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Everything came together, and Buddy and his family experienced a worry-free family vacation.
Part I - Before the Wish
Buddy sees something special in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It signals the true start of the holiday season ... and brings his family together around the television.
It's a vital holiday link for Buddy. Because of his medical condition, he can't load up on the turkey and stuffing; he hasn't eaten anything for the past five years, instead taking his nutrition intravenously. But the family tradition of watching the parade helps make up for it.
A New View
This year, he'll see the parade like never before: in-person, as part of his wish to go to New York City. Buddy knows it will be a highlight of his Make-A-Wish® experience – from watching behind-the-scenes snippets to feeling the chill in the air.
It will also be the family's first vacation. Buddy can't travel much, and his only previous trip away from his Phoenix area home was for medical tests in Ohio. He will make the most of his time in New York City, with Broadway shows and a visit to Rockefeller Center on his itinerary.
Milestones and Memories Ahead
Day-to-day life can be unpredictable for Buddy. Managing his condition is a full-time job. But he refuses to let it define him. Ask him, and he'll tell you that he's a person just like any other … a person who will take any chance to experience something new, and to look forward to a memorable holiday with the people he cares for most.
Part II – Back Home
The director gives the signal. Buddy is on live television all across the state. He tells the anchor what it's like to witness the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live.
"You feel the energy, you just feel everyone cheering," he says, recalling the blizzard of confetti. "It's something to experience."
From Worry to Wonder
Buddy and his mother, Victoria, talk about the uncertainty just days before they departed for New York. Complications with his condition nearly upended the entire plan. They found reassurance from their Make-A-Wish volunteer, who re-built his itinerary to give him an extra day of treatment. There's no way they wanted him to miss seeing Chicago on Broadway!
Everything came together, and Buddy and his family experienced a worry-free family vacation.
I love to travel, but I can't ... Just to be able to do this – to be able to give back to my family for all they've done for me – is really amazing.
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awwwww!!!! :) well i think thats just darling i love the holidays too i love and believe in you buddy so dont give up stay strong bud
November 19, 2012 - 1:02 PM
Buddy I am so touched by your amazing story and the way you have taken this battle on, I know personally it is not easy...but you are living each and everyday to the fullest the best way you can! I wish you and your family a wonderful amazing trip to the "BIG APPLE" for a very special Thanksgiving! I too have that wish as I said I am also a cancer patient with CML (chronic myeloid leukemia for the past 14 yrs.)...that is on my bucket list to visit there during their amazing holiday season'...I am 66 yr. old grandmother of 5 amazing little boys!! Good luck Buddy and God Bless!! Keep up the fight!! Suzanne
November 22, 2012 - 8:27 AM
Hey Buddy, I am a mother of two wonderful children and I want to thank you for being so brave and so kind. I have to agree with you my favorite time of the year is the Macy's day parade. It is the only time you will ever get to see the one and only true Santa. You stay strong and I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you Buddy for touching my heart and letting me be a small part of your life. -Kelley
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The College Years is a look deep into the vaults of The Sound of Young America. Take a journey with us every week as we post a new program or two from our salad days.
Today's theme: Strong Words
To start things off, Jesse welcomes Chuck D of Public Enemy fame. Listen in as Jesse brings out some passionate words about the state of hip hop, politics, and Black entrepreneurship from Chuck D. For more, make sure to check out some of Chuck D's work.
After that, Jesse interviews Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, better known as Tim and Eric. In this segment, Tim and Eric discuss their unique and unusual creation, Tom Goes to the Mayor.
