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Five things you need to know about the EU's bonus cap
Bankers' fears that their bonuses will be capped by European Union regulations have grown since it has emerged that Germany has dropped its opposition to a parliamentary proposal to restrict remuneration packages.
With the European Union on the verge of agreeing the cap, Financial News explains the key details.
1) What is the bonus cap?
Late last year MEPs and negotiators on behalf of European governments laid down proposals to curb excessive remuneration within banking.
Among their plans was a stated desire to cap bonuses for all staff at the same amount as base salaries, rising to 2:1 should a majority of shareholders agree.
There is a groundswell of political opinion in favour of a cap throughout Europe, one of the loudest proponents being the Belgian Green MEP Philippe Lamberts. Given the population-based voting weights in the European Council, the current support of large nations such as France and Germany is crucial to the success of the policy.
2) How will it be implemented?
The bonus cap proposals form part of the Capital Requirements Directive IV package, designed to effect the introduction of the Basel III provisions on capital and liquidity into law. Some market participants have criticised the inclusion of a provision on pay in the package, considering it an opportunistic addendum by politicians designed to appease a voting public that remains highly critical of remuneration in the banking sector.
The bonus component of CRD IV is contained in the Capital Requirements Regulation, not the directive. While directives are binding the form and methods of their application are up to nation states. Regulations are fully binding, with no room for interpretation by member states.
Opponents of the move at the time were hopeful that this would not gain sufficient support but the UK, the key objector, is heavily outweighed in negotiations as both France and Germany are pushing for the rule to be adopted.
3) Who supports it?
It's easier to list who isn't in support of the cap: Just the UK, the Czech Republic and Sweden are now opposed to the plan to cap bonuses, according to Raoul Ruparel, head of economic research at the Open Europe think tank.
Approval for the CRD IV package will be necessary from both the European Parliament and the European Council, which comprises of European heads of government. Negotiations on the issue between member states and the European Parliament are due to resume today, but few expect MEPs to champion the cause of unfettered bonus payments.
The headline terms of negotiations are set by senior national and European politicians, with working groups of officials from, in this case, the finance ministries of member states tasked with thrashing out the detail. It is at this level that the differences have become clear.
The Council operates via a system of qualified majority voting, allowing a motion to be passed if member states representing 62% of the European Union's population support it. Should just the UK, Czech Republic and Sweden oppose the plan their vote will equate to just over 16% of the Union's population, very far from a blocking minority. Even with German support for a blocking motion the proposal would pass by a comfortable margin of six percentage points of population.
4) What is the UK argument?
While the move on bonuses was inspired by the desire to curb excessive remuneration, critics argue that the scale of bankers' pay will not materially alter. They assert that higher base salaries will be the result, removing the link between performance and reward.
John Redwood, MP and leader of the Conservative Policy Group on Economic Competitiveness, said this "will make financial institutions less stable rather than more stable".
In addition to removing the link between performance and pay he said curbing bonuses would means that banks can't cut back in a hurry. "[Under the current system] you get into a crisis, profits collapse and bonuses automatically go. [The measure being proposed] means that organisations will pay far too much in basic pay. They'll be far more geared and so when they hit a downturn they'll be very vulnerable. It's the economics of the madhouse."
He also argued that the remuneration of large bonuses to bankers will just move to a different jurisdiction, so Europe will lose out on the tax benefits.
5) When will this come into effect?
CRD IV, which comprises a directive and a regulation, was expected to be implemented by the beginning of this year but is now expected by January next year. Even if this deadline is met, it could take time to take effect.
Ruparel at Open Europe said: "It needs to get approval from the Council and the Parliament. Once that's done it will have to be implemented into national law, which means ratification by all national parliaments."
While the UK objects to the bonus component, Ruparel believes it may not be British negotiators' foremost priority: "There are much more important parts of CRD IV that the UK disagrees with, so they could give some leeway on this to gain ground in other areas. The UK is not in favour of maximum harmonisation of the headline capital requirements for example."
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This July, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Path to Paralympics: Brazil Sports Diplomacy Program hosted 12 Brazilian athletes and eight coaches with and without disabilities in Chicago to experience that same sense of competition in their sports, and to learn more about disability policy in the United States.
The athletes and coaches had a chance to participate in adaptive sports such as swimming, sailing, and softball, and visited a university campus to learn about accessibility in American schools. Through each of these activities and discussions, the athletes were reminded of the positive lessons sports can teach: equality, inclusion, teamwork, health, and leadership skills.
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Twice last week, county prosecutors in our coverage area had to deal with high-profile news events involving juveniles.
But their approach to providing information about the incidents was quite different. These events illustrate how far officials have come in terms of informing the public, and how some folks still don't get it.
The first case occurred last Sunday in Scioto County. A 48-year-old Franklin Furnace man, Michael P. Riley, was fatally shot in his home. A suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Clearly, the public has a right to know who was charged with killing someone. But when Dispatch Reporter Holly Zachariah asked the county sheriff's office for the report that included the alleged shooter's name, officials refused. So she went to Prosecutor Mark Kuhn and asked him to make sure that she received from the sheriff's office what she was entitled to: the report and the 911 call concerning the shooting.
Kuhn said that while he understood the requirements of the public-records law, he wasn't giving up the name of the accused. He told us what the criminal charges were but said the accused was 14 years old, and the local juvenile-court judge wasn't a fan of releasing the names of juveniles.
The logic is befuddling: In an attempt to protect an accused murderer, officials in Portsmouth decided to ignore state law and the public's right to know who was charged with murder. The last time I checked the Ohio Revised Code, the laws of Ohio apply to all 88 counties, whether they're on the Scioto River or the mighty Ohio.
Ironically, this past week was "Sunshine Week" in America, in which the laws regarding the public's right to information held by the government are spotlighted. In this case, the lights were turned off and the prosecutor decided to keep the public in the dark.
It wasn't until we involved our attorneys that the Scioto County officials turned over the information — three days after the shooting.
Fighting fights like this one is part of being a journalist. We have resources at our disposal and often can work around recalcitrant individuals.
What should trouble all of us is whether a concerned citizen would have the patience and wherewithal to fight that fight. That's a question that shouldn't need to be answered.
The law is the law, and everyone who handles the public's information — prosecutors included — needs to understand that.
Licking County Prosecutor Kenneth W. Oswalt does.
Oswalt issued a news release on Wednesday announcing that two senior members of Heath High School's basketball team were charged with bullying-related crimes. Oswalt's announcement did not include the names of the two people charged (one is 18 years old, the other 17), but his release made it clear that the names were public record.
"Although I understand that the complaint and various other documents bearing their names are public records ... and I will of course honor any proper public-records request in this regard, I am simply choosing not to initiate the disclosure of their identities," Oswalt
wrote in a footnote. And when Dispatch Reporter Eric Lyttle asked for the information, Oswalt provided it.
Oswalt was trying to be compassionate, but he wouldn't break the law. His release explained in detail how the bullying occurred, why it was necessary to bring charges, and made it clear that he would provide the names of those charged to those who wanted the information.
Reasonable people can debate whether Oswalt should have included the names in the initial release. Personally, I think his approach was fine because he acknowledged that the information was public and that he would provide it if asked — without forcing anyone to hire an attorney.
Maybe you disagree. Maybe you prefer Kuhn's approach over Oswalt's.
Then ask yourself this: Would you want a prosecutor to selectively enforce Ohio laws? What if a prosecutor thought marijuana usage was not that big of a deal, and didn't go after those who use and sell pot? Or if a prosecutor thought driving while drunk was a victimless crime unless someone got hurt?
