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Jonas Brothers: Shooting A New Music Video!
Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas perform together on a high school football field on Saturday afternoon (February 16) in New Orleans, La.
The three brothers are filming the first official music video from their upcoming album, due out later this year!
"That's a wrap," Nick wrote on Twitter at the end of the day-long shoot.
The upcoming Jonas Brothers album will be their first studio album in four years since Lines, Vines, and Trying Times which was released back in 2009.
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May 26, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee announced 16 regional sites for the 67th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. Florida State University was selected as a regional host for the 30th time in school history. The four-team regional will begin on Friday, May 31 on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.
The 16 regional sites, with host institutions and records are as follows: Baton Rouge, Louisiana – LSU (52-9); Blacksburg, Virginia – Virginia Tech (38-20); Bloomington, Indiana – Indiana (43-14); Chapel Hill, North Carolina – North Carolina (52-8); Charlottesville, Virginia – Virginia (47-10); Corvallis, Oregon – Oregon State (45-10); Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina (39-18); Eugene, Oregon – Oregon (45-14); Fullerton, California – Cal State Fullerton (48-8); Los Angeles, California – UCLA (38-17); Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville (46-10); Manhattan, Kansas – Kansas St. (41-17); Nashville, Tennessee – Vanderbilt (51-9); Raleigh, North Carolina – North Carolina State (44-14); Starkville, Mississippi – Mississippi State (43-17); Tallahassee, Florida – Florida State (44-15).
By virtue of being awarded a regional, all 16 host institutions have also been selected to the 64-team field. Each regional field features four teams, playing in a double-elimination format. All 16 regionals are scheduled to be conducted from Friday, May 31 to Monday, June 3.
Two institutions are hosting for the 20th time or more as Florida State leads the list of schools with 30 and LSU with 21. South Carolina is hosting for the 15th time. Mississippi St. (12th) and Cal State Fullerton (11th) are the only other institutions to host 10 or more times since the NCAA went to the regional format in 1975.
North Carolina is hosting for the seventh time, while Virginia is hosting a regional for the sixth time and UCLA is hosting for the fifth time. North Carolina State and Oregon State are hosting for the fourth time, while Louisville and Vanderbilt for the third time. Rounding out the list and hosting for the first time are Indiana, Kansas St., and Virginia Tech.
Seven institutions (Florida State, LSU, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina, UCLA and Virginia) also hosted in 2012.
The remaining at-large teams, top-eight national seeds, first-round regional pairings and site assignments will be announced at Noon (ET), Monday, May 27. The one-hour program will be shown live on ESPNU. The committee will set the entire 64-team bracket through both the super regionals and the first round of the Men's College World Series, and will not reseed the field after play begins.
Selection of the eight super regional hosts will be announced on www.NCAA.com/cws, Monday, June 3 at approximately 11 p.m. (ET). There are 30 Division I conferences which will receive an automatic berth in the field of 64, along with 34 at-large selections. The 67th Men's College World Series begins play Saturday, June 15, at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tickets for the 2013 NCAA Baseball Tallahassee Regional will go on sale to the public at 5pm EST on Monday, May 27 at www.seminoles.com. Phone and walk-up orders begin at 8:30am on Tuesday morning by calling 888-378-6653 or visiting the main Seminole Ticket Office located at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Atlantic Coast – 5 (Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Virginia, Virginia Tech)
Southeastern – 4 (LSU, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Vanderbilt)
Pacific-12 – 3 (Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA)
Big East – 1 (Louisville)
Big 12 – 1 (Kansas State)
Big Ten – 1 (Indiana)
Big West – 1 (Cal State Fullerton)
– courtesy of NCAA.com


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Hogs: There was a surprising gain of $1.74 posted on the morning report of wholesale pork trading. That was a surprise considering how weak and, honestly, boring cash pork has been. Cash hogs were steady in most locations.
The jump in cash pork can be attributed to ideas on exports, domestic demand or future supplies. Our take is that future supplies represent the turning point. The drop in hog slaughter, as we transition from April into May, could be a little larger than you would expect.
We continue to suspect the March Hogs and Pigs report overestimated the hog slaughter that would be seen in the coming weeks. Our target remains a very conservative $93-$94 for the summer contracts. When we can confirm that this smaller supply is definitely unavoidable we will let you know…Rich Nelson
Cattle: You could argue the market got a little boost Wednesday from the release of Cattle on Feed estimates. As we noted in our previous commentary, this COF report confirms that supplies are still tight.
The March marketing estimate, of 93.9% is artificially small due to a 4.4% reduction (one less weekday in March 2013). The placement number of 99.1% is artificially large as it is compared against a low number from last year. The net result is that cattle in feedlots total 6% smaller than last year at the start of April. The number of market ready cattle, those on feed for over 120 days, is 12% smaller than last year.
This helped feedlots argue that early week cash cattle expectations of $125 were a bit too low. Instead, the trade is considering $126 or $127 as a more reasonable alternative. Being clear here, this does not change the big picture. The April futures settlement of $126.87, and a normal basis for this week of +$0.40, implies cash this week at $127.27 ($127). So, yes, the market's early expectation this week of $125 cash was too low.
However, if we trade at $127, steady with last week, is it changing anything? Does that change that cash peaked two weeks ago at $128 and we are on the normal roll lower in prices into summer? The answer is no. Supplies are exciting to talk about as they are tight in the "right now" time frame. However, this market is not a supply market. This is a demand-driven problem. We still see $113 as a reasonable summer low for cash cattle…Rich Nelson


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HANG TIME, Texas — Ho! Ho! Ho!
Look who came down the chimney of the Hornets early on Christmas Eve.
Guard Eric Gordon, who has been on the shelf all season due to problems with his right knee, took part in his first practice since training camp on Monday.
Though he is a present that still requires more assembly before all the kids can play with him in a game, just the sight of Gordon out on the court is a lift to a New Orleans bunch that has lost 11 in a row.
Coach Monty Williams said Gordon will not play Wednesday at Orlando. But Gordon says he felt great and indicated to our man John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he would like to play before the end of 2012. After the Magic, the Hornets will play at home against Toronto on Friday and at Charlotte on Saturday.
"I felt pretty good," Gordon said after Monday's practice."I was just ready to get out there with the guys. It was full contact and I participated in every thing. Now it's just the conditioning part."
It was only Gordon's third contact practice he has participated in since training camp began this past October. He participated in two contact practices before the Hornets opened the regular season against the San Antonio Spurs, but he did not play because of recurring problems with his knee.
Before rejoining the team Saturday, Gordon had been in Los Angeles since early November going through extensive rehabilitation work to strengthen his knee.
"He looked pretty good out there at attacking the basket," Williams said after Monday's practice. "He looked pretty encouraging, but we'll see how he feels tomorrow."
Of course, the big question that still hangs in the air is whether reception Gordon will receive a naughty or nice reception when he finally return to the court before the home fans in New Orleans. Many of them still haven't forgotten that he said he wanted to put the Hornets in the rear view mirror and continue his career in Phoenix after the Suns signed him to a four-year free agent contract worth more than $58 million last summer.
All might have been forgotten quickly if Gordon had been able to make a good early impression while teaming up with No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis. But when Davis had early aches of his own that kept him out of the lineup and with Gordon missing the first 27 games, Hornets fans have watched another season go south quickly (5-22).
Gordon has said that his statements were only part of the regular negotiating that is done in free agency and Williams has already made a public plea for the guy who could put a big kick into his offense to be forgiven.