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On the 25th of March I had an email back from TfL in which I was told:
"With regards to buses stopping on double yellow lines, it depends on the local traffic regulation. Some double lines allow buses to stop, others do not."I then asked a question at the last Sutton Full Council (31st March) meeting about this. My initial question (which needed to be submitted the week before) was read out by the Mayor, Cllr Sean Brennan and was:
"The S3 bus has recently ceased to allow passengers to disembark in the hail and ride section of Green Lane, Worcester Park where there is a double yellow line even though this only means 'No Waiting' and vehicles are within their right to stop there to drop off and pick up passengers. This is causing some passengers distress as it means they have to wait on the bus in heavy traffic close to the station through several cycles of traffic lights when they could otherwise get off and run for the train. People waiting for the bus on the other side have found the bus going straight past them with no indication of why it has not stopped to pick them up. What is the council doing to remedy this situation?"The response (as well as follow up questions and answers) can be heard here:
Recordings of the most recent council meetings can be found here. The recording of this entire meeting can be heard at: http://podcast.streamingwizard.com/sutton/Council/Council_14_03_31.MP3. The relevant bit begins at 0:36:29
So it seemed the Council were planning to have a closed meeting with Epsom Coaches (the bus company) and TfL to try to resolve it but nobody seemed to know whether or not buses could actually stop there, or why nobody knew.
If you're still awake the sage continues... Blog reader Michelle (who has been chasing this up very thoroughly) spoke to Sergeant Colin Buchan of Sutton's Safer Transport Team (after being our SNT Sergeant here) back in April and found out from him that:
"The police cannot issue tickets for yellow lines and haven't been able to for years."I managed to speak with Sergeant Buchan this morning and he confirmed to me what he has told Michelle. He also confirmed that buses are completely within their rights to stop to drop off and pick up passengers on yellow (single or double) lines and that if anything like this happens again, the bus company should report it to his department who will look through the cctv from the bus. They will treat each case individually but no police officer should have told a bus driver they must not stop there.
He also said that obviously buses should only stop where it is safe to do so and that bus drivers should use their own judgement but they are entitled to stop on the yellow lines there.
Sergeant Buchan has already had a meeting with the council and is waiting to hear back. He is also looking to talk to Epsom Coaches.
I have also chased both TfL and Epsom Coaches for an update. I have just received this update from Epsom Coaches:
"Unfortunately, I am unable to give you any information regarding this issue other than it is being discussed with everyone involved."I am still awaiting a reply from TfL. Perhaps they all need a hand retrieving it from the too hard basket...


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A likeable little seaport town, QUY NHON is set on a narrow stake of land harpooning the South China Sea. It's a good place to get away from tourists – few come here, thanks in no small part to the fact that the local beach is both less dazzling than others along this coast, and a bit shallow for swimming. For more adventurous travellers, however, the lack of foreigners only adds to the town's intrigue, and there are a few places worth checking out in the nearby area, including some superbly restored Cham towers. The beach makes a lovely place for a breezy evening stroll.
North of Quy Nhon, and within easy day-trip distance, are the Banh It towers, and the Cha Ban Citadel – both important remnants of Cham rule.
Brief history
Quy Nhon's origins lie in the Cham migration south, at the start of the eleventh century, under pressure from the Vietnamese to the north. They named the empire they established in the area Vijaya, meaning "Victory"; its epicentre was the citadel of Cha Ban, though it was Quy Nhon – then known as Sri Bonai – that developed into its thriving commercial centre. Centuries later, the Tay Son Rebellion boiled over in this neck of the woods. During the American War the city served as a US port and supply centre, and was engorged by refugees from the vicious bombing meted out to the surrounding countryside.


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We all procrastinate. We put off projects that need to be done. We avoid certain errands. We delay particular phone calls. Most of the areas where we procrastinate are relatively harmless. If that closet never gets straightened out, it'll be okay (really!).
But there are other areas where delay can be disastrous.
I'm not referring to the obvious, like missing a plane or a newspaper deadline, but the job of working on our character.
There are deep spiritual reasons for not procrastinating in this arena, but there's a more practical, "in-your-face" reason as well -- teenagers.
Whatever you haven't worked through will come back to haunt you through the machinations of your teenage children.
You haven't worked on patience? Your adolescents will try your spirit with their repeated arguments and demands.
Whatever it is we think we've mastered, our teenage children will constantly put us to the test. That's their job.
You haven't got your anger under control? Your teenagers will push and push and push some more, until you explode in reaction.
You think you've discovered the key to ending sibling rivalry? You've never seen three adolescent girls and only one blow dryer!