Laws are laws, right?
Those in charge of public records need to understand that the public-records law is a law, and not an option.
If they can't follow the law, they should find something else to do.
Benjamin J. Marrison is editor of The Dispatch.


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Clothing swaps are a fun and frugal way to a new wardrobe
Clothing Swaps
by Deanna Kuder
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As the season changes, I find myself dragging out my tired old wardrobe in disgust. I dislike the cold enough as it is so unboxing sweaters, sweatshirts and any pant that comes below my knee is a dreaded activity. I do, however, love clothes, and have found that new clothes can get me through the most dreary of seasons, even if they are only new to me.
One of the most festive ways to revamp a tired wardrobe is clothing swaps. Gather a group of women in your home and encourage them to bring an appetizer, a drink, and any clothes that they are ready to part with.
Don't overlook this opportunity to gain feedback about questionable items in your wardrobe. Encourage women to bring items they aren't sure if they should part with yet or aren't quite sure how or where to wear. Once you hold your garment up to a bunch of laughing women, it becomes much easier to put into the "donate" pile. Make this more fun by inviting women to bring the ugliest item they find in their closet. Provide a ballot to everyone upon entry and award a small prize for the item that gets the most "donate it immediately" votes. Having the feedback of other women is a very effective way to purge items from your closet, leaving you free to find and wear the more stylish pieces. How often do we defer to the "comfy" (yet totally unflattering) pants or the "shirt that matches everything" purchased in the last century?
Clothing swaps can be planned for neighborhoods, Bible study groups, church groups, meet-up and meet-in groups, home school networks, welcome groups and professional networking groups. It's a great way to connect, fellowship, have fun, and end up with something new to you.
Advertising is group specific. Neighborhood newsletters or flyers work for neighborhood groups while Meetup.com and MEETin.org groups provide their own online ways for getting the word out. Having the use of a church or library meeting room could open your party up to using social networking sites, such as Facebook, Craigslist, etc. When collecting RSVPs, you will want the participant to include their name and contact information (in the event that you have to cancel in an emergency) and what sizes of clothing they are predominantly bringing. You may want to remind participants to bring not only clothes, but also accessories, purses, coats and shoes.
If childcare is an issue, have the RSVP include the names and ages of the children that will be attending and set up childcare somewhere on the premises. Parents with children can share in the cost. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the sitter to work for clothes?
For items that women may not want to take home, have a donation site in mind. Recruit a volunteer who is willing to put the clothing directly into her car for prompt delivery. Often, donating to an organization that does not resell, but instead distributes it to someone in need, such as a women's shelter, makes the attendees feel good about donating. A non-profit will often provide tax receipts ahead of time for your distribution on site or later, with the donors information, by mail. In the later case, have the women write their address on an envelope and enclose a list of their donated items. Turn these into the non-profit when the clothing is dropped off.
Special event clothing swaps could include a holiday party outfit exchange, maternity, sport-specific exchanges, or swaps concentrating on coats, accessories, jewelry, children's or men's clothes (for some of us this is a perfect opportunity for some of our man's clothes to "mysteriously disappear" and be replaced). Events can be organized for special interest groups, such as for girls attending the prom, pageants or socials (a great marketing tool if you are a make-up consultant or jewelry business owner). Inviting girls from different school districts is particularly beneficial in such an event.
Even if you don't end up with an entire new wardrobe, it is a welcome night out with the girls, talking about one of our favorite subjects, namely clothes.
Deanna Kuder is a freelance writer with a clothing addiction. At last count, she had 300 sleeveless shirts, which is probably more than she will ever wear in her hometown of "sunny" Pittsburgh, PA. Although she is a major supplier to most of the consignment shops in the greater Pittsburgh area, she is convinced that the clothes are multiplying despite her best efforts to get rid of them. She has one mantra, "Never pay retail or anything even close ever." Visit her at writergal-deanna.blogspot.com.
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Saranac Lake school board weighs tax exemption for veterans
SARANAC LAKE – The Saranac Lake school board is weighing whether to give tax breaks to veterans who live in the district.
Under a state law signed in December by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, school districts across New York can authorize partial property tax exemptions for military veterans. The state left it up to school boards whether to adopt resolutions to provide the exemptions.
The exemption includes 15 percent reductions in assessed value for veterans who served during a time of war, another 10 percent for those who were in combat zones, and an additional reduction for service-connected disabilities.
Dan Bower, the Saranac Lake school district's assistant superintendent for business, distributed information about the exemption to the school board Wednesday night. In the past, the so-called Alternative Veteran's Exemption only applied to county, town and village taxes, Bower wrote in a letter to the board.
"This exemption is not reimbursed by the state and, therefore, represents a tax shift from one group of taxpayers to another within our district," Bower wrote. "Another interesting facet of this exemption is that it can be granted at different 'levels' by different municipalities, which can further impact the amount of taxes being shifted."
Bower provided estimates of what it would cost to provide a level "H" veterans exemption, which is what most local municipalities provide, based on the number of veterans who live in the school district. The resulting loss of tax revenue would be $29,000 in the Essex County side of the district and $92,000 on the Franklin County side, for a total of $121,000. Tax rates for property owners in the district would increase between 1 and 12 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, depending the town they live in, all other things being equal.
"Shouldn't this go to the voters?" asked board member Shir Filler. "I mean, I would want to vote on this as a taxpayer, not just a board member."
"Because it is shifting all those costs to the other taxpayers," added board President Debra Lennon.
Board member Katie Fischer asked if other districts in the region are considering enacting the exemption. Bower said none have done so yet because the law is so new, but he said business officers in other districts are putting together the same kind of information.
The exemption is not mandated, so Bower said it's up to the board whether it wants to move forward. No decision was made Wednesday night. In his letter, Bower said there is a March 1 deadline for adopting a resolution and notifying the counties.
"I am not providing this information to either endorse or argue against opting into this exemption option," Bower wrote. "I just want you to have the facts and estimates to the degree that they are known at this point in time."


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The Alpena softball team was ready and raring to play Marquette on Friday after being rained out of its doubleheader against Traverse City Central last week.
Despite strong play from everybody on the team, the Wildcats weren't able to come away with a win, losing the first game 4-3 and the second 11-4.
The first game was a one-run game from beginning to end.
"The first game was very entertaining with a lot of situations and strategies for both offensive and defense. It was a very interesting and fun game but at times it was sloppy," Alpena coach Paul Marwede said.
The last time Alpena faced Marquette was when they beat the Redettes in last year's district final.
Alpena (1-2, 1-0 Big North) scored first at the bottom of the second inning as Shannon Kapala drove in Abby MacArthur after MacArthur hit a double. Alex Peters and Logan Meyers then scored in the third, being driven in by a Brenna Bourdage single to go up 3-0.
Peters pitched very consistently in the first three innings, gaining two strikeouts, giving up one hit and three walks.
Marquette finally answered back in the fourth as Karlee Huuki was able to drive in Angela Brown and was later driven in by Courtney LaFreniere. Alpena was unable to answer back in the fourth, keeping the game at 3-2 going into fifth.
The Redettes then put in Morgan Seibert, sister of Alpena Community College's Lauren Seibert, as pitcher for the last three innings. She faced 12 batters and struck out three, giving up only two hits and no runs.
This turned out to be fateful for the Wildcats as an error in the top of the sixth on what would have been the inning's final out gave the Redettes the chance to score two runs to go up 4-3.
