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Forest spirits
Exceptional flavours and aromas
Forest Spirits is a creation of Jurgen Lijcops, expert sommelier and owner of Michelin starred restaurant The Glorious.
Known for their exceptional concentration of flavours and aromas, the Forest Spirits are 100% natural Belgian products, produced at the Forest domain near Antwerp from herbs and fruits that are cultivated around the distillery.
The aim of the Forest Spirits project was to create pure spirits that combines juniper with locally produced ingredients and to perform the whole process of distillation on the domain itself.
The Forest domain contains 3,5 acres of land where Forest herbs like bergamot, coriander seeds, angelica as well as pears, apples and lavender are produced in an ecological way.


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Yes there were the ACT Championships, yes there was the Canberra Show, but the real highlight of last weekend was the baton relay coming through Canberra. The photo of Margaret in relay garb with her (mirror) twin Gwen shows the delight on their faces. Gwen, who lives in a Brisbane suburb not far from my son Nathan and family, often trained with us in the "old days" but had left Canberra about the time Margaret started with the group. Both are excellent runners, although Gwen did turn to race walking and set a few records there.
One of the very rare occasions I have seen the twins together and dressed differently from each other!

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Joe Lustgarten scored 3 fourth-quarter goals
Stony Brook, N.Y.- Senior Joe Lustgarten (Wading River, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River) capped a furious UMBC rally with the game-winning score with 55 seconds remaining and added an insurance marker 21 seconds later as No. 3 UMBC defeated No. 2 Hartford, 15-13, in the America East Conference semifinals at Stony Brook's LaValle Stadium.
The Retrievers (7-7) advance to their first championship game since 2009, where they will face No. 1 Albany, a 1715 winner over No. 4 Stony Brook.
Lustgarten led the Retrievers with four goals and two assists, while senior attackman Scott Jones (Port Coquitlam, B.C./Terry Fox) and freshman midfielder Pat Young (Ewing, N.J./Christchurch School) added three goals each for UMBC. Junior face-off specialist Phil Poe (Harwood, Md./DeMatha) won 22 of 29 face-offs in the game, including 10 of 11 in the fourth quarter.
"Down the stretch, when it counted, these guys stepped up and won a big, tough ballgame against a very good Hartford team," said head coach Don Zimmerman "We have worked hard this year. In the last six minutes…, the team we believe we can be and are,showed up and got us the win."
UMBC trailed the Hawks, 13-9, after Hartford's Jared Franze capped a 4-0 Hawk run with a score at the 10:18 mark of the fourth quarter. But Poe would win the final six face-offs of the game to turn the tide back to UMBC.
Lustgarten broke the drought with his second goal of the day with 5:46 remaining. Just 81 seconds later, the Retreivers had cut the deficit to 13-12, as senior attackman Matt Gregore (Crofton, Md./South River) and Jones scored in a span of 29 seconds.
The Hawks committed a penalty with 2:30 remaining, and Young took advantage, dodging a man at the top and bouncing a shot past UH goalkeeper Frank Piechota to knot the score at 13-all with 2:01 remaining.
Lustgarten, who scored a career-high five goals vs. Hartford in 2012, was not to be denied in the final minute. On the game-winning goal, he dodged from behind the left side of the net, got to the middle and bounced a shot past Piechota.
Poe controlled the ensuing draw, but the ball was knocked away along the sideline. Lustgarten won the ground ball battle, drove in and scored the insurance goal with 34 seconds to play.
UMBC senior midfielder Dave Brown (Coopersburg, Pa./The Hill School) added two goals for UMBC. Hartford (7-7) was led by freshman attackman Jack Bobzien, who scored five goals.
UMBC controlled play for much of the first half, as the Retrievers controlled 9-of-13 face offs and outshot the Hawks, 24-17. UMBC got out to a 3-1 lead after one quarter, as junior midfielder Will Fejes (Solomons, Md./St. Mary's Ryken) scored his first career goal to break the ice 3:53 into the game. Brown and Young added scores for the Retrievers, and Young's score occurred with 12 seconds to play in the first stanza .
The Retrievers would extend the lead to as many as four goals, on Young's second goal of the half, as UMBC took a 7-3 advantage with 2:06 to play in the frame. But Hartford took advantage of a late Retriever foul, and scored an extra-man goal with 18 ticks remaining in the half and sliced UMBC's lead to 7-4 at the break.
But Hartford outscored UMBC, 5-2, in the third quarter. The Hawks took their first lead of the game at 9-8 late in the quarter, before Jones knotted the game at 9-9 after 45 minutes.
The Retrievers avenged a 15-14 overtime loss at Hartford on March 30.


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Bot imitates bat for better flight
Flying fox the model for 'BaTboT'
It may be despised as the vector of a really nasty virus*, but like all bats, Australia's Grey-headed Flying Fox is an aerobatic (sorry) marvel – and it's provided part of the model for researchers trying to mimic bat flight using a combination of articulated wings and smart materials.
The Madrid Polytechnic researchers, working with America's Brown University, say they want to create a flyer that borrows one of the tricks that makes bats so agile: the ability to change the shape of their wing during flapping.
That's not easy to achieve. As the researchers describe in this paper, the bat's wing has flexible bones, independently controllable joints, and the wing membrane's tension surface is controlled by its own tiny muscles.
How to build a bat: Madrid Poly's BaTboT
To mimic this, the artificial bat wing needs a skeleton that can be actuated without getting too heavy, and a similarly-lightweight wing. BaTboT's wing is a membrane of silicon 0.1 mm thick, with shape-memory alloys (SMAs) providing muscle action to both the wings and the steel tendons in the wing.
The current iteration of BaTboT has two aims: creating an architecture for SMA-driven flight, and "validating through aerodynamics experiments that our morphing-wings approach contributes in increasing lift force during the wing's downstroke and reducing drag during upstroke".
The onboard electronics includes an RF receiver, an Arduino-based controller, and MOSFETs to drive the SMA actuators. ®
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Making Money From Property Workshop Bedford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northamp...
Property Is Still The Best Investment In Any Economic Climate!
You just need to know what to look for and how to go about it! For this reason, Martin has helped create a training course, based on his best selling book "Making Money from Property", that will put you in the best possible position to benefit from property investment. From spotting bargains and the hints and tips of buying at auction, to negotiating finance and running a successful portfolio. The market is on the move. Act now to make sure you don't 'Miss the Boat'. These workshops are free and without obligation. The lead trainer will show you how to:
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Workshops last for approximately 2 hours. THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE PRESENTED IN ENGLISH
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Lincoln Town Car Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost
Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed.
What is a valve cover gasket?
