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Students from two schools, 3000 kilometres apart, proved that distance is no barrier to success in the F1 in Schools™World Finals 2013. A1 Racing, an in-country collaboration F1 in Schools team, beat 37 student teams today to lift the Bernie Ecclestone F1 in Schools World Champions trophy above their heads as the anthem, 'Rule the world' reverberated through the room, confetti showered the winners and the Australian flag was raised behind them as they celebrated their success.
A1 Racing, a team of six students from Pine Rivers State High School, Queensland and Phoenix P-12 Community College, Ballarat, Victoria, worked hard to achieve their dream of taking the F1 in Schools World Champions title. They had earned their place at the event after success in the Australian National Finals earlier this year and as well as claiming victory were presented with the Fastest Car Award. Joining A1 Racing on the podium this evening were the runners-up from USA, Allegiance Racing from SoutheastHigh School, and Unlimited Acceleration from Lessing-Gymnasium Winnenden, in Germany, stood in third place.
Taking the World Champions title was a proud moment for A1 Racing with Jacqueline Cunninghame, Team Manager saying, "We can't believe we won, it's just amazing. There were so many good teams, it was really tough, so we're really happy to have won this. It means everything to us."
For one team member, Dylan Sexton, celebrations had to be put on hold as he was forced to return to his hotel room to sit a Business Management exam minutes after the team received the trophy. "I'm already 12 minutes late," said the 17 year old student, "so I'll have to celebrate later".
F1 in Schools challenges students to create their own Formula One team which is commissioned to design, manufacture and race the fastest miniature Formula One Car of the Future; a 21cm long scale model designed using 3D solid modelling software and machined from a block of balsa wood, incorporating 3D print technology in its front and rear wings. The F1 in Schools World Champions not only win the glass Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy but also coveted Motorsport and Automotive Engineering Scholarships for City University London.
At the World Finals each team brought along a pit display, their cars and portfolio, as well as having prepared a verbal presentation for the judges. The cars were raced on a 20 metre track, with the cars covering the distance in just over one second, a speed barrier which is yet to be broken by any student team since it was set by Team FUGA from Northern Ireland at the 2007 World Finals with a time of 1.020 seconds.
Andrew Denford, Founder and Chairman, F1 in Schools said of this year's World Finals, "I'm always blown away by the professionalism, innovation, engineering capabilities and overall dedication shown by the World Finals teams. This year there was an incredibly high standard of work and it made it very difficult to judge. A1 Racing shone out from their rivals and deserved all their success and the World Champions title."
"But it is not only the academic excellence that we have seen at the World Finals," adds Denford. "F1 in Schools changes lives around the world and these boys and girls will have formed friendships which will last a lifetime. I know that they will all have learned life skills which will be invaluable throughout their careers and I'm very proud to have been able to give these great students this opportunity."
A1 Racing's Ben Marshall is an example of just how life-changing F1 in Schools can be. The 17 year old is a lifelong sufferer of High Function Autism Asperger's Syndrome , he says, "I couldn't really talk to people, approach people or introduce myself to people, but being in the competition and learning all the new skills, it has given me so much confidence – I just want to talk to everyone, it has just changed my life, I love my life now."
In addition to the crowning of the F1 in Schools World Champion 2013, 20 awards were presented in a variety of categories.
Full list of awards:
World Champions supported by Formula One Management and City University London
A1 Racing, PineRiversStateHigh School & Phoenix P-12 Community College, Australia
2nd Place supported by Circuit of The Americas
ALLEGIANCE RACING, Southeast High School, USA
3rd Place supported by The IET
Unlimited Acceleration, Lessing-Gymnasium Winnenden, Germany
FIA Women in Motorsport Award supported by FIA Women in Motorsport Commission
Alyssa Cote & Merritt Kendzior from ALLEGIANCE RACING, Southeast High School, USA
Verbal Presentation Award supported by Williams
Vector One, Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School, Canada
Innovative Thinking Award supported by Lotus F1 Team
Safire Blue Bullets Racing, GermanInternationalSchool, Dubai, Greece & UAE
Fastest Car Award supported by Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
A1 Racing, PineRiversStateHigh School & Phoenix P-12 Community College, Australia
Team Identity Award supported by Ferrari
Lone Star Racing, Akins High School & Granbury High School, USA
The Best International Collaboration Team Award supported by Shell
Odyssey, Brighton Secondary School & Donabate Community College, Australia & Ireland
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award supported by Sahara Force India
ALLEGIANCE RACING, Southeast High School, USA
Best Engineered Car Award supported by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Bardahl Racing, St. David's Holy Faith Secondary School, Ireland
Chair of Judges Recognition of Achievement Award supported by Infiniti Red Bull Racing
X-Shift, Raffles Girls' School & WilmingtonGrammar School for Boys, Singapore & UK
Best Newcomer Award supported by Sauber F1
Team Bolt, Amity International School, India
Pit Display Award supported by Toro Rosso
Motion Racing, Engadine High School, Australia
Team Sponsorship & Marketing Award supported by Marussia F1 Team
Petronas Tritan Racing, SMS Hulu Selangor, Malaysia
Portfolio Award supported by F1 Racing
Odyssey, Brighton Secondary School & Donabate Community College, Australia & Ireland
Research and Development Award supported by Pirelli
Surge, Mönchsee-Gymnasium & Colégio de S. Miguel, Germany & Portugal
Social Media Award supported by Caterham F1 Team
Adroit Infinitum, The IndianHigh School, Dubai, UAE
Team Website Award supported by Autodesk
Speed Deamons, Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Greece
The Crofty & Gary Pressure Challenge Award supported by Crofty & Gary
Safire Blue Bullets Racing, GermanInternationalSchool, Dubai, Greece & UAE
The F1 in Schools World Finals 2013 took place with the assistance of a host of sponsors and supporters including Circuit of The Americas, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, City University London, Autodesk and Austin Independent Schools District.
Article courtesy of Alison Hill ID PR & Marketing Ltd/FIA
Raikkonen out, Valsecchi in. Valsecchi out Kovalainen in. Perez out, Magnussen in. Maldonado out, Massa in. These are the changes that have occoured in just the last three days as the silly season manouvering for F1 rides in 2014 ramps up. This will leave an embarressment of riches for some of the medium to small teams to choose from over the next month or so.
The most immediate is that Kimi Raikkonen has driven his last race for Lotus. The official line is that he is undergoing minor back surgery in Salzburg, Austria this week instead of flying to Austin for the US Grand Prix. The long term back injury, which almost saw him pull out of the Singapore Grand Prix has reportedly reared it's ugly head again and the recovery period is approximately four weeks, which rules him out of the season finale in Brazil as well. Just how much this has to do with his sciatic nerve as apposed to his hip pocket nerve is up to your imagination but as he was still in dispute with Lotus regarding the fact that he has not been paid this year leaves us thinking "hmmmmm" regarding the timing of it all. However as one who has had the dubious pleasure of dodgy discs I do know just how much it can hurt I can only which Kimi a speedy recovery & look forward to his radio chatter with his big red bosses next year. Initially it was expected that current reserve driver and 2012 GP2 series champion Davide Valsecchi would make his F1 debut this weekend. With his pedigree Davide is seemingly a vastly more deserving debutant than some of the recent announcements although it would have been difficult for his to impress with bugger-all testing mileage and running on circuits he has never before visited. Last minute reports are however that Caterham reserve driver and former Renault, McLaren and Lotus (the other one) driver Heikki Kovalainen will be in the seat. Still waiting for the email from Lotus to confirm that but the word is they wanted someone with experience who should be able to bring home some points as they are still hoping to be able to beat Ferrari and Mercedes in the Constructors Championship. A long shot perhaps but an understandable desire. With all the talent in the world it would have been tough for Davide. Mind you, not knowing the car it may also be tough for Heikki, but it's nice to see him get a second chance and possibly resurrect his stalling career. It has also been rumoured that Nico Hulkenberg and (God Forbid) Michael Schumacher had been sounded out about the drive.
In the latest batch of signings for 2014 Felipe Massa has been confirmed on a "multi-year" deal to join Williams alongside Valtteri Bottas bringing a raft of Brazilian sponsers to replace the slightly eratic, but occassionally very rapid Pastor Maldonado and his Venezuelan petro-dollars. Needless to say PDVSA will not be Williams title sponser next year but you can be sure that they will show up some-where. Both team and driver have spouted the usual complimentary remarks that come at the beginning of any relationship but whether either of them can return to their former glories remains to be seen. In both cases I hope so. In Felipe's case it should be remembered that before he got sconed by Barrichello's errant damper spring he was, in 2008, World Champion for about 20 seconds. And who knows, if Team Willi can get some sort of stability going it has everything it needs to return to the ways of it's glorious past. Hopefully Pat Symonds can engineer this as he takes control of the technical department. He may even be joined by old pal Ross Brawn who will be departing from Williams new engine supplier Mercedes fairly shortly. It may be that he gets Toto Wolfe's Williams shares as part of his pay-out from Merc, Wolfe having been Williams CEO for a short time before moving to the Silver Slings. Just a thought. It would be just a little weird, Williams being run by the same guys that were once their main enemy at Benetton. So long as they don't bring Flav back………….
