to a two ton car travelling at 70mph – in a package about the same size as a waste paper bin.
Inside that "bin" a flywheel made from a lightweight composite material spins very fast – up to 60,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). Yet it's also compact enough to be retrofitted onto the transmission of an existing vehicle without mechanical disruption or loss of passenger space, the firm noted.
Volvo Car's Crabb pointed out that such flywheels provide the most fuel efficiency for vehicles operating in city traffic environments.
"The flywheel's stored energy is sufficient to power the car for short periods," he explained. "This has a major impact on fuel consumption. Our calculations indicate that it will be possible to turn off the combustion engine about half the time."
Since the flywheel is activated by braking, and the duration of the energy storage – that is, the length of time the flywheel spins, noted Crabb – is limited, the technology is at its most effective during driving featuring repeated stops and starts. In other words, the fuel savings will be greatest when driving in busy urban traffic and during active driving, he stressed.
The flywheel that Volvo Cars is testing is made of carbon fibre, weighing just six kilograms with a diameter of 20 centimetres. The carbon fibre wheel spins in a vacuum to minimise frictional losses, added Crabb.
On the acceleration side of the ledger, if the energy in the flywheel is combined with the combustion engine's full capacity, it will give the car an extra 80 horsepower and, thanks to the swift torque build-up, this translates into rapid acceleration, cutting zero to 62 mph figures by seconds, Crabb said – pointing out that the use of the flywheel in an experimental Volvo S60 helped trim acceleration time from zero to 62 mph down to just 5.5 seconds.
Impressive stuff, if you ask me. But the question I'd like answered is this: when will we see flywheels tested on heavy trucks? Maybe that's already being done. If so, it'll be interesting what fuel savings flywheels might offer big rigs down the road.


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That accident killed George Gibbons. He was only 37 years old.
This was not Peter Rodriguez's first run-in with the law. He has a lengthy rap sheet with charges that include several violent crimes, including an incident he was involved in behind bars that resulted in the death of a fellow inmate.
How he was even out on the street, let alone allowed to be speeding the wrong way down frontage road of the Long Island Expressway that fateful October morning is behind comprehension.
But rest assured, if he accepts the plea deal he will be off the streets again. For 3 1/2 to 7 years.
That will be the measly sentence that Rodriguez will receive for taking the life of George Gibbons in return for pleading guilty and avoiding a trial. It's simply not enough.
This isn't the case of somebody making one tragic mistake; this is the case of somebody repeatedly running afoul of the law - in a violent manner, nonetheless - and putting members of society in literally life-or-death situations by his actions.
If Rodriguez had a clean record and in this one instance made a horrible mistake that will scar him for life and the remorse that he feels for his actions will stay with him forever, then maybe a sentence of 3 1/2 to 7 years would be warranted.
But Rodriguez has shown time and time again through his lengthy arrest record that he doesn't learn from his mistakes.
Rodriguez didn't make one bad decision that took the life of George Gibbons and forever changed the lives of his family and friends, he's been making those decisions his entire life.
And in a short seven years – in the best case scenario, that is - he'll be back out on the street and free to make those same bad decisions all over again.
That's not justice.


