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New York City Raises Smoking Age to 21Today, New York City became the first major city in America to raise the smoking age to 21 with the passage of two bills, which also contain other measures to reduce the rate of teen smoking.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2013 —Teens in New York City looking to light up a cigarette now have to wait until they can buy a beer to go with it, thanks to two new bills passed today by the New York City Council. The bills, called Tobacco 21 and Sensible Tobacco Enforcement, raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, the strictest of any major American city, and also institute other measures aimed at getting teens to stop smoking – measures that experts say will have a profound effect on the health of future generations.
The two bills were first proposed in April by City Council speaker and then-mayoral candidate Christine Quinn in an effort to curb the rate of teen smoking, which Susan Kansagra, MD , New York City's deputy commissioner for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention says is one of the largest health problems facing the city.
"Teen smoking is a huge issue, especially given that if you ask current smokers, 80 percent started before they were 21," Dr. Kansagra said.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death among all age groups in New York City, according to the New York City Department of Health, and since 2007, teen smoking rates have stalled. More than 19,000 high school students under the age of 18 currently smoke, and use of electronic cigarettes has doubled in high school students over the past two years.
Although no major cities have raised the smoking age this high, the idea of raising the tobacco buying age to 21 is not completely unprecedented. One city, Needham, Mass., raised the minimum tobacco buying age to 21, and since the law was enacted, the number of high school students in Needham who reported smoking declined by 50 percent – and the city expects to seem a similar effects, anticipating a 67 percent reduction in smoking in teens aged 14-17, and a 55 percent reduction in young adults aged 18-20.
"We think this will save lives in the future," Kansagra said.
The new age restriction will go into effect in 6 months, with gradual rollouts of the other measures, Kansagra said.
Dan Ehlke, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and management at SUNY Downstate, said the change will likely make an impact on the teen smoking rate, but added that he remains skeptical as to just how big the impact will be.
"The evidence suggests that within several years of raising the legal age of purchase, consumption of tobacco goes down," Dr. Ehlke said. "However, when it comes to alcohol, having a legal age of 21 doesn't seem to make such a large difference in consumption."
"There are very few negatives to raising the legal age," Ehlke added, "especially because 60 percent of smokers agree with the idea. I'm just skeptical as to just how much of a positive difference this will make."
But the smoking age isn't the only thing that's changing. The new laws will also increase penalties on retailers who sell tobacco to minors, prohibit discounts on tobacco products, and will set a minimum price of a cigarette pack to $10.50, which Ehlke said will have a profound effect on teen smoking.
"The rise in taxes on tobacco has been a big factor in decreasing consumption," Dr. Ehlle said. "This change in price could have a larger difference than raising the age. It's about hard economics and making hard choices when it comes to spending money."
The law will also regulate cigarillos, or little cigars, that increasing numbers of young NYC smokers are turning to. Between 2001 and 2009, the number of smokers who reported using cigars or cigarillos tripled from 4.8 percent to 13.3 percent, likely because they are inexpensive at $1 to $2 each, according to data from the New York City Department of Health. These new laws mandate that cigarillos must be sold in packs of 20, likely putting them out of the price range for young smokers.
"Retailers are not able to sell loose cigarettes," Kansagra said. "Little cigars are being sold loose and for change, so that makes them much more accessible to teens. Packaging them will help stop kids from trying them."
But as cigarettes have become more difficult to obtain, more and more kids are switching to electronic cigarettes, Kansagra said. These new laws will also restrict the sale of these devices to people over the age of 21.
"There's a concern that these products will addict a new generation to nicotine, and can lead to them trying other tobacco products," she said. "These products are not currently regulated in anyway. It makes sense to protect our youths."
Ehlke agreed, adding that e-cigarettes are the "wild west" of tobacco.
"Manufacturers are able to promote the health benefits of e-cigarettes, even though they still contain harmful chemicals," he said. "One area we can make an impact is on the advertising and sale of e-cigarettes."
Some studies, however, have shown e-cigarettes to be an effective way to cut down on smoking.
New York City has taken strict measures against smoking, banning it in restaurants, public parks, and enacting the highest taxes on cigarettes in the country. With the new measures in place, Ehlke said there might not be much else the city can do.
"At some point, we reach a point of diminishing returns," he said. "We may be approaching the limit."
The good news, however, is that the measures seem be having an impact.
"A lot of the decrease in smoking we've seen has been of a result of public health education campaigns, including the graphic ads NYC runs on TV," Ehlke said. "Smoking is also much less present in people's everyday surrounding, so they don't think about picking up the habit as much as they used to."
Kansagra admitted that many 18-year-old smokers may be forced to quit under the new guidelines, but said that the city has smoking cessation aids available to any and all smokers.
"We offer smoking cessation services year round," she said. "People just have to call 311 and say they want help quitting, and they'll receive tips. If they're eligible, they'll also receive a course of nicotine patches."
"We really hope that these bills will incentivize people to quit, or never start, smoking," Kansagra added.


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WORCESTER — State transportation officials who are starting work on a $15 million upgrade to the commuter rail tracks on the Worcester line, said Wednesday they plan to expand commuter rail service between Worcester and Boston to 40 trips each weekday starting early next year.
Transportation Secretary Richard A. Davey, in Worcester Wednesday with the Department of Transportation board of directors who met at Union Station, said the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is deciding when to schedule an additional seven one-way weekday trips.
The Worcester line now has the second-highest ridership of the state's commuter rail service, he said, with Providence logging the highest ridership.
MBTA Deputy General Manager Jonathan Davis said the startup of the new trains depends in part on completion of work on the Yawkey Way train station in Boston that will free up track used by the Worcester-Boston trains.
"We should be able to proceed in late December or early January," Mr. Davis said, referring to the additional Boston-Worcester trains.
While the expanded service will go ahead before the planned track upgrades are completed over the next two years, Mr. Davey said, the number of trains can be increased now because the state last year purchased the track used by the commuter rail from CSX Corp. With that acquisition, he said, the state assumed responsibility for dispatch and maintenance of the tracks, which are shared with freight trains.
"The reason we can do this now is that we own the tracks. We don't need their permission," Mr. Davey said.
Two public hearings
The transportation secretary said the MBTA is holding hearings next week for people to comment on what times the new trains should run. "We want to know whether people want them midday, a later night train for the Red Sox, or earlier trains, or express trains," he said.
"Within the confines of the operation, we really want to hear from folks, what they want to do," Mr. Davey said. The first of those two hearings will be at 7:30 p.m. Mondayat the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission office at Union Station. A second hearing will be Nov. 20 at Nevins Hall, Memorial Building, Framingham. Anyone unable to attend a meeting, may email a comment on the expanded service planning by Nov. 22 to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The board of directors oversees both the DOT and MBTA, which is part of the DOT but retains a separate legal existence.
The funding agreement for the track upgrades with the MBTA calls for half the funds to be spent in 2014 and the other half in 2015.
Burns Bridge update
The board also heard a report from state Highway Administrator Frank DePaola that the replacement of the Kenneth F. Burns Bridge on Route 9 over Lake Quinsigamond is nearly halfway completed.