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10 oz. sweet onion, diced
1-2 tsp. fennel seed
5 oz. port wine or cider vinegar
1/2 lb. fresh cantaloupe, peeled and diced
- In small saucepan combine onion, fennel seed and port or vinegar. Place over med. heat; reduce by half.
- Set aside until cool. Fold cantaloupe into mixture by thirds.
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Hedge funds like Omega Advisors, Jana Partners, and Third Point have all been long certain equities in recent months, said investors and people familiar with their strategies, and have been buoyed by the market's climb. (Read More: Dow Breaks 14,000 Finally; What's Next for Market.)


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One of the two woman killed in a New Year's morning car crash was six months pregnant.
One of the two woman killed in a New Year's morning car crash was six months pregnant.
Shakevia Washington, 20, and Evelyn Page, 45, were killed in a crash at the intersection of McFarland Boulevard and 15th Street at 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Washington was expecting a baby, said her cousin Jeannette Ivory. The women were either on their way to or from Waffle House when the crash occurred, she said.
Investigators said that suspect KiAnthony Davis, 22, was driving recklessly when he ran a red light and struck the car occupied by Washington and Page. He is being held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail on two murder charges. Further charges could be filed in relation to the unborn child and a 22-year-old man who was seriously injured but survived the crash.
"If we receive medical confirmation relating to a pregnancy we will explore any potential charges relating to that," said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit assistant commander Lt. Kip Hart. The surviving victim is still hospitalized at DCH Regional Medical Center, where he is being treated for a broken pelvis and other injuries, he said.
Jeanette Ivory said that she and Washington had attended a church service in Alberta that ended around 12:30 a.m. The women went to Washington's grandmother's home where they met with Page, who had been dating Ivory's brother for many years.
Washington had a son who will be four on Jan. 7 and an eight-month-old daughter. Page had two grown daughters and a grown son.
"She loved to sing. Anytime there was a family gathering she would lead us in song and prayer," Ivory said of Page. "She was a very kind-hearted, easygoing person."
Washington, who grew up in Holt, was the baby of a large family, Ivory said. She loved her children and was a die-hard University of Alabama fan, she said. She had not learned whether the child she was expecting was a boy or a girl.
"She made the whole family laugh. Everybody loved her," Ivory said. "She was a very, very loving and caring mother."
Investigators said that the occupants of both vehicles all knew one another.
"It appears that they were going different places," he said. "For whatever reason, they just happened to end up at the same intersection."
Shakevia Washington was featured in a 2004 Tuscaloosa News story. Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service investigators said that she was among a group of people who helped rescue twin 18-month-old girls from a burning apartment at Crescent East Apartments in Holt.


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Use this guide to replace a broken ambient light sensor.
If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.
Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPad's display until the whole face is covered.
Do your best to follow the rest of the guide as described. However, once the glass is broken, it will likely continue to crack as you work, and you may need to use a metal prying tool to scoop the glass out.
Insert a metal spudger between the top edge of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly.
Rotate the spudger away from you to release the tabs along the top edge of the display.
Insert a second metal spudger between the top edge of the display assembly and the rear panel assembly to keep the tabs from snapping back into place.
With one spudger, work your way along the right edge of the iPad.
The front panel is held to the aluminum back by metal clips on the top, bottom, and left sides. The right side has plastic tabs which slide into recesses in the backplate.
Once the clips are released, lift the left side of the front panel up and slide it to the left to clear the tabs from the aluminum backplate.
Its seems easier to undo the clips on the left and bottom by levering them with an iPad tool and pusing the clips in from the edge with another tool when i can visually see them. One the right side, bottom and most of the left side is done there isnt much need to do the top as it will slide off if moved about a centimeter
Lift the display assembly away from the rear panel assembly by its bottom edge.
In the following steps, you will disconnect the three cables attaching the display assembly to the logic board. The cables are for the following components:
Ambient Light Sensor
Display Data Cable
Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to flip up the retaining flaps holding the digitizer ribbon cables in their sockets on the logic board.
Pull the digitizer ribbon cables straight out of their sockets.
Use a plastic opening tool to remove the ambient light sensor connector from its socket by gently prying upward.
Disconnect the display data cable from the main board by flipping up the metal retainer by its black plastic pull tab.
Pull the cable connector away from its socket.
IMHO, unhooking data display cable from the other end is preferable to the above location, since the cable itself is sealed or taped onto the assembly.
Remove the display assembly from the rear panel assembly.
Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to carefully pry the ambient light sensor board off the adhesive securing it to the display frame.
Once you've gained enough clearance, peel the ambient light sensor off the LCD.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Clarkson University's Dana Barry Coauthors New Science Book
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Senior Technical Writer Dana M. Barry of Clarkson University's Center for Advanced Materials Processing has coauthored the new science book Plan, Develop, Display, Present Science Projects.
The book, coauthored with Robert Smith, was published in January by Teacher Created Resources of California. It includes the science standards and benchmarks for grades 3-8 and provides standards-based activities that allow students to practice the investigative process and to develop scientific inquiry skills.
Barry has authored or coauthored 10 published books. She has more than 100 professional publications in the United States, including featured articles in the national award-winning education journals Science Scope and The Science Teacher, the feature article "Project MoonLink" in the space education journal AD ASTRA, and the cover story "Chem-Is-Tree" in the Journal of Chemical Education.
She also has had papers published in England, Australia, Malaysia, and India. In addition, Barry has published several books and numerous journal papers in Japan with her collaborator Professor Hideyuki Kanematsu of Suzuka National College of Technology. Her work is available in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
Barry, who serves as scientific board president for Ansted University, is a certified professional chemist and has permanent teaching certification in chemistry and the general sciences. She has received 12 consecutive APEX Awards for Publication Excellence (1996-2007). This honor, presented by Communications Concepts Inc. in Springfield, Va., is based on writing, editorial content, and overall communications effectiveness and excellence. In addition, Barry has many other awards and honors to her name.
Clarkson University crosses the boundaries of disciplines, nations and cultures in order for discovery, engineering innovation and enterprise to come together. As a result, faculty and graduates grasp the full impact of their calling, direct their research to the world's pressing issues and lead with confidence and distinction. One in seven alumni is already a CEO or other senior executive. Located in Potsdam, N.Y., just outside the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Clarkson is home to 3,000 students preparing for rewarding careers through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, science, and health sciences, as well as unparalleled outdoor recreation and life experiences beyond the classroom.


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA - University of Massachusetts Boston women's volleyball player Cassy Hanneman (Denver, CO) has been named Little East Conference Volleyball Rookie of the Week for the third straight week and for a league-high fifth time this season. She earns the award for the week of October 27 to November 2 after being selected for the weeks of September 22-28, September 29 to October 5, October 13-19 and October 20-26, it was announced today by the conference.
Hanneman captures the honor in the last week of the regular season after averaging 9.18 assists, 1.00 kills, 0.36 aces, 2.00 digs and 0.55 total blocks per set in 11 sets over three matches on the week. The freshman set for at least 30 assists in every match and owned an impressive .450 hitting percentage to go with at least one service ace in all three matches. She spiked a career-high six kills, while hitting a blistering .857 hitting mark in a five-set match at Emerson College on October 28 and added 39 assists, including a helper that broke the single-season school record for assists. The rookie also added seven digs, two block assists and an ace. Hanneman continued her outstanding play in a conference tri-match with 30 assists at Rhode Island College on November 1 in addition to four digs, two aces and a kill and dished out 32 assists vs. Western Connecticut State University to go with four kills, an ace, 11 digs and a career-high four assisted blocks.