Not officially confirmed (although not officially denied) is that Sergio Perez will not be at McLaren next year. Team Brittania has decided to take a punt on Kevin Magnussen, the Formula Renault 3.5 champion this year. Magnussen has been part of the McLaren young driver scheme and was very impressive in winning that title this year. McLaren were looking to place both him and Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne at smaller teams for 2014 with a view of promoting them to the team once they had gotten some experience. Despite their obvious talent it was proving a bit tricky getting both of them a drive so poor old Sergio has been given the heave-ho. Mind you, it has been said that you should never believe anything until it HAS been officially denied so…… watch this space. McLaren however have let be known that their title sponsership announcement, previously set down for December 2 has now been put off until the launch of the new car, which may or may not have anything to do with not getting lots of Mexican Pesos now that Sergio is searching for a new home.
So who's going where?
Here's the current list
Red Bull (Renault)
Sebastian Vettel & Daniel Ricciardo
Nico Rosberg & Lewis Hamilton
Fernando Alonso & Kimi Raikkonen
Lotus (Renault)
Romain Grosjean & (almost certainly) Nico Hulkenberg
McLaren (Mercedes)
Jenson Button & Kevin Magnussen
Force India (Mercedes)
Sauber (Ferrari)
????????????????? (although Sergey Sirotkin has been named - pending gaining a super-licence)
Toro Rosso (Renault)
Jean Eric Vergne & Daniil Kvyat
Williams (Mercedes)
Valtteri Bottas & Felipe Massa
Marussia (Ferrari)
Jules Bianchi & ???????????
Caterham (Renault)
Which all leaves Sergio Perez, Pastor Maldonado, Paul di Resta, Adrian Sutil, Esteban Gutierrez, Max Chilton, Charles Pic, Giedo van der Garde, Davide Valsecchi, Heikki Kovalainen, Stoffel Vandoorne and GP2 champion Fabio Leimer as the prime candidates for the remaining six or possibly seven drives. Twelve into six means that the remaining teams now take their time and select the best pairing for their own needs and that (unfortunately) may not have much to do with the available talent as much as the available cash.
The late press is from Sergio's twitter account and that he has confirmed that he is leaving McLaren so you can forget that bit about it not being officially denied. More on that later perhaps, it will be very difficult for Sergio to find a decent drive for 2014 but he does still have all those Telmex Pesos behind him. His shit load of pace won't hurt either, but………
Sam Snape
When the word got out early in the season that Mark Webber was departing F1 for The Porsche sports-car squad there were three drivers being discussed as potential replacements. Lotus's Kimi Raikkonen and the Toro Rosso pair, Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniel Ricciardo.
Then there were two, as just a few weeks ago Vergne got the news that he would be staying with Toro Rosso as Red Bull didn't think he was quite ready for the step up to the senior team. Then, at the Hungaroring there were three again as King Fernando's minions were seen in deep discussions with Christian Horner and everyone put two and two together to get the mythical Forty-Two.
Within a day or so it was back to two but the talk was that Kimi wanted to stay at Lotus if they could give him a potentially title winning car next year. No surprise here as Kimi has never particularly enjoyed the media and sponsorship work part of all F1 contracts and Lotus has been giving him very light duties in this regard. He would not have gotten off so lightly at Red Bull who's entire existence is as an advertising platform for their drinkie.
Now, a little birdie tells me, there is only one, and at Spa this weekend Daniel Ricciardo will be announced as Sebastian Vettel's team-mate for 2014. This has also just been reported in the German magazine Sport Bild so I can't claim that you read it here first, but I think I may have beaten Autosport so I'm happy. When Sport Bild queried Helmut Marko he didn't deny the story but said "We won't say anything before Spa, that's all I can say,"
Daniel would be only the second Red Bull junior driver to ascend to the premier squad after Vettel in 2009 and has impressed the team with his pace at Toro Rosso and his feedback during the few testing opportunities with Red Bull. Has he got the pace and ability to win? Everyone thinks so but don't expect Vettel to allow that to happen too often. After Malaysia and Mark's departure it is even more the German's team than ever and he will use every trick in the book to keep the quick young Aussie in his place as the team's number two. Let's hope he's "not bad for a number two."
Sam Snape
The word hero is much over-used these days. It is used to describe people who are just survivors, kids that can call emergency services or sports stars. None of which actually do anything even slightly heroic so the word loses its true meaning.
Tony Gaze, however, was a hero in the literal sense of the word. Not because he reached the premier series in motorsport, Grand Prix racing or raced at Le Mans. Not even because he was instrumental in the birth of the utterly wonderful Goodwood Motor Circuit, although millions are indebted to him for that alone. But because as a young man studying at Cambridge, he volunteered for the RAF as war erupted in Europe and rose through the ranks to the level of Squadron Leader and with fourteen confirmed enemy aircraft to his credit and was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) on three occasions. One of just 48 Allied airmen who achieved that honour.
During the war Tony mainly flew the iconic Spitfire but eventually became the first Australian pilot to fly a jet powered fighter, the Gloster Meteor. This was just one of many "firsts" he achieved. Amongst them being the first Australian pilot to destroy an enemy jet fighter (Messerschmitt 262) and jet powered bomber (Arado Ar234). He was also the first Allied pilot to land in a liberated part of Europe after the D-Day landings, putting down at St Croix-Sur-Mer, France on June 10, 1944.
Despite his racing success after the war his most lasting achievement was probably to convince Freddie March, at the time the Duke of Richmond and head of the Royal Automobile Club (R.A.C.) that the perimeter track of his old wartime airfield (RAF-Westhampnett, which was on some of Freddie's land) would make a good replacement for the destroyed Brooklands circuit. He and his fellow pilots had spent many hours blasting around it while not defending Britain from the Luftwaffe. Although Goodwood never hosted a World Championship Grand Prix it became one of the fastest and most beloved circuits in the UK, if not the world. All the greats raced there from Fangio and Farina in the early days via Moss to Hill and Clark before it closed for racing in 1965. Now that the circuit has been reopened and holds the stunning annual Goodwood Revival historic race meeting, Tony's involvement in it's creation has been honoured by the press centre being named the "Tony gaze Building:.
Although his top line racing career was brief, he entered just four World Championship Grand Prixs in his privately run HWM-Alta during 1952, he was yet again the first Australian to start a World Championship race. His four Grand Prixs yielded a solitary finish, 15th in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, two retirements at Silverstone and the Nurburgring and a non-qualification at Monza.
In late 1953 Tony returned to Australia and would compete in local open wheel races here and in New Zealand taking third place in the 1954 New Zealand Grand Prix in his HWM and repeating the result the following year in his ex-Ascari Ferrari 500. His final New Zealand campaign before retirement saw him finish second to Stirling Moss in the New Zealand Grand Prix before rounding out the series with second at Wigram, a win at Dunedin and another second at Ryal Bush. He would then turn his attention back to the skies and went on to represent Australia at the World Gliding Championship in 1960.
I had met Tony on several occasions over the last decade and although I wouldn't claim to know him well (apart from close family and friends who really "knows" anyone?), I always found him to be a modest and dignified man, generous with his time and able to tell some marvelous tales of post war racing and other adventures with remarkable clarity and wit. I had plans at one point to talk to him about writing his storey but was beaten to the punch by Stewart Wilson with his excellent biography "Almost Unknown", which is well worth a read.
Squadron Leader Frederick Anthony Owen "Tony Gaze" OAM DFC and 2 Bars, was a true gentleman who was very easy, not just to like, but admire and respect and although he was relatively unknown in his home country, that nation, Australia, is a poorer place with his passing. A hero in every sense of the word.
For a more detailed look at his remarkable life, either pick up his biography – Almost Unknown - or check out http://www.tonygaze.com/
Sam Snape
I'm baaaacccckkkk…….Yes folks, the kilted loon returns after a very annoyingly enforced absence.
Gee thanks to the prick who thought it was clever to hack the website of a very small business for no better reason than to show just how smart he is. Wow, we are all so impressed. Twat!
Real thanks to those who were patient enough to hang on until I was back up and running and I see that some of you are already hitting the database to download the results and records in there. Welcome back.