The valve cover sits atop the cylinder head, and the valve cover gasket is sandwiched between them to keep circulating oil inside. The majority of valve cover gaskets are molded rubber, tailored to fit. In some cases, the spark plug tube gaskets are part of the valve cover gasket, and are replaced at the same time.
Valve cover gaskets are different than head gaskets.
What are the symptoms related to a bad valve cover gasket?
A bad valve cover gasket will result in an oil leak. You may notice oil under the car or on other parts under the hood. You might also notice a burning smell while driving.
» LEARN MORE: Signs of a bad valve cover gasket
Can I drive with a valve cover gasket problem?
A vehicle can still be driven with a leaking valve cover, but the leaking oil will cause other problems over time. Spark plug wells can fill with oil, causing a misfire. Oil dripping on coolant hoses will cause them to become soft and eventually burst. And the smell of burning oil will become more noticeable in the cabin.
How often do valve cover gaskets need to be replaced?
Repair intervals vary greatly by vehicle and driving conditions. The valve cover gasket does not wear like a tire or a ball joint, but eventually the gasket's rubber or cork will degrade to the point where it leaks.
How are valve cover gasket issues diagnosed?
It is easiest to spot oil leaks when they are new or fresh. The technician may clean the fluid around the leak and direct you to come back later to confirm where the leak is coming from. With more progressed oil leaks, the technician will also add a dye to the oil. After the vehicle has been driven with the dye, a UV light will be used to pinpoint the leakage and recommend repair.
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Cost Estimates
The average cost for a Valve Cover Gasket Replacement is between $304 and $393 but can vary from car to car.
How is a valve cover gasket replaced?
The technician will remove the valve cover, remove the old gasket, and clean all gasket surfaces before installing the new valve cover gasket. On some engines, removal of the intake manifold, or other major parts may be required in order to access the fasteners on the cover. After completion, the area will be checked for leaks.
RepairPal recommendations for valve cover gasket issues
A high-quality gasket should be used. Often, the OEM gasket will have the best seal. Some manufacturers suggest adding special silicone to specific areas to ensure a proper seal. Where applicable, a valve clearance inspection and adjustment should be performed.
Can I replace the valve cover gasket myself?
The vast majority of valve cover gaskets only require simple tools to replace. But the procedures vary wildly from car to car. Prior to ordering parts or attempting this repair yourself, look online for guides on how to replace the part in your specific vehicle.
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Williams' hanging may be wake-up call on depression
Robin Williams' death by suicide made me very sad, but it didn't surprise me.
When I'd heard that the gifted-but-tortured actor had returned to drug rehab on July 1 after so many years, I felt a surge of compassion mixed with dread.
Like many of his fans, I'd read about his emotional struggles.
He's losing the battle with himself, and his own worst torturer.
Williams' torture was an addiction to drugs and whatever pain he tried to salve with them, and his re-admission told me that the monkey had taken up residence once again on his broad shoulders.
I thought of the afternoon almost a decade ago when I'd stood near him for about 20 or 30 minutes as we each watched our kids playing on different structures of the same playground in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
I wanted to tell him then how much I'd enjoyed his work over the years, but I wanted to respect his privacy more, because I guessed how much it would mean to have some measure of it as he spent some time in public as a parent, rather than an actor.
So I said nothing, and instead just appreciated the look of joy on his face as he watched his little one play – no script or improv act needed to produce his smile.
Now that the real-life version of that smile is gone forever, the thing for all his fans to do now is extend compassion and comfort to his family and friends close enough to be devastated by an act of such hopelessness and self-hate.
All energy that might be wasted on blame or confusion should be directed instead toward awareness and treatment of a low-grade but persistent mental illness called depression.
It was one that in the end even such a mad-cap genius as the man who created Mork from Ork couldn't beat.
Williams' hanging of himself -- a beloved comic and thoughtful actor who'd touched millions of fans in such a positive way with his life's work -- is almost inconceivable to imagine.
In a documentary I once watched on the life of mega-successful Motown vocalist Marvin Gaye (another sensitive artist who died too young after being plagued by depression throughout his adult life) someone said:
"How can you not know that you're beautiful?"
An inconceivable thing, perhaps -- except to those who've been gripped by the suicidal thoughts that all-too-often accompany depression in its most severe form.
Those who have can understand the battle that Williams' lost with the voices in his head and the pain in his heart.
When the soundtrack in your brain keeps repeating that loved ones would be better off with you edited out of the picture, rather than continue to suffer by your actions, self-forgiveness is hard to come by.
And it's only in forgiveness that healing comes and the voices stop.
Without it, the painful last scene occurs not from selfishness as much as a desire to stop the torment that comes with thinking you're a terrible person, or simply a failure as a human being.
It will be sad if Williams' last act doesn't spur more depressed people to seek treatment -- and even more healthy people to offer support and assistance to those who need it.
For now we all know that even someone who at times projected an almost angelic innocence, and who often seemed to get his comedy straight from the divine – Who else could write such great material? -- can lose his struggle with a demon.


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Well hi Bleed,
Hope all is well. How is your dad? Studying law to keep up with some gopher athletes? What do you think of Brewster so far? Is he the guy? Finally if I want to send a contribution via check could you give me the place to send it again. Gear up for buckets. Dean
hope all is well...here is a LA Times video of the last 7+ seconds of Justin Cobbs game yesterday (Saturday)....Sorry I didn't get ahold of you sooner about the audio broadcast of the game.
Go Gophers....Rex (MnMarRex)
TruthTeller: New name; same garbage.
Does Dr Don remind you of Wren?
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A new nanotube expands and contracts with temperature changes. It's the first pulsating nanostructure more complicated than a sphere, researchers say.
Building nanostructures is one challenge. Getting them to move on demand is another. Here's why that motion might matter: Say scientists loaded a nanotube with medicine and sent it searching your body for a cancer cell. Once the tube found the cell, it could park outside and let the drugs leak out. To chemists, this delivery strategy is the molecular equivalent of a mailman parking the truck outside your house until wind blows your mail on your front lawn. Your mail may not even arrive at your house, if it fell out of the truck earlier in the day.
But if the nanotube carrier could expand and contract on demand, it could spit out the drugs. This molecular mailman could push packages out of the truck. That transforms the tube from just a container to a working delivery system.
Chemists can build nanostructures like tubes by linking ring-shaped proteins into a hollow tube. But bonds between the protein rings hold this nanotube together, locking its shape in place.
Myongsoo Lee, at Seoul National University in Korea, and his colleagues thought they could build a stretchy nanotube using building blocks held together with connections weaker than covalent bonds. The researchers built wide V-shaped molecules with benzene rings as the legs of the V. A pyridine ring (a benzene with one of the carbon atoms replaced by a nitrogen) sits at the apex of the V.