The 5'9" setter has quickly established herself as one of the best setters in the Little East Conference, averaging 9.01 assists per set for the season to rank third among league leaders, while leading the league with 0.54 aces per set as one of the team's most reliable servers. Her assist total of 946 is the single-season school record at UMass Boston and she is closing in on the single-season top 10 list for service aces. She has served up at least one ace in 25 of 31 matches and multiple aces in 16 contests. A graduate of Arapahoe High School, she fired at least one ace in 10 straight matches from September 27 to October 21. She has not only directed the team's offense, but has also proven to be one of the team's best all-around players, averaging 1.90 digs and 0.26 total blocks per set to rank third on the team in both categories. Hanneman is the only player on the squad to play in all 105 sets on the campaign, which ties her for eighth on the UMB single-season list. She has set for at least 20 assists in all but one match, including 17 occasions with 30 or more. She was also named the Most Valuable Player for the Salem State College Invitational on October 4 and was selected to the Virginia Wesleyan Wingate Innvitational and the Plymouth State Days Inn of Campton All-Tournament teams earlier in the season.
The Beacons are currently 23-8 on the season to establish a new school-record for victories and have won 16 of their last 18 matches. UMass Boston finished the conference slate with a 5-1 mark to secure the second seed in the LEC tournament and will host seventh-seeded Rhode Island College on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the quarterfinals at the Clark Athletic Center.


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dana1971 wrote:Nice idea but I feel drawing a line from the mouth to the grass would look odd, and possibly confusing.
dana1971 wrote:The reason I put the killer neutral of 15 in the grass is to stop people from being able to easily take both legs. That way the army that holds one leg will need to decide to I use 15 of my troops to break the neutral or go up into the rest of the body. If it was a low number you wouldn't think twice about going for the other leg and then whoever had them would probably build up fast while everyone else fights over the bigger bonuses in the body. For the game to be balanced I felt the leg bonuses needed to have a barrier that would be hard to cross at the start of the game when troop numbers are low.
I set it up that the front of the cow had the esier bonuses, while the middle had the bigger harder bonuses, with a few auto deploys stuck in there to help balance it.
I would imagine in a fog of war game it would be a tense game, because you wouldn't be sure how much was in the other leg, a bit like the killer neutrals in Das Schloss.
Another key spot would be the tail, however it only gives 1 bonus so although easy to hold with one choke point you wouldn't be getting a lot for it. The main benefit of the tail is that it leads to the 2+ autodeploy Cow Pat which can build up quietly without the hind hoof being able to see it. And if you only had the cow pat you would not know how big an army was waiting to drop on you from the tail.
In a fog of war game I think this could be a lot of fun.
Anyway, right or wrong that's my thinking.
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Will my hip heal after the inflamation heals
For the past 5 weeks I have barely been able to walk because my left hip hurts so badly. My doctor tells me, after x-rays, that my hip is worn out. The bursa sac is very inflamed. He has given me a drug to take daily for the inflammation. I have been going to therapy and having ultra sounds and electrical shock done on the hip. It is doing much better right now. My question is will it be back to normal - no pain and walking correctly on it once the inflammation is gone or will I always have problems with it?
A large percentage of people can heal from this type of injury and be normal. Not everyone, but a large percentage. Stay diligent with your therapy and if you start to see a future flare up, contact your doctor quickly. Most inflammation problems are easier to treat when they are caught early.
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Steam saw six million users logged in at the same time over the weekend, helped along by Steam's current sale. The last time Valve's marketplace hit this kind of tally was in January when it hit five million concurrent users. Get the facts below.
Kotaku took the above snap of Steam's weekend activity, in which over six million people were logged into the service concurrently. They may not have all been playing at the same time, but the figure is impressive regardless.
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Why do novices use examples so extensively, no matter which subject area? Examples are often helpful because they reveal how to get from problem descriptions to theoretical re-formulations. Moreover, problem solving in semantically rich domains, like physics, requires one to translate a given problem description into theoretical concepts. We address some of the important issues of knowledge transfer, in the context of introductory mechanics, using data from an on-going sample-exam study conducted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Traute Luetje, 90, of Yulan, NY, a longtime resident of the area, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA.
The daughter of the late Christian and Ida Minx Hansen, she was born November 7, 1922 in Brunshausen, Germany. She was widow of Hinrich Luetje, who passed away on January 8, 2010; they were married for 59 years.
Traute and her husband, Hinrich had owned the Lakeview Farm Resort in Yulan, NY.
She was a member of the Lake Wallenpaupack German American Club.
A family statement reads: "Traute was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to dance. She will dearly be missed by all that knew her, but especially her family."
Survivors include her two daughters: Gudrun Roeder and her husband, Charles of Yulan, NY, Sonja Guzzardo and her husband, Stephen of Middletown, NY; four grandchildren: Christina Cook, Trudy Roeder, Stephanie Roeder and Marissa Guzzardo; one great-granddaughter, Emily Cook. Traute was predeceased by her husband, Hinrich and her son, Christian Luetje.
Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harrison-Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 Route 97, Barryville, NY 12719. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 2nd, at 12 noon at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Montoza Cemetery, Barryville, NY.
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The load cell is a wheatstone bridge. Not sure why you'd be adding resistors?
you might not be able to do this without some kind of amp.
what about a cheap rail2rail opamp?e. g.: ISL28130CEZ ( http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en/integrated-circuits-ics/linear-amplifiers-instrumentation-op-amps-buffer-amps/2556125 )wired up as an amplifier...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opamp#Non-inverting_amplifier
maybe u should use this topologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operational_amplifier_applications#Differential_amplifierfor that bridge...?
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Open to students of the Upper Valley and surrounding regions, grades 6–8, this program offers students the chance to attend weekly rehearsals and to learn side-by-side with the student musicians of Dartmouth College.
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Merrimack woman charged with lying about home invasionBy Kimberly Houghton
Union Leader Correspondent
July 08. 2013 1:00PM
MERRIMACK - A local woman has been arrested for allegedly lying to police about a home invasion that never occurred.
Police say Mary Watson, 42, of 62 Bates Road, called police on June 30 reporting that three men had entered her residence through the basement and were causing damage to the inside of the home.
When authorities arrived to investigate, they were told that the men had fled the area into the surrounding woods. Local and state police began a search of the area, however a canine was not able to locate anyone.
"While at the scene, Merrimack detectives were able to piece evidence together that led them to believe the report was false," police said in a release. "Watson later admitted to making up the report of the home invasion, and that she in fact had caused the damage herself."
She was arrested Saturday and charged with providing a false report to law enforcement. Watson is free on $1,500 personal recognizance bail, and will be arraigned July 16 at the 9th Circuit Court, Merrimack Division.


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BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese bus driver angry over being punished by his company drove a bus into a pack of bicyclists and motorcyclists on Wednesday, injuring 27 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
The bus driver — identified only by his surname Li — had been fined 200 yuan ($32) by his company for exceeding the speed limit in July and put on leave after he refused to write a self-criticism letter, Xinhua said.
The upset driver went to a maintenance shop without the knowledge of his company and took an empty bus which he plowed into the people in the southern Chinese city of Shunde in Guangdong province, according to the state-run China News service.