I will be resuming work on 1997 shortly but as you can imagine there is still a bit of fixing up to do.
Absolute mega thanks to Steve Lloyd at Showpage – god alone knows how many hours he has laboured to rebuild the site on a new platform and salvage as much as he has from the wreckage of the old site.
It will be many, many months before the photo galleries are back in total. There are a few that survived and they are now back correctly. Some of the eagle eyed of you will have noticed that on then first attempt they went in sort of back to front with the high res images being where the thumbnails should have been. Was a unique web experience having the photos get smaller every time you clicked on one…….
Just imagine how pissed off I was when the site crashed just before the Australian GP. And how even more pissed I was when I had the tip that Mark Webber was off to Porsche with Red Bull backing back before the Chinese GP and couldn't let you know. I know, I know, you all think I'm full of it but just once every now and then I do get ahead of the news. Anyhow the year rolls on, as does the Red Rag juggernaut, as does the whinging about tyres – IT IS NOT PIRELLI'S FAULT.
Pirelli wanted to alter the compounds and construction before the Canadian GP but several teams, including the usual red one, wouldn't OK it, nor would the FIA let them unless it was a safety issue. Well it bloody well was, wasn't it Jean? But more about that in the weeks ahead as well as any other weird twaddle or hot tips I may get.
For the years results so far go to; http://www.mmmsport.com.au/index.php/database/cat_view/1-formula-1-races/13-2010-2019/90-2013-formula-1
Sam Snape
Except a line in the last article about torrents of crap being unleashed upon one's head. This is an article from the Sydney Morning Herald. Read on with horror and mirth..
A water-bombing helicopter has mistakenly sprayed partially treated sewage onto firefighters battling a blaze on the NSW mid-north coast.The Rural Fire Service has launched an investigation into last Tuesday's incident but says all firefighters involved have undergone medical checks and none have shown any ill effects.
The mistaken drop took place in the Kew area, near Port Macquarie, where firefighters and four aircraft were battling a blaze.The Australian Workers Union urged an investigation after RFS volunteers and state forest crews were affected.
An RFS spokesman said on Monday that a helicopter mistakenly drew up secondary treatment water from a sewage treatment plant.It was then dropped near 12 firefighters, while another seven firefighters were in the general area."Following this, all 29 firefighters on the fireground and their equipment were immediately withdrawn and decontaminated by Fire and Rescue NSW," the spokesman said.
They were also checked by paramedics at the scene and as a precaution each firefighter was given a further medical check the following day, he said."At this time, no firefighters have complained of any ill-effects."The spokesman said the firefighters would continue to be monitored by the RFS.
The fire was brought under control after burning more than thirty hectares


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Geir Magnusson Jr. wrote: > The academic community was one of the original groups we reached out > to via Doug Lea and others :) > Thanks for the prod. I've been pretty swamped, but here are a few comments on top of the excellent postings by Steve Blackburn: It would be a tragedy if Harmony did not at least learn from work on research JVMs. Just about every aspect of VMs has been the subject of intense research by academics and industrial research labs over the past 5-10 years; enough that a whole conference is now devoted to such work (VEE -- http://www.veeconference.org/) in addition to lots of work reported at various OO and systems conferences. In particular, people interested in overall architecture might want to look into OVM (http://www.ovmj.org/) (Disclaimer -- I was loosely and indirectly involved in some of this). The goal was to make a highly componentized and configurable JVM; at a fine-grained enough level that you could even change object header layouts and the like. The main demonstration of this was to make a configurable real-time personality conformant to RTSJ. While OVM is not a production JVM, it is the only JVM I know of that has helped guide a pilotless drone airplane without crashing :-) -Doug
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Mayor Mitch Landrieu's office filed a lawsuit Monday to stop the state from placing indicted Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Yolanda King's seat on the ballot this fall, arguing that a new state law aimed at shrinking Juvenile Court did away with the judgeship on Aug. 2, a day after the law took effect.
Meanwhile, King's attorney claimed that Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office had no business prosecuting her without court approval and therefore the indictment against her for allegedly lying about where she lived when she ran for office last year should be dismissed.
Landrieu championed the Juvenile Court reduction measure as a way to cut the city's expenses for a court that has seen a sizable decline in its caseload. Signed by Gov. Bobby Jindal in early June, the law eliminates two of the six Juvenile Court judgeships when they become vacant.
One of them will disappear at the end of the year with the retirement of Judge Lawrence Lagarde Jr. The law doesn't specify which other section of court faces the same fate. Instead, it says another judgeship will dissolve one day after "becoming vacant by (a judge's) death, resignation, retirement, disqualification from exercising any judicial function pursuant to order of the Louisiana Supreme Court, or removal during the term of office."
In May, the Louisiana Supreme Court deemed King "disqualified from exercising any judicial function during the pendency of further proceedings" in her criminal case.
To Landrieu, that means her seat is gone.
"Accordingly, the City of New Orleans has put the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court on notice that funding for the abolished judicial seat is being reallocated to provide needed juvenile services in the city," City Attorney Sharonda Williams wrote in the seven-page pleading, which names Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Arthur Morrell, the Orleans Parish clerk of Criminal District Court. Their two offices oversee elections in Orleans Parish.
The lawsuit was filed in the 19th Judicial District, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It was assigned to Judge Wilson Fields. It came nine days before the start of a three-day candidate qualifying period.
"We are aware of the lawsuit and have no comment on it at this time," said Madro Bandaries, an attorney for Morrell. "We have not been officially served."
The legal sticking point, for Morrell, is a clause in the state constitution that says the "term of office, retirement benefits and compensation of a judge shall not be decreased during the term for which he is elected." According to Morrell, that means King's seat must remain unless she's booted outright.
A spokeswoman for Schedler's office declined to comment for the same reason. Last week, spokeswoman Meg Casper said the office was seeking guidance from the Louisiana Supreme Court on the status of King's seat, "but from the information we have at this time, we are still planning to open qualifying (for the race) unless we get an order with a final disqualification."
Meanwhile, King's attorney, Clarence Roby Jr., filed a five-page legal memo Monday claiming that Caldwell's office overstepped its bounds in prosecuting King. It noted that Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's office did not formally bow out of the case until after King's indictment on March 20.
The new filing followed Roby's contentious allegations last week of prosecutorial misconduct. Roby claimed that King's prosecution was political revenge by Cannizzaro for her surprising runoff victory last year to fill out the term of departed Juvenile Court Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier. Cannizzaro had endorsed former Jefferson Parish prosecutor Doug Hammel for the seat.
In a motion to quash the indictment, Roby accused Cannizzaro's office of wielding an invisible hand in the case, even planting a prosecutor in the room as a state grand jury handed up its indictment against King.
Cannizzaro and Caldwell's office denied Roby's accusations. In a letter to the editor of The New Orleans Advocate, Cannizzaro accused Roby of a dishonest ploy to foment "a political circus" around the case.
Residency challenges against political candidates are common and occasionally result in disqualifications, but King's criminal case appears to be a first in Louisiana.
She has pleaded not guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor count for claiming a New Orleans address at 5336 Stillwater Drive in a sworn candidate qualifying statement in February 2013. State prosecutors say she actually lived at a house she bought in 2006 on Chancer Lane in Slidell, where she filed later the same year for a homestead exemption — one she continued to enjoy through 2012. By law, a homestead exemption is available only for someone's principal residence.
To run for office, candidates must sign a sworn statement that attests to their address and that they are a registered voter in the parish.
King has said the homestead exemption on the Slidell property was an inadvertent mistake and that she has dropped it and paid back the tax reductions it gave her. Still, several public documents, including King's 2012 bankruptcy filing — along with neighbors' statements — point to her living in the Slidell house in the months leading up to her election.
On May 15, the Louisiana Supreme Court barred King from sitting on the bench while the criminal case against her is pending. She still is drawing her salary.
All 12 judges at Criminal District Court have recused themselves from hearing the case against King, and the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed retired Judge Michael Kirby to preside over the case. No trial date has been set.
King, 56, faces up to five years in prison if convicted of the felony charge against her.
A spokeswoman for Caldwell's office, Laura Gerdes, said state prosecutors would respond to the latest accusations in writing before a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Cannizzaro's spokesman, Christopher Bowman, has said that office recused itself in the case early on, shortly after one of King's opponents, Cynthia Samuel, filed a complaint against both King and Hammel, alleging neither met the residency requirement. According to Bowman, the office chose to step aside in large part because Cannizzaro had endorsed Hammel.
Roby, however, cited a formal recusal letter dated April 11 of this year, three weeks after King was indicted.
At issue may be whether Caldwell's office needed Cannizzaro's office to formally step aside before it could get involved in the case.