Peters and Bourdage had the chance to score in the seventh with two outs, but a fly ball to center field ended the game.
Marquette seemed to ride the momentum from the first game into the second as they picked up three runs off of Corinn Gehrke. Caten Teff and Desiree Robertson of Alpena each hit doubles in the second inning, but were left stranded after Senja Liimatta struck out two batters and threw out a third.
Alpena then tied the game 3-3 in the third inning with Meyers, Bourdage and Gehrke scoring. The game remained tied until the fifth inning when Marquette once again put in Seibert to pitch. She held the Wildcats scoreless for two innings until Peters hit an home run in the seventh.
The Redettes were able to score eight runs in the last three innings, jumping up 5-3 in the fifth and scored six in the seventh with five hits and a walk contributing to the rough final inning for the Wildcats.
In spite of the rough final inning, the Wildcats played well collectively with great work from all players defensively and offensively with eight of nine batters picking up at least a single in the first game and five of nine in the second.
"The second game was a similar thing (to the first). We were 3-3 up to the fifth but then we just let it get away from us after that," Marwede said.
Marwede isn't dwelling on his team's losses for very long.
"We get to get back at it tomorrow (Saturday) in a tournament down in Lake Orion. We have a game time of 10:30 a.m. and it gives us a chance to redeem ourselves in less than 24 hours," he said.
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I was working as production manager for Naropa University the year that Meredith taught a class to the MFA theatre students and which she and her performed. How fortunate they must have felt during that week. As production manager I was able to witnesss two rehearsals and two actual performances. During the first rehearsal during a particular piece I found myself weeping from this very deep place. I dismissed it. The second rehearsal brought the same reaction. Now, I'm taking notice. I could not understand where the deep tears I shed were coming from. But when it happened two more times during the performance, I knew she had hit such a primal place in my heart and was so grateful for the power that Meredith's work had on me. What an experience. She is such a wonderful human being and for those of us fortunate enough to be in her presence is truly a gift for those of us who have the opportunity to witness her.
I could relate to much of what Meredith Monk discussed on this program. Participating in the creation or consumption of art requires us to either give of ourselves, or to receive a part of someone else. I believe that Meredith is correct when she expresses that this is best accomplished when the performers and the audience are in the same space at the same time. I am an amateur piano player, and I have found that I can perform best when I try to come to it with an empty mind. This allows me to audiate, or hear in my mind, what I plan to play, a measure or so ahead, just as a sight-reader would read. On a musical level, this helps to focus me on the passage at hand, and prepare for the next hand position, harmony, difficult rhythm, key change, new section in the form, or whatever is coming in the arrangement. On a spiritual level, this allows me to "intend" what will come into reality. However, I was interested to hear that Meredith took this so much further, because her art drops many of the Western conventions that we often try to fit our music into.
I would like to say to Meridith Monk:
As a member of a high school band, singing our parts on the bus to and from performances is just what you describe as a vocal orchestra. Some of my best memories as a skinny, flat chested, smart nerd were part of this experience.
In the rural south we have a tradition called "Sacred Harp", an acapella way to worship that I hope you will investigate. The sacred harp is the human voice.
Lastly Bobby McFerrin's Vocabularies touch me in so many ways as the songs/voices/sounds bring tears and thrill me, especially the last of Wailers.
I am glad that music remains so vibrant after many eons of singing around a fire or lulling a baby to sleep.
Music can be a sense of playfulness and make you feel alive; living in the moment. People listen to music to sooth the soul. It relaxes humans and takes them away from it all. Dance usually goes along with music and that is also a way to get away from it all.
Meredith Monk reaches places in the human experience through music and mediation where words get in the way. Our voice can be like the body. The body helped her find her own vocabulary as a singer; as a child. She found that music has an articulation, fluidity, and flexibility like the spine has.
Finding the musical method called Del Crose eurhythmics to correct early problems with bodily coordination is very interesting.
I have begun a new ritual. A
I have begun a new ritual. A weekend kayak around the perimeter of the first basin of Lake Whatcom. An hour long tour of my local landscape which also grants me the quiet uninterrupted time to listen to On Being, meditate and jot a few notes in reflection of the program. Today I heard the rhythmic sound of my paddle gracing the water intermingled with the wisdom and musicality of Meridith's voice and words, and they spoke to me on many levels.
I'm a visual artist influenced by poetry. I consider my work contemplative and of a nature that offers viewers space to breathe. I loved how Meridith defined her work as "uncovering what we can't label". I think that is the truest definition of many art forms: poetry, music, painting. Maybe I was familiar with Meridith's name through her association with Ann Hamilton--but I was really unfamiliar with her work. So it came as a bit of a surprise all the synchronicity I felt with the intentions of her work and with her spiritual philosophies.
My current practice has me thinking along the lines of tethered to the sky, how spirituality looks up. And in reading and writing about this idea and the dual concept of gravity last week, I came across this poem from Ellery Akers titled Advice from an Angel. Here is an excerpt that speaks to the looking down referenced by Meridith when speaking to Krista about ascension as well as her sharing of her artistic practice.
I know it's in your nature to want air,
ozone. To float: to be free. But stick with what you know:
you'd be surprised at the effect of sheer blundering
and doggedness. To evaporate is nothing:
to sprint, to travel. It's weight
that divides the known and unknown worlds. It's your boots
that impress us, your squads of boulders,
Thanks again for opening my mind and inspiring my work.
I have more to say....and I
I have more to say....and I probably will not...but your on-and-on is nutritional. Please provide on-and-on!
Great words, we use a lot of
Great words, we use a lot of Meredith Monks audio at Team Bootcamp. Our campers get quite a lot from it.
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I went home to New York for Easter weekend and was surprised to find my work life infiltrating the holiday weekend. On Saturday night I went to a popular Broadway musical. The theatre was packed, the production phenomenal and the applause lengthy. The surprise came after the curtain came down and the lead actor asked the audience to give money to a charity that helps prevent disease in Africa. My curiosity was piqued by the recipient. I had never seen a Broadway actor pitch for any charity outside of the U.S before. Surprise number two came during Easter services at the church I have been going to since I was a little girl. Three quarters of the way through, a woman went to the pulpit and spoke about a church trip she had made to Africa. The story was riveting, and then she came to the point -- a plea for the congregation to give generously this year because everything donated on Easter Sunday would go to charities in Africa.
Working in Washington, one can lose perspective on what the general public is focusing on at any given time.
Having worked at USAID and now the State Department, I was well versed on the situation in Africa and development in the region. The President's unprecedented increase in aid to Africa surpasses that of any of his predecessors; the richest man in America devotes a large portion of his foundation to the cause; and the most visible celebrity in America adopts children from, visits, and gives time and money to this region.
I've noticed "Africa:"on many of the resume I've received lately. It seems as if every high school and college student is racing to do good work on the continent of Africa. I have often asked myself whether this is a trend, or a sustainable interest of the American people. Is this the "in" cause due to all the attention high profile names have given to it, or is this a cause the general public believes is important to global stability?
Today, DipNote is partnering with Sodahead, a polling company, to quantify your thoughts on various foreign policy issues. This is your poll, devoid of any bias. The only opinions taken will be the ones you give. The poll will attempt to determine broad trends of thought with regard to an international issue.
Mike in U.S. writes:
Africa is starving! There are so many people who are suffering over there it makes me sick to my stomach. I just saw a documentary about the Haitians making cookies out of mud. It broke my heart. We need to help those people.
Will in Tennessee writes:
What I like about the responce to Africa is that it changes the psychology of how we deal with the continant. It creates a self sustaining continant that can vie for itself.