He said a key step in the project will come at the end of January when the first half of the bridge is completed and traffic using the old bridge will be shifted over to the new span. That will allow demolition of the old bridge, so that the second half of the span can be built where the old bridge now stands.
Mr. DePaola said the project is on schedule with all the structural steel on the first half of the new bridge completed. The concrete bridge deck is now being cast on that section of the new bridge.
"Our plan is to complete the bridge deck the next two weeks, then work on the approaches to the new bridge, " Mr. DePaola said. "Our goal is to switch the Route 9 traffic over to the new bridge by the end of January so that over this winter we can do the demolition of the old bridge."
As part of the second span construction, which will be finished in the spring or summer of 2015, he said, contractors will again be driving deep piles along the lake bed to support the new structure. He said some of the piles have been driven 200 feet below the surface of the water to reach bedrock. For the first half of the project about 30 piles were set in place, he said.
Contractors will limit the hours of operation of pile driving again to avoid the noise at night.
Mr. DePaola said there has been some congestion during peak commute hours with traffic going both ways on the old bridge. Police officers preventing cars from stopping in intersections have helped keep gridlock and those delays at a minimum.


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Spokesperson says committee hearing was "completely unsatisfactory."
"The PAC session was grotesque as will be apparent to anyone who watches the proceedings on TV or reads the transcript. It put me in mind of the Moscow show trials of 1936-38," an angry Ingenious spokesperson has commented after last week's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Hearing into "Tax Avoidance: tackling marketed avoidance schemes."
During the hearing, Patrick McKenna, Chief Executive, Ingenious Media, was repeatedly criticised and interrupted by the PAC Chair, Labour MP Margaret Hodge.
Ingenious has now responded after a session that a spokesperson describes "as completely unsatisfactory in every way."
The company's spokesperson has said that the bad-tempered session - a "crude exercise in theatrical politicking" - had effectively spoilt "what could have been a valuable opportunity to explore the relationship between tax incentives and film financing and thus assist in producing an informed report on a crucially important dimension of the business."
In the wake of the PAC Hearing, Ingenious has issued a statement again disputing the idea that the company has ever marketed tax avoidance schemes.
"We are in the business of raising funds for the creative industries. Our record as a vital partner to the UK film production industries speaks for itself. The films our partnerships have funded include Avatar, Life of Pi, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and many other UK film industry successes," the statement reads.
Ingenious also points out that the company has produced taxable income for the UK Exchequer of £600 million from its film partnerships with a further £1 billion of taxable income expected.
"It is baffling to have this activity classed as 'tax avoidance' – especially since our investments were structured following detailed discussions with HMRC itself at a time when the UK government was actively encouraging the growth of film production in this country through explicit tax incentives."
"It is disappointing, too, to hear some lawmakers casting aspersions on the vital work we do for one of Britain's remaining successful export industries. At a time when UK film projects are struggling to secure public and private funding, Ingenious partnerships are among the few sources of substantial funds available to the sector," the Ingenious statement continued.
The company was at pains to point out that it sought and secured HMRC approval for its partnerships before marketing them.
In recent years, Ingenious partnerships have financed or co-financed 103 features ranging from Avatar and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to Shaun of the Dead and Vera Drake.
Ingenious also asserted that its funds were designed to "accord with not just the letter of the law but the spirit of the law."
In the year ending April 2012, Ingenious posted £35 million profits, on which the company paid £8 million in UK corporation tax.
The company, which employs 200 people, describes itself as "an investment and advisory firm…with a a sector focus on media, sport, leisure and more recently clean energy."
The company has again emphasised that it has always sought "a clear and constructive relationship with HMRC" and has suggested that the current "tough" pronouncements against investors have "more to do with politics than just or effective governance."
The PAC Committee on tax avoidance is expected to deliver its report early in the New Year.


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The Cat Fanciers' Association is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1906, after breaking ties with the American Cat Association. The Association licensed its first cat shows in 1906; one show was held in Buffalo, New York and another show was held in Detroit, Michigan. CFA's first Annual Business Meeting was held in 1907 at Madison Square Garden. In 1906, CFA published the first Stud Book and Register in the Cat Journal. In 1909, Volume I of the Stud Book was published in book form. The Stud Book and Register served as CFA's first published records of cat breeding and lineage as it began a tradition of providing a much-needed service to the cat fancy. On September 18, 1919, Articles of Incorporation were filed in New York State. By 1920, CFA was on its way to becoming the largest registry of pedigreed cats that it is today.
The Association shall be a not-for-profit organization. Its objects shall be as follows: the welfare of all cats; the promotion and improvement of CFA recognized breeds of cats; the registering, recording or identifying by number or by other means the names and/or pedigrees of cats and kittens; the promulgation of rules for the management of cat shows; the licensing of cat shows held under the rules of this organization; and the promotion of the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats.
In 1958, Mrs. Jean Rose became the registrar for The Cat Fanciers' Association, working out of her home in New Jersey. At that time, Mrs. Rose donated two large rooms of her home where she conducted all CFA business. In 1965, Mrs. Rose took the unprecedented step of renting office space in Red Bank, New Jersey. Four years later, the organization had outgrown facility and moved its operations. In 1980, due to increased registrations, the association purchased a 5,000 square foot facility in Ocean Township, New Jersey. This office space was quickly outgrown and CFA sought a new location to house its operations.
In June of 1988, at the CFA Board Meeting, the board unanimously approved a plan to purchase and construct a new building to house its Central Office. Construction commenced in 1990, and on February 1, 1991 nine truckloads of desks, files and equipment were moved into the new facility.
With a desire to increase total square footage, improve cost efficiencies, and find a more centralized location, in July 2011, CFA moved its Central Office operations once again. This time, the move was to an entirely new state: from Manasquan, New Jersey to its current home in Alliance, Ohio. A former bank building which CFA renovated to meet the needs of a global operation, the building houses the CFA staff on the top level. The Central Office staff processes litter and cat registrations, transfers of ownership, cattery name registrations, certified pedigrees, title confirmations, show scoring, and other relevant functions related to pedigreed cats and cat shows.
The first floor of this stately, granite 16,000 square foot building is also the home of The CFA Foundation Feline Historical Museum. The mission of the CFA Foundation is to acquire and conserve the history of cats and show the development of the cat fancy through the acquisition of fine art, artifacts and literature. The contents of the former Jean Rose library which was housed at CFA's Manasquan, New Jersey location has expanded to exhibits, including the silver collar presented to Cosey, the Best in Show Winner of the National Show in 1895, an early 1900's cat carrier and other artifacts related to the cat. A non-lending library at the museum is available to individuals or researchers who are interested in cat history. The library houses the complete set of CFA Stud Books which contain the early registrations of the association, CFA Yearbooks from 1958, magazines and periodicals as well as over 700 books on cats.
CFA has grown steadily over the years from its humble beginnings, licensing two shows to licensing approximately 400 shows each season, worldwide. Membership in CFA is granted to clubs who have gone through an application and election process. Currently, CFA has over 600 member clubs. CFA shows are judged by individuals who have met high qualification criteria and have completed a rigorous training program which qualifies the judges to evaluate the show cats using a CFA Breed Standard for each one of its 42 breeds. To date, CFA has registered over 2 million pedigreed cats.