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'Park City Witness' celebrates open land
In 1998, a handful of local artists and writers, a bookstore owner and an editor worked with each other to pull together a book of essays and art called "Park City Witness" that celebrated open space and land preservation.
The book's sales also raised the seed money for what is now the Summit Land Conservancy, which works in partnership with local landowners to permanently protect the remaining agricultural lands, viewsheds, animal habitats, waterways and rangelands in Park City and Summit County.
The organization, which was officially established in 2002, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, and to commemorate, it has published the second edition of "Park City Witness," said Megan W. Fernandez, the conservancy's outreach and development director.
The new book, which is available at Atticus Coffee, Books & Teahouse, Dolly's Bookstore, the Swaner EcoCenter and the Summit Land Conservancy, is comprised of works from 19 writers and 17 artists from The Park Record, KPCW, The Kimball Art Center, Summit Land Conservancy, Park City High School, Park City Council, Park City Performing Arts Foundation, Park City Magazine, Mountain Bluebirds, One Revolution, Park City Medical Center and the Park City Professional Art Association.
The proceeds from the sales will go to saving land.
"Like it was with the first book, we thought the new one would be a great way to celebrate our successes and our talents we have in the community," Fernandez said during an interview with The Park Record. "It's amazing how many people were able to contribute to the book."
Of those contributors, nine are returning writers and seven are returning artists.
"We asked everyone who participated in the first book, if they still lived in town, to participate again, and it was interesting to compare what they did in the first book to this book," Fernandez said. "To see how far they've come within their own lives was nice.
Fernandez found the other writers and artists whom she thought would work well with the book through online research.
"I went online to the Summit County Park City Summit County Arts Council website (http://www.pcarts.org ) and also the Park City Professional Artists Association website (http://www.parkcityart.com ) and looked through all of their portfolios," she said.
Since Fernandez also helped found the Summit County Public Art Advisory Board, she already had some artists in mind for the project.
"All the people who worked on this book took inspiration from open space," she said. "They know the importance of it and have seen how many changes have occurred in our backyard. Their work is just tremendous and they all spent so much time on their pieces."
Fernandez contacted Jane Gendron of J Gendron Communications to help with editing and worked with Liz Craig Meyers of Nine-Grain Design to come up with the book's design.
"I also talked with Rick Pieros, who recently published a book called 'Park City Past and Present,' to give us tips on how to get out book published," Fernandez said. "He was great and also submitted one of his photos."
Another sponsor, the Lockwood Family Foundation, gave a donation to help cover a portion of the publishing cost, Fernandez said.
The Summit Land Conservancy began work on "Park City Witness" a year ago.
"The biggest challenge was financing the project, because the Summit Land Conservancy isn't in the business of publishing books," Fernandez said. "But we've have people step up and we're so happy with the finished project."
Summit Land Conservancy's second edition of "Park City Witness" is available now at Atticus Coffee, Books & Teahouse. On Saturday, Dec. 1, Dolly's Bookstore will host a book signing event from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.summitlandconservancy.org.
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Greene Central boys fought to win over Aycock Wednesday night.
SNOW HILL � Foul trouble?
No problem for Greene Central coach Jim Cole.
With several key players facing it as early as the third quarter of Wednesday�s game against C.B. Aycock, Cole was confident in the Rams� depth.
Five Rams had at least three fouls heading into the final period, as Greene Central hung on over the Golden Falcons, 54-48.
�(The foul trouble) made me nervous, but we handled it,� Cole said. �We let a couple of them ride with three and four fouls for a while because I knew that if something happened, we had somebody that could step in.�
With 51 seconds left to play, sophomore forward Doreon Suggs fouled out of the ball game. He exited with a grin and eight points, as his team was up by six. Aycock was too far behind to fight back as it fell to GC for the second time this season.
But that�s not the only thing the Rams (5-2) had to be proud of against the Falcons.
CBA�s leading scorer Mike Williams only shot 16 percent from the field � going 0-for-12 in the first half. He finally netted a J on the game�s first shot attempt of the third quarter, also draining a 3-pointer in the final period.
However: Williams was still the game�s scoring leader with 18 points, as he visited the foul line nine times Wednesday night.
�He�s an unbelievable scorer,� Coles said. �He makes tough baskets, he�s hard to guard and he�s a heck of a player. � He doesn�t take an easy shot.�
On Williams� first missed dunk of the night � he had two � GC�s Nisere Warren grabbed the rebound and took it down to score as the Rams then led, 20-14, with 2:03 remaining in the second quarter.
Greene Central led until a pair of Aycock free throws tied the game at 20-20, as the Falconstook a two-point lead into the half. But it didn�t last long.
GC�s Daryn Parker did double duty in getting an offensive rebound and feeding it back up to Quante Smith, who finished the pass with a feisty dunk that tied the teams at 33-33. Parker led the Rams with four assists, Smith finished with a team-high 11 points and CBA would not have the lead again.
Trequan Wade also had 11 points for the Rams.
Aycock, though, managed a 10-4 run starting at the 3:00 mark of the fourth quarter.
The Falcons pressured the Rams with trap defense to combat good passing throughout the night, but GC found ways out.
�Our guards did a good job of just reading the press, being patient and working through it,� Cole said of the Rams� effort against Aycock�s defense. �We want to take advantage when people press us. � I thought they did a good job of being patient tonight.�
Greene Central recorded 11 assists against Aycock�s three but was outrebounded, 38-21; CBA�s Williams led on the glass with 17 boards.
After falling 71-55to Farmville Central (3-3) a week ago, the Rams will face the Jaguars in tonight�s rematch in Snow Hill.
Girls� game
The Rams� hasty shots made it too easy for CBA�s leading rebounder Myleah Jones to grab 14 boards in Wednesday�s game.
She led all scorers with 14 points as Aycock defeated Greene Central, 47-28.
It was a battle of steals and turnovers in the low-scoring third quarter, with the Rams trailing all along.
GC�s Ashley Brimmage kicked into high gear at the end of the period, scoring off her own steal to bring the Rams within 10 at 30-20. It was the closest they would come before the Golden Falcons finished them off.
Brimmage led Greene Central with 10 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Tamira Campbell was behind her with eight points.
Greene Central (1-5) hosts Farmville Central tonight.
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CBA scoring: Mike Williams 18, Neil Clark 10, Cameron Kornegay 8, Bryce Jordan 7, Ian Best 4, Alex Bruce 1.
GC scoring: Quante Smith 11, Trequan Wade 11, Kevin Ormond 9, Dereon Suggs 8, Brandon Belcher 6, Nisere Warren 5, Antoine Davis 2, Travon Williams 2.
CBA scoring: Myleah Jones 14, Taylor Daniels 10, Madison Wildman 6, Courtney Warner 6, Quanika Lofton 4, Ashley Darden 3, Connor Vinson 3, Alexis Bynum 1.
GC scoring:Ashley Brimmage 10, Tamira Campbell 8, Khalicia Lee 4, Jessica Barrett 2, Ebone� Jones 2, Bria Payton 2


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures were little changed after a deluge of data on Thursday, including weekly jobless claims, consumer price index and Empire State manufacturing index.
Futures were already lower after downbeat European growth figures in early Thursday.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average US:DJM4 fell 30 points to 16,557, while futures for the S&P 500 index US:SPM4 fell 3.7 points to 1,881. Futures for the Nasdaq-100 index US:NDM4 were down 4 points at 3,592.
Joao Monteiro, analyst at Valutrades, said stock futures got dented after data out of the euro zone showed growth expanded by 0.2% in the region against an expected 0.4% rise. While German gross domestic product jumped 0.8% in the first quarter, France's economy stalled and the Netherlands suffered a 1.4% drop.
U.S. consumer prices posted the biggest increase in April since last summer as the cost of housing, medical care, new cars, beef, gasoline and many other staples rose, the government reported Thursday. The consumer price index jumped a seasonally adjusted 0.3% last month to mark the largest gain since June, the Labor Department said.
The number of people who applied for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by 24,000 last week to 297,000, marking the lowest level since May 2007, the government said Thursday. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected initial claims to total 321,000.
Manufacturers in the New York region said business improved markedly in early May, suggesting a bounce in activity has finally arrived.
Also at 10 a.m. Eastern, the Philly Fed survey and the National Association of Home Builders's index for May are scheduled for release.
After the close of markets on Thursday, Fed Chairwoman Yellen will speak at a "National Small Business Week" conference sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at around 6:15 p.m. Eastern.
The Dow industrials DJIA, +0.94% broke a five-day win streak on Wednesday, retreating from record levels along with the S&P 500 index SPX, +0.95% which closed 0.5% lower at 1,888.53.
Ahead of the open, Wal-Mart WMT, +0.64% shares fell 2.7% as the company's first-quarter profit and sales missed expectations. Profit came in at $1.11 a share, on sales of $114.2 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet were looking $1.15 a share on revenue of $116.4 billion. Wal-Mart foresees second-quarter per-share profit of $1.15 to $1.25, which is less than Wall Street's outlook of $1.28 a share.
Also in premarket trade, shares of Kohl's Corp. KSS, -0.02% fell 2.4% as the retailer's financial results came in below expectations.
Shares of Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO, +2.28% were up 7.9% after the computer equipment giant topped Wall Street estimates for earnings and sales.
Shares of ExOne Co. XONE, +2.16% fell 15% in late trading after the 3-D printer company posted a first-quarter loss that was bigger than analysts expected.
After the close, J.C. Penney Co. Inc. JCP, +0.83% and Nordstrom Inc. JWN, +0.12% are both due to report.
European stocks SXXP, +0.36% slipped in the wake of lower-than-expected GDP data. Growth in Japan, meanwhile, outstripped expectations as the economy expanded by a robust 5.9% rate in the first quarter. But a stronger yen pulled Japanese stocks lower, leaving the Nikkei Average NIK, +0.60% down 0.8%. The Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +2.38% fell 1.1%. China's cabinet announced several measures on Thursday to "boost and stabilize" the country's foreign trade.
Across other markets, crude for June delivery CLM24, -49.42% eased around 31 cents at $102.06, while gold for June delivery GCM24, -48.64% was down $11 at $1,295. The ICE dollar index DXY, -0.50% showed the dollar rising against a basket of six rivals, to 80.271 from 80.060 in late North American trading on Wednesday.
More must-reads from MarketWatch:
Stocks are warning of us an approaching bear market
David Tepper: Not saying go short stock market, but 'don't be so freakin' long'