Under state law, the attorney general "has authority to institute and prosecute, or to intervene in any proceeding, as he may deem necessary for the assertion or protection of the rights and interests of the state."
However, Roby cited a clause in the Louisiana Constitution that grants the attorney general the authority "for cause, when authorized by the court which would have original jurisdiction and subject to judicial review, (a) to institute, prosecute or intervene in any criminal action or proceeding, or (b) to supersede any attorney representing the state in any civil or criminal action."
Roby argues that Caldwell's office abused its power by failing to get the local court's authorization to intervene.
King, 56, beat Hammel in a May 2013 runoff. Samuel, who had lost in the primary, proceeded to launch a more pointed attack on King's claim of New Orleans residency.
A private investigator, John Carroll, got involved, staking out King's house in Slidell and forwarding to Caldwell's office his findings that she was living there.
Carroll won't say who hired him, and Samuel has declined to say whether she did. But a state campaign expense filing shows that Samuel's campaign paid Carroll $300 for "professional services" on March 6, 2013.
The state constitution says judges in Louisiana "shall have been domiciled in the respective district, circuit or parish for one year preceding election." Orleans Parish Juvenile Court judges "shall have resided in the Parish of Orleans for at least two years immediately preceding their election."
King recently launched a re-election website, and Roby has said there's no doubt she's in the race.
A witness roster in her criminal case lists King's address as 1638 Chancer Lane in Slidell.
Follow John Simerman on Twitter, @johnsimerman.


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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the maple syrup, instant coffee, and pepper to taste in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the coffee dissolves. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bacon until coated.
Arrange the bacon on the rack; drizzle with some of the remaining coffee syrup. Bake 20 minutes, then flip and drizzle with the remaining syrup; continue baking until the bacon is dark brown and glazed, about 15 more minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crack 4 eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until opaque around the edges, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook 4 to 6 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining butter and eggs. Serve the fried eggs with the bacon and toast.
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Glamsquad Gives Good Lip and We're Loving It For Fall
So, have you all been as obsessed with this vamped up fall lip look as we have? We can't get over the statement-making impact of these magnificent matte burgundies, plums, and autumn auburns that are substituting for our daily red.
It's like insta-channeling Adele. Or Grace Jones. Or any sultry powerhouse, really.
The fun part of this fall look is that (almost) anything goes with this richly hued pout. From a set of statement-making eyes to match to the no-makeup makeup with "hyper-real skin," it's all fair glam game, as Glamsquad's Director of Makeup Artistry Kelli Bartlett explains. "The bold lip is now showcasing more versatility, [...] paired with other strong features like contoured skin and gilded eyes."
That's what we like to hear. More flexibility = more fun. Plus, it's how we'd rock this anyway. Uniquely our own, right?
But we wanted some specifics and suggestions on how can we work this lip in a way that works for us. Meaning, insider tricks, products, and skin-tone flattering shades.
We tapped into Kelli's make-up mindset to get her step-by-step how-to for a flawless fall lip upgrade.
Let's get started.
Kelli: Here are my 3 key steps to create the perfect bold lip: Prep, Paint and Perfect
Step 1- PREP
First, go around the mouth with a concealer that's the exact same tone as your skin. You don't want a weird light ring around the mouth if you choose the wrong shade. Follow with a generous amount of hydrating lip primer such as Mary Kay's Timewise Age-Fighting Lip Primer, taking care to apply with precision, as the lipstick will stick where you place the primer. Mush your lips together to distribute it evenly.
Step 2 - PAINT
Pick your pout color. I like a matte color that comes in liquid form so you get 100% full coverage, and I always tell women to oversaturate the brush (try Makeup Forever's 226 Brush). Use the edge of your brush, so you have more control along the bow of the lip. Opt for a square brush to ensure a really crisp and exact line. For the bottom of the lips, draw toward the fleshiest part in the center. When using liquid matte color such as Hourglass Opaque Liquid Lipstick, you can really get the full coverage you want.
Step 3 - PERFECT
Does your handiwork appear fuller on one side and slimmer on the other? Did you miss a spot? Just adjust, even out, and perfect.
Throwing shade: What's the trick to finding the shade that's right for all of our gorgeous skin tones out there?
Kelli: For light skin tones: Matte Revolution Love Liberty by Charlotte Tilbury. This blend of rich, deep currant provides a striking pop against porcelain skin. The matte element makes a bold hue look extra chic and sophisticated.
For medium skin tones: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Bette. This creamy matte formula is silky perfection, and the 'Bette' Bordeaux shade is attention grabbing, drawing focus to the lip without overpowering the face.
For deep skin tones: Temptu Color True Lipstick in Jet Rouge. This rich marsala shade covers the lip with 100% opacity so it is color true and long-lasting. Great for all skin tones, the marsala shade looks especially striking on darker skin, enhancing the richness of the tone.
And how can we keep our lip game strong all day and night?
Kelli: To help the color last, use a translucent setting powder like IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro Powder.
To our LA, Miami and New York readers, give this look a go with Glamsquad (just book online or download their handy free app) and their talented MUAs will help you master the mauve, blackberry or currant bold hue of your choice. Now that's what we call #Squadgoals.


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Food processing and farming tops: report
Move over Big Three – food processing and farming is now the No. 1 industry in Ontario.
So says the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors, in a new economic impact analysis study from consulting firm MNP. The study says food processing and farming in Ontario generates just over $50 billion a year in revenue, versus $43.6 billion for motor vehicle manufacturing.
Direct employment is even stronger. The 317,000 jobs represented by food processing and farming far outdistance motor vehicle manufacturing, with about a tenth as many jobs.
The report calls food processing "by far the largest manufacturing employer in the province. With close to 3,000 establishments across the province, in both rural and urban communities, its impact touches every corner of the province and cannot be overlooked."
Since the economic downturn, it's been suspected that recession-resistant farming and food — whose fortunes held steady through the slowdown — might have moved up the ranks to displace auto, the leading economic sector in Ontario for years. This is the first major public report to quantify that change.
The alliance is encouraged about the report's findings. President Craig Richardson says through the economic downturn, the food and beverage processing industry not only survived, but thrived. Since 2005, it's been distinguished by growth of about eight per cent, while other manufacturing sectors have faltered, stalled or shrunk.
"Ontario has long looked to the automotive industry to fuel the provincial economy," he says, "but it is clear that food and beverage processing is the economic engine that drives it."
The alliance wants this report to prompt continued and increased investment in the food processing sector. Such investment will show "solid return" on investment for Ontario taxpayers, says the alliance's executive director Steve Peters, a former Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs.
"Our industry has a proven track record of investment and growth," he says. "This industry is far more than a little engine that could… it's the engine that can and does, and will continue to drive our economy."
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II Chronicles 20: 1 Now it came about after this that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and reported to Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, out of Aram and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is Engedi)." 3 Jehoshaphat was afraid and turned his attention to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS ARE COMING AGAINST YOU: refer to v.3
1) Be real- Jehoshaphat was afraid, it's okay to admit that your situation is overwhelming.
The first thing to do is ADMIT THAT YOU CANNOT HANDLE WHATS BEFORE YOU!
That when God can and does take over and you "know it."
2) Be relevant-Jehoshaphat understood the coming danger, the battle that was coming to him and he did not turn and run… He did not raise that white flag and just quit… He turned his attention to the God of the Universe, the God of Heaven. In your struggles, when your battles are waging… The second thing to do is TURN YOUR ATTENTION to the one with the answer….SEEK THE LORD!
3) Be resolved-Jehoshaphat knew that the coming battle was bigger than himself, he acted upon what he knew and proclaimed a fast.
When the battle is bigger that your resource and it seems there is no way to win, first thing to do, ACT IN FAITH knowing that God IS For You, as long as you are submitting to Him and obey His comand, and He will see you through…
The second thing to do when things come against you is to TAKE ACTION… Call for the elders, family and friends and PRAY. GOD WILL PROVIDE the assistance needed and will see you through whatever you are facing!


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» The People at MoreIdeas
MoreIdeas was founded in June 2003 with the purpose of developing computer vision applications to be made available to the general public. Its founders combine state-of-the-art backgrounds in computational vision, psychophysics of appearance, technology development, software integration, engineering, marketing and business administration.
The founders all worked together in their former computer vision business, Cortex Machina, between 1995 and 2003. This team has experience in starting up a technology company from concept to financing, bringing a product from development to market, and concluding strategic alliances and selling the company.