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About that --- I waited too long to book and am finding also that many are booked full at any price! OOPPSS!
Not sure if this is the right thread to ask but...does anyone know if there will be shuttle service between some of the hotels and the pool? Thanks.
Here's our spring nationals preview: http://www.usmsswimmer.com/201801/sp...wm.17jf.lr.pdf.
Registration is open: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/f...1571&smid=9753.
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iPhone users are downloading, on average, ten new applications per month onto their handsets, according to new survey results from AdMob. That number puts iPhone users on par with Android users, but lagging behind iPod touch users who consume 18 App-Store-sized morsels during the same duration of time. Unfortunately for developers, it seems that 19 percent of Android users and about half of all iPhone users are buying more than one application per month. That means roughly half of all individuals make for the majority of app store purchases and that most downloads from the Android Market and iTunes Store are free applications.
The results also showed that users purchasing applications spent an average of $9 per five downloads. Respondents said that their number one reason for purchasing an application was because they tried and liked a free version. This clearly backs up developers' cries for a demo capability on the App Store.
With news of numerous App Store successes, these numbers are a reminder that not everyone makes their millions developing for one platform. It seems like half of all users aren't interested in downloading more than one application per month, and the other half really isn't spending very much per app or per month.
I'm always skeptical of studies with somewhat small sample sizes, but the 1,117 who took this survey seem to be statistically relevant. The bottom line might be that cheap is here to stay and if you want to sell your application, a free version is the way to entice someone into buying your product. The numbers also make you wonder if free, ad-supported applications may be the way to go.


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"Temporary Home" isn't just Carrie Underwood's latest No. 1 single — it's also the living situation for thousands of Tennessee residents displaced by deadly flooding earlier this month.
That's why Underwood is launching the Temporary Home fund along with ACM Lifting Lives to help flood victims.
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Underwood is using grants she would receive as the reigning Academy of Country Music entertainer of the year for the fund. Lifting Lives is donating money from the taping of "ACM Presents: Brooks&Dunn — The Last Rodeo" tribute special that airs Sunday on CBS.
Starting Thursday, people can donate by texting "ACM" to 501051. Underwood has taped a public service announcement that will air during the Brooks & Dunn special.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Wednesday night about rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel and escalating violence in the Gaza Strip.
The White House said Obama reiterated U.S. support for Israel's right to self-defense from rocket attacks being launched against its civilians and urged Israel to "make every effort to avoid civilian casualties" in its response.
Israel carried out a blistering offensive of more than 50 airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, assassinating Hamas' military commander in the most intense attack on the territory in nearly four years.
Israel said the airstrikes, launched in response to days of rocket fire out of Hamas-ruled Gaza, were the beginning of a broader operation against Islamic militants. Israeli defense officials said a ground operation was a strong possibility in the coming days though they stressed no decisions had been made.
Obama and Netanyahu agreed that Hamas needs to stop its attacks on Israel to allow tensions to ease, the White House said. The two leaders agreed to stay in close touch in the coming days. Earlier Wednesday Netanyahu also spoke to Vice President Joe Biden on the events in Gaza.
Obama spoke separately to Morsi, given Egypt's central role in preserving regional security, the White House said. The two men agreed on the need to de-escalate the conflict as quickly as possible.
With at least 10 Palestinians dead, including two young children, Wednesday's offensive was certain to set off a new round of heavy fighting with Gaza militants, who have built up a formidable arsenal of rockets and missiles.
It also threatened to upset Israel's relations with neighboring Egypt and shake up the campaign for Israeli elections in January. In a preliminary response, Egypt recalled its ambassador to Israel in protest.
Israel's relations have been deteriorating with Egypt's new Islamist government, and Egypt's lawless Sinai desert has become a staging ground for militant attacks on Israel.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The No. 21 Georgia College baseball team (32-14) won both big and little in a doubleheader over Erskine College (26-21) 9-8 and 7-0 Saturday at John Kurtz Field.
In game one, the Bobcats got a walk-off hit from Patrick Daugherty (Kennesaw, Ga.) to avenge the collapse of a four-run lead in the top half. The Bobcats plated two runs in the bottom of the eighth, doubling their lead to 8-4. Rightfielder Shawn Ward (Evans, Ga.) and shortstop Tanner Funk (Kearney, Mo.) had RBI hits in the inning. Funk finished 2-for-5.
The Flying Fleet rallied for four big runs in the top of the inning, setting up Daugherty's heroics. The big blow of the inning was a three-run triple by Casey Winckowski.
An error put the first runner on for GC in the ninth, giving way to pinch runner Shawn Haley (Canton, Ga.). After a sacrifice bunt, Daugherty took the first pitch he saw to right center for the game-winning run.
Lefty Mike Guinane (Glenview, Ill.) got the win (8-1), despite giving up the four runs in two innings of work. Fleet reliever Kit Carter (1-2) got the loss, getting just the one out in the ninth. Bobcat leftfielder Josh Young (Lake Havasu City, Ariz.) had just one hit, scoring twice and stealing three bases.
In game two, the Bobcats got a great outing from lefty starter Jason Nicholas (Wright City, Mo.), his third-straight victory (8-2). Nicholas tossed seven shutout innings, scattering five hits and two walks while striking out eight.
The 'Cats got seven runs on eight hits, taking advantage of seven walks and an error by the Flying Fleet. Funk was 3-for-4, driving in a pair and scoring once. First baseman Cody Maas (Alpharetta, Ga.) was 2-for-3 with two RBI. Ward finished 2-for-4 with a run, while third baseman Travis Echols (Lawrenceville, Ga.) plated three, tallying just one hit.
Fleet starter Robbie Brown (1-2) took the loss in 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs.
The Bobcats take on the Fleet again Monday, April 25 at 3 p.m. in Due West, S.C.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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I'm looking for a system, class based preferably, which allows me to play a noble (i.e., the son of a lord baron, etc., forced to adventure). I am looking for something along the lines of SW Saga's Noble class but in a fantasy environment. If you have a very good re-skinning of SW Saga for a fantasy game please share. The main things I'm looking for:
- The class should model a noble from level 1, as it were, to where at level 10 you gain a castle and followers
- The class should have explicit rules for interacting with non combat social challenges
- The class should have explicit rules for interacting with my party members/henchmen so that I make them fight better i.e my most potent ability is leadership
- Please no class like a bard where I have to strip out all the musician flavour but then I'm still stuck with a noble who is very very good at singing despite having no reason to be that good
- Please no classes that would derive their authority from supernatural powers. Playing sorcerer kings descended from the dragons is fun, but not related to this question
- An exception to the previous requirement is if I have powers to summon my ancestors who were they themselves nobles as a "magic in the blood" thing.
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Numbers and facts aren't always that interesting, but sometimes tell the story of a project all the same. So let's look at CCDC by the numbers and its economic development and community meeting facility potential.