Ajani in Washington, DC writes:
While it is easy to associate Africa with the Big 5 (starvation, war, death, savagery, and the jungle), there are NUMEROUS other elements to the continent that far outweigh the negative images we see on a daily basis.
The Mamelodi Project (Promoting a Positive Vision of Africa...)
Ronald in New York writes:
Africa has become the post-colonial model continent for all countries and regions who have been exploited and abused. Imagine we could back-click all the wealth which has been stolen from Africa (Haiti, etc, etc.) and restore those trillions. We could solve so many problems, feed so many people, etc., etc. It is time to track-back the trillions and restore the future for all Africas. www.trackback.org (no such website...it would be riddled with negative comments!)
Andrew writes:
22nd Apr. 2008: African American relations seem to be stable except with certain African governments that do not tend to embrace freedom & the fair elections of democracy wholeheartedly. slavery may still happen in some parts of Africa, but can be eradicated by Christian & abolitionist & other religious groups and legislation such as the us anti-slavery act & amendments to the U.S. constitution.
Mark in Washington, DC writes:
Frankly, I think it's hard for the U.S. to engage constructively in Africa given how few Americans know anything about the continent.
Speaking of which... Haiti isn't in Africa.


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A Puzzling Approach - Page 2
Knowing the entire course would be all uphill on a paved road and climb 4650 feet from start to finish at a 12-percent average grade, I put trail running on the back burner and focused on a combination of long, uphill tempo runs, ranging from 800 meters to 3200 meters all on paved roads.
In addition to simulating the course in your training, it's also important to mimic your typical race-day routine. This encompasses external factors, including fuel, weather, clothing, navigating a crowded field, etc.
For example, if you're training for a marathon, practice drinking the same fuel the race will provide (unless you plan to carry your own) at the very intervals you plan to eat or drink during the race so you know ahead of time what will agree (or disagree) with your digestive system. This consistency also trains your body to know when to expect to receive fuel and when not to expect it.
In preparation for any race longer than a half marathon, I always schedule a "trial run" for my clients where they practice everything they might encounter on race day. I typically ask them to run 70- to 80-percent of the race distance on a similar course, at the same time of day the race will be held, in the same typical weather conditions (if feasible). Additionally, I ask them to wear the same clothes they plan to race in so they can be aware of any discomforts (chaffing, rubbing, tightness, looseness, etc.) in order to allow ample time to make any necessary changes before race day arrives.
Another client, Lauren Burtard, of Basalt, Colorado, recounts her experience preparing for a winter uphill race: "Megan's training plan was challenging and practical as she had me do the majority of my workouts on the same course I raced. The day of my race, I felt the best prepared I had ever been. I had a course PR of 15 minutes!"
The more closely you can simulate specific conditions you could potentially encounter on race day within your everyday training routine, the more tools you will have to dictate wise racing decisions before you even go to the start line.
Megan Lizotte is a decorated elite distance runner and online running coach at www.hgrunning.com. She is a three-time World Mountain Running Championships competitor, two-time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and 2011 USATF Trail Marathon Champion.


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Titans players support SIDS Awareness Month and Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital.
The NFL will celebrate its brightest stars of today and tomorrow with new Pro Bowl week festivities in 2017 in Orlando.
Culminating with the 2017 Pro Bowl game at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 29 and televised live at 7 PM CT on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, Pro Bowl week will celebrate all levels of football -- from youth to high school to the NFL's best.
The 2017 Pro Bowl will feature a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC game format following three years using a revised, "unconferenced" format. The NFL's best will once again be in the spotlight as 88 players -- 44 from the AFC and 44 from the NFC -- are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches.
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70,000 plus players, coaches and fans, with a select few that will know what the hell is going on.
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You're really welcome to join us on a Sunday morning whether you are a church regular or have never been before. Our service starts at 10.30am and finishes at midday. Free refreshments are served for 20 minutes beforehand - come and grab a coffee. We don't have a dress code: most of us come dressed casually.
We meet at the Vineyard Centre. We have a fully accessible venue with free parking including Blue Badge holder spaces.
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Connecting with God is central to what we do. A live band leads us for about 25 minutes of sung worship. The words are on the screen and you can join in or just sit back and listen.
We have a talk based on the Bible and our experience of Jesus. It's not just theory; the talks are relevant to our day to day lives and there are always things to put into practice.
At the end of the talk we reflect on what we have heard and respond. There is the opportunity to choose to follow Jesus or to receive prayer. There is no pressure to participate, but always the chance to respond if you wish.
We run age-appropriate interactive groups for 0-11s so they can learn about Jesus in a safe and fun environment. Our volunteer welcome team at the door can help your family settle in the right places. You can sign your children into their groups from 10.20am.
Our youth (11-18s) meet after worship in the Youth Café. We play games and eat chocolate, whilst learning what it means to follow Jesus as a teenager today.
Our kids and youth team have up to date DBS checks.
The service ends about midday. If it's your first visit we'd love to meet you! You can join some of our team in the connect area to have a coffee and ask any questions.
Our Life Groups are at the heart of our church. They meet in people's homes in Winchester and the surrounding areas. They are a great place to get to know others, share both the big and the small things of life, and learn to do the things Jesus did.
Groups run on a termly basis, with some groups lasting just a term and other groups lasting longer. You are welcome to continue going to the same group for several terms.
Signups for Spring term 2017 start on the 1st January. Groups will start at the beginning of February and run to the end of April.
Please sign up even if you're planning on going to your existing group!
Currently full on Tuesdays: please get in touch to join the waiting list.
Our toddler group meets on Monday and Tuesday mornings during term time from 10am - 11:30am. There is plenty of room to play including an outside area, a large selection of toys and great cake! There's a waiting list for both groups; please get in touch to be added to the list.
We live out our faith in Jesus by practically serving the needs of people in our city.
Thank you so much for your generosity at Christmas giving toys and food to help those who needed them. Here are some comments from the agencies we work with:
"My client was feeling low and not looking forward to Christmas - it is such a sad and lonely time for them. The hamper lifted his spirits and he was so grateful for being thought of. It is such a pleasure to be able to nominate someone!"
"My client spent ages going through the box – loved the red tissue as an indication of being special. She looked through the items one by one, calling for her partner to see each and identifying a day on which to have what – to spread out the pleasure. Great joy from both!"
We provide free good quality childrens clothes and equipment to those in need. We run a voucher system and accept referrals from statutory organisations across the area. Please get in touch if you need our services or want to donate 'as new' goods.
On Saturday nights, a team goes out into Winchester city centre with soup, rolls, tea, coffee, blankets, socks, hats and a listening ear. We help those on the streets by providing for basic needs and giving them someone to talk to.
Foodstore reaches out to serve those in need by providing them with a simple bag of groceries.
To get involved: "grab a bag, fill a bag, give a bag!" All you need to do is pick up a bag on a Sunday and bring it back full.
Each Saturday afternoon we offer prayer for healing on the streets of Winchester. We meet on Kings Walk (near the Brooks shopping centre) from 2.30-4pm whatever the weather. This is a Winchester Churches Together initiative.
We support the Winchester Street Pastors scheme, joining with other local churches to send trained teams onto the streets at night from 9:30pm to 3:30am. We support vulnerable individuals and provide practical help.
Karis Kids is an initiative that integrates Ugandan children orphaned by AIDS into adoptive families. As a church we support the full time project leader, and we link families from church here with families in Uganda.