Xinhua said Li slammed into one motorbike, 10 mopeds and five bicycles. Of the injured, two were in serious condition, it said.
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NEW YORK Fox said its new sports cable network will launch Aug. 17.
The network said Tuesday that Fox Sports 1, converted from Speed TV, will be in 90 million homes. The company has rights to college basketball and football, NASCAR, soccer and UFC for the channel.
Starting in 2014, FS1 will start broadcasting Major League Baseball games.
The Aug. 17 coverage will include a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from Michigan and a UFC event in prime time.
Regis Philbin will host a weekday sports talk show for the network.
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NASCAR teams up with NRA: Its not about politics
FORT WORTH, Texas The National Rifle Association is taking its relationship with racing to a new level as the title sponsor of a NASCAR Sprint Cup series race.
The deal with Texas Motor Speedway comes at a time when the NRA is involved in a renewed debate on gun violence in the wake of the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Its not about politics; its about sports marketing, TMS president Eddie Gossage said Monday after the announcement of the one-year agreement with the NRA that includes a renewal option.
The April 13 race at Texas the first scheduled night race in the Sprint Cup series this season will be known as the NRA 500.
Kittel wins Stage 2 in France; Viviani takes Paris-Nice lead
CERILLY, France German rider Marcel Kittel won the second stage of the Paris-Nice race Tuesday in a sprint finish against Elia Viviani, who took the overall race leaders yellow jersey.
Kittel completed the 124-mile flat trek from Vimory to Cerilly in 5 hours, 42 minutes, 18 seconds. Viviani and third-place Leigh Howard of Australia clocked the same time.
Viviani took the jersey from first stage winner Nacer Bouhanni of France, who was forced to pull out of the race with a bloodied face after crashing onto the pavement. He was taken away on a stretcher for a check-up.
McIlroy tells SI magazine walking off was a mistake
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Rory McIlroy told Sports Illustrated that walking off the course before finishing the second round at the Honda Classic was a mistake.
McIlroy quit after eight holes Friday when he was 7-over par and on his way to missing the cut. He told reporters his head was not in the right place but later issued a statement saying his wisdom tooth was causing pain.
The world No. 1 spoke to Sports Illustrated on Sunday night. He said he should have finished the 18th hole, played the front nine and tried his hardest, even if he shot 85.
McIlroy said his reactive decision was not good for the tournament, kids or the fans.
8 teams to play 8 preseason games at overseas venues
LONDON The NBA is going overseas for eight preseason games in October, with stops in Asia, Europe and South America.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will open the proceedings by playing Turkish team Fenerbahce on Oct. 5 in Istanbul. The Philadelphia 76ers will follow a day later against Uxue Bilbao in Spain.
The Thunder and 76ers then will meet Oct. 8 in Manchester, England.
The Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers will meet Oct. 10 in Manila, Philippines, then again Oct. 13 in Taipei, Taiwan. Also in Asia, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers will play each other Oct. 15 in Beijing and then again three days later in Shanghai.
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Under Section 6004 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Caltrans assumed FHWA's responsibilities for determining if a transportation project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) – a type of NEPA action that does not involve significant environmental impacts. For these categorically excluded projects, Caltrans also assumed FHWA's responsibilities for coordination and consultation under other federal environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.
Caltrans' assumption of FHWA's CE responsibilities under 23 USC 326 will streamline the federal environmental review process for categorically excluded transportation projects by eliminating FHWA's project-by-project review and approval. Caltrans applies federal environmental requirements in the same manner as FHWA, maintaining FHWA's rigorous environmental standards.
23 USC 326 CE Assignment MOU renewal
On June 7, 2010, Caltrans and FHWA renewed the 23 USC 326 Assignment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which FHWA continues to assign FHWA's Federal authority and responsibility for determining whether certain projects are categorically excluded from preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The MOU renewal also continues to assign to Caltrans FHWA's responsibility for conducting environmental review, consultation, and other related activities under federal environmental laws. The new 23 USC 326 Assignment MOU was signed on June 7, 2010 and expires on June 7, 2013. Click here to view the MOU.
Assembly Bill 892
On October 6, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 892, extending Caltrans' waiver of sovereign immunity. The waiver provides for Caltrans' continued participation in both the 23 USC 327 NEPA Assignment Program and 23 USC 326 Categorical Exclusion (CE) Assignment Program until January 1, 2017.
Related Documents
The following documents were released as a result of the CE MOU under Section 6004 of SAFETEA - LU:
- Section 6004 Memorandum of Understanding (June 7, 2010 - June 7, 2013)
- Section 6004 Memorandum of Understanding (June 7, 2007 - June 7, 2010)
- Section 6004 MOU Renewal Notable Changes (effective June 7, 2010)
- Overview of 6004 MOU Provisions (June 7, 2007 - June 7, 2013)
- Overview of 6004 MOU Provisions (June 7, 2007 - June 7, 2010)
- Categorical Exclusion Checklist
- Background Paper
Memorandum of Understanding
On June 7, 2010, Caltrans renewed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FHWA to continue to assume responsibility for categorically excluded transportation projects. The MOU outlines specific terms that describe Caltrans' roles and responsibilities under the assignment program. FHWA will monitor Caltrans' compliance with the 23 USC 326 MOU. Caltrans will carry out regular quality control activities to ensure that its CE determinations are made in accordance with applicable law and with the MOU.
The draft MOU underwent a 30-day public review period that closed on May 14, 2010.
What are Categorical Exclusions?
Categorical Exclusions (CEs) are a category of NEPA actions that do not have a significant individual or cumulative effect on the environment. If a project is determined to be categorically excluded, preparation of a NEPA document (an environmental impact statement or an environmental assessment) is not required. Categorically excluded projects must still comply with the permitting and consultation requirements of other federal environmental regulations, which may require the development of avoidance, minimization, or mitigation strategies, if any are necessary.
FHWA defines its CEs in regulations at 23 CFR 771.117, where they are divided into two groups based on a transportation project potential for environmental effects:
- The first group, listed in 23 CRF 771.117(c) (called the "c" list), consists of actions that almost never cause significant environmental impacts, for instance, minor construction activities such as bicycle lanes or landscaping. These actions are automatically classified as CEs, except where "unusual circumstances" occur. Unusual circumstances can occur, for example, if a project is controversial on environmental grounds or if it is determined that a project involves significant environmental effects. If significant environmental effects are involved, an environmental document must be prepared.
- The second group, listed in 23 CFR 771.117(d) (the "d" list), are examples of actions that normally do not result in significant environmental effects, but for which studies must be prepared to document that a specific project will not result in a significant environmental effect.
For more information on CEs, see Chapter 30
Scope of CE Responsibility
Under 23 USC 326, Caltrans assumed responsibility for approving CEs on the "c" list and those CEs listed as examples on the "d" list. In addition, states could propose additional actions that qualify as CEs under the "d" list, provided that documentation is presented to FHWA justifying these additions. Caltrans added seven additional actions as categorical exclusions. Caltrans developed the proposed additions based on reviewing the types of activities that FHWA and Caltrans have historically approved as CEs in California. Appendix A of the 23 USC 326 CE Assignment MOU lists the additional CE actions. For projects that are not on the "c" or "d" list or the Appendix A list, but for which a CE classification is appropriate, Caltrans assumed responsibility under the Section 6005 Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program.
Caltrans prepared a background paper to support designating seven additional actions as CEs.