CCDC was first conceived in 2002 by members of the City of Monticello's Economic Development Committee as a way to create new educational opportunities for the area's students, teachers, and families; and to provide a boost to the local economy.
Over the following 4 years, the idea was developed and expanded by the Economic Development Committee and their chosen partner, Four Corners School of Outdoor Education. All wanted to ensure the buy-in of the local community.
Over four years they conducted three scoping meetings, 32 focus groups, 40 Community Leadership Team meetings, 20 informational meetings, eight mini science-events, a Market/Feasibility Study, and a Business Plan to ensure that the Center would succeed and meet the needs of the people it will serve. FCS was asked by the Community Leadership Team to lead and operate this effort in 2006.
The project has secured the cooperation and support of a wide range of local, state, tribal, and federal entities throughout the Four Corners area, including local governments, institutions of higher education, private donors, the local public school system and economic development entities.
Through its Discovery Institute for Conservation Education (DICE) and associate place-based programs, on and about the Colorado Plateau, Four Corners School's 21,635 square foot CCDC campus plans to:
• Create 23 new jobs, sustain 10 old jobs
• Fill 9,391 motel rooms annually
• Increase TRT and Sales Tax $229,376 annually
• Produce 35,000 onsite visitors annually (97,000 outreach visits annually)
• Have a one-time influx in wages from construction of $2,282,995
• Pay $862,449 in annual wages for new jobs created ($477,344 for old jobs)
• Produce an estimated potential Social Return on Investment of $9.8 MIL annually (based on the monetized social value of all teacher retention and renewal programs, student education/motivation programs, professional certification programs, workforce development/youth employment programs, and scientific research for San Juan County & the Colorado Plateau.
Clearly, this facility will draw visitors to the City of Monticello and its businesses, and is meant to be an economic driver for all of us. It will:
• Be built on 48 acres north of Young's Machine shop
• Have a community conference space that can seat 150+ people, and be available to rent for boy scout groups, church groups, family reunions, weddings, and more.
• Have a small classroom and field laboratory
• Have a small library and technology/computer center
• Have an Exhibit hall with hands-on, interactive, learning stations
• Have an Observatory and telescope for night sky viewing
• Have a Bouldering wall and after-school programs
• Have a small Discovery Theater for presentations
• Have a Discovery Store
• Have a Warehouse, shop, storage space
• Have Outside teaching/learning areas, picnic/playground areas, and trails
• Be owned and managed by the 27-year-old non-profit Four Corners School
• Be a public/private partnership with the City of Monticello
• Operate programs in it's Discovery Institute for Conservation Education
Wow, even I am impressed that this facility and its programs, designed to educate about and celebrate the Colorado, will do all that. I am humbled that my career and life's work will leave behind such a legacy for Monticello and San Juan County.
See entire series:
1- Canyon Country Discovery Center – from a dream to reality
2- Why Monticello is the perfect place for the Canyon Country Discovery Center
3- A look at facilities and programs designed for the new Canyon Country Discovery Center
4- The Canyon Country Discovery Center by the numbers


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Research initiated by the Center for Tropical Forest Science, a joint program of the Arnold Arboretum and the Smithsonian Institution, reveals that the structure and dynamics of many tropical forests are changing, though uncertainty still surrounds the causes and consequences of these changes. In a study published in Ecology, the journal of the American Ecological Society, scientists investigated shifts in tree species composition over the past 25 years within the 50-hectare Forest Dynamics Plot that CTFS maintains on Barro Colorado Island (BCI), Panama. The study examined how observed patterns relate to predictions of random population fluctuations, carbon fertilization, succession from past disturbance, recovery from an extreme El Nĩno drought at the start of the study period, and long-term climate change.
Data analyzed in the study suggest that there have been consistent and directional changes in the tree species composition at BCI, characterized by increased relative representations of drought-tolerant species. These fluctuations in forest composition may be the legacy of the El Nĩno drought, or alternatively, potentially reflect increased aridity due to long-term climate change. This investigation of forest compositional changes enhances our understanding of the ecology of tropical forests and their responses to large-scale disturbances, and informs predictions for how future global change will impact some of the critical services provided by these important ecosystems.
The results of the study appear as the cover story in the April, 2011 issue of Ecology (Vol. 92, No. 4). The paper is co-authored by Arnold Arboretum Director of Asia Programs Stuart J. Davies, with Kenneth Feeley (Florida International University and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden), Rolando Perez (CTFS), Stephen Hubbell (CTFS and University of California–Los Angeles), and Robin Foster (Field Museum, Chicago).
Feeley, K. J., S. J. Davies, R. Perez, S. P. Hubbell, and R. B. Foster. 2011. Directional changes in the species composition of a tropical forest. Ecology 92(4): 871-882. [pdf]


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You asked, we listened! It's just the nature of shipping software in a "services world" with Office 365: When we hear your feedback, we can respond with new features that fill your needs. In the case of Access 2013, we heard loud and clear from our first Access 2013 web app users that we needed to implement Cascading Controls as a part of our custom web app feature set.
It used to be a 3-year wait for new features in Office. However, because we are increasing the speed of our ship cycles, we are proud to announce that as of now, Cascading Controls are available to all of our Access 2013 Office 365 customers! The changes are on the server side which means you do not need to update your Access client program at all. This update is available immediately for customers using Office 365 with Access Services so look for this feature within your web apps and try it out.
How do Cascading Controls work?
It's a common scenario. The app developer wants to make the options in a control, such as a dropdown, relevant to the option chosen from a different control. For example, you might want to associate company names with people names in a business contact database, or maybe you'd like to connect the make, model, and trim level for cars in a product database. These scenarios are now possible in Access 2013 custom web apps for SharePoint for Office 365 users.
Consider the following scenario of an app tracking a consultant's projects. When entering a new project, you want to choose a company for whom the project will be completed and the contact for that project at that company. If you have lots of contacts at different companies in the app, you might want to see only a list of the contacts at that specific company. To enable this scenario, use a List Details or Blank view that has more than one combo box or autocomplete control. In the following screenshot, you can see a sample List Details view of a Projects table.
In this case, the Company autocomplete control will be the parent control and the child control will be the Contacts combo box. Note that the parent control can be an autocomplete or a combo box control, but the child control must be a combo box. For the child control, click the Data callout to see the list of properties available for the control. When you specify a Row Source (can be either a table or a saved query) for the control, additional properties appear, including a property called Parent Control. In the following screenshot, you can see the new Parent Control property at the bottom of the property list.
The dropdown list for the Parent Control property will display only the names of autocomplete and combo box controls defined on the current view. Select the control you want to be the parent from the dropdown list. In the example screenshot below, we selected CompanyAutoComplete. After you select the appropriate control for the Parent Control property, Access displays an additional property called Related Field. Select the field from the dropdown list on this property that serves as the "linking" element between the parent and child controls and Access will take care of the rest.
When you view your web app within your browser at runtime, Access Services disables the child control until you select a value from the parent control. In the following screenshot, you can see that the Contact combo box initially is not an active control.