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Interpol head: Malaysia airline to check passports
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the international police agency Interpol says a "major airline in Malaysia" soon will start checking travelers' passports against its global database of 40 million stolen or lost travel documents.
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 last month revealed a gaping loophole in aviation security when Interpol said its database had information on the theft of two passports used to board it — but national authorities hadn't checked the database.
Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble told reporters at the United Nations on Friday that the airline in Malaysia, which he did not name, will begin using the agency's system within four to six weeks.
"We hope to have the government of Malaysia do the same," Nobel said.
He said less than 10 countries do systematic screening.
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Lord Playboy"s Cambodian Nibbles: The Shop
The Shop
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I was having a serious problem the other afternoon, I just had too much goddamn cash in my pockets; every time I pulled out my phone, wads of it would just skitter across the office.
An immediate solution was required; hence, I headed over to The Shop to dispose of some of my hard earned income.
Taking one look at the waddling overpaid gluttons, indolent weird beards, oatmeal nibblers, lentil flickers, braying NGO grizzlies and other assorted enemies of fun frequenting the restaurant, I opted for the takeaway service, selecting from the pastry counter. The only other option would have been to grab the nearest broom and beat them all to death.
Cherry Tartlet (US$0.75)
The smallest out of the tasting trio, a mere two inches in diameter, but very tasty never the less, sweet fruit and sauce, crisp pastry base, made me wish that I had bought two of these.
Chocolate Eclair (US$1.20)
This was just six inches in length and 30 seconds in duration with a chocolate fondant topping rather than a chocolate topping and filled with some form of yellow, tasteless, gelatinous sludge. Knocking back five litres of cooking oil would have been preferable.
Raspberry Tartlet (US$1.80)
Nearly three inches in diameter, half an inch thick. This actually, turned out to be just a big jam tart, full of raspberry jam, which was slightly disappointing after the scummy cherry tart that had actual fruit in it. The pastry was good, crisp but still moist
Next time I have the problem of overflowing pockets; I will just go home and let Lady Playboy deal with the issue.


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It's no secret that I really, really like margaritas. Since I started writing this column in May 2010, I've included three margarita recipes (one traditional, two with a twist) and even dedicated an entire column to the cocktail.
But here's the thing: if you're like me, you'll eventually run out of Cointreau and get tired of juicing limes, but you'll still have an entire bottle of tequila left in the liquor cabinet (remember, you brought back two from your last trip to Cancun because they were such a screaming deal at duty free).
Since hauling out the bottle for successive rounds of tequila shooters at your next fiesta seems unlikely (unless you're, like, 18), I went in search of some recipes that use tequila as a base — but are distinct from the margarita — to help you enjoy your Herradura Reposado in an age-appropriate way.
Beyond the Tequila Sunrise, there are more tequila cocktails on the horizon (sorry) than I imagined, many containing the word Mexican in the name (Mexican 55, Mexican Martini), or something in Spanish that conjures Mexico (Matador, El Diablo, St. Patras).
Most pair the spirit with a citrus fruit or something tart like pineapple juice, to mellow tequila's bite. I didn't sample all the recipes I came across. Instead, I called on some drinks gurus for recommendations and tried those.
"It's not that easy to get a good cocktail with tequila," says Banff Park Lodge bartender George Kaplun, a self-confessed tequila lover. He says tequila's distinct flavour makes it more difficult to use as a base. Combine the right ingredients, though, and you'll highlight its complexity without it overpowering your drink.
"Give it a shot," says Kaplun, no pun intended. "Tequila is amazing."
He suggests mixing up a Tequila Sour or a Tequila Mule (see recipe). I love the sour (tequila, lemon juice, agave syrup, orange bitters and egg white), but it's too similar to a margarita to include.
Enter the Tequila Mule. Here's a drink with kick — thanks to the Serrano pepper and ginger beer — that's also refreshing, delicious and dangerously guzzle-worthy. If you find the ginger beer topper too overpowering, simply serve the drink in a smaller glass with less topper.
Nathan Head from Milk Tiger Lounge has a good idea for a tequila cocktail recipe, too — one that's on the menu: the Compadre (see recipe below).
At first the Campari and grapefruit juice make the drink almost too tart and bitter, but as the ice begins to dilute it, I'm won over. It's simple, different and involves minimal lime juicing. Muy buenisimo! Otro Compadre por favour!
Ay yi yi, at this rate we'll need to restock our tequila stores on our next trip south of the U.S. border.
Tequila Mule
1 lime cut into wedges
2 to 3 Serrano chili pepper rings (to taste)
1 oz agave syrup
2 oz tequila
Crabbies ginger beer
In a shaker, combine the lime, chili pepper rings, agave syrup and tequila. Muddle hard. Fill shaker with ice, shake, then pour contents into a Collins glass. Top with ginger beer (2 to 4 oz, or to taste).
— Recipe courtesy George Kaplun, Banff Park Lodge
1 oz tequila
oz Campari
oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
2 oz ruby red grapefruit juice
Build drink in an ice-filled highball glass. Stir and serve.
— Recipe courtesy Nathan Head, Milk Tiger Lounge