Waiver of Sovereign Immunity
Under the 23 USC 326 CE Assignment and the 23 USC 327 NEPA Assignment programs, California assumed sole responsibility and liability for its NEPA actions and decisions and is subject to Federal court jurisdiction. To do this, California waived its 11th amendment right to sovereign immunity against actions brought by its citizens in federal court for the narrow purposes of the pilot program. The waiver was enacted as part of AB 1039 in the spring of 2006 and became effective in November 2006 when the transportation bond (Proposition 1B) was passed by the voters. In the summer of 2008, the Waiver was extended until January 1, 2012 through AB 2650. In the fall of 2011, the waiver was extended again until January 1, 2017 through AB 892.


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Tigers lead Yankees 2-0 after 6 innings in Game 3 of American League championship series
DETROIT – Justin Verlander retired 18 of the first 19 New York Yankees he faced and Delmon Young hit a solo homer as the Detroit Tigers took a 2-0 lead through six innings in Game 3 of the AL championship series Tuesday night.
Detroit is trying to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Tigers will host Game 4 on Wednesday night.
New York's Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher were benched by a team trying to snap an offensive funk. Eric Chavez replaced Rodriguez at third base and Brett Gardner led off and played left field, his first start since April 17.
New York starter Phil Hughes left the game after pitching three-plus innings with a stiff back after giving up Young's homer, walking Andy Dirks and throwing two strikes to Jhonny Peralta.
Rookie right-hander David Phelps replaced Hughes, getting plenty of time to warm up while the Yankees left their positions in the field. Phelps left two runners stranded in the fourth, leading to Detroit leaving 10 on base through six innings.
But in the fifth, Quintin Berry reached on an error by Chavez to open the inning. Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera lined a double to right-center, scoring Berry and knocking out Phelps, who was relieved by Clay Rapada.
Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez made a diving stop on Dirks' hard grounder up the middle and flipped the ball to second baseman Robinson Cano for a forceout, keeping Cabrera at third base with two outs. Cody Eppley, New York's fourth pitcher of the game, entered and got Peralta to fly out to strand two runners.
Cabrera had a chance to break the game open with one out and the bases loaded in the sixth, but he hit into an inning-ending double play on the first pitch he saw from Boone Logan.
Young led off the fourth with a liner over the wall in left field, extending his franchise record with seven postseason homers as a Tiger. The designated hitter has five homers in an eight-game span against the Yankees during this and the last year's postseason. Young's older brother, Dmitri, a former Tiger, was in the stands behind home plate.
The Tigers had two runners in the first and third innings, but Hughes prevented them from taking an early lead. Hughes gave up three hits, one run, three walks and struck out one.
Verlander extended the rotation's streak of not giving up an earned run in this postseason to 35 innings. Only the 1905 New York Giants' starting pitchers, who went 44 innings without giving up an earned run, had a better run in one postseason, according to STATS LLC.
The reigning AL MVP and Cy Young award winner didn't allow a Yankee to get on base until Ichiro Suzuki hit a one-out single in the fourth inning.


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You already know that spark plugs wear out. Well, "burn up" is more like it, because when a spark jumps the gap between two electrodes, it actually burns off (erodes) minute amounts of metal from each one. Over time, the gap grows to the point where the spark can no longer make the jump. That's when you get misfires, poor gas mileage, lousy acceleration and, ultimately, the dreaded "Check Engine" light. Read on to learnhow to change spark plugs. We'll also explainwhen to change spark plugs.
To keep vehicles running at peak performance for longer service intervals, many car manufacturers install extended-life spark plugs. Because their electrodes are coated with precious metals that have higher melting points, these plugs can sometimes maintain a precise gap for up to 100,000 miles. But even with higher melting points, metals like yttrium (2,779 degrees F), platinum (3,222 degrees F) and iridium (4,429 degrees F) can't stave off erosion forever. The electrodes eventually erode, increasing the gap, and, well, you've already heard the rest of this story.
If you've changed your own spark plugs in the past but are intimidated by the newer-style coil-on-plug (COP) ignition systems (pretty much the standard since 2000), it's time to reconsider. COP systems may look complicated, but they're actually easier to work on than the older, distributor-based systems. Sure, you'll have to learn a few new tricks, but the basics are still the same.
Changing spark plugs takes about an hour (for a four-cylinder engine) and will save you at least a hundred bucks in labor. You can use the same old tune-up tools (ratchet, spark plug socket and gap gauge). You should use a torque wrench to tighten the plugs. But there's a way to get around that if you don't have one. Just follow these steps and you'll be tuned up in no time.
When you change the spark plugs, don't be shocked to see the center electrode "worn down" to the size of a pin. If your car was equipped with fine-wire iridium spark plugs, the center electrode on those plugs can be as small as 0.4 mm when new. You're probably used to the much larger 2.5-mm diameter on a traditional copper spark plug center electrode.
We talked with Dave Buckshaw, Technical Trainer for Autolite Spark Plugs, to get the skinny on the latest spark plug technologies. Dave's advice was simple: Regardless of which brand you buy, spend the extra money for fine-wire iridium-tipped spark plugs. These plugs cost a little more than platinum plugs, but they last longer and provide a much better spark.
For longer spark plug life, buy an iridium plug with a platinum-enhanced side electrode. They're available at all auto parts stores.
Unlike manufacturers' guidelines for oil changes, which are overly cautious, the recommendations for spark plug replacement intervals tend to be overly optimistic. For example, if you've already got 80,000 miles on a set of 100,000-mile plugs, they're 80 percent worn and beginning to take a toll on engine performance and gas mileage. Worse yet, after that many miles, spark plugs have a tendency to seize in the cylinder head. Removing a seized plug can be a costly job, especially if the threads in the cylinder head are damaged in the process. When you consider the gas mile-age falloff and the possibility of seized plugs, early replacement makes sense.
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Stress is one of the biggest reasons teachers leave the classroom early, and for school leaders, helping colleagues deal with stress can be a key factor in staff retention.
I wrote in an earlier post about how stress was the biggest cause of illness leading to absence among teachers.
One way of reducing stress is to remove the factors that cause stress, whether they are workload, unrealistic expectations or pressure from parents.
But in the absence of that, there are steps school leaders can take to help their staff become more resistant to the effects of stress. By building resilience they can help colleagues deal with stress while minimizing the impact on their emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Being resilient does not mean being impervious to stress, but it does mean adapting to and coping with stressful situations. It is not an inherent quality: it can be acquired through learned behaviours, thoughts and actions.
Among the ways of building resilience to stress are:
∑ Maintaining and forming relationships: relationships are often among the first things to suffer when someone is under stress, but good relationships are critical for mental and physical health. Relationships are also a good source of support and a sympathetic ear, while offering help and support to others can make you feel good about yourself;
∑ Exercise: physical exertion helps counteract the effects of stress and can also lead to better sleep;
∑ Relaxation: easier said than done when you're stressed, but setting aside some time to unwind can be a good way of easing the pressure. Whether it's yoga or meditation, or even a walk in the park, time out of a normal busy schedule can help you get a new perspective;
∑ Having fun: laughter can reduce stress and help us feel more positive. Even if you don't feel 'in the mood', making an effort to do fun activities, particularly when they are with friends, can mitigate the effects of stress;
∑ Positive attitude: focusing on how things could be better in the future, rather than the seemingly insurmountable problems in the present, can make them feel less daunting. Similarly, changing the way you look at a situation can take away some of its power to frighten you, while it could also be helpful to look at the positive things in your life, rather than just the negative ones;
∑ Taking control: people who are stressed often feel at the mercy of events beyond their control, but even initiating small actions can give you a sense of empowerment, which can give you the confidence to take bigger steps;
∑ Acceptance: some things you may not be able to change, at least in the short term, so instead of worrying about things that are beyond your control, focus on those things you can alter;
∑ Keep working at it: resilience takes time to build, so it's important not to be discouraged if you don't see the effects immediately. Instead, persevere with the strategies you find work best, and be assured that resilience is not innate and is something that can be learned.