On Friday 10th February we have booked a limited number of places for Laser Tag at Sector 7, Ten Pin Southampton. The session will cost £8 per person. This includes two games of Laser Tag and a meal from the burger menu.
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Nigel and Jo have led the church since 2012. Before moving to Winchester they lived in Birmingham, where they were part of the leadership team of the Vineyard Church there. Prior to that, Nigel was a musician and a teacher and Jo was an environmental protection officer. They have three wonderful children, Becky, Zac and JJ and are passionate about helping people of all ages connect with Jesus.
Stephen oversees and organises the children and youth work at the church. He also serves on the Strategic Leadership Group.
Chris and his wife Ellie have overall responsibility for Life Groups and Students and 20s. Chris also serves on the Strategic Leadership Group.
Paul oversees the role of prayer in our church life and serves on the Strategic Leadership Group. He also works to train and develop leaders and small groups within the church.
Jenny is responsible for the Children's Storehouse and oversees our other compassion ministries.
Neil chairs the trustees of the church, which oversee legal and financial aspects of what we do.
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I lost my passport in Hungary
I'm posting this in the hopes others who find themselves in this predicament will find this online and find it useful. I certainly found comfort in this guy's tale. I took a side trip to Hungary this past weekend and inadvertently lost my passport. So now what? This all happened on a Friday night. Thank… Read more


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You're paying DOP price for non DOP product. Do the math.Plus, they claimed the DOP regulations changed and they were forced to get theirs certified by a third party agency due to label issues for that year's crop. It's been a few years now and they still have label issues? Now the new "certified" label say there may be a secondary label underneath? Plus, the label dimensions can be seen through the paper showing fractions - not metric - measurements. When did Italy switch to standard measurements?
So it's been over a year and the Cento "certified" San Marzano Tomatoes are still in existence....
I'm not doubting the quality of the tomatoes. I'm questioning the price. 35 oz is cheaper than 28 oz certified? Why pay more for less when it's the same product in the can? My math is fine. The label is taking advantage of people who think are DOP. DOP San Marzano are suppose to be genetically San Marzano tomatoes. Not Roma tomatoes that may have been cross bred with real SM tomatoes. Real SM tomatoes are soft and broken in the can because genetically they're weaker. That's why they're rare and cost more. Plus, they taste sweeter.
I'm not doubting the quality of the tomatoes. I'm questioning the price. 35 oz is cheaper than 28 oz certified? Why pay more for less when it's the same product in the can? My math is fine.
The label is taking advantage of people who think are DOP. DOP San Marzano are suppose to be genetically San Marzano tomatoes. Not Roma tomatoes that may have been cross bred with real SM tomatoes. Real SM tomatoes are soft and broken in the can because genetically they're weaker. That's why they're rare and cost more. Plus, they taste sweeter.
It's taking advantage of the consumer. Just like Capatriti olive oil. They're getting sued by the National Olive Oil Association for "mislabeling". Basically, they were putting any type of edible oil in their cans and bottles and labeling it olive oil. It wasn't. Don't think these big companies are all sincere to their word. Looking at the banks giving out bonuses after getting bailout money. Different industry, still scammers.
Your math may be fine, but your facts aren't. Its not necessarily the same. They only claim that Cento makes with the Italian product (35oz can) is that it is a Product of Italy. To the best of my knowledge, their certified product is only claimed to be certified San Marzano tomatoes. Nothing more. The Italian product may or may not be San Marzano tomato. They dont say either way. Perhaps some education is in order. San Marzano is a variety of plum tomato. It can be grown from the volcanic soils of Mt. Vesuvius to the clay soil of my yard here on the coastal plains of Texas. The quality may vary by growing area, but the variety does not. If you start with San Marzano seed, you get San Marzano tomatoes. It doesnt matter where you grow them; its still a San Marzano tomato. D.O.P. certification imposes additional requirements beyond the variety grown such as the growing region.Contrast San Marzano tomatoes to Bordeaux wine or Vidalia onions. They are very different. Bordeaux is not a grape variety and Vidalia is not an onion variety. They are the names of the growing region, and in either case, more than one variety can be used. To have the name Bordeaux or Vidalia, the grapes or onions must be grown in the officially defined regions. This is not the case with San Marzano Tomatoes; the growing region only matters is when it comes to D.O.P. certification. Yes, and this is what Cento has paid to have certified that they are in fact San Marzano variety tomatoes, and this is all that they are claiming on their labels. You are confusing elements that are not necessarily related. While D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes must be genetically San Marzano tomatoes as you write, D.O.P. signifies more than simply the variety such as the precise growing region, how they are to be grown, and the size, shape, and color when (hand) harvested. Cento isnt making a claim on any of this with their Certified product. There is no reason why they cant market genetically pure San Marzano tomatoes that dont meet the other D.O.P. requirements and call them certified" San Marzano but not calling them D.O.P.As for being sweeter, that far from being a given. No. Its not, and your olive oil example couldnt possibly be more apples and oranges. What Cento is doing is not dishonest and illegal as in the case of the olive oil you described. You might think it is misleading, but it is perfectly accurate and legal. At some point, the consumer has to be responsible for educating himself. There are plenty of label requirements to protect against outright fraud as you described in your olive oil example. How many people in the US have ever heard of a D.O.P. San Marzano tomato? Not very many. And, of those that have, how many dont know to look for D.O.P. on the label? When you get down to it, there is nobody to fool. How do you take advantage of the customer when there are no customers you can take advantage of???If youre really worried about companies taking advantage of the customer, why dont you go after the those selling true D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes that they know are inferior under the D.O.P. label just so that they can charge more money for them? Now that is intentionally misleading and taking advantage of the customer. As far as Im concerned, they are the scammers. You should be applauding Cento for offering high quality alternatives at better prices. The Certified are about $1 less expensive than the D.O.P. items I have available to me, and the value of the Italian 35oz product simply cant be beat.
I recently purchased a known, true DOP can which I paid nearly $5 for. I frequently purchase these expensive tomatoes for variety and general interest. The tomatoes were so sour it ruined the pizza entirely. DOP does not guarantee anything but a serial number.
Spot on as usual Craig, very nice write up.For my red highlighted words above...how is it that the inferior D.O.P. labeled product receive the "label" if they are inferior tomatoes? Thanks.Bob
When I wrote "inferior," I simply meant that they don't taste as good as other similar tomatoes D.O.P. or not. I didn't mean inferior as in not meeting the D.O.P. requirements.
OK thanks Craig....just having a hard time understanding how a tomato could not taste all that great if it is able to meet the DOP requirements. I mean, isn't that what "labeling" is supposed to assure?
This can easily become a never ending discussion, there is so much "smoke and mirrors " and hocus, pocus going on with San Marzano tomatoes that nobody really "knows" all that goes on behind the scene, and no less what is going on in another country. Judge tomatoes by the ONLY thing that is important, how they taste to you! IMO the best of our own California and New Jersey crops are every bit the equal or better than anything grown anywhere else in the world, Italy included.
Amen. In the summer I will use local Jersey, in winter, if I don't have any jarred I will just buy sauce in a can.
Which can tom...
Of course not all tomatoes are canned due to the fact that it is also "Vidalia" onion season so we need some toms for the vidalia, tom and mayo sandwiches!tom
Huh...I didn't know you folks up there also enjoyed our favorite sandwich from down here.
Been eating these things since I was a kid! (And that was a long time ago ) I think the biggest reason my wife and I want to move south is for the Vidalia's and not the warm winters!