Whatever it is we think we've mastered, our teenage children will constantly put us to the test. That's their job. (And they get some kind of perverse pleasure out of it!) And whatever we haven't even begun to master…it's too horrible to contemplate!
It's more common to delay character building than organizing the garage because it's so much harder. It can't be a Sunday project. You can't pay your kids to do it for you. It requires constant repeated effort over many years, over a lifetime.
Perhaps you've been "too busy" to focus on character growth. Perhaps it was less significant when your children were younger and sleeping through the night seemed like a life goal. But when your children reach adolescence, it's sink or swim, frequently against the current.
So make that spiritual accounting now. Work on your sense of humor, your flexibility, your patience, your active listening (your wardrobe!)… you name it. You're going to need every tool at your disposal and then some.
Here are some helpful tools (or so I've heard!).
In dealing with patience and anger, we frequently confront the same issues. There is a tape continually playing in the back of our minds: "How can they do this to me? I deserve better." "Don't they realize how busy I am?" Or some variation on that theme.
With that tape on constant replay, the natural response to frustrating situations is lack of patience and ultimately anger. The first step to real growth is to change the tape. Erase it and record new material. Think about the last time you watched someone lose it in public -- yelling at other drivers, berating the waiter, harassing a saleswoman -- what did you think of that person? Did they seem strong and important or hostile and arrogant? Do you want to be like them?
This can be a powerful motivator to change (if the specter of those teenagers hasn't done it yet!) Replace the tape with thoughts like "This is my chance to learn patience. I can grow from this situation. I can make a Kiddush HaShem, a sanctification of God's Name. I will feel better about myself if I keep control." Replay.
It's possible that even with that tape reverberating in your head, you'll still feel angry. That's okay. Change takes time. But don't act on your anger. Act patient and calm, even if you're not. (Everyone wants to be an actor, right? At least everyone here in LA does.) Focus on the end goal of who you want to be. Does this action take you towards your goal or away from it?
And finally a good tip with anger and teenagers is don't take it personally. Most people's behavior is not about you. It's about them and their struggles, and their concerns and their insecurities. They're really not thinking about you very much at all (teenagers will never buy this one but you can use it for yourself!). So don't react to personal slights, insults and aggravations. They are almost never meant to be. And keep your eye on the ball.
Teenage years can be wonderful, but they are definitely challenging. Working on yourself is not a guarantee of success. Adolescence is tumultuous no matter how patient you are or how highly developed your sense of humor. But if you haven't focused on growing, if you aren't continually striving to change, you're bound to lose the war.
Even though there will always be those "moments" -- of hysteria, anger, tears, and silence -- there will also be laughter, openness, caring and sharing -- if you're prepared.
It's ideal to grow as a person even without the incentive of your teenagers. With them, it's absolutely essential.


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LAURA'S LOVE ADVICE: Is Your Man Being Unfaithful If He's Flirtexting A Female Pal, Like Tony & Eva's Situation?
How close should your BF be to his female friends? Tony Parker allegedly exchanged hundreds of texts with one of his in the span of a month!
After three years of marriage, Eva Longoria Parker reportedly decided to call it quits with hubby Tony Parker because he was being unfaithful — by exchanging hundreds of flirty texts with one of his female pals. But is this reason enough to file for divorce, and can Tony actually be branded a cheater?
Although the nature of the texts isn't known at this time, reports suggest that the communication was of a "personal" but not a sexual nature. Regardless, the San Antonio Spurs star was devoting a ridiculous amount of time and attention to another female — which is definitely a no go in my book.
I'm a big believer in platonic male/female friendships. However, hundreds of texts in one month implies that Tony was at least emotionally cheating on Eva — if you're texting anyone that much, it should be your same sex BFF, or your respective other.
However, although Eva is reportedly "heartbroken by the betrayal" and ending her marriage as a result, I believe she is jumping the gun. She and Tony have always seemed so in love — and until it's proven otherwise, he hasn't ACTUALLY physically cheated on her. If he hasn't been outwardly unfaithful, they can still work on their relationship.