Founder's Bio
Thomas JelonekFounder of Cortex Machina and MoreIdeas, Thomas has over 12 years of experience in driving cutting edge technologies. Thomas' ability and achievements consist of developing new technologies and integrating technology management with marketing deployment. At Cortex Machina, he fulfilled the positions of Executive Vice President and after the acquisition of Cortex Machina by Cynovad, Vice President responsible for profit and loss of the Shadescan Business Unit.
René Saint-PierreCo-founder of MoreIdeas, René brings 25 years of international experience in marketing and business development for new technologies and emerging markets. At Cortex Machina, René was VP Marketing & Business Development and acted as market strategist and technology evangelist. His ability to create new business models and conclude strategic alliances lead to achieving No.1 position in targeted markets. After the acquisition of Cortex Machina, he fulfilled the position of Senior VP Marketing & Sales of the merged group.


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Review: Psychology of Space Exploration
by Jeff Foust
|As the population of astronauts has become more diverse—scientists and pilots; women and men; Americans, Russians, and others—and stays in space have grown from days to months, psychological research has become more prominent.
In Psychology of Space Exploration, researchers in the field of space psychology take a look at both the history of the topic as well as some contemporary research in the field. As Albert Harrison and Edna Fiedler note in the book's introductory chapter, the application of psychology to spaceflight has been "running 20 to 30 years behind most areas of medicine", with a long gap of in-flight experiments after John Glenn's historic orbital flight in 1962. They don't go into details about why that was the case, beyond "formidable organizational barriers to psychology" within NASA, apparently as the agency focused more on the challenges of getting men into space and back safely, and less on behavioral issues while in space.
As the population of astronauts has become more diverse—scientists and pilots; women and men; Americans, Russians, and others—and stays in space have grown from days to months, psychological research has become more prominent. Chapters of Psychology of Space Exploration examine research on some of those areas, including the potential for cultural clashes among multinational crews and the effect of gender on crew cohesion. One chapter examines an interesting experiment: putting six ordinary people into a simulated spacecraft for a two-day orbital flight to see how well space tourists might get along in close quarters. (The answer: apparently so well that the "tourists" exchanged phone numbers and addresses after their "flights" and attended a later reunion.)
The book (an electronic version of which is freely available from NASA) does get into considerable detail about some research, and there's some jargon particular to the behavioral sciences. For example, one chapter title asks, "Is Earth Observation a Salutogenic Experience?" You'll need to know that "salutogenic" refers to an increase in well-being. (The answer to that chapter's question, by the way, is yes.) For those interested in issues of how humans get along with each other in space—a topic of increasing importance given plans for greater commercial human spaceflight and government plans for long-duration exploration missions—Psychology of Space Exploration offers an overview of the history of, and current state of research in, this field.


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2NE1 and Yang Hyun Suk Remain Humble About Japanese Popularity
With 2NE1 soaring their way to first place on the Oricon daily chart, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk recently met with reporters after the group's "NOLZA in Japan" concert and talked about their success.
"2NE1 has only just made their advancement and are shining under the spotlight created by their K-Pop seniors. They are merely at the level of being washed rice. Whether 2NE1 will succeed in Japan or not is something that can only be judged after much time from now. As in the past or present, 2NE1 strives to just work hard and show everything they have to offer," Yang Hyun Suk said.
He continued, "The path of the girl group Hallyu in Japan has already been paved by SNSD, KARA, and others. Thanks to their seniors, 2NE1 has had a comfortable debut, which makes it that much important for them to not get cocky over it."
"We were both surprised and amazed to see the audience filled with 12,000 people. We wouldn't even dream of thinking of ourselves as a popular girl group in Japan. We'll always be doing our best with a grateful heart," 2NE1 said.


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Edmund Cook
Selected Work
We Are Here To Inaugurate A Machine
Hoard Equivalents
Mouthguards Com Mutation
They Unduloping
The Name Of The Next Song Is IIIIIIIIIIII
Questions For The Time Being
Instant Arc Archaeo
Web Trailer
Performance and HD Video (7.49)
During week 8 of fig-2 at the ICA in London, the space became a studio in which the soundtrack
to the video Enumerators (2015) was produced and edited.
Images credit: Sylvain Deleu
Text by Jan Verwoert on
Give me a clue of what to click on this page, a hint to cue me into the action!
What code must be entered, what button pressed, for life to proceed,
in this city, in this day and age? What if I got the password right,
would it not just make me eligible for entering the next level where new
tests would await me? Now that my fingers have learned to memorise the moves
required to open sesame, what else will they be taught? The correct order in
which to pluck pills from a dispenser box? Uppers first, downers second?
Could the hands not conspire with eyes and ears in finding techniques for
tapping other layers of reality? Call it interface anxiety or click dread:
Edmund Cook perfectly captures such feelings in his video montage cum performance
piece Enumerators (2015). We see a young man arrange strips of cut-up images
on the ground and fidget with hand-sized ergonomically shaped objects,
strange white lumps, over a glass plate. He nervously touches the engravings
in their chalky surface and moves the objects through the air, to test what
results he may obtain. Indeed, his motions prompt responses in the soundtrack.
Electronic sounds, blips and abstract noises accompany his motions, mixed with
voice samples, numbers and fragments of discourse. Cook together with his
collaborator Laurence Byrne recorded the sonic collage live and in situ at fig-2.
What do we have then? A man trapped in a loop between an interface and the signals
he triggers? Perhaps. Yet Cook and Byrne turn a scene of crisis into a scenario
for free improvisation. Enumerators suggests that it takes a kind of magic to
counter the spell which interfaces cast on you: the conjoined intuitions of
two musical minds.


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With a weary sigh I pulled into the driveway leading to my house. Lights beckoned to me; their warm glow a welcome sight after the long drive. Carlisle's car was parked in front of the house, and I knew he and Esme would be there waiting for me. I smiled sadly. Unlike my family, they would be happy to see me. I opened the car door, relieved to be home.
"Edward, I'm so sorry. I had hoped things would go better for you." Esme's voice was hurt-filled. Hurt, I knew she was feeling for me.
I leaned my head back on the couch, enjoying the feeling of the simple comfort being surrounded by my own things brought me. "Pretty much a disaster from the get-go. Maybe my car breaking down was a sign. I guess I should have listened better to what the gods were saying." I smiled, trying to lighten the atmosphere, while my mind went over what I had just shared with Carlisle and Esme.
My arrival had been greeted with a less than enthusiastic response from my parents. Apparently, unscheduled visits were not welcome, especially when dinner plans had already been made. I was virtually ignored by my brother, and the brief time I spent with my sister was tense. I was barely even allowed to hold my niece. My father kept shaking his head and muttering about ill thought out decisions, while my mother tsked and looked askance over the fact I hadn't brought a proper suit to dress in for dinner. When I gently reminded them the life I led didn't require me to wear suits; that started yet another round of lectures about what a great disappointment I was. How I was wasting my life. Everything I heard before, but had hoped not to hear this visit.
Dinner had been uncomfortable, as I sat in my borrowed jacket, listening to the talk that swirled around me in a roomful of strangers. I was rarely included in the conversation, so spent the time instead thinking of the vast difference in the dinner with my family and their friends, compared to the one I shared with Bella the night before in her tiny kitchen. That small room had been filled with warmth and laughter. My parents' large, opulent room, lit with candles and the over powering stench of hot house flowers, was as cold and fake as the people in it. There I was nothing but the son who was constantly lacking, but whose presence had to be tolerated. That other night, I had been the center of Bella's small world.
I far preferred that spot.
The gifts, as I thought, were opened and promptly laid aside. Even the baby gifts were not acceptable. Although I expected it, I was stunned at the level of indifference to the items I had chosen for them. Bella, I knew, would be devastated if she saw how they had been received.
The following day had been fraught with tension, and no matter how innocent a conversation started, it became hostile and turned into an argument. Finally, my father and I exchanged heated words over my choices in life and for the first time ever, I stood up to him. I used Bella's words when I informed him it was my life not his. I was happy, enjoyed my work and my quiet life. He made sure I understood exactly how he felt, and what an utter failure I was in his eyes. I had grabbed my things and left, driving straight home without a break. It took everything in me not to pull off the highway as I passed the exit to the town where Bella lived. She hadn't asked me to stay so I didn't think she would want me showing back up the next day. I didn't think I could handle even more rejection.
"Are you okay, Edward?" Esme's voice broke through my musings.
I nodded. "I'm just tired."
"You should have stopped. That is such a long drive."
I shook my head. If I had I would have turned around and gone to find Bella. The urge had been strong. "I wanted to get home."
"We're glad you're back." Carlisle smiled at me. "Esme's got a big dinner planned for you. We'll give you tomorrow to rest up and come over the next day. It'll be our own little Christmas."
"I look forward to it."