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Maryland coach Mark Turgeon took the two little turtle figurines out of his coat pocket and placed them on the table in front of him. Alex Len, whose mother Juliya had given Turgeon the figurines when her then 18-year-old son first committed to the Terps, sat at the coach's side.
One of the figurines represented a baby turtle, the other one fully grown.
"She said I am giving Alex to you as a baby, when he leaves here I want him to be a man," Turgeon recalled Tuesday after Len announced he was leaving Maryland to make himself eligible for the NBA draft. "He has grown up a lot.
"In two years I have never seen a kid learn a language, learn the game — the European game is a lot different than ours — and just the way he has progressed. I don't think I have ever been around a player who has progressed as much as Alex has as quickly as he has."
The 7-1, 255-pound sophomore from Ukraine won't turn 20 until mid-June, but is expected to be a lottery pick — and along with Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel — one of the top centers taken in this year's NBA draft.
After starting and finishing his sophomore year strong — including a 23-point, 12-rebound, four-blocked shot performance in a season-opening loss to Noel and the defending champion Wildcats, as well as averaging 15.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.5 blocks in his team's last two games in the NIT — Len declared himself ready for the NBA.
"I'm excited. It's going to be a huge step," said Len, who averaged 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots for the Terps last season. "The post in the NBA is a different game and I'm ready for that. I'm just ready to work hard. ... The last two years I came here, I learned a lot and really improved."
Len said he didn't think about his decision until after the Terps finished the season with a loss in the NIT semifinals to Iowa at Madison Square Garden in New York.
After talking with his family as well as with Turgeon, Len said, "…we came to the conclusion that the right time was now." Len went on to thank Turgeon and his assistants, his teammates, the administration, the academic support staff, the administration and the fans.
"I am very blessed and thankful to have had the opportunity to be a Terp," Len said, reading from a statement. "I want to thank the Maryland basketball family for welcoming me with open arms and for helping me become the person I am today."
Said Turgeon: "He's special. I talked to a couple NBA guys yesterday that had really high picks and I told them, 'Don't mess up. I think he can be the No. 1 pick.' They're talking about the other guy [Noel] being No. 1, and you guys saw the same game I saw when we played them earlier in the year. This kid's going to be special."
Turgeon, who often seemed frustrated by Len's lapses in intensity and production during the season, said Tuesday that he expects Len to be a better NBA player than he was a college player and that Len wasn't able to show all parts of his game as a Terp, in particular his ability to shoot from the outside.
"It just seems like yesterday that he walked into our office. It was August of our first year here," Turgeon said. "This big 7-foot skinny kid walks in. He knows very little English, and less than two years later he is going to put his name in the draft and most likely be a lottery pick. I think top 10 pick before it is all said and done. ... The reason the NBA is so intrigued and I know he is going to be a great pro is that he is only 19. I can't imagine where he is going to be when he is 23."
Asked if he looks forward to playing against defenses that don't double team — and sometimes triple team — him, Len smiled.
"Exactly," he said.


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Notes: Yale's all-time leader with 40 doubles... Second in school history in career RBI (90) and putouts (1,177), fourth in career hits (169) and sixth in career batting average (.317).
2009: Team captain... Honorable mention All-Ivy selection... Shared the team's most valuable player award with Deanna DiBernardi... Earned Academic All-Ivy recognition... Led team in doubles (11), RBI (30) and slugging percentage (.500) and tied for the team lead in home runs (3)... Half of her RBI (15) came in Ivy League play... Tied for third in the league in triples (3) and 10th in total bases (67)... Had seven multiple RBI games... Knocked in four runs against Dartmouth... Had a game-winning two-run single in the seventh inning against Wagner.
2008: Led team with 10 doubles... Tied for the team lead in home runs (2), second in RBI (18) and tied for third in hits (36)... Started 39 games at first base... Had nine multi-hit games, including three three-hit performances... Earned Academic All-Ivy recognition... Homered and knocked in four runs in a victory over Wagner... Had three hits and three RBI in win at Columbia... Homered at Dartmouth.
2007: Fourth on team in batting average (.296) and RBI (16)... Tied for second in multi-hit games with nine... Batted 1.000 (3-for-3) with the bases loaded... Had a season-long seven-game hitting streak on Yale's spring break trip to Florida... Went 2-for-4 with four RBI in victory over Colgate... Homered in win over Hartford.
2006: Had one of the most successful rookie seasons in school history... Named first team All-Ivy at first base... Led the Ivy League in doubles (14) and hits (58) and was fourth in batting average (.367)... Her 14 doubles were a Yale record and her 58 hits were just two shy of the school mark... Shared the team Most Valuable Player Award with classmate Katie Edwards... First career home run came against Manhattan... Also homered against Wagner and Princeton... Batted .462 (6-for-13) in the final four games, which earned her Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors... Had a team-best eight-game hitting streak midway through the season and in one stretch had at least one hit in 16 of 17 games... Finished with 18 multi-hit games, including five three-hit performances.
Before Yale: Helped lead Dos Pueblos High School to the CIF SS Division IV championship as a senior, the first state title in school history... A two-time first team all-state selection... Earned first team all-league honors three times... Selected Channel League most valuable player in 2005... Led the Channel League in batting average, home runs, RBI, on base percentage and slugging percentage as a senior... Broke the school record for home runs as a junior and then tied her own record as a senior... Named the Dos Pueblos Athlete of the Year and the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Softball Athlete of the Year in 2005... Played for the SoCal Pumas 18-and-under travel team... Also played basketball for four years at Dos Pueblos.
Personal: Resided in Trumbull College... Majored in architecture and graduated with distinction... Daughter of David and Sabrina Enyeart.


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With her talk show now a thing of the past, Oprah Winfrey no longer has the opportunity to share her favorite things with the public. But that doesn't mean she can't give of herself in other ways.
Literal ways.
That's right, Opes lovers. For the right price, you can rub elbows with the Queen of All Media herself at an upcoming premiere of her new movie "The Butler." (You know, the one currently embroiled in a title battle.)
Weinstein Co., the independent studio behind the historical drama, has teamed with Charitybuzz to offer up a package valued at $25,000. The winning bidder will receive two tickets to either the New York or Los Angeles premiere of the film, where a studio publicist will make the introduction to Winfrey. This will "most likely happen on the red carpet," according to a Charitybuzz spokeswoman, which means the interaction may not be all that, uh, substantial.
The trouble is, even though the package may be "valued" at $25K, according to Charitybuzz, it doesn't seem many are interested in ponying up that much to say hi to Winfrey. (The auction will benefit the La Jolla Playhouse.) Bidding on the prize has been open since last week, but as of Tuesday afternoon there were only
-- the highest one coming in at $5,250.
For comparison's sake, that's only about $1,000 more than it cost to buy a jacket Ryan Gosling merely wore in the movie "The Place Beyond the Pines" at a charity auction in April.
For $5,250, you also could have snatched up five tickets to the Disney's California Adventure premiere of "The Lone Ranger" last month, where admission -- again, for charity -- was $1,000 per guest. (The Gosling jacket was clearly the sounder investment.)
Winfrey, 59, has not appeared in a major role on the big screen in over a decade, last starring in 1998's "Beloved." In "The Butler," out Aug. 16, she plays the wife of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), a man who served as the main butler at the White House for more than 30 years.
No word yet on any public auction for a majority stake in OWN.