One thing is clear: Tony needs to quit texting another woman if he wants to keep Eva, regardless of whether they're actually 'friends' or not!
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Would you consider it a betrayal if your man was nonstop texting a female friend?
Eva Longoria Files for Divorce from Tony Parker — Claims He Cheated With TWO Women!
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Noontime Concert with the Kansas City Symphony
A string quartet from the Kansas City Symphony provides a free lunchtime concert on Tuesday, November 11, at noon at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Symphony violinists Anthony DeMarco and Sunho Kim lead this string ensemble – including violist Jessica Nance and cellist Alexander East – in a program including compositions by Handel and Rachmaninov as well as a tango by Astor Piazzolla – all selections from the upcoming Symphony concert schedule. Audience members may enter a drawing for one pair of complimentary tickets to a Kansas City Symphony performance.
The Plaza Branch event is a Community Connections Concert, a Kansas City Symphony program that affords its musicians increased creative freedom thus providing a unique experience for their audience. These performances further the Symphony's mission to advance and advocate the art of classical music for the enrichment of our community.
Admission is free. Click here or call 816.701.3407 to RSVP.


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Renovation of the Holy Monastery of John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordan
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem is pleased to undertake conservation and renovation works at the Holy Monastery of John the Baptist, semi-ruined during the 1967 war, which lies in the vicinity of the Lord's Baptismal site in the Jordan river.
Subsidies for the project have been offered with the blessings of His Beatitude Theophilos, our Father and Patriarch of Jerusalem, and within the extent of his powers, by the Hegoumen of Mount Sarantarion, Archimandrite Gerasimos.
Architectural supervision of the project has been assumed by the architect of the Church of the Resurrection, Dr Theodosios Mitropoulos, whose study on the Monastery may be read here: http://www.jp-newsgate.net/gr/2013/08/16/9167
Those wishing to contribute to the rebuilding of the Holy Monastery of St John are invited to contact the Secretariat or the Administration of the Patriarchate's website as follows:
Elder Secretary-General Aristarchos, Archbishop of Constantina
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Telephone: +972-26285636
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Midfielder Joe Allen has become the latest player to commit himself to Swansea after agreeing a new four-year contract.
The 21-year-old, who is with the Wales set-up ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Australia, was an integral part of the squad that secured promotion last term.
Confirmation of his new deal comes just a day after captain Garry Monk agreed a three-year contract, while the likes of Angel Rangel, Andrea Orlandi and Neil Taylor have also put pen to paper on new contracts during the course of the summer.
Allen told the club website: "The fact that the manager and the club wanted to re-sign me and for such a long length of time is pleasing.
"They have shown a lot of faith in me and I am flattered."
Manager Brendan Rodgers had said in a radio interview last month that Allen had agreed his deal, but the diminutive playmaker only signed the new contract on Wedneday.
Allen made his debut in a 6-3 defeat to Blackpool in League One four years ago and, having played a part in two promotion campaigns, cannot wait to test himself in the top flight this season.
He added: "The club has always moved forward during my time here and it shows how far we have come when we kick off the season at Manchester City in the Premier League.
"Technically, Man City are very good, but they are probably also the biggest side physically in the league. I have been in the gym all summer trying to bulk up, but I think I've got a long way to go.
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The Sterling Ranch planned development has been unanimously approved for the second time in three years by the Douglas County commissioners. With the …
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The Sterling Ranch planned development has been unanimously approved for the second time in three years by the Douglas County commissioners.
With the July 10 approval, the project — which calls for a 12,000-home community located on 3,400 acres northeast of Roxborough State Park and south of the Chatfield Community Association — hopes to break ground by the end of 2013.
"After six-plus years of hearings, I'm thrilled," said Harold Smethills, Sterling Ranch managing director. "Everybody's been heard and the commissioners made their decision. So now it's onward to building homes, and we're ready to go."
The development, which will remain 37 percent open space, has plans for 30 miles of trails, multiple parks and wildlife corridors, a multi-field athletic complex, a hospital, fire services, schools, and a town center patterned after Littleton's historic downtown.