When dissolved in water, the ends of six of these V-shaped molecules overlap and the molecules gather into a ring, as shown above. Electrons whirling above and below the legs of each building block pull the blocks together. A cluster of water molecules clinging to the pyridine at the center of each V fills the space between the overlapping ends and holds the ring open. Then these rings stack into tubes.
The researchers contracted the tubes by heating them to 60° Celsius (140° Fahrenheit). The diameter of the tubes shrank, reducing the internal cross-sectional area by almost 50 percent. Repeated heating and cooling reversed the contraction and expansion. Thus the researchers conclude the heat evaporates the clusters of water molecules inside each ring. Without water to separate the building blocks, the legs of the V-shaped molecules slide along each other until they completely overlap. This shrinks the diameter of the nanotube.
This contraction can also push out a nanotube's contents. The researchers slipped hollow 60-carbon spheres called buckyballs inside their new tubes. When they heated the solution, the tubes spit out some of the buckyballs. The tubes reversibly captured and released the buckyballs too.
In a commentary accompanying the paper, Wei Zhang and Takuzo Aida, both at the Riken Science Institute in Japan, call the work "stunning and seminal." Scientists might be able to harness pulsations of these tubes to turn heat into directed motion of matter along the length of the tube, they say. Previous pulsating nanostructures have been spherical, and so haven't been able to force materials in any specific direction.
Science, 2012. DOI: 10.1126/science.1224741 (About DOIs).


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Bologna is a microcosm of everything that's fabulous about Italy: friendly residents, walkable sites, beautiful architecture and amazing food. Even in Italy, a country that takes food very seriously, Bologna stands out. Its chamber of commerce preserves centuries-old recipes, and the city's nickname, La Grassa, means 'the Fat One.' Bologna is an omnivore's dream. The list of foods originating in Bologna and the surrounding area — lasagna, tortellini, 'spaghetti bolognese', Parma ham, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese — reads like a what's what of Italian cuisine. The food in the Emilia-Romagna region is less about tomatoes and olive oil and more about butter and cream, which makes it a great place to visit in the cold weather of March, when we made our pilgrimage to the 'Fat One'.
Bologna is known for its miles of portici, or covered terracotta arcades
The historic city centre is a handsome ensemble of brick buildings and charming porticoes and colonnaded streets. Medieval palaces are clustered around two central squares, Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno, flanked to the south by the Churches of San Petronio and San Dominico.
Fontana del Nettuna - Neptune's Fountain
A saucy detail of the Fontana - her breasts actually squirt out water
when the fountain is running!
Palazzo Communale in Piazza Maggiore
The archway through Piazza Communal
Over the archway is a statue of Bologna born Pope Gregory XIII,
most famous for reorganizing the calendar
Palazzo 'Re Enzo' on Piazza Maggiore, once home to King Enzo of Sardinia,
who was imprisoned here in 1272
Basilica di San Petronio on Piazza Maggiore, currently being refurbished
Interior of the Basilica
The famous towers of Bologna, 'Le Due Torri' - Asinelli and Garisenda - are mentioned by Dante in The Inferno, and stand side by side in the very compact and bustling Piazza di Porta Ravegnana. In the Middle-ages, every family of importance had a tower as a symbol of prestige and power, and as a potential fortress. There were originally more than 200 towers in Bologna, and even now more than twenty, dotted around the city centre, can still be found. Asinelli Tower is the taller, and was built between 1109 and 1119 by the family of the same name, and leans almost 8-feet off it's vertical axis. The Garisenda Tower is the shorter of the two, and tilts even further, more than 10-feet!
Le Due Torri - Torre Garisenda and Torre Aisinelli
Bologna is full of colonades, this one in the bustling area
in the University of Bologna neighbourhood
One wall in the University area was plastered with flyers
for 'Rooms for Rent' for the enormous student population
The exterior of Tamburini, Bologna's most famous food emporium
Inside is a mecca of top-quality cured meats, succulent cheeses
and glorious selection of homemade pastas
Tamburini's homemade Tortelloni di Zucca
Fresh roasted pork and veal ready to be packaged up and taken home
'La Baita' is Bologna's ultimate formaggeria
A cornucopia of Bolognese specialties beckon
A food lovers paradise with legs of Prosciutto Parma hanging from the ceiling
along with chandeliers
La Baita has its own version of Parmigiano called 'Sua Mesta il Nero'
and a delicate 'squacquerone' which is a soft and creamy cows milk cheese
A temple of Bolognese cuisine, Ristorante Diana on Via Independenza 24, is Mario Batali's favourite restaurant in Bologna. With a city that is overwhelmed with fabulous cuisine, and we had a list of esteemed culinary competitors to consider, we decided to try Chef Mauro Fabbri's restaurant in the heart of the city. With any of northern Italy's better restaurants, it's always best to reserve ahead. But, given that it was March, chilly and wet, we tried our luck and were fortunate enough to get a lovely spacious table for four, for just the two of us.
Ristorante Diana, Mario Batali's favourite restaurant in Bologna
- so we had to try it!
The sophisticated interior was full of affluent Bolognese
and the occasional Canadian tourist...
Our gracious table for two at Diana's - it pays to arrive by 12:30
to get one of the better tables
The menu was extensive and every dish sounded mouth-wateringly tempting -
needless to say, we only ate one meal day
Coppia Ferrarese, Emilia-Romagna's uniquely-shaped twisted bread
As we considered Diana's mouthwatering menu, we ordered a half bottle of Lambrusco, Italy's answer to Rosé. A dry (secco) sparkling red wine that's made in Emilia-Romagna, we originally felt obliged to give it a try, and were quickly won over by its light bouquet, dry finish and affordable price. At between 6 and 12 euros a bottle, we found that many Italians were drinking this light wine at both lunch and dinner, and we began to do the same. The question becomes whether we'll be able to find Lambrusco when we get home to Canada, and if we do, if we'll be given queer looks for asking for a sparking red wine. But as 'they' often say, 'don't knock it until you try it.' You'll be surprised — I was, and am a Lambrusco convert.
A mezzo, or half bottle, of Lambrusco to begin our sumptuous lunch
Affetata Mista con Mortadella "Dei Torri" Alcisa: a mixed cured meat platter
of prosciutto, shaved mortadella, cured salumi and paper thin slices of a pork terrine
A bottle of Sangiovese Cesari Riserva was the perfect choice with our decadent lunch
Gnocchi con Speck e Porcini - light, pillowy and unbelievably delicious
Lasagna Verde al Forno
Carello degli Arrosti, the hand-carved and customized plate of roast meats
from the trolley: pork, tongue, turkey and more - a specialty of the region
along with Carello degli Bollita, which are all boiled meats
Diana's Arrosti Mista
Grilled Entrecote
A contorni, or side, of Carciofi al Tegume: poached local artichokes
dressed in a vinaigrette
a second contorni - Patate Rosti
Torta di Risa: a uniquely traditional Bolognese dessert made with rice, spices,
dried fruit, eggs and cream - "As my Nonna used to make," our server told us
The Maitre'D with the dessert trolley, serving my homemade vanilla gelato
served with a compote of sundried local cherries
Vanilla gelato with sundried local cherries - like many dishes we enjoyed,
they make look like hell, but my God they're phenomenal!