Esme leaned forward, her hands resting on her knees. "Are you going to contact her? Bella?"
"Esme," Carlisle chided gently. "Not our business."
"Hush." She turned back to me. "Well?"
I had told them about Bella. About the short time we spent together, and I had shown Esme the wings she gave me. It had been such a relief to be able to tell someone about her. I never brought the subject up at my parents', letting them think I had traveled even later than I actually had. It would have been blasphemy to have said her name there. I could only imagine the biting comments that would have followed, and I didn't want to share that memory with them, only to have it tainted.
I shrugged. "And say what, Esme? Hey—thanks for the interlude. I'll look you up next time? It was, as she said, a stop in my life. Something we both needed at the time."
Esme frowned. "Bullshit."
I gaped at her. "She didn't ask me to stay," I insisted quietly.
"And you didn't ask."
I stared at her, unsure what to say.
Carlisle let out a bark of laughter and stood up. "I think we need to leave. Don't forget dinner. Come over in the afternoon." He pulled Esme off the chair. "We're going now. Get some sleep, Edward."
Esme paused beside my chair. "When you're ready to talk, I'm here."
Carlisle tugged on her arm. "Leave him alone, for Heaven's sake."
She shook her head. "Stubborn fool."
I watched them walk out, not moving from the couch.
Was she talking about Carlisle or me?
My dreams were filled with ice-blue eyes that belied the color and were instead, warm and soft. They looked at me with so much emotion, yet every time I reached for the person attached to them, they disappeared. I woke up in the late afternoon, unrefreshed and moody. I walked around the house, unable to settle.
The quiet and solitude I always enjoyed now seemed to be mocking me. The silence echoed in the house. Again and again my eyes strayed to the wings on the mantle. Over and over memories played in my head.
Her laugh.
The way she cared for me.
The sadness and fear she tried so hard to hide.
How it felt being with her.
The incredible sensation of making love to her.
How she made me feel.
Not weak and lost. Unwanted.
Strong. Needed.
I shook my head. I was being ridiculous. People didn't fall in love in a day.
Yet, I couldn't deny the longing I felt for her.
I glanced at my phone and picked it up. I had texted her to let her know I made it to my parents, but she hadn't replied. I hadn't expected her to. But I wanted her to know I was home in case she worried.
B- Am back home. Things went as expected. Just thought you'd want to know -E
A few moments later my phone beeped.
E- I am so sorry. You deserve so much better. You tried. I am proud of you- now make your own life and be happy for you. –B
Be happy.
I thought I was happy.
Now I wasn't sure.
I wasn't sure about anything anymore.
Watching my friends open the gifts I had chosen was a far different experience than I had at my parents'. Their expressions of delight were a direct contrast to the tight-lipped scorn the gifts I had given my family had drawn.
Esme's reaction to the lovely blown glass vase was effusive and Alice squealed in delight over the earrings Bella had picked out after I tried to describe her 'style' as best I could. Carlisle was thrilled with the prints I had picked out for his office and Jasper already had plans for a fishing trip for us to use the lures I had found.
I frowned in confusion when Esme handed me another small parcel. I had opened their thoughtful gifts already. "It has your name on it," she explained. "It was in the bag with the others."
I swallowed heavily.
With shaky fingers I opened the little parcel. Inside was a small Saint Christopher medallion. The patron saint of travelers. I unfolded the small note.
To help keep you safe. Always, B
My hand came up to rest on my chest, trying to quell the sudden ache. She worried about me. Even after I left she was worried about me.
The memories hit me again. For a moment I was lost in them until the sound of a clearing throat made me look up. I found Esme's eyes right away. They were soft and understanding and she nodded before I even got the words out.
"I have to go back."
The familiar scenery went by as I drove down the road. The diner was closed since it was New Year's Eve. I hoped Bella would be home when I got there. If not, I would wait.
After my announcement at the Cullens' there had been a flurry of activity around me. Alice jumped on the computer to check out flights and rental cars, while I talked to Esme, who listened with her gentle nature, encouraging me to follow my heart. Even Jasper, my laid back, take-it-as-it-comes friend, agreed I had to do this. Carlisle, in his quiet way, smiled and told me to "go get my girl." As with my family, once again, I had to reach out and try. I only hoped this outcome would be better.
Because of the time of year and the limited flights, today was the earliest I could get a flight; it was only Esme's deep concern and the threat of bad weather that stopped me from jumping in my car and driving back again. I had spent the day before wandering the house, imagining Bella there with me. I could see her sitting on the porch as the sun set, our hand entwined. I could hear her laughter echo in the kitchen as we worked together making a meal. I wanted to see her warm gaze across the table from me. I wanted to feel her pressed up against me in my bed and wake up to her in the morning.
As crazy and fast as it sounded, I wanted to build a life with her.
She understood me, because she had lived through her own kind of neglected childhood. Her parents had dragged her around, only thinking of themselves, and never giving her the things she needed more than anything. Things she deserved.
A home.
To be safe and loved.
To belong.
She had helped me. Cared for me so lovingly; a complete stranger. She had not only opened her house to me, without realizing it she had shown me her heart. She had shared her pain and let me share mine with her. She made me feel. The short time I spent with her had changed me now ... for the better. And I didn't want to go back to being shut off anymore.
After talking to Esme, I understood why she didn't ask me to stay. It wasn't because she didn't feel the same way.
No. She felt something. I could see it in her eyes and feel the way she cared for me; I knew that.
She didn't think herself worthy of asking. She was sending me away to get on with my life, because she thought I had a good one. But she was wrong; something was missing. She was worried she didn't know how to settle in one place or be a partner to someone, because she'd never experienced that her entire life. But she was wrong about that also. She needed someone to love her and let her see how it felt to have someone put her needs and desires over their own. To show her she was worth that.
I knew what was missing for both of us.
Each other.
Now I had to convince her.
I pulled up outside her house. Her large, ugly truck was parked in the driveway. I could see the glow of a light in the window, and I sighed in relief knowing she was in there. I sat quietly, gathering up my courage; I had no idea how she would react to seeing me.
There was only one way to find out.
I walked up the steps, and before I could chicken out, knocked on the door, waiting anxiously as footsteps approached.
The light snapped on over my head and the door swung open. Bella stood in front of me, shock registering on her face when she saw who was at her door. Even surprised, her gaze was welcoming—unlike the one that had greeted me when I saw my family. For a moment, there was silence, and then she spoke. "Edward? What … what are you doing here?" She stepped forward, concerned. "Are you all right?"
I was so anxious to get back here, I hadn't thought of what to say to her. "I … I have to talk to you," I blurted out.
She stepped back, grasping my hand as she pulled me inside with her.
"You were home. You texted me and told me that." Her eyes grew wide with horror. "How did you get back here? You didn't drive again, did you?"
I shook my head. "I flew." My hand tightened on hers. "I had to see you. I had to try. I have to talk to you."
Her brow furrowed but she nodded. "Okay, Edward. Come in and talk."
Once in her living room, I pulled off my coat. I stood looking at her, my eyes drinking her in. It felt like years, not days since I had last seen her. She looked so good to me. Soft, pretty, warm. I wanted so badly to touch her; pull her into my arms and hold her, but I wasn't sure if I could.
"Bella, I—"
She moved closer, now clearly concerned. "Edward, sweetheart, what is it? Why are you here?"
Sweetheart. She called me sweetheart.
I wrapped my arms around her, thrilled when she leaned into my embrace, her face buried into my chest. I held her close, needing to feel her warmth and quiet strength.
Her voice was soft. "What did you mean you had to try? Try what? Why did you need to talk to me?"
There was a tone to her voice; one I prayed was hopeful.
"I made a mistake."
She leaned back, gazing up at me, but didn't leave my arms. "What? Going to see your family?"
"No. You were right—I had to. I'm glad I did that. It proved I was correct and I don't belong in their world. And I told my father off finally. I won't let his opinion of me rule my life anymore."
She smiled and cupped my cheek. "Good. I'm proud of you. But what mistake?"
I drew in a deep breath. "I should have come right back here."
"What do you mean?"
I released her, needing to move and let off some of my nerves. I started to pace. "I should never have left here, Bella. I should never have left you behind." I tugged on my hair. "When I left my parents' I should have come right back here and talked to you. But I didn't know how you would react. If you wanted me to come back." My hands clenched. "You didn't ask me to stay. You let me walk away. Didn't you feel anything for me?"
Her voice quivered. "Yes, I did. I felt a lot of things."
"Then why?"
"I didn't want you to go," she admitted softly. "It took everything I had in me not to come after you when you left. I wanted to ask you … but I was afraid. I wasn't sure how I would handle it if you said no." Her voice became thick with emotion. "I didn't think I could be what you needed."