"This development sets an example for future developments to come down the road," said Sterling Ranch attorney Gil McNeish, citing mitigation plans, open space preservation and water conservation techniques, such as rainwater harvesting, that are all part of the development's master plan.
About a dozen opponents, who were either Chatfield or Roxborough residents, spoke out against the project at the 4½-hour hearing. Most spoke against the detriment the project would have on their rural way of life, and expressed concerns over the development having enough water secured to move forward.
"I think that the Board of County Commissioners has a fiduciary duty to the citizens of Douglas County and not the developers," said Dennis Larratt, speaking on behalf of the Chatfield Community Association. "Yet in this case it looks like the board is considering the requests of developers over the vocal concerns of many concerned and existing citizens."
Attorney David Foster, who was also representing Sterling Ranch, said it was important to remember that a number of people had come before the board previously to voice their support of the project. Those people were asked not to testify on July 10, he said, as this hearing dealt with specific legal issues, primarily in terms of the development's appeal on whether water supply standards were being met.
The county initially approved the project in 2011, but in 2012, 18th Judicial District Judge Paul King overturned that ruling, stating that in accordance with state law the project did not have sufficient water secured to move forward.
The county then appealed the district court ruling, stating that King had misinterpreted the law and that all that was necessary was that the development proves it has enough water to go ahead with the initial phase of the project. With the appeal still pending, the passage of Colorado Senate Bill 258 this May gave clarification to that law, agreeing with Sterling Ranch's interpretation.
Because of that, the developers requested a hearing with the commissioners, asking them to take a second look at their application. Due to the passage of SB-258, Sterling Ranch did not even bring into play on July 10 the fact that its water provider, Dominion Water and Sanitation District, had since King's ruling secured enough water to satisfy the entire project, as part of the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership's agreement with Denver and Aurora Water.
Still, the opposition was left upset, and Larratt pointed out that their battle may not be over and that the Chatfield group may contest other issues in addition to water in court.
"There are more reasons not to approve this project," he said. "In the … appeal put forth before, there were many different elements of arguments. The district court chose to determine on only one item. All of those other elements are still live and can be brought back. Be prepared that those are still valid."
Smethills said he fully expects another challenge from the Chatfield group, but that is up to his attorneys to handle. In the meantime, he said, they are ready to finally move forward and he feels that day has arrived.
"Today was all about new information," said Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. "The board of county commissioners heard the application and made a ruling in May 2011. ... The only new information I heard today is the new (regulation) and the clarification on the statute, which is consistent with the interpretation the Board of County Commissioners made on the original approval."
"A lot of information was brought back that we actually heard at the previous hearing," said Commissioner Jack Hilbert. "Rehashing that information that we had already made a decision on isn't going to garner us any new information because that already has been vetted. I was looking for that new information but it wasn't there."
The development expects, once it reaches build-out, to have an annual economic windfall of $400 million.
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VANCOUVER -- ESL students are in the majority at more than 60 schools across Metro Vancouver, according to data from B.C.'s Ministry of Education. And at a dozen schools in the region, more than one in six students has special needs.
At The Vancouver Sun's request, the ministry provided data on the number of English as a Second Language, special needs and gifted students at each school district and public school in B.C.
Of the 560,000 students attending public schools in B.C., about one in 10 are classified as English Language Learners or ELL, the term the ministry uses instead of ESL. Another one in 10 are classified as "special needs.
But rates vary dramatically from district to district and school to school.
For example, almost 30 per cent of the students in Richmond are classified as ELL, meaning they speak a language at home other than English. And of the roughly 550 schools in Metro Vancouver, there are 65 — primarily in Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver — where more than half of the students are English learners.
Rates also vary, though not as widely, for special-needs students.
If you're on a mobile device, please click here to see the interactive graphic.
In the Sunshine Coast school district, one in five students is classified as special needs, double the provincial average. In contrast, only seven per cent of students in Richmond have a special-needs designation, one of the lowest rates in the province.