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National Instrument 81-106 provides that the manager of the investment funds (CI Investments Inc. ("CI")), acting on behalf of the investment funds, has the right and obligation to vote proxies relating to the investment fund's portfolio securities. As a practical matter, CI delegates this function to the applicable portfolio manager, as part of the portfolio manager's general management of the investment fund assets, subject to oversight by CI. CI generally requires that applicable portfolio managers vote all proxies in the best interest of CI's funds and their securityholders, as determined solely by the portfolio manager and subject to CI's proxy voting policy, the guidelines applicable to the individual portfolio manager, and applicable legislation. Portfolio managers are generally expected to vote on any matter for which the investment fund receives proxy materials for a meeting of securityholders of an issuer.
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Here are a few of the events going on in Cape Cod this May that we are looking forward to. We hope you'll travel to Cape Cod to enjoy them with us.
MAY 15, 7pm-9pm, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth
Dr. Susan Larsen will detail the life and work of Edward Hopper with a presentation titled: Edward Hopper's America: Then and Now. Admission is $15 and a reception follows. www.cultural-center.org; 508-349-7100
MAY 15-17, 10am-4pm each day, Green Briar Nature Center, East Sandwich
Enjoy the 28th Annual Herb Festival. The festival includes a range of lectures, exhibits, garden walks, a luncheon, and a vast selection of plants for sale. www.thorntonburgess.org; 508-888-6870
MAY 16, 10am, Trolley Tour, Falmouth Museums on the Green
Its Katharine Lee Bates' 150th birthday – take a Trolley Tour and learn about the favorite haunts from the America The Beautiful author's childhood. The tour is $20 per person. www.falmouthmehistory.org/; 508-548-4857
MAY 19-JUNE 21, Pieces: Photography of Robert Manz, Highfield Hall, Falmouth
Robert Manz, a fine art photographer, based in Pocasset, MA, USA and Co. Mayo, Ireland will be showing his work at Highfield Hall in an exhibition titled Pieces: The Photography of Robert Manz. Photographs are available for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefits the hall. www.highfieldhall.org; 508-495-1878
MAY 22-25, 38th Annual Figawi Race Weekend, Hyannis
This renowned race to Nantucket, and the first regatta of the season, is a fun weekend of sailing. www.figawi.com; 508-221-6891
MAY 22-JULY 5, Adventures in Restoration, Highfield Hall, Falmouth
View the details of this legendary mantion's restoration through photographs, tours, and a restoration workshop. www.highfieldhall.org, 508-495-1878
MAY23, 9am-4pm, Nantucket Sidewalk Art Show, Nantucket
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) presents its annual Sidewalk Art Show. The Art Show features work from more than 30 AAN members and will be located in the garden of the Nantucket Atheneum. www.nantucketarts.org; 508-228-0294
As always the events above are subject to change. Please check with the event organizer for details and to confirm dates.


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Microroasters across the U.S. are not subscribing to a bigger is better mantra. These artisans roast 100,000 pounds of coffee or less a year, often traveling the world to source beans themselves and obsessing over the quality of every batch of coffee. For them, roasting is an ever-evolving craft that demands constant dedication and practice, and quality always trumps quantity. Here are seven more microroasters proving that sometimes, big things come in small batches.
Anodyne Coffee Roasters Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In the artsy Bay View neighborhood a few blocks from Lake Michigan, Anodyne has been roasting coffee in small batches for the past decade. Head roaster Steve Kessler joined the team two years ago and since has taken production to nearly 98,000 pounds of coffee a year, all roasted in Anodyne's trusty 12-kilo San Franciscan roaster. Most of their offerings are directly sourced from farmers throughout Africa and the Americas, and are available in local markets and natural food grocers as well as neighborhood restaurants and cafés.
Brown Coffee Company San Antonio, Texas
If there were such a thing as a micro-microroaster, Aaron Blanco would be it. In 2005 he founded Brown Coffee Company in his parents' garage, and although he's expanded to a San Antonio storefront, he's still Brown's sole employee. Roasting about 20,000 pounds of beans annually on a custom-built roaster, his rotating coffee roster includes Cup of Excellence winners and heirloom beans, most of which are sold from his website and at accounts across the country, like the recently opened RBC NYC in Manhattan.
Cellar Door Coffee Portland, Oregon
With a Dietrich IR-12 roaster in the cellar of a rented Victorian house and a cozy café on the ground floor, coffee roasting is part of day-to-day household operations for Jeremy Adams and Andrea Pastor, owners of Cellar Door Coffee. Roasting organic, single-origin beans for both in-house French presses and espresso drinks, their roaster is powered solely through renewable resources and all of their to-go cups are fully compostable.
Flying Goat Coffee Healdsburg, California
When Phil Anacker left his teaching job in Berkeley to pursue a coffee hobby in Napa, he had hopes of bringing a farm-focused roasting model to the coffee-drinking public. Fifteen years later, he and business partner Maura Harrington have fulfilled that dream with three Flying Goat locations scattered across Sonoma County. Anacker offers small microlots from origins around the globe that he personally visits each year. Combining an annual production of 100,000 pounds of coffee with a strong focus on consumer education, the three Flying Goat cafés each offer a daily selection of single-origin coffees French pressed in house, or packaged up to go.
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Bend, Oregon
Self-professed nano-roasters Anna and Scott Witham opened their roastery and café in downtown Bend, Oregon, last March after years of experimenting with popcorn poppers and a mini half-pound roaster. Roasting mostly East African beans on their Dietrich IR-12, the couple is working toward producing about 10,000 pounds of coffee a year, most of which can be found online and in their 900-square-foot storefront.
Yo el Rey Roasting Calistoga, California
It took 15 jobs in five years, but after answering a want ad at a roasting company in 2004, J. Kirk Feirereisen finally found his calling. In 2008 he branched out on his own, opening Yo el Rey in sleepy Calistoga. Roasting only fair-trade and certified-organic beans on a Dietrich IR-12 roaster in his 500-square-foot storefront and café, Feirereisen has found a following—his coffees have been picked up by local markets and restaurants, he's hired several employees and his Yirgacheffe snagged a 92-point score from coffeereview.com.


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British publisher Transworld has canceled its plans to publish "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief" by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright. The book will be published in the U.S. by Knopf on Jan. 17.
The reason Transworld dropped the book has attracted attention, according to the Telegraph. "The decision not to publish in this country has prompted questions, particularly as Transworld had previously agreed to it," the paper says. "It seems likely that the threat of libel action in the UK may have contributed to the decision."
Libel laws work differently in the United States and Britain. The Telegraph itself was forced to pay more than $100,000 in damages for libel and malicious falsehood over a book review.
Transworld's publicity director Patsy Irwin stated, "Our legal advice was that some of the content was not robust enough for the UK market and an appropriately edited version would not fit with our schedule. The decision not to publish was taken internally."
Wright's book arose from a profile of film director Paul Haggis that appeared in the New Yorker; Haggis had been a Scientologist but left the church. The piece won a 2012 National Magazine Award.
American publisher Knopf describes the book this way: "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief" is based on more than 200 interviews with current and former Scientologists, as well as other sources. The book offers an exhaustive account of the church, from its founding by L. Ron Hubbard to its present-day leadership under David Miscavige."
In the book, Wright looks at the church's financial resources and some of the key celebrities associated with the church, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
British free speech advocates have argued against the British libel laws. Mike Harris, head of avocacy at the organization Index on Censorship told the Telegraph, "Our libel laws remain some of the most archaic in the Western world with cases in the High Court in London costing 100 times the European average. With high costs and an uncertain public interest defense, the publisher may simply have decided to back away rather than risk losing a libel case."