After you select a value from the Company autocomplete control, Access Services activates the Contact combo box, filters the list to only display those contacts associated with the Company in the parent control, and then allows you to select an appropriate contact. If you select a different value from the Company autocomplete control, Access filters the Contact combo box again to only display those contacts associated with the new value in the Company autocomplete parent control.
We hope you enjoy this new Cascading Controls feature within Access web apps for SharePoint that opens up more scenarios for your custom web apps built on top of Office 365. Give it a try and let us know what you think!


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After some personal convincing and a schedule change to an event in Ottawa this year, I decided that it's finally time to go to the big smoke, Toronto and attend NXNE. Although, I didn't get a lot of time to spend in Toronto and the live music around various venues, I'll admit to opening up positively to Canada's biggest city (thanks to two people). Aside from that, I arrived on Friday and walked from the train station to NXNE headquarters to pick up the media pass, then checked in the hotel and then leave to go to CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre for a tour around CBC Radio. It was great to meet up with CBC Radio 3 fans. After the tour, the rest of the R3 gang went to a pub and Grant Lawrence showed up later. I had the opportunity to interview him for his thoughts on the music festival.
Afterwards, I had to take a long walk to Bathurst Street to interview Papermaps and Wendy Versus (a bonus interview).
This week's radio show had interviews from Grant Lawrence and Papermaps.
On Saturday night, I had some time before going to the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, I stopped by the Cameron House because a singer I watched from an Internet show was performing there. The singer was Robyn Dell'Unto. From the one song I caught, all I can say that she has a lovely voice. I was like wow in my head. Afterwards, I rushed over to the Horseshoe Tavern for the CBC Radio 3 Showcase. It consisted of Poor Young Things, Yukon Blonde, Lumineers, Young Empires, and CATL. Some of the R3 fans were in attendance and it was great to see Craig Norris as well. I finally got a chance to see Yukon Blonde live because whenever they're in Ottawa, I tend to miss out but it's in Toronto that I got to see them. They totally rocked the Horseshoe Tavern and great singing along to their songs.
Overall, I definitely had a great time at NXNE in Toronto. You can listen to the radio show and interviews below.
Another part to check out is from Storify as I posted tweets, images and a video (not mine) at NXNE. [Link]
Meeting Nat & Marie (Not NXNE-related)
Lastly, another priority to going to Toronto was to meet with the lovely hosts of Nat & Marie. Let's say they've been pretty influential in my approach in using social media for my radio show and other activities. After the CBC tour and music interviews, I got to meet up with Marie of Nat & Marie. Originally, her partner in crime (Nat) was supposed to join us for sushi but had family obligations.
The next day, they were kind enough to meet up again and finally do an interview. The funny story was Nat tweeting me that's she's at Starbucks and I left the NXNE headquarters to Queen St. West. I was rushing frantically back to the site to Starbucks to meet them. The rest is history as we got to chat and interview. Unfortunately, I missed out on the unofficial CBC Radio 3 picnic at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Still, I wanted to meet my new idols or social media darlings as I've been tuning to their Internet show. Expect the interview to be aired in July.
I didn't realize I was mentioned in their Tumblr post from June 15, 2012 at this link. I'm on the final line of their entry.
Radio Show and Interviews
The playlist for the June 20th show is over at this link.
Radio show for June 20th – Press play to listen.
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Grant Lawrence Interview
Papermaps Interview
Papermaps at The Football Factory
Robyn Dell'Unto at The Cameron House
Poor Young Things & Yukon Blonde
With Grant Lawrence
With Brenda of earbuds & ticket stubs (apology that the photo looked dark)


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Wild turkeys reestablished in Christian County, KY
I saw a little flock of wild turkeys a few weeks ago in northeastern Christian County (KY). They weren't frightened enough to fly away. Instead they trotted down the road in front of my car for at least two hundred yards and then ran across the field to a little creek which they followed into the woods. Every now and then, I could see their heads bobbing along through the tall grass.
Several days later, in the southeastern corner of the county, I surprised another little flock of turkeys on a remote rural road. It was a startling experience for me, too. The turkeys immediately took flight, rising into the air right in front of my car with a great flapping of wings. They didn't fly high -- they were hardly ten feet above the ground -- but they flew fast.
My third turkey sighting of the spring came about a week later. I was driving up the lane to our house, As I reached the top of the hill, where the woods end and the field begins, I saw a turkey with his feathers all spread out -- a tom, I assume. Three other turkeys were with him, and I assume they were females. They all flew into the woods as soon as they saw me. That is the second time I've seen turkeys near our house.
According to the Kentucky National Wild Turkey Federation website, a flock of 62 wild turkeys was released in Christian County in 1978. Thirty years later, they seem to be well-established -- at least, in some rural areas that I travel.
Still, the turkeys aren't as plentiful as they once were. In Perrin's history of Christian County, KY, he mentions the stories an old timer told of "enormous flocks of wild turkeys" in the area around Lafayette, in southwestern Christian County.
And in Muhlenberg County, Christian County's neighbor on the northeast, the big birds were so numerous that they were considered pests. People said that a corn crop was in danger of being eaten by turkeys from the day it was planted until the day it was harvested.
In 1845, an effort was made to kill as many turkeys and squirrels as possible within a 60-day-period. It was apparently quite successful; according to the old story, the farmers were able to raise good corn crops for many years thereafter. (Source: A History of Muhlenberg County (p. 100) by Otto Arthur Rothert. Published by J.P. Morton, 1913.)
I've heard some of our farmer neighbors talk about the quantity of grain that the turkeys consume in the fields. I am sure that it can be a problem. From my viewpoint as an interested observer, though, I'm glad the turkeys are back.
Related posts:
A Big Flock of Wild Turkeys
Wild Turkey Breaks Bus Window
Grass, Water, and Trees


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New Jersey mom: I didn't slap boy who bullied my daughter
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) -- A woman who says her 9-year-old daughter was bullied said Sunday that she took matters into her own hands when she confronted one of her daughter's tormenters on a school bus, but she denied slapping anyone despite being charged with assault.
Rebecca Sardoni said she and her mother boarded a school bus Friday morning bound for East Dover Elementary School and asked for a boy they claimed had been harassing her daughter on the bus.
Several students on the bus said Rebecca Sardoni then cursed at the boy and slapped him and a boy seated next to him while her mother yelled at the two boys, Toms River Police Chief Michael G. Mastronardy told The Asbury Park Press.
Rebecca Sardoni, 28, of Toms River, and her mother, 51-year-old Stephanie Sardoni, of Beachwood, were arrested Friday and released on summonses. Rebecca Sardoni is charged with simple assault, criminal trespass and making terroristic threats. Stephanie Sardoni is charged with criminal trespass.
Rebecca Sardoni told The Associated Press that she regretted boarding the bus, but she denied touching or hitting anyone.
"I was upset. I wasn't crazy woman upset," she said. "I don't put my hands on my own kids. I would have never put my hands on anyone's kid."
Sardoni said her daughter is upset and nervous about going to school Monday. She said she's considering sending her daughter to a new school but knows for sure that the girl won't be taking the bus anymore.
"It's crazy that this got blown into me doing something wrong -- me and my family -- when this is my daughter that is the victim," Sardoni told the AP.