These were the most flavour-packed cherries I've ever eaten
One the way back to our car after dining at Diana's, we chanced upon 'Laboratorio Privato della Trattoria Anna Maria,' where we discovered Anna Maria Monari of Bologna's Trattoria Anna Maria, making pasta in her small shop a few doors down from Trattoria del Rosa. The rumour is that Trattoria del Rosso is the oldest and best trattoria in town. Written up in Bon Appetit Magazine, Trattoria della Rosa was one of 'the' Bologna restaurants worth a visit. Next time we're in Bologna, we'll definitely make a point of trying her homemade tortellini, but at the very least, I saw her making handmade tortellini!
Written up by Bon Appetit Magazine a while ago, Anna Maria's restaurant
was on my culinary radar, so I was thrilled to chance upon it on Via Belle Arte in Bologna
Anna Maria Monari making the tiniest imaginable tortellini, for her restaurarnt
Trattoria Anna Maria on Via Belle Arte in Bologna - what a privilege to catch her in her craft
Anna Maria's small ristorante
Although we didn't have the opportunity to try Anna Maria's pasta, we did take home two packages of homemade pasta from Tamburini: Capellaci di Porcini and tiny totellini for two sumptuous meals we would look forward to enjoying at Villa Mazzino in the hills of Tredozio.
Our two beautifully wrappped packages of homemade pasta from Tamburini in Bologna,
in front of our fireplace at Villa Mazzino - yum!


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I'm a Microsoft MVP… Again
June 30, 2013
It's that time of the year which feels like having a second birthday. I'm proud to announce that I was awarded the MVP title once again. This is my 6th year in a row as a PowerShell MVP, and hopefully not my last! Thank you all, Lechaim!!
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Top chefs push Obama to improve food policy
Well, one chef has her job as administrations change, and that may be good because of how "Comerford cooks with the best organic and local produce available".
Of course now that Vilsack is in at AG, and he's one of Monsanto's henchmen, we hope there'll be some research at the Obama household.
Start here to learn how organic is the only form of sustainable agriculture, then move to the next square. This one tells you that all those Monsanto herbicides and pesticides create health problems for all, and even seep into the water table.
Turn the next corner to wonder how this health promoting organic food is going to be affordable in poor neighborhoods around the country.
And - not the least to be considered - understanding exactly how health care costs are saved when Big Pharma, Big Insurance and industrial medicine are driving the car, while very few know the first thing about food plans and nutrition, dietitians included.
And don't forget - we already know that when genetically modified into a Franken-food, potatoes promote cancer. I guess I forgot the military industrial complex needs us to keep creating patients for their Franken-medicine that Daschle will slip into the trough...
Time for CHANGE you say?
Who's cookin' in the White House?
Does it matter who serves as chef to the Obamas?
By Maria C. Hunt | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor
from the January 21, 2009 edition
Amid the excitement leading up to Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th US president, foodies had been dishing about who they thought might be the chef the Obamas would bring to the White House.
But that pot-stirring speculation ended earlier this month when Michelle Obama issued a statement saying that the Obamas would retain the current White House Executive Chef, Cristeta Comerford.
Ms. Comerford became the first woman and the first minority to hold the post when she was appointed by Laura Bush in 2005. She has worked in the White House kitchen since 1995, including serving as sous-chef under the previous executive chef, Walter Scheib III. She was born in the Philippines and worked in hotels in Austria and Washington, after receiving a degree in Food Technology from the University of the Philippines.
"Cristeta Comerford brings such incredible talent to the White House operation and came very highly regarded from the Bush family. Also the mom of a young daughter, I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families," said Mrs. Obama in a statement issued by the transition team. "I look forward to working with her in the years to come."
Two chefs who were thought to be under consideration for the post were Art Smith, owner of the upscale Southern comfort food restaurant Table Fifty-Two in Chicago and the new Art and Soul in Washington, and Rick Bayless, who creates inventive regional Mexican cuisine at Topolobampo in Chicago.
Perhaps Comerford will ask Mr. Smith to share his recipe for the macaroni and cheese Michelle Obama likes so much or Mr. Bayless for tips on making his Sopa Azteca (tortilla soup) and guacamole, which are popular with the first couple.
The choice of a chief cook may seem frivolous compared to challenges such as reversing the recession, creating jobs, and extricating US troops from Iraq. But with pressing food-related issues such as obesity and the pollution created by conventional farming, an influential group of foodies including Gourmet Magazine editor Ruth Reichl had hoped that the Obamas and their chef would seize this opportunity to get the nation thinking about eating local, seasonal, and organic fare and sustainably raised meat and seafood.
"Probably the fastest way you could get people in America to change the way they eat is to have the president eating consciously and eating with not only his mouth but his mind," Ms. Reichl says. "Everybody is looking to the Obamas as an example in so many things and this could be really powerful."
People seem to be interested in what the new first family does: A small Iowa bakery found itself swamped with orders for its chocolate chunk cookies after word got out the Obama girls liked them.
Before the announcement to retain Comerford was made, Reichl dreamed of a "first chef" who could help be a culinary thought leader for the nation, issuing weekly menus detailing what the first family ate, offering tips on cooking with turnips or pole beans in season or ideas for creating meatless meals.
Reichl – along with influential Chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., and New York restaurateur Danny Meyer – had penned a letter to the Obamas offering to help head a committee to select a chef who would champion organic, sustainable, and seasonal cuisine.
Attempts to lobby for a change in chefs annoyed Mr. Scheib – the White House chef for 11 years before Comerford – who said all along that he thought the Obamas would retain her.
"She is an extremely high-level cuisinier, very flexible, and she knows how it works at the White House, which is how you work with the family and take the right attitude and strike the right pose," Mr. Scheib says. "The ... only thing important to the chef in the White House is serving the first family. If that means macaroni and cheese 10 days in a row, that's what you cook."
Scheib says that, just as he did, Comerford cooks with the best organic and local produce available.
The Bushes have praised Comerford's skills in creating American cuisine. An official press release on the White House website says that Comerford has collaborated with Chef John Ash and others showcasing American regional styles of cooking.