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Our wheat has been growing for three months. More or less. It germinated in those December rains, and demonstrated prominent leaf growth, with our Sonora showing three leaves in the first month and two or three more since then.
In fact, leaf-making (and the more hidden root development) is about all that seems to have been happening.
So far, essentially all of the plants' height is created by the leaves, whose sheaths roll and curve around each other in a telescoping tube, forming a hollow column called a pseudo-stem. (Not to be confused, I guess, with the real thing.)
Though made up of thin, leaf-like material, the pseudo-stem's strength and erect stature is like a sheet of typing paper which has little stability if set on edge, but can be quite sturdy when rolled into a tight tube.
The main plant itself has been holding back, waiting until it knew those leave and roots would be able to sustain it. Then we were expecting that the wheat plant would launch into its third major growth stage: Jointing.
My impression was that this jointing or stem elongation was reasonably straight-forward. The plant gains height as the space between the leaves lengthens. Maybe more leaves appear.
Simply stated, the wheat would get taller. And we could look on, as we do with our kids, marking their increasing stature on the kitchen doorway woodwork.
But a lot more of the process was taking place out of the public view. During jointing, the embryonic seed head would make its way upward, within the hollow pseudo-stem, heading from ground level up toward eventual emergence into the fresh California air where we hope it will ripen into harvestable grain.
And a blog from a soy bean and wheat specialist at the University of Wisconsin opened up a whole new vision. He made it look simple to slice the plant stem and reveal the tiny hidden seed head that is one of the hidden marvels of wheat. It's called the Inflorescence, and he described it as a dark green pine-cone shape, with tiny beads, suggestive of the spikelets that would bear potential wheat kernels.
So the exacto knife came out and I began serious surgery on the 1/16th inch wide stems of two month old plants from Maggie's Farm. But the results were disappointing, a lot like my first middle school science class when Mrs. Lewisham kept insisting that the microscopic view of the Petri dish was more than a gray blur.
Those first cuts were all near the crown at the base of the plant, right at the soil level since I thought the jointing process had yet to begin. Success finally came when I made my slice higher up on the plant. Bingo."
And so this is the big news: our wheat is well on its way, with that microscopic wanne-be seed head as much as halfway up the pseudo-stem, past leaves one and two, and sometimes past three.
|Extreme close up of the elements comprising a wheat inflorescence.
|The longest of these little rascals, head-to-tail, is one-quarter inch.
It's on the march, the leaves and roots supporting its advance through all the leaf sheathes, until it emerges from the final, or Flag leaf. And, unlike all the other leaves, each of which housed another emerging leaf, that Flag leaf has only one thing up its sleeve – a miniature seed head.
And that seed head will finally emerge into the air, swell a bit, break into flower, each grain being pollinated in a dalliance with nearby anthers, and be on its way – in about a fortnight – to maturity as a full fledged head of tasty kernels.


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How about Brian he gets to say neener neener!! I hope he wins a prize HAH!
I am so glad they included Brian in the fun! Too bad they didn't bring in Howie for April since she has such a crush on him and all....
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Dropbox Investigates Spam Attack, Calls Outside Team for Help
Dropbox has called in an outside team of experts to help investigate a possible spam attack against its users. While the company hasn't said so, there are reports the attack may be related to a possible data breach at Dropbox.
Several users reported receiving spam on email addresses that had been specifically created for their Dropbox accounts. These complaints began appearing on Dropbox's user forums on Monday. It's not clear how widespread the issue is, but European users appear to be the most affected, namely those from Germany, United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Since many of the users claimed the email address suddenly receiving spam was specific to Dropbox use and not being used anywhere else, it seems possible that Dropbox had been breached and email addresses of customers stolen. Some users acknowledged the other possibility that all the affected users may have been infected by a keylogger harvesting email addresses typed by the user.
"We continue to investigate and our security team is working hard on this. We've also brought in a team of outside experts to make sure we leave no stone unturned," the company posted on the forum Tuesday.
Recipients are seeing the messages, many of which are from "Euro Dice Exchange" and other online casinos, in the user's local language. There are several domains associated with the messages, but all of them have been created very recently, use Russian DNS servers and are registered with Chinese registrar Bizcn.
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Dropbox doesn't believe the issue has resulted in any unauthorized activity on any user accounts.
"We've taken a number of precautionary steps and continue to work around the clock to make sure your information is safe," the company said.
It's not clear what the precautionary steps may be.
If Dropbox really has been breached, the question is whether user data has been compromised. This can be especially worrisome for businesses, as Dropbox "has infiltrated the enterprise," Eric Chiu, cloud security expert and president of HyTrust, told Security Watch. Many employees host corporate confidential data on consumer-oriented file-sharing services without protecting the data, Chiu noted.
Back in June, there were reports Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Dropbox account had been compromised by a person who guessed the password. Consumer tools should not be used to hold confidential data.
"With external and internal breaches happening daily, this is a perfect formula for major disasters to happen," Chiu warned.