Sardoni said she took matters into her own hands after school officials ignored complaints that her daughter, who is also in fourth-grade, had been verbally and physically bullied by four students. She said her mother merely stood at the front of the bus with the driver.
School officials couldn't be reached Sunday by the AP.
The boys were treated by nurses from Toms River Regional Schools for cuts to their mouths. One of the boys was taken by his parents to a local hospital for treatment of a neck injury, Mastronardy said.
The stepfather of one of the boys -- who have not been named because of their ages -- told the newspaper his stepson had a cut on his lip after Rebecca Sardoni slammed his head against the bus window.
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to stun the fish.
A mannequin wants to go nude.
The tormentor holes up
in a bunker.
You undertake a fast
to clean the dirty plumes of
a swan who will not take a flight
in blackening dawn.
The curse was on the hooks
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dolls. O moonless night, I
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of queer crowds.
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malston needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 389 designs submitted by 65 freelance designers.
I recently purchased an established Insurance brokerage in Canada. I need to take my business online to better serve the younger customer base.
The look of our Logo needs to appeal to the younger consumers in the marketplace. (20 to 40) year old individuals.
I do not want a structured boring corporate feel to it. It needs to have a youthful look.
I had an idea to change the X on my website depending on the time of year like Google does.
So for example a Christmas "X" with lights, Easter, Thanksgiving ect. I like a cartoon aspect to the custom X designs, christmas lights...arrow or hearts for valentines day. Something that really pops of the page.
Also I want the phrase "Your online Broker" or "Insurance Broker" in small font somewhere.
I want the image to have some depth.. a small 3D aspect to it. The X needs to pop off my website.
I will pay extra to the designer that wins to create a bunch of different X designs. Just submit one Standard Look and one or two Special X designs i can use for holidays and events.
One idea i had was to have the standard design made from two blacktop roads crossing to form the X with yellow road paint.
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As a mom to 4 kids, my blog is all about party ideas, holiday treats and fun ways to celebrate life.
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Are you a mom who loves party planning? We're looking for mom bloggers
who write about how to plan and throw parties for birthdays, holidays,
graduations, baby showers, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
We are trying to promote and recognize the work of moms who blog with this contest, rather than blogs that are intended for mom readership. Therefore, this contest is only open to moms.
To ensure that votes are fairly acquired we do not allow for any prizes or giveaways in exchange for votes.
Voting ended on Jun 7, 2012 at 4pm PT. Top 25 Party Planning Moms - 2012 is now closed.
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I'm a little late to the Sonicare party, but hot damn if these aren't great. I just picked one up last week and already my mouth feels cleaner than it's ever been before—even after a dentist's visit. It vibrates faster than Michael J. Fox after a coke binge back when he was alive—wait, what do you mean he's not dead? Apologies, Mr. Fox.
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Progressive Provides More Details On Controversial Lawsuit
Earlier this week, the brother of a woman killed in a car crash made headlines around the world by claiming that his sister's insurance company, Progressive, had actually come to the legal defense of the driver accused of causing the fatal accident. Since then, the insurance company has stated that it was not defending the other driver, but only defending itself in the lawsuit — a distinction the brother found wanting. Today, the insurer says it has reached a settlement with the family and is attempting to clarify matters further by explaining why its lawyers ended up on the other side of courtroom.
In a statement posted on its website, Progressive confirms what our insurance expert told Consumerist earlier this week, that in order to receive the payout of an underinsured driver claim in Maryland, the other driver must be deemed to be completely at fault.
"Sometimes this can be proven without the need for a trial," writes the insured, adding that in this case, "there were credible conflicting eyewitness accounts as to who was at fault."
Continues the statement:
"A trial was necessary so that a jury could review all of the evidence and come to a decision. In those circumstances, under Maryland law, the insurance company providing the Underinsured Motorist coverage is considered a defendant. As a defendant in this case, Progressive participated in the trial procedures on our own behalf while Nationwide represented the other driver.
On Thursday, August 9, a jury determined that the other driver was at fault in the accident involving Ms. Fisher. In accordance with that decision, Progressive worked with the Fisher family and their legal representative to resolve the claim."
We have reached out to the brother to see if he has any further comment on this story. He had taken issue with Progressive's initial statement that it was only acting as a co-defendant in the case.
"During the trial, both in and out of the courtroom, [the Progressive lawyer] conferred with the defendant," wrote the brother in an earlier statement. "He gave an opening statement to the jury, in which he proposed the idea that the defendant should not be found negligent in the case. He cross-examined all of the plaintiff's witnesses. On direct examination, he questioned all of the defense's witnesses. He made objections on behalf of the defendant, and he was a party to the argument of all of the objections heard in the case. After all of the witnesses had been called, he stood before the jury and gave a closing argument, in which he argued that my sister was responsible for the accident that killed her, and that the jury should not decide that the defendant was negligent… I am comfortable characterizing this as a legal defense."
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A major rebound in confidence in the global economy among large corporates is not yet translating into expected capital investment and M&A activity, according to Ernst & Young's eighth bi-annual Capital confidence barometer, based on a survey this month of 1,600 senior executives in 50 countries.
The surge in confidence, fueled by positive expectations around economic growth, corporate earnings and credit availability, sees 87% of companies now viewing the global economy as either stable or improving. Fifty-one percent now believe the global economy is improving outright – more than double the 22% recorded in October 2012.
This increased confidence has fostered a strong consensus among global corporates that M&A volumes will increase – 72% expect global deal volumes to rise over the next 12 months. However, even with a renewed focus on growth (52% cite growth as a priority), only 29% of major companies expect to make acquisitions in the next 12 months, with organic growth measures (45%) the major strategic preference for executives.'
"Though this positive sentiment would normally translate into significant capital investment and M&A activity, the current situation can best be described as a "confidence paradox" — with planned activity contradicting expectations," says Pip McCrostie, Ernst & Young's Global Vice-Chair, Transaction Advisory Services.
McCrostie notes that in the past few years, global M&A volumes have de-coupled from historical indicators of deal activity.
"There are signs of improvement but caution remains. While almost three quarters of corporates expect deal activity in the market to increase over the next year, far fewer have an intention to buy. This could actually create a first mover advantage opportunity for those willing to take action and secure assets ahead of the competition," adds McCrostie.
The modest improvement in the number of companies planning acquisitions (from 25% in October) is largely driven by an increasing number, and higher quality, of acquisition opportunities. Thirty-nine percent of companies say there are quality acquisition opportunities available compared with 30% six months ago; 50% feel more confident about the number of opportunities available, versus only 37% six months ago.
A world of difference
There are clear differences in sentiment towards M&A across countries – in Brazil 45% of executives expect to acquire, while in Russia only 12% have similar expectations – illustrating a mixed mood within a complex macroeconomic climate, even within emerging markets. Elsewhere, in developed markets, 27% of UK executives plan to acquire assets compared to 29% in the US.
Interest in acquiring assets in emerging markets continues with China retaining the top slot as an investment destination. India and Brazil are second and third respectively, while the US remains in the top five. However, while emerging markets remain critical to growth agendas, 60% of companies now say they are reconsidering their strategies in emerging markets where growth has slowed, and will apply greater rigor to investment decisions and processes.