In the next four years, observers hope that Comerford's skill in creating organic and health-conscious fare that highlights American gastronomy will be put to greater use in diplomatic settings.
"I was shocked to see the paltry number of state dinners held over the past eight years in the White House," Mr. Meyer says. "It's clear to me the Bush White House had very little interest in gastronomy or the pleasure of the table or using the table as a way to bring people together."
Meyer, whose New York restaurant empire includes such institutions as Gramercy Tavern and Eleven Madison Park, says that he sees the Obamas as a cultured couple who, he hopes, will recognize the power and pleasure of conviviality and entertaining in the same way the Kennedys did.
"Food is one of the most potent ways I know to bring people together from different cultures," Meyer says. "And to make a statement for the rest of the country on how to enjoy food in a way that is both pleasurable and responsible."
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Lost in the hoopla surrounding the Cubs since the end of the season was the little matter of deciding Mike Quade's future. Even if we, and most Cub fans knew that Mike Quade was not Major League manager material, the Cubs brass
needed to make that official. Shortly after the Cubs front office was completely re energized, the no brainer decision to let Mike Quade pursue other opportunities, most likely in the minors or outside of baseball was made. We will give Epstein some credit here with the way he handled the process of letting Quade go, very professional. He made multiple trips to meet with Quade, and had a number of conversations with him and others in the organization to see if he would be a good fit, not based on what he had done it the past, but where he thought, and wanted this team to go in the future. Clearly, Quade's idea's did mesh with the idea's of the new regime that was now in place, and he was let go from his two year deal that had one year remaining on it. Epstein and company didn't have to go far to find the 52nd manager of the Chicago Cubs, just a short trip up I-94 to Milwaukee to find Dale Sveum. Sveum, serving as the third base coach in 2004 with the Red Sox, won a World Series title with Epstein. Since 2006, Sveum was on the Brewers coaching staff with titles ranging from third base coach, to bench coach, and to most recently hitting coach. Sveum did get a crack at the managerial position albeit a short one in 2008 when he took over for Ned Yost and led the Brewers to a 7-5 record down the stretch and a NL Wild Card berth. Along with Sveum, the following coaches will be joining the Cubs this season...
- Bench Coach – Jamie Quirk
- Pitching Coach – Chris Bosio
- Third Base Coach – Pat Listach
- First Base Coach – Dave McKay
- Returning Hitting Coach – Rudy Jaramillo
That pretty much sums up the organizational portion of the off season that we wanted to quickly recap for you, because we felt it was such an important part of the team and it's future. Next, we will discuss the Cubs moves up until this point of the off season.
**Free Agent Departures (New Team)**
- Aramis Ramirez (Milwaukee Brewers)
- John Grabow (two years too late) (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Carlos Pena (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Ramon Ortiz (unsigned, probably forever)
- Koyie Hill (St. Louis Cardinals)
Obviously the two names that stand out here are Ramirez and Pena. Let's start with Ramirez, it's a tough situation considering he was the object of a lot of fans (and broadcasters) disappointment and blame for the Cubs past couple of seasons. What a lot of people might forget is that like it or not, he was the best third baseman the Cubs have had since Ron Santo, and that is not something that is easily replaced. On the other hand, it is very clear that the new regime in charge will not stand for lack of effort, especially on the defensive side of things. Ramirez routinely turned routine ground balls into adventures, basically because he Roger Dorn'd them. From an outsiders point of view, say, the people in Milwaukee, his numbers might make him look like a great option at third base. While that might be true some of the time, his overall lack of effort in all areas of the game, and seemingly impossible stretches of not producing are mind numbing. Carlos Pena was exactly who we thought he was, and did exactly what he was brought to the Cubs to do. Cubs needed a left handed power threat, and that's what he was. He was only signed to a one year deal, so the fact that he wasn't dealt at the deadline once it was apparent the Cubs were not going to contend was a little bit of a surprise, however, the Cubs will receive compensation from MLB in the form of a draft pick (sandwich) due to his type B-FA status. The other FA's lost to free agency were no more helpful than Koyie Hill's three fingers, two and a half.
**Free Agent Acquisitions** (Noteworthy, kinda)
- RF – David DeJesus (and Kim DeJesus)
- C – Jason Jaramillo
- RHP – Andy Sonnanstine
- RHP – Manual Corpas
- OF – Reed Johnson (Re-Signed)
- RHP – Rodrigo Lopez (Re-Signed)
- LHP – Paul Maholm
- RHP – Kerry Wood (Re-Signed)
Obviously, one the most important areas of improvement via free agency for the Cubs was pitching depth. Although the names might not jump out at you, the Cubs were able to snag their fair share of arms so far this off season. Maholm is a
solid acquisition given the fact that the Cubs have been without a left handed starter since Ted Lilly. He should be slotted to start the season in the Cubs rotation. Kerry Wood, back for another season with the Cubs, will once again be at the back end of the bullpen, most likely setting up Marmol. Lopez, Corpas, and Sonnanstine all have the opportunity to break camp with the big club, odds are they all might be fighting for the same spot out of the pen. Reed Johnson will be back after his rather productive 2011 season with the Cubs. Johnson will provide the perfect utility outfield support who is able to play all three positions. Jaramillo will replace Hill as the backup catcher to Geovany Soto, a really nice signing in our opinion, should provide more of an offensive punch than three finger Hill. It's clear that Epstein and Hoyer wanted to bring in baseball players with the acquisition of David DeJesus, he will play the game the right way, and be a starting outfielder where needed for this club, currently he is slotted to be the starting right fielder.
**Off Season Trades**
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Given the need at 3B, this deal makes a lot of sense for the Cubs. Basically Stewart and Colvin are the same player, just at different positions. Each player had one legit season at the Major League level, and then struggled, while bouncing back and forth between AAA and the active roster. With the change in philosphy, Stewart makes more sense for the Cubs because he sees more pitches per plate appearance, as well as an increase in OBP compared to Colvin. Cubs fill the need at 3B and hope to capture lightning in a bottle with Stewart. Weathers, while not the focus of the deal, provides another depth arm for the organization which as mentioned before was something the Cubs wanted to get.
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Iona, population 175, is a small island (1 mile wide, 3.5 miles long) of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
In 563 St. Columba of Iona, exiled from his native Ireland, founded a monastery here, and from here Orthodox Christianity spread to the rest of Scotland. Numerous martyrs and other saints were produced from Iona, including not only St. Columba but also St. Aidan of Lindisfarne and others. Many believe that the Book of Kells was produced on Iona at this time. The monastery survived until the Protestant Reformation.
Iona also became the burial site for the kings of Dalriada and their successors, the early kings of Scotland.