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Ceres Bistro at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester, has rolled out a new menu.
Executive chef William Nemeroff said it's the "first big change" since he took over the back of the house almost two years ago. The chef has set the bar a little higher for himself, creating food options that will satisfy both restaurant and hotel dining customers. Ceres and the Beechwood are committed to customer satisfaction, he said.
While the restaurant menu is in place, the wine list is still evolving, according to Nemeroff, who oversees not only the culinary operations at the restaurant, but also banquet and catering services at the hotel.
About the menu: The chef has pulled together dinner "seasonal features" that include Coffee-Braised Beef Short Ribs and Fall Spice-Brined Double Bone Pork Chop. A pan-seared duck breast comes with tart cherry and ginger relish (made on the premises), roasted butternut squash and whipped Yukon potatoes. Ingredients in seasonal dishes speak for themselves, according to the chef.
Diners can choose from more entr�es under seafood, meat and pasta categories. There also are appetizers, soups, salads and Signature Bistro Steaks.
If want a "quick lunch," Ceres can get you in and out in about 20 minutes, said Nemeroff.
Look for new $5 appetizers served from 4 to 7 p.m. in the bar. You can also order them beginning at 10 p.m. until closing. Korean Ribs are highly recommended, said the chef.
Thanksgiving Day reservations are accepted at the bistro and the hotel, said Nemeroff.
Ceres Bistro will offer a Thanksgiving 3-Course Feast, $31.95, from noon to 9 p.m. Nov. 28. The first course: roasted root vegetable panzanella or bourbon sweet potato bisque; second course: roasted turkey (Bell & Evans Organic), fresh green beans and roasted white mushrooms, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, sage stuffing, roasted pearl onions, fresh whole cranberry sauce and chardonnay gravy; third course: personal pie, a choice of apple or pumpkin, served warm with gingerbread gelato.
Reservations: Call Ceres Bistro, (508) 754-2000.
The Beechwood Hotel will have a Thanksgiving Day Banquet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $39.95; per person; children aged 6 to 12, $17.95; children 5 and younger eat free.
The Thanksgiving banquet will take place downstairs in the hotel in the area where the popular Sunday Brunch is served. The banquet menu will have a set-up similar to the brunch, according to Nemerofff, who said there would be prime rib, roasted turkey and ham carving stations. Visit www.beechwoodhotel.com and click on Our Restaurant for more information and the complete menu.
The award-winning Nemeroff graduated from Johnson & Wales University in South Carolina, formerly owned and operated Cedar Street Restaurant in Sturbridge and worked for Niche Hospitality Group in Worcester.
He was inducted into the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society, Joseph Donon Chapter, at the Escoffier Dinner held Nov. 4 at the Castle Restaurant in Leicester.
The chef is planning a special wine event, BYOB (Blend Your Own Bordeaux) Feb. 5 at Ceres Bistro. Jim Vasiliadis, owner of O'Hara's Wine and Liquors in Worcester, is helping out. More information about the event will be available in January.
Enjoy what Ceres Bistro has to offer.
Alina Eisenhauer, executive chef/owner of Sweet Kitchen & Bar, is days away from opening the doors at her new business location.
Sweet is moving from 305 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, to 72 Shrewsbury St., between 7 Nana Japanese Steakhouse and Volturno Pizza in the former Buick building.
Eisenhauer has booked a private party before her grand opening celebration, so be patient. Sweet will be open in time for consumers to order Thanksgiving pies, etc.
Eisenhauer was also inducted into the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society, Joseph Donon Chapter, on Nov. 4.
James Nicas bestowed the honor at the Escoffier dinner held at the Castle Restaurant in Leicester.
If you love chowder, don't miss the annual Chowder Fest sponsored by the culinary arts department at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton.
The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the school.
It's all-you-can-eat chowder for a donation of $5 per person at the door. Proceeds benefit Bay Path's culinary students who attend Junior American Culinary Federation events and competitions.
Participants in Chowder Fest: Culinary departments at Bay Path, Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg; Zorba's Pizzeria & Tavern, Overlook and Yankee Diner, all in Charlton; Ox Head Tavern, Rovezzi's Ristorante, The Publick House and Old Sturbridge Village, all in Sturbridge; Chili's in Auburn; Carmella's Italian Kitchen in Brookfield; The Twisted Fork in Cherry Valley; Route 56 Roadside Bar & Grill in Oxford; Fins & Tales in Southbridge; Eller's Restaurant in Leicester; My Brothers' Place, All Star Pub and Golden Greek Restaurant, all in Webster.
Guests will be able to vote in the People's Choice Awards. Bragging rights for the winners.
The "Call for Chefs" for the Girl Scouts Fork It Over culinary event and fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts has been announced.
The annual event will be held Feb. 6 in Coral Seafood Restaurant in Worcester.
Area chefs are invited to put a new spin on Girl Scout cookies, and participants will be provided with all the Girl Scout cookies they need to create their recipes. Each chef is asked to prepare approximately 250 bite-sized portions of his or her creation(s) for tastings at the February event. Tables and linens will be provided for all the participants to display their dishes and advertise their business.
Chef commitment deadline is Dec. 20; recipes are due Jan. 20.
Interested chefs should call Melanie Bonsu at (508) 749-3623 or send email to email@example.com.
The chefs' creations will be presented to a panel of judges at the Fork It Over event, which also features a silent auction, raffle and live music.
The event is open to the public. Tickets in advance: $30 per person, or two for $50. Visit www.yourtimewellspent.org. Tickets also will be available at the door.
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Alice Lombardi, executive pastry chef/owner of the Bean Counter Bakery with locations in Worcester and Shrewsbury, is a busy gal.
The bakery is the wedding cake sponsor for the annual "A Wedding to Remember" (lavish wedding and honeymoon contest) sponsored by Fox TV 25 Boston and the Westin Copley Place in Boston.
The contest winners, a military couple, will be married Nov. 10. Bean Counter will provide the cake.
The bakery was recently featured on Fox TV 25 and Lombardi was interviewed for the "Cake Reveal."
She also appeared on the network this week when she brought an American flag cake to Taunton Elementary School, where the future bride is a teacher. She was asked to talk about non-wedding cake creations.
"We are honored to pay tribute to the military and help make a very special couple's (Ashleigh and Matthew) wedding day 'a wedding to remember,' " said Lombardi.
Lombardi also got news from The Knot Wedding Network that she was selected as a recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
The Knot Wedding Network now inducts vendors who have won four or more Best of Weddings awards into the exclusive VIP group known as The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, according to Lombardi. She said it is her understanding from The Knot that fewer than 2 percent of wedding professionals across the nation are recipients of the honor.
"We are thrilled to be on such a short list," said Lombardi.
Congrats to the enthusiastic Lombardi and staff at The Bean Counter.
A Farm to Table Dinner and Hearthside Cooking Demonstration is scheduled Nov. 9 at Hartman's Herb Farm, 1026 Old Dana Road, Barre.
Appetizers will be served at 5 p.m.; buffet-style dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Cost is $35 per person; reservations required. Call (978) 355-2015.
The entrees include roast stuffed pork, grilled beef tips and butternut ravioli. Sides are roasted butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli and roasted herb potatoes. Apple Bavarian Torte will be served for dessert. The fruit will be from a local grower.
The Hearthside demonstration will include Chicken on a String, baked apples and more.
The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Skyline Bistro at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester will be Nov. 21 and 22.
The meal is by reservation only, and the bistro requests that reservations be for full tables of six. Seating is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Call the bistro at (508) 799-1964 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Do not leave reservation requests on voice mail.
The Thanksgiving Dinner menu, $11.95 plus tax, includes fruit and nut table, relish tray, bread basket (assorted quick breads and rolls), harvest soup, spiced eggnog with rum, Waldorf salad, roast turkey with giblet gravy, traditional bread stuffing, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, peas and pearl onions, glazed carrots, cranberry orange relish and pumpkin pie, apple crisp or strawberry shortcake.
Mark Waxler has left the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester, where he was general manager for many years. Word is that he now is a private consultant. We wish him well in his new business venture.
Belated birthday wishes go out to Bill Brady, executive chef/owner of Sonoma in Princeton. Brady also is a chef instructor at Worcester Technical High School.
Big celebration for the chef.
How many candles on the cake, Bill?
Got more than we bargained for at the award-winning production of "Memphis: The Musical" at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester this past weekend.
During intermission Sunday (Nov. 3), we spotted a Hanover employee handing two glasses of bubbly to a couple seated near the stage. Celebs in the audience, we wondered?
It turned out to be a marriage proposal from a would-be groom down on bended knee. The surprised girlfriend said yes, the crowd broke into applause, and friends of the couple took advantage of the photo op.
Great evening!
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Does anyone else think this is a big deal that Dez doesn't carry Roy's pads? I heard Mike Golic say that Dez should have definatly carred the pads and just shut up. Well I couldn't disagree more with that. I like what Dez did and here is why. Dez is there to take Roy's job from him and I think Roy was trying to put Dez under his thumb with this. I think if Austin or Witten were the ones to do this, I think Dez would have done it. Since Roy has been adamant that he is not letting Dez take his job without a fight (which won't be much of a fight) then there was tension from the beginning.
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A response to Stephanie Sylverne's article "Extreme Haunted Houses Aren't Cool – They're inhumane."
We love Halloween. All of it – the history, the whimsy of pumpkin picking and bobbing for apples, and the ability to make yourself feel more alive by stepping outside of your comfort zone. We freely admit that we are adrenaline junkies. We love the adrenaline rush we get from performing on stage and we love the adrenaline rush we get from extreme haunted houses.
Extreme haunted houses provide a safe environment to test your physical and mental limitations within the realm of a fictional immersive theater experience. We have attended many extreme haunted houses (including the infamous off-season events of Blackout Haunted House) and we have never been placed in any real danger.
That being said, we are both women in our early 30s (one of us is even a mom) and we take our safety very seriously. We do not sky dive, bungee jump, or participate in events like the Tough Mudder extreme obstacle mud run because we are unwilling to risk our safety.
Extreme Haunted houses like Blackout and Freakling Bros create the illusion of an out of control experience, but the reality is that every moment is precisely planned and monitored. The actors are trained to handle different scenarios and many have backgrounds in stage combat and professional wrestling. This illusion allows you to push your boundaries and face your darkest fears in a safe environment where no real harm will come to you. Nearly all extreme haunts have a safe word. If the experience becomes too much for you then you say the safe word and it's over. McKamey Manor is the one exception. They do not have a safe word and all participants are aware of that fact before they enter. No one enters an extreme haunt against their will.
The psychological aspect of these experiences allows you to project your deepest fears on the subject matter, which can be very personal and unsettling, so it is perfectly understandable that survivors of abuse like Ms. Sylverne might find the thought of these simulated experiences appalling.
Extreme Haunted Houses are not for everyone. Fear is subjective and affects everyone differently. I sleep just fine after visiting an extreme haunted house, but I can't watch horror movies like Hostel, Silent Hill, or the Saw franchise because they give me nightmares. So, I believe that it's inaccurate to suggest that extreme haunted houses exist solely because our society has become desensitized and dead inside. Everyone is different and it's important to know your limits before you participate in any kind of extreme activity.
Extreme Haunted Houses are what you make of them. We find it very empowering that we are able to withstand the simulated violence and horror scenarios that others cannot. The adrenaline rush you get from playing the role of the lone survivor in a simulated horror movie comes with a sense of accomplishment and pride for having challenged your fears. Standing up to our fears makes us feel powerful and we'd like to think that in some small way our experiences in extreme haunted houses might help us to remain calm in dangerous real life situations. And it's fun. Because it's not real. It's make believe, but when it's over you return to your life with perspective and a deeper understanding of who you are.
In the future, we encourage news publications and journalists writing about these events to contact the haunt owners directly or speak to someone who actually participated when it comes to the content of these shows. Just because you think something happened, doesn't necessarily mean that it did. There are numerous theatrical tricks that can be used to create illusions and the haunt owners can discuss how they safely create the moments that feel very dangerous.