"You are."
"Edward …"
I stopped in front of her, my entire body shaking. "I want you to come with me," I blurted out.
"Come with me, please."
Her brow furrowed. "Where are you going?"
"I want you to come home with me. To Nova Scotia."
She stared at me, speechless.
"Leaving you behind was one of the most painful things I've ever done, Bella. All I can think about is you. How you make me feel. How empty I am without you. How empty my life is without you in it."
Her eyes were wide with surprise. I kept talking.
"I thought I was happy before. I thought my life was settled. But it's not. I'm not. I've been waiting for something and I didn't know what it was until I found you. I was meant to break down the other night. I was meant to find you." I paused. "We need each other, Angel.
"You told me you wanted to find your place in this world. Stop looking." I wrapped my hands around hers. "Find your home with me." I stepped closer. "I have found mine with you."
I kissed her hand softly. "You said you wanted to belong somewhere." I paused. "Belong to me."
"But …"
I shook my head. "No buts. This is real. It's right. I feel it. We'll figure out school and everything—together. We can do it all if we're together."
I took in a deep breath. "I love you."
Her voice was incredulous. "You love me?"
I shrugged self-consciously. "I know I don't have a lot of experience with that emotion, Bella. But if loving you means wanting to be with you, to make you happy, then yes. I want to protect you, care for you, like you did for me. I want to watch you smile. Wipe your tears. Hold you at night. Wake up with you." I paused. "If wanting to do all those things, and be that person for you for the rest of your life means that I love you, then yes, Bella Swan. I love you."
She stared at me, speechless. Her gaze moved between our hands and my eyes.
"A very smart person told me to be happy. You make me happy. They told me to hold onto whatever it was I found that made me feel this way. So I am. It's you. It's all you.
"I love you, Bella. I know this with a certainty beyond comprehension. Stop being alone and searching for your place in this world. It's with me. Let's live our lives together." I smiled at her, even as a tear ran down my cheek. "I want to give you what we saw the other night. A home. One filled with lights and love. A family we created together."
"You want children?"
"With you. Yes. I want everything with you." I tightened my hands around hers. "Please, Angel, rescue me one more time. For the rest of our life."
Her eyes filled with tears. "Edward," she breathed.
"Don't say no, please. I couldn't bear it. I know it's fast, but please, give us a chance."
"I want to," she whispered.
I pulled her into my arms, relief and joy coursing through my body. In that one instant, everything in my life shifted and settled, becoming perfectly clear. If I had her I could do anything. Be anything. As long a she was mine, I would be okay.
"What if I can't be what you need?" she asked, searching my eyes with hers.
"You already are."
"Say it again," she pleaded, her voice vulnerable.
I looked down at her sweet face. "I love you, Bella."
Her beautiful smile lit the room. "I want and feel all those things for you as well. I—I love you too, Edward."
The power of those small words hit me. She offered them without any conditions or reservations. Only truth.
"You'll come with me?"
She frowned, confused. "Um, I need to pack some things up, and let people know."
I nodded. "Of course. I'll help. What doesn't fit in the car we'll ship."
"You don't want to drive my truck?" She teased gently.
"Ah, no. We'll ship it out if you insist."
"Maybe Jake would store it."
"Or sell it." Internally I grinned. I'd happily dip into my trust fund to purchase a nice car for her. Anything for her if it meant she came with me.
"Don't hate the truck." She paused. "Chester?"
I grinned. "My cat twin is welcome. I hope he likes road trips."
"I like road trips."
"I like you."
She blushed sweetly. "What will your friends think when you come home with me?"
"They can hardly wait to meet you. I told them all about you and they know how I feel." I drew my fingers down her cheek. "I've been searching for you. And now I've found you, I'm not letting go." I kissed her warmly. "They are gonna love you. I have a feeling you and Alice are going to be best friends. And Esme will spoil you." I tightened my hand in reassurance. "Life will be good for us, Bella. I promise."
Her voice was quiet. "I know."
I pulled her into my arms, nuzzling the top of her head. We stayed locked together, enjoying the moment of unexpected happiness.
Bella tilted her head back. "What now?"
"I'll go find some boxes."
She chuckled. "Everything is closed. It's New Year's Eve. Tomorrow I'll call Leah and ask if she has empty ones from the store we can have."
"How do you think she and Jake will react?"
Bella smiled. "Leah wanted to know why I let you leave. She said she knew we belonged together when she saw us together in her store." She sighed. "I'll miss them, but they knew I was leaving soon anyway. I think they might be surprised at the news, but they'll be happy for me. She and Jake will help if we need it." She looked around. "It won't take long. There isn't much. Most of this belongs to Lauren. I'll have to call and tell her."
I lifted her chin. "They're just things. Take or leave whatever you want. We'll build a life together, Bella. One full of love. We'll fill boxes with pictures and our hearts with memories. We'll do it together." I wiped away a glistening tear from the side of her eye. "You're never going to be alone again."
"Neither are you."
Our eyes met and held. My entire future was held inside the glimmering depths of soft blue. Gently, I traced her damp cheek.
"We'll start off the new year together, Angel."
My mouth covered hers.
I was home.
*()* Two years later on Christmas Eve…
Bella was asleep on the couch, curled up under the blanket I had draped over her. I loved watching her sleep. She always smiled and muttered, lost in a dream world I would never know about. Except the fact she often said my name, which made me smile; I liked knowing I was in there somewhere.
Today however, she grimaced more than smiled and her feet moved restlessly. The storm was making her nervous and disturbing her sleep. I leaned up from my place on the floor, where I had been gazing at the lights on our Christmas tree, and rubbed her rounded stomach soothingly, murmuring nonsensical words to our daughter. That did the trick, as it always did. The rapid movements stopped for both of them, and my girls relaxed. Smiling, I left my hand on Bella's stomach as I watched her, thinking about the last two years.
The happiest two years of my life.
Bella was everything I had been looking for, but never knew I needed. She filled a void in my life I hadn't even known existed. She showed me how to be happy being Edward, and I showed her how it felt to be someone's priority. Everything I did, every decision was made with her happiness in mind.
Together we built a home and a life.
Together we were strong.
As I expected, Esme, Carlisle, Alice and Jasper loved her. Esme took her under her wing and Bella blossomed. I stopped trying to gain the approval of my family and instead basked in the unconditional love of the Cullens. They became the family both Bella and I never had.
The week after we arrived home, Esme introduced Bella to old Mr. Newton, who not only ran our town library but also owned a small, but impressive book store in town that specialized in finding, restoring and selling old books. Bella had worked with him ever since, happy and content as she learned with him and took the University courses she needed and wanted to study.
My Angel blossomed with the love that now surrounded her. I blossomed because of hers.
So many memories stirred as I watched my wife slumber.
The day I stumbled, frozen and alone into Bella's life.
The day she said she loved me and I knew my heart would never again feel so cold.
Our quiet, beautiful wedding in our back yard, where we promised each other we'd never be alone again.
The poignant moment she told me I was going to be a father and the joy that I felt tore through my entire being.
All the laughter and tears we had shared. The deep peace and happiness she brought to my life.
Suddenly, I needed to be closer. I needed to touch her. I moved up and gently traced her cheek with my mouth, her soft skin warm under my lips. Her eyes fluttered open and she grinned at me. "Hey."
"Hi," I whispered.
"You okay, sweetheart?"
I nodded. "I just needed to kiss you."
"Well, then—" She smiled sleepily. "Kiss away."
My lips pressed to hers happily, moving together effortlessly, the kiss soft and loving. My hands cupped her face, my thumbs stroking her skin in gentle circles.
Bella abruptly stiffened and pulled away.
"What's wrong?"
Her eyes flew down to her stomach before meeting mine. "I think your daughter is ready to meet you."
I was on my feet in a second.
"Now? It's storming! Tell her to wait!"
Bella began to chuckle. "I don't think that is gonna work, Daddy." She held out her hand and I helped her sit up. "Call Jasper. He has the truck ready in case." She grimaced. "That damn Alice is always right. She said it would be today."
I was already on the phone. After Jasper assured me he was on the way and Alice would call Esme and Carlisle, I hurried back to Bella. "He's on his way."
She smiled calmly. "My bag is by the door. I need to change. Can you help, please?"
I fumbled, trying to get her dressed in our bedroom, my hands shaking with nerves. "Edward," she soothed. "Relax. Everything is fine."
I nodded as I tugged on her boots, unable to speak and not sure how she could be so calm right now. Her hand tilted my face up. "Hey."
I looked up into her warm eyes. "Edward, I need you right now. You've been so strong my whole pregnancy. Don't lose it now."