I just wanted to post an update since everyone thinks I'm crazy and/or wrong. All I'm trying to do is educate a few people and to keep us all from getting scammed. Why pay over $2.00 a can for a certification that isn't real? Save your money and buy what tastes good.


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de Young Artist Fellow Lenora Lee and collaborating artists and partners take up residence in the Artist Studio as they prepare and present works in progress throughout the month.
The Escape and Rescued Memories: New York Stories are two new performances that incorporate dance, music, media design, text, and film to shed light on the experiences of women immigrants to the United States in the early twentieth century.
For more information on the artists, collaborators, or performances, visit the Artist Fellows page.
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May 1–June 2
Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm, plus 6–8:45 pm on Fridays
Artist Reception: Friday, May 31, 6–8:45 pm
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Friday, May 10 | 6 pm | Kimball Education Gallery
Open rehearsal and panel discussion of The Escape with representatives from Donaldina Cameron House, Asian Women's Shelter, and Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Saturday, May 11 | Kimball Education Gallery
Poem and etching activity based on the Angel Island Immigration Station experience, hosted by the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum
Friday, May 17 | 7 pm | Koret Auditorium
Live performance by composer Francis Wong, Miyoshi Sketches; and Lenora Lee Dance, excerpt from The Escape
Friday, May 31 | 6–8:45 pm | Kimball Education Gallery
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Today, Ambassador Samantha Power spoke at the UN Security Council about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, which includes over 100,000 internally displaced people, and the United States' efforts to help.
Ambassador Power also pointed out that Russia's proposal for a "humanitarian corridor" imposed unilaterally by Russia would really be a pretext for Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moscow has threatened to send in "peacekeepers" when the very people disrupting peace have been supported by Moscow.
Russia proposed sending "Russian peacekeepers" to E. Ukraine. A "Russian peacekeeper" in Ukraine is an oxymoron. Russia has sabotaged peace.
— Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower) August 8, 2014
Russia occupied Crimea, purportedly to protect Crimeans, but as Ambassador Power said today, "Peacekeepers are impartial -- yet Russia fully supports Russian armed separatists in this conflict. We have seen the 'peace' that Russian occupation has brought to Crimea since that time." The UN has said that no progress has been made on any of the 17 previous recommendations it has made to Russia regarding serious human rights problems in Crimea. So far, freedom of speech and assembly have been violently repressed, ethnic minorities systematically persecuted, and civilians abducted with impunity, 350 of whom are still unaccounted for.
There are international aid organizations already operating in Ukraine. They are perfectly capable of delivering any aid Russia provides without giving Russia a way to introduce more troops and arms into Ukraine. "Humanitarian assistance should be delivered by the international humanitarian organizations that have the expertise, experience, and independence to provide it."
If Russia wishes to channel humanitarian aid to E Ukraine, international aid organizations like the ICRC can deliver aid on Russia's behalf.
— Samantha Power (@AmbassadorPower) August 8, 2014
One of the issues impeding more rapid aid delivery has been the lack of security guarantees for aid workers against attacks by the armed separatists. Similarly, international investigators have had to suspend their work at the crash site of MH17 again, for fear of being taken hostage by illegal armed groups. The best thing Russia could do to help aid get in would be to get security guarantees for aid workers, but they have so far not done so.
Ambassador Power concluded her remarks with an ominous quote from a Russian official: "The population is panicking, and there are a growing number of refugees, who are attempting to flee in order to save their lives...A humanitarian catastrophe is in the making…Over the past week, the Russian Federation has continued to receive refugees. However, tens of thousands of innocent civilians remain in the conflict zone. Those circumstances dictate the logic of the steps to be taken by us now..." These words were spoken on this day, August 8, in 2008, about South Ossetia, shortly before Russia invaded.
Russia cannot be both arsonist and fireman. History should not repeat itself.
About the Author: Kurtis Cooper serves as Deputy Spokesperson at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
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You�re not likely to see these products on major store shelves, and there�s probably a reason for that.
There's no shortage of new product ideas, as evidenced by the number of late-night infomercials and pathetic product pitches. Here are a few that have come across our desks over the last few months that had us scratching our heads and wondering�Who would buy that?! Squatty Potty $19.99; Squattypotty.com Copping a squat is no longer reserved for camping trips and emergency situations. Now you can squat every single time you have to go with the Squatty Potty. The device, which functions much like your average run-of-the-mill step stool, gives potty-goers� knees a lift while they eliminate. The idea is that by sitting in a squatting position (thanks to the Squatty Potty, of course), your puborectalis muscle is positioned in a more natural and straight path for your number 2 to exit the building, which is, we�re told, revolutionary. Billed as family- friendly, the Squatty Potty can be stored under the toilet for opting in � or out. RELATED: 5 Beauty Products You Don't Need Numb Nuts $19; drugstore.com Nevermind the fact that women have been enduring bikini waxing for decades with nary the request for a pre-wax numbing lotion. In this new, metrosexual world we live in, men in pursuit of smoother, hair-free downtown regions just haven�t got time for the pain. Thank goodness for Numb Nuts, aka �The manscaper�s pain relieving cream.� The doctor-formulated product relies on aloe for its soothing qualities and lidocaine for on-contact numbing. The nuts part is up to the user. Lollyphile�s Breast Milk-Flavored Lollipops $10-$58; lollyphile.com It was apparently a fascination with how breastfeeding could calm the most enraged infant�s deafening cries that lead the Lollyphile folks to creating their new breast milk-flavored lollipops. And while there�s actually no breast milk in the sweet treats, it was the nectar of many breastfeeding moms that served as the inspiration behind the flavor creation. Will they calm YOU down when you�re enraged, crying and having a bad day? We have no idea, but we�ll let you figure that out on your own. We�ll stick with wine. Healthy Hoohoo Prices vary; healthyhoohoo.com The Healthy Hoohoo line of products falls into the �I didn�t know I needed that� category. With promises of feminine freshness and the use of words like �revolutionary� and �simplicity,� the folks at Healthy Hoohoo have a lot to live up to. The line of chemical-, fragrance- and paraben-free products features �The Wipe� to �tidy up� down there; �The Foamer,� which is apparently �full of nurturing goodness;� and �The Wash,� which is billed as a �shampoo for your hoohoo.� All we want to know is when did making lady parts sound so cutesy become a thing? Regardless, keeping your hoohoo�or nether regions, lady parts, vajayjay or whatever else you want to call it�clean in a Healthy Hoohoo way ain�t cheap! The wipes (which are also gluten-free, by the way) are $4.79 for a 10-count pack; the Foamer is $13.99; and the Hoohoo shampoo will set you back $12.99. Hoo knew? Poo~Pourri $9.95 - $24.95; poopourri.com We�ve all had those awkward moments when there�s no choice but to go in a public restroom.�Rather than slink out of the john, head hung in shame from the stench you left behind, always be prepared with Poo~Pourri. A little spritz before you go, and no one will know!