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Snookitina was on Chelsea Lately (via UsWeekly) last night, which is sort of surprising since Chelsea has spit lukewarm hate at her before, but then again Chelsea hates on everything that isn't a delicious bottle of vodka or Jennifer Aniston's vagine. But Xtina said she only agreed to go on Chelsea Lately if Chelsea went pant-less, because Chelsea always makes fun of her for being allergic to pants. So there's Chelsea sitting pant-less in a chair and Xtina just had to double the UGH by telling everyone she always lets her down low parts flap in the wind.
"I don't like to wear underwear. I like to be as free as possible at all times. It's just who I am. It's empowering. It's pussy power!"
It's "empowering" for Xtina, but weird for the people who now know that whenever they stand around her they're going to breath in the moist air her coochie breathes out. Who needs a humidifier when you've got Xtina's misty poon?
I totally understand why Xtina doesn't even bother with chonies. Drunktina is always boozed up and when you're boozed up, panties just get in the way when you need to squat a piss out behind a dumpster in the Carl's Jr. parking lot you made your piece drive into because your drunk bladder can't wait until you get home. Besides, Xtina has so much pussy power down there that her labia rips off all panties. Bitch has got the Hulk of twats.
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YANGON, Myanmar, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Myanmar snub-nosed monkeys, previously only known from one dead specimen, have been photographed living in the wild for the first time, conservationists say.
The animal was photographed by a camera trap operated by a joint team from Fauna & Flora International, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association, and People Resources and Conservation Foundation.
The camera, triggered by infrared sensors, was located in the mountains of Burma's northerly Kachin state bordering China, NewScientist.com reported.
"We were very surprised to get these pictures," Saw Soe Aung, a field biologist who set the camera traps, said. "It was exciting to see that some of the females were carrying babies -- a new generation of our rarest primate."
The snub-nosed monkey, Rhinopithecus strykeri, was first described scientifically from a dead specimen collected by a local hunter in 2010.
Conservationists said hunting and habitat loss mean the species will likely be classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The population of the monkeys is thought to be less than 300 individuals, they said.