The Modern Era
In 1938 George MacLeod founded the Iona Community, an "ecumenical" Christian community of men and women from different walks of life and different traditions in the Christian church that is committed to seeking new ways of living the gospel of Jesus Christ in today's world. This community is a leading force in the present "Celtic Christianity" revival (which unfortunately often has more to do with New Age spirituality and neo-Paganism than with ancient Orthodox Christianity among the Celts). The Community, which has care of the abbey, is affiliated with the Scottish Episcopal Church (part of the Anglican Communion).
Iona Abbey is of particular historical and religious interest to pilgrims, and also of note is Iona Nunnery, a site of 13th century ruins and a colourful garden. Iona is popular among visitors for its tranquility and natural beauty. Its geographical features include the Bay at the Back of the Ocean and the Hill with His Back to Ireland, said to be adjacent to the beach where St. Columba landed.
Orthodoxy and Iona Today
In 1997, Friends of Orthodoxy on Iona was founded, being the 1400th anniversary of the repose of St. Columba of Iona. They are an informal group (mainly composed of Orthodox Christians but also welcoming Christians of other traditions) which organizes pilgrimages to Iona and related holy sites in the British Isles.
Their chairman is Bishop Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, who often leads the pilgrimages, and they have counted among their patrons Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Sourozh until his repose in 2003.
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January 10, 2009
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By Kathy Kelly firstname.lastname@example.com Kelly, a co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, is writing from Arish, a town near the Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza. Bill Quigley, a human rights lawyer and law professor at Loyola New Orleans and Audrey Stewart are also in Egypt and contributed to this article.
Arish, Egypt–As I write, we can hear the dull thud of explosions in
the distance. Israeli air strikes continue to blast targets in southern Gaza. Merciless bombing of the small Gaza Strip continues into a third week. I heard some people here in Egypt wonder if the Israeli Air Force must be running out of places and people to target. But perhaps the surveillance drones we heard and saw flying over the Rafah border crossing today hunted down more spots on which bombers could fix their cross-hairs. Perhaps they spotted underground tunnels. The Israeli government has, reportedly, already destroyed 80% of the tunnels that connect Gaza with the outside world. (more…)


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Total RV deliveries to retailers were 13,300 units in May this year, the same total recorded one month earlier but off 46.8% from this same month last year, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported today (June 26).
Motorhome totals were slightly better than the previous month, while towables were slightly less. On a seasonally adjusted basis, May's total represented an annual rate of 141,000 units, an increase of 7.5% over last month.
Year-to-date, totals have now reached 57,000 units through May, off 59% compared to this same period last year. While all vehicle types are lower this year than last, Class A motorhomes continue to experience the largest percentage decline.
By segment the May report had these additional findings:
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Miscues lead to loss
Buffalo made a season-high four miscues -including one in the ninth inning and two in the 10th- in a 9-3 defeat to the Indianapolis Indians from Coca-Cola Field.
Indy tied the game at three with a run in the top of the ninth inning. The Indians then exploded for six runs in the 10th to earn the victory.
Buffalo entered the game tied for the third best fielding percentage in the IL. The Herd had made just 46 errors in their first 68 games of the season.
Holding a 3-2 edge in the ninth inning, the Bisons were just three outs away from their fourth win in five games. But the Indians began their game-tying rally when Steve Pearce singled off of Manny Acosta to lead off the frame. Then, Buffalo's Josh Thole was charged with a catcher's interference on Jeff Clement. That pushed Pearce into scoring position, and three batters later, he scored on Argenis Diaz's single.
Things then unraveled for Buffalo in the 10th. Indy's Erik Kratz led off the inning with a shallow fly ball to left field off reliever Roy Merritt. Left fielder Lucas Duda and shortstop Justin Turner converged, but neither took charge. The ball dropped in for one error and then Duda threw the ball away trying to get Kratz at second base. The double-error put Kratz at third base and opened the flood gates.
Jim Negrych drove home Kratz on a fielder's choice for the 4-3 lead. The Indians then got doubles from Pearce, Diaz, Jonathan Van Every and pitcher Jean Machi in a six-run explosion.
Buffalo had a 3-2 lead in the ninth on RBI-hits from Duda and Thole and the fourth inning and a pinch hit RBI-single from Andy Green in the sixth.
Indy's rally spoiled a great start from Dillon Gee. The righty allowed just two runs (one earned) in six innings and struck out seven.
BISONS NOTES: Jorge Padilla came into the game as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning for his Bisons debut. Padilla was acquired by the Mets in a trade with Toronto on Saturday…Josh Thole went 1-3 and is now 12 for his last 28 at the plate (.429)…Prior to the game, the Bisons announced that longtime broadcaster Duke McGuire and former American Association All-Star Richie Sexson have been elected into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame. Former induction ceremonies will take place at Coca-Cola Field on July 18.


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Q&A with All-American Anju Shimura
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UC San Diego sophomore Anju Shimura is proof that big things sometimes come in small packages. Despite standing just 5-foot-2, the Irvine native is one of the stalwarts on the powerful Triton Women's Swimming & Diving team. Last spring, Shimura scored points in five events while helping the UCSD women to a fourth place finish at the NCAA Division II Championships in Columbia, MO. This week, she and 13 teammates will be trying to better that performance at the 2009 NCAA Championships in Houston, TX. Coach Scott McGihon knows Shimura will be a key component if his squad is to maximize its opportunities at the national meet. "Anju is a very confident competitor who really doesn't believe anybody can beat her," says McGihon. "She's actually more versatile than we thought she would be when she arrived at UCSD. I expect that she will final in every individual event and be a difference maker in every relay she swims." Shimura, an environmental systems major at UCSD's Sixth College, took time on the eve of the 2009 national championships to talk about the upcoming meet, her team and the unique world of collegiate swimming.
Q: When you're swimming at an event as big as the NCAA Championships, is it difficult to stick to your "game plan" and not get swept up in the emotion of the moment?
SHIMURA: My nerves are definitely all over the place before and during a big meet such as nationals. But they're the "good nerves" that get me pumped and excited for the meet. Although there are instances where I get a little overwhelmed with the importance of the meet, that's when your teammates and coaches step in and help you relax and prepare and stay focused.
Q: What individual events will you be swimming in Houston? Which is your favorite and which do you feel will present the best opportunity for success?
SHIMURA: I will be swimming the 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke and a few relays. My favorite race is the 100 backstroke. Although sprinting is not my forte, I love the short, fast events that get you up and going right away. I think every event is an opportunity for success. When I'm at a meet, the events that I do well in are really up in the air. Every race has a different outcome, so I like to look at each race as an opportunity to do my best.
Q: The UCSD Women's team clearly appears to be one of the top five heading into the meet? What would you consider success team-wise at the NCAA Championships?