Sectors most likely to see acquisitions are: technology, automotive, life sciences, consumer products and oil and gas. The least acquisitive are power and utilities, mining, financial services and diversified industrial products.
Consistent with sentiment over the past six months, deals across the board are likely to remain smaller in size as caution remains despite record amounts of available cash and improving credit conditions. In total, 88% of companies planning acquisitions expect deals to be under US$500m.
Divesting for value
Mirroring exactly the number of would-be buyers, 29% of companies are planning a divestment within the next 12 months or have one in progress. The reasons for a sale – and the types of divestment – are increasingly complex and not necessarily driven by the traditional motivation of raising capital – focusing on core assets and enhancing shareholder value rank more highly as selling rationale.
McCrostie continues: "Despite growing optimism, companies are largely focused on lower-risk value creation strategies — much more cautious approaches than one would expect given increased confidence and credit availability. Divesting is increasingly a part of that mix – a strategic tool to create value that many see as less risky than an acquisition. These approaches have become the "new normal" in the post—financial crisis world. Companies want sustained evidence of an upturn before making major investments."
Window of opportunity for first-movers
The valuation gap – often a barrier to deals – has narrowed in the past six months with most respondents (82%) saying the gap is 20% or less, compared with 68% in October 2012.
However, expectations for increased valuations are now at their highest level in the history of the Capital confidence barometer Barometer. Forty-four percent of companies expect price/valuations to rise in the next year, up from 31% in October 2012. Just 7% of companies expect valuations to decline, compared with 27% six months ago, suggesting the market has stabilised.
"We may now be nearing equilibrium between what buyers will pay and what sellers will accept," says McCrostie. "This equilibrium is vital, signaling the deal markets are at an inflection point and ready to rebound. The pendulum is primed to swing the other way – toward higher prices for buyers, and more profitable exits for sellers."
When does risk aversion become a risk?
McCrostie concludes: "Given the surge in confidence and strong deal fundamentals, it is somewhat surprising that we haven't seen a stronger appetite to acquire. Executives are continuing to wait for a sustained recovery before engaging in M&A. However, we may be nearing the point where this sustained caution itself becomes risky.
Economic confidence, credit conditions and valuations — along with a recent rise in shareholder activism — all signal an opportunity to act, according to McCrostie.
"While prudence, discipline and governance, are necessities in this environment, now may be the time for boards
to pursue a more accelerated growth agenda. History shows that first movers in any economic cycle can create differential value and position themselves for sustained market leadership. Now might be the right time to invest and grow forward."


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In the News: Alumna Mary Hart Signs Off From 'Entertainment Tonight'
Friends share their memories of Mary Hart, Augustana class of 1972, best known for interviewing thousands of actors during her 29 years as co-host of "Entertainment Tonight." Hart's last show was Friday, May 20.
First Graduate of Luther House of Study to Receive Degree Saturday
After 20 years as a third grade teacher, Don Reiffenberger accepted God's call. On Saturday, he will become the first graduate of the Luther House of Study, a collaborative program between Augustana and Sioux Falls Seminary that is addressing the shortage of leadership in Lutheran congregations.
Augustana Dining Services Named Governor's Award Winner
Augustana Dining Services has been named a 2011 Governor's Award winner in the Outstanding Private Employer category for outstanding achievement in improving employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will present the award to College officials in June.
Wright's Latest Book Explores '50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter'
From "Big Macs" to "Zombie Banks," "The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators that Really Matter," a new book co-authored by Dr. Robert E. Wright, Augustana's Nef Family chair of political economy, explores the global macroeconomic climate.
12 Students Named to German Honor Society
Twelve students have been inducted into the Augustana chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national honor society for students of German. The induction ceremony was held at the Fellows' Presidential Residence on Saturday, May 7.
340 Students to Participate in 2011 Commencement
On Saturday, May 21, 340 students will participate in the 2011 commencement ceremony, set for 2 p.m. at the Sioux Falls Arena. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for seating. Jane Zaloudek, class of 1972; Lowell Stortz, class of 1980; and Trent Anderson, class of 2011, are the featured speakers.
12 Students Inducted into National Physics Honor Society
Twelve Augustana students have been inducted into the College's inaugural class of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national Physics Honor Society. The distinction honors their outstanding scholarship in physics, recognizes their service and celebrates their encouragement of exploration and discovery.
This Week in Viking Athletics
While Augustana concludes its Sesquicentennial year, its Viking student-athletes are continuing to make history. In an unprecedented line-up, the College's baseball, softball, women's tennis, women's golf, and track and field teams are all vying for championship titles. Follow the results with live stats
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Augustana earned the No. 1 seed in the Central 1 Regional and will be one of 16 teams to host a three-day NCAA Regional Tournament. The Vikings will face No. 4-seeded Regis (Colo.) in the first round of the tournament Friday at 12 p.m., the NCAA announced Monday.
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In honor of the Augustana Sesquicentennial and in recognition of its Norwegian heritage, the College will celebrate Syttende Mai – Norwegian Constitution Day – on Tuesday, May 17. Commemorative events featuring speakers, Norwegian food and games will be held on campus and at First Lutheran Church.


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Coast guard vessels from Taiwan and Japan dueled with water cannons yesterday as Taiwanese fishing boats sailed close to the disputed Diaoyutai Islands (釣魚台) to assert Taiwanese sovereignty over the islets.
The fishing boats came as close as 3 nautical miles (5.5km) to the Diaoyutais, known as the Senkakus in Japan, but were thwarted from making a possible landing by Japanese coast guard vessels, which deterred the protesters from approaching any further.
The Taiwanese boats arrived near the Diaoyutais at about 5am yesterday after sailing overnight escorted by 10 Coast Guard Administration (CGA) ships.
The fishing boats assembled 18 nautical miles off the Diaoyutais to prepare for their planned circumnavigation of the island group in pods of five ships each. Their approach led to a standoff between the Taiwanese coast guard ships and their Japanese counterparts.
More than 10 Japanese patrol boats used flashlights and water cannons to disperse the Taiwanese fishing vessels, warning them over loudspeakers to leave. At one point, they also dropped smaller boats into the water and tried ramming them into the fishing boats.
CGA ships responded by firing water cannons and using loudspeakers and LED lights to say, in Chinese, "This is Taiwan's territorial waters. You should not interfere with the operations of our fishermen."
CGA ships sailed between the Taiwanese fishing vessels and Japanese patrol boats, at one point stopping in front of the Japanese boats to allow the fishing vessels room to maneuver.
Lin Jih-cheng (林日成), commander of an organizing committee on safeguarding fishing rights, said the ships were able to sail near the Diaoyutais and achieved the aim of their protest.
Considering the rough sea conditions, Lin announced at 9am that "the mission is completed, and all fishing boats will return to Nanfangao."
CGA vessels remained about 4 nautical miles from the Diaoyutais to see that all fishing boats left the area safely.