I swallowed, unsure how to explain my sudden panic. "What if—"
"What if what?"
"What if I'm an awful father? I didn't have a good example growing up." Another terrible thought occurred to me. "What if she doesn't like me?"
Bella cupped my face firmly. "You are nothing like your father. You are going to be an amazing daddy. You'll be funny, kind, loving and affectionate. Your daughter is going to adore you. Just like I do."
I drew in a shaky breath. "Promise?"
"I love you."
The words never failed to make me smile. "I love you, Angel."
She was perfect. Tiny and wiggly, her skin a mottled pink, and her fist jammed into her little rosebud mouth; I couldn't bear to put her down for a second. Angela Esme Masen had already stolen my heart. I didn't know it was possible for one person to feel this much love.
Bella had worked so hard to bring her into this world. Her labor had been long, but finally, after seventeen hours, my daughter had screamed her way into our life, protesting loudly at being moved from her little nest.
I looked over at Bella who was watching us wearily, with a tired smile on her face. "You need to put her in her bassinette, Edward."
"Soon," I lied.
A nurse walked in and checked on Bella. She smiled as she shook her head at me, knowing full well I had been holding her since the last time she checked on my wife. "What a good daddy," she crooned softly. "Get some sleep, Mrs. Masen. You'll need it." She paused on her way out of the room. "Merry Christmas."
I smiled at her. "It certainly is."
I looked down at my slumbering daughter. "I met your mommy two years ago today. She was like an angel to me." I chuckled as I stroked her downy little cheek. "I fell in love with her that special day as well." I stood up and placed her into Bella's outstretched arms. Leaning down, I kissed them both and smiled as I took in the sight of both of my girls. My family.
"Now I have two angels."
My wife smiled at me. "Merry Christmas, Edward."
I kissed her again.
My Bella. My life. I was so blessed.
"Merry Christmas, Angel."
As promised - your HEA. They found what they were looking for - each other. They are happy and have a good life. And I hope you are happy now as well.
I wish you all much love during this holiday season. However you celebrate and whatever phrase you say to express your thoughts, I wish you nothing but peace and happiness. Thank you for reading my work. Your reviews make me smile, your thoughts often make me laugh and I am grateful for each and every one of you.
Bless you all. See you in 2014 with my new story - My Heart~My Home.
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This study investigates whether specific pathogens are more prevalent in retail meat sold by supermarkets compared to locally sourced markets. Ground beef samples were obtained from conventional 'big box' supermarkets and from local, farmers' markets and examined for the presence of two pathogens, Escherichia coli O157,H7 and Salmonella. For the detection of E. coli O157,H7, homogenized meat samples were enriched overnight in modified EC medium with novobiocin. The enriched cultures were selected onto MacConkey agar with sorbitol, cefixime and tellurite. Presumptive positive colonies were subcultured onto tryptic soy agar with yeast extract and further tested for positive indole and motility, and negative oxidase reactions. For Salmonella detection, homogenized meat samples were incubated first in universal pre-enrichment broth, then enriched overnight in Rappaport-Vassiliadis broth, and further plated onto Salmonella selective medium. Presumptive Salmonella colonies were further incubated on triple sugar iron agar and lysine iron agar to confirm glucose fermentation, sulfide production, and lysine decarboxylase. Oxidase assays were conducted on all presumptive strains. Presumptive colonies of both E. coli and Salmonella were subjected to rapid identification assays and serological tests to confirm identity. Isolates were then tested for antibiotic sensitivity using the Kirby-Bauer assay. The presence of E. coli O157 was observed in one sample of meat sourced from a supermarket, and Salmonella was isolated from ground beef purchased from a different retail supermarket. Neither pathogen was detected from ground beef sourced from farmers' markets. Our preliminary results demonstrate a potential difference in the prevalence of both E. coli O157 and Salmonella species based upon food source.
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This was the question I asked myself when I first became aware that owning my own business was the way I wanted to go. This question has been asked by many and will continue to be asked. Everyone who has this desire, this desire to build something of their own, this desire to have control of their own future will have this question and my answer to them would be the same….START!!!
Decide what makes Money
I'm sure that you've heard business philosophers, self help gurus and feel good enthusiasts teach, "find something that you're passionate about, something that you love to do and turn your passion into your profit. "
Promises of a life of glamour and fulfilment; the ability to travel and enjoy all the things that the life of an entrepreneur has to offer.
Sounds good doesn't it?
Truth be told, I don't believe that this is the best advice for someone who's just starting in their pursuit of entrepreneurial glory. What if your passion is collecting safety pins? I'm sure you would agree that this passion may not necessarily provide a viable business opportunity.
However, you can go to a wholesale outlet and buy a bunch of plain t-shirts and resell them at a $2 profit and voilà an entrepreneur is born. Let's not make this anymore complicated than it really is. Oxford defines an entrepreneur as a dealer in trade, someone who buys and sells in hope of a profit, a commercial intermediary or a merchant.
It's as simple as that.
Count the Cost
A student of mine came to me to ask my advice on how to get his car wash business off the ground. The first thing I asked him was how much would it cost? He paused and looked up to the sky as if the answers were coming straight from heaven.
It really isn't that deep. At that point it became clear to me that he never counted the cost to get started. The fact is, a lot of the time we either overestimate or underestimate the cost. It is important as an entrepreneur to attempt to itemize the initial cost to get started.
No, don't take it for granted that the cost will be too high.
Write it down!
I know of a lot of people who discarded an idea because they believed the cost was too high, only to realize after listing the initial investment that it is actually somewhat affordable to begin. So, find out exactly how mu h it would cost to get your business going.
Timetable your business building
My father, when he was not policing the streets of Trinidad, tended to a fairly large parcel of land left to him by my grandfather. He planted sorrel and pigeon peas in his down time. I observed that after he prepared the soil and planted the seeds, he would devote a certain amount of time everyday to his garden.
Everyday he would water the garden.
Everyday he would pull out the weeds.
Everyday he would check for pests.
After this process was continued over a period of time, I would go back to the garden to find fully grown, fruitful plants. The plants, both sorrel and peas were now Mature and bearing fruit.
It's the same when starting a new enterprise. Entrepreneurs must put aside time frequently and consistently to perform meaningful tasks as it relates to their business. Even the smallest acts daily can have a huge impact in building your business later on. Just think about it. If you put just one hour a day into actively building a business, at the end of two years you would have already put seven hundred and thirty hours in. That is a lot of time. So timetable your business. Find a time each day, or each week to plug into your business and commit to that decision. The dividends will come.
You have to want it BAD
Desire. This I believe, is by far, the most important factor in the entrepreneurial process. What is the reason; the driving force; that burning compulsion if you will, that makes you want to build a business?
It could be to break the cycle of poverty in your family, or maybe you want to provide a better life for the people around you or even provide a service that you believe is essential.
Whatever the reason, it must be emotionally tied to your inner most ideals.
I may not be too keen to sell socks. Its not exotic or exciting or cutting edge. But if I know that my wife won't be able to stay home to raise our kids in their formative years, and that is a deep seated desire of mine, then that desire will keep me selling socks.
What if the last three generations of my family were on social welfare? What if I made up my mind that I was not going to live the same way and I knew that selling socks would give me the capital I needed to invest in my "big" business idea? I would keep selling socks.
What if I just despise having someone telling me when I could go for lunch or whether or not I could get time off to go to my daughter's dance recital or my son's football match? I would sell the living day lights out of those socks…IF I wanted it bad enough.
The question is, do you want it bad enough?
While these ideas may sound overly simplistic, it is in these simple things that empires are birthed. Apply them to your life and your business and in three, six, nine months, a year from now, find me and let me know how things in your business are shaping up.
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Great article! I started off my business with just the passion behind it and everything else followed after. Entrepreneurship is beautiful.
Great encouragement…. I just start up a small business… And indeed I wanted things badly however we are just doing it the hard(manual) way until we save enough to buy an electric machine
Think of a problem or issue that affects not just yourself but the masses. After realising the problem, think of how you would approach to getting it solve or making it easier for others. Do this by carrying out your own survey or feasibility study to know whether others find your idea or solution worthy enough. If they don't and deep down you know it is worth it then push on, since there is nothing like trying and failing than to try at all and keep wondering, what if. If that fail, think again and start over.


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Thank you to all the students, parents, faculty, staff and community members that celebrated Earth Day. Art and poetry from our 2015 ECRCHS Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest was displayed in Anderson Hall (see pictures below). There were poetry readings, photographs from Mr. Boyle's classes, activity booths, food, and a movie after the festivities.
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After the art show, poetry readings, winning prizes and activity booths, we showed Manufactured Landscapes as part of our ongoing Sustainability Documentary Night Series.