SHIMURA: Of course winning the meet would be a great experience, but I would not necessarily say we would have to win to have a successful meet. We not only want everyone on the team to swim their best times, but we also want to out-cheer the other teams. We just want to swim fast, be loud and, all in all, have fun!
Q: From a team perspective, what makes the NCAA Championships different from any other meet?
SHIMURA: First off, unlike conference, we get to travel to another state. One of my favorite parts of nationals is arriving at the airport in our team sweats and having everyone stare at us wondering who we are and what we do.
Another awesome thing about this year is that we get new LZR's (the suit all the Olympians wore) for nationals, so I'm really excited to wear that and swim really fast. But in the end, all big meets are the same. Although nationals is a higher level than conference, a meet is a meet. An opportunity to swim is an opportunity to swim fast.
Q: Like most big swim meets, the NCAA Championships have morning prelims and evening finals each day. Are there tactics in place for each swimmer in the prelims or do you approach prelims and finals the same?
SHIMURA: Nationals is a bit different from conference in that making it back to finals is a lot tougher. At conference, I have a little bit more breathing room and can plan out my race tactics a bit more; saving up in the morning sessions for finals. But at nationals, I have to swim my best in order to make it back to finals. This meet is really fast, so race tactics go out the window. We have to swim fast in the morning, and even faster at night.
Q: On the third day at last year's NCAA Championships in Columbia, MO, you essentially collapsed at the end of your leg of the 800 freestyle relay and missed the final day of the meet. What happened and what do you remember from that night?
SHIMURA: Oh boy, that was quite the night. Let's just say I like to push myself to my limits...and I did just that. That race was probably the most painful race in my life. I took it out way too fast and pretty much just died at the end. I was severely exhausted and probably dehydrated too. After my leg of the race, I nearly collapsed and couldn't move. Apparently I couldn't get my heart rate down so I ended up being taken away to the hospital, on a stretcher, still in my racing suit. Being at the hospital was quite the experience. Let's just say the people in the room next to me (which was only separated by a curtain) had some interesting conversations. I definitely learned from that incident to listen to my body and give it rest when I need to. Hopefully, this year I can finish the whole meet without any trips to the hospital.
Q: Coming into this year's meet, how well-prepared do you feel compared to last year at the same time?
SHIMURA: This year I am really up in the air. Unfortunately, I got the flu two weeks ago and had to miss the conference meet. Being sick was a big set back as far as my training and conditioning. But, at the same time, getting sick may have been just the thing my body needed. Although it forced me to sit on my butt and watch TV and do nothing for a week, it also forced me to rest. People get sick when their bodies are broken down and tired, and before conference I was just that.
Now, I have fully recovered and feel great in the water. I actually feel better now than I did before I got sick. So for the last two weeks I have been getting back into shape and preparing myself for nationals. I am just so excited to compete at the meet that the fact that two weeks ago I couldn't even stand is completely out of my mind. I'm taking it day-by-day and I truly believe that I can still do well as long as I believe in myself.
Q: UCSD obviously has a number of swimmers on the women's side who could do very well at the NCAA's. Is there anyone you think is particularly ready for a huge performance? Anyone who might surprise people?
SHIMURA: The women's team this year is truly phenomenal. Every girl on the team has improved significantly from the beginning of the season, so why stop now? I am especially looking forward to see the freshmen girls swim, as this is their first time being at nationals. The freshmen bring tons of energy and speed to our team, and I think they are going to be awesome in Houston. And, of course, all of the returners are going to follow through as usual. I can't think of one individual swimmer that is going to blow me away, because I seriously think the whole team is going to swim ridiculously FAST!
Q: How much strategy is involved in a typical swimming race, how much are you able to tell what your opponents are doing and how does that affect what you do?
SHIMURA: There are definitely plenty of tactics that may take place during a swimming race. Scott (McGihon) always tells us to "swim smart," and the way you swim a race really effects the overall outcome. During my races, I definitely use tactics such as drafting and focusing on the little things such as good turns and finishes. I also have to regulate the speed I take out in a race to make sure I have enough energy to finish the race strong. But in the end, I really just have to trust my body and go for it. The worst feeling is touching the wall and knowing you could have swam faster.
Q: What characteristics do you consider essential for any to swimmer to have?
SHIMURA: Swimmers have to be mentally and physically strong. We are not only in great shape, but we have to be able to handle great amounts of stress and pressure. Also I cannot let the result of one race affect my meet. We don't always go best times at every meet, so after a bad race we immediately have to drop it and move onto our next race. Swim meets such as nationals are very long and draining, so I have to take it day-by-day and events-by-event or it can get very overwhelming.
Q: Outsiders often marvel at the time swimmers spend in the water. Is training as monotonous as some think? Do you have any methods of dealing with the repetitive part of your sport?
SHIMURA: Swimming is definitely a VERY time consuming sport. We probably spend a total of four-to-five hours a day in the water, along with an hour of weights, and we have practice six days a week. The 6:00 AM workouts aren't too fun either, especially when it's around 40-degrees outside.
But as much as we work out, I absolutely love swimming. The feeling you get at the end of a race at a big meet is priceless and you know that all your hard work paid off. Also your teammates become like family. My training buddies definitely make practice a lot more fun as we joke around and encourage each other during the tough workouts. My teammates are what keep me motivated to attend all the workouts and try my best. We work hard together as a team, we race as a team and we win as a team.
Q: How did you get started swimming? What led you to UC San Diego?
SHIMURA: My brother was a swimmer, so I, of course, followed in his footsteps and took up swimming as well. I started swimming when I was four-years-old, and have competitively swum since I was seven.
How I came to UCSD is actually a really weird story. During high school I was pretty set on going to the East Coast for college, specifically Harvard. I went on a recruiting trip there and fell in love with the school but wasn't so impressed by the swim team. During my application process I suddenly thought, "What if I don't want to go to the East Coast?" and so I started looking at schools in California.
Prior to that moment, going to UCSD never went through my head, so applying to this school was pretty random for me. But I applied, went on a recruiting trip and I fell in love! I am so happy I came here and I love everything about UCSD. I couldn't be happier with my decision.
Q: Is there any athlete that you've admired or patterned yourself after?
SHIMURA: A recent admiration that I have developed is for the UCSD coaching staff. I feel so privileged to have coaches as great as mine. Scott McGihon, Corrie Falcon and Matt Macedo (and occasionally Tyler Painter) perfectly compliment each other and create an unstoppable power team. There is so much knowledge and experience behind these coaches and being able to swim under them everyday is astounding.
Q: Compared to other programs you've been involved with, what are the strengths of the UC San Diego coaching staff?