� Poo~Pourri employs the natural benefits of aromatherapy to lay down a �protective layer of essential oils,� which we envision as a super stink-proof shield that keeps all the offensive odors hidden from smell. And just to build on the cuteness that is going to the bathroom, the folks at Poo~Pourri are continually expanding their line of products, which currently includes Loo~Pourri, Daisy Doo, Deja�Poo, Doody Free, Heavy Doody and the new Dr. Potts Potion. Kind of makes you want to go, doesn�t it?! Potty Mouth $14.95; potty-mouth.com If constantly nagging your significant other to put the seat down isn�t working, it may be time to call in some backup. Hand off the dirty work to a pair of sassy plastic lips instead. Potty Mouth is a small device that detects if the toilet seat has been left up. And if, in fact, it has, boy howdy, you better watch out! Potty Mouth spouts off nagging comments in a variety of different accents, because leaving the lid up is a multi-cultural thing, don�t you know. Mumbani Fresh Face Pillow $19.99; mumbani.com Every other product in the beauty aisle promises anti-aging and wrinkle-reducing qualities. But a pillow that has the power to do the same? That was news to us! And yet, the Mumbani Fresh Face Pillow is billed as the �anti-aging, anti-wrinkle sleep accessory that will help you lose that irritating �morning face� and promote healthier, smoother skin!� That�s right. A pillow. Well, sort of like a pillow. The Mumbani is actually a tiny face mask-sized cushion that promises to keep your facial skin in place so you don�t wake up looking like a shar pei. It also promises to improve your appearance. That�s a lot to live up to from a pillow, don�t you think? Promescent Prices vary; promescent.com Nothing kills the bedroom action like PE. That�s premature ejaculation, a condition that affects more men than steamy movie sex scenes would lead you to believe. Yes, PE is very much a real thing that can affect men and, according to this product�s press release, leave women �suffering in silence.� Well suffer no more, ladies! If your guy takes the phrase �quickie� to heart, give him a little time delay with Promescent, an FDA-approved topical premature ejaculation treatment. As the saying goes, though, time is money; this over-the-counter topical spray is available in standard metered dose for $79.95, home and away dual kit for $94.95, and trial size for $19.95. Girl Uninterrupted PMS Relief $10 for a 5-pill pack; Girlu.com When we received the press release for Girl Uninterrupted PMS Relief, we were speechless. It came in as a Valentine�s Day gift idea (no, we�re not joking), making mockeries of dusty old ideas like chocolate and flowers. That�s right. Forget the indulgent stuff; let�s get that PMS under control this Valentine�s Day, ladies. The all-natural product is made of amino acids, green tea extract and �estrogen-supporting herbs� that can help balance hormones during PMS. Because nothing says �I love you� like a bottle of PMS pills. And a slap across the face to the man who treads that path. Xoxoxo! Brought to you by: Spry Living


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December 11, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: affirmation, classical training, knitting factory, medallion, odetta, performance painter, Revue, scarlet, spirit, yugoslav
Jeff Shlanger, a performance painter, was inspired to comment about our earlier post on Odetta.
"Odetta at 19 was dressed in scarlet when she sang 'Another Man Done Gone' in New York for the first time at Yugoslav Hall in 1952. Her huge voice,' out of Alabama through classical training in Los Angeles, permanently thrilled and stunned a packed house."
Jeff also shared the above MusicWitness image with us. It's called 'Hard Times: I Been Living with the Blues,' something he painted while Odetta was digging deep into the spirit of the blues live at the Knitting Factory in 1996. As the artist describes the work, "It features the singer wearing her medallion that says, "I AM." Odetta has always been all about Affirmation."


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NYPA Planning Public Hearing on Proposed Allocation of Lower Cost Power for Hudson River Park
October 28, 2003
NEW YORK—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold a public hearing in December on a proposed contract that would make lower-cost electricity available for Hudson River Park, a waterfront area under development on the west side of Manhattan.
The power would be sold to the Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), a public benefit corporation charged with developing and operating the new 550-acre park, which extends over a five-mile distance, from Battery Park, in lower Manhattan, to 59th Street.
The contract, which is subject to the approval of Governor George E. Pataki, would provide about 500 kilowatts (kw) of power for various public facilities and street lights.
The Power Authority trustees Tuesday authorized NYPA staff to issue formal notice of the public hearing on the proposed allocation. The hearing is scheduled for Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at NYPA's midtown offices at 501 Seventh Ave.
HRPT would be the latest downstate public agency to receive discount-priced NYPA electricity, joining 114 other governmental customers in the area. They include New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Westchester County.
Legislation signed by Governor Pataki in 1998 led to the creation of the new park, which is in various stages of development, with one major section now open. Once completed, the outdoor space will include a total of 13 public piers, a continuous waterfront esplanade, a bikeway/walkway, playgrounds, ball fields, lawns, gardens and fountains.
In addition to New York City and Westchester County public agencies, the New York Power Authority's other customers include businesses that receive discount-priced electricity in return for job commitments; municipal electric systems and rural cooperatives; and investor-owned utilities.


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Brandy Garlic, the resident director of University Village Apartment, authored the below article on page 32 in the Winter Issue of MACUHO Magazine, a publication of the Mid-Atlantic Association of College & University Housing Officers. At first, the plan for this webpage was to simply mention her authorship of the piece and summarize its message. However, after reading it, it became clear that it was a message that every member of the DSU community – students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni and anyone else who takes the time to read it – could and would benefit from it. So the article has been reproduced below in its entirety.
The University Village Residential Education staff appears on the front cover of the Winter Issue of MACHUHO
Brandy Garlic, Resident Director
University Village Apartments, Delaware State University
Let's be honest. Working in housing and residential education is a lot of work! There is so much emphasis on customer service, office hours, on call, late nights, policies and procedures that sometimes we forget the bare essentials that we need to get to the meat of the job done. I am a firm believer (and I preach this to my students and staff) that, "your
attitude determines the outcome." If you approach the Resident Assistant position and a career in general with a negative attitude, then you will have negative results. If you approach an irate student with negativity, you had better believe that you will get negative results. There truly is power in positivity.
Brandy Garlic
This may seem like mere words to you, but it has become a movement on Delaware State University's campus specifically in the Department of Housing and Residential Education. While planning for fall training this year, I brainstormed a great deal trying to find a theme. Just like most of my "great ideas," it came to me at 2 a.m. while trying to fall asleep. Positivity!
During my welcome and expectations sessions, I told the RAs, "I do not do well with negativity because I am a positive person. So, if you are having a bad day, and I encounter you, I will sprinkle you with positivity. Smiles are contagious and so is a positive attitude and aura." To support my thinking and my way of living I showed a TED Talk, "The Happy Secret to Better Work" by Shawn Achor. Shawn's talk is about positive psychology. He challenges listeners to not allow their external world to determine their happiness.
"If you raise someone's level of positivity in the present then their brain experiences what we call a happiness advantage," says Achor. He does a fantastic job of exuding the positivity and energy he discusses in his talk. The feedback from the RAs after hearing this was filled with positivity.
Because of this new way of approaching training, this positive movement, you could see the difference in the way the RAs bonded with their staffs, the way they learned new policies and procedures, and the way they accepted the challenges of training. This may sound like something small, not anything new to professionals or even Chief Housing Officers, but it is something that we as humans sometimes take for granted. Reintroducing positivity to the RAs during training produced powerful results and provided an amazing atmosphere. Anytime they are faced with adversity in life or in the job I challenge them to "sprinkle it with positivity." I tell them that I don't care if it's a salt shaker filled with positivity or a bucket. Sprinkle it with positivity because your attitude in just about any situation can determine the outcome.