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Some people just seem to bounce back from whatever life throws at them. Whether it's illness, loss, or tragedy, they do the tough work of picking themselves up, dusting themselves off, and carrying on—even when it seems impossible.
If you've ever thought, "I could never do that" when looking at one of these apparent "superheroes," don't be so sure. It's actually possible to build resilience to make yourself better able to bounce back from even the most difficult times.Frank Niles, PhD
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Niles says the concept of "preparing" for bad times often throws people off. "They're like, 'Wait a minute. A disastrous change is like losing a job. How do I prepare for that?'" It starts with mind-set, he says. Accept that change is inevitable, and realize that you can choose how you react, and whether you decide to be optimistic. People with positive outlooks tend to have greater resilience and financial and business success.
When possible, lay the groundwork for recovery before you need to: Keep your skills up to date to stay in demand in the market, have a financial reserve in case of job loss or illness, etc. Of course, tragedy or devastating events can disrupt the best-laid plans, but developing the right mind-set—including the ability to reframe negative events —and taking action to mitigate potential damage where you can may go a long way in helping you recover in a worst-case scenario.
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The Nasdaq Composite on Tuesday came within a whisker of a 10% pullback from its March high — a move that would have met the widely-used definition of a correction — before rebounding off of its 200-day moving average. The Nasdaq, along with other major indexes, continues to power higher Wednesday, fueled in part by upbeat tech earnings. While the action sparked talk of a new near-term market bottom, technician Stephen Suttmeier at Bank of America Merrill Lynch isn\'t convinced.
In fact, the chart watcher argues in a note co-authored with Jue Xiong that technical damage to both the Nasdaq and the Russell 2000 , which also bounced off support at its 200-day moving average Tuesday, have lost their former leadership role.
This lost leadership role has been a recent theme as formerly high-flying momentum stocks, particularly in biotech and social media, have tumbled, heralding outperformance by previously lagging value stocks over more growth-oriented peers.
As the chart above illustrates, the risk for the Nasdaq and the Russell is that the \"tactical rally\" under way now stalls, forming a lower high or the right shoulder of a reversal pattern known as a head-and-shoulders top just as the market heads into a weak seasonal period beginning in May, Suttmeier says.
He sees key resistance — or potential right shoulders — at 4,170 to 4,286 on the Nasdaq (versus a high of 4,373).
The outlook is sunnier for the S&P 500, Suttmeier said, but a round of new highs for that index combined with a stall by the Nasdaq and the Russell would make for a \"bearish divergence,\" pointing to a pullback or consolidation in the near-term.
Meanwhile, a number of formerly high-flying Nasdaq stocks remain in bear territory, considered a pullback of 20% or more from their recent highs. At last count, courtesy of FactSet, 21 members of the Nasdaq 100 were down at 20% from their 52-week highs, including Amazon (down 22%), Netflix (down 29%), and Tesla (down 26%).
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J.J. Abrams, who has made a name for himself writing, directing and producing such hits as "Lost" and "Star Trek," was tapped in January to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII." (Tracey Nearmy / European Pressphoto Agency)Link
Abrams made his first foray into television in 1998, co-creating the coming-of-age drama "Felicity," which starred Keri Russell as the title character. The show won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. (The WB)Link
Abrams created the Jennifer Garner-starring spy thriller series "Alias," which won four Emmys and a Golden Globe. (Norman Jean Roy / ABC)Link
J.J. Abrams on the set of "Mission: Impossible III," the first feature film he directed. The film earned nearly $400 million at the worldwide box office. (Paramount Pictures)Link
Director J.J. Abrams and star Tom Cruise on the set of "Mission: Impossible III." (Paramount Pictures)Link
Director J.J. Abrams and star Tom Cruise pose atop Shanghai's historic Bund 18 building after wrapping up filming in China for "Mission: Impossible III" on Nov. 30, 2005. (Associated Press)Link
Abrams co-created "Lost" with Jeffrey Lieber and Damon Lindelof. The suspense-filled show followed a group of people after their plane crashed on an island. The massively popular series became a cultural touchstone, with millions of viewers tuning in for twist after twist. (ABC)Link
J.J. Abrams is photographed in Los Angeles in April 2006. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles TimesLink
J.J. Abrams, second from left, poses with the cast members from "Fringe," a sci-fi television series he co-created with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (Rich Lam / Getty Images)Link
J.J. Abrams reveals his first casting for his 2009 reboot of "Star Trek" during a 2007 Comic-Con panel in San Diego. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)Link
A scene from Abrams' 2009 film "Star Trek," which raked in more than $385 million worldwide. (Paramount Pictures)Link
Steven Spielberg, left, co-produced the 2011 film "Super 8," which J.J. Abrams wrote and directed. The pair are shown here at a 2009 dinner honoring Spielberg in Beverly Hills. (Michael Kovac / WireImage)Link
J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg on the set of "Super 8." (Paramount Pictures)Link
Director J.J. Abrams and actor Kyle Chandler on the set of "Super 8." (Paramount Pictures)Link
Young actors Joel Courtney and Riley Griffiths discuss a scene with director J.J. Abrams on the set of "Super 8." (Paramount Pictures)Link
J.J. Abrams, left, and Eric Kripke executive produce the post-apocalyptic adventure series "Revolution." The pair are photographed here at Abrams' company Bad Robot in Santa Monica on Aug. 20, 2012. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)Link
Abrams, second from left, shares the stage with "Star Trek Into Darkness" actor Benedict Cumberbatch, star Chris Pine and producer Bryan Burk during a December 2012 press conference for the sequel to their 2009 blockbuster. (Koji Sasahara / Associated Press)Link
J.J. Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath are co-chairs of the Children's Defense Fund of California. They're photographed here in December 2012. (Mark Davis / Getty Images)Link
J.J. Abrams is photographed in Beverly Hills in June 2011. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Link
J.J. Abrams is photographed in Beverly Hills in June 2011. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)Link
The news might have broken Thursday afternoon that J.J. Abrams would direct the latest installment of the "Star Wars" movie franchise, but Disney and Lucasfilm finally confirmed his selection late on Friday.
"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new 'Star Wars' movie," Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy said in a statement issued late in the day. "J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the 'Star Wars' experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."
George Lucas went on to say in a release, "I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller. He's an ideal choice to direct the new 'Star Wars' film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."
"To be a part of the next chapter of the 'Star Wars' saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor," J.J. Abrams said in the same statement. "I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid."
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Abrams, his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kennedy under the Disney Lucasfilm banner.
Also consulting on the project, according to the statement, are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg.
Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on "Star Wars: Episode V –The Empire Strikes Back," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." Kinberg's screenwriting credits include "Sherlock Holmes" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."