Using an interactive tool available here, you can look up your own child's school and district and see how its rate of ELL, special-needs and gifted students compares to the provincial average.
If you're on a mobile device, please click here to see the interactive graphic.
The ministry provides detailed written guidelines to school districts on how and when to classify a student as ELL or special-needs. Special needs can include any one of 12 different categories, including autism, blindness, learning disabilities and behaviour problems.
Districts receive $1,340 a year in supplemental funding for up to five years for each of their ELL students. The ministry also provides districts with extra funding for those with the most serious special needs, such as $18,300 a year for those with autism and $9,200 for those with severe behavioural problems. That's in addition to the $6,900 provided to districts for each enrolled student.
Those with other special needs, such as learning disabilities, do not receive any extra funds from the ministry, though school districts will often provide additional services for them.
Patti Bacchus, chair of the Vancouver school board, said most districts spend more on special-needs students, on things like teaching assistants, than they receive in extra funding from the government.
The data provided by the ministry shows that some schools are dealing with a lot more challenges in the classroom than others.
For example, fully 71 per cent of the students at Creekside Elementary in north Surrey are classified as ELL.
And at Grandview Elementary in East Vancouver, 31 per cent of students are classified as special needs, the highest rate in the district, and more than half are ELL.
"If you've got 30 kids who speak English and are developmentally on target and are well-supported at home, that's a very different classroom to teach than the reality in some schools, where more than half the kids are still learning English and some … haven't slept because they're in a chaotic environment and haven't had breakfast and they're anxious and distracted," said Bacchus.
At the same time, said Bacchus, schools with such challenges often have more resources — in the form of extra staff and programs — than other schools.
"You walk into a school like Grandview or Strathcona, it's amazing the stuff that's going on," she said. "Lots of students thrive because you have so many people working in there, it's focused and kids are getting a lot of individual attention."
Brad Bauman, director of instruction with the Surrey School District, also noted that, especially in the younger grades, many of the techniques teachers use to reach out to ELL students, such as using pictures when teaching a new word, benefit native English speakers as well.
"These are instructional practices that only enhance learning for other students," said Bauman.
Not surprisingly, schools with high ELL rates tend to be clustered in those areas with high rates of immigrants, such as East Vancouver, north Surrey and Richmond.
There is no clear geographic pattern when it comes to special needs: schools with higher-than-average rates can be found in virtually every part of the province, including wealthy areas like West Vancouver and south Surrey.
Bacchus said wealthier parents are often motivated to get their child's learning disability recognized by the district because, while it doesn't come with extra funding, it can entitle them to special accommodations, such as extra time to write exams.
Such parents are also better able to afford the $2,500 or more it can cost to have a formal psychoeducational assessment done privately, rather than wait their turn in the public system, which Bacchus said can take years.
The data provided by the ministry also includes figures on "gifted" students, which the ministry defines as those with "exceptionally high" intellectual or creative abilities. Only one per cent of students in the province are classified as gifted and almost all districts have a gifted rate of just two per cent or lower.
But there are two notable exceptions: Revelstoke and Coquitlam, both of which have gifted rates of six per cent.
Reno Ciolfi, Coquitlam's assistant superintendent, said his district has put a special emphasis on gifted students for more than two decades and offers gifted programs at the elementary, middle and high-school level.
"I would say it's a pretty deeply ingrained part of our school district culture," he said. And that, in turn, has raised awareness among parents, he said, who are more likely to ask for their child to be assessed.


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Shares of 3-D printing technology developer 3D Systems (DDD) get another thumbs up today, this time from Troy Jensen of Piper Jaffray, who reiterates an Overweight rating and raises his price target to $52 from $42, after adjusting estimates to reflect the company's recent acquisition of startup Rapid Product Development Group, a services provider, sannounced on May 1 it would acquire for undisclosed terms.
Like Needham & Co.'s James Ricchiutiyesterday, Jensen is enthusiastic about what RPDG may bring to the company's offerings:
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Ricchiuti raised his estimate for this year to $484 million in revenue from a prior $463 million, but cut his EPS estimate by a penny to $1.11.