SHIMURA: Coming from a very strict, kind of crazy club team, the UCSD team is like heaven. I can really tell that our coaches really care for our swimmers and would bend over backwards to fulfill our needs.
Scott is the head honcho that really oversees everyone's performance and well-being. I seriously believe he knows everything (seriously, everything ha ha). Corrie is my backbone. As swimmers experience a lot of stress, balancing school and workouts, it sometimes becomes overwhelming trying to handle everything. Corrie helps me regulate my stress levels and gives me that extra boost of self confidence when I most need it. As for Matt, words cannot describe his devotion and knowledge of swimming. He has taught me new techniques and things about swimming that I could only learn from top notch swim coaches. Matt has coached/swam with some of the fastest swimmers in the world and he is our coach! He knows swimming like the back of his hand, and we are so lucky to have him as a part of our program.
Q: What are some of your interests away from the pool?
SHIMURA: In those relatively few moments of time where I am not swimming, doing homework or anything school-related I really like to play the piano. Unfortunately I don't have a piano down here in San Diego, so I can only play when I'm back home in Irvine. (but I asked for a keyboard for my birthday, so hopefully I can get one soon!) I also like to sing. Surprisingly I took chorus for two years in high school. But now my singing talents are restricted to inside my car and in the shower.
Q: What do you plan to do when the NCAA meet is over that you haven't been able to do all season?
SHIMURA: Eat junk food and sleep! Due to our crazy training schedule, sleep is limited during the season. And thanks to my 8:00 AM class this quarter, I didn't get to sleep in on the one day we have morning workout off. But, next quarter I made sure I signed up for later classes so I can sleep to my heart's desire. I'm also excited to get a job (I know most people would beg to differ). But job = money, and money means shopping! I love to shop for clothes and accessories, and have fun outfits to wear to school. Spring quarter is bittersweet because we don't have to swim as much, but at the same time I don't get to see my teammates every day.
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A.J. Maulhardt (Men's Basketball) January 28, 2009
Annette Ilg (Women's Basketball) January 22, 2009
Steven Hardy (Men's Swimming) January 13, 2009
Frank Fritsch (Men's Volleyball) January 5, 2009
Kendall Bohn (Women's Swimming) December 22, 2008
Kelvin Kim (Men's Basketball) December 15, 2008
Michelle Osier (Women's Basketball) December 5, 2008
Sylvia Schmidt (Women's Volleyball) November 7, 2008
Denny Harper (Men's Water Polo Head Coach) October 17, 2008
Ron Larsen (USA Volleyball Assistant Coach) October 13, 2008
Jessica McGovern (Women's Soccer) October 6, 2008
Bre Schofield (Cross Country) September 26, 2008
Tony Fernandez (Men's Soccer) September 18,2008
Kimberly Carpenter (Women's Volleyball) September 12, 2008
A.J. Kotanjian (Men's Water Polo) September 2, 2008
Peter Akman (Men's Soccer) August 21, 2008
Natasha Belak-Berger (Women's Soccer) August 15, 2008
Jake LaVieux (Men's Cross Country) August 8, 2008
Dr. Penny Rue (Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs) July 30, 2008
Michelle Torres (Women's Volleyball) July 15, 2008
Jon Pascale (Men's Soccer Head Coach) July 1, 2008
Julie Ertel (Athletics) June 16, 2008
Clint Allard (Men's Basketball) June 9, 2008
Jen Myers (Women's Crew) May 27, 2008
Casey Ryan (Men's Track and Field and Men's Basketball) May 21, 2008


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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Many drivers hate speed cameras, especially after an investigation last year found bogus tickets being issued in Baltimore city.
Now, two bills being considered in the Maryland House Environmental Matters Committee would attempt to punish jurisdictions in similar situations.
Under a bill from Delegate Jon Cardin, D-Baltimore, jurisdictions would be fined $1,000 for each bogus ticket.
"That doesn't mean (it applies) when the judge says, 'I'm not sure, not guilty.' No, it's obviously when it falls through the cracks," Cardin says.
He says there should be a distinction between honest mistakes and negligent mistakes on tickets that should have been caught and never mailed out.
For example, if a court throws out a ticket because the camera mistook an 8 for a B, the fine wouldn't apply.
"They should be doing all they can to make sure that no tickets that are obviously wrongly issued ever get out," says Cardin.
Supporters like Ron Ely from the Maryland Drivers Alliance point out that while he would like to see all speed cameras eliminated, Cardin's bill would do an effective job at reforming the program.
"I don't expect that many $1,000 penalties would be handed out. I think it'll act as a deterrent," Ely says.
Ely hopes the prospect of a fine would entice police in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to make absolutely certain that bogus tickets are caught before they reach the driver.
Others like attorney Kevin Best, who represents the Town of Forest Heights, disagree with Cardin's approach.
"It's just a band-aid remedy. There are other remedies available to the populus if they have a problem with the speed camera program. It's called a class-action lawsuit," Best says.
Cardin points out that vendors expect bogus tickets to get through the cracks once every 500,000 tickets and that if true, his fine would be a small penalty.
His bill would also require police to give a 30-day warning period for each new camera that goes up, rather than one 30-day warning period for the first camera installed.
Another bill from Delegate Carolyn Howard, D-Prince George's County, would force police to pay $40 restitution to drivers when a speed-camera ticket is thrown out.
"There are a very small number of people who actually win in court, but they are the ones that are most interested in fixing the system. I think this measure would go a long way toward making the system a better one," says federal Administrative Law Judge Steven A. Glazer.
He points to Montgomery County where less than 0.5 percent of all speed camera tickets taken to court have been overturned.
"A judge can find anybody not guilty because they had a medical emergency, or had to go to the bathroom, so it's hard to define what is erroneous," says Capt. Thomas Didone, who runs the Montgomery County program, while testifying on another speed camera bill.
Maj. Robert Liberati from Prince George's County told lawmakers that sometimes judges drop tickets because the driver is broke, which has nothing to do with the ticket itself.
However, Liberati acknowledges that only 1 percent of their tickets are tossed out.
"I have problem supporting restitution. There are steps set up to allow people who have questions about a speed camera violation to contact me. I'll review the violation and if I feel it's in error, it'll be corrected," says First Sgt. Jay Robinson of Maryland State Police.
"You get a ticket, you're found not guilty, you're happy, you walk out the door and don't have to pay court costs. If we pass this bill, we open a can of worms, and where does it stop? I don't think we should be paying restitution," says Jacqueline Goodall, mayor of Forest Heights.
Cardin's and Howard's bills could be merged with another bill from delegates James Malone, D-Baltimore County, and Herb McMillian, R-Anne Arundel County, that simply clarifies the existing speed camera laws.
This story has been modified to clarify that Cardin's bill and Howard's bill could be merged into other legislation.
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