text: JUST FOR KIDS CONCERT SERIES ROCKS SEAWORLD 3/14/2012 5:20:00 PM SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 14, 2012) – SeaWorld San Antonio invites our youngest guests to enjoy Just for Kids, a festival of concerts featuring some of today's favorite children's musical artists. The series runs for five Saturdays: April 14, 21 and 28 and May 5 and 12. Little ones can sing, dance and play the day away with live shows with artists like Choo-Choo Soul and Max & Ruby's Musical Playdate. Kid-sized rides and adorable animals let kids soak up all of the fun, and Shamu's Party Zone will feature a live DJ with dancing for the kids. Kid-friendly foods and activities for the young and young-at-heart round out the festival, making it a great experience for the whole family. The concert lineup is as follows: April 14 - Choo-Choo Soul - Conductor Genevieve Goings and her Beat Boxing / Break Dancing engineer DC bring Choo-Choo Soul to town for a live visit! Winner of the PARENTS CHOICE AWARD for Children's Television, Choo-Choo Soul takes the whole family on an amazing learning and musical adventure, as they present fun and kid-friendly hip hop style songs all about those ABCs, 123s, vegetables and most importantly the power of doing YOUR OWN DANCE!!! April 21 - The Magic Tree House - Mary Pope Osborne's internationally beloved and bestselling Magic Tree House series comes to life in a long-awaited live character event, "Read Read Read." Brother-Sister duo Jack and Annie bring their time traveling adventures to life in this 25 minute tribute to the magic of reading. The event involves a captivating performance by Jack and Annie with lively audience participation, and original songs. Children will be inspired to read and travel the world just like Jack and Annie! The performances will conclude with book stampings and photo opportunities with Jack and Annie. Recommended for children ages 7 and up April 28 - LazyTown Live on Stage - Stephanie and Ziggy are trying to set a new energy record in the town they are visiting. They call Sportacus for help, but Robbie appears and the energy meter is going further and further down. Join Robbie, Ziggy, Stephanie and Sportacus as they set a new energy record. Featuring the LazyTown touring cast. May 5 - Doodlebops' Musical Playdate - Get movin' and groovin' with kids' favorite band in the Doodlebops' Musical Playdate. Join rock stars DeeDee, Rooney and Moe as they sing their favorite songs, tell their wackiest jokes and show off their funkiest dance moves. The Doodlebops can't wait to "Get on the Bus" and come to your town! May 12 - Max & Ruby's Musical Playdate - Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & Ruby's Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results. Featuring upbeat and original songs, this Playdate is sure to have the whole audience singing and hopping along! Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & Ruby's Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results. All Just for Kids concerts are included with park admission. Wristbands will be distributed at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the concert near Nautilus Amphitheater on a first come, first served basis until all wristbands are distributed. Wristbands must be worn in order to be admitted to the concert, so families should be sure to arrive early. 2012 General Admission SeaWorld's 2012 Fun Card provides unlimited visits to the park at $59.99 plus tax for adults and $49.99 plus tax for children (ages 3-9). Guests wanting unlimited access to both SeaWorld and Aquatica parks can purchase a two-park Fun Card for $89.99 plus tax for adults and $79.99 plus tax for children (ages 3-9). Single day admission to SeaWorld will remain the same price – $59.99 plus tax for adults and $49.99 plus tax for children (age 3-9). The two-park, two day ticket will be available in May and will allow guests to access SeaWorld and Aquatica for two full days for $79.99 plus tax for adults and $69.99 plus tax for children (ages 3-9). The SeaWorld San Antonio Annual Pass remains $99.99 plus tax for adults or children. A SeaWorld/Aquatica Annual Pass is available at $129.99 plus tax. EZ Pay monthly payment options are also available for those who qualify. About SeaWorld SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates 10 parks across the U.S. including SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg. The 10 parks play host to 25 million guests each year and employ 26,000 people nationwide. To learn more, visit www.SeaWorldParksandEntertainment.com or call 210-520-4SEA. Additionally, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment created the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a non-profit, private charitable foundation committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education and animal rescue programs worldwide. Learn more at SWBG-ConservationFund.org. SeaWorldSanAntonio.com MEDIA INQUIRIES: SeaWorld San Antonio Communications, firstname.lastname@example.com (210) 520-4SEA Download this release as a PDF


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An editor's view on the future
The Columbus Dispatch - November 16, 2012 07:27 AM
This morning's news feed carried a link to this column in the Statesman Journal in Oregon.
As I read it, I kept cheering. Editorial Page Editor Dick Hughes captured my thoughts exactly. He answered the same questions I am sometimes asked, and the answers I give.


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National Barbecue Month 2013
Download National Barbecue Month Logo (right click, save image as)
National Barbecue Month Fact Sheet
2013 State of the Barbecue Industry Report
Sample National Barbecue Month Social Media Content:
|Social Network
|Feel free to insert any of the below sample language into your upcoming social media content.
|Play around with the content - insert your company's own recipes and images into each post. For posts referencing consumer stats, tag @HPBA Barbecue. We will be sure to tag your company's information throughout the month as well.
|Before May 1
|May 1
|After May 1
|Did you know May is National Barbecue Month? Check out our recipe for XXX [insert link to recipe and upload corresponding image] to get you grill-inspired.
|Happy National Barbecue Month! What will you be doing to kick-off the peak outdoor cooking season? Feel free to use the below logo:
|According to @HPBA Barbecue's national poll, people prefer their grills to be easy to clean. Do you agree? [Recommendation: Insert image of your brand's grill as part of this post for the visual element]
|Update 1: Did you know May is National Barbecue Month? Check out our recipe for XXX [inert link to recipe and upload corresponding image] to get your #grillinspired. #natlbbqmo
|Update 1: Happy National Barbecue Month! #natlbbqmo #grilling
Update 2: What will you be doing to kick-off the peak outdoor #cooking season? #natlbbqmo #grilling
|Update 1: According to @HPBA_Barbecue's national poll, ppl prefer their #grills to be easy to clean. Do you agree? #natlbbqmo
Pull Quotes from Leslie Wheeler:
- "Though the the popularity of year round grilling continues to increase, it still remains the quintessential spring and summer pastime," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA's director of communications. "The warmer months bring people together around the grill for outdoor entertainment and delicious food with the benefits of easy preparation and clean-up."
- "National Barbecue Month is the kick-off to the peak outdoor cooking season, and through the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association's annual omnibus poll, consumers reveal that this year is all about bringing it back to basics and focusing on the fundamentals of cooking outside" said HPBA's director of communications, Leslie Wheeler.
- "Each year, the barbecue industry introduces a lineup of new and innovative products, allowing consumers to learn new techniques, try delicious new recipes using the latest technology and must-have grills and accessories," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA's director of communications. "Manufacturers understand that consumers are hungry for new ways to cook outside and National Barbecue Month is the perfect time for them to assess and buy the necessary equipment to prepare for the hot grilling season ahead."


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Looking back I used the ratio in Jim Laheys book My Bread which calls for 1g of idy for 400g of flour. Looks like I forgot a zero or need a very cold kitchen.
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Art and culture enthusiasts will have a new reason to visit Downtown West Palm Beach this season when a free pop-up gallery launches with a rotating series of carefully curated artwork on Clematis Street. The pop-up will be housed in the historic Anthony Building on the 300-block of Clematis St.
|Painting by A.E. "Beanie" Backus.
The final exhibition in the series is an array of historical Florida artists curated by Phil Materio of McMow Art Glass. On display from Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1, the showcase will feature more than 100 historical Florida works of art, some dating back to the 1890s, as well as works from iconic art group, Florida Highwaymen, who highlighted the state's nature and local culture, and A.E. "Beanie" Backus, the man credited with teaching the young Highwaymen.
- An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, August 30, from 6 to 11 p.m., where a painting by a Highwayman artist will be presented to the Palm Beach County Historical Society.
- The pop-up gallery's hours are 6 to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
- For more information about the Downtown Summer Gallery Series, call 561-833-8873 or visit www.WPBGO.com


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