Hero Complex reported earlier on Friday that Abrams will continue to be involved with the "Star Trek" franchise as well. In addition to directing the upcoming "Star Trek Into Darkness" — a sequel to 2009's successful big screen reboot "Star Trek" — Paramount Vice Chairman Rob Moore said that Abrams will still be involved in some capacity with a possible third "Trek" movie, at the minimum as a producer, if not also directing the film.
Moore also pointed out that Abrams will continue to play a role in another of the studio's most valuable franchises, "Mission: Impossible."
"J.J. will continue to develop projects for us including a new 'Mission: Impossible,' and he is committed to produce another 'Star Trek,'" Moore said.
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Police: Nashua man in car targeted by gunfire was felon with gunStaff Report
August 29. 2014 5:54PM
NASHUA — Devonta Soto was one of the passengers in a car that was fired at on Pratt Street early Wednesday. Two Manchester men were arrested in connection with that incident.
Early Thursday morning, Soto, 21, of 7 Forge Drive, was arrested for having a gun, which a felon is barred from possessing, and on other charges.
In response to a Bedford police notice that a wanted subject could be in a vehicle owned by a Nashua resident, police had found and were monitoring the vehicle parked in the area of 121 Main St.
While the vehicle was being wacthed, police said Soto reached into the vehicle and placed what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband. Officers sought to detain him, but Soto ran. He was caught off Water Street, near the Nashua River, but without the gun.
Members of the Nashua Police Underwater Recovery Unit responded to the area a few hours later and found the gun in the river after about an hour's search.
Police determined that Soto had a prior felony conviction and that the gun had been stolen during a Bedford burglary. Soto was then charged with felony receiving stolen property, felon in possession of a weapon, felony falsifying physical evidence, two misdemeanors of resisting arrest and one of resisting detention. He was being held on $50,000 cash bail pending arraignment in Circuit Court-Nashua District division.


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[Because I'd like to talk about basically anything but politics for a second...]
Disney paid $4 billion for "Star Wars," and my first reaction was to drop the stupid RedEye column I was writing and finally start work on my space opera, "Planets Conflagration."
(The basic plot is there's an evil galactic dictator, a young rogue using a mysterious power, and a bunch of racist-caricature aliens eating fried chicken and driving spaceships poorly.)
I might as well, right? After all, despite what my good friend and resident RedEye geek Elliott Serrano might want to believe, the "Star Wars" series is 2/3 total dreck.
That's right, I said it.
The "first" three movies, meaning episodes I-III are unwatchable on basically every level. I won't rehash every criticism ever made of the latter day "Star Wars," but I can throw out the basic ones everyone more or less shares: Hayden Christensen's sniveling, Jar Jar Binks, the writing, the acting, the overreliance on cartoonish CGI effects that already look dated and silly, midi-chlorians, that idiot kid who played Anakin in "Phantom Menace," Darth Vader screaming "Noooo!" at the sky, convoluted plot lines involving trade embargoes, and really terrible allusions to Bush-era political speechwriting.
Meanwhile, though I loved the original films when I was younger, I can now see as an adult that they also include some pretty terrible, cringe-worthy blocks of filmmaking. "A New Hope," in particular, has not aged well.
Yeah! That's right! I said it! Everyone knows it's true.
Anyway, my only point is that I kind of agree with Serrano that there's no reason to believe Disney can't improve on the mess that was 2/3 of the "Star Wars" franchise, and even if they do suck, who cares? "Star Wars" isn't a film series so much as a multi-billion dollar marketing and merchandising machine that simply needs the pretense of story—what my late grandfather called "cowboys and Indians in space"—to keep churning out the plastic garbage that keeps the fanboys masturbating.
(Incidentally, "Keeping the Fanboys Masturbating" is going to be the title of my next memoir.)
Which is all to say, hey, Disney, get at me. Just take me to lunch. I've got some great ideas for the next "Star Wars" movie that I can just adapt straight from "Planets Conflagration." I've got this awesome character: Bisby Jinks, the jive-talking robot. His catchphrase is, "Hey, turkey! Hit the hyper-drive!"
The T-shirt practically sells itself.


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The Clarkson Education
Clarkson academic programs span boundaries and vary widely in content. However, at the heart of the institution's educational process are fundamental goals and values that define a common learning experience and shape the growth of every Clarkson student. The University has articulated its mission, vision, and values as follows:
Mission of Clarkson University
Clarkson University is an independent, nationally recognized technological university whose faculty of teacher/scholars aspires to offer superior instruction and engage in high-quality research and scholarship in engineering, business, science, health, and liberal arts. Our primary mission is to educate talented and motivated men and women to become successful professionals through quality precollegiate, undergraduate, graduate, and professional continuing education programs, with particular emphasis on the undergraduate experience. Our community and campus settings enhance the quality of student life and afford students access to and interaction with their faculty. We value the diversity of our University community, and we strive to attune ourselves and our programs to our global, pluralistic society. We share the belief that humane economic and social development derive from the expansion, diffusion, and application of knowledge.
Vision of a Clarkson Education
The Clarkson University educational experience is designed to provide talented and ambitious students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve positions of leadership within their chosen profession. The combination of Clarkson's strong technologically rich curricula and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, coupled with an unparalleled commitment to a friendly learning environment and to students' personal development, uniquely prepares Clarkson graduates to excel in their chosen professions and to lead rewarding and creative lives.
In addition to a mastery of the core knowledge within his or her field, a Clarkson education provides each student with the opportunity to:
- solve real-world, open-ended problems that require creativity and risk taking, including participation in state-of-the-art research under the direction of distinguished faculty;
- develop and refine exceptional communication skills with an awareness of potential cultural differences;
- work productively within and lead disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams composed of members with diverse interests and backgrounds;
- obtain outstanding capabilities in utilizing computing and other 21st century technologies;
- learn through instruction and guidance by nationally recognized faculty who have a commitment to both teaching and research that has made Clarkson a nationally ranked university.
A Clarkson student's education is greatly enhanced by a personal and friendly learning environment, within a small, residential, nationally recognized University, which:
- places students at the center of the educational process and where all employees have a commitment to creating an environment that contributes positively to students' overall educational experience;
- draws undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff together into a cohesive and stimulating learning community, wherein an atmosphere of scholarship and spirit of research is cultivated;
- supports the acquisition of knowledge through advanced electronic and information technology and innovative instructional approaches;
- provides personal advising and interaction with faculty and staff as well as supportive relationships among students;
- offers many leadership opportunities through co-curricular groups and activities;
- respects and learns from its community of diverse people, backgrounds, and cultures.
Together, these provide a unique educational experience that is directed toward developing the whole person.
Major Values of the Clarkson Community
"Lead By Example and Others Will Follow"
Caring: A positive and friendly atmosphere is created when we care about each other, when we are open to constructive criticism, and when we show appreciation for a job well done.
Diligence: "A workman that needeth not to be ashamed." Initiative and hard work are key ingredients in getting the task done.
Diversity: The mutual appreciation of differences and a plurality of opinions, beliefs, and cultural traditions inform and enrich our lives.
Integrity: Honesty and accountability in one's actions and words form the foundation of our relationships with others.
Growth: Educational experiences in and out of the classroom enliven our minds, broaden our horizons, and facilitate dialogue and consensus. Learning is a lifelong activity.
Service: Offering our time and skills for the good of our fellow citizens leads to the prosperity of the community and to the character development of the individual.
Teamwork: Effective teamwork encourages creativity and self-initiative in our respective roles and partnerships. It is essential in getting the task done and in developing the skills needed to meet future challenges.