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Freehold, NJ --- The Pacing Triple Crown begins Monday (Sept. 1) at Tioga Downs in upstate New York, where eight 3-year-old pacers meet in the $437,325 Cane Pace.
He's Watching brings a four-race win streak into the Cane Pace and is undefeated in three lifetime starts at Tioga Downs. Last season, he won a division of the New York Sire Stakes in 1:50, which established the track record for a 2-year-old. And in his most recent race, a 1:49.1 triumph in the Empire Breeders Classic at Tioga Downs on Aug. 10, he missed the track standard for 3-year-olds by two-fifths of a second.
or the year, He's Watching has won five of eight races, including the Meadowlands Pace in a world-record-equaling 1:46.4, and earned $692,247. He's Watching was not eligible to the Cane Pace, but his connections paid $35,000 to supplement to the race.
"He likes Tioga," said Ontario-based trainer Dave Menary, who owns He's Watching with Brad Gray, Michael Guerriero and the Muscara Racing Trust. "Hopefully we'll keep our Tioga streak alive.
"I'm really happy with him. This is the third time he's had three weeks off between starts and he's liked it so far. He raced well last time and seems to be in top shape right now. I had him to Mohawk (Racetrack) on Monday and went a good mile with him.
"We've just kind of followed the same routine every time he's had three weeks off and it's working so far. I think we're ready for Monday."
First race post time is 1:30 p.m. Monday, with the Cane Pace slated for approximately 3:46 p.m. The card also includes the fourth leg of the Miss Versatility Series for older female trotters, featuring world champions Classic Martine, Maven, and Frau Blucher.
No horse has won the Pacing Triple Crown since No Pan Intended in 2003. The second jewel in the Triple Crown is the Little Brown Jug, to be held Sept. 18 at the Delaware County Fair in Ohio, and the third is the Messenger Stakes, slated for Oct. 25 at Yonkers Raceway.
He's Watching, who will be driven by two-time Cane Pace winner Tim Tetrick, will start from post six.
"At Tioga, the six hole is fine," Menary said. "I was hoping not to get the very inside or the very outside. I think from the six hole, it gives Tim a lot of options. I leave (what to do) up to him."
JK Endofanera, who in June won the North America Cup, enters the Cane Pace off a win in a division of the Tompkins-Geers Stakes on Aug. 17 at Tioga Downs. In his previous two starts -- his elimination for the Empire Breeders Classic and the EBC final -- he finished second to He's Watching.
For the year, JK Endofanera has won six of 10 races and earned $660,709 for trainer Ron Burke and owner 3 Brothers Stables. He starts the Cane Pace from post five with driver Brian Sears.
He's Watching is one of three $35,000 supplemental entries to the Cane Pace, along with Luck Be Withyou and Lyonssomewhere.
Luck Be Withyou, who won last season's Breeders Crown for 2-year-old male pacers, saw a three-race win streak snapped when he finished in a dead-heat second to All Bets Off in the Carl Milstein Memorial on Aug. 15 at Northfield Park.
"There are a lot of horses in there, not just JK," Menary said. "Hopefully we can get off to a good start (in the Triple Crown). I've been able to keep him really fresh and he's been sharp. Hopefully I can keep him sharp.
"I'm trying to take it week by week, but he's still got a lot left on his plate. I think he's in good form right now and hopefully he can stay that way until the end of the year."
Following is the Cane Pace field with listed drivers and trainers: 1. Luck Be Withyou, Ron Pierce, Chris Oakes; 2. Bushwacker, David Miller, Chris Ryder; 3. Doo Wop Hanover, Corey Callahan, Steve Elliott; 4. Stevensville, Mark MacDonald, Ray Schnittker; 5. JK Endofanera, Brian Sears, Ron Burke; 6. He's Watching, Tim Tetrick, Dave Menary; 7. Lyonssomewhere, Yannick Gingras, Jimmy Takter; 8. Beat The Drum, Brett Miller, Staffan Lind.
by Ken Weingartner, for Harness Racing Communications