The 75 Taiwanese fishing vessels, carrying banners reading "Defend our territorial waters" and "Diaoyutais are ours," set off from the fishing port of Nanfangao (南方澳) in Yilan County on Monday to protest Japan's recent move to nationalize the islands by buying three of them from a private owner.
The Diaoyutais, about 120 nautical miles northeast of Taipei, are administered by Japan, but claimed by Taiwan and China, and the fishermen wanted to assert Taiwanese sovereignty over the islands and their right to operate in what they call their traditional fishing grounds.
The CGA said its main goal was to prevent Japanese ships from boarding Taiwanese fishing boats or taking Taiwanese fishermen into custody.
CGA Deputy Director-General Wang Chung-yi (王崇儀) said the agency had simulated possible scenarios beforehand for the encounter and expected Japan to send large ships to the site.
"Japan mobilized 21 ships, with the largest weighing 6,000 tonnes," Wang said.
He said that because of the rough sea conditions around the Diaoyutais, with waves as high as 4m, the CGA did not take more aggressive action, out of consideration for the fishing vessels.
He also said the coast guard did not encounter Chinese fishing boats during its escort mission, but noted that there were five Chinese patrol ships around the island chain, all outside the 12 nautical mile territorial zone.


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These are the menu links: Home, Features, Pricing, Demo, Custom work, Support . I should be able to add in the future one or two links beside these ones.
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All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Nonstick Fry Pan
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Representing the best in American craftsmanship, All-Clad's d5 Stainless Steel line incorporates five-layer bonded construction as well as functional advances. This nonstick pan is useful for everything from preparing fried eggs on the stovetop to oven-baked casseroles.
- Each of the five bonded layers serves a specific purpose, creating a noticeable difference in cooking performance.
- Nonstick interior ensures easy release of the stickiest foods and is dishwasher safe.
- Two aluminum layers, one to conduct and one to sustain heat.
- Patented stainless-steel core diffuses heat for consistent results.
- Magnetic stainless-steel exterior for durability.
- Sloped sides simplify turning and stirring ingredients.
- Rims are shaped to allow for dripless pouring.
- Improved stay-cool stick handle with finger guard for balance and control.
- Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction.
- Hand crafted in the USA with materials from the USA.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 8" Fry Pan: 8" diam., 1 1/2" high; 1 lb. 13 oz.
- 10" Fry Pan: 10" diam., 2" high; 2 lb. 10 oz.
- 12" Fry Pan: 12" diam., 2" high; 3 lb. 4 oz.
- 14" Fry Pan: 14 1/2" diam., 4 1/4" high; 5 lb.
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- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Oven safe to 500ºF.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the nonstick surface.
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- Dishwasher safe.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
- Stubborn food residue and stains on exterior can be removed with a nylon scrubbing pad and a fine-powdered cleanser.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by hskadow from All Clad will not stand behind these pans All clad got the size right but that's about it. The surface lasts about 6 months then All Clad says tough luck charlie. I do not own metal utensils, the coating just starts flaking off; Yum! This is in no way acceptable. These are very expensive disposable pans. Very disappointed. I no longer purchase any All Clad profucts.Date published: 2019-09-19Rated 4 out of 5 by dalden from In all fairness...... Regarding the non stick All-clad frying pans.. a few reviews say that the non stick coated pans had defects and sticking and peeling of the finish occurred. I purchased the set of 8 and 10 inch non sticks before the d5 came out. The 8 inch began peeling around the outer edges, similar to the photo one reviewer posted. The earlier pans with non stick were NOT dishwasher recommended, and that was MY mistake. So if you had the issue of peeling or sticking, that may have been why if you did what I did and put the pans in the dishwasher.Date published: 2019-01-11Rated 5 out of 5 by Dawn from LOVE ALL-CLAD FRYING PANS I have the 12" and 14" frying pans and absolutely love them. They cook evenly and brown nicely. The 14" is nice and big and I can cook my chicken cutlets faster and it fits perfectly on a large burner. I hand wash my pans to keep them nice. They are made well.Date published: 2018-05-06Rated 5 out of 5 by JLB0602 from Love all my All Clad! I don't understand all the negative reviews on the All Clad d5 Nonstick fry pans. I have had the 8" and 10" d5 nonstick pans for several years and love them. Mine don't look quite like new, but close. I also have a full set of d5 regular stainless All Clad. I prefer the regular stainless, but the nonstick is great for certain things. I use mine mostly for frittatas and scrambled or fried eggs (almost daily). My 10" often goes in the oven for frittatas, which flip out with ease. My 10" pan also has the domed lid, which is great to steam-saute veggies. I never have trouble with sticking. I don't understand those comments. You do have to be careful of the heat with All Clad. You definitely need to use lower heat than other pans. I admit I have not been easy on these pans, which I think also speaks well for them. Though I do try to use wood or silicone utensils, I don't baby them. All Clad says it's OK for these pans to go in the dishwasher--so mine do--as with the rest of my All Clad. Before these, I had another upscale brand of nonstick skillet, which was OK, but I much prefer the All Clad.Date published: 2018-01-07Rated 2 out of 5 by misab from Not worth the money I bought this nonstick pan 5 years ago at the same time that I bought a regular d5 skillet and chefs pan. I love the regular stainless steel pans, but this one was not worth the money I paid for it. Initially we loved it, but it has not withstood the test of time. We use it almost daily, so it has definitely gotten a lot of use and we always use silicone or plastic utensils on it and hand wash. Today food sticks to it. It looks like there are many tiny scratches on the nonstick surface and it never looks really clean. I would not recommend or buy again.Date published: 2017-03-05Rated 1 out of 5 by FormerAllCladFan from Dont buy All-Clad Non-Stick Pans Let me start by saying that my wife and I have a huge collection of All-Clad Pots and Pans. We decided to try their "Non-Stick" 12 " frying pan #11442. HUGE mistake. We have cheap,bargain brand non-stick pans that are twice the age as this All-Clad and work as new. Even scrambled eggs stick in this pan and cleaning off the stuck residue is very time consuming!!! We take excellent care of our pans and NEVER use metal utensils with them. STAY AWAY FROM ALL-CLAD NON-STICK!! I am trying to proceed with All-Clad's "Lifetime Guarantee" but dont have much hope.Date published: 2016-04-03Rated 1 out of 5 by AMEPK from Not a good buy After less than a year, the non-stick coating started to peel off from the inside of the rim. My last pan was from a discount store and lasted about 7 years and cost 19.99 and worked well -- so by comparison, this pan is is not good at all, way over priced and is not worth the money!! Do not buy!Date published: 2014-12-21Rated 1 out of 5 by duke55 from save your money I bought several non stick pans thinking that all-clad would be better than the rest. I can say after about a year of use the non stick finish started coming off while I was cleaning it with a sponge. if non stick cook ware is what you need or want save your money and buy something less expensive. I would not recommend this product.Date published: 2014-12-01
How is this different than the All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Nonstick Covered Fry Pan? Hi kahs, These fry pans do not include lids.Date published: 2019-12-23
Does a lid come with the 14" pan?Hi Gene, The 14" nonstick fry pan does not include a lid.Date published: 2019-07-29