Vision: Having a vision of what we want the future to be helps us prepare for it. Embracing the inevitable changes in our world as opportunities allows us to anticipate, promote, and facilitate change.


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The official $1 Native American coin for 2009 has been released. It features a Native American woman planting seeds in a field of corn, beans and squash, representing what's known as the "Three Sisters" method of planting.
Public Law 110-82 directed the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue the new $1 coin to recognize Native Americans for their contributions to the history and development of the United States.
The coin was released into circulation in January. It will circulate along with the United States Mint's Presidential $1 coins. It is minted in gold-colored alloy, like the current Presidential $1 coins.
"We are proud to produce the Native American $1 coin," said U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy. "When Americans use this coin, we hope they reflect on the tremendous contributions Native Americans have made, and continue to make, to our nation."
Mitch Sanders, chairman of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, told Indian Country Today that he was impressed by how clearly the design illustrated the theme of Native Americans and agriculture.
"We liked its aesthetic appeal and the fact that a Native American woman is shown being strongly involved in agriculture," Sanders said after the creation was first unveiled in June.
The design is by U.S Mint Sculptor-Engraver Norman E. Nemeth. Inscriptions featured with the agricultural design are "United States of America" and "$1." The year, mint mark and "E Pluribus Unum" are engraved on the coin's edge.
The coin's obverse side features an image of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone woman who accompanied Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their historic expedition.
The image of the woman planting seeds will change in 2010, and new Native-focused designs will be released at the beginning of each ensuing year.
The Secretary of the Treasury approved the design after consulting with the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, the Congressional Native American Caucus of the House of Representatives, the National Congress of American Indians, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, and the Commission of Fine Arts.
Sen. Byron Dorgan, Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee who sponsored the legislation that helped make the coin possible, said it is a unique way to remind the American people of the contributions of Native Americans to the country.
"I am proud to have been able to continue and expand this coin program with a new coin minted every year," said Dorgan. "It is my hope that it is a source of pride in the Native American community, and reminds all Americans of our commitment to the Native populations."
As required by law, at least 20 percent of all $1 coins minted and issued in any year will be Native American $1 coins.
The coins will be issued in chronological order, to the greatest extent possible, of the events or persons featured.
Design plans for the next coin in the series are now in the works. Narratives for the reverse design image of the 2010 Native American $1 coin image were presented to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee in November, 2008.


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Mother Nature has recently bestowed upon us cool and sunny days – days that are just right for outdoor activities.
One of my favorite fall activities is taking a hike around my neighborhood. I like to see, and enjoy, my neighbors' landscapes. This is a good time to get ideas for refreshing one's own garden.
Perhaps you need to update your landscape, add a new garden bed, plant a tree or remove overgrown plants and shrubs.
Realtors emphasize curb appeal when we get ready to sell our homes. We really need to be aware of our curb appeal long before we plan to exit the neighborhood. Each season we should take the time to view our home from our neighbors' yards. How do things look? Are there unsightly weeds? Do your bushes need to be pruned? Are the branches of your trees infringing on your neighbor's property? Does your property look it's best?
Any of the above questions that might need your attention means that you are suffering from "curb clutter."
Fall is a good time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. By tending to your own business, you just may influence your immediate neighbors to do the same!
Several years ago, I observed that the beautiful tree that once was a showstopper in the corner of my front yard, was no longer thriving. After falling victim to a windstorm, the remainder of the tree was in jeopardy.
Yes, I hated saying goodbye to the beautiful Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) that had graced the corner of the yard for many years.
I chose a Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) the following spring, as the replacement for the redbud.
First of all, the Paperbark Maple is zone hardy. Height-wise, it fit the spot; this specimen matures at 20 to 30 feet. The Paperbark Maple grows best in full sun to part shade. In a perfect world we would have moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in which to plant this tree.
However, this tree is adaptable to a wide range of pH and really doesn't mind a clay soil as long as it drains well. This ornamental tree is slow growing: 6 to 12 inches of annual growth.
The leaf shape on this tree is not like the average maple leaf. On the Paperbark Maple, each leaf is comprised of three leaflets (trifoliate).
Some say that it looks more like poison ivy than a sugar maple! Right now the leaves range in color from red to bronze. This maple is the last of the trifoliate maples to color in the fall.
Now for the bark! The exfoliating bark is what makes this tree so special. The young stems are a dark brown and then begin to exfoliate in their second year. As the cinnamon-colored bark curls away, the darker, reddish brown wood underneath is revealed. The beautiful bark, plus the regular, rounded form, makes this tree outstanding in the winter landscape.
So, if you are suffering from curb clutter, now is a good time to go out, pick up, and plan ahead.
After tending to garden chores, you might want to locate the snow shovel and check out the engine on the snow blower!
In the Midwest, nothing remains the same ... especially the weather.
• Catherine Harrington is a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener for Kane County. Call the extension office at 630-584-6166 for more information.
Learning to Grow: Curb appeal vs. curb clutter
Mother Nature has recently bestowed upon us cool and sunny days – days that are just right for outdoor activities.


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New Town Meeting podium in Greenfield created from venerable treeBy NANCY BEAN FOSTER
Union Leader Correspondent
April 06. 2014 9:16PM
GREENFIELD — Though it looks brand new, the podium used at Town Meeting in March already has a long history and through the efforts of a local volunteer group, that history will continue.
In 2010, one of the old maple trees outside the meeting house fell victim to disease and had to come down, said resident Neal Brown.
"These maples are almost like a necklace around the meeting house, which is the crown jewel of our town, said Brown, president of the Greenfield Independent Volunteers (GIVers), a group of residents who give back to the town through special projects.
Instead of letting an important part of that necklace go to waste, the trunk of the 120-year-old rock maple, though damaged by disease, was salvaged by the GIVers, said member David Bridgewater.
"It was dragged to the wood yard and it sat there until we decided what to do with it," he said.
After some consideration, it was decided that the wood harvested from the tree could be used to create a podium for use during meetings. Once the decision was made, folks from around town stepped in to help. A portable sawmill was used to create boards from the trunk. Those boards were dried with a kiln and planed at New England Forest Products, and the finished boards were brought to Bridgewater.
"David is a cabinetmaker and a darn good one too," Brown said of Bridgewater.
Using the old tree was a challenge because disease had taken its toll on the wood.
"I had to work around the flaws and problems to build the podium," Bridgewater said. "I'd never made one of these before."
Working on and off for nearly six months, Bridgewater crafted the traditional Shaker-style podium using the best of what the tree had to offer, and in March at Town Meeting, the podium was put to use for the first time. Bridgewater even crafted a gavel from the same tree to accompany the podium.
"I would think if we came back here in 50 years it would still be in use," said Brown.
Leaving a bit of history behind is part of the mission of the GIVers, he said. Their first endeavor when they formed more than a decade ago was to raise the funds for the Maltese cross that hangs on the town fire barn, said Brown. From there, the group worked to try and solve problems that the town didn't have the time or resources to grapple with.
"We're mostly retirees, older people with some time on our hands," Brown said. "There are about 14 of us, with a small group of regulars and some reserves."
The group handles all of the town's Memorial Day activities, provides assistance to those who have nowhere else to turn, and runs a wood bank for folks who need a bit of help with winter heating.
"We just stick our nose in affairs where we think we would be wanted and try to